To ensure proper use, please read through this
manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe
WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual.
Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible
place for future reference.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user’s right to operate the equipment.
For Canadian model
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling.
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.
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.
! Always keep the volume low enough to hear
outside sounds.
! Avoid exposure to moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
any preset memory will be erased.
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception.
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will
expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65
known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect
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Before You Start
Presection
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 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
purchase details in our files in the event of
loss or theft.
! Access owner's manuals, spare parts infor-
mation, service information, and much
more.
Demo mode
Important
Failure to connect the red lead (ACC) of this unit
to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off
operations may lead to battery drain.
Demo mode
The demo automatically starts when the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON while the unit
is turned off. Turning off the unit does not cancel demo mode. To cancel the demo mode,
press DISP/
again to start. Operating the demo while the
ignition switch is set to ACC may drain battery
power.
/SCRL. Press DISP//SCRL
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For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
In case of trouble
Should this unit fail to operate properly, please
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station.
Visit our website
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
! Learn about product updates (such as firm-
ware updates) for your product.
! Register your product to receive notices
about product updates and to safeguard
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Operating this unit
Head unit
PartPart
1DISP/
2SRC/OFF9USB port
3
4Disc loading slotb1 to 6
5h (eject)ca/b/c/d
6CLOCKdBAND/ESC
7
/SCRL8
MULTI-CONTROL
(M.C.)
(detach)
CAUTION
Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to
connect the USB audio player/USB memory to
the USB port. Since the USB audio player/USB
memory is projected forward from the unit, it is
dangerous to connect directly.
Do not use the unauthorized product.
AUX input jack (3.5
mm stereo jack)
a
(list)
PartOperation
eVOLUME
fMUTE
gAUDIOPress to select an audio function.
hDISP/SCRL
iePress to pause or resume.
jFUNCTION
LIST/
k
ENTER
Press to increase or decrease volume.
Press to mute. Press again to unmute.
Press to select different displays.
Press and hold to scroll through
the text information.
Press to select functions.
Press and hold to recall the initial
setting menu when the sources
are off.
Press to display the disc title,
track title, folder, or file list depending on the source.
While in the operating menu,
press to control functions.
Display indication
Remote control
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IndicatorState
(disc)
1
2
(artist)
Main dis-
3
play section
The disc (album) name is displayed.
Album search refinement on the
iPod browsing function is in use.
The disc (track) artist name is displayed.
Artist search refinement on the
iPod browsing function is in use.
! Tuner: band and frequency
! Built-in CD ,USB and iPod:
elapsed playback time and
text information
Operating this unit
The track (song) name is displayed.
4(song)
5c
6
(folder)The list function is operated.
7d
8LOCThe local seek tuning is on.
9
(loudness)
a5 (stereo)
b
(repeat) Track or folder repeat is on.
c
dom)
(shuf-
d
fle)
e
(sound retriever)
A playable audio file has been selected while operating the list.
Song search refinement on the
iPod browsing function is in use.
An upper tier of folder or menu
exists.
A lower tier of folder or menu exists.
It flashes when a song/album related to the song currently playing
is selected from iPod.
LOUD
The loudness is on.
The selected frequency is being
broadcasted in stereo.
(ran-
Random play is on.
Shuffle function is on while the
iPod source is being selected.
The sound retriever function is
on.
Removing the front panel to protect your unit from
theft
1 Press
2 Grab the front panel and remove.
Re-attaching the front panel
1 Slide the front panel to the left until it clicks.
2 Press the right side of the front panel until it is
Turning the unit on
1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
1 Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit turns off.
Selecting a source
1 Press SRC/OFF to cycle between:
Adjusting the volume
1 Tur n M.C. to adjust volume.
to release the front panel.
Front panel and the head unit are connected on
the left side. Make sure that the front panel has
been properly connected to the head unit.
firmly seated.
If you can’t attach the front panel to the head unit
successfully, try again. However, forcing the front
panel into place may result in damage.
TUNER (tuner)—CD (built-in CD player)—USB
(USB)/IPOD (iPod)—AUX (AUX)
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Basic Operations
Important
! Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
! Remove any cables and devices attached to
this unit before detaching the front panel to
avoid damage to the device or vehicle interior.
Notes
! When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected
to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control
terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when
this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the
antenna, turn the source off.
! In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
ferred to as iPod.
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Use and care of the remote
control
Using the remote control
1 Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
When using for the first time, pull out the film
protruding from the tray.
