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7\section{\label{ref:volume}Volume} 7\section{\label{ref:volume}Volume}
8 This setting adjusts the volume of your music. Like most professional 8 This setting adjusts the volume of your music. Like most professional
9 audio gear and many consumer audio products, Rockbox uses a decibel scale 9 audio gear and many consumer audio products, Rockbox uses a decibel scale
10 where 0 dB is a reference that indicates the maximum volume that the \dap{} 10 where 0~dB is a reference that indicates the maximum volume that the \dap{}
11 can produce without possible distortion (clipping). All values lower than 11 can produce without possible distortion (clipping). All values lower than
12 this reference will be negative and yield a progressively softer volume. 12 this reference will be negative and yield a progressively softer volume.
13 \opt{player,recorder,recorderv2fm,ondio,x5,m5,ipodnano,ipodnano2g,ipodvideo, 13 \opt{player,recorder,recorderv2fm,ondio,x5,m5,ipodnano,ipodnano2g,ipodvideo,
14 ipodcolor,ipod1g2g,h10,h10_5gb,sansa,sansaAMS,gigabeats,gigabeatf}{ 14 ipodcolor,ipod1g2g,h10,h10_5gb,sansa,sansaAMS,gigabeats,gigabeatf}{
15 Values higher than 0 dB are available and can be used to raise the 15 Values higher than 0~dB are available and can be used to raise the
16 volume more than would otherwise be possible. These volume levels will 16 volume more than would otherwise be possible. These volume levels will
17 ordinarily lead to distorted sound, but might work nicely for music that has 17 ordinarily lead to distorted sound, but might work nicely for music that has
18 an otherwise low volume level.} 18 an otherwise low volume level.}
19 The volume can be adjusted from a 19 The volume can be adjusted from a
20 \opt{player}{minimum of -78 dB to a maximum of +18 dB.}% 20 \opt{player}{minimum of -78~dB to a maximum of +18~dB.}%
21 \opt{recorder,recorderv2fm,ondio}{minimum of -100 dB to a maximum of +12 dB.}% 21 \opt{recorder,recorderv2fm,ondio}{minimum of -100~dB to a maximum of +12~dB.}%
22 \opt{h100,h300}{minimum of -84 dB to a maximum of 0 dB.}% 22 \opt{h100,h300}{minimum of -84~dB to a maximum of 0~dB.}%
23 \opt{x5,m5,ipod3g,ipod4g,gigabeatf,mrobe100}{minimum of -73 dB to a maximum of +6 dB.}% 23 \opt{x5,m5,ipod3g,ipod4g,gigabeatf,mrobe100}{minimum of -73~dB to a maximum of +6~dB.}%
24 \opt{ipodnano}{minimum of -72 dB to a maximum of +6 dB.}% 24 \opt{ipodnano}{minimum of -72~dB to a maximum of +6~dB.}%
25 \opt{ipodvideo}{minimum of -89 dB to a maximum of +6 dB.}% 25 \opt{ipodvideo}{minimum of -89~dB to a maximum of +6~dB.}%
26 \opt{ipodnano2g,ipodcolor,ipod1g2g,h10,h10_5gb,sansa,sansaAMS}{minimum of 26 \opt{ipodnano2g,ipodcolor,ipod1g2g,h10,h10_5gb,sansa,sansaAMS}{minimum of
27 -74 dB to a maximum of +6 dB.}% 27 -74~dB to a maximum of +6~dB.}%
28 \opt{gigabeats}{minimum of -90 dB to a maximum of +6 dB.}% 28 \opt{gigabeats}{minimum of -90~dB to a maximum of +6~dB.}%
29 \opt{gigabeatf}{minimum of -74 dB to a maximum of +6 dB.}% 29 \opt{gigabeatf}{minimum of -74~dB to a maximum of +6~dB.}%
30 \opt{ipodvideo}{\\Remark: Lowering the volume below -57 dB will also affect the line-out 30 \opt{ipodvideo}{\\Remark: Lowering the volume below -57~dB will also affect the line-out
31 and the recording gain.} 31 and the recording gain.}
32 32
33\section{Bass} 33\section{Bass}
34 This setting emphasises 34 This setting emphasises
35 \nopt{h100,h300}{or suppresses} 35 \nopt{h100,h300}{or suppresses}
36 the lower (bass) frequencies in the sound. A value of 0 dB means that bass 36 the lower (bass) frequencies in the sound. A value of 0~dB means that bass
37 sounds are unaltered (flat response). 37 sounds are unaltered (flat response).
