Pioneer RS P90 User Manual

Optical Digital Reference System  
Universal Digital Preamp  
Owner’s Manual  
RS-P90  
English  
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Audio Adjustment <Network> .............. 30  
Display for the Person who Set Up  
the Audio Adjustments .................... 48  
Inputting the name .......................................... 48  
Inputting characters ........................................ 48  
What is the multi-amp system? ...................... 30  
Network menu ................................................ 31  
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Switching to the network menu  
Time alignment adjustment ............................ 32  
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Switching to the  
Memory Data Memo ................................ 51  
Connecting the Units .............................. 54  
time alignment adjustment mode  
Measuring the distance to be corrected  
Inputting the distance to be corrected  
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WARNING ...................................................... 54  
CAUTION ...................................................... 54  
Routing the optical cable ................................ 55  
Setting example .............................................. 55  
Connection diagram ........................................ 56  
Connecting the RCA input amplifier .............. 57  
Connecting the power terminal ...................... 58  
Secure the optical cable .................................. 59  
Filter adjustment .............................................. 36  
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Switching to the filter adjustment mode  
Using the mute function  
Adjusting the filter  
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Switching between linear phase  
characteristics/minimum delay phase  
characteristics .......................................... 41  
Linear phase characteristics  
Minimum delay phase characteristics  
Switching between linear phase  
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Installation ................................................ 60  
Installing the unit ............................................ 60  
characteristics/minimum delay phase  
characteristics  
Troubleshooting ...................................... 61  
Checklist .......................................................... 61  
Audio Adjustment  
<Memory Functions> ........................ 42  
Memory functions of  
Specifications .......................................... 62  
adjusted audio menu ................................ 42  
Switching to memory mode ............................ 43  
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Equalizer menu  
Network menu  
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Storing the adjustment data in memory .......... 44  
Recalling data stored in memory .................... 45  
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Recalling memory using  
forward/reverse order  
— Functions of equalizer menu —  
Specifying the memory number directly  
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Memory protect function ................................ 47  
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Key Finder  
Head unit (RS-D7R)  
This unit can be operated with the combined head unit RS-D7R(sold separately).  
5//2/3 buttons  
These buttons can not be used in  
the Audio Adjustment operation.  
BAND button  
Remote control (RS-D7R)  
Most of all functions can be operated by the remote control.  
Opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1 to 6 inside the  
remote control. For more details, refer to the page 5.  
SHIFT button  
5//2/3 buttons  
FUNCTION  
buttons 1 to 6  
BAND button  
MENU button  
RETURN button  
Closed state  
Open state  
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Opening and closing the remote control cover  
When the remote control is opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNC-  
TION buttons 1 to 6 inside the unit.  
Menu displays with cover open and closed in this system, the available functions and the  
menu display vary depending on the condition of the remote control in use.  
Remote control  
Cover closed  
Cover open  
Menu display  
Closed state  
Open State  
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Key Finder  
When the cover is closed  
Closing the cover of the remote control makes the menu display to the closed state.  
Menu display in closed state  
Example: Main menu screen  
Note:  
Menu display in closed state: Current mode and functions which are ON are displayed.  
When the cover is open  
Opening the cover of the remote control makes the menu display to the open state.  
Menu display in open state  
Example: Main menu setting screen  
Note:  
Positions of menu items on the display correspond to the positions of FUNCTION buttons 1 to 6.  
Menu display in open state: Using FUNCTION buttons 1 to 6, operable functions are displayed.  
When the cover is closed in the middle of operation  
Closing the cover during operation releases the previous operation and returns the menu display to  
the closed mode.  
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Before Using This Product  
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste.  
There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance  
with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.  
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may  
return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a  
retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).  
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct  
method of disposal.  
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment,  
recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and  
human health.  
About this unit  
This unit is universal digital preamp which can be operated with the combined head unit  
RS-D7R(sold separately). You can operate a number of audio adjustment functions with  
separately sold head unit.  
CAUTION:  
• Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result.  
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat could result from contact with liquids.  
• 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 vehi-  
cle.  
• Protect this unit from moisture.  
• If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must  
be reprogrammed.  
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Before Using This Product  
About this manual  
This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and  
operation. 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 farmiliarize yourself with the functions and their operation by  
reading the manual before you begin using this unit. It is especially important that you read  
and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual.  
This manual mainly explains the remote control operation. Some functions can be operated  
with the head unit, however, the remote control offers a number of buttons such as SHIFT,  
MENU, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1 to 6 which are not provided on the head  
unit. And all of audio adjustment operations can only be conducted with the remote con-  
trol.  
In case of trouble  
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized  
Pioneer Service Station.  
Product registration  
Visit us at the following site:  
• Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to help you refer  
to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.  
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About the digital network  
A vehicle, unlike the home audio, imposes several constraints upon the quality of repro-  
duced sound, and have the following effects:  
• Reflected sounds have strong effects on direct sounds because of the confined space and  
complex shape within a vehicle. This disturbs frequency characteristics and significantly  
reduces sound quality.  
• The orientation of the sound image becomes unnatural, because speakers may not be  
installed symmetrically to left and right of the listener, or because speakers are installed  
in both the front and rear.  
This system is equipped with a wide variety of functions that use DSP to create the ideal  
sound quality and sound image in a vehicle and overcome these constraints on reverbera-  
tion.  
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Before Using This Product  
Resetting the microprocessor  
The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:  
• When using this unit for the first time after installation.  
• When the machine fails to operate properly.  
• When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display.  
1. Remove the covering.  
Hexagonal wrench  
Covering  
Screw  
2. Press the RESET button on this unit with a supplied hexagonal wrench.  
Hexagonal wrench  
RESET button  
3. Replace the cover to assure the reset button is not accidentally pressed.  
The cover may be attached vertically or horizontally.  
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Audio Adjustment  
Audio menu  
This system has the following three audio menus:  
Main <Main> (page 12)  
This carries out balance adjustments as well as bass/treble adjustment, the basis for sound  
quality adjustments. It also sets up and adjusts the position selector, which corrects the ori-  
entation of the sound image for the listener’s position in the vehicle.  
Equalizer <Equalizer> (page 20)  
This corrects complex frequency disturbance in a vehicle.  
The equalizer function for the component can make fine adjustments of sound quality for  
each frequency.  
Network <Network> (page 30)  
This adjusts the reproduced frequency band (cross-over frequency) and the level of each  
sound range (band) when a multi-amp system is set up. It also corrects unnatural orienta-  
tion of the sound image caused by the locations of the speakers (using the time alignment  
function), by setting up a delay (time difference) between speakers set up for different  
sound ranges.  
Note:  
The 5//2/3 buttons on the head unit (RS-D7R) can not be used for audio adjustment opera-  
tions.  
Switching to the audio menu  
When the system is ON, you can adjust the sound quality.  
1. Each press of MENU button selects the desired audio menu in the  
following order:  
Main (main menu) = Equalizer (equalizer menu) = Network (network menu)  
2. Operate the mode.  
3. Press the BAND button and cancel the audio menu.  
Cancel the audio menu to return to the operations screen of the source currently in use.  
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Audio Adjustment <Main>  
Main menu  
With this menu, you can make the following adjustments.  
• Balance adjustment <FAD/BAL CONTROL> (Closed state)  
• Bass/treble adjustment <B/T> (Open state)  
• Using the compression <CP> (Open state)  
• Listening position adjustment <PS> (Open state)  
• Source level adjustment <SLA> (Open state)  
Switching to the main menu  
• Press the MENU button and select the main menu.  
After the title screen, the display switches to the operation screen of the main menu.  
Opening and closing the cover of the remote control (refer to page 5) switches between the  
open and closed states of the menu display and setting screen.  
• To cancel the main menu, press the BAND button.  
Balance adjustment <FAD/BAL CONTROL> (Closed state)  
This function allows you to select a balance setting that provides ideal listening  
conditions in all occupied seats. This function can be operated with the remote control  
cover closed.  
