Pioneer DEH-P9600MP User manual

Operation Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Multi-CD/DAB control DSP High power CD/MP3/
WMA player with RDS tuner
Reproductor de CD/MP3/WMA de alta potencia con
sintonizador RDS DSP y control de CD múltiple/DAB
DEH-P9600MP
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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 the multi language display 5
About this unit 5
About this manual 5
Precautions 5
In case of trouble 5
Features 5
About WMA 6
Protecting your unit from theft 6
Removing the front panel 7
Attaching the front panel 7
Switching the SP setting mode 7
Resetting the microprocessor 8
Use and care of the remote control 8
Installing the battery 8
Using the remote control 9
isplay indication 9
About the demo mode 9
Reverse mode 9
Feature demo 10
About basic displays 10
Whats What
Head unit (front panel close) 11
Head unit (front panel open) 12
Remote control 13
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on 14
Selecting a source 14
Turning the unit off 14
Tuner
Listening to the radio 15
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 16
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 16
Tuning in strong signals 16
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 17
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 17
DS
Introduction of R S operation 18
Switching the R S display 18
Selecting alternative frequencies 19
Using PI Seek 19
Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations 19
Limiting stations to regional
programming 19
Receiving traffic announcements 20
Using PTY functions 20
Searching for an R S station by PTY
information 20
Using news program interruption 21
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 21
Using radio text 21
isplaying radio text 21
Storing and recalling radio text 22
PTY list 23
Built-in CD Player
Playing a C 24
Selecting a track directly 25
Introduction of advanced built-in C player
operation 25
Repeating play 25
Playing tracks in a random order 26
Scanning tracks of a C 26
Pausing C playback 26
Using compression and BMX 26
Selecting the search method 27
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 27
Using disc title functions 27
Entering disc titles 27
isplaying disc titles 28
Using C TEXT functions 28
isplaying titles on C TEXT
discs 28
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Scrolling titles in the display 29
Selecting tracks from the track title list 29
MP3/WMA/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/WAV 30
Selecting a track directly in the current
folder 31
Introduction of advanced built-in C player
(MP3/WMA/WAV) operation 32
Repeating play 32
Playing tracks in a random order 32
Scanning folders and tracks 33
Pausing MP3/WMA/WAV playback 33
Using compression and BMX 33
Selecting the search method 33
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 34
Switching the tag display 34
isplaying text information on MP3/WMA/
WAV disc 34
When playing back an MP3/WMA
disc 34
When playing back a WAV disc 35
Scrolling text information in the display 35
Selecting tracks from the file name list 35
Multi-CD Player
Playing a C 36
Selecting a track directly 36
50-disc multi-C player 37
Introduction of advanced multi-C player
operation 37
Repeating play 37
Playing tracks in a random order 38
Scanning C s and tracks 38
Pausing C playback 38
Using compression and bass emphasis 39
Using ITS playlists 39
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 39
Playback from your ITS playlist 40
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 40
Erasing a C from your ITS
playlist 40
Using disc title functions 40
Entering disc titles 41
isplaying disc titles 41
Using C TEXT functions 41
isplaying titles on C TEXT
discs 42
Scrolling titles in the display 42
Selecting discs or tracks from the title
list 42
Audio Adjustments
Operation modes 43
Operation mode marks 43
3-way network mode 43
Standard mode 43
Adjusting the audio easily 43
Adjusting the audio finely 43
Extra functions 44
Introduction of audio adjustments 44
Using the position selector 45
Using balance adjustment 45
Using balance adjustment 46
Using the time alignment 46
Adjusting the time alignment 46
About the network function 47
Adjustable parameters 48
Points concerning network
adjustments 48
Muting the speaker unit (filter) 49
Adjusting network 49
Using subwoofer output 50
Adjusting subwoofer settings 50
Adjusting low pass filter attenuation
slope 51
Using the high pass filter 51
Muting the speaker units (filters) 51
Setting the high pass filter for front
speakers 51
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Setting the high pass filter for rear
speakers 52
Using the auto-equalizer 52
Recalling equalizer curves 52
Adjusting equalizer curves 53
Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer 53
Using BBE sound 54
Adjusting loudness 54
Using automatic sound levelizer 54
Adjusting source levels 55
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 55
Before operating the auto TA and EQ
function 56
Carrying out auto TA and EQ 57
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 59
Selecting the display language 59
Setting the clock 59
Switching the auxiliary setting 60
Switching the dimmer setting 60
Adjusting the brightness 60
Correcting distorted sound 60
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 60
Setting the FM tuning step 61
Switching Auto PI Seek 61
Switching the warning tone 61
Switching the flap auto open 62
Switching the hands-free telephoning 62
Switching the telephone standby 62
Using the feature demo 62
Using reverse mode 63
Switching the Ever Scroll 63
Other Functions
Using the AUX source 64
Selecting AUX as the source 64
Setting the AUX title 64
Using the telephone muting/attenuation and
hands-free telephoning function 64
Telephone muting/attenuation
function 64
Hands-free telephoning function 65
Using different entertainment displays 65
Using the PGM button 65
Rewriting the entertainment displays 65
Introduction of AB operation 66
Operation 67
Changing the label 67
Service list function 67
Operating announcements with the
function menu 67
