Pioneer AXM-P8000 - Controller Module User manual

Operation Manual
Mode demploi
Multi-channel processor controller unit
Contrôleur de processeur multi-canaux
AXM-P8000
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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, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
Information to User 5
About this manual 5
About this unit 5
After-sales service for Pioneer products 5
Product registration 6
About digital and analog source 6
Precautions 6
Use and care of the remote control 7
Using the remote control operation mode
switch 7
Reverse mode 8
Dolby Digital/D S compatibility 8
Whats What
Display unit 9
Remote control 9
Basic Operations
urning the unit on 12
Selecting a source 12
Adjusting the volume 12
urning the unit off 12
DVD Player
Function menu switching 13
Repeating play 13
Playing tracks in a random order 13
Scanning tracks of a CD 13
Pausing playback 13
Resume playback (Bookmark) 13
V tuner
Using the V tuner 15
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 15
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 15
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 16
50-disc multi-CD player 16
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 17
Repeating play 17
Playing tracks in a random order 17
Scanning CDs and tracks 18
Pausing CD playback 18
Using I S playlists 18
Using disc title functions 20
Using CD EX functions 20
Using compression and bass emphasis 21
Digital Signal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 22
Using the sound field control 23
Using the position selector 24
Using balance adjustment 24
Adjusting source levels 24
Using the dynamic range control 25
Using the direct control 25
Using the Dolby Pro Logic B25
Using the down-mix function 26
Setting the speaker setting 26
Selecting a cross-over frequency 27
Adjusting the speaker output levels 28
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 28
Using the time alignment 29
Using the auto-equalizer 30
Auto A and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 30
Using the equalizer 32
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 35
Setting the clock 35
Switching the dimmer setting 35
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Adjusting the brightness 36
Correcting distorted sound 36
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 36
Switching the auxiliary setting 36
Switching the digital source setting 37
Switching the analog input setting 37
Resetting the audio functions 37
Other Functions
urning the clock display on or off 38
Using different entertainment displays 38
Setting the digital source title 38
Setting the analog source title 38
Using the AUX source 38
Setting remote control code type 39
itle input 39
Using the PGM button 40
Additional Information
roubleshooting 41
Error messages 41
Understanding auto A and EQ error
messages 42
Specifications 43
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Contents

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One
that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
•Start your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
•Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged
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70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
users right to operate the equipment.
About this manual
his unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. his operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this units potential
and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
ing through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe precautions noted on
the next page and in other sections.
About this unit
his unit can control separately sold Pioneer
multi-channel processor (e.g. DEQ-P8000).
Also, supplied remote control can control the
functions of separately sold Pioneer DVD
player (e.g. XDV-P90), Pioneer multi-CD player,
Pioneer television and the part of functions of
Pioneer head units.
Also, this unit has universal connector for
your car-stereo or other equipment, allowing
you to connect to this unit and to enjoy the
high quality sound of DEQ-P8000. If you want
to connect them, use either the speaker input
connector or the RCA input connector. You
can connect six sources at a time for speaker
input connector and RCA input connector as
analog source. You can change the setting of
each analog source between speaker input or
RCA input. (Refer to Switching the analog
input setting on page 37.)
Note
Instructions in this operation manual use DEQ-
P8000 as an example multi-channel processor. If
multi-channel processor other than DEQ-P8000 is
connected to this unit, some functions in this
manual may not be available. In this case, refer to
multi-channel processors operation manual for
concerning operation.
After-sales service for
Pioneer products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased this unit for after-sales
service (including warranty conditions) or any
other information. In case the necessary infor-
mation is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
Please do not ship your unit to the companies
at the addresses listed below for repair without
advance contact.
U.S.A.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUS OMER SUPPOR DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUS OMER SA ISFAC ION DEPAR MEN
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1-877-283-5901
For warranty information please see the Lim-
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
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Product registration
Visit us at the following site:
1 Register your product. We will keep the details
of your purchase on file to help you refer to
this information in the event of an insurance
claim such as loss or theft.
2 Receive updates on the latest products and
technologies.
3 Download owners manuals, order product
catalogues, research new products, and
much more.
About digital and analog
source
his unit features two digital sources and six
analog sources.
By connecting a Pioneer DVD player to this
unit with IP-BUS cable, you can use it as the
digital source.
Digital1 and Digital2 are automatically occu-
pied by the Pioneer DVD player when it is con-
nected to this unit only via the optical cable.
