Pioneer DEH-P7900UB User Manual
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CD RDS Receiver
Operation Manual
DEH-P7900UB
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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 manual in a
safe place for future reference.
Installation ............................................ 3
DIN Front/Rear-mount ............... ................. 3
DIN Front-mount ..................................... .... 3
* Installation with the rubbe r bush ........... 3
* Removing the Unit ................................ 4
DIN Rear-mount .......................................... 4
Fastening the front pan el ............................ 4
Connecting the Units ........................... 5
Before You Start ................................... 6
About this unit ......................................... .... 6
Visit our website .......................................... 7
In case of trouble ................ ........................ 8
Protecting your unit from theft ..................... 8
* Removing the front panel ..................... 8
* Attaching the front panel ....................... 8
Resetting the microprocesso r ..................... 8
About the demo mode ............................. .... 9
Use and care of the rem ote control ............. 9
* Installing the battery ............ ................. 9
* Using the remote control ........... ........... 9
Operating this unit ............................. 10
What’s What .... ........................................ .. 10
* Head unit ............................................ 10
* Remote control ................................... 10
Basic Operations .... ................................. .. 11
* Power ON/OFF ................................... 11
* Selecting a source .............................. 11
* Adjusting the volume .......................... 11
Tuner ............................. ............................ 11
* Basic Operations ................................ 11
* Storing and recalling b roadcast
frequencies ................... ...................... 12
* Introduction of advanc ed
operations ............... ............................ 12
* Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies ................... ...................... 13
* Tuning in strong signals ...................... 13
* Selecting alternative freq uencies ...... .. 13
* Receiving traffic announ cements ....... 14
* Using PTY functions ........................... 14
* Using radio text ................................... 15
* PTY list ............................................. .. 15
Built-in CD Player ......................... ............ 16
* Basic Operations ................................ 16
* Selecting a track directly .................... 16
* Introduction of advance d
operations ......................... .................. 17
* Selecting a repeat play r ange ............. 17
* Playing tracks in random order ........... 17
* Scanning folders and tra cks ............... 17
* Pausing disc playback ........................ 1 7
* Using compression and BMX ............. 18
* Searching every 10 tracks in the
current disc or folder .. ......................... 18
* Using disc title functions ..................... 1 8
* Displaying text information on disc ..... 18
* Selecting tracks from the
track title list ............................ ............ 19
* Selecting tracks from the
file name list ........................... ............ 19
Playing songs on USB portable
audio player/USB memory ..................... 1 9
* Basic Operations ................................ 19
* Selecting an audio fi le directly
in the current folder ....................... ..... 20
* Introduction of advance d
operations ......................... .................. 20
* Selecting a repeat play r ange ............. 20
* Playing files in random or der ......... ..... 20
* Scanning folders and fil es .................. 2 0
* Pausing playback ............................... 21
* Displayin g text infor mation
of an audio file .................................... 21
* Selecting files from the file
name list ............................................. 21
Playing songs on iPod .............................. 21
* Basic Operations ................................ 21
* Browsing for a song ... ......................... 22
* Displaying text information on iPod .... 22
* Introduction of advance d
operations ......................... .................. 22
* Repeating play .............................. ..... 22
* Playing songs in a r andom
order (shuffle) ..................................... 22
* Playing all songs in a random
order (shuffle all) .............. .................. 23
* Pausing a song .......... ......................... 23
* Changing audiobook speed ........... ..... 23
Audio Adjustments ............................ ........ 23
* Introduction of audio a djustments ...... 23
* Using balance adjust ment .................. 23
* Using the equalizer . ............................ 24
* Adjusting loudness ............................. 25
* Using subwoofer output ...................... 25
* Boosting the bass ............................... 25
* Using the high pass fi lter .................... 25
* Adjusting source level s ....................... 26
* Using automatic sound levelizer ......... 26
Initial Settings ............................ ............... 26
* Adjusting initial settings ...................... 26
* Selecting the display l anguage ........... 26
* Setting the clock ................................. 27
* Turning the off clock display
on or off .............................................. 27
* Setting the FM tuning step ................. 27
* Switching Auto PI Seek ...................... 27
* Switching the warning tone ................ 27
* Switching the face auto open ............. 27
* Switching the auxiliar y setting ............ 27
* Switching the dimmer setting ............. 28
* Adjusting the brightnes s ..................... 28
* Setting the rear output and
subwoofer controller ........................... 28
* Switching the sound mu ting/
