Pioneer Super Tuner IIID+ DEH-P800PRS User manual

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DEH-P800PRS
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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 6
For Canadian model 6
About this unit 6
About this manual 6
After-sales service for Pioneer products 7
Visit our website 7
Features 7
About WMA 8
About AAC 8
About the SAT RADIO READY mark 8
Protecting your unit from theft 9
–Removing the front panel 9
–Attaching the front panel 9
Resetting the microprocessor 10
Switching the DSP setting mode 10
About the demo mode 10
–Reverse mode 11
–Feature demo mode 11
Use and care of the remote control 11
–Installing the battery 11
–Using the remote control 11
–FUNCTION button and AUDIO
button 12
What’s What
Head unit 13
Remote control 13
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on 15
Selecting a source 15
Loading a disc 15
Adjusting the volume 16
Turning the unit off 16
Tuner
Listening to the radio 17
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 18
Storing broadcast frequencies 18
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 18
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 19
Tuning in strong signals 19
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 20
Selecting a track directly 20
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 21
Repeating play 21
Playing tracks in random order 21
Scanning tracks of a CD 22
Pausing CD playback 22
Selecting the search method 22
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 22
Using disc title functions 23
–Entering disc titles 23
–Displaying disc titles 24
Using CD TEXT functions 24
–Displaying text information on CD TEXT
discs 24
–Scrolling text information in the
display 24
–Selecting tracks from the track title
list 24
WMA/MP3/AAC/WAV Player
Playing compressed audio 25
Selecting an audio file directly in the current
folder 26
Introduction of advanced compressed audio
operation 26
Repeating play 27
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Playing tracks in random order 27
Scanning folders and tracks 27
Pausing compressed audio playback 28
Selecting the search method 28
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 28
Displaying text information on compressed
audio disc 28
–When playing back a compressed
audio disc 28
–When playing back a WAV disc 29
Scrolling text information in the display 29
Selecting tracks from the file name list 29
Multi-CD 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
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 37
Browsing for a song 37
–Searching for a song 37
–Selecting a playlist 38
Displaying text information on iPod 38
Introduction of advanced iPod adapter
operation 39
Repeating play 39
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 39
Pausing a song 40
XM tuner
Listening to XM Satellite Radio 41
Selecting an XM channel directly 41
Introduction of advanced XM tuner
operation 42
Switching the XM display 42
Storing broadcast stations 42
Switching the XM channel select mode 42
–Selecting a channel in the channel
category 43
Displaying the Radio ID 43
–Channel number select setting 43
–Channel category select setting 43
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 43
SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio 44
Selecting a SIRIUS channel directly 44
Introduction of advanced SIRIUS tuner
operation 45
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Switching the SIRIUS display 45
Switching the scroll setting 45
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 45
Selecting the SIRIUS channel select
mode 46
–Selecting a channel in the channel
category 46
Displaying the Radio ID 46
TV tuner
Watching the television 47
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 48
Storing broadcast stations 48
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 48
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 49
DVD Player
Playing a disc 50
Selecting a disc 50
Selecting a folder 50
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 51
Repeating play 51
Pausing disc playback 52
Playing tracks in random order 52
Scanning tracks of a CD and compressed
audio 52
Using ITS playlist and disc title functions 52
Using disc title functions 52
–Entering disc titles 53
Audio Adjustments
Operation modes 54
–Operation mode marks 54
3-way network mode 54
–Adjusting the audio easily 54
–Adjusting the audio finely 54
Standard mode 54
–Adjusting the audio easily 54
–Adjusting the audio finely 54
Extra functions 55
Introduction of audio adjustments 55
Switching left and right channel 56
Using the position selector 57
Using balance adjustment 57
Using balance adjustment 57
Using the time alignment 57
–Adjusting the time alignment 58
About the network function 58
–Adjustable parameters 59
–Points concerning network
adjustments 59
–Muting the speaker unit (filter) 60
–Adjusting network 60
Using subwoofer output 61
–Using subwoofer output 61
–Adjusting subwoofer settings 62
–Adjusting low pass filter attenuation
slope 62
Using the high pass filter 62
–Muting the speaker units (filters) 62
–Setting the high pass filter for front
speakers 63
–Setting the high pass filter for rear
speakers 63
Using BBE sound 64
Using BMX and compression 64
Using the auto-equalizer 64
Recalling equalizer curves 65
Adjusting equalizer curves 65
Adjusting 16-band graphic equalizer 65
Adjusting loudness 66
Adjusting source levels 66
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 66
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–Before operating the auto TA and EQ
function 67
–Carrying out auto TA and EQ 68
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 70
Selecting the display language 70
Setting the clock 70
Switching the warning tone 71
Switching the face auto open 71
Switching the auxiliary setting 71
Switching the dimmer setting 71
Adjusting the brightness 72
Selecting the illumination color 72
Correcting distorted sound 72
Resetting the audio functions 72
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 72
Setting the internal power amplifier 73
Switching the feature demo 73
Switching the reverse mode 73
Switching the Ever Scroll 74
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 75
Using the AUX source 75
–About AUX1 and AUX2 75
–Selecting AUX as the source 75
–Setting the AUX title 75
Using the external unit 76
–Selecting the external unit as the
source 76
–Basic operation 76
–Advanced operations 77
Using different entertainment displays 77
Using the PGM button 78
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 79
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 79
CD player and care 80
CD-R/CD-RW discs 80
Dual Discs 81
Compressed audio files 81
–MP3 additional information 82
–WMA additional information 82
–AAC additional information 82
–WAV additional information 83
About folders and compressed audio
files 83
Specifications 85
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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.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
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.
