PIONEER AXM-P8000 User Manual

Operation Manual Mode demploi

Multi-channel processor controller unit Contrôleur de processeur multi-canaux

AXM-P8000

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Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-

ual in a safe place for future reference.

Before You Start

Information to User 5 About this manual 5 About this unit 5 After-sales service for Pioneer products 5 Product registration 6 About digital and analog source 6 Precautions 6 Use and care of the remote control 7 Using the remote control operation mode

switch 7 Reverse mode 8 Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility 8

Whats What

Display unit 9 Remote control 9

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on 12 Selecting a source 12 Adjusting the volume 12 Turning the unit off 12

DVD Player

Function menu switching 13 Repeating play 13 Playing tracks in a random order 13 Scanning tracks of a CD 13 Pausing playback 13 Resume playback (Bookmark) 13

TV tuner

Using the TV tuner 15 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 15 Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 15

Multi-CD Player

Playing a CD 16 50-disc multi-CD player 16 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 17 Repeating play 17 Playing tracks in a random order 17 Scanning CDs and tracks 18 Pausing CD playback 18 Using ITS playlists 18 Using disc title functions 20 Using CD TEXT functions 20 Using compression and bass emphasis 21

Digital Signal Processor

Introduction of DSP adjustments 22 Using the sound field control 23 Using the position selector 24 Using balance adjustment 24 Adjusting source levels 24 Using the dynamic range control 25 Using the direct control 25 Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 25 Using the down-mix function 26 Setting the speaker setting 26 Selecting a cross-over frequency 27 Adjusting the speaker output levels 28 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone 28 Using the time alignment 29 Using the auto-equalizer 30 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing) 30 Using the equalizer 32

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 35 Setting the clock 35 Switching the dimmer setting 35

Contents

Adjusting the brightness 36 Correcting distorted sound 36 Switching the sound muting/attenuation 36 Switching the auxiliary setting 36 Switching the digital source setting 37 Switching the analog input setting 37 Resetting the audio functions 37

Other Functions

Turning the clock display on or off 38 Using different entertainment displays 38 Setting the digital source title 38 Setting the analog source title 38 Using the AUX source 38 Setting remote control code type 39 Title input 39 Using the PGM button 40

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting 41 Error messages 41 Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 42

Specifications 43

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your

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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 distortion.

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 ex

osure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection

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Quiet library, soft whisper

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.

iving room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffi

ht traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

Before You Start

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the users right to operate the equipment.

About this manual

This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this units 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 unit. It is especially important that you read and observe precautions noted on the next page and in other sections.

About this unit

This unit can control separately sold Pioneer multi-channel processor (e.g. DEQ-P8000). Also, supplied remote control can control the functions of separately sold Pioneer DVD player (e.g. XDV-P90), Pioneer multi-CD player, Pioneer television and the part of functions of Pioneer head units. Also, this unit has universal connector for your car-stereo or other equipment, allowing you to connect to this unit and to enjoy the high quality sound of DEQ-P8000. If you want to connect them, use either the speaker input connector or the RCA input connector. You can connect six sources at a time for speaker input connector and RCA input connector as analog source. You can change the setting of

each analog source between speaker input or RCA input. (Refer to Switching the analog input setting on page 37.)

Note

Instructions in this operation manual use DEQP8000 as an example multi-channel processor. If multi-channel processor other than DEQ-P8000 is connected to this unit, some functions in this manual may not be available. In this case, refer to multi-channel processors operation manual for concerning operation.

After-sales service for Pioneer products

Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased this unit for 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 unit to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without advance contact.

U.S.A.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 800-421-1404

CANADA

Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 1-877-283-5901

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with this unit.

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Before You Start

Product registration

Visit us at the following site:

1 Register your product. We will keep the details

of your purchase on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.

2 Receive updates on the latest products and

technologies.

3 Download owners manuals, order product

catalogues, research new products, and much more.

About digital and analog source

This unit features two digital sources and six analog sources. By connecting a Pioneer DVD player to this unit with IP-BUS cable, you can use it as the digital source. Digital1 and Digital2 are automatically occupied by the Pioneer DVD player when it is connected to this unit only via the optical cable. And each digital source is assigned according to the media which is playing on Pioneer DVD player, such as DVD, Video CD and CD. Devices which are connected to this unit with speaker input connector or RCA input connector can be used as analog sources. For example, when Pioneer head unit with tuner and cassette player is connected to this unit, you can use Analog1 for tuner and Analog2 for cassette player as independent source. Furthermore, audio function of DEQ-P8000 can be used independently for each analog source, if each analog source is used properly. The title displayed for digital sources and analog sources can be changed. This is useful

when you use such sources. To input the titles, refer to Title input on page 39.

