Pioneer RS-A9 User Manual

Optical Digital Reference System

Digital Integrated Amplifier

Owner’s Manual

RS-A9

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Contents

Key Finder .................................................... 3

Head Unit (RS-D7R) ........................................ 3

Remote Control (RS-D7R) ................................ 3

Opening and Closing

the Remote Control Cover ........................ 4

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When the Cover is Closed

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When the Cover is Open

Before Using This Product ...................... 6

About This Product .......................................... 6

About This Manual ............................................ 6

About the Digital Network ................................ 6

System resetting ................................................ 7

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About the System Reset button

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Before system resetting

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System Resetting

All Clear ............................................................ 8

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About the All Clear button

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Before all clearing

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All clear

Protecting System Reset button and All Clear

button .......................................................... 9

Precaution .......................................................... 9

In Case of Trouble ............................................ 9

Audio Adjustment .................................... 10

Audio Menu .................................................... 10

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Switching to the Audio Menu

Audio Adjustment <Main> .................... 12

Main Menu ...................................................... 12

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Switching to the Main Menu

Balance Adjustment ........................................ 12

Bass/Treble Adjustment .................................. 13

Using the Compression .................................. 14

Adjusting the Listening Position .................... 15

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Using the Position Selector

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Fine Tuning the Position

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Effective distance Adjustment

Using the Position Fine Tuning function

Source Level Adjustment ................................ 19

Audio Adjustment <Equalizer> .............. 20

About the Equalizer Menu .............................. 20

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31 Band Graphic Equalizer

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3 Band Parametric Equalizer

Equalizer menu ................................................ 21

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Switching to the Equalizer Menu
Relation Between Frequency Characteristics

and Sound Quality .................................... 22

Adjusting the 31 Band Graphic Equalizer ...... 24

Adjusting the 3 Band Parametric Equalizer .... 26

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About the adjustment using

the parametric equalizer

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Setting the equalizer curve

The Flat function ............................................ 29

The Clear function .......................................... 30

Audio Adjustment <Network> .............. 31

What is the Multi-Amp System? .................... 31

Network Menu ................................................ 32

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Switching to the Network Menu

Time Alignment Adjustment .......................... 33

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Switching to the
Time Alignment Adjustment Mode

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Measuring the Distance to be Corrected

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Inputting the Distance to be Corrected

Filter Adjustment ............................................ 37

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Switching to the Filter Adjustment Mode

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Using the Mute function

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Adjusting the Filter

Switching between Linear Phase

Characteristics/Minimum Delay Phase

Characteristics .......................................... 42

Audio Adjustment

<Memory Functions> ........................ 43

Memory Functions of

Adjusted Audio Menu .............................. 43

Switching to Memory Mode .......................... 44

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Equalizer Menu

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Network Menu

Storing the Adjustment Data in Memory ........ 45

Recalling Data Stored in Memory .................. 46

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Recalling Memory Using

Forward/Reverse Order

— Functions of Equalizer Menu —

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Specifying the Memory Number Directly

Memory Protect function ................................ 48

Display for the Person who Set Up

the Audio Adjustments .................... 49

Inputting the Name .......................................... 49

Inputting Characters ........................................ 49

Memory Data Memo ................................ 52

Connecting the Units .............................. 55

WARNING ...................................................... 55

CAUTION ...................................................... 55

About the setting of this unit .......................... 56

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Setting the network mode

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Network Mode setting

Setting Example .............................................. 58

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Example of 2-way system connection
with 1 RS-A9

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Example of 4-way system connection
with 1 RS-A9 and 1 RS-A7

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Example of 4-way system connection
with 1 RS-A9 and 3 RS-A7s (Full-balanced

pure digital system)

Connection Diagram ...................................... 61

Connecting the Speaker wires ........................ 62

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Four-channel mode

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Three-channel mode

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Two-channel mode (Stereo)

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Two-channel mode (Mono)

To prevent damage .......................................... 64

Connecting the Power Terminal ...................... 65

Connecting the Speaker Output Terminals .... 66

Secure the optical cable .................................. 66

Attaching the Noise Filter .............................. 67

Installation ................................................ 68

CAUTION ...................................................... 68

To prevent malfunction .................................. 68

Installing the Unit ............................................ 69

Troubleshooting ...................................... 70

Checklist .......................................................... 70

Specifications .......................................... 71

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Key Finder

Head Unit (RS-D7R)

This unit can be operated with the combined Head Unit RS-D7R (sold separately).

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 1–6 inside the
remote control. For more details, refer to the page 4.

Closed state Open state

5/∞/2/3 buttons

BAND button

MENU button

FUNCTION
buttons 1–6

RETURN button

SHIFT button

BAND button

5/∞/2/3 buttons
These buttons can not be used in
the Audio Adjustment operation.

Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover

When the remote control is opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNC­TION buttons 1–6 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 Menu display

Cover closed Closed state

Cover open 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 1–6.

• Menu display in open state: Using FUNCTION buttons 1–6, 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.

Before Using This Product

About This Product

This product is digital integrated amplifier 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.

About This Manual

This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.
This operation manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to
maximize your listening enjoyment.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by
reading through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important
that you read and observe the “Precaution” on page 9 and in other sections.

