Pioneer DEX-P9 User Manual

Multi-CD/DVD control CD player with FM/AM tuner

Owner’s Manual

DEX-P9

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This product conforms to CEMA cord colors.

Contents

Dear Customer ............................................ 4

Key Finder .................................................... 5

Head Unit .......................................................... 5

Remote Controller ............................................ 5

Opening and Closing

the Remote Controller Cover .................... 6

When the Cover is Closed

When the Cover is Open

Remote Controller and Care .................... 8

Using the Remote Controller ............................ 8

Batteries ............................................................ 8

Before Using This Product ...................... 9

About This Product .......................................... 9

About This Manual ............................................ 9

Important .......................................................... 9

Precaution ........................................................ 10

Resetting the Microprocessor .......................... 10

After-sales Service for Pioneer Products ........ 11

About the XM READY mark .......................... 12

Detaching and Replacing

the Front Panel .................................. 13

Theft Protection .............................................. 13

Detaching the Front Panel

Replacing the Front Panel

Warning Tone

Setting Up the Environment

for Use ................................................ 15

Setting Up the Environment for Use .............. 15

Operation at the Initial Setting Screen ............ 15

Accessing the Initial Setting Screen

Exit from the Initial Setting Screen

Setting the Clock ............................................ 17

Switching to the Clock Adjustment Screen

Setting the Clock

Setting the Clock by Time Signal

Off Clock

Returns to the Initial Setting Screen

Setting the Display .......................................... 19

Switching to the Display Setting Screen

Setting the Brightness

Setting the Dimmer

Selecting the Wallpaper

Selecting the Reverse Mode

Returns to the Initial Setting Screen

Setting the General Environment .................... 21

Switching to the General Environment Setting Screen

Switching the AUX Mode

Setting the Warning Tone

Turning the Confirmation Sound ON/OFF

Returns to the Initial Setting Screen

Setting the Menu Lock .................................... 22

About the Menu Lock

Switching to the Menu Lock ON/OFF

Basic Operation ...................................... 23

To Listen to Music .......................................... 23

Switching Power OFF .................................... 24

Tuner Operation ...................................... 25

Basic Operation of Tuner ................................ 25

Operation at the Tuner Setting Screen ............ 26

Accessing the Tuner Setting Screen

Exit from the Tuner Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 27

Best Stations Memory

Local Seek Tuning

Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen

Preset Tuning

Built-in CD Player Operation ................ 29

Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player .......... 29

Operation at the Built-in CD

Setting Screen .......................................... 31

Accessing the Built-in CD Setting Screen

Exit from the Built-in CD Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 32