Available PTY function 67
Using dynamic label 68
Introduction of V operation 68
Operation 69
Function menu switching 69
Selecting discs from the disc list 69
Using ITS playlist and disc title
functions 69
Additional Information
Understanding built-in C player error
messages 70
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 70
Understanding error message on rewriting
the entertainment displays 70
C player and care 71
C -R/C -RW discs 71
MP3, WMA and WAV files 72
MP3 additional information 72
WMA additional information 73
WAV additional information 73
About folders and MP3/WMA/WAV files 73
SP adjustment value record sheet 75
3-way network mode 75
Standard mode 75
Equalizer curves 75
Terms 76
Specifications 78
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About the multi language
display
This unit allows you to select the OEL display
language. Refer to Selecting the display lan-
guage on page 59 for how it set it. This manual
uses English displays in the explanations.
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 R S
(radio data system) function operates only in
areas with FM stations broadcasting R S sig-
nals.
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 precautions noted on
this page and in other sections.
Precautions
!ACLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is af-
fixed to the bottom of this unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
!The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only
in Germany.
!Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.
!Always keep the volume low enough so
that you can hear sounds from outside the
car.
!Protect this unit from moisture.
!If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
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 C /C -R/C -RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
You can play back MP3 files recorded on C -
ROM/C -R/C -RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
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!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.
MA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on C -
ROM/C -R/C -RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
AV file playback
You can play back WAV files recorded on C -
ROM/C -R/C -RW (Linear PCM (LPCM)/MS
A PCM recordings).
About MA
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.
!With some applications used to encode WMA
files, album names and other text information
may not be correctly displayed.
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 and
the front panel will open.
!You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning tone on page 61.
!You can turn off the flap auto open. See
Switching the flap auto open on page 62.
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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!When removing the front panel, be sure to
hold the corrugated release button on the rear
of the front panel while pulling.
Removing the front panel
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Slide and remove the front panel to-
ard you.
Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop it.
Release button
3 Put the front panel into the protective
case provided 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.
Switching the DSP setting
mode
This unit features two operation modes: the 3-
way network mode (NW) and the standard
mode (ST ). You can switch between modes
as desired. Initially, the SP setting is set to
the standard mode (ST ).
!After switching, reset the microprocessor.
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WA NING
o not use the unit in standard mode when a
speaker system for 3-way network mode is con-
nected to this unit. This may cause damage to
the speakers.
%Use a thin standard tip scre driver to
s itch the DSP s itch on the bottom of
this unit.
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
%Press RESET on the head unit ith a
pen tip or other pointed instrument.
RESET button
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.
WA NING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!Use only one C 2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!o not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in fire.
!o not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!o 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.
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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
!o not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
!o not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
Display indication
This unit is equipped two types of display indi-
cations such as LC display and OEL display.
This manual mainly explains using OEL dis-
play.
!LC display contains basic information
about the each source and other settings
which is visible whenever the front panel is
opened or closed.
Track number that currently playing
Source which currently playing
LCD display (e.g. Built in CD player)
!OEL display contains detailed information
about the each source and other settings
which is visible only when the front panel is
opened.
Track number that currently playing
Play time
OEL display (e.g. Built in CD
player)
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 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.
!Some entertainment displays may not oper-
ate the reverse mode.
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Feature demo
Pressing button 6when power to this unit is
turned off while the ignition switch is set to
ACC or ON starts the feature demo. Pressing
button 6during feature demo operation can-
cels the feature demo mode.
Remember that if the feature demo continues
operating when the car engine is turned off, it
may drain battery power.
About basic displays
This unit has two forms of basic OEL display.
Choose the one you prefer.
Form 1
Form 2
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press and hold ENTERTAINMENT until
the display form changes.
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Head unit (front panel close)
1EJECT button
Press to eject a C from your built-in C
player.