Notes

! If equipment which is connected to this unit

as analog source has multiple sources, be sure to change sources both for this unit and the connected equipment. Also, this unit cannot control equipment which is connected as analog source.

! When the volume level of the equipment

which is connected to this unit as analog source is too high, sound may be produced incorrectly. Also, sound controls (e.g. loudness, equalizer and so on) should be off to prevent incorrect sound.

Precautions

WARNING:

Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and precautions.

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! Always keep the volume low enough so

that you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.

! Protect this unit from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or dis-

charged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus () poles pointing in the proper direction. ! When using for the first time, pull out the

film protruding from the tray.

! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-

mote control completely clean and install a new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, please

comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area.

! Always check carefully that you are loading

the battery with its plus (+) and minus () poles facing in the proper directions.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. ! The remote control may not function prop-

erly in direct sunlight.

Important

! Do not store the remote control in high tem-

peratures or direct sunlight.

! Do not let the remote control fall onto the

floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.

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WARNING

Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

CAUTION

! Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery. ! Remove the battery if the remote control is not

used for a month or longer.

! Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose

of the battery in fire.

! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools. ! Do not store the battery with metallic materi-

als.

Using the remote control operation mode switch

There are three remote control operation modes on the remote control. In order to control every function of connected equipment properly, be sure to change settings as follows: ! DVD mode  This mode can control Pio-

neer DVD player. Every function of Pioneer DVD player can be controlled by this remote control. Although some operations may differ slightly from your DVD players remote control, use corresponding buttons to control them properly.

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Before You Start

! DEQ mode  This mode controls Pioneer

multi-channel processor (DEQ-P8000). Every function of DEQ-P8000 can be controlled by this remote control. Also, some functions for connected sources can be controlled. If Pioneer multi-CD player or television is connected to this unit, you can control their functions by using supplied remote control.

! AUDIO mode  This mode can control Pio-

neer head unit. Although not every function of Pioneer head unit can be controlled by this remote control, most of the basic functions can be controlled. If you connect Pioneer head unit to this unit, supplied remote control can operate it.

Note

Supplied remote control cannot control equipment connected to speaker input connector and RCA input connector. To control them, use the appropriate buttons on the equipment.

Reverse mode

If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds. Pressing button 5 when power to this unit is turned off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse mode. Press button 5 again to start the reverse mode.

and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings. ! Manufactured under license from Dolby La-

boratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

! DTS is a registered trademark of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

Note

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

When using this unit with a Pioneer multichannel processor, you can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie

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Display unit

1 Power indicator

It lights up when power is on.

2 Information display

Displaying information for each connected source and settings.

Remote control

1 Remote control selection switch

! DVD mode  Switch to change the set-

ting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 39.

! DEQ mode Not used. ! AUDIO mode  Not used.

2 VOLUME button

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

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3 TOP MENU button

! DVD mode  Press to return to the top

menu during DVD playback.

! DEQ mode  Press to select the video

source when you connect a Pioneer televison to this unit.

! AUDIO mode  Press to select the video

source when you connect a Pioneer television to this unit.

4 MENU button

This is effective only when controlling Pio-

neer DVD player.

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD

playback.

5 RETURN button

This is effective only when controlling Pio-

neer DVD player.

Press to return to the previous display when

the SET-UP MENU is displayed.

6 AUDIO button

This is effective only when controlling Pio-

neer DVD player.

Press to change the audio language during

DVD playback.

7 DISP button

! DVD mode  Press to change the infor-

mation display on the separately sold display while the DVD player is playing as the source.

! DEQ mode  Press to display information

on the information display.

! AUDIO mode  Press to display informa-

tion on the head unit display.

8 SUBTITLE button

This is effective only when controlling Pio-

neer DVD player.

Press to change the subtitle language dur-

ing DVD playback.

9 ANGLE button

This is effective only when controlling Pio-

neer DVD player.

Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

a PLAY/PAUSE (f) button

! DVD mode  Press to switch sequentially

between play and pause.

! DEQ mode Not used. ! AUDIO mode  Not used.

b REVERSE (m) button

! DVD mode  Press to perform fast re-

verse.

! DEQ mode  Press to control functions. ! AUDIO mode  Press to control func-

tions.

c PREVIOUS (o) button

! DVD mode  Press to return to the pre-

vious track (chapter).

! DEQ mode  Press to select functions. ! AUDIO mode  Press to select functions.

d NUMBER buttons

! DVD mode  Press to directly select the

desired track, chapter and disc.

