Sony HCD-241 - Manual (Page 7)

Adjusting the Audio
Selecting a Program
Source
The following operations apply only to reproduced sound.
Volume Adjustment
To increase the sound level, turn the VOLUME control
clockwise.
To decrease it, turn the control counterclockwise.
Note
When listening with headphones connected to the
HEADPHONES jack, no sound can be heard from the
speaker system.
Sound Quality Adjustment
To adjust tone quality
Adjust the 5-BAND STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
controls according to:
• Personal preference
• The room acoustics. For instance, playback in a room with
padded walls or furniture will probably sound better with
the high frequencies boosted.
• Program quality. If reproduction contains hiss, cutting
the higher frequencies will improve playback.
Function of the graphic equalizer controls
too Hz: Boosts or cuts bass.
330 Hz: Adjusts the power, spaciousness and warmth of
the sound.
1 kHz: Provides more presence for vocals.
3.3 kHz: Boosts a brighter sound or reduces stridency.
10 kHz: Highlights the delicate quality of instrumental
sound.
For personal listening
Connect headphones to the HEADPHONES jack. No sound
is heard from the speakers.
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Function selector to be
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Phono record PHONO
Radio Broadcast TUNER
Compact disc CD
Taped program TAPE
Video program
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VIDEO/MD
Automatic function selection
Since the function is selected automatically by starting the
radio reception or playback, it is not necessary to select the
program source with the function selectors.