1. Close the cover of the remote control (refer to page 5).  
2. Adjust left/right speaker balance with the 2/3 buttons.  
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Bass/treble adjustment <B/T> (Open state)  
It is possible to select one from a choice of four frequencies to becomes the reference  
when adjusting the bass/treble tone. The frequencies and level adjustment ranges from  
which selections may be made are as follows:  
Bass : 63 Hz, 100 Hz, 160 Hz, 250 Hz  
Treble: 4 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 10 kHz, 16 kHz  
Level adjustment range: –12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB/1 step)  
1. Open the cover of the remote control (refer to page 5).  
This switches to main menu setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 1.  
The display switches to bass/treble adjustment screen.  
3. Press the FUNCTION button 1  
again to choose bass (BASS) or  
treble (TREB).  
Pressing the button switches  
bass/treble.  
BASS  
TREB  
4. Press the 2/3 buttons and select  
a frequency point.  
Tune to the desired frequency point.  
5. Press the 5/buttons and  
adjust the level.  
Holding down these buttons continues  
their operations (with one stop at the  
central position).  
Note:  
Raising the bass/treble level too high may result in distortion.  
Perform bass/treble adjustment to adjust overall sound quality.  
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Audio Adjustment <Main>  
Using the compression <CP> (Open state)  
You can reduce the difference between the volume levels of loud and quiet sounds.  
The compression function suppresses loud sounds and boosts quiet sounds to reduce the  
difference between the volume levels of loud and quiet sounds. It is convenient to use this  
function when you want to hear quiet sounds more clearly.  
• CP2 (compression 2) has a larger effect than CP1 (compression 1).  
1. Open the cover of the remote control (refer to page 5).  
This switches to main menu setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 2  
to select the setting.  
Pressing the button switches the mode  
in the following order :  
CP0 = CP1 = CP2  
CP0  
CP1  
CP2  
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Adjusting the listening position <PS> (Open state)  
One way to assure a more natural sound is to clearly position the stereo sound image  
(putting you in the center of the sound field).  
The position selector function adjusts distance and volume level of sound from each speak-  
er to match seat positions and the number of people in the car, and lets you recall settings  
at the touch of a button. The result is a natural sound regardless of the seat you are sitting  
in.  
Button  
Position  
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FRONT (Front seat left & right)  
FRONT-L (Front seat left)  
FRONT-R (Front seat right)  
Using the position selector <POSI>  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the main menu  
(refer to page 5).  
This switches to main menu setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 3.  
The display switches to position selector screen.  
3. Press the FUNCTION button 3  
again to turn the position  
selector function ON.  
4. Press one of buttons 2/3/5 and  
select the desired position.  
Set up the position to match the posi-  
tion of the listener in the car.  
Experimenting with other positions  
The position is normally designed to match the listener’s position in the car. However, other  
positions may prove to be more effective, depending on the model of the car and the location of the  
speakers. Compare the sound and choose the position in which the sounds are most natural.  
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Audio Adjustment <Main>  
Fine tuning the position  
You can finely adjust the differences in distance and sound levels for the position selected  
with the position selector function. Make adjustments using both methods to match the  
location of the speakers and the shape of your vehicle until you achieve more natural  
sound imaging.  
Difference in distance adjustment range: 0.0 cm to 192.5 cm (0.77 cm/1 step)  
The larger the difference in distance, the sooner sound from the speaker reaches your ears,  
so the speaker seems to move closer. Consequently, the sound image moves in the direc-  
tion in which the value for the difference in distance is larger.  
Adjustment range in the difference in sound levels (LEV): 0 dB to –30 dB (0.5 dB/1 step)  
The smaller the level, the lower the sound volume output from the speaker, giving the lis-  
tener the feeling that the speaker is moving further away. The sound image thus moves in  
the direction in which the value for the difference in sound levels is closer to 0.  
Note:  
Fine tuning can be conducted separately for each position.  
The values set after fine tuning are stored into memory as the values for the position. When the  
position is next called up, the fine tuning values are recalled.  
1. Use the position selector  
function and select the position.  
Example: When selecting FRONT–L  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 3  
for two seconds and switch to  
position fine tuning screen.  
3. Press FUNCTION button 1 or 2,  
and select to adjust difference in  
distance or difference in sound  
levels.  
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4. Press the 2/3 buttons to correct  
the position of the sound image.  
Holding down these buttons continues  
their operations (during the difference  
in distance tuning, holding down the  
button moves the distance 1.54 cm/1  
step).  
5. After tuning has been completed, press the RETURN button to cancel the  
position fine tuning screen.  
The values are stored in memory and the display returns to position selector screen.  
Points concerning fine tuning  
While listening to vocals, adjust the distance to position the vocal sound image naturally to the  
front.  
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Audio Adjustment <Main>  
Effective distance adjustment using the position fine tuning function  
— Relation to time alignment adjustment function —  
The distance between the listening position and each speaker can be tuned using either of  
two methods.  
Time alignment adjustment function of the network menu (page 32)  
The distance between the listening position and each speaker of each band (high, mid, low  
and subwoofer) can be adjusted for the left and right speakers.  
Adjustment of difference in distance with the position fine tuning function  
Overall adjustment is performed for left and right speakers regardless of the band. The  
same adjustments are made for high, midrange, low and subwoofer bands.  
Combine the two methods to ensure the position of the sound images are set up more  
effectively.  
1. Adjust the distance from each speaker using the time alignment  
adjustment function of the network menu (refer to page 32).  
2. Adjust the overall distance balance between the left and right speakers  
using the position fine tuning function.  
Use the set values for the time alignment adjustment function to fine tune the overall  
balance of the sound image positions.  
3. Use the position fine tuning function to adjust the overall level balance  
between the left and right speakers.  
Adjust the difference in sound levels between the left and right speakers so that the  
sound image is in the front.  
When you have made adjustments for difference in distance using the position fine  
tuning function  
After adjusting the difference in distance with the position fine tuning function and switching to the  
time alignment adjustment screen, the values set using the position fine tuning function are added  
to the values previously set using the time alignment function and the sum values are displayed.  
If you want to store the displayed values in memory as new values for the time alignment function  
(standard values for the position fine tuning function), adjust any on value again by pressing the  
5/buttons. The displayed values are stored in memory and the difference in distance set with the  
position fine tuning function is reset and returned to 0.  
When the distance has been using the time alignment adjustment function  
Adjustment of the difference in distance using the position fine tuning function is based on time  
alignment adjustment delay time. When you have set a delay time using the time alignment  
adjustment function, since the standard value is changed, the difference in distance set using the  
position fine tuning function is reset and returned to 0.  
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Source level adjustment <SLA> (Open state)  
The SLA (source level adjustment) function prevents radical leaps in volume level when  
switching between sources. Settings are based on the FM volume level, which remains  
unchanged.  
1. Compare the FM volume with the volume of the other source  
(refer to RS-D7R(sold separately) owner’s manual).  
2. Press the MENU button to switch to the main menu.  
3. Open the cover of the remote control switches to main menu setting screen.  
4. Press FUNCTION button 4 on  
main menu setting screen.  
The display switches to SLA  
adjustment screen.  
5. Increase or decrease the level  
with the 5/buttons.  
The display shows “+4” to “–4”.  
Note:  
Since the FM volume is the control, SLA is not possible in the FM modes.  
The MW/LW volume level, which is different from the FM base setting volume level, can also be  
adjusted similar to sources other than tuner.  
The head unit’s CD player, Multi-CD player and DVD player are set to the same volume adjust-  
ment setting automatically.  
AUX, External 1 and External 2 are set to the same volume adjustment setting automatically.  
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Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>  
About the equalizer menu  
One important factor for creating quality sound is the correction of disturbances in fre-  
quency characteristics within the complex shape of a vehicle interior.  
Reflected sounds have a strong effect on direct sound in a vehicle because of the vehicle’s  
shape, the confined space, absorption of sound by the seats and reflection from the win-  
dows. All these cause disturbances in the frequency characteristics. Such disturbances will  
be apparent as reduced sound quality.  
