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15 Audio Adjustments

When delays occur for low sounds due to the influence of the LPF on active subwoofers or external amps.

!Auto TA and EQ changes the audio settings as below:

The fader/balance settings return to the center position. (Refer to page 81.)

The graphic equalizer curve switches to Flat. (Refer to page 85.)

When a subwoofer is connected to this unit, it will be adjusted automatically to both subwoofer output and high pass fil- ter setting for rear speaker.

!If you carry out auto TA and EQ when a pre- vious setting of this already exists, the set- ting will be replaced.

Carrying out auto TA and EQ

CAUTION

Never use the microphone for hands-free phon- ing to operate the auto TA and EQ. Using the mi- crophone unfit for the auto TA and EQ may damage the speaker. Be sure to connect the AUTO TA&EQ microphone into the microphone input jack.

1Stop the car in a place that is as quiet as possible, close all doors, windows and the sun roof, and then turn the engine off. If the engine is left running, engine noise may prevent correct auto TA and EQ.

2Fix the supplied microphone in the cen- ter of the headrest of the driver’s seat, fa- cing forward, using the belt (sold separately).

The auto TA and EQ may differ depending on where you place the microphone. If desired, place the microphone on the front passenger seat to carry out auto TA and EQ.

3Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC. If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto

TA and EQ.

# Press SOURCE to turn the source on if this unit is turned off.

4Select the position for the seat on which the microphone is placed.

Refer to Using the position selector on page

# If no position is selected before you start auto TA and EQ, Front Left is selected automatically.

5Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.

If anything is connected to the microphone input jack, disconnect it.

6Press and hold EQ to enter the auto TA and EQ measurement mode.

7Plug the microphone into the micro- phone input jack on this unit.

AUTO TA&EQ microphone

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Pioneer DEH-P980BT operation manual Carrying out auto TA and EQ

DEH-P980BT specifications

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