Pioneer DEH-P70BT User manual

Operation Manual
Manual de instrucciones
High power CD/MP3/WMA Player with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology, RDS tuner and Multi CD/DAB
control
Reproductor de CD/MP3/WMA de alta potencia con
tecnolog a inalámbrica Bluetooth, sintonizador RDS y
control de CD/DAB múltiple
DEH-P70BT
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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
About this unit 7
Operating environment 7
About this manual 7
In case of trouble 8
Features 8
About WMA 9
About AAC 9
About luetooth 9
Protecting your unit from theft 9
Removing the front panel 10
Attaching the front panel 10
Resetting the microprocessor 10
Clearing all memory 11
About the demo mode 11
Reverse mode 11
Feature demo 11
Use and care of the remote control 11
Installing the battery 11
Replacing the battery 12
Using the remote control 12
Whats What
Head unit 13
Remote control 14
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on 15
Selecting a source 15
Loading a disc 15
Adjusting the volume 16
Turning the unit off 16
Tuner
Listening to the radio 17
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 18
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 18
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 19
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 19
Tuning in strong signals 19
R S
Introduction of RDS operation 20
Switching the RDS display 21
Selecting alternative frequencies 21
Using PI Seek 21
Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations 22
Limiting stations to regional
programming 22
Receiving traffic announcements 22
Using PTY functions 23
Searching for an RDS station by PTY
information 23
Using news program interruption 23
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 24
Using radio text 24
Displaying radio text 24
Storing and recalling radio text 24
PTY list 25
Built-in C Player
Playing a CD 26
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 27
Repeating play 27
Playing tracks in a random order 27
Scanning tracks of a CD 28
Pausing CD playback 28
Using compression and MX 28
Selecting the search method 28
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 29
Using disc title functions 29
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Entering disc titles 29
Displaying disc titles 30
Scrolling titles in the display 30
Using CD TEXT functions 30
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 30
Scrolling titles in the display 31
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 31
MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files 32
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) operation 33
Repeating play 34
Playing tracks in a random order 34
Scanning folders and tracks 34
Pausing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV playback 35
Using compression and MX 35
Selecting the search method 35
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 35
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/
AAC/WAV disc 36
When playing back an MP3/WMA/
AAC disc 36
When playing back a WAV disc 36
Scrolling text information in the display 36
Selecting tracks from the file name list 37
Hands-free phoning
Hands-free phoning with cellular phones
featuring luetooth technology 38
efore using hands-free phoning 39
Making a phone call 39
Taking a phone call 40
Answering an incoming call 40
Rejecting an incoming call 40
Standby mode 40
Making a call via voice recognition 40
Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning
operation 41
Registering your cellular phone featuring
luetooth 42
Connecting a cellular phone 43
Disconnecting a cellular phone 43
Deleting a registered phone 43
Displaying D ( luetooth Device)
address 44
Transferring the phone book 44
Clearing memory 45
Using lists 45
Displaying list 45
Make a call from list 46
Storing and recalling phone
number 46
Entering name to listed phone
number 47
Making a call from the preset list 47
Making a call by entering phone number 48
Echo canceling and noise reduction 48
Selecting a ring alert 48
Setting the automatic answering 49
Setting the incoming call rejection 49
Setting the standby screen 49
Setting the automatic connection 49
Selecting a screen for incoming calls 50
Multi-C Player
Playing a CD 51
50-disc multi-CD player 51
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 52
Repeating play 52
Playing tracks in a random order 52
Scanning CDs and tracks 53
Pausing CD playback 53
Using ITS playlists 53
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Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 53
Playback from your ITS playlist 54
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 54
Erasing a CD from your ITS
playlist 54
Using disc title functions 54
Entering disc titles 54
Displaying disc titles 55
Scrolling titles in the display 55
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 55
Using CD TEXT functions 56
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 56
Scrolling titles in the display 56
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 56
Using compression and bass emphasis 56
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 58
Selecting a playlist 58
Displaying text information on iPod 58
Introduction of advanced iPod adapter
operation 59
Repeating play 59
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 59
Pausing a song 60
rowsing for a song 60
AB tuner
Listening to the DA 61
Introduction of advanced DA tuner
operation 62
Switching the DA display 62
Storing services 62
Recalling services 63
Setting the announcement support
interruption 63
Receiving the road traffic flash and
transport flash 63
Receiving news flash 63
Switching the service follow 63
Switching primary or secondary service
component 63
Searching for service by available PTY
information 64
Using dynamic label 64
Displaying dynamic label 64
Storing and recalling dynamic
label 64
Selecting services from the preset service
list 64
TV tuner
Watching the television 65
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 66
