Pioneer DEH-3050UB User Manual

Operation Manual

CD RECEIVER

DEH-3050UB

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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

About this unit 4 Visit our website 4 Protecting your unit from theft 4

– Removing the front panel 5 – Attaching the front panel 5

Use and care of the remote control 5

– Installing the battery 5 – Using the remote control 6

Operating this unit

What’s What 7

– Head unit 7 – Remote control 8 – Display indication 8

Basic Operations 9

– Power ON/OFF 9 – Selecting a source 9 – Adjusting the volume 10

Tuner 10

– Basic Operations 10 – Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 10

– Introduction of advanced

operations 11

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 11

– Tuning in strong signals 11

Built-in CD Player 12

– Basic Operations 12 – Displaying text information on disc 12 – Selecting tracks from the track title

list 13

– Selecting files from the file name

list 13

– Introduction of advanced

operations 13

– Selecting a repeat play range 14 – Playing tracks in random order 14

– Scanning folders and tracks 14 – Pausing playback 14 – Using Sound Retriever 14 – Using disc title functions 15

Playing songs on USB portable audio player/

USB memory 15

– Basic Operations 15 – Displaying text information of an audio

file 16

– Selecting files from the file name

list 16

– Introduction of advanced

operations 16

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 18 Using balance adjustment 18 Using the equalizer 18

– Recalling equalizer curves 19 – Adjusting equalizer curves 19 – Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 19

Adjusting loudness 20 Using subwoofer output 20

– Adjusting subwoofer settings 20 Using the high pass filter 21 Boosting the bass 21 Adjusting source levels 21

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 22 Setting the clock 22 Setting the FM tuning step 22 Setting the AM tuning step 22 Switching the warning tone 23 Switching the auxiliary setting 23 Setting the rear output and subwoofer

controller 23

Switching the Ever Scroll 24

Contents

Other Functions Using the AUX source 25

– Selecting AUX as the source 25 – Setting the AUX title 25

Turning the clock display on or off 25

Additional Information

Error messages 26 Handling guideline of discs and player 27 Dual Discs 27 Compressed audio compatibility 27 USB audio player/USB memory 28

– USB audio player/USB memory

compatibility 28

– Handling guideline and supplemental

information 28

Compressed audio files on the disc 29

– Example of a hierarchy 29

Specifications 30

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Before You Start

About this unit

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.

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-

erating procedures and precautions.

! 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 discharged,

the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

About WMA

The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can play back WMA data. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ! This unit may not operate correctly depend-

ing on the application used to encode WMA files.

About 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 de-

tails, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

Portable audio player compatibility

! Inquire at the manufacturer about your

USB portable audio player/USB memory. This unit corresponds to the following. — USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant

portable audio player and memory — WMA, MP3 and WAV file playback For details about the compatibility, refer to

USB audio player/USB memory compatibility

on page 28.

CAUTION

Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on the USB portable audio player/USB memory even if that data is lost while using this unit.

Visit our website

Visit us at the following site:

http://pioneer.jp/group/index-e.html

! We offer the latest information about

Pioneer Corporation on our website.

Protecting your unit from theft

The front panel can be detached to deter theft. ! If the front panel is not detached from the

head unit within five seconds of turning off

the ignition, a warning tone sounds. ! You can turn off the warning tone. See

Switching the warning tone on page 23.

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.

Before You Start

Removing the front panel

1 Press DETACH to release the front panel.

2 Grab the front panel and remove.

3 Put the front panel into the provided protective case for safe keeping.

Attaching the front panel

1 Slide the front panel to the left until it clicks.

Front panel and the head unit are jointed on the left side. Make sure that the front panel has been jointed to the head unit.

2 Press the right side of the front panel until it is firmly seated.

# If you can’t attach the front panel to the head unit successfully, try again. Front panel may be damaged if you attach the front panel forcedly.

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Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray on the back of the remote control out and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles aligned properly. ! When using for the first time, pull out the

film protruding from the tray.

WARNING

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

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.

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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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What’s What

Head unit

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1 SRC/OFF button

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

2 CLOCK button

Press to change to the clock display.

3 DISP/BACK/SCRL button

Press to select different displays. Press and hold to scroll the text information. Press to return to the previous display when operating the menu. Press and hold to return to the main menu when operating the menu.

4 LIST button

Press to display the disc title list, track title list, folder list, file list or preset channel list depending on the source.

5 RPT/LOCAL button

Press to switch the repeat play range while using CD or USB. Press to switch local settings while using tuner as the source.

! When connecting, remove the cover on

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the USB port.

