Pioneer KEH-P6900R User manual

Multi-CD control High power cassette player
with RDS tuner
Reproductor de cassette de alta potencia con
control múltiple de CD con sintonizador RDS
Operation Manual
KEH-P6900R
KEH-P6900R-B
Manual de Operación
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Contents
Key Finder .................................................... 3
-Head Unit
-Steering Remote Controller (CD-SR77)
Before Using This Product ...................... 4
About This Product .......................................... 4
About This Manual ............................................ 4
Precaution .......................................................... 4
In Case of Trouble ............................................ 4
Basic Operation ........................................ 5
To Listen to Music ............................................ 5
Basic Operation of Cassette Player .................. 7
-Open
-Direction Change
-Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search
-Cassette Loading Slot
-Eject
Basic Operation of Tuner .................................. 9
-Manual and Seek Tuning
-Preset Tuning
-Band
Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player .............. 10
-Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
-Disc Search
-Disc Number Search
(for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)
Corresponding Display Indications and
Buttons .................................................... 11
Entering the Function Menu ............................ 11
Function Menu Functions ................................ 12
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu ................ 13
Detailed Setting Menu Functions .................... 14
Tuner Operation ...................................... 15
-Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)
-Best Stations Memory (BSM)
Using RDS Functions .............................. 16
What is RDS? .................................................. 16
Program Service Name Display ...................... 16
AF Function (AF) ............................................ 17
-Activating/Deactivating the AF Function
PI Seek Function ............................................ 18
-PI Seek
-Auto PI Seek (for preset station)
Regional Function (REG) ................................ 18
-Activating/Deactivating the REG Function
TA Function (TA) .......................................... 19
-Activating/Deactivating the TA Function
-Canceling Traffic Announcements
-Adjusting the TA Volume
-TP Alarm Function
PTY Function .................................................. 21
-Searching the PTY
-News Program Interruption Setting (NEWS)
-PTY Alarm
-Canceling Emergency Announcements
-PTY List
Using the Cassette Player ...................... 24
-Repeat Play (REPEAT)
-Blank Skip (B-SKIP)
-Radio Intercept (RI)
-Dolby B NR (B NR)

Using Multi-CD Players .......................... 26
-Repeat Play (REPEAT)
-Random Play (RANDOM)
-Scan Play (SCAN)
-Pause (PAUSE)
ITS (Instant Track Selection) .......................... 28
-ITS Programming (ITS)
-ITS Play (ITS-P)
-Erase a Track Program
-Erase a Disc Program
Disc Title ........................................................ 30
-Disc Title Input (TITLE IN)
-Selecting Discs by Disc Title List
(TITLE LIST)
-Displaying Disc Title
Compression and DBE (COMP/DBE) ............ 32
-COMP/DBE ON/OFF Switching
CD TEXT Function (for CD TEXT
compatible type) ...................................... 33
-Title Display Switching
-Title Scroll
Playing Discs on a 50-Disc Type
Multi-CD Player ...................................... 34
Audio Adjustment .................................... 35
Selecting the Equalizer Curve ........................ 35
Entering the Audio Menu ................................ 35
Audio Menu Functions .................................... 36
-Balance Adjustment (FADER)
-Equalizer Curve Adjustment
(EQ-LOW/MID/HIGH)
-Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment
-Loudness Adjustment (LOUD)
-Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE)
-Source Level Adjustment (SLA)
Detaching and Replacing the
Front Panel .......................................... 40
Theft Protection .............................................. 40
-Detaching the Front Panel
-Replacing the Front Panel
-Warning Tone
Initial Setting ............................................ 41
Entering the Initial Setting Menu .................... 41
Initial Setting Menu Functions ........................ 42
-Changing the FM Tuning Step (FM STEP)
-Switching the Auto PI Seek (A-PI)
-Setting the Warning Tone (WARN)
-Switching the AUX Mode (AUX)
-Setting the Dimmer (DIMMER)
-Selecting the Illumination Color (ILL.CLR)
Other Functions ........................................ 44
Using the PGM Button (PGM-FUNC) ............ 44
-Setting the PGM Button
-Using the PGM Button
Using the AUX Source .................................... 46
-Selecting the AUX Source
-AUX Title Input
Cellular Telephone Muting ............................ 46
Cassette Player and Care ...................... 47
Precaution ........................................................ 47
-About the Cassette Player
-About Cassette Tapes
Cleaning the Head .......................................... 47
Specifications .......................................... 48
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Key Finder
Head Unit
Steering Remote Controller (CD-SR77)
The steering remote controller (CD-SR77) enabling remote control of the head unit is sold
separately. Operation is the same as when using buttons on the head unit.
+/– button
Raise or
lower the
volume.
AUDIO button
2/3buttons
BAND button
FUNCTION button
SOURCE/OFF button
ATT button
This lets you quickly
lower volume level
(by about 90%). Press
once more to return to
the original volume
level.
5/∞buttons
FUNCTION button
OPEN button
BAND/ESC button
Buttons 1–6
5/∞/2/3buttons
DISPLAY button
TA button
VOLUME
EQ
selector
AUDIO button
PTY button
PGM button
SOURCE/OFF button

Before Using This Product
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About This Product
The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The
RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.
About This Manual
This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.
This operation manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to
maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by
reading through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important
that you read and observe the “Precaution” on this page and in other sections.
This manual explains head unit operation. You can perform the same operations with the
steering remote controller (CD-SR77). The steering remote controller offers the conve-
nience of ATT, a function not provided on the head unit.
Precaution
• The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in Germany.
• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.
• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible.
• Protect this product from moisture.
• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
In Case of Trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
• This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE
Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).