Replacing the battery
1 Slide the tray out on the back of the remote con-
trol.
2 Insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–)
poles aligned properly.
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
See
perchlorate. (Applicable to California, U.S.A.)”
Important
! Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
! The remote control may not function properly
in direct sunlight.
! Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
Menu operations identical
for function settings/audio
adjustments/initial
settings/lists
WARNING
! Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
! Batteries (batter y pack or batteries installed)
must not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
! Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
! Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
! Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
! If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control
completely clean and install a new battery.
! When disposing of used batteries, comply
with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your
country/area.
! “Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply.
Returning to the previous display
Returning to the previous list/category (the folder/category one level higher)
1 Press DISP/
Returning to the main menu
Returning to the top tier of list/category
1 Press and hold DISP/
Returning to the ordinary display
Canceling the initial setting menu
1 Press BAND/ESC.
Returning to the ordinary display from the list/category
1 Press BAND/ESC.
/SCRL.
/SCRL.
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Tuner
Basic Operations
Selecting a band
1 Press BAND/ESC until the desired band (F1, F2,
F3 for FM or AM) is displayed.
Manual tuning (step by step)
1 Press c or d.
Seeking
1 Press and hold c or d, and then release.
You can cancel seek tuning by briefly pressing c
or d.
While pressing and holding c or d, you can skip
stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release c or d.
Storing and recalling stations
You can easily store up to six stations for each
band as presets.
% When you find a station that you want
to store in memory, press one of the preset
tuning buttons (1 to 6) and hold until the
preset number stops flashing.
Stored radio station frequency can be recalled
by pressing the preset tuning button.
# You can also recall stored radio stations by
pressing a or b during the frequency display.
Function settings
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
After selecting, perform the following procedures to set the function.
BSM (best stations memory)
BSM (best stations memory) automatically stores the
six strongest stations in the order of their signal
strength.
1 Press M.C. to turn BSM on.
To cancel, press M.C. again.
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LOCAL (local seek tuning)
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to select the desired setting.
FM: OFF—LEVEL 1—LEVEL 2—LEVEL 3—LEVEL
4
AM: OFF—LEVEL 1—LEVEL 2
Larger setting number is higher level. The highest
level setting allows reception of only the strongest
stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Note
Operation is complete even if the menu is cancelled before being confirmed.
CD/CD-R/CD-RW and USB
storage devices
Basic Operations
Playing a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
1 Insert the disc, label side up, into the disc loading
slot.
1 If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/
OFF to select the built-in CD player.
Ejecting a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
1 Press h.
Playing songs on a USB storage device
1 Open the USB connector cover and plug in the
USB storage device using a USB cable.
Stop playing a USB storage device
1 You may disconnect the USB storage device at
anytime.
Selecting a folder
1 Press a or b.
Selecting a track
1 Press c or d.
Fast forwarding or reversing
1 Press and hold c or d.
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Returning to root folder
1 Press and hold BAND/ESC.
Switching between compressed audio and CD-DA
1 Press BAND/ESC.
Notes
! When playing compressed audio, there is no
sound during fast forward or reverse.
! USB portable audio players that can be
charged via USB will be recharged when
plugged in and the ignition switch is set to
ACC or ON.
! Disconnect USB storage device from unit
when not in use.
! If plug and play is on and a USB storage de-
vice is present, depending on the type of device, the source may switch to USB
automatically when you turn on the engine.
Please change plug and play setting as necessary. Refer to USB (plug and play) on page 12.
Displaying text information
Selecting the desired text information
1 Press DISP/
CD TEXT discs: Play time—disc title—disc ar-
tist name—track title—track artist name
WMA/MP3: Play time—folder name—file name
—track title—artist name—album title—com-ment—bit rate—folder and track numbers
WAV: Play time—folder name—file name—sam-
pling frequency—folder and track numbers
Scrolling the text information to the left
1 Press and hold DISP/
Notes
! Incompatible text stored with the audio file
may not be displayed or may be displayed incorrectly.
! Depending on the version of iTunes used to
write MP3 files onto a disc, comment information may be incorrectly displayed.
! When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-
corded WMA files, the average bit rate value is
displayed.
/SCRL.
/SCRL.
! When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-
corded MP3 files, VBR is displayed instead of
bit rate value.
Selecting and playing files/
tracks from the name list
1 Pressto switch to the file/track
name list mode.
2 Use M.C. to select the desired file name
(or folder name).
