Pioneer AVM-P8000R User Manual
Before Using This Product
Audio Visual Master Unit
Owner’s Manual
AVM-P8000R
This product conforms to new cord colors.
ENGLISH
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Contents
Before Using This Product .................. 3
Key Finder ................................................................ 3
About This Product .................................................. 4
• Video System of a Connected Component
• Output Setting of the DVD Player
About This Manual .................................................. 5
To Ensure Safe Driving ............................................ 6
• When Using a Display connected to Rear Video
Output
Resetting the Microprocessor ................................ 7
Precaution................................................................ 7
In Case of Trouble.................................................... 7
When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player ...... 7
Remote Control and Care ........................................ 8
• Batteries
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 Navagation 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 of 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
• News Program Interruption Setting
• AF function
• Regional Function
• PGM button
Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 24
Recalling Preset Stations by Preset
Station List .................................................... 24
Using the RDS Functions .................... 25
What is RDS? ........................................................ 25
Displaying the Frequency ...................................... 25
AF Function ............................................................ 26
• Activating/Deactivating the AF Function
PI Seek Function .................................................... 27
• PI Seek
• Auto PI Seek (for preset station)
Regional Function .................................................. 27
• Activating/Deactivating the REG Function
TA Function............................................................ 28
• Activating/Deactivating the TA Function
• Canceling Traffic Announcements
• Adjusting the TA Volume
• TP Alarm Function
PTY Function .......................................................... 30
• Searching the PTY
• News Program Interruption Setting
• PTY Alarm
• PTY List
Radio Text.............................................................. 33
• Radio Text Display
• Storing Radio Text in Memory
• Recalling Preset Radio Text
Multi-DVD Player ................................ 35
Basics .................................................................... 35
Operation at the Function Menu Screen
(DVD, Video CD) ............................................ 36
• Accessing the DVD Function Menu (DVD, Video
CD)
Operating Each Function ...................................... 37
• Repeat Play
• Pause
• PGM button
Operation at the Function Menu Screen (CD) ................ 39
• Accessing the DVD Function Menu (CD)
Operating Each Function ...................................... 40
• Repeat Play
• Random Play
• Scan Play
• ITS Play
• Pause
• PGM button
Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 43
Disc Title Input for CD and Video CD .................. 43
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 44
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Multi-CD Player .................................... 45
Basics .................................................................... 45
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 46
• Accessing the Multi-CD Function Menu
Operating Each Function ...................................... 47
• Repeat Play
• Random Play
• Scan Play
• ITS Play
• Pause
• Compression and DBE
• PGM button
Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 50
Disc Title Input ...................................................... 51
Getting Text Displayed
(for CD TEXT compatible type) ...................... 52
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 53
ITS (Instant Track Selection).................................. 53
• ITS Programming (ITS)
• Erase a Track Program
• Erase a Disc Program
TV Tuner ................................................ 55
Basics .................................................................... 55
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 56
• Accessing the TV Tuner Function Menu
CD Player .............................................. 57
Basics .................................................................... 57
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 58
• Accessing the CD Function Menu
Multi-MD Player .................................. 59
Basics .................................................................... 59
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 60
• Accessing the Multi-MD Function Menu
DAB Tuner ............................................ 61
Basics .................................................................... 61
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 62
• Accessing the DAB Tuner Function Menu
About This Product’s Indications .......................... 63
Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 64
Recalling Preset Services by Preset Service List .... 64
Adjusting Audio .................................... 65
Accessing the Audio Menu .................................. 65
Equalizer Curve .................................................... 66
• Selecting the Equalizer Curve
• Equalizer Curve Adjustment
Balance Adjustment ............................................ 68
High Pass Filter .................................................... 69
Front Image Enhancer Function ............................ 69
Loudness Adjustment ............................................ 70
Non Fading Output ................................................ 71
Subwoofer Output ................................................ 72
• Switching the Subwoofer Output ON/OFF
• Subwoofer Setting Adjustment
Source Level Adjustment (SLA) ............................ 74
Changing the Initial Settings ............ 75
Accessing the Initial Settings Menu .................... 75
Changing the FM Tuning Step .............................. 76
