Pioneer Super Tuner III D DEH-3100UB User manual

Operation Manual
Manual de instrucciones
CD RECEIVER
RADIO CD
DEH-4150SD
DEH-3100UB
English Español

Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product.
Please read through this manual before using the product for the first time, to en-
sure proper use. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place
for future reference.
Before You Start
About this unit 4
Features 4
Visit our website 4
Protecting your unit from theft 4
–Removing the front panel 4
–Attaching the front panel 5
Use and care of the remote control 5
–Installing the battery 5
–Using the remote control 5
Operating this unit
What’s what 6
–Head unit 6
–Remote control 7
–Display indication 7
Basic Operations 9
–Power ON/OFF 9
–Selecting a source 9
–Adjusting the volume 9
Tuner 10
–Basic Operations 10
–Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 10
–Introduction to advanced
operations 10
–Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 10
–Tuning in strong signals 11
Built-in CD Player 11
–Basic Operations 11
–Displaying text information on disc 12
–Selecting files from the file name
list 12
–Introduction to advanced
operations 12
–Selecting a repeat play range 13
–Playing tracks in random order 13
–Scanning folders and tracks 13
–Pausing playback 13
–Using Sound Retriever 13
Playing songs in an external storage device
(USB, SD) 14
–Basic Operations 14
–Displaying text information of an audio
file 15
–Selecting files from the file name
list 15
–Introduction to advanced
operations 15
Playing songs on iPod 16
–Basic Operations 16
–Browsing for a song 17
–Displaying text information on
iPod 17
–Introduction to advanced
operations 18
–Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 18
–Playing all songs in a random order
(shuffle all) 18
–Selecting songs from lists related to the
currently playing song 19
–Operating this unit’s iPod function
from your iPod 19
–Changing audiobook speed 19
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 21
Using balance adjustment 21
Using the equalizer 21
–Recalling equalizer curves 22
–Adjusting equalizer curves 22
–Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 22
Adjusting loudness 23
Using subwoofer output 23
–Adjusting subwoofer settings 23
Using the high pass filter 24
Boosting the bass 24
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Adjusting source levels 24
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 25
Setting the clock 25
Setting the FM tuning step 25
Setting the AM tuning step 25
Switching the auxiliary setting 26
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 26
Switching the ever scroll 27
Other Functions
Using the AUX source 28
–Selecting AUX as the source 28
Turning the clock display on or off 28
Switching the display indication and button
illumination 28
Additional Information
Error messages 29
Handling guideline of discs and player 30
Dual Discs 31
Handling guideline of external storage device
(USB, SD) and this unit 31
–USB storage device 31
–SD memory card 32
Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB,
SD) 32
–Supplemental information of
compressed audio (disc, USB, SD) 32
Compressed audio files on the disc 33
Compressed audio files in the external
storage device (USB, SD) 33
Example of a hierarchy and playback
sequences 33
–The sequence of audio files on the
disc 33
–The sequence of audio files on the
external storage device (USB, SD) 33
iPod 34
–iPod compatibility 34
–About handling the iPod 34
–About iPod settings 34
Copyright and trademark notice 34
Specifications 36
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About this unit
CAUTION
!Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating 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.
!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.
Features
This unit is compatible with a wide variety of
file formats and media/storage devices.
File format compatibility
!WMA
!MP3
!AAC
!WAV
For details about compatibility, refer to Addi-
tional Information.
Media/storage device compatibility
!CD/CD-R/CD-RW
!USB portable audio player/USB memory
!SD memory card (SDHC compatible)
The SD memory card is only available for DEH-
4150SD.
Make inquiries to the manufacturer about
your USB portable audio player/USB memory
and SD memory card.
For details about compatibility, refer to Addi-
tional Information.
iPod compatibility
This unit can control and listen to songs on an
iPod.
For details about the supported iPod, refer to
iPod compatibility on page 34.
CAUTION
!Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost
on the USB memory/USB portable audio
player/SD memory card/SDHC memory card
even if that data is lost while using this unit.
!Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost
on the iPod even if that data is lost while
using this unit.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
http://pioneer.jp/group/index-e.html
!We offer the latest information about
Pioneer Corporation on our website.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
Important
!Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
!Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
!Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
!Before detaching, be sure to remove the AUX/
USB cable and USB device from the front
panel. Otherwise, this unit, connected device
or vehicle interior may be damaged.
Removing the front panel
1 Press (detach) to release the front
panel.
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2 Grab the front panel and remove.
3 Put the front panel into the provided
protective case for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
1 Slide the front panel to the left until it
clicks.
Front panel and the head unit are jointed on
the left side. Make sure that the front panel
has been jointed to the head unit.
2 Press the right side of the front panel
until it is firmly seated.
#If you can’t attach the front panel to the head
unit successfully, try again. Front panel may be
damaged if you attach the front panel forcedly.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote con-
trol out and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (–) poles aligned properly.
!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, consult a doc-
tor immediately.
CAUTION
!Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
!If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control
completely clean and install a new battery.
!When disposing of used batteries, comply
with governmental regulations or environmen-
tal 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.
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What’s what
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SD memory card slot
This function is available only for DEH-
4150SD.
Removing the front panel, you can see the SD
memory card slot.
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1SRC/OFF button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
2/LIST button
Press to display the track title list, folder list,
file list or preset channel list depending on
the source.
Press and hold to switch to link play mode
while using an iPod.
For details, refer to Selecting songs from
lists related to the currently playing song on
page 19.
3S.Rtrv button
Press to switch Sound Retriever settings.
For details, refer to Using Sound Retriever on
page 13.
4MULTI-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.
5SW/BASS button
Press to switch to subwoofer setting menu.
When operating subwoofer menu, press to
switch menu.
Press and hold to switch to bass boost
menu.
6Disc loading slot
Insert a CD/CD-R/CD-RW to play.
7h(eject) button
Press to eject a CD/CD-R/CD-RW.
8USB port
Use to connect a USB storage device.
!When connecting, open up the USB con-
nector lid.
!Use a USB cable to connect the USB sto-
rage device to the USB port. Since the
USB storage device is projected forward
from the unit, it is dangerous to connect
directly.
Pioneer CD-U50E USB cable is also avail-
able. For details, consult your dealer.
9(detach) button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
aAUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)
Use to connect an auxiliary device.
bCLOCK/DISP OFF button
Press to change to the clock display.
Press and hold to turn the display indication
and button illumination off or on.
c(repeat)/LOC button
Press to switch the repeat play range while
using CD, USB/SD or iPod.
Press to switch local settings while using
tuner as the source.
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d(random)/iPod button
Press to turn random function on or off
while using CD or USB/SD.
While using an iPod, press to shuffle all
tracks.
Press and hold to switch the control mode
while using an iPod.
For details, refer to Operating this unit’siPod
function from your iPod on page 19.
eDISP/BACK/SCRL button
Press to select different displays.
Press and hold to scroll through the text in-
formation.
Press to return to the previous display when
operating the menu.
Press and hold to return to the main menu
when operating the menu.
fBAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band.
Press to return to the ordinary display when
operating the menu.
gSD memory card slot
Only for DEH-4150SD.
Inset an SD memory card to play.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
hVOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
iMUTE button
Press to turn off the sound. To turn on the
sound, press again.
ja/b/c/dbuttons
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
kAUDIO button
Press to select an audio function.
lebutton
Press to turn pause on or off.
mFUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
nLIST/ENTER button
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list, file list or preset channel list
depending on the source.
While in the operating menu, press to con-
trol functions.
Display indication
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1Main display section
Displays band, frequency, elapsed playback
time and other settings.
!Tuner
Band and frequency are displayed.
!Built-in CD player, external storage de-
vice (USB, SD), iPod
Elapsed playback time and literal infor-
mation are displayed.
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2cindicator
Appears when an upper tier of folder or
menu exists.
3(list) indicator
Appears when operating list function.