Any one of two kinds of digital equalizer is used under this system, depending upon the  
configuration of the audio system. The digital equalizer adjustment corrects disturbances  
in frequency characteristics and creates a smooth sound quality.  
• As installation conditions differ for the left and right speakers, different corrections must  
be made for each. All two digital equalizers are able to correct the left and right speakers  
separately.  
31 band graphic equalizer (31B-GEQ)  
You can perform 31-band (1/3 octave intervals) level adjustments for left and right chan-  
nels independently or combined to achieve the optimum acoustic characteristics for the  
environment in your vehicle.  
3 band parametric equalizer (3B-PEQ)  
You can perform 3-band level adjustments for left and right channels independently or  
combined, adjusting the levels of a choice of 31 frequencies (1/3 octave intervals) as  
desired. You can also adjust the inclination of the equalizer curve (Q factor) of each of the  
bands.  
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Equalizer menu  
With this menu, you can make the following adjustments.  
• Recalling the equalizer curve (Closed state) (Refer to page 45.)  
• Adjusting the 31 band graphic equalizer <FINE> (Open state)  
• Adjusting the 3 band parametric equalizer <FINE> (Open state)  
• Flat function <FLT> (Open state)  
• Clear function <CLR> (Open state)  
• Memory functions of adjusted equalizer curves (Open state) (Refer to page 42.)  
Switching to the equalizer menu  
• Press the MENU button and select the equalizer menu (refer to page 11).  
After the title screen, the display switches to the operation screen of the equalizer menu.  
Opening and closing the cover of the remote control (refer to page 5) switches between the  
open and closed states of the menu display and setting screen.  
• To cancel the equalizer menu, press the BAND button.  
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Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>  
Relation between frequency characteristics and sound quality  
Sound quality generally has the following characteristics, depending on the frequency.  
Refer to these characteristics when making adjustments.  
Soprano  
Cymbals  
Alto  
Tenor  
Baritone  
Bass  
Violin  
Guitar  
Piano  
Trumpet  
Bass Drum  
Piccolo  
Flute  
Tenor Saxophone  
Electric Organ  
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q This sound range feels almost like pressure on the ears of the listener, particularly if the  
sound is too strong.  
w In this range, the listener feels the heavy bass. This is also the range in which the  
impact of the sound is felt in the body. Excessive sound in this range will impair the  
clarity of the overall sound.  
e The sound range required for bass. A lack of sound in this range results in a weak bass  
impact, while excessive sound will muffle the overall sound. A clear reproduction lends  
depth to the overall sound.  
r This is the sound range in which the sound signals are most dense and where the sound  
outline is created. A lack of sound in this range results in a lack of warmth. Excessive  
sound dims clarity.  
t The sound range required for the core of the sound. A lack of sound in this range  
weakens the core. An important range for keeping the overall sound quality in balance.  
y In this range, the sharp, expansive sounds of the brass and electric guitar are felt.  
However, excessive sound in this range is tiring on the ears.  
u This sound range adds color and gaiety to the overall sound. A lack in sound in this  
range will result in a muffled overall sound, while excessive sound will enhance the  
metallic aspects.  
i This range is required for the glamorous sound of the cymbals. However, this range  
does not contain the basic frequencies of almost all the instruments. Therefore, if the  
sound in this range is lacking somewhat, the overall sound quality will not deteriorate  
markedly.  
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The points when adjusting the equalizer curve  
Take the recreated frequency bands of the speakers into consideration when adjusting. For example,  
when a speaker with a band between 80 Hz and 4 kHz is connected, adjusting the level in 50 Hz or  
10 kHz will have no effect.  
Balancing the bass and treble is recommended. The bass tends to be lacking when no subwoofer is  
connected. Adjust the treble to a lower volume to match the weaker bass and create a well-balanced  
sound.  
Noises coming from the road make the bass seem weak while driving. If the level is below 100 Hz,  
adjust to a slightly greater level to maintain superb sound balance while driving.  
When the sound is inadequate or excessive, it is recommended to set the levels after checking the  
frequencies of the sounds in question by changing the peripheral frequencies to the maximum or  
minimum.  
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Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>  
Adjusting the 31 band graphic equalizer <FINE> (Open state)  
Adjustable frequency : 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Every 1/3 octaves, total 31 bands)  
Level adjustment range: –12 dB to +12 dB (0.5 dB/1 step)  
• You can switch between the left/right combine mode and left/right independent mode at  
any time. So even when using the left/right independent mode, you can switch to the  
left/right combine mode to perform adjustments.  
1. Open the cover of the remote  
control in the equalizer menu  
(refer to page 5).  
This switches to equalizer menu  
setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 5 to select the 31-band graphic equalizer  
mode.  
3. Press the FUNCTION button 1 for two seconds and switch between  
left/right independent mode (L/R) and left/right combine mode (COM).  
4. Press the FUNCTION button 1 and select left or right channel.  
(Only for L/R mode.)  
Each press the FUNCTION button 1 switches left and right channel.  
Note:  
Even when using the left/right combine mode you can switch to display left and right channels, but  
adjustments are those performed in the left/right combine mode.  
5. Press the 2/3 buttons and select  
the desired band (frequency) to  
be adjusted.  
6. Press the 5/buttons and  
adjust the level.  
7. Adjust the other bands.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust to the desired sound.  
8. Switch between right and left to set up the equalizer curve.  
Repeat steps 4 to 7 to set up equalizer curves for the left and right speakers separately.  
When completing the adjustment  
It is recommended that adjustment settings be stored in memory soon after the adjustments are  
completed. Refer to page 42 for memory operations.  
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Adjusting the 3 band parametric equalizer <FINE> (Open state)  
About the adjustment using the parametric equalizer  
The parametric equalizer can make the following adjustments.  
Separate 3 band adjustment for left/right  
It is possible to set up the left and right equalizer curves separately. Among the 31 frequen-  
cies, three bands (frequencies) each can be selected to serve as the left and right central  
frequencies, enabling level adjustments.  
Frequency point: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Every 1/3 octave, total 31 points)  
Level adjustment range: –12 dB to +12 dB (0.5 dB/1 step)  
Q select function  
Q factor (the inclination of the equalizer curve) in each band that serves as the central  
adjustment frequency can be selected separately.  
Set values: 1.8, 2.6, 4.3, 7.1  
The greater the value, the sharper the equalizer curve characteristics.  
Level (dB)  
Q=7.1 4.3  
2.6  
1.8  
Frequency (Hz)  
Central frequency  
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Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>  
Setting the equalizer curve  
• You can switch between the left/right combine mode and left/right independent mode at  
any time. So even when using the left/right independent mode, you can switch to the  
left/right combine mode to perform adjustments.  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the equalizer menu  
(refer to page 5).  
This switches to equalizer menu setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 5 to select the 3-band parametric equalizer  
mode.  
3. Press the FUNCTION button 1 for two seconds and switch between  
left/right independent mode (L/R) and left/right combine mode (COM).  
4. Press the FUNCTION button 1 and select left or right channel.  
(Only for L/R mode.)  
Each press the FUNCTION button 1 switches left and right channel.  
Note:  
Even when using the left/right combine mode you can switch to display left and right channels, but  
adjustments are those performed in the left/right combine mode.  
5. Press the FUNCTION button 3  
and select the desired band to be  
adjusted.  
Each press the FUNCTION button 3  
switches to next band.  
6. Press the 2/3 buttons and select  
the desired frequency to be  
adjusted.  
Note:  
You cannot set the intervals of the adjacent 2 bands to less than 1/3 of an octave.  
7. Press the 5/buttons and  
adjust the level.  
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8. Press the FUNCTION button 4  
and adjust the Q factor (inclina-  
tion of equalizer curve).  
Press the button to change the values in  
the following order. Set up the desired  
Q factor :  
1.8 = 2.6 = 4.3 = 7.1  
9. Adjust other bands.  
Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust the desired sound.  
10. Switch between left and right to set up the equalizer curve.  
Repeat steps 4 to 9 to set up the equalizer curves for the left and right speakers  
separately.  
