Pioneer MEH-P7100R User manual

Multi-CD/DAB control High power MD player
with RDS tuner
Reproductor de MD de alta potencia con control
de múltiples CD/DAB con sintonizador RDS
Operation Manual
MEH-P7100R
Manual de Operación
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Contents
Key Finder .................................................... 3
-Head Unit
-Steering Remote Controller
Before Using This Product ...................... 4
About This Product .......................................... 4
About This Manual ............................................ 4
About the Demo Mode ...................................... 4
-Reverse Demo
-Feature Demo
Precaution .......................................................... 5
In Case of Trouble ............................................ 5
When using the 50-Disc Type
Multi-CD Player ........................................ 5
Remote Controller and Care .................... 6
Using the Steering Remote Controller .............. 6
-Battery
Basic Operation ........................................ 8
To Listen to Music ............................................ 8
Basic Operation of Tuner ................................ 10
-Manual and Seek Tuning
-Preset Tuning
-Band
Basic Operation of Built-in MD Player .......... 11
-Switching the Display
-Scrolling the Display
-Open
-Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
-Disc Loading Slot
-Eject
Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player .............. 13
-Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
-Disc Search
-Disc Number Search
(for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)
Corresponding Display Indications and
Buttons .................................................... 14
Entering the Function Menu ............................ 14
Function Menu Functions ................................ 15
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu ................ 16
Detailed Setting Menu Functions .................... 17
Tuner Operation ...................................... 18
-Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)
-Best Stations Memory (BSM)
Using RDS Functions .............................. 19
What is RDS? .................................................. 19
Program Service Name Display ...................... 19
AF Function (AF) ............................................ 20
-Activating/Deactivating the AF Function
PI Seek Function ............................................ 21
-PI Seek
-Auto PI Seek (for preset station)
Regional Function (REG) ................................ 21
-Activating/Deactivating the REG
Function
TA Function (TA) .......................................... 22
-Activating/Deactivating the TA Function
-Canceling Traffic Announcements
-Adjusting the TA Volume
-TP Alarm Function
PTY Function .................................................. 24
-Searching the PTY
-News Program Interruption Setting
(NEWS)
-PTY Alarm
-Canceling Announcements
-PTY List
Radio Text ...................................................... 27
-Radio Text Display
-Storing Radio Text in Memory
-Recalling Preset Radio Text
Using the Built-in MD Player ................ 29
-Repeat Play (RPT)
-Random Play (RDM)
-Scan Play (T.SCAN)
-Pause (PAUSE)

