Pioneer DEH-4000UB User manual

Operation Manual
Manual de instrucciones
CD RDS RECEIVER
REPRODUCTOR DE CD CON RECEPTOR RDS
DEH-5000UB
DEH-4000UB
English Español

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
About this unit 4
Visit our website 5
About this manual 5
In case of trouble 5
Protecting your unit from theft 5
–Removing the front panel 5
–Attaching the front panel 6
Operating this unit
What’s What 7
–Head unit 7
–Optional remote control 8
–Display indication 8
Basic Operations 10
–Power ON/OFF 10
–Selecting a source 10
–Adjusting the volume 10
Tuner 11
–Basic Operations 11
–Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 11
–Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 11
–Introduction of advanced
operations 11
–Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 12
–Tuning in strong signals 12
–Selecting alternative frequencies 12
–Receiving traffic announcements 13
–Using PTY functions 13
Built-in CD Player 15
–Basic Operations 15
–Displaying text information on disc 15
–Selecting tracks from the track title
list 16
–Selecting files from the file name
list 16
–Introduction of advanced
operations 16
–Selecting a repeat play range 17
–Playing tracks in random order 17
–Scanning folders and tracks 17
–Pausing playback 17
–Using Sound Retriever 17
–Using disc title functions 18
Playing songs on USB portable audio player/
USB memory 18
–Basic Operations 18
–Displaying text information of an audio
file 19
–Selecting files from the file name
list 19
–Introduction of advanced
operations 19
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 20
Using balance adjustment 20
Using the equalizer 20
–Recalling equalizer curves 20
–Adjusting equalizer curves 21
–Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 21
Adjusting loudness 21
Using subwoofer output 22
–Adjusting subwoofer settings 22
Using the high pass filter 22
Boosting the bass 22
Adjusting source levels 23
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 24
Setting the clock 24
Turning the off clock display on or off 24
Setting the FM tuning step 24
Switching Auto PI Seek 25
Switching the auxiliary setting 25
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Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 25
Switching the Ever Scroll 26
Multi language display setting 26
Saving the battery consumption 26
Adjusting the illumination color 27
Other Functions
Using the AUX source 28
–Selecting AUX as the source 28
–Setting the AUX title 28
Switching the button illumination 28
Switching the display illumination 28
Sound muting 29
Additional Information
Error messages 30
Handling guideline of discs and player 31
Dual Discs 31
Compressed audio compatibility 31
USB audio player/USB memory 32
–USB audio player/USB memory
compatibility 32
–Handling guideline and supplemental
information 32
Compressed audio files on the disc 33
–Example of a hierarchy 34
Russian character chart 34
Specifications 35
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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix
it with general household waste. There is a se-
parate collection system for used electronic
products in accordance with legislation that re-
quires proper treatment, recovery and recy-
cling.
Private households in the member states of
the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return
their used electronic products free of charge
to designated collection facilities or to a retai-
ler (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please
contact your local authorities for the correct
method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed
product undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent po-
tential negative effects on the environment
and human health.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-
cated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception. The RDS
(radio data system) function operates only in
areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS sig-
nals.
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.
!“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain ac-
cess to the inside of the product. Refer all ser-
vicing to qualified personnel.
!The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in
Germany.
!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.
About WMA
The Windows Media™logo printed on the box
indicates that this unit can play back WMA
data.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are tra-
demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
!This unit may not operate correctly depend-
ing on the application used to encode
WMA files.
About MP3
Supply of this product only conveys a license
for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any right to use
this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media), broad-
casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
or other networks or in other electronic con-
tent distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An indepen-
dent license for such use is required. For de-
tails, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
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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
For details about the compatibility, refer to
USB audio player/USB memory compatibility
on page 32.
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.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneer.co.uk
!Register your product. We will keep the de-
tails of your purchase on file to help you
refer to this information in the event of an
insurance claim such as loss or theft.
!We offer the latest information about
Pioneer Corporation on our website.
About this manual
This manual is for DEH-5000UB and DEH-
4000UB. However, some functions are avail-
able only for either one of them. In this case,
this manual indicates that effect.
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.
Removing the front panel
1 Press DETACH to release the front
panel.
2 Grab the front panel and remove.
3 Put the front panel into the provided
protective case for safe keeping.
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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.
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.
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What’s What
Head unit
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1SRC/OFF button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
2TA/NEWS button
Press to turn TA function on or off. Press
and hold to turn NEWS function on or off.
