Pioneer FH-P6600R User Manual [en, es, it]

Multi-CD/MD control DSP High power CD Cassette player with RDS tuner

Operation Manual

FH-P6600R

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Contents

Key Finder .................................................... 3

Head Unit (Close)

Head Unit (Open)

Steering Remote Controller

Remote Controller and Care .................... 5

Using the Steering Remote Controller .............. 5

Battery

Before Using This Product ...................... 7

About This Product .......................................... 7

About This Manual ............................................ 7

Resetting the Microprocessor ............................ 7

Precaution .......................................................... 8

In Case of Trouble ............................................ 8

Basic Operation ........................................ 9

To Listen to Music ............................................ 9

Setting the Display Angle .............................. 10

Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player .......... 11

Open/Eject

Switching the Display

Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse

Disc Loading Slot

Basic Operation of Cassette Player ................ 13

Open/Eject

Direction Change

Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search

Cassette Loading Slot

Basic Operation of Tuner ................................ 15

Manual and Seek Tuning

Preset Tuning

Band

Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player .............. 16

Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse

Disc Search

Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)

Corresponding Display Indications and

Buttons ...................................................... 17

Entering the Function Menu ............................ 17

Function Menu Functions ................................ 18

Entering the Detailed Setting Menu ................ 20

Detailed Setting Menu Functions .................... 21

D.FUNC Button Functions .............................. 21

Tuner Operation ...................................... 22

Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)

Best Stations Memory (BSM)

Using the RDS Functions ........................ 23

What is RDS? .................................................. 23

Program Service Name Display ...................... 23

AF Function (AF) ............................................ 24

Activating/Deactivating the AF Function

PI Seek Function ............................................ 25

PI Seek (PI SEEK)

Auto PI Seek (for preset station) (A-PI)

Regional Function (REG) ................................ 25

Activating/Deactivating the Regional Function

Traffic Announcement Standby Function

(TA) .......................................................... 26

Activating/Deactivating the TA Function

Canceling Traffic Announcements

Adjusting the TA Volume

TP Alarm Function

PTY Function .................................................. 28

Searching the PTY

News Program Interruption Setting (NEWS)

PTY Alarm

Canceling Announcements

PTY List

Using the Built-in CD Player .................. 31

Repeat Play (REPEAT)

Random Play (RANDOM)

Scan Play (T.SCAN)

Pause (PAUSE)

Disc Title Input (TITLE IN)

Using the Cassette Player ...................... 34

Repeat Play (REPEAT)

Scan Play (SCAN)

Blank Skip (B.SKIP)

Radio Intercept (R.I)

Dolby B NR (NR)

Using Multi-CD Players .......................... 36

Repeat Play (REPEAT)

Random Play (RANDOM)

Scan Play (SCAN)

Pause (PAUSE)

ITS (Instant Track Selection) .......................... 38

ITS Programming (ITS)

ITS Play (ITS.PLAY)

Erase a Track Program

Erase a Disc Program

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

Disc Title Input (TITLE IN)

Selecting Discs by Disc Title List (TITLE LIST)

Displaying Disc Title

Compression and DBE (COMP) .................... 42

COMP/DBE ON/OFF Switching

CD TEXT Function (for CD TEXT

compatible type) ...................................... 42

Title Display Switching

Title Scroll

When using the 50-Disc Type

Multi-CD Player ...................................... 43

Audio Adjustment .................................... 44

Entering the Audio Menu 1 ............................ 44

Audio Menu 1 Functions ................................ 44

Balance Adjustment (FADER)

Loudness Adjustment (LOUD)

Source Level Adjustment (SLA)

Entering the Audio Menu 2 ............................ 46

Selecting the Contrast (CONTRAST)

Using the Digital Signal

Processor (DSP) ................................ 47

Entering the DSP Menu 1 ................................ 47

Graphic Equalizer ............................................ 47

About FLAT and CUSTOM

Recalling the Equalizer Curves

Adjusting the Equalizer Curves

Sound Field Control and Octaver .................... 50

Recalling the Sound Field Program (SFC)

