Pioneer BP-540 User manual
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER/
AMPLIFIER
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Thank
you
for
purchasing
this
PIONEER
prod-
uct.
Before
attempting
operation,
be’
sure
‘to
read
this
manual.
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§
PIONEER
BAAPHIC
EQUALIZER
AMPLIFIER
BP-840
()
PIONEER
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RATAN
Features
Axi
epsiermenss
se
a
2-Way
High-Power
System
Either
4-speaker
or
2-speaker,
2-way
high-power
system
can
be
selected.
When
using
the
4-speaker
system,
front
and
rear
volume
can
be
adjusted
with
the
fader
control
to
produce
concert
hall
presence.
Also,
the
BPTL
method
gives
powerful
force
to
the
20W
+
20W
output
of
the
2-speaker
high-
power
system.
7
Band
Level
Control
Level
can
be
adjusted
at
each
of
the
following
frequencies:
60Hz,
125Hz,
250Hz,
500Hz,
1kHz,
3.5kHz
and
10kHz
to
obtain
high
quality
sound
not
possible
with
an
ordinary
tone
control.
Thus,
you
can
adjust
the
system
output
to
match
your
car’s
acoustic
characteristics.
A
Three
Input
Selector
This
unit
is
equipped
with
a
three
input
selector
so
that
you
can
select
from
among
the
booster-compo
and
pin
jack
inputs
according
to
your
car
stereo
system.
Important
The
serial
number
of
this
device
is
located
on
the
bottom
of
the
unit.
For
your
own
security
and
convenience,
be
sure
to
record
this
number
on
the
enclosed
warranty
card.
Q@RIONEER
~
GrarHic
EQUALIZER
AMPLIFIER
GP-eag
@
Equalizer
Switch
(DEFEAT)
Press
to
activate
the
equalizer
control
function
and
illuminate
the
indicator
on
the
equalizer
control
lever.
@
Fader
Control
Raising
the
lever
gradually
decreases
the
volume
of
the
rear
speakers,
while
lowering
it
gradually
decreases
the
volume
of
the
front
speakers.
Adjust
the
volume
of
the
front
and
rear
speakers.
@
The
fader
control
functions
only
in
a
4-speaker
system.
The
indicator
of
the
switch
lights
while
the
fader
control
is
functioning.
©
Equalizer
Control
Slides
up
and
down
to
allow
adjustment
to
suit
both
the
music
and
individual
tastes.
Pressing
the
equalizer
switch
causes
each
indicator
to
illuminate.
Connecting
the
Chits
Connect
the
components
correctly
as
shown
in
the
diagram.
Before
Connection
®
Test-connect
all
components
before
securing
them
into
place.
Test-operate
your
entire
car
stereo
system
to
en-
sure
that
there
are
no
faulty
wiring
connections
between
this
unit
and
the
rest
of
your
car
stereo
system.
®
Be
sure
to
connect
only
a
single
component
as
shown
in
Set
each
selector
in
the
proper
position.
Note
that
setting
a
selector
in
the
wrong
position
may
damage
the
unit.
Input
Selector
(Fig.
1)
COMPO:
When
connecting
the
unit
with
a
component
car
stereo.
the
connection
diagram.
If
two
or
more
components
are
BOOSTER:
When
connecting
the
unit
with
a
regular
car
ster-
connected,
internal
circuitry
may
be
damaged
or
an
acci-
eo.
dent
may
occur.
PIN
JACK:
When
connecting
the
unit
with
a
car
stereo
with
@
When
using
this
unit
in
combination
with
a
car
stereo
pin
jacks.
equipped
with
pin
jacks,
see
the
section
entitled
‘‘When
Speaker
Mode
Selector
(Fig.
2)
combined
with
a
car
stereo
with
pin
jacks”.
4SP:
When
the
unit
is
used
in
a
4-speaker
system.
®@
For
detailed
information
concerning
connections
between
2SP:
When
the
unit
is
used
in
a
2-speaker
high-power
sys-
different
components
and
this
unit
consult
their
respective
tem.
instruction
manuals
and
follow
those
recommendations
precisely.
;
®
Be
sure
not
to
remove
the
cap
on
the
red
lead
(female
Black
stick
plug)
of
this
unit
when
not
in
use
to
prevent
shorting.