Setting the DAB Priority Function.......................... 76
Switching the Auto PI Seek .................................. 76
Setting the Rear Speaker Lead.............................. 77
Setting the Subwoofer Controller ........................ 77
Setting the Time .................................................... 77
Adjusting the Display Position .............................. 78
Changing the Pattern of Plate .............................. 78
Other Functions .................................... 79
Switching the Center Screen and
Time Display in the Center Room.................. 79
Switching the Color of
the Spectrum Analyzer .................................. 79
Listening Sounds or Viewing Images from
Additional Units ............................................ 80
• Accessing the Set Up Menu
• Switching the AUX Source
• Switching the Video Mode
• Switching the Speaker Input Mode
AUX Title Input ...................................................... 82
Muting Function .................................................... 82
• Mobile Navigation Unit Muting
• Cellular Telephone Muting
Troubleshooting .................................... 83
Installation ............................................ 85
Specifications ...................................... 98
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Before Using This Product
Before Using This Product
Key Finder
Remote Controller
Use buttons *1–*10 to control your Navigation System.
Using it as a Navigation System Remote Control
In areas where car navigation is available, it can be used to control your navigation system.
To operate the navigation system, switch the operation mode switch to “NAVI”.
Note:
• Buttons other than those mentioned above cannot be used when the “NAVI” setting is selected.
• This remote control can also be used as a Multi-DVD player remote control. (Refer to the
Multi-DVD player’s manual.)
*1 Joystick/OK button
*2 NAVI button
*3 MENU button
*4 – button
*5 + button
*6 NEXT OPTION button
*7 TALK button
*8 RETURN button
*9 Remote control operation mode switch
*10 ON/OFF button
SOURCE button
*2
Small joystick
(BAND button)
VOLUME
MENU button
*4
DISPLAY button
*5
RETURN button
*8
Joystick
*1
TA button
*7
PTY button
*6
PGM button
V. SEL button
*3
Buttons 1–6
Remote control
Operation mode switch
*9
*10
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Before Using This Product
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About This Product
The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The
RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.
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/PAL 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.
• This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking
Directive (93/68/EEC).
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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.
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.
Before Using This Product
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Before Using This Product
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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.
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.
In Case of Trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station.
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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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.
• When the controller is not in use, attach it firmly to the provided Mounting base.
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.
Batteries
• Remove the cover on the back of the remote controller and insert the batteries with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.
Precaution:
• Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5 V batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not used for a month or longer.
• Do not attempt to recharge the supplied batteries.
• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote controller completely clean and install new
batteries.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental
public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
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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 = DAB = Multi-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 Multi-MD player.
* When the AUX (external input), VIDEO and Speaker Input are set to OFF.
(See pages 80, 81.)
• 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 ...
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 ...
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Operation for Each Source Unit
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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 79.)
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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.
7 Multi-CD Player
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
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Virtual Theater Quick Tour
7 Tuner
Source Plate Display
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
(Preset Station List)
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
(Radio Text Display)
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
(PTY Search Plate)
«
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 DAB Tuner
Source Plate Display
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
(Presert Service Label List)
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
(Dynamic Label Display)
«
Flip-Down Plate Display
(PTY Search Plate)
«
No Plate
7 Multi-MD Player
Source Plate Display
«
Flip-Down 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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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/MW/LW 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.
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.
Built-In Tuner
Built-In Tuner
Basics
Selecting the Tuner
Select the “Tuner” as source by pressing
the SOURCE button as many times as
necessary.
Band
Each click changes the band in the following order:
FM1 = FM2 = FM3 = MW/LW
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
MW/LW stations can be stored in memory.
