System Operation: DSP
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The Sony® audio system provides theater quality sound in the vehicle. Audio signals are sent from the ACM and APIM to the audio DSP module. The audio DSP module processes the audio signals and sends them to the speakers.
The audio DSP module determines the correct audio environment based on the audio signals and network messages it receives from other audio system modules. These messages include information such as fade/balance and speed compensated volume settings.