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! When this unit is connected to a power
amp with input level control, auto EQ may
not be possible if the power amp’s input
level is set below the standard level.
! When this unit is connected to a power
amp with an LPF, turn this LPF off before
performing auto EQ. Also set the cut-off fre-
quency for the built-in LPF of an active sub-
woofer to the highest frequency.
! The distance has been calculated by com-
puter to be the optimum delay to give accu-
rate results for the circumstances, so
please continue to use this value.
— The reflected sound within the car is
strong and delays occur.
— The LPFon active subwoofers or exter-
nal amps delay the lower sounds.
! Auto EQ changes the audio settings as fol-
lows:
— The fader/balance settings return to the
center position. (Refer to Using fader/
balance adjustment on page 57.)
— The equalizer curve switches to Flat.
(Refer to Recalling equalizer curves on
page 57.)
— The front, center and rear speakers will
automatically be adjusted to a high
pass filter setting.
! Previous settings for auto EQ will be over-
written.
Performing auto EQ
1 Stop the car in a place that is quiet,
close all the doors, windows and sun roof,
and then turn the engine off.
If the engine is left running, engine noise may
prevent correct auto EQ.
2 Fix the optional microphone in the cen-
ter of the headrest of the driver’s seat, fa-
cing forward.
The auto EQ may differ depending on where
you place the microphone. If desired, place
the microphone on the front passenger seat to
carry out auto EQ.
3 Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC.
If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned
on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air
conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto
EQ.
4 Display the system menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 56.
5 Touch Auto EQ Measurement to enter
auto EQ measurement mode.
6 Plug the microphone into the micro-
phone input jack on this unit.
7 Touch Start to start auto EQ.
8 When the 10-second countdown starts,
get out of the car and close the door within
10 seconds.
A measurement tone (noise) is emitted from
the speakers, and auto EQ measurement be-
gins.
When auto EQ is completed, The measure-
ment has finished. Please disconnect the
microphone and then push HOME key. is
displayed.
When the car’s interior acoustic characteris-
tics cannot be measured correctly, an error
message will be displayed. (Refer to Under-
standing auto EQ error messages on page 97.)
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Menu operations
Menu operations