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167 The MDB parameters are as follows: 167 The MDB parameters are as follows:
168 % 168 %
169 \begin{description} 169 \begin{description}
170 \item[MDB enable:] 170 \item[MDB enable.]
171 This turns the MDB feature on or off. For many users this will be the 171 This turns the MDB feature on or off. For many users this will be the
172 only setting they need, since Rockbox picks sensible defaults for the 172 only setting they need, since Rockbox picks sensible defaults for the
173 other parameters. MDB is turned off by default. 173 other parameters. MDB is turned off by default.
174 \item[MDB strength:] 174 \item[MDB strength.]
175 How loud the harmonics generated by MDB will be. 175 How loud the harmonics generated by MDB will be.
176 \item[MDB Harmonics:] 176 \item[MDB Harmonics.]
177 The percentage of the low notes that is converted into harmonics. 177 The percentage of the low notes that is converted into harmonics.
178 If low notes are causing speaker distortion, this can be set to 100\% 178 If low notes are causing speaker distortion, this can be set to 100\%
179 to eliminate the fundamental completely and only produce harmonics in the 179 to eliminate the fundamental completely and only produce harmonics in the
180 signal. If set to 0\% this is the same as turning the MDB feature off. 180 signal. If set to 0\% this is the same as turning the MDB feature off.
181 \item[MDB Centre Frequency:] 181 \item[MDB Centre Frequency.]
182 The cutoff frequency of your headphones or speakers. This is usually 182 The cutoff frequency of your headphones or speakers. This is usually
183 given in the specification for the headphones/speakers. 183 given in the specification for the headphones/speakers.
184 \item[MDB shape:] 184 \item[MDB shape.]
185 It is recommended that this parameter be set to 1.5 times the centre frequency. 185 It is recommended that this parameter be set to 1.5 times the centre frequency.
186 186
187 This is the frequency up to which harmonics are generated. Some of the 187 This is the frequency up to which harmonics are generated. Some of the
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235 235
236 Crossfeed has the following settings: 236 Crossfeed has the following settings:
237 \begin{description} 237 \begin{description}
238 \item[Crossfeed:] 238 \item[Crossfeed.]
239 Selects whether the crossfeed effect is to be enabled or not. 239 Selects whether the crossfeed effect is to be enabled or not.
240 \item[Direct Gain:] 240 \item[Direct Gain.]
241 How much the level of the audio that travels the direct path from a speaker 241 How much the level of the audio that travels the direct path from a speaker
242 to the corresponding ear is supposed to be decreased. 242 to the corresponding ear is supposed to be decreased.
243 \item[Cross Gain:] 243 \item[Cross Gain.]
244 How much the level of the audio that travels the cross path from a speaker 244 How much the level of the audio that travels the cross path from a speaker
245 to the opposite ear is to be decreased. 245 to the opposite ear is to be decreased.
246 \item[High-Frequency Attenuation:] 246 \item[High-Frequency Attenuation.]
247 How much the upper frequencies of the cross path audio will be dampened. 247 How much the upper frequencies of the cross path audio will be dampened.
248 Note that the total level of the higher frequencies will be a combination 248 Note that the total level of the higher frequencies will be a combination
249 of both this setting and the \setting{Cross Gain} setting. 249 of both this setting and the \setting{Cross Gain} setting.
250 \item[High-Frequency Cutoff] 250 \item[High-Frequency Cutoff.]
251 Decides at which frequency the cross path audio will start to be cut 251 Decides at which frequency the cross path audio will start to be cut
252 by the amount described by the \setting{High-Frequency Attenuation} 252 by the amount described by the \setting{High-Frequency Attenuation}
253 setting. 253 setting.
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ change to customise your listening experience.
273 273
274 Rockbox's parametric EQ is composed of five different bands: 274 Rockbox's parametric EQ is composed of five different bands:
275 \begin{description} 275 \begin{description}
276 \item[Band 0: Low shelf filter] 276 \item[Band 0: Low shelf filter.]
277 The low shelf filter boosts or lowers all frequencies below a certain 277 The low shelf filter boosts or lowers all frequencies below a certain
278 frequency limit, much like what a ``bass'' control found on ordinary 278 frequency limit, much like what a ``bass'' control found on ordinary
279 stereo systems does. 279 stereo systems does.
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287 The ``Q'' parameter should always be set to 0.7 for the shelving 287 The ``Q'' parameter should always be set to 0.7 for the shelving
288 filters. Higher values will add a small boost around the cutoff 288 filters. Higher values will add a small boost around the cutoff
289 frequency that is almost always undesirable. 289 frequency that is almost always undesirable.
290 \item[Bands 1-3: Peaking filters] 290 \item[Bands 1-3: Peaking filters.]
