Sony XE-90 MkII User manual

SONY 3-751-541-21 (1)
Stereo Graphic Equalizer
XE-90 MkII
Operating Instructions page 2
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Precautions ..........................
Parts identification .....................
Compensating for the sound .............
For better sound compensation ...........
Adjusting the sound balance .............
Boosting the bass sound ................
Specifications .........................
Fuse replacement .....................
For the customers in the United States
Owner’s Record
The mode! and serial numbers are located on
the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. XE-90MkI Serial No.
e 9 frequency-band controls for precise sound
compensation
e Bass boosting function for a sub-woofer
speaker system
e Fader control for adjusting the volume of front
and rear speakers in 4-speaker system
e Listening position selector for shifting the
stereo image to the left or right as desired
Precautions
e This unit is designed for negative ground 12V
DC operation only.
e if your car is parked in direct sunlight and
there is a considerable rise in temperature
inside the car, allow the unit to cool off
before operating.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your unit that is not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Parts Identification
| [1] EQUALIZER ON/OFF button FAD (fader) control and indicator
[2] FREQ (sub-woofer cut-off LISTENING P. (listening position)
frequency) indicators selector and indicator
[3] EQ (adjusting channel) selector [8] SUB WOOFER ON/OFF button
and indicator FREQUENCY 80/120 (sub-woofer
[4] SUB WOOFER (sub-woofer level) cut-off frequency) button
control and indicator l
[5] Equalizer controls and indicators
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Compensating for the Sound
EQUALIZER OFF
1 Operate the car stereo.
2 Press the EQUALIZER ON button.
The indicators on the equalizer controls light up.
3 Select the speaker system to be equalized.
EQ selector
position
| To equalize only the sound from front speakers F (front)
To equalize only the sound from rear speakers R (rear)
FR (front
To equalize the sound from both front and rear speakers
and rear)
If your system is 2-speaker system, set the EQ selector to FR.
4 Adjust the equalizer controls.
The sound will be compensated for.
To restore to the original sound characteristics
Press the EQUALIZER OFF button.
You can compare the equalized sound with the original one.
Note
If
no
sound
comes
from
the
speakers
of
The EQ selector must be set to exactly at one of the 2-speaker system
three
positions
upper
(F),
center
(FR),
lower
(R);
Check
to
see
that
the
FAD
(fader)
control
is
set
to
the
otherwise equalizing effect cannot be obtained. center position.

For Better Sound Compensation
First set all controls at their center position, and then slide the control of the frequency band to
be compensated gradually upwards or downwards until you perceive an apparent improvement.
50 Hz 12 kHz
100 Hz
6 kHz
200 Hz
3 kHz
400 Hz
800 Hz 1.5 kHz
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50 Hz | Boosts or cuts heavy bass. By cutting, the resonance with the car body can
be reduced.
100 Hz | Boosts or cuts normal bass in a piece of music.
Governs the low-middie range and greatly influences the overall characteristics
200 Hz l i ;
of the the sound. By cutting this range, clearness of a sound will be increased.
400 Hz | Provides warmth for the human voice and instrumental music.
800 Hz | Provides more presence for vocals.
1.5 kHz | Obtains a brighter brass sound or reduces stridency.
3 kHz | Provides brightness for a sound.
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6 kHz | Provides a smoother sound for violin and other music.
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12 kHz | Affects the general atmosphere.

