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Audio Section
Disc Playback
Aux/USB/iPod Connection
Radio Functions
Display Features
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Audio Section
Reference Series Construction: The Pioneer Reference-Series DEX-P99RS features
high-quality construction for better sound reproduction.
- Copper-Plated Chassis: The Reference-Series DEX-P99RS features a copper-plated chassis to eliminate magnetic induction noise.
- L/R Symmetric PCB: The Reference-Series DEX-P99RS's entire
circuit board is painstakingly designed for utmost sound quality. Circuit trace
path lengths are equalized and kept as short as possible, and components are
carefully laid out and shielded to prevent RF noise or interference.
- Custom-Made Capacitors: The Pioneer Reference-Series DEX-P99RS
utilizes custom-made audiophile grade capacitors and other components to ensure
the highest quality.
Reference Series Sound: The Pioneer Reference-Series DEX-P99RS
provides the purest, most realistic sound in your car by using high-quality
circuitry, high-performance DACs, and high-precision digital-signal processing
(DSP).
- Sound Master Clock Circuitry: The latest integrated circuits
require superior clock signal quality to handle digital data accurately without
distortion at ever-higher speeds. The Sound Master Clock Circuitry generates
clock waveforms to read and process digital signals with ultra-precision, and
eliminate jitter noise in transmission. The result is faithful playback of the
original source.
- High-Slew Rate OP Amp:The DEX-P99RS features Linear Technology Corporation's high-slew rate OP amplifier used in high-end home audio for its precise gain and sound
linearity characteristics.
- L/R Independent High-Volt Volume Circuit: The DEX-P99RS features a
custom-made electric volume driven by a dual-sided power supply (rarely found in
a head unit), which provides overwhelming dynamic range and high S/N
(Signal-to-Noise) ratio.
- 24-Bit AKM DACs: The
Pioneer Reference-Series DEX-P99RS uses four 24-bit AKM DACs (one for each
preamp output: high, mid, low, and sub). These four 24-bit AKM DACs offer a
115dB S/N ratio with a high-durability to jitter, and superior dynamic range and
quietness.
- 32-Bit Binary Floating-Point DSP: The DEX-P99RS incorporates
32-Bit Binary Floating-Point DSP for high-precision and high-speed sound
processing. The unique use of 32-bit "floating point" DSP offers significantly
higher accuracy, especially at high frequencies and low signal levels.
4 Pair of 5.0-Volt Preamp Outputs With DSP Control:
The Pioneer DEX-P99RS features four pairs of 5.0-volt preamp outputs (High, Mid,
Low, Sub), along with a 4-way network DSP. This allows you to create a 4-way
multi-amp, multi-speaker system with separate speakers for reproduction of high,
middle, low, and ultra-low frequencies (bands), each driven by a dedicated
amplifier (sold separately). The 4-Way Network DSP lets you divide the audio
signal into different frequency bands, and then reproduce each of them through
the units corresponding preamp outputs. You can then make precise adjustments to
the reproduced frequency band (with a low-pass filter and high-pass filter),
level, phase, and other parameters to match the characteristics of each pair of
preamp outputs.
- Frequency Range: You can adjust the HPF (high-pass filter) and
LPF (low-pass filter) cut-of frequency to set the reproduced frequency range
for each pair of preamp outputs. The HPF cuts frequencies (low) below the
set frequency, letting only high frequencies to pass through. The LPF cuts
frequencies (high) above the set frequency, letting only low frequencies to
pass through. You can make the following HPF and LPF adjustments
- High: LPF (5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k); HPF (800Hz,
1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k, 3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k)
- Mid: LPF (25Hz, 31.5Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz,
160Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k,
2k, 2.5k, 3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k); HPF (20Hz,
25Hz, 31.5hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 653Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz,
250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k,
3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k)
- Low: LPF (25Hz, 31.5Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz,
160Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k,
2k, 2.5k, 3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k); HPF (20Hz,
25Hz, 31.5hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 653Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz,
250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k,
3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k)
- Sub: LPF (25Hz, 31.5Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz,
160Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k,
2k, 2.5k, 3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k); HPF (20Hz,
25Hz, 31.5hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 653Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz,
250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k,
3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k)
- Slope: Adjusting the HPF/LPF slope (filter attenuation slope)
lets you adjust the continuity of sound between speakers. You can make the
following slope adjustments for each frequency band.
- High-HPF: 6dB/oct., 12dB/oct., 18dB/oct., 24dB/oct., 30dB/oct.,
36dB/oct.