! DEQ mode

16 buttons  Press to operate disc num-

ber search for the multi-CD player when you connect a Pioneer multi-CD player to this unit. 7 button  Press to select a source when controlling Pioneer head unit. 0 button  Press to change the informa- tion display to the clock display .

! AUDIO mode

16 buttons  Not used. 7 button  Press to select a source when

controlling Pioneer head unit. 0 button  Press to change the informa- tion display to the clock display .

e ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to change to the entertainment display.

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f SOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources.

g Joystick

This is effective only when controlling Pioneer DVD player. ! DVD mode  Move to select the setting.

Click to set the setting or select on or off.

! DEQ mode  Move to select the setting.

Click to set the setting or select on or off.

! AUDIO mode  Not used.

h EQ button

Press to select various equalizer curves.

i SFC button

Press to select a sound field control.

j Remote control operation mode switch

Switches the operation mode between DVD mode, DEQ mode and AUDIO mode. (Refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on page 7.)

k BAND button

! DVD mode  Not used. ! DEQ mode  Press to cancel the control

mode of functions.

! AUDIO mode  Press to cancel the con-

trol mode of functions.

l BOOK.M button

! DVD mode  When a Pioneer DVD player

which features Bookmark function (refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page

13) is connected to this unit, press to turn Bookmark function on or off.

! DEQ mode Press to operate the prepro-

grammed functions for each source when controlling Pioneer head unit. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page

40.)

! AUDIO mode  Press to operate the pre-

programmed functions for each source when controlling Pioneer head unit.

(Refer to Using the PGM button on page

40.)

m STEP (r/q) button

! DVD mode  Press to move ahead one

frame at a time during DVD/Video CD playback. Press and hold for one second to activate slow playback.

! DEQ mode  Press to control functions. ! AUDIO mode  Press to control func-

tions.

n ATT button

Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level.

o FORWARD (n) button

! DVD mode  Press to perform fast for-

ward.

! DEQ mode  Press to control functions. ! AUDIO mode  Press to control func-

tions.

p STOP (g) button

! DVD mode  Press to stop playback. ! DEQ mode Not used. ! AUDIO mode  Not used.

q NEXT (p) button

! DVD mode  Press to skip to the next

track (chapter).

! DEQ mode  Press to select various

sound quality controls.

! AUDIO mode  Press to select various

sound quality controls.

r CLEAR button

! DVD mode  Press to cancel the input

number while NUMBER are used.

! DEQ mode Not used. ! AUDIO mode  Not used.

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Basic Operations

Turning the unit on

% Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.

When you select a source the unit is turned on.

Selecting a source

% Press SOURCE to select a source.

Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources:

Digital source 1Digital source 2TelevisionDVD player/multi-DVD player Multi-CD playerExternal unit 1External unit 2AUXAnalog source 1Analog source 2Analog source 3Analog source 4Analog source 5Analog source 6

Notes

! DVD source (DVD player/multi-DVD

player) and Digital sources (Digital source1 and 2) can exist simultaneously. However,

DVD player which is connected to the multichannel processor (DEQ-P8000) via the IPBUS and optical cable should be connected to OPT IN. 1 connector. Also, equipment which is connected to the multi-channel processor only via the optical cable should be connected to OPT IN. 2 connector. If not, this may not operate properly.

! When no source is connected, short beep will

sound when you try to select a source.

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change:  When there is no unit corresponding to the

selected source connected to this unit.

 When there is no magazine in the multi-

CD player.

 When there is no magazine in the multi-

DVD player.

 When there is no disc in the DVD player.

 When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off

(refer to page 36).

 When the analog sources are set to off

(refer to page 37).

! 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 unit. Two external units can be controlled by this unit. When two external units are connected, the allocation of them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is automatically set by this unit.

Adjusting the volume

% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Turning the unit off

% Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.

DVD Player

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You can use this unit with a separately sold DVD player or multi-DVD player.

For details concerning operation, refer to the DVD players or multi-DVD players operation manual. This section provides information on DVD operations with this unit which differs from that described in the DVD playersor multi-DVD players operation manual.

Important

You can use the following functions only when the remote control is set to DEQ mode.

Function menu switching

% During DVD playback, press o to dis- play the function names.

Press o repeatedly to switch between the following functions: Repeat (repeat play)Pause (pause)

% During Video CD playback, press o to display the function names.

Press o repeatedly to switch between the following functions: Repeat (repeat play)Pause (pause)

% During CD playback, press o to dis- play the function names.

Press o repeatedly to switch between the following functions:

Repeat (repeat play)Random (random play) Scan (scan play)Pause (pause)

! During Video CD or CD playback, press r

or q to turn repeat play on or off.