3DISP/BACK/SCRL button
Press to select different displays.
Press and hold to scroll the text information.
Press to return to the previous display when
operating the menu.
Press and hold to return to the main menu
when operating the menu.
4LIST button
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list, file list or preset channel list
depending on the source.
5RPT/LOCAL button
Press to switch the repeat play range while
using CD or USB.
Press to switch local settings while using
tuner as the source.
6Disc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
7EJECT button
Press to eject a disc.
8ILL button
Only for DEH-5000UB.
Press to select various color of button illumi-
nation.
Press and hold to switch to the display illu-
mination color selection mode.
9DETACH button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
aMULTI-CONTROL
Move to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
bRDM button
Press to turn random function on or off
while using CD or USB.
cS.Rtrv button
Press to switch Sound Retriever settings.
dMUTE button
Press to turn off the sound. To turn on the
sound, press again.
eBAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM bands and
MW/LW bands.
Press to return to the ordinary display when
operating menu.
fUSB port
Only for DEH-4000UB.
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Use to connect a USB audio player/USB
memory.
!When connecting, remove the cover on
the USB port.
!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.
Optional remote control
This function is available only for DEH-5000UB.
The remote control CD-R320 is sold separately.
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
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gVOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
ha/b/c/dbuttons
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
iAUDIO button
Press to select an audio function.
jDISP button
Press to select different displays.
Press and hold to scroll the text information.
kebutton
Press to turn pause on or off.
lFUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
mLIST/ENTER button
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list, file list or preset channel list
depending on the source.
While in the operating menu, press to con-
trol functions.
Display indication
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1Main display section
Displays band, frequency, elapsed playback
time and other settings.
!Tuner
Band and frequency are displayed.
!RDS
Program service name, PTY information
and other literal information are dis-
played.
!Bulit-in CD player and USB
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Elapsed playback time and literal infor-
mation are displayed.
2cindicator
Appears when an upper tier of folder or
menu exists.
3(folder) indicator
Appears when operating list function.
4dindicator
Appears when a lower tier of folder or menu
exists.
5(artist) indicator
Appears when the disc (track) artist name is
displayed on the main display section.
6(disc) indicator
Appears when the disc (album) name is dis-
played on the main display section.
7(song) indicator
Appears when the track (song) name is dis-
played on the main display section.
8/ (subwoofer) indicator
Appears when subwoofer is on.
9LOC indicator
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
aTA indicator
Appears when TA (traffic announcement
standby) function is on.
bTP indicator
Appears when a TP station is tuned in.
cAF indicator
Appears when AF (alternative frequencies
search) function is on.
dF-RPT indicator
Appears when folder repeat is on.
When repeat function is on, only RPT is dis-
played.
eF-RDM indicator
Appears when folder random is on.
When random function is on, only RDM is
displayed.
fNEWS indicator
Appears when the set news program is re-
ceived.
g/ LOUD (loudness) indicator
Appears when loudness is on.
h5(stereo) indicator
Appears when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
i(Sound Retriever) indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is
on.
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Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on
%Press SRC to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
%Press OFF and hold until the unit turns
off.
Selecting a source
You can select a source you want to listen to.
To switch to the built-in CD player, load a disc
in the unit (refer to page 15).
%Press SRC repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following sources.
TUNER (tuner)—COMPACT DISC (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 a USB audio player/USB memory is
not connected to this unit.
—When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 25).
!AUX is set to on by default. Turn off the AUX
when not in use (refer to Switching the auxili-
ary setting on page 25).
!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.
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Tuner
Basic Operations
%Select a band
Press BAND/ESC.
#Band can be selected from among FM1,FM2,
FM3 or MW/LW.
%Manual tuning (step by step)
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Seek tuning
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right
for about one second and release.
#You can cancel seek tuning by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
#If you push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or
right, you can skip stations. Seek tuning starts as
soon as you release MULTI-CONTROL.
Notes
!This unit’s AF (alternative frequencies search)
function can be turned on and off. AF should
be off for normal tuning operation (refer to the
next page).
!RDS service may not be provided by all sta-
tions.
!RDS functions such as AF and TA are only ac-
tive when your radio is tuned to an RDS sta-
tion.
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.
1 Press LIST.
Preset screen is displayed.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to store the se-
lected frequency in memory.
Turn to change the preset number. Press and
hold to store.
#You can also store the frequency in memory
by pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL right.