Position Selector .............................................. 51

About the Position Indicator

Setting the Listening Position (POSI)

Entering the DSP Menu 2 ................................ 52

Subwoofer Output (SUB.W)

Subwoofer Setting Adjustment (80Hz)

High Pass Filter (HPF)

Initial Setting ............................................ 55

Entering the Initial Setting Menu .................... 55

Initial Setting Menu Functions ........................ 56

Changing the FM Tuning Step (FM STEP)

Switching the Auto PI Seek (A-PI)

Switching the AUX Mode (AUX)

Setting the Dimmer (DIMMER)

Setting Preout Output (PREOUT)

Selecting the Digital Attenuator (DIG.ATT)

Other Functions ........................................ 58

About the Demonstration Mode ...................... 58

Spectrum Analyzer Mode ................................ 58

Back Light Color Mode .................................. 58

Cellular Telephone Muting ............................ 58

Using the AUX Source .................................... 59

Selecting the AUX Source

AUX Title Input

CD Player and Care .................................. 60

Precaution ........................................................ 60

Built-in CD Player’s Error Message .............. 60

Cassette Player and Care ...................... 61

Precaution ........................................................ 61

About the Cassette Player

About Cassette Tapes

Cleaning the Head .......................................... 61

Specifications .......................................... 62

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Key Finder

Head Unit (Close)

Head Unit (Open)

Refer to page 10 for details on how to open the front panel.

CD EJECT button

AUDIO button

5/∞/2/3 buttons

FUNCTION button

TAPE EJECT button

ANGLE buttons

RESET button

D.FUNC button

TA button

PTY button

Buttons 1 to 6

DISPLAY button

COLOR button

VOLUME

BAND button

DSP button

SOURCE selector

Disc loading slot

Cassette loading slot

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Steering Remote Controller

A steering remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied. Operation is the same as when using buttons on the head unit.

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

BAND button

5/∞ buttons

FUNCTION button

SOURCE/OFF button To turn the sorce OFF, hold for 1 second.

2/3 buttons

DSP button

+/– button Raise or lower the volume.

Remote Controller and Care

Using the Steering Remote Controller

Precaution:

• Do not operate this unit while manipulating the steering wheel as it might result in a traffic accident.

• If you have to operate this unit unavoidably when driving, look ahead carefully to avoid the risk of being involved in a traffic accident.

• If any of the following troubles occur, immediately stop using this unit and consult with the dealer from whom you purchased it:

– the unit is smoking. – the unit is emitting abnormal odor. – a foreign object has entered the unit. – liquid has been spilled on or into the unit.

If you continue to use this unit without finding a remedy, the unit may be damaged badly, resulting in a serious accident or fire.

• Do not leave this unit free (unattached) inside the car. When the car stops or turns a curve, the unit might drop on the floor. If the unit rolls under the brake pedal, it might prevent the driver from braking well, causing serious trouble. Be sure to fix this unit to the steering wheel.

• Do not disassemble or modify this unit. To do so may cause a fault.

Battery

7 Install the Lithium Battery

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

7 Replacing the Lithium Battery

• Remove the lithium battery.

Precaution:

• Replace the battery with a CR2032 lithium battery.

• Replace the battery in the unit using a non metallic tapered instrument.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of battery in a fire.

• Use a CR2032 (3 V) lithium battery only. Never use other types of battery with this unit.

• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.

• Do not store the lithium battery with metallic materials.

• Dispose of the used lithium battery, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Always check carefully that you are loading the battery with its (+) and (–) poles facing

in the proper directions.

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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 8 and in other sections. This manual explains head unit operation. You can perform the same operations with the steering remote controller. The steering remote controller offers the convenience of ATT, a function not provided on the head unit.

Resetting the Microprocessor

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: When using this product for the first time after installation. When the product 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.