And each digital source is assigned according
to the media which is playing on Pioneer DVD
player, such as DVD, Video CD and CD.
Devices which are connected to this unit with
speaker input connector or RCA input connec-
tor can be used as analog sources. For exam-
ple, when Pioneer head unit with tuner and
cassette player is connected to this unit, you
can use Analog1 for tuner and Analog2 for
cassette player as independent source.
Furthermore, audio function of DEQ-P8000
can be used independently for each analog
source, if each analog source is used properly.
he title displayed for digital sources and ana-
log sources can be changed. his is useful
when you use such sources. o input the titles,
refer to Title input on page 39.
Notes
!If equipment which is connected to this unit
as analog source has multiple sources, be
sure to change sources both for this unit and
the connected equipment. Also, this unit can-
not control equipment which is connected as
analog source.
!When the volume level of the equipment
which is connected to this unit as analog
source is too high, sound may be produced in-
correctly. Also, sound controls (e.g. loudness,
equalizer and so on) should be off to prevent
incorrect sound.
Precautions
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product or cords asso-
ciated with accessories sold with the product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California and other governmental enti-
ties to cause cancer and birth defects or other re-
productive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUT ON:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
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MAY RESULT N HAZARDOUS RAD AT ON
EXPOSURE.
CAUT ON:
THE USE OF OPT CAL NSTRUMENTS
W TH TH S PRODUCT W LL NCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
!Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.
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!Always keep the volume low enough so
that you can hear sounds from outside the
vehicle.
!Protect this unit from moisture.
!If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus () poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
!When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAU ION
!Use only one CR2025 (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 en-
vironmental public institutionsrules that
apply in your country/area.
!Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its plus (+) and minus ()
poles facing in the proper directions.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
!he remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
!Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
!Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
Using the remote control
operation mode switch
here are three remote control operation
modes on the remote control. In order to con-
trol every function of connected equipment
properly, be sure to change settings as fol-
lows:
!DVD mode his mode can control Pio-
neer DVD player. Every function of Pioneer
DVD player can be controlled by this re-
mote control. Although some operations
may differ slightly from your DVD players
remote control, use corresponding buttons
to control them properly.
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!DEQ mode his mode controls Pioneer
multi-channel processor (DEQ-P8000).
Every function of DEQ-P8000 can be con-
trolled by this remote control. Also, some
functions for connected sources can be
controlled. If Pioneer multi-CD player or tel-
evision is connected to this unit, you can
control their functions by using supplied
remote control.
!AUDIO mode his mode can control Pio-
neer head unit. Although not every function
of Pioneer head unit can be controlled by
this remote control, most of the basic func-
tions can be controlled. If you connect Pio-
neer head unit to this unit, supplied remote
control can operate it.
Note
Supplied remote control cannot control equip-
ment connected to speaker input connector and
RCA input connector. o control them, use the ap-
propriate buttons on the equipment.
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 button 5when power to
this unit is turned off while the ignition switch
is set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse mode.
Press button 5again to start the reverse
mode.
olby igital/ TS
compatibility
When using this unit with a Pioneer multi-
channel processor, you can enjoy the atmo-
sphere and excitement provided by DVD movie
and music software featuring 5.1 channel re-
cordings.
!Manufactured under license from Dolby La-
boratories. Dolbyand the double-D sym-
bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
!D Sis a registered trademark of Digital
heater Systems, Inc.
Note
his product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual prop-
erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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isplay unit
1Power indicator
It lights up when power is on.
2Information display
Displaying information for each connected
source and settings.
Remote control
1Remote control selection switch
!DVD mode Switch to change the set-
ting of the remote control. For details,
refer to Setting remote control code type
on page 39.
!DEQ mode Not used.
!AUDIO mode Not used.
2VO UME button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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3TOP MENU button
!DVD mode Press to return to the top
menu during DVD playback.
!DEQ mode Press to select the video
source when you connect a Pioneer tele-
vison to this unit.
!AUDIO mode Press to select the video
source when you connect a Pioneer tele-
vision to this unit.
4MENU button
his is effective only when controlling Pio-
neer DVD player.
Press to display the DVD menu during DVD
playback.
5RETURN button
his is effective only when controlling Pio-
neer DVD player.
Press to return to the previous display when
the SET-UP MENU is displayed.
6AUDIO button
his is effective only when controlling Pio-
neer DVD player.
Press to change the audio language during
DVD playback.
7DISP button
!DVD mode Press to change the infor-
mation display on the separately sold dis-
play while the DVD player is playing as
the source.