3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired station.
Turn to change the station. Press to select.
#You can also change the station by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
#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.
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts
When the emergency PTY code broadcasts,
the unit receives it automatically (ALARM ap-
pears). When the broadcasting ends, the sys-
tem returns to the previous source.
!An emergency announcement can be can-
celed by pressing TA.
Introduction of 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)—REGIONAL (re-
gional)—LOCAL (local seek tuning)—
PTY SEARCH (program type selection)—
TRAFFIC (traffic announcement standby)—AF
(alternative frequencies search)—NEWS
(news program interruption)
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press BACK.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
BACK.
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!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!If MW/LW band is selected, you can only se-
lect BSM or LOCAL.
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in
the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
The six strongest broadcast frequencies are
stored in the order of their signal strength.
#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.
%Press LOCAL repeatedly to select the
desired setting.
FM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3—
LEVEL4
MW/LW: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2
The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
Note
You can also perform this operation in the menu
that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Selecting alternative frequencies
When the tuner cannot get a good reception,
the unit automatically searches for a different
station in the same network.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select AF in the
function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn AF on.
#To turn off, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
Notes
!Only RDS stations are tuned in during seek
tuning or BSM when AF is on.
!When you recall a preset station, the tuner
may update the preset station with a new fre-
quency from the station’s AF list. No preset
number appears on the display if the RDS
data for the station received differs from that
of the originally stored station.
!During AF search, sound may be temporarily
interrupted.
!AF can be turned on or off independently for
each FM band.
Using PI Seek
If the tuner cannot find a suitable station, or
reception status becomes bad, the unit auto-
matically searches for a different station with
the same programming. During the search,
PI SEEK is displayed and the output is muted.
Using Auto PI Seek for preset stations
When preset stations cannot be recalled, the
unit can be set to perform PI Seek during pre-
set recall.
!The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off.
See Switching Auto PI Seek on page 25.
Limiting stations to regional
programming
When AF is used, the regional function limits
the selection of stations broadcasting regional
programs.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
REGIONAL in the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn the re-
gional function on.
#To turn off, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
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Notes
!Regional programming and regional networks
are organized differently depending on the
country (i.e., they may change according to
the hour, state or broadcast area).
!The preset number may disappear from the
display if the tuner tunes in a regional station
which differs from the originally set station.
!The regional function can be turned on or off
independently for each FM band.
Receiving traffic announcements
TA (traffic announcement standby) lets you re-
ceive traffic announcements automatically, no
matter what source you are listening to. TA
can be activated for both a TP station (a sta-
tion that broadcasts traffic information) or an
enhanced other network’s TP station (a station
carrying information which cross-references
TP stations).
1 Tune in a TP or enhanced other net-
work’s TP station.
TP indicator lights.
2 Press TA to turn traffic announcement
standby on.
#To turn off, press TA again.
3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the TA
volume when a traffic announcement be-
gins.
The newly set volume is stored in memory and
recalled for subsequent traffic announce-
ments.
4 Press TA while a traffic announcement
is being received to cancel the announce-
ment.
The tuner returns to the original source but re-
mains in the standby mode until TA is pressed
again.
Notes
!You can also turn this function on or off in the
menu that appears by using
MULTI-CONTROL.
!The system switches back to the original
source following traffic announcement recep-
tion.
!Only TP and enhanced other network’s TP sta-
tions are tuned in during seek tuning or BSM
when TA is on.
Using PTY functions
You can tune in a station by using PTY (pro-
gram type) information.
Searching for an RDS station by PTY
information
You can search for general types of broadcast-
ing programs, such as those listed on the next
page.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
PTY SEARCH in the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired setting.
Turn to change the setting.
NEWS/INFO—POPULAR—CLASSICS—
OTHERS
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to begin the
search.
The unit searches for a station broadcasting
that program type. When a station is found, its
program service name is displayed.
PTY (program type ID code) information is
listed on the next page.
#To cancel the search, press MULTI-CONTROL
again.
#The program of some stations may differ from
that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
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#If no station is broadcasting the type of pro-
gram you searched for, PTY NOT FOUND is dis-
played for about two seconds and then the tuner
returns to the original station.
Using news program interruption
When a news program is broadcast from a
PTY code news station, the unit automatically
switches to the news broadcast station. When
the news program ends, reception of the pre-
vious program resumes.
%Press NEWS and hold to turn on news
program interruption.
