Multi-channel AV processor Processeur AV multi-canaux English Español Deutsch Français Operation Manual DEQ-P7000 Mode d'emploi Italiano Nederlands Section 00 Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Before You Start About this unit 3 · Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility (when combining this unit with a Pioneer DVD player such as DVH-P7000R) 3 About this manual 3 Precautions 3 In case of trouble 3 Resetting the microprocessor 4 Output setting of the DVD player 4 What's what 5 · Head Unit 5 Audio Adjustments Introduction of audio adjustments 6 · Operating the audio menu 6 · Operating the audio details menu 6 Using the sound field control 7 Using the position selector 7 Using balance adjustment 8 Adjusting source levels 8 Using the dynamic range control 9 Using the dual mono mode 9 Using the direct control 9 Using the Dolby Pro Logic 9 Setting the speaker setting 10 · Correcting the subwoofer's phase 10 Selecting a cut-off frequency 11 Adjusting the speaker output levels 11 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone 12 Adjusting the time alignment 13 Using the equalizer 13 · Recalling equalizer curves 13 · Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer 14 Initial Settings Correcting distorted sound 15 Additional Information Troubleshooting 16 · Common 16 · Audio/DSP 17 · DVD player setting 17 Terms 18 Specifications 19 2 En Section Before You Start 01 About this unit This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC). About this manual English This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not selfexplanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this unit's potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading through the manual before you begin using this unit. It is especially important that you read and observe the precautions listed on this page and in other sections. Dolby* Digital/DTS** compatibility (when combining this unit with a Pioneer DVD player such as DVH-P7000R) When using this unit with a Pioneer DVD player, you can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings. Español Deutsch Precautions * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. · Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. · Always keep the volume low enough so you can hear sounds outside of the car. · Protect this unit from moisture. · If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. Français Italiano In case of trouble Should this unit fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. En 3 Nederlands Section 01 Before You Start Resetting the microprocessor The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: · Prior to using this unit for the first time after installation. · If the unit fails to operate properly. · When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display. · To reset the microprocessor, press the RESET button on the unit with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. Output setting of the DVD player When connecting Pioneer DVD player such as DVH-P7000R, make DIGITAL OUTPUT (Setting for digital output) and OUTPUT SELECTION (Setting digital and analog audio output) as follows: Function DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT SELECTION Setting Dolby D/LPCM 48KHz Refer to the DVD player manual for details on how to make those settings. Important · Be sure to set the correct position. If not, no audio can be outputted. 4 En Section Before You Start 01 English 1 2 3 4 Español 8 7 6 5 What's what Operate this unit with the connected head unit. Instructions in this operation manual use DVHP7000R as an example head unit. 7 SOURCE button This unit is switched on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all of the available sources. Press and hold to turn off the unit. 8 EQ button Press to select an equalizer curve. Deutsch Head Unit 1 VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume. When you press the VOLUME, it extends outward so that it becomes easier to turn. To retract the VOLUME, press it again. 2 FUNCTION button Press to select functions. 3 AUDIO button Press to select an audio function. 4 5//2/3 buttons Press to adjust the selected audio function and turn it on or off. 5 SFEQ/SFC button Press to select a sound field control. 6 BAND/ESC button Press to return to the display of each source. En 5 Français Italiano Nederlands Section 02 Audio Adjustments Introduction of audio adjustments By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in order, you can create a finely-tuned sound field effortlessly. 1 Setting the speaker setting 2 Using the position selector 3 Adjusting the time alignment 4 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone 5 Selecting a cut-off frequency 6 Adjusting the speaker output levels 7 Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer · When selecting the FM tuner as the source, you cannot switch to SLA. · When playing other than the DVD disc, you cannot switch to DRC or D.MONO. · To return to the playback display, press BAND/ESC. Note · If you do not operate the audio function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the source display. Operating the audio details menu Operating the audio menu 1 2 3 1 2 4 5 6 1 AUDIO display Shows the audio adjustments status. 2 Subwoofer indicator Appears in the display when the subwoofer output is turned on. Press AUDIO to display the audio function names. Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between the following audio functions: Posi (position selector)--Fad (balance adjustment)--SLA (source level adjustment)--DRC (dynamic range control)--D.MONO (dual monaural)--DIRECT (direct)--DolbyPL (Dolby Pro Logic) 1 Front left speaker 2 Center speaker 3 Front right speaker 4 Rear left speaker 5 Subwoofer 6 Rear right speaker Press AUDIO and hold until SP Set appears in the display, then press AUDIO to display the audio function names. After SP Set is displayed, press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between the following audio functions: 6 En Section Audio Adjustments 02 SP Set (speaker setting)--CutOff (cut-off frequency)--SP Lev (speaker output level)--T Tone (test tone)--Time A (time alignment)--PEQ (3-band parametric equalizer) · When neither F/L nor F/R is selected in Posi, you cannot switch to Time A. · When neither CUSTOM1 nor CUSTOM2 is selected as equalizer curve, you cannot switch to PEQ. · To return to the playback display, press BAND/ESC. Note English Español · If the source is a 2-channel LPCM audio or a 2-channel Dolby Digital audio and you select SFC effects that are most applicable for 5.1channel audio (i.e., Musical, Drama or Action), we recommend switching Dolby Pro Logic on. On the other hand, when selecting SFC effects that are intended for use with 2channel audio (i.e., Jazz, Hall or Club), we recommend switching Dolby Pro Logic off. Using the sound field control The SFC function creates the sensation of a live performance. · The acoustics of different performance environments are not the same and depend on the extent and contour of space through which sound waves move and on how sounds bounce off the stage, walls, floors and ceilings. At a live performance you hear music in three stages: direct sound, early reflections, and late reflections, or reverberations. Those factors are programed into the SFC circuitry to recreate the acoustics of various performance settings. Press SFEQ/SFC to select the desired SFC mode. Press SFEQ/SFC repeatedly to switch between the following mode: Musical (musical)--Drama (drama)--Action (action)--Jazz (jazz)--Hall (hall)--Club (club)--OFF (off) Using the position selector Deutsch Français Italiano One way to assure a more natural sound is to clearly position the stereo image, putting you right in the center of the sound field. The position selector function lets you automatically adjust the speaker output levels and inserts a delay time to match the number and position of occupied seats. When used in conjunction with the SFC, the feature will make the sound image more natural and offer a panoramic sound that envelops you. 1 Press AUDIO to select Posi. Press AUDIO until Posi appears in the display. 2 Press 5//2/3 to select a listening position. Press one of these, 2/3/5/, to select a listening position as listed in the table. Button 2 3 5 Display F/L F/R FRONT ALL Position Front seat left Nederlands Front seat right Front seats All seats · To cancel the selected listening position, press the same button again. En 7 Section 02 Audio Adjustments Note · When you make adjustments for listening position, the speakers are automatically set for appropriate output levels. You can tailor them if you want as discussed under the heading of Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone or Adjusting the speaker output levels. Adjusting source levels SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources. · Settings are based on the FM tuner volume level, which remains unchanged. 1 Compare the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source you want to adjust. Using balance adjustment You can select a fader/balance setting that provides an ideal listening environment in all occupied seats. 1 Press AUDIO to select Fad. Press AUDIO until Fad appears in the display. · If the balance setting has been previously adjusted, Bal will be displayed. 2 Press 5 or to adjust front/rear speaker balance. Each press of 5 or moves the front/rear speaker balance to the front or the rear. · Fad F25 ­ Fad R25 is displayed as the front/rear speaker balance moves from front to rear. · Fad F/R 0 is the proper setting when only two speakers are used. 3 Press 2 or 3 to adjust left/right speaker balance. When you press 2 or 3, Bal L/R 0 is displayed. Each press of 2 or 3 moves the left/right speaker balance to the left or the right. · Bal L25 ­ Bal R25 is displayed as the left/right speaker balance moves from left to right. 2 Press AUDIO to select SLA. Press AUDIO until SLA appears in the display. 3 Press 5 or to adjust the source volume. Each press of 5 or increases or decreases the source volume. · SLA +4 ­ SLA ­4 is displayed as the source volume is increased or decreased. Notes · Since the FM tuner volume is the control, it is not possible to apply source level adjustments to the FM tuner. · The MW/LW tuner volume level can also be adjusted with source level adjustments. · Video CD and CD are set to the same volume adjustment setting automatically. · External unit 1 and external unit 2 are set to the same volume adjustment setting automatically. 8 En Section Audio Adjustments 02 Using the dynamic range control The dynamic range refers to the difference between the largest and softest sounds. The dynamic range control compresses this difference so that you can clearly hear sounds even at low volume levels. 1 Press AUDIO to select DRC. Press AUDIO until DRC appears in the display. 2 Press 5 to turn the dynamic range control on. DRC ON appears in the display. Dynamic range control is now on. · You can turn off dynamic range control by pressing . Notes · The dynamic range control is effective only on Dolby Digital sounds. · When playing other than the DVD disc, you cannot switch this mode. Notes English Español · This function is effective only on dual mono mode sound. · When playing other than the DVD disc, you cannot switch this mode. Using the direct control You can override audio settings to check for effectiveness of your audio settings. 1 Press AUDIO to select DIRECT. Press AUDIO until DIRECT appears in the display. 2 Press 5 to turn the direct control on. DIRECT ON appears in the display. Direct control is now on. · You can turn off direct control by pressing . Note · All audio functions are locked out during DIRECT ON except VOLUME. Deutsch Français Using the dual mono mode When playing a disc recorded on a dual mono mode, you can select the channel to output. 1 Press AUDIO to select D.MONO. Press AUDIO until D.MONO appears in the display. 2 Press 2 or 3 to select the desired output setting. Press 2 or 3 until the desired output setting appears in the display. ...