Playing tracks in a random order

1 Press o to select Random.

2 Press r to turn random play on.

# Press q to turn random play off.

Scanning tracks of a CD

1 Press o to select Scan.

2 Press r to turn scan play on.

# When you find the desired track press q to turn scan play off. # If the display has automatically returned to the playback display, select Scan again by pressing o.

Pausing playback

1 Press o to select Pause.

2 Press r to turn pause on.

# Press q to turn pause off.

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Repeating play

% Press o to select Repeat.

! During DVD playback, press m or n to

select the repeat range.

Resume playback (Bookmark)

Important

You can use this function only when the remote control is set to DVD mode.

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DVD Player

The Bookmark function lets you resume playback from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. ! This function can be operated only when

the DVD disc is playing on the Pioneer DVD player which features Bookmark function.

% During playback, press BOOK.M at the point you want to resume playback next time.

The selected scene will be bookmarked so that playback resumes from that point next time. You can bookmark up to five discs. After that, the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one.

# To clear the bookmark on a disc, press and hold BOOK.M during playback.

TV tuner

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You can use this unit with a separately sold TV tuner.

For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuners operation manuals. This section provides information on TV operations with this unit which differs from that described in the TV tuners operation manual.

Important

You can use the following functions only when the remote control is set to DEQ mode.

Using the TV tuner

1 Press SOURCE to select the Television.

2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

3 Press BAND to select a band.

4 To perform manual tuning, press m or n with quick presses.

5 To perform seek tuning, press and hold m or n for about one second and release.

Storing and recalling broadcast stations

% When you find a station that you want to store in memory press one of preset tuning buttons 16 and hold until the preset number stops flashing.

The number you have pressed will flash in the preset number indicator and then remain lit. The selected station has been stored in memory.

The next time you press the same preset tuning button the station is recalled from memory.

Notes

! Up to 12 stations, six for each of two TV bands

can be stored in memory.

! You can also recall station assigned to preset

tuning buttons 16 by pressing q or r.

Storing the strongest broadcast stations sequentially

1 Press o to select BSSM. Press o until BSSM appears in the display.

2 Press r to turn BSSM on. BSSM begins to flash. While BSSM is flashing

the 12 strongest broadcast stations will be stored in order from the lowest channel up. When finished, BSSM stops flashing.

# To cancel the storage process, press q.

Note

Storing broadcast frequencies with BSSM may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved using 16.

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Multi-CD Player

Playing a CD

You can use this unit to control a multi-CD player, which is sold separately.

These are the basic steps necessary to play a CD with your multi-CD player. More advanced CD operation is explained starting on the next page.

Important

You can use the following functions only when the remote control is set to DEQ mode.

1 Disc number indicator

Shows the disc currently playing.

2 Track number indicator

Shows the track currently playing.

3 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-

rent track.

1 Press SOURCE to select the multi-CD player.

Press SOURCE until you see Multi-CD displayed.

such as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number appears in the display.

# You can also sequentially select a disc by pressing q or r.

3 To perform fast forward or reverse, press and hold m or n.

4 To skip back or forward to another track, press m or n.

Pressing n skips to the start of the next track. Pressing m once skips to the start of the current track. Pressing again will skip to the previous track.

Notes

! When the multi-CD player performs the pre-

paratory operations, Ready is displayed.

! If the multi-CD player does not operate prop-

erly, an error message such as ERROR-11 may be displayed. Refer to the multi-CD player owners manual.

! If there are no discs in the multi-CD player ma-

gazine, NO DISC is displayed.

50-disc multi-CD player

Only those functions described in this manual are supported for 50-disc multi-CD players. This unit is not designed to operate disc title list functions with a 50-disc multi-CD player. About the disc title list funtions, please refer to Selecting discs from the disc title list on page

20.

2 Select a disc you want to listen to with the 16 buttons.

For discs located at 1 to 6, press the corresponding button number. If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12, press and hold the corresponding numbers,

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Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation

1 Function display

Shows the function status.

Important

You can use the following functions only when the remote control is set to DEQ mode.

% Press o to display the function names.

Press o repeatedly to switch between the following functions: Repeat (repeat play)Disc title listRandom (random play)Scan (scan play)ITS Play (ITS play)Pause (pause)Comp (compression and DBE)

# To return to the playback display, press BAND.

2 Press m or n to select the repeat range.

Press m or n until the desired repeat range appears in the display.

! MCD  Repeat all discs in the multi-CD

player

! TRK  Repeat just the current track ! DISC  Repeat the current disc

Notes

! If you select other discs during repeat play,

the repeat play range changes to MCD.

! If you perform track search or fast forward/re-

verse during TRK, the repeat play range changes to DISC.