!DEQ mode Press to display information
on the information display.
!AUDIO mode Press to display informa-
tion on the head unit display.
8SUBTIT E button
his is effective only when controlling Pio-
neer DVD player.
Press to change the subtitle language dur-
ing DVD playback.
9ANG E button
his is effective only when controlling Pio-
neer DVD player.
Press to change the viewing angle during
DVD playback.
aP AY/PAUSE (f) button
!DVD mode Press to switch sequentially
between play and pause.
!DEQ mode Not used.
!AUDIO mode Not used.
bREVERSE (m) button
!DVD mode Press to perform fast re-
verse.
!DEQ mode Press to control functions.
!AUDIO mode Press to control func-
tions.
cPREVIOUS (o) button
!DVD mode Press to return to the pre-
vious track (chapter).
!DEQ mode Press to select functions.
!AUDIO mode Press to select functions.
dNUMBER buttons
!DVD mode Press to directly select the
desired track, chapter and disc.
!DEQ mode
16buttons Press to operate disc num-
ber search for the multi-CD player when
you connect a Pioneer multi-CD player to
this unit.
7button Press to select a source when
controlling Pioneer head unit.
0button Press to change the informa-
tion display to the clock display .
!AUDIO mode
16buttons Not used.
7button Press to select a source when
controlling Pioneer head unit.
0button Press to change the informa-
tion display to the clock display .
eENTERTAINMENT button
Press to change to the entertainment dis-
play.
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fSOURCE button
his unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
gJoystick
his is effective only when controlling Pio-
neer DVD player.
!DVD mode Move to select the setting.
Click to set the setting or select on or off.
!DEQ mode Move to select the setting.
Click to set the setting or select on or off.
!AUDIO mode Not used.
hEQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
iSFC button
Press to select a sound field control.
jRemote control operation mode switch
Switches the operation mode between DVD
mode, DEQ mode and AUDIO mode. (Refer
to Using the remote control operation mode
switch on page 7.)
kBAND button
!DVD mode Not used.
!DEQ mode Press to cancel the control
mode of functions.
!AUDIO mode Press to cancel the con-
trol mode of functions.
lBOOK.M button
!DVD mode When a Pioneer DVD player
which features Bookmark function (refer
to Resume playback ( ookmark) on page
13) is connected to this unit, press to
turn Bookmark function on or off.
!DEQ mode Press to operate the prepro-
grammed functions for each source
when controlling Pioneer head unit.
(Refer to Using the PGM button on page
40.)
!AUDIO mode Press to operate the pre-
programmed functions for each source
when controlling Pioneer head unit.
(Refer to Using the PGM button on page
40.)
mSTEP (r/q) button
!DVD mode Press to move ahead one
frame at a time during DVD/Video CD
playback. Press and hold for one second
to activate slow playback.
!DEQ mode Press to control functions.
!AUDIO mode Press to control func-
tions.
nATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
oFORWARD (n) button
!DVD mode Press to perform fast for-
ward.
!DEQ mode Press to control functions.
!AUDIO mode Press to control func-
tions.
pSTOP (g) button
!DVD mode Press to stop playback.
!DEQ mode Not used.
!AUDIO mode Not used.
qNEXT (p) button
!DVD mode Press to skip to the next
track (chapter).
!DEQ mode Press to select various
sound quality controls.
!AUDIO mode Press to select various
sound quality controls.
rC EAR button
!DVD mode Press to cancel the input
number while NUMBER are used.
!DEQ mode Not used.
!AUDIO mode Not used.
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Turning the unit on
%Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.
When you select a source the unit is turned
on.
Selecting a source
%Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
Digital source 1Digital source 2elevi-
sionDVD player/multi-DVD player
Multi-CD playerExternal unit 1Exter-
nal unit 2AUXAnalog source 1Ana-
log source 2Analog source 3Analog
source 4Analog source 5Analog
source 6
Notes
!DVD source (DVD player/multi-DVD
player) and Digital sources (Digital source1
and 2) can exist simultaneously. However,
DVD player which is connected to the multi-
channel processor (DEQ-P8000) via the IP-
BUS and optical cable should be connected
to OP IN. 1 connector. Also, equipment
which is connected to the multi-channel pro-
cessor only via the optical cable should be
connected to OP IN. 2 connector. If not, this
may not operate properly.
!When no source is connected, short beep will
sound when you try to select a source.