- High-LPF, Mid-LPF, Mid-HPF, Low-LPF, Low-HPF, SW-LPF, SW-HPF:
6dB/oct., 12dB/oct., 18dB/oct., 24dB/oct., 30dB/oct. 36dB/oct.
- Phase: You can switch phase (normal/reverse) for each preamp
channel output signal. This will improve the continuity of sound between
speakers.
- Level: The difference in reproduced levels between connected
speakers can be corrected by adjusting the level of each select frequency
band.
- High-LPF, High HPF, Mid-LPF, Mid-HPF: 0 dB to -24 dB
- Low-LPF, Low-HPF, SW-LPF, SW-HPF: 6 dB to -24 dB
- Mute: You can mute each preamp output channel individually. When
an output channel is muted, no sound is outputted to the connected speaker.
Auto EQ and TA: Auto EQ uses the included microphone to monitor and analyze acoustics,
then automatically fine-tunes all frequency bandwidths and front and rear
speaker digital parametric equalization. Auto TA uses this same microphone to
automatically adjust for distance between each speaker and the listening
position. This entire process occurs in 543
seamless steps in just about 5 minutes to tailor specific musical and acoustic
characteristics to your vehicle.
Position Adjustments: The DEX-P99RS offers the following position
controls to accurately reproduce music in your vehicle.
- Balance Adjustment: You can select a balance setting that
provides an ideal listening environment in all occupied seats.
- Position Selector: The Position Selector function lets you
automatically adjust the speakers' output levels and inserts a delay time to
match the number and position of occupied seats. You can choose Driver seat,
Passenger seat, or Front seat.
- Time Alignment: The Time Alignment function lets you adjust the
distance between each speaker and the listening position, so that sound from
all speakers reaches the driver's ears in perfect sync. Time Alignment can
be set manually (custom), automatically (Auto TA), or to a default (initial)
setting.
- Initial: factory supplied time alignment setting
- Custom: adjusted time alignment that you create (0.0' to
155.39')
- Auto TA: Auto TA automatically estimates the delay from each
speaker to the driver's position and adjusts speaker sound output timing
accordingly (using supplied microphone)
L/R Independent 31-Band Digital Equalizer: The built-in 31-band
digital equalizer allows you to precisely control the in-cabin acoustics of your
vehicle. Unparalleled flexibility is provided through either Left/Right
independent setup, or for easier setup L/R common is available. Each frequency
band of the 31-band
digital EQ (20Hz, 25Hz, 31.5hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125hz, 160hz,
200Hz, 250Hz, 315hz, 400hz, 500hz, 630Hz, 800hz, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k,
3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k) can be adjusted from -12 to +12.
There are 5
custom memories to allow multiple setups. There is also a Flat setting.
Note: The 31-band digital equalizer can also be set automatically
using the auto-setup microphone.
Sound Retriever: The Sound Retriever function automatically enhances
compressed audio and restores rich sound.
Loudness: The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the
low and high sound ranges at low volume levels.
Digital Attenuator: You can use the digital attenuator function to
reduce distortion from CD or other sources recorded at higher volumes.
Source Level Adjustment (SLA): SLA lets you adjust the volume
level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between
sources.
Disc Playback
MP3/WMA/WAV Playback: This unit can play MP3, WMA and WAV
files recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs in ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2,
Joliet, and Romeo formats. MP3 files with a bit rate from 8-320 kbps, WMA files
with a constant bit rate from 48-320 kbps, and WMA files with a variable bit
rate from 48-384 kbps are supported. The unit is compatible with ID3 Tags and
will display artist, folder, file, and album name, plus comments. Up to 8
directories, 99 folders and 999 files per disc are recognized by this unit.
AAC Decoding: This unit will playback AAC files encoded by
iTunes recorded onto CDs, however files purchased from the iTunes Music Store
(.m4a file extension) are not compatible. Tracks recorded at transmission rates
of 16-320 kbps are playable on this unit.
Note: When playing compressed audio, there is no sound during
fast-forward or reverse.
File Name List: The
File Name List feature displays a list
of MP3/WMA/AAC folders and tracks on a loaded CD or connected USB device, so you can
easily access your music. Track Title List will also display the list of track titles
on a CD Text disc.
Disc Titles: You can input CD titles and display them on the
heaudnit's LCD display. The next time you insert a CD for which you have entered
a title, the title of the CD is displayed. You can use the disc title input
feature to store up to 48 CD titles in the unit. Each title can be up to 10
characters long.
