Pioneer RS-D7R User Manual

Optical Digital Reference SystemUniversal Digital Preamp/equalizerOwner’s ManualRS-P90Optical Digital Reference SystemUniversal Digital Preamp Owner’s

10Before Using This ProductResetting the microprocessorThe microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:• When using this unit for the

Audio AdjustmentAudio menuThis system has the following three audio menus:Main <Main> (page 12)This carries out balance adjustments as well as b

12Audio Adjustment <Main>Main menuWith this menu, you can make the following adjustments.• Balance adjustment <FAD/BAL CONTROL> (Closed st

Bass/treble adjustment <B/T> (Open state)It is possible to select one from a choice of four frequencies to becomes the referencewhen adjusting t

14Audio Adjustment <Main>Using the compression <CP> (Open state)You can reduce the difference between the volume levels of loud and quiet

Adjusting the listening position <PS> (Open state)One way to assure a more natural sound is to clearly position the stereo sound image(putting y

16Audio Adjustment <Main>Fine tuning the positionYou can finely adjust the differences in distance and sound levels for the position selectedwit

Points concerning fine tuning• While listening to vocals, adjust the distance to position the vocal sound image naturally to thefront.5. After tuning

18Audio Adjustment <Main>Effective distance adjustment using the position fine tuning function— Relation to time alignment adjustment function —

Source level adjustment <SLA> (Open state)The SLA (source level adjustment) function prevents radical leaps in volume level whenswitching betwee

2ContentsKey Finder ... 4Head unit (RS-D7R—) ... 4Remote control (

20Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>About the equalizer menuOne important factor for creating quality sound is the correction of disturbances in fre-q

Equalizer menuWith this menu, you can make the following adjustments.• Recalling the equalizer curve (Closed state) (Refer to page 45.)• Adjusting the

22Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>Relation between frequency characteristics and sound qualitySound quality generally has the following characterist

The points when adjusting the equalizer curve• Take the recreated frequency bands of the speakers into consideration when adjusting. For example,when

24Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>Adjusting the 31 band graphic equalizer <FINE> (Open state)Adjustable frequency : 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Every 1/3

Adjusting the 3 band parametric equalizer <FINE> (Open state)About the adjustment using the parametric equalizerThe parametric equalizer can mak

26Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>Setting the equalizer curve• You can switch between the left/right combine mode and left/right independent mode at

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 carbecomes

28Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>The flat function <FLT> (Open state)— Common to 31B-GEQ and 3B-PEQ —The adjusted equalizer curve can be temp

The clear function <CLR> (Open state)— Common to 31B-GEQ and 3B-PEQ —The clear function lets you clear the equalizer curve currently being adjus

Contents3Audio Adjustment <Network> ... 30What is the multi-amp system? ... 30Network menu ...

30Audio Adjustment <Network>What is the multi-amp system?The multi-speaker system reproduces each frequency band (high, mid, low and ultrabass-r

Network menu <N.W.>With this menu, you can make the following adjustments.• Time alignment adjustment <T.A.> (Open state)• Filter adjustme

32Time alignment adjustment <T.A.> (Open state)In the vehicle, the different speaker units are at widely differing distances from the listener.

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 i

34Audio Adjustment <Network>Inputting the distance to be corrected (Delay Time)Scope of adjustment: 0 cm to 192.5 cm (0.77 cm/1 step)(S.W.: 0 cm

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

36Audio Adjustment <Network>Filter adjustment <FTR> (Open state)The following adjustments can be made during filter adjustments. Make the

About the H.P.F. and L.P.F.High pass filter eliminates lower sound ranges (low-range) from the set up frequencies andallows high ranges through.Low pa

38Audio Adjustment <Network>Adjusting the filterFirst, determine the approximate band to be used, taking into consideration the reproducedfreque

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 s

4Key FinderHead unit (RS-D7R—)This unit can be operated with the combined head unit RS-D7R— (sold separately).Remote control (RS-D7R—)Most of all func

40Audio Adjustment <Network>Important points in adjusting the slope• A decrease in the absolute value of the slope (more gentle inclination) mak

Switching between linear phase characteristics/minimum delay phase characteristics <LIN> (Open state)This product (RS-P90) uses an FIR (finite-d

42Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>Memory functions of adjusted audio menu (MEMO)This system allows the contents of the adjusted equalizer and

Switching to memory modeMemory operations are conducted in the memory mode of each audio menu.Equalizer menuNote:• This operation cannot be conducted

44Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>Storing the adjustment data in memoryNote:• When the adjustment data have been stored, the previous data ar

Recalling data stored in memory There are two ways to recall data stored in memory.In forward/reverse order — Functions of equalizer menu —This functi

46Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>Specifying the memory number directlyMemory recall operations on the equalizer menu• When the flat function

Memory protect functionIn order to avoid accidentally erasing data which have been stored in memory, or to avoidreplacing stored data, it is possible

48Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio AdjustmentsInputting the nameInputting the name of the person who set up the memory (equalizer and netwo

Note:• You can select to input numbers and symbols by pressing FUNCTION button 2. Continued overleaf.6. Move the box left and right withthe 2/3 button

Opening and closing the remote control coverWhen the remote control is opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNC-TION buttons 1 to 6 inside

50Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio AdjustmentsWhen removing the car battery• The separately sold head unit (RS-D7R—) stores the name of the

Memory Data Memo• When using the left/right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column. • With the 3-band parametric equalizer, input the appropr

52Memory Data Memo• When using the left/right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column. Network: Filter characteristicsB1 B2L.P.F. H.P.F.Freque

Memory Data Memo53ENG/MASTER 9653Network: Time alignmentB1S.W.LOWMIDHIGHB2S.W.LOWMIDHIGHM1S.W.LOWMIDHIGHM2S.W.LOWMIDHIGHM3S.W.LOWMIDHIGHLeft (LEFT)Rig

54Connecting the UnitsWARNING• For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving conditions, keep the volume low enough so thatyou can still hear normal

Connecting the Units55ENG/MASTER 9655Setting exampleRCA Input AmplifierRS-P90RS-D7R—(sold separately)Front Woofer SubwooferMulti-CD player(sold separa

56Connecting the UnitsConnection diagramOptical input(blue)IP-BUS input(blue)IP-BUS cable(supplied)optical cable(supplied)RS-D7R—To IP-BUS output(blac

Connecting the RCA input amplifierTweeterMid rangeWooferSubwooferWhiteWhiteRedRedPoweramplifierPoweramplifierPoweramplifierPoweramplifierFor system re

58Connecting the UnitsConnecting the power terminal1. Put the short-circuit protection cover around the blue/white, clear/red andclear/black lead.Be s

Secure the optical cable2. Route the optical cable throughthe cable clamp.Attach the cable clampinto the hole.1. Attach the cable clamp.When plugging

6Key FinderWhen the cover is closedClosing the cover of the remote control makes the menu display to the closed state.Menu display in closed stateExam

60Note:• Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up properly,and the unit and the system w

TroubleshootingWhen an error occurs, locate the cause according to the list below. In most cases, the prob-lem is incorrect connections or settings.1.

62SpecificationsGENERALPower Source ... DC 14.4 V (10.8 to 15.1 V allowable)Grounding system ... Negati

Specifications63CRD3207ENG/MASTER 9663

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8Before Using This ProductAbout this manualThis unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception andoperation. All the fu

About the digital networkA vehicle, unlike the home audio, imposes several constraints upon the quality of repro-duced sound, and have the following e