Using Multi-CD Players .......................... 31
-Repeat Play (PMODE)
-Random Play (RDM)
-Scan Play (SCAN)
-Pause (PAUSE)
ITS (Instant Track Selection) .......................... 33
-ITS Programming (ITS)
-ITS Play (ITS-P)
-Erase a Track Program
-Erase a Disc Program
Disc Title ........................................................ 35
-Disc Title Input (TITLE)
-Selecting Discs by Disc Title List
(T.LIST)
-Displaying Disc Title
Compression and DBE (COMP) .................... 37
-COMP/DBE ON/OFF Switching
CD TEXT Function (for CD TEXT
compatible type) ...................................... 38
-Title Display Switching
-Title Scroll
Audio Adjustment .................................... 39
Selecting the Equalizer Curve ........................ 39
Entering the Audio Menu ................................ 39
Audio Menu Functions .................................... 40
-Balance Adjustment (Fad)
-Equalizer Curve Adjustment
(EQ-Low/Mid/High)
-Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment
-Loudness Adjustment (Loud)
-Subwoofer Output (Sub-W1)
-Subwoofer Setting Adjustment (Sub-W2)
-Non Fading Output (NonFad)
-Non Fading Output Level Adjustment
(NonFad)
-High Pass Filter (HPF)
-Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE)
-Source Level Adjustment (SLA)
-Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Function
Detaching and Replacing the
Front Panel .......................................... 47
Theft Protection .............................................. 47
-Detaching the Front Panel
-Replacing the Front Panel
-Warning Tone
Initial Setting ............................................ 48
Entering the Initial Setting Menu .................... 48
Initial Setting Menu Functions ........................ 49
-Changing the FM Tuning Step (FM)
-Setting the DAB Priority Function (DAB)
-Switching the Auto PI Seek (A-PI)
-Setting the Warning Tone (WARN)
-Switching the AUX Mode (AUX)
-Setting the Dimmer (DIM)
-Selecting the Brightness (BRIGHT)
-Selecting the Illumination Color (ILL)
-Setting the Rear Speaker Lead and
Subwoofer Controller (SW)
-Switching the Muting or Handsfree
Telephoning (TEL 1)
-Switching the Telephone Standby (TEL 2)
-Switching the Motion Screen (DISP)
Other Functions ........................................ 54
Switching the Entertainment Display .............. 54
Using the AUX Source .................................... 54
-Selecting the AUX Source
-AUX Title Input (TITLE)
Using the Telephone Muting and Handsfree
Telephoning Function .............................. 55
-Telephone Muting Function
-Handsfree Telephoning Function
When using the DAB
(Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner ........ 56
-About This Product’s Indications
-Operation
MD Player and Care ................................ 58
Precaution ........................................................ 58
Built-in MD Player’s Error Message .............. 59
Specifications .......................................... 60
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Key Finder
Head Unit
Steering Remote Controller
A steering remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied.
Operation is the same as when using buttons on the head unit.
DISPLAY button FUNCTION button
VOLUME
Buttons 1-6 AUDIO button
TA button
SOURCE/OFF button
EQ selector
PTY button
TEXT button
OPEN button
ENTERTAINMENT button
BAND button
5/∞/2/3button
FUNCTION button
2/3button
SOURCE/OFF button
5/∞button
AUDIO button
+/– button
Raise or
lower the
volume.
BAND button
ATT button
This lets you quickly
lower volume level
(by about 90%). Press
once more to return to
the original volume
level.

Before Using This Product
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About This Product
The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The
RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.
About This Manual
This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.
This operation manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to
maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by
reading through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important
that you read and observe the “Precaution” on the next page and in other sections.
This manual explains head unit operation. You can perform the same operations with the
steering remote controller. The steering remote controller offers the convenience of ATT, a
function not provided on the head unit.
About the Demo Mode
This product features two demonstration modes. One is the Reverse Demo mode, the other
is the Feature Demo mode.
Reverse Demo
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 5 when power to
this product is switched OFF while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the
Reverse Demo mode. Pressing button 5 again to start the Reverse Mode.
Feature Demo
The Feature Demo automatically starts when power to this product is switched OFF while
the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing button 6 during Feature Demo operation
cancels the Feature Demo mode. Pressing button 6 again to start the Feature Mode.
Remember that if the Feature Demo continues operating when the car engine is switched
OFF, it may drain battery power.
Note:
• You cannot cancel a Demo mode when the front panel is open.
• The red lead (ACC) of this product should be connected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch
ON/OFF operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained.
• This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE
Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).

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Before Using This Product
Precaution
• A “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is affixed to the bottom of the player.
• 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 for outside sounds to be audible.
• Protect this product from moisture.
• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
In Case of Trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player
The available functions of the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player are described in this
Operation Manual. Note that other 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player functions cannot be
used with this product.

Remote Controller and Care
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Using the Steering Remote Controller
Precaution:
• Do not operate this unit while manipulating the steering wheel as it might result in a traffic acci-
dent.
• If you have to operate this unit unavoidably when driving, look ahead carefully to avoid the risk of
being involved in a traffic accident.
• If any of the following troubles occur, immediately stop using this unit and consult with the dealer
from whom you purchased it:
– the unit is smoking.
– the unit is emitting abnormal odor.
– a foreign object has entered the unit.
– liquid has been spilled on or into the unit.
If you continue to use this unit without finding a remedy, the unit may be damaged badly, resulting
in a serious accident or fire.
• Do not leave this unit free (unattached) inside the car. When the car stops or turns a curve, the unit
might drop on the floor. If the unit rolls under the brake pedal, it might prevent the driver from
braking well, causing serious trouble. Be sure to fix this unit to the steering wheel.
• Do not disassemble or modify this unit. To do so may cause a fault.
Battery
7Install the Lithium Battery
• Remove the cover on the back of the steering remote controller and insert
the battery with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.