This manual mainly explains the remote control operation. In some functions, you can per­form the same operations with the head unit, however, the remote control offers a number
of buttons such as SHIFT, MENU, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 which are not
provided on the head unit. And all of audio adjustment operations can only be conducted
with the remote control.

About the Digital Network

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.

• 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 reverbera­tion.

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Before Using This Product

System Resetting

About the System Reset button

If network, equalizer and other audio settings are stored in memory (B1, B2, M1, M2 or
M3), you can reset the system without erasing the stored settings. This is also convenient
when you want to use previous audio setting after changing the mode or system.

Before system resetting

• If this product operates incorrectly, first press the system reset button. If this does not
solve the problem, press the all clear button after consulting with your dealer.

• When you press this product’s system reset button, also press the RESET buttons of all
connected digital amps.

• Press the system reset button when the operation status of this product (RS-A9) is source
OFF. If this product is not connected to the power supply or ACC is set to OFF, the sys­tem is not reset even if you press the system reset button. Also confirm that the RS-D7R
source is OFF.

System resetting

If you change the network mode switch setting or the system, remove this product’s top
cover and press the system reset button for 1 second or more using the small supplied
hexagonal wrench.

Also press the system reset button in the same way when you switch power to this product
ON for the first time after purchasing or if this product’s built-in microcomputer operates
incorrectly.

• Carefully store the supplied hexagonal wrench.

Hexagonal wrench

(Small)

System Reset

All Clear

About the All Clear button

If the unit does not operate normally even after pressing the system reset button, press the
all clear button using the small supplied hexagonal wrench. Also press the all clear button
when you do not want to use previous audio settings after changing the mode or system.
When you press the all clear button, all Network, Equalizer and other audio settings are
reset, returning the unit to the factory settings.

Before all clearing

• When you press the all clear button, all Network, Equalizer and other audio settings are
erased. Before pressing the all clear button, be sure to consult with your dealer.

• If this product operates incorrectly, first press the system reset button. If this does not
solve the problem, press the all clear button after consulting with your dealer.

• When you press this product’s all clear button, also press the RESET buttons of all con­nected digital amps.

• Connect this product (RS-A9) to the power supply before pressing the all clear button. If
the unit is not connected to the power supply, it may not be reset even if you press the
all clear button.

All clear

Remove this product’s top cover and press the all clear button using the small supplied
hexagonal wrench.

• Carefully store the supplied hexagonal wrench.

Hexagonal Wrench

(Small)

All Clear

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Before Using This Product

Protecting System Reset button and All Clear button

After completing all settings and adjustments, replace the cover to assure
the system reset/all clear buttons are not accidentally pressed.

Precaution

• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.

• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible.

• Protect the product from moisture.

• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro­grammed.

In Case of Trouble

Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.

Covering

Screw

Hexagonal Wrench (Small)

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 orientation 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 31)

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 orienta­tion 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 opera­tions.

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Audio Adjustment

Switching to the Audio Menu

When the system is ON, you can adjust the sound quality.

Main (Main Menu) = Equalizer (Equalizer Menu) = Network (Network Menu)

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.

2. Operate the mode.

1. Each press of MENU button selects the desired Audio Menu in the
following order:

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 4) 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 4).

2. Adjust left/right speaker balance with the 2/3 buttons.

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Audio Adjustment <Main>

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 – +12 dB (1 dB/1 step)

Note:

• Raising the Bass/Treble level too high may result in distortion.
Perform Bass/Treble Adjustment to adjust overall sound quality.

5. Press the 5/∞ buttons and
adjust the level.

Holding down these buttons continues
their operations (with one stop at the
central position).

4. Press the 2/3 buttons and select
a frequency point.

Tune to the desired frequency point.

BASS TREB

3. Press the FUNCTION button 1
again to choose bass (BASS) or
treble (TREB).

Pressing the button switches
bass/treble.

2. Press the FUNCTION button 1.

The display switches to Bass/Treble Adjustment Screen.

1. Open the cover of the remote control (refer to page 4).

This switches to Main Menu Setting Screen.

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).

CP0 CP1 CP2

2. Press the FUNCTION button 2
to select the setting.

Pressing the button switches the mode
in the following order :
CP0 = CP1 = CP2.

1. Open the cover of the remote control (refer to page 4).

This switches to Main Menu Setting Screen.

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Audio Adjustment <Main>

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
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.

Button Position

5 FRONT (Front Seat Left & Right)

2 FRONT-L (Front Seat Left)

3 FRONT-R (Front Seat Right)

Using the Position Selector <POSI>

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.

4. Press one of buttons 2/3/5 and
select the desired position.

Set up the position to match the posi­tion of the listener in the car.

3. Press the FUNCTION button 3
again to turn the Position
Selector function ON.

2. Press the FUNCTION button 3.

The display switches to Position Selector Screen.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Main Menu (refer to
page 4).

This switches to Main Menu Setting Screen.

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 - 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 direc­tion in which the value for the difference in distance is larger.

Adjustment range in the difference in sound levels (LEV): 0 — –30 dB (1dB/1step)

The smaller the level, the lower the sound volume output from the speaker, giving the lis­tener 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.

Continued overleaf.

