10
Basic Functions of the
The basic functions of the
, described in this chapter are always available, regardless of the selected source.
Source switching
The source buttons on the front panel or the remote control handset are used
to select the desired internal source (Disc Player, VHF radio, Streaming Client)
or an external source (iPod, Aux1, Aux2) for playback.
Once the
has switched to the appropriate source, internal sources and
iPods connected to the iPod Dock can be operated using the remote control
handset or the front panel buttons.
Please refer to the following chapters for details of operating the individual
source devices.
Volume control
The volume of the
can be adjusted in fine increments using the
/
buttons on the front panel, or the -
+ button on the
remote control handset. A brief press on one volume button increases or
reduces the volume by one increment. Holding one of the volume buttons
pressed in causes the volume to change continuously.
Tone settings (Tone menu)
The
features a range of facilities for adjusting the sound to suit your per-
sonal preferences, the system’s location and your room acoustics. All sound
settings are grouped together in the tone control menu (TONE menu).
The tone control menu is called up using either the
buttons on the
remote control handset or on the machine itself using the menu point Tone
(tone control settings) in the
menu.
The individual menu points may offer different set-up options depending on the
type of reproduction, i.e. via the integral speakers or external loudspeakers. The
features of the tone control menu are explained in detail in the next section.
Adjustment range /
Options:
Explanations:
Balance -61 ... centered ... +61 This menu point allows you to alter the
balance between the left and right loud-
speakers in order to compensate for an
unfavourable listening position.
The balance can be altered in 1 dB
increments. The current value is always dis-
played.
Treble
Bass
-12 ... 0 ... +12 These two menu points are used to alter the
treble and bass settings. The value affects the
internal loudspeakers and any external
speakers connected to the system.
Center
(This menu point only appears if
the menu point Caruso + External
is selected in the System Con-
figuration / Loudspeaker menu.)
-15 ... 0 ... +15 This menu point allows you to alter the
balance between the loudspeakers of the
and any external loudspeakers
connected to the system.
Ext. Subwoofer
(This menu point only appears if
an external sub-woofer is
connected, and it is switched on
in the System Configuration /
Loudspeaker menu.)
-15 ... 0 ... +15 The volume of the sub-woofer can be adjusted
at this point. Adjust the volume of the sub-
woofer to suit the acoustic conditions of the
listening room, and the volume of the other
channels.
