Sound Menu

(Sound): Press this key or press

CONFIG to access the Sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange, bass, fade, balance, (Sound): Press this key or press CONFIG to access the Sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange, bass, fade, balance, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The system automatically stores audio adjustment settings as changes are made for each audio source including AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, and AUX.

Setting the Tone

TREBLE: Press + or − to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble.

MID (Midrange): Press + or − to increase or decrease the midrange.

BASS: Press + or − to increase or decrease the bass.

Adjusting the Speakers

L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To adjust the balance between the left and the right speakers, press and hold the L or R screen buttons.

Front/Rear (Fade): To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press and hold the Front or Rear screen buttons.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

The system has Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP provides a choice of four different listening experiences. DSP can be used while listening to the audio system. Not all DSP modes are available for all source types. The type of DSP selected is displayed on the status line.

Select from the following DSP settings:

Normal: Adjusts the audio for normal mode. This provides the best sound quality for all seating positions.

Surround (Centerpoint®): Enables Bose® Centerpoint signal processing that produces a surround sound listening experience from a CD or XM (if equipped) stereo digital audio source.

Centerpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings (not available for AM or FM).

Driver: Adjusts the audio to give the driver the best possible sound quality.

Rear: Adjusts the audio to give the rear seat occupants the best possible sound quality.

2 CH. (Channel): Enhances surround sound.

5.1 CH. (Channel): Gives a full affect of surround sound listening. This button is only available when playing DVD video discs that support 5.1 audio and if the RSA is off.

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