attenuation .............. ............................ 28
* Switching the feature d emo ........ ........ 28
* Switching the reverse mo de ............... 28
* Switching the Ever Sc roll .................... 29
* Activating the BT Audi o source .......... 29
* Entering PIN code f or Bluetooth
wireless connection ............................ 29
Other Functions ........................................ 29
* Using the AUX source ........................ 29
* Selecting AUX as the source .............. 30
* Using different ente rtainment
displays ......................... ..................... 30
* Using the PGM button ........................ 30
Available accessories ........................ 31
Playing songs on iPod .............................. 31
* Listening to songs on your iPod ......... 31
* Browsing for a song ............................ 31
* Displaying text inform ation on iPod .... 31
* Introduction of advanc ed iPod
adapter operation ............................... 32
Bluetooth Audio ........................................ 32
* Basic Operations ........................... ..... 32
* Introduction of advanced
operations .................. ........................ 33
* Connecting a Bluetooth
audio player ................ ........................ 33
* Playing songs on Bl uetooth
audio player ................ ........................ 33
* Pausing a song ............................. ..... 33
* Stopping playback .............................. 33
* Disconnecting a Bluetoot h
audio player ................ ........................ 33
* Displaying BD (Bluetooth
Device) address ................................. 34
* Displaying system version
for repair .............. ............................... 34
Bluetooth Telephone ..................... ........... 34
* Basic Operations ........................... ..... 34
* Setting up for hands-f ree phoning . ..... 35
* Making a phone call ........................... 35
* Taking a phone call ............................ 35
* Introduction of advanced
operations .................. ........................ 35
* Connecting a cellular ph one ............... 36
* Disconnecting a cellular phone .......... 36
* Registering connected cellular
phone ......................... ........................ 37
* Deleting a registered pho ne ............... 37
* Connecting to a registered
cellular phone ................................ ..... 37
* Using the Phone Book .................. ..... 37
* Using the Call History ....... .................. 39
* Using preset numbers ........................ 39
* Making a call by ente ring
phone number .................................... 40
* Clearing memory ........ ........................ 40
* Setting the automatic ans wering ........ 40
* Setting the automatic r ejecting ...... ..... 40
* Switching the ring tone ....................... 40
* Echo canceling and n oise
reduction .......................... .................. 40
* Displaying BD (Bluetooth
Device) address ................................. 40
* Displaying system version
for repair .............. ............................... 41
Multi-CD Player ............................. ........... 41
* Basic Operations ........................... ..... 41
* Selecting a track direc tly .................... 41
* Introduction of advanced
operations .................. ........................ 41
* Using ITS playlists ...... ........................ 42
* Using disc title functions ..................... 43
* Using CD TEXT functions .................. 43
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Contents
DVD Player ............................................. .. 44
* Basic Operations ................................ 44
* Selecting a disc ................... ............... 44
* Selecting a folder ................................ 44
* Introduction of advanc ed
operations ............... ............................ 44
TV tuner .................................................. .. 45
* Basic Operations ................................ 45
* Storing and recalling
broadcast stations ............... ............... 45
* Storing the strongest broadcast
stations sequentially ......................... .. 46
Additional Information ....................... 46
Error messages ...... ................................. .. 46
Handling guideline of di scs and player ..... 47
Dual Discs . ....................................... ......... 48
USB audio player/USB me mory .............. .. 48
* USB audio player/USB
memory compatibility .......................... 48
* USB audio player/USB mem ory ......... 48
* Compressed audio com patibility ......... 49
iPod ............................... ............................ 49
* About handling the iPod ...... ............... 49
* About iPod settings ....... ...................... 49
Compressed audio fil es on the disc .......... 49
* Example of a hierarchy ....................... 50
* Compressed audio com patibility ......... 50
Specifications ..................................... 51
Installation
Notes
• Check all connectio ns and systems before fin al installation.
• Do not use unauthori zed parts. The use of un authorized parts may cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your dealer if install ation requires drilling of holes or other modifications of the
vehicle.
• Do not install this unit wh ere:
– it may interfere with operati on of the vehicle.
– it may cause injury to a pas senger as a result of a sudden stop.
• The semiconductor la ser will be damaged if it overheats. Install this unit away from hot
places such as near the heater outlet.
• Optimum performance i s 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 at the sides of
unit chassis). For details, refer to the following installation methods.
DIN Front-mount
Installation with the rubber bush
Dashboard
Mounting sleeve
Rubber bush
Screw
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Installation
1. Insert the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.
• When installing in a shallow space, use a supplied mounting sleeve. If there is
enough space behind the unit, use factory supplied mounting sleeve.
