Pioneer FH-P9200MP User Manual

Operation Manual

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

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FH-P9200MP

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Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away

in a safe place for future reference.

Before You Start

About this manual 5 Precautions 5 Features 5 About WMA 6 Switching the DSP setting mode 6 Resetting the microprocessor 6 About the demo mode 7

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Reverse mode 7

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Feature demo 7 About basic displays 7 SOFT KEY operation 8

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Switching the function of the multi-

function buttons 8

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Example of multi-function button

operation 8

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The difference between the BAND

button and the BACK button 9 Key guidance indicator 10 Setting the display angle 10 Use and care of the remote control 11

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Installing the battery 11

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Replacing the battery 11

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Using the remote control 11

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FUNCTION button and AUDIO

button 12

Whats What

Head unit 13 Remote control 14

Power ON/OFF

Turning the unit on 15 Selecting a source 15 Turning the unit off 15

Tuner

Listening to the radio 16 Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 16

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 17 Tuning in strong signals 17 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 17 Selecting stations from the preset channel

list 18

Built-in CD Player

Playing a CD 19 Introduction of advanced built-in CD player

operation 20 Repeating play 20 Playing tracks in a random order 20 Scanning tracks of a CD 20 Selecting tracks from the track title list 21 Pausing CD playback 21 Selecting the search method 21 Searching every 10 track in the current

disc 21 Entering disc titles 22 Using disc title functions 22

MP3/WMA Player

Playing a MP3/WMA 23 Introduction of advanced built-in CD player

(MP3/WMA) operation 24 Repeating play 24 Playing tracks in a random order 25 Scanning folders and tracks 25 Pausing MP3/WMA playback 25 Selecting folders from the folder title list 26 Selecting the search method 26 Searching every 10 track in the current

folder 26 Switching the tag display 27 Using disc title functions 27

Built-in MD Player Playing an MD 28

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Introduction of advanced built-in MD player

operation 29

Repeating play 29

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Non group-recorded MD 29

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Group-recorded MD 29 Playing tracks in a random order 29 Scanning tracks of a MD 30 Selecting tracks from the track title list 30 Selecting groups from the group title list 30 Pausing MD playback 31 Using disc title functions 31

Multi-CD Player

Playing a CD 32 50-disc multi-CD player 32 Selecting a disc directly 32 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 33 Repeating play 33 Playing tracks in a random order 33 Scanning CDs and tracks 34 Selecting tracks from the track title list 34 Selecting discs from the disc title list 34 Pausing CD playback 35 Using ITS playlists 35

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Creating a playlist with ITS programming 35

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Playback from your ITS playlist 36

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Erasing a track from your ITS playlist 36

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Erasing a CD from your ITS

playlist 36 Entering disc titles 36 Using disc title functions 37 Using compression and bass emphasis 38

TV tuner

Using the TV tuner 39 Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 39

Storing and recalling broadcast stations 39

Selecting channels from the preset channel

list 40

DVD Player

Playing a disc 41 Introduction of advanced DVD player

operation 41 Repeating play 42 Playing tracks in a random order 42 Scanning tracks of a CD 42 Pausing disc playback 42 Using ITS playlist, disc title input and disc

title list functions 42

Audio Adjustments Operation modes 43

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Operation mode marks 43 3-way network mode Standard mode

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Adjusting the audio easily 43

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Adjusting the audio finely 43 Extra functions 44 Introduction of audio adjustments 44 Using the position selector 44 Using balance adjustment Using balance adjustment Using the time alignment 45

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Adjusting the time alignment 46 About the network function

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Adjustable parameters 47

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Points concerning network

adjustments 47

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Muting the speaker unit (filter) 48

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Adjusting network 48 Using subwoofer output

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Adjusting subwoofer settings 49 Using the high pass filter

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Setting the high pass filter for front

speakers 50

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Setting the high pass filter for rear

speakers 50

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Using the auto-equalizer 50 Recalling equalizer curves 50 Adjusting equalizer curves 51 Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer 51 Using BBE sound

