Performing Auto Eq - Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX Operating Manual

Audio adjustments
power to car phones or cellular phones in the vehicle, or
remove them in advance. Surrounding sounds may prevent
correct measurement of the vehicle's acoustics.
 Be sure to use the microphone for acoustical measurement
(sold separately). Using another microphone may prevent
measurement, or result in incorrect measurement of the
vehicle's acoustics.

To perform Auto EQ, the front speakers must be connected.

When this product is connected to a power amp with input
level control, Auto EQ may be impossible if the power amp's
input level is set below the standard level.
 When this product is connected to a power amp with an LPF
(low pass filter), turn the LPF off before performing Auto EQ.
Also, set the cut-off frequency for the built-in LPF of an active
subwoofer to the highest frequency.
 The distance has been calculated by a computer to provide
optimum delay to ensure accurate results. Do not change
this value.
— The reflected sound within the vehicle is strong and delays
occur.
— The LPF on active subwoofers or external amps delay the
lower sounds.
 If an error occurs during measurement, check the following
before measuring the vehicle's acoustics.
— Front speakers (left/right)
— Rear speakers (left/right)
— Noise
— Microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately)
— Low battery

Performing Auto EQ

CAUTION
Do not turn off the engine while the measurement is in
progress.
p Auto EQ changes the audio settings as follows:
— The fader/balance settings return to the center position.
 Refer to Using fader/balance adjustment on page 68
— "Mute Level" is set to "Off".
 Refer to Switching sound muting/attenuation on page 68
p Previous settings for Auto EQ will be overwritten.
1 Stop the vehicle in a quiet place, close all the
doors, windows and sun roof, and then turn the
engine off.
If the engine is left running, engine noise may prevent correct
Auto EQ.
p If driving restrictions are detected during measurement,
measurement is canceled.
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2 Fix the microphone for acoustical measurement
(sold separately) in the center of the headrest
of the driver's seat, facing forward.
The Auto EQ may differ depending on where you place the micro-
phone. If desired, place the microphone on the front passenger
seat and perform Auto EQ.
3 Disconnect the iPhone or smartphone device.
4 Turn on the ignition switch (ACC ON).
If the vehicle's air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off.
5 Turn the source off.
 Refer to Selecting a source on page 9
6 Display the "Audio" setting screen.
 Refer to Displaying the "Audio" setting screen on page 68
7 Touch [A-EQ&TA Measurement].
8 Connect the microphone for acoustical mea-
surement (sold separately) with this product.
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Plug the microphone into the auto EQ microphone input jack on
this product.
 Refer to Checking part names and functions on page 5
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Plug the microphone into the AUX input jack on the back panel
of this product.
 Refer to the Installation Manual.
p Use an extension cable (sold separately) if the cord of the
Microphone (sold separately) is not long enough.
9 Touch [Front Left] or [Front Right] to select the
current listening position.
10 Touch [Start].
A 10-second countdown starts.
p The Bluetooth connection is disconnected before the pro-
cess starts.
11 Exit the vehicle and keep the doors closed until
the countdown finishes.
When the countdown finishes, a measurement tone (noise)
is emitted from the speakers and the Auto EQ measurement
begins.
12 Wait until the measurement is completed.
When Auto EQ is completed, a message is displayed.
p The measurement time varies depending on the type of
vehicle.
 To stop the measurement, touch [Stop].
13 Store the microphone carefully in the glove
compartment or another safe place.
If the microphone is subjected to direct sunlight for an extended
period, high temperatures may cause distortion, color change
or malfunction.
Using the automatic sound levelizer
During driving, noise in the car changes according to the driv-
ing speed and road conditions. ASL (automatic sound levelizer)
monitors such varying noise and automatically increases the
volume level, if this noise becomes greater. The sensitivity
(variation of volume level to noise level) of ASL can be set to one
of five levels.
1 Display the "Audio" setting screen.
 Refer to Displaying the "Audio" setting screen on page 68
2 Touch [ASL].
3 Touch the desired level.