Pioneer Super Tuner IIID DEH-P680MP User manual

Operation Manual
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Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
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DEH-P680MP
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
Information to User 5
For Canadian model 5
About this unit 5
About this manual 5
After-sales service for Pioneer products 6
Product registration 6
Features 6
About W A 7
About AAC 7
About the SAT RADIO READY mark 7
Resetting the microprocessor 8
Protecting your unit from theft 8
Removing the front panel 8
Attaching the front panel 9
About the demo mode 9
Reverse mode 9
Feature demo mode 9
Use and care of the remote control 9
Installing the battery 9
Using the remote control 10
FUNCTION button and AUDIO
button 10
Whats What
Head unit 11
Remote control 11
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on 13
Selecting a source 13
Loading a disc 13
Adjusting the volume 14
Turning the unit off 14
Tuner
Listening to the radio 15
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 16
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 16
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 16
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 17
Tuning in strong signals 17
Built-in C Player
Playing a CD 18
Selecting a track directly 18
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 19
Repeating play 19
Playing tracks in random order 19
Scanning tracks of a CD 20
Pausing CD playback 20
Using compression and B X 20
Selecting the search method 20
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 21
Using disc title functions 21
Entering disc titles 21
Displaying disc titles 22
Using CD TEXT functions 22
Displaying text information on CD
TEXT discs 22
Scrolling text information in the
display 22
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 23
MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV Player
Playing P3/W A/AAC/WAV files 24
Selecting a track directly in the current
folder 25
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
( P3/W A/AAC/WAV) operation 25
Repeating play 26
Playing tracks in random order 26
Scanning folders and tracks 26
Pausing P3/W A/AAC/WAV playback 27
Using compression and B X 27
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Selecting the search method 27
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 27
Displaying text information on P3/W A/
AAC/WAV disc 28
When playing back an P3/W A/
AAC disc 28
When playing back a WAV disc 28
Scrolling text information in the display 28
Selecting tracks from the file name list 29
Multi-C Player
Playing a CD 30
Selecting a track directly 30
50-disc multi-CD player 31
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 31
Repeating play 32
Playing tracks in random order 32
Scanning CDs and tracks 32
Pausing CD playback 33
Using ITS playlists 33
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 33
Playback from your ITS playlist 33
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 34
Erasing a CD from your ITS
playlist 34
Using disc title functions 34
Entering disc titles 34
Displaying disc titles 35
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 35
Using CD TEXT functions 36
Displaying text information on CD
TEXT discs 36
Scrolling text information in the
display 36
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 36
Using compression and bass emphasis 37
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 38
Browsing for a song 38
Searching for a song 38
Selecting a playlist 39
Displaying text information on iPod 39
Introduction of advanced iPod adapter
operation 40
Repeating play 40
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 40
Pausing a song 41
XM tuner
Listening to X Satellite Radio 42
Selecting an X channel directly 42
Introduction of advanced X tuner
operation 43
Switching the X display 43
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 43
Swiching the X channel select setting 43
Selecting a channel in the channel
category 44
Displaying the Radio ID 44
Channel number select setting 44
Channel category select setting 44
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 44
SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio 45
Selecting a SIRIUS channel directly 45
Introduction of advanced SIRIUS tuner
operation 46
Switching the SIRIUS display 46
Switching the scroll setting 46
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 46
Selecting the SIRIUS channel select
setting 46
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Selecting a channel in the channel
category 47
Displaying the Radio ID 47
TV tuner
Watching the television 48
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 49
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 49
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 49
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 50
V Player
Playing a disc 51
Selecting a disc 51
Selecting a folder 51
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 52
Repeating play 52
Pausing disc playback 53
Playing tracks in random order 53
Scanning tracks of a CD/ P3/W A 53
Using ITS playlist and disc title functions 53
Using disc title functions 53
Entering disc titles 54
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 55
Using balance adjustment 55
Using the equalizer 56
Recalling equalizer curves 56
Adjusting equalizer curves 56
Adjusting 7-band graphic
equalizer 56
Adjusting loudness 57
Using subwoofer output 57
Adjusting subwoofer settings 57
Boosting the bass 58
Using the high pass filter 58
Adjusting source levels 58
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 60
Selecting the display language 60
Setting the clock 60
Switching the warning tone 61
Switching the face auto open 61
Switching the auxiliary setting 61
Switching the dimmer setting 61
Adjusting the brightness 62
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 62
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 62
Switching the feature demo 63
Switching the reverse mode 63
Switching the Ever Scroll 63
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 64
Using the AUX source 64
About AUX1 and AUX2 64
Selecting AUX as the source 64
Setting the AUX title 64
Using different entertainment displays 65
Using the PG button 66
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 67
CD player and care 67
CD-R/CD-RW discs 68
P3, W A, AAC and WAV files 68
P3 additional information 69
W A additional information 69
AAC additional information 69
WAV additional information 70
About folders and P3/W A/AAC/WAV
files 70
Terms 72
Specifications 74
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
users right to operate the equipment.