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Adjusting BBE sound level 52 Adjusting loudness 52 Using sound field control and BBE sound

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Recalling sound field programs 53

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Adjusting BBE sound level 53 Using automatic sound levelizer 53 Adjusting source levels 53 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing)

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Before operating the auto TA and EQ

function 54

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Carrying out auto TA and EQ 55

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 57 Using reverse mode 57 Using the feature demo 57 Switching the auxiliary setting 57 Selecting the digital attenuator 58 Switching the telephone muting/

attenuation 58 Setting the FM tuning step 58 Setting the AM tuning step 58

Other Functions

Attenuating volume 60 Displaying and setting the clock 60

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Turning the off clock display on or off 60

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Setting the date 60

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Setting the clock 60

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Matching the time to a time signal 60

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Setting the time signal display 61

Changing the display form 61

Adjusting the brightness 61 Switching the dimmer setting 61 Setting the flash light screen 61 Selecting the wall paper pattern 62 Switching the font 62 Using different entertainment displays 62

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Setting the movie screen 62

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Setting the level indicator display 62

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Setting the ASL display 63

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Setting the background visual 63

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Setting the background still picture 63

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Canceling the entertainment display 63

Using the AUX source 63

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Selecting AUX as the source 63

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Setting the AUX title 64

Additional Information

Understanding built-in CD player error

messages 65

Understanding built-in MD player error

messages 65

Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 65 CD player and care 66 CD-R/CD-RW discs 67 MP3 and WMA files 67

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MP3 additional information 68

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WMA additional information 68 About folders and MP3/WMA files 68 MD player and care 69 DSP adjustment value record sheet 70

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3-way network mode

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Standard mode

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Equalizer curves 70 Terms 71 Specifications 72

Before You Start

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About this manual

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

Precautions

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

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

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and precautions.

! Always keep the volume low enough so you

can hear sounds outside of the car.

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

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

! If this unit does not operate properly, con-

tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

Features

CD playback

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

MP3 file playback

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

cense for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

WMA file playback

It is possible to play back WMA files recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 standard recordings).

Playback of MDs featuring long recordings

This unit is MDLP compatible, so you can playback MDs featuring long recordings. ! MDLP is a data compression system that

lets you record on regular MDs for 2 or 4 times the length of time previously possible.

Group-recorded MD playback

Using a group-recorded MD, it is possible to play back tracks by the desired group (albums, artists, favorites, etc.).

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Before You Start

About WMA

The Windows Media" logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can playback the WMA data. WMA is short for 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, 7.1 or Windows Media Player for Windows XP. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Notes

! With some applications used to encode WMA

files, this unit may not operate correctly.

! With some applications used to encode WMA

files, album names and other text information may not be correctly displayed.

WARNING

Do not use the unit in standard mode when a speaker system for 3-way network mode is connected to this unit. This may cause damage to the speakers.

% Use a thin standard tip screwdriver to switch the DSP switch on the side of this unit.

Resetting the microprocessor

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this unit for the first time

after installation

! If the unit fails to operate properly ! When strange or incorrect messages ap-

pear on the display

Switching the DSP setting mode

This unit features two operation modes: the 3way network mode (NW) and the standard mode (STD). You can switch between modes as desired. Initially, the DSP setting is set to the standard mode (STD). ! After switching, reset the microprocessor.

% Press RESET on the head unit with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

RESET button

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About the demo mode

This unit features two demonstration modes. One is the reverse mode, the other is the feature demo mode. ! When the source is off, you can check the

location of 5 and 6 by turning on the feature demo.

Important

The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be connected to a terminal 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 5 numbered button when power to this unit is turned off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse mode. Pressing 5 numbered button again to start the reverse mode.

About basic displays

This unit is equipped with three forms of basic display. You can select the desired display.

FORM1

FORM2

FORM3

Note

For details, refer to Changing the display form on page 61.