3. Press FUNCTION button 1 or 2,
and select to adjust difference in
distance or difference in sound
levels.

2. Press the FUNCTION button 3
for two seconds and switch to
Position Fine Tuning Screen.

1. Use the Position Selector
function and select the position.

Example: When selecting FRONT–L

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Audio Adjustment <Main>

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 Position Selector Screen.

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).

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 33)

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.

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.

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.

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.

1. Adjust the distance from each speaker using the Time Alignment
Adjustment function of the Network Menu (refer to page 33).

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Audio Adjustment <Main>

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.

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 adjust­ment setting automatically.

• AUX, External 1 and External 2 are set to the same volume adjustment setting automatically.

5. Increase or decrease the level
with the 5/∞ buttons.

The display shows “+4” – “–4”.

4. Press Function button 4 on
MAIN Menu Setting Screen.

The display switches to SLA
Adjustment Screen.

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.

1. Compare the FM volume with the volume of the other source
(refer to RS-D7R (sold separately) Owner’s Manual).

Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>

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. 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 chan­nels 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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Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>

Equalizer Menu

With this menu, you can make the following adjustments.

• Recalling the Equalizer Curve (Closed state) (Refer to page 46.)

• Adjusting the 31 Band Graphic Equalizer <FINE> (Open state)

• Adjusting the 3 Band Parametric Equalizer <PEQ> (Open state)

• Flat function <FLT> (Open state)

• Clear function <CLR> (Open state)

• Memory functions of Adjusted Equalizer Curves (Open state) (Refer to page 43.)

Switching to the Equalizer Menu

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 4) switches between the
open and closed states of the menu display and setting screen.

• To cancel the Equalizer Menu, press the BAND button.

• Press the MENU button and select the Equalizer Menu (refer to page 10).

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 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.

qwe r t uyi

Bass Drum

Tenor Saxophone

Electric Organ

Flute

Trumpet

Piano

Guitar

Violin

Piccolo

Bass

Baritone

Tenor

Alto

Soprano

Cymbals

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Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>

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.

Adjusting the 31 Band Graphic Equalizer <FINE> (Open state)

Adjustable frequency : 20 Hz — 20 kHz (Every 1/3 octaves, total 31 bands)
Level adjustment range: –12 dB — +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.

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.

Continued overleaf.

6. Press the 5/∞ buttons and
adjust the level.

5. Press the 2/3 buttons and select
the desired band (frequency) to
be adjusted.

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.

3. Press the FUNCTION button 1 for two seconds and switch between
Left/Right independent mode (L/R) and Left/Right combine mode (COM).

2. Press the FUNCTION button 5 to select the 31-band Graphic Equalizer
Mode.

1. Open the cover of the remote
control in the Equalizer Menu
(refer to page 4).

This switches to Equalizer Menu
Setting Screen.

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Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>

When completing the adjustment

• It is recommended that adjustment settings be stored in memory soon after the adjustments are
completed. Refer to page 43 for Memory operations.

8. Switch between right and left to set up the equalizer curve.

Repeat steps 4–7 to set up equalizer curves for the left and right speakers separately.

7. Adjust the other bands.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust to the desired sound.

Adjusting the 3 Band Parametric Equalizer <PEQ> (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.
Frequency point: 20 Hz — 20 kHz (Every 1/3 octave, total 31 points)
Level adjustment range: –12 dB — +12 dB (1 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 dB/oct.
The greater the value, the sharper the equalizer curve characteristics.

Q=7.1

4.3 2.6 1.8

Level (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

Central frequency

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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.

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.

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.

6. Press the 2/3 buttons and select
the desired frequency to be
adjusted.

5. Press the FUNCTION button 3
and select the desired band to be
adjusted.

Each press the FUNCTION button 3
switches to next band.

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.

3. Press the FUNCTION button 1 for two seconds and switch between
Left/Right independent mode (L/R) and Left/Right combine mode (COM).

2. Press the FUNCTION button 5 to select the 3-band Parametric Equalizer
Mode.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Equalizer Menu
(refer to page 4).

This switches to Equalizer Menu Setting Screen.

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 memo­ry, making adjustments to suit your preference allows rapid creation of a well-balanced curve. See
page 43 for memory operation.

Checking the equalizer effects

• Use the flat function to make the adjustment while confirming the effects. (See page 29.)

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 43 for memory operations.

10. Switch between left and right to set up the equalizer curve.

Repeat steps 4 – 9 to set up the equalizer curves for the left and right speakers
separately.

9. Adjust other bands.

Repeat steps 5 – 8 to adjust the desired sound.

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 (dB/oct.)

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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.

Note:

• Pressing FUNCTION button 2 for 2 seconds or more lets you make the equalizer curve for the cur­rently 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.

2. Press the FUNCTION button 2
switches the Flat function
ON/OFF.

“FLT ” is displayed when the Flat
function is ON.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Equalizer Menu
(refer to page 4).

This switches to Equalizer Menu Setting Screen.

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.

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.)

2. Press the FUNCTION button 6
for two seconds to clear the
equalizer curve.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Equalizer Menu
(refer to page 4).

This switches to Equalizer Menu Setting Screen.

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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 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. To over­come 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 exclu­sive 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 fre­quency 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 work­ing, the sound characteristics that best fit the vehicle interior may be created without any
deterioration in sound quality.

