Sony XE-90MKII User Manual

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Stereo Graphic Equalizer

XE-90MkH

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

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For installation and connection, see the supplied
installation/connections manual.

Pour les details sur I'installation et les connexions, se reporter
au manuel d'installation/connexions fourni.

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Table of Contents

Features . .. ... .. . ..... .... .. .. ... 2

Precautions .. . . . . . . . . 2

Parts identification . . . . . . . . . 3

Compensating for the sound ..
For better sound compensation
Adjusting the sound balance

Boosting the bass sound

Specifications

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Owner's Record

The model 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-90Mk II Serial No. _

• 9 frequency-band controls for precise sound
compensation

• Bass boosting function for a sub-woofer

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speaker system

• Fader control for adjusting the volume of front
and rear speakers in 4-speaker system

• Listening position selector for shifting the
stereo image to the left or right as desired

Precautions

• This unit is designed for negative ground 12V

DC operation only.

• 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.

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Parts Identification

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EQUALIZERON/OFF button

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FREQ(sub-woofer cut-off
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EQ (adjusting channel) selector
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SUB WOOFER (sub-woofer level)
control and indicator

[[] Equalizer controls and indicators

[]] FAD(fader) control and indicator

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LISTENINGP.(listening position)
selector and indicator

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FREQUENCY801120(sub-woofer
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Operate the car stereo.

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Press the EQUALIZER ON button.
The indicators on the equalizer controls light up.

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Select the speaker system to be equalized.

To equalize only the sound from front speakers F (front)
To equalize only the sound from rear speakers R (rear)

To equalize the sound from both front and rear speakers

If your system is 2-speaker system, set the EQ selector to FA.

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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

The EO selector must be set to exactly at one of the
three positions upper (F), center (FR), lower (R);
otherwise equalizing effect cannot be obtained.

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If no sound comes from the speakers of
2-speaker system

Check to see that the FAD (fader) control is set to the
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.

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50 Hz 12 kHz

100 Hz

200 Hz

400 Hz

800 Hz

50 Hz Boosts or cuts heavy bass. By cutting, the resonance with the car body can

100 Hz

200 Hz

400 Hz Provides warmth for the human voice and instrumental music.
800 Hz

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6 kHz

12 kHz

be reduced.
Boosts or cuts normal bass in a piece of music.

Governs the low-middle range and greatly influences the overall characteristics
of the the sound. By cutting this range, clearness of a sound will be increased.

Provides more presence for vocals.

kHz Obtains a brighter brass sound or reduces stridency.

Provides brightness for a sound.

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Provides a smoother sound for violin and other music.
Affects the general atmosphere.

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