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Feature demo

The feature demo automatically starts when power to this unit is turned off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing 6 numbered button during feature demo operation cancels the feature demo mode. Pressing 6 numbered button again to start the feature mode. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is turned off, it may drain battery power.

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Before You Start

SOFT KEY operation

SOFT KEY operation means that the function of a button changes as indicated on the display. The multi-function buttons provide SOFT KEY operation; the functions performed by the buttons change according to the function or setting that has been selected.

Function names

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Multi-function buttons

The explanations given in this manual are based on FORM1 display. If you have selected FORM2 or FORM3, the functions of some of the multi-function buttons may be different from those indicated in the manual.

Important

In this manual, for operations using the multifunction buttons the function displayed is used as the name of the function button.

Notes

! The number of functions or displays switched

through will differ according to the source or menu selected.

! When no function is indicated for a button,

that button is not currently active.

Example of multi-function button operation

Here the random play function of the built-in CD player is used as an example to illustrate operation of the multi-function buttons.

1 Press NEXT to display FUNC. Press NEXT until FUNC appears.

2 Press FUNC to enter the function menu.

With the switch to the function menu, the functions of the multi-function buttons also change simultaneously.

3 Press RDM to select the random mode.

Switching the function of the multi-function buttons

The d indicator shows that the multi-function buttons have functions other than those currently displayed. When this indicator is visible, press NEXT to switch through the functions of the multi-function buttons.

% Press NEXT to display the desired functions (e.g., built-in CD player).

Press NEXT repeatedly to switch between the following functions:

4 Press RDM to turn random play on.

The light illuminates.

# Press RDM again to turn random play off. The light goes off.

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5 Press BACK to exit the function menu.

When the function menu is exited, the functions of the multi-function buttons also change simultaneously.

Notes

! You can also turn random play on or off by

pressing a or b in the random mode.

! If you do not operate the function within about

30 seconds, the display is automatically returned.

The difference between the BAND button and the BACK button

BAND button

Pressing the BAND button immediately cancels the current menu or mode, and returns to the basic displays. ! When the source is the tuner or television

and no menu or mode is selected, pressing the BAND button has the effect of switching bands.

BACK button

Pressing the BACK button cancels the current menu or mode and returns to the previously selected menu or mode.

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Before You Start

Display example (e.g., built-in CD player)

The number shows the current menu level.

Key guidance indicator

This units display features key guidance indicators. These light to indicate which of the a/ b/c/d buttons you can use. When youre in the function menu, audio menu or the other menus, they also make it easy to see which a/ b/c/d buttons you can use to switch functions on or off, switch repeat selections and perform other operations.

Key guidance indicators

Note

In this manual, operation for each mode is given mainly in terms of the multi-function buttons. However, in each mode, when the key guidance indicators are lit it is also possible to use a/b/c/ d to operate the mode.

Setting the display angle

You can adjust front panel angle for easier operation.

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.

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! Be careful not to catch your finger in the front

panel when it is opening or closing.

% Press ANGLE to change the angle.

Each press of ANGLE changes the angle.

Notes

! While a disc is left partially inserted, you can-

not operate the angle.

! By pressing ANGLE and hold, you can open

or close the front panel.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Remove the cover on the back of the steering remote control and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus () poles pointing in the proper direction.

Replacing the battery

Remove the battery.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

! Use only one CR2032 (3 V) lithium battery. ! Remove the battery if the remote control is not

used for a month or longer.

! Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose

of the battery in fire.

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

als.

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

mote control completely clean and install a new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, please

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

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Using the remote control

Important

! Do not operate this unit while manipulating

the steering wheel as it might result in a traffic accident.

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Before You Start

! 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, immedi-

ately 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.

FUNCTION button and AUDIO button

Operation of the FUNCTION button and the AUDIO button on the remote control differs

from the operation of the FUNC button and the AUDIO button on the head unit. When operating the head unit, use the FUNC button and the AUDIO button to select the appropriate menu, then use the multi-function buttons to select the mode. When operating the remote control, however, switch through the modes as described below to select the mode.