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 43.)

Switching to the Network Menu

• Press the MENU button and select the Network Menu (refer to page 10).

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 4) 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 46).

When completing the adjustment

• It is recommended that adjustment settings be stored in memory soon after the adjustments are
completed. Refer to page 43 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 15).

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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
different sounds by delaying the output of signals from the closest speaker units.

Switching to the Time Alignment Adjustment Mode

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.)

2. Press the FUNCTION button 2.

The display switches to Time Alignment Adjustment Screen, allowing time alignment
adjustment.

1. Open the cover of the remote
control in the Network Menu
(refer to page 4).

This switches to Network Menu
Setting Screen.

Audio Adjustment <Network>

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.

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.

Left Speaker (L)

Front tweeter
(high-range)

Front mid
(mid-range)

Front bass
(low-range)

Front tweeter
(high-range)

Front mid
(mid-range)

Front bass
(low-range)

Right Speaker (R)

Subwoofer
(ultrabass-range)

Subwoofer
(ultrabass-range)

r1

r3

r5

r7

r8

r2

r4

r6

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Inputting the Distance to be Corrected (Delay Time)

Scope of adjustment: 0 – 192.5 cm (0.77 cm/1 step)

(S.W.: 0 – 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 (low-range) Ô MID (mid-range) Ô HIGH (high­range)

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:

4. Press FUNCTION buttons 3 or 5
and select the speaker channel to
input.

Press the buttons to switch between left
(LEFT) and right (RIGHT).

3.

Press the FUNCTION button 6
and select the driver’s seat (posi­tion).

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 34.

2. Press the FUNCTION button 2.

The display switches to Time Alignment Adjustment Screen, allowing time alignment
adjustment.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Network Menu (refer to page 4).

This switches to Network Menu Setting Screen.

Note:

• Some systems may indicate values for speaker units which are not connected. Verify the composi­tion 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 – 6 to input the distance to be corrected for each speaker unit.

6. Press the 5/∞ buttons to input
the distance to be corrected
(delay time).

Input the distance to be corrected, as
measured on page 34.
Holding down these buttons continues
their operations (during distance
tuning, holding down the button moves
the distance 1.54 cm/1 step).

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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 Cut-off frequency Level adjustment

of H.P.F. of L.P.F. range

Subwoofer-range 20 Hz — 100 Hz 40 Hz — 250 Hz –24 — +10 dB

Low-range 25 Hz — 250 Hz 250 Hz — 10 kHz –24 — 0 dB

Mid-range 160 Hz — 10 kHz 2 kHz — 20 kHz –24 — 0 dB

High-range 1.6 kHz — 20 kHz 8 kHz — 20 kHz –24 — 0 dB

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.

20 100 1K

0

10K

Frequency (Hz)

Cut-off frequency of the L.P.F.

Cut-off frequency of the H.P.F.

Level adjustment

Reproduced frequency band: the signals for frequencies

during += is reproduced.

Slope adjustment

Level (dB)

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

Using the Mute function (MUT)

It is possible to turn the Mute function ON/OFF for each band. Turning ON the Mute func­tion stops the sound output for that band. Adjust the filter while turning the Mute function
ON/OFF as necessary.

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 33), it is rec­ommended 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 nec­essary. Refer to page 43 for memory operations.

2. Press FUNCTION button 5
switches the Mute function
ON/OFF.

When muting is turned ON the filter
curve displayed disappears from the
display.

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 1 on
Network Menu Setting Screen.

The display switches to Filter
Adjustment Screen, allowing filter
adjustments.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Network Menu (refer to page

4).

This switches to Network Menu Setting Screen.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3. Press the FUNCTION button 6 for two seconds and switch between
Left/Right independent mode (L/R) and Left/Right combine mode (COM).

2. Press the FUNCTION button 1.

The display switches to Filter Adjustment Screen, allowing filter adjustments.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Network Menu (refer to page 4).

This switches to Network Menu Setting Screen.

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.

11. Switch between left and right channel to adjust the filter.

Repeat steps 4–10 to adjust the filters of left and right.

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.

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.

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.

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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 38).

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.

For better frequency characteristics

• Adjusting the filter together with the equalizer function (page 20) creates a natural sound environ­ment 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 repro­duce clear and high quality bass rage. In this case, adjust the cut-off frequency to 20 – 40 Hz and
adjust the slope to –18 – –72 dB/oct.

• If the subwoofer is installed in the rear tray, setting up the slope of the low pass filter gently (–6,
–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 or less than 13 cm in diameter, setting the low-range H.P.F. as PASS may increase the distortion
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 –
–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.

0 dB

–3 dB

Normal Reverse

–12 dB/oct.
–36 dB/oct.

Switching between Linear Phase Characteristics/Minimum Delay Phase
Characteristics <LIN> (Open state)

This product (RS-A9) 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.

Linear Phase Characteristics (Linear Phase: LIN)

A low-pass filter or high-pass filter made with a regular analog filter or IIR (Infinite-dura­tion 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 4).

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 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.

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-A9) memory. If you press the
all clear button on the top of this product (RS-A9), these memorized details are cleared.