2. Secure the mounting sleeve by using a screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°)
into place.
3. Install the unit as illustrated.
Removing the Unit
1. Extend top and botto m of the trim ring outwards to re move the trim ring. When
reattaching the trim ring, push the trim ring onto the unit until it clicks. (If the
trim ring is attached upside down, the trim ring will not fit properly.)
• It becomes easy to remove the trim ring if the front panel is released.
Trim ring
2. Insert the supplied extraction keys into both sides of the unit until they click into
place.
3. Pull the unit out of th e dashboard.
DIN Rear-mount
1. Extend top and bottom of the trim ring outwards
to remove the trim ring. When reattaching the trim
ring, push the trim ring onto the unit until it
clicks. (If the trim ring is attached upside down,
the trim ring will not fit properly.)
• It becomes easy to remove the trim ring if the front
panel is released.
2. Determine the appropriate position where the
holes on the bracket and the side of the unit
match.
3. Tighten two screws on each side.
• Use either truss screws (5 mm x 8 mm) or flush
surface screws (5 mm x 9 mm), depending on the
shape of screw holes in the bracket.
Screw
Dashboard or Console
Factory radio mounting bracket
Fastening the front panel
If you do not plan to detach the front panel, the front panel can be fastened with
supplied screw.
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Trim ring
Screw
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Connecting the Units
Note
Depending on the kind of
vehicle, the function o f 3*
and 5* may be different. In
this case, be sure to connect
2* to 5* and 4* to 3* .
Connect leads of the sam e
color to each other.
Cap (1*)
Do not remove cap if this
terminal is not in use.
Yellow (3*)
Back-up (or
accessory)
Red (5*)
Accessory (or
back-up)
ISO connector
Note
In some vehicles, the ISO c onnector may
be divided into two. In th is case, be sure
to connect to both co nnectors.
USB cable
Connect the USB portab le audio player or
USB memory (sold sepa rately).
Yellow (2*)
Connect to the constant 1 2 V supply
terminal.
Red (4*)
Connect to terminal control led by
ignition swich (12 V DC).
Orange/white
Connect to lighting sw itch termin al.
Black (chassis ground )
Connect to a clean, pai nt-free metal location.
1.5 m
Front output
Antenna jack
Subwoofer output
Use a stereo mini plug cable
to connect with auxiliar y
equipment.
Fuse (10 A )
Yellow/black
If you use an equipmen t with Mute
function, wire this lead t o the Audio
Mute lead on that equipment. If not,
keep the Audio Mute l ead free of
any conne ctions.
AUX jack (3.5 ø)
Fuse resi stor
Fuse resistor
20 cm
16 cm
Rear output
This product
IP-BUS input (Blue)
IP-BUS cable
Wired remote input
Hard-wired remote control adaptor
can be connected (sold sep arately).
Blue/white
Connect to system cont rol terminal of the
power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
Blue/white (7*)
Connect to auto-antenn a relay control
terminal (max. 300 mA 1 2 V DC).
Blue/white (6*)
The pin position of the ISO connector will
differ depends on the ty pe of vehicle.
Connect 6* and 7* when Pin 5 is an
antenna control type. In another type of
vehicle, never connec t 6* and 7*.
Speaker leads
White: Front left +
White/black: Front left Gray: Front right +
Gray/black: Front right Green: Rear left + or subwoofer +
Green/black: Rear left - or subwoofer Violet: Rear righ t + or subwoofer +
Violet/black: Rear righ t - or subwoofer -
Multi-CD p layer
(sold separately)
Connect with RCA cables
(sold separately)
System rem ote contr ol
Front speaker
Left
Rear speaker
Subwoofer
Perform these connec tions when
using the optional amp lifier.
Notes
• Change the initial setting of thi s unit (refer to the
Operation Manual). Th e subwoofer output o f
this unit is monaura l.
• When using a subwoofer of 70 W (2 $), be sure
to connect with V iolet and Violet/black l eads of
this unit. Do not connec t anything with Green
and Green/black lea ds.
Power amp
(sold separately)
Power amp
(sold separately)
Power amp
(sold separately)
Front speaker
Right
Rear speaker
Subwoofer
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Connecting the Units
Notes
• When this unit is instal led in a vehicle without ACC (accessory) positi on on the ignition
switch, red cable must b e wired to the terminal tha t can detect the operat ion of the ignition
key. Otherwise, battery drain may result.
ACC position No ACC position
• Use this unit in other than the following conditions could result in fire or ma lfunction.