(accessory)
@
Wire
all
connecting
cords
so
that
they
stay
well
clear
of
high-temperature
areas
such
as
the
heater
exhaust
port.
@
To
ensure
that
all
components
used
in
combination
with
this
unit
operate
properly,
be
sure
to
wire
the
main
power
supply
cable
(red)
correctly
to
the
respectively
determined
points.
Failure
to
do
so
or
errors
in
this
process
will
result
in
total
inoperation.
@
Be
sure
to
properly
connect
the
color
coded
leads.
Failure
to
do
so
can
cause
malfunctions.
Speaker.
mode
selector
ce
Fig.
1
Fig.
2
Connecting
the
Speakers
4-Speaker
System
Green
Green/black
Gray
Gray/black
Black
|
Speaker
leads
for
the
4-
speaker
system
(accessory)
2-Speaker
High-Power
System
Green
Green/black
Gray
Gray/black
Black
rol
Do
not
connect
anything
to
this
terminal.
®
Speakers
connected
to
this
unit
must
be
high
power
type
with
over
20W
maxi-
mum
input
power
and
have
impedance
between
4
and
8
ohms.
Be
aware
of
the
fact
that
using
a
speaker
other
than
the
one
specified
can
cause
the
speaker
to
be
damaged.
®
A
special
BPTL
circuit
is
used
to
be
sure
that
you
do
not
connect
the
speaker
di-
rectly
to
ground
nor
join
the
left
and
right
speaker
(—)
leads.
When
Combined
with
a
Component
Car
Stereo
Be
sure
not
to
temove
the
cap.
ile
eee
2
7
|
Red
|
|
DoS
‘
Green
J
1
1
|
|
Black
|
[
|
|
cS
Gray
|
aC]
7
atthe
aes
©
Do
not
connect
anything
fo}
©
to
this
terminal.
t-
Component
car
stereo
cassette
deck
Black
(ground)
Connect
to
metal
body
or
chassis.
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So
Nee
NE
ESTECEAESY
SNES
POE
SEE
ECE
TT
EE
USO
ESTE
Green
Green/black
Gra’
To
speakers
y
a
(See
‘Connecting
the
Speakers’
for
details.)
Green/black
Black
Yellow
cick
—o
f
Fy
.
Connect
to
the
plus
(+)
circuit
(clock
illumination,
Fuse
holder
small
lamp
circuits,
etc.)
of
the
car's
lighting
switch.
Red
cE
(30
Fuse
holder
Connect
this
lead
to
the
power
terminal
which
is
passed
through
the
ignition
switch.
(DC
12V)
Black
(<G
Connect
to
metal
body
or
chassis.
‘
ee
shes
SERIA
DERE
AE
APA
ERE
IESE
PETES
ERE
ALIBI
I
SELLE
LLL
LEE
EIS
EEDA
DEEL
ELL
LEE
LE
EDEL
DLE
ELLEN
L
EDL
EDEL
LTE
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sce
asSENSD
Ean
eet
SENSED
Nese
ee
ERE
NR
ETAT
When
Combined
with
a
Regular
Car
Stereo
@
Use
a
regular
power
car
stereo
with
a
Green
ay
maximum
output
of
6.5W+6.5W
or
—
less.
Green/black
Black
(ground)
To
speakers
;
Gray
—
(See
‘Connecting
the
Speakers”
for
details.)
Connect
to
metal
body
or
chassis.
Gray/black
Regular
power
car
stereo
(Unequipped
with
pin
jacks).
Black
4d
Yellow
CE—
C5
7 +
.
Connect
to
the
plus
(+)
circuit
{clock
illumination,
Fuse
holder
smail
lamp
circuits,
etc.)
of
the
car's
lighting
switch.
Red
Ciej—
Co
Fuse
holder
Connect
this
lead
to
the
power
terminal
which
is
passed
through
the
ignition
switch.
(DC
12V)
ciep—
ae
cS
(Max.
3A
12V
DC)
Black
Rapa
g
3
<C
Connect
to
metal
body
or
chassis.
When
Combined
with
a
Car
Stereo
with
Pin
Jacks
Do
not
connect
anything
to
this
terminal.
i
aes
|
Green
I
|
Black
|
|
Co
7
la
|
I
|
|
Gray
t
;
4
cc
pene
My
4
Black
(ground)
Connect
to
metal
body
or
chassis.
