Pioneer DEH-20UB User manual

Owner’s Manual
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
CD RECEIVER
AUTORADIO CD
RADIO CD
DEH-20UB
English Français Español

Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product.
Please read through this manual before using the product for the first time, to en-
sure proper use. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place
for future reference.
Before You Start
Information to User 4
For Canadian model 4
About this unit 4
Portable audio player compatibility 4
After-sales service for Pioneer products 5
Visit our website 5
In case of trouble 5
Protecting your unit from theft 5
–Removing the front panel 5
–Attaching the front panel 5
Use and care of the remote control 6
–Installing the battery 6
–Using the remote control 6
Operating this unit
What’s what 7
–Head unit 7
–Remote control 8
–Display indication 8
Basic Operations 9
–Power ON/OFF 9
–Selecting a source 9
–Adjusting the volume 9
Tuner 9
–Basic Operations 9
–Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 10
–Introduction to advanced
operations 10
–Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 10
–Tuning in strong signals 10
Built-in CD Player 11
–Basic Operations 11
–Displaying text information on disc 11
–Selecting tracks from the track title
list 12
–Selecting files from the file name
list 12
–Introduction to advanced
operations 12
–Selecting a repeat play range 13
–Playing tracks in random order 13
–Scanning folders and tracks 13
–Pausing playback 13
–Using Sound Retriever 13
Playing songs on USB portable audio player/
USB memory 13
–Basic Operations 13
–Displaying text information of an audio
file 14
–Selecting files from the file name
list 14
–Introduction to advanced
operations 14
Audio Adjustments 15
–Introduction of audio adjustments 15
–Using balance adjustment 15
–Using the equalizer 15
–Adjusting equalizer curves 15
–Adjusting loudness 16
–Adjusting source levels 16
Initial Settings 16
–Adjusting initial settings 16
–Setting the clock 16
–Switching the auxiliary setting 17
Other Functions 17
–Using the AUX source 17
–Turning the clock display on or off 17
Connections
Connection diagram 19
Installation
DIN front/rear mount 20
–DIN Front-mount 20
–DIN Rear-mount 21
Contents
En
2

Fastening the front panel 21
Additional Information
Error messages 22
Handling guideline of discs and player 23
Dual Discs 23
Compressed audio compatibility 24
Handling guideline and supplemental
information 24
–Compressed audio files on the
disc 24
–USB audio player/USB memory 24
Example of a hierarchy 25
–The sequence of audio files on the
disc 25
–The sequence of audio files on USB
memory 25
Copyright and trademark notice 26
Specifications 27
En 3
English
Contents

Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user’s right to operate the equipment.
For Canadian model
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-
cated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception.
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product or cords asso-
ciated with accessories sold with the product
may expose you to chemicals listed on proposi-
tion 65 known to the State of California and other
governmental entities to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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.
CAUTION
!Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating could result from contact with liquids.
!Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-
erating procedures and precautions.
!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 discharged,
the preset memory will be erased and must be
reprogrammed.
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
Portable audio player
compatibility
Inquire at the manufacturer about your USB
portable audio player/USB memory.
This unit corresponds to the following.
—USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant
portable audio player and memory
—WMA, MP3 and WAV file playback
CAUTION
Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on
the USB portable audio player/USB memory even
if that data is lost while using this unit.
Before You Start
En
4
Section
01

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.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
For warranty information please see the Lim-
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
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.
In case of trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
Important
!Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
!Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
!Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
!Before detaching, be sure to remove the AUX/
USB cable and USB device from the front
panel. Otherwise, this unit, connected device
or vehicle interior may be damaged.
Removing the front panel
1 Press (detach) to release the front
panel.
2 Grab the front panel and remove.
Attaching the front panel
1 Slide the front panel to the left until it
clicks.
Front panel and the head unit are jointed on
the left side. Make sure that the front panel
has been jointed to the head unit.
Before You Start
En 5
English
Section
01

2 Press the right side of the front panel
until it is firmly seated.
#If you can’t attach the front panel to the head
unit successfully, try again. Front panel may be
damaged if you attach the front panel forcedly.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote con-
trol out and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (–) poles aligned properly.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doc-
tor immediately.
CAUTION
!Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
!If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control
completely clean and install a new battery.
!When disposing of used batteries, comply
with governmental regulations or environmen-
tal public institutions’rules that apply in your
country/area.
!“Perchlorate Material –special handling may
apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. (Applicable to California, U.S.A.)”
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
!The 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.
Before You Start
En
6
Section
01