Playing tracks in a random order

Random play lets you play back tracks in a random order within the repeat range, MCD and DISC.

1 Select the repeat range.

Refer to Repeating play on this page.

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Note

If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display.

Repeating play

There are three repeat play ranges for the multi-CD player: MCD (multi-CD player repeat), TRK (one-track repeat) and DISC (disc repeat).

1 Press o to select Repeat. Press o until Repeat appears in the display.

2 Press o to select Random.

Press o until Random appears in the display.

3 Press r to turn random play on. Random :ON appears in the display. Tracks

will play in a random order within the previously selected MCD or DISC ranges.

4 Press q to turn random play off. Random :OFF appears in the display. Tracks

will continue to play in order.

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Note

If you turn random play on during DISC and then return to the playback display, D.RANDOM appears in the display.

Scanning CDs and tracks

While you are using DISC, the beginning of each track on the selected disc plays for about 10 seconds. When you are using MCD, the beginning of the first track of each disc is played for about 10 seconds.

1 Select the repeat range.

Refer to Repeating play on the previous page.

2 Press o to select Scan. Press o until Scan appears in the display.

3 Press r to turn scan play on. Scan :ON appears in the display. The first 10

seconds of each track of the current disc (or the first track of each disc) is played.

4 When you find the desired track (or disc) press q to turn scan play off. Scan :OFF appears in the display. The track (or

disc) will continue to play.

# If the display has automatically returned to the playback display, select Scan again by pressing o.

Notes

! After track or disc scanning is finished, nor-

mal playback of the tracks will begin again.

! If you turn scan play on during DISC and then

return to the playback display, T.SCAN ap- pears in the display.

Pausing CD playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.

1 Press o to select Pause. Press o until Pause appears in the display.

2 Press r to turn pause on. Pause :ON appears in the display. Play of the

current track pauses.

3 Press q to turn pause off. Pause :OFF appears in the display. Play will re-

sume at the same point that you turned pause on.

Using ITS playlists

ITS (instant track selection) lets you make a playlist of favorite tracks from those in the multi-CD player magazine. After you have added your favorite tracks to the playlist you can turn on ITS play and play just those selections.

Creating a playlist with ITS programming

You can use ITS to enter and play back up to 99 tracks per disc, up to 100 discs (with the disc titles). (With multi-CD players sold before the CDX-P1250 and CDX-P650, up to 24 tracks can be stored in the playlist.)

1 Play a CD that you want to program.

Press q or r to select a CD.

2 Press o and hold until TITLE appears in the display, then press o to select ITS.

After TITLE is displayed, press o repeatedly, the following functions appear in the display: TITLE (disc title input)ITS (ITS programming)

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3 Select a desired track by pressing m or n.

4 Press r to store the currently playing track in the playlist. ITS Input is displayed briefly and the currently

playing selection is added to your playlist. The display then shows ITS again.

5 Press BAND to return to the playback display.

Note

After data for 100 discs has been stored in memory, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.

Playback from your ITS playlist

ITS play lets you listen to the tracks that you have entered into your ITS playlist. When you turn on ITS play, tracks from your ITS playlist in the multi-CD player will begin to play.

1 Select the repeat range.

Refer to Repeating play on page 17.

2 Press o to select ITS Play.

Press o until ITS Play appears in the display.

3 Press r to turn ITS play on. ITS Play :ON appears in the display. Playback

begins of those tracks from your playlist within the previously selected MCD or DISC ranges.

# If no tracks in the current range are programmed for ITS play then ITS Empty is displayed.

4 Press q to turn ITS play off. ITS Play :OFF appears in the display. Playback

will continue in normal order from the currently playing track and CD.

Erasing a track from your ITS playlist

To delete a track from your ITS playlist, make sure ITS play is on. If ITS play is already on, skip to step 2.

1 Play the CD that contains the track you want to delete from your ITS playlist and turn ITS play on.

Refer to Playback from your ITS playlist on this page.

2 Press o and hold until TITLE appears in the display, then press o to select ITS.

After TITLE is displayed, press o until ITS appears in the display.

3 Select a desired track by pressing m or n.

4 Press q to erase the track from your ITS playlist.

The currently playing selection is erased from your ITS playlist and playback of the next track from your ITS playlist begins.

# If there are no tracks from your playlist in the current range, ITS Empty is displayed and normal play resumes.

5 Press BAND to return to the playback display.

Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist

To delete all tracks of a CD from your ITS playlist, make sure ITS play is off.

1 Play the CD that you want to delete.

Press q or r to select a CD.

2 Press o and hold until TITLE appears in the display, then press o to select ITS.

After TITLE is displayed, press o until ITS appears in the display.

