Page 2 - Contents
1 Contents Dear Customer ............................................ 3 Key Finder .................................................... 4 - Head Unit (Close) - Head Unit (Open) - Remote Controller Remote Controller and Care .................... 6 Using the Remote Controller ............................
Page 3 - Using the Digital Signal
Audio Adjustment .................................... 35 Entering the Audio Menu ................................ 35Audio Menu Functions .................................... 35 - Balance Adjustment (FADER) - Subwoofer Output (SUB.W) - Subwoofer Setting Adjustment (80Hz) - Loudness Adjustment (LOUD) ...
Page 4 - We Want You Listening For A Lifetime; Example
3 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement yourequipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s ConsumerElectronics Group wan...
Page 5 - Key Finder
4 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Key Finder Head Unit (Close) Head Unit (Open) Operate buttons 1 to 6 after opening the front panel.Refer to page 10 for details on how to open the front panel. Cassette loading slot Buttons 1 to 3 Buttons 4 to 6 ANGLE buttons LOUDNESS button CD ...
Page 6 - Remote Controller
5 Key Finder Remote Controller A remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied. Operation isthe same as when using buttons on the head unit. ATT buttonThis lets you quickly lower volume level (by about 90%).Press once more to return to the original volume level. FUNCTI...
Page 7 - Remote Controller and Care; Using the Remote Controller
Remote Controller and Care Using the Remote Controller This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation.• Point the remote controller in the direction of the front panel to operate.• When the remote controller is not in use, attach it firmly to the provided Mounting base. P...
Page 8 - Before Using This Product; About This Product; About Display Indications; Important; pen tip or other pointed instrument.
7 Before Using This Product About This Product The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in North America. Use in otherareas may result in improper reception. About This Manual This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception andoperation. All a...
Page 9 - CANADA
Precaution • Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible. • Protect the product from moisture.• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro- grammed. After-s...
Page 10 - Basic Operation; To Listen to Music; Head Unit
9 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 13.) 1. Select the desired source (e.g. Tuner). 7 Head Unit...
Page 11 - Setting the Display Angle; • Select the desired angle.
10 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS 2. Raise or lower the volume. Note: • Roll clockwise if you raise the volume level.• Roll counterclockwise if you lower the volume level. 3. Turn the source OFF. Setting the Display Angle You can adjust front panel angle for easier operation. O...
Page 12 - Basic Operation of Tuner; • You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you; AM
11 Basic Operation Basic Operation of Tuner Manual and Seek Tuning • You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you press the 2 / 3 button. Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.5 seconds or less Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more Note: • If you continue pressing the button for longer tha...
Page 13 - Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player; Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse; Disc Loading Slot; Play Time Indicator
Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player 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 Note: • If a disc cannot be i...
Page 14 - Basic Operation of Cassette Player; Direction Indicator; Direction Change
13 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 thetape is ejected.When a cassette tape is not inserted, by pressing the TA...
Page 15 - • Each press of the; Normal Playback; Cassette Loading Slot
14 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS 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-Music Search. REW (Rew...
Page 16 - Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player; corresponding to the disc you want to listen to.
15 Basic Operation 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 Indi...
Page 17 - Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons
16 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which ofthe 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 , FUNCTION, AUDIO and DSP buttons you can use. When you’re in the Function Menu (refer to n...
Page 18 - Entering the Function Menu; Function Menu Functions; Tuner; Page
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 t...
Page 19 - Cassette Player
18 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS 7 Built-in CD Player Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page Repeat Play (REPEAT) 5 :ON 22 ∞ :OFF Random Play (RANDOM) 5 :ON 22 ∞ :OFF Scan Play (T.SCAN) 5 :ON 23 ∞ :OFF Pause (PAUSE) 5 :ON 23 ∞ :OFF Compression and DBE (COMP/DBE) 5 or ∞...
Page 20 - Entering the Detailed Setting Menu
19 Basic Operation Entering the Detailed Setting Menu In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for eachsource. 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 th...
Page 21 - Detailed Setting Menu Functions
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 performoperations. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to thepage numb...
Page 22 - Tuner Operation
21 Tuner Operation Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) When Local mode is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong recep-tion. 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 AM : LOCAL 1 Ô LOCAL 2 Note: • The L...
Page 23 - Using the Built-in CD Player; Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly.; Press the FUNCTION button and select the Random mode (RANDOM) in; with the
Using the Built-in CD Player Repeat Play (REPEAT) Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Repeat mode (REPEAT) in the Function Menu. Note: • If you perform Track Search or Fast forward/Reverse, Repeat Play is automatically canceled. Random Play (RANDO...
Page 24 - Pause pauses the currently playing track.
23 Using the Built-in CD Player Scan Play (T.SCAN) Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on a CD in succession. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Scan mode (T.SCAN) in the Function Menu. Note: • Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks on a disc have been...
