Pioneer RS-P90 - Manual

6 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...

Before Using This Product Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway mayreturn their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to aretailer (if you purchase a similar new one).For countries not mentioned above, please contact ...

8 Before Using This Product About this manual This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception andoperation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many arenot self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from t...

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 freque...

10 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...

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 soundquality adjustments. It also sets up and adjusts the position selector, which corrects the ori-entation ...

12 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> (Ope...

Bass/treble adjustment <B/T> (Open state) It is possible to select one from a choice of four frequencies to becomes the referencewhen adjusting the bass/treble tone. The frequencies and level adjustment ranges fromwhich selections may be made are as follows: Bass : 63 Hz, 100 Hz, 160 Hz, 250 H...

14 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 thedifference between the volume levels of loud and quiet ...

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 posi...

16 Audio Adjustment <Main> Fine tuning the position You can finely adjust the differences in distance and sound levels for the position selectedwith the position selector function. Make adjustments using both methods to match thelocation of the speakers and the shape of your vehicle until you ...

Points concerning fine tuning • While listening to vocals, adjust the distance to position the vocal sound image naturally to the front. 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 p...

18 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 oftwo methods. Time alignment adjustment function of the ne...

20 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 ...

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> ...

22 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. q This sound range feels almost like pressure on the ears o...

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 or10 kHz will have no effect. • Balancing the bass and treb...

24 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/righ...

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. Amon...

26 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 theleft/right combine mode to perform adjustments. Note: • Even wh...

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 recommendedthat adjustments be made after the dealer has taken measu...

28 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 makingthe adjustment (all levels are 0 dB), using the flat function.This is convenient for checking th...

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 toits initial status (when all levels are 0 dB). This is convenient when you want to readjust anequalizer curve. Note: • The clear ...

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...

32 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. Whena multi-amp system is set up, this causes different delays for eac...

34 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)) Note: • The correct distance can not be input unless these operations are conducted. S.W. (ultrabass-range) Ô LOW (lo...

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. 7. Carry out time alignment adjustments for the other speaker units. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to input the dis...

About the H.P.F. and L.P.F. High pass filter eliminates lower sound ranges (low-range) from the set up frequencies andallows high ranges through.Low pass filter eliminates upper sound ranges (high-range) from the set up frequencies andallows low ranges through. About the slope This value indicates h...

38 Audio Adjustment <Network> Adjusting the filter First, determine the approximate band to be used, taking into consideration the reproducedfrequency band and the characteristics of the connected speaker. 7. Set up the cut-off frequencies of each filter for all the bands. Repeat steps 5 and 6...

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 s...

42 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 beused. Note: • The equalizer menu...

Switching to memory mode Memory operations are conducted in the memory mode of each audio menu. Equalizer menu Note: • This operation cannot be conducted when the flat function of the equalizer menu is ON. Network menu Note: • This operation cannot be conducted when the screen shows filter adjustmen...

44 Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions> Storing the adjustment data in memory Note: • When the adjustment data have been stored, the previous data are eliminated and replaced by the new. To avoid accidentally erasing stored data • In order to avoid erasing stored data with new data, it is possi...

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 datacan be recalled by moving forwards or backwards through the memory num...

46 Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions> Specifying the memory number directly Memory recall operations on the equalizer menu • When the flat function is turned ON, it is not possible to recall memory. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to recall the memory. Press the FUNCTION button which corresponds...

Memory protect function In order to avoid accidentally erasing data which have been stored in memory, or to avoidreplacing stored data, it is possible to set up a protect function for the following memorynumbers.When the protect function is ON, adjustment data storage operations are not accepted. No...

48 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 theAudio 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 ...

Note: • You can select to input numbers and symbols by pressing FUNCTION button 2. Continued overleaf. 6. Move the box left and right with the 2 / 3 buttons. To insert a space, skip the box with the 3 button. 5. Select letters, numbers and sym- bols with the 5 / ∞ buttons. 4. Switch the desired char...

50 Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio Adjustments 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. 9. The contents stored in memory are indicated on the display...

Memory Data Memo • When using the left/right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column. • With the 3-band parametric equalizer, input the appropriate frequency. Frequency 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 1.2...

52 Memory Data Memo • When using the left/right combine mode, record in the “Left (Lch)” column. Network: Filter characteristics B1 B2 L.P.F. H.P.F. Frequency Phase Slope L.P.F. H.P.F. L E F T RIGHT M1 M2 L.P.F. H.P.F. L.P.F. H.P.F. L E F T RIGHT M3 L.P.F. H.P.F. L E F T RIGHT Level Frequency Slope ...

Memory Data Memo 53 ENG/MASTER 96 53 Network: Time alignment B1 S.W. LOW MID HIGH B2 S.W. LOW MID HIGH M1 S.W. LOW MID HIGH M2 S.W. LOW MID HIGH M3 S.W. LOW MID HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) ...

54 Connecting the Units WARNING • For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving conditions, keep the volume low enough so thatyou can still hear normal traffic sound. • Check the connections of the power supply and speakers if the fuse of the battery wire or theamplifier fuse blows. Detect the cau...

Connecting the Units 55 ENG/MASTER 96 55 Setting example RCA Input Amplifier RS-P90 RS-D7R — (sold separately) Front Woofer Subwoofer Multi-CD player(sold separately) Front Mid-range Front Tweeter Optical cable IP-BUS cable Routing the optical cable Note: • Try not to bend the optical cable sharply....

56 Connecting the Units Connection diagram Optical input(blue) IP-BUS input(blue) IP-BUS cable(supplied) optical cable(supplied) RS-D7R — To IP-BUS output(black) To optical output(black) Fuse (4A) Fuse holder(4A) Power terminalRefer to “Connecting the powerterminal” on page 58. Clear/redTo terminal ...

Connecting the RCA input amplifier Tweeter Mid range Woofer Subwoofer White White Red Red Power amplifier Power amplifier Power amplifier Power amplifier For system remote control Blue/white Blue/white 57 CRD3207 ENG/MASTER 96 57 Connecting the Units

58 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. 2. Connecting the leads. Securely fasten the leads with terminal screws. 3. Cover the entire term...

Secure the optical cable 2. Route the optical cable through the cable clamp. Attach the cable clampinto the hole. 1. Attach the cable clamp. When plugging the optical cable intothe unit, use the supplied cable clampto prevent the cables from being bentsharply. 59 CRD3207 ENG/MASTER 96 59 Connecting ...

60 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. • Con...

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 “Resett...

62 Specifications GENERAL Power Source .......... DC 14.4 V (10.8 to 15.1 V allowable)Grounding system .......................................... Negative typeMax. Current consumption ............................................ 1 AFuse ..................................................................

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