Pioneer DEH P4500MP User Manual

Operation Manual Mode demploi

Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3 player with FM/ AM tuner

Syntoniseur FM/AM et lecteur de CD/MP3, Puissance élevée, avec contrôleur pour lecteur de CD à chargeur

DEH-P4500MP

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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, put them away

in a safe place for future reference.

Before You Start

For Canadian model 5 Information to User 5 About this unit 5 About this manual 5 After-sales service for Pioneer products 5 Product registration 6 Precautions 6 Features 6 Use and care of the remote control 6

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Installing the battery 6

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Using the remote control 7 About the XM READY mark 7 Protecting your unit from theft 7

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Removing the front panel 8

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Attaching the front panel 8

Whats What

Head unit 9 Remote control 10

Power ON/OFF

Turning the unit on 11 Selecting a source 11 Turning the unit off 11

Tuner

Listening to the radio 12 Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 13

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 13

Tuning in strong signals 13 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 14

Built-in CD Player

Playing a CD 15

Introduction of advanced built-in CD player

operation 16 Repeating play 16 Playing tracks in a random order 16 Scanning tracks of a CD 16 Pausing CD playback 17 Selecting the search method 17 Searching every 10 track in the current

disc 17 Using disc title functions 18

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Entering disc titles 18

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Displaying disc titles 18

Using CD TEXT functions 19

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Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs 19

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Scrolling titles in the display 19

MP3 Player

Playing a MP3 20 Introduction of advanced built-in CD player

(MP3) operation 21 Repeating play 21 Playing tracks in a random order 22 Scanning folders and tracks 22 Pausing MP3 playback 23 Selecting the search method 23 Searching every 10 track in the current

folder 23 Switching the ID3 tag display on MP3

disc 23 Displaying text information on MP3 disc 24 Scrolling text information in the display 24

Multi-CD Player

Playing a CD 25 50-disc multi-CD player 25 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 26 Repeating play 26

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Playing tracks in a random order 26 Scanning CDs and tracks 27 Pausing CD playback 27 Using ITS playlists 27

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Creating a playlist with ITS programming 27

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Playback from your ITS playlist 28

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Erasing a track from your ITS playlist 28

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Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist 29

Using disc title functions 29

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Entering disc titles 29

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Displaying disc titles 30

Using CD TEXT functions 30

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Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs 30

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Scrolling titles in the display 30

Using compression and bass emphasis 30

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 31 Using balance adjustment 31 Using the equalizer 31

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Recalling equalizer curves 32

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Adjusting equalizer curves 32

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Fine adjusting equalizer curve 32 Adjusting loudness 33 Front image enhancer (F.I.E.) 33 Adjusting source levels 34

Using the AUX source 36

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Selecting AUX as the source 36

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Setting the AUX title 36

Introduction of XM operation 37

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XM operation 37

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Swiching the XM channel select setting 37

Additional Information

Understanding built-in CD player error

messages 38 CD player and care 38 CD-R/CD-RW discs 39 MP3 files 39 About folders and MP3 files 40 Terms 41 Specifications 42

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 35 Setting the clock 35 Switching the warning tone 35 Switching the auxiliary setting 35

Other Functions Turning the clock display on or off 36

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

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musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged ex

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

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Quiet library, soft whisper

60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

iving room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffi

ht traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

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For Canadian model

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Information to User

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

About this unit

The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in North America. Use in other areas may result in improper reception.

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 manual

This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this productspotential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading through the manual before you begin

using this unit. It is especially important that you read and observe precautions on the next page and in other sections.

After-sales service for Pioneer products

Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased this unit for after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below: Please do not ship your unit to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without advance contact.

U.S.A.

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

CANADA

Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 (905) 479-4411 1-877-283-5901

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

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Before You Start

Product registration

Visit us at the following site:

1 Register your product. We will keep the details

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

2 Receive updates on the latest products and

technologies.

3 Download owners manuals, order product

catalogues, research new products, and much more.

Precautions

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

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

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and precautions.

! Always keep the volume low enough so you

can hear sounds outside of the car.

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

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

Features

CD playback

Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.

MP3 file playback

It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 standard recordings). ! Supply of this product only conveys a li-

cense for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) 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.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus () poles pointing in the proper direction.

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

used for a month or longer.

! Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose

of the battery in fire.

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

als.

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

mote control completely clean and install a new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, please

comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.

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.

About the XM READY mark

The XM READY mark printed on the front panel indicates that the Pioneer XM tuner (sold separately) can be controlled by this unit. Please inquire to your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer service station regarding the XM tuner that can be connected to this unit. For XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner owners manual.

Notes

! XM Satellite Radio is developing a new band

of radio in the U.S.A.

The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology to provide listeners in their cars and at home with crystal-clear sound seamlessly from coast to coast. XM will create and package up to 100 channels of digital-quality music, news, sports, talk and childrens programming.