Page 25 - Press the FUNCTION button and select the COMP/DBE Switching mode; Displaying Disc Title; CD TEXT Function; Select the desired mode with; COMP OFF; DBE
Compression and DBE (COMP/DBE) Using the COMP (Compression) and DBE (Dynamic Bass Emphasis) functions enablesBuilt-in CD player sound quality adjustment. Each of the functions enables two-stepadjustment. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the COMP/DBE Switching mode (COMP/DBE) in the Function M...
Page 26 - Using the Cassette Player; The repeat mode lets you hear the same song over again.
25 Using the Cassette Player Repeat Play (REPEAT) The repeat mode lets you hear the same song over again. Scan Play (SCAN) This function plays approximately the first 10 seconds of each song in succession. This isuseful for finding a particular song you want to hear. Blank Skip (B.SKIP) This functio...
Page 27 - Switch the Radio Intercept
Radio Intercept (RI) This function allows you to listen to the radio during tape fast-forwarding/rewinding. Note: • The radio intercept function does not work during a Music Search operation. Dolby B NR (B NR) Switch to the Dolby B NR on when listening to a cassette recorded with Dolby B NR. Note: •...
Page 28 - Using Multi-CD Players; Switch the Random Play; Disc Repeat (“DSC” is; Press the FUNCTION button and select the Repeat Selecting mode
27 Using Multi-CD Players Repeat Play (REPEAT) There are three repeat play ranges: One-track Repeat, Disc Repeat and Multi-CD playerRepeat. Default repeat play range is Multi-CD player Repeat. Note: • If you select other discs during the repeat play, the repeat play range changes to Multi-CD player ...
Page 31 - Erase the disc program with
Erase a Track Program Erase a Disc Program 3. Erase the disc program with the ∞ button. 2. Select the ITS Programming mode (ITS) in the Detailed Setting Menu. (Refer to page 19.) 1. Select the disc you wish to erase, while the disc is playing. 3. Erase the track program with the ∞ button. ITS is can...
Page 32 - Disc Title
Using Multi-CD Players Disc Title Disc Title Input (TITLE IN) You can input Titles up to 10 letters long for up to 100 discs. Using this function lets youeasily search for and select a desired disc for play. (You can store ITS program and DiscTitle data for up to 100 discs in memory.) Note: • When p...
Page 33 - Selecting Discs by Disc Title List (TITLE LIST); • Switch the Disc Title Display.
Note: • Titles remain in memory, even after the disc has been removed from the magazine, and are recalled when the disc is reinserted. • After the titles for 100 discs have been entered, data for a new disc will overwrite the data for the disc that has not been played back for the longest time. • Yo...
Page 34 - CD TEXT Function (for CD TEXT compatible type); Title Display Switching; • Select the desired title display
33 Using Multi-CD Players Compression and DBE (COMP/DBE) Using the COMP (Compression) and DBE (Dynamic Bass Emphasis) functions enablesMulti-CD player sound quality adjustment. Each of the functions enables two-step adjust-ment. COMP/DBE ON/OFF Switching CD TEXT Function (for CD TEXT compatible type...
Page 35 - Title Scroll; Playing Discs on a 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player; Disc Number Rough Search; • Scroll the title display by
Title Scroll This product displays the first 10 letters only of “Disc Title”, “D.Artist”, “Track Title” and“T.Artist”. With text longer than 10 letters, you can see the rest of the text by scrolling. Playing Discs on a 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player When a magazine is loaded into a 50-Disc type Multi-...
Page 36 - Audio Adjustment; Entering the Audio Menu; With this Menu, you can adjust the sound quality.; Select the desired mode in the Audio Menu.; Audio Menu Functions; The Audio Menu features the following functions.; ance with the
Audio Adjustment Ea Entering the Audio Menu With this Menu, you can adjust the sound quality. Note: • After entering the Audio Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the Audio Menu is automatically canceled. 1. Select the desired mode in the Audio Menu. 2. Operate a mode. ...
Page 38 - Compare the FM volume with the volume of the other source.; Switch the Loudness function
Audio Adjustment Ea Loudness Adjustment (LOUD) The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges atlow volume. Initially, Loudness function is ON. 1. Press the AUDIO button and select the Loudness mode (LOUD) in the Audio Menu. Note: • You can also switch the Loudne...
Page 39 - Entering the DSP Menu; With this Menu, you can adjust the sound field.; Select the desired mode in the DSP Menu.; DSP Menu Functions; The DSP Menu features the following functions.; Graphic Equalizer; Flat
Using the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Entering the DSP Menu With this Menu, you can adjust the sound field. Note: • After entering the DSP Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the DSP Menu is automatically canceled. 1. Select the desired mode in the DSP Menu. 2. Opera...
Page 40 - Recalling the Equalizer Curves; You can easily recall equalizer curves.; Button; 3-Band Graphic Equalizer Adjustment; Adjust the level with the; Select the desired equalizer
39 Using the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Recalling the Equalizer Curves You can easily recall equalizer curves. 1. Press the DSP button and select the Graphic Equalizer mode (50Hz) in the DSP Menu. Note: • When you have performed Auto-equalizing (refer to page 41), you can turn AUTO EQ ON and OFF...
