Pioneer DEQ-P9 Owner's Manual

Pioneer DEQ-P9 Manual

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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Universal Digital Preamp Equalizer Owner's Manual DEQ-P9 DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS
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    is Open Before Using This Product 7 About This Product 7 About This Manual 7 Important 8 About the Digital Network 8 MODE Switch Setting 9 Resetting the Microprocessor 10 Precaution 11 After-sales Service for Pioneer Products ........ 12 Audio Adjustment 13 Audio Menu 13 - Switching to
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    Diagram 53 Connecting the RCA Input Amplifier 54 Connecting the Power Terminal 55 Connecting the IP-BUS and Optical Cable ...... 56 - Connecting the Cables Installation 57 Installing the Unit 57 Troubleshooting 58 Checklist 58 Specifications 59 DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS 2
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    Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group
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    ) 5/∞/2/3 buttons These buttons can not be used in the Audio Adjustment operation. BAND button Remote Controller (DEX-P9) This unit can be operated with the combined Head Unit DEX-P9 (sold separately). Opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1-6 inside this unit. For more
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    Key Finder Opening and Closing the Remote Controller Cover When the remote controller is opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1-6 inside the unit. Menu displays with cover open and closed in this system, the available functions and the menu display vary depending on the
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH When the Cover is Closed Closing the cover of the remote controller makes the menu display to the closed state. Menu display in closed state Example: Main Menu Screen Note: • Menu display in closed state: Current mode and functions which are ON are displayed. When the
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    digital preamp equalizer which can be operated with the combined head unit DEX-P9 (sold separately). You can operate a number of Audio Adjustment functions with separately sold head unit. About This Manual This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
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    reduces sound quality. • The orientation of the sound image becomes unnatural, because speakers may not be installed symmetrically to left and right of the listener, or because speakers are installed in both the front and rear. This system is equipped with a wide variety of functions that use
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    Before Using This Product MODE Switch Setting This product equipped two setting modes. The one is LR/IND mode and the other is LR/COM mode. LR/IND mode can be adjusted the equalizer and network adjustment independently between Left and Right channel. LR/COM mode can be adjusted these adjustment
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    DEUTSCH Resetting the Microprocessor The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: When using this product for the first time after installation. When the machine fails to operate properly. When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display. When setting the position of the
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    SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. • Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. • Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible. • Protect
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    to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without advance contact. 7 U.S.A. Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc. CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801 800-421-1404 7 CANADA Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT 300 Allstate
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    the Time Alignment function), by setting up a delay (time difference) between speakers set up for different sound ranges. Note: • The 5/∞/2/3 buttons on the head unit (DEX-P9) can not be used for Audio Adjustment opera- tions. 13
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Switching to the Audio Menu When the system is ON, you can adjust the sound quality. 1. Each press of MENU button selects the desired Audio Menu in the following order: Main (Main Menu) = Equalizer (Equalizer Menu) = Network (Network Menu) 2. Operate the mode. 3. Press the
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    Audio Adjustment Main Menu With this menu, you can make the following four adjustments. • Fader/Balance Adjustment (Closed state) • Bass/Treble Adjustment (Open state) • Listening Position Adjustment (Open state) • Source Level Adjustment (Open state)
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Bass/Treble Adjustment (Open state) It is possible to select one from a choice of four frequencies to becomes the reference when adjusting the bass/treble tone. The frequencies and level adjustment ranges from which selections may be made are as follows: Bass : 63 Hz
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    Audio Adjustment Adjusting the Listening Position (Open state) One way to assure a more natural sound is to clearly position the stereo sound image (putting you in the center of the sound field). The Position Selector function adjusts distance and volume level of sound from each speaker
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Fine Tuning the Position After choosing the position using the Position Selector function, it is possible to fine tune the distance and the difference in sound levels. Conduct the fine tuning to match the location of the left and right speakers and the shape of the car and
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    Audio Adjustment 4. Press the 2/3 buttons to correct the position of the sound image. Holding down these buttons continues their operations (during distance tuning, holding down the button moves the distance 1.34 in./1 step). 5. After tuning has been completed, press the RETURN button to
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Effective distance Adjustment Using the Position Fine Tuning function - Relation to Time Alignment Adjustment function - When the system comprises a multi-amp system, the distance between the listening position and each speaker can be tuned using either of two methods.
