Pioneer AVM-P8000R User Manual
Before Using This Product
Audio Visual Master Unit
Owner’s Manual
AVM-P8000R
This product conforms to CEMA cord colors.
ENGLISH
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Contents
Dear Customer ........................................................ 3
Before Using This Product .................. 4
Key Finder ................................................................ 4
About This Product .................................................. 5
• Video System of a Connected Component
•Output Setting of the DVD Player
About This Manual .................................................. 6
To Ensure Safe Driving ............................................ 6
•When Using a Display connected to
Rear Video Output
Important ................................................................ 6
Resetting the Microprocessor ................................ 7
Precaution................................................................ 7
When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player ...... 7
Remote Control and Care ........................................ 8
•Battery
Operation for Each Source Unit .......... 9
To Listen to Music .................................................. 9
•When connecting a Multi-DVD player
Virtual Theater Quick Tour ................ 11
Menu Structure...................................................... 12
Information Screen ................................................ 13
•Switching the Information Screen
Using the Screen Pictures
(Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.) .... 15
Selecting the Mobile Navigation Picture .............. 15
Selecting the Video Source .................................. 15
•Switching the Video ON/OFF Mode
•Selecting the Video Source
Selecting the BGTV, BGVTR .................................. 16
Selecting the Picture to Rear Display.................... 17
Adjusting the Picture ............................................ 18
Built-In Tuner ........................................ 19
Basics .................................................................... 19
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 20
•Accessing the Tuner Function Menu
Operating Each Function........................................ 21
•Best Stations Memory (BSM)
•Local Seek Tuning
•TA Function
•Seek Select
•PGM button
Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 23
Recalling Preset Stations by
Preset Frequency List .................................... 23
Using the RDS Functions .................... 24
PTY Function .......................................................... 24
•Searching the PTY
•PTY Alarm
•Canceling Announcements
TA Function............................................................ 27
•Activating/Deactivating the TA Function
Radio Text.............................................................. 29
•Radio Text display
•Storing Radio Text in memory
•Recalling preset Radio Text
Multi-DVD Player ................................ 31
Basics .................................................................... 31
Operation at the Function Menu Screen
(DVD, Video CD) ............................................ 32
•Accessing the DVD Function Menu (DVD,
Video CD)
Operating Each Function........................................ 33
•Repeat Play
•Pause
•PGM button
Operation at the Function Menu Screen (CD) ................ 35
•Accessing the DVD Function Menu (CD)
Operating Each Function........................................ 36
•Repeat Play
•Random Play
•Scan Play
•ITS Play
•Pause
•PGM button
Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 39
Disc Title Input for CD and Video CD .................. 39
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 40
Multi-CD Player .................................... 41
Basics .................................................................... 41
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 42
•Accessing the Multi-CD Function Menu
Operating Each Function........................................ 43
•Repeat Play
•Random Play
•Scan Play
•ITS Play
•Pause
•Compression and DBE
•PGM button
Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 46
Disc Title Input ...................................................... 47
Getting Text Displayed
(for CD TEXT compatible type) ...................... 48
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 49
ITS (Instant Track Selection).................................. 49
•ITS Programming (ITS)
•Erase a Track Program
•Erase a Disc Program
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TV Tuner ................................................ 51
Basics .................................................................... 51
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 52
•Accessing the TV Tuner Function Menu
CD Player .............................................. 53
Basics .................................................................... 53
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 54
•Accessing the CD Function Menu
MD Player .............................................. 55
Basics .................................................................... 55
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 56
•Accessing the MD Function Menu
Adjusting Audio .................................... 57
Accessing the Audio Menu .................................. 57
Equalizer Curve .................................................... 58
•Selecting the Equalizer Curve
•Equalizer Curve Adjustment
Balance Adjustment ............................................ 60
High Pass Filter ........................................................ 61
Front Image Enhancer Function ............................ 61
Loudness Adjustment .......................................... 62
Non Fading Output ................................................ 63
Subwoofer Output ................................................ 64
•Switching the Subwoofer Output ON/OFF
•Subwoofer Setting Adjustment
Source Level Adjustment (SLA) ............................ 66
Changing the Initial Settings ............ 67
Accessing the Initial Settings Menu .................... 67
Setting the Rear Speaker Lead ............................ 68
Setting the Subwoofer Controller ........................ 68
Setting the Time .................................................. 69
Adjusting the Display Position ............................ 69
Changing the Pattern of Plate .............................. 70
Other Functions .................................... 71
Switching the Center Screen and
Time Display in the Center Room.................. 71
Switching the Color of
the Spectrum Analyzer .................................. 71
Listening Sounds or Viewing Images from
Additional Units ............................................ 72
•Accessing the Set Up Menu
•Switching the AUX Source
•Switching the Video Mode
•Switching the Speaker Input Mode
AUX Title Input ...................................................... 74
Muting Function .................................................... 74
•Mobile Navigation Unit Muting
•Cellular Telephone Muting
Troubleshooting .................................... 75
Installation ............................................ 77
Specifications ...................................... 89
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and,
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distor-
tion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,
we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
Before Using This Product
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Before Using This Product
Key Finder
Remote Controller
Buttons 1–6
PTY button
2/3 button
RT button
VOLUME
5/∞ button
SOURCE button
Joystick
DISPLAY button
MENU button
RETURN button
V.SEL button
PGM button
BAND button
Before Using This Product
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About This Product
The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in improper reception.