Page 41 - Repeat steps 3 to 4 for the other band adjustments.; Position Selector; About the Position Indicator; To cancel the listening position, press the same button again.; Press one of buttons
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 for the other band adjustments. Note: • You can create different User curves for different sources. (The Built-in CD Player and Multi-CD Player are set to the same Equalizer Adjustment setting automatically.) • When you have selected User 1, if you press button 2 for two secon...
Page 42 - Auto-equalizing Function; Before Operating the Auto-equalization; er’s maximum input power capability.; Read this before performing Auto-equalizing
41 Using the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Auto-equalizing Function This product’s Auto-equalizer automatically measures car interior acoustic characteristics,and then creates the Auto-equalizer curve based on that information. Before Operating the Auto-equalization 7 WARNING: • To prevent accident...
Page 43 - the sun roof, and switch the engine off.
• After the Auto-equalizing function countdown has started, do not switch a source ON by loading a CD or a cassette, or with the voice controller. Auto-equalizing 1. Select the position for the seat on which the microphone is placed. (Refer to “Position Selector” on page 40.) • When not setting for ...
Page 44 - The front panel opens automatically.
43 Using the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) 6. Enter the Auto-equalizing mode (AUTO EQ). The front panel opens automatically. 7. Plug the provided microphone into the microphone input jack on this unit. Note: • When the front panel is open, if it touches the shift lever or prevents connection of the...
Page 45 - Error Cords of Auto-equalizing Function; Display
10. When Auto-equalizing is completed, a message is displayed as below. When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible, an errormessage is displayed. (Refer to error messages on this page.) 11. To cancel the Auto-equalizing mode, press any button. 12. Store the mic...
Page 46 - Initial Setting; Entering the Initial Setting Menu; With this Menu, you can perform initial settings for the product.; Enter the Initial Setting Menu with the sources OFF.
Initial Setting Entering the Initial Setting Menu With this Menu, you can perform initial settings for the product. 1. Switch the sources OFF. 2. Enter the Initial Setting Menu with the sources OFF. 3. Select the desired mode. 4. Operate a mode. 5. Cancel the Initial Setting Menu. Note: • Holding do...
Page 47 - Initial Setting Menu Functions; The Initial Setting Menu features the following functions.; Setting the Time
Initial Setting Menu Functions The Initial Setting Menu features the following functions. Setting the Time This is the mode for setting the time on the unit’s clock display. (Refer to page 49 fordetails concerning the clock display.) 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Time setting mode in t...
Page 49 - You can adjust the contrast of the product’s display.
Selecting the Digital Attenuator (DIG.ATT) When listening to a CD or other source on which the recording level is high, setting theequalizer curve level to “H” (high) may result in distortion.You can switch the digital attenuator to “L” (low) to reduce distortion. (Sound qualitywhen the setting is “...
Page 50 - Other Functions; Volume Attenuator; The attenuator reduces the volume instantly.; Switching the Display; • Select the desired Display with the DISPLAY button.; About the Demonstration Mode
49 Other Functions Volume Attenuator The attenuator reduces the volume instantly. • Cut the volume by about 90%. Repeat the preceding operation to return to previous volume. If the VOLUME is used to cancel the Attenuator mode, the sound will resume at a lowervolume than before. Switching the Display...
Page 51 - Using the AUX Source; Selecting the AUX Source; The display title for AUX Source can be changed.; Cellular Telephone Muting
50 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Using the AUX Source It is possible to use auxiliary (AUX) equipment with this product.To listen to auxiliary equipment, switch the AUX Mode in the Initial Setting Menu ON,and then select the desired source. Selecting the AUX Source • Select AU...
Page 52 - CD Player and Care; Precaution; • Play only CDs bearing the Compact Disc Digital; Built-in CD Player’s Error Message; Message
51 CD Player and Care Precaution • Play only CDs bearing the Compact Disc Digital Audio mark. (If a CD features the top right mark onits disc title side, that disc is a CD TEXT disc. Thereare also some CD TEXT discs that do not feature thetop right mark.) • This product is designed for use with conv...
Page 53 - Cassette Player and Care; About the Cassette Player; them and subsequently interfere with tape transport.; Cleaning the Head; NOT RECOMMENDED
Cassette Player and Care Precaution About the Cassette Player • A loose or warped label on a cassette tape may interfere with the eject mechanism of the unit or cause the cassette to become jammed in the unit. Avoid using such tapes orremove such labels from the cassette before attempting use. • The...
Page 54 - Specifications; General
53 Specifications General Power source .......... 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable)Grounding system ........................................ Negative typeMax. current consumption ...................................... 10.0 ADimensions (chassis) .... 178 (W) × 100 (H) × 160 (D) mm [7 (W) × 3-7/8 (H...
Page 56 - PIONEER CORPORATION
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, California 90801, U.S.A.TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONIC (EUROPE) N.V.Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, BelgiumTEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUST...
