Other Functions; Adjusting The Sound Characteristics; Muting The Sound; Changing The Sound - Sony CSX-4160 Operating Instructions Manual

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader.
Each source can store the bass and treble level
independently.
1
Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SEL) repeatedly.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble)
n BALANCE (balance) n FADER (fader)
2
Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)
or (–).
Adjust within three seconds after selecting
EN
the item. (After three seconds, the buttons
work as volume control buttons.)

Muting the sound

Press (MUTE).
"MUTE" flashes.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(MUTE) again.
If "LINE" only appears (but not "SPK"), the
mute function will work for both the cassette
car stereo and the compact disc player. If ,
however, "LINE" and "SPK" appear, the mute
function will work only with the compact disc
player.

Changing the sound

Boosting the bass sound — D.bass
You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sounds.
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency
signal with a sharper curve than conventional
bass boost.
You can hear the bass line more clearly even if
the vocal sound is the same volume. You can
emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily
with the D-bass control. This effect is similar to
the one you get when you use an optional
subwoofer system.
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Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates
even sharper and more powerful bass sounds
than Analog D-bass.
* Digital D-bass is available during CD playback.
Digital D-BASS

D-BASS 3

D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
0dB
Frequency (Hz)
Adjusting the bass curve
Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass
level (1, 2 or 3).
"D-BASS" appears in the display.
During CD playback, "DIGITAL D-BASS"
appears in the display.
To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.
If "LINE" only appears (but not "SPK"), the D-
BASS will work for both the cassette car stereo
and the compact disc player. If , however,
"LINE" and "SPK" appear, the D-BASS will
work only with the compact disc player.
Using the power select
function
For cars with an accessory position on the
ignition key switch.
Press (OFF) while pressing (SEL).
The power select function allows you to use
the unit when the key is switched to the
accessory position.
To aviod battery wear, illumination goes
out while the unit is initializing.
Analog D-BASS
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
0dB
Frequency (Hz)