This product features a “Virtual Theater” Graphical User Interface which is referred to in this
manual as the “Virtual Theater Quick Tour”. Once you understand the basic structure of the
“Virtual Theater”, you will be able to navigate quite easily throughout it.
The basic structure of the “Virtual Theater” is actually quite simple. Everything is centralized
around a base location known as the “Center Room”. (Refer to “Virtual Theater Quick Tour”
on page 11.)
Video System of a Connected Component
This product is NTSC system compatible. When connecting an external component to this
product, be sure the component is compatible with the same video systems. If it is not, images
will not be correctly reproduced.
Output Setting of the DVD Player
When connecting Pioneer’s Multi-DVD player such as the XDV-P9, make the “Digital
Output Setting (DIGITAL OUTPUT)” and “Digital and Analog Audio Output Setting (OUT
SELECTION)” as follows:
Function Setting
DIGITAL OUTPUT LPCM
OUT SELECTION 96 kHz
Refer to the DVD Player manual for details on how to make those settings.
Precaution:
• Be sure to set the correct position. If not, no audio can be output.
Before Using This Product
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About This Manual
This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.
This operation manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading
through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important that you
read and observe the “Precaution” on page 7 and in other sections.
To Ensure Safe Driving
WARNING
• To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this
product is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver.
• In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even
by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they
must be obeyed.
To ensure safe vehicle operation, do not operate this product during driving. If you try to view
pictures from a DVD-Video disc or other sources on the front display while the parking brake
is not engaged, this warning will appear:
When you park your car in a safe place and apply the parking brake, the picture appears on
the screen.
When Using a Display connected to Rear Video Output
This product’s Rear video output is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the
Rear seats to watch the Video or DVD.
WARNING
• NEVER install the display in a location that enables the Driver to watch the Video
or DVD while Driving.
Important
The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this product. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
Before Using This Product
Resetting the Microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:
When using this product for the first time after installation.
When the machine fails to operate properly.
When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display.
• To reset the microprocessor, press the RESET button on the unit with a pen
tip or other pointed instrument.
Precaution
• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.
• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible.
• Protect this product from moisture.
• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its
after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the
necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below:
Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for
repair without advance contact.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your
product.
When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player
The available functions of the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player are described in this manual.
Note that other 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player functions cannot be used with this product.
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Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801
800-421-1404
7 CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
(905) 479-4411
1-877-283-5901
Before Using This Product
Remote Control and Care
This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation.
• Point the controller in the direction of the signal reception on the color display (sold
separately) to operate.
Precaution:
• Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• The controller may not function properly in direct sunlight.
• Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake
or accelerator pedal.
Battery
• Slide the tray out on the back of the remote controller and insert the battery
with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.
Replacing the Lithium Battery:
• Use only lithium battery “CR2025”, 3 V.
Precaution:
• Remove the battery if the remote controller is not used for a month or longer.
• If the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote controller completely clean and install a new bat-
tery.
WARNING:
• Keep the Lithium Battery out of reach of children. Should the Battery be swal-
lowed, immediately consult a doctor.
CAUTION:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
• Use a CR2025 (3 V) Lithium Battery only. Never use other types of battery with
this product.
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the Lithium Battery with metallic materials.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
• Always check carefully that you are loading battery with its (+) and (–) poles facing
in the proper directions.
