Pioneer DEQ 9200 - Equalizer / Crossover User Manual

Advice on protecting hearing from loud noise and establishing safe listening levels.

Guidance on unit malfunctions, service contacts, and serial number recording.

Details how unit settings are reset when power is interrupted for an extended period.

How to switch between Professional (PRO) and Standard (STD) modes using a hidden switch.

Details the multi-amp system and specific functions like Time Alignment and Network in PRO mode.

Details the speaker system compatibility and functions like Sound Field Control in STD mode.

Explains the symbols used to denote functions specific to PRO or STD modes.

Crucial notes on connecting units, securing wiring, and avoiding electrical shorts during installation.

Detailed diagram showing how to connect components for the Professional (PRO) operating mode.

Detailed diagram showing how to connect components for the Standard (STD) operating mode.

Crucial safety advice and general guidelines for installing the unit within the vehicle.

Instructions for installing and disassembling the control unit, including front panel removal.

Provides two examples of mounting the unit and instructions for securing the front panel.

Details methods for installing the hide-away unit, including dashboard mounting and securing with brackets or Velcro.

Instructions for detaching, replacing, and handling the removable front panel as a theft deterrent.

Warnings about touching panel contacts, pins, and protecting the panel from environmental factors.

Procedure to switch sub-woofer output between stereo and monaural modes.

Explains how to read the operation display and details the unit's automatic demo mode.

How to switch between different adjustment modes like Position, Equalizer, and Network for PRO and STD.

Explains when and how to use the Clear button to reset the unit's microprocessor.

Steps to configure the connected head unit before operating this unit, including volume and fader settings.

How to increase or decrease the audio volume using the unit's buttons and important notes on safe listening levels.

Explains the purpose of time alignment in multi-speaker systems and how it compensates for sound arrival differences.

Step-by-step guide to adjust time alignment using distance settings for speaker units and driver's seat position.

Explains how the network function divides audio signals into frequency ranges for speaker reproduction.

Details how to adjust high-pass and low-pass filter cutoff frequencies for PRO and STD modes.

How to adjust the level difference and phase of individual speaker units for optimal sound continuity.

Provides advice on cutoff frequency settings, slope adjustments, and potential sound continuity issues.

Steps to select filters and adjust cutoff frequencies for PRO and STD speaker configurations.

How to mute individual speakers and the specific cutoff frequency ranges available for PRO and STD modes.

Detailed steps for adjusting the level, slope, and phase of various network filters for PRO and STD modes.

Explains how the unit measures and compensates for car compartment acoustics using preset properties.

Safety warnings for performing auto-equalization and checks to protect speaker units from damage.

Advice on performing auto-equalization in quiet environments and using the correct microphone.

Details on conditions that prevent auto-equalization and how it affects other settings like network and position.

Steps for preparing the car environment, installing the microphone, and connecting it to the unit.

Detailed steps for selecting positions, starting the auto-equalization process, and handling potential errors.

Instructions for fine-tuning the auto-equalizer curve in PRO mode after the initial measurement.

Steps to fine-tune the 4-band parametric equalizer curve, adjusting levels and Q factor for each band.

How to switch the auto-equalizer compensation ON or OFF to check its effect.

Explains common error codes displayed during auto-equalization and their remedies.

Explains how to use the equalizer function to customize the sound, complementing auto-equalization.

Describes the six preset equalizer curves (ROCK, POP, JAZZ, VOCAL, SOFT, FLAT) available for recall.

Step-by-step guide to recall and apply factory preset equalizer curves.

How to apply overall adjustment (nuance control) to factory or user-created equalizer curves.

Detailed instructions for adjusting specific frequency bands, levels, and Q factors for a custom equalizer curve.

How to store user-adjusted equalizer curves into memory for later recall.

How to recall equalizer curves that have been stored by the user.

Explains how the position selector function adjusts sound for optimal listening based on seat position.

How to fine-tune the sound image positioning by adjusting fader and balance after setting the listening position.

Procedure to reset the fader and balance controls to their initial conditions.

Explains the function's purpose to reproduce realistic sound fields, detailing Level, Delay Time, and SFC Fader adjustments.

Lists and describes the five preset sound field programs (STUDIO, JAZZCLUB, HALL, STADIUM, CLUB).

Steps for selecting, adjusting level, delay time, and SFC fader for sound field programs.

Explains how to use the remote control for volume, DSP functions, and attenuation, noting its direct operation of the unit.

Details general specs like power source, dimensions, weight, and DSP equalizer and auto-equalizer parameters.

Lists technical specifications for network adjustments (PRO/STD) and time alignment frequency response and signal-to-noise ratio.