Note

Refer to Introduction of advanced built-in CD player operation on page 20.

AUDIO button operation

% Press AUDIO to select the desired mode.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between the following modes:

BALNWPOSIT.A L EQ 1EQ 2BBE LOUDASLSLA

F/BLOUDSFCEQ 1EQ 2ASLPOSI T.AL A.EQSW1SW2HPF FHPF R SLA

Note

Refer to Introduction of audio adjustments on page 44.

FUNCTION button operation

% Press FUNCTION to select the desired mode (e.g., built-in CD player).

Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch between the following modes:

RPTRDMSCANT.LISTPAUSETTLin R.SRCHT.READ

Whats What

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Head unit

1 ANGLE button

Press to change the display angle.

2 Multi-function buttons

Change according to the funtion or setting that has been selected.

3 CD EJECT button

Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD player.

4 MD EJECT button

Press to eject a MD from your built-in MD player.

5 RESET button

Press to reset the microprocessor.

6 NEXT button

Press to switch through the functions of multi-function buttons.

8 SOURCE selector

9 a/b/c/d buttons

a VOLUME

b BAND button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. When you press SOURCE, it extends outward so that it becomes easier to turn. To retract SOURCE, press it again. Rotate to cycle through all of the available sources.

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

When you press VOLUME, it extends outward so that it becomes easier to turn. To retract VOLUME, press it again. Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.

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

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4 5

7 BACK button

Press to return to the previously mode.

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Whats What

Remote control

Operation is the same as when using the button on the head unit.

c ATT button

Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level.

d VOLUME button

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

e FUNCTION button

Press to select functions.

f AUDIO button

Press to select various sound quality controls.

ing BAND on it to return to the previous setting.

g SOURCE button

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

Note

If you press FUNCTION on the remote control while pressing BAND on it, the remote control will not function properly. To cancel this setting, press AUDIO on the remote control while press-

Power ON/OFF

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Turning the unit on

% Rotate SOURCE on the head unit to turn the unit on.

When you select a source the unit is turned on.

# When using the remote control, press SOURCE to turn the unit on.

Selecting a source

You can select a source you want to listen to. To switch to the built-in CD player, load a CD in this unit (refer to page 19). To switch to the built-in MD player, load an MD in this unit (refer to page 28).

% Rotate SOURCE on the head unit to select a source.

Rotate SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources:

TunerTelevisionDVD player/Multi-DVD playerBuilt-in CD playerMulti-CD playerBuilt-in MD playerExternal unit 1External unit 2AUXSources off

# When using the remote control, press

SOURCE repeatedly.

incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this unit. Two external units can be controlled by this unit. When two external units are connected, the allocation of them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is automatically set by this unit.

! When this units blue lead is connected to the

cars auto-antenna relay control terminal, the cars antenna extends when this units selected source is the tuner. To retract the antenna, switch to a source other than tuner.

Turning the unit off

% Rotate SOURCE on the head unit until the unit turns off.

When using the remote control, press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.

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Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change:  When a unit corresponding to each source

is not connected to this unit.

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

player.

 When no magazine is set in the multi-DVD

player.

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

(refer to page 57).

! External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such

as one available in the future) that, although

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Tuner

Listening to the radio

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

Important

If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (see Setting the AM tuning step on page 58).

1 Band indicator

Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM or FM.

2 LOC indicator

Shows when local seek tuning is on.

3 Preset number indicator

Shows what preset has been selected.

FORM1

2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.

3 Press BAND to select a band.

Press BAND until the desired band is displayed, FM-1, FM-2, FM-3 for FM or AM.

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

The frequencies move up or down step by step.

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

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

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

Introduction of advanced tuner operation

The tuner function menu has the following functions: BSM (best stations memory)chLIST (channel list)LOC (local seek tuning)

4 Stereo (5) indicator

Shows that the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo.

5 Frequency indicator

Shows to which frequency the tuner is tuned.