! Use a USB cable 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. Pioneer CD-U50E USB cable is also available. For details, consult your dealer.

9 DETACH button

Press to remove the front panel from the head unit.

a MULTI-CONTROL

Move to perform manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

b RDM button

Press to turn random function on or off while using CD or USB.

c S.Rtrv button

Press to switch Sound Retriever settings.

d SW/BASS button

Press to switch to subwoofer setting menu. When operating subwoofer menu, press to switch setting. Press and hold to switch to bass boost menu.

e BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM bands and one AM band. Press to return to the ordinary display when operating menu.

6 Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

7 EJECT button

Press to eject a disc.

8 USB port

Use to connect a USB audio player/USB memory.

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Remote control

Operation is the same as when using the buttons on the head unit.

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f VOLUME buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

g MUTE button

Press to turn off the sound. To turn on the sound, press again.

h a/b/c/d buttons

Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions.

i AUDIO button

Press to select an audio function.

j DISP button

Press to select different displays. Press and hold to scroll the text information.

k e button

Press to turn pause on or off.

l FUNCTION button

Press to select functions.

m LIST/ENTER button

Press to display the disc title list, track title list, folder list, file list or preset channel list depending on the source. While in the operating menu, press to control functions.

Display indication

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1 Main display section

Displays band, frequency, elapsed playback time and other settings. ! Tuner

Band and frequency are displayed.

! Bulit-in CD player and USB

Elapsed playback time and literal information are displayed.

2 c indicator

Appears when an upper tier of folder or menu exists.

(folder) indicator

Appears when operating list function.

4 d indicator

Appears when a lower tier of folder or menu exists.

(artist) indicator

Appears when the disc (track) artist name is displayed on the main display section.

(disc) indicator

Appears when the disc (album) name is displayed on the main display section.

(song) indicator

Appears when the track (song) name is displayed on the main display section.

9 LOC indicator

(subwoofer) indicator

Appears when subwoofer is on.

Appears when local seek tuning is on.

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a 5 (stereo) indicator

Appears when the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.

b F-RPT indicator

Appears when folder repeat is on. When repeat function is on, only PRT is displayed.

c F-RDM indicator

Appears when folder random is on. When random function is on, only RDM is displayed.

LOUD (loudness) indicator

Appears when loudness is on.

(Sound Retriever) indicator

Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.

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Basic Operations

Power ON/OFF

Turning the unit on

% Press SRC to turn the unit on.

Turning the unit off

% Press OFF and hold until the unit turns off.

Selecting a source

You can select a source you want to listen to. To switch to the built-in CD player, load a disc in the unit (refer to page 12).

% Press SRC repeatedly to switch between the following sources. TUNER (tuner)—COMPACT DISC (built-in CD player)—USB (USB)—AUX (AUX)

Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change.

— When there is no disc in the unit. — When a USB audio player/USB memory is

not connected to this unit.

— When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off

(refer to page 23).

! AUX is set to on by default. Turn off the AUX

when not in use (refer to Switching the auxili- ary setting on page 23).

! Charging the portable audio player using

car’s DC power source while connecting it to AUX input may generate noise. In this case, stop charging.

! 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.

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Adjusting the volume

% Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the sound level.

Tuner

Basic Operations

Important

If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (see Setting the AM tuning step on page 22).

% Select a band

Press BAND/ESC.

# Band can be selected from among FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.

% Manual tuning (step by step) Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.

% Seek tuning

Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right for about one second and release.

# You can cancel seek tuning by pushing MULTI-CONTROL left or right. # If you push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right, you can skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release MULTI-CONTROL.

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

You can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall. ! Six stations for each band can be stored in

memory.

1 Press LIST.

Preset screen is displayed.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to store the selected frequency in memory.

Turn to change the preset number. Press and hold to store.

# You can also store the frequency in memory by pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL right.

3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the desired station.

Turn to change the station. Press to select.

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# You can also change the station by pushing

MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

# To return to the ordinary display, press

BAND/ESC or LIST.

# If you do not operate the list within about 30 seconds, the display automatically returns to the ordinary display.

Introduction of advanced operations

1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the main menu.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select FUNCTION.

Turn to change the menu option. Press to select.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the function. BSM (best stations memory)—LOCAL (local

seek tuning)

Notes

! You can also select the function by pressing

FUNCTION on the remote control.

! To return to the previous display, press BACK. ! To return to the main menu, press and hold

BACK.

! To return to the ordinary display, press

BAND/ESC.

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Tuning in strong signals

Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.