Note:

• After resetting the microprocessor, the front panel is closed automatically.

• Do not reset the microprocessor while a disc or a cassette is left partially inserted.

• This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking

Directive (93/68/EEC).

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 repro-

grammed.

In Case of Trouble

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

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Basic Operation

To Listen to Music

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

Note:

• Loading a disc in this product. (Refer to page 12.)

• Loading a cassette tape in this product. (Refer to page 14.)

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

7 Head Unit

Each press (up or down) of the SOURCE selector selects the desired source in the following order: Built-in CD player Ô TV Ô Tuner Ô Cassette player Ô Multi-MD player Ô Multi-CD player Ô External Unit 1 Ô External Unit 2 Ô AUX Ô Sources OFF

7 Steering Remote Controller

Each press of the SOURCE button selects the desired source in the following order: Built-in CD player = TV = Tuner = Cassette player = Multi-MD player = Multi-CD player = External Unit 1 = External Unit 2 = AUX

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 tape is set in this product. * No magazine is set in the Multi-CD player. * No disc is set in the Multi-MD player. * AUX (external input) is set to OFF. (Refer to page 56.)

• 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 (up or down) changes the Source ...

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2. Raise or lower the volume.

Note:

• Press upward to raise the volume level.

• Press downward to lower the volume level.

3. Turn the source OFF.

Setting the Display Angle

You can adjust front panel angle for easier operation.

• Select the desired angle.

Note:

• While a disc or a cassette is left partially inserted, you cannot operate the ANGLE button.

• By pressing the ANGLE button for 2 seconds, you can open or close the front panel automatically.

WARNING:

• Do not use with the front panel left open. If you do leave it open, it may result in injury in the event of an accident.

• Be careful not to catch your finger in the front panel when it is opening or closing.

Each press changes the angle.

Press (up or down) the SOURCE selector and turn the source OFF.

Each press (up or down) the VOLUME changes the volume level.

Open/Eject

Press the CD EJECT button, and the front panel opens, then the disc is ejected. When a CD is not inserted, by pressing the CD EJECT button, you can open or close the front panel alternately.

Note:

• The CD function can be turned ON/OFF with the disc remaining in this product. (Refer to page 9.)

• A disc left partially inserted after ejection may incur damage or fall out.

Basic Operation

Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player

Play Time Indicator

Track Number Indicator

Switching the Display

Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order: Playback mode (Play Time) = Disc Title (DISC TITLE)

Note:

• If you switch a display when the disc title has not been input, “NO TITLE” is displayed.

• When playing a CD TEXT disc, refer to “Title Display Switching” and “Title Scroll” on pages 42, 43.

• A CD TEXT disc is a CD featuring recorded text information such as Disc Title, Artist Name and Track

Title.

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Disc Loading Slot

If a CD is inserted, the front panel is closed automatically.

Note:

• The Built-in CD player plays one standard 12 cm or 8 cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8 cm CD.

Note:

• If a disc cannot be inserted fully or playback fails, make sure the recorded side is down. Push the CD EJECT button and check the disc for damage before reinserting it.

• If the Built-in CD player cannot operate properly, an error message (such as “ERROR-14”) appears on the display. Refer to “Built-in CD Player’s Error Message” on page 60.

WARNING:

• Do not use with the front panel left open. If you do leave it open, it may result in injury in the event of an accident.

Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse

• You can select between Track Search or Fast forward/Reverse by

pressing the 2/3 button for a different length of time.

Track Search 0.5 seconds or less

Fast forward/Reverse Continue pressing

Basic Operation

Basic Operation of Cassette Player

Note:

• Be sure to close the front panel after loading or ejecting a cassette.

Direction Indicator

Open/Eject

Press the TAPE EJECT button, and the front panel opens, then the tape is ejected. When a cassette tape is not inserted, by pressing the TAPE EJECT button, you can open or close the front panel alternately.

