Pioneer DEH-P75BT User manual

Operation Manual
Manual de instrucciones
High power CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Player with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology, RDS tuner and Multi-CD control
Reproductor de CD/MP3/WMA/ACC de alta potencia
con tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth, sintonizador
RDS y control de CD múltiple
DEH-P75BT
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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
Product registration 7
About this manual 8
In case of trouble 8
Features 8
About WMA 9
About AAC 9
About Bluetooth 9
Resetting the microprocessor 9
Clearing all memory 10
Protecting your unit from theft 10
–Removing the front panel 11
–Attaching the front panel 11
About the demo mode 11
–Reverse mode 11
–Feature demo mode 11
Use and care of the remote control 12
–Installing the battery 12
–Using the remote control 12
–FUNCTION button and AUDIO
button 12
What’s What
Head unit 14
Remote control 14
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on 16
Selecting a source 16
Loading a disc 16
Adjusting the volume 17
Turning the unit off 17
Tuner
Listening to the radio 18
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 19
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 19
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 20
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 20
Tuning in strong signals 20
RDS
Introduction of RDS operation 21
Selecting alternative frequencies 22
–Using PI Seek 22
–Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations 22
–Limiting stations to regional
programming 22
Receiving traffic announcements 23
Using PTY functions 23
–Searching for an RDS station by PTY
information 23
–Using news program interruption 24
–Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 24
Using radio text 24
–Displaying radio text 24
–Storing and recalling radio text 25
PTY list 26
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 27
Selecting a track directly 27
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 28
Repeating play 28
Playing tracks in random order 28
Scanning tracks of a CD 29
Pausing CD playback 29
Using compression and BMX 29
Selecting the search method 29
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 30
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Using disc title functions 30
–Entering disc titles 30
–Displaying disc titles 31
Using CD TEXT functions 31
–Displaying text information on CD TEXT
discs 31
–Scrolling text information in the
display 31
–Selecting tracks from the track title
list 31
MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files 33
Selecting a track directly in the current
folder 34
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) operation 34
Repeating play 35
Playing tracks in random order 35
Scanning folders and tracks 35
Pausing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV playback 36
Using compression and BMX 36
Selecting the search method 36
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 36
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/
AAC/WAV disc 37
–When playing back an MP3/WMA/AAC
disc 37
–When playing back a WAV disc 37
Scrolling text information in the display 37
Selecting tracks from the file name list 38
Bluetooth Telephone
Hands-free phoning with cellular phones
featuring Bluetooth wireless
technology 39
About the telephone source 40
–Standby mode 40
Setting up for hands-free phoning 40
Basic operation of hands-free phoning 40
–Making a phone call 41
–Taking a phone call 41
Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning
operation 43
Connecting a cellular phone 43
–Searching for available cellular
phones 44
–Using a cellular phone to initiate a
connection 44
Disconnecting a cellular phone 45
Registering connected cellular phone 45
Deleting a registered phone 45
Connecting to a registered cellular
phone 46
–Connecting to a registered phone
manually 46
–Connecting to a registered phone
automatically 46
Using the Phone Book 47
–Transferring entries to the Phone
Book 47
–Changing the Phone Book display
order 47
–Calling a number in the Phone
Book 48
–Assign genres to phone numbers 48
–Editing the name of a Phone Book
entry 49
–Editing phone numbers 49
–Clearing a Phone Book entry 50
–Using preset numbers 50
Clearing memory 51
Using the Call History 51
–Displaying the Call History 51
–Calling a number from the Call
History 52
–Assigning preset numbers 52
Making a call by entering phone number 53
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Echo canceling and noise reduction 53
Changing the ring tone 53
Setting the automatic rejecting 54
Setting the automatic answering 54
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address 54
–Displaying BD address of your cellular
phone 54
–Displaying BD address of this unit 54
Displaying system version for repair 55
Selecting the incoming call screen 55
Bluetooth Audio
Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth
audio player) 56
Setting up for Bluetooth audio player 56
Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 57
Function operation 58
Playing songs on Bluetooth audio player 58
Pausing a song 58
Stopping playback 59
Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 59
Displaying BD address of this unit 59
Displaying system version for repair 59