% Press LOCAL repeatedly to select the desired setting. FM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3— LEVEL4

AM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2 The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

Note

You can also perform this operation in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in the function menu.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.

The six strongest broadcast frequencies are stored in the order of their signal strength.

# To cancel, press MULTI-CONTROL again.

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Built-in CD Player

Basic Operations

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

# When loading a disc, face the label side of a disc up.

% Eject a disc

Press EJECT.

% Select a folder

Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

# You cannot select a folder that does not have a compressed audio file recorded in it.

% Select a track

Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.

% Fast forward or reverse

Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right for about one second and release.

# When playing compressed audio, there is no sound on fast forward or reverse.

% Return to root folder

Press and hold BAND/ESC.

# If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.

% Switch between compressed audio and CD-DA Press BAND/ESC.

# This operation is available only when playing CD-EXTRA or MIXED-MODE CDs. # If you have switched between compressed audio and CD-DA, playback starts at the first track on the disc.

Notes

! The built-in CD player can play back audio CD

and compressed audio recorded on a CDROM. (Refer to page 29 for files that can be played back.)

! Read the precautions for discs and player on

page 27.

! After a disc has been inserted, press SRC to

select the built-in CD player. ! There is sometimes a delay between starting

up disc playback and the sound being issued.

When being read, FORMAT READ is dis-

played. ! If an error message such as ERROR-11 is dis-

played, refer to Error messages on page 26. ! Playback is carried out in order of file number.

Folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If

folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback

commences with folder 02.)

Displaying text information on disc

% Press DISP to select the desired text information.

For title entered CD

Play time—disc title

For CD TEXT discs

Play time—disc title—disc artist name—track title—track artist name

For WMA/MP3

Play time—folder name—file name—track title—artist name—album title—comment — bit rate

For WAV

Play time—folder name—file name—sampling frequency

Notes

! You can scroll to the left of the title by pressing

and holding DISP. ! Audio CD that contains certain information

such as text and/or number is CD TEXT. ! If specific information is not recorded on a

disc, title or name is not displayed. ! Depending on the version of iTunes

write MP3 files onto a disc, comment informa-

tion may not be correctly displayed.

— iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple

Inc.

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! Depending on the version of Windows Media

Player used to encode WMA files, album names and other text information may not be correctly displayed.

! When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-

corded WMA files, the average bit rate value is displayed.

! When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-

corded MP3 files, VBR is displayed instead of bit rate value.

! The sampling frequency shown in the display

may be abbreviated.

! When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the initial set-

ting, text information scrolls continuously in the display. Refer to Switching the Ever Scroll on page 24.

Selecting tracks from the track title list

Track title list lets you see the list of track titles on a CD TEXT disc and select one of them to play back.

1 Press LIST to switch to the track title list mode.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the desired track title.

Turn to change the track title. Press to play.

# You can also change the track title by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down. # You can also play the track by pushing MULTI-CONTROL right. # To return to the ordinary display, press BAND/ESC or LIST. # If you do not operate the list within about 30 seconds, the display automatically returns to the ordinary display.

Selecting files from the file name list

File name list lets you see the list of file names (or folder names) and select one of them to playback.

1 Press LIST to switch to the file name list

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mode.

Names of files and folders appear in the display.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the desired file name (or folder name).

Turn to change the name of file or folder.

— when a file is selected, press to play. — when a folder is selected, press to see a list

of files (or folders) in the seleted folder.

— when a folder is selected, press and hold to

play a song in the selected folder. # You can also play the file by pushing MULTI-CONTROL right. # You can also play a song in the selected folder by pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL right. # To return to the previous list (the folder one level higher), press BACK. You can also perform this operation by pushing MULTI-CONTROL left. # To return to the top tier of list, press and hold BACK. # To return to the ordinary display, press BAND/ESC or LIST. # If you do not operate the list within about 30 seconds, the display automatically returns to the ordinary display.

Introduction of advanced operations

1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the main menu.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select FUNCTION.

Turn to change the menu option. Press to select.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the function. REPEAT (repeat play)—RANDOM (random play)—SCAN (scan play)—PAUSE (pause)— SOUND RETRIEVER (sound retriever)— TITLE INPUT (disc title input)

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! You can also select the function by pressing

FUNCTION on the remote control.

! To return to the previous display, press BACK. ! To return to the main menu, press and hold

BACK.

! To return to the ordinary display, press

BAND/ESC.

! If you do not operate functions except for

TITLE INPUT within about 30 seconds, the display automatically returns to the ordinary display.

