Pioneer MEH-P6550 User manual

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Operation Manual
Manual de instruções
Multi-CD control DSP High power MD player with FM/
AM tuner
MD player de alta potência com sintonizador de FM/
AM, DSP e controle de Multi-CD
MEH-P6550
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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, put them away
in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
About this manual 4
Precautions 4
Playback of MDs featuring long
recordings 4
Use and care of the remote control 4
Installing the batteries 4
Using the remote control 5
Protecting your unit from theft 5
Removing the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 6
Whats What
Head unit 7
Remote control 7
Power ON/OFF
urning the unit on
Selecting a source
urning the unit off
Tuner
Listening to the radio 10
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 11
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 11
uning in strong signals 11
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 12
Built-in MD Player
Playing a MD 13
Introduction of advanced built-in MD player
operation 14
Repeating play 14
Playing tracks in a random order 14
Scanning tracks of a MD 14
Pausing MD playback 15
Displaying disc titles 15
Scrolling titles in the display 15
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 16
50-disc multi-CD player 16
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 17
Repeating play 17
Playing tracks in a random order 17
Scanning CDs and tracks 18
Pausing CD playback 18
Using I S playlists 18
Creating a playlist with I S
programming 18
Playback from your I S playlist 1
Erasing a track from your I S
playlist 1
Erasing a CD from your I S
playlist 1
Using disc title functions 20
Entering disc titles 20
Displaying disc titles 21
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 21
Using CD EX functions 21
Displaying titles on CD EX
discs 21
Scrolling titles in the display 21
Using compression and bass emphasis 21
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 23
Using balance adjustment 23
Adjusting loudness 23
Using subwoofer output 24
Adjusting subwoofer (low pass filter)
settings 24
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Adjusting low pass filter attenuation
slope 24
Using the high pass filter 24
Adjusting high pass filter attenuation
slope 25
Using non fading output 25
Adjusting non fading output level 25
Adjusting source levels 26
Digital Signal Processor
Using the digital signal processor 27
Using sound field control and BBE
sound 27
Recalling sound field programs 27
Adjusting BBE sound level 28
Using the graphic equalizer 28
Recalling equalizer curves 28
Adjusting equalizer curves 2
Adjusting 9-band graphic
equalizer 2
Using the position selector 2
Using automatic sound levelizer 30
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 31
Setting the clock 31
Setting the FM tuning step 31
Setting the AM tuning step 32
Switching the warning tone 32
Switching the auxiliary setting 32
Switching the dimmer setting 32
Switching the RCA output setting 32
Selecting the digital attenuator 33
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 33
Other Functions
urning the clock display on or off 34
Using the AUX source 34
Selecting AUX as the source 34
Setting the AUX title 34
Setting the level indicator 34
Additional Information
Understanding built-in MD player error
messages 35
MD player and care 35
Specifications 37
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About this manual
his 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. his operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this productspo-
tential and to maximize your listening enjoy-
ment.
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 on this
page and in other sections.
Precautions
CAUTION:
USE O CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PER ORMANCE O PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI IED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE O OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
!Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.
!Always keep the volume low enough so you
can hear sounds outside of the car.
!Protect this product from moisture.
!If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
!If this unit does not operate properly, con-
tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-
neer Service Station.
Playback of MDs featuring
long recordings
his unit is MDLP compatible, so you can play-
back MDs featuring long recordings.
!MDLP is a data compression system that
lets you record on regular MDs for 2 or 4
times the length of time previously possi-
ble.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the batteries
Remove the cover on the back of the remote
control and insert the batteries with the plus
(+) and minus () poles pointing in the proper
direction.
CAUTION
!Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5 V batteries.
!Remove the batteries if the remote control is
not used for a month or longer.
!Do not attempt to recharge the supplied bat-
teries.
!Do not mix new and used batteries.
!If the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote
control completely clean and install new bat-
teries.
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!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions rules that
apply in your country/area.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
Important
!Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
!he remote control may not function properly
in direct sunlight.
!Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
!When the remote control is not in use, attach
it firmly to the provided mounting base.
!If you press FUNCTION on the remote control
while pressing BAND at the same time, the re-
mote control will not function properly. o can-
cel this setting, press AUDIO on the remote
control while pressing BAND at the same
time to return to the previous setting.
Protecting your unit from
theft
he 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.
!You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning tone on page 32.
Important
!Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons tightly when removing or attaching.
!Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
!Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Removing the front anel
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and
pull it gentl outward.
ake care not to grip it tightly or drop it.
3 Put the front panel into the protective
case provided for safe keeping.
