Adjusting Equalizer Curves; Adjusting Loudness; Adjusting Source Levels - Pioneer DEH-80PRS Operation Manual

Section
Operating this unit
02

Adjusting equalizer curves

The factory supplied equalizer curves, with the
exception of Flat, can be adjusted to a fine de-
gree (nuance control).
1 Use M.C. to select EQ 1.
Refer to Introduction of audio adjustments on
page 20.
2 Turn M.C. to select an equalizer curve.
3 Turn LEVER to adjust the equalizer
curve.
+6 to –6 is displayed as the equalizer curve is
increased or decreased.
# The actual range of the adjustments are differ-
ent depending on which equalizer curve is se-
lected.
# The equalizer curve with all frequencies set to
0 cannot be adjusted.
Adjusting the 16-band graphic
equalizer
You can adjust the level of each band for the
Custom1 and Custom2 equalizer curves.
! A separate Custom1 curve can be created
for each source. If you make adjustments
when a curve other than Custom2 is se-
lected, the equalizer curve settings will be
recorded in Custom1.
! A Custom2 curve that is common for all
sources can be created. If you make adjust-
ments when the Custom2 curve is se-
lected, the Custom2 curve will be updated.
1 Recall the equalizer curve you want to
adjust.
Refer to Recalling equalizer curves on the pre-
vious page.
2 Use M.C. to select EQ 2.
Refer to Introduction of audio adjustments on
page 20.
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3 Turn M.C. to select the equalizer band
to adjust.
20—31.5—50—80—125—200—315—500—
800—1.25k—2k—3.15k—5k—8k—12.5k—
20k (Hz)
4 Turn LEVER to adjust the level of the
equalizer band.
+6 to –6 is displayed as the level is increased
or decreased.
# You can then select another band and adjust
the level.
5 Press BAND/ to cancel the 16-band
graphic equalizer adjustment.

Adjusting loudness

Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the
low-frequency and high-frequency ranges at
low volume.
1 Use M.C. to select LOUD in the audio
function menu.
Refer to Introduction of audio adjustments on
page 20.
2 Press M.C. to turn loudness on.
# To turn loudness off, press M.C. again.

Adjusting source levels

With SLA (source level adjustment), the vo-
lume levels of each source can be adjusted to
prevent significant differences between
sources.
! Settings are based on the FM volume level,
which remains unchanged.
1 Compare the FM volume level with the
level of the source you wish to adjust.
2 Use M.C. to select SLA in the audio
function menu.
Refer to Introduction of audio adjustments on
page 20.