Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. � The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (MIN, VOL 1 � VOL 30, and MAX).
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
The ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) LEVEL control provided for this unit can maintain the richness and fullness of the bass sound while listening to any source at low volume. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. Turn the ACTIVE BASS EX. LEVEL control clockwise to increase the bass sound or counterclockwise to decrease it. � The bass sound level can be adjusted in 4 steps (BASS 1 � BASS 3, and MAX).
When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME � to decrease it.
For private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.
BASS indicator always lights up when the unit is on.
When using the remote control, press ACTIVE BASS EX. + to increase the bass sound level or press ACTIVE BASS EX. � to decrease it. To cancel the Active Bass Extension, turn the control counterclockwise until �BASS OFF� appears.
DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start playing any source next time. REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is on standby.
Selecting the Sound Modes
You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround modes and 3 SEA � Sound Effect Amplifier � modes). This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. To select the sound modes, press SOUND MODE until the sound mode you want appears on the display. The SOUND MODE indicator also lights up on the display.
To turn down the volume level temporarily
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control. The volume level gradually decreases to �MIN.� To restore the sound, press the button again.
� Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows:
D.CLUB
(Dance CLUB)