What’s what
Head unit
d c 98
1 2 5 6 74
3
b a
1SRC/OFF button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
2/LIST button
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list or file list.
3MULTI-CONTROL
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
Also used for controlling functions.
4CLOCK button
Press to change to the clock display.
5Disc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
6h(eject) button
Press to eject a disc.
7USB port
Use to connect a USB audio player/USB
memory.
!When connecting, open up the USB con-
nector lid.
!Use a USB cable to connect the USB
audio player/USB memory to the USB
port. Since the USB audio player/USB
memory is projected forward from the
unit, it is dangerous to connect directly.
Pioneer CD-U50E USB cable is also avail-
able. For details, consult your dealer.
8(detach) button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
9AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)
Use to connect an auxiliary device.
a1 to 6 buttons
Press for preset tuning. Also used for con-
trolling functions.
!1/S.Rtrv can be used to control S.RTRV
(sound retriever).
!2/PAUSE can be used to control PAUSE
(pause).
!5/can be used to control RANDOM
(random).
!6/can be used to control REPEAT (re-
peat).
ba/b/c/dbuttons
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
!When operating menus
—Pressing ais the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL right.
—Pressing bis the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL left.
—Pressing cis the same function as
pressing DISP/BACK/SCRL.
—Pressing and holding cis the same
function as pressing and holding
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
—Pressing dis the same function as
pressing MULTI-CONTROL.
—Pressing and holding dis the same
function as pressing and holding
MULTI-CONTROL.
!When operating lists
—Pressing ais the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL left.
—Pressing bis the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL right.
—Pressing cis the same function as
pressing DISP/BACK/SCRL.
Operating this unit
En 7
English
Section
02

—Pressing and holding cis the same
function as pressing and holding
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
—Pressing dis the same function as
pressing MULTI-CONTROL.
—Pressing and holding dis the same
function as pressing and holding
MULTI-CONTROL.
cDISP/BACK/SCRL button
Press to select different displays.
Press and hold to scroll through the text in-
formation.
Press to return to the previous display when
operating the menu.
Press and hold to return to the main menu
when operating the menu.
dBAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band.
Press to return to the ordinary display when
operating the menu.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
e
j
h
1
df
c
gi
b
eVOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
fMUTE button
Press to turn off the sound. To turn on the
sound, press again.
gAUDIO button
Press to select an audio function.
hebutton
Press to turn pause on or off.
iFUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
Press and hold to recall the initial setting
menu when the sources are off.
jLIST/ENTER button
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list or file list depending on the
source.
While in the operating menu, press to con-
trol functions.
Display indication
3
6
57
8
9 abc d
4
12
1(disc) indicator
Appears when the disc (album) name is dis-
played on the main display section.
2(artist) indicator
Appears when the disc (track) artist name is
displayed on the main display section.
3Main display section
Displays band, frequency, elapsed playback
time and other settings.
!Tuner
Band and frequency are displayed.
!Built-in CD player and USB
Elapsed playback time and literal infor-
mation are displayed.
4(song) indicator
Appears when the track (song) name is dis-
played on the main display section.
Operating this unit
En
8
Section
02

Also, appears when a playable audio file is
selected while operating the list.
5cindicator
Appears when an upper tier of folder or
menu exists.
6(folder) indicator
Appears when operating list function.
7dindicator
Appears when a lower tier of folder or menu
exists.
8LOC indicator
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
9LOUD (loudness) indicator
Appears when loudness is on.
a5(stereo) indicator
Appears when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
b(repeat) indicator
Shows when track repeat is turned on.
Also, shows when folder repeat is on.
c(random) indicator
Shows when random play is on.
d(Sound Retriever) indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is
on.
Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on
%Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
%Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit
turns off.
Selecting a source
You can select a source you want to listen to.
%Press SRC/OFF repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following sources.
TUNER (tuner)—CD (built-in CD player)—USB
(USB)—AUX (AUX)
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change.
—When there is no disc in the unit.
—When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 17).
!When the USB portable audio player/USB
memory is not connected to the USB port of
this unit, NO DEVICE is displayed.
!AUX is set to on by default. Turn off the AUX
when not in use (refer to Switching the auxili-
ary setting on page 17).
!Charging the portable audio player using
car’s DC power source while connecting it to
AUX input may generate noise. In this case,
stop charging.
!When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected
to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control
terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when
this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the
antenna, turn the source off.
Adjusting the volume
%Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the
sound level.
Tuner
Basic Operations
%Select a band
Press BAND/ESC.
#Press BAND/ESC until the desired band (F1,
F2,F3 for FM or AM) is displayed.
%Manual tuning (step by step)
Press cor d.
Operating this unit
En 9
English
Section
02