• You can also use the small joysitck up/down to recall
broadcast stations memorized in buttons 1 through 6.
Manual and Seek Tuning
You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you hold the small
joystick left/right.
Manual Tuning (step by step) Less than 0.5 seconds
Seek Tuning More than 0.5 seconds
Note:
• If you continue to hold the small joystick left/right for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip
broadcasting stations. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the small joystick.
• Stereo indicator “STEREO” lights when a stereo station is selected.
Preset Number Frequency
Band
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This product’s AF function can be switched On and Off. AF should be switched off for
normal tuning operations. (See page 26.)
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.
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Built-In Tuner
7 FM Tuner Function Menu
7 MW/LW Tuner Function Menu
Best Stations Memory
(See page 21.)
Local Seek Tuning
(See page 21.)
AF Function
(See page 22.)
TA Function
(See page 22.)
News Program
Interruption Setting
(See page 22.)
Best Stations Memory
(See page 21.)
Local Seek Tuning
(See page 21.)
PGM button
(See page 23.)
Regional Function
(See page 22.)
PGM button
(See page 23.)
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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
MW/LW: 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.
Built-In Tuner
TA Function
You can switch TA (Traffic Announcements) on/off. (See page 28.)
1. Select “TA” by moving the joystick.
“TA” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles TA On/Off in an FM band.
News Program Interruption Setting
You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs on/off. (See page 31.)
1. Select “News” by moving the joystick.
“News” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles NEWS On/Off in an FM band.
AF Function
You can switch AF (Alternative Frequencies search) on/off. (See page 26.)
1. Select “AF” by moving the joystick.
“AF” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles AF On/Off while in an FM band.
Regional Function
You can switch Regional function on/off. (See page 27.)
1. Select “REG” by moving the joystick.
“REG” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles REG On/Off while in an FM band.
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Built-In Tuner
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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
Built-In Tuner
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Built-In Tuner
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 Station List = Radio Text Display = PTY Search Plate
= No Plate
Examples
Note:
• When the tuner is tuned to a non-RDS station or the signal is too weak for proper reception of
an RDS station, the program service name (PS) disappears, and the current tuned frequency
appears.
Recalling Preset Stations by Preset Station List
1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Preset
Station List to appear.
2. Select the band by pressing the BAND button.
3. Select the preset station by moving the joystick
up/down.
Selected staion is highlighted.
4. Click the joystick.
Selected station is indicated in yellow and tuned.
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Source Plate Radio Text Display (FM band)
Preset Station List PTY Search Plate (FM band)
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Using the RDS Functions
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This
data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, program type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tuning,
intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station.
Note:
• RDS service may not be provided by all stations.
• RDS functions, like AF (Alternative Frequencies search) and TA (Traffic Announcement
standby), are only active when your radio is tuned to RDS stations.
Displaying the Frequency
When you want to know the frequency of the current station, you can switch frequency display ON.
• Display the Preset Station List by pressing the
DISPLAY button.
Program Service Name
The Program Service Name is the name of networks/stations providing RDS Service.
PTY Information
PTY (Program Type ID code) information for the currently tuned station appears on the display. The information is correlated with the list in the section “PTY List” on page 32.
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.
PTY information Program Service Name
Frequency
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AF Function
The AF (Alternative Frequencies search) function is used to search for other frequencies in
the same network as the currently tuned station. It automatically retunes the receiver to another frequency in the network which is broadcasting a stronger signal when there are problems
with reception of the currently tuned station or better reception is possible on a different frequency.
Note:
• AF tunes the receiver only to RDS stations when you use Seek tuning or BSM Auto Memory
with the “AF ” indicator ON.
• When you recall a preset station, the tuner may update the preset station with a new frequency
from the station’s AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the FM1 and FM2
bands.) No preset number appears on the display if the RDS data for the station received differs from that for the originally stored station.