• Even if you press this product’s (RS-A9) system reset button, details stored in the Base Memory
and Custom Memory are not cleared.

• Filter phase characteristics are also simultaneously stored in memory for extra convenience when
using different sources and systems.

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 Adjustment Screen or Time
Alignment Adjustment Screen.

2. Press the SHIFT button.

The display switches to Network Memory Operation Screen for conducting memory
operations. Press the button again to return to the previous screen.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Network Menu (refer to page 4).

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.

1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Equalizer Menu (refer to page 4).

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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 possible to set up a Protect function
(refer to page 48).

• 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. 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 infor­mation 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.

4. Press the SHIFT button to cancel memory mode.

The display returns to the previous screen.

3. To store in memory, press the FUNCTION button corresponding to the
desired memory number for two seconds.

2. Switch to the memory mode of
each menu (refer to page 44).

The display switches to Memory
Operation Screen of each menu.

1. Adjust each Audio Menu.

Equalizer Menu (page 20)
Network Menu (page 31)

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.

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

—

2. Press the 5/∞ buttons to recall the memory.

Press these buttons to move forwards or backwards through the memory numbers.

1. Close the cover of the remote
control.

The menu display switches to closed
state.

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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 to the desired memory number.

1. Switch to the memory mode of each menu (refer to page 44).

The display switches to Memory Operations Screen of each menu.

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. 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.

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.

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.

1. Recall the memory (refer to page 46).

Specify the memory number directly to recall the memory.

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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-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.

• 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).

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.

2. Open the cover of the remote
control.

(Example: Main Menu)

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.

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 sym­bols with the 5/∞ buttons.

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)

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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.

Switching the Audio Menu displays on the title screen the contents stored in memory.

8. Press the FUNCTION button 6 or RETURN button and return to the
previous mode.

7. When you have completed title input, memorize by pressing the
FUNCTION button 5.

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

1.25 kHz

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

3.15 kHz

4 kHz

5 kHz

6.3 kHz

8 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

20 kHz

B1 B2 M1 M2 M3

Equalizer

2.5 kHz

LEFT RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT

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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.

LEFT

RIGHT

M1

M2

L.P.F. H.P.F. L.P.F. H.P.F.

LEFT

RIGHT

M3

L.P.F. H.P.F.

LEFT

RIGHT

Level

Frequency

Slope

Frequency

Phase

Slope

Level

Frequency

Slope

Frequency

Phase

Slope

Level

Frequency

Slope

Frequency

Phase

Slope

Level

Frequency

Slope

Frequency

Phase

Slope

Level

Frequency

Slope

S.W.

LOW

MID

HIGH

S.W.

LOW

MID

HIGH

S.W.

LOW

MID

HIGH

S.W.

LOW

MID

HIGH

S.W.

LOW

MID

HIGH

S.W.

LOW

MID

HIGH

LIN / MIP LIN / MIP

LIN / MIP

LIN / MIP

LIN / MIP

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B1

Left (LEFT)

Right (RIGHT)

Position:

S.W.

LOW

MID

HIGH

B2

Left (LEFT)

Right (RIGHT)

M1

Left (LEFT)

Right (RIGHT)

M2

Left (LEFT)

Right (RIGHT)

M3

Left (LEFT)

Right (RIGHT)

Position:

S.W.

Position:

S.W.

Position:

S.W.

Position:

S.W.

LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

MID

MID

MID

MID

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

Main: Compression

B1

B2

M1 M2 M3

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WARNING

• Always use the special red battery and ground wire
[RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect the
battery wire directly to the car battery positive ter­minal (+) and the ground wire to the car body.

• Do not touch the amplifier with wet hands.
Otherwise you may get an electric shock. Also, do
not touch the amplifier when it is wet.

• 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 separately sold 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 speak­ers, the protective circuit will cut the power supply
to the amplifier (sound will stop) when an abnor­mal 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.

• Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when
drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier. Be
sure to protect all cables and important equipment
such as fuel lines, brake lines and the electrical
wiring from damage.

CAUTION

• When installing this unit, disconnect the negative
(–) terminal of the battery to avoid the risk of
short-circuit and damage to the unit.

• Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive
tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive tape
around it where they lie against metal parts.

• Do not route wires where they will get hot, for
example where the heater will blow over them. If
the insulation heats up, it may become damaged,
resulting in a short-circuit through the vehicle
body.

• Make sure that wires will not interfere with mov­ing parts of the vehicle, such as the gearshift,
handbrake or seat sliding mechanism.

• Do not shorten any wires. Otherwise the protection
circuit may fail to work when it should.

• Never feed power to other equipment by cutting
the insulation of the power supply wire to tap from
the wire. The current capacity of the wire will be
exceeded, causing overheating.

About the setting of this unit

This product features a network mode setting switch. Perform the appropriate settings for
the application aim of the speakers connected to this product. If these setting are performed
incorrectly, this system will not operate correctly.

Setting the network mode

1. Switch the network mode setting switch with a screwdriver or similar imple­ment.

Switch the network mode setting switch to the appropriate setting for the application aim
of the connected speakers.

2. Press the system reset button.

After switching the network mode setting switch, when this product’s operation status is
source OFF, press the system reset button for 1 second or more. If you do not press the
system reset button, setting details will not change.

