Pioneer DEQ-P9 manual

Universal Digital Preamp Equalizer Owner’ s Manual DEQ-P9 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS[...]

1 Contents Dear Customer ............................................ 3 Key Finder .................................................... 4 Head Unit (DEX-P9) ........................................ 4 Remote Controller (DEX-P9) ............................ 4 Opening and Closing the Remote Controller Cover .................... 5 - When the Cover is C[...]

Audio Adjustment <Network> .............. 27 What is the Multi-Amp System? .................... 27 Network Menu ................................................ 28 - Switching to the Network Menu Time Alignment Adjustment .......................... 29 - Switching to the Time Alignment Adjustment Mode - Measuring the Distance to be Corrected -[...]

3 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 want you to get the most out of your eq[...]

K ey F inder Head Unit (DEX-P9) 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 details, refer to the page 5. Closed state Open state 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons B AND button MENU button FUNCTION[...]

5 K ey F inder 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 condition of the remote controller in use. [...]

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 Cover is Open Opening the cover of the remote controller makes the menu display[...]

7 Before Using This Product About This Product This product is universal digital preamp equalizer which can be operated with the com- bined 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 su[...]

Important The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this product. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card. About the Digital Network A vehicle, unlike the home audio, imposes several constraints upon the quality of repro- duced sound, and have the following effects: • R[...]

9 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 simultaneously between Left and Right channel. Since[...]

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 MODE switch of this product. • To reset the microprocesso[...]

11 Before Using This Product Precaution • 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 the product from moisture. • If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro- grammed. CAUTION: USE OF CO[...]

After -sales Service for Pioneer Products Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its after- sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below: Please do not ship your product to the companies[...]

13 A udio Adjustment Audio Menu This system has the following three Audio Menus: Main <Main> (page 15) This carries out Fader/Balance Adjustments as well as Bass/Treble Adjustment, the basis for sound quality adjustments. It also sets up and adjusts the Position Selector, which cor- rects the orientation of the sound image for the listener ?[...]

Switching to the Audio Menu When the system is ON, you can adjust the sound quality. Main (Main Menu) = Equalizer (Equalizer Menu) = Network (Network Menu) 3. Press the BAND button and cancel the Audio Menu. Cancel the Audio Menu to return to the operations screen of the source currently in use. 2. Operate the mode. 1. Each press of MENU button sel[...]

15 A udio Adjustment <Main> Main Menu <MAIN> With this menu, you can make the following four adjustments. • Fader/Balance Adjustment <FAD/BAL CONTROL> (Closed state) • Bass/Treble Adjustment <B/T> (Open state) • Listening Position Adjustment <PS> (Open state) • Source Level Adjustment <SLA> (Open state) S[...]

Bass/T reble Adjustment <B/T> (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, 100 Hz, 160 Hz, 250 Hz Treble: 4 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 10 kHz, 16 kHz Level [...]

17 A udio Adjustment <Main> Adjusting the Listening Position <PS> (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 to match seat positions and the nu[...]

Fine T uning 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 loca- tion of the left and right speakers and the shape of the car and correct the position of the sound image so that the sounds are most natur[...]

19 A udio Adjustment <Main> Points concerning fine tuning • While listening to vocals, adjust the distance to position the vocal sound image naturally to the front. 5. After tuning has been completed, press the RETURN button to cancel the Position Fine Tuning Screen. The values are stored in memory and the display returns to Position Select[...]

Effective distance Adjustment Using the Position Fine T uning function — Relation to Time Alignment Adjustment function — When the system comprises a multi-amp system, the distance between the listening posi- tion and each speaker can be tuned using either of two methods. Time Alignment Adjustment function of the Network Menu (page 29) The dist[...]

21 A udio Adjustment <Main> Source Level Adjustment <SLA> (Open state) The SLA (Source Level Adjustment) function prevents radical leaps in volume level when switching between sources. Settings are based on the FM volume level, which remains unchanged. Note: • Since the FM volume is the control, SLA is not possible in the FM modes. ?[...]

A udio Adjustment <Equalizer> Equalizer Menu <GEQ> 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 <FINE> (Open state) • Flat function <FLT> (Open state) • Memory functions of Adjusted Equalizer C[...]

23 A udio Adjustment <Equalizer> 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. q This sound range feels almost like pressure on the ears of the listener, particularly if the sound is too[...]

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. • Balancing the bass and treble is recommended. The bass tends to be lacki[...]