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Attaching the front anel
%Replace the front panel b holding it
upright to this unit and clipping it securel
into the mounting hooks.
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Head unit
1CLOCK button
Press to change to the clock display.
2AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
3OPEN button
Press to open the front panel.
4a/b/c/dbuttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
5BAND button
Press to select among three FM and one
AM bands and cancel the control mode of
functions.
6DSP button
Press to select sound field functions.
7FUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
816 buttons
Press for preset tuning and disc number
search when using a multi-CD player.
9DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
aEQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
bSOURCE button
his unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all of the available
sources.
cVOLUME
When you press VOLUME, it extends out-
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. o re-
tract VOLUME, press it again. Rotate to
increase or decrease the volume.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
ton on the head unit.
dATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
eVOLUME button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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fCD button
Press to select the multi-CD player as the
source.
gMD button
Press to select the built in MD player as the
source.
hTUNER button
Press to select the tuner as the source.
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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.
o switch to the built-in MD player, load a disc
in this unit (refer to page 13).
%When using the head unit, press
SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
TunerTelevisionCD pla erMulti-CD
pla erBuilt-in MD pla erExternal unit
1External unit 2AUX
%When using the remote control, press
TUNER, MD or CD to select a source.
Press each button repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following sources:
TUNER:TunerTelevisionSources off
MD:Built-in MD pla erSources off
CD:CD pla erMulti-CD pla erSources
off
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
When a unit corresponding to each source
is not connected to this unit.
When no disc is set in this unit.
When no magazine is set in the multi-CD
player.
When no disc is set in the CD player.
When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 32).
!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. wo 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. o 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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Listening to the radio
1
2
3 4
hese are the basic steps necessary to operate
the radio. More advanced tuner operation is
explained starting on the next page.
Important
If you are using this unit in North, Central or
South America, reset the AM tuning step (see
Setting the AM tuning step on page 32).
1Stereo (5) indicator
Shows that the frequency selected is being
broadcast in stereo.
2Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM
or FM.
3Frequenc indicator
Shows to which frequency the tuner is
tuned.
4Preset number indicator
Shows what preset has been selected.
1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner.
Press SOURCE until you see TUNER dis-
played.
2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.
3 Press BAND to select a band.
Press BAND until the desired band is dis-
played, F1,F2,F3 for FM or AM.
4 To perform manual tuning, press cor
dwith quick presses.
he frequencies move up or down step by
step.
5 To perform seek tuning, press and hold
cor dfor about one second and release.
he tuner will scan the frequencies until a
broadcast strong enough for good reception is
found.
#You can cancel seek tuning by pressing either
cor dwith a quick press.
#If you press and hold cor dyou can skip
broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as soon
as you release the buttons.
Note
When the frequency selected is being broadcast
in stereo the stereo (5) indicator will light.
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1LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
2Function displa
Shows the function status.
3Preset number indicator
Shows what preset has been selected.
%Press FUNCTION to displa the function
names.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following functions:
BSM (best stations memory)LOCAL (local
seek tuning)
#o return to the frequency display, press
BAND.
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 ou find a frequenc that ou
want to store in memor press a preset
tuning button 16 and hold until the preset
number stops flashing.
he number you have pressed will flash in the
preset number indicator and then remain lit.
he selected radio station frequency has been
stored in memory.
he next time you press the same preset tun-
ing button 16the radio station frequency is
recalled from memory.
Notes
!Up to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three
FM bands, and 6 AM 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., LOCAL 2) appears
in the display.
3 Press cor dto set the sensitivit .
here are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
two levels for AM:
FM: LOCAL 1LOCAL 2LOCAL 3
LOCAL 4
AM: LOCAL 1LOCAL 2
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he LOCAL 4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
4 When ou want 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.
BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing
the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be
stored under preset tuning buttons 16in
order of their signal strength. When finished,
BSM stops flashing.
#o cancel the storage process, press b.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may re-
place broadcast frequencies you have saved
using 16.
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Playing a MD
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3
hese are the basic steps necessary to play a
MD with your built-in MD player. More ad-
vanced MD operation is explained starting on
the next page.
1MDLP indicator (×2 or ×4)
Shows when an MD featuring long record-
ing is playing.
2Pla time indicator
Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-
rent track.
3Track number indicator
Shows the track currently playing.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
MD loading slot appears.
#After a MD has been inserted, press SOURCE
to select the built-in MD player.
2 Insert a MD into the MD loading slot.
Playback will automatically start.
MD loading slot
EJECT button
#You can eject a MD by pressing EJECT.