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 60
Selecting a track directly 60
50-disc multi-CD player 61
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 61
Repeating play 62
Playing tracks in random order 62
Scanning CDs and tracks 62
Pausing CD playback 63
Using ITS playlists 63
–Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 63
–Playback from your ITS playlist 63
–Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 64
–Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist 64
Using disc title functions 64
–Entering disc titles 64
–Displaying disc titles 65
–Selecting discs from the disc title
list 65
Using CD TEXT functions 66
–Displaying text information on CD TEXT
discs 66
–Scrolling text information in the
display 66
–Selecting tracks from the track title
list 66
Using compression and bass emphasis 67
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 68
Browsing for a song 68
–Searching for a song 68
–Selecting a playlist 69
Displaying text information on iPod 69
Introduction of advanced iPod adapter
operation 70
Repeating play 70
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 70
Pausing a song 71
TV tuner
Watching the television 72
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 73
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 73
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 73
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 74
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DVD Player
Playing a disc 75
Selecting a disc 75
Selecting a folder 75
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 76
Repeating play 76
Pausing disc playback 77
Playing tracks in random order 77
Scanning tracks of a CD/MP3/WMA 77
Using ITS playlist and disc title functions 77
Using disc title functions 77
–Entering disc titles 78
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 79
Using balance adjustment 79
Using the equalizer 80
–Recalling equalizer curves 80
–Adjusting equalizer curves 80
–Adjusting 7-band graphic equalizer 80
Adjusting loudness 81
Using subwoofer output 81
–Adjusting subwoofer settings 81
Boosting the bass 82
Using the high pass filter 82
Adjusting source levels 82
Using automatic sound levelizer 83
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 84
Selecting the display language 84
Setting the date 84
Setting the clock 85
Turning the off clock display on or off 85
Setting the FM tuning step 85
Switching Auto PI Seek 86
Switching the warning tone 86
Switching the face auto open 86
Switching the auxiliary setting 86
Switching the dimmer setting 87
Adjusting the brightness 87
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 87
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 88
Switching the feature demo 88
Switching the reverse mode 88
Switching the Ever Scroll 88
Activating the BT Audio source 89
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless
connection 89
Resetting the Bluetooth wireless technology
module 89
Other Functions
Using the AUX source 90
–About AUX1 and AUX2 90
–Selecting AUX as the source 90
–Setting the AUX title 90
Using different entertainment displays 91
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 92
CD player and care 92
CD-R/CD-RW discs 93
Dual Discs 93
MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV files 93
–MP3 additional information 94
–WMA additional information 95
–AAC additional information 95
–WAV additional information 95
About folders and MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV
files 95
Terms 97
Specifications 99
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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 25 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, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat
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.
Operating environment
This unit should be used within the tempera-
ture ranges shown below.
Operating temperature range: -10 °C to +60 °C
(14 °F to 140 °F)
EN300328 ETC test temperature: -20 °C and
+55 °C (-4 °F and 131 °F)
Product registration
Visit us at the following site:
!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.
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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.
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.
MP3 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).
Hands-free phoning
This unit realizes effortless hands-free phoning
with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Bluetooth audio player compatibility
When you use this unit with a Bluetooth audio
player featuring Bluetooth wireless technol-
ogy, you can control the Bluetooth audio
player.
iPod®compatibility
When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod
adapter (CD-IB100), you can control an iPod
with Dock Connector.
!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.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are tra-
demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Notes
!This unit may not operate correctly depending
on the application used to encode WMA files.
!Depending on the version of Windows Media
Player used to encode WMA files, album
names and other text information may not be
correctly displayed.
!There may be a slight delay when starting
playback of WMA/AAC files encoded with
image data.