! The XM name and related logos are trade-

marks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Protecting your unit from theft

The front panel can be detached from the head unit and stored in the protective case provided to discourage theft. ! If the front panel is not detached from the

head unit within five seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound.

! You can turn off the warning tone. See

Switching the warning tone on page 35.

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Important

! Never use force or grip the display and the

buttons tightly when removing or attaching.

! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive

shocks.

! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and

high temperatures.

Removing the front panel

1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.

2 Grip the left side of the front panel and pull it gently outward.

Take care not to grip it tightly or drop it.

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

Attaching the front panel

% Replace the front panel by holding it upright to this unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks.

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Head unit

1 CLOCK button

Press to change to the clock display.

2 DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

3 PAUSE button

Press to turn pause on or off.

4 AUDIO button

Press to select various sound quality controls.

5 OPEN button

Press to open the front panel.

6 a/b/c/d buttons

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

8 BAND button

Press to select among three FM and one AM bands and cancel the control mode of functions.

9 LOUDNESS button

Press to turn loudness on or off.

a 16 buttons

Press for preset tuning and disc number search when using a multi-CD player.

b SOURCE button

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

c VOLUME

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

d EQ button

Press to select various equalizer curves.

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7 FUNCTION button

Press to select functions.

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Remote control

Operation is the same as when using the button on the head unit. See the explanation of the head unit about the operation of each button with the exception of ATT, which is explained below.

e CD button

Press to select the built-in or multi-CD

player as the source.

f TUNER button

Press to select the tuner as the source.

g ATT button

Press to quickly lower the volume level, by

about 90%. Press once more to return to the

original volume level.

Power ON/OFF

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Turning the unit on

% Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.

When you select a source the unit is turned on.

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 this unit (refer to page 15).

1 When using the head unit, press SOURCE to select a source.

Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources:

Built-in CD playerTelevisionTunerXM tunerMulti-CD playerExternal unit 1 External unit 2AUX

2 When using the remote control, press TUNER or CD to select a source.

Press each button repeatedly to switch between the following sources:

TUNER: TelevisionTunerXM tuner Sources off CD: Built-in CD playerMulti-CD player Sources off

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

! When this units blue/white lead is connected

to the cars auto-antenna relay control terminal, the cars antenna extends when this units source is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the source off.

Turning the unit off

% Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.

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Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change:  When a unit corresponding to each source

is not connected to this unit.

 When no disc is set in this unit.  When no magazine is set in the multi-CD

player.

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

(refer to page 35).

! External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such

as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this unit. Two external units

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Tuner

Listening to the radio

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These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on the next page.

1 Band indicator

Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM

or FM.

2 Frequency indicator

Shows to which frequency the tuner is

tuned.

3 Stereo (5) indicator

Shows that the frequency selected is being

broadcast in stereo.

4 Preset number indicator

Shows what preset has been selected.

1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner.

Press SOURCE until tuner is selected as the source.

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

The tuner will scan the frequencies until a broadcast strong enough for good reception is found.

# You can cancel seek tuning by pressing either c or d with a quick press. # If you press and hold c or d you can skip broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the buttons.

Note

When the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo the stereo (5) indicator will light.

2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

3 Press BAND to select a band.

Press BAND until the desired band is displayed, F1, F2, F3 for FM or AM.

4 To perform manual tuning, press c or d with quick presses.

The frequencies move up or down step by step.

Tuner

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Introduction of advanced tuner operation

1 Function display

Shows the function status.

2 LOC indicator

Shows when local seek tuning is on.

3 Preset number indicator

Shows what preset has been selected.

% Press FUNCTION to display the function names.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch between the following functions: BSM (best stations memory)LOCAL (local seek tuning)

# To return to the frequency display, press BAND.

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

The number you have pressed will flash in the preset number indicator and then remain lit. The selected radio station frequency has been stored in memory. The next time you press the same preset tuning button 16 the radio station frequency is recalled from memory.

Notes

! Up to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three

FM bands, and 6 AM stations can be stored in memory.

! You can also use a and b to recall radio sta-

tion frequencies assigned to preset tuning buttons 16.

Tuning in strong signals

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

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Note

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

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

If you press any of the preset tuning buttons 16 you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall with the touch of a button.

1 Press FUNCTION to select LOCAL.

Press FUNCTION until LOCAL appears in the display.

2 Press a to turn local seek tuning on.

Local seek sensitivity (e.g., LOCAL 2) appears in the display.

3 Press c or d to set the sensitivity.

There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM: FM: LOCAL 1LOCAL 2LOCAL 3

LOCAL 4 AM: LOCAL 1LOCAL 2

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The LOCAL 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

4 When you want to return to normal seek tuning, press b to turn local seek tuning off. LOCAL:OFF appears in the display.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies under preset tuning buttons 16 and once stored there you can tune in to those frequencies with the touch of a button.

