Optimizing Sound For The Listening Position - Intelligent Time Alignment; Calibrating The Listening Position - Intelligent Time Alignment Tune - Sony XAV-63 Operating Instructions Manual

Optimizing sound for the
listening position
— Intelligent Time Alignment
The unit can change the localization of sound by
delaying the sound output from each speaker to
suit your position, and simulate a natural sound
field with the feeling of being in the center of it
wherever you sit in the car.
The options for "Listening Position" are
indicated below.
"Front L" (1): Front left
"Front R" (2): Front right
"Front" (3): Center front
"All" (4): In the center of
your car
"Custom": Precisely
calibrated position (page 39)
"OFF": No position set
You can also set the approximate subwoofer
position from your listening position if:
– the subwoofer is connected and "Rear/Sub
Out" is set to "Sub" (page 47).
– the listening position is set to "Front L," "Front
R," "Front," or "All."
1
During reception/playback, touch
"Source List," then
2
Touch "Sound."
The sound setting menu appears.
3
Touch "Listening Position."
The setting display appears.
4
Touch "Select Preset."
The listening positions become available for
selection.
5
Set the listening position.
Touch "Front L," "Front R," "Front," "All," or
"Custom."
6
Set the subwoofer position.
If "Rear/Sub Out" is set to "Sub" (page 47)
and you select "Front L," "Front R," "Front,"
or "All" in step 4 above, you can set the
subwoofer position.
Touch "Near," "Normal," or "Far."
The setting is complete.
To cancel Intelligent Time Alignment, select
"OFF."
To return to the previous display, touch "Back."
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Calibrating the listening position
— Intelligent Time Alignment Tune
You can precisely calibrate your listening
position from each speaker so that the sound
delay reaches the listener more correctly.
Before starting, measure the distance between
your listening position and each speaker.
1
During reception/playback, touch
"Source List," then
2
Touch "Sound," then "Listening
Position."
3
Touch "Custom," then "Custom Tune."
The setting display appears.
Back ATT
Position Tune
100 100 100 100
(cm)
Reset
Note
The subwoofer appears and the subwoofer custom
setting keys are available only when "Rear/Sub
Out" is set to "Sub" (page 47).
4
Touch +/– of each speaker to set the
distance between your listening
position and the speakers.
The distance is adjustable in 2 cm (
steps, between 0 and 400 cm (0 and 13
To restore the default setting, touch "Reset."
5
Touch "OK."
The setting is complete.
To return to the previous display, touch "Back."
Note
The setting is applied only after "OK" is touched.
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