! When playing a compressed audio disc or CD

TEXT disc, you cannot switch to disc title input display.

Selecting a repeat play range

% Press RPT repeatedly to select the desired setting.

! DISC – Repeat all tracks ! TRACK – Repeat the current track ! FOLDER – Repeat the current folder

# If you select another folder during repeat play,

the repeat play range changes to disc repeat. # Performing track search or fast forward/reverse during TRACK (track repeat) changes the repeat play range to disc/folder. # When FOLDER (folder repeat) is selected, it is not possible to play back a subfolder of that folder.

Note

You can also perform this operation in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

Playing tracks in random order

Tracks in a selected repeat range are played in random order.

% Press RDM to turn random play on.

Tracks play in a random order.

# To turn random play off, press RDM again.

Note

You can also turn this function on or off in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

Scanning folders and tracks

Scan play searches the song within the selected repeat range.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select SCAN in the function menu.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn scan play on.

The first 10 seconds of each track is played.

3 When you find the desired track press MULTI-CONTROL to turn scan play off.

# If the display has automatically returned to the playback display, select SCAN again by using MULTI-CONTROL. # After scanning of a disc (folder) is finished, normal playback of the tracks begins.

Pausing playback

% Press e (pause) on the remote control to turn pause on.

Playback of the current track pauses.

# To turn pause off, press e (pause) again.

Note

You can also turn this function on or off in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

Using Sound Retriever

Sound Retriever function automatically enhances compressed audio and restores rich sound.

% Press S.Rtrv repeatedly to select the desired setting. OFF (off)—1—2

# 2 is more effective than 1.

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You can also perform this operation in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

Using disc title functions

You can input CD titles and display the title. The next time you insert a CD for which you have entered a title, the title of that CD is displayed.

Entering disc titles

Use the disc title input feature to store up to 24 CD titles in the unit. Each title can be up to 10 characters long.

1 Play the CD that you want to enter a title for.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select TITLE INPUT in the function menu.

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the title input mode.

4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select a letter of the alphabet.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

5 Press MULTI-CONTROL to move the cursor to the next character position.

6 After entering the title, press and hold MULTI-CONTROL to store it in memory.

Notes

! Titles remain in memory, even after the disc is

removed from the unit, and are recalled when the disc is reinserted.

! After data for 24 discs are stored in the mem-

ory, data for a new disc overwrites the oldest one.

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Playing songs on USB portable audio player/USB memory

For details about the supported device, refer to Portable audio player compatibility on page 4.

Basic Operations

% Select a folder

Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

% Fast forward or reverse

Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right for about one second and release.

% Select a track

Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.

% Return to root folder

Press and hold BAND/ESC.

Notes

! Optimum performance of this unit may not be

obtained depending on the connected USB portable audio player/USB memory.

! If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback

commences with folder 02.

! When the USB portable audio player having

battery charging function is connected to this unit and the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the battery is charged.

! You can disconnect the USB portable audio

player/USB memory anytime you want to finish listening to it.

! If USB portable audio player/USB memory is

connected to this unit, the source is changed to USB automatically. If you do not use an USB device, disconnect it from this unit. Depending on the connected USB device, turning on the ignition switch while USB device is connected to this unit may change the source automatically.

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Displaying text information of an audio file

% Press DISP to select the desired text information.

For WMA/MP3

Play time—folder name—file name—track title—artist name—album title—comment — bit rate

For WAV

Play time—folder name—file name—sampling frequency

# If the characters recorded on the audio file are not compatible with the head unit, those characters are not displayed. # If specific information is not recorded on an audio file, title or name is not displayed. # The text information of some audio files may not be correctly displayed.

Notes

! You can scroll the text information to the left

by pressing and holding DISP.

! When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the initial set-

ting, text information scrolls continuously in the display. Refer to Switching the Ever Scroll on page 24.

Selecting files from the file name list

The operation is the same as that of the builtin CD player. (Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 13.)

Introduction of advanced operations

1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the main menu.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select FUNCTION.

Turn to change the menu option. Press to select.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the function. REPEAT (repeat play)—RANDOM (random play)—SCAN (scan play)—PAUSE (pause)— SOUND RETRIEVER (sound retriever)

Function and operation

REPEAT, RANDOM, SCAN, PAUSE and SOUND RETRIEVER operations are basically

the same as that of the built-in CD player.

Function name Operation

Refer to Selecting a repeat play range on page 14.

However, the repeat play ranges you can select are different from that of the built-in CD player. The repeat play

REPEAT

RANDOM

SCAN

PAUSE

SOUND RETRIEVER

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! You can also select the function by pressing

FUNCTION on the remote control.