%Seek tuning
Press and hold cor d, and then release.
#You can cancel seek tuning by briefly pressing
cor d.
#While pressing and holding cor d, you can
skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you
release cor d.
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
You can easily store up to six broadcast fre-
quencies for later recall.
!Six stations for each band can be stored in
memory.
%When you find a frequency that you
want to store in memory, press one of pre-
set tuning buttons 1 to 6 and hold until the
preset number stops flashing.
Memorized radio station frequency can be re-
called by pressing the preset tuning button.
#You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by pressing a
or bduring the frequency display.
Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
BSM (best stations memory)—LOCAL (local
seek tuning)
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns
to the ordinary display.
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) automatically
stores the six strongest broadcast frequencies
in the order of their signal strength.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in
the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
#To cancel, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select LOCAL in
the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired setting.
FM: OFF—LEVEL 1—LEVEL 2—LEVEL 3—
LEVEL 4
AM: 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.
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine
the selection.
#Even if the menu has been cancelled before
determination, operation is settled.
Operating this unit
En
10
Section
02

Built-in CD Player
Basic Operations
%Insert a CD (CD-ROM) into the disc load-
ing slot.
Playback will automatically start.
#When loading a disc, face the label side of
a disc up.
%Eject a CD (CD-ROM)
Press h(eject).
%Select a folder
Press aor b.
%Select a track
Press cor d.
%Fast forward or reverse
Press and hold cor d.
#When playing compressed audio, there is no
sound on fast forward or reverse.
%Return to root folder
Press and hold BAND/ESC.
%Switch between compressed audio and
CD-DA
Press BAND/ESC.
#This operation is available only when playing
CD-EXTRA or MIXED-MODE CDs.
#If you have switched between compressed
audio and CD-DA, playback starts at the first
track on the disc.
Notes
!The built-in CD player can play back audio CD
and compressed audio recorded on a CD-
ROM. (Please see the following section for
files that can be played back. Refer to page
24)
!Read the precautions for discs and player on
page 23.
!A disc has already been inserted, press
SRC/OFF to select the built-in CD player.
!There is sometimes a delay between starting
up disc playback and the sound being issued.
When being read, FRMT READ is displayed.
!If an error message is displayed, refer to Error
messages on page 22.
!Playback is carried out in order of file number.
Folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If
folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.)
Displaying text information on
disc
%Press DISP/BACK/SCRL to select the de-
sired text information.
For CD TEXT discs
Play time—DISC TITLE (disc title)—
ARTISTNAME (disc artist name)—
TRACKTITLE (track title)—ARTISTNAME
(track artist name)
For WMA/MP3
Play time—FLD NAME (folder name)—
FILE NAME (file name)—TRACKTITLE (track
title)—ARTISTNAME (artist name)—
ALBUMTITLE (album title)—COMMENT
(comment)—bit rate—folder and track num-
bers
For WAV
Play time—FLD NAME (folder name)—
FILE NAME (file name)—sampling frequency
—folder and track numbers
Notes
!You can scroll to the left of the title by pressing
and holding DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!Audio CD that contains certain information
such as text and/or number is CD TEXT.
!If the characters recorded on the audio file are
not compatible with this unit, those charac-
ters will not be displayed.
!If specific information is not recorded on a
disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g.,
NO TITLE).
!The text information of some audio files may
not be correctly displayed.
Operating this unit
En 11
English
Section
02

!Depending on the version of iTunes used to
write MP3 files onto a disc, comment informa-
tion may not be correctly displayed.
!Depending on the version of Windows
Media™Player used to encode WMA files,
album names and other text information may
not be correctly displayed.
!When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-
corded WMA files, the average bit rate value is
displayed.
!When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-
corded MP3 files, VBR is displayed instead of
bit rate value.
!The sampling frequency shown in the display
may be abbreviated.
Selecting tracks from the track
title list
Track title list lets you see the list of track titles
on a CD TEXT disc and select one of them to
play back.
1 Press /LIST to switch to the track title
list mode.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired track title.
Turn to change the track title. Press to play.
#To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC or /LIST.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the display automatically returns to the
ordinary display.
Selecting files from the file
name list
File name list lets you see the list of file names
(or folder names) and select one of them to
playback.
1 Press /LIST to switch to the file name
list mode.
Names of files and folders appear in the dis-
play.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired file name (or folder name).
Turn to change the name of file or folder.
—when a file is selected, press to play.
—when a folder is selected, press to see a list
of files (or folders) in the seleted folder.
—when a folder is selected, press and hold to
play a song in the selected folder.
#To return to the previous list (the folder one
level higher), press DISP/BACK/SCRL.
#To return to the top tier of list, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
#To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC or /LIST.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the display automatically returns to the
ordinary display.
Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
REPEAT (repeat play)—RANDOM (random
play)—SCAN (scan play)—PAUSE (pause)—
S.RTRV (sound retriever)
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns
to the ordinary display.
Operating this unit
En
12
Section
02