2TA button
Press to turn traffic announcements func-
tion on or off.
Press and hold to turn NEWS function on or
off.
3TEXT button
Press to turn radio text function on or off.
4OPEN button
Press to open or close the front panel.
When you want to operate buttons inside
the front panel, press OPEN to open the
front panel.
5SOURCE button, VOLUME
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
Rotate it to increase or decrease the vo-
lume.
6EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
716 buttons
Press for preset tuning and disc number
search when using a multi-C player.
8BAND button
Press to select among three FM bands and
MW/LW bands and to cancel the control
mode of functions.
9RESET button
Press to reset the microprocessor.
aa/b/c/dbuttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
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Head unit (front panel open)
These buttons listed below can be operated
only when the front panel opened.
bENTERTAINMENT button
Press to change to the entertainment dis-
play.
Press and hold to change the display form.
cAUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
dDISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
eFUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
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Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
fVOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
gPGM button
Press to operate the preprogrammed func-
tions for each source. (Refer to Using the
PGM button on page 65.)
hCD button
Press to select the built-in or multi-C
player as the source.
iATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
jTUNER button
Press to select the tuner as the source.
kNUMBER buttons
Press to enter the number for selecting a de-
sired track in direct track select mode.
lJoystick
Move to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Functions are the same as a/b/c/dbut-
tons.
mDIRECT button
Press to directly select the desired track.
nCLEAR button
Press to cancel the input number when
NUMBER are used.
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Turning the unit on
%Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.
When you select a source the unit is turned
on.
Selecting a source
You can select a source you want to listen to.
To switch to the built-in C player, load a disc
in the unit (refer to page 24).
%Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
DAB ( igital Audio Broadcasting)Tuner
TelevisionDVD player/Multi-DVD player
Built-in CD playerMulti-CD player
External unit 1External unit 2AUX
Telephone
%When using the remote control, press
TUNER or CD to select a source.
Press each button repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following sources:
TUNER:DAB ( igital Audio Broadcasting)
TunerTelevisionSources off
CD:DVD player/Multi-DVD playerBuilt-
in CD playerMulti-CD playerSources
off
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 V player.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
C player.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
V player.
When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 60).
When the Telephone standby is set to off
(refer to page 62).
!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 cars auto-antenna relay control term-
inal, the cars antenna extends when this
units source is turned on. To retract the an-
tenna, turn the source off.
Turning the unit off
%Press SOURCE and hold until the unit
turns off.
Power ON/OFF
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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 19).
1Frequency indicator
Shows to which frequency the tuner is
tuned.
2Stereo (5) indicator
Shows that the frequency selected is being
broadcast in stereo.
3Preset number indicator
Shows which preset has been selected.
4Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to,
MW, LW or FM.
5LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner.
Press SOURCE until you see Tuner displayed.
2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
Rotate it to increase or decrease the volume.
3 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.
4 To perform manual tuning, briefly press
cor d.
The frequencies move up or down step by
step.
5 To perform seek tuning, press and hold
cor dfor 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 briefly pressing
either cor d.
#If you press and hold cor dyou can skip sta-
tions. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release
the button.
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1Function display
Shows the function status.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to display the function
names.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following functions:
BSM (best stations memory)Preset channel
listRegional (regional)Local (local seek
tuning)Program type selection (PTY)
Traffic Announce (traffic announcement
standby)Alternative FREQ (alternative fre-
quencies search)Ne s Interrupt (news
program interruption)
#To return to the frequency display, press
BAND.
#If MW/LW band is selected, you can only se-
lect BSM, preset channel list and 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
ant to store in memory press one of pre-
set tuning buttons 16 and hold until the
preset number 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
!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 use aand bto recall radio sta-
tion frequencies assigned to preset tuning
buttons 16.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
1 Press FUNCTION to select Local.
Press FUNCTION until Local appears in the
display.
2 Press ato turn local seek tuning on.
Local seek sensitivity (e.g., Level 2) appears in
the display.
3 Press cor dto 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
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The Level 4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
4 When you ant to return to normal
seek tuning, press bto turn local seek tun-
ing off.
Local OFF appears in the display.
Storing the strongest
broadcast frequencies
BSM (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 Press FUNCTION to select BSM.
Press FUNCTION until BSM appears in the
display.
2 Press ato turn BSM on.
Searching appears. The six strongest broad-
cast frequencies will be stored under preset
tuning buttons 16in the order of their signal
strength.
When finished, Searching disappears and the
display switches to the preset channel list
mode.