4dindicator
Appears when a lower tier of folder or menu
exists.
5(artist) indicator
Appears when the disc (track) artist name is
displayed on the main display section.
Appears when artist search refinement on
the iPod browsing function is in use.
6(disc) indicator
Appears when the disc (album) name is dis-
played on the main display section.
Appears when album search refinement on
the iPod browsing function is in use.
7(song) indicator
Appears when the track (song) name is dis-
played on the main display section.
Appears when song search refinement on
the iPod browsing function is in use.
8(subwoofer) indicator
Appears when subwoofer is on.
9LOC indicator
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
a(loudness) indicator
Appears when loudness is on.
b5(stereo) indicator
Appears when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
c(SD memory card) indicator
Only for DEH-4150SD.
Appears when SD/SDHC memory card is in-
serted.
d(folder repeat) indicator
Appears when folder repeat is on.
When repeat function is on, only is dis-
played.
e(folder random) indicator
Appears when folder random is on.
When random function is on, only is dis-
played.
f(shuffle) indicator
Appears when shuffle function is on while
iPod source is being selected.
gS.Rtrv indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is
on.
For details, refer to Using Sound Retriever on
page 13.
hindicator
Appears when CONTROL (control mode) is
set to IPOD.
For details about the control mode, refer to
Operating this unit’s iPod function from your
iPod on page 19.
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Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on
%Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
%Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit
turns off.
Selecting a source
You can select a source you want to listen to.
%Press SRC/OFF repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following sources.
DEH-4150SD
TUNER (tuner)—COMPACT DISC (built-in CD
player)—USB (USB storage device)/USB-IPOD
(iPod connected using USB input)—SD (SD
memory card)—AUX (AUX)
DEH-3100UB
TUNER (tuner)—COMPACT DISC (built-in CD
player)—USB (USB storage device)/USB-IPOD
(iPod connected using USB input)—AUX
(AUX)
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change.
—When there is no disc in the unit.
—When the SD memory card is not inserted
into the slot.
—When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 26).
!When a USB storage device or iPod is not
connected to the USB port of this unit,
NO DEVICE is displayed.
!AUX is set to on by default. Turn off the AUX
when not in use (refer to Switching the auxili-
ary setting on page 26).
!Charging the portable audio player using
car’s DC power source while connecting it to
AUX input may generate noise. In this case,
stop charging.
!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.
Adjusting the volume
%Turn MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the
sound level.
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Tuner
Basic Operations
Important
If you are using this unit in North, Central or
South America, reset the AM tuning step (refer to
Setting the AM tuning step on page 25).
%Selecting a band
Press BAND/ESC.
#Band can be selected from among FM1,FM2,
FM3 or AM.
%Manual tuning (step by step)
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Seeking tuning
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right,
and then release.
#You can cancel seek tuning by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
#While pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL
left or right, you can skip stations. Seek tuning
starts as soon as you release MULTI-CONTROL.
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
You can easily store up to six broadcast fre-
quencies for later recall.
!Six stations for each band can be stored in
memory.
1 Press /LIST.
Preset screen is displayed.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to store the se-
lected frequency in memory.
Turn to change the preset number. Press and
hold to store.
#You can also store the frequency in memory
by pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL right.
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.
#To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC or /LIST.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the display automatically returns to the
ordinary display.
Note
You can also recall radio station frequencies as-
signed to preset tuning numbers by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL up or down during the fre-
quency display.
Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
BSM (best stations memory)—LOCAL (local
seek tuning)
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in
the function menu.
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2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
The six strongest broadcast frequencies are
stored in the order of their signal strength.
#To cancel, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
%Press /LOC repeatedly to select the
desired setting.
FM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3—
LEVEL4
AM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2
The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
Note
You can also perform this operation in the menu
that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Built-in CD Player
Basic Operations
%Inserting a CD/CD-R/CD-RW into the
disc loading slot
Playback will automatically start.
#When loading a CD/CD-R/CD-RW, face
the label side of a disc up.
%Ejecting a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
Press h(eject).