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    are based on the FM volume level, which remains unchanged. 1. Compare the FM volume with the volume of the other source (refer to DEX-P9 (sold separately) Owner's Manual). 2. Press the MENU button to switch to the Main Menu. 3. Open the cover of the remote controller switches to Main Menu Setting
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Audio Adjustment Equalizer Menu With this menu, you can make the following four adjustments. • Recalling the Equalizer Curve (Closed state) (Refer to page 41.) • Adjusting the 31 Band Graphic Equalizer (Open state) • Flat function (Open state
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    Audio Adjustment Relation Between Frequency Characteristics and Sound Quality Sound quality generally has the following characteristics, depending on the frequency. Refer to these characteristics when making adjustments. Bass Drum Soprano Alto Tenor Baritone Bass Violin Guitar Piano
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH The points when adjusting the equalizer curve • Take the recreated frequency bands of the speakers into consideration when adjusting. For example, when a speaker with a band between 80 Hz and 4 kHz is connected, adjusting the level in 50 Hz or 10 kHz will have no effect. •
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    Audio Adjustment Adjusting the 31 Band Graphic Equalizer (Open state) Adjustable frequency : 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Every 1/3 octaves, total 31 bands) Level adjustment range: -12 dB - +12 dB (0.5 dB/1 step) 1. Open the cover of the remote controller in the Equalizer Menu (refer to page
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH The Flat function (Open state) The adjusted equalizer curve can be temporarily returned to its prior status before making the adjustment (all levels are 0 dB), using the Flat function. This is convenient for checking the effects of the adjusted equalizer curve. 1.
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    a door or on the dashboard and get high sound quality. To overcome this problem, tweeters (high-range) are sometimes installed in the dashboard in order to move the sound image upwards, or the subwoofers are installed in the rear tray in order to improve bass and ultrabass reproduction. Thus, using
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    if adjustments are difficult. • When adjustments have already been made at your dealer, the optimum setup for vehicle's particular interior has already been installed in the memory. In this case, recall the corresponding memory for use (refer to page 41). When completing the adjustment • It is
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    Audio Adjustment Time Alignment Adjustment (Open state) In the vehicle, the different speaker units are at widely differing distances from the listener. The sounds from the speakers therefore reach the listener at different times. When a multi-amp system is set up, this causes
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Example: making corrections for the driver's seat in a left-hand drive vehicle • Measure the distance between the head of the listener, when sitting in the driver's seat, and each speaker unit. Note: • The unit of distance must be inches. Left Speaker (L) Right Speaker
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    Audio Adjustment Inputting the Distance to be Corrected (Delay Time) Scope of adjustment: 0 - 134 in. (0.67 in./1 step) 1. Open the cover of the remote controller in the Network Menu (refer to page 5). This switches to Network Menu Setting Screen. 2. Press the FUNCTION button 2. The
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS 6. Press the 5/∞ buttons to input the distance to be corrected (delay time). Input the distance to be corrected, as measured on page 30. Holding down these buttons continues their operations (during distance tuning, holding down the button moves the distance 1.34
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    Audio Adjustment Filter Adjustment (Open state) The following adjustments can be made during filter adjustments. Make the appropriate adjustments for the reproduced frequency band and characteristics of the connected speaker unit. Filter frequency adjustment: Every 1/3 octave Level
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL About the H.P.F. and L.P.F. High pass filter eliminates lower sound ranges (low-range) from the set up frequencies and allows high ranges through. Low pass filter eliminates upper sound ranges (high-range) from the set up frequencies and allows low ranges through. About the slope
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    filter so that the band used and crossover frequency are appropriately located. Important points in adjusting cut-off frequencies • If the subwoofer is installed in the rear tray, setting a high cut-off frequency of L.P.F. of the subwoofer separates the bass and gives the listener the feeling that
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS 7. Press the 5/∞ buttons and adjust the level of each band. Holding down these buttons continues their operations. Switch to each band and adjust the level in order to create a better overall balance. 8. Press FUNCTION button 3 and adjust the slope of each filter
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    and adjust the slope to -18 - -36 dB/oct. • If the subwoofer is installed in the rear tray, setting up the slope of the low pass filter gently (-6, - subwoofer. Adjusting the high-range effectively • Depending on the speaker units installed, bass signals for the tweeter (about 2 kHz or below) may
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    that have been adjusted to the desired position. The memory operations (storing, recalling, etc.) are carried out using each menu screen. In this manual, the memory operations that are common to all the menus are illustrated mainly using the screens for a 31 band graphic equalizer. Conduct the same
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    Audio Adjustment Switching to Memory Mode Memory operations are conducted in the memory mode of each Audio Menu. Equalizer Menu 1. Open the cover of the remote controller in the Equalizer Menu (refer to page 5). 2. Press the SHIFT button. The display switches to Equalizer Memory
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Storing the Adjustment Data in Memory 1. Adjust each Audio Menu. Equalizer Menu (page 22) Network Menu (page 27) 2. Switch to the memory mode of each menu (refer to page 39). The display switches to Memory Operation Screen of each menu. 3. To store in memory, press the
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    Audio Adjustment Recalling Data Stored in Memory There are two ways to recall data stored in memory. In Forward/Reverse Order - Functions of Equalizer Menu - This function can be operated when the cover of the remote controller is closed. Stored data can be recalled by moving
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Specifying the Memory Number Directly 1. Switch to the memory mode of each menu (refer to page 39). The display switches to Memory Operations Screen of each menu. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to recall the memory. Press the FUNCTION button which corresponds to the desired
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    ON/OFF • Turning the Protect function ON/OFF does not bring up anything on the display. • When the Protect function is turned ON and the user attempts to store new data in that memory, the " " appears to signify that data storage is not possible. 43
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Memory Clearing Operations It is possible to clear the memory of the equalizer and network. Clearing operations are conducted as follows. 1. Recall the memory to be cleared by clearing operation (refer to page 42). Specify the memory number directly to recall the memory.
