Pioneer RS-A9 manual

Optical Digital Reference System Digital Integrated Amplifier Owner’ s Manual RS-A9 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS[...]

1 Contents Key Finder .................................................... 3 Head Unit (RS-D7R) ........................................ 3 Remote Control (RS-D7R) ................................ 3 Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover ........................ 4 - When the Cover is Closed - When the Cover is Open Before Using This Product ..[...]

Audio Adjustment <Network> .............. 31 What is the Multi-Amp System? .................... 31 Network Menu ................................................ 32 - Switching to the Network Menu Time Alignment Adjustment .......................... 33 - Switching to the Time Alignment Adjustment Mode - Measuring the Distance to be Corrected -[...]

3 K ey F inder Head Unit (RS-D7R) This unit can be operated with the combined Head Unit RS-D7R (sold separately). Remote Control (RS-D7R) Most of all functions can be operated by the remote control. Opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 inside the remote control. For more details, refer to the page 4. Closed state O[...]

Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover When the remote control is opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNC- TION 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 control in use. Remote Control Menu disp[...]

5 K ey F inder When the Cover is Closed Closing the cover of the remote control 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 control makes the men[...]

Before Using This Product About This Product This product is digital integrated amplifier which can be operated with the combined head unit RS-D7R (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 rec[...]

7 Before Using This Product System Resetting About the System Reset button If network, equalizer and other audio settings are stored in memory (B1, B2, M1, M2 or M3), you can reset the system without erasing the stored settings. This is also convenient when you want to use previous audio setting after changing the mode or system. Before system rese[...]

All Clear About the All Clear button If the unit does not operate normally even after pressing the system reset button, press the all clear button using the small supplied hexagonal wrench. Also press the all clear button when you do not want to use previous audio settings after changing the mode or system. When you press the all clear button, all [...]

9 Before Using This Product Protecting System Reset button and All Clear button After completing all settings and adjustments, replace the cover to assure the system reset/all clear buttons are not accidentally pressed. Precaution • Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. • Always keep the volume low enou[...]

A udio Adjustment Audio Menu This system has the following three Audio Menus: Main <Main> (page 12) This carries out Balance Adjustments as well as Bass/Treble Adjustment, the basis for sound quality adjustments. It also sets up and adjusts the Position Selector, which corrects the orientation of the sound image for the listener’s position [...]

11 A udio Adjustment 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 pre[...]

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

13 A udio Adjustment <Main> 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 k[...]

Using the Compression <CP> (Open state) You can reduce the difference between the volume levels of loud and quiet sounds. The Compression function suppresses loud sounds and boosts quiet sounds to reduce the difference between the volume levels of loud and quiet sounds. It is convenient to use this function when you want to hear quiet sounds [...]

15 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 You can finely adjust the differences in distance and sound levels for the position selected with the Position Selector function. Make adjustments using both methods to match the location of the speakers and the shape of your vehicle until you achieve more natural sound imaging. Difference in distance adjustment range: 0.0[...]

17 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 — The distance between the listening position and each speaker can be tuned using either of two methods. Time Alignment Adjustment function of the Network Menu (page 33) The distance between the listening position and each spe[...]

19 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> About the Equalizer Menu One important factor for creating quality sound is the correction of disturbances in fre- quency characteristics within the complex shape of a vehicle interior. Reflected sounds have a strong effect on direct sound in a vehicle because of the vehicle’s shape, the confined space, absorpt[...]

21 A udio Adjustment <Equalizer> Equalizer Menu With this menu, you can make the following adjustments. • Recalling the Equalizer Curve (Closed state) (Refer to page 46.) • Adjusting the 31 Band Graphic Equalizer <FINE> (Open state) • Adjusting the 3 Band Parametric Equalizer <PEQ> (Open state) • Flat function <FLT> [...]

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 strong. w In this range, the listener [...]

23 A udio Adjustment <Equalizer> 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 [...]

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) • You can switch between the Left/Right combine mode and Left/Right independent mode at any time. So even when using the Left/Right independent mo[...]

25 A udio Adjustment <Equalizer> When completing the adjustment • It is recommended that adjustment settings be stored in memory soon after the adjustments are completed. Refer to page 43 for Memory operations. 8. Switch between right and left to set up the equalizer curve. Repeat steps 4–7 to set up equalizer curves for the left and righ[...]

Adjusting the 3 Band Parametric Equalizer <PEQ> (Open state) About the adjustment using the parametric equalizer The parametric equalizer can make the following adjustments. Separate 3 band adjustment for left/right It is possible to set up the left and right equalizer curves separately. Among the 31 frequen- cies, three bands (frequencies) e[...]