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 car  
becomes flat, and adjusted to the frequency characteristics unique to your car. (It is recommended  
that adjustments be made after the dealer has taken measurements.) After recalling the base memo-  
ry, making adjustments to suit your preference allows rapid creation of a well-balanced curve. See  
page 42 for memory operation.  
Checking the equalizer effects  
Use the flat function to make the adjustment while confirming the effects. (See page 28.)  
Equalizer adjustment for the subwoofer  
The equalizer adjustment for the subwoofer is conducted in front (when the subwoofer is connected  
to the front output, adjusting the rear has no effect).  
On completing adjustment  
Storing the equalizer curves into memory soon after completing adjustment is recommended. See  
page 42 for memory operations.  
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Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>  
The flat function <FLT> (Open state)  
— Common to 31B-GEQ and 3B-PEQ —  
The adjusted equalizer curve can be temporarily returned to its prior status before making  
the adjustment (all levels are 0 dB), using the flat function.  
This is convenient for checking the effects of the adjusted equalizer curve.  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the equalizer menu  
(refer to page 5).  
This switches to equalizer menu setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 2  
switches the flat function  
ON/OFF.  
“FLTis displayed when the flat  
function is ON.  
Note:  
Pressing FUNCTION button 2 for 2 seconds or more lets you make the equalizer curve for the cur-  
rently selected mode flat. When in the left/right independent mode, the equalizer curves for the left  
and right channels are made flat independently.  
When the flat function is ON, the equalizer adjustment or memory operations of the equalizer curve  
can not be conducted.  
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The clear function <CLR> (Open state)  
— Common to 31B-GEQ and 3B-PEQ —  
The clear function lets you clear the equalizer curve currently being adjusted to return it to  
its initial status (when all levels are 0 dB). This is convenient when you want to readjust an  
equalizer curve.  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the equalizer menu  
(refer to page 5).  
This switches to equalizer menu setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 6  
for two seconds to clear the  
equalizer curve.  
Note:  
The clear function operates separately for the 31-band graphic equalizer and the 3-band parametric  
equalizer.  
The clear function simultaneously switches ON for left and right equalizer curves. (It cannot be  
used to clear just the left or right channel.)  
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Audio Adjustment <Network>  
What is the multi-amp system?  
The multi-speaker system reproduces each frequency band (high, mid, low and ultrabass-  
ranges) through its own exclusive speaker unit. The multi-amp system provides an  
exclusive power amplifier for each speaker unit.  
There is only limited space in a vehicle for installing speakers, and it is difficult to install  
large-diameter speakers in a door or on the dashboard and get high sound quality. To over-  
come this problem, tweeters (high-range) are sometimes installed in the dashboard in order  
to move the sound image upwards, or the subwoofers are installed in the rear tray in order  
to improve bass and ultrabass reproduction. Thus, using a multi-speaker system can correct  
imbalances in the sound image and significantly improve the total sound quality.  
The multi-amp system offers the following features, allowing direct operation of the exclu-  
sive speaker unit for each frequency range by an exclusive power amplifier.  
• It is possible to reduce the modulation distortion rate since high-range signals are not  
effected by strong signals in the low range.  
• As it is possible to select amplifiers and speakers to suit the characteristics of each fre-  
quency range, the load on each unit is reduced, ensuring optimum performance.  
Under the multi-amp system, it is necessary to divide the audio signals into each frequency  
range (band) and strictly control the set up conditions, using the network.  
Under this system, the audio unit incorporates a network. The following adjustments can  
be conducted within the vehicle.  
• Time alignment adjustment function  
: adjusts for the difference in the distance  
between the listener and each speaker unit.  
• Filter function  
: sets up a low pass filter and high pass filter to  
decide the reproduced frequency band, the  
level and the phase of each speaker unit.  
As the audio signals are processed in the form of digital signals when the network is work-  
ing, the sound characteristics that best fit the vehicle interior may be created without any  
deterioration in sound quality.  
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Network menu <N.W.>  
With this menu, you can make the following adjustments.  
• Time alignment adjustment <T.A.> (Open state)  
• Filter adjustment <FTR> (Open state)  
• Switching between linear phase characteristics/minimum delay phase characteristics  
(LIN) (Open state)  
• Memory functions of adjusted network (Open state) (Refer to page 42.)  
Switching to the network menu  
• Press the MENU button and select the network menu (refer to page 11).  
After the title screen, the display switches to the operation screen of the network menu.  
Opening and closing the cover of the remote control (refer to page 5) switches between the  
open and closed states of the menu display and setting screen.  
• To cancel the network menu, press the BAND button.  
If adjustments are difficult  
Adjusting the network requires technical skills and knowledge of the amplifiers and speakers  
installed in the system. Consult your dealer from which the products were purchased if adjustments  
are difficult.  
When adjustments have already been made at your dealer, the optimum setup for vehicle’s  
particular interior has already been installed in the memory. In this case, recall the corresponding  
memory for use (refer to page 45).  
When completing the adjustment  
It is recommended that adjustment settings be stored in memory soon after the adjustments are  
completed. Refer to page 42 for memory operations.  
After completing the network adjustments, adjust the overall balance of the sound image by using  
the position fine tuning function of the main menu as necessary (refer to page 16).  
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Audio Adjustment <Network>  
Time alignment adjustment <T.A.> (Open state)  
In the vehicle, the different speaker units are at widely differing distances from the  
listener. The sounds from the speakers therefore reach the listener at different times. When  
a multi-amp system is set up, this causes different delays for each frequency band (high,  
mid, low and ultrabass-ranges), marring the position of the sound image and the overall  
balance and disturbing the frequency characteristics.  
The time alignment adjustment function is able to synchronize the arrival times of the dif-  
ferent sounds by delaying the output of signals from the closest speaker units.  
Switching to the time alignment adjustment mode  
1. Open the cover of the remote  
control in the network menu  
(refer to page 5).  
This switches to network menu setting  
screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 2.  
The display switches to time alignment adjustment screen, allowing time alignment  
adjustment.  
Measuring the distance to be corrected (Delay Time)  
It is necessary to calculate the delay time to correct the time differences between speaker  
units. In order to adjust the time alignment adjustment function more easily, this system  
allows the delay time to be set up by simply inputting the difference in the distance  
between speaker units (the distance to be corrected). (The delay time will be automatically  
calculated by this system.)  
Although the distance from each speaker unit varies depending on the position of the  
listener, the first set up is made for the driver’s seat. If the set up has been made for the  
driver’s seat, the optimum delay time for the listener’s position can be set up by simply  
switching the position selector function (refer to page 15) to the listening position. (This  
system automatically calculates and sets up the optimum delay time for each position.)  
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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 in the  
driver’s seat, and each speaker unit.  
Note:  
The unit of distance must be centimeters.  
Left Speaker (L)  
Right Speaker (R)  
Front tweeter  
(high-range)  
Front tweeter  
(high-range)  
r1  
r2  
r4  
r6  
Front mid  
Front mid  
r3  
(mid-range)  
(mid-range)  
r5  
Front bass  
(low-range)  
Front bass  
(low-range)  
r8  
r7  
Subwoofer  
Subwoofer  
(ultrabass-range)  
(ultrabass-range)  
Note:  
It is recommended that the boxes be filled in as the measurements are made, as this information  
may prove useful at a later date.  
Measure the distances to be corrected in the same manner for other systems than those used in the  
above example.  
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Audio 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 to 385 cm (1.54 cm/1 step))  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the network menu (refer to page 5).  
This switches to network menu setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 2.  
The display switches to time alignment adjustment screen, allowing time alignment  
adjustment.  
3. Press the FUNCTION button 6  
and select the driver’s seat (posi-  
tion).  
Press the buttons to switch between  
“FRONT-R” and “FRONT-L”. Select  
the position when measuring the  
distance to be corrected as shown on  
the page 33.  
Note:  
The correct distance can not be input unless these operations are conducted.  
4. Press FUNCTION buttons 3 or 5  
and select the speaker channel to  
input.  
Press the buttons to switch between left  
(L) and right (R).  
5. Press FUNCTION buttons 1 or 2  
and select the band to input.  