– Vehicles with a 12-volt batter y and negative groundi ng.
– Speakers with 50 W (output value) and 4 ohm to 8 o hm (impedance valu e).
• To prevent short-circui t, overheating or malfun ction, be sure to follow t he directions below.
– Disconnect the negative ter minal of the battery befor e installation.
– Secure the wiring with cable cl amps or adhesive tape. To protect the wiring, w rap
adhesive tape around them where they lie aga inst metal parts.
– Place all cables away from moving parts, such as gea r shift and seat rails.
– Place all cables away from hot places, such as nea r the heater outlet.
– Do not pass the yellow cable throu gh a hole into the engine compar tment to connect to a
battery.
– Cover any disconnected cabl e connectors with insula ting tape.
– Do not shorten any cables.
– Never cut the insulation of the pow er cable of this unit in order to share the power to other
equipment. Current cap acity of the cable is lim ited.
– Use a fuse of the rating pres cribed.
– Never wire the speaker negati ve cable directly to gr ound.
– Never band together multi ple speaker’s negative cables.
• Control signal is outp ut through blue/white cable when this un it is powered on. Connect it to
an external power amp’s system remote control or the v ehicle’s auto-antenna rel ay control
terminal (max. 300 mA, 1 2 V DC). If the vehicle is eq uipped with a glass anten na, connect
it to the antenna booste r power supply terminal.
• Never connect blue/white c able to external power amp’s power terminal. Also, never
connect it to the power terminal of the auto antenna. Otherwise, battery drain or malfun ction
may result.
• IP-BUS connectors are c olor-coded. Be sure to conn ect connectors of the s ame color.
• Black cable is ground. Thi s cable and other product’s ground cable (especial ly, high-current
products such as power amp) must be wired separately. Otherwise, fir e or malfunction may
result if they are acciden tally detached.
• Cord function may differ a ccording to the produc t, even if cord color is the same. When
connecting this system , be sure to check all man uals and connect cords correctly.
Before You Start
If you want to dispose this pr oduct, do not mix i t with general hous ehold
waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic
products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment,
recovery and recycling.
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway
may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection
facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct
method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed produc t undergoes the necessary
treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in poor reception. The
RDS (radio data sy stem) function operates on ly in areas with FM stations broa dcasting
RDS signals.
! CAUTION
• Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat could result from contact with liquids.
• “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued
safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the
product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
• The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in Germany.
• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating 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.
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Before You Start
About WMA
The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box indicates that
this unit can play back WMA data.
WMA is short fo r Windows Media Audio and refers to an
audio compression technology that is developed by
Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using
Windows Media Player version 7 or later.
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 depending on the application used to encode
WMA files.
About MP3
Supply of this product only conveys a lic ense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any right to use th is 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-ondemand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details,
please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.
About AAC
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression
technology standard used with MPEG 2 and MPEG 4.
Several applications can be used to encode AAC files, but file formats and extensions
differ depending on the application which is used to encode.
This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Portable audio player compatibility
This unit controls portable audio player with USB interface.
• This unit can play back a WMA/MP3/AAC file on the USB audio player/USB
memory.
• You can listen to songs by connecting USB portable audio player/USB memory that
is USB Mass Storage Class compliant. For details about the supported USB
memory, refer to “USB audio player/USB memory compatibility” on page 48.
®
version 6.0.5 and earlier.
iPod® compatibility
This unit can control and listen to songs on an iPod.
You can connect and listen to songs on an iPod with Dock Connector or USB interface.
• When using an iPod with Dock Connector, iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable is
required.
• Pioneer CD-IU50 interface cable is also available. For details, consult your dealer.
• This unit controls the iPod listed below.
– iPod nano or 5 th generation iPod or later
– Firmware Ver. 1.2 or later
• This unit can control previous generations of iPod with a Pioneer iPod adapter (e.g.
CD-IB100
II
connected to USB interface of this unit. However, functions related to Audiobooks
and Podcast can not be used.
For details concerning operation with iPod adapter, refer to “Playing songs on iPod”
on page 31.
• iPod is a trademar k of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
). In this case, most functions are essentially the same as iPod
! 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.
• Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on the iPod even if that data is lost
while using this unit.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
• Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to help you
refer to this information in the ev ent of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
• We offer the latest informati on about Pioneer Corporation on our website.
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Before You Start
In case of trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
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 will sound and the front panel will open.
• You can turn off the warning tone. See “Switching the warning tone” on page 27.
• You can turn off the face auto open. See “Switching the face auto open” on page 27.