Adjusting the Sound Balance
Adjusting the balance between the front and rear speakers
| FAD control
setting
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To adjust to the same level between the front and rear speakers if Center
To reduce the volume of the rear speakers Move toward F.
| To reduce the volume of the front speakers Move toward R.
If your system is 2-speaker system, set the FAD control to the center position.
Shifting the stereo image according to the listener’s position
LISTENING P.
selector position
| To shift the stereo image to the center | | a Center
| To shift the stereo image to the left | L
| To shift the stereo image to the right | R

Boosting the Bass Sound
Bass sound from the speakers connected to the SUB W. (sub-woofer) outputs can be boosted
by cutting off the frequencies higher than 80 Hz or 120 Hz.
SUB WOOFER OFF
1 Press the SUB WOOFER ON button.
The indicator on the SUB WOOFER control and one of the FREQ indicators light up.
2 Press the FREQUENCY 80/120 button to select the frequency to be boosted.
To reinforce the heavy bass sound Press 80.
To reinforce the normal bass sound Press 120.
The selected frequency indicator lights up.
3 Adjust the sub-woofer sound level with the SUB WOOFER control.
To restore to the original sound level
Press the SUB WOOFER OFF button.

Fuse Replacement
Center frequencies
50 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz,
400 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.5 kHz,
3 kHz, 6 kHz, 12 kHz
Boost/cut range +12 dB
Sub-woofer cut-off frequency
80 Hz, 120 Hz (at —3 dB)
Output gain: — to +8 dB
(cut-off stope — 12 dB/oct)
Frequency response
5 Hz—100 kHz ‘5dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
More than 105 dB
(A-weighted)
Harmonic distortion (at 1 kHz)
Less than 0.005%
Gain 0 dB
General
Input Line inputs (phono jacks)
x1
Output Line outputs (phono jacks)
x3
Power requirements
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Current drain 300 mA
Input remote current
4mA
Mounting dimensions f
178 x 25 x 135 mm (w/h/d)
(71/8 x 1 x 53/4 inches)
Weight Approx. 650 g (1 Ib 7 oz)
Accessories supplied
Mounting hardware (1 set)
Connecting cord (1 set)
Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
If the fuse blows, check the power connection
and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again
after replacement, there may be an internal
malfunction. In this case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Warning
Use the specified ampere fuse. Use of a
higher amperage fuse may cause serious
damage.

Table des matières
Caractéristiques ...................... 10
Précautions .......................... 10
Identification des parties ............... 11
Compensation du son ................. 12
Pour une meilleure compensation du son .. 13
Ajustement de l'équilibrage du son ....... 14
Accentuation des basses ............... 15
Spécifications ............. Couverture dos
Remplacement du fusible .... Couverture dos
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Caractéristiques
e Réglages sur neuf gammes de fréquences
pour obtenir une compensation précise du
son
e Accentuation des basses possible pour un
système de haut-parleurs de basses
auxiliaires.
e Réglage d'atténuation pour ajuster l'intensité
sonore des haut-parleurs avant et arrière,
dans un système quadriphonique
e Sélecteur de position d'écoute pour déplacer
l’image stéréo sur la droite ou la gauche,
comme souhaité
Précautions
e Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour
fonctionner sur courant continu de 12 V
(masse négative).
¢ Si le véhicule est garé en plein soleil, une
élévation considérable de la température de
l'habitacle va se produire. Par conséquent,
laisser refroidir l'appareil avant de l'utiliser.
Pour toute question ou problème relatif à cet
appareil et non mentionné dans le mode
d'emploi, prière de consulter le
concessionnaire Sony le plus proche.

Identification des parties
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[1] Touche de mise en/hors service
de l’égaliseur (EQUALIZER
ON/OFF)
[2] Témoins de fréquence de
coupure de haut-parleurs des
basses auxiliaires (FREQ)
Sélecteur et témoin de réglage
de canal (EQ)
Réglages et témoins du niveau
de haut-parleurs des basses
auxiliaires (SUB WOOFER)
Réglages et témoins de
l’égaliseur
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Réglage et témoin d'atténuation
(FAD)
|7| Sélecteur et témoin de la
position d'écoute (LISTENING P.)
[8] Touche de mise en/hors service
des haut-parleurs des basses
auxiliaires (SUB WOOFER
ON/OFF)
[9] Touche de fréquence de coupure
de haut-parleurs des basses
auxiliaires 80 ou 120 Hz
(FREQUENCY 80/120)
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