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 66
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 66
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 67
V Player
Playing a disc 68
Selecting a disc 68
Selecting a folder 68
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 69
Repeating play 69
Pausing disc playback 70
Playing tracks in a random order 70
Scanning tracks of a CD/MP3/WMA 70
Using ITS playlist and disc title functions 70
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Using disc title functions 70
Entering disc titles 71
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 72
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 72
Using balance adjustment 73
Using the equalizer 73
Recalling equalizer curves 73
Adjusting equalizer curves 74
Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 74
Adjusting bass and treble 74
Adjusting loudness 75
Using subwoofer output 75
Adjusting subwoofer settings 75
Using nonfading output 76
Adjusting nonfading output level 76
Using the high pass filter 76
Adjusting source levels 77
Using automatic sound levelizer 77
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 78
Setting the date 78
Setting the clock 78
Turning the off clock display on or off 79
Setting the FM tuning step 79
Switching Auto PI Seek 79
Switching the warning tone 80
Switching the auxiliary setting 80
Switching the dimmer setting 80
Adjusting the brightness 80
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 80
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 81
Switching the feature demo 81
Switching the reverse mode 82
Switching the Ever Scroll 82
Other Functions
Attenuating volume 83
Using the AUX source 83
Selecting AUX as the source 83
Setting the AUX title 83
Using different entertainment displays 83
Additional Information
Error messages 85
CD player and care 85
CD-R/CD-RW discs 86
MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV files 86
MP3 additional information 87
WMA additional information 87
AAC additional information 88
WAV additional information 88
About folders and MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV
files 88
Terms 90
Specifications 92
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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.
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EXPOSURE.
CAUTION
!Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat
could result from contact with liquids.
!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.
Location:
On the bottom of the unit
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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!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.
Operating environment
This unit should be used within the tempera-
ture ranges shown below.
Operating temperature range: -10 to +60 °C
(14 to 140 °F)
EN300328 ETC test temperature: -20 and +55
°C (-4 and 131 °F)
About this manual
This 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. This 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 WARNINGs and CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
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In case of trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-
neer Service Station.
Features
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP file playback
You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
!Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
AAC file playback
You can play back AAC files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
WAV file playback
You can play back WAV files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (Linear PCM (LPCM)/MS
ADPCM recordings).
RDS (radio data system) receiver
This units RDS tuner receives the radio data
broadcast service.
Hands-free phoning
This unit realizes effortless hands-free phoning
with luetooth technology.
High quality sound
This unit is equipped with high-power ampli-
fier to output the clear and realistic sound.
Multiple IP-BUS control
This unit can control any Pioneer source unit
with IP- US, such as Multi-CD player, DVD
player, TV tuner and DA (digital audio broad-
casting) tuner.
!Some Pioneer source units may not be fully
controlled with this unit. For more details,
please consult your nearest dealer.
iPod compatibility
When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod
adapter (CD-I 100), you can control an iPod,
iPod mini, iPod Photo.
!iPod®is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
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About WMA
The Windows Media"logo printed on the box
indicates that this unit can play back WMA
data.
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology
that is developed by Microsoft Corporation.
WMA data can be encoded by using Windows
Media Player version 7 or later.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Notes
!With some applications used to encode WMA
files, this unit may not operate correctly.
!Depending on the version of Windows Media
Player used to encode WMA files, album
names and other text information may not be
correctly displayed.
About AAC
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and
refers to an audio compression technology
standard used with MPEG 2 and MPEG 4.
Several applications can be used to encode
AAC files, but file formats and extensions dif-
fer depending on the application which is
used to encode.
This unit plays back AAC files encoded by
iTunes®version 4.1.1.54.
!iTunes®is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
About Bluetooth
luetooth is a short-range wireless radio con-
nectivity technology that is developed as a
cable replacement for mobile phones, hand-
held PCs and other devices. luetooth oper-
ates in 2.4 GHz frequency range and transmits
voice and data at speeds up to 1 megabit per
second. luetooth was launched by a special
interest group (SIG) that comprises of Ericsson
Inc., Intel Corp., Nokia Corp., Toshiba and I M
in 1998, and it is currently developed by nearly
2,000 companies worldwide.