Important
• Handle gently when removing or attaching the front panel.
• Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks.
• Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.
• A few seconds after turning the ignition switch to on or off, the front panel
automatically moves. When this happens, your fingers may become jammed in the
panel, so keep your hands away from it.
Removing the front panel
1. Press and hold EJECT t o open the front panel.
2. Slide and remove the front panel toward you.
Take care not to grip it to o tightly or to drop the f ront panel and protect it from cont act
with water or other fluids to prevent permanent damage.
Attaching the front panel
1. Make sure the inner cover is closed.
2. Replace the front panel by clipping it into place.
Resetting the microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the following condition s:
• Prior to using this unit for the first time after installation
• If the unit fails to operate properly
• When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display
* Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.
RESET button
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3. Put the front panel into provided protective case for safe keeping.
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Before You Start
About the demo mode
This unit features two demonstration modes. One is the reverse mode, the other is the
feature demo mode.
Important
• The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be connected to a termin al coupled with
ignition switch on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be
drained.
Reverse mode
If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to
reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds. Pressing BAND when power
to this unit is turned off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the
reverse mode . Press BAND again to start the reverse mode.
Feature demo mode
The feature demo automatically starts when power to this unit is turned off while the
ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing DISPLAY during feature demo operation
cancels the feature demo mode. Press DISPLAY again to start the feature demo
mode. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is
turned off, it may drain battery power.
Use and care of the remote control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with the plus
(+) and minus (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.
• When using for the first time, pull out the film protruding from the tray.
! WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doc tor.
! CAUTION
• Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
• Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.
• Danger of explosion if 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 materials.
• In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install
a new battery.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.
• The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight.
Important
• Do not store the remote control in high temperatures 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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Operating this unit
What’s What
Head unit
햲 SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a
source. Press to cycle through all the
available sources.
햳 LIST button
Press to display the disc title list,
track title list, folder list, file list or
preset channel list depending on the
source.
햴 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.
햵 RESET button
Press to reset the microprocessor.
햶 EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in
CD player.
Press and hold to open or close the
front panel.
햷 TA/NEWS button
Press to turn TA function on or off.
Press and hold to turn NEWS
function on or off.
햸 DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
햹 SW button
Press to select the subwoofer
setting menu. Press and hold to
select the bass boost setting menu.
햺 EQ button
Press to sele ct various equalizer
curves.
햻 BAND button
Press to select among three FM
bands and MW/LW bands and to
cancel the control mode of functions.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the buttons on the head unit.
헀 DIRECT button
Press to directly select the desired
track.
헁 CLEAR button
Press to cancel the input number
when 0 to 9 are used.
헂 0 to 9 buttons
Press to directly select the desired
track, preset tuning or disc. Buttons
1 to 6 can operate the preset tuning
for the tuner or disc number search
for the multi-CD player.
헃 PGM button
Press to operate the
preprogrammed functions for each
햽 VOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
햾 FUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
햿 Joystick
Move to perform manual see k
tuning, fast forward, reverse and
track search controls. Also used for
controlling functions.
Functions are the same as MULTI-
CONTROL except for volume
control.
source. (Refer to “Using the PGM
button” on page 30.)
헄 ATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume
level, by about 90%. Press o nce
more to return to the original volume
level.
헅 ENTERTAINMENT button
Press to change to the
entertainmen t display.
헆 AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality
controls.
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Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on
* Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
* Press SOURCE 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 16).
* Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources:
Tuner – Television – DVD player/Multi-DVD player – Built-in CD player – Multi-CD
player – iPod – USB – External unit 1 – External unit 2 – AUX1 – AUX2 – BT Audio
– BT Telephone
Notes
• In the following cases, the sound source will not change:
– When there is no unit corres ponding to the select ed source connected to t his unit.
– When there is no disc or mag azine in the player.
– When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off (refer to pa ge 27).
– When the BT Audio source is set t o off (refer to “Activating the B T Audio source” on page
29).
• AUX1 is set to on by def ault. Turn off the AUX1 whe n not in use (refer to “S witching the
auxiliary setting” on pag e 27).
• Charging the portable audio playe r using car’s DC power source while conn ecting it to AUX
input may generate no ise. In this case, stop ch arging.
• External unit refers to a Pioneer product (suc h as one available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a sourc e, enables control of bas ic functions by this un it. Two external units
can be controlled by this unit. W hen two external units are connected, the allocation of t hem
to external unit 1 or exte rnal unit 2 is automa tically set by this unit.