For Canadian model
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-
cated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception.
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product or cords asso-
ciated with accessories sold with the product
may expose you to chemicals listed on proposi-
tion 65 known to the State of California and other
governmental entities to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUT ON:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPEC F ED HERE N
MAY RESULT N HAZARDOUS RAD AT ON
EXPOSURE.
CAUT ON:
THE USE OF OPT CAL NSTRUMENTS
W TH TH S PRODUCT W LL NCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
CAUTION
!Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat
could result from contact with liquids.
!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.
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this units potential
and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
ing through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
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After-sales service for
Pioneer products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased this unit for after-sales
service (including warranty conditions) or any
other information. In case the necessary infor-
mation is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
Please do not ship your unit to the companies
at the addresses listed below for repair without
advance contact.
U.S.A.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTO ER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANA A
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTO ER SATISFACTION DEPART ENT
300 Allstate Parkway
arkham, Ontario L3R OP2
1-877-283-5901
For warranty information please see the Lim-
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
Product registration
Visit us at the following site:
1 Register your product. We will keep the details
of your purchase on file to help you refer to
this information in the event of an insurance
claim such as loss or theft.
2 Receive updates on the latest products and
technologies.
3 Download owners manuals, order product
catalogues, research new products, and
much more.
Features
CD playbac
usic CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playbac
You can play back P3 files recorded on CD-
RO /CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
!Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
WMA file playbac
You can play back W A files recorded on CD-
RO /CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
AAC file playbac
You can play back AAC files recorded on CD-
RO /CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
WAV file playbac
You can play back WAV files recorded on CD-
RO /CD-R/CD-RW (Linear PC (LPC )/ S
ADPC recordings).
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iPod compatibility
When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod
adapter (CD-IB100), you can control an iPod,
iPod mini, iPod Photo.
!iPod®is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
About WMA
The Windows edia"logo printed on the box
indicates that this unit can play back W A
data.
W A is short for Windows edia Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology
that is developed by icrosoft Corporation.
W A data can be encoded by using Windows
edia Player version 7 or later.
Windows edia and the Windows logo are tra-
demarks or registered trademarks of icrosoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Notes
!This unit may not operate correctly depending
on the application used to encode W A files.
!Depending on the version of Windows edia
Player used to encode W A files, album
names and other text information may not be
correctly displayed.
About AAC
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and
refers to an audio compression technology
standard used with PEG 2 and PEG 4.
Several applications can be used to encode
AAC files, but file formats and extensions dif-
fer depending on the application which is
used to encode.
This unit plays back AAC files encoded by
iTunes®version 4.8 and earlier.
iTunes®is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
About the SAT RADIO
READY mar
The SAT RADIO READY mark printed on the
front panel indicates that the Satellite Radio
Tuner for Pioneer (i.e., X tuner and Sirius sa-
tellite tuner which are sold separately) can be
controlled by this unit. Please inquire to your
dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer service
station regarding the satellite radio tuner that
can be connected to this unit. For satellite
radio tuner operation, please refer to the satel-
lite radio tuner owners manual.
Notes
!The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver
broadcasting technology to provide listeners
in their cars and at home with crystal-clear
sound seamlessly from coast to coast. Satel-
lite radio will create and package over 100
channels of digital-quality music, news,
sports, talk and childrens programming.
!SAT Radio, the SAT Radio logo and all re-
lated marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite
Radio inc., and X Satellite Radio Inc.
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Resetting the microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
!Prior to using this unit for the first time
after installation
!If the unit fails to operate properly
!When strange or incorrect messages ap-
pear on the display
%Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instrument.
RESET button
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached from the
head unit and stored in the provided protective
case to prevent theft.
!If the front panel is not detached from the
head unit within five seconds of turning off
the ignition, a warning tone will sound and
the front panel will open.
!You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning tone on page 61.
!You can turn off the face auto open. See
Switching the face auto open on page 61.
Important
!Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons too tightly when removing or attach-
ing.
!Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
!Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
!A few seconds after turning the ignition
switch to on or off, the front panel automati-
cally moves. When this happens, your fingers
may become jammed in the panel, so keep
your hands away from it.
!When removing the front panel, be sure to
hold the corrugated release button on the rear
of the front panel while pulling.
