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- Page 1 Optical Digital Reference System Digital Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual RS-A9...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Key Finder ............ 3 Audio Adjustment ........10 Head Unit (RS-D7R) ........3 Audio Menu ............ 10 Remote Control (RS-D7R) ........ 3 Switching to the Audio Menu Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover ......4 Audio Adjustment <Main> ....12 When the Cover is Closed Main Menu ............ - Page 3 1 RS-A9 and 1 RS-A7 <Memory Functions> ......43 Example of 4-way system connection Memory Functions of with 1 RS-A9 and 3 RS-A7s (Full-balanced Adjusted Audio Menu ......43 pure digital system) Switching to Memory Mode ......44 Connection Diagram ........61 Equalizer Menu Connecting the Speaker wires ......
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Page 4: Key Finder
Key Finder Head Unit (RS-D7R) This unit can be operated with the combined Head Unit RS-D7R (sold separately). 5/∞/2/3 buttons These buttons can not be used in the Audio Adjustment operation. BAND button 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. -
Page 5: Opening And Closing The Remote Control Cover
Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover When the remote control is opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNC- TION 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. -
Page 6: When The Cover Is Closed
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. -
Page 7: Before Using This Product
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. -
Page 8: System Resetting
• 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 sys- tem is not reset even if you press the system reset button. -
Page 9: Before System Resetting
• When you press this product’s all clear button, also press the RESET buttons of all con- nected 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. -
Page 10: Protecting System Reset Button And All Clear Button
• Protect the product from moisture. • If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro- grammed. In Case of Trouble Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. -
Page 11: Audio Adjustment
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. -
Page 12: Switching To The Audio Menu
Audio Adjustment Switching to the Audio Menu When the system is ON, you can adjust the sound quality. 1. Each press of MENU button selects the desired Audio Menu in the following order: Main (Main Menu) = Equalizer (Equalizer Menu) = Network (Network Menu) 2. -
Page 13: Audio Adjustment
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) •... -
Page 14: Bass/Treble Adjustment
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 –... -
Page 15: Using The Compression
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. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Listening Position
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 set- tings at the touch of a button. -
Page 17: Fine Tuning The Position
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. - Page 18 Audio Adjustment <Main> 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). 5. After tuning has been completed, press the RETURN button to cancel the Position Fine Tuning Screen.
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Page 19: Effective Distance Adjustment
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. -
Page 20: Source Level Adjustment
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. 1. Compare the FM volume with the volume of the other source (refer to RS-D7R (sold separately) Owner’s Manual). -
Page 21: Audio Adjustment
Audio Adjustment <Equalizer> About the Equalizer Menu One important factor for creating quality sound is the correction of disturbances in fre- quency 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 win- dows. -
Page 22: Equalizer Menu
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) •... -
Page 23: Relation Between Frequency Characteristics And Sound Quality
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. Soprano Cymbals A lto Tenor Baritone Bass V i o l i n G u i t a r P i a n o Tr u m p e t Bass Drum... - Page 24 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.
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Page 25: Adjusting The 31 Band Graphic Equalizer
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. - Page 26 Audio Adjustment <Equalizer> 7. Adjust the other bands. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust to the desired sound. 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. When completing the adjustment •...
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Page 27: Adjusting The 3 Band Parametric Equalizer
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 frequen- cies, three bands (frequencies) each can be selected to serve as the left and right central frequencies, enabling level adjustments. -
Page 28: Setting The Equalizer Curve
Audio Adjustment <Equalizer> 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. 1. - Page 29 8. Press the FUNCTION button 4 and adjust the Q factor (inclina- tion 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.) 9.
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Page 30: The Flat Function
Audio Adjustment <Equalizer> 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. -
Page 31: The Clear Function
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. -
Page 32: Audio Adjustment
Audio Adjustment <Network> What is the Multi-Amp System? The multi-speaker system reproduces each frequency band (high, mid, low and ultrabass- ranges) 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. -
Page 33: Network Menu
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 •... -
Page 34: Switching To The Network Menu
Audio Adjustment <Network> 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. - Page 35 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. Left Speaker (L) Right Speaker (R) Front tweeter...
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Page 36: Inputting The Distance To Be Corrected
Audio Adjustment <Network> 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)) 1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Network Menu (refer to page 4). This switches to Network Menu Setting Screen. - Page 37 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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Page 38: Filter Adjustment
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. -
Page 39: Switching To The Filter Adjustment Mode
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.). -
Page 40: Adjusting The Filter
Audio Adjustment <Network> 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. 1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Network Menu (refer to page 4). This switches to Network Menu Setting Screen. - Page 41 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.
- Page 42 Audio Adjustment <Network> 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.
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Page 43: Characteristics
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. -
Page 44: Audio Adjustment
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. -
Page 45: Switching To Memory Mode
Switching to Memory Mode Memory operations are conducted in the memory mode of each Audio Menu. Equalizer Menu 1. Open the cover of the remote control in the Equalizer Menu (refer to page 4). 2. Press the SHIFT button. The display switches to Equalizer Memory Operation Screen for conducting memory operations. -
Page 46: Network Menu
Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions> Storing the Adjustment Data in Memory 1. Adjust each Audio Menu. Equalizer Menu (page 20) Network Menu (page 31) 2. Switch to the memory mode of each menu (refer to page 44). The display switches to Memory Operation Screen of each menu. -
Page 47: Recalling Data Stored In Memory
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 num- bers of the corresponding FUNCTION buttons). - Page 48 Audio Adjustment <Memory Functions> Specifying the Memory Number Directly 1. Switch to the memory mode of each menu (refer to page 44). The display switches to Memory Operations Screen of each menu. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to recall the memory. Press the FUNCTION button which corresponds to the desired memory number.