25 A udio Adjustment <Equalizer> Adjusting the 31 Band Graphic Equalizer <FINE> (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) Note: • If you selected LR/COM mode (refer to page 9), you can ’ t switch between left and right channel[...]

The Flat function <FL T> (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. Note: • When the Flat function is ON, the Equalizer Adjustment or Memory [...]

27 A udio Adjustment <Network> What is the Multi-Amp System? The multi-speaker system reproduces each frequency band (high, mid, low and ultrabass- ranges) through its own exclusive speaker unit. The multi-amp system provides an exclusive power amplifier for each speaker unit. There is only limited space in a vehicle for installing speakers, [...]

Network Menu <N.W .> With this menu, you can make the following three adjustments. • Time Alignment Adjustment <T.A.> (Open state) • Filter Adjustment <FTR> (Open state) • Memory functions of Adjusted Network (Open state) (Refer to page 38.) Switching to the Network Menu • Press the MENU button and select the Network Menu [...]

29 T ime Alignment Adjustment <T .A.> (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 different delays for each frequency band (high, mid, low and ultrabass-[...]

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. Note: • It is recommended that the boxes be filled in as the measurements are made, as this informa[...]

31 A udio Adjustment <Network> Inputting the Distance to be Corrected (Delay T ime) Scope of adjustment: 0 — 134 in. (0.67 in./1 step) Note: • The correct distance can not be input unless these operations are conducted. S.W. (ultrabass-range) Ô LOW (low-range) Ô MID (mid-range) Ô HIGH (high- range) 5. Press FUNCTION buttons 1 or 2 and [...]

Note: • Some systems may indicate values for speaker units which are not connected. Verify the composi- tion of the system in order to correctly adjust the bands for the connected speaker units. 7. Carry out time alignment adjustments for the other speaker units. Repeat steps 4 – 6 to input the distance to be corrected for each speaker unit. 6.[...]

33 A udio Adjustment <Network> Filter Adjustment <FTR> (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 adjustment: 0.5 dB/1 step The cut-o[...]

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 This value indicates how many dB the signals attenuate when the frequ[...]

35 A udio Adjustment <Network> Adjusting the Filter First, determine the approximate band to be used, taking into consideration the reproduced frequency band and the characteristics of the connected speaker. Important points in adjusting cut-off frequencies • If the subwoofer is installed in the rear tray, setting a high cut-off frequency o[...]

When you selected MID H.P.F. • Press the FUNCTION button 3 for two seconds and you can set to PASS of MID H.P.F. (Press the button again returns to MID H.P.F. slope setting.) 10. Switch between left and right channel to adjust the filter. Repeat steps 3 – 9 to adjust the filters of left and right. 9. Press FUNCTION button 4 and adjust the phase[...]

37 A udio Adjustment <Network> Important points in adjusting the slope • A decrease in the absolute value of the slope (more gentle inclination) makes the frequency characteristics more susceptible to interference from the next band. • Increasing the absolute value of the slope (sharper inclination) lessens the connections between bands, [...]

A udio Adjustment <Memory Functions> Memory Functions of Adjusted Audio Menu (MEMO) This system allows the contents of the adjusted equalizer and network to be stored in mem- ory as follows. The numbers in ( ) represent the numbers of the memory registers to be used. Note: • The Equalizer Menu ’ s equalizer curve, and the Network Menu ’[...]

39 A udio Adjustment <Memory Functions> Switching to Memory Mode Memory operations are conducted in the memory mode of each Audio Menu. Equalizer Menu Note: • This operation cannot be conducted when the Flat function of the Equalizer Menu is ON. Network Menu Note: • This operation cannot be conducted when the screen shows Filter Adjustmen[...]

Storing the Adjustment Data in Memory Note: • When the adjustment data have been stored, the previous data are eliminated and replaced by the new. To avoid accidentally erasing stored data • In order to avoid erasing stored data with new data, it is possible to set up a Protect function (refer to page 43). • Protect function is simultaneously[...]

41 A udio Adjustment <Memory Functions> 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 forwards or backwards through the memory[...]

Specifying the Memory Number Directly Memory recall operations on the Equalizer Menu • When the Flat function is turned ON, it is not possible to recall memory. After completing adjustments • Recalling the memory clears the adjustment data. Store the adjustment data into memory when necessary (refer to page 40). 2. Press the FUNCTION button to [...]

