Pioneer DEX-P90RS User Manual

Multi-CD/DVD/DAB control CD player with RDS tuner

Owner’s Manual

DEX-P90RS

This product conforms to new cord colors.

English

Contents

Key Finder .................................................... 4

Head Unit .......................................................... 4

Remote Control ................................................ 4

Opening and Closing

the Remote Control Cover ........................ 5

When the Cover is Closed

When the Cover is Open

Remote Control and Care .......................... 7

Using the Remote Control ................................ 7

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

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

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

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

Resetting the Microprocessor ............................ 9

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

Detaching and Replacing

the Front Panel .................................. 11

Theft Protection .............................................. 11

Detaching the Front Panel

Replacing the Front Panel

Warning Tone

Setting Up the Environment

for Use ................................................ 13

Setting Up the Environment for Use .............. 13

Operation at the Initial Setting Screen ............ 13

Accessing the Initial Setting Screen

Exit from the Initial Setting Screen

Setting the Clock ............................................ 15

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 .......................................... 17

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 .................... 19

Switching to the General Environment Setting Screen

Switching the AUX Mode

Setting the Warning Tone

Turning the Confirmation Sound ON/OFF

Setting the DAB Priority

Switching the Auto PI Seek

Changing the FM Tuning Step

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

Using the RDS Functions ........................ 29

What is RDS? .................................................. 29

Alternative Frequency function ...................... 29

Activating/Deactivating the AF function

PI Seek function .............................................. 30

PI Seek

Auto PI Seek (for preset station)

PTY function .................................................. 31

Searching the PTY

News Program Interruption Setting

PTY Alarm

Canceling Announcements

PTY List

Traffic Announcement Standby function ........ 34

Activating/Deactivating the TA function

Canceling Traffic Announcements

Adjusting the TA Volume

TP Alarm function

Regional function ............................................ 36

Activating the Regional function

Radio Text ...................................................... 37

Radio Text Display

Storing Radio Text in Memory

Recalling Preset Radio Text

Built-in CD Player Operation ................ 39

Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player .......... 39

Operation at the Built-in CD

Setting Screen .......................................... 41

Accessing the Built-in CD Setting Screen

Exit from the Built-in CD Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 42

Repeat Play

Random Play

Scan Play

Pause

Changing the Display Mode

Disc Title Input

Multi-CD Player Operation .................... 45

Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player .............. 45

Operation at the Multi-CD Setting Screen ...... 46

Accessing the Multi-CD Setting Screen

Exit from the Multi-CD Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 47

Repeat Play

Random Play

Scan Play

Pause

Changing the Display Mode

Disc Number Search

Disc Title ........................................................ 50

Disc Title Input

Selecting Discs by Disc Title List

Contents

DVD Player Operation ............................ 53

Basic Operation of DVD Player ...................... 53

Operation at the DVD Setting Screen ............ 54

Accessing the DVD Setting Screen

Exit from the DVD Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 55

Repeat Play

Random Play

Scan Play

Pause

Changing the Display Mode

Disc Number Search

Disc Title Input

DAB Tuner Operation .............................. 58

Basic Operation of DAB Tuner ...................... 58

Operation at

the DAB Tuner Setting Screen ................ 59

Accessing the DAB Tuner Setting Screen

Exit from the DAB Tuner Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 60

Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen

Preset Tuning

Announcement Support function

Service Component function

Dynamic Label function

Available PTY function

Service Follow function

TV Tuner Operation .................................. 69

Basic Operation of TV Tuner .......................... 69

Operation at

the TV Tuner Setting Screen .................... 70

Accessing the TV Tuner Setting Screen

Exit from the TV Tuner Setting Screen

Operating Each function .................................. 71

Best Stations Sequential Memory

Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen

Preset Tuning

Audio Adjustment .................................... 73

Switching to the Audio Adjustment Screen .... 73

Fader/Balance Adjustment

Bass/Treble Adjustment

Source Level Adjustment

Other Functions ........................................ 76

Using the AUX Source .................................... 76

Selecting the AUX Source

AUX Title Input

Sound Muting .................................................. 76

Turn OFF the Display Indication .................... 77

CD Player and Care .................................. 78

CD player and care .......................................... 78

CD-R/CD-RW discs ........................................ 78

Built-in CD Player’s Error Message .............. 79

Connecting the Units .............................. 80

Setting Examples ............................................ 81

Attaching the Noise Filter .............................. 82

Connecting without

Audio Unit (DEQ-P90) ............................ 83

Connecting with

Audio Unit (DEQ-P90) ............................ 85

Installation ................................................ 87

Installation with the rubber bush .................... 87

Removing the unit .......................................... 88

Installing the Remote Control Unit ...... 89

Fitting the Remote Control Unit ...................... 89

Fitting horizontally

Fitting vertically

Installation Using Only the Mounting Base .... 89

Installation Using the Mounting Base

and the Bracket ........................................ 90

Method A

Method B

Specifications .......................................... 92

Key Finder

Head Unit

Remote Control

In this system, the available functions and the menu display vary depending on the condition of the remote control in use. Opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 inside the unit. For more details, refer to the page 5.

• When operating the remote control, be sure to point it to the signal receiver on the head unit. If not, it may not operate properly.

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

TA 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 indicator

Signal receiver

Contents / Key Finder

Key Finder

Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover

When the remote control 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 control in use.