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3 Press q to erase all tracks on the currently playing CD from your ITS playlist.

All tracks on the currently playing CD are erased from your playlist and ITS Clear is displayed.

4 Press BAND to return to the playback display.

Using disc title functions

You can input CD titles and display the titles. Then you can easily search for and play a desired disc.

Entering disc titles

Use the disc title input feature to store up to 100 CD titles (with ITS playlist) into the multiCD player. Each title can be up to 10 characters long.

1 Play the CD with the title you want to enter.

Press q or r to select a CD.

2 Input the title.

To input the titles, refer to Title input on page

39.

Displaying disc titles

You can display the title of any disc that has had a disc title entered.

% Press DISPLAY.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Play timeDisc Title (disc title) When you select Disc Title, the title of the currently playing disc is shown in the display.

# If no title has been entered for the currently playing disc, No Disc Title is displayed.

Selecting discs from the disc title list

Disc title list lets you see the list of disc titles that have been entered into the multi-CD player and lets you select one for playback.

1 Press o to select T.LIST. Press o until T.LIST appears in the display.

2 Press m or n to scroll through the list of titles that have been entered.

# If no title has been entered for a disc, title is not displayed.

3 Press r to play your favorite CD title.

That selection will begin to play.

Notes

! Titles remain in memory, even after the disc

has been removed from the magazine, and are recalled when the disc is reinserted.

! After data for 100 discs has been stored in

memory, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.

! When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT

compatible multi-CD player, you cannot switch to TITLE. The disc title will have already been recorded on a CD TEXT disc.

Using CD TEXT functions

You can use these functions only with a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player.

Some discs have certain information encoded on the disc during manufacture. These discs may contain such information as the CD title, track title, artists name and playback time and are called CD TEXT discs. Only these specially encoded CD TEXT discs support the functions listed below.

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Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs

% Press DISPLAY.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Play timeDisc Title (disc title)

DiscArtist Name (disc artist name) Track Title (track title)TrackArtist Name

(track artist name)

# If specific information has not been recorded on a CD TEXT disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO Disc Title).

Scrolling titles in the display

This unit can display the first 16 letters only of

Disc Title, DiscArtist Name, Track Title and TrackArtist Name. When the recorded infor-

mation is longer than 16 letters, you can scroll the text to the left so that the rest of the title can be seen.

% Press DISPLAY and hold until the title begins to scroll to the left.

The rest of the title will appear in the display.

1 Press o to select Comp. Press o until Comp appears in the display.

# If the multi-CD player does not support COMP/DBE, No Comp is displayed when you attempt to select it.

2 Press q or r to select your favorite setting.

Press q or r repeatedly to switch between the following settings:

Comp OFFComp 1Comp 2Comp OFF DBE 1DBE 2

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Using compression and bass emphasis

You can use these functions only with a multiCD player that supports them.

Using COMP (compression) and DBE (dynamic bass emphasis) functions lets you adjust the sound playback quality of the multiCD player. Each of the functions has a twostep adjustment. The COMP function balances the output of louder and softer sounds at higher volumes. DBE boosts bass levels to give playback a fuller sound. Listen to each of the effects as you select them and use the one that best enhances the playback of the track or CD that you are listening to.

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Introduction of DSP adjustments

Important

! You can use the following functions only when

the remote control is set to DEQ mode.

! Following functions are effective only when

you connected a Pioneer multi-channel processor (DEQ-P8000) to this unit.

By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in the order shown, you can create a finely-tuned sound field effortlessly.

1 Setting the speaker setting 2 Using the position selector 3 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-

equalizing)

4 Adjusting the time alignment 5 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone

6 Selecting a cross-over frequency 7 Adjusting the speaker output levels 8 Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer

Operating the DSP menu

1 DSP display

Shows the DSP status.

% Press p to display the DSP function names.

Press p repeatedly to switch between the following DSP functions: Posi (position selector)Fad (balance adjustment)SLA (source level adjustment)DRC (dynamic range control)DIRECT (direct) Dolby PLB (Dolby Pro Logic B)Downmix (down mix)

# To return to the display of each source, press BAND.

Notes

! If you do not operate the DSP function within

about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the source display.

! If both the center and the rear speakers are

set to OFF in the DSP details menu (refer to Setting the speaker setting on page 26), you cannot use Dolby PLB.

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Operating the DSP details menu

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1 Front left speaker

2 Center speaker

3 Front right speaker

4 Rear left speaker

5 Subwoofer

6 Rear right speaker

% Press p and hold until SP Set appears in the display, then press p to display the DSP function names.