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    the name of the person who set up the memory (Equalizer and Network) of the Audio menu, or messages, stores them in the DEX-P9's head unit's memory. The DEX-P9 head unit is sold separately. Switching to each Audio menu brings up the title screen of each menu first. On this title screen
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL 4. Switch the desired character type with FUNCTION button 1. Each press of FUNCTION button 1 changes the Character type in the following order: Upper case alphabet (Capital Letter), Numbers and Symbols = Lower case alphabet (Small Letter) Note: • You can select to input Numbers and
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    display. Switching the Audio Menu displays on the title screen the contents stored in memory. When removing the car battery • The separately sold head unit "DEX-P9" stores the name of the person who set up the audio in memory. Removing the car battery clears the memory. 47
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Memory Data Memo Equalizer Frequency M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 20 Hz 25 Hz 31.5 Hz 40 Hz 50 Hz 63 Hz 80 Hz 100 Hz 125 Hz 160 Hz 200 Hz 250 Hz 315 Hz 400 Hz 500 Hz 630 Hz 800 Hz 1 kHz 1.25 kHz 1.6 kHz 2 kHz 2.5 kHz 3.15 kHz 4 kHz 5 kHz 6.3 kHz 8 kHz 10 kHz 12.5 kHz 16 kHz 20
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    Memory Data Memo Network: Filter characteristics LEFT RIGHT HIGH MID LOW S.W. HIGH MID LOW S.W. M1 L.P.F. H.P.F. Frequency Slope Frequency Slope Level L.P.F. Phase Frequency Slope M2 H.P.F. Frequency Slope Level Phase LEFT RIGHT HIGH MID LOW S.W. HIGH MID LOW S.W. M3 L.P.F. H.P.F.
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH Network: Time Alignment Position: M1 S.W. LOW MID HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: M2 S.W. LOW MID HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: M3 S.W. LOW MID HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: M4 S.W. LOW MID HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (
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    sure to disconnect the ≠ battery cable before beginning installation. • Refer to the owner's manual for details on connecting the power amp and tape around them where they lie against metal parts. • Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch any moving parts, such as the gear shift, handbrake,
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    sharply. • Route the optical cable so that it does not get caught in moving parts such as the gear shift, hand brake, or seat sliding mechanism. Keep the cable BUS cable Multi-CD player (sold separately) DEX-P9 (sold separately) DEQ-P9 RCA Input Amplifier DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS
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    Connecting the Units Connection Diagram To IP-BUS OUTPUT (black) To Optical OUTPUT (black) IP-BUS cable optical cable DEX-P9 Optical INPUT (blue) IP-BUS INPUT (blue) Audio system Fuse (4A) RCA OUTPUT See "Connecting the RCAInput Amprifier." Blue/white To system control terminal of
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    Connecting the RCA Input Amplifier ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS White Red Red White For system remote control Blue/white Blue/white Power Amplifier Power Amplifier Power Amplifier Power Amplifier Tweeter Mid range Woofer Subwoofer 54 ITALIANO NEDERLANDS
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    Connecting the Units Connecting the Power Terminal 1. Put the short-circuit protection cover around the blue/white, yellow and black lead. Be sure to use this cover to prevent short-circuit. Short circuit protection cover 2. Connecting the leads. Securely fasten the leads with terminal screws. GND
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    ENGLISH Connecting the IP-BUS and Optical Cable Connecting the Cables 1. Attach the cable clamp. When plugging the optical cable and IP-BUS cable into the unit, use the supplied cable cramp to prevent the cables from being bent sharply. 2. Route the optical cable and IP-BUS cable through the cable
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    properly, and the unit and the system work properly. • Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunction. • Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications of the vehicle
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    ÑOL DEUTSCH Troubleshooting When an error occurs, locate the cause according to the list below. In most cases, the problem is incorrect pressing the RESET button, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Checklist Symptom No Operation Unnatural sound Cause The battery
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    Specifications GENERAL Power Source ........ DC 14.4 V (10.8 - 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system Negative type Fuse 4 A Dimensions 191 (W) × 49 (H) × 220 (D) mm Weight 1.8 kg DSP/PREAMP Tone controls (parametric) Bass frequency ........ 63 Hz, 100 Hz, 160 Hz, 250 Hz Treble frequency .... 4 kHz
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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS 60
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    A Title (English) 57
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    A Title (English) 58 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS
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    Col. Del Valle Mexico, D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90 Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2001 by Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Publication de Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Pioneer Corporation. Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés.
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Universal Digital Preamp Equalizer
Owner’s Manual
DEQ-P9
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS