DIGITAL SOUND PROJECTOR
PDSP-1
Operating Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions
so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for
future reference.
Operating Environment H045 En
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5ºC – +35ºC (+41ºF – +95ºF); less than 85%RH (cooling
vents not blocked)
Do not install in locations exposed to strong sunlight,
strong artificial light, high humidity or locations that have
poor ventilation.
INSTALLATION
Note: Reference is made to ISO/IEC Guide 37 [12].
VENTILATION:
÷ When placing this unit with using optional stand or
wall-mount kit, make sure to leave space around the
unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal at least
3 cm at the rear. If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other furniture, heat will
build up inside, interfering with performance and/or
causing malfunctions.
÷ Do not cover the unit with fabric or other covering.
Anything that blocks ventilation will cause the internal temperature to rise, which may lead to breakdown
or fire hazard.
÷ The rear of unit may become hot while in use, please
take care around it.
WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating, to
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus
on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick
pile.
Note: The unit must be installed in such a way that it is
possible to easily disconnect the mains plug.
CAUTION: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be
securely attached to the appropriate Pioneer stands
(model numbers B-PDSP-H, B-PDSP-L or BPDSP-W) in
accordance with the installation instructions. Use with
other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability
causing possible injury.
CAUTION: To disconnect the unit from the mains
supply unplug the mains plug. Install the unit in such a
way that it is easy to disconnect the mains plug in case
of an accident. The mains plug of the unit should be
unplugged from the wall socket when left unused for a
long period of time.
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Preface
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
[For U.S. model]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located in
the rear panel. Please write this serial number on
your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure
area. This is for your security. H006AEn
WARNING:
associated with accessories sold with the product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California and other governmental entities to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Handling the cord on this product or cords
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Maintenance of External Surfaces
• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust
and dirt.
• When the surfaces are dirty, wipe with a soft
cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five
or six times with water, and wrung out well, and
then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use
furniture wax or cleaners.
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays
or other chemicals on or near this unit, since
these will corrode the surfaces.
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Regarding Installation
This product is sold with the understanding that it
will be installed and calibrated only by a trained
service professional with specialized technical
skills. When installing this unit, be sure to consult
a professional installer or your dealer.
Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any losses
resulting from improper installation, misuse of,
modifications or damage to this unit.
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Contents
Preface
Safety Precautions......................................................................................... 2
Features .......................................................................................................... 6
Confirm All Accessories ............................................................................... 8
Specifications ................................................................................................ 9
Parts and their Functions
Front Panel ................................................................................................... 10
Attaching the Front Grill ................................................................. 11
Range of the Remote Control Unit ................................................ 11
Rear Panel .................................................................................................... 12
Turning the Main Power ON/OFF .................................................. 12
About the Input/Output Connectors ............................................. 13
Remote Control Unit ................................................................................... 14
Setting the Basic Infomation on the Remote Control Unit ........ 15
Recharging the Remote Control Unit ........................................... 16
Using the Digital Sound Projector
Using the Remote Control Unit.................................................................. 17
Watching Television ..................................................................................... 21
Watching a DVD .......................................................................................... 22
Using a Pioneer DVD Recorder.................................................................. 23
Recording ......................................................................................... 23
Playback/Editing.............................................................................. 24
Selecting the Audio Mode .......................................................................... 25
Listening to Stereo Sound in Surround Mode ............................. 25
Enhancing Monaural Sources ....................................................... 26
Adjusting the Sound
Changing Surround Sound ........................................................................ 27
Adjusting the Tone ....................................................................................... 31
Calling Up a Room Sound Setting............................................................. 32
Video and Audio Timing Compensations (Lipsync delay)....................... 33
Adjusting Surround Effects ........................................................................ 34
Displaying the Data Screen ........................................................................ 37
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 38
Table of Remote Control Unit Menu Displays .......................................... 40
Index .............................................................................................................. 42
Preface
Regarding Installation and Initial Settings
All aspects of installation, connection, and initial surround calibration and setup of the Pioneer Digital Sound
Projector PDSP-1 are to be performed by trained service personnel. Please consult your dealer if you want to change
the installation location, or if major modifications are required to the initial calibration settings.
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Features
This digital sound projector is a totally new product unlike conventional home theater systems. It produces multichannel surround sound from a single speaker array, without the need for numerous speaker settings and wiring
hassles.
The following section introduces the features that enable the PDSP-1 to produce its remarkable new sound.
1. Beam control technology
254 individually driven speaker units are arranged in an array on a single panel, and the directionally controlled
audio from this array is radiated in a beam. The sound of each channel radiated in this beam utilizes the
reflectivity of ceiling and walls to produce multi-channel sound.
Audio beam image
The accompanying illustration depicts the way in which the sound beam radiated from the PDSP-1 arrives at the listening
position. In this way, surround sound is produced that totally envelops the listener.
Front left-right channel Rear left-right channel Center channel
PDSP-1
LISTENING
POSITION
Multi-channel
sound field image
PDSP-1
LISTENING
POSITION
PDSP-1
LISTENING
POSITION
PDSP-1
LISTENING
POSITION
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2. Sound settings to match your room’s characteristics
The professional installation technician uses a special metering microphone and computer to set up the unit with
the optimum sound response and characteristics for your room. Since multiple sound settings are possible for any
room, this unit makes it possible for you to call up preset sound environments to change the sound field in
accordance with listening conditions.
3. Equipped with Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II, Digital Theater System (DTS) Decoder
In addition to Dolby Digital – the DVD video standard audio format – this unit also supports Dolby Pro Logic II,
which allows you to play 2-channel sources with multi-channel ambience, and DTS, which produces high sound
quality with low compression ratios and high transmission rates. These features allow you to enjoy multi-channel
movie-theater ambience inside your own home.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from 1 Ltd. World-wide
patents applied for. The “
Projector” are trademarks of 1 Ltd.
” logo and “Digital Sound
Preface
“Calling Up a Room Sound Setting” P32
“Selecting the Audio Mode”
(Dolby Pro Logic II ) P25
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Confirm All Accessories
The digital sound projector is provided with the following accessories:
Remote control unit Recharger AC adapter
(for remote control unit recharger)
For U.S. model
For European model
Power cord
(for main unit)
For U.S. model
For European model (x2)
AC adapter cord (x2)
(furnished with European model only)
Front grille
These operating
instructions
Note:
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public
instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area. H048 En
Caution:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replaced only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Specifications
Audio Section Rated output (RMS, 80 Hz – 20 kHz) 2 W x 254 units
Maximum output (80 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 m) 115 dBspl
Tone control: BASS (40 Hz – 320 Hz) ± 12 dB
TREBLE (6.3 kHz – 16 kHz) ± 12 dB
Sub-woofer crossover frequency 40 Hz – 200 Hz
Output level / impedance 1.0 Vp-p / 100 Ω
Input sensitivity / impedance 150 mVp-p / 47 kΩ
Speaker response 80 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 3dB
Video Section Video connectors (level / impedance) 1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω
S/N ratio 55 dB
Frequency response (output connectors) 5 Hz – 10 MHz, –3 dB
Power Section Power source AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S. model)
AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz (European model)
Power consumption 750 W
Power consumption in standby mode 3 W
External Dimensions 963 (W) x 640 (H) x 146 (D) mm
(37-15/16 (W) x 25-4/16 (H) x 5-12/16(D) in.)
Weight of Main Unit 50 kg (110 lb 4 oz) (including front grille)
Accessories Remote control unit
Recharger
AC Adapter (AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz, rated voltage 6 V) (U.S. model)
AC Adapter (AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, rated voltage 6 V) (European model)
AC adapter cord (furnished with European model only)
Power cord
Front grille
Operating Instructions
Preface
Note:
Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Remote Control Unit
Front Panel
Indicators for power and volume level, and the remote control unit sensor are located on the lower part of the panel.
Front grille attachment tabs
(4)
POWER ON
STANDBY
VOLUME LEVEL
Display Meaning/Operation
POWER ON (Blue) Lights when power is turned ON
STANDBY (Red) Lights in power standby mode
VOLUME LEVEL Indicates sound volume
Display/remote control unit
sensor
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Remote Control Unit
Attaching the Front Grille
Align the grille with the four attachment tabs on the front panel, then push into place.
