Universal Digital Preamp EqualizerOwner’s ManualDEQ-P9ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAISITALIANO NEDERLANDS
9Audio AdjustmentAudio MenuThis system has the following three Audio Menus:Main <Main> (page 11)This carries out Fader/Balance Adjustments as we
Switching to the Audio MenuWhen the system is ON, you can adjust the sound quality.Main (Main Menu) = Equalizer (Equalizer Menu) = Network (Network Me
11Audio Adjustment <Main>Main Menu <MAIN>With this menu, you can make the following four adjustments.• Fader/Balance Adjustment <FAD/BA
Bass/Treble Adjustment <B/T> (Open state)It is possible to select one from a choice of four frequencies to becomes the referencewhen adjusting t
13Audio Adjustment <Main>Adjusting the Listening Position <PS> (Open state)One way to assure a more natural sound is to clearly position t
Fine Tuning the PositionAfter choosing the position using the Position Selector function, it is possible to fine tunethe distance and the difference i
15Audio Adjustment <Main>Points concerning fine tuning• While listening to vocals, adjust the distance to position the vocal sound image natural
Effective distance Adjustment Using the Position Fine Tuning function— Relation to Time Alignment Adjustment function —When the system comprises a mul
17Audio Adjustment <Main>Source Level Adjustment <SLA> (Open state)The SLA (Source Level Adjustment) function prevents radical leaps in vo
Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>Equalizer Menu <GEQ>With this menu, you can make the following four adjustments.• Recalling the Equalizer Curv
1ContentsKey Finder ... 3Head Unit (DEX-P9R) ... 3Remote Controll
19Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>Relation Between Frequency Characteristics and Sound QualitySound quality generally has the following characterist
The points when adjusting the equalizer curve• Take the recreated frequency bands of the speakers into consideration when adjusting. For example,when
21Audio Adjustment <Equalizer>Adjusting the 31 Band Graphic Equalizer <FINE> (Open state)Adjustable frequency : 20 Hz — 20 kHz (Every 1/3
The Flat function <FLT> (Open state)The adjusted equalizer curve can be temporarily returned to its prior status before makingthe adjustment (al
23Audio Adjustment <Network>What is the Multi-Amp System?The multi-speaker system reproduces each frequency band (high, mid, low and ultrabass-r
Network Menu <N.W.>With this menu, you can make the following three adjustments.• Time Alignment Adjustment <T.A.> (Open state)• Filter Ad
25Time Alignment Adjustment <T.A.> (Open state)In the vehicle, the different speaker units are at widely differing distances from the listener.
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 i
27Audio Adjustment <Network>Inputting the Distance to be Corrected (Delay Time)Scope of adjustment: 0 — 340.0 cm (1.7 cm/1 step)Note:• The corre
Note:• Some systems may indicate values for speaker units which are not connected. Verify the composi-tion of the system in order to correctly adjust
Audio Adjustment <Network> ... 23What is the Multi-Amp System? ... 23Network Menu ...