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Remote Controller and Care
7Replacing the Lithium Battery
• Remove the lithium battery.
Precaution:
• Replace the battery with a CR2032 lithium battery.
• Replace the battery in the unit using a non metallic tapered instrument.
WARNING:
• Keep the lithium battery out of reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
CAUTION:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of battery in a fire.
• Use a CR2032 (3 V) lithium battery only. Never use other types of battery with this unit.
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the lithium battery with metallic materials.
• Dispose of the used lithium battery, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Always check carefully that you are loading the battery with its (+) and (–) poles facing
in the proper directions.

Basic Operation
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To Listen to Music
The following explains the initial operations required before you can listen to music.
Note:
• Loading a disc in this product. (Refer to page 11.)
1. Select the desired source. (e.g. Tuner)
Each press of the SOURCE/OFF button selects the desired source in the following order:
TV = Tuner =DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner =Built-in MD player =
Multi-CD player =External Unit 1 =External Unit 2 =AUX =Telephone standby
Note:
• External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incom-
patible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Two External Units can be
controlled by this product, although “External” is displayed whether you select External Unit 1 or
External Unit 2. When two External Units are connected, the allocation of them to External Unit 1
or External Unit 2 is automatically set by this product.
• In the following cases, the sound source will not change:
* When a product corresponding to each source is not connected to this product.
* When no MD is set in this product.
* When no magazine is set in the Multi-CD player.
* When the AUX (external input) is set to OFF. (Refer to page 50.)
* When the Telephone standby is set to OFF. (Refer to page 53.)
• When this product’s blue/white lead is connected to the car’s Auto-antenna relay control terminal,
the car’s Auto-antenna extends when this product’s source is switched ON. To retract the antenna,
switch the source OFF.
2. Extend the VOLUME forward.
When you press the VOLUME, it extends forward so that it becomes easier to roll. To
retract the VOLUME, press it again.
Continued overleaf.
Each press changes the Source ...

3. Raise or lower the volume.
Rolling the VOLUME changes the volume level.
Note:
• Roll clockwise to raise the volume level.
• Roll counterclockwise to lower the volume level.
4. Turn the source OFF.
Hold for 1 second
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Basic Operation

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Basic Operation of Tuner
This product’s AF function can be switched ON and OFF. AF should be switched OFF for
normal tuning operations. (Refer to page 20.)
Manual and Seek Tuning
• You can select the tuning method by changing the length of
time you press the 2/3button.
Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.5 seconds or less
Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more
Note:
• If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip
broadcasting stations. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the button.
• Stereo indicator “” lights when a stereo station is selected.
Preset Tuning
• You can memorize broadcast stations in buttons
1 through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
Preset station recall 2 seconds or less
Broadcast station preset memory 2 seconds or more
Note:
• Up to 18 FM stations (6 in FM 1, FM 2 and FM 3) and 6
MW/LW stations can be stored in memory.
• You can also use the 5or ∞buttons to recall broadcast sta-
tions memorized in buttons 1 through 6.
Band
FM 1 =FM 2 =
FM 3 =MW/LW
Preset Number Indicator
Band Indicator
Frequency Indicator

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Basic Operation
Basic Operation of Built-in MD Player
Note:
• Be sure to close the front panel after loading or ejecting a disc.
Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
• You can select between Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse by pressing
the 2/3button for a different length of time.
Track Search 0.5 seconds or less
Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing
Track Number Indicator
Play Time Indicator
Switching the Display
Each press of the DISPLAY button changes
the display in the following order:
Playback mode A (Play Time) =Disc Title
=Track Title =Playback mode B (Play
Time)
Note:
• If you switch a display when the disc title has not
been input, “NO Disc Title” is displayed.
• If you switch a display when the track title has
not been input, “NO Track Title” is displayed.
Open
Note:
• Use to open the front panel
when loading or ejecting a
MD. (The illustration on the
right shows the front panel
open.)
Scrolling the Display
Press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds, and you
can scroll the display.
Displayed disc and track names are only up to 16
letters long, but indications can be scrolled.