• Sound may be temporarily interrupted by another program during an AF frequency search.
• When the tuner is tuned to a non-RDS station, the AF Car icon disappears.
• AF can be switched ON or OFF independently for each FM band.
• The AF Car icon lights when the tuner is tuned to an RDS station with AF list.
Activating/Deactivating the AF Function
AF is set to ON by default.
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.
3. Select “AF” by moving the joystick.
“AF” is highlighted in green.
4. Activate or deactivate AF while in an FM band
by clicking the joystick.
Each click toggles AF On/Off.
5. Press the RETURN button.
You go back to the Center Room.
AF Car icon “AF”
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PI Seek Function
The tuner searches for another frequency broadcasting the same programming. “PI SEEK”
appears on the display and the radio volume is muted during a PI Seek. The muting is discontinued after completion of the PI Seek, whether or not the PI seek has succeeded. If the PI
Seek is unsuccessful, the tuner returns to the previous frequency.
PI Seek
If the tuner fails to locate a suitable alternative frequency or if the broadcasting signal is too
weak for proper reception, the PI Seek will automatically start.
Auto PI Seek (for preset station)
When preset stations cannot be recalled, as when traveling long distances, this product can be
set to perform PI Seek also during preset recall.
The default setting for Auto PI Seek is OFF.
Note:
• Refer to “Changing the Initial Settings” for details on how to switch Auto PI Seek ON/OFF.
Regional Function
When AF is used to retune the tuner automatically, REG (regional) limits the selection to stations broadcasting regional programs.
Note:
• Regional programming and regional networks are organized differently depending on the
country (i.e., they may change according to the hour, state or broadcast area).
• The preset number may disappear on the display if the tuner tunes in a regional station which
differs from the originally set station.
• REG can be switched ON or OFF independently for each FM band.
Activating/Deactivating the REG Function
The REG function is set to ON by default.
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.
3. Select “REG” by moving the joystick.
“REG” is highlighted in green.
4. Activate or deactivate REG while in an FM
band by clicking the joystick.
Each click toggles REG On/Off.
5. Press the RETURN button.
You go back to the Center Room.
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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 either a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an EON TP station (a
station carrying information which cross-references TP stations).
Activating/Deactivating the TA Function
1. Tune in a TP or EON TP station by moving
the small joystick left/right.
The Car icon lights when the tuner is tuned to a TP station or an EON TP station.
2. Activate the TA function by pressing the TA
button.
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:
• You can also switch the TA Function ON/OFF in the Function Menu.
• 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 MW/LW band.
• If the tuner was last set to FM, turning on the TA function lets you operate other tuning func-
tions while listening to sources other than tuner.
• Only TP or EON TP stations are tuned in during the Seek Tuning mode when the “Traffic”
indicator is ON.
• Only TP or EON TP stations are stored by BSM when the “Traffic” indicator is ON.
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“Traffic” Car icon
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Canceling Traffic Announcements
• Press the TA button while a traffic announcement is being received to cancel the announcement and return to the original source.
The announcement is canceled but the tuner remains in the TA mode until the TA button is pressed again.
Adjusting the TA Volume
When a traffic announcement begins, the volume adjusts automatically to a preset level to
enable you to hear the announcement clearly.
• Set the volume by adjusting it by pressing
VOLUME during reception of a traffic
announcement.
The newly set volume is stored in memory and recalled
for subsequent traffic announcements.
TP Alarm Function
About 30 seconds after the Car icon indicator disappears due to a weak signal, a 5 second
beep sounds to remind you to select another TP or EON TP station.
• If you are listening to the tuner, tune in another TP station or EON TP station.
In sources other than tuner, the tuner automatically seeks out the TP station with the
strongest signal in the current area 10 (or 30)* seconds after the Car icon disappears
from the display.
* Time taken before Seek begins.
TA function ON 10 seconds
TA, AF functions ON 30 seconds
Using the RDS Functions
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