%Selecting a folder
Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
#You cannot select a folder that does not have
a compressed audio file recorded in it.
%Selecting a track
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Fast forwarding or reversing
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
#When playing compressed audio, there is no
sound on fast forward or reverse.
%Returning to root folder
Press and hold BAND/ESC.
#If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.
%Switching between compressed audio
and CD-DA
Press BAND/ESC.
#This operation is available only when playing
CD-EXTRA or MIXED-MODE CDs.
#If you have switched between compressed
audio and CD-DA, playback starts at the first
track on the disc.
Notes
!The built-in CD player can play back audio CD
and compressed audio recorded on a CD/CD-
R/CD-RW. (Refer to page 33 for files that can
be played back.)
!Read the precautions for the player and discs
in the following section. Refer to page 30.
!A disc has already been inserted, press SRC/
OFF to select the built-in CD player.
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!There is sometimes a delay between starting
up disc playback and the sound being issued.
When being read, FORMAT READ is dis-
played.
!If an error message is displayed, refer to Error
messages on page 29.
!Playback is carried out in order of file number.
Folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If
folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.)
Displaying text information on
disc
%Press DISP/BACK/SCRL to select the de-
sired text information.
For WMA/MP3/AAC
Play time—folder name—file name—track
title—artist name—album title—comment—
bit rate
For WAV
Play time—folder name—file name—sam-
pling frequency
Notes
!You can scroll to the left of the title by pressing
and holding DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!If specific information is not recorded on a
disc, title or name is not displayed.
!Depending on the version of iTunes used to
write MP3 files onto a disc, comment informa-
tion may not be correctly displayed.
!Depending on the version of Windows
Media™Player used to encode WMA files,
album names and other text information may
not be correctly displayed.
!When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-
corded WMA files, the average bit rate value is
displayed.
!When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-
corded MP3 files, VBR is displayed instead of
bit rate value.
!The sampling frequency shown in the display
may be abbreviated.
!When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the initial set-
ting, text information scrolls continuously in
the display. Refer to Switching the ever scroll
on page 27.
Selecting files from the file
name list
File name list lets you see the list of file names
(or folder names) and select one of them to
playback.
1 Press /LIST to switch to the file name
list mode.
Names of files and folders appear in the dis-
play.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired file name (or folder name).
Turn to change the name of file or folder.
—when a file is selected, press to play.
—when a folder is selected, press to see a list
of files (or folders) in the seleted folder.
—when a folder is selected, press and hold to
play a song in the selected folder.
#You can also play the file by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL right.
#You can also play a song in the selected folder
by pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL right.
#To return to the previous list (the folder one
level higher), press DISP/BACK/SCRL. You can
also perform this operation by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL left.
#To return to the top tier of list, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
#To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC or /LIST.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the display automatically returns to the
ordinary display.
Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
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2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
REPEAT (repeat play)—RANDOM (random
play)—SCAN (scan play)—PAUSE (pause)—
SOUND RETRIEVER (sound retriever)
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns
to the ordinary display.
Selecting a repeat play range
%Press /LOC repeatedly to select the
desired setting.
!DISC –Repeat all tracks
!TRACK –Repeat the current track
!FOLDER –Repeat the current folder
#If you select another folder during repeat play,
the repeat play range changes to disc repeat.
#Performing track search or fast forward/re-
verse during TRACK (track repeat) changes the
repeat play range to disc/folder.
#When FOLDER (folder repeat) is selected, it is
not possible to play back a subfolder of that
folder.
Note
You can also perform this operation in the menu
that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Playing tracks in random order
Tracks in a selected repeat range are played in
random order.
%Press /iPod to turn random play on.
Tracks play in a random order.
#To turn random play off, press /iPod again.
Note
You can also turn this function on or off in the
menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Scanning folders and tracks
Scan play searches the song within the se-
lected repeat range.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select SCAN in
the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn scan play
on.
The first 10 seconds of each track is played.
3 When you find the desired track press
MULTI-CONTROL to turn scan play off.
