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Pioneer PDSP-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL SOUND PROJECTOR
PDSP-1
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL SOUND PROJECTOR PDSP-1 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Safety Precautions Contents 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 When installing this unit, be sure to consult a professional installer or your dealer. Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any losses resulting from improper installation, misuse of, modifications or damage to this unit. Features...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    All aspects of installation, connection, and initial surround calibration and setup of the Pioneer Digital Sound Projector PDSP-1 are to be performed by trained service personnel. Please consult your dealer if you want to change the installation location, or if major modifications are required to the initial calibration settings.

  • Page 6: Features

    Audio beam image The accompanying illustration depicts the way in which the sound beam radiated from the PDSP-1 arrives at the listening position. In this way, surround sound is produced that totally envelops the listener.
  • Page 7 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from 1 Ltd. World-wide patents applied for. The “ ” logo and “Digital Sound Projector” are trademarks of 1 Ltd. “Calling Up a Room Sound Setting” Features Confirm All Accessories “Selecting the Audio Mode”...

  • Page 8: Confirm All Accessories

    Safety Precautions Contents Confirm All Accessories The digital sound projector is provided with the following accessories: Remote control unit Power cord (for main unit) For U.S. model For European model (x2) Note: When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Safety Precautions Contents Specifications Audio Section Rated output (RMS, 80 Hz – 20 kHz) Maximum output (80 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 m) Tone control: BASS (40 Hz – 320 Hz) Sub-woofer crossover frequency Output level / impedance Input sensitivity / impedance Speaker response Video Section Video connectors (level / impedance)

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front Panel Front Panel Indicators for power and volume level, and the remote control unit sensor are located on the lower part of the panel. STANDBY VOLUME LEVEL Display POWER ON (Blue) STANDBY (Red) VOLUME LEVEL Rear Panel POWER ON Meaning/Operation Lights when power is turned ON Lights in power standby mode...

  • Page 11: Attaching The Front Grill

    Align the grille with the four attachment tabs on the front panel, then push into place. Range of the Remote Control Unit Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the Digital Sound Projector’s remote control sensor within the range shown.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Front Panel Rear Panel The main power switch, power cord socket, and input/output connectors are located on the rear panel. RS-232C connector (used by installation technician) INPUT 1 COAXIAL (digital audio input) INPUT 2 OPTICAL (digital audio input) INPUT 3 OPTICAL (digital audio input) INPUT 4 OPTICAL (digital audio input)

  • Page 13: About The Input/Output Connectors

    INPUT 1 – 5 connectors The digital sound projector is equipped with 5 input connector systems which can be combined in the ways shown below. The various inputs can be selected by using the control unit.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Unit

    Front Panel Remote Control Unit The touch panel appears when the LCD touch panel is touched or a remote control unit button (hard key) is pressed. CHANNEL ENTER VOLUME MENU MUTE HOME AV CONTROLLER About the Remote Control Unit Buttons (hard keys) Button CHANNEL MENU...

  • Page 15: Setting The Basic Infomation On The Remote Control Unit

    Front Panel Setting the Basic Information on the Remote Control Unit Seven items, including current time display and beep volume can be set on the remote control unit. Set the touch panel to the If the touch panel shows any display other than the HOME menu, press the HOME menu Press the “...

  • Page 16: Recharging The Remote Control Unit

    Front Panel Recharging the Remote Control Unit Connect the accessory AC adapter to the recharger and a household AC outlet. Place the remote control unit on the recharger, aligning the indents on the remote control unit with the tabs on the recharger. Note: During recharging, the indicator shown below will appear on the upper right corner of the display.

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control Unit

    Component Operation Menu Display When using the remote control unit to control the digital sound projector and video components, menu displays are provided for the current component being used. The remote control unit has the following component menu displays:...
  • Page 18 This is the basic touch panel menu. From this menu screen, the operating menus for various connected components can be selected. Display “Setting the Basic Information on the Remote Control Unit” Using a Pioneer DVD Watching a DVD Recorder Meaning/Operation Turns television power ON/OFF...
  • Page 19 About the PDSP (digital sound projector) menu When using the digital sound projector with other components, this menu screen is used to select operation of other components. This menu is also used to select signal inputs (input 1 to 5).
  • Page 20 Use the operating menus for connected components (DVD player, television, etc.) according to the typical functions and operations of the respective component. Other operating menu items appear as follows: Example: Television Operating Menu Display Using a Pioneer DVD Watching a DVD Recorder Meaning/Operation Selects the PDSP menu (...

  • Page 21: Watching Television

    Note that in this case, the does not appear on the 2/2 menu, with the result that the remote control unit’s volume button (hard key) must be used to adjust the television sound volume.

  • Page 22: Watching A Dvd

    Use this menu to operate a connected DVD player. DVD Player Operating Menus (3 screens) Notes: If a Pioneer DVD player is connected, the DVD player’s power will turn on in step is pressed in step , the DVD player operating menus shown in step possible to operate the DVD player without using the digital sound projector.

  • Page 23: Using A Pioneer Dvd Recorder

    Using the Remote Watching Television Control Unit Using a Pioneer DVD Recorder Use this menu to operate a connected Pioneer DVD Recorder. Recording To record the program currently playing on the television, follow the steps listed below. Steps DVD Recorder: Recording Menu (2 screens) “Watching Television”...

  • Page 24: Playback/Editing

    When is pressed in step recorder can be operated without using the digital sound projector. Caution: Some operations may not be possible, depending on the specific model of Pioneer DVD Recorder connected. Using a Pioneer DVD Watching a DVD Recorder Change to digital sound projector menu.