!The luetooth word mark and logos are
owned by the luetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Pioneer Corporation
is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective
owners.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached from the
head unit and stored in the protective case
provided to discourage theft.
!If the front panel is not detached from the
head unit within five seconds of turning off
the ignition, a warning tone will sound.
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!You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning tone on page 80.
Important
!Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons too tightly when removing or attach-
ing.
!Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
!Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Removing the front panel
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and
pull it gently outward.
Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop
the front panel and protect it from contact
with water or other fluids to prevent perma-
nent damage.
3 Put the front panel into the protective
case provided for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
%Replace the front panel by holding it
upright to the unit and clipping it securely
into the ounting hooks.
Resetting the microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
!Prior to using this unit for the first time
after installation
!If the unit fails to operate properly
!When strange or incorrect messages ap-
pear on the display
1 Re ove the front panel.
2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instru ent.
RESET button
3 Replace the front panel by clipping it
into place.
4 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and
wait until the feature de o appears in the
display.
Resetting of the microprocessor is now com-
pleted.
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Clearing all memory
To protect personal and private information,
data about the phone stored in this unit can
be deleted.
1 Re ove the front panel.
2 Press EJECT and RESET si ultaneously.
3 Replace the front panel by clipping it
into place.
4 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and
wait until the feature de o appears in the
display.
All memory is now completely cleared.
#Please confirm if all data have been comple-
tely cleared. For confirmation of the data status,
refer to Registering your cellular phone featuring
Bluetooth on page 42. If all phones statuses are
No data, data has been completely cleared.
About the demo mode
This unit features two demonstration modes.
One is the reverse mode, the other is the fea-
ture demo mode.
!You cannot cancel a demo mode when the
front panel is open.
Important
The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be con-
nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch
on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle
battery may be drained.
Reverse mode
If you do not perform an operation within
about 30 seconds, screen indications start to
reverse, and then continue reversing every 10
seconds. Pressing 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.
!You can also perform the same operation
from Switching the reverse mode on Initial
Settings. For more details, see Switching
the reverse mode on page 82.
Feature demo
The feature demo automatically starts when
power to this unit is turned off while the igni-
tion switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing but-
ton 6during feature demo operation cancels
the feature demo mode. Press button 6again
to start the feature mode. Remember that if
the feature demo continues operating when
the car engine is turned off, it may drain bat-
tery power.
!You can also perform the same operation
from Switching the feature demo on Initial
Settings. For more details, see Switching
the feature demo on page 81.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Remove the cover on the back of the steering
remote control and insert the battery with the
plus (+) and minus () poles pointing in the
proper direction.
!When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
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Replacing the battery
Remove the battery.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the same or equiva-
lent type.
!Use only one CR2032 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in fire.
!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
!In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutionsrules that
apply in your country/area.
Using the remote control
Important
!Do not operate this unit while manipulating
the steering wheel as it might result in a traffic
accident.
!If you have to operate this unit when driving,
look ahead carefully to avoid being involved in
a traffic accident.
!If any of the following troubles occur, immedi-
ately stop using the unit and consult the deal-
er from whom you purchased it:
smoke is coming from the unit.
the unit is emitting an abnormal odor.
a foreign object has entered the unit.
liquid has been spilled on or into the unit.
If you continue to use this unit without finding
a remedy, the unit may be damaged badly, re-
sulting in a serious accident or fire.
!Do not leave this unit free (unattached) inside
the car. When stopping the car or turning, the
unit might drop on the floor. If the unit rolls
under the brake pedal, it might prevent the dri-
ver from braking properly, causing serious
trouble. e sure to fix this unit to the steering
wheel.
!Do not disassemble or modify this unit. To do
so may cause a malfunction.
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Head unit
1PHONE button
Press to select the phone as the source.
While operating a phone source, press to
end a call, reject an incoming call or cancel
making a call.
2Connection status indicator
Lights up when your cellular phone is con-
nected via luetooth wireless technology.
3OPEN button
Press to open the front panel.
4EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
5DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
6TA/NEWS button
Press to turn traffic announcements func-
tion on or off.