291 Peaking EQ filters boost or lower a frequency range centered at the 291 Peaking EQ filters boost or lower a frequency range centered at the
292 center frequency chosen. 292 center frequency chosen.
293 Graphic equalizers in home stereos are usually peaking 293 Graphic equalizers in home stereos are usually peaking
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301 frequency range is. Higher Q values will affect a narrower band of 301 frequency range is. Higher Q values will affect a narrower band of
302 frequencies, while lower Q values will affect a wider band of 302 frequencies, while lower Q values will affect a wider band of
303 frequencies. 303 frequencies.
304 \item[Band 4: High shelf filter] 304 \item[Band 4: High shelf filter.]
305 A high shelf filter boosts or lowers all frequencies above a certain 305 A high shelf filter boosts or lowers all frequencies above a certain
306 frequency limit, much like what a ``treble'' control found on ordinary 306 frequency limit, much like what a ``treble'' control found on ordinary
307 stereo systems does. 307 stereo systems does.
@@ -313,10 +313,10 @@ change to customise your listening experience.
313 through 3 should be used for mids, and EQ band 4 should be used for highs. 313 through 3 should be used for mids, and EQ band 4 should be used for highs.
314 314
315\begin {description} 315\begin {description}
316 \item[Enable EQ:] 316 \item[Enable EQ.]
317 This option controls whether the EQ is on or off. 317 This option controls whether the EQ is on or off.
318 318
319 \item[Graphical EQ:] 319 \item[Graphical EQ.]
320 This option brings up a graphic EQ screen, which allows adjustment of each of 320 This option brings up a graphic EQ screen, which allows adjustment of each of
321 the three parameters described above (gain, center frequency, and Q) for each 321 the three parameters described above (gain, center frequency, and Q) for each
322 of the five EQ bands. 322 of the five EQ bands.
@@ -377,27 +377,27 @@ change to customise your listening experience.
377 \end{btnmap} 377 \end{btnmap}
378 \end{table} 378 \end{table}
379 379
380 \item[Pre-cut:] 380 \item[Pre-cut.]
381 If too much gain is added through the graphical EQ, your music may distort. 381 If too much gain is added through the graphical EQ, your music may distort.
382 The \setting{Precut} setting allows you to adjust the overall gain of the EQ. 382 The \setting{Precut} setting allows you to adjust the overall gain of the EQ.
383 383
384 If your music distorts when using the EQ, trying changing this setting to a 384 If your music distorts when using the EQ, trying changing this setting to a
385 negative value. 385 negative value.
386 386
387\item[Simple EQ:] 387\item[Simple EQ.]
388This option provides an easier alternative for those who are daunted by all of 388This option provides an easier alternative for those who are daunted by all of
389the parameters that can be adjusted using the graphical EQ. With the 389the parameters that can be adjusted using the graphical EQ. With the
390\setting{Simple EQ}, the only parameter that can be adjusted is the gain. 390\setting{Simple EQ}, the only parameter that can be adjusted is the gain.
391 391
392\item[Advanced EQ:] 392\item[Advanced EQ.]
393This sub menu provides options for adjusting the same parameters as the 393This sub menu provides options for adjusting the same parameters as the
394\setting{Graphical EQ}. The only difference is that the parameters are 394\setting{Graphical EQ}. The only difference is that the parameters are
395adjusted through textual menus rather than through a graphic interface. 395adjusted through textual menus rather than through a graphic interface.
396 396
397\item[Save EQ Preset:] 397\item[Save EQ Preset.]
398This option saves the current EQ configuration in a \fname{.cfg} file. 398This option saves the current EQ configuration in a \fname{.cfg} file.
399 399
400\item[Browse EQ Presets:] 400\item[Browse EQ Presets.]
401This menu displays a list of EQ presets, as well as any EQ configurations saved 401This menu displays a list of EQ presets, as well as any EQ configurations saved
402using the \setting{Save EQ Preset} option. Users unfamiliar with the 402using the \setting{Save EQ Preset} option. Users unfamiliar with the
403operation of a parametric EQ may wish to use the presets instead of trying to 403operation of a parametric EQ may wish to use the presets instead of trying to
@@ -459,4 +459,4 @@ Think of this as a smart volume control. The preamp in effect turns up the volu
459amount you select so that you can hear quiet passages. But it senses when a loud section is 459amount you select so that you can hear quiet passages. But it senses when a loud section is
460about to play and quickly and smoothly lowers the volume as necessary to keep the audio 460about to play and quickly and smoothly lowers the volume as necessary to keep the audio
461under the maximum limit. As the loud section fades, the volume is turned back up. 461under the maximum limit. As the loud section fades, the volume is turned back up.
462} \ No newline at end of file 462}