Owner's Manual

16-EN
Note
• The 9-Band, Parametric EQ is used to customize the EQ PRESETS
settings.
This function provides a short cut for BASS ENGINE SQ setting.
EQ PRESETS, 9BAND P-EQ, etc., will no longer be adjustable when ON
is set.
 Setting item: BASS ENGIN
Setting contents:
OFF (Initial setting) / ON
OFF (MANUAL SET mode):
Adjust each audio effect setting separately.
ON (BASS ENGINE SQ mode):
Adjust BASS ENGINE SQ via a short cut.
Note
• You can also set BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF directly by pressing and
holding BASS. Refer to “Switching BASS ENGINE SQ mode” on
page 18.
After setting BASS ENGIN to ON, you can display the current BASS
ENGINE SQ Parameter type.
 Setting item: PAR AME TER
Displaying contents:
The name of the parameter currently selected is displayed.
(INITIAL / TUNEIT A ~ TUNEIT E)
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more
appealing to your personal taste.
1 After selecting a BAND (BAND1 ~ BAND9) from the 9BAND
P-EQ adjustment mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select
the desired setting item, and then press ENTER.
CENTER FRQ  WIDTH (Q)  LEVEL
2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting
value, and then press ENTER.
3 Press t to return to the previous step.
Adjusting the Frequency (CENTER FRQ)
Adjustable frequency bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Setting the Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q))
Setting contents:
3.0 (Initial setting) / 4.0 / 5.0
Adjusting the Level
Setting contents:
−7 to +7 (Initial setting: ±0)
Notes
• BAND2 and BAND8 are the same as the Bass and Treble controls.
Their Level adjustment can also be controlled by pressing YSETUP
and selecting Bass Level or Treble Level. Refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer
Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” on page 15.
• Settings exceeding the frequency of adjacent bands are not available.
• While adjusting the 9BAND P-EQ, you should consider the frequency
response of the connected speakers.
• The 9-Band, Parametric EQ is used to customize the EQ PRESETS
settings.
The output level of each source is individually adjustable. For example, if
the TUNER level sounds lower than CD, its output can be adjusted
without affecting the other sources.
 Setting item: SOURCE VOL
 Further setting items: TUNER / SIRIUS XM / DISC
*
/ USB /
iPod / BT AUDIO / PANDORA / AUX
Setting contents:
−14 dB ~ +14 dB (Initial setting: ±0)
* Only for CDE-163BT.
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the
Crossover” on page 21.
 Setting item: X-OVER
1 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the channel, and then
press ENTER.
 2WAY System
FRONT (HPF)  REAR (HPF)  SUBW LPF
 3WAY System
LOW (LPF)  MID LOW (HPF)  MID HIGH (LPF) 
HIGH (HPF)
2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and
then press ENTER.
Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF
Displaying the BASS ENGINE SQ
PARAMETER
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve
(9BAND P-EQ)
Band1 20 Hz ~ 100 Hz (63 Hz)
Band2 63 Hz ~ 315 Hz (125 Hz)
Band3 125 Hz ~ 500 Hz (250 Hz)
Band4 250 Hz ~ 1 kHz (500 Hz)
Band5 500 Hz ~ 2 kHz (1 kHz)
Band6 1 kHz ~ 4 kHz (2 kHz)
Band7 2 kHz ~ 7.2 kHz (4 kHz)
Band8 5.8 kHz ~ 12 kHz (8 kHz)
Band9 9 kHz ~ 20 kHz (16 kHz)
Setting the Source Volume Level
Adjusting the Crossover Settings
(X-OVER)