Note:

• The Tape function can be turned ON/OFF with the cassette tape remaining in this product. (Refer to page 9.)

Direction Change

Play Time Indicator

Note:

• The continuous playback time count starts at “00'00''” at the following times. * When a tape is inserted. * When the tape direction is changed. * When you rewind the tape side currently playing back to the beginning.

• The continuous playback time count is halted when fast-forwarding/rewinding and while the Music Search function is operating.

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Cassette Loading Slot

If a cassette tape is inserted, the front panel is closed automatically.

Note:

• Indicator “METAL” lights when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. Nothing is displayed for a nomal tape.

WARNING:

• Do not use with the front panel left open. If you do leave it open, it may result in injury in the event of an accident.

Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search

• Each press of the 3 button selects Fast Forward or Forward-Music Search.

FF (Fast Forward) = F-MS (Forward-Music Search) = Normal Playback

• Each press of the 2 button selects Rewind or Rewind-Music Search.

REW (Rewind) = R-MS (Rewind-Music Search) = Normal Playback

Note:

• Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search can be canceled by pressing the BAND button.

Basic 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 24.)

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 broadcasting

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

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

Preset Tuning

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

Preset station recall 2 seconds or less

Broadcast station preset memory 2 seconds or more

Note:

• Up to 18 FM stations (6 in F1 (FM1), F2 (FM2) and F3

(FM3)) and 6 MW/LW stations can be stored in memory.

• You can also use the 5 or ∞ buttons to recall broadcast

stations memorized in buttons 1 through 6.

Frequency Indicator

Band Indicator

Band

F1 (FM1) = F2 (FM2) = F3 (FM3) = MW/LW

Preset Number Indicator

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Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse

• You can select between Track Search or Fast forward/Reverse by pressing the 2/3 button for a different length of time.

Track Search 0.5 seconds or less

Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing

Play Time Indicator

Disc Search

Disc Number Indicator

Track Number Indicator

Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player

This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately).

Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)

• You can select discs directly with the 1 to 6 buttons. Just press the number corresponding to the disc you want to listen to.

Note:

• When a 12-Disc Multi-CD Player is connected and you want to select disc 7 to 12, press the 1 to 6

buttons for 2 seconds.

Note:

• The Multi-CD player may perform a preparatory operation, such as verifying the presence of a disc

or reading disc information, when the power is turned ON or a new disc is selected for playback.

“READY” is displayed.

• If the Multi-CD player cannot operate properly, an error message such as “ERROR-14” is

displayed. Refer to the Multi-CD player owner’s manual.

• If there are no discs in the Multi-CD player magazine, “NO DISC” is displayed.

Basic Operation

Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons

This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which of the 5/∞/2/3, FUNCTION, AUDIO and DSP buttons you can use. When you’re in the Function Menu (refer to next section), Detailed Setting Menu (refer to page 20), Initial Setting Menu (refer to page 55), Audio Menu 1, 2 (refer to page 44, 46) or DSP Menu 1, 2 (refer to page 47, 52), they also make it easy to see which 5/∞/2/3 buttons you can use to switch functions ON/OFF, switch repeat selections and perform other operations. Indicator and corresponding buttons are shown below.

7 Head Unit 7 Steering Remote 7 Display

Controller

When 1 is lit in the display, perform appropriate operations with the z buttons. When 2 is lit in the display, it indicates that you are in the Function Menu, Detailed Setting Menu or Initial Setting Menu. You can switch between each of these menus and between different modes in the menus using button x on the head unit or steering remote controller. When 3 is lit in the display, it indicates you are in the Audio Menu 1, 2. You can switch between modes in the Audio Menu 1, 2 using button c on the head unit. When 4 is lit in the display, it indicates you are in the DSP Menu 1, 2. You can switch between modes in the DSP Menu 1, 2 using button v on the head unit or steering remote controller.

Entering the Function Menu

The Function Menu lets you operate simple functions for each source.