4
White
Connecting
cords
with
pin
plugs
(sold
separately)
Right
White
Car
stereo
with
pin
jacks,
Red
or
red/white
Red
ae
(Max.
3A
12V
DC)
Remove
the
cap
and
connect.
Green
Green/black
|
Gray
—
Se
Gray/black
Black
C2)
Yellow
ce
Fuse
holder
Red
Ce
Fuse
holder
Black
To
speakers
fr
(See
‘‘Connecting
the
Speakers”
for
details.)
Connect
to
the
plus
(+)
circuit
(clock
illumination,
small
lamp
circuits,
etc.)
of
the
car's
lighting
switch.
Connect
this
lead
to
the
power
terminal
which
is
passed
through
the
ignition
switch.
(DC
12V)
Connect
to
metal
body
or
chassis.
Installation
@
Be
sure
to
use
the
parts
supplied
and
install
the
unit
Before
Installation
securely.
If
parts
other
than
those
supplied
(specified)
are
used,
they
may
loosen
or
cause
damage
internal
parts.
®@
Be
sure
to
install
the
unit
in
places
where
the
driver
is
not
bothered
and
where
there
is
no
danger
of
passengers
being
injured
in
case
of
sudden
stops.
@
Be
sure
to
consult
your
dealer
before
making
any
holes
in
the
car.
e
First,
be
sure
you
have
the
tools
you
will
need.
(Fig.
1)
@
To
prevent
shorts,
be
sure
to
disconnect
the
negative
bat-
tery
terminal.
(Fig.
2)
a“)
Spanner
Installation
Cautions
This
unit
features
a
built-in
high-power
amplifier,
so
when
in-
stalled
in
a
stacked
configuration
with
a
separately
sold
car
stereo,
be
sure
to
always
position
this
unit
on
the
top.
When
this
unit
is
installed
below
a
car
stereo,
the
heat
generated
can
cause
damage
to
cassette
tapes.
Electric
drill
Example
Installation
Fig.
1
Car
Stereo
BP-540
MENDED
R
=v
“
co
%
Fig.
2
Installation
below
the
Dashboard
4.
ar
dee
mounting
angle
and
strap
on
the
dashboard.
eas
: : :
Fig.
1.
After
deciding
on
the
installation
location,
use
a
felt
pen
:
‘
:
to
mark
the
places
where
holes
are
to
be
made.
(Fig.
1)
:
sta
the
ari
pa
ee
5)
t
k
2.
Use
an
electric
drill
to
drill
3
or
4
holes
near
the
marked
.
an
See
we
Litas
aia
Si
AMOS
Sores
one
places
where
holes
are
to
be
made.
(Fig.
2)
more
check
to
be
sure
everything
is
done
correctly.
3.
Stay
mounting
screw
installation.
(Fig.
3)
Reinstall
all
car
parts
that
were
removed.
Reconnect
the
minus
battery
cable.
Mounting
angle
ea
washer
mm
Fig.
2
Screw
Fig.
3
Fig.
1
Hex.
nut
Snn-@
Hex.
nut
(5mm)
Hex.
screw
Hex.
screw
(4X
6mm)
(5X
16mm)
Hex.
screw
(5X
16mm)
Fig.
4
Grounding
lead
wire
(black)
Fig.
5
Frequency
Adjustment
Range
with
the
Graphic
Equalizer
Since
each
frequency
level
of
the
graphic
equalizer
can
be
in-
creased
or
decreased,
fine
control
of
the
sound
is
possible.
Bass
Treble
(dB)
Pa
+
<<
+
(dB)
+12
+12
o
o
te
0
-12
=12
1
ee
=
10
100
1k
10k
(Hz)
10
100
1k
10k
(Hz)
Frequency
adjustment
range
with
——+
Frequency
Adjustment
range
of
the
frequency
——»
Frequency
normal
tone
controls
pee
chlala
with
the
graphic
equalizer.
10
Precautions
Specifications
®
To
assure
proper
operation
of
the
unit,
keep
the
vehicle
interior
temperature
within
a
normal
range
by
using
the
vehicle’s
airconditioner
or
heater.
