PIONEER DEQ-P7050/ES - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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Multi-channel AV processor

Operation Manual

DEQ-P7050

Before You Start

About this unit 3

· Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility (when

combining this unit with a Pioneer DVD

player such as DVH-P7050) 3

About this manual 3

Precautions 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

Initial Settings

Correcting distorted sound 15

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 16

· Common 16

· Audio/DSP 17

· DVD player setting 17

Terms 18

Specifications 19

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to oper-

ate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them

away in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

Section

Before You Start

About this unit

Dolby* Digital/DTS** compatibility (when

combining this unit with a Pioneer DVD

player such as DVH-P7050)

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 dou-

ble-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are regis-

tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,

Inc.

About this manual

This unit features a number of sophisticated

functions ensuring superior reception and oper-

ation. 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 unit's potential and to

maximize your listening enjoyment.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself

with the functions and their operation by read-

ing 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.

Precautions

· 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.

· Should this unit fail to operate properly, con-

tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer

Service Station.

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Before You Start

Section

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-P7050, make DIGITAL OUTPUT (Setting

for digital output) and OUTPUT SELECTION

(Setting digital and analog audio output) as fol-

lows:

Function

Setting

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Dolby D/LPCM

OUTPUT SELECTION

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.

Before You Start

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What's what

Operate this unit with the connected head unit.

Instructions in this operation manual use DVH-

P7050 as an example head unit.

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.

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.

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.