#If the display has automatically returned to
the playback display, select SCAN again by using
MULTI-CONTROL.
#After scanning of a disc (folder) is finished,
normal playback of the tracks begins.
Pausing playback
%Press e(pause) on the remote control
to turn pause on.
Playback of the current track pauses.
#To turn pause off, press e(pause) again.
Note
You can also turn this function on or off in the
menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Using Sound Retriever
Sound Retriever function automatically en-
hances compressed audio and restores rich
sound.
%Press S.Rtrv repeatedly to select the de-
sired setting.
OFF (off)—1—2
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#2is more effective than 1.
Note
You can also perform this operation in the menu
that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Playing songs in an external
storage device (USB, SD)
You can play compressed audio files stored in
an external storage device (USB, SD).
!The SD memory card is only available for
DEH-4150SD.
!For details about compatibility, refer to Ad-
ditional Information.
!In the following instructions, USB mem-
ories, USB audio players and SD memory
cards are collectively referred to as the “ex-
ternal storage device (USB, SD).”If only
USB memories and USB portable players
are indicated, they are referred to as the
“USB storage device.”
Basic Operations
%Plugging a USB storage device and
playing
1 Plug a USB storage device into the USB
port.
Regarding the position of USB port, refer to
Head unit on page 6.
2 Press SRC/OFF to select USB as a source.
Playback will start.
#Use a USB cable to connect the USB storage
device to the USB port. Since the USB storage de-
vice is projected forward from the unit, it is dan-
gerous to connect directly.
%Inserting an SD memory card and play-
ing
1 Remove the front panel.
For details, refer to Removing the front panel
on page 4.
2 Insert an SD memory card into the SD card
slot.
Insert it with the contact surface facing
down and press the card until it clicks and
completely locks.
Regarding the position of the SD card slot,
refer to Head unit on page 6.
3 Attach the front panel.
For details, refer to Attaching the front panel
on page 5.
4 Press SRC/OFF to select SD as the source.
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Playback will start.
%Selecting a folder
Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
%Fast forwarding or reversing
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Selecting a track
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Returning to root folder
Press and hold BAND/ESC.
%Unplugging a USB storage device
Pull out the USB storage device.
You can disconnect the USB storage device
anytime you want to finish listening to it.
%Ejecting an SD memory card
1 Remove the front panel.
For details, refer to Removing the front panel
on page 4.
2 Press the SD memory card until it clicks.
The SD memory card is ejected.
3 Pull out the SD memory card.
4 Attach the front panel.
For details, refer to Attaching the front panel
on page 5.
Notes
!Read the precautions for external storage de-
vices (USB, SD) and this unit in the following
section. Refer to Additional Information.
!If an error message is displayed, refer to Error
messages on page 29.
!If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.
!When the USB portable audio player having
battery charging function is connected to this
unit and the ignition switch is set to ACC or
ON, the battery is charged.
Displaying text information of
an audio file
The operation is the same as that of the com-
pressed audio on the built-in CD player. (Refer
to Displaying text information on disc on page
12.)
Selecting files from the file
name list
The operation is the same as that of the built-
in CD player. (Refer to Selecting files from the
file name list on page 12.)
Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
REPEAT (repeat play)—RANDOM (random
play)—SCAN (scan play)—PAUSE (pause)—
SOUND RETRIEVER (sound retriever)
Function and operation
REPEAT,RANDOM,SCAN,PAUSE and
SOUND RETRIEVER operations are basically
the same as that of the built-in CD player.
Function name Operation
REPEAT
Refer to Selecting a repeat play
range on page 13.
However, the repeat play
ranges you can select are dif-
ferent from that of the built-in
CD player. The repeat play
ranges of the external storage
device (USB, SD) are:
!TRACK –Repeat just the
current file
!FOLDER –Repeat the cur-
rent folder
!ALL –Repeat all files
RANDOM Refer to Playing tracks in ran-
dom order on page 13.
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SCAN Refer to Scanning folders and
tracks on page 13.