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 4.8 and earlier.
iTunes®is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth 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. Bluetooth oper-
ates in 2.4 GHz frequency range and transmits
voice and data at speeds up to 1 megabit per
second. Bluetooth was launched by a special
interest group (SIG) that comprises of Ericsson
Inc., Intel Corp., Nokia Corp., Toshiba and IBM
in 1998, and it is currently developed by nearly
2 000 companies worldwide.
!The Bluetooth word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth 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.
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
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%Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instrument.
RESET button
Clearing all memory
To protect personal and private information,
data about the phone stored in this unit can
be deleted.
1 Press SOURCE and hold until the unit
turns off.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL and hold until
Language select appears in the display.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select
Phone reset.
Phone reset appears in the display.
4 Push MULTI-CONTROL right to show a
confirmation display.
Clear memory YES is displayed. Clearing
memory is now on standby.
#If you do not want to reset phone memory,
press BAND.
5 Press MULTI-CONTROL to clear the
memory.
All data in the telephone source, including
Phone Book entries, number presets and the
Call History is cleared.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached from the
head unit and stored in the provided protective
case to prevent 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 and
the front panel will open.
!You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning tone on page 86.
!You can turn off the face auto open. See
Switching the face auto open on page 86.
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.
!A few seconds after turning the ignition
switch to on or off, the front panel automati-
cally moves. When this happens, your fingers
may become jammed in the panel, so keep
your hands away from it.
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Removing the front panel
1 Press and hold EJECT to open the front
panel.
2 Slide and remove the front panel to-
ward you.
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 provided pro-
tective case for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
1 Make sure the inner cover is closed.
2 Replace the front panel by clipping it
into place.
About the demo mode
This unit features two demonstration modes.
One is the reverse mode, the other is the fea-
ture demo mode.
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 BAND when power to this
unit is turned off while the ignition switch is
set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse mode.
Press BAND again to start the reverse mode.
Feature demo mode
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
DISPLAY during feature demo operation can-
cels the feature demo mode. Press DISPLAY
again to start the feature demo mode. Remem-
ber that if the feature demo continues operat-
ing when the car engine is turned off, it may
drain battery power.
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Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (–) poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
!When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in fire.
!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
!In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions’rules that
apply in your country/area.
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.
FUNCTION button and AUDIO button
You can also select the desired mode by
FUNCTION button and AUDIO button on the
remote control. But operation of FUNCTION
button and AUDIO button on the remote con-
trol differs from the operation of
MULTI-CONTROL on the head unit. When op-
erating the remote control, switch through the
modes as described below to select the mode.
FUNCTION button operation
%Press FUNCTION to select the desired
mode (e.g., built-in CD player).
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following modes:
Play mode (repeat play)—Random mode
(random play)—Scan mode (scan play)—
Pause (pause)—Compression (compression
and BMX)—Search mode (search method)—
TitleInput "A" (disc title input)
Note
Refer to Introduction of advanced built-in CD
player operation on page 28.
AUDIO button operation
%Press AUDIO to select the desired
mode.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between
the following modes:
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Fader (balance adjustment)—PWRFL (graphic
equalizer adjustment)—50Hz (7-band graphic
equalizer adjustment)—LOUD (loudness)—
Sub W.1 (subwoofer on/off setting)—Sub W.2
(subwoofer setting)—Bass (bass boost)—HPF
(high pass filter)—SLA (source level adjust-
ment)—ASL (automatic sound levelizer)
Note
Refer to Introduction of audio adjustments on
page 79.
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Head unit
1BAND button
Press to select among three FM bands and
MW/LW bands and to cancel the control
mode of functions.
2SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
3LIST button
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list, file list or preset channel list
depending on the source.
4PHONE 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.
5MULTI-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.
6TA/NEWS button
Press to turn TA function on or off. Press
and hold to turn NEWS function on or off.
7EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
Press and hold to open or close the front
panel.
8RESET button
Press to reset the microprocessor.
9DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
aEQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
bConnection status indicator
Lights up when your cellular phone or Blue-
tooth audio player is connected via Blue-
tooth wireless technology.
cATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
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dVOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
eFUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
fJoystick
Move to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Functions are the same as
MULTI-CONTROL except for volume con-
trol.
gDIRECT button
Press to directly select the desired track.
hCLEAR button
Press to cancel the input number when 0-9
are used.
i0-9 buttons
Press to directly select the desired track,
preset tuning or disc. In the Telephone
source, press to dial a phone number. But-
tons 1–6can operate the preset tuning for
the tuner or disc number search for the
multi-CD player.
jOFF HOOK button
Press to start talking on the phone while op-
erating a phone source.
kON HOOK button
While operating the phone source, press to
end a call or reject an incoming call.
lENTERTAINMENT button
Press to change to the entertainment dis-
play.
mAUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
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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 27).
%Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
Tuner—Television—DVD player/Multi-
DVD player—Built-in CD player—Multi-
CD player—iPod—External unit 1—Exter-
nal unit 2—AUX1—AUX2—Telephone—
BT Audio
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 86).
—When the BT Audio source is set to off
(refer to Activating the BT Audio source on
page 89).
!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 EJECT 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.
Front panel is closed automatically, and play-
back will start.
CD loading slot
#You can eject a CD by pressing EJECT.
Notes
!The built-in CD player plays one standard, 12-
cm or 8-cm CD at a time. Do not use an adap-
ter 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, Format read is displayed.
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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.
!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.
!If an error message such as ERROR-11 is dis-
played, refer to Understanding built-in CD
player error messages on page 92.
Adjusting the volume
%Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the
sound level.
With the head unit, turn MULTI-CONTROL to
increase 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 22).
1Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to,
MW/LW or FM.
2Stereo (5) indicator
Shows when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
3Preset number indicator
Shows which preset has been selected.
4LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
5Frequency indicator
Shows the frequency to which the tuner is
tuned.
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, FM-1,FM-2,FM-3 for FM or MW/LW.
3 To perform manual tuning, push
MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
The frequencies move up or down step by
step.
4 To perform 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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1Function display
Shows the function status.
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
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
function.
Turn MULTI-CONTROL clockwise or counter-
clockwise to switch between the functions in
the following order:
BSM (best stations memory)—Regional (re-
gional)—Local (local seek tuning)—
PTY search (program type selection)—
Traffic Announce (traffic announcement
standby)—Alternative FREQ (alternative fre-
quencies search)—News interrupt (news
program interruption)
#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
You can easily store up to six broadcast fre-
quencies for later recall.
1 When you find a frequency that you
want to store in memory press LIST to
switch to the preset channel list mode.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to store the se-
lected frequency in memory.
Turn to change the preset number; press and
hold to store.
The preset number you have selected will
flash and then remain lit. The selected radio
station frequency has been stored in memory.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
Notes
!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 radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by press-
ing and holding one of the preset tuning but-
tons 1–6on the remote control.
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Storing the strongest
broadcast frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies under 0-9 (1–6) on the remote
contorl and once stored there you can tune in
to those frequencies with the touch of a but-
ton.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in
the function menu.
BSM appears in the display.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
Searching is displayed. While Searching is
displayed, the six strongest broadcast frequen-
cies will be stored under 0-9 (1-6) on the re-
mote control in the order of their signal
strength. When finished, the preset channel
list appears.
#To cancel the storage process, press
MULTI-CONTROL.
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.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may re-
place broadcast frequencies you have saved
using 0-9 (1–6) on the remote control.
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 mode during the frequency display.
2 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.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
Notes
!You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by push-
ing MULTI-CONTROL up or down during the
frequency display.
!You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by press-
ing one of the preset tuning buttons 0-9 (1-6)
on the remote control.
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.
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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