43 A udio Adjustment <Memory Functions> Memory Protect function In order to avoid accidentally erasing data which have been stored in memory, or to avoid replacing stored data, it is possible to set up a Protect function for the following memory numbers. When the Protect function is ON, adjustment data storage operations are not accepted. Not[...]

Memory Clearing Operations It is possible to clear the memory of the equalizer and network. Clearing operations are conducted as follows. Note: • When the Protect function is turned ON, it is not possible to clear the memory. 2. Press the FUNCTION button 6 for two seconds to clear the memory. 1. Recall the memory to be cleared by clearing operati[...]

45 Display for the P erson who Set Up the A udio Adjustments Inputting the Name Inputting 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 eac[...]

Note: • You can select to input Numbers and Symbols by pressing FUNCTION button 2. Continued overleaf. 6. Move the box left and right with the 2 / 3 buttons. To insert a space, skip the box with the 3 button. 5. Select letters, numbers and sym- bols with the 5 / ∞ buttons. 4. Switch the desired character type with FUNCTION button 1. Each press [...]

47 Display for the P erson who Set Up the A udio Adjustments 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. 9. The contents stored in memory are indicated on the display. Switching the Audio Menu displays on the [...]

Memory Data Memo 48 ENGLISH ESPA Ñ OL DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Frequency 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 3.15 kHz 4 kHz 5 kHz 6.3 kHz 8 kHz 10 kHz 12.5 kHz 16 kHz 20 kHz M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Equalizer 2.5 kHz[...]

49 Memory Data Memo Network: Filter characteristics M1 M2 L.P .F . H.P .F . Frequency Phase Slope L.P .F . H.P .F . LEFT RIGHT M3 M4 L.P .F . H.P .F . L.P .F . H.P .F . LEFT RIGHT M5 L.P .F . H.P .F . LEFT RIGHT Lev el Frequency Slope Frequency Phase Slope Lev el Frequency Slope Frequency Phase Slope Lev el Frequency Slope Frequency Phase Slope Lev[...]

Network: T ime Alignment M1 S.W . LO W MID HIGH M2 S.W . LO W MID HIGH M3 S.W . LO W MID HIGH M4 S.W . LO W MID HIGH M5 S.W . LO W MID HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: 50 ENGLISH ESPA Ñ OL DEUTSCH [...]

51 Connecting the Units Note: • This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre- ational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the battery voltage. • To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the ≠ battery cable before beginning installation. • Refer to the owner ’ s m[...]

Setting Example RCA Input Amplifier DEQ-P9 DEX-P9 (sold separately) Front W oofer Subwoofer Multi-CD player (sold separately) Front Mid-range Front T weeter Optical cable IP-BUS cable 52 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Routing the Optical Cable Note: • Try not to bend the optical cable sharply. If it is necessary to bend it[...]

53 Connection Diagram Optical INPUT (blue) IP-BUS INPUT (blue) IP-BUS cable optical cable DEX-P9 T o IP-B US OUTPUT (black) T o Optical OUTPUT (black) Audio system Fuse (4A) Fuse holder Power T erminal Refer to “ Connecting the Power T erminal ” on page 51. Y ellow T o terminal always supplied with power regardless of ignition switch position. [...]

Connecting the RCA Input Amplifier T weeter Mid range W oofer Subwoofer White White Red Red Power Amplifier Power Amplifier Power Amplifier Power Amplifier For system remote control Blue/white Blue/white 54 ENGLISH ESPA Ñ OL DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS[...]

55 Connecting the Units Connecting the Power T erminal 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. 2. Connecting the leads. Securely fasten the leads with terminal screws. 3. Cover the entire terminal with the short-circuit protection cover. REMOTE BACK [...]

56 ENGLISH ESPA Ñ OL DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Connecting the IP-BUS and Optical Cable Connecting the Cables 2. Route the optical cable and IP-BUS cable through the cable clamp. Attach the cable clamp into the hole. 1. Attach the cable clamp. When plugging the optical cable and IP-BUS cable into the unit, use the supplied cable cramp[...]

57 Installation Note: • Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up 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 i[...]

T roubleshooting 58 ENGLISH ESPA Ñ OL DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS When an error occurs, locate the cause according to the list below. In most cases, the prob- lem is incorrect connections or settings. 1. Double check the connections and settings using the Checklist. 2. If connections and settings are correct, press the RESET button. Re[...]

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 ...................................................[...]

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57 A T itle (English)[...]

A T itle (English) 58 ENGLISH ESPA Ñ OL DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS[...]

PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, California 90801, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria [...]