27 A udio Adjustment <Equalizer> Setting the equalizer curve • You can switch between the Left/Right combine mode and Left/Right independent mode at any time. So even when using the Left/Right independent mode, you can switch to the Left/Right combine mode to perform adjustments. Note: • Even when using the Left/Right combine mode you can[...]

A convenient way to set up equalizer curves • Store in the base memory, an equalizer curve, set in such a manner that the sound field in the car becomes flat, and adjusted to the frequency characteristics unique to your car. (It is recommended that adjustments be made after the dealer has taken measurements.) After recalling the base memo- ry, ma[...]

29 A udio Adjustment <Equalizer> The Flat function <FL T> (Open state) — Common to 31B-GEQ and 3B-PEQ — 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.[...]

The Clear function <CLR> (Open state) — Common to 31B-GEQ and 3B-PEQ — The CLEAR function lets you clear the equalizer curve currently being adjusted to return it to its initial status (when all levels are 0 dB). This is convenient when you want to readjust an equalizer curve. Note: • The CLEAR function operates separately for the 31-ba[...]

31 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 adjustments. • Time Alignment Adjustment <T.A.> (Open state) • Filter Adjustment <FTR> (Open state) • Switching between Linear Phase Characteristics/Minimum Delay Phase Characteristics (LIN) (Open state) • Memory functions of Adjusted Network (Open state) (Ref[...]

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

35 A udio Adjustment <Network> Inputting the Distance to be Corrected (Delay T ime) Scope of adjustment: 0 – 192.5 cm (0.77 cm/1 step) (S.W.: 0 – 385 cm (1.54 cm/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)[...]

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.[...]

37 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[...]

39 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. 7. Set up the cut-off frequencies of each filter for all the bands. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust each filter so that the band used and[...]

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 the bass is coming from behind. The L.P.F. of the subwoofer is recommended to be set at 100 Hz or below. • Speakers used for mi[...]

41 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, [...]

Switching between Linear Phase Characteristics/Minimum Delay Phase Characteristics <LIN> (Open state) This product (RS-A9) uses an FIR (Finite-duration Impulse Response) digital filter. You can select between the filter characteristics of Linear Phase Characteristics and Minimum Delay Phase Characteristics. This Linear Phase Characteristics/M[...]

43 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’[...]

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 Adjustment Screen or Time Alignment Adjustment Screen. [...]

45 A udio Adjustment <Memory Functions> 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 pa[...]

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 control is closed. Stored data can be recalled by moving forwards or backwards through the memory numbers (the num- bers of the corresponding FUNC[...]

47 A udio Adjustment <Memory Functions> 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. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to recall the memory. Press the FUNCTION button which corresponds to the desired memory number. 1. Switch to the[...]

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. Note: • Protect function ON/OFF switching is si[...]

49 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 RS-D7R’s head unit’s memory. The RS-D7R head unit is sold separately. Switching to each Audio menu brings up the title screen of each me[...]

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 [...]

51 Display for the P erson who Set Up the A udio Adjustments When removing the car battery • The separately sold head unit (RS-D7R) 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 title [...]

Memory Data Memo • When using the Left/Right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column. • With the 3-band parametric equalizer, input the appropriate frequency. 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[...]

53 Memory Data Memo • When using the Left/Right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column. Network: Filter characteristics B1 B2 L.P .F . H.P .F . Frequency Phase Slope L.P .F . H.P .F . LEFT RIGHT M1 M2 L.P .F . H.P .F . L.P .F . H.P .F . LEFT RIGHT M3 L.P .F . H.P .F . LEFT RIGHT Lev el Frequency Slope Frequency Phase Slope Lev el Fre[...]

54 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Network: Time Alignment B1 S.W . LO W MID HIGH B2 S.W . LO W MID HIGH M1 S.W . LO W MID HIGH M2 S.W . LO W MID HIGH M3 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 (LEF[...]

55 Connecting the Units WARNING • Always use the special red battery and ground wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect the battery wire directly to the car battery positive ter- minal (+) and the ground wire to the car body. • Do not touch the amplifier with wet hands. Otherwise you may get an electric shock. Also, do not touch the am[...]

About the setting of this unit This product features a network mode setting switch. Perform the appropriate settings for the application aim of the speakers connected to this product. If these setting are performed incorrectly, this system will not operate correctly. Setting the network mode 1. Switch the network mode setting switch with a screwdri[...]