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Page 49: Memory Protect Function
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: •... -
Page 50: Display For The Person Who Set Up The Audio Adjustments
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. - Page 51 4. Switch the desired character type with FUNCTION button 1. Each press of FUNCTION button 1 changes the Character type in the fol- lowing 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.
- Page 52 Display for the Person who Set Up the Audio Adjustments 7. When you have completed title input, memorize by pressing the FUNCTION button 5. 8. Press the FUNCTION button 6 or RETURN button and return to the previous mode. 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.
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Page 53: Memory Data Memo
Memory Data Memo Equalizer Frequency LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT 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... - Page 54 Memory Data Memo Network: Filter characteristics LIN / MIP LIN / MIP L.P.F. H.P.F. L.P.F. H.P.F. Level Phase Level Phase Frequency Slope Frequency Slope Frequency Slope Frequency Slope HIGH LEFT S.W. HIGH RIGHT S.W. LIN / MIP LIN / MIP L.P.F.
- Page 55 Network: Time Alignment Position: S.W. HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: S.W. HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: S.W. HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: S.W. HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Position: S.W. HIGH Left (LEFT) Right (RIGHT) Main: Compression...
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Page 56: Connecting The Units
Connecting the Units WARNING CAUTION • Always use the special red battery and ground wire • When installing this unit, disconnect the negative [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect the (–) terminal of the battery to avoid the risk of battery wire directly to the car battery positive ter- short-circuit and damage to the unit. -
Page 57: About The Setting Of This Unit
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... - Page 58 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 recom- mended to use this setting for a 4-way system comprising this product (RS-A7) and 3 digi- tal amps (RS-A7).
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Page 59: Network Mode Setting
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 Network mode setting switch HIGH/LOW (A/B) Tweeter Low-range RS-D7R (Sold separately) -
Page 60: Example Of 4-Way System Connection With 1 Rs-A9 And 1 Rs-A7
Connecting the Units Example of 4-way system connection with 1 RS-A9 and 1 RS-A7 Network mode setting switch HIGH/MID (A/B) Tweeter Mid-range RS-D7R (Sold separately) This unit (RS-A9) Optical cable IP-BUS cable Analog signal Low-range RS-A7 (Sold separately) Address:2 Setting: CHANNEL A : LOW... - Page 61 Example of 4-way system connection with 1 RS-A9 and 3 RS-A7s (Full-balanced pure digital system) Network mode setting switch When using the RS-A7 with 2-channel connection, be sure the RS-A7’s CHANNEL A BRIDGED 2CH and B Network mode setting switches are set HIGH/HIGH (A/B) identically.
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Page 62: Connection Diagram
Connecting the Units Connection Diagram Audio system *1 IP-BUS cable (supplied) *2 Optical cable (supplied) *3 IP-BUS cable (supplied with RS-A7) *4 Optical cable (supplied with RS-A7) To IP-BUS input (blue) Black IP-BUS out (black) To optical input (blue) Optical input Optical out (Black) Optical out RS-A7... -
Page 63: Connecting The Speaker Wires
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 Speaker wires (sold separately) Speaker (left) Speaker (right) -
Page 64: Two-Channel Mode (Stereo)
Connecting the Units Two-channel mode (Stereo) Speaker wires (sold separately) Speaker (left) Speaker (right) Two-channel mode (Mono) Speaker wires (sold separately) Speaker (monaural) Speaker (monaural) -
Page 65: To Prevent Damage
To prevent damage • Speakers to be connected to the amplifier should • Do not ground the speaker wire directly or con- conform with the standards listed below. If they nect a negative (–) lead wire for several speakers. do not conform, they may catch fire, emit smoke •... -
Page 66: Connecting The Power Terminal
Connecting the Units Connecting the Power Terminal 4. Connect the wires to the terminal. • Fix the wires securely with the terminal • Always use the special red battery and ground screws. wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect the battery wire directly to the car battery positive GND terminal terminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body. -
Page 67: Connecting The Speaker Output Terminals
Connecting the Speaker Output Secure the optical cable Terminals Secure the optical cable using the sup- plied clamp as shown below. 1. Expose the end of the speaker wires • When the optical cable is routed using nippers or a cutter by about under the board. -
Page 68: Attaching The Noise Filter
Connecting the Units Attaching the Noise Filter To prevent the noise, use the supplied noise filter correctly. This unit (RS-A9) RS-D7R (Sold separately) RS-A7 (Sold separately) Noise filter Lock tie RS-A7 (Sold separately) *1: IP-BUS cable (supplied) *2: Optical cable (supplied) -
Page 69: Installation
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. •... -
Page 70: Installing The Unit
Installation Installing the Unit 1. Install this unit to the vehicle. • Never install this unit directly to the chassis. Tapping-screws (5 × 20 mm) Floor mat Drill a 3.5 mm diameter hole 2. Attach the terminal cover to prevent short circuit. Hexagonal wrench (Large) screws Terminal cover... -
Page 71: Troubleshooting
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... -
Page 72: Specifications
Specifications GENERAL POWER AMP Max. power (14.4 V) ....100 W × 4/300 W × 2 (4 Ω) Power Source ..DC 14.4 V (10.8 — 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system .......... Negative type Continuous power (14.4 V) ....... 50 W × 4/150 W × 2 Max. - Page 73 TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901 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: 55-9178-4270 Published by Pioneer Corporation.