Pioneer AVM-P9000 Operation at the Expert Setting Menu, Adjusting 3-Band Parametric Equalizer

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Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert)

Operation at the Expert Setting Menu

• To select options, move the joystick up/down or left/right. You cannot move diagonally.

: Move the joystick left/right. : Move the joystick up/down.

Normal: Select this to go to the Audio Setting Menu. (p. 48)

Custom MEMO: See “Storing the Adjusted Cabin EQ into Memory” (p. 64).

Cabin Reset: See “Reset Adjusted Cabin EQ” (p. 64).

Position: See “Position Selector” (p. 49).

Return: Completes operations at the Expert Setting Menu, bringing you back to the previous screen.

Adjusting 3-Band Parametric Equalizer

You can adjust the front, rear and center EQ curves separately by selecting a center frequency (Frequency), an EQ level (EQ Level) and a Q factor (Q Factor) for each band (Band).

The cabin EQ is an equalizer that optimizes the in-car acoustic characteristics and is basic to creation of sound fields most appropriate for your car. If you want to adjust sound fields to the current listening source of music, use the equalizer referred to in “Adjusting the Equalizer Curves” on page 65.

Center Frequency

You can select a center frequency from among 20 frequencies for each band. You can change the center frequency in 1/3-octave steps, but you cannot select frequencies so that there are intervals shorter than 1 octave among the three bands’ center frequencies.

1.Select a speaker by moving the joystick.

The currently selected speaker is highlighted in green.

Note:

When selecting the subwoofer, you cannot make adjust- ment to the 3-band parametric EQ. For the subwoofer you can only adjust its output level (see page 62) and perform a time alignment procedure (see page 63).

2.Click the joystick.

You are ready to adjust the selected speaker’s settings. “Band” is highlighted in green.