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
When there is no unit corresponding to the
selected source connected to this unit.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
CD player.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
DVD player.
When there is no disc in the DVD player.
When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 36).
When the analog sources are set to off
(refer to page 37).
!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 unit. wo external units
can be controlled by this unit. When two exter-
nal units are connected, the allocation of
them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is
automatically set by this unit.
Adjusting the volume
%Use VO UME to adjust the sound level.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Turning the unit off
%Press SOURCE and hold until the unit
turns off.
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You can use this unit with a separately sold
DVD player or multi-DVD player.
For details concerning operation, refer to the
DVD players or multi-DVD players operation
manual. his section provides information on
DVD operations with this unit which differs
from that described in the DVD playersor
multi-DVD players operation manual.
Important
You can use the following functions only when
the remote control is set to DEQ mode.
Function menu switching
%During DVD playback, press oto dis-
play the function names.
Press orepeatedly to switch between the
following functions:
Repeat (repeat play)Pause (pause)
%During Video CD playback, press oto
display the function names.
Press orepeatedly to switch between the
following functions:
Repeat (repeat play)Pause (pause)
%During CD playback, press oto dis-
play the function names.
Press orepeatedly to switch between the
following functions:
Repeat (repeat play)Random (random play)
Scan (scan play)Pause (pause)
Repeating play
%Press oto select Repeat.
!During DVD playback, press mor nto
select the repeat range.
!During Video CD or CD playback, press r
or qto turn repeat play on or off.
Playing tracks in a random
order
1 Press oto select Random.
2 Press rto turn random play on.
#Press qto turn random play off.
Scanning tracks of a C
1 Press oto select Scan.
2 Press rto turn scan play on.
#When you find the desired track press qto
turn scan play off.
#If the display has automatically returned to
the playback display, select Scan again by press-
ing o.
Pausing playback
1 Press oto select Pause.
2 Press rto turn pause on.
#Press qto turn pause off.
Resume playback (Bookmark)
Important
You can use this function only when the remote
control is set to DVD mode.
V Player
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he Bookmark function lets you resume play-
back from a selected scene the next time the
disc is loaded.
!his function can be operated only when
the DVD disc is playing on the Pioneer DVD
player which features Bookmark function.
%During playback, press BOOK.M at the
point you want to resume playback next
time.
he selected scene will be bookmarked so that
playback resumes from that point next time.
You can bookmark up to five discs. After that,
the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new
one.
#o clear the bookmark on a disc, press and
hold BOOK.M during playback.
V Player
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You can use this unit with a separately sold TV
tuner.
For details concerning operation, refer to the
V tuners operation manuals. his section
provides information on V operations with
this unit which differs from that described in
the V tuners operation manual.
Important
You can use the following functions only when
the remote control is set to DEQ mode.
Using the TV tuner
1 Press SOURCE to select the Television.
2 Use VO UME to adjust the sound level.
3 Press BAND to select a band.
4 To perform manual tuning, press mor
nwith quick presses.
5 To perform seek tuning, press and hold
mor nfor about one second and re-
lease.
Storing and recalling
broadcast stations
%When you find a station that you want
to store in memory press one of preset tun-
ing buttons 16 and hold until the preset
number stops flashing.
he number you have pressed will flash in the
preset number indicator and then remain lit.
he selected station has been stored in mem-
ory.
he next time you press the same preset tun-
ing button the station is recalled from mem-
ory.
Notes
!Up to 12 stations, six for each of two V bands
can be stored in memory.
!You can also recall station assigned to preset
tuning buttons 16by pressing qor r.
Storing the strongest
broadcast stations
sequentially
1 Press oto select BSSM.
Press ountil BSSM appears in the display.
2 Press rto turn BSSM on.
BSSM begins to flash. While BSSM is flashing
the 12 strongest broadcast stations will be
stored in order from the lowest channel up.
When finished, BSSM stops flashing.
#o cancel the storage process, press q.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with BSSM may
replace broadcast frequencies you have saved
using 16.
TV tuner
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Playing a C
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You can use this unit to control a multi-CD
player, which is sold separately.
hese are the basic steps necessary to play a
CD with your multi-CD player. More advanced
CD operation is explained starting on the next
page.
Important
You can use the following functions only when
the remote control is set to DEQ mode.
1Disc number indicator
Shows the disc currently playing.
2Track number indicator
Shows the track currently playing.
3Play time indicator
Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-
rent track.
1 Press SOURCE to select the multi-CD
player.