Remote control Menu display

Cover closed Closed State

Cover open Open State

When the Cover is Closed

Closing the cover of the remote control 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 control 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.

Key Finder

Remote Control and Care

Using the Remote Control

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

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

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

Precaution:

• Do not store the remote control in high temperatures 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.

Batteries

• Remove the cover on the back of the remote control 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 control 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 control 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.

Remote Control and Care

Before Using This Product

About This Product

The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.

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 control operation. In some functions, you can perform the same operations with the head unit, however, the remote control offers a number of buttons such as ATT, TA, 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 control.

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.

Before Using This Product

Precaution

• A “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is affixed to the bottom of the player.

• 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 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 reprogrammed.

• Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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 19.)

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

Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel

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 control.

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 15.)

Setting the Display (See page 17.)

Setting the General Environment (See page 19.)

Setting the Menu Lock (See page 22.)

Exit from the Initial Setting Screen

• Close the cover of the remote control.

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).

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.

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 12.)

• 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.

Setting the DAB Priority

When a Hide-away DAB tuner (e.g. GEX-P700DAB) is connected, you can set the product in this mode so that the interruption of traffic information from the Hide-away DAB tuner takes precedence over this product’s RDS Traffic Announcement (TA) function.

7 When it is ON

During DAB reception, when the selected Service Component supports Road Traffic Flashes and Transport Flashes, reception is not interrupted by this product’s RDS Traffic Announcement (TA).

7 When it is OFF

Interruption is by the first received news flash from among this product’s RDS and the Hide-away DAB traffic information broadcasts.

Note:

• You can only select to the DAB Priority Setting mode when a separately sold Hide-away DAB

tuner (e.g. GEX-P700DAB) is connected.

• Press the FUNCTION button 4 on General Environment Setting Screen switches the DAB Priority ON/OFF.

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

Setting Up the Environment for Use

Switching the Auto PI Seek

During Preset Station PI Seek operation, you can switch the Auto PI Seek function ON/OFF. (Refer to “PI Seek function” on page 30.)

Changing the FM Tuning Step

Normally set at 50 kHz during Seek tuning in the FM mode, the tuning step changes to 100 kHz when the AF or TA mode is activated. It may be preferable to set tuning step to 50 kHz in the AF mode.

Note:

• The tuning step remains set at 50 kHz during Manual tuning.

• The tuning step returns to 100 kHz if the battery is temporarily disconnected.

Returns to the Initial Setting Screen

• Press the RETURN button.

The display returns to Initial Setting Screen.

• Press the FUNCTION button 6 on General Environment Setting Screen selects the desired tuning step.

• Press the FUNCTION button 5 on General Environment Setting Screen switches the Auto PI Seek ON/OFF.

Setting the Menu Lock

About the Menu Lock

If you switch the Menu Lock ON, it is possible to refuse the opened remote control 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.

Setting Up the Environment for Use

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 Control

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. * No disc is set in the DVD player. * AUX (external input) is set to OFF. (Refer to page 19.)

• 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 ...

Basic Operation

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 Control

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

This product’s AF function can be switched ON and OFF. AF should be switched OFF for normal tuning operations. (Refer to page 29.)

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 = MW/LW

Preset Number Indicator

Band Indicator

Frequency Indicator

Changing the Display

Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order:

Program Service Name

Frequency

Program Service Name

PTY Label

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 control.

This switches to the Tuner Setting Screen.

2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1–6.

7 Tuner Setting Screen

Exit from the Tuner Setting Screen

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

Tuner Operation

Local Seek Tuning (See page 27.)

PTY function (See page 31.)

Radio Text (See page 37.)

Best Stations Memory (See page 27.)

AF function (See page 29.)

Regional function (See page 36.)

Tuner Operation

Operating Each function

Best Stations Memory

The BSM (Best Stations Memory) function stores stations in memory automatically.

• To cancel the process, press the FUNCTION button 1 again before memorization is complete.

Local Seek Tuning

When Local mode is ON (“LOC.S” displays), you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception.

The Local sensitivity switches as follows: FM : LOC 1 = LOC 2 = LOC 3 = LOC 4 = LOC OFF MW/LW : LOC 1 = LOC 2 = LOC OFF

Note:

• The LOC 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you

receive progressively weaker stations.

• Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Tuner Setting Screen switches the Local sensitivity.

• Press the FUNCTION button 1 for two seconds on Tuner Setting Screen switches the Best Stations Memory (BSM) ON.

The stations with the strongest signals will be stored under FUNCTION buttons 1–6 and in order of their signal strength.

Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen

• Press the SHIFT button on Tuner Setting Screen.

This switches to Preset Tuning Screen and enables to preset the stations.

• To return to Tuner Setting Screen, press the SHIFT button again.

Preset Tuning

You can memorize broadcast stations in FUNCTION button 1 through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.

7 Broadcast station preset memory

7 Preset broadcast station recall

Note:

• Up to 18 FM stations (6 in FM-1, FM-2 and FM-3) and 6 MW/LW stations can be stored in memory.

• Press the FUNCTION button 1 through 6 on Preset Tuning Screen to recall the broadcast stations memorized in corresponding buttons.

• Press the FUNCTION button 1 through 6 for two seconds on Preset Tuning Screen to memorize the broadcast stations in corresponding buttons.

Tuner Operation

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