38 \opt{masd}{The minimum setting is -15 dB and the maximum is 15 dB.}% 38 \opt{masd}{The minimum setting is -15~dB and the maximum is 15~dB.}%
39 \opt{masf}{The minimum setting is -12 dB and the maximum is 12 dB.}% 39 \opt{masf}{The minimum setting is -12~dB and the maximum is 12~dB.}%
40 \opt{h100,h300}{The minimum setting is 0 dB and the maximum is 24 dB.}% 40 \opt{h100,h300}{The minimum setting is 0~dB and the maximum is 24~dB.}%
41 \opt{ipodnano,ipodnano2g,ipodcolor}{The minimum setting is -6 dB and the maximum is 9 dB.}% 41 \opt{ipodnano,ipodnano2g,ipodcolor}{The minimum setting is -6~dB and the maximum is 9~dB.}%
42 \opt{ipodvideo}{The minimum setting is -12 dB and the maximum is 12 dB.}% 42 \opt{ipodvideo}{The minimum setting is -12~dB and the maximum is 12~dB.}%
43 \opt{x5,sansa,sansaAMS,h10,h10_5gb}{The minimum setting is -24 dB and the maximum is 24 dB.} 43 \opt{x5,sansa,sansaAMS,h10,h10_5gb}{The minimum setting is -24~dB and the maximum is 24~dB.}
44 44
45\opt{ipodvideo}{ 45\opt{ipodvideo}{
46\section{Bass Cutoff} 46\section{Bass Cutoff}
@@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ change to customise your listening experience.
53\section{Treble} 53\section{Treble}
54 This setting emphasises 54 This setting emphasises
55 \nopt{h100,h300}{or suppresses} 55 \nopt{h100,h300}{or suppresses}
56 the higher (treble) frequencies in the sound. A value of 0 dB means that 56 the higher (treble) frequencies in the sound. A value of 0~dB means that
57 treble sounds are unaltered (flat response). 57 treble sounds are unaltered (flat response).
58 \opt{masd}{The minimum setting is -15 dB and the maximum is 15 dB.}% 58 \opt{masd}{The minimum setting is -15~dB and the maximum is 15~dB.}%
59 \opt{masf}{The minimum setting is -12 dB and the maximum is 12 dB.}% 59 \opt{masf}{The minimum setting is -12~dB and the maximum is 12~dB.}%
60 \opt{h100,h300}{The minimum setting is 0 dB and the maximum is 6 dB.}% 60 \opt{h100,h300}{The minimum setting is 0~dB and the maximum is 6~dB.}%
61 \opt{ipodnano,ipodnano2g,ipodcolor}{The minimum setting is -6 dB and the maximum is 9 dB.}% 61 \opt{ipodnano,ipodnano2g,ipodcolor}{The minimum setting is -6~dB and the maximum is 9~dB.}%
62 \opt{ipodvideo}{The minimum setting is -12 dB and the maximum is 12 dB.}% 62 \opt{ipodvideo}{The minimum setting is -12~dB and the maximum is 12~dB.}%
63 \opt{x5,sansa,sansaAMS,h10,h10_5gb}{The minimum setting is -24 dB and the maximum is 24 dB.} 63 \opt{x5,sansa,sansaAMS,h10,h10_5gb}{The minimum setting is -24~dB and the maximum is 24~dB.}
64 64
65\opt{ipodvideo}{ 65\opt{ipodvideo}{
66\section{Treble Cutoff} 66\section{Treble Cutoff}
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ change to customise your listening experience.
138 Auto volume is a feature that automatically lowers the volume on loud parts, 138 Auto volume is a feature that automatically lowers the volume on loud parts,
139 and then slowly restores the volume to the previous level over a time 139 and then slowly restores the volume to the previous level over a time
140 interval. This setting allows this time interval to be configured. Short 140 interval. This setting allows this time interval to be configured. Short
141 values like 20 ms are useful for ensuring a constant volume for in-car use and 141 values like 20~ms are useful for ensuring a constant volume for in-car use and
142 other applications where background noise makes a constant loudness desirable. 142 other applications where background noise makes a constant loudness desirable.