Note:

• After entering the Function Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the Function Menu is automatically canceled.

1. Select the desired mode in the Function Menu. (Refer to next section, “Function Menu Functions”.)

Each press changes the Mode ...

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2. Operate a mode. (e.g. Repeat Play)

3. Cancel the Function Menu.

Function Menu Functions

The following chart shows functions for each source in the Function Menu. The chart also shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform operations. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number indicated in the chart.

7 Tuner

Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page

Best Stations Memory 5: ON 22 (BSM) ∞: OFF

Regional Function (REG) 5: ON 25

∞: OFF

Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) 1 5: ON 22

3 ∞: OFF

2 2 or 3: Select (Sensitivity)

TA Function (TA) 5: ON 26

∞: OFF

News Program Interruption Setting 5: ON 29 (NEWS) ∞: OFF

AF Function (AF) 5: ON 24

∞: OFF

The button used and the operation it performs are indicated by the key guidance indicator. Press the 5 button to switch the key guidance indicator ON, and the ∞ button to switch it OFF.

Basic Operation

7 Built-in CD Player

Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page

Repeat Play (REPEAT) 5: ON 31

∞: OFF

Random Play (RANDOM) 5: ON 31

∞: OFF

Scan Play (T.SCAN) 5: ON 32

∞: OFF

Pause (PAUSE) 5: ON 32

∞: OFF

7 Cassette Player

Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page

Repeat Play (REPEAT) 5: ON 34

∞: OFF

Scan Play (SCAN) 5: ON 34

∞: OFF

Blank Skip (B.SKIP) 5: ON 34

∞: OFF

Radio Intercept (R.I) 5: ON 35

∞: OFF

Dolby B NR (NR) 5: ON 35

∞: OFF

7 Multi-CD Player

Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page

Repeat Play (REPEAT) 2 or 3: Select (Play range) 36

Selecting Discs by 1 2 or 3: Select (Disc Title) 41 Disc Title List (TITLE LIST) 2 5: Play

Random Play (RANDOM) 5: ON 36

∞: OFF

Scan Play (SCAN) 5: ON 37

∞: OFF

ITS Play (ITS.PLAY) 5: ON 38

∞: OFF

Pause (PAUSE) 5: ON 37

∞: OFF

Compression and DBE (COMP) 5 or ∞: Select 42

(Sound Quality Function)

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Entering the Detailed Setting Menu

In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each source.

1. Enter the Detailed Setting Menu.

2. Select the desired mode. (Refer to next section, “Detailed Setting Menu Functions”.)

3. Operate a mode.

4. Cancel the Detailed Setting Menu.

Note:

• You can cancel the Detailed Setting Menu by pressing the FUNCTION button again for 2 seconds.

Each press changes the Mode ...

Hold for 2 seconds

Basic Operation

Detailed Setting Menu Functions

The following chart shows functions for each source in the Detailed Setting Menu. The chart also shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform operations. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number indicated in the chart.

7 Built-in CD Player

Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page

Disc Title Input (TITLE IN) 1 5 or ∞: Select (Character) 33

2 2 or 3: Select (Position) 3 3: Memory

7 Multi-CD Player

Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page

Disc Title Input (TITLE IN) 1 5 or ∞: Select (Character) 40

2 2 or 3: Select (Position) 3 3: Memory

ITS Programming (ITS) 5: Memory 38

D.FUNC Button Functions

The following chart shows functions for each source by pressing D.FUNC button. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number indicated in the chart.

7 D.FUNC

Source Function name Page

Tuner Best Stations Memory (OFF) 22

Best Stations Memory (ON) (Hold for 2 seconds) 22

Built-in CD player Pause 32

Cassette player Repeat Play 34

Dolby B NR (Hold for 2 seconds) 35

Multi-CD player Pause 37

Tuner Operation

Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)

When Local is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception.

1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Local mode (LOCAL) in the Function Menu.