Each press of the FUNCTION buttons  
1 or 2 select the desired band in the  
following order:  
S.W. (ultrabass-range) Ô LOW (low-range) Ô MID (mid-range) Ô HIGH (high-  
range)  
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6. Press the 5/buttons to input  
the distance to be corrected  
(delay time).  
Input the distance to be corrected, as  
measured on page 33.  
Holding down these buttons continues  
their operations (during distance  
tuning, holding down the button moves  
the distance 1.54 cm/1 step).  
7. Carry out time alignment adjustments for the other speaker units.  
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to input the distance to be corrected for each speaker unit.  
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 the bands for the connected speaker units.  
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Audio Adjustment <Network>  
Filter adjustment <FTR> (Open state)  
The following adjustments can be made during filter adjustments. Make the appropriate  
adjustments for the reproduced frequency band and characteristics of the connected  
speaker unit.  
Filter frequency adjustment: Every 1/3 octave  
Level adjustment: 0.5 dB/1 step  
The cut-off frequencies of the high pass filter (H.P.F.) and the low pass filter (L.P.F.) of  
each band (subwoofer, low, mid, high) and the reproduction level of each band are set up.  
Range  
Cut-off frequency  
of H.P.F.  
Cut-off frequency  
of L.P.F.  
Level adjustment  
range  
Subwoofer-range  
Low-range  
20 Hz to 100 Hz  
25 Hz to 250 Hz  
160 Hz to 10 kHz  
1.6 kHz to 20 kHz  
40 Hz to 250 Hz  
250 Hz to 10 kHz  
2 kHz to 20 kHz  
8 kHz to 20 kHz  
–24 dB to +10 dB  
–24 dB to 0 dB  
–24 dB to 0 dB  
–24 dB to 0 dB  
Mid-range  
High-range  
Slope adjustment: PASS, –6, –12, –18, –24, –36, –48, –72 dB/oct.  
(Every –6 dB/oct. steps)  
The slope (inclination of attenuation of filter characteristics) of H.P.F. and L.P.F. is set up.  
Note:  
When the slope is set as PASS, the audio signals bypass the filter circuit, cutting out the effect of  
the filter circuit.  
In order to protect the speaker unit, H.P.F. has no PASS set up for high ranges.  
Reproduced frequency band: the signals for frequencies  
Level (dB)  
during += is reproduced.  
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Slope adjustment  
Level adjustment  
20  
100  
1k  
10k  
Frequency (Hz)  
Cut-off frequency of the L.P.F.  
Cut-off frequency of the H.P.F.  
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About the H.P.F. and L.P.F.  
High pass filter eliminates lower sound ranges (low-range) from the set up frequencies and  
allows high ranges through.  
Low pass filter eliminates upper sound ranges (high-range) from the set up frequencies and  
allows low ranges through.  
About the slope  
This value indicates how many dB the signals attenuate when the frequency increases (or  
decreases) 1 octave (unit: dB/oct.). Increasing the degree of the slope increases the degree  
of signal attenuation.  
Note:  
Setting the slope of H.P.F. and L.P.F. of the low-range as PASS creates a full range setup.  
Switching to the filter adjustment mode  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the network menu  
(refer to page 5).  
This switches to network menu setting screen.  
2. Press FUNCTION button 1 on  
network menu setting screen.  
The display switches to filter  
adjustment screen, allowing filter  
adjustments.  
Using the mute function (MUT)  
It is possible to turn the mute function ON/OFF for each band. Turning ON the mute func-  
tion stops the sound output for that band. Adjust the filter while turning the mute function  
ON/OFF as necessary.  
1. Select the band for which the mute function is to be turned ON.  
To select a band, consult “Adjusting the filter” on the following page.  
2. Press FUNCTION button 5  
switches the mute function  
ON/OFF.  
When muting is turned ON the filter  
curve displayed disappears from the  
display.  
Before making filter adjustments  
When the position is set up for the driver’s seat after adjusting the distance between the listening  
position and each speaker of the time alignment adjustment function (refer to page 32), it is recom-  
mended that filter adjustments be made.  
Store the different filter characteristics into memory, by the listening position set up with the  
position selector function (refer to page 15) or by the source being listened, and switch when neces-  
sary. Refer to page 42 for memory operations.  
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Audio Adjustment <Network>  
Adjusting the filter  
First, determine the approximate band to be used, taking into consideration the reproduced  
frequency band and the characteristics of the connected speaker.  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the network menu (refer to page 5).  
This switches to network menu setting screen.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button 1.  
The display switches to filter adjustment screen, allowing filter adjustments.  
3. Press the FUNCTION button 6 for two seconds and switch between  
left/right independent mode (L/R) and left/right combine mode (COM).  
4. Press FUNCTION button 6 and  
select left (Left) or right (Right)  
channel (only for L/R mode).  
Each press the FUNCTION button 6  
switches left and right channel.  
Even when using the left/right combine  
mode you can switch to display left and  
right channels, but adjustments are those  
performed in the left/right combine  
mode.  
5. Press FUNCTION buttons 1 or 2  
and select the filter to be  
adjusted.  
Press the button to switch the band to  
be adjusted and high pass filter/low  
pass filter.  
6. Press the 2/3 buttons to set up  
the cut-off frequency of the  
selected filter (crossover  
frequency).  
Holding down these buttons continues  
their operations.  
7. Set up the cut-off frequencies of each filter for all the bands.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust each filter so that the band used and crossover frequency  
are appropriately located.  
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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  
subwoofer separates the bass and gives the listener the feeling that the bass is coming from behind.  
The L.P.F. of the subwoofer is recommended to be set at 100 Hz or below.  
Speakers used for mid and high-ranges are generally constructed to handle a limited level of input  
compared to low range speakers. If the cut-off frequency of H.P.F. is set lower than necessary,  
strong bass signals can reach the speaker and may damage it.  
Important points in adjusting the level  
The low band, because of its sound frequency characteristics, incorporates the basic frequencies of  
many musical instruments. It is recommended that the level adjustment of the low band be made  
first, and then the level adjustment of the mid, high, and subwoofer be made in that order.  
8. Press the 5/buttons and  
adjust the level of each band.  
Holding down these buttons continues  
their operations.  
Switch to each band and adjust the  
level in order to create a better overall  
balance.  
9. Press FUNCTION button 3 and  
adjust the slope of each filter.  
Press the button to change the  
adjustment values.  
The slope can be set up for either the  
high pass filter or the low pass filter.  
When setting up, have in mind the  
adjustments to be made to the next  
band.  
10. Press FUNCTION button 4 and  
adjust the phase of each band.  
Press the button to change between  
normal (NOR) and reverse (REV).  
Set up the one which makes the better  
link to the next band.  
11. Switch between left and right channel to adjust the filter.  
Repeat steps 4 to 10 to adjust the filters of left and right.  
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Audio Adjustment <Network>  
Important points in adjusting the slope  
A decrease in the absolute value of the slope (more gentle inclination) makes the frequency  
characteristics more susceptible to interference from the next band.  
Increasing the absolute value of the slope (sharper inclination) lessens the connections between  
bands, giving the listener the impression of hearing separate, unrelated sounds.  
Make adjustments while monitoring the link between bands by outputting all the bands as well as  
by outputting two neighboring bands only, using the mute function (refer to page 37).  
Important points in adjusting the phase (when using minimum delay phase  
characteristics)  
When the values of the slope at the crossover point are set at –12 dB/oct. or –36dB/oct. for both  
filters, the phase reverses 180˚ in the cut-off frequency of the filter. In this case, setting to reverse  
improves the connection between sounds.  
Normal  
Reverse  
0 dB  
–3 dB  
–12 dB/oct.  
–36 dB/oct.  
For better frequency characteristics  
Adjusting the filter together with the equalizer function (page 20) creates a natural sound environ-  
ment in the car.  
Adjusting the subwoofer effectively  
Although the slope of the high pass filter is normally set as PASS, H.P.F. may sometimes repro-  
duce clear and high quality bass rage. In this case, adjust the cut-off frequency to 20 Hz to 40 Hz  
and adjust the slope to –18 dB/oct. to –72 dB/oct.  
