2011 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 246

2011 Volvo S40 Manual

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10 Audio Audio functions Sound settings 10 Optimal sound reproduction The audio system is calibrated for optimal sound reproduction through the use of digital signal processing. This calibration takes into account the speakers, amplifier, cabin acoustics, the seating position of the listener, etc., for each combination of vehicle and audio system. There is also dynamic calibration that takes into account the setting of the volume control, radio reception, and the vehicle's speed. The sound settings described in this manual, such as BASS, TREBLE, and Equalizer front.../ Equalizer rear...are only intended to enable the user to adapt sound reproduction to his/her personal preferences. 1. Press SOUND (5). Press this button repeatedly until you come to the setting that you wish to change. 2. Turn the TUNING dial (4) to make the desired setting. The following settings can be made: Subwoofer (accessory)-set the level for the subwoofer (bass speaker) CENTER-make settings for the center speaker SURROUND-make settings for surround sound NOTE • • Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is only available on the Premium Sound system. When listening to FM radio stations, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions best in areas with strong reception. If reception is weak, selecting 2 or 3channel stereo may provide better sound quality. Subwoofer (accessory) To switch the subwoofer on or off: 1. Press MENU followed by ENTER. 2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS and press ENTER. 3. Select SUBWOOFER and press ENTER. The Dolby symbol will be appear in the display when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated. There are three alternative settings: Surround sound Surround sound settings are used to balance sound levels throughout the vehicle. Surround settings for the various sound sources are made sepaG021216 • Pro Logic II • 3-channel • Off (normal 2-channel stereo) Dolby Surround Pro Logic IIŸ distributes the stereo sound's two channels to the left, center, right and rear speakers, making sound reproduction more authentic than ordinary twochannel stereo. Dolby Surround Pro Logic IIŸ and the Dolby symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II SystemŸ is manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. rately. BASS-set the bass level TREBLE-set the treble level BALANCE-set the left/right sound balance FADER-set the front/rear sound balance 246

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10 Audio
Audio functions
10
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Sound settings
Optimal sound reproduction
The audio system is calibrated for optimal
sound reproduction through the use of digital
signal processing. This calibration takes into
account the speakers, amplifier, cabin acous-
tics, the seating position of the listener, etc., for
each combination of vehicle and audio system.
There is also dynamic calibration that takes
into account the setting of the volume control,
radio reception, and the vehicle's speed. The
sound settings described in this manual, such
as
BASS
,
TREBLE
, and
Equalizer front…
/
Equalizer rear…
are only intended to enable
the user to adapt sound reproduction to his/her
personal preferences.
1.
Press
SOUND
(5). Press this button
repeatedly until you come to the setting
that you wish to change.
2.
Turn the
TUNING
dial (4) to make the
desired setting.
The following settings can be made:
BASS
–set the bass level
TREBLE
–set the treble level
BALANCE
–set the left/right sound balance
FADER
–set the front/rear sound balance
Subwoofer
(accessory)–set the level for the
subwoofer (bass speaker)
CENTER
–make settings for the center speaker
SURROUND
–make settings for surround
sound
Subwoofer (accessory)
To switch the subwoofer on or off:
1.
Press
MENU
followed by
ENTER
.
2.
Select
AUDIO SETTINGS
and press
ENTER
.
3.
Select
SUBWOOFER
and press
ENTER
.
Surround sound
Surround sound settings are used to
balance sound levels throughout the
vehicle. Surround settings for the var-
ious sound sources are made sepa-
rately.
G021216
NOTE
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is only
available on the Premium Sound sys-
tem.
When listening to FM radio stations,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions
best in areas with strong reception. If
reception is weak, selecting 2 or 3-
channel stereo may provide better
sound quality.
The Dolby symbol will be appear in the display
when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated.
There are three alternative settings:
Pro Logic II
3-channel
Off (normal 2-channel stereo)
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
¡
distributes the
stereo sound's two channels to the left, center,
right and rear speakers, making sound repro-
duction more authentic than ordinary two-
channel stereo.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
¡
and the Dolby
symbol
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II System
¡
is
manufactured under licence from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.