1 Press FUNCTION to select BSM.

Press FUNCTION until BSM appears in the display.

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2 Press a to turn BSM on. BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing

the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under preset tuning buttons 16 in order of their signal strength. When finished, BSM stops flashing.

# To cancel the storage process, press b.

Note

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

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Playing a CD

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

1 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current track.

2 Track number indicator

Shows the track currently playing.

1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.

CD loading slot appears.

# After a CD has been inserted, press SOURCE to select the built-in CD player.

2 Insert a CD into the CD loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

CD loading slot

EJECT button

# You can eject a CD by pressing EJECT. # To avoid a malfunction, make sure that no

metal object comes into contact with the terminals when the front panel is open.

4 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

5 To perform fast forward or reverse, press and hold c or d.

# If you select the search method to ROUGH, pressing and holding c or d enables you to search every ten track in the current disc. (Refer to Selecting the search method on page 17.)

6 To skip back or forward to another track, press c or d.

Pressing d skips to the start of the next track. Pressing c once skips to the start of the current track. Pressing again will skip to the previous track.

Notes

! The built-in CD player plays one, standard, 12-

cm or 8-cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8-cm CDs.

! Do not insert anything other than a CD into

the CD loading slot.

! If you cannot insert a disc completely or if

after you insert a disc the disc does not play, check that the label side of the disc is up. Press EJECT to eject the disc, and check the disc for damage before inserting the disc again.

! If the built-in CD player does not operate prop-

erly, an error message such as ERROR-11 may be displayed. Refer to Understanding built-in CD player error messages on page 38.

! When a CD TEXT disc is inserted, the disc and

track titles begin to scroll to the left automatically.

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3 Close the front panel.

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Built-in CD Player

Introduction of advanced built-in CD player operation

1 RPT indicator

Shows when repeat play is turned on.

2 Function display

Shows the function status.

% Press FUNCTION to display the function names.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch between the following functions:

RPT (repeat play)RDM (random play) SCAN (scan play)PAUSE (pause) FF/REV (search method)TAG (ID3 tag dis-

play)

# To return to the playback display, press BAND.

Notes

! When playing audio data (CD-DA), it is not ef-

fective even if you turn TAG (ID3 tag display) on. (Refer to page 23.)

! If you do not operate the function within about

30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display.

2 Press a to turn repeat play on. RPT :ON appears in the display. The track cur-

rently playing will play and then repeat.

3 Press b to turn repeat play off. RPT :OFF appears in the display. The track cur-

rently playing will continue to play and then play the next track.

Note

If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse, repeat play is automatically cancelled.

Playing tracks in a random order

Random play lets you play back tracks on the CD in a random order.

1 Press FUNCTION to select RDM.

Press FUNCTION until RDM appears in the display.

2 Press a to turn random play on. RDM :ON appears in the display. Tracks will

play in a random order.

3 Press b to turn random play off. RDM :OFF appears in the display. Tracks will

continue to play in order.

Repeating play

Repeat play lets you hear the same track over again.

1 Press FUNCTION to select RPT.

Press FUNCTION until RPT appears in the display.

Scanning tracks of a CD

Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.

1 Press FUNCTION to select SCAN.

Press FUNCTION until SCAN appears in the display.

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2 Press a to turn scan play on. SCAN:ON appears in the display. The first 10

seconds of each track is played.

3 When you find the desired track press b to turn scan play off. SCAN:OFF appears in the display. The track

will continue to play.

# If the display has automatically returned to the playback display, select SCAN again by pressing FUNCTION.

Note

After scanning of a CD is finished, normal playback of the tracks will begin again.

Pausing CD playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the CD.

1 Press FUNCTION to select PAUSE.

Press FUNCTION until PAUSE appears in the display.

2 Press a to turn pause on. PAUSE:ON appears in the display. Play of the

current track pauses.

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

sume at the same point that you turned pause on.

Note

You can also turn pause on or off by pressing PAUSE.

Selecting the search method

You can switch the search method between fast forward/reverse and searching every 10 track.

1 Press FUNCTION to select FF/REV.

Press FUNCTION until FF/REV appears in the display.

# If the search method ROUGH has been pre- viously selected, ROUGH will be displayed.

2 Press c or d to select the search method.

Press c or d until the desired search method appears in the display.

! FF/REV  Fast forward and reverse ! ROUGH  Searching every 10 track

Searching every 10 track in the current disc

If a disc contains over 10 tracks, you can search every 10 track. When a disc contains a lot of tracks, you can roughly search the track you want to play.

1 Select the search method ROUGH.

Refer to Selecting the search method on this page.

2 Press and hold c or d to search every 10 track in a disc.

# If a disc contains less than 10 tracks, pressing and holding d recalls the last track of a disc. Also, if the remaining number of tracks after searching every 10 tracks are less than 10, pressing and holding d recalls the last track of a disc.

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