• When this unit’s blue /white lead is connected to the vehicle’s auto-ante nna relay control
terminal, the vehicle’s an tenna extends when this unit’s source is turned o n. To retract the
antenna, turn the sourc e off.
Adjusting the volume
* Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the sound level.
Tuner
Basic Operations
This unit’s AF (alternative frequencies search) function can be turned on and off. AF
should be off for normal tuning operation (refer to page 13).
RDS
RDS (radio data system) contains inaudible informations that helps searching of the
radio stations.
• RDS service may not be provide d by all stations.
• RDS functions such as AF and TA are only active when your radio is tuned to an
RDS station.
햲 Band indicator
햳 Stereo (%) indicator
Shows when the selected frequency
is being broadcast in stereo.
햴 Preset number i ndicator
햵 Signal level indicator
Shows the radio wave strength.
햶 TP ( ) indicator
Shows when a TP station is tuned in.
햷 News ( ) indicator
Shows when the set news program is receive d.
햸 Program service name
햹 PTY label indicator
햺 TEXT indica tor
Shows when the radio text is received.
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Non-RDS or MW/LW
햲 Band indica tor
햳 Stereo (%) indicator
Shows when the s elected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
햴 LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
햵 Preset number indicator
햶 Signal level indicator
Shows the radio wave strength.
햷 Frequenc y indicator
1. Press SOURCE to select the tuner.
2. Press BAND to select a band.
Press BAND until the desired band is displayed, FM-1, FM-2, FM-3 for FM or MW/LW.
3. To perform manual tuning, push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
4. To perform seek tuning, push and hold MULTI-CONTR OL left or right 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 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 yo u release MULTI-CONTROL.
Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies
You can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall.
• Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the three FM bands, and six MW/LW stations
can be stored in memory.
1. When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory press LIST.
2. Use MULTI-CONTROL to store the selected frequency in memory.
Turn to change the preset number; press and hold to store.
The preset number you have selected will flash and then re main lit. The selected rad io
station frequency has been stored in memory.
3. Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the desired station.
Turn to change the station; press to select.
• You can also change the station by pushing MU LTI-CONTROL up or down.
• If you do not operate the list within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically
returned to the ordinary display.
Using the remote control
* When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory, press one of preset
tuning buttons 1 to 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 sto red in memor y.
The next time you press the same preset tuning button the radio station frequency is
recalled from memory.
• You can also recall radio station frequencies assigned to preset tuning numbers by
pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down during the frequency display.
Introduction of advanced operations
1. Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the main menu.
FUNCTION, AUDIO and ENTERTAINMENT appear on the display.
2. Use MULTI-CONTROL to select FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option; press to select.
The function name appears on the display.
3. Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the function.
Turn MULTI-CONTROL to switch between the functions in the following order:
BSM (best stations memory) – Regional (regional) – Local (loc al seek tun ing) – PTY
search (program type selection) – Traffic Announce (traffic announcement standby)
– Alternative FREQ (alternative frequencies search) – News interrupt (news
program interruption)
• You can also select the function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control.
• If MW/LW band is selected, you can only select BSM or Local.
• To return to the frequency display, press BAND.
• If you do not operate functions within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically
returned to the ordinary display.
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Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast
frequencies under 1 to 6 on the remote control and once stored there you can tune in
to those frequencies with the touch of a button.
• Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace broadcast frequencies you
have saved using 1 to 6 on the remote co ntrol.
1. Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in the function menu.
2. Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
Six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored in the order of their signal strength.
• To cancel the storage process, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
3. Use MULTI-CONTROL t o select the desired station.
Turn to change the station; press to select.
• You can also change the station by pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong
signals for good reception.
1. Use MULTI-CONTROL to select Local in the function menu.
2. Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn local seek tuning on.
• To turn local seek tuning off, press MULTI-CONTROL again .
3. Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right to set the sensitivity.
There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for MW/LW:
FM: Level 1 – Level 2 – Level 3 – Level 4
MW/LW: Level 1 – Level 2
The Level 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings
let you receive progressi vely weaker stations.
Selecting alternative frequencies
When the tuner can’t get good reception, the unit automatically search for a different
station in a same network.
1. Use MULTI-CONTROL to select Alternative FREQ in the function menu.
2. Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn AF on.
• To turn AF off, press MULTI-CO NTROL again.
Notes
• Only RDS stations are tuned in during seek tuni ng or BSM when AF is on.
• When you recall a pre set station, the tuner m ay update the preset stat ion with a new
frequency from the s tation’s AF list. No preset number appears on the display if the RDS
data for the station rec eived differs from that of the originally stored s tation.