Installation Angle: Optimum CD playback performance is obtained when the unit is
installed at an angle of less than 60-degrees.
Aux/USB/iPod Connection
Auxiliary Input: The DEX-P99RS is equipped with a front
panel 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary input (located on bottom of front-panel)
for connecting external components, such as a portable MP3 player). AUX must be
turned on in the setup menu in order to be selected as a source.
USB Input: The unit's
rear-panel USB type-A input (attached via 8" pigtail) and the included 59" USB
cable allow you to connect a USB portable audio player
or USB flash memory that is USB Mass Storage Class compliant. This unit can play
MP3, WMA, AAC, and/or WAV files stored on a USB Mass Storage device in FAT16 or FAT32
file system formats. MP3 files with a bit rate from 8-320 kbps, AAC files with a
bit rate of 16-320 kbps, WMA files with a
constant bit rate from 48-320 kbps, and WMA files with a variable bit rate from
48-384 kbps are supported. The unit is compatible with ID3 Tags and will
display artist, folder, file, and album name, plus comments. Up to 8
directories, 500 folders, and 15000 files per USB device are recognized by this
unit.
Note: USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will
be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port and the vehicle's
ignition switch is set to ACC or on.
iPod Interface: The DEX-P99RS can
control and playback songs from select iPods/iPhones with a
standard Dock Connector. You can connect your iPod/iPhone using the unit's rear-panel
USB input, the supplied 59" USB cable, and the included 23" USB/iPod dock cable
(or the USB/iPod dock cable that came with your iPod/iPhone). The head unit's USB
port provides a direct digital bit connection to your iPod/iPhone to the unit's
DSP and DAC for high-quality sound. When connected via USB, you can choose to control
the iPod from the head unit or the iPod itself. You can perform
multiple search functions, including playlist, genre, artist, or album searches.
You can also select random and repeat functions for a certain song, all songs,
or specific folders. The head unit will also display your iPod's music file
information, including Play Time, Song Title, Artist Name, and Album Title. The
unit also offers Link Search, which searches for other songs of the currently
selected artist, album, or genre. While connected and the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the USB connection
will power and charge your iPod. The Pioneer DEX-P99RS is "Made for iPod/iPhone"
compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of October
2011):
|
iPod Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Unit |
iPod |
Song Text |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
5.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
4.3.5 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
5.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
5.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to
wait until a newer software update is available.
IP-Bus Auxiliary Input: You can connect an additional auxiliary component by
connecting an IP-Bus/RCA connector. The optional Pioneer CD-RB10 (130CDRB10,
sold separately) lets you connect an additional auxiliary component via
the IP-Bus connector on the back of the head unit. The 10-character name of the
connected auxiliary component can be entered into memory, and will appear as you
cycle through the sources.
Radio Functions
Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner: The Supertuner IIID
features Feed Forward Control, which avoids multi-path interference. This
pre-detection of interference enables quick filter control and results in less
distortion. In addition, the Supertuner IIID creates enhanced stereo during
multi-path interference, unlike conventional tuners that collapse to mono.
Digital processing reduces distortion, and improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio and
stereo separation. Advanced analog technology improves signal processing
sensitivity.
BSM (Best Stations Memory): BSM lets you automatically store
the six strongest stations under preset buttons 1-6 of the currently tuned band.
The tuner has 3 FM banks and 1 AM bank. You can store 6 presets for each bank
giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets.
Local Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. There are 4
level of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM. The higher settings allow
reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive
progressively weaker stations.
HD Radio Ready: This unit is compatible with the optional
Pioneer GEX-P20HD HD Radio tuner (130GEXP20H,
sold separately) allowing you to tune available HD Radio stations. HD Radio
features high quality audio, FM multi-casting, and data services.
Note: Right now there are about 2,000 radio stations
broadcasting using digital HD Radio technology in the U.S. To find HD Radio
stations in your area, visit the HD Radio website (HDRadio.com).
Satellite Radio Ready: You can connect and control an
external satellite radio tuner from XM or SIRIUS. The head unit is compatible
with the GEX-P920XM (130P920XM,
sold separately) Pioneer XM receiver. For Sirius there are two options; connect
the SC-C1 SiriusConnect Universal Vehicle tuner and the CD-SB10 Pioneer Sirius
Satellite Radio interface (700SIRPION,
sold separately), or use the Pioneer Sirius Satellite Radio interface (130CDSB10,
sold separately) and the SIRIUS dock-and-play adapter (607SCVDOC1,
sold separately) along with a compatible portable SIRIUS radio. A subscription
to XM or Sirius, plus the proper antenna is required in order to receive
satellite radio programming. The satellite radio tuners connect via the IP-Bus
connector on the back of the head unit.
