ORDER NO.
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936
PIONEER CORPORATION 2003
RRV2834
Digital Sound Projector
Floor Stand
B-PDSP-H
WL
B-PDSP-L
WL
Wall Mount Unit
B-PDSP-W
WL
T ZZT AUG. 2003
Printed in Japan
Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................... 2
1.1 Contents of This Manual ................................................ 2
1.2 System Requirements .................................................... 2
1.3 PDSP-1 Features ............................................................. 3
1.3.1 Beam Control Technology ........................................ 3
1.3.2 Sound Settings to Match Room Characteristics .. 3
2. Connections and Preparations ............................................ 4
2.1 PDSP-1 ............................................................................. 4
2.2 Subwoofer ........................................................................ 4
2.3 RS232C Cable .................................................................. 5
2.4 EDIROL UA-5 and Cable ................................................. 5
2.5 Computer Environment for Setup Software ................. 6
2.6 Remote Control Unit Preparation ................................. 7
3. Measurements and Settings ................................................ 8
3.1 Main Menu ....................................................................... 8
3.2 Sound Beam Angle Adjustment (Steer) ....................... 9
3.2.1 Adjustment Using Measurements .......................... 9
3.2.2 Adjustment by Ear .................................................. 11
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3.3 Sound Equalization ....................................................... 15
3.3.1 Settings .................................................................... 15
3.3.2 PDSP Information ................................................... 16
3.3.3 Measurements ........................................................ 17
3.3.4 Target EQ ................................................................. 22
3.3.5 Tone Control ............................................................ 23
3.3.6 Download ................................................................. 24
3.4 Filter Allocation Setting ................................................ 25
4. Remote Control Presets ..................................................... 26
4.1 Selecting TV and DVD Player Maker ........................... 26
4.2 Memorizing TV Input Select Code ............................... 27
4.3 Selecting the DVD Recorder Model ............................ 27
5. Appendix .............................................................................. 28
5.1 Firmware Download ...................................................... 28
5.2 Re-downloading Filters ................................................. 30
5.3 B-PDSP-H/L Floor Stand Parts List ............................. 32
5.4 B-PDSP-W Wall Mount Unit Parts List ....................... 32
Product Setup Manual
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1. Introduction
This PDSP-1 Setup Manual has been written for use by professional installation technicians.
Measurements and settings are necessary under the following conditions:
¶ At time of customer's new product installation.
¶ In event customer changes dwelling, or changes the conditions of the room where unit is installed.
1.1 Contents of This Manual
"1. Introduction" ............................................ Basic information about PDSP1 features, and installation and setup conditions.
"2. Connections and Preparations" ............. Connections and preparations for PDSP-1 and measuring instruments.
"3. Measurements and Settings" ................. Sound beam angle adjustment, measurements and settings using setup software,
and downloading and filter allocations.
"4. Remote Control Presets" ......................... How to record information about connected TV and DVD player into the remote
control unit.
"5. Appendix" ................................................. How to download updated PDSP-1 firmware.
How to reinstall and download filters previously measured and recorded in the
computer.
Information regarding optional parts for floor stands and wall mount units.
1.2 System Requirements
Before starting up software, confirm compatibility with the following system requirements:
¶ OS: Windows 2000
¶ CPU: 700 MHz or above
¶ RAM: 256 MB or more
¶ Minimum available hard disk space: 40 MB
¶ RS232C serial port
¶ USB port
Measurements and settings for the PDSP-1 will require the use of the following sound cards, cables, and microphone:
¶ Roland EDIROL UA-5
¶ USB cable
¶ Optical digital cable
¶ Behringer ECM8000 Microphone
¶ Microphone stand
¶ XLR cable
¶ RCA video cable (or S video cable)
¶ RCA cable (1-pin)
¶ RS232C straight cable with D-sub 9-pin female-to-D-sub 9-pin male connector *1
*1. A "null-modem cable" (cross cable) cannot be used.
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1.3 PDSP-1 Features
This digital sound projector is a completely new product furnished with features not found on conventional home theater
systems.
This unit produces multi-channel surround sound from a single panel, making unnecessary multiple speakers and wiring.
The new features of the PDSP-1 are introduced in the following:
1.3.1
Beam Control Technology
The PDSP-1's single speaker panel contains 254 speaker units, and produces directionally controlled sound radiated in a beam
pattern.
The channels radiated in this beam pattern utilize ceiling, walls and other room characteristics to reflect the sound in such a way
as to produce a multi-channel sound field.
Sound Beam Images
The following illustrations are images depicting how the sound beam radiated from the PDSP-1 arrive at the listening position.
In this way, the PDSP-1 produces surround sound that totally envelopes the listener.
Front L-R Channels
Rear L-R Channels
Center Channel
Multi-Channel Sound Field Image
PDSP-1
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POSITION
PDSP-1
LISTENING
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PDSP-1
LISTENING
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PDSP-1
LISTENING
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1.3.2
Sound Settings to Match Room Characteristics
The professional setup technician uses a special setup microphone and computer to adjust the PDSP-1 settings to values
optimum for the specific installation location. To allow a variety of sound settings, the settings are recorded and later called up as
desired to produce different sound fields for different listening conditions.