Selecting a repeat play range
%Press 6/ repeatedly to select the de-
sired setting.
!DISC –Repeat all tracks
!TRACK –Repeat the current track
!FOLDER –Repeat the current folder
#If you select another folder during repeat play,
the repeat play range changes to disc repeat.
#Performing track search or fast forward/re-
verse during TRACK (track repeat) changes the
repeat play range to disc/folder.
#When FOLDER (folder repeat) is selected, it is
not possible to play back a subfolder of that
folder.
#You can also perform this operation in the
menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Playing tracks in random order
Tracks in a selected repeat range are played in
random order.
%Press 5/ to turn random play on.
Tracks play in a random order.
#To turn random play off, press 5/ again.
#You can also perform this operation in the
menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Scanning folders and tracks
Scan play searches the song within the se-
lected repeat range.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select SCAN in
the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn scan play
on.
The first 10 seconds of each track is played.
3 When you find the desired track press
MULTI-CONTROL to turn scan play off.
#If the display has automatically returned to
the playback display, select SCAN again by using
MULTI-CONTROL.
#After scanning of a disc (folder) is finished,
normal playback of the tracks begins.
Pausing playback
%Press 2/PAUSE to turn pause on.
Playback of the current track pauses.
#To turn pause off, press 2/PAUSE again.
#You can also perform this operation in the
menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Using Sound Retriever
Sound Retriever function automatically en-
hances compressed audio and restores rich
sound.
%Press 1/S.Rtrv repeatedly to select the
desired setting.
OFF (off)—1—2
#2is more effective than 1.
#You can also perform this operation in the
menu that appears by using
MULTI-CONTROL.
Playing songs on USB portable
audio player/USB memory
For details about the supported device, refer to
Portable audio player compatibility on page 4.
Basic Operations
%Select a folder
Press aor b.
%Select a track
Press cor d.
%Fast forward or reverse
Press and hold cor d.
%Return to root folder
Press and hold BAND/ESC.
Notes
!Optimum performance of this unit may not be
obtained depending on the connected USB
portable audio player/USB memory.
Operating this unit
En 13
English
Section
02

!If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.
!When the USB portable audio player having
battery charging function is connected to this
unit and the ignition switch is set to ACC or
ON, the battery is charged.
!You can disconnect the USB portable audio
player/USB memory anytime you want to fin-
ish listening to it.
!If you do not use an USB device, disconnect it
from this unit.
!When the USB portable audio player/USB
memory is disconnected from this unit during
playback, NO DEVICE is displayed.
Displaying text information of
an audio file
The operation is the same as that of the com-
pressed audio on the built-in CD player. (Refer
to Displaying text information on disc on page
11.)
Selecting files from the file
name list
The operation is the same as that of the built-
in CD player. (Refer to Selecting files from the
file name list on page 12.)
Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
REPEAT (repeat play)—RANDOM (random
play)—SCAN (scan play)—PAUSE (pause)—
S.RTRV (sound retriever)
Function and operation
REPEAT,RANDOM,SCAN,PAUSE and
S.RTRV operations are basically the same as
that of the built-in CD player.
Function name Operation
REPEAT
Refer to Selecting a repeat play
range on the previous page.
However, the repeat play ranges
you can select are different from
that of the built-in CD player. The
repeat play ranges of the USB por-
table audio player/USB memory
are:
!TRACK –Repeat just the cur-
rent file
!FOLDER –Repeat the current
folder
!ALL –Repeat all files
RANDOM Refer to Playing tracks in random
order on the previous page.
SCAN Refer to Scanning folders and
tracks on the previous page.
PAUSE Refer to Pausing playback on the
previous page.
S.RTRV Refer to Using Sound Retriever on
the previous page.
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns
to the ordinary display.
!If you select another folder during repeat play,
the repeat play range changes to ALL.
!If you perform track search or fast forward/re-
verse during TRACK, the repeat play range
changes to FOLDER.
!After file or folder scanning is finished, nor-
mal playback of the files begins again.
Operating this unit
En
14
Section
02

Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select AUDIO.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
audio function.
FAD/BAL (balance adjustment)—EQUALIZER
(equalizer recall)—TONE CTRL (equalizer ad-
justment)—LOUDNESS (loudness)—SLA
(source level adjustment)
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!When selecting FM as the source, you cannot
switch to SLA.
!If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns
to the ordinary display.
Using balance adjustment
You can change the fader/balance setting so
that it can provide the ideal listening environ-
ment in all occupied seats.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select FAD/BAL
in the audio function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the seg-
ment you wish to set.
Press MULTI-CONTROL repeatedly to switch
between fader and balance.
4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust speaker
balance.
Front/rear speaker balance can be adjusted
between F15 and R15.
Left/right speaker balance can be adjusted be-
tween L15 and R15.
#FR 0 is the proper setting when only two
speakers are used.
Using the equalizer
There are six stored equalizer settings such as
DYNAMIC,VOCAL,NATURAL,CUSTOM,
FLAT and POWERFUL that can easily be re-
called at any time.
!CUSTOM is an adjusted equalizer curve
that you create.
!When FLAT is selected no supplement or
correction is made to the sound.
Recalling equalizer curves
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
EQUALIZER in the audio function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
equalizer.
DYNAMIC—VOCAL—NATURAL—CUSTOM
—FLAT—POWERFUL
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine
the selection.
#Even if the menu has been cancelled before
determination, operation is settled.
Adjusting equalizer curves
You can adjust the currently selected equalizer
curve setting as desired. Adjusted equalizer
curve settings are memorized in CUSTOM.
Adjusting bass/mid/treble
You can adjust the bass/mid/treble level.
Operating this unit
En 15
English
Section
02

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
TONE CTRL in the audio function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select BASS/
MID/TREBLE.
4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the
level.
+6 to –6is displayed as the level is increased
or decreased.
5 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine
the selection.
#Even if the menu has been cancelled before
determination, operation is settled.
Adjusting loudness
Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the
low- and high-sound ranges at low volume.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
LOUDNESS in the audio function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired setting.
LOW (low)—HIGH (high)—OFF (off)
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine
the selection.
#Even if the menu has been cancelled before
determination, operation is settled.
Adjusting source levels
Source level adjustment (SLA) lets you adjust
the volume level of each source to prevent ra-
dical changes in volume when switching be-
tween sources.
!Settings are based on the FM volume level,
which remains unchanged.
!The AM volume level can also be adjusted
with source level adjustments.
1 Compare the FM volume level with the
level of the source you wish to adjust.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select SLA in
the audio function menu.
3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the
source volume.
+4 to –4is displayed as the source volume is
increased or decreased.
5 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine
the selection.
#Even if the menu has been cancelled before
determination, operation is settled.
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings
1 Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit
turns off.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL and hold until
CLOCK SET appears in the display.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select one of
the initial settings.
CLOCK SET (clock)—AUX (auxiliary input)
#To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
#To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
#To cancel initial settings, press BAND/ESC.
Setting the clock
Use these instructions to set the clock.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
CLOCK SET in the initial setting menu.
Refer to Adjusting initial settings on this page.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
Operating this unit
En
16
Section
02

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the seg-
ment of the clock display you wish to set.
Each time you press MULTI-CONTROL, one
segment of the clock display is selected.
Hour—Minute
As you select segments of the clock display,
the selected segment blinks.
4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to put a clock
right.
Switching the auxiliary setting
It is possible to use auxiliary device with this
unit. Activate the auxiliary setting when using
auxiliary device connected to this unit.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select AUX in
the initial setting menu.
Refer to Adjusting initial settings on the pre-
vious page.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn AUX on.
#To turn AUX off, press MULTI-CONTROL
again.
Other Functions
Using the AUX source
You can connect an auxiliary device to this
unit using a stereo mini plug cable.
%Insert the stereo mini plug into the
input jack on this unit.
Selecting AUX as the source
%Press SRC/OFF to select AUX as the
source.
#If the auxiliary setting is not turned on, AUX
cannot be selected. For more details, see Switch-
ing the auxiliary setting on this page.
Turning the clock display on or off
You can turn the clock display on or off.
!Even when the sources are off, the clock
display appears on the display.
%Press CLOCK to turn the clock display
on or off.
Each press of CLOCK turns the clock display
on or off.
#The clock display disappears temporarily
when you perform other operations, but the clock
display appears again after 25 seconds.
Operating this unit
En 17
English
Section
02

