Operation Manual Multi-channel AV processor English DEQ-P7650 Español Português (B) E 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, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Before You Start About this unit 3 About this units optical input 3 Features 3 About this manual 4 Precautions 4 Resetting the microprocessor 4 Whats What Head unit 5 Digital Signal Processor Introduction of DSP adjustments 6 Operating the DSP details menu 7 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 direct control 9 Using the down-mix function 9 Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 9 Adjusting the Music mode 10 Setting the speaker setting 10 Correcting the subwoofers phase 11 Selecting a cross-over frequency 11 Adjusting the speaker output levels 12 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone 12 Using the time alignment 13 Selecting the time alignment adjustment mode 13 Adjusting the time alignment 13 Using the auto-equalizer 14 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) 14 Before operating the auto TA and EQ function 15 Carrying out auto TA and EQ 15 Using the equalizer 16 Recalling equalizer curves 17 Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer 17 Initial Settings Correcting distorted sound 19 Resetting the audio functions 19 Additional Information Troubleshooting 20 Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages 21 Terms 22 Specifications 23 2 En Section Before You Start 01 About this unit Important ! Following functions cannot be operated when DVH-P7050, DVH-P5050MP or AVH-P6550DVD is connected to this unit. Using the down-mix function Using the Dolby Pro Logic B Selecting the time alignment adjustment mode Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) Resetting the audio functions ! If DVH-P7050, DVH-P5050MP or AVHP6550DVD is connected to this unit, operation of following function is limited. Selecting a cross-over frequency Connection with the Pioneer audio master unit Optical 1 input (DVD player) AVX-P7650DVD AVX-P7300DVD Optical 2 input (DVD player) SDV-P7 *1 *2 XDV-P9 *1 *2 SDV-P7 *1 *2 XDV-P9 *1 *2 English ! For more details concerning connection with the Pioneer audio master unit, refer to audio master unit (AXM-P7650) owners manual. Features Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility 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. ! Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. About this units optical input This unit provides two optical inputs, however, units that can be connected to each input are limited. Refer to following chart, and use the optical inputs correctly. Otherwise, this unit may not operate properly. Connection with the Pioneer head unit Optical 1 input (head unit) DVH-P5650MP AVH-P6650DVD AVH-P6550DVD DVH-P5050MP DVH-P7050 Optical 2 input (DVD player) AVX-P7650DVD AVX-P7300DVD SDV-P7 XDV-P9 Optical 2 input is not available. ! DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ! Only the system with DVH-P5650MP or AVH-P6650DVD can use both optical 1 input and optical 2 input. Otherwise, optical 2 input is not available. *1 This unit must be set as digital source. *2 This unit must be set to stand alone mode (master mode). En 3 Section 01 Before You Start About this manual 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 self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this units 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 precautions noted on this page and in other sections. 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 % Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. Precautions CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. RESET button ! Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. ! Always keep the volume low enough so that you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle. ! Protect this unit from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. ! Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. 4 En Section Whats What 02 1 2 3 English 4 8 7 6 5 Head unit Operate this unit with the connected head unit. Instructions in this operation manual use DVH-P5650MP as an example head unit. 1 VOLUME When you press VOLUME, it extends outward so that it becomes easier to turn. To retract VOLUME, press it again. Rotate it to increase or decrease the volume. 2 BAND/ESC button Press to return to the display of each source. 3 FUNCTION button Press to select functions. 4 a/b/c/d buttons Press to adjust the selected function and turn it on/off. 5 AUDIO button Press to select various sound quality controls. 6 EQ-EX button Press and hold to switch between EQ-EX and SFEQ functions. Press to operate each function. 7 EQ button Press to select various equalizer curves. 8 SOURCE button This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources. En 5 Section 03 Digital Signal Processor Introduction of DSP adjustments 2 # To return to the display of each source, press BAND/ESC. Note If you do not operate the DSP function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the source display. 