Pioneer DEQ-P7000 User manual

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Multi-channel AV processor
Processeur AV multi-canaux
Operation Manual
DEQ-P7000
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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
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
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Before You Start
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About this unit
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.
* 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.
In case of trouble
Should this unit fail to operate properly, contact
your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer
Service Station.
This product complies with the EMC
Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and
CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
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Before You Start
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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 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.

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What’s what
Operate this unit with the connected head unit.
Instructions in this operation manual use DVH-
P7000R as an example head unit.
Head Unit
1VOLUME
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.
2FUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
3AUDIO button
Press to select an audio function.
45/∞/2/3buttons
Press to adjust the selected audio function
and turn it on or off.
5SFEQ/SFC button
Press to select a sound field control.
6BAND/ESC button
Press to return to the display of each source.
7SOURCE 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.
8EQ button
Press to select an equalizer curve.
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