! To return to the previous display, press BACK. ! To return to the main menu, press and hold

BACK.

! To return to the ordinary display, press

BAND/ESC.

! If you select another folder during repeat play,

the repeat play range changes to ALL.

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

verse during TRACK, the repeat play range changes to FOLDER.

ranges of the USB portable audio player/USB memory are: ! TRACK – Repeat just the

current file

! FOLDER – Repeat the cur-

rent folder

! ALL – Repeat all files

Refer to Playing tracks in ran- dom order on page 14.

Refer to Scanning folders and tracks on page 14.

Refer to Pausing playback on page 14.

Refer to Using Sound Retriever on page 14.

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! When FOLDER is selected, it is not possible to

play back a subfolder of that folder.

! After file or folder scanning is finished, nor-

mal playback of the files begins again.

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Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments

1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the main menu.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select AUDIO.

Turn to change the menu option. Press to select.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the audio function. FADER/BALANCE (balance adjustment)— PRESET EQUALIZER (graphic equalizer recall)

—EQ SETTING 1 (graphic equalizer adjust- ment)—EQ SETTING 2 (graphic equalizer fine adjustment)—LOUDNESS (loudness)—

SW SETTING 1 (subwoofer on/off setting)— SW SETTING 2 (subwoofer setting)— HIGH PASS FILTER (high pass filter)— BASS BOOST (bass boost)—SRC LV ADJUST

(source level adjustment)

4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode of each function.

5 Adjust the each function.

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! You can also select the audio function by

pressing AUDIO on the remote control.

! To return to the previous display, press BACK. ! To return to the main menu, press and hold

BACK.

! To return to the ordinary display, press

BAND/ESC.

! When the subwoofer controller setting is

PREOUT:REAR, you cannot switch to SW SETTING 1 (subwoofer on/off setting).

(Refer to page 23.)

! You can select the SW SETTING 2 only when

subwoofer output is turned on in SW SETTING 1.

! When selecting FM as the source, you cannot

switch to SRC LVADJUST.

! If you do not operate functions within about

30 seconds, the display automatically returns to the ordinary display.

Using balance adjustment

You can change the fader/balance setting so that it can provide the ideal listening environment in all occupied seats.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select FADER/BALANCE.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the segment you wish to set.

Press MULTI-CONTROL repeatedly to switch between fader and balance.

4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust speaker balance.

Front/rear speaker balance can be adjusted between FAD F15 and FAD R15. Left/right speaker balance can be adjusted between BAL L15 and BAL R15.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down. # FAD 0 is the proper setting when only two speakers are used. # When the rear output setting is REAR SP :SUB W, adjusting the front/rear speaker balance is not effective. Refer to Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller on page

23.

Using the equalizer

The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization to match the car’s interior acoustic characteristics as desired.

Audio Adjustments

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Recalling equalizer curves

There are six stored equalizer curves which you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list of the equalizer curves.

Display Equalizer curve

POWERFUL Powerful

NATURAL Natural

VOCAL Vocal

CUSTOM Custom

FLAT Flat

SUPER BASS Super bass

! CUSTOM is an adjusted equalizer curve

that you create. If you make adjustments to an equalizer curve, the equalizer curve setting is memorized in CUSTOM.

! When FLAT is selected, no supplement or

correction is made to the sound. This is useful to check the effect of the equalizer curves by switching alternatively between

FLAT and a set equalizer curve.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select PRESET EQUALIZER.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the equalizer.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the segment you wish to set.

Press MULTI-CONTROL repeatedly to switch the segment in the following order:

L (low)—M (mid)—H (high)

4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the level of the equalization band. +6 to –6 is displayed as the level is increased

or decreased.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down. # You can then select another band and adjust the level.

Fine-adjusting equalizer curve

You can adjust the center frequency and the Q factor (curve characteristics) of each currently selected curve band (LOW/MID/HI). ! If you make adjustments, CUSTOM curve

is updated.

Level (dB)

Q=2W

Q=2N

Center frequency

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select EQ SETTING 2.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

Frequency (Hz)

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Adjusting equalizer curves

The factory supplied equalizer curves can be adjusted to a fine degree (nuance control).

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select EQ SETTING 1.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the segment you wish to set.

Press MULTI-CONTROL repeatedly to switch the segment in the following order:

Band—Frequency—Q factor

4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the selected segement.