!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.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
For warranty information please see the Lim-
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
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 playback
Music CD/CD-R/RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROM/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 playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
AAC file playback
You can play back AAC files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
WAV file playback
You can play back WAV files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (Linear PCM (LPCM)/MS
ADPCM recordings).
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High quality sound
This unit features high performance DSP sys-
tem to output the clear and realistic sound.
Multiple IP-BUS control
This unit can control any Pioneer source unit
with IP-BUS, such as Multi-CD player, DVD
player and TV tuner.
!Some Pioneer source units may not be fully
controlled with this unit. For more details,
please consult your nearest dealer.
iPod®compatibility
When you use this unit with an interface adap-
ter for iPod (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you
can control an iPod with Dock Connector.
!iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
About WMA
The Windows Media™logo printed on the box
indicates that this unit can play back WMA
data.
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology
that is developed by Microsoft Corporation.
WMA data can be encoded by using Windows
Media Player version 7 or later.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are tra-
demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Notes
!This unit may not operate correctly depending
on the application used to encode WMA files.
!Depending on the version of Windows Media
Player used to encode WMA 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 MPEG 2 and MPEG 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®.
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
About the SAT RADIO
READY mark
The SAT RADIO READY mark printed on the
front panel indicates that the Satellite Radio
Tuner for Pioneer (i.e., XM 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.
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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 XM Satellite Radio Inc.
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 71.
!You can turn off the face auto open. See
Switching the face auto open on page 71.
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
shock.
!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 EJECT to open the front panel.
If a disc has been inserted to this unit, press-
ing and holding EJECT enable to open the
front panel without ejecting a disc.
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
3 Put the front panel into the provided
protective case for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
1 Make sure the inner cover is closed.
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2 Replace the front panel by clipping it
into place.
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
Switching the DSP setting
mode
This unit features two operation modes: the 3-
way network mode (NW) and the standard
mode (STD). You can switch between modes
as desired. Initially, the DSP setting is set to
the standard mode (STD).
!After switching, reset the microprocessor.
WARNING
Do not use the unit in standard mode when a
speaker system for 3-way network mode is con-
nected to this unit. This may cause damage to
the speakers.
%Use a thin standard tip screwdriver to
switch the DSP switch on the side of this
unit.
Note
Even when the battery is disconnected or the mi-
croprocessor is reset, this unit’s audio setting re-
mains in the memory for at least one day. If you
want to reset the audio setting, refer to Resetting
the audio functions on page 72.
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.
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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.
!You can also perform the same operation
from Switching the reverse mode on Initial
Settings. For more details, see Switching
the reverse mode on page 73.
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. Press
DISPLAY during feature demo operation to
cancel the feature demo mode. Press
DISPLAY again to start. Remember that if the
feature demo continues operating when the
car engine is turned off, it may drain battery
power.
!You can also perform the same operation
from Switching the feature demo on Initial
Settings. For more details, see Switching
the feature demo on page 73.
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.
!“Perchlorate Material –special handling may
apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. (Applicable to California, U.S.A.)”
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.
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!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)—Search mode (search meth-
od)—TitleInput "A" (disc title input)
Note
Refer to Introduction of advanced built-in CD
player operation on page 21.