Press SOURCE until you see Multi-CD dis-
played.
2 Select a disc you want to listen to with
the 16 buttons.
For discs located at 1 to 6, press the corre-
sponding button number.
If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12,
press and hold the corresponding numbers,
such as 1for disc 7, until the disc number ap-
pears in the display.
#You can also sequentially select a disc by
pressing qor r.
3 To perform fast forward or reverse,
press and hold mor n.
4 To skip back or forward to another
track, press mor n.
Pressing nskips to the start of the next
track. Pressing monce skips to the start of
the current track. Pressing again will skip to
the previous track.
Notes
!When the multi-CD player performs the pre-
paratory operations, Ready is displayed.
!If the multi-CD player does not operate prop-
erly, an error message such as ERROR-11
may be displayed. Refer to the multi-CD player
owners manual.
!If there are no discs in the multi-CD player ma-
gazine, NO DISC is displayed.
50-disc multi-C player
Only those functions described in this manual
are supported for 50-disc multi-CD players.
his unit is not designed to operate disc title
list functions with a 50-disc multi-CD player.
About the disc title list funtions, please refer to
Selecting discs from the disc title list on page
20.
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1Function display
Shows the function status.
Important
You can use the following functions only when
the remote control is set to DEQ mode.
%Press oto display the function
names.
Press orepeatedly to switch between the
following functions:
Repeat (repeat play)Disc title listRandom
(random play)Scan (scan play)ITS Play
(I S play)Pause (pause)Comp (compres-
sion and DBE)
#o return to the playback display, press BAND.
Note
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the playback display.
Repeating play
here are three repeat play ranges for the
multi-CD player: MCD (multi-CD player re-
peat), TRK (one-track repeat) and DISC (disc
repeat).
1 Press oto select Repeat.
Press ountil Repeat appears in the display.
2 Press mor nto select the repeat
range.
Press mor nuntil the desired repeat
range appears in the display.
!MCD Repeat all discs in the multi-CD
player
!TRK Repeat just the current track
!DISC Repeat the current disc
Notes
!If you select other discs during repeat play,
the repeat play range changes to MCD.
!If you perform track search or fast forward/re-
verse during TRK, the repeat play range
changes to DISC.
Playing tracks in a random
order
Random play lets you play back tracks in a
random order within the repeat range, MCD
and DISC.
1 Select the repeat range.
Refer to Repeating play on this page.
2 Press oto select Random.
Press ountil Random appears in the dis-
play.
3 Press rto turn random play on.
Random :ON appears in the display. racks
will play in a random order within the pre-
viously selected MCD or DISC ranges.
4 Press qto turn random play off.
Random :OFF appears in the display. racks
will continue to play in order.
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Note
If you turn random play on during DISC and then
return to the playback display, D.RANDOM ap-
pears in the display.
Scanning C s and tracks
While you are using DISC, the beginning of
each track on the selected disc plays for about
10 seconds. When you are using MCD, the be-
ginning of the first track of each disc is played
for about 10 seconds.
1 Select the repeat range.
Refer to Repeating play on the previous page.
2 Press oto select Scan.
Press ountil Scan appears in the display.
3 Press rto turn scan play on.
Scan :ON appears in the display. he first 10
seconds of each track of the current disc (or
the first track of each disc) is played.
4 When you find the desired track (or
disc) press qto turn scan play off.
Scan :OFF appears in the display. he track (or
disc) will continue to play.
#If the display has automatically returned to
the playback display, select Scan again by press-
ing o.
Notes
!After track or disc scanning is finished, nor-
mal playback of the tracks will begin again.
!If you turn scan play on during DISC and then
return to the playback display, T.SCAN ap-
pears in the display.
Pausing C playback
Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.
1 Press oto select Pause.
Press ountil Pause appears in the display.
2 Press rto turn pause on.
Pause :ON appears in the display. Play of the
current track pauses.
3 Press qto turn pause off.
Pause :OFF appears in the display. Play will re-
sume at the same point that you turned pause
on.
Using ITS playlists
I S (instant track selection) lets you make a
playlist of favorite tracks from those in the
multi-CD player magazine. After you have
added your favorite tracks to the playlist you
can turn on I S play and play just those selec-
tions.
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming
You can use I S to enter and play back up to
99 tracks per disc, up to 100 discs (with the
disc titles). (With multi-CD players sold before
the CDX-P1250 and CDX-P650, up to 24 tracks
can be stored in the playlist.)