Press NEWS until NEWS ON appears in the
display.
#To turn off news program interruption, press
NEWS and hold until NEWS OFF appears in the
display.
#A news program can be canceled by pressing
NEWS.
Note
You can also turn on or off news programs in the
menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
PTY list
General Specific Type of program
NEWS/INFO NEWS News
AFFAIRS Current affairs
INFO General information
and advice
SPORT Sports
WEATHER Weather reports/me-
teorological informa-
tion
FINANCE Stock market reports,
commerce, trading,
etc.
POPULAR POP MUS Popular music
ROCK MUS Contemporary modern
music
EASY MUS Easy listening music
OTH MUS Non-categorized
music
JAZZ Jazz
COUNTRY Country music
NAT MUS National music
OLDIES Oldies, golden oldies
FOLK MUS Folk music
CLASSICS L. CLASS Light classical music
CLASSIC Classical music
OTHERS EDUCATE Educational programs
DRAMA Radio plays and seri-
als
CULTURE National or regional
culture
SCIENCE Nature, science and
technology
VARIED Light entertainment
CHILDREN Children’s
SOCIAL Social affairs
RELIGION Religious affairs or ser-
vices
PHONE IN Phone in
TOURING Travel programs; not
for traffic announce-
ments
LEISURE Hobbies and recrea-
tional activities
DOCUMENT Documentaries
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Built-in CD Player
Basic Operations
%Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
Playback will automatically start.
#When loading a disc, face the label side of
a disc up.
%Eject a disc
Press EJECT.
%Select a folder
Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
#You cannot select a folder that does not have
a compressed audio file recorded in it.
%Select a track
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Fast forward or reverse
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right
for about one second and release.
#When playing compressed audio, there is no
sound on fast forward or reverse.
%Return to root folder
Press and hold BAND/ESC.
#If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.
%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. (Refer to page 33 for files that can be
played back.)
!Read the precautions for discs and player on
page 31.
!After a disc has been inserted, press SRC 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, FORMAT READ is dis-
played.
!If an error message such as ERROR-11 is dis-
played, refer to Error messages on page 30.
!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 to select the desired text in-
formation.
For title entered CD
Play time—disc title
For CD TEXT discs
Play time—disc title—disc artist name—track
title—track artist name
For WMA/MP3
Play time—folder name—file name—track
title—artist name—album title—comment—
bit rate
For WAV
Play time—folder name—file name—sam-
pling frequency
Notes
!You can scroll to the left of the title by pressing
and holding DISP.
!Audio CD that contains certain information
such as text and/or number is CD TEXT.
!If specific information is not recorded on a
disc, title or name is not displayed.
!Depending on the version of iTunes®used to
write MP3 files onto a disc, comment informa-
tion may not be correctly displayed.
—iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc.
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!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.
!When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the initial set-
ting, text information scrolls continuously in
the display. Refer to Switching the Ever Scroll
on page 26.
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.
#You can also change the track title by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
#You can also play the track by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL right.
#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.
#You can also play the file by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL right.
#You can also play a song in the selected folder
by pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL right.
#To return to the previous list (the folder one
level higher), press BACK. You can also perform
this operation by pushing MULTI-CONTROL left.
#To return to the top tier of list, press and hold
BACK.
#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 of 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)—
SOUND RETRIEVER (sound retriever)—
TITLE INPUT (disc title input)
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!To return to the previous display, press BACK.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
BACK.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!If you do not operate functions except for
TITLE INPUT within about 30 seconds, the dis-
play automatically returns to the ordinary dis-
play.
!When playing a compressed audio disc or CD
TEXT disc, you cannot switch to disc title input
display.
Selecting a repeat play range
%Press RPT 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.
Note
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 RDM to turn random play on.
Tracks play in a random order.
#To turn random play off, press RDM again.
Note
You can also turn this function on or off 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
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select PAUSE in
the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn pause
on.
Playback of the current track pauses.
#To turn pause off, press MULTI-CONTROL
again.
Using Sound Retriever
Sound Retriever function automatically en-
hances compressed audio and restores rich
sound.
%Press S.Rtrv repeatedly to select the de-
sired setting.
OFF (off)—1—2
#2is more effective than 1.
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Note
You can also perform this operation in the menu
that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Using disc title functions
You can input CD titles and display the title.
The next time you insert a CD for which you
have entered a title, the title of that CD is dis-
played.