Band

LOW (low)—MID (mid)—HI (high)

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Audio Adjustments

Frequency

Low: 40HZ—80HZ—100HZ—160HZ Mid: 200HZ—500HZ—1KHZ—2KHZ High: 3KHZ—8KHZ—10KHZ—12KHZ

Q factor

2N—1N—1W—2W

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

Adjusting loudness

Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-sound ranges at low volume.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select LOUDNESS.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the desired setting.

Turn to change the setting. LOW (low)—MID (mid)—HIGH (high)—OFF (off)

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the desired setting. NORMAL (normal phase)— REV (reverse phase)—OFF (subwoofer off)

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

Note

You can also switch to this setting mode in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

Adjusting subwoofer settings

When the subwoofer output is on, you can adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level of the subwoofer. ! When the subwoofer output is on, you can

select SW SETTING 2.

1 Press SW to display the subwoofer setting mode.

Press SW repeatedly to switch between the subwoofer setting modes in the following order. SW SETTING 1 (subwoofer on/off setting) setting mode—SW SETTING 2 (subwoofer setting) setting mode

Using subwoofer output

This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output which can be turned on or off. Also, phase can be selected between normal and reverse.

1 Press SW to display the subwoofer setting mode.

Press SW repeatedly to switch between the subwoofer setting modes in the following order. SW SETTING 1 (subwoofer on/off setting) setting mode—SW SETTING 2 (subwoofer setting) setting mode

2 Select SW SETTING 1 setting mode.

2 Select SW SETTING 2 setting mode.

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the segment you wish to set.

Press MULTI-CONTROL repeatedly to switch the segment in the following order:

Cut off frequency—Level

4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the selected segement.

Cut off frequency

50HZ—63HZ—80HZ—100HZ—125HZ

Level

+6 to –24 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

Audio Adjustments

Note

You can also switch to this setting mode in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

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Note

You can also switch to this setting mode in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

Using the high pass filter

When you do not want low sounds from the subwoofer output frequency range to play from the front or rear speakers, turn on the HPF (high pass filter). Only frequencies higher than those in the selected range are output from the front or rear speakers.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select HIGH PASS FILTER.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the desired setting.

Turn to change the setting.

OFF—50HZ—63HZ—80HZ—100HZ—125HZ

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

Boosting the bass

Bass boost function boosts the bass level of sound.

1 Press and hold BASS to display BASS BOOST setting mode.

Adjusting source levels

Source level adjustment (SRC LV ADJUST) lets you adjust the volume 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.

1 Compare the FM volume level with the level of the source you wish to adjust.

2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select SRC LVADJUST.

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the source volume. +4 to –4 is displayed as the source volume is

increased or decreased.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

Note

The AM volume level can also be adjusted with source level adjustments.

2 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the level. 0 to +6 is displayed as the level is increased or

decreased.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

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Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings

1 Press OFF and hold until the unit tur ns off.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL and hold until CLOCK SET appears in the display.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select one of the initial settings. CLOCK SET (clock)—FM STEP (FM tuning step)—AM STEP (AM tuning step)— WARNING TONE (warning tone)—AUX (aux-

iliary input)—SW CONTROL (rear output and subwoofer controller)—EVER SCROLL (ever scroll)

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down. # You can also select the function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control. # To cancel initial settings, press BAND/ESC.

Setting the clock

Use these instructions to set the clock.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select CLOCK SET.

Setting the FM tuning step

The FM tuning step employed by seek tuning can be switched between 100 kHz, the preset step, and 50 kHz. ! If seek tuning is performed in 50 kHz steps,

stations may be tuned in imprecisely. Tune in the stations with manual tuning or use seek tuning again.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select FM STEP.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the FM tuning step.

Turning MULTI-CONTROL will switch the FM tuning step between 50 kHz and 100 kHz. The selected FM tuning step will appear in the display.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

Note

The tuning step remains at 50 kHz during manual tuning.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

# Press BACK to return to the previous display.

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the segment of the clock display you wish to set.

Each time you press MULTI-CONTROL, one segment of the clock display is selected. Hour—Minute As you select segments of the clock display, the selected segment blinks.

4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to put a clock right.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

Setting the AM tuning step

The AM tuning step can be switched between 9 kHz, the preset step, and 10 kHz. When using the tuner in North, Central or South America, reset the tuning step from 9 kHz (531 kHz to 1 602 kHz allowable) to 10 kHz (530 kHz to 1 640 kHz allowable).

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select AM STEP.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

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3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the AM tuning step.

Turning MULTI-CONTROL will switch the AM tuning step between 9 kHz and 10 kHz. The selected AM tuning step will appear in the display.