57 Connecting the Units Network Mode setting Set the Network Mode to match the application aim of the connected speakers. After completing setting, when this product’s operation status is source OFF, press the sysetm reset button for 1 second or more. HIGH/LOW (A/B) (High/Low Range mode) Use this setting when this product (RS-A9) is connected to [...]

Setting Example To provide better sound quality, it is recommended you connect digital amps in the order high, mid, low, subwoofer mode. Example of 2-way system connection with 1 RS-A9 Optical cable IP-BUS cable Analog signal T weeter Low-range RS-D7R (Sold separately) This unit (RS-A9) Network mode setting switch HIGH/LOW (A/B) 58 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL[...]

59 Connecting the Units Example of 4-way system connection with 1 RS-A9 and 1 RS-A7 T weeter Low-range RS-D7R (Sold separately) This unit (RS-A9) Mid-range Address:2 Setting: CHANNEL A : LOW RS-A7 (Sold separately) Subwoofer CHANNEL B : SW Network mode setting switch HIGH/MID (A/B) Optical cable IP-BUS cable Analog signal[...]

Example of 4-way system connection with 1 RS-A9 and 3 RS-A7s (Full-balanced pure digital system) If the RS-A7’ s Network mode setting switches for CHANNEL A and B are set identically (2ch), connect an optical digital line to the RS-A7’ s OPTICAL IN CH- A jack. T weeter Low-range RS-D7R (Sold separately) This unit (RS-A9) Mid-range Address: 2 Se[...]

61 Connection Diagram *1 IP-BUS cable (supplied) *2 Optical cable (supplied) *3 IP-BUS cable (supplied with RS-A7) *4 Optical cable (supplied with RS-A7) *1 *3 *3 *3 *2 *4 *4 *4 Optical input Optical out Speaker output terminal See the “Connecting the Speaker wires” section for speaker connection instructions. RS-A7 (sold separately) IP-BUS inp[...]

Connecting the Speaker wires You can use this product for 4-channel, 3-channel and 2-channel speaker output. Speaker wire connection differs for each, so be careful to assure + and - polarity and left/right (L/R) connections are correct. Four -channel mode Three-channel mode Speaker (left) Speaker (right) Speaker wires (sold separately) Speaker (mo[...]

63 Connecting the Units T wo-channel mode (Stereo) T wo-channel mode (Mono) Speaker (monaural) Speaker wires (sold separately) Speaker (monaural) Speaker (left) Speaker (right) Speaker wires (sold separately)[...]

64 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS T o prevent damage • Do not ground the speaker wire directly or con- nect a negative (–) lead wire for several speakers. • 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.[...]

65 Connecting the Units Connecting the Power T erminal • Always use the special red battery and ground wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect the battery wire directly to the car battery positive terminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body. 1. Pass the battery wire from the engine compartment to the interior of the vehicle. • Aft[...]

66 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Connecting the Speaker Output T erminals 1. Expose the end of the speaker wires using nippers or a cutter by about 10 mm and twist. 2. Attach lugs to speaker wire ends. Lugs not supplied. • Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires. 3. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker output termina[...]

67 Connecting the Units Attaching the Noise Filter To prevent the noise, use the supplied noise filter correctly. RS-D7R (Sold separately) This unit (RS-A9) RS-A7 (Sold separately) *7 *8 *2 *1 *1: IP-BUS cable (supplied) *2: Optical cable (supplied) *3: Lock tie (supplied) *4: Noise filter (supplied) *5: Noise filter (supplied with RS-A7) *6: Lock [...]

Installation CAUTION • Do not install in: — Places where it could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly. — Places where it may interfere with the driver, such as on the floor in front of the driver’s seat. • Make sure that wires are not caught in the sliding mechanism of the seats, resulting in a short-circuit. •[...]

69 Installation Installing the Unit 1. Install this unit to the vehicle. • Never install this unit directly to the chassis. 2. Attach the terminal cover to prevent short circuit. T erminal cover screws Hexagonal wrench (Large) T apping-screws (5 × 20 mm) Drill a 3.5 mm diameter hole Floor mat[...]

T roubleshooting 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 system reset button. Refer to “System Resetting” on page 7. 3. If the malf[...]

71 Specifications GENERAL Power Source ......... DC 14.4 V (10.8 — 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system .......................................... Negative type Max. Current consumption (Rated Power) ....................................................... 31 A (No signal) ............................................................... 5 A Average C[...]

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