Press and hold to turn NEWS function on or
off.
716 buttons
Press for preset tuning and disc number
search when using a multi-CD or multi-DVD
player.
8BAND button
Press to select among three FM bands and
MW/LW bands and to cancel the control
mode of functions.
9Multi-Control
Move to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Turn it to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to start talking on the phone while op-
erating a phone source.
aSOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
bATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
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cLIST button
Press to display the various lists depending
on the source.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
dPHONE button
Press to select the phone as the source.
eOFF HOOK button
Press to start talking on the phone while op-
erating a phone source.
fa/b/c/dbuttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
gON HOOK button
While operating a phone source, press to
end a call or reject an incoming call.
hVOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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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
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 26).
%Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
AB (Digital Audio roadcasting)Tuner
TelevisionV player/Multi- V player
Built-in C playerMulti-C player
iPodExternal unit 1External unit 2
AUXTelephone
Notes
!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 disc in the unit.
When there is no disc in the DVD player.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
CD player.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
DVD player.
When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 80).
!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. Two 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.
!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.
Loading a disc
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
CD loading slot appears.
#After a CD has been inserted, press SOURCE
to select the built-in CD player.
2 Insert a CD into the CD loading slot.
Playback will automatically start.
CD loading slot
EJECT button
#You can eject a CD by pressing EJECT.
#To avoid a malfunction, make sure that no
metal object comes into contact with the term-
inals when the front panel is open.
Notes
!The built-in CD player plays one, standard, 12-
cm or 8-cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use
an adapter when playing 8-cm CDs.
!Do not insert anything other than a CD into
the CD loading slot.
!There is sometimes a delay between starting
up CD playback and the sound being issued.
When being read in, For at read is dis-
played.
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!If you cannot insert a disc completely or if
after you insert a disc the disc does not play,
check that the label side of the disc is up.
Press EJECT to eject the disc, and check the
disc for damage before inserting it again.
!If an error message such as ERROR-11 is dis-
played, refer to Error messages on page 85.
!When the CD loading or ejecting function
does not operate properly, you can eject the
CD by pressing and holding EJECT while
opening the front panel.
Adjusting the volume
%Use Multi-Control to adjust the sound
level.
With the head unit, rotate Multi-Control to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
With the remote control, press VOLUME to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
Turning the unit off
%Press SOURCE and hold until the unit
turns off.
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Listening to the radio
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These are the basic steps necessary to operate
the radio. More advanced tuner operation is
explained starting on the next page.
This units AF (alternative frequencies search)
function can be turned on and off. AF should
be off for normal tuning operation (refer to
page 21).
1Source icon
Shows which source has been selected.
2Preset nu ber indicator
Shows which preset has been selected.
3LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
4Stereo (5) indicator
Shows that the frequency selected is being
broadcast in stereo.
5Frequency indicator
Shows to which frequency the tuner is
tuned.
6Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to,
MW, LW or FM.
7Signal level indicator
Shows the signal strength of cellular phone.
!Signal level indicator may differ from the
actual signal level.
8Battery strength indicator
Shows the battery strength of cellular
phone.
!attery strength indicator may differ
from the actual battery strength.
9News ( ) indicator
Shows when the set news program is re-
ceived.
aTP ( ) indicator
Shows when a TP station is tuned in.
1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner.
Press SOURCE until you see Tuner displayed.
2 Press BAND to select a band.
Press BAND until the desired band is dis-
played, FM1,FM2,FM3 for FM or MW/LW.
3 To perfor anual tuning, push
Multi-Control left or right.
The frequencies move up or down step by
step.
4 To perfor seek tuning, push and hold
Multi-Control left or right for about one
second and release.
The tuner will scan the frequencies until a
broadcast strong enough for good reception is
found.
#You can cancel seek tuning by 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.
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Introduction of advanced
tuner operation
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1Function display
Shows the function status.
1 Press Multi-Control to display the ain
enu.
FUNCTION,AUDIO and ENTERTAINMENT
appear on the display.
2 Use Multi-Control to select FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option; press to se-
lect.
The function name appears on the display.
3 Turn Multi-Control to select the func-
tion.
Turn Multi-Control clockwise to switch be-
tween the functions in the following order:
BSM (best stations memory)Regional (re-
gional)Local (local seek tuning)
PTY search (program type selection)TA
(traffic announcement standby)AF (alterna-
tive frequencies search)News (news pro-
gram interruption)
#You can also switch between the functions in
reverse order by turning Multi-Control counter-
clockwise.