Changing file or folder name
1 Tur n M.C.
Playing
1 When a file or track is selected, press M.C.
Seeing a list of files (or folders) in the selected folder
1 When a folder is selected, press M.C.
Playing a song in the selected folder
1 When a folder is selected, press and hold M.C.
Note
Track title list will display the list of track titles on
a CD TEXT disc.
Advanced operations using
special buttons
Selecting a repeat play range
1 Press 6/
CD/CD-R/CD-RW
! DISC – Repeat all tracks
! TRACK – Repeat the current track
! FOLDER – Repeat the current folder
USB audio player/USB memory
! TRACK – Repeat the current file
! FOLDER – Repeat the current folder
! ALL – Repeat all files
Playing tracks in random order
1 Press 5/
Tracks in a selected repeat range are played in
random order.
to cycle between the following:
to turn random play on or off.
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Pausing playback
1 Press 2/PAUSE to pause or resume.
Enhancing compressed audio and restoring rich
sound (sound retriever)
1 Press 1/S.Rtrv to cycle between:
OFF (off)—MODE 1—MODE 2
MODE 1 is effective for low compression rates,
and MODE 2 is effective for high compression
rates.
Function settings
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
After selecting, perform the following procedures to set the function.
REPEAT (repeat play)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to select a repeat play range.
For details, refer to Selecting a repeat play range on
the previous page.
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
RANDOM (random play)
1 Press M.C. to turn random play on or off.
PAUSE (pause)
1 Press M.C. to pause or resume.
S.RTRV (sound retriever)
Automatically enhances compressed audio and restores rich sound.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to select the desired setting.
For details, refer to Enhancing compressed audio
and restoring rich sound (sound retriever) on this
page.
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Note
Operation is complete even if the menu is cancelled before being confirmed.
iPod
Basic Operations
Playing songs on iPod
1 Open the USB connector cover and plug in an
iPod using the iPod Dock Connector to USB
Cable.
Selecting a track (chapter)
1 Press c or d.
Fast forwarding or reversing
1 Press and hold c or d.
Notes
! The iPod’s battery will be charged if the igni-
tion switch is set to ACC or ON, while connected.
! While the iPod is connected to this unit, the
iPod cannot be turned on or off unless the
control mode is set to IPOD.
! Disconnect headphones from the iPod before
connecting to this unit.
! The iPod will turn off about two minutes after
the ignition switch is set to OFF.
Displaying text information
Selecting the desired text information
1 Press DISP/
Play time—song title—artist name—album title—number of songs
Scrolling the text information to the left
1 Press and hold DISP/
Note
Incompatible text saved on the iPod will not be
displayed by the unit.
Browsing for a song
1 Pressto switch to the top menu of
the list search.
Seeing a list of songs in the selected category
1 When a category is selected, press M.C.
Playing a song in the selected category
1 When a category is selected, press and hold M.C.
Searching by alphabet in the list
1 When a list for the selected category is displayed,
press
2 Tur n M.C. to select a letter.
3 Press M.C. to display the alphabetical list.
If alphabet search is aborted, NOT FOUND is displayed.
to switch to alphabet search mode.
Note
Depending on the number of files in the iPod,
there may be a delay when displaying a list.
Advanced operations using
special buttons
Selecting a repeat play range
1 Press 6/
! ONE – Repeat the current song
! ALL – Repeat all songs in the selected list
Playing all songs in a random order (shuffle all)
1 Press 5/
Pausing playback
Refer to Pausing playback on the previous page.
to cycle between the following:
to turn shuffle all on.
Playing songs related to the currently playing song
You can play songs from the following lists.
! Album list of currently playing artist
! Song list of currently playing album
! Album list of currently playing genre
1 Press and hold M.C. to switch to the link play
mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to change the mode; press to select.
! ARTIST – Plays an album of currently playing
artist.
! ALBUM – Plays a song of currently playing
album.
! GENRE – Plays an album of currently playing
genre.
The selected song/album will be played after the
currently playing song.
The selected song/album may be cancelled if you operate functions other than link search (e.g. fast forward and reverse).
If no related albums/songs are found, NOT FOUND
is displayed.
Depending on the song selected to play, the end of
the currently playing song and the beginning of the
selected song/album may be cut off.
Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod
This function is not compatible with the following
iPod models.
! iPod nano 1st generation
! iPod 5th generation
This unit’s iPod function allows you to conduct operations from your iPod and listen to it using your car ’s
speakers.
1 Press 4/IPOD to switch the control mode.
! IPOD – This unit’s iPod function can be oper-
ated from the connected iPod.