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2. Connections and Preparations
2.1 PDSP-1
Before beginning use of the measurement and setup software, install the PDSP-1 in its designated position, and if furniture has
been moved, replace it in its original position. In order to determine the actual PDSP-1 installation position, use section "3.2
Sound Beam Angle Adjustment (Steer)" to assure that the sound beam is in fact effectively reflected from ceilings and walls.
After the above conditions are met, use the RCA video cable (or S video cable) to connect the display to the PDSP-1, and turn on
power.
2.2 Subwoofer
Connect the subwoofer to the PDSP-1 and turn on power.
If the subwoofer is furnished with a volume control, set it to full level to allow maximum dynamic range from the system.
Even if the subwoofer has an internal cross-over, the PDSP-1 will substitute its own digital crossover, so either set the subwoofer
for bypass setting, or set the crossover to its highest possible effective frequency.
Also, when two subwoofers are used, they should be installed so far as possible either symmetrically to right and left of the
listening position, or symmetrically front and behind the listening position.
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USE ROLAND
ACI OR ACB
ADAPTER ONLY
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OPTICAL
COAXIAL
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ON
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INPUT
1/L
SENS
SENS
SAMPLE RATE
VOLUME MONITOR
SW
PHANTOM
48V
INPUT
2/R
PEAK
REC SOURCE
INPUT MONITOR
Hi-Z
Lo-Z
DIGITAL
ANALOG
STEREO
MONO
MODE
OUTPUT
POWER
PHONES
44.1kHz
48kHz
ADV ONLY
96kHz PLAY
96kHz REC
AUDIO
UA-5 USB AUDIO INTERFACE
Video cable
Display
PDSP-1
Microphone
Front panel
Rear panel
EDIROL
UA-5
Optical digital cable
USB cable
RS232C cable
Computer
XLR cable
RS232C
connector
INPUT2
OPTICAL
MONITOR OUTPUT
RS232C
connector
USB ports
OPTICAL OUT
INPUT1
RCA pin cable
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2.3 RS232C Cable
To allow data transmission from the setup computer to the PDSP-1, an RS232C cable is used to connect the two.
2.4 EDIROL UA-5 and Cable
Connect the EDIROL UA-5 to the computer's USB port, and turn on the computer's power.
Check the settings of the EDIROL UA-5.
Rear-panel settings:
ADV switch: OFF
INPUT VOLUME: middle range
OPTICAL/COAXIAL switch: OPTICAL
Front-panel settings:
REC SOURCE switch: ANALOG
SAMPLE RATE switch: 44.1 kHz
Using an optical fiber (digital) cable, connect the rear panel's OPTICAL OUT connector to the INPUT 2 OPTICAL connector on the
PDSP-1.
Using the PDSP-1's remote control unit, select INPUT 2.
Use an RCA pin cable to connect the OUTPUT R and INPUT R connectors.
Set up the microphone at ear level in the listening position, and point it straight upward. Connect the microphone plug to the
corresponding INPUT 1 jack on the front panel of the EDIROL UA-5.
Press the EDIROL UA-5's POWER switch to turn on the power, then wait a few seconds.
The front panel's MONITOR SW button/indicator will light. When this occurs, press the SW button/indicator until the indicator
goes out. In the same way, hold the PHANTOM 48V button/indicator depressed until the indicator lights.
DC IN 9V
450mA
USE ROLAND
ACI OR ACB
ADAPTER ONLY
RL
L
OUT
IN
IN
SER.NO.
OUT
R
OUTPUT
INPUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
INPUT
VOLUME
ADV
MADE IN JAPAN
ON
OFF
N225
INPUT
1/L
SENS
SENS
SAMPLE RATE
VOLUME MONITOR
SW
PHANTOM
48V
INPUT
2/R
PEAK
REC SOURCE
INPUT MONITOR
Hi-Z
Lo-Z
DIGITAL
ANALOG
STEREO
MONO
MODE
OUTPUT
POWER
PHONES
44.1kHz
48kHz
ADV ONLY
96kHz PLAY
96kHz REC
AUDIO
UA-5 USB AUDIO INTERFACE
USB port (to computer's USB port)
ADV switch (OFF)
INPUT VOLUME
(middle)
OPTICAL/COAXIAL
switch (OPTICAL)
REC SOURCE switch (ANALOG)
SAMPLE RATE switch
(44. kHz)
INPUT 1 (to microphone)
POWER switch
MONITOR SW button/indicator (not
lighted)
PHANTOM 48V button/
indicator (lights)
EDIROL UA-5
front panel
EDIROL UA-5
rear panel
OPTICAL OUT (to
PDSP-1's INPUT 2
OPTICAL)
Connect with RCA pin cable