Optical Digital Reference System Universal Digital Preamp/equalizer Optical Digital Reference System Universal Digital Preamp Owner’s Manual RS-P90 Owner’s Manual RS-P90 English 1 ENG/MASTER COVER 98
Contents Key Finder .................................................... 4 Audio Adjustment .................................... 11 Head unit (RS-D7R—) ...................................... 4 Remote control (RS-D7R—) .............................. 4 Opening and closing the remote control cover ............................ 5 - When the cover is closed - When the cover is open Audio menu .................................................... 11 - Switching to the audio menu Before Using This Product ......
Audio Adjustment .............. 30 Audio Adjustment ........................ 42 Memory functions of adjusted audio menu ................................ 42 Switching to memory mode ............................ 43 - Equalizer menu - Network menu Storing the adjustment data in memory .......... 44 Recalling data stored in memory ....................
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.
Opening and closing the remote control cover When the remote control is opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1 to 6 inside the unit. Key Finder 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.
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.
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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.
About the digital network Before Using This Product A vehicle, unlike the home audio, imposes several constraints upon the quality of reproduced 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.
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.
Audio Adjustment Audio menu This system has the following three audio menus: 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 orientation of the sound image for the listener’s position in the vehicle.
Audio Adjustment Main menu With this menu, you can make the following adjustments. • Balance adjustment (Closed state) • Bass/treble adjustment (Open state) • Using the compression (Open state) • Listening position adjustment (Open state) • Source level adjustment (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.
Bass/treble adjustment (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.
Audio Adjustment Using the compression (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).
Adjusting the listening position (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 speaker 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.
Audio Adjustment 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.
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. Points concerning fine tuning • While listening to vocals, adjust the distance to position the vocal sound image naturally to the front.
Audio Adjustment 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.
Source level adjustment (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. Audio Adjustment 4.
Audio Adjustment About the equalizer menu One important factor for creating quality sound is the correction of disturbances in frequency 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 windows. All these cause disturbances in the frequency characteristics.
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 (Open state) • Adjusting the 3 band parametric equalizer (Open state) • Flat function (Open state) • Clear function (Open state) • Memory functions of adjusted equalizer curves (Open state) (Refer to page 42.
Audio Adjustment 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 q w e r t y u i q This sound range feels almost like pressure on the ears of the listener, particularly if the sound is too strong.
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.
Audio Adjustment Adjusting the 31 band graphic equalizer (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.
Adjusting the 3 band parametric equalizer (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 frequencies, three bands (frequencies) each can be selected to serve as the left and right central frequencies, enabling level adjustments.
Audio Adjustment 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.
8. Press the FUNCTION button 4 and adjust the Q factor (inclination 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.
Audio Adjustment The flat function (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.
The clear function (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.
Audio Adjustment What is the multi-amp system? The multi-speaker system reproduces each frequency band (high, mid, low and ultrabassranges) 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.
Network menu With this menu, you can make the following adjustments. • Time alignment adjustment (Open state) • Filter adjustment (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). • To cancel the network menu, press the BAND button.
Audio Adjustment Time alignment adjustment (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.
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.
Audio Adjustment 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 (position).
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.
Audio Adjustment Filter adjustment (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.
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.
Audio Adjustment 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.
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.
Audio Adjustment 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.
Switching between linear phase characteristics/minimum delay phase characteristics (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 during playback.
Audio Adjustment Memory functions of adjusted audio menu (MEMO) This system allows the contents of the adjusted equalizer and network to be stored in memory 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.
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. 1.
Audio Adjustment 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.
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 numbers of the corresponding FUNCTION buttons). Note: • It is not possible to recall the memory in this manner when operating the network menu.
Audio Adjustment 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.
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 example, if the protect function is switched ON for memory B1, it is switched ON for both base memory B1 and B2.
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-D7R— head 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.
Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio Adjustment 4. Switch the desired character type with FUNCTION button 1. Each press of FUNCTION button 1 changes the character type in the following order: Upper case alphabet (capital letter), numbers and symbols = Lower case alphabet (small letter) = European letters (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.
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.
Memory Data Memo Equalizer B1 LEFT RIGHT B2 LEFT M1 RIGHT LEFT RIGHT M2 LEFT M3 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 Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio Adjustment / Memory Data Memo Frequency 10 kHz 12.5 kHz 16 kHz 20 kHz • When using the left/right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column.
Memory Data Memo Network: Filter characteristics B1 L.P.F. Frequency LIN / MIP H.P.F. Slope Frequency Slope Level Phase B2 L.P.F. Frequency LIN / MIP H.P.F. Slope Frequency Slope Level Phase HIGH LEFT MID LOW S.W. HIGH RIGHT MID LOW S.W. M1 L.P.F. Frequency LIN / MIP H.P.F. Slope Frequency Slope Level Phase M2 L.P.F. Frequency Slope Frequency HIGH LEFT MID LOW S.W. HIGH RIGHT MID LOW S.W. M3 L.P.F. Frequency LIN / MIP H.P.F.
Network: Time alignment Position: S.W. LOW MID HIGH LOW MID HIGH LOW MID HIGH LOW MID HIGH LOW MID HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: B2 S.W. Memory Data Memo B1 Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: M1 S.W. Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: M2 S.W. Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: M3 S.W.
Connecting the Units 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.
7 Using the corrugated tube Routing the optical cable To prevent the optical cable from being strained, use the corrugated tube after cutting it to the correct length. Note: • Insert the optical cable into the corrugated tube. Optical cable Corrugated tube Connecting the Units • Try not to bend the optical cable sharply.
Connecting the Units Connection diagram RS-D7R— To IP-BUS output (black) IP-BUS cable (supplied) To optical output (black) RCA output See “Connecting the RCA input amplifier.” Power terminal Refer to “Connecting the power terminal” on page 58. 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.
Connecting the RCA input amplifier Connecting the Units 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 57 57 CRD3207 ENG/MASTER 96
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. P REMOTE BACK U GND Terminal screw Terminal screw REMO TE BA CK UP GND Clear/red lead Clear/black lead (ground) Ground terminal Blue/white lead 3.
Secure the optical cable 1. Attach the cable clamp. Attach the cable clamp into the hole. 2. Route the optical cable through the cable clamp. Connecting the Units When plugging the optical cable into the unit, use the supplied cable clamp to prevent the cables from being bent sharply.
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.
Troubleshooting When an error occurs, locate the cause according to the list below. In most cases, the problem 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 microprocessor” on page 10. 3. If the malfunction continues even after pressing the RESET button, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
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 ..............
Specifications 63 63 CRD3207 ENG/MASTER 96
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