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(–) pole
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Operation for Each Source Unit
To Listen to Music
The following explains the initial operations required before you can listen to music.
1. Select the desired source (e.g. Multi-CD Player).
Each press of the SOURCE button selects the desired source in the following order:
DVD Player = TV = VIDEO = Tuner = MD Player = CD Player = Multi-CD
Player = External 1 = External 2 = AUX = Speaker Input
Note:
• External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Two External
Units can be controlled by this product, although “External” is displayed whether you select
External Unit 1 or External Unit 2. When two External Units are connected, the allocation of
them to External Unit 1 or External Unit 2 is automatically set by this product.
• In the following cases, the sound source will not change:
* When the sound source from another product is not connected to this product.
* When no magazine is set in the Multi-CD player.
* When no magazine is set in the Multi-DVD player.
* When no disc is set in the CD player.
* When no disc is set in the MD player.
* When the AUX (external input), VIDEO and Speaker Input are set to OFF.
(See pages 72, 73.)
• When this product’s blue/white lead is connected to the car’s Auto-antenna relay control terminal, the car’s Auto-antenna extends when this product’s source is switched ON. To retract
the antenna, switch the source OFF.
Each press changes the Source ...
DISP
Operation for Each Source Unit
2. Select the desired picture.
Each press of the V.SEL button selects the source in the following order:
Source Screen = Mobile Navigation Unit (NAVI) = TV Tuner Unit (BGTV)
= Video (BGVTR)
Note:
• Select “Source Screen” to hear/view playback of normal audio/video sources.
• You can select the Pioneer Mobile Navigation Unit only when that unit is switched on.
• You can select the TV Tuner Unit only when connecting it to this product. (The video source
selected with the TV Tuner is displayed.)
• To select the VIDEO mode, switch the VIDEO mode ON in the Set Up Menu. (See page 15.)
3. Raise or lower the volume.
4. Turn the source OFF.
When connecting a Multi-DVD player
You can switch on and off the Multi-DVD player independently from other units. Switching
this product off independently does not switch the Multi-DVD player off. You have to switch
the Multi-DVD player off separately.
• If, while “DVD” is selected as source, you switch off the Multi-DVD player, you can confirm
it on the display.
Hold for 1 second
Each press changes the picture ...
DISP
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Operation for Each Source Unit
DISP
DISP
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Virtual Theater Quick Tour
Virtual Theater Quick Tour
Move the joystick up to
move in virtual space to
the Spectrum Analyzer
Room. The spectrum analyzer features a graph
indicating the frequency
of the sound currently in
play.
Move the joystick left to move to the
entrance of the Function Menu Screen. If
you click the joystick, you switch to the
Function Menu Screen. Further explanation on how to use the Function Menu
Screen will follow.
Move the joystick right to move to the
Power Band Room. This screen provides a
visual image of the volume settings. Click
the joystick to change the power band display as below.
Monaural display j 4-band display
When the power is turned on,
the Center Room screen is
displayed automatically. The
screen appearing at the center
of the room can be changed.
(See page 71.)
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Virtual Theater Quick Tour
Menu Structure
The setting and adjusting operation of this product is done from the Main Menu. Press the
MENU button, and four main menu icons appear on the screen: “Function”, “Audio”,
“Picture” and “Set Up”. The selected function is highlighted in green. Move to each menu
screen from this opening screen.
Select “Function”, then click the joystick to display the Function Menu
Screen. The menu varies depending on
the source.
Select “Set Up”, then click the joystick
to display the Set Up Menu.
Select “Audio”, then click the joystick
to display the Audio Setting Menu.
Select “Picture”, then click the joystick
to display the Picture Adjust Menu.
Animation Animation
Animation
Returning to the Center Room
You can return to the Center Room after you are finished in any of the sub-rooms quite simply with either
of 2 options. Either use the joystick to select the Return option in that rooms screen, then click the joystick, or simply press the RETURN button on the remote controller. In either case, you are brought back
to the Center Room.
Click the joystick
Click the joystick means to press the center of the joystick down and release one time.
• The Picture icon appears only when the selected source is a visual medium.
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Virtual Theater Quick Tour
Information Screen
By pressing the DISPLAY button on this remote control unit you can show the title list, make
changes to the Source Plate Information Screen, etc.
Switching the Information Screen
In the following, the Multi-CD Player is used as an example of source.