! AUDIO – This unit’s iPod function can be op-
erated from this unit.
Enhancing compressed audio and restoring rich
sound (sound retriever)
Refer to Enhancing compressed audio and r estoringrich sound (sound retriever) on the previous page.
Function settings
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
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2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
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REPEAT (repeat play)
! Refer to REPEAT (repeat play) on page 9.
However the repeat range is different from CD/
USB storage device. Refer to Selecting a repeatplay range on the previous page.
SHUFFLE (shuffle)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to select your favorite setting.
! SONGS – Play back songs in the selected list
in random order.
! ALBUMS – Play back songs from a randomly
selected album in order.
! OFF – Cancel random play.
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
SHUFFLE ALL (shuffle all)
1 Press M.C. to turn shuffle all on.
To turn off, set SHUFFLE in the FUNCTION menu
to off.
LINK PLAY (link play)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to change the mode; press to select.
For details about the settings, refer to Playing
songs related to the currently playing song on the
previous page.
CTRL (control mode)
1 Press M.C. to select your favorite setting.
For details about the settings, refer to Operatingthis unit’s iPod function from your iPod on the previous page.
PAUSE (pause)
! Refer to PAUSE (pause) on page 9.
AUDIO BOOK (audiobook speed)
The playback speed of audiobook can be changed.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to select your favorite setting.
! FASTER – Playback faster than normal speed
! NORMAL – Playback in normal speed
! SLOWER – Playback slower than normal
speed
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
S.RTRV (sound retriever)
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Notes
! Operation is complete even if the menu is can-
celled before being confirmed.
! Switching the control mode to IPOD pauses
song playback. Operate the iPod to resume
playback.
! The following functions are still accessible
from the unit even if the control mode is set to
IPOD.
— Volume
— Fast forward/reverse
— Track up/down
— Pausing
— Switching the text information
! When the control mode is set to IPOD, opera-
tions are limited as follows:
— Only CTRL (control mode), PAUSE (pause)
and S.RTRV (sound retriever) functions are
available.
— Browse function cannot be operated from
this unit.
Audio Adjustments
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select AUDIO.
3 Turn M.C. to select the audio function.
After selecting, perform the following procedures to set the audio function.
FAD/BAL (fader/balance adjustment)
You can change the fader/balance setting.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to cycle between fader and balance.
3 Tur n M.C. to adjust speaker balance.
Adjustment range (front/rear): F15 to R15
Adjustment range (left/right): L15 to R15FR 0 is the proper setting when only two speakers
are used.
EQUALIZER (equalizer recall)
! Refer to S.RTRV (sound retriever) on page 9.
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There are six stored settings DYNAMIC (dynamic),
VOCAL (vocal), NATURAL (natural), CUSTOM (cus-tom), FLAT (flat) and POWERFUL (powerful).
! When FLAT is selected no adjustments are made
to the sound.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to select the equalizer.
DYNAMIC—VOCAL—NATURAL—CUSTOM—
FLAT—POWERFUL
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
TONE CTRL (equalizer adjustment)
You can adjust the bass/mid/treble level.
! Adjusted equalizer curve settings are stored in
CUSTOM.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to select BASS (bass)/MID (mid)/TRE-
BLE (treble).
3 Tur n M.C. to adjust the level.
Adjustment range: +6 to -6
LOUDNESS (loudness)
Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the lowand high-frequency ranges at low volume.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to select the desired setting.
OFF (off)—LOW(low)—HIGH (high)
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
SLA (source level adjustment)
SLA (Source level adjustment) lets you adjust the vo-
lume level of each source to prevent radical changes
in volume when switching between sources.
! Settings are based on the FM volume level, which
remains unchanged.
Before adjusting source levels, compare the FM
volume level with the level of the source you wish
to adjust.
! The AM volume level can also be adjusted with
source level adjustments.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to adjust the source volume.
Adjustment range: +4 to –4
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Notes
! When selecting FM as the source, you cannot
switch to SLA.
! Operation is complete even if the menu is can-
celled before being confirmed.
Initial Settings
1 Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit
turns off.
2 Press M.C. and hold until CLOCK SET appears in the display.
3 Turn M.C. to select the initial setting.
After selecting, perform the following procedures to set the initial setting.
CLOCK SET (setting the clock)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to select the segment of the clock dis-
play you wish to set.
Hour—Minute
As you select segments of the clock display, the
selected segment flashes.
3 Tur n M.C. to adjust the clock.
AUX (auxiliary input)
Activate this setting when using auxiliary device connected to this unit.