AUDIO button operation
%Press AUDIO to select the desired
mode.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between
the following modes:
F/B (balance adjustment)—POSI (position se-
lector)—TA1 (time alignment setting)—TA2
(time alignment adjusting)—LOUD (loudness)
—EQ 1 (graphic equalizer)—EQ 2 (16-band
graphic equalizer)—SW 1 (subwoofer on/off)
—SW 2 (subwoofer cut-off frequency)—SW 3
(subwoofer slope)—F.HPF 1 (front high pass
filter slope)—F.HPF 2 (front high pass filter
cut-off frequency)—R.HPF 1 (rear high pass fil-
ter slope)—R.HPF 2 (rear high pass filter cut-
off frequency)—BBE (BBE)—BMX (BMX and
compression)—A.EQ (auto-equalizer on/off)—
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.
2Display off indicator
Lights up when the display is turned off.
3EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
Press and hold to open or close the front
panel.
4BAND button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band and to cancel the control
mode of functions.
5DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
6MULTI-CONTROL
Move to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Turn to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list, file list or preset channel list
depending on the source.
7RESET button
Press to reset the microprocessor.
8SOURCE button, VOLUME
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
Rotate it to increase or decrease the vo-
lume.
9CLOCK button
Press to change to the clock display.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
aVOLUME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
bFUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
cJoystick
Move to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list, file list or preset channel list
depending on the source.
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dDIRECT button
Press to directly select the desired track.
eCLEAR button
Press to cancel the input number when 0to
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f0 to 9 buttons
Press to directly select the desired track,
preset tuning or disc. Buttons 1to 6can op-
erate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc
number search for the multi-CD player.
gPGM button
Press to operate the preprogrammed func-
tions for each source. (Refer to Using the
PGM button on page 78.)
hATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
iENTERTAINMENT button
Press to change to the entertainment dis-
play.
jAUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
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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 20).
%Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources.
XM tuner—SIRIUS tuner—Tuner—Televi-
sion—DVD player/Multi-DVD player—
Built-in CD player—Multi-CD player—
iPod—External unit 1—External unit 2—
AUX1—AUX2
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change.
—When no unit corresponding to the se-
lected source is connected.
—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 AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 71).
!External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such
as ones available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of
basic functions with this unit. Two external
units can be controlled with this unit. When
two external units are connected, the external
unit is automatically allocated to external unit
1 or external unit 2 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 disc 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 disc loading or ejecting function
does not operate properly, you can eject the
disc by pressing and holding EJECT while
opening the front panel.
!If an error message such as ERROR-11 is dis-
played, refer to Understanding built-in CD
player error messages on page 79.
Adjusting the volume
%Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
With the head unit, rotate VOLUME to in-
crease 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. More advanced tuner operation is
explained starting on the next page.
1Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM
or FM.
25(stereo) indicator
Appears when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
3Preset number indicator
Shows which preset has been selected.
4LOC indicator
Appears 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-3 for FM or AM) is displayed.
3 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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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.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
Turn MULTI-CONTROL to switch between 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 broadcast frequencies
You can easily store up to six broadcast fre-
quencies for later recall.
1 When you find a station that you want
to store in memory, turn MULTI-CONTROL
to switch to the preset channel list mode.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to store the se-
lected station in memory.
Turn to change the preset number. Press and
hold to store.
The number you have selected will flash in the
preset number list and then remain lit. The se-
lected radio station frequency has been stored
in memory.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
Notes
!Program service name is not displayed unless
the radio receives the frequency.
!Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the three
FM bands, and six AM stations can be stored
in memory.
!You can also store a broadcast frequency in
memory pressing 1to 6on the remote con-
trol.
Storing the strongest
broadcast frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies under preset tuning buttons 1to 6.
Once stored you can tune in to those frequen-
cies with the touch of button.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in
the function menu.
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 1to 6in the order of their signal strength.
When finished, the preset channel list ap-
pears.
#To cancel the storage process, press
MULTI-CONTROL again.
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.
#If you do not operate the list within about 30
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may re-
place broadcast frequencies you have saved
using buttons 1to 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 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to switch to the
preset channel list mode.
#You can also perform this operation by press-
ing joystick on the remote control.
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 30
seconds, the preset channel list mode is can-
celed automatically.
Notes
!You can also recall stations assigned to preset
tuning numbers by pushing MULTI-CONTROL
up or down during the channel display.
!You can also recall stations assigned to preset
tuning numbers P01 to P06 by pressing one of
the preset tuning buttons 1to 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 in
the function menu.
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.
3 Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right to
set the sensitivity.
There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
two levels for AM:
FM: Level 1—Level 2—Level 3—Level 4
AM: 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. More ad-
vanced CD operation is explained starting on
the next page.
1Track number indicator
Shows the number of the track 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 15.)
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 22.)
3 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 74.
Selecting a track 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 to 9 buttons to enter the desired
track number.
#You can cancel the input number by pressing
CLEAR.
3 Press DIRECT.
The track for the 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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