143 A longer timeout means that the change in volume back to the previous level 143 A longer timeout means that the change in volume back to the previous level
144 will be smoother, so there will be fewer sharp changes in volume level. 144 will be smoother, so there will be fewer sharp changes in volume level.
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ change to customise your listening experience.
149 This setting changes the threshold at which bass frequencies are affected by 149 This setting changes the threshold at which bass frequencies are affected by
150 the \setting{Loudness} setting, making the sound of drums and bass guitar 150 the \setting{Loudness} setting, making the sound of drums and bass guitar
151 louder in comparison to the rest of the sound. This setting only has an 151 louder in comparison to the rest of the sound. This setting only has an
152 effect if \setting{Loudness} is set to a value larger than 0 dB. 152 effect if \setting{Loudness} is set to a value larger than 0~dB.
153} 153}
154 154
155\opt{masf}{ 155\opt{masf}{
@@ -199,10 +199,10 @@ change to customise your listening experience.
199 % 199 %
200 \begin{table}[h!] 200 \begin{table}[h!]
201 \begin{rbtabular}{0.5\textwidth}{Xc}{Setting & Value}{}{} 201 \begin{rbtabular}{0.5\textwidth}{Xc}{Setting & Value}{}{}
202 MDB Strength & 50 dB \\ 202 MDB Strength & 50~dB \\
203 MDB Harmonics & 48\% \\ 203 MDB Harmonics & 48\% \\
204 MDB Centre Frequency & 60 Hz \\ 204 MDB Centre Frequency & 60~Hz \\
205 MDB Shape & 90 Hz \\ 205 MDB Shape & 90~Hz \\
206 \end{rbtabular} 206 \end{rbtabular}
207 \end{table} 207 \end{table}
208 208
@@ -280,8 +280,8 @@ change to customise your listening experience.
280 frequency limit, much like what a ``bass'' control found on ordinary 280 frequency limit, much like what a ``bass'' control found on ordinary
281 stereo systems does. 281 stereo systems does.
282 Adjust the ``cutoff'' frequency parameter to decide where the shelving 282 Adjust the ``cutoff'' frequency parameter to decide where the shelving
283 starts to take effect. For example, a cutoff frequency of 50 Hz will 283 starts to take effect. For example, a cutoff frequency of 50~Hz will
284 adjust only very low frequencies. A cutoff frequency of 200 Hz, on the 284 adjust only very low frequencies. A cutoff frequency of 200~Hz, on the
285 other hand, will adjust a much wider range of bass frequencies. 285 other hand, will adjust a much wider range of bass frequencies.
286 The ``gain'' parameter controls how much the loudness of the band is 286 The ``gain'' parameter controls how much the loudness of the band is
287 adjusted. Positive numbers make the EQ band louder, while negative 287 adjusted. Positive numbers make the EQ band louder, while negative
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ time-varying noise heard when not performing dithering.
432 432
433After dithering, noise shaping is performed. This basically just pushes the 433After dithering, noise shaping is performed. This basically just pushes the
434dithering noise to the parts of the frequency spectrum humans cannot hear so 434dithering noise to the parts of the frequency spectrum humans cannot hear so
435easily. In Rockbox' case, some of the noise is pushed up to above 10 kHz. 435easily. In Rockbox' case, some of the noise is pushed up to above 10~kHz.
436 436
437This setting will be put to its best use when listening to dynamic music with 437This setting will be put to its best use when listening to dynamic music with
438frequently occuring quiet parts, classical music being a typical example. It is 438frequently occuring quiet parts, classical music being a typical example. It is
@@ -496,5 +496,5 @@ compressed. Once the compressor determines that compression is necessary,
496the input signal is reduced appropriately, but the gain isn't allowed to 496the input signal is reduced appropriately, but the gain isn't allowed to
497immediately return to normal levels. This is necessary to reduce artifacts 497immediately return to normal levels. This is necessary to reduce artifacts
498such as "pumping." Instead, the gain is allowed to return to normal at the 498such as "pumping." Instead, the gain is allowed to return to normal at the
499chosen rate. Release Time is the time for the gain to recover by 10 dB. 499chosen rate. Release Time is the time for the gain to recover by 10~dB.
500} 500}