PAUSE Refer to Pausing playback on
page 13.
SOUND RETRIEVER Refer to Using Sound Retriever
on page 13.
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!If you select another folder during repeat play,
the repeat play range changes to ALL.
!If you perform track search or fast forward/re-
verse during TRACK, the repeat play range
changes to FOLDER.
!After file or folder scanning is finished, nor-
mal playback of the files begins again.
!If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns
to the ordinary display.
Playing songs on iPod
You can control and listen to songs on an
iPod.
!For details about the supported iPod, refer
to iPod compatibility on page 34.
!When using an iPod, iPod Dock Connector
to USB Cable is required.
Basic Operations
%Plugging an iPod
1 Plug an iPod into the USB port using the
iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable.
Regarding the position of USB port, refer to
Head unit on page 6.
2 Press SRC/OFF to select USB-IPOD as a
source.
Playback will start.
%Fast forwarding or reversing
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Selecting a track (chapter)
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Disconnecting an iPod
Pull out the iPod Dock Connector to USB
Cable.
Notes
!Read the precautions for iPod in the following
section. Refer to page 34.
!While iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER
(or (check mark)) is displayed on the iPod.
!If an error message is displayed, refer to Error
messages on page 29.
!When the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON,
the iPod’s battery is charged while the iPod is
connected to this unit.
!While the iPod is connected to this unit, the
iPod cannot be turned on or off. However
when the control mode is set to IPOD, you can
turn the iPod on or off.
!Before connecting the dock connector of this
unit to the iPod, disconnect the headphones
from the iPod.
!The iPod is turned off about two minutes after
the ignition switch is set to OFF.
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Browsing for a song
Operations to control an iPod with this unit is
designed to be as close to the iPod as possible
to make operation and song search easy.
!Depending on the number of files in the
iPod, there may be a delay when displaying
a list.
!If the characters recorded on the iPod are
not compatible with this unit, those charac-
ters are not displayed.
Searching songs by category
1 Press /LIST to switch to the top menu
of the list search.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select a cate-
gory.
Turn to change the category; press to select.
PLAYLISTS (playlists)—ARTISTS (artists)—
ALBUMS (albums)—SONGS (songs)—
PODCASTS (podcasts)—GENRES (genres)—
COMPOSERS (composers)—AUDIOBOOKS
(audiobooks)
List for the selected category is displayed.
#You can start playback throughout the se-
lected category by pressing and holding
MULTI-CONTROL. You can also perform this op-
eration by pushing and holding
MULTI-CONTROL right.
#You can also change the category by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
#You can also select the category by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL right.
3 Repeat step 2 to find a song you want
to listen to.
#To return to the previous category (one level
higher), press DISP/BACK/SCRL. You can also
perform this operation by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL left.
#To return to the top tier of categories, press
and hold DISP/BACK/SCRL.
#To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the display automatically returns to the
ordinary display.
Searching by alphabet in the list
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select a cate-
gory.
Turn to change the category. Press to select.
2 When a list for the selected category is
displayed, press /LIST to switch to alpha-
bet search mode.
ABC SEARCH is displayed.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select a letter
of the alphabet.
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the al-
phabetical list.
The list is displayed starting from the selected
letter of the alphabet.
#If alphabet search fails, NOT FOUND is dis-
played.
Displaying text information on
iPod
%Press DISP/BACK/SCRL to select the de-
sired text information.
Play time—song title—artist name—album
title
#If the characters recorded on the iPod are not
compatible with this unit, those characters are
not displayed.
Notes
!You can scroll the text information to the left
by pressing and holding DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the initial set-
ting, text information scrolls continuously in
the display. Refer to Switching the ever scroll
on page 27.
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Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
REPEAT (repeat play)—SHUFFLE (shuffle)—
SHUFFLE ALL (shuffle all)—LINK PLAY (link
play)—CONTROL (control mode)—PAUSE
(pause)—AUDIOBOOKS SPEED (audiobook
speed)—SOUND RETRIEVER (sound retriever)
Function and operation
REPEAT,PAUSE and SOUND RETRIEVER op-
erations are basically the same as that of the
built-in CD player.