@
Enough
care
must
be
taken
against
battery
overdischarge
caused
by
long
operation
of
the
set
at
a
high
sound
level
when
the
engine
is
not
running
or
is
idling.
@
Replace
fuses
only
with
the
types
stipulated
on
the
fuse
holder.
®
Dust
the
heat
sinks
occasionally
so
that
they
will
not
be-
come
clogged.
In
case
of
trouble
When
the
unit
does
not
operate
properly,
contact
your
dealer
or
the
nearest
authorized
PIONEER
Service
Station.
Power
source
.............
cece
eee
ees
14.4V
DC
(10.8—15.6V
allowable)
Grounding
system
.........
0.00
cece
cece
essen
ceeeseeteeutees
Negative
type
Max.
current
consumption
.............0
0c
cc
ccc
ece
ee
eueseucteunivanes
4A
Dimensions
..........
0...
cece
cece
cece
neces
150(W)
X
35(H)
X
163(D)mm
[5-3/8
(W)
X
1-3/8(H)
X
6-3/8(D)in.]
Weigh?
ves
riers
gn
tea
Sad
dew
bud
gubhaatacdsle
phe ros
eee
ld
nk
0.9kg
(2.0tbs.)
Continuous
power
output
(2
speaker}
Continuous
power
output
is
12W
per
channel
min.
into
4
ohms,
both
chan-
nels
driven
50
to
15,000Hz
with
no
more
than
5%
THD.
(4
speaker)
Continuous
power
output
is
3.2W
per
channel
min.
into
4
ohms,
both
chan-
nels
driven
50
to
15,000Hz
with
no
more
than
5%
THD.
Maximum
power
output
(2:speaker)
fescue
signs
8
ei
saa
ee
Sine
es
awed
Bey
ee
deta
es
20WX
2
(4::speaker):
2...
cece
sae
yan
eheesaed
ab
bev
ncciweoted
vaceawe
6.5WX4
Load
impedance
(2<speakel):
2.15.00.
ivhrsea
doles
Heaiuasa
cee
ed
40
(4-80
allowable)
(4cspeaken)
sens
cccta
aes
cutgelna
daw
nat
vdaseerlen
4
(2—80
allowable)
Frequency
response
.........
0.
cece
cece neve
anes
20—30,000Hz
(+
3dB)
Signal-to-noise
ratio
...........
0...
e
cece
eee
90dB
(IHF-A
network,
at
1W)
DIStOMION:.<
«is
sisestrus
waa
ends
Meee
eked
we
ete
vale
0.5%
(at
1.5W,
1kHz)
MADUETOVEL
6
ceo
de
wees
VS
rived
daeeins
Dawewdr
er
eeas
COMPO:
70mV/22k0
LINE
IN:
200mV/15k0,
BOOSTER:
3V/1200
Equalization
frequency
...
60Hz,
125Hz,
250Hz, 500Hz,
1kHz,
3.5kHz,
10kHz
GIN
+sSsi
tesotn
sarcisea
bid
200
4
lehae
gated
ace
Sn
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a
nih
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devcabereh
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Equalization!
range:
3.
s°ss0séuee
sarc
ce
cb
dda
ea
eh
ae
edvaghe
Ch
eae
as
+=11dB
These
specifications
were
determined
and
are
presented
in
accordance
with
specification
standards
established
by
the
Ad
Hoc
Committee
of
Car
Stereo
Manufacturers.
Note:
Specifications
and
the
design
are
subject
to
possible
modification
without
no-
tice
due
to
improvements.
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seuss
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PIONEER
ELECTRONIC
CORPORATION
4-1,
Meguro
1
chome,
Meguro-ku,
TOKYO,
153,
JAPAN
PIONEER
ELECTRONICS
(USA)
INC.
P.O.
Box
1760,
Long
Beach,
California
90801,
U.S.A.
TEL
:
(800)
421-1404,
(800)
237-0424
PIONEER
ELECTRONIC
(EUROPE)
N.V.
Keetberglaan
1,
2740
Beveren,
Belgium
TEL
:
03/775.28.08
PIONEER
ELECTRONICS
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PTY.
LTD.
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Road,
Braeside,
Victoria
3195,
Australia
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