# You can also perform the same operations by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

Switching the warning tone

If the front panel is not detached from the head unit within four seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone sounds. You can turn off the warning tone.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select WARNING TONE.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn warning tone on.

# To turn warning tone off, press

MULTI-CONTROL again.

Switching the auxiliary setting

It is possible to use auxiliary equipment with this unit. Activate the auxiliary setting when using auxiliary equipment connected to this unit.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select AUX.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn AUX on.

# To turn AUX off, press MULTI-CONTROL again.

Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller

This unit’s rear output (rear speaker leads output and RCA rear output) can be used for fullrange speaker (REAR SP :FULL/ PREOUT:REAR) or subwoofer (REAR SP :SUB W/PREOUT:SUB W) connec-

tion. If you switch the rear output setting to

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REAR SP :SUB W, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly to a subwoofer without using an auxiliary amp. Initially, the unit is set for rear full-range speaker connection (REAR SP :FULL). When rear output is connected to full range speakers (when REAR SP :FULL is selected), you can connect the RCA subwoofer output to a subwoofer. In this case, you can select whether to use the subwoofer controller’s (low pass filter, phase) built-in PREOUT :SUB W or the auxiliary PREOUT :REAR.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select SW CONTROL.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.

# Press BACK to return to the previous display.

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the segment you wish to set.

Press MULTI-CONTROL repeatedly to switch the segment in the following order: REAR SP (rear speaker setting)—PREOUT (RCA output setting)

4 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the desired setting.

Turn to change the setting.

When REAR SP (rear speaker setting) is selected.

REAR SP :SUB W (subwoofer)— REAR SP :FULL (full-range speaker)

When PREOUT (RCA output setting) is selected.

PREOUT:SUB W (subwoofer)— PREOUT:REAR (full-range speaker)

# When no subwoofer is connected to the rear output, select REAR SP :FULL. # When a subwoofer is connected to the rear output, set for subwoofer REAR SP :SUB W.

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Initial Settings

Notes

! Even if you change this setting, there is no

output unless you turn the subwoofer output on (refer to Using subwoofer output on page

20).

! If you change this setting, subwoofer output

in the audio menu return to the factory settings.

! Both rear speaker lead outputs and RCA rear

output are switched simultaneously in this setting.

Switching the Ever Scroll

When Ever Scroll is set to ON, recorded text information scrolls continuously in the display. Set to OFF if you prefer the information to scroll just once.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select EVER SCROLL.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn the Ever Scroll on.

# To turn the Ever Scroll off, press

MULTI-CONTROL again.

Other Functions

Using the AUX source

You can connect an auxiliary equipment to this unit using a stereo mini plug cable.

% Insert the stereo mini plug into the input jack on this unit.

For more details, refer to the installation manual.

Selecting AUX as the source

% Press SRC to select AUX as the source.

# If the auxiliary setting is not turned on, AUX

cannot be selected. For more details, see Switching the auxiliary setting on page 23.

Setting the AUX title

The title displayed for the AUX source can be changed.

1 After you have selected AUX as the source, use MULTI-CONTROL and select FUNCTION to display TITLE INPUT.

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2 Enter a title in the same way as the built-in CD player.

For details concerning operation, refer to Entering disc titles on page 15.

Turning the clock display on or off

You can turn the clock display on or off. ! Even when the sources are off, the clock

display appears on the display.

% Press CLOCK to turn the clock display on or off.

Each press of CLOCK turns the clock display on or off.

# The clock display disappears temporarily when you perform other operations, but the clock display appears again after 25 seconds.

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Additional Information

Error messages

When you contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center, be sure to have the error message recorded.

Built-in CD Player

Message Cause Action

ERROR-11, 12, 17, 30

ERROR-10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 30, A0

ERROR-15 The inserted disc

ERROR-22, 23 The CD format

NO AUDIO The inserted disc

SKIPPED The inserted disc

PROTECT All the files on

USB audio player/USB memory

Message Cause Action

NO AUDIO No songs Transfer the audio

Dirty disc Clean disc.

Scratched disc Replace disc.

Electrical or mechanical

does not contain any data

cannot be played back

does not contain any files that can be played back

contains WMA files that are protected by DRM

the inserted disc are secured by DRM

USB memory with security enabled is connected

Switch the ignition key, or switch to a different source, then back to the CD player.

Replace disc.

files to the USB portable audio player/USB memory and connect.

Follow the USB memory instructions to disable the security.