If the subwoofer is installed in the rear tray, setting up the slope of the low pass filter gently  
(–6 dB/oct. , –12 dB/oct.) gives the listener the feeling that the sound dwindles to the rear, with a  
resultant distortion of the forward sound image position. It is recommended to set the slope at –18  
dB/oct. or more and set the cut-off frequency to 100 Hz or below.  
Adjusting the low-range effectively  
When the subwoofer is connected and low-ranges are reproduced by small speaker unites such as  
10 cm or less than 13 cm in diameter, setting the low-range H.P.F. as PASS may increase the dis-  
tortion when strong bass signals enter. Should this occur, set up H.P.F. to avoid interference with  
the subwoofer.  
Adjusting the high-range effectively  
Depending on the speaker units installed, bass signals for the tweeter (about 2 kHz or below) may  
cause distortion as the high pass filter is being adjusted. If this happens, set a sharp slope of  
–18 dB/oct. to –72 dB/oct. In this case, choose such settings that the mid-range and tweeter do not  
become separated.  
The low pass filter is generally set to PASS. However, if the ultratreble band falls harshly on the  
ear, it is possible to set up a more gentle slope of about –6 dB/oct.  
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Switching between linear phase characteristics/minimum delay phase  
characteristics <LIN> (Open state)  
This product (RS-P90) uses an FIR (finite-duration impulse response) digital filter. You  
can select between the filter characteristics of linear phase characteristics and minimum  
delay phase characteristics. This linear phase characteristics/minimum delay phase  
characteristics switching function enables switching to the optimum filter for a source dur-  
ing playback.  
Linear phase characteristics (Linear phase: LIN)  
A low-pass filter or high-pass filter made with a regular analog filter or IIR (infinite-dura-  
tion impulse response) filter changes phase characteristics. The linear phase characteristics  
of this product’s FIR digital filter, however, enable reproduction with natural localization  
and sound field without changing phase characteristics. In general, select linear phase  
characteristics.  
Minimum delay phase characteristics (Minimum phase: MIP)  
Creating precise slope characteristics with linear phase characteristics generates audio  
delay. As a result, during DVD playback, for example, there is a slight discrepancy  
between audio and video. In this case, by selecting minimum delay phase characteristics,  
this product’s FIR digital filter minimizes audio delay to align audio and video.  
Switching between linear phase characteristics/minimum delay phase characteristics  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the network menu (refer to page 5).  
This switches to network menu setting screen.  
2. Continue pressing FUNCTION button 6 for 2 seconds or more to switch  
between linear phase characteristics/minimum delay phase characteristics.  
Each time you press the button, the setting switches between LIN (linear phase  
characteristics) and MIP (minimum delay phase characteristics).  
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Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>  
Memory functions of adjusted audio menu (MEMO)  
This system allows the contents of the adjusted equalizer and network to be stored in mem-  
ory as follows. The numbers in ( ) represent the numbers of the memory registers to be  
used.  
Note:  
The equalizer menu’s equalizer curve, and the network menu’s time alignment and filter adjustment  
are simultaneously stored in memory.  
Base memory (2)  
A basic memory in which is stored an equalizer curve with basic correction characteristics  
and adjusted network settings to assure natural acoustics that take into consideration the  
unique frequency characteristics of your vehicle.  
Custom memory (3)  
Memory for storing your customized equalizer curves and network settings.  
Last memory (1)  
Memory that automatically stores the last adjusted equalizer curve and network settings.  
You can use this, for example, to compare the sound it provides with that provided by the  
settings in base memory and custom memory. And even if you do not perform memory  
operation correctly, the last adjustments are stored in memory so you can memorize them  
again.  
The memory operations (storing, recalling, etc.) are carried out using each menu screen.  
In this manual, the memory operations that are common to all the menus are illustrated  
mainly using the screens for a 31 band graphic equalizer. Conduct the same operations on  
other menus.  
Note:  
Details of audio menu adjustments are stored in this product’s (RS-P90) memory. If you press the  
RESET button of this product (RS-P90), these memorized details are cleared.  
Filter phase characteristics are also simultaneously stored in memory for extra convenience when  
using different sources and systems.  
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Switching to memory mode  
Memory operations are conducted in the memory mode of each audio menu.  
Equalizer menu  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the equalizer menu (refer to page 5).  
2. Press the SHIFT button.  
The display switches to equalizer memory operation screen for conducting memory  
operations. Press the button again to return to the previous screen.  
Note:  
This operation cannot be conducted when the flat function of the equalizer menu is ON.  
Network menu  
1. Open the cover of the remote control in the network menu (refer to page 5).  
2. Press the SHIFT button.  
The display switches to network memory operation screen for conducting memory oper-  
ations. Press the button again to return to the previous screen.  
Note:  
This operation cannot be conducted when the screen shows filter adjustment screen or time  
alignment adjustment screen.  
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Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>  
Storing the adjustment data in memory  
1. Adjust each audio menu.  
Equalizer menu (page 20)  
Network menu (page 30)  
2. Switch to the memory mode of  
each menu (refer to page 43).  
The display switches to memory  
operation screen of each menu.  
3. To store in memory, press the FUNCTION button corresponding to the  
desired memory number for two seconds.  
Note:  
When the adjustment data have been stored, the previous data are eliminated and replaced by the  
new.  
4. Press the SHIFT button to cancel memory mode.  
The display returns to the previous screen.  
To avoid accidentally erasing stored data  
In order to avoid erasing stored data with new data, it is possible to set up a protect function  
(refer to page 47).  
Protect function ON/OFF switching is simultaneously performed for both memories. So, for exam-  
ple, if the protect function is switched ON for memory B1, it is switched ON for both base memory  
B1 and B2. Also, if the protect function is switched ON for M1, it is switched ON for both custom  
memory M1 and M2. However, the protect function does not operate for M3 and LM.  
If the protect function is ON, you cannot store information in that MEMORY button. Store infor-  
mation with another MEMORY button, or cancel the protect function. Since the protect function is  
cancelled after the memory to be cleared is called up, the current adjusted settings are automatically  
stored in last memory.  
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Recalling data stored in memory  
There are two ways to recall data stored in memory.  
In forward/reverse order — Functions of equalizer menu —  
This function can be operated when the cover of the remote control is closed. Stored data  
can be recalled by moving forwards or backwards through the memory numbers (the num-  
bers of the corresponding FUNCTION buttons).  
Note:  
It is not possible to recall the memory in this manner when operating the network menu.  
Specifying the memory number directly  
This function can be operated when the cover of the remote control is open and the menu  
displays open state. Stored data can be retrieved directly.  
Recalling memory using forward/reverse order — Functions of equalizer menu  
1. Close the cover of the remote  
control.  
The menu display switches to closed  
state.  
2. Press the 5/buttons to recall the memory.  
Press these buttons to move forwards or backwards through the memory numbers.  
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Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>  
Specifying the memory number directly  
1. Switch to the memory mode of each menu (refer to page 43).  
The display switches to memory operations screen of each menu.  
2. Press the FUNCTION button to recall the memory.  
Press the FUNCTION button which corresponds to the desired memory number.  
Memory recall operations on the equalizer menu  
When the flat function is turned ON, it is not possible to recall memory.  
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Memory protect function  
In order to avoid accidentally erasing data which have been stored in memory, or to avoid  
replacing stored data, it is possible to set up a protect function for the following memory  
numbers.  
When the protect function is ON, adjustment data storage operations are not accepted.  
Note:  
Protect function ON/OFF switching is simultaneously performed for both memories. So, for exam-  
ple, if the protect function is switched ON for memory B1, it is switched ON for both base memory  
B1 and B2. Also, if the protect function is switched ON for M1, it is switched ON for both custom  
memory M1 and M2. However, the protect function does not operate for M3 and LM.  
1. Recall the memory (refer to page 45).  
Specify the memory number directly to recall the memory.  
2. Press the RETURN button for two seconds to turn ON the protect  
function.  