#o avoid a malfunction, make sure that no
metal object comes into contact with the term-
inals when the front panel is open.
3 Close the front panel.
4 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.
5 To perform fast forward or reverse,
press and hold cor d.
6 To skip back or forward to another
track, press cor d.
Pressing dskips to the start of the next track.
Pressing conce skips to the start of the cur-
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the pre-
vious track.
Notes
!Do not insert anything other than a MD into
the MD loading slot.
!An MD left partially inserted after ejection
may incur damage or fall out.
!Load an MD after confirming the MD shutter
(refer to MD player and care on page 35) is
closed.
!When you load a disc, this unit reads informa-
tion recorded on the disc such as the number
of tracks. While the disc is being read,
TOC Read is indicated in the display.
!If the built-in MD player does not operate
properly, an error message such as ERROR-11
may be displayed. Refer to Understanding
built-in MD player error messages on page 35.
!When you play MDs featuring long record-
ings, ×2 or ×4 indicator is displayed.
!When a MD is inserted, the disc and track ti-
tles begin to scroll to the left automatically.
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3
1Function displa
Shows the function status.
2RPT indicator
Shows when repeat play is turned on.
3MDLP indicator (×2 or ×4)
Shows when an MD featuring long record-
ing is playing.
4Track number indicator
Shows the track currently playing.
%Press FUNCTION to displa the function
names.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following functions:
RPT (repeat play)RDM (random play)Scan
(scan play)PAUSE (pause)
#o return to the playback display, press BAND.
Note
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the playback display.
Re eating lay
Repeat play lets you hear the same track over
again.
1 Press FUNCTION to select RPT.
Press FUNCTION until RPT appears in the dis-
play.
2 Press ato turn repeat pla on.
RPT :ON appears in the display. he track cur-
rently playing will play and then repeat.
3 Press bto turn repeat pla off.
RPT :OFF appears in the display. he track cur-
rently playing will continue to play and then
play the next track.
Note
If you perform track search or fast forward/re-
verse, repeat play is automatically cancelled.
Playing tracks in a random
order
Random play lets you play back tracks on the
MD in a random order.
1 Press FUNCTION to select RDM.
Press FUNCTION until RDM appears in the
display.
2 Press ato turn random pla on.
RDM :ON appears in the display. racks will
play in a random order.
3 Press bto turn random pla off.
RDM :OFF appears in the display. racks will
continue to play in order.
Scanning tracks of a MD
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of
each track on the MD.
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1 Press FUNCTION to select Scan.
Press FUNCTION until Scan appears in the
display.
2 Press ato turn scan pla on.
Scan:ON appears in the display. he first 10
seconds of each track is played.
3 When ou find the desired track press
bto turn scan pla off.
Scan:OFF appears in the display. he track will
continue to play.
#If the display has automatically returned to
the playback display, select Scan again by press-
ing FUNCTION.
Note
After scanning of a MD is finished, normal play-
back of the tracks will begin again.
Pausing MD layback
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of
the MD.
1 Press FUNCTION to select PAUSE.
Press FUNCTION until PAUSE appears in the
display.
2 Press ato turn pause on.
PAUSE:ON appears in the display. Play of the
current track pauses.
3 Press bto turn pause off.
PAUSE:OFF appears in the display. Play will re-
sume at the same point that you turned pause
on.
Dis laying disc titles
When playing an MD, you can switch text dis-
play such as disc title and track title.
%Press DISPLAY.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between
the following settings:
Play timeDISC TTL (disc title)TRK TTL
(track title)
#If no title has been entered for the currently
playing disc, NO DATA is displayed.
Scrolling titles in the dis lay
his unit can display the first 8 letters only of
DISC TTL and TRK TTL. When the recorded in-
formation is longer than 8 letters, you can
scroll the text to the left so that the rest of the
title can be seen.
%Press DISPLAY and hold until the title
begins to scroll to the left.
he rest of the title will appear in the dis-
play.
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Playing a CD
1 2 3
You can use this unit to control a multi-CD
player, which is sold separately.
hese are the basic steps necessary to play a
CD with your multi-CD player. More advanced
CD operation is explained starting on the next
page.
1Disc number indicator
Shows the disc currently playing.
2Pla time indicator
Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-
rent track.
3Track number indicator
Shows the track currently playing.
1 Press SOURCE to select the multi-CD
pla er.
Press SOURCE until you see Multi-CD dis-
played.
2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.
3 Select a disc ou want to listen to with
the 16 buttons.
For discs located at 1 to 6, press the corre-
sponding number button.
If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12,
press and hold the corresponding numbers
such as 1for disc 7, until the disc number ap-
pears in the display.