FM : LOCAL 1 Ô LOCAL 2 Ô LOCAL 3 Ô LOCAL 4 MW/LW : LOCAL 1 Ô LOCAL 2

Note:

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

receive progressively weaker stations.

Best Stations Memory (BSM)

The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically.

1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the BSM mode (BSM) in the Function Menu.

Note:

• You can also switch the BSM function ON by pressing the D.FUNC button for 2 seconds.

Note:

• You can also switch the BSM function OFF by pressing the D.FUNC button.

• To cancel the process, press the ∞ button in the Function Menu before memorization is complete.

2. Switch the BSM ON with the 5 button.

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

3. Select the desired Local Seek sensitivity with the 2/3 buttons.

“LOC”

2. Switch the Local ON/OFF with the 5/∞ buttons.

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Using the RDS Functions

What is RDS?

RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, program type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station.

Note:

• RDS service may not be provided by all stations.

• RDS functions, like AF (Alternative Frequencies search) and TA (Traffic Announcement standby),

are only active when your radio is tuned to RDS stations.

Program Service Name Display

With this function, the names of networks/stations providing RDS services replace the frequency on the display a few seconds after they are tuned in.

• When you want to know the frequency of the current station, change the display.

Each press of the DISPLAY button selects the display in the following order: Frequency = Program Service Name = PTY Information

Note:

• After switching displays, if you do not perform an operation within 8 seconds, the Program Service

Name is automatically displayed.

7 PTY Information

PTY (Program Type ID code) information for the currently tuned station appears on the display for 8 seconds. The information is correlated with the list in the section “PTY List” on page 30.

Note:

• If a PTY code of zero is received from a station, “None” will be displayed. This indicates that the

station has not defined its program contents.

• If the signal is too weak for this product to pick up the PTY code, “NO PTY” will be displayed.

7 Frequency

The frequency of the current station appears on the display.

Each press changes the Display ...

AF Function (AF)

The AF (Alternative Frequencies search) function is used to search for other frequencies in the same network as the currently tuned station. It automatically retunes the receiver to another frequency in the network which is broadcasting a stronger signal when there are problems with reception of the currently tuned station or better reception is possible on a different frequency.

Note:

• AF tunes the receiver only to RDS stations when you use Seek tuning or BSM Auto Memory with the “AF” indicator ON.

• When you recall a preset station, the tuner may update the preset station with a new frequency from the station’s AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the F1 (FM1) and F2 (FM2) bands.) No preset number appears on the display if the RDS data for the station received differs from that for the originally stored station.

• Sound may be temporarily interrupted by another program during an AF frequency search.

• When the tuner is tuned to a non-RDS station, the “AF” indicator flashes.

• AF can be switched ON or OFF independently for each FM band.

Activating/Deactivating the AF Function

AF is set to ON by default.

1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the AF mode (AF) in the Function Menu.

2. Activate or deactivate AF while in an FM band.

“AF” disappears

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Using the RDS Functions

PI Seek Function

The tuner searches for another frequency broadcasting the same programming. “PI SEEK” appears on the display and the radio volume is muted during a PI Seek. The muting is discontinued after completion of the PI Seek, whether or not the PI seek has succeeded. If the PI Seek is unsuccessful, the tuner returns to the previous frequency.

PI Seek (PI SEEK)

If the tuner fails to locate a suitable alternative frequency or if the broadcasting signal is too weak for proper reception, the PI Seek (PI SEEK) will automatically start.

Auto PI Seek (for preset station) (A-PI)

When preset stations cannot be recalled, as when traveling long distances, the product can be set to perform PI Seek also during preset recall. The default setting for Auto PI Seek (A-PI) is OFF.

Note:

• Refer to “Initial Setting” for details on how to switch Auto PI Seek (A-PI) ON/OFF.

Regional Function (REG)

When AF is used to retune the tuner automatically, REG (regional) limits the selection to stations broadcasting regional programs.