#To cancel the storage process, press b.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM 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 FUNCTION to select preset chan-
nel list.
Press FUNCTION until radio station frequency
list appears in the display.
2 Press aor bto scroll through the list of
frequencies.
3 Press dto recall the radio station.
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Introduction of RDS operation
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R S (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.
1Program service name
Shows the name of broadcast program.
2TEXT indicator
Shows when the radio text is received.
3NEWS indicator
Shows when the set news program is re-
ceived.
4TP indicator
Shows when a TP station is tuned in.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to display the function
names.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following functions:
BSM (best stations memory)Preset channel
listRegional (regional)Local (local seek
tuning)Program type selection (PTY)
Traffic Announce (traffic announcement
standby)Alternative FREQ (alternative fre-
quencies search)Ne s Interrupt (news
program interruption)
#To return to the frequency display, press
BAND.
#If MW/LW band is selected, you can only se-
lect BSM, preset channel list and Local.
Notes
!If you do not operate the function within about
30 seconds, the display is automatically re-
turned to the frequency display.
!R S service may not be provided by all sta-
tions.
!R S functions such as AF and TA are only ac-
tive when your radio is tuned to an R S
station.
Switching the RDS display
When you tune in an R S station its program
service name is displayed. If you want to know
the frequency you can.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press DISPLAY.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between
the following settings:
Program service namePTY information
Frequency
PTY (program type I code) information is
listed on page 23.
#PTY information and the frequency of the cur-
rent station appears on the display for eight sec-
onds.
#If a PTY code of zero is received from a station,
display is blank. This indicates that the station
has not defined its program contents.
#If the signal is too weak for this unit to pick up
the PTY code, the PTY information display is
blank.
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Selecting alternative
frequencies
If you are listening to a broadcast and the re-
ception becomes weak or there are other pro-
blems, the unit will automatically search for a
different station in the same network which is
broadcasting a stronger signal.
!AF is on as a default.
1 Press FUNCTION to select
Alternative FREQ.
Press FUNCTION until Alternative FREQ ap-
pears in the display.
2 Press ato turn AF on.
The light comes on.
#To turn AF off, press b.
Notes
!Only R S 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. (This is only
available when using presets on the FM-1 or
FM-2 bands.) No preset number appears on
the display if the R S data for the station re-
ceived differs from that for the originally
stored station.
!Sound may be temporarily interrupted by an-
other program during an AF frequency
search.
!AF can be turned on or off independently for
each FM band.
Using PI Seek
If the unit fails to find a suitable alternative fre-
quency, or if you are listening to a broadcast
and the reception becomes weak, the unit will
automatically search for a different station
with the same programming. uring the
search, PI seek is displayed and the output is
muted. The muting is discontinued after com-
pletion of the PI Seek, whether or not a differ-
ent station is found.
Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations
When preset stations cannot be recalled, as
when travelling long distances, the unit can
be set to perform PI Seek during preset recall.
!The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off.
See Switching Auto P Seek on page 61.
Limiting stations to regional
programming
When AF is used to automatically retune fre-
quencies, the regional function limits the se-
lection to stations broadcasting regional
programs.
1 Press FUNCTION to select Regional.
Press FUNCTION until Regional appears in
the display.
2 Press ato turn the regional function
on.
The light comes on.
#To turn the regional function off, press b.
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 on the dis-
play 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.
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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-
orks TP station.
When you are tuned into a TP or enhanced
other networks TP station the TP indicator will
light.
2 Press TA to turn traffic announcement
standby on.
TA ON temporarily appears in the LC display.
The tuner will stand-by for traffic announce-
ments.
#To turn traffic announcements standby off,
press TA again.
3 Use VOLUME to adjust the TA volume
hen a traffic announcement begins.
Rotate it to increase or decrease the volume.
The newly set volume is stored in memory and
recalled for subsequent traffic announce-
ments.
4 Press TA hile 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.
#You can also cancel the announcement by
pressing SOURCE,BAND,a,b,cor dwhile a
traffic announcement is being received.
Notes
!You can also turn the TA function on or off in
the menu that appears with the pressing of
FUNCTION.
!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 page
23.
1 Press FUNCTION to select program type
selection (PTY).
Press FUNCTION until program type appears
in the display.
2 Press aor bto select a program type.
There are four program types:
Ne s&InfPopularClassicsOthers
3 Press dto begin the search.
When you press dthe program type name in
the display begins to flash. The unit searches
for a station broadcasting that program type.
When a station is found its program service
name is displayed.
#To cancel the search, press c.
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