Press the button again for two seconds to cancel the protect function.  
When turning the protect function ON/OFF  
Turning the protect function ON/OFF does not bring up anything on the display.  
When the protect function is turned ON and the user attempts to store new data in that memory, the  
” appears to signify that data storage is not possible.  
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Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio Adjustments  
Inputting the name  
Inputting the name of the person who set up the memory (equalizer and network) of the  
Audio menu, or messages, stores them in the RS-D7R’s head unit’s memory. The  
RS-D7Rhead unit is sold separately.  
Switching to each audio menu brings up the title screen of each menu first. On this title  
screen of the audio menu, the stored contents are displayed.  
Note:  
A maximum of 20 characters can be stored.  
The same contents are displayed on the title screen of all the audio menus.  
Inputting characters (Switching to the edit mode)  
Characters are input in edit mode (EDIT).  
1. Press the MENU button to switch to the audio menu.  
It is possible to switch to edit mode from all the audio menus  
(main/equalizer/network). Switch to one of these menus.  
(Example: Main menu)  
2. Open the cover of the remote  
control.  
3. Press the SHIFT button for two  
seconds to switch to edit mode.  
The display switches to character input  
screen to allow input of characters.  
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4. Switch the desired character  
type with FUNCTION button 1.  
Each press of FUNCTION button 1  
changes the character type in the fol-  
lowing order:  
Upper case alphabet (capital letter),  
numbers and symbols = Lower case  
alphabet (small letter) = European let-  
ters (european character), such as those  
with accents (e.g. á, à, ä, ç)  
Note:  
You can select to input numbers and symbols by pressing FUNCTION button 2.  
5. Select letters, numbers and sym-  
bols with the 5/buttons.  
6. Move the box left and right with  
the 2/3 buttons.  
To insert a space, skip the box with the  
3 button.  
Continued overleaf.  
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Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio Adjustments  
7. When you have completed title input, memorize by pressing the  
FUNCTION button 5.  
8. Press the FUNCTION button 6 or RETURN button and return to the  
previous mode.  
9. The contents stored in memory are indicated on the display.  
Switching the audio menu displays on the title screen the contents stored in memory.  
When removing the car battery  
The separately sold head unit (RS-D7R) stores the name of the person who set up the audio in  
memory. Removing the car battery clears the memory.  
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Memory Data Memo  
Equalizer  
B1  
B2  
M1  
M2  
M3  
Frequency  
LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT  
LEFT RIGHT  
20 Hz  
25 Hz  
31.5 Hz  
40 Hz  
50 Hz  
63 Hz  
80 Hz  
100 Hz  
125 Hz  
160 Hz  
200 Hz  
250 Hz  
315 Hz  
400 Hz  
500 Hz  
630 Hz  
800 Hz  
1 kHz  
1.25 kHz  
1.6 kHz  
2 kHz  
2.5 kHz  
3.15 kHz  
4 kHz  
5 kHz  
6.3 kHz  
8 kHz  
10 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
16 kHz  
20 kHz  
When using the left/right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column.  
With the 3-band parametric equalizer, input the appropriate frequency.  
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Memory Data Memo  
Network: Filter characteristics  
B1  
LIN / MIP  
B2  
LIN / MIP  
L.P.F.  
H.P.F.  
L.P.F.  
H.P.F.  
Level Phase  
Level Phase  
Frequency  
Slope  
Slope  
Slope  
Frequency  
Slope  
Slope  
Slope  
Frequency  
Slope  
Frequency  
Slope  
HIGH  
MID  
LEFT  
LOW  
S.W.  
HIGH  
MID  
LOW  
S.W.  
RIGHT  
M1  
LIN / MIP  
M2  
LIN / MIP  
L.P.F.  
H.P.F.  
L.P.F.  
H.P.F.  
Level Phase  
Level Phase  
Frequency  
Frequency  
Frequency  
Slope  
Frequency  
Slope  
HIGH  
MID  
LEFT  
LOW  
S.W.  
HIGH  
MID  
LOW  
S.W.  
RIGHT  
M3  
LIN / MIP  
L.P.F.  
H.P.F.  
Level Phase  
Frequency  
Frequency  
HIGH  
MID  
LEFT  
LOW  
S.W.  
HIGH  
MID  
LOW  
S.W.  
RIGHT  
When using the left/right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column.  
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Position:  
B1  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
S.W.  
MID  
MID  
MID  
MID  
MID  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
Left (LEFT)  
Right (RIGHT)  
Position:  
S.W.  
B2  
Left (LEFT)  
Right (RIGHT)  
Position:  
M1  
S.W.  
Left (LEFT)  
Right (RIGHT)  
Position:  
M2  
S.W.  
Left (LEFT)  
Right (RIGHT)  
Position:  
M3  
S.W.  
Left (LEFT)  
Right (RIGHT)  
Main: Compression  
B1  
B2  
M1  
M2  
M3  
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Connecting the Units  
Never feed power to other equipment by cutting  
the insulation of the power supply lead of the unit  
and tapping into the lead. The current capacity of  
the lead will be exceeded, causing overheating.  
When replacing a fuse, be sure to use only fuses of  
the rating prescribed on the fuse holder.  
The clear/black lead is ground. Please ground this  
lead separately from the ground of high-current  
products such as power amps.  
If you ground the products together and the ground  
becomes detached, there is a risk of damage to the  
products or fire.  
When this product’s source is switched ON, a con-  
trol signal is output through the blue/white lead.  
Connect to an external power amp’s system  
remote control (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).  
When an external power amp is being used with  
this system, be sure not to connect the blue/white  
lead to the amp’s power terminal.  
WARNING  
For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving  
conditions, keep the volume low enough so that  
you can still hear normal traffic sound.  
Check the connections of the power supply and  
speakers if the fuse of the battery wire or the  
amplifier fuse blows. Detect the cause and solve  
the problem, then replace the fuse with another  
one of the same size and rating.  
To prevent malfunction of the amplifier and speak-  
ers, the protective circuit will cut the power supply  
to the amplifier (sound will stop) when an abnor-  
mal condition occurs. In such a case, switch the  
power to the system OFF and check the  
connection of the power supply and speakers.  
Detect the cause and solve the problem.  
Contact the dealer if you cannot detect the cause.  
To prevent an electric shock or short-circuit  
during connection and installation, be sure to  
disconnect the negative (–) terminal of the battery  
beforehand.  
To prevent incorrect connection, the input side of  
the IP-BUS connector and optical connector is  
blue, and the output side is black. Connect the con-  
nectors of the same colors correctly.  
Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when  
drilling a hole for installation of this unit. Be sure  
to protect all cables and important equipment such  
as fuel lines, brake lines and the electrical wiring  
from damage.  
Cords for this product and those for other prod-  
ucts may be different colors even if they have  
the same function. When connecting this prod-  
uct to another product, refer to the supplied  
manuals of both products and connect cords  
that have the same function.  
CAUTION  
This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and  
negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre-  
ational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the battery  
voltage.  
To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to  
disconnect the battery cable before beginning  
installation.  
Refer to the owner’s manual for details on con-  
necting the power amp and other units, then make  
connections correctly.  
Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive  
tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive tape  
around them where they lie against metal parts.  
Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch any  
moving parts, such as the gear shift, handbrake,  
and seat rails. Do not route wiring in places that  
get hot, such as near the heater outlet. If the insula-  
tion of the wiring melts or gets torn, there is a dan-  
ger of the wiring short-circuiting to the vehicle  
body.  
Don’t pass the clear/red lead through a hole into  
the engine compartment to connect to the battery.  
This will damage the lead insulation and cause a  
very dangerous short.  
Do not shorten any leads. If you do, the protection  
circuit may fail to work when it should.  
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7 Using the corrugated tube  
Routing the optical cable  
To prevent the optical cable from being  
strained, use the corrugated tube after cut-  
ting it to the correct length.  
Note:  
Try not to bend the optical cable sharply. If it is  
necessary to bend it sharply, make sure that the  
bending radius is at least 25 mm, otherwise the  
cable will not transfer signals properly and so this  
unit will not work properly.  