1 Press M.C. to turn AUX on or off.
USB (plug and play)
This setting allows you to switch your source to USB /
IPOD automatically.1 Press M.C. to turn the plug and play on or off.
ON – When USB storage device/iPod is con-
nected, the source is automatical ly switched to
USB/IPOD. If you disconnect your USB storage
device/iPod, this unit’s source is turned off.
OFF – When USB storage device/iPod is con-
nected, the source is not switched to USB/IPOD
automatically. Please change the source to USB/
IPOD manually.
ILLUMI (illumination color)
You can select the desired illumination color.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Tur n M.C. to select the desired setting.
RED (red)—GREEN (green)
3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Note
Operation is complete even if the menu is cancelled before being confirmed.
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Using the AUX source
1 Insert the stereo mini plug into the
AUX input jack.
2 Press SRC/OFF to select AUX as the
source.
Note
AUX cannot be selected unless the auxiliary setting is turned on. For more details, refer to AUX(auxiliary input) on the previous page.
Turning the clock display
on or off
% Press CLOCK to turn the clock display
on or off.
Note
The clock display disappears temporarily when
you perform other operations, but the clock display appears again after 25 seconds.
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Connections
WARNING
! Use speakers over 50 W (output value) and be-
tween 4 W to 8 W (impedance value). Do not
use 1 W to 3 W speakers for this unit.
! The black cable is ground. When installing
this unit or power amp (sold separately), make
sure to connect the ground wire first. Ensure
that the ground wire is properly connected to
metal parts of the car’s body. The ground wire
of the power amp and the one of this unit or
any other device must be connected to the car
separately with different screws. If the screw
for the ground wire loosens or falls out, it
could result in fire, generation of smoke or
malfunction.
Ground wire
Other devices
(Another electronic
device in the car)
Metal parts of car’s body
Important
! When installing this unit in a vehicle without
an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition
switch, failure to connect the red cable to the
terminal that detects operation of the ignition
key may result in battery drain.
POWER AMP
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— Secure the wiring with cable clamps or ad-
hesive tape. Wrap adhesive tape around
wiring that comes into contact with metal
parts to protect the wiring.
— Place all cables away from moving parts,
such as the gear shift and seat rails.
— Place all cables away from hot places,
such as near the heater outlet.
— Do not connect the yellow cable to the bat-
tery by passing it through the hole to the
engine compartment.
— Cover any disconnected cable connectors
with insulating tape.
— Do not shorten any cables.
— Never cut the insulation of the power cable
of this unit in order to share the power
with other devices. The current capacity of
the cable is limited.
— Use a fuse of the rating prescribed.
— Never wire the negative speaker cable di-
rectly to ground.
— Never band together negative cables of
multiple speakers.
! When this unit is on, control signals are sent
through the blue/white cable. Connect this
cable to the system remote control of an external power amp or the vehicle’s auto-antenna
relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
If the vehicle is equipped with a glass antenna, connect it to the antenna booster power
supply terminal.
! Never connect the blue/white cable to the
power terminal of an external power amp.
Also, never connect it to the power terminal of
the auto antenna. Doing so may result in battery drain or a malfunction.
ACC positionNo ACC position
! Use this unit with a 12-volt battery and nega-
tive grounding only. Failure to do so may result
in a fire or malfunction.
! To prevent a short-circuit, overheating or mal-
function, be sure to follow the directions
below.
— Disconnect the negative terminal of the
battery before installation.
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Connections
Connection diagram
This product
Antenna jack
Section
02
English
Power amp
(sold separately)
Connect with RCA cables
(sold separately)
Fuse (10 A)
Yellow
Connect to the constant 12 V
supply terminal.
Red
Connect to terminal controlled
by ignition switch (12 V DC).
Black (chassis ground)
Connect to a clean, paint-free
metal location.
Front speakerFront speaker
LeftRight
Rear speakerRear speaker
Rear output
White
White/black
Green
Green/black
System remote control
Blue/white
Connect to system control terminal of the
power amp or auto-antenna relay control
terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
With a 2 speaker system, do not connect
anything to the speaker leads that are not
connected to speakers.
Gray
Gray/black
Violet
Violet/black
Rear speakerRear speaker
Perform these connections when using
the optional amplifier.
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Section
03
Installation
Important
! Check all connections and systems before
final installation.
! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may
cause malfunctions.
! Consult your dealer if installation requires dril-
ling of holes or other modifications to the vehicle.
! Do not install this unit where :
— it may interfere with operation of the vehi-
cle.