• Sound may be tempor arily interrupted by an other program during an AF frequency searc h.
• AF can be turned on o r off independently for e ach FM band.
Using PI Seek
If the tuner can’t find a suitable station, or reception status becomes bad, the unit will
automatically search for a different station with a same programming. During the
search, PI seek is displayed and the output is muted.
Using Auto PI Seek for preset stations
When preset stations cannot be recalled, as when travelling long distances, the unit
can be set to perform PI Seek during preset recall.
• The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off. See “Switching Auto PI Seek” on page 27.
Limiting stations to regional programming
When AF is used , the regional function limits the se lection of stations broa dcasting
regional programs.
1. Use MULTI-CONTROL to select Regional in the function menu.
2. Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn the regional function on.
• To turn the regional function off, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
Notes
• Regional programmin g and regional networ ks are organized differ ently depending on the
country (i.e., they may change according to th e hour, state or broadc ast area).
• The preset number m ay disappear from the d isplay if the tuner tunes in a regional station
which differs from the or iginally set station.
• The regional function c an be turned on or off independently for eac h FM band.
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Receiving traffic announcements
TA (traffic announcement standby) lets you receive traffic announcements
automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. TA can be activated for both
a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an enhanced other
network’s TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP
stations).
1. Tune in a TP or enhanced other networ k’s TP station .
The TP ( ) indicator will light.
2. Press TA/NEWS to turn traffic announcement standby on.
• To turn traffic announcements standby off, press TA/NEWS again.
3. Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the TA volume when a traffic announcement
begins.
The newly set volume is stored in memory and recalled for subsequent traffic
announcements.
4. Press TA/NEWS while a traffic announcement is being received to cancel the
announcement.
The tuner returns to the o riginal source but rema ins in the standby mode u ntil TA/
NEWS is pressed again.
Notes
• You can also turn the TA function on or off in t he menu that appears by using MULTI-
CONTROL.
• The system switches b ack to the original source following traffic ann ouncement reception.
• Only TP and enhanced o ther network’s TP station s are tuned in during seek tun in g or BSM
when TA is on.
Using PTY functions
You can tune in a station by using PTY (program type) information.
Searching for an RDS station by PTY information
You can search for general types of broadcasting programs, such as those listed on
page 15.
1. Use MULTI-CONTROL to select PTY search in the function menu.
2. Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right to select a program type.
News&Inf – Popular – Classics – Others
3. Press MULTI-CONTROL to begin the search.
The unit searches for a station broadcasting that program type. When a station is
found its program service name is displayed.
PTY (program type ID code) information is listed on page 15.
• To cancel the sear ch, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
• The program of some stat ions may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
• If no station is broadcasting the type of pr ogram you searched for, Not found is
displayed for about two seconds and then the tuner returns to the original station.
Using news program interruption
When a news program is broadcast from a PTY code news station, the unit can switch
from any station to the news broadcast station. When the news program ends,
reception of the previous program resumes.
* Press TA/NEWS and hold to turn on news program interruption.
Press TA/NEWS until NEWS ON appears in the display.
• To turn off news program interruption, press TA/NEWS and hold until OFF appears
in the display.
• A news program can be canceled by pressing TA/NEWS.
Note
• You can also turn on o r off news program in th e menu that appears by using MULTICONTROL.
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts
When the emergency PTY code broadcasts, the unit receives it automatically (ALARM
appears). When the broadcasting ends, the system returns to the previous source.
• An emergency announcement can be canceled by pressing TA/NEWS.
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Using radio text
This tuner can display radio text data transmitted by RDS stations, such as station
information, the name of the currently broadcast so ng and the name of the artist.
• The tuner automatically memorizes the three latest radio text broadcasts received,
replacing text from the least recent reception with new text when it is received.
Displaying radio text
You can display the currently received radio text and the three most recent radio texts.
1. Press DISPLAY and hold to display radio text.
Radio text for the currently broadcasting station is displayed.
• You can cancel radio text display by pressing DISPLAY or BAND.
• When no radio text is received, No text appears in the display.
2. Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right to recall the three most recent radio texts.
Pushing MULTI-CONTROL left or right switches between the current and the three
radio text data displays.
• If there is no radio text data in memory the display will not change.
3. Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down to scroll.
Push MULTI-CONTROL up to go to the beginning. Push MULTI-CONTROL down to
scroll the radio text data.
Storing and recalling radio text
You can store data from up to six radio text transmissions for buttons 1 to 6 on the
remote con trol.
