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Operation Manual
Multi-channel AV processor
DEQ-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 unit 3
About this units optical input 3
Features 3
About this manual 4
Precautions 4
Resetting the microprocessor 4
Whats What
Head unit 5
Digital Signal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 6
Operating the DSP details menu 7
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 direct control 9
Using the down-mix function 9
Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 9
Adjusting the Music mode 10
Setting the speaker setting 10
Correcting the subwoofers phase 11
Selecting a cross-over frequency 11
Adjusting the speaker output levels 12
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 12
Using the time alignment 13
Selecting the time alignment
adjustment mode 13
Adjusting the time alignment 13
Using the auto-equalizer 14
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 14
Before operating the auto TA and EQ
function 15
Carrying out auto TA and EQ 15
Using the equalizer 16
Recalling equalizer curves 17
Adjusting 3-band parametric
equalizer 17
Initial Settings
Correcting distorted sound 19
Resetting the audio functions 19
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 20
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 21
Terms 22
Specifications 23
Contents
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About this unit
Important
! Following functions cannot be operated when
DVH-P7050, DVH-P5050MP or AVH-P6550DVD
is connected to this unit.
Using the down-mix function
Using the Dolby Pro Logic B
Selecting the time alignment adjustment
mode
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing)
Resetting the audio functions
! If DVH-P7050, DVH-P5050MP or AVH-
P6550DVD is connected to this unit, operation
of following function is limited.
Selecting a cross-over frequency
About this units optical input
This unit provides two optical inputs, however,
units that can be connected to each input are
limited. Refer to following chart, and use the
optical inputs correctly. Otherwise, this unit
may not operate properly.
Connection with the Pioneer head unit
Optical 1 input
(head unit)
Optical 2 input
(DVD player)
DVH-P5650MP
AVH-P6650DVD
AVX-P7650DVD
AVX-P7300DVD
SDV-P7
XDV-P9
AVH-P6550DVD
DVH-P5050MP
DVH-P7050
Optical 2 input is not available.
! Only the system with DVH-P5650MP or
AVH-P6650DVD can use both optical 1
input and optical 2 input. Otherwise, opti-
cal 2 input is not available.
Connection with the Pioneer audio
master unit
Optical 1 input
(DVD player)
Optical 2 input
(DVD player)
AVX-P7650DVD
SDV-P7 *1 *2
XDV-P9 *1 *2
AVX-P7300DVD
SDV-P7 *1 *2
XDV-P9 *1 *2
! For more details concerning connection
with the Pioneer audio master unit, refer to
audio master unit (AXM-P7650) owners
manual.
Features
Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility
When using this unit with a Pioneer DVD
player, you can enjoy the atmosphere and exci-
tement provided by DVD movie and music
software featuring 5.1 channel recordings.
! Manufactured under license from Dolby La-
boratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
! DTS and DTS Digital Surround are regis-
tered trademarks of Digital Theater Sys-
tems, Inc.
*1 This unit must be set as digital source.
*2 This unit must be set to stand alone mode (master mode).
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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
this page and in other sections.
Precautions
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
! 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.
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 ap-
pear on the display
% Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instrument.
RESET button
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Head unit
Operate this unit with the connected head
unit. Instructions in this operation manual use
DVH-P5650MP as an example head unit.
1 VOLUME
When you press VOLUME, it extends out-
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To re-
tract VOLUME, press it again. Rotate it to
increase or decrease the volume.
2 BAND/ESC button
Press to return to the display of each
source.
3 FUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
4 a/b/c/d buttons
Press to adjust the selected function and
turn it on/off.
5 AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
6 EQ-EX button
Press and hold to switch between EQ-EX
and SFEQ functions. Press to operate each
function.
7 EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
8 SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
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Whats What
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