After SP Set is displayed, press p repeatedly, the following DSP functions appear in the display: SP Set (speaker setting)C.Over (cross-over frequency)SP Lev (speaker output level) T Tone (test tone)TA MODE (time align- ment mode)Time A (time alignment adjustment)AUTO EQ (auto-equalizer on/off) PEQ (3-band parametric equalizer)

# When neither F/L nor F/R is selected in Posi, you cannot switch to Time A. # When neither CUSTOM1 nor CUSTOM2 is se- lected as an equalizer curve, you cannot switch to PEQ. # To return to the display of each source, press BAND.

Using the sound field control

The SFC function creates the sensation of a live performance. ! The acoustics of different performance en-

vironments are not the same and depend on the extent and contour of space through which sound waves move and on how sounds bounce off the stage, walls, floors and ceilings. At a live performance you hear music in three stages: direct sound, early reflections, and late reflections, or reverberations. Those factors are programed into the SFC circuitry to recreate the acoustics of various performance settings.

% Press SFC to select the desired SFC mode.

Press SFC repeatedly to switch between the following mode: Musical (musical)Drama (drama)Action (action)Jazz (jazz)Hall (hall)Club (club) OFF (off)

Note

If the source is a 2-channel LPCM audio or a 2channel Dolby Digital audio and you select SFC effects that are most applicable for 5.1-channel audio (i.e., Musical, Drama or Action), we re- commend turning Dolby Pro Logic B on. On the other hand, when selecting SFC effects that are intended for use with 2-channel audio (i.e., Jazz, Hall or Club), we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic B off.

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Using the position selector

One way to assure a more natural sound is to accurately position the stereo image, putting you right in the center of the sound field. The position selector function lets you automatically adjust the speaker output levels and inserts a delay time to match the number and position of occupied seats. When used in conjunction with the SFC, the feature will make the sound image more natural and offer a panoramic sound that envelops you.

1 Press p to select Posi. Press p until Posi appears in the display.

2 Press m/n/q/r to select a listening position.

Press one of these, m/n/q/r, to select a listening position as listed in the table.

Button Display Position

m F/L Front seat left

n F/R Front seat right

r FRONT Front seats

q ALL All seats

# To cancel the selected listening position, press the same button again.

Using balance adjustment

You can select a fader/balance setting that provides an ideal listening environment in all occupied seats.

1 Press p to select Fad. Press p until Fad appears in the display.

# If the balance setting has been previously adjusted, Bal will be displayed.

2 Press q or r to adjust front/rear speaker balance.

Each press of q or r moves the front/rear speaker balance towards the front or the rear. Fad F 25  Fad R 25 is displayed as the front/ rear speaker balance moves from front to rear.

# Fad F/R 0 is the proper setting when only two speakers are used.

3 Press m or n to adjust left/right speaker balance.

When you press m or n, Bal L/R 0 is displayed. Each press of m or n moves the left/right speaker balance towards the left or the right. Bal L 25  Bal R 25 is displayed as the left/ right speaker balance moves from left to right.

Note

When you make adjustments for listening position, the speakers are automatically set for appropriate output levels. You can tailor them if you want as discussed under the heading of Adjust-

ing the speaker output levels using a test tone or Adjusting the speaker output levels.

Adjusting source levels

SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources.

1 Press p to select SLA. Press p until SLA appears in the display.

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2 Press q or r to adjust the source volume.

Each press of q or r increases or decreases the source volume. SLA +4  SLA 4 is displayed as the source volume is increased or decreased.

Notes

! DVD, Video CD, CD and MP3/WMA are set to

the same source level adjustment volume automatically.

! Analog5 and Analog6 are set to the same

source level adjustment volume automatically.

Using the dynamic range control

The dynamic range refers to the difference between the largest and softest sounds. The dynamic range control compresses this difference so that you can clearly hear sounds even at low volume levels. ! The dynamic range control is effective only

on Dolby Digital sounds.

1 Press p to select DRC. Press p until DRC appears in the display.

2 Press r to turn the dynamic range control on. DRC ON appears in the display. Dynamic

range control is now on.

# To turn dynamic range control off, press q.

Using the direct control

You can override audio settings to check for effectiveness of your audio settings.

1 Press p to select DIRECT. Press p until DIRECT appears in the display.

2 Press r to turn the direct control on. DIRECT ON appears in the display. Direct con-

trol is now on.

# To turn direct control off, press q.

Notes

! All audio functions are locked out during

DIRECT ON except VOLUME and Dolby PLB.

! If the source is a 2-channel LPCM audio or a

2-channel Dolby Digital audio and you select DIRECT ON, audio is heared only over front left/right speakers.

Using the Dolby Pro Logic B

Dolby Pro Logic B creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources to achieve high-purity matrix surround. ! If both the center and the rear speakers are

set to OFF, you cannot use this function.