• Insert the optical cable into the cor-  
rugated tube.  
Route the optical cable so that nothing heavy rests  
on it, and so that it cannot be stepped on or caught  
in anything – for instance, a door.  
Make a loop of diameter at least 200 mm with the  
remaining optical cable so that the cable does not  
get strained.  
When plugging the optical cable into the unit, use  
the supplied cable cramp to prevent the cables  
from being bent sharply.  
Route the optical cable so that it does not get  
caught in moving parts such as the gear shift, hand  
brake, or seat sliding mechanism. Keep the cable  
away from hot spots, such as near the heater out-  
let.  
Optical cable  
Corrugated tube  
Setting example  
Optical cable  
IP-BUS cable  
Multi-CD player  
RS-D7R—  
(sold separately)  
(sold separately)  
RS-P90  
RCA Input Amplifier  
Front Tweeter  
Front Mid-range  
Front Woofer  
Subwoofer  
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Connection diagram  
RS-D7R—  
To IP-BUS output  
(black)  
IP-BUS cable  
(supplied)  
To optical output  
(black)  
Power terminal  
Refer to Connecting the power  
terminalon page 58.  
RCA output  
See Connecting the  
RCA input amplifier.”  
Fuse (4A)  
IP-BUS input  
(blue)  
optical cable  
(supplied)  
Optical input  
(blue)  
Blue/white  
To system control terminal  
of the power amp  
(max. 300 mA 12 V DC).  
Clear/red  
To terminal always supplied  
with power regardless of  
ignition switch position.  
Fuse holder  
(4A)  
Clear/black (ground)  
To vehicle (metal) body.  
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White  
Red  
For system remote control  
Red  
Blue/white Blue/white  
White  
Tweeter  
Power  
amplifier  
Mid range  
Power  
amplifier  
Woofer  
Power  
amplifier  
Subwoofer  
Power  
amplifier  
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Connecting the Units  
Connecting the power terminal  
1. Put the short-circuit protection cover around the blue/white, clear/red and  
clear/black lead.  
Be sure to use this cover to prevent short-circuit.  
Short circuit protection  
cover  
2. Connecting the leads.  
Securely fasten the leads with terminal screws.  
GND  
BACK UP  
REMOTE  
Terminal screw  
Terminal screw  
GND  
UP  
BACK  
REMOTE  
Clear/red lead  
Clear/black lead  
(ground)  
Ground terminal  
Blue/white lead  
3. Cover the entire terminal with the short-circuit protection cover.  
GND  
GND  
BACK UP  
UP  
REMOTE  
BACK  
REMOTE  
Short-circuit protection  
cover  
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Secure the optical cable  
1. Attach the cable clamp.  
When plugging the optical cable into  
the unit, use the supplied cable clamp  
to prevent the cables from being bent  
sharply.  
Attach the cable clamp  
into the hole.  
2. Route the optical cable through  
the cable clamp.  
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Installation  
Note:  
Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up properly,  
and the unit and the system work properly.  
Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can  
cause malfunction.  
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications of the  
vehicle.  
Install the unit where it does not get in the drivers way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a sudden  
stop, like an emergency stop.  
Installing the unit  
1. Install the brackets to the bottom of the unit.  
The brackets may also be installed vertically.  
Screw (3 mm × 6 mm)  
Bracket  
2. Install the unit to the vehicle.  
Tapping screw (3 mm × 8 mm)  
Drill a hole of 1.5 mm to 2 mm  
Car mat or chassis  
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Troubleshooting  
When an error occurs, locate the cause according to the list below. In most cases, the prob-  
lem is incorrect connections or settings.  
1. Double check the connections and settings using the checklist.  
2. If connections and settings are correct, press the RESET button.  
Refer to Resetting the microprocessoron page 10.  
3. If the malfunction continues even after pressing the RESET button, contact  
your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.  
Checklist  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Page  
No Operation  
The battery is not  
connected.  
Connect the battery.  
-------  
An clear/red lead is not  
properly connected.  
Connect all clear/red leads  
to the battery terminal,  
supplied with constant  
power, regardless of the  
ignition switch position  
after running them through  
the vehicles fuse unit.  
56  
58  
A clear/black lead (ground) Firmly connect all the  
56  
58  
is not properly connected.  
clear/black leads to  
the vehicle (metal) body.  
A blue/white lead is not  
properly connected.  
Connect the blue/white  
lead of the RCA input power  
amplifier to the blue/white  
lead of this unit.  
56  
57  
The fuse is blown.  
Remove the cause and  
replace with another fuse  
of the same rating.  
56  
Incorrect connection.  
Make sure all the  
connectors are properly  
connected.  
56~58  
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Specifications  
GENERAL  
RCA OUTPUT  
Power Source .......... DC 14.4 V (10.8 to 15.1 V allowable)  
Grounding system .......................................... Negative type  
Max. Current consumption ............................................ 1 A  
Fuse ................................................................................ 4 A  
Dimensions ....... 240 (W) mm × 59 (H) mm × 240 (D) mm  
Weight ........................................................................ 3.6 kg  
Frequency responce .............. 10 Hz to 20 kHz, (1, +0 dB)  
Max. output level/impedance ..............................4 V/220 Ω  
Distortion............................... 0.002% (1 kHz, 20 kHz LPF)  
Signal-to-noise ratio .................... 115 dB (IHF-A network)  
Separation ............. 80 dB (100 Hz to 10 kHz, 20 kHz LPF)  
DSP/PREAMP  
Tone controls (parametric)  
Bass frequency .......... 63 Hz, 100 Hz, 160 Hz, 250 Hz  
Treble frequency ...... 4 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 10 kHz, 16 kHz  
Gain .................................................................. 12 dB  
31-band graphic equalizer (L/R independent)  
Frequency ............................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.  
Gain .................................................... 12 dB (0.5 dB)  
3-band parametric equalizer (L/R independent)  
Frequency ............................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.  
Gain .................................................... 12 dB (0.5 dB)  
Crossover network (L/R independent)  
SUBWOOFER  
................... HPF frequency: 20 Hz to 100 Hz, 1/3 oct.  
.................... LPF frequency: 40 Hz to 250 Hz, 1/3 oct.  
................................. Gain: +10 dB to 24 dB (0.5 dB)  
LOW ......... HPF frequency: 25 Hz to 250 Hz, 1/3 oct.  
.................. LPF frequency: 250 Hz to 10 kHz, 1/3 oct.  
...................................... Gain: 0 dB to 24 dB (0.5 dB)  
MID ......... HPF frequency: 160 Hz to 10 kHz, 1/3 oct.  
.................... LPF frequency: 2 kHz to 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.  
...................................... Gain: 0 dB to 24 dB (0.5 dB)  
HIGH  
................ HPF frequency: 1.6 kHz to 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.  
.................... LPF frequency: 8 kHz to 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.  
...................................... Gain: 0 dB to 24 dB (0.5 dB)  
Slope  
........... PASS, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72 dB/oct.  
..............................(PASS: no pass HPF-High channel)  
Phase ........................................ NORMAL/REVERSE  
Time alignment  
(H/M/L ch) ................. 0 cm to 192.5 cm (0.77 cm)  
(SW ch) ......................... 0 cm to 385 cm (1.54 cm)  
Position adjustment  
................... DISTANCE: 0 cm to 192.5 cm (0.77 cm)  
.................................... Level: 0 dB to 30 dB (0.5 dB)  
Sampling frequency .............................................. 44.1 kHz  
Digital input .................................................... Optical input  
Analog Output ..................................... RCA output (4 line)  
Note:  
Specifications and the design are subject to possi-  
ble modification without notice due to improve-  
ments.  
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PIONEER CORPORATION  
4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.  
TEL: (800) 421-1404  
PIONEER EUROPE NV  
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium  
TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.  
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936  
TEL: 65-6472-7555  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia  
TEL: (03) 9586-6300  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada  
TEL: 1-877-283-5901  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.  
Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso  
Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000  
TEL: 55-9178-4270  
Published by Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 2006 by Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
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Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés.  
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