Pioneer DEQ-S1000A - Universal Sound Processor Manual

Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product
To ensure proper use, please read through this guide before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this guide. Please keep the guide in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

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Connections

• When installing this unit in a vehicle without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch, failure to connect the red cable to the terminal that detects operation of the ignition key may result in battery drain.
  
• To prevent a short-circuit, overheating or malfunction, be sure to follow the directions below.
• The graphical symbol placed on the product means direct current.
• Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.
  The surfaces of the amplifier and any attached speakers may also heat up and cause minor burns.

This unit

This unit provides a variety of sound effects by intuitive operation using a smartphone.

1. FUSE 10A
2. Power cord input
3. Parking brake cord input
4. Subwoofer output
5. Rear output/Middle range output
6. Front output/High range output
7. RCA input
8. Remote control sensor input
9. USB port
10. Reset button
11. Power indicator
12. INPUT select switch
13. DSP MODE select switch
14. Remote control sensor

Preparing the remote control

Remove the insulation sheet before use.

How to replace the battery
Insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles orientated properly.

• Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
  (The remote control supplied with) This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children.
  If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
  If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Name of each remote control button

1. VOLUME –
2. VOLUME +
3. MUTE
4. SRC (source)
5. Left
   Press to select the previous track / song.
6. Right
   Press to select the next track / song.
7. PLAY/PAUSE
8. A
   Press and hold to change the connection mode (for iPhone® / AOA connection of smartphone (Android)).
9. B
   Press and hold to change the connection mode (OTG connection of smartphone (Android)).

Connection of power cord and speaker

Cut the attached power cord and then connect it to the vehicle.
The wiring harness kit (sold separately) is also available to connect the cord.

1. To power cord input
2. Power cord
3. Yellow
   To terminal supplied with power, regardless of ignition switch position
4. Red
   To electric terminal controlled by ignition switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF
5. Blue/white
   Connect to the system control terminal of the power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
6. Black (ground)
   To vehicle (metal) body
7. Left
8. Right
9. Front speaker (STD) or high range speaker (NW)
10. Rear speaker (STD) or middle range speaker (NW)
11. White
12. White/black
13. Gray
14. Gray/black
15. Green
16. Green/black
17. Violet
18. Violet/black

Connections when using the speaker input wire

Connect the car stereo speaker output wires to this unit using the power cord. Slide the INPUT select switch to the SP position.

1. To power cord input
2. Power cord
3. Orange
4. Orange/black
5. Brown
6. Brown/black
7. Left +
8. Left −
9. Right +
10. Right −
11. Car stereo / navigation system

Note:

• The input signal of Car stereo / navigation system is 2ch. The output signal of this unit will not be reflected even when changing settings other than the corresponding channel of the car stereo / navigation system.
• Make sure to connect with the speaker input if your vehicle has no ACC (accessory) position.
  This unit activates with the power of the car stereo / navigation system.
  This unit may not activate depending on the type of car stereo / navigation system.

Connections when using the RCA input jack

Connect the car stereo RCA output jack and the RCA input jack of this unit. Slide the INPUT select switch to the RCA position.

1. To RCA input
2. RCA cable (sold separately)
3. To RCA output
4. Car stereo / navigation system

Note

• The input signal of Car stereo / navigation system is 2ch. The output signal of this unit will not be reflected even when changing settings other than the corresponding channel of the car stereo / navigation system.
• Make sure to connect with the speaker input if your vehicle has no ACC (accessory) position.
  This unit activates with the power of the car stereo / navigation system. This unit may not activate depending on the type of car stereo / navigation system.

Connections when using the amplifier (sold separately)

1. System remote control
   Connect to Blue/white cable.
2. Power amp (sold separately)
3. Connect with RCA cable (sold separately)
4. To front output (STD) or high range output (NW)
5. Front speaker (STD) / High range speaker (NW)
6. To rear output (STD) or middle range output (NW)
7. Rear speaker (STD) / Middle range speaker (NW)
8. To subwoofer output (STD) or low range output (NW)
9. Subwoofer (STD) / Low range speaker (NW)

Parking brake cable connections

Connect to the parking brake switch using the parking brake cord.

1. To parking brake cord input
2. Parking brake cord
   Used to detect the ON/OFF status of the parking brake. This lead must be connected to the power supply side of the parking brake switch.
3. Power supply side
4. Parking brake switch
5. Ground side

Note: When the parking brake cable is not connected, a part of the exclusive application (Sound Tune) function is limited.