Note:

• Press the system reset button when the operation status of this product (RS-A9) is source OFF. If

this product is not connected to the power supply or ACC is set to OFF, the system is not reset even
if you press the system reset button. Also confirm that the RS-D7R source is OFF.

Network mode setting switch

System Reset button

All Clear button

Screwdriver

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Network Mode setting

Set the Network Mode to match the application aim of the connected speakers.
After completing setting, when this product’s operation status is source OFF, press the
sysetm reset button for 1 second or more.

HIGH/LOW (A/B) (High/Low Range mode)

Use this setting when this product (RS-A9) is connected to low-range speakers and tweet­ers. You are also recommended to use this setting if the system comprises just this product
(RS-A9).

CH A (A channel): HIGH (Frequency rage: 1.6 kHz - 20 kHz)
You can connect a tweeter.

CH B (B channel): LOW (Frequency range: 25 Hz - 10 kHz)
You can connect a low-range speaker.
You can also use a full-range speaker by adjusting the network frequency.

HIGH/MID (A/B) (High- Mid-Range mode)

Use this setting when this product (RS-A9) is connected to mid-range speakers. You are
also recommended to use this setting for a 4-way system comprising this product (RS-A9)
and one digital amp (RS-A7).

CH A (A channel): HIGH (Frequency range: 1.6 kHz - 20 kHz)
You can connect a tweeter.

CH B (B channel): MID (Frequency range: 160 Hz - 20 kHz)
You can connect a mid-range speaker.

You can also use a full-range speaker by adjusting the network frequency.

BRIDGED 2CH HIGH/HIGH (A/B) (2-channel High Range mode)

Full-balanced pure digital system (Frequency range: 1.6 kHz - 20 kHz)

Use this setting when this product (RS-A9) is connected to tweeters. You are also recom­mended to use this setting for a 4-way system comprising this product (RS-A7) and 3 digi­tal amps (RS-A7).
Using this product with bridge connections creates a full-balanced pure digital system.
Because one channel’s DAC output is inverted, the digital output section through to the
speaker output comprises completely of balanced circuitry which dramatically suppresses
the generation of common mode noise to assure high S/N ratio and high dynamic range.

Setting Example

To provide better sound quality, it is recommended you connect digital amps in the order
high, mid, low, subwoofer mode.

Example of 2-way system connection with 1 RS-A9

Optical cable

IP-BUS cable

Analog signal

Tweeter

Low-range

RS-D7R
(Sold separately)

This unit (RS-A9)

Network mode setting switch

HIGH/LOW (A/B)

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Example of 4-way system connection with 1 RS-A9 and 1 RS-A7

Tweeter

Low-range

RS-D7R
(Sold separately)

This unit (RS-A9)

Mid-range

Address:2
Setting: CHANNEL A: LOW

RS-A7 (Sold separately)

Subwoofer

CHANNEL B : SW

Network mode setting switch

HIGH/MID (A/B)

Optical cable

IP-BUS cable

Analog signal

Example of 4-way system connection with 1 RS-A9 and 3 RS-A7s
(Full-balanced pure digital system)

If the RS-A7’s Network mode
setting switches for CHANNEL
A and B are set identically (2ch),
connect an optical digital line to
the RS-A7’s OPTICAL IN CH­A jack.

Tweeter

Low-range

RS-D7R
(Sold separately)

This unit (RS-A9)

Mid-range

Address: 2
Setting: CHANNEL A·B : MID

RS-A7 (Sold separately)

Subwoofer

Optical cable must be connected to
A ch.

Address: 3
Setting: CHANNEL A·B : LOW

RS-A7 (Sold separately)

Optical cable must be connected to
A ch.

Address: 4
Setting: CHANNEL A·B : SW

RS-A7 (Sold separately)

Optical cable must be connected to
A ch.

Optical cable

IP-BUS cable

Analog signal

When using the RS-A7 with 2-channel
connection, be sure the RS-A7’s CHANNEL A
and B Network mode setting switches are set
identically. Sound will not be output if they are
set differently.

Network mode setting switch

BRIDGED 2CH

HIGH/HIGH (A/B)

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Connection Diagram

*1 IP-BUS cable (supplied)

*2 Optical cable (supplied)

*3 IP-BUS cable (supplied with RS-A7)

*4 Optical cable (supplied with RS-A7)

*1

*3

*3

*3

*2

*4

*4

*4

Optical input

Optical out

Speaker output terminal
See the “Connecting the Speaker
wires” section for speaker
connection instructions.

RS-A7

(sold separately)

IP-BUS input

(blue)

Black

To optical input

To optical input (blue)

To IP-BUS input (blue)

(blue)

(black)

Fuse (25 A)

Refer to RS-D7R

owner's manual

Optical out (Black)

IP-BUS out (black)

Ground wire (Black) [RD-223] (sold separately)

Connect to metal body or chassis.

fuse (30 A) × 2

6 m1 m

RS-A7

(sold separately)

RS-A7

(sold separately)

Special red battery wire [RD-223]
(sold separately)
After making all other connections at the
amplifier, connect the battery wire terminal of
the amplifier to the positive (+) terminal of the
battery.