— it may cause injury to a passenger as a re-
sult of a sudden stop.
! The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it
overheats. Install this unit away from hot
places such as near the heater outlet.
! Optimum per formance is obtained when the
unit is installed at an angle of less than 60°.
60°
DIN front/rear mount
This unit can be properly installed either from
“Front” (conventional DIN front-mount) or
“Rear” (DIN rear-mount installation, utilizing
threaded screw holes on the sides of unit
chassis). For details, refer to the following installation methods.
DIN Front-mount
1 Insert the mounting sleeve into the
dashboard.
For installation in shallow spaces, use the supplied mounting sleeve. If there is enough
space, use the mounting sleeve that came
with the vehicle.
2 Secure the mounting sleeve by using a
screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°)
into place.
Dashboard
Mounting sleeve
3 Install the unit as illustrated.
Use commercially available parts when installing.
Nut
Firewall or
metal support
Screw
Screw (M48)
# Make sure that the unit is installed securely in
place. An unstable installation may cause skipping or other malfunctions.
Metal strap
DIN Rear-mount
1 Determine the appropriate position
where the holes on the bracket and the
side of the unit match.
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Installation
Section
03
2 Tighten two screws on each side.
Screw
Mounting bracketDashboard or console
! Use either truss (5 mm × 8 mm) or flush
surface (5 mm × 9 mm) screws, depending
on the bracket screw holes.
Removing the unit
1 Extend top and bottom of the trim ring
outwards to remove the trim ring. (When
reattaching the trim ring, point the side
with the groove down.)
Trim ring
! Releasing the front panel allows easier ac-
cess to the trim ring.
English
Fastening the front panel
If you do not plan to detach the front panel,
the front panel can be fastened with the supplied screw.
Screw
2 Insert the supplied extraction keys into
both sides of the unit until they click into
place.
3 Pull the unit out of the dashboard.
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Appendix
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
SymptomCauseAction
The display
automatically
returns to the
ordinary display.
The repeat play
range changes
unexpectedly.
A subfolder is
not played
back.
NO XXXX appears when a
display is changed (e.g., NOTITLE).
The display is
illuminated
when the unit
is turned off.
The unit is malfunctioning.
There is interference.
You did not perform any operation within about
30 seconds.
Depending on
the repeat play
range, the selected range may
change when selecting another
folder or track, or
when fast forwarding/reversing.
Subfolders cannot be played
when FOLDER
(folder repeat) is
selected.
No text information embedded
Demo mode is
on.
You are using a
device, such as a
cell phone, that
transmits electromagnetic waves
near the unit.
Perform operation
again.
Select the repeat
play range again.
Select another repeat play range.
Switch the display
or play another
track/file.
Press DISP/
SCRL to cancel
demo mode.
Move electrical devices that may be
causing the interference away from
the unit.
/
Error messages
When you contact your dealer or your nearest
Pioneer Service Center, be sure to note the
error message.
Built-in CD Player
MessageCauseAction
ERROR-11, 12,
17, 30
ERROR-10, 11,
12, 15, 17, 30,
A0
ERROR-15The inserted disc
ERROR-22, 23 Unsupported CD
FRMT READThere is some-
NO AUDIOThe inserted disc
SKIPPEDThe inserted disc
PROTECTAll the files on
Dirty discClean disc.
Scratched discReplace disc.
Electrical or me-
chanical
is blank
format
times a delay between the start of
playback and
when you start to
hear any sound
does not contain
any playable files
contains DRM
protected WMA
files
the inserted disc
are embedded
with DRM
Turn the ignition
switch OFF and
back ON, or switch
to a different
source, then back
to the CD player.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Wait until the message disappears
and you hear
sound.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
USB storage device
MessageCauseAction
NO DEVICEWhen plug and
play is off, no
USB storage device is connected.
FRMT READThere is some-
times a delay between the start of
playback and
when you start to
hear any sound
! Turn the plug
and play on.
! Connect a compatible USB storage device.
Wait until the message disappears
and you hear
sound.
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NO AUDIO
No songsTransfer the audio
The connected
USB storage device has security
enabled
SKIPPEDThe connected
USB storage device contains
WMA files embedded with
Windows Mediaä DRM 9/10
PROTECTAll the files in the
USB storage device are embedded with
Windows Media
DRM 9/10
N/A USBThe USB storage
device connected
to is not supported by this
unit.
CHECK USBThe USB connec-
tor or USB cable
has shortcircuited.