The connected

SKIPPED

PROTECT All the files on

N/A USB The USB device

CHECK USB The USB connec-

USB portable audio player/ USB memory contains WMA files that are protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10

the connected USB portable audio player/ USB memory are protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10

connected to is not supported by this unit.

tor or USB cable is short-circuited.

The connected USB portable audio player/ USB memory consumes more than 500 mA (maximum allowable current).

Play an audio file not protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10.

Transfer audio files not protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10 to the USB portable audio player/USB memory and connect.

Connect a USB portable audio player or USB memory that is USB Mass Storage Class compliant.

Confirm that the USB connector or USB cable is not caught in something or damaged.

Disconnect the USB portable audio player/USB memory and do not use it. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, then to ACC or ON and then connect the compliant USB portable audio player/ USB memory.

Additional Information

Handling guideline of discs and player

! Use only discs featuring either of following

two logos.

! Use only conventional, fully circular discs.

Do not use shaped discs.

! Use 12-cm or 8-cm CD. Do not use an

adapter when playing 8-cm CDs.

! 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 envir-

onments including under direct sunlight.

! Do not attach labels, write on or apply che-

micals 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 dump discs with a soft cloth.

! Playback of discs may not be possible be-

cause of disc characteristics, disc format, recorded application, playback environment, storage conditions, and so on.

! Text information may not be correctly dis-

played depending on the recorded environment.

! Road shocks may interrupt disc playback. ! Read the precautions for discs before

using them.

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Dual Discs

! Dual Discs 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 Dual Discs is not phy-

sically 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 Dual

Disc may result in scratches on the disc. Serious scratches can lead to playback problems on this unit. In some cases, a Dual Disc may become stuck in the disc loading slot and will not eject. To prevent this, we recommend you refrain from using Dual Disc with this unit.

! Please refer to the information from the

disc manufacturer for more detailed information about Dual Discs.

Compressed audio compatibility

WMA

! Compatible format: WMA encoded by

Windows Media Player

! 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 9 Professional, Loss-

less, Voice: No

MP3

! Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR ! Sampling frequency: 8 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 than Version 1.x.)

! M3u playlist: No ! MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO: No

WAV

! Compatible format: Linear PCM (LPCM),

MS ADPCM

! Quantization bits: 8 and 16 (LPCM), 4 (MS

ADPCM)

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! Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz

(LPCM), 22.05 kHz to 44.1 kHz (MS ADPCM)

USB audio player/USB memory

USB audio player/USB memory compatibility

! USB version: 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 ! USB data transfer rate: full speed ! USB Class: MSC (Mass Storage Class) de-

vice

! Protocol: bulk ! Minimum amount of memory: 250 MB ! Maximum amount of memory: 250 GB ! File system: FAT32 and FAT16 ! Supply current: 500 mA

Notes

! Partitioned USB memory is not compatible

with this unit.

! Depending on the kind of USB portable audio

player/USB memory you use, this unit may not recognize the USB audio player/USB memory or audio files may not be played back properly.

! This unit can play back files in the USB porta-

ble audio player/USB memory that is USB Mass Storage Class. However, copyright protected files that are stored in above-mentioned USB devices cannot be played back.

! You cannot connect a USB portable audio

player/USB memory to this unit via a USB hub.

Handling guideline and supplemental information

! Do not leave the USB portable audio

player/USB memory in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in USB portable audio player/USB memory malfunction due to the resulting high temperature.

! Do not leave the USB portable audio

player/USB memory in high temperature.

! Firmly secure the USB portable audio

player/USB memory when driving. Do not

let the USB portable audio player/USB memory fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.

! There may be a slight delay when starting

playback of audio files encoded with image data.

! Depending on the USB devices connected

to this unit, it may generate noise in the radio.

! Only 64 characters from the beginning can

be displayed as a file name (including the extension) or a folder name when USB portable audio player/USB memory is selected as a source.

! The text information of some audio files

may not be correctly displayed.

! File extensions must be used properly. ! Up to 15 000 files on a USB portable audio

player/USB memory can be played back.

! Up to 500 folders on a USB portable audio

player/USB memory can be played back.

! Up to eight tiers directory on a USB porta-

ble audio player/USB memory can be played back.

! There may be a slight delay when starting

playback of audio files on a USB portable audio player/USB memory with numerous folder hierarchies.

! Do not connect anything other than the

USB portable audio player/USB memory.

! Operations may vary depending on the

kind of USB audio player and a USB memory.

The sequence of audio files on USB memory

For USB portable audio players, the sequence is different from that of USB memory and depends on the player.

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