1 By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in the order shown, you can create a finely-tuned sound field effortlessly. 1 Setting the speaker setting 2 Using the position selector 3 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and autoequalizing) 4 Adjusting the time alignment 5 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone 6 Selecting a cross-over frequency 7 Adjusting the speaker output levels 8 Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer 1 DSP display Shows the DSP function names. 2 Subwoofer indicator Shows when the subwoofer output is turned on. % Press AUDIO to display the DSP function names. Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between the following DSP functions: POSI (position selector)FAD (balance adjustment)SLA (source level adjustment) DRC (dynamic range control)DIRECT (direct)Lo/Ro (down mix) # When selecting the FM tuner as the source, you cannot switch to SLA, DRC. # When playing other than the DVD disc, you cannot switch to DRC. 6 En Section Digital Signal Processor 03 Operating the DSP details menu 1 1 DSP display Shows the DSP status. 2 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 EQ-EX to select the desired SFC mode. Press EQ-EX repeatedly to switch between the following mode: MUSICAL (musical)DRAMA (drama) ACTION (action)JAZZ (jazz)HALL (hall) CLUB (club)OFF (off) Note If the source is a 2-channel LPCM audio or a 2channel Dolby Digital audio and you select SFC effects that are most applicable for 5.1-channel audio (i.e., MUSICAL, DRAMA or ACTION), we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic B on. On the other hand, when selecting SFC effects that are intended for use with 2-channel audio (i.e., JAZZ, HALL or CLUB), we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic B off. English 2 PLB indication Shows when the Dolby Pro Logic B is turned on. % Press AUDIO and hold until FRONT appears in the display, then press AUDIO to display the audio function names. After FRONT is displayed, press AUDIO repeatedly, the following DSP functions appear in the display: FRONT (speaker setting)HPF (cross-over frequency)FRT-L (speaker output level) T TONE (test tone)INITIAL (time alignment mode)FL (time alignment adjustment) AT EQ (auto-equalizer on/off)PEQ (3-band parametric equalizer) # When neither F/L nor F/R is selected in POSI, you cannot switch to INITIAL or FL. # When neither CUSTOM1 nor CUSTOM2 is selected as an equalizer curve, you cannot switch to PEQ. # To return to the display of each source, press BAND/ESC. Using the position selector One way to assure a more natural sound is to accurately 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. 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 En 7 Section 03 Digital Signal Processor 1 Press AUDIO to select POSI. Press AUDIO until POSI appears in the display. 2 Press c/d/a/b to select a listening position. Press one of these, c/d/a/b, to select a listening position as listed in the table. Button c d a b Display F/L F/R FRT ALL Position Front seat left Front seat right Front seats All seats # FAD : 0 is the proper setting when only two speakers are used. FAD :F25 FAD :R25 is displayed as the front/ rear speaker balance moves from front to rear. 3 Press c or d to adjust left/right speaker balance. When you press c or d, BAL : 0 is displayed. Each press of c or d moves the left/right speaker balance towards the left or the right. BAL :L25 BAL :R25 is displayed as the left/ right speaker balance moves from left to right. # To cancel the selected listening position, press the same button again. 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 wish to adjust. 2 Press AUDIO to select SLA. Press AUDIO until SLA appears in the display. 3 Press a or b to adjust the source volume. Each press of a or b increases or decreases the source volume. SLA : +4 SLA : 4 is displayed as the source volume is increased or decreased. Notes ! The AM tuner volume level can also be adjusted with source level adjustments. 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 a or b to adjust front/rear speaker balance. Each press of a or b moves the front/rear speaker balance towards the front or the rear. 8 En Section Digital Signal Processor 03 ! Video CD, CD and MP3/WMA are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically. ! DVD and the optional DVD player are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically. ! External unit 1 and external unit 2 are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically. select DIRECT:ON, audio is heared only over front left/right speakers. 1 Press AUDIO to select DIRECT. Press AUDIO until DIRECT appears in the display. 2 Press a to turn the direct control on. DIRECT:ON appears in the display. Direct control is now on. # To turn direct control off, press b. English 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 lo ...