(blue)

(black)

To optical input

Red

Audio system

Grommet

Connecting the Units

Connecting the Speaker wires

You can use this product for 4-channel, 3-channel and 2-channel speaker output. Speaker
wire connection differs for each, so be careful to assure + and - polarity and left/right (L/R)
connections are correct.

Four-channel mode

Three-channel mode

Speaker (left) Speaker (right)

Speaker wires

(sold separately)

Speaker (monaural)

Speaker (left) Speaker (right)

Speaker wires

(sold separately)

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Two-channel mode (Stereo)

Two-channel mode (Mono)

Speaker (monaural)

Speaker wires

(sold separately)

Speaker (monaural)

Speaker (left) Speaker (right)

Speaker wires

(sold separately)

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To prevent damage

• Do not ground the speaker wire directly or con­nect a negative (–) lead wire for several speakers.

• This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and
negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre­ational vehicle, truck or bus, check the battery
voltage.

• If the car stereo is kept on for a long time while
the engine is at rest or idling, the battery may go
dead. Turn the car stereo off when the engine is at
rest or idling.

• If the system remote control wire of the amplifier
is connected to the power terminal through the
ignition switch (12 V DC), the amplifier will
always be on when the ignition is on— regardless
of whether the car stereo is on or off. Because of
this, the battery could go dead if the engine is at
rest or idling.

• Speakers to be connected to the amplifier should
conform with the standards listed below. If they
do not conform, they may catch fire, emit smoke
or become damaged. The speaker impedance
must be 2 to 8 ohms. But in case of two-channel
and other bridge connections, the speaker
impedance must be 4 to 8 ohms.

• Install and route the separately sold battery wire
as far away as possible from the speaker wires.
Install and route the separately sold battery wire,
ground wire, speaker wires and the amplifier as
far away as possible from the antenna, antenna
cable and tuner.

Speaker Channel Speaker Type Power

Four-channel (4Ω)

Low/High or Nominal input: Min. 50 W
Mid/High Max. input: Min. 100 W

Four-channel (2Ω)

Low/High or Nominal input: Min. 75 W
Mid/High Max. input: Min. 150 W

Two-channel (4Ω)

High Nominal input: Min. 150 W

Max. input: Min. 300 W

• Cords for this product and those for other prod­ucts may be different colors even if they have
the same function. When connecting this product
to another product, refer to the supplied manuals
of both products and connect cords that have the
same function.

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Connecting the Power Terminal

• Always use the special red battery and ground
wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect
the battery wire directly to the car battery positive
terminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body.

1. Pass the battery wire from the

engine compartment to the interior
of the vehicle.

• After making all other connections to the
amplifier, connect the battery wire terminal
of the amplifier to the positive (+) terminal of
the battery.

2. Twist the battery wire and ground
wire.

3. Attach lugs to wire ends. Lugs not
supplied.

• Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.

4. Connect the wires to the terminal.

• Fix the wires securely with the terminal
screws.

Engine
compart­ment

Interior of
the vehicle

Drill a 14 mm
hole into the
vehicle body.

Insert the O-ring rubber
grommet into the vehicle
body.

Positive terminal

Twist

Battery wire

Ground wire

Lug

Lug

Fuse (30 A)

Fuse (30 A)

GND terminal

Power terminal

Battery wire

Ground wire

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Connecting the Speaker Output
Terminals

1. Expose the end of the speaker wires
using nippers or a cutter by about
10 mm and twist.

2. Attach lugs to speaker wire ends.
Lugs not supplied.

• Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.

3. Connect the speaker wires to the
speaker output terminals.

• Fix the speaker wires securely with the termi-

nal screws.

Secure the optical cable

Secure the optical cable using the sup­plied clamp as shown below.

• When the optical cable is routed
under the board.

• When the optical cable is routed
on the board.

Clamp

Optical cable

This unit

Clamp

Optical cable

This unit

Speaker wire

Terminal screw

Speaker output terminal

10 mm

Speaker wire

Lug

Twist

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Attaching the Noise Filter

To prevent the noise, use the supplied noise filter correctly.

RS-D7R
(Sold separately)

This unit (RS-A9)

RS-A7 (Sold separately)

*7

*8

*2

*1

*1: IP-BUS cable (supplied)

*2: Optical cable (supplied)

*3: Lock tie (supplied)

*4: Noise filter (supplied)

*5: Noise filter (supplied with RS-A7)

*6: Lock tie (supplied with RS-A7)

*7: IP-BUS cable (supplied with RS-A7)

*8: Optical cable (supplied with RS-A7)

*3

*4

*3

*4

*5

*6

*5

*6

*5

*6

*7

*7

RS-A7 (Sold separately)

RS-A7 (Sold separately)

Noise filter

Lock tie

Installation

CAUTION

• Do not install in:
—Places where it could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.
—Places where it may interfere with the driver, such as on the floor in front of the driver’s seat.

• Make sure that wires are not caught in the sliding mechanism of the seats, resulting in a short-circuit.

• Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier. Protect all

cables and important equipment such as fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wiring from damage.

• Install tapping screws in such a way that the screw tip does not touch any wire. This is important to prevent

wires from being cut by vibration of the car, which can result in fire.

• To prevent electric shock, do not install the amplifier in places where it might come in contact with liquids.