Function name Operation
REPEAT
Refer to Selecting a repeat play
range on page 13.
However, the repeat play
ranges you can select are dif-
ferent from that of the built-in
CD player. The repeat play
ranges of the iPod are:
!ONE –Repeat the current
song
!ALL –Repeat all songs in
the selected list
PAUSE Refer to Pausing playback on
page 13.
SOUND RETRIEVER Refer to Using Sound Retriever
on page 13.
Notes
!To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
!To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
!If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns
to the ordinary display.
!When CONTROL is on, only CONTROL,
PAUSE and SOUND RETRIEVER can be oper-
ated.
Playing songs in a random
order (shuffle)
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select SHUFFLE
in the function menu.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired setting.
Turn to change the setting.
!SONGS –Play back songs in the selected
list in random order.
!ALBUMS –Play back songs from a ran-
domly selected album in order.
!OFF –Cancel random play.
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine
the selection.
#Even if the menu has been cancelled before
determination, operation is settled.
Playing all songs in a random
order (shuffle all)
%Press /iPod to turn shuffle all on.
All songs on the iPod play randomly.
#To turn shuffle all off, set SHUFFLE in the
FUNCTION menu to off.
Note
You can also turn this function on in the menu
that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
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Selecting songs from lists related
to the currently playing song
Lists related to the currently playing song are
displayed. You can select songs from the fol-
lowing lists.
—Album list of currently playing artist
—Song list of currently playing album
—Album list of currently playing genre
!Depending on the number of files in the
iPod, there may be a delay when displaying
a list.
1 Press and hold /LIST to switch to the
link play mode.
LINK :ARTIST is displayed.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired mode.
Turn to change the mode; press to select.
!ARTIST –Displays the album list of cur-
rently playing artist.
!ALBUM –Displays the song list of currently
playing album.
!GENRE –Displays the album list of cur-
rently playing genre.
While searching the list, SEARCHING flashes.
#If the related albums/songs are not found,
NOT FOUND is displayed.
3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select an album
or song from the list.
For more details about the selecting operation,
please see Step 2 of the following section.
Refer to Browsing for a song on page 17.
Note
You can also turn this function on in the menu
that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
Operating this unit’s iPod
function from your iPod
This function cannot be operated with the fol-
lowing iPod models.
—iPod nano first generation
—iPod fifth generation
This unit’s iPod function can be operated from
your iPod. Sound can be heard from the car’s
speakers, and operation can be conducted
from your iPod.
1 Press /iPod and hold to switch the
control mode.
Each pressing and holding /iPod switches
the control mode as follows:
!IPOD –This unit’s iPod function can be op-
erated from the connected iPod.
!AUDIO –This unit’s iPod function can be
operated from this unit.
2 When you select IPOD, operate the con-
nected iPod to select a song and play.
#Switching the control mode to IPOD pauses
song playback. Operate the iPod to start play-
back.
#Even if the control mode is set to IPOD, follow-
ing functions are available from this unit.
!Volume
!Fast forward/reverse
!Track up/down
!Pausing
!Switching the text information
Notes
!You can also switch the control mode in the
menu that appears by using
MULTI-CONTROL.
!When the control mode is set to IPOD, opera-
tions are limited as follows:
—Functions other than CONTROL (control
mode), PAUSE (pause) and
SOUND RETRIEVER (advanced sound re-
triever) cannot be selected.
—Browse function cannot be operated from
this unit.
Changing audiobook speed
While listening to an audiobook on iPod, play-
back speed can be changed.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
AUDIOBOOKS SPEED in the function menu.
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2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired setting.
Turn to change the setting.
!FASTER –Playback faster than normal
speed
!NORMAL –Playback in normal speed
!SLOWER –Playback slower than normal
speed
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine
the selection.
#Even if the menu has been cancelled before
determination, operation is settled.
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