#You can also sequentially select a disc by
pressing a/b.
4 To perform fast forward or reverse,
press and hold cor d.
5 To skip back or forward to another
track, press cor d.
Pressing dskips to the start of the next track.
Pressing conce skips to the start of the cur-
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the pre-
vious track.
Notes
!When the multi-CD player performs the pre-
paratory operations, Read is displayed.
!If the multi-CD player does not operate prop-
erly, an error message such as ERROR-11
may be displayed. Refer to the multi-CD player
owners manual.
!If there are no discs in the multi-CD player ma-
gazine, No Disc is displayed.
!When you select a CD EX disc on a CD EX
compatible multi-CD player, the disc and track
titles begin to scroll to the left auto-
matically.
50-disc multi-CD layer
Only those functions described in this manual
are supported for 50-disc multi-CD players.
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Introduction of advanced
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1RPT indicator
Shows when repeat range is selected to cur-
rent track.
2Function displa
Shows the function status.
3Track number indicator
Shows the track currently playing.
%Press FUNCTION to displa the function
names.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following functions:
RPT (repeat play)TTL LIST (disc title list)
RDM (random play)Scan (scan play)
ITS.P (I S play)PAUSE (pause)COMP
(compression and DBE)
#o return to the playback display, press BAND.
Note
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the playback display.
Re eating lay
here are three repeat play ranges for the
multi-CD player: MCD (multi-CD player re-
peat), TRK (one-track repeat) and DSC (disc re-
peat).
1 Press FUNCTION to select RPT.
Press FUNCTION until RPT appears in the dis-
play.
2 Press cor dto select the repeat range.
Press cor duntil the desired repeat range ap-
pears in the display.
!MCD Repeat all discs in the multi-CD
player
!TRK Repeat just the current track
!DSC Repeat the current disc
Notes
!If you select other discs during repeat play,
the repeat play range changes to MCD.
!If you perform track search or fast forward/re-
verse during TRK, the repeat play range
changes to DSC.
Playing tracks in a random
order
Random play lets you play back tracks in a
random order within the repeat range, MCD
and DSC.
1 Select the repeat range.
Refer to epeating play on this page.
2 Press FUNCTION to select RDM.
Press FUNCTION until RDM appears in the
display.
3 Press ato turn random pla on.
RDM :ON appears in the display. racks will
play in a random order within the previously
selected MCD or DSC ranges.
4 Press bto turn random pla off.
RDM :OFF appears in the display. racks will
continue to play in order.
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Note
If you turn random play on during DSC and then
return to the playback display, DRDM appears in
the display.
Scanning CDs and tracks
While you are using DSC, the beginning of
each track on the selected disc plays for about
10 seconds. When you are using MCD, the be-
ginning of the first track of each disc is played
for about 10 seconds.
1 Select the repeat range.
Refer to epeating play on the previous page.
2 Press FUNCTION to select Scan.
Press FUNCTION until Scan appears in the
display.
3 Press ato turn scan pla on.
Scan :ON appears in the display. he first 10
seconds of each track of the current disc (or
the first track of each disc) is played.
4 When ou find the desired track (or
disc) press bto turn scan pla off.
Scan :OFF appears in the display. he track (or
disc) will continue to play.
#If the display has automatically returned to
the playback display, select Scan again by press-
ing FUNCTION.
Notes
!After track or disc scanning is finished, nor-
mal playback of the tracks will begin again.
!If you turn scan play on during DSC and then
return to the playback display, DSCN appears
in the display.
Pausing CD layback
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of
the CD.
1 Press FUNCTION to select PAUSE.
Press FUNCTION until PAUSE appears in the
display.
2 Press ato turn pause on.
PAUSE:ON appears in the display. Play of the
current track pauses.
3 Press bto turn pause off.
PAUSE:OFF appears in the display. Play will re-
sume at the same point that you turned pause
on.
Using ITS laylists
I S (instant track selection) lets you make a
playlist of favorite tracks from those in the
multi-CD player magazine. After you have
added your favorite tracks to the playlist you
can turn on I S play and play just those selec-
tions.
Creating a laylist with ITS
rogramming
You can use I S to enter and playback up to 99
tracks per disc, up to 100 discs (with the disc
title). (With multi-CD players sold before the
CDX-P1250 and CDX-P650, up to 24 tracks can
be stored in the playlist.)
1 Pla a CD that ou want to program.
Press aor bto select a CD.
2 Press FUNCTION and hold until Title In
appears in the displa , then press
FUNCTION to select ITS.