• To ensure proper installation, use the supplied parts in the manner specified. If any parts other than the sup-

plied ones are used, they may damage internal parts of the amplifier, or they may become loose causing the
amplifier to shut down.

To prevent malfunction

• To ensure proper heat dissipation of the amplifier, be sure of the following during installation.
—Allow adequate space above the amplifier for proper ventilation.
—Do not cover the amplifier with a floor mat or carpet.

• Do not install the amplifier near a door where it may get wet.

• Do not install the amplifier on unstable places such as the spare tire board.

• The best location for installation differs with the car model and installation location. Secure the amplifier at

a sufficiently rigid location.

• Make temporary connections first and check that the amplifier and the system operate properly.

• After installing the amplifier, confirm that the spare tire, jack and tools can be easily removed.

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Installation

Installing the Unit

1. Install this unit to the vehicle.

• Never install this unit directly to the chassis.

2. Attach the terminal cover to prevent short circuit.

Terminal cover

screws

Hexagonal wrench (Large)

Tapping-screws (5 × 20 mm)

Drill a 3.5 mm diameter hole

Floor mat

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 system reset button.

Refer to “System Resetting” on page 7.

3. If the malfunction continues even after pressing the system reset button,
press the all clear button.

Refer to “All Clear” on page 8.

• Before pressing the all clear button, be sure to consult with your dealer.

4. If the malfunction continues even after pressing the all clear button, contact
your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

Checklist

Symptom Cause Remedy Page

No Operation The battery is not Connect the battery. -------

connected.

A red lead is not Connect all red leads 61
properly connected. to the battery terminal, 65

supplied with constant
power, regardless of the
ignition switch position
after running them through
the vehicle’s fuse unit.

A black lead (ground) is Firmly connect all the black 61
not properly connected. leads to the vehicle (metal) 65

body.

The fuse is blown. Remove the cause and 61

replace with another fuse
of the same rating.

Incorrect connection. Make sure all the 58 ~ 67

connectors are properly
connected.

Unnatural sound The mode setting switches Set the mode setting 56 ~ 57

are incorrectly set. switches correctly, then

press the system reset button.

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Specifications

GENERAL

Power Source ......... DC 14.4 V (10.8 — 15.1 V allowable)

Grounding system .......................................... Negative type

Max. Current consumption

(Rated Power) ....................................................... 31 A

(No signal)............................................................... 5 A

Average Current consumption

(4 ch 4 Ω) ............................................................. 12 A

(2 ch 4 Ω) .......................................................... 16.5 A

Fuse ........................................................................ 25 A × 2

Dimensions ...................... 330 (W) × 71 (H) × 585 (D) mm

Weight ......................................................................... 13 kg

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 — 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.

Gain .................................................... ±12 dB (0.5 dB)

3-band parametric equalizer (L/R independent)

Frequency ........................... 20 Hz — 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.

Gain .................................................... ±12 dB (0.5 dB)

Crossover network (L/R independent)

SUBWOOFER

.................. HPF frequency: 20 Hz — 100 Hz, 1/3 oct.

................... LPF frequency: 40 Hz — 250 Hz, 1/3 oct.

................................. Gain: +10 dB — –24 dB (0.5 dB)

LOW ........ HPF frequency: 25 Hz — 250 Hz, 1/3 oct.

................. LPF frequency: 250 Hz — 10 kHz, 1/3 oct.

..................................... Gain: 0 dB — –24 dB (0.5 dB)

MID ........ HPF frequency: 160 Hz — 10 kHz, 1/3 oct.

................... LPF frequency: 2 kHz — 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.

..................................... Gain: 0 dB — –24 dB (0.5 dB)

HIGH

............... HPF frequency: 1.6 kHz — 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.

................... LPF frequency: 8 kHz — 20 kHz, 1/3 oct.

..................................... Gain: 0 dB — –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 — 192.5 cm (0.77 cm)

(SW ch) ............................... 0 — 385 cm (1.54 cm)

Position adjustment

........................ DISTANCE: 0 — 192.5 cm (0.77 cm)

......................................... Level: 0 — –30 dB (0.5 dB)

Sampling frequency .............................................. 44.1 kHz

Digital input .................................................... Optical input

Analog Output .................................. Optical output (3 line)

POWER AMP

Max. power (14.4 V) ............... 100 W × 4/300 W × 2 (4 Ω)

Continuous power (14.4 V)

............................... 50 W × 4/150 W × 2

(20 — 20 kHz, 0.02/0.02 % (4 Ω))
75 W × 4

(20 — 20 kHz, 0.02 % (2 Ω))

Frequency responce ................. 10 — 100 kHz, (–1, +0 dB)

Distortion .................................. 0.002 % (1 kHz, 20 k LPF)

S/N ratio .......................................................105 dB (IHF-A)

Separation...................80 dB (100 Hz — 10 kHz, 20 k LPF)

Slew rate ..............................................................100V/µ sec

Dumping factor ................................................................150

Impedance ......................................................4 Ω (2 — 8 Ω)

Note:

• Specifications and the design are subject to possi-

ble modification without notice due to improve­ments.

Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2004 by Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.

Publication de Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2004 Pioneer Corporation.
Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés.

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PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia
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PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada
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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: [phone]