Important
!When this unit is installed in a vehicle without
ACC (accessory) position on the ignition
switch, red cable must be wired to the term-
inal that can detect the operation of the igni-
tion key. Otherwise, battery drain may result.
O
N
S
T
A
R
T
O
F
F
ACC position No ACC position
!Use of this unit in conditions other than the
following could result in fire or malfunction.
—Vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative
grounding.
—Speakers with 50 W (output value) and 4
ohm to 8 ohm (impedance value).
!To prevent a short-circuit, overheating or mal-
function, be sure to follow the directions
below.
—Disconnect the negative terminal of the
battery before installation.
—Secure the wiring with cable clamps or ad-
hesive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap ad-
hesive tape around them where they lie
against metal parts.
—Place all cables away from moving parts,
such as gear shift and seat rails.
—Place all cables away from hot places,
such as near the heater outlet.
—Do not pass the yellow cable through a
hole into the engine compartment to con-
nect to a battery.
—Cover any disconnected cable connectors
with insulating tape.
—Do not shorten any cables.
—Never cut the insulation of the power cable
of this unit in order to share the power
with other devices. Current capacity of the
cable is limited.
—Use a fuse of the rating prescribed.
—Never wire the speaker negative cable di-
rectly to ground.
—Never band together multiple speaker’s ne-
gative cables.
!Control signal is output through blue/white
cable when this unit is powered on. Connect it
to an external power amp’s system remote
control or the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay
control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC). If the
vehicle is equipped with a glass antenna, con-
nect it to the antenna booster power supply
terminal.
!Never connect blue/white cable to external
power amp’s power terminal. Also, never con-
nect it to the power terminal of the auto anten-
na. Otherwise, battery drain or malfunction
may result.
!Black cable is ground. This cable and other
product’s ground cable (especially, high-cur-
rent products such as power amp) must be
wired separately. Otherwise, fire or malfunc-
tion may result if they are accidentally de-
tached.
Connections
En
18
Section
03

Connection diagram
Connect with RCA cables
(sold separately)
Rear output
This product
Antenna jack Fuse (10 A)
Blue/white
Connect to system control terminal of the
power amp or auto-antenna relay control
terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
Yellow
Connect to the constant 12 V
supply terminal.
Red
Connect to terminal controlled
by ignition switch (12 V DC).
Black (chassis ground)
Connect to a clean, paint-free
metal location.
Power amp
(sold separately)
System remote control
Left Right
Perform these connections when using
the optional amplifier.
Rear speaker Rear speaker
White/black
Violet/black
Violet
With a 2 speaker system, do not connect
anything to the speaker leads that are not
connected to speakers.
Front speaker Front speaker
White
Gray/black
Gray
Green/black
Green
Rear speaker Rear speaker
Connections
En 19
English
Section
03

Important
!Check all connections and systems before
final installation.
!Do not use unauthorized parts. Use of un-
authorized parts may cause malfunctions.
!Consult your dealer if installation requires dril-
ling of holes or other modifications to the vehi-
cle.
!Do not install this unit where :
—it may interfere with operation of the vehi-
cle.
—it may cause injury to a passenger as a re-
sult of a sudden stop.
!The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it
overheats. Install this unit away from hot
places such as near the heater outlet.
!Optimum performance is obtained when the
unit is installed at an angle of less than 60°.
60°
!When installing, to ensure proper heat disper-
sal when using this unit, make sure you leave
ample space behind the rear panel and wrap
any loose cables so they are not blocking the
vents.
DIN front/rear mount
This unit can be properly installed either from
“Front”(conventional DIN front-mount) or
“Rear”(DIN rear-mount installation, utilizing
threaded screw holes at the sides of unit chas-
sis). For details, refer to the following installa-
tion methods.
DIN Front-mount
Installation with metal strap and screws
1 Insert the mounting sleeve into the
dashboard.
When installing in a shallow space, use a sup-
plied mounting sleeve. If there is enough
space behind the unit, use factory supplied
mounting sleeve.
2 Secure the mounting sleeve by using a
screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°)
into place.
Dashboard
Mounting sleeve
3 Install the unit.
Use commercially available parts when instal-
ling.
Screw (M48)
Screw Metal strap
Nut
Filrewall or
metal support
#Make sure that the unit is installed securely in
place. Unstable installation may cause this unit
to malfunction, such as sound skip.
Installation
En
20
Section
04