3. Select a band by moving the joystick left/right.

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Contents AVM-P9000 Contents TV Tuner Key Finder Using This ProductVolume BeforeVideo System of a Connected Component Before Using This ProductAbout This Product Precaution Output Setting of the DVD PlayerFunction Setting About This ManualWhen Using a Display connected to Rear Video Output To Ensure Safe DrivingWhen using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player Resetting the MicroprocessorPrecaution Replacing the Lithium Battery Remote Control and CareBattery Select the desired source e.g. Multi-CD Player To Listen to MusicOperation for Each Source Unit Select the desired picture When connecting a Multi-DVD playerRaise or lower the volume Turn the source OFFVirtual Theater Quick Tour Virtual Theater Quick TourMenu Structure AnimationInformation Screen Switching the Information ScreenEntered title is displayed When playing a CD Text disc Source Plate Display Flip-Down Plate Display No Plate Source Plate Display No PlateSelecting the Video Source Switching the Video ON/OFF ModeUsing the Screen Pictures Selecting the VTR etc Select Video by pressing the Source but- ton Selecting the Video SourceSelecting the BGTV, Bgvtr Select Bgtv or Bgvtr by pressing the V.SEL buttonSelecting the Picture to Rear Display Press the V.SEL button for 2 secondsSelect Picture by moving the joystick right Adjusting the PictureOption Adjustment Select an option by moving the joystick up/downBuilt-In Tuner BasicsExit from the Tuner Function Menu Accessing the Tuner Function MenuOperation at the Function Menu Screen FM Tuner Function MenuBest Stations Memory BSM Local Seek TuningOperating Each Function PGM buttonPress the Display button Recalling Preset Stations by Preset Frequency ListDisplay the Flip-Down Plate Function name Display Press Hold for 2 secondsSelecting the Multi-DVD Multi-DVD PlayerMulti-DVD Player Disc Number SearchExit from the DVD Function Menu DVD, Video CD Accessing the DVD Function Menu DVD, Video CDOperation at the Function Menu Screen DVD, Video CD DVD Function Menu DVD, Video CDCheck to see RPT is currently highlighted Repeat PlayPause Video CDPlayer ON/OFFExit from the DVD Function Menu CD Accessing the DVD Function Menu CDOperation at the Function Menu Screen CD DVD Function Menu CDRandom Play Select Random by moving the joystickSelect Scan by moving the joystick Scan PlayITS Play Select ITS by moving the joystickRepeat play RPT Mode Switch repeat range Random play Random Disc Title Input for CD and Video CD Selecting Discs by Disc Title List Selecting the Multi-CD Player Multi-CD PlayerMulti-CD Player Disc Number Search for 6-Disc, 12-Disc typesMulti-CD Function Menu Accessing the Multi-CD Function MenuExit from the Multi-CD Function Menu Multi RDM Display Play rangeDisc RDM Multi Scan Switch the Scan Play on by clicking the joy StickDisc Scan Compression and DBE Select COMP. by moving the joystickPress the PGM button in the Multi-CD source Disc Title Input Select the desired character type by pressing the buttonTitle Display Switching Getting Text Displayed for CD Text compatible typeITS Instant Track Selection ITS Programming ITSErase a Track Program Erase a Disc ProgramTV Tuner Preset Memory and Direct RecallTV Tuner Selecting the TV TunerTV Tuner Function Menu Accessing the TV Tuner Function MenuExit from the TV Tuner Function Menu Selecting the CD Player CD PlayerCD Player CD Function Menu Accessing the CD Function MenuExit from the CD Player Function Menu Exit from the Audio Menu Adjusting Audio BasicAccessing the Audio Menu Audio BasicAdjusting Audio Basic Proper Setting for the In-car Acoustic CharacteristicsOperation at the Audio Setting Menu Cabin EqualizerAbout the Position Selector Balance AdjustmentPosition Selector Cancel the FAD/BAL Setting Menu by clicking the joystick Adjustments for SpeakerOperation at the Speaker Setting Menu Select SP Setting by moving the joystickSMALL/LARGE Speakers SettingRepeat steps 3 7 for other speakers OFF/SMALL/LARGESelect Equalizer by moving the joystick Same. AdjustingAudio BasicEqualizer Curve With EQ+ selectedSelect SLA by moving the joystick Source Level Adjustment SLAA similar manner, adjust the volume level of other sources Display SourceAbout the SFC function Select the desired SFC mode by moving the joystickSound Field Control SFC Select SFC by moving the joystickRemarks on Dolby PRO Logic ON/OFF Dynamic Range ControlDirect Control ON/OFF Select D. Range Control by moving the joy- stickLoudness Adjustment Select Loud by moving the joystick upFine Adjusting Audio Expert Adjusting for the Speakers In UseAccessing the Speaker Setting Menu Before Getting StartedAdjusting the Speakers’ Output Levels using a Test Tone Select Test Tone by moving the joystickSelecting a Crossover Frequency Correcting the Subwoofer’s PhaseSelect SW Phase by moving the joystick Select Cross Over by moving the joystickTips for adjusting the Cabin Equalizer Adjusting the Cabin Equalizer ExpertAccessing the Expert Setting Menu Select Expert by moving the joystickCenter Frequency Operation at the Expert Setting MenuAdjusting 3-Band Parametric Equalizer Select a speaker by moving the joystickWIDE/NARROW Adjusting the Speakers’ Output LevelOption Adjustable Range To perform time alignment Adjusting the Time AlignmentSelect SP Level by moving the joystick Select Time a by moving the joystick downSelect Cabin Reset by moving the joystick Storing the Adjusted Cabin EQ into MemoryReset Adjusted Cabin EQ Select Custom Memo by moving the joy- stickSelect Level, Frequency or Q Factor by Moving the joystick Adjusting the Equalizer CurvesSelect the band by clicking the joystick Adjust the selected option by moving the joy- stick up/down Initial Settings Menu Accessing the Initial Settings MenuExit from the Initial Settings Menu Changing the Initial Settings Changing the FM Tuning StepSetting the AM Tuning Step Check to see FM is currently highlightedCorrecting Distorted Sound Setting the TimeSelect Adjust by moving the joystick Select Sens by moving the joystickSelect Disp Posi by moving the joystick Adjusting the Display PositionChanging the Pattern of Plate Select Plate by moving the joystickOther Functions Switching the Color of the Spectrum AnalyzerOther Functions Select the desired Display by clicking the joy- stickSet Up Menu Accessing the Set Up MenuSwitching the AUX Source Listening Sounds or Viewing Images from Additional UnitsSelect the Video by pressing the Source button Switching the Video ModeSwitching the Speaker Input Mode Select Off by moving the joystickCellular Telephone Muting AUX Title InputMuting Function Input the Aux TitleSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingTroubleshooting GeneralGeneral from previous Audio/DSPDVD Player if installed Audio/DSP from previousTerms Installation InstallationConnecting the Units Insert the optical cable into the corrugated tube Using the Corrugated TubeRouting the Optical Cable Mounting the ClampConnecting the Power Cord Light greenLeft Connecting to a Sold Separately Power Amp Speaker Input Jack Connection Output Connecting the System aFront Video FM Modulator IP-BUS Main Unit IP-BUS AV Master Connecting the System B Dotted lines are not Video Input/Output Connection Mounting with Brackets InstallationInstalling the Unit Mounting with Velcro TapeFM tuner SpecificationsAmplifier AM tunerSpecifications Page Page Pioneer Corporation

AVM-P9000 specifications

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