Clarion DPH910 User Manual

2001/1 (Z/To·K)

Clarion Co., Ltd.

GP-976B-51 280-7616-00

Owner’s manual

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

DPH910

DIGITAL GRAPHIC & PARAMETRIC

EQUALIZER / DSP / CROSSOVER

PROCESSOR MODULE

•

EGALISEURS GRAPHIQUE ET

PARAMÈTRIQUE NUMÈRIQUES / DSP

/ DIVISEUR DE FRÈQUENCES

•

ECUALIZADOR GRÁFICO Y

PARAMÉTRICO/PROCESADOR DE

SONIDO DIGITAL/MÓDULO

PROCESADOR DE RED DIVISORA

Thank you for purchasing the Clarion DPH910.

∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. ∗ The operating instructions are not provided with this manual. For the operating instructions, refer

to the owner’s manual of the source unit.

Contents

1. PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................... 2

2. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ................................................................................... 3

3. FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 4

4. FUNCTIONS OF DPH910.......................................................................................... 5

Functions common to each mode .............................................................................. 5

Standard-mode functions ........................................................................................... 6

Professional-mode functions ..................................................................................... 8

5. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 10

6. CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................... 11

7. SYSTEM EXAMPLES .............................................................................................. 13

8. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 14

1. PRECAUTIONS

1. This unit does not operate independently. The unit must be used with a source unit that has a cable connection for CeNET wire bound (sold separately).

2. The DPH910 can easily be damaged by moisture, high temperatures or high humidity. Keep the inside of the car clean and well ventilated.

3. Never subject the DPH910 to strong shocks or open its case. Doing so may result in damage.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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4. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe dirt off the DPH910. Never use a hard cloth or thinners, alcohol, etc. For tough dirt, apply some cold or lukewarm water to a soft cloth and wipe off the dirt gently.

5. When the source unit is switched to the traffic announcement or PTY interrupt reception while using the DPH910, the effect from DPH910 doesn’t work.

6. Some tracks may sound distorted when adjusted; this is nomal and not a cause for concern.

CAUTION

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

INFORMATION FOR USERS:.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.

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DPH910

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS / PRINCIPALES PIÈCES / IDENTIFICACIÓN DE PARTES

DPH910

1 CeNET input/output terminal

Connect the CeNET cable.

∗ Equipment to this terminal is not specified.

2 Front RCA terminals

Connect the RCA cable.

3 Rear RCA terminals

Connect the RCA cable.

4 Subwoofer RCA terminals

Connect the RCA cable.

5 Digital signal input terminal

Connect the digital optical fiber cable.

∗ After connection, be sure to fix it with the cable

clip.

6 Reset switch

When no sound is heard, press this switch.

Note:

Pressing the reset switch performs the system check.

7 Cable clip insertion holes

Insert the cable clip in this hole and fix the digital optical fiber cable.

2. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

Accessories

1 Name plate ............................... 1 sheet

2 RCA cable ................................ 2 pieces

3 CeNET cable ............................ 1 piece

4 Ground lead .............................. 1 piece

5 Mounting bracket ...................... 2 pieces

6 Cord clamp ............................... 2 pieces

7 Canoe clip................................. 4 pieces

8 Mounting screw ........................ 4 pieces

9 Cable clip .................................. 1 pieces

3. FEATURES

Accessories / Accessoires / Accesorios

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■ Switchable Subwoofer Output (Stereo/Mono) and Adjustable Line Level Subwoofer Output

■ Selectable Subwoofer Low Pass Frequency and High Pass Frequency

■ 4V/6ch Gold-Plated RCA Line Level Output, 2 Optical Digital Inputs

< STD mode >

■ 12 Pre-Programed and 6 User Programmable Sound Field Memories

■ 7 Adjustable Sound Field Parameters

■ 5 Seating Position Memories

■ 7 Band Digital Graphic Equalizer

■ 6 Pre-Programed and 6 User Programmable Grapic Equalizer Memories

< Pro mode >

■ 6 Pre-Programed and 6 User Programmable Virtual Space Enhancer Memories

■ 3 Adjustable Virtual Space Enhancer Parameters

■ 3 Band Front and Rear Independent Digital Parametric Equalizer

■ 6 Front and 6 Rear Pre-Programed Parametric Equalizer Memories

4. FUNCTIONS OF DPH910

With the DPH910, you can enjoy the DSF and equalizer effects by simulating the sound field using the easy menu with simple operation (standard mode), and also by simulating the sound field by adjusting the sound according to the width of the car interior (professional mode).

• Choose either standard mode or professional mode to adjust the sound field and sound quality.

• The following major functions are available on the DPH910:

Functions common to each mode

Spectrum analyzer display, auto loudness, etc.

STD mode

Graphic equalizer function, DSF function, etc.