#To return to the frequency display, press
BAND.
#If MW/LW band is selected, you can only se-
lect BSM or Local.
Note
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the frequency display.
Storing and recalling
broadcast frequencies
If you press any of the preset tuning buttons
16you can easily store up to six broadcast
frequencies for later recall with the touch of a
button.
%When you find a frequency that you
want to store in e ory press one of pre-
set tuning buttons 16 and hold until the
preset nu ber stops flashing.
The number you have pressed will flash in the
preset number indicator and then remain lit.
The selected radio station frequency has been
stored in memory.
The next time you press the same preset tun-
ing button the radio station frequency is re-
called from memory.
Notes
!Program service name is not displayed unless
the radio receives the frequency.
!Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the three
FM bands, and six MW/LW stations can be
stored in memory.
!You can also store a broadcast frequency in
memory pressing Multi-Control while preset
channel list is displayed.
!You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning buttons 16by
pushing Multi-Control up or down.
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Storing the strongest
broadcast frequencies
SM (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies under preset tuning buttons 16and
once stored there you can tune in to those fre-
quencies with the touch of a button.
1 Use Multi-Control to select BSM.
BSM appears in the display.
2 Press Multi-Control to turn BSM on.
Searching begins to flash. While Searching is
flashing, the six strongest broadcast frequen-
cies will be stored under preset tuning num-
bers 16in the order of their signal strength.
When finished, the preset channel list ap-
pears.
#To cancel the storage process, press
Multi-Control.
3 Use Multi-Control to select the desired
station.
Turn to change the station; press to select.
#You can also change the station by pushing
Multi-Control up or down.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with SM may re-
place broadcast frequencies you have saved
using buttons 16.
Selecting stations from the
preset channel list
The preset channel list lets you see the list of
preset stations and select one of them to re-
ceive.
1 Press LIST to switch to the preset chan-
nel list ode during the frequency display.
2 Use Multi-Control to select the desired
station.
Turn to change the station; press to select.
#You can also change the station by pushing
Multi-Control up or down.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
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.
Local appears in the display.
2 Press Multi-Control to turn local seek
tuning on.
Local seek sensitivity (e.g., Level 2) appears in
the display.
#To turn local seek tuning off, press
Multi-Control again.
3 Push Multi-Control left or right to set
the sensitivity.
There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
two levels for MW/LW:
FM: Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4
MW/LW: Level 1Level 2
The Level 4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
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Introduction of RDS operation
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RDS (radio data system) is a system for provid-
ing information along with FM broadcasts.
This inaudible information provides such fea-
tures as program service name, program type,
traffic announcement standby and automatic
tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in find-
ing and is tuning in to a desired station.
1Source icon
Shows which source has been selected.
2TEXT indicator
Shows when the radio text is received.
3Preset nu ber indicator
Shows which preset has been selected.
4LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
5Progra service na e
Shows the name of broadcast program.
6Stereo (5) indicator
Shows that the frequency selected is being
broadcast in stereo.
7Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to,
MW, LW or FM.
8Signal level indicator
Shows the signal strength of cellular phone.
!Signal level indicator may differ from the
actual signal level.
9Battery strength indicator
Shows the battery strength of cellular
phone.
!attery strength indicator may differ
from the actual battery strength.
aNews ( ) indicator
Shows when the set news program is re-
ceived.
bTP ( ) indicator
Shows when a TP station is tuned in.
1 Press Multi-Control to display the ain
enu.
FUNCTION,AUDIO and ENTERTAINMENT
appear on the display.
2 Use Multi-Control to select FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option; press to se-
lect.
The function name appears on the display.
3 Turn Multi-Control to select the func-
tion.
Turn Multi-Control clockwise to switch be-
tween the functions in the following order:
BSM (best stations memory)Regional (re-
gional)Local (local seek tuning)
PTY search (program type selection)TA
(traffic announcement standby)AF (alterna-
tive frequencies search)News (news pro-
gram interruption)
#You can also switch between the functions in
reverse order by turning Multi-Control counter-
clockwise.
#To return to the frequency display, press
BAND.
#If MW/LW band is selected, you can only se-
lect BSM or Local.
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