Removing the front panel
1 Press and hold EJECT to open the front
panel.
2 Press the release button, slide and re-
move the front panel toward you.
Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop
the front panel and protect it from contact
with water or other fluids to prevent perma-
nent damage.
Release button
Put the front panel into provided pro-
tective case for safe keeping.
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Attaching the front panel
1 Make sure the inner cover is closed.
2 Replace the front panel by clipping it
into place.
About the demo mode
This unit features two demonstration modes.
One is the reverse mode, the other is the fea-
ture demo mode.
Important
The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be con-
nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch
on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle
battery may be drained.
Reverse mode
If you do not perform an operation within
about 30 seconds, screen indications start to
reverse, and then continue reversing every 10
seconds. Pressing BAND when power to this
unit is turned off while the ignition switch is
set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse mode.
Press BAND again to start the reverse mode.
Feature demo mode
The feature demo automatically starts when
power to this unit is turned off while the igni-
tion switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing
DISPLAY during feature demo operation can-
cels the feature demo mode. Press DISPLAY
again to start the feature demo mode. Remem-
ber that if the feature demo continues operat-
ing when the car engine is turned off, it may
drain battery power.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus () poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
!When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in fire.
!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
!In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
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!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutionsrules that
apply in your country/area.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
!The remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
!Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
!Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
FUNCTION button and AUDIO button
You can also select the desired mode by
FUNCTION button and AUDIO button on the
remote control. But operation of FUNCTION
button and AUDIO button on the remote con-
trol differs from the operation of
MULTI-CONTROL on the head unit. When op-
erating the remote control, switch through the
modes as described below to select the mode.
FUNCTION button operation
%Press FUNCTION to select the desired
mode (e.g., built-in CD player).
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following modes:
Play mode (repeat play)Random mode
(random play)Scan mode (scan play)
Pause (pause)Compression (compres-
sion and B X)Search mode (search meth-
od)TitleInput "A" (disc title input)
Note
Refer to Introduction of advanced built-in CD
player operation on page 19.
AUDIO button operation
%Press AUDIO to select the desired
mode.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between
the following modes:
Fader (balance adjustment)Powerful (gra-
phic equalizer adjustment)50Hz (7-band
graphic equalizer adjustment)LOUD (loud-
ness)Sub W.1 (subwoofer on/off setting)
Sub W.2 (subwoofer setting)Bass (bass
boost)HPF (high pass filter)SLA (source
level adjustment)
Note
Refer to Introduction of audio adjustments on
page 55.
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Head unit
1EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
2SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
3DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
4LIST button
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list, file list or preset channel list
depending on the source.
5MULTI-CONTROL
ove to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
6EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
Press and hold to open or close the front
panel.
7RESET button
Press to reset the microprocessor.
8AUX1 input jack (2.5 mm stereo jack)
Use to connect an auxiliary equipment.
9CLOCK button
Press to change to the clock display.
aBAND button
Press to select among three F bands and
one A band and to cancel the control
mode of functions.
bSW button
Press to select the subwoofer setting menu.
Press and hold to select the bass boost set-
ting menu.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
cVOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
dFUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
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eJoystick
ove to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Functions are the same as
MULTI-CONTROL except for volume con-
trol.
fDIRECT button
Press to directly select the desired track.
gCLEAR button
Press to cancel the input number when 09
are used.
h09 buttons
Press to directly select the desired track,
preset tuning or disc. Buttons 16can oper-
ate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc
number search for the multi-CD player.
iPGM button
Press to operate the preprogrammed func-
tions for each source. (Refer to sing the
PGM button on page 66.)
jATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
kENTERTAINMENT button
Press to change to the entertainment dis-
play.
lAUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
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Turning the unit on
%Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.
When you select a source, the unit is turned
on.
Selecting a source
You can select a source you want to listen to.
To switch to the built-in CD player, load a disc
in the unit (refer to page 18).
%Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
XM tunerSIRIUS tunerTunerTelevi-
sionV player/Multi- V player
Built-in C playerMulti-C player
iPodExternal unit 1External unit 2
AUX1AUX2
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
When there is no unit corresponding to the
selected source connected to this unit.
When there is no disc in the unit.
When there is no disc in the DVD player.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
CD player.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
DVD player.
When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 61).
!External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such
as one available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of
basic functions by this unit. Two external units
can be controlled by this unit. When two exter-
nal units are connected, the allocation of
them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is
automatically set by this unit.
!When this units blue/white lead is connected
to the vehicles auto-antenna relay control
terminal, the vehicles antenna extends when
this units source is turned on. To retract the
antenna, turn the source off.