PRO mode

Virtual Space Enhancer function, parametric equalizer function, etc.

• In this manual, graphic equalizer is hereafter referred to as G.EQ, Virtual Space Enhancer referred to as VSE, and parametric equalizer referred to as P.EQ.

Functions common to each mode

7-band spectrum analyzer display

Spectrum analyzer display of 7 bands is possible.

Auto Loudness Adjustments

You can vary the amount of compression between 0 and 10 without changing the loudness.

Subwoofer Adjustments

The following adjustments can be made if a subwoofer is connected:

1. You can set the speakers to:

“OFF”, “MONO” and “STEREO”.

2. You can set the subwoofer volume to:

0 to 14

3. You can set the low-pass filter frequency to:

50Hz, 80Hz or 120Hz.

∗ The slope of the low-pass filter is 24dB/oct.

Test-tone Output

Test tones can be output in the following order to check the speaker connections:

FRONT-LEFT ➜ FRONT-RIGHT ➜ REAR-LEFT ➜ REAR-RIGHT ➜ WOOFER-LEFT ➜ WOOFERRIGHT ➜ ALL(all speakers) ➜ OFF(no sound)

Title Input

You can assign and display titles for the DSF, G.EQ, VSE and P.EQ settings you have set.

4V preout

The preout voltage is raised to 4 V, providing characteristics that are resistant to noise during signal transmission.

Note:

• Since noise or sound distortion may occur when an external amplifier is connected to this unit, keep the amplifier gain at a lower level.

Digital signal input terminal

Since 2 digital input signal terminals are provided with this unit, up to 2 units with digital signal output terminals (such as a CD changer) can be connected.

Notes:

• When the DPH910 and a unit with digital signal output terminal are connected with the digital optical fiber cable, and the digital optical fiber cable is disconnected, no sound is heard. Reconnect the digital optical fiber cable.

• If you want to listen to music from an analogue input, disconnect the digital optical fiber cable and perform a system check by operating the source unit.

High-pass Adjustments

You can select the frequency of the high-pass filter from Through, 50Hz, 80Hz and 120Hz.

∗ The slope of the high-pass filter is 18dB/oct.

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Standard-mode functions

<G.EQ (Graphic Equalizer) functions>

G.EQ effect ON/OFF switching

You can turn the sound quality effect of the G.EQ ON or OFF by operating the buttons of the source unit.

Selection of the basic G.EQ menus

6 basic G.EQ menus are stored in the DPH910. You can select an appropriate sound quality according to the music.

The basic G.EQ menus are as follows:

1. BASS BOOST; Low frequencies emphasized.

2. HIGH BOOST; Medium and high frequencies emphasized.

3. ACOUSTICAL; Medium frequencies (vocals) emphasized.

Equalizer setting

1. BASS BOOST

2. HIGH BOOST

3. ACOUSTICAL

4. IMPACT

5. SMOOTH

6. FLAT

50Hz

4. IMPACT; Low and high frequencies emphasized.

5. SMOOTH; Medium and high frequencies reduced.

6. FLAT; Original sound.

Editing the G.EQ

You can adjust the sound quality using the G.EQ menus as you like.

The settings for the basic G.EQ menus are shown in the following table. The adjustment range of each frequency is between -12dB and +12dB.

G.EQ memory

You can store 6 kinds of sound quality into the memory which are edited on the basis of the basic G.EQ menus.

Graphic equalizer parameter (dB)

100Hz

200Hz

-4

(User memory)

400Hz

-2

1kHz

-4

3kHz

-4

12kHz

-2

Standard-mode functions

DSF effect ON/OFF switching

You can turn the sound field effect of the DSF ON or OFF by operating the buttons of the source unit.

Setting of the listening position

You can select one of the preadjusted listening positions according to the seat position.

The following 6 listening positions are available: FULL SEAT, FRONT-RIGHT, FRONT-LEFT,

FRONT, REAR and PASS.

Fine-tuning the Listening Position

The time taken for the sound to leave the speaker and reach you can be fine-tuned to create a natural sound field, no matter where you are sitting in the car.

Selection of the sound field (DSF) menus

12 basic DSF menus are stored in the DPH910.

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You can select an appropriate sound field according to the music.

The basic DSF menus are as follows:

BASIC 1

1. HALL: Large concert hall.

2. CHURCH: Church with a vaulted ceiling.

3. STADIUM: Large stadium without roof or

walls.

4. LIVEHOUSE: Live performance hall, larger

than a jazz club.

5. CLUB: Club with strong bass.

6. JAZZCLUB: Jazz club with a low ceiling.

BASIC 2

1. DOME: Indoor sports arena.

2. CHAMBER: Large, echoing hall.

3. PARK: Vast outdoor area.

4. THEATER: Movie or drama theatre.

5. STUDIO: Listening room in a home.

6. BGM: Vocals cut.

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