The connected
USB storage device consumes
more than 500
mA (maximum
allowable current).
ERROR-18Not compatible
USB device
files to the USB
storage device and
connect.
Follow the USB
storage device instructions to disable the security.
Play an audio file
not embedded with
Windows Media
DRM 9/10.
Transfer audio files
not embedded with
Windows Media
DRM 9/10 to the
USB storage device and connect.
Connect a USB
Mass Storage
Class compliant
device.
Check that the
USB connector or
USB cable is not
caught in something or damaged.
Disconnect the
USB storage device and do not
use it. Turn the
ignition switch to
OFF, then to ACC
or ON and then
connect only compliant USB storage
devices.
Disconnect your
device and replace
it with a compatible USB storage
device.
Communication
ERROR-19
ERROR-23USB storage de-
failure
vice is not formatted with
FAT16 or FAT32
Perform one of the
following operations.
–Turn the ignition
switch OFF and
back ON.
–Disconnect or
eject the USB storage device.
–Change to a different source.
Then, return to the
USB source.
USB storage device should be formatted with FAT16
or FAT32.
iPod
MessageCauseAction
NO DEVICEWhen plug and
play is off, no
USB storage device or iPod is
connected.
FRMT READThere is some-
times a delay between the start of
playback and
when you start to
hear any sound
ERROR-19Communication
failure
iPod failureDisconnect the
ERROR-16, 18 Old iPod firm-
ware versions
iPod failureDisconnect the
! Turn the plug
and play on.
! Connect a compatible iPod.
Wait until the message disappears
and you hear
sound.
Disconnect the
cable from iPod.
Once iPod’s main
menu is displayed,
reconnect cable.
Reset the iPod.
cable from iPod.
Once iPod’s main
menu is displayed,
reconnect cable.
Reset the iPod.
Update the iPod
version.
cable from iPod.
Once iPod’s main
menu is displayed,
reconnect cable.
Reset the iPod.
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Additional Information
iPod operates
CHECK USB
NO SONGSNo songsTransfer songs to
STOPNo songs in the
correctly but
does not charge
current list
Check if the connection cable for
iPod shorted out
(e.g., not caught in
metal objects).
After checking,
turn the ignition
switch OFF and
back ON or disconnect the iPod and
reconnect.
iPod.
Select a list that
contains songs.
Handling guideline
Discs and player
Use only discs featuring either of following two logos.
Use 12-cm disc. Do not use 8-cm disc or an adapter
for 8-cm disc.
Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use
shaped discs.
Do not insert anything other than a CD into the CD
loading slot.
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise
damaged discs as they may damage the player.
Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW disc playback is not possible.
Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs.
Store discs in their cases when not in use.
Avoid leaving discs in excessively hot environments
including under direct sunlight.
Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to
the surface of the discs.
To clean a CD, wipe the disc with a soft cloth outward
from the center.
Condensation may temporarily impair the player’s
performance. Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about one hour. Also, wipe any damp
discs with a soft cloth.
Playback of discs may not be possible because of
disc characteristics, disc format, recorded application, playback environment, storage conditions, and
so on.
Road shocks may interrupt disc playback.
Read the precautions for discs before using them.
USB storage device
Address any questions you have about your USB storage device to the manufacturer of the device.
Connections via a USB hub are not supported.
Do not connect anything other than a USB storage
device.
Do not leave the USB storage device in any place with
high temperatures.
Firmly secure the USB storage device when driving.
Do not let the USB storage device fall onto the floor,
where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
Depending on the USB storage device, the following
problems may occur.
! Operations may vary.
! This unit may not recognize the storage device.
! The file may not be played back properly.
! The device may generate noise in the radio.
iPod
Do not leave the iPod in direct sunlight for extended
amounts of time. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in iPod malfunction due to the resulting high temperature.
Do not leave the iPod in any place with high temperatures.
To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iPod directly to this unit.
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Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do not let the
iPod fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed
under the brake or accelerator pedal.
For details, refer to the iPod’s manuals.
About iPod settings
! You cannot operate the iPod Equalizer on Pioneer
products. We recommend that you set the iPod
Equalizer to off, before connecting to this unit.
! You cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when
using this unit. Repeat is automatically changed
to All when connecting the iPod to this unit.
DualDiscs
DualDiscs are two-sided discs that have a recordable
CD for audio on one side and a recordable DVD for
video on the other.
Since the CD side of DualDiscs is not physically compatible with the general CD standard, it may not be
possible to play the CD side with this unit.