Loading a disc
1 Press EJECT to open the front panel.
CD loading slot appears.
#After a CD has been inserted, press SOURCE
to select the built-in CD player.
2 Insert a CD into the CD loading slot.
Front panel is closed automatically, and play-
back will start.
CD loading slot
#You can eject a CD by pressing EJECT.
Notes
!The built-in CD player plays one standard, 12-
cm or 8-cm CD at a time. Do not use an adap-
ter when playing 8-cm CDs.
!Do not insert anything other than a CD into
the CD loading slot.
!There is sometimes a delay between starting
up CD playback and the sound being issued.
When being read, Format read is displayed.
!If you cannot insert a disc completely or if
after you insert a disc the disc does not play,
check that the label side of the disc is up.
Press EJECT to eject the disc, and check the
disc for damage before inserting it again.
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!When the CD loading or ejecting function
does not operate properly, you can eject the
CD by pressing and holding EJECT while
opening the front panel.
!If an error message such as ERROR-11 is dis-
played, refer to nderstanding built-in CD
player error messages on page 67.
Adjusting the volume
%Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the
sound level.
With the head unit, rotate MULTI-CONTROL to
increase or decrease the volume.
With the remote control, press VOLUME to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
Turning the unit off
%Press SOURCE and hold until the unit
turns off.
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Listening to the radio
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These are the basic steps necessary to operate
the radio. ore advanced tuner operation is
explained starting on the next page.
1Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, A
or F .
2Stereo (5) indicator
Shows when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
3Preset number indicator
Shows which preset has been selected.
4LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
5Signal level indicator
Shows the radio wave strength.
6Frequency indicator
Shows the frequency to which the tuner is
tuned.
1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner.
Press SOURCE until you see Tuner displayed.
2 Press BAND to select a band.
Press BAND until the desired band (FM-1,
FM-2,FM- for F or AM) is displayed.
To perform manual tuning, push
MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
The frequencies move up or down step by
step.
4 To perform seek tuning, push and hold
MULTI-CONTROL left or right for about one
second and release.
The tuner will scan the frequencies until a
broadcast strong enough for good reception is
found.
#You can cancel seek tuning by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
#If you push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or
right you can skip stations. Seek tuning starts as
soon as you release MULTI-CONTROL.
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Introduction of advanced
tuner operation
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1Function display
Shows the function status.
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
FUNCTION,AUDIO and ENTERTAINMENT
appear on the display.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option; press to se-
lect.
The function name appears on the display.
Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
Turn MULTI-CONTROL clockwise to switch be-
tween the functions in the following order:
BSM (best stations memory)Local (local
seek tuning)
#You can also switch between the functions in
reverse order by turning MULTI-CONTROL coun-
terclockwise.
#To 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
You can easily store up to six broadcast fre-
quencies for later recall.
1 When you find a frequency that you
want to store in memory press LIST to
switch to the preset channel list mode.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to store the se-
lected frequency in memory.
Turn to change the preset number; press and
hold to store.
The preset number you have selected will
flash and then remain lit. The selected radio
station frequency has been stored in memory.
#If you do not operate the list within about 8
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
Notes
!Up to 18 F stations, six for each of the three
F bands, and six A stations can be stored
in memory.
!You can also store radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by press-
ing and holding one of the preset tuning but-
tons 16on the remote control.
Storing the strongest
broadcast frequencies
BS (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies under preset tuning buttons 16.
Once stored you can tune in to those frequen-
cies with the touch of button.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM.
BSM appears in the display.
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2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
Searching is displayed. While Searching is
displayed, the six strongest broadcast frequen-
cies will be stored under preset tuning num-
bers 16in the order of their signal strength.
When finished, the preset channel list ap-
pears.
#To cancel the storage process, press
MULTI-CONTROL.
Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired station.
Turn to change the station; press to select.
#You can also change the station by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with BS may re-
place broadcast frequencies you have saved
using buttons 16.
Selecting stations from the
preset channel list
The preset channel list lets you see the list of
preset stations and select one of them to re-
ceive.
1 Press LIST to switch to the preset chan-
nel list mode during the frequency display.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de-
sired station.
Turn to change the station; press to select.
#You can also change the station by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
#If you do not operate the list within about 8
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
Notes
!You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by push-
ing MULTI-CONTROL up or down during the
frequency display.
!You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by press-
ing one of the preset tuning buttons 16on
the remote control.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select Local.
Local appears in the display.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn local
seek tuning on.
Local seek sensitivity (e.g., Level 2) appears in
the display.
#To turn local seek tuning off, press
MULTI-CONTROL again.