1 Play a CD that you want to program.
Press qor rto select a CD.
2 Press oand hold until TIT E appears
in the display, then press oto select ITS.
After TIT E is displayed, press orepeatedly,
the following functions appear in the display:
TIT E (disc title input)ITS (I S program-
ming)
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3 Select a desired track by pressing m
or n.
4 Press rto store the currently playing
track in the playlist.
ITS Input is displayed briefly and the currently
playing selection is added to your playlist. he
display then shows ITS again.
5 Press BAND to return to the playback
display.
Note
After data for 100 discs has been stored in mem-
ory, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest
one.
Playback from your ITS playlist
I S play lets you listen to the tracks that you
have entered into your I S playlist. When you
turn on I S play, tracks from your I S playlist
in the multi-CD player will begin to play.
1 Select the repeat range.
Refer to Repeating play on page 17.
2 Press oto select ITS Play.
Press ountil ITS Play appears in the dis-
play.
3 Press rto turn ITS play on.
ITS Play :ON appears in the display. Playback
begins of those tracks from your playlist within
the previously selected MCD or DISC ranges.
#If no tracks in the current range are pro-
grammed for I S play then ITS Empty is dis-
played.
4 Press qto turn ITS play off.
ITS Play :OFF appears in the display. Playback
will continue in normal order from the cur-
rently playing track and CD.
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist
o delete a track from your I S playlist, make
sure I S play is on.
If I S play is already on, skip to step 2.
1 Play the CD that contains the track you
want to delete from your ITS playlist and
turn ITS play on.
Refer to Playback from your ITS playlist on this
page.
2 Press oand hold until TIT E appears
in the display, then press oto select ITS.
After TIT E is displayed, press ountil ITS
appears in the display.
3 Select a desired track by pressing m
or n.
4 Press qto erase the track from your
ITS playlist.
he currently playing selection is erased from
your I S playlist and playback of the next track
from your I S playlist begins.
#If there are no tracks from your playlist in the
current range, ITS Empty is displayed and nor-
mal play resumes.
5 Press BAND to return to the playback
display.
Erasing a C from your ITS playlist
o delete all tracks of a CD from your I S play-
list, make sure I S play is off.
1 Play the CD that you want to delete.
Press qor rto select a CD.
2 Press oand hold until TIT E appears
in the display, then press oto select ITS.
After TIT E is displayed, press ountil ITS
appears in the display.
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3 Press qto erase all tracks on the cur-
rently playing CD from your ITS playlist.
All tracks on the currently playing CD are
erased from your playlist and ITS Clear is dis-
played.
4 Press BAND to return to the playback
display.
Using disc title functions
You can input CD titles and display the titles.
hen you can easily search for and play a de-
sired disc.
Entering disc titles
Use the disc title input feature to store up to
100 CD titles (with I S playlist) into the multi-
CD player. Each title can be up to 10 charac-
ters long.
1 Play the CD with the title you want to
enter.
Press qor rto select a CD.
2 Input the title.
o input the titles, refer to Title input on page
39.
Notes
!itles remain in memory, even after the disc
has been removed from the magazine, and
are recalled when the disc is reinserted.
!After data for 100 discs has been stored in
memory, data for a new disc will overwrite the
oldest one.
!When playing a CD EX disc on a CD EX
compatible multi-CD player, you cannot
switch to TIT E. he disc title will have already
been recorded on a CD EX disc.
isplaying disc titles
You can display the title of any disc that has
had a disc title entered.
%Press DISP AY.
Press DISP AY repeatedly to switch between
the following settings:
Play timeDisc Title (disc title)
When you select Disc Title, the title of the cur-
rently playing disc is shown in the display.
#If no title has been entered for the currently
playing disc, No Disc Title is displayed.
Selecting discs from the disc
title list
Disc title list lets you see the list of disc titles
that have been entered into the multi-CD
player and lets you select one for playback.
1 Press oto select T. IST.
Press ountil T. IST appears in the display.
2 Press mor nto scroll through the
list of titles that have been entered.
#If no title has been entered for a disc, title is
not displayed.
3 Press rto play your favorite CD title.
hat selection will begin to play.
Using C TEXT functions
You can use these functions only with a CD
TEXT compatible multi-CD player.
Some discs have certain information encoded
on the disc during manufacture. hese discs
may contain such information as the CD title,
track title, artists name and playback time
and are called CD EX discs. Only these spe-
cially encoded CD EX discs support the
functions listed below.
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