Note:

• Regional programming and regional networks are organized differently depending on the country (i.e., they may change according to the hour, state or broadcast area).

• The preset number may disappear on the display if the tuner tunes in a regional station which differs from the originally set station.

• The Regional function can be turned ON independently for each FM band.

Activating/Deactivating the Regional Function

The REG function is set to ON by default.

1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the REG mode (REG) in the Function Menu.

2. Activate or deactivate REG while in an FM band.

“REG”

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Traffic Announcement Standby Function (TA)

The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. The TA function can be activated for either a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an EON TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations).

Activating/Deactivating the TA Function

1. Tune in a TP or EON TP station.

The “TP” indicator lights when the tuner is tuned to a TP station or an EON TP station.

2. Activate the TA function.

The “TA” indicator lights, indicating that the tuner is waiting for traffic announcements.

Repeat the preceding operation when no traffic announcement is being received to deactivate the TA function.

Note:

• You can also switch the TA function ON/OFF in the Function Menu.

• The system switches back to the original source following traffic announcement reception.

• The TA function can be activated from sources other than tuner if the tuner was last set to the FM

band but not if it was last set to the MW/LW band.

• If the tuner was last set to FM, turning on the TA function lets you operate other tuning functions while listening to sources other than tuner.

• Only TP or EON TP stations are tuned in during the Seek Tuning mode when the “TA” indicator is ON.

• Only TP or EON TP stations are stored by BSM when the “TA” indicator is ON.

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Using the RDS Functions

Canceling Traffic Announcements

• Press the TA button while a traffic announcement is being received to cancel the announcement and return to the original source.

The announcement is canceled but the tuner remains in the TA mode until the TA button is pressed again.

Adjusting the TA Volume

When a traffic announcement begins, the volume adjusts automatically to a preset level to enable you to hear the announcement clearly.

• Set the volume by adjusting it during reception of a traffic announcement.

The newly set volume is stored in memory and recalled for subsequent traffic announcements.

TP Alarm Function

About 30 seconds after “TP” indicator is extinguished due to a weak signal, a 5 second beep sounds to remind you to select another TP or EON TP station.

• If you are listening to the tuner, tune in another TP station or EON TP station.

In sources other than tuner, the tuner automatically seeks out the TP station with the strongest signal in the current area 10 (or 30)* seconds after “TP” indicator disappears from the display.

* Time taken before Seek begins.

TA function ON 10 seconds

TA, AF functions ON 30 seconds

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PTY Function

With Wide and Narrow classification of program type, the PTY function provides two ways to select stations by the type of program being broadcast (PTY Search). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY Alarm).

Note:

• There’s no need to perform PTY Search settings again if they have previously been set. After switching to the PTY Search Setting mode in Step 1, just perform PTY Search in Step 4.

Searching the PTY

1. Select the PTY Search Setting mode.

2. Select the PTY Search method (Wide, Narrow).

3. Select one from among the PTY.

4. Start PTY Search.

The tuner searches for a station broadcasting the desired PTY. To cancel the PTY Search Setting mode, hold down the PTY button for 2 seconds.

Note:

• The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY.

• If no station broadcasting the selected programming type is found, “NOT FOUND” is displayed for

about 2 seconds, and the tuner returns to the original station.

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News Program Interruption Setting (NEWS)

You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs ON/OFF. When a received news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes.

• Set interruption to ON or OFF.

Note:

• You can also switch the News Program Interruption Setting ON/OFF in the Function Menu.

PTY Alarm

PTY Alarm is a special PTY code for announcements regarding emergencies such as natural disasters. When the tuner receives the radio alarm code, “ALARM” appears on the display and the volume adjusts to the TA volume. When the station stops broadcasting the emergency announcement, the system returns to the previous source.

Note:

• The system switches back to the original source following emergency announcement reception.

Canceling Announcements

• Press the TA button during announcement reception to cancel the announcement and return to the previous source.

“NEWS”Hold for 2 seconds

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