Entering disc titles
Use the disc title input feature to store up to
48 CD titles in the unit. Each title can be up to
10 characters long.
1 Play the CD that you want to enter a
title for.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
TITLE INPUT in the function menu.
3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
title input mode.
4 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select a letter
of the alphabet.
#You can also perform the same operations by
pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
5 Press MULTI-CONTROL to move the cur-
sor to the next character position.
6 After entering the title, press and hold
MULTI-CONTROL to store it in memory.
Notes
!Titles remain in memory, even after the disc is
removed from the unit, and are recalled when
the disc is reinserted.
!After data for 48 discs are stored in the mem-
ory, data for a new disc overwrites the oldest
one.
Playing songs on USB portable
audio player/USB memory
For details about the supported device, refer to
Portable audio player compatibility on page 5.
Basic Operations
%Select a folder
Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
%Fast forward or reverse
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right
for about one second and release.
%Select a track
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%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.
!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 USB portable audio player/USB memory is
connected to this unit, the source is changed
to USB automatically. If you do not use an
USB device, disconnect it from this unit. De-
pending on the connected USB device, turn-
ing on the ignition switch while USB device is
connected to this unit may change the source
automatically.
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Displaying text information of
an audio file
%Press DISP to select the desired text in-
formation.
For WMA/MP3
Play time—folder name—file name—track
title—artist name—album title—comment—
bit rate
For WAV
Play time—folder name—file name—sam-
pling frequency
#If the characters recorded on the audio file are
not compatible with the head unit, those charac-
ters are not displayed.
#If specific information is not recorded on an
audio file, title or name is not displayed.
#The text information of some audio files may
not be correctly displayed.
Notes
!You can scroll the text information to the left
by pressing and holding DISP.
!When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the initial set-
ting, text information scrolls continuously in
the display. Refer to Switching the Ever Scroll
on page 26.
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 16.)
Introduction of 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)—
SOUND RETRIEVER (sound retriever)
Function and operation
REPEAT,RANDOM,SCAN,PAUSE and
SOUND RETRIEVER 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 page 17.
However, the repeat play
ranges you can select are dif-
ferent from that of the built-in
CD player. The repeat play
ranges of the USB portable
audio player/USB memory are:
!TRACK –Repeat just the
current file
!FOLDER –Repeat the cur-
rent folder
!ALL –Repeat all files
RANDOM Refer to Playing tracks in ran-
dom order on page 17.
SCAN Refer to Scanning folders and
tracks on page 17.
PAUSE Refer to Pausing playback on
page 17.
SOUND RETRIEVER Refer to Using Sound Retriever
on page 17.
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press BACK.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
BACK.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!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.
!When FOLDER is selected, it is not possible to
play back a subfolder of that folder.
!After file or folder scanning is finished, nor-
mal playback of the files begins again.
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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.
FADER/BALANCE (balance adjustment)—
PRESET EQUALIZER (graphic equalizer recall)
—EQ SETTING 1 (graphic equalizer adjust-
ment)—EQ SETTING 2 (graphic equalizer fine
adjustment)—LOUDNESS (loudness)—
SW SETTING 1 (subwoofer on/off setting)—
SW SETTING 2 (subwoofer setting)—
HIGH PASS FILTER (high pass filter)—
BASS BOOST (bass boost)—SRC LV ADJUST
(source level adjustment)
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode of each function.
5 Adjust the each function.
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press BACK.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
BACK.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!When the subwoofer controller setting is
PREOUT:REAR, you cannot switch to
SW SETTING 1 (subwoofer on/off setting).
(Refer to page 25.)
!You can select the SW SETTING 2 only when
subwoofer output is turned on in
SW SETTING 1.
!When selecting FM as the source, you cannot
switch to SRC LV ADJUST.
!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
FADER/BALANCE.
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 FAD F15 and FAD R15.
Left/right speaker balance can be adjusted be-
tween BAL L15 and BAL R15.
#You can also perform the same operations by
pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
#FAD 0 is the proper setting when only two
speakers are used.
#When the rear output setting is
REAR SP :SUB W, adjusting the front/rear speak-
er balance is not effective. Refer to Setting the
rear output and subwoofer controller on page
25.
Using the equalizer
The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization
to match the car’s interior acoustic character-
istics as desired.
Recalling equalizer curves
There are six stored equalizer curves which
you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list
of the equalizer curves.
Display Equalizer curve
POWERFUL Powerful
NATURAL Natural
VOCAL Vocal
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