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Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the Information display on the Source Plate as follows. The title list appears on the plate and you can input disc titles here. You can also switch
the titles displayed on the Flip-Down Plate.
Entered title is displayed.
7 When playing a CD TEXT disc
The Disc Title and Track Title are displayed.
7 When playing a CD TEXT disc
Pressing the DISPLAY button switches
the display as follows:
1 Track Title
Disc Title
«
2 Disc Artist Name
Disc Title
«
3 Track Artist Name
Disc Title
Note:
• If the Multi-CD Player in use is not CD
TEXT compatible, you cannot access CD
TEXT-specific display features.
Source Plate Display
Flip-Down Plate Display
No Plate
DISP
7 Tuner
Source Plate Display
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
(Preset Frequency List)
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
(Radio Text Display)
«
No Plate
7 TV
Source Plate Display
«
No Plate
7 Multi-DVD Player
Source Plate Display
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
«
No Plate
7 CD Player
Source Plate Display
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
«
No Plate
7 MD Player
Source Plate Display
«
No Plate
7 External Devices
External Devices are VIDEO, AUX, Speaker
Input and External Units.
Source Plate Display
«
No Plate
• For visual sources, the Source Plate
Display disappears after about 8 seconds.
• Each press of the DISPLAY button
switches the display on the Source Plate
as follows:
1. Disc Title
Track Title
2. Track Title
Disc Title
Pressing the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds scrolls the upper title.
• For DVDs, Video CDs and CDs, indications appear on the Flip-Down Plate
Display as follows:
For DVDs:
Title list only
For Video CDs:
Title list and “Title Edit” for title input
For CDs:
Title list, “Title Edit” for title input, and ITS
memory “ITS MEMO”, “ITS Clear”.
• For televisions, the Source Plate Display
disappears after about 8 seconds.
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Virtual Theater Quick Tour
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Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)
Using the Screen Pictures
(Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)
Selecting the Mobile Navigation Picture
You can switch the picture (separately from the audio) of the Mobile Navigation to another
source while listening to the sound from the current source.
Switch the power to your navigation unit ON before performing operations.
(Refer to the navigation manual.)
• Select the “NAVI” by pressing the V.SEL button.
Note:
• You can select the Pioneer Mobile Navigation Unit only
when that unit is switched on.
• If, while “NAVI” is selected as source, you switch off your
navigation unit, you can confirm it on the display.
Selecting the Video Source
Switching the Video ON/OFF Mode
You can select the video unit when one is connected to the video input on this product.
To select the Video mode, switch the Video in the Set Up Menu On.
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Select “Set Up” by moving the joystick.
“Set Up” is highlighted in green.
3. Click the joystick.
The Set Up Menu appears.
4. Select “Video” by moving the joystick.
“Video” is highlighted in green.
5. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles Video On/Off.
6. Press the RETURN button.
You go back to the Center Room.
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Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)
Selecting the Video Source
You can enjoy video and audio entertainment from external components connected to video
input.
Switch the power to your video unit ON before performing operations.
(Refer to the video unit manual.)
• Select “Video” by pressing the SOURCE button.
Selecting the BGTV, BGVTR
You can switch the picture (separately from the audio) of the TV or Video to another source
while listening to the sound from the current source.
Switch the power to your video unit ON before performing operations.
(Refer to the video unit manual.)
• Select “BGTV” or “BGVTR” by pressing the
V.SEL button.
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Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)
Selecting the Picture to Rear Display
You can also enjoy video and audio entertainment from external components connected to
video input on a rear display (sold separately).
This is only possible if a rear display is connected.
Switch the power to your video unit ON before performing operations.
(Refer to the video unit manual.)
• Press the V.SEL button for 2 seconds.
Each press of the V.SEL button for 2 seconds selects
the source in the following order:
OFF = Link to Front Display Source (F.SRC)
= Video (VTR)
Note:
• The rear display will only display audiovisual sources (i.e. Multi-DVD, TV Tuner, etc.).
Audio only sources (MD, CD, FM/AM Tuner) cannot be heard from the rear display.
• You cannot switch rear display source audio and video separately.
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Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)
Adjusting the Picture
You can independently adjust Video, DVD and TV Tuner unit picture quality.
You can also make adjustments to the picture quality when viewing with the car courtesy light
ON or OFF, and store both settings in memory.
1. Select the desired source (picture) by pressing the SOURCE button.
2. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down.