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right to
set the sensitivity.
There are four levels of sensitivity for F and
two levels for A :
F : Level 1Level 2Level Level 4
A : Level 1Level 2
The Level 4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
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Playing a CD
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These are the basic steps necessary to play a
CD with your built-in CD player. ore ad-
vanced CD operation is explained starting on
the next page.
1Track number indicator
Shows the track currently playing.
2Play time indicator
Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-
rent track.
1 Press SOURCE to select the built-in CD
player.
Press SOURCE until you see Compact Disc
displayed.
#If no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot se-
lect Compact Disc (built-in CD player). Insert a
disc in the unit. (Refer to page 13.)
2 To perform fast forward or reverse,
push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or
right.
#If you select Rough search, pushing and hold-
ing MULTI-CONTROL left or right enables you to
search every 10 tracks in the current disc. (Refer
to Selecting the search method on page 20.)
To skip back or forward to another
track, push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
Pushing MULTI-CONTROL right skips to the
start of the next track. Pushing
MULTI-CONTROL left once skips to the start
of the current track. Pushing again will skip to
the previous track.
Note
When a CD TEXT disc is inserted, the disc title
automatically begins to scroll in the display.
When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the initial setting,
the disc title scrolls continuously. Refer to Switch-
ing the Ever Scroll on page 63.
Selecting a trac directly
When using the remote control, you can select
a track directly by entering the desired track
number.
1 Press DIRECT.
Track number input display appears.
2 Press 09 buttons to enter the desired
track number.
#You can cancel the input number by pressing
CLEAR.
Press DIRECT.
The track of entered number will play.
Note
After entering the number input mode, if you do
not perform an operation within about eight sec-
onds, the mode is automatically canceled.
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Introduction of advanced
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1Function display
Shows the function status.
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
FUNCTION,AUDIO and ENTERTAINMENT
appear on the display.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option; press to se-
lect.
The function name appears on the display.
Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
Turn MULTI-CONTROL clockwise to switch be-
tween the functions in the following order:
Play mode (repeat play)Random mode
(random play)Scan mode (scan play)
Pause (pause)Compression (compres-
sion and B X)Search mode (search meth-
od)TitleInput "A" (disc title input)
#You can also switch between the functions in
reverse order by turning MULTI-CONTROL coun-
terclockwise.
#To 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.
Repeating play
There are two repeat play ranges for the built-
in CD player: Disc repeat (disc repeat) and
Track repeat (one-track repeat).
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
Play mode.
Play mode appears in the display.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the re-
peat range.
Press MULTI-CONTROL repeatedly until the
desired repeat range appears in the display.
!Disc repeat Repeat the current disc
!Track repeat Repeat just the current
track
Note
If you perform track search or fast forward/re-
verse during Track repeat, the repeat play range
changes to Disc repeat.
Playing trac s in random order
Random play lets you play back tracks on the
CD in a random order.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
Random mode.
Random mode appears in the display.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn random
play on.
Tracks will play in a random order.
#To turn random play off, press
MULTI-CONTROL again.
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Scanning trac s of a CD
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of
each track on the CD.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
Scan mode.
Scan mode appears in the display.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn scan play
on.
The first 10 seconds of each track is played.
When you find the desired track press
MULTI-CONTROL to turn scan play off.
The track will continue to play.
#If the display has automatically returned to
the playback display, select Scan mode again by
using MULTI-CONTROL.
Note
After scanning of a CD is finished, normal play-
back of the tracks will begin again.
Pausing CD playbac
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of
the CD.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select Pause.
Pause appears in the display.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn pause
on.
Playback of the current track pauses.
#To turn pause off, press MULTI-CONTROL
again.
Using compression and BMX
Using the CO P (compression) and B X
functions let you adjust the sound playback
quality of this player. Each of the functions has
a two-step adjustment. The CO P function
balances the output of louder and softer
sounds at higher volumes. B X controls
sound reverberations to give playback a fuller
sound. Listen to each of the effects as you se-
lect through them and use the one that best
enhances the playback of the track or CD that
you are listening to.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
Compression.
Compression appears in the display.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select your fa-
vorite setting.
Press MULTI-CONTROL repeatedly to switch
between the following settings:
COMP/BMX OFFCOMP 1COMP 2
COMP/BMX OFFBMX 1BMX 2
Selecting the search method
You can switch the search method between
fast forward/reverse and searching every 10
tracks.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
Search mode.
Search mode appears in the display.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to select the
search method.
Press MULTI-CONTROL until the desired
search method appears in the display.
!FF/REV Fast forward and reverse
!Rough search Searching every 10
tracks
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