Repeat Play

Random Play

Scan Play

Pause

Changing the Display Mode

Disc Title Input

Multi-CD Player Operation .................... 35

Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player .............. 35

Operation at the Multi-CD Setting Screen ...... 36

Accessing the Multi-CD Setting Screen

Exit from the Multi-CD Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 37

Repeat Play

Random Play

Scan Play

Pause

Changing the Display Mode

Disc Number Search

Disc Title ........................................................ 40

Disc Title Input

Selecting Discs by Disc Title List

DVD Player Operation ............................ 43

Basic Operation of DVD Player ...................... 43

Operation at the DVD Setting Screen ............ 44

Accessing the DVD Setting Screen

Exit from the DVD Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 45

Repeat Play

Random Play

Scan Play

Pause

Changing the Display Mode

Disc Number Search

Disc Title Input

DAB Tuner Operation .............................. 48

Basic Operation of DAB Tuner ...................... 48

Operation at

the DAB Tuner Setting Screen ................ 49

Accessing the DAB Tuner Setting Screen

Exit from the DAB Tuner Setting Screen

Service Follow

Operating Each function .................................. 50

Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen

Preset Tuning

Announcement Support function

Service Component function

Dynamic Label function

Available PTY function

PTY List

TV Tuner Operation .................................. 57

Basic Operation of TV Tuner .......................... 57

Operation at

the TV Tuner Setting Screen .................... 58

Accessing the TV Tuner Setting Screen

Exit from the TV Tuner Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 59

Best Stations Sequential Memory

Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen

Preset Tuning

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Contents

Audio Adjustment .................................... 61

Switching to the Audio Adjustment Screen .... 61

Fader/Balance Adjustment

Bass/Treble Adjustment

Source Level Adjustment

Other Functions ........................................ 64

Using the AUX Source .................................... 64

Selecting the AUX Source

AUX Title Input

Cellular Telephone Muting .............................. 64

Turn OFF the Display Indication .................... 65

CD Player and Care .................................. 66

Precaution ........................................................ 66

Built-in CD Player’s Error Message .............. 67

Connecting the Units .............................. 69

Setting Examples ............................................ 70

Connecting without

Audio Unit (DEQ-P9) .............................. 71

Connecting with

Audio Unit (DEQ-P9) .............................. 73

Installation ................................................ 75

DIN Front/Rear-mount .................................... 75

DIN Front-mount ............................................ 75

Installation with the rubber bush

Installation without the rubber bush

Removing the Unit

DIN Rear-mount .............................................. 77

Installation using the screw holes

on the side of the unit

About the fixing screws for the front panel .... 78

Installing the Remote Control Unit ...... 79

Fitting the Remote Control Unit ...................... 79

Fitting horizontally

Fitting vertically

Installation Using Only the Mounting Base .... 79

Installation Using the Mounting Base

and the Bracket ........................................ 80

Method A

Method B

Specifications .......................................... 83

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

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 distor-

tion.

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

Decibel Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 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.

Key Finder

Head Unit

Remote Controller

In this system, the available functions and the menu display vary depending on the condition of the remote controller in use. Opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 inside the unit. For more details, refer to the page 6.

FUNCTION buttons 1–6

BAND button

RETURN button

MENU button

VOLUME

SHIFT button

Closed state Open state

AUX button

5/∞/2/3 buttons

TUNER button

CD button

PAUSE button

ATT button This lets you quickly lower volume level (by about 90%). Press once more to return to the original volume level.

BAND button

DISPLAY button

SOURCE button

RESET button

VOLUME

5/∞/2/3 buttons

EJECT/OPEN button

DISPLAY OFF indicatorSignal receiver

Opening and Closing the Remote Controller Cover

When the remote controller is opening the cover enables to operate the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 inside the unit.

Menu displays with cover open and closed in this system, the available functions and the menu display vary depending on the condition of the remote controller in use.

Remote Controller Menu display

Cover closed Closed State

Cover open Open State

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Key Finder

When the Cover is Closed

Closing the cover of the remote controller makes the menu display to the closed state.

Menu display in closed state

Example: Built-in CD Screen

Note:

• Menu display in closed state: Current mode and functions which are ON are displayed.

When the Cover is Open

Opening the cover of the remote controller makes the menu display to the open state.

Menu display in open state

Example: Built-in CD Setting Screen

Note:

• Positions of menu items on the display correspond to the positions of FUNCTION buttons 1–6.

• Menu display in open state: Using FUNCTION buttons 1–6, operable functions are displayed.

When the cover is closed in the middle of operation

• Closing the cover during operation releases the previous operation and returns the menu display to the closed mode.

Remote Controller and Care

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Using the Remote Controller

This product is equipped with a remote controller. You can perform some operations with the head unit, however, most of operations can be conducted with the remote controller.

• Point the remote controller in the direction of the signal receiver to operate.

• When the remote controller is not in use, attach it firmly to the provided mounting base.

Precaution:

• Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight.

• The remote controller may not function properly in direct sunlight.

• Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.

Batteries

• Remove the cover on the back of the remote controller and insert the batteries with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.

Precaution:

• Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5 V batteries.

• Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not used for a month or longer.

• Do not attempt to recharge the supplied batteries.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote controller completely clean and install new

batteries.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental

public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

Before Using This Product

About This Product

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

About This Manual

This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe the “Precaution” on page 10 and in other sections.

This manual mainly explains the remote controller operation. In some functions, you can perform the same operations with the head unit, however, the remote controller offers a number of buttons such as ATT, PAUSE, SHIFT, MENU, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 which are not provided on the head unit. And most of operations can be conducted with the remote controller.

Important

The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this product. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.

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Precaution

• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.

• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible.

• Protect the product from moisture.

• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-

grammed.

Resetting the Microprocessor

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: When using this product for the first time after installation. When the machine fails to operate properly. When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display.