  • Page 25: Selecting The Audio Mode

    Dolby Digital and other surround sources, the following message will be displayed: Dolby Digital is pressed in step , the unit will change to stereo mode. “Fine Tuning the PLII Music Mode” Using a Pioneer DVD Watching a DVD Recorder PDSP menu. ; from other menus, press PDSP menu...

  • Page 26: Enhancing Monaural Sources

    Press The “Mono” indicator will appear on the television screen. Each time the button is pressed, the monaural mode alternates between ON and OFF. Mono Using a Pioneer DVD Watching a DVD Recorder PDSP menu. ; from other operation menus, press...

  • Page 27: Changing Surround Sound

    Surround Sound Caution: When adjusting the digital sound projector’s sound, the menu screen is displayed on the connected television monitor. To see the display, turn on the television’s power and set the television’s video input to the digital sound projector.
  • Page 28 Changing Adjusting the Tone Surround Sound Using the buttons, select “Surround Setup”, and press the ENTER button. The following screen appears: Surround Setup 1 Left 2 Right 3 Surround L 4 Surround R 5 Center 6 Aux Center 7 Bass Management 8 Noise Source Note: “Aux Center”...
  • Page 29 Changing Adjusting the Tone Surround Sound Changing Each Channel’s Output Level (Same as steps on P27, “Test Signal”) The following screen appears: Surround Setup 1 Left 2 Right 3 Surround L 4 Surround R 5 Center 6 Aux Center 7 Bass Management 8 Noise Source Using the buttons, select the desired channel, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 30 “LFE level”, then use the Sub Woofer: No (LFE will not be output from any channel) Sub Woofer: No/LFE to panel (LFE is output from digital sound projector) Sub Woofer: Yes (LFE is output to Sub Woofer) Adjusting...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Tone

    Changing Adjusting the Tone Surround Sound Adjusting the Tone You can adjust the overall tone for all audio channels. Use the touch panel to select the From the HOME menu press Press the MENU button. The “System Setup” menu screen appears. Using the buttons, select “All Ch Tone Control”, and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 32: Calling Up A Room Sound Setting

    Changing Adjusting the Tone Surround Sound Calling Up a Room Sound Setting Multiple sound settings can be recorded in accordance with measured room characteristics. Select the setting that produces the optimum listening environment. Use the touch panel to select the From the HOME menu press Press the MENU button.

  • Page 33: Video And Audio Timing Compensations (Lipsync Delay)

    Changing Adjusting the Tone Surround Sound Video and Audio Timing Compensations (Lipsync delay) The video playback from some components may appear somewhat delayed from the audio channel. If actors’ mouth movements appear to be out of sync with the audible soundtrack, use this adjustment to delay (compensate) the audio timing.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Surround Effects

    Adjusting Surround Effects Narrowing the audio width of the front right-left channels (Image width) As a characteristic of the digital sound projector, when the room’s right and left walls are far apart, some playback sources may sound overly separated. This function allows you to adjust the width of the sound image to a narrow perspective, thus producing a more natural sound image.
  • Page 35 Changing Adjusting the Tone Surround Sound Fine Tuning the PLII Music Mode When listening to a two-channel source in surround sound using the PLII Music mode, you can fine tune the effect from the “Stereo Mode Menu”. Use the touch panel to select the From the HOME menu press Press the MENU button.
  • Page 36 Changing Adjusting the Tone Surround Sound Using the buttons, select “Music”, then press the ENTER button. Using the buttons, select “Panorama”, “Center width”, or “Dimension”, then use the buttons to set the effect as desired. Stereo Mode Menu 1 Image width 2 Image width value 1.00 3 PLII Mode PLII Music...

  • Page 37: Displaying The Data Screen

    Changing Adjusting the Tone Surround Sound Displaying the Data Screen Use this function to confirm information about the currently playing audio and video source, and room sound settings. Use the touch panel to select the From the HOME menu press Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Many malfunctions can be the result of operating errors. If you experience trouble with the digital sound projector, use this troubleshooting guide together with thorough checks of the other components in your system. If the problem is not corrected after doing so, consult your authorized service center.
  • Page 39 Lithium-ion battery may require replacing. In this event, consult your authorized Pioneer service center. The remote control unit’s Lithium-ion battery cannot be purchased at any location other than an authorized Pioneer service center.

  • Page 40: Table Of Remote Control Unit Menu Displays

    Table of Remote Control Unit Menu Troubleshooting Index Displays Table of Remote Control Unit Menu Displays The following table shows all operating menu displays on the remote control unit’s touch panel display. Depending on the way you navigate through the operating menus, the component corresponding to the remote control unit’s buttons (hard keys) will change.
  • Page 41 Table of Remote Control Unit Menu Troubleshooting Index Displays...

  • Page 42: Index

    Troubleshooting Index The following index of keywords has been collected based on the four following item categories: 1. Terms displayed in menus 2. Terms on front panel / rear panel 3. Symbols and terms on remote control unit / touch panel 4.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Symbols and terms on remote control unit / touch panel CHANNEL ... 14 CONTRAST ... 14 DVD PLAYER ... 22 DVD RECORDER ... 23, 24 ENTER ... 14 FINISH ... 18 HOME ... 18 INPUT ... 19 MENU ... 14 MONO ...
  • Page 44 Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. <03F00001> 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: (905) 479-4411 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 656-472-1111 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F.

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