Range of the Remote Control Unit
Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the Digital Sound Projector’s remote control sensor within
the range shown.
Parts and their Functions
7m
30°
Caution:
Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or other strong light sources.
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Front Panel Remote Control Unit
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
The main power switch, power cord socket, and input/output connectors are located on the rear panel.
Main power switch
Power cord socket
SUB WOOFER 1 OUTPUT
RS-232C connector
(used by installation technician)
INPUT 1 COAXIAL
(digital audio input)
(sub-woofer output 1)
SUB WOOFER 2 OUTPUT
(sub-woofer output 2)
INPUT 2 OPTICAL
(digital audio input)
INPUT 3 OPTICAL
(digital audio input)
INPUT 4 OPTICAL
(digital audio input)
OUTPUT OPTICAL
(digital audio output)
INPUT 5
(analog audio inputs)
INPUT 2
(analog audio inputs)
INPUT 2
(video inputs)
INPUT 5
(video inputs)
INPUT 4
(video inputs)
MONITOR OUTPUT
(video outputs)
Turning the Main Power ON/OFF
Connect the supplied power cord to the rear panel power cord socket, and then insert the plug
1
in a household power outlet.
Turn the main power ON/OFF by setting the main power switch to the [–] (ON) or [°] (OFF) sides.
2
Caution:
Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied.
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Front Panel Remote Control Unit
Rear Panel
About the Input/Output Connectors
Caution:
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord
from the AC outlet.
Audio output (OUTPUT OPTICAL connector)
Use to connect MD recorders, CD recorders and other digital recording components. These connectors
output the digital signals from inputs 1 to 4.
Video outputs (MONITOR OUTPUT connectors)
Use to connect a television monitor or other video component.
Note:
The selection of S or composite connectors should match the selection on the signal input side. (If an S2
video input is used, use the S output connector; if the input is composite, use the composite output
connector as well).
SUB WOOFER OUTPUT connectors
Up to two sub-woofers can be connected.
Note:
Sub-woofers reproduce very low-frequency sound; coupled with the LFE (Low-Frequency Effect) channels
encoded in Dolby digital and DTS audio sources, these speakers produce sounds effects which heighten
the impact and realism of motion picture sound tracks and other sources.
Parts and their Functions
INPUT 1 – 5 connectors
The digital sound projector is equipped with 5 input connector systems which can be combined in the ways
shown below. The various inputs can be selected by using the to or buttons on the remote
control unit.
INPUT Audio Connector Video Connector
1 Coaxial digital – (no video)
2 Optical digital/analog S / Composite
3 Optical digital – (no video)
4 Optical digital S / Composite
5 Analog S / Composite
Note:
Input 2 provides for automatic sensing of digital and analog sources. In the event that both digital and
analog signals are simultaneously input to the digital sound projector, the digital signal is given priority.
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Remote Control Unit
Remote Control Unit
The touch panel appears when the LCD touch panel is touched or a remote control unit button (hard key) is pressed.
Side panel
CONTRAST
(adjusts touch panel
display contrast)
LCD touch panel
Display Meaning/Operation
Rechargeable battery status
Touch panel backlight
CHANNEL VOLUME
MENU MUTE
ENTER
Bottom panel
Terminal used by
installation technician
HOME AV CONTROLLER
About the Remote Control Unit Buttons (hard keys)
Button Meaning/Operation
CHANNEL Use to select channels
MENU Use to turn the menu display ON/OFF
ENTER Use to select and input menu display operations
VOLUME Use to adjust sound volume level
MUTE Use to temporarily turn off sound
Note:
The remote control unit buttons (hard keys) differ in function depending on which component has been
selected on the touch panel. For details, see the section “Table of Remote Control Unit Menu Displays” (P40).
“Using the Remote Control Unit”
“Component Operation Menu Display” P17
“Touch panel menus don’t change”
“Resetting the Remote Control Unit” P39
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