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Disc Loading Slot
You can only load one MD at a time in the Built-in MD player.
Load the MD in the direction of the arrow, with the label side
facing up.
Note:
• Load an MD after confirming the MD shutter (refer to page 58) is
closed.
• When you load a disc, this product reads information recorded on
the disc such as the number of tracks. While the disc is being read,
“TOC READ” is indicated in the display.
• If you load a disc with the arrow pointing in the wrong direction, it
is automatically ejected.
• If the Built-in MD player cannot operate properly, an error mes-
sage (such as “ERROR-11”) appears on the display. Refer to
“Built-in MD Player’s Error Message” on page 59.
Eject
Note:
• The MD function can be turned ON/OFF with
the disc remaining in this product. (Refer to
page 8.)
• A disc left partially inserted after ejection may
incur damage or fall out.
Precaution:
• To avoid a malfunction, make sure that no metal object comes
into contact with the terminals when the front panel is open.

Disc Search
Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)
• You can select discs directly with the 1 to 6 buttons. Just press the num-
ber corresponding to the disc you want to listen to.
Note:
• When a 12-Disc Multi-CD Player is connected and you want to select disc 7 to 12, press the
1 to 6 buttons for 2 seconds or longer.
Note:
• The Multi-CD player may perform a preparatory operation, such as verifying the presence of
a disc or reading disc information, when the power is turned ON or a new disc is selected for
playback. “Ready” is displayed.
• If the Multi-CD player cannot operate properly, an error message such as “ERROR-14” is
displayed. Refer to the Multi-CD player owner’s manual.
• If there are no discs in the Multi-CD player magazine, “NO DISC” is displayed.
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player
This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately).
Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
• You can select between Track Search or Fast
Forward/Reverse by pressing the 2/3button
for a different length of time.
Track Search 0.5 seconds or less
Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing
Play Time Indicator
Track Number Indicator
Disc Number Indicator

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Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons
This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which of
the 5/∞/2/3, FUNCTION and AUDIO buttons you can use. When you’re in the
Function Menu (refer to next section), Detailed Setting Menu (refer to page 16), Initial
Setting Menu (refer to page 48) or Audio Menu (refer to page 39), they also make it easy
to see which 5/∞/2/3buttons you can use to switch functions ON/OFF, switch repeat
selections and perform other operations.
Indicator and corresponding buttons are shown below.
7Head Unit 7Steering Remote 7 Display
Controller
When 1is lit in the display, perform appropriate operations with the zbuttons.
When 2is lit in the display, it indicates that you are in the Function Menu, Detailed
Setting Menu or Initial Setting Menu. You can switch between each of these menus and
between different modes in the menus using button xon the head unit or steering remote
controller.
When 3is lit in the display, it indicates you are in the Audio Menu. You can switch
between modes in the Audio Menu using button con the head unit or steering remote
controller.
Entering the Function Menu
The Function Menu lets you operate simple functions for each source.
Note:
• After entering the Function Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the
Function Menu is automatically canceled.
1. Select the desired mode in the Function Menu. (Refer to next section,
“Function Menu Functions”.)
Continued overleaf.
Each press changes the Mode ...
xz
c
z
xc
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3

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2. Operate a mode. (e.g. Repeat Play)
3. Cancel the Function Menu.
Function Menu Functions
The following chart shows functions for each source in the Function Menu. The chart also
shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform operations.
For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number
indicated in the chart.
7Tuner
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Best Stations Memory (BSM) 5: ON 18
∞: OFF
Regional (REG) 5: ON 21
∞: OFF
Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) 1 5: ON 18
3∞: OFF
2 2or 3: Select (Sensitivity)
TA Function (TA) 5: ON 22
∞: OFF
AF Function (AF) 5: ON 20
∞: OFF
News Program Interruption Setting 5: ON 25
(NEWS) ∞: OFF
The button used and the operation it performs are
indicated by the key guidance indicator. Press the
5button to switch the key guidance indicator ON,
and the ∞button to switch it OFF.