3. Select “Picture” by moving the joystick right.
“Picture” is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
The “PICTURE ADJUST” screen appears.
5. Select an option by moving the joystick
up/down.
The selected option is highlighted in yellow.
You can adjust the selected option.
Option Adjustment
SHARP You can adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• The display changes as the distinction of the picture changes from sharp
to dull.
HUE You can adjust the hue of the picture.
• The display changes as the distinction of the picture changes from reddish to greenish.
COLOR You can adjust the color of the picture.
• The display changes as the distinction of the picture changes from light
to dark.
6. Adjust the selected option by moving the joystick left/right.
7. Cancel the “PICTURE ADJUST” screen by
pressing the RETURN button.
Note:
• After entering the “PICTURE ADJUST” screen, if you do not perform an operation within
about 30 seconds, the “PICTURE ADJUST” screen is automatically canceled.
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Built-In Tuner
Built-In Tuner
Basics
RTN
DISP
Selecting the Tuner
Select the “Tuner” as source by pressing
the SOURCE button as many times as
necessary.
Preset Tuning
You can memorize broadcast stations in buttons 1
through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
Preset station recall Less than 2 seconds
Broadcast station preset memory More than 2 seconds
Note:
• Up to 18 FM stations (6 in FM1, FM2 and FM3) and 6
AM stations can be stored in memory.
• You can also use the 5/∞ button to recall broadcast
stations memorized in buttons 1 through 6.
Band
FM1 = FM2 = FM3 = AM
Manual and Seek Tuning
You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you press the 2/3
button.
Manual Tuning (step by step) Less than 0.5 seconds
Seek Tuning More than 0.5 seconds
Note:
• If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip broadcasting stations. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the button.
• Stereo indicator “STEREO” lights when a stereo station is selected.
Preset Number Frequency
Band
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Built-In Tuner
Operation at the Function Menu Screen
Accessing the Tuner Function Menu
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Tuner Function Menu appears, offering you
the following options:
3. Select the option by moving the joystick.
The selected option is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
Refer to detailed operation of each function.
Exit from the Tuner Function Menu
• Press the RETURN button.
7 FM Tuner Function Menu
7 AM Tuner Function Menu
Best Stations Memory
(See page 21.)
Local Seek Tuning
(See page 21.)
PGM button
(See page 22.)
TA Function
(See page 22.)
Seek Select
(See page 22.)
Best Stations Memory
(See page 21.)
Local Seek Tuning
(See page 21.)
PGM button
(See page 22.)
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Built-In Tuner
Operating Each Function
Best Stations Memory (BSM)
The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically.
Select the band before performing operations. (See “Band” on page 19.)
1. Check to see “BSM” is currently highlighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“BSM” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The “BSM Off” display changes to “BSM On”.
The stations with the strongest signals will be stored
under buttons 1–6 and in order of their signal strength.
• To Cancel the process, click the joystick before memorization is complete.
Local Seek Tuning
When Local is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception.
1. Select “Local” by moving the joystick.
“Local” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click selects the desired Local Seek Sensitivity in
the following order:
FM: Off = Level 1 = Level 2 = Level 3 = Level 4
AM: Off = Level 1 = Level 2
Note:
• The “Level 4” setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
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Built-In Tuner
TA Function
You can switch TA (Traffic Announcements) on/off. (See page 27.)
1. Select “TA” by moving the joystick.
“TA” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles TA On/Off.
Seek Select
You can select seek mode between PTY search and Frequency search. (See page 25.)
1. Select “Seek Select Mode” by moving the joystick.
“Seek Select Mode” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles the PTY/Frequency.
PGM button
You can create a shortcut for BSM or Local Mode.
If you want to control the function of one of these, without needing to go to the Function
Menu each time, do the following:
1. Select “PGM” by moving the joystick.
“PGM” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the PGM mode in the following
order:
BSM = Local
Press the PGM button in the Tuner source
Function name (Display) Press Hold for 2 seconds
Best Stations Memory (BSM) OFF ON
Local Seek Tuning (Local) Switch the Local ———
Seek Sensitivity
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Built-In Tuner/Using the RDS Functions
Display the Flip-Down Plate
• Press the DISPLAY button.
Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the Source Plate and Flip-Down Plate in
the following order:
Source Plate = Preset Frequency List = Radio Text Display = No Plate
Examples
Recalling Preset Stations by Preset Frequency List
1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Preset
Frequency List to appear.