! Dolby Pro Logic B supports up to 48kHz

sampling rate stereo source and has no effect on other types of source.

1 Press p to select Dolby PLB.

Press p until Dolby PLB appears in the display.

2 Press q or r to select your favorite setting.

! MOVIE  The Movie mode suitable for

movie playback

! MUSIC  The Music mode suitable for

music playback

! MATRIX  The Matrix mode for when FM

radio reception is weak

! OFF  Turn Dolby Pro Logic B off

# You can operate MUSIC only when MUSIC

has been selected.

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Adjusting the Music mode

You can adjust the Music mode with the following three controls. ! Panorama (Panorama) extends the front

stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting  wraparound effect.

! Dimension (Dimension) allows you to gra-

dually adjust the sound field either towards the front or the rear.

! Center Width Control (Center W Control)

allows center-channel sounds to be positioned between the center speaker and the left/right speakers. It improves the left-center-right stage presentation for both the driver and the front passenger.

1 Press p until MUSIC appears in the display.

2 Press n to select Panorama.

3 Press q or r to turn Panorama on/ off.

4 Press n again to select Dimension.

5 Press q or r to select your favorite setting.

Each time you press q or r it moves the sound towards the front or the surrounds. 3  3 is displayed as the front/surround speaker balance moves from front to surrounds.

6 Press n again to select Center W Control.

7 Press q or r to select your favorite setting.

Each time you press q or r it gradually spreads the center channel sound into the front left and right speakers over a range 07.

3 is the default and its recommended for most recordings. 0 places all center sound in the center speaker. 7 places all center sound equally in the left/right speakers.

Using the down-mix function

The down-mix function allows you to play back multi-channel audio in 2 channels.

1 Press r to select Downmix.

Press r until Downmix appears in the display.

2 Press o or p to switch the down mix settings.

! Lt/Rt  Down mix so that the surround

components can be restored (decoded).

! Lo/Ro  Stereo mix the original audio that

do not contain channel modes such as surround components.

Setting the speaker setting

You need to make with/without (or yes/no) and size (bass reproducing capacity) selection/adjustments depending on the installed speakers. The size needs to be set to LARGE (large) if the speaker is capable of reproducing sounds of about 100 Hz or below. Otherwise select SMALL (small). ! Low frequency range is not output if the

subwoofer is set to OFF and the front and rear speakers set to SMALL or OFF.

! It is imperative that non-installed speakers

be set to OFF.

! Set the front or rear speaker to LARGE if

the speaker is capable of reproducing bass content, or if no subwoofer is installed.

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1 Press p and hold until SP Set appears in the display.

2 Press m or n to select the speaker to be adjusted.

Each press of m or n selects the speaker in the following order: Front speakersCenter speakerRear speakersSubwooferS.W (subwoofer setting)

# You can switch to S.W only when the subwoo- fer has been set to ON.

3 Press q or r to select the correct size for the selected speaker.

Each press of q or r selects the size in the following order: LARGE (large)SMALL (small)OFF (off)

# You cannot select OFF, when the front speak- ers have been selected. # You can turn ON or OFF, when the subwoofer has been selected.

# You can switch Rev. (reverse phase) or Normal (normal phase), when S.W (subwoofer

setting) has been selected.

4 Press BAND to return to the playback display.

Correcting the subwoofers phase

If trying to boost the bass output of the subwoofer doesnt do much or rather makes you feel that the bass gets more murky, this may indicate that the subwoofers output and bass content you hear over other speakers cancel each other out. To remove this problem, try changing the phase setting for the subwoofer.

1 Press p and hold until SP Set appears in the display.

2 Press m or n to select the subwoofer.

Each press of m or n selects the speaker in the following order: Front speakersCenter speakerRear speakersSubwooferS.W (subwoofer setting)

3 Press r to turn the subwoofer output on.

4 Press n to select S.W (subwoofer setting).

5 Press q or r to select the subwoofer output phase.

Press r to select Normal (normal phase). Press q to select Rev. (reverse phase).

6 Press BAND to return to the playback display.

Note

When playing a 2-channel mono source with Pro Logic B turned on, there may be occasions when the following will occur: ! No audio is outputted if the center speaker

setting is SMALL or LARGE and no center speaker is installed.

! Audio is heard only over the center speaker if

installed and the center speaker setting is SMALL or LARGE.

Selecting a cross-over frequency

You can select a frequency, under which sounds are reproduced through the subwoofer. If the installed speakers include one whose size has been set to SMALL, you can select a frequency, under which sounds are reproduced through a LARGE speaker or subwoofer.

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