Installation

This unit

• Do not install this unit where:

1. Set the DSP MODE select switch.
2. Set the INPUT select switch.
3. Tighten the screws on each side, then fix the unit.

1. Bracket
2. Screw (Washer-faced head 4 mm × 8 mm)
3. Screw (Tapping screw 4 mm × 12 mm)
4. Hole (2 mm to 2.5 mm)
5. Car mat or chassis (installation example)

Remote control sensor

1. Connect the remote control sensor to the remote control sensor input.

Place the light receiving part of the remote control sensor in a place that can receive the remote control signal.
Wire the cable so that it does not interfere with driving.

Download Sound Tune

To use this unit, download Sound Tune to the iPhone or smartphone (Android). Enter the search term "Pioneer Sound Tune" in the search window or search from the following QR code.

Do not attempt to operate the application while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the application.

Sound Tune can do the following.

Playing songs saved on iPhone / smartphone (Android)
Playable song formats depend on your device. For details, please read the instruction manual of your device.

Effect settings of iPhone / smartphone (Android) songs and the car stereo / navigation system sound

Various settings of this unit

• Speaker Setting

For details of each function, please refer to Popup Help in Sound Tune.

How to Use This Unit

Depending on the connection method of the iPhone / smartphone (Android), this unit can be used as follows.

When using this unit alone (When not connecting an iPhone or smartphone (Android))

The unit outputs the sound source of the car stereo / navigation system. Only the volume adjustment and mute functions can be operated with the supplied remote control.
For audio adjustment, connection of an iPhone / smartphone (Android) is necessary.

When connecting an iPhone / smartphone (Android) to use

The unit can be used in the following four pattern modes.
When using the remote control, press the SRC button to switch the mode. The mode switches in the order of Car Stereo mode, Through mode, Smartphone mode, and Mix mode.

Car Stereo mode
The unit outputs the sound source of the car stereo / navigation system by passing through the iPhone / smartphone (Android).

Smartphone mode
The unit outputs the sound source of the iPhone / smartphone (Android).

Through mode
The unit outputs the sound source of the car stereo / navigation system without passing through the iPhone / smartphone (Android). (It is the same output as using this unit alone)
This mode is used when video and audio are misaligned during video playback in the Car Stereo mode.

Mix mode
The unit mixes and outputs the sound of the iPhone / smartphone (Android) and the sound of the car stereo / navigation system.
Use this mode when you want to use the voice guidance of the car stereo / navigation system while listening to the source of the iPhone / smartphone (Android). In this case, turn off the source of the car stereo / navigation system and set it so that only the voice guidance is output.
Depending on the car stereo / navigation system, this mode may not be available.

The available functions differ depending on the connection method of the iPhone / smartphone (Android).

Device	iPhone	Smartphone (Android)
Connection method	-	AOA*1	OTG*2
Car Stereo mode		-(*3)
Smartphone mode			(*4)
Through mode
Mix mode			(*4)

Note:

• When the iPhone / smartphone (Android) is disconnected, some functions such as Super "Todoroki" Sound and Live Simulation cannot be used. Also, even if the iPhone / smartphone (Android) is connected, the above functions may not be used under the following conditions.

Connecting the Smartphone to This Unit

For iPhone users

1. USB port
2. USB cable (for Type-A)
3. Lightning® – USB cable (genuine product or sold separately)
4. iPhone

For smartphone (Android) users (AOA connection)

1. USB port
2. USB cable (for Type-A)
3. USB - micro USB cable (sold separately)
4. Smartphone (Android)

For smartphone (Android) users (OTG connection)

1. USB port
2. USB cable (for Type-A)
3. USB A-A cable (sold separately)
4. USB OTG cable (sold separately)
5. Smartphone (Android)

Note: Smartphone (Android) cannot be charged using the OTG connection.

About USB devices

About connection with this unit

Using Sound Tune

When connecting an iPhone or smartphone (Android) to this unit, a message is displayed on the iPhone or smartphone (Android). Sound Tune starts when startup is allowed.

Tap the icon at the bottom of the screen to start the operation.

How to reset

Reset this unit if it does not operate properly or you want to return the setting value to the factory default.

