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Operation Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Multi-channel processor controller unit
Controlador de procesador multicanal
AXM-P7650
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
About this manual 4
About this unit 4
About digital and analog source 4
Precautions 5
Use and care of the remote control 5
Using the remote control operation mode
switch 6
Reverse mode 6
Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility 6
Whats What
Display unit 7
Remote control 7
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on 10
Selecting a source 10
Adjusting the volume 10
Turning the unit off 10
DVD Player
Function menu switching 11
Repeating play 11
Playing tracks in a random order 11
Scanning tracks of a CD 11
Pausing playback 11
Resume playback (Bookmark) 11
TV tuner
Using the TV tuner 13
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 13
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 13
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 14
50-disc multi-CD player 14
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 15
Repeating play 15
Playing tracks in a random order 15
Scanning CDs and tracks 16
Pausing CD playback 16
Using ITS playlists 16
Using disc title functions 18
Using CD TEXT functions 18
Using compression and bass emphasis 19
Digital Signal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 20
Using the sound field control 21
Using the position selector 22
Using balance adjustment 22
Adjusting source levels 22
Using the dynamic range control 23
Using the direct control 23
Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 23
Using the down-mix function 24
Setting the speaker setting 24
Selecting a cross-over frequency 25
Adjusting the speaker output levels 26
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 26
Using the time alignment 27
Using the auto-equalizer 28
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 28
Using the equalizer 30
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 33
Setting the clock 33
Switching the dimmer setting 33
Adjusting the brightness 34
Correcting distorted sound 34
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Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 34
Switching the auxiliary setting 34
Switching the digital source setting 35
Switching the analog input setting 35
Resetting the audio functions 35
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 36
Using different entertainment displays 36
Setting the digital source title 36
Setting the analog source title 36
Using the AUX source 36
Setting remote control code type 37
Title input 37
Using the PGM button 38
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 39
Error messages 39
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 40
Specifications 41
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About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. 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 units 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 precautions noted on
the next page and in other sections.
About this unit
This unit can control separately sold Pioneer
multi-channel processor (e.g. DEQ-P7650).
Also, supplied remote control can control the
functions of separately sold Pioneer DVD
player (e.g. XDV-P9), Pioneer multi-CD player,
Pioneer television and the part of functions of
Pioneer head units.
Also, this unit has universal connector for
your car-stereo or other equipment, allowing
you to connect to this unit and to enjoy the
high quality sound of DEQ-P7650. If you want
to connect them, use either the speaker input
connector or the RCA input connector. You
can connect six sources at a time for speaker
input connector and RCA input connector as
analog source. You can change the setting of
each analog source between speaker input or
RCA input. (Refer to Switching the analog
input setting on page 35.)
Note
Instructions in this operation manual use DEQ-
P7650 as an example multi-channel processor. If
multi-channel processor other than DEQ-P7650 is
connected to this unit, some functions in this
manual may not be available. In this case, refer to
multi-channel processors operation manual for
concerning operation.
About digital and analog
source
This unit features two digital sources and six
analog sources.
By connecting a Pioneer DVD player to this
unit with IP-BUS cable, you can use it as the
digital source.
Digital1 and Digital2 are automatically occu-
pied by the Pioneer DVD player when it is con-
nected to this unit only via the optical cable.
And each digital source is assigned according
to the media which is playing on Pioneer DVD
player, such as DVD, Video CD and CD.
Devices which are connected to this unit with
speaker input connector or RCA input connec-
tor can be used as analog sources. For exam-
ple, when Pioneer head unit with tuner and
cassette player is connected to this unit, you
can use Analog1 for tuner and Analog2 for
cassette player as independent source.
Furthermore, audio function of DEQ-P7650
can be used independently for each analog
source, if each analog source is used properly.
The title displayed for digital sources and ana-
log sources can be changed. This is useful
when you use such sources. To input the titles,
refer to Title input on page 37.
Notes
! If equipment which is connected to this unit
as analog source has multiple sources, be
sure to change sources both for this unit and
the connected equipment. Also, this unit can-
not control equipment which is connected as
analog source.
! When the volume level of the equipment
which is connected to this unit as analog
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source is too high, sound may be produced in-
correctly. Also, sound controls (e.g. loudness,
equalizer and so on) should be off to prevent
incorrect sound.
Precautions
! Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.
! Always keep the volume low enough so
that you can hear sounds from outside the
vehicle.
! Protect this unit from moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
! Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus () poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
! When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
! Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
! Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
! Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in fire.
! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
! Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
! When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions rules that
apply in your country/area.
! Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its plus (+) and minus ()
poles facing in the proper directions.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
! The remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
! Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
! Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
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