1 Rotate SOURCE to select the tuner. Rotate SOURCE until you see Tuner displayed.

Note

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

Tuner

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Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

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

1 Press NEXT to display 16. Press NEXT until 16 appears in the display.

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

tion frequencies assigned to preset tuning buttons 16.

Tuning in strong signals

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

1 Press FUNC and then press LOC to select the local mode.

2 Press LOC to set the local seek sensitivity.

Press LOC repeatedly to switch between the following settings: FM: Local OFFLevel 1Level 2Level 3

Level 4

AM: Local OFFLevel 1Level 2 The Level 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

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

1 Press FUNC to select BSM mode.

2 Press BSM to turn BSM on. Searching appears. The six strongest broad-

cast frequencies will be stored under preset tuning buttons 16 in order of their signal strength. When finished, Searching disappears and the display switches to the preset channel list mode.

# To cancel the storage process, press BSM again.

Note

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

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Tuner

Selecting stations from the preset channel list

The preset channel list lets you see the list of preset stations and select one of them to receive.

1 Press FUNC and then press chLIST to select the preset channel list mode.

2 Press any of the buttons 16 to recall the desired station frequency.

Note

You can also use c, d and a to select and recall the desired station.

Built-in CD Player

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Playing a CD

FORM1

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

WARNING

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

1 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current track.

2 Track number indicator

Shows the track currently playing.

1 Press CD EJECT.

CD loading slot appears.

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

2 Insert a CD into the CD loading slot.

Front panel is closed automatically, and playback will start.

CD loading slot

# You can eject a CD by pressing CD EJECT.

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3 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.

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

# If you select the search method to

Rough search, pressing and holding c or d en- ables you to search every ten track in the current disc. (Refer to Selecting the search method on page 21.)

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

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

Notes

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

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

! Do not insert anything other than a CD into

the CD loading slot.

! A CD left partially inserted after ejection may

incur damage or fall out.

! If you cannot insert a disc completely or if

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

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

erly, an error message such as ERROR-11 may be displayed. Refer to Understanding built-in CD player error messages on page 65.

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

track titles begin to scroll to the left automatically.

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Built-in CD Player

Introduction of advanced built-in CD player operation

The built-in CD player function menu has the following functions:

RPT (repeat play)RDM (random play) SCAN (scan play)T.LIST (track title list) PAUSE (pause)TTLin (disc title input) R.SRCH (search method)T.READ (tag dis-

play)

Notes

! If you do not operate the function within about

30 seconds, the display is automatically returned. (When you select the disc title input mode (TTLin), the display is not returned automati- cally.)

! T.LIST is displayed only when playing a CD

TEXT disc.

Repeating play

Repeat play lets you hear the same track over again.

1 Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.

2 Press RPT to turn the repeat play on.

The light illuminates. The track currently playing will play and then repeat.

# To turn repeat play off, press RPT again.

Playing tracks in a random order

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

1 Press FUNC and then press RDM to select the random mode.

2 Press RDM to turn random play on.

The light illuminates. Tracks will play in a random order.

# To turn random play off, press RDM again.

Note

When the random mode is exited while random play is on, RDM appears on the basic display.

Scanning tracks of a CD

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

1 Press FUNC and then press SCAN to select the scan mode.

2 Press SCAN to turn scan play on.

The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of each track is played.

3 When you find the desired track press SCAN to turn scan play off.

The light goes off. The track will continue to play.

# If the scan mode is automatically canceled, select the scan mode again.

Notes

! If you perform track search or fast forward/re-

verse, repeat play is automatically cancelled.

! When the repeat mode is exited while repeat

play is on, T.RPT appears on the basic dis- play.

Notes

! After scanning of a CD is finished, normal

playback of the tracks will begin again.

! When the scan mode is exited while scan play

is on, SCAN appears on the basic display.

Built-in CD Player

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Selecting tracks from the track title list

The track title list lets you see the list of track titles on a CD TEXT disc and select one of them for playback.

1 Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to select the track title list mode.