Display Features
Motorized Face: The Pioneer
Reference-Series DEX-P99RS features a motorized face which electronically
slides-down, with the press of a button, to insert and eject a disc.
Detachable Face Security: This unit features Detachable Face
Security. If the front panel is not detached from the head unit within five
seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound. The warning tone
can be turned off in the menu, if desired. A hard-plastic face case is provide
to protect the front-panel when detached.
OEL Display: The Pioneer DEX-P99RS features
a white Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) dot matrix display which is easier to see
in most lighting conditions. You can easily view file and folder lists from your MP3, WMA, and CD
Text-encoded discs, radio presets, or data from your iPod, XM Radio, and Sirius. The brightness of the display can be set between 0 and 15.
Multi-Language Display: For your convenience, this unit is equipped
with a multiple language display. You can select the language which is best
suited to your first language - English, French, or Spanish.
Adjustable Illumination: You can select the illumination for the
head unit's front-panel controls. You can choose between White, Red, Amber,
Green, and Blue. You can also adjust the brightness of each color. In addition,
you can create a custom illumination color by adjusting the level of three
primary colors (Red, Green, Blue). You can even set the unit's button
illumination to only turn on when you turn your vehicle's headlights on (using
the radio's illumination wire).
Note: The head unit's OEL display will remain white even it button
illumination is adjusted.
Entertainment Displays: You can enjoy entertainment displays
while listening to each sound source. You can choose from the following: Basic
Display, Spectrum Analyzer 1/2, Level Meter, or Display Off.
Ever Scroll: When the Ever Scroll feature is set to On,
recorded text information scrolls continuously on the display. It will
auto-scroll up to 64 characters. Set this feature to Off if you prefer the
information to scroll only once.
Reverse Mode: If you don't perform an operation within approximately 30
seconds, screen indications start to reverse, and then continue reversing every
10 seconds.
Illumination Dimmer: To prevent the display from being too
bright at night, the display is automatically dimmed when the car's headlights
are turned on. You can turn the dimmer function On or Off. The orange/white
illumination wire must be connected to the vehicle's headlight circuit in order
for this feature to work.
Display Illumination/Clock Display: When the Clock Display
has been turned on, pressing and holding the Source button turns off audio
output, but the clock display remains on. When the Clock Display has been turned
off, pressing and holding the source button turns the unit off completely. Even
if you have turned the radio completely off you can view the clock display by
pressing the clock/display button. The clock will then remain On until you turn it back
Off. When the unit is On you can select between the clock display or the audio
track/tuner display.
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Optional Bluetooth Adapter: You can use this unit to control
the Pioneer CD-BTB200 Bluetooth adapter (130BTB200,
sold separately) for your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone or Bluetooth
portable audio player. The Pioneer CD-BTB200 Bluetooth Adapter allows you to
make and receive calls wirelessly and hands-free on your Bluetooth-equipped
cellular telephone through this Pioneer "Bluetooth Adapter Ready" head unit. The
CD-BTB200 comes with a microphone for making and answering your calls. You can
hear the other party through the vehicle's speaker system. The unit connects to
the head unit via the supplied IP-BUS cable, and has an IP-BUS pass-through for
daisy chaining another component.
Note: Not all Bluetooth mobile devices will be
compatible. Visit Pioneer's website for a complete list of compatible
Bluetooth enabled phones.
Wireless Remote Control: The DEX-P99RS comes with an IR wireless remote
control. The remote allows you to control the volume, switch between
sources, pause the CD, change the display, and adjust the audio. The mute
button allows you to quickly lower the volume by about 90% ( function that
cannot be performed from the front panel). The remote comes with a dash-mount
and steering-wheel mount for added convenience.
Steering Wheel Control: The PAC SWI-PS steering wheel remote
interface (127SWIPS,
sold separately) is compatible with this head unit. The SWI-PS interface allows
you to retain the use of your steering wheel and/or rear seat radio controls
when replacing the factory head unit in select vehicles with a Pioneer head unit
with wired remote capability. The SWI-PS is compatible with over 95% of the
vehicles made from 1986 to the present. Compatible vehicles include many Acura,
Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda,
Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda,
Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn,
Suzuki, Toyota, and Volkswagen vehicles and Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Note: Please consult the "Crutchfield
Car Selector" to see if your vehicle is compatible.