• To reset the microprocessor, press the RESET button on the head unit with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

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 PROD-

UCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

Before Using This Product

After-sales Service for Pioneer Products

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

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.

7 U.S.A.

Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc. CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801 800-421-1404

7 CANADA

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

About the XM READY mark

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

Note:

• The 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.

• When this product is connected to the XM tuner, only one external unit can be connected. (Refer to

page 23.)

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Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel

Theft Protection

The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft.

Precaution:

• Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front panel.

• Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks.

• Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.

Detaching the Front Panel

Precaution:

• A few seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON/OFF, the front panel automatically moves. When this happens, your fingers may become jammed in the panel, so keep your hands away from it.

Note:

• When removing the front panel, be sure to hold the corrugated release section on the rear of the front panel while pulling.

3. Use the protective case provided to store/carry the detached front panel.

2. Slide and remove the front panel toward you.

Take care not to grip the front panel tightly or drop it.

1. Open the front panel.

Release Section

Replacing the Front Panel

1. Make sure the inner cover is closed.

Warning Tone

If the front panel is not detached within 5 seconds after the ignition is turned off, a warning tone will sound.

Note:

• You can cancel the Warning Tone function. (Refer to page 21.)

2. Replace the front panel by clipping it into place.

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Setting Up the Environment for Use

Choose the way to use the head unit, including adjustment of clock and selection of wallpaper. Some functions are not available unless their setting is selected. Set up the environment to suit the system to be used.

Operation at the Initial Setting Screen

Accessing the Initial Setting Screen

7 Initial Setting Screen

1. Open the cover of the remote controller.

2. Press the SHIFT button.

This switches to Initial Setting Screen.

3. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1–4.

Setting the Clock (See page 17.)

Setting the Display (See page 19.)

Setting the General Environment (See page 21.)

Setting the Menu Lock (See page 22.)

Exit from the Initial Setting Screen

• Close the cover of the remote controller.

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Setting Up the Environment for Use

Setting the Clock

Switching to the Clock Adjustment Screen

• Press the FUNCTION button 1 on Initial Setting Screen.

This switches to Clock Adjustment Screen and enables clock setting.

Setting the Clock

1. Press the 2/3 buttons and move the cursor to the section (hour, minute) to be adjusted.

2. Press the 5/∞ buttons to set the clock.

Holding these buttons down extends the operations continuously.

Note:

• Seconds are not displayed. However, when releasing the buttons after setting the time, the clock

starts from zero second.

Setting the Clock by Time Signal

Note:

• From 00 to 29 minutes, the hour remains the same, making the minute display “00”. From 30 to 59 minutes, it is rounded up to the next hour.

Off Clock

When the sources are OFF, the Time appears on the display.

Note:

• When the display shows the operation screen of each source, the clock time is always displayed on the screen.

Returns to the Initial Setting Screen

• Press the RETURN button.

The display returns to Initial Setting Screen.

• Press the FUNCTION button 1 on Clock Adjustment Screen switches the Clock Display ON/OFF.

The minute display is reset to 00.

• Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Clock Adjustment Screen to reset the minute display.

As the clock starts from zero seconds when pressing the button, the clock can be set using the time signal (radio, telephone, etc).

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Setting Up the Environment for Use

Setting the Display

Switching to the Display Setting Screen

• Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Initial Setting Screen.

This switches to Display Setting Screen and enables display setting.

Setting the Brightness

If it is hard to read the display, you can adjust the brightness for better legibility.

Setting the Dimmer

To enable this product’s display from being too bright at night, when the vehicle’s head lights are turned ON the display is dimmed. You can switch this function ON/OFF.

• Press the FUNCTION button 1 on Display Setting Screen switches the Dimmer ON/OFF.

• Press the 2/3 buttons on Display Setting Screen adjusts the brightness.

The display shows “0” – “30”.

Selecting the Wallpaper

This product is equipped with three types of wallpaper.

Selecting the 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. The initial setup is Reverse Mode ON.

Returns to the Initial Setting Screen

• Press the RETURN button.

The display returns to Initial Setting Screen.

• Press the FUNCTION button 3 on Display Setting Screen switches the Reverse Mode ON/OFF.

• Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Display Setting Screen switches the Wallpaper.