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7Built-in MD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (RPT) 5: ON 29
∞: OFF
Random Play (RDM) 5: ON 29
∞: OFF
Scan Play (T.SCAN) 5: ON 30
∞: OFF
Pause (PAUSE) 5: ON 30
∞: OFF
7Multi-CD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (PMODE) 2or 3: Select (Play range) 31
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List 1 2or 3: Select (Disc Title) 36
(T.LIST) 2 5: Play
Random Play (RDM) 5: ON 31
∞: OFF
Scan Play (SCAN) 5: ON 32
∞: OFF
ITS Play (ITS-P) 5: ON 33
∞: OFF
Pause (PAUSE) 5: ON 32
∞: OFF
Compression and DBE 5or ∞: Select 37
(COMP) (Sound Quality Function)
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu
In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each
source.
1. Enter the Detailed Setting Menu.
Continued overleaf.
Hold for 2 seconds

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2. Select the desired mode. (Refer to next section, “Detailed Setting Menu
Functions”.)
3. Operate a mode.
4. Cancel the Detailed Setting Menu.
Note:
• You can cancel the Detailed Setting Menu by pressing the FUNCTION button again for 2 seconds.
Detailed Setting Menu Functions
The following chart shows functions for each source in the Detailed Setting Menu. The
chart also shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform
operations. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the
page number indicated in the chart.
Note:
• Tuner and Built-in MD player have no Detailed Setting Menu.
7Multi-CD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Disc Title Input (TITLE) 1 5or ∞: Select (Letter) 35
2 2or 3: Select (Position)
3 3: Memory
ITS Programming (ITS) 5: Memory 33
Each press changes the Mode ...

Tuner Operation
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Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)
When Local is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Local mode (LOCAL) in the
Function Menu.
FM : Local 1 ÔLocal 2 ÔLocal 3 ÔLocal 4
MW/LW : Local 1 ÔLocal 2
Note:
• The Local 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you
receive progressively weaker stations.
Best Stations Memory (BSM)
The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the BSM mode (BSM) in the
Function Menu.
• To cancel the process, press
the ∞button in the Function
Menu before memorization is
complete.
2. Switch the BSM ON with the
5button.
The stations with the strongest sig-
nals will be stored under buttons
1–6 and in order of their signal
strength.
3. Select the desired Local Seek
sensitivity with the 2/3but-
tons.
2. Switch the Local ON/OFF
with the 5/∞buttons.

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A Title (English)
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This
data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, pro-
gram type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tun-
ing, intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station.
Note:
• RDS service may not be provided by all stations.
• RDS functions, like AF (Alternative frequencies search) and TA (Traffic Announcement standby),
are only active when your radio is tuned to RDS stations.
Program Service Name Display
With this function, the names of networks/stations providing RDS services replace the fre-
quency on the display a few seconds after they are tuned in.
• When you want to know PTY Information or the frequency of the current
station, change the display.
Each press of the DISPLAY button selects the display in the following order:
Program Service Name (A) =PTY Information and Frequency =
Program Service Name (B)
Note:
• After switching displays, if you do not perform an operation within 8 seconds, the Program Service
Name (A) is automatically displayed. (When the Program Service Name (B) is selected, the display
remains.)
7PTY Information
PTY (Program Type ID code) information for the currently tuned station appears on the
display for 8 seconds. The information is correlated with the list in the section “PTY List”
on page 26.
Note:
• If a PTY code of zero is received from a station, “None” will be displayed. This indicates that the
station has not defined its program contents.
• If the signal is too weak for this product to pick up the PTY code, “NO PTY” will be displayed.
7Frequency
The frequency of the current station appears on the display.
Each press changes the Display ...
Using RDS Functions