2. Select the band by pressing the BAND button.
3. Select the preset station by moving the joystick
up/down.
Selected station is highlighted.
4. Click the joystick.
Selected station is indicated in yellow and tuned.
Source Plate Radio Text Display (FM band)
Preset Frequency List
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Using the RDS Functions
This product features a tuner with RDS functions.
RDS (Radio broadcast Data System) is a system that transmits broadcast station information
together with FM programs.
You get display of Program Service Name and PTY (Program Type ID code), tuning to stations broadcasting a desired PTY, automatic tuning to traffic information, and emergency
broadcasts and radio text display.
Note:
• The RDS service does not provide AM broadcast information.
• The RDS service may not be provided by all FM stations.
PTY Function
This product allows you to look for a station by PTY information (Program Type ID code).
The information is divided into 8 types, such as ROCK, COUNTRY, NEWS and TALK.
PTY Corresponding PTY
ROCK TOP 40
CLS ROCK
ROCK
SFT ROCK
EASY LIS SOFT
ADLT HIT
OLDIES
CLS/JAZZ CLASSICL
JAZZ
NOSTALGA
PUBLIC
COUNTRY COUNTRY
R & B R AND B
SOFT R/B
INFO SPORTS
NEWS
TALK
INFORM
PERSNLTY
RELIGION REL MUSC
REL TALK
MISC LANGUAGE
MISC
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Searching the PTY
1. Select PTY search mode by pressing the PTY
button.
The PTY indicator appears on the Source Plate.
Each press of the PTY button changes the method in
the following order:
PTY Search = Frequency Search
Note:
• To search for the same PTY as the currently received broadcast station, perform step 3 only.
2. Select a PTY by pressing the 5/∞ button.
A station broadcasting a program with a different PTY
from the PTY of the currently received broadcast station is selected.
3. Select a station by pressing the 2/3 button.
A station broadcasting a program with the same PTY
as the currently received broadcast station is selected.
Note:
• If a PTY code of zero is received from a station, “NONE” will be displayed. This indicates
that the station has not defined its program contents.
• The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
• If no station broadcasting the selected programming type is found, “NOT FOUND” is dis-
played for about 2 seconds, and the tuner returns to the original station.
• You can also switch the station selection mode when in the Function Menu Seek Select mode.
(See page 22.)
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PTY Alarm
The PTY Alarm function automatically lets you hear broadcasts of emergency announcements
concerning natural disasters and other emergencies, regardless of the source you are listening
to.
• If the tuner receives a radio alarm code, “ALARM” is indicated in the display, and the tuner switches to reception of an emergency announcement.
Note:
• The system switches back to the original source following emergency announcement recep-
tion.
• In sources other than tuner, the tuner automatically seeks out the RDS station with the
strongest signal in the current area 10 seconds after RDS station reception has become impossible. (This function does not operate when the TA function is active.)
Canceling Announcements
• Press the SOURCE button during announcement reception to cancel the
announcement and return to the original source.
TA Function
The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements
automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. The TA function can be activated
for a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information).
Activating/Deactivating the TA Function
1. Tune in a TP station by pressing the 2/3 but-
ton.
The Car icon lights when the tuner is tuned to a TP station.
2. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with “Function”
highlighted in green.
3. Click the joystick.
The Tuner Function Menu appears.
4. Select “TA” by moving the joystick.
“TA” is highlighted in green.
5. Activate the TA function by clicking the joystick.
Each click toggles TA On/Off.
6. Press the RETURN button.
You go back to the Center Room.
The “Traffic” indicator lights, indicating that the tuner
is waiting for traffic announcements.
Repeat the preceding operation when no traffic
announcement is being received to deactivate the TA
function.
Note:
• The system switches back to the original source following traffic announcement reception.
• The TA function can be activated from sources other than tuner if the tuner was last set to the
FM band but not if it was last set to the AM band.
• In sources other than tuner, the tuner automatically seeks out the TP station with the strongest
signal in the current area 10 seconds after the Car icon disappears from the display. (During
seek operation, Car icon disappears.)
• Only TP stations are tuned in during the Seek Tuning mode when the “Traffic” indicator is
ON.
• Only TP stations are stored by BSM when the “Traffic” indicator is ON.
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“Traffic” Car icon
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