Pioneer AVM-P9000R User Manual

Before Using This Product

Multi-Channel AV Master Unit

Owner’s Manual

AVM-P9000R

This product conforms to CEMA cord colors.

ENGLISH

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

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 (Basic) ...................... 57

Accessing the Audio Menu .................................. 57

Proper Setting for the In-car Acoustic

Characteristics .............................................. 58

Cabin Equalizer ...................................................... 58

•Operation at the Audio Setting Menu

Position Selector.................................................... 59

Balance Adjustment .............................................. 59

Adjustments for Speaker ...................................... 60

•Operation at the Speaker Setting Menu

Equalizer Curve ...................................................... 62

Source Level Adjustment (SLA)................................ 63

Sound Field Control (SFC) ...................................... 64

Dynamic Range Control ........................................ 65

Direct Control ON/OFF .......................................... 65

Loudness Adjustment ............................................ 66

Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) ............ 67

Before Getting Started .......................................... 67

Adjusting for the Speakers In Use ........................ 67

•Accessing the Speaker Setting Menu

•Adjusting the Speakers' Output Levels using a

Test Tone

•Selecting a Crossover Frequency

•Correcting the Subwoofer’s Phase

Adjusting the Cabin Equalizer (Expert) .................. 70

•Accessing the Expert Setting Menu

•Operation at the Expert Setting Menu

•Adjusting 3-Band Parametric Equalizer

•Adjusting the Speakers’ Output Level

•Adjusting the Time Alignment

•Storing the Adjusted Cabin EQ into Memory

•Reset Adjusted Cabin EQ

Adjusting the Equalizer Curves.............................. 75

Changing the Initial Settings ............ 77

Accessing the Initial Settings Menu .................... 77

Correcting Distorted Sound .................................. 78

Setting the Time .................................................... 78

Adjusting the Display Position .............................. 79

Changing the Pattern of Plate .............................. 79

Other Functions .................................... 81

Switching the Center Screen and

Time Display in the Center Room.................. 81

Switching the Color of

the Spectrum Analyzer .................................. 81

Listening Sounds or Viewing Images from

Additional Units ............................................ 82

•Accessing the Set Up Menu

•Switching the AUX Source

•Switching the Video Mode

•Switching the Speaker Input Mode

AUX Title Input ...................................................... 84

Muting Function .................................................... 84

•Mobile Navigation Unit Muting

•Cellular Telephone Muting

Troubleshooting .................................... 85

Terms ...................................................... 88

Installation ............................................ 89

Specifications .................................... 101

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

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

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.)

Dolby Digital*/DTS** Compatibility (When combining the product with a Pioneer 6Disc Multi-DVD Player such as the XDV-P9)

When using this product with a Pioneer 6-Disc Multi-DVD Player, you can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD-Video software featuring 5.1 channel recordings.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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 DOLBY DIGITAL/LPCM OUT SELECTION 48 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

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.

7 U.S.A.

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.

(–) pole

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 82, 83.)

• 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 ...

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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

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 81.)

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.

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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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.

Virtual Theater Quick Tour

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.

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.

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.

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.

Built-In Tuner

Basics

RTN

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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

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.)

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.

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

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

Built-In Tuner/Using the RDS Functions

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

Using the RDS Functions

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.)

Using the RDS Functions

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.

Using the RDS Functions

“Traffic” Car icon

Using the RDS Functions

Canceling Traffic Announcements

• Press the SOURCE 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 function is deactivated.

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 the VOLUME during reception of a traffic announcement.

The newly set volume is stored in memory and recalled for subsequent traffic announcements.

Using the RDS Functions

Radio Text

This tuner can display Radio Text data transmitted by RDS stations, such as station information, the name of the currently broadcast song and the name of the artist.

Note:

• When an RDS station is received, the “RDS” indicator lights.

• When Radio Text is received, the “Text” indicator and Note icon light.

• The tuner automatically memorizes the three latest Radio Text broadcasts received, replacing

text from the least recent reception with new text when it is received.

• You can store data from up to six Radio Text transmissions in buttons 1–6.

• You can also switch to the Radio Text Display by pressing the DISPLAY button. (Refer to “Display the Flip-Down Plate” on page 23.)

Radio Text display

1. Press the RT button if the RDS indicator is On.

Flip-Down Plate displaying Radio Text Display appears.

Note:

• Press the RT button once more, and the Radio Text mode is canceled.

• When no Radio Text is currently being received, “NO TEXT” is displayed.

2. Select either “ ” or “ ” by moving the joystick left/right.

3. Click the joystick.

Each click switches the three Radio Text data display left or right.

Note:

• If there is no Radio Text data stored in the tuner, the function does not operate.

Note icon “Text”

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