Sony CDP-XA555ES - Manual (Page 8)

Playing CDs
8 GB
Customising the Sound of Your
Music (Digital Filter Function)
This player has a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital
filter. By selecting the type of filter you want, you can
adjust the sound to match your system, your room, the
music source, etc.
≠ AMS ± FILTER
3 Push ≠ AMS ± to select the filter.
The original display reappears.
The selected digital filter number is stored in
memory even if you turn off the power.
You can also change the digital filter number by
pressing the FILTER button while the indicator is
flashing.
Selecting the filter using the remote Z
1 Press DIGITAL FILTER.
The display shows the currently selected filter
number and the filter indicator flashes.
2
Press DIGITAL FILTER repeatedly until the
display shows the digital filter number you want.
The digital filter number is stored and the original
display reappears.
Characteristics of each digital filter
The contents and characteristics of the five digital
filters are as follows:
Std: Standard (sharp roll-off)
Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling, as
it holds the most information among the five filters.
Suitable for playback of classical music.
1: Clear (slow roll-off)
Provides smooth and powerful sound with clear image
position.
Suitable for playback of jazz band performances and
jazz vocals.
2: Plain (slow roll-off)
Provides fresh and energetic sound with rich vocal
expression.
Suitable for playback of vocal-performances.
3: Fine (slow roll-off)
Provides well-balanced natural sound, with a of large
scale feel and rich reverberation.
Suitable for listening to any kind of music when you
are relaxed.
4: Silky (slow roll-off)
Provides a wide scale feel with associated subtleties.
Suitable for light classical music, especially strings.
DIGITAL FILTER
n Std n 1 n 2 n 3 n 4
Playing CDs
Selecting the filter directly on the player
1
Press FILTER.
The display shows the currently selected filter
number and the filter indicator flashes.
2
Turn ≠ AMS ± until the digital filter number
you want appears in the display.
As you turn the
≠ AMS ± control, the digital
filter number changes cyclically as follows:
If you are playing a disc, the sound will be
interrupted momentarily.