1. Display the radio text you want to store in memory.
Refer to “Displaying radio text” on this page.
2. Press and hold any buttons 1 to 6 on the remote control to store the selected
radio text.
The memory number will display and the selected radio text will be stored in memory.
The next ti me you press the sam e button on the remo te control in the r adio text display
the stored text is recalled from memory.
PTY list
General Specific Type of program
News&Inf NEWS News
AFFAIRS Current affairs
INFO General information and advice
SPORT Sports
WEATHER Weather reports/mete orological information
FINANCE Stock market reports, commerce, trad ing, etc.
Popular POP MUS Popular music
ROCK MUS Contemporary modern music
EASY MUS Easy listenin g music
OTH MUS Non-categorized music
JAZZ Jazz
COUNTRY Co untry music
NAT MUS National music
OLDIES O ldies, golden oldies
FOLK MUS Folk music
Classics L. CLASS Light classical music
CLASSIC Classical music
Others EDUCATE Educational programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE National or regional culture
SCIENCE Nature, science and technology
VARIED Light entertainment
CHILDREN Children’s
SOCIAL Social affairs
RELIGION Religious affairs or servi ces
PHONE IN Phone in
TOURING T ravel programs; not for traffic announcemen ts
LEISURE Hobbies and recre ational activities
DOCUMENT Do cumentaries
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Built-in CD Player
Basic Operations
The built-in CD player can play back audio CD (CD-D A) and compressed audio (WMA /
MP3/AAC/WAV) recorded on CD- ROM. (Refer to page 49 for files that can be played
back.)
Read the precautions with discs and player on page 47.
햲 WMA/MP3/AAC/WAV indicator
Shows the ty pe of audio file curren tly
playing when the compressed audio
is playing.
햳 Folde r number indicator
Shows the folder number currently
playing when the compressed audio
is playing.
햴 Track number indicator
햵 Play time indicator
햶 Bit rate/sampling frequency indicator
Shows the bit rate or sampling frequency of the current track (file) when the
compressed audio is playing.
• When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-recorded WMA files, the average
bit rate value is displayed.
• When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-recorded MP3 files, VBR is
displayed instead of bit rate value.
1. Press EJECT to open the front panel.
Disc loading slot appears.
2. Insert a CD (CD-ROM) into the disc loading
slot.
Front panel is closed automatically, and
playback will start.
• Be sure to turn up the label side of a disc.
• After a CD (CD-ROM) has been inserted,
press SOURCE to select the built-in CD player.
• You can eject a CD (CD-ROM) by pressing EJECT.
Disc loading slot
3. Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down to select a folder when playing a
compressed audio.
• You cannot select a fold er that do es not have a compressed audio file recor ded in it.
• To return to folder 01 (ROOT), press and hol d BAND. However, if folder 01 (ROOT)
contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.
4. To perform fast forward or reverse, push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
• If you select Rough search, pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL left or right
enables you to search every 10 tracks in the current disc (folder). (Refer to
“Searching every 10 tracks in the current disc or folder” on page 18.)
5. To skip back or forward to another track, push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
Notes
• There is sometimes a delay between starting up disc playback and the sound being issue d.
When being read, Format read is disp layed.
• If an error message such as ERROR-11 is displayed, refer to “Error mess ages” on page 46.
• When playing CD-EXTRA or MIXED-MODE CDs, compr essed audio and CD-DA can b e
switched by pressing BAND.
• If you have switched b etween compressed audio and CD-DA, playback starts at the first
track on the disc.
• When playing back V BR (variable bit rate) re corded files, elapsed pl ay time may not be
displayed correctly.
• When playing compr essed audio, there is no s ound on fast forward or reverse.
• When a CD TEXT disc i s inserted, the disc and track titles automatical ly begin to scroll in
the display. When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the in itial setting, the disc and track titles scroll
continuously. About E ver Scroll, refer to “ Switching the Ever S croll” on page 29.
• Playback is carried out in order of file numb er. Folders are skipped i f they contain no files.
(If folder 01 (ROOT) c ontains no files, playbac k commences with folde r 02.)
• Depending on the char acter sets in the disc, Russian texts may be ga rbled. About the
allowed character sets fo r Russian texts, refer to “Compressed audio fil es on the disc” on
page 49.
Selecting a track directly
When using the remote control, you can select a track directly by entering the desired
track number.
• When audio files are being played back, you can select track in the current folder.
1. Press DIRECT.
Track number input display appears.
2. Press 0 to 9 buttons to enter the desired track number.
• You can cancel the input number by pressing CLEAR.
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