1. Press the reset button while the unit is in operation.
   The settings are initialized when the ignition switch is turned off (ACC OFF).
   The factory default setting is applied when the unit is turned on next time.

When the sound does not sound

If you cannot hear the sound after installing this unit, carry out the following.

• Turn the ACC switch OFF / ON.
  Please contact your dealer or service agent if improvements are not made even if you perform the above.

About the protection function

This product has a protection function. When this product detects something abnormal, the following functions will operate to protect the product and speaker output.

• The power indicator will turn Red, blink Red, and then the product will power off in the situations outlined below.

Please contact your dealer or service agent if improvements are not made even after you try turning the ACC switch OFF / ON or removing/reinserting the USB.

Specifications

GENERAL

POWER SOURCE	14.4V DC (10.8-15.1V allowable)
GROUNDING SYSTEM	Negative type
MAX. CURRENT CONSUMPTION	9.2A
DIMENSIONS	170(W) x 40(H) x 95(D)
FUSE	10A
WEIGHT	0.59kg

AUDIO

MAX POWER	50W x 4 50Wx2ch/4Ω + 70Wx1ch/2Ω (for SUB-WOOFER)
CONTINUOUS POWER	22W x 4 (50Hz to 15kHz, 5%THD, 4Ω LOAD, Both Channels Driven)
LOAD IMPEDANCE	4Ω (4 - 8Ω(2Ω for 1ch) allowable)
PREOUT
OUTPUT LEVEL (MAX)	4.0V
IMPEDANCE	250Ω
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	10Hz to 20kHz (+0dB, -1dB)
S/N RATIO	105dB
THD	0.01%
EQUALIZER (13BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER)
FREQUENCY	50Hz, 80Hz, 125Hz, 200Hz, 315Hz, 500Hz 800Hz, 1.25kHz, 2kHz, 3.15kHz, 5kHz, 8kHz, 12.5kHz
GAIN	±12dB(0.1dB step)

SPEAKER SETTING

FRONT/REAR (HPF)
FREQUENCY	50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz
SLOPE	0dB(Pass), -6dB/oct, -12dB/oct, -18dB/oct, -24dB/oct
SUB WOOFER (LPF)
FREQUENCY	50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz
SLOPE	0dB(Pass), -6dB/oct, -12dB/oct, -18dB/oct, -24dB/oct
GAIN	-24 - +10dB (1dB/Step)
PHASE	NORMAL/REVERSE
SPEAKER LEVEL	-24 - +10dB (1dB/Step)
TIME ALIGNMENT	0cm - 350cm (2.5cm/step)

HIGH (HPF)
FREQUENCY	1.25kHz, 1.6kHz, 2kHz, 2.5kHz, 3.15kHz 4kHz, 5kHz, 6.3kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz
SLOPE	-6dB/oct, -12dB/oct, -18dB/oct, -24dB/oct
MID (LPF)
FREQUENCY	1.25kHz, 1.6kHz, 2kHz, 2.5kHz, 3.15kHz 4kHz, 5kHz, 6.3kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz
SLOPE	0dB(Pass), -6dB/oct, -12dB/oct, -18dB/oct, -24dB/oct
MID (HPF)
FREQUENCY	25Hz, 31.5Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz
SLOPE	0dB(Pass), -6dB/oct, -12dB/oct, -18dB/oct, -24dB/oct
SUB WOOFER (LPF)
FREQUENCY	25Hz, 31.5Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz
SLOPE	0dB(Pass), -12dB/oct, -18dB/oct 24dB/oct, -30dB/oct, -36dB/oct
GAIN	-24 - +10dB (1dB/Step)
PHASE	NORMAL/REVERSE
SPEAKER LEVEL	-24 - +10dB (1dB/Step)
TIME ALIGNMENT	0cm - 350cm (2.5cm/step)

USB

USB STANDARD SPEC.	USB2.0 High Speed
MAX CURRENT SUPPLY	1.5A

Trademarks

http://www.pioneer-car.eu

iPhone, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance.
Visit www.pioneer-car.co.uk (or www.pioneer-car.eu) to register your product.

Videos

Pioneer DEQ-S1000A Installation Video

Documents / Resources

References

• Car GPS Navigation – Multimedia Receiver – Digital Bass Control | Pioneer
• Car GPS Navigation – Multimedia Receiver – Digital Bass Control | Pioneer
• App Store - Apple
• Google Play

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