Frequent loading and ejecting of a DualDisc may result in scratches on the disc. Serious scratches can
lead to playback problems on this unit. In some
cases, a DualDisc may become stuck in the disc loading slot and will not eject. To prevent this, we recommend you refrain from using DualDisc with this unit.
Please refer to the information from the disc manufacturer for more detailed information about DualDiscs.
Compressed audio
compatibility (disc, USB)
WMA
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 48 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), 48 kbps to 384
kbps (VBR)
Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Windows Media Audio Professional, Lossless, Voice/
DRM Stream/Stream with video: No
MP3
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps
Appendix
English
Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (32, 44.1, 48
kHz for emphasis)
Compatible ID3 tag version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 (ID3
tag Version 2.x is given priority over Version 1.x.)
M3u playlist: No
MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO: No
WAV
File extension: .wav
Quantization bits: 8 and 16 (LPCM), 4 (MS ADPCM)
Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (LPCM), 22.05
kHz and 44.1 kHz (MS ADPCM)
Supplemental information
Only the first 32 characters can be displayed as a file
name (including the file extension) or a folder name.
This unit may not operate correctly depending on the
application used to encode WMA files.
There may be a slight delay when starting playback of
audio files embedded with image data.
Disc
Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A practical
hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
Playable folders: up to 99
Playable files: up to 999
File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet
Multi-session playback: Yes
Packet write data transfer: No
Regardless of the length of blank section between the
songs of the original recording, compressed audio
discs play with a short pause between songs.
USB storage device
Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A practical
hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
Playable folders: up to 500
Playable files: up to 15 000
Playback of copyright protected files: No
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Additional Information
Partitioned USB storage device: Only the first partition
can be played.
There may be a slight delay when starting playback of
audio files on a USB storage device with numerous
folder hierarchies.
CAUTION
Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on
the USB storage device even if that data is lost
while using this unit.
iPod compatibility
This unit supports only the following iPod models.
Supported iPod software versions are shown below.
Older versions may not be supported.
! iPod nano 4th generation (software version 1.0.3)
! iPod nano 3rd generation (software version 1.1.3)
! iPod nano 2nd generation (software version 1.1.3)
! iPod nano 1st generation (software version 1.3.1)
! iPod touch 2nd generation (software version 2.2.1)
! iPod touch 1st generation (software version 2.2.1)
! iPod classic 120GB (software version 2.0.1)
! iPod classic (software version 1.1.2)
! iPod 5th generation (software version 1.3)
! iPhone 3G (software version 2.2.1)
! iPhone (software version 2.2.1)
Depending on the generation or version of the iPod,
some functions can not be operated.
Operations may vary depending on the software version of iPod.
When using an iPod, iPod Dock Connector to USB
Cable is required.
Pioneer CD-IU50 interface cable is also availabl e. For
details, consult your dealer.
Compatible file: MP3 (.mp3)/WAV (.wav)/AAC (.m4a)
Compatible format: AAC (16 Kbps to 320 Kbps), AAC
VBR, Protected AAC (Purchased from iTunes Music
Store)/MP3 (16 Kbps to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR/Audible
(Format 2, 3, 4), Apple Loss less, AIFF, WAV
Audio Book, Podcast: Yes
CAUTION
Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on
the iPod even if that data is lost while using this
unit.
Sequence of audio files
The user cannot assign folder numbers and
specify playback sequences with this unit.
Example of a hierarchy
01
02
03
04
05
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Disc
Folder selection sequence or other operation
may differ depending on the encoding or writing software.
USB storage device
Playback sequence is the same as recorded
sequence in the USB storage device.
To specify the playback sequence, the following method is recommended.
1 Create the file name including numbers that
specify the playback sequence (e.g.,
001xxx.mp3 and 099yyy.mp3).
2 Put those files into a folder.
3 Save the folder containing files on the USB
storage device.
However, depending on the system environment, you cannot specify the playback sequence.
For USB portable audio players, the sequence
is different and depends on the player.
: Folder
: Compressed
audio file
01 to 05: Folder
number
1 to 6: Playback
sequence
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Appendix
Copyright and trademark
iTunes
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
MP3
Supply of this product only conveys a license
for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any right to use
this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegenerating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
WMA
iPod
English
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
iPhone
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
This product includes technology owned by
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or
distributed without a license from Microsoft
Licensing, Inc.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
“Works with iPhone” means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
Specifications
General
Power source ............................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V
allowable)
Grounding system ................... Negative type
Maximum current consumption
..................................................... 10.0 A
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