After Title In is displayed, press FUNCTION re-
peatedly, the following functions appear in the
display:
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Title In (disc title input)ITS (I S program-
ming)
#When playing a CD EX disc on a CD EX
compatible multi-CD player, you cannot switch to
Title In. he disc title will have already been re-
corded on a CD EX disc.
3 Select a desired track b pressing cor
d.
4 Press ato store the currentl pla ing
track in the pla list.
ITS IN is displayed briefly and the currently
playing selection is added to your playlist. he
display then shows ITS again.
5 Press BAND to return to the pla back
displa .
Note
After data for 100 discs has been stored in mem-
ory, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest
one.
Playback from your ITS laylist
I S play lets you listen to the tracks that you
have entered into your I S playlist. When you
turn on I S play, tracks from your I S playlist
in the multi-CD player will begin to play.
1 Select the repeat range.
Refer to epeating play on page 17.
2 Press FUNCTION to select ITS.P.
Press FUNCTION until ITS.P appears in the
display.
3 Press ato turn ITS pla on.
ITS.P:ON appears in the display. Playback be-
gins of those tracks from your playlist within
the previously selected MCD or DSC ranges.
#If no tracks in the current range are pro-
grammed for I S play then ITSempt is dis-
played.
4 Press bto turn ITS pla off.
ITS.P:OFF appears in the display. Playback will
continue in normal order from the currently
playing track and CD.
Erasing a track from your ITS
laylist
When you want to delete a track from your I S
playlist, you can if I S play is on.
If I S play is already on, skip to step 2. If I S
play is not already on, press FUNCTION.
1 Pla a CD ou want to delete a track
from our ITS pla list, and turn ITS pla on.
Refer to Playback from your ITS playlist on this
page.
2 Press FUNCTION and hold until Title In
appears in the displa , then press
FUNCTION to select ITS.
After Title In is displayed, press FUNCTION
until ITS appears in the display.
3 Select a desired track b pressing cor
d.
4 Press bto erase a track from our ITS
pla list.
he currently playing selection is erased from
your I S playlist and playback of the next track
from your I S playlist begins.
#If there are no tracks from your playlist in the
current range, ITSempt is displayed and normal
play resumes.
5 Press BAND to return to the pla back
displa .
Erasing a CD from your ITS laylist
When you want to delete all tracks of a CD
from your I S playlist, you can if I S play is off.
1 Pla a CD that ou want to delete.
Press aor bto select a CD.
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2 Press FUNCTION and hold until Title In
appears in the displa , then press
FUNCTION to select ITS.
After Title In is displayed, press FUNCTION
until ITS appears in the display.
3 Press bto erase all tracks on the cur-
rentl pla ing CD from our ITS pla list.
All tracks on the currently playing CD are
erased from your playlist and ITSclear is dis-
played.
4 Press BAND to return to the pla back
displa .
Using disc title functions
You can input CD titles and display the title.
hen you can easily search for and select a de-
sired disc for play.
Entering disc titles
Disc title input lets you input CD titles up to 8
letters long and up to 100 disc titles (with I S
playlist) into the multi-CD player.
1 Pla a CD that ou want to enter the
title.
Press aor bto select a CD.
2 Press FUNCTION and hold until Title In
appears in the displa .
After Title In is displayed, press FUNCTION re-
peatedly, the following functions appear in the
display:
Title In (disc title input)ITS (I S program-
ming)
#When playing a CD EX disc on a CD EX
compatible multi-CD player, you cannot switch to
Title In. he disc title will have already been re-
corded on a CD EX disc.
3 Press 1 numbered button to select the
desired character t pe.
Press 1numbered button repeatedly to switch
between the following character type:
Alphabet (upper case), numbers and symbols
Alphabet (lower case)
#You can select to input numbers and symbols
by pressing 2numbered button.
4 Press aor bto select a letter of the al-
phabet.
Each press of awill display a letter of the al-
phabet in A B C ... X Y Z, numbers and sym-
bols in 1 2 3 ... | } ¯ order. Each press of bwill
display a letter in the reverse order, such as Z
Y X ... C B A order.
5 Press dto move the cursor to the next
character position.
When the letter you want is displayed, press d
to move the cursor to the next position and
then select the next letter. Press cto move
backwards in the display.
6 Move the cursor to the last position b
pressing dafter entering the title.
When you press done more time, the entered
title is stored in memory.
7 Press BAND to return to the pla back
displa .
Notes
!itles remain in memory, even after the disc
has been removed from the magazine, and
are recalled when the disc is reinserted.
!After data for 100 discs has been stored in
memory, data for a new disc will overwrite the
oldest one.
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