29Audio Adjustment <Network>Filter Adjustment <FTR> (Open state)The following adjustments can be made during filter adjustments. Make the
About the H.P.F. and L.P.F.High pass filter eliminates lower sound ranges (low-range) from the set up frequencies andallows high ranges through.Low pa
31Audio Adjustment <Network>Adjusting the FilterFirst, determine the approximate band to be used, taking into consideration the reproducedfreque
When you selected MID H.P.F.• Press the FUNCTION button 3 for two seconds and you can set to PASS of MID H.P.F.(Press the button again returns to MID
33Audio Adjustment <Network>Important points in adjusting the slope• A decrease in the absolute value of the slope (more gentle inclination) mak
Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>Memory Functions of Adjusted Audio Menu (MEMO)This system allows the contents of the adjusted equalizer and n
35Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>Switching to Memory ModeMemory operations are conducted in the memory mode of each Audio Menu.Equalizer Men
Storing the Adjustment Data in MemoryNote:• When the adjustment data have been stored, the previous data are eliminated and replaced by thenew. To avo
37Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>Recalling Data Stored in Memory There are two ways to recall data stored in memory.In Forward/Reverse Order
Specifying the Memory Number DirectlyMemory recall operations on the Equalizer Menu• When the Flat function is turned ON, it is not possible to recall
3Key FinderHead Unit (DEX-P9R)Remote Controller (DEX-P9R)This unit can be operated with the combined Head Unit DEX-P9R (sold separately).Opening the c
39Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions>Memory Protect functionIn order to avoid accidentally erasing data which have been stored in memory, or to
Memory Clearing OperationsIt is possible to clear the memory of the equalizer and network. Clearing operations areconducted as follows.Note:• When the
41Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio AdjustmentsInputting the NameInputting the name of the person who set up the memory (Equalizer and Netwo
Note:• You can select to input Numbers and Symbols by pressing FUNCTION button 2. Continued overleaf.6. Move the box left and right withthe 2/3 button
43Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio AdjustmentsWhen removing the car battery• The separately sold head unit “DEX-P9R” stores the name of the
Memory Data Memo44ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAISITALIANO NEDERLANDSFrequency20 Hz25 Hz31.5 Hz40 Hz50 Hz63 Hz80 Hz100 Hz125 Hz160 Hz200 Hz250 Hz315 H
45Memory Data MemoNetwork: Filter characteristicsM1 M2L.P.F. H.P.F.FrequencyPhaseSlopeL.P.F. H.P.F.LEFTRIGHTM3 M4L.P.F. H.P.F. L.P.F. H.P.F.LEFTRIGHTM
Network: Time AlignmentM1S.W.LOWMIDHIGHM2S.W.LOWMIDHIGHM3S.W.LOWMIDHIGHM4S.W.LOWMIDHIGHM5S.W.LOWMIDHIGHLeft (LEFT)Right (RIGHT)Position:Left (LEFT)Rig
47Connecting the UnitsNote:• This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery andnegative grounding. Before installing it in a recre-ational vehicle,
Setting ExampleRCA Input AmplifierDEQ-P9DEX-P9R(sold separately)Front Woofer SubwooferMulti-CD player(sold separately)Front Mid-rangeFront TweeterOpti
Opening and Closing the Remote Controller CoverWhen the remote controller is opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN andFUNCTION buttons 1–6 insid
49Connection DiagramOptical INPUT(blue)IP-BUS INPUT(blue)IP-BUS cableoptical cableDEX-P9RTo IP-BUS OUTPUT(black)To Optical OUTPUT(black)Audio systemFu
Connecting the RCA Input AmplifierTweeterMid rangeWooferSubwooferWhiteWhiteRedRedPowerAmplifierPowerAmplifierPowerAmplifierPowerAmplifierFor system re
51Connecting the UnitsConnecting the Power Terminal1. Put the short-circuit protection cover around the blue/white, yellow andblack lead.Be sure to us
52ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAISITALIANO NEDERLANDSConnecting the IP-BUS and Optical CableConnecting the Cables2. Route the optical cable and IP-BUS
53Connecting the UnitsAttaching the Noise FilterTo prevent the noise, use the supplied noise filter correctly.2. Locate the noise filter as close asp
InstallationNote:• Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up properly,and the unit and th
55TroubleshootingWhen an error occurs, locate the cause according to the list below. In most cases, the prob-lem is incorrect connections or settings.
SpecificationsGENERALPower Source ... DC 14.4 V (10.8 — 15.1 V allowable)Grounding system ... Negative type
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5Key FinderWhen the Cover is ClosedClosing the cover of the remote controller makes the menu display to the closed state.Menu display in closed stateE
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Before Using This ProductAbout This ProductThis product is universal digital preamp equalizer which can be operated with the com-bined head unit DEX-P
7Before Using This ProductMODE Switch SettingThis product equipped two setting modes. The one is LR/IND mode and the other is LR/COM mode. LR/IND mode
Precaution• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to b
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