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Setting Up the Environment for Use

Setting the General Environment

Switching to the General Environment Setting Screen

• Press the FUNCTION button 3 on Initial Setting Screen.

This switches to General Environment Setting Screen and enables general environment setting.

Switching the AUX Mode

It is possible to use auxiliary (AUX) equipment with this product. Activate the AUX mode when using external equipment with this product.

Setting the Warning Tone

You can switch the Warning Tone function ON/OFF. (Refer to “Warning Tone” on page 14.)

• Press the FUNCTION button 2 on General Environment Setting Screen switches the Warning Tone ON/OFF.

• Press the FUNCTION button 1 on General Environment Setting Screen switches the AUX ON/OFF.

Turning the Confirmation Sound ON/OFF

The beep that sounds when buttons are pressed can be enabled or disabled (ON/OFF). The initial setting is ON.

Returns to the Initial Setting Screen

Setting the Menu Lock

About the Menu Lock

If you switch the Menu Lock ON, it is possible to refuse the opened remote controller operation to adjust the Audio Adjustment. It is useful when you do not want to readjust the data by mistake.

Switching to the Menu Lock ON/OFF

It is possible to switch ON/OFF the Menu Lock.

• Press the FUNCTION button 4 on Initial Setting Screen switches the Menu Lock ON/OFF.

• Press the RETURN button.

The display returns to Initial Setting Screen.

• Press the FUNCTION button 3 on General Environment Setting Screen switches the Confirmation Sound ON/OFF.

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Basic Operation

To Listen to Music

The following explains the initial of operations required before you can listen to music.

Note:

• Loading a disc in this product. (Refer to page 40.)

1. Select the desired source (e.g. tuner).

7 Head Unit

Each press of the SOURCE button selects the desired source in the following order: Built-in CD player = Multi-CD player = DVD player = TV = Tuner

= DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner = External Unit 1 = External Unit 2 = AUX

7 Remote Controller

Each press of the button selects the desired source in the following order: CD button : Built-in CD player = Multi-CD player = DVD player = OFF AUX button : External Unit 1 = External Unit 2 = AUX = OFF TUNER button : TV = Tuner = DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner = OFF

Note:

• 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 product. Two External Units can be controlled by this product, although “External” is displayed whether you select External Unit 1 or External Unit 2. When two External Units are connected, the allocation of them to External Unit 1 or External Unit 2 is automatically set by this product.

• In the following cases, the sound source will not change: * When a product corresponding to each source is not connected to this product. * No disc is set in this product. * No magazine is set in the Multi-CD player. * No magazine is set in the Multi-DVD player. * AUX (external input) is set to OFF. (Refer to page 21.)

• When this product’s blue/white lead is connected to the car’s Auto-antenna relay control terminal, the car’s Auto-antenna extends when this product’s source is switched ON. To retract the antenna, switch the source OFF.

Each press changes the Source ...

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2. Raise or lower the volume.

The display shows “--- dB” – “00 dB”.

Switching Power OFF

• Turn the source OFF.

7 Head Unit

To switch the sources OFF, hold down the SOURCE button for 1 second.

7 Remote Controller

Press the button and select the source OFF. CD button : Built-in CD player = Multi-CD player = DVD player = OFF AUX button : External Unit 1 = External Unit 2 = AUX = OFF TUNER button : TV = Tuner = DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner = OFF

Hold for 1 second

Tuner Operation

Basic Operation of Tuner

Manual and Seek Tuning

• You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you press the 2/3 button.

Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.5 seconds or less

Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more

Note:

• If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip

broadcast stations. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the button.

• Stereo indicator “ ” lights when a stereo station is selected.

Band

FM-1 = FM-2 = FM-3 = AM

Preset Number Indicator

Band Indicator

Frequency Indicator

Preset Tuning

You can recall memorized stations by 5/∞ buttons.

Operation at the Tuner Setting Screen

Accessing the Tuner Setting Screen

1. Open the cover of the remote controller.

This switches to the Tuner Setting Screen.

2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1–2.

7 Tuner Setting Screen

Exit from the Tuner Setting Screen

• To return to Tuner Screen, close the cover of the remote controller.

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Local Seek Tuning (See page 27.)

Best Stations Memory (See page 27.)

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