2 Press NEXT to display the desired track title.

Press NEXT until the desired track title appears.

3 Press the corresponding number button to select the desired track title.

That selection will begin to play.

Notes

! You can also use c, d and a to select and

play the desired track title.

! Only when playing a CD TEXT disc, you can

switch to this mode.

Pausing CD playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the CD.

1 Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to select the pause mode.

Note

You can also turn pause on or off by pressing PAUSE in the following display.

Selecting the search method

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

1 Press FUNC and NEXT and then press R.SRCH to select the search method mode.

2 Press R.SRCH to select the search method.

Press R.SRCH until the desired search method appears in the display.

! FF/REV  Fast forward and reverse ! Rough search  Searching every 10

track

Searching every 10 track in the current disc

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

1 Select the search method Rough search.

Refer to Selecting the search method on this page.

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2 Press PAUSE to turn pause on.

The light illuminates. Play of the current track pauses.

# To turn the pause off, press PAUSE again.

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Built-in CD Player

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

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

Entering disc titles

Disc title input lets you input CD titles up to 10 letters long and up to 48 disc titles into this unit. If you input a CD title, the entered title is displayed. For details of operation, refer to Enter- ing disc titles on page 36 under Multi-CD Player.

Notes

! When playing a CD TEXT disc, if you switch to

this mode, Cant input is displayed and you cannot input the title.

! Titles remain in memory, even after the disc

has been removed from this unit, and are recalled when the disc is reinserted.

! After data for 48 discs has been stored in

memory, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.

! If you connect a multi-CD player, you can

input disc titles for up to 100 discs.

Using disc title functions

When playing a CD TEXT disc, you can switch text display such as artist name and track title. When the text is longer than 32 letters, you

can scroll the text to the left so that the rest of the title can be seen.

1 Press TITLE to switch the title mode.

2 Press the corresponding button to display the desired title.

FORM1 and FORM3

Button Operation

D.TTL Displays disc title.

D.ART Displays disc artist name.

T.TTL Displays track title.

T.ART Displays track artist name.

SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.

FORM2

Button Operation

TTL1 Displays disc title and track title.

TTL2 Displays disc title and disc artist name.

TTL3 Displays track title and track artist name.

SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.

Notes

! If you do not operate the function within about

eight seconds, the display is automatically returned.

! You cannot use c or d to select a track in title

mode.

! When you select the display FORM2, the titles

are displayed up to 24 letters long.

! A CD TEXT disc is a CD featuring recorded

text information such as disc title, artist name and track title.

! If specific information has not been recorded

on a CD TEXT disc, No xxxx will be displayed (e.g., No artist name).

! If no title has been entered for the currently

playing disc, No title is displayed.

MP3/WMA Player

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Playing a MP3/WMA

These are the basic steps necessary to play an MP3/WMA with your built-in CD player. More advanced MP3/WMA operation is explained starting on the next page.

WARNING

Do not use with the front panel left open, after ejecting a CD-ROM. If you do leave it open, it may result in injury in the event of an accident.

1 MP3/WMA indicator

Shows when the MP3/WMA file is playing.

2 Folder number indicator

Shows the folder number currently playing.

3 Track number indicator

Shows the track (file) currently playing.

4 Bit rate indicator

5 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current track (file).

1 Press CD EJECT.

CD loading slot appears.

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

FORM1

2 Insert a CD-ROM into the CD loading slot.

Front panel is closed automatically, and playback will start.

CD loading slot

# You can eject a CD-ROM by pressing

CD EJECT.

3 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.

4 Press a or b to select a folder.

# You cannot select a folder that does not have an MP3/WMA file recorded in it. # To return to folder 01 (ROOT), press and hold BAND. However, if folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.

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

# This is fast forward and reverse operation only for the file being played. This operation is canceled when the previous or next file is reached. # If you select the search method to Rough search, pressing and holding c or d en- ables you to search every ten track in the current folder. (Refer to Selecting the search method on page 26.)

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

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

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