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Basic Operation
To Listen to Music
The following explains the initial operations required before you can listen to music.
Note:
• Loading a cassette in this product. (Refer to page 7.)
1. Select the desired source. (e.g. Tuner)
Each press of the SOURCE/OFF button selects the desired source in the following order:
Tuner =Tape =Multi-CD player =External Unit =AUX
Note:
• External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incom-
patible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Only one External Unit can
be controlled by this product.
• In the following cases, the sound source will not change:
* When a product corresponding to each source is not connected to this product.
* When no tape is set in this product.
* When no magazine is set in the Multi-CD player.
* When the AUX (external input) is set to OFF. (Refer to page 43.)
• When this product’s blue/white lead is connected to the car’s Auto-antenna relay control terminal,
the car’s Auto-antenna extends when this product’s source is switched ON. To retract the antenna,
switch the source OFF.
2. Extend the VOLUME forward.
When you press the VOLUME, it extends forward so that it becomes easier to roll. To
retract the VOLUME, press it again.
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3. Raise or lower the volume.
Rolling the VOLUME changes the volume level.
Note:
• Roll clockwise to raise the volume level.
• Roll counterclockwise to lower the volume level.
4. Turn the source OFF.
Hold for 1 second

Basic Operation of Cassette Player
Note:
• Be sure to close the front panel after loading or ejecting a cassette.
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Basic Operation
Play Time Indicator
Note:
• The continuous playback time count starts at 00’00” at
the following times.
* When a tape is inserted.
* When the tape direction is changed.
* When you rewind the tape side currently playing
back to the beginning.
• The continuous playback time count is halted when
fast-forwarding/rewinding and while the Music Search
function is operating.
Open
Note:
• Use to open the front panel when loading or ejecting a cassette.
(The illustration on the right shows the front panel open.)
Direction Change
Direction Indicator

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Note:
• “METAL” appears on the display for 4 seconds when a
metal or chrome tape is inserted. Nothing is displayed
for a normal tape.
Eject
Note:
• The Tape function can be
turned ON/OFF with the
cassette tape remaining in this
product. (Refer to page 5.)
Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search
• Each press of the 3button selects Fast Forward or Forward-
Music Search.
FF (Fast Forward) =F-MS (Forward-Music Search) =Normal Playback
• Each press of the 2button selects Rewind or Rewind-Music
Search.
REW (Rewind) =R-MS (Rewind-Music Search) =Normal Playback
Note:
• Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search can be canceled by pressing the BAND but-
ton.
Cassette Loading Slot

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Basic Operation
Basic Operation of Tuner
This product’s AF function can be switched ON and OFF. AF should be switched OFF for
normal tuning operations. (Refer to page 17.)
Manual and Seek Tuning
• You can select the tuning method by changing the length of
time you press the 2/3button.
Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.5 seconds or less
Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more
Note:
• If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip
broadcasting stations. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the button.
• Stereo indicator “” lights when a stereo station is selected.
Preset Tuning
• You can memorize broadcast stations in buttons
1 through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
Preset station recall 2 seconds or less
Broadcast station preset memory 2 seconds or more
Note:
• Up to 18 FM stations (6 in F1 (FM1), F2 (FM2) and F3
(FM3)) and 6 MW/LW stations can be stored in memory.
• You can also use the 5or ∞buttons to recall broadcast sta-
tions memorized in buttons 1 through 6.
Preset Number Indicator
Band
F1 (FM1) =F2 (FM2)
=F3 (FM3) =MW/LW
Band Indicator Frequency Indicator

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

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Basic Operation
Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons
This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which of
the 5/∞/2/3, FUNCTION and AUDIO buttons you can use. When you’re in the
Function Menu (refer to next section), Detailed Setting Menu (refer to page 13), Initial
Setting Menu (refer to page 41) or Audio Menu (refer to page 35), they also make it easy
to see which 5/∞/2/3buttons you can use to switch functions ON/OFF, switch repeat
selections and perform other operations.
Indicator and corresponding buttons are shown below.
7Head Unit 7Steering Remote 7Display
Controller
When 1is lit in the display, perform appropriate operations with the zbuttons.
When 2is lit in the display, it indicates that you are in the Function Menu, Detailed
Setting Menu or Initial Setting Menu. You can switch between each of these menus and
between different modes in the menus using button xon the head unit or steering remote
controller.
When 3is lit in the display, it indicates you are in the Audio Menu. You can switch
between modes in the Audio Menu using button con the head unit or steering remote
controller.
Entering the Function Menu
The Function Menu lets you operate simple functions for each source.
Note:
• After entering the Function Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the
Function Menu is automatically canceled.
1. Select the desired mode in the Function Menu. (Refer to next section,
“Function Menu Functions”.)
Each press changes the Mode ...
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z
x
c
cx
1
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2. Operate a mode. (e.g. Repeat Play)
3. Cancel the Function Menu.
Function Menu Functions
The following chart shows functions for each source in the Function Menu. The chart also
shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform operations.
For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number
indicated in the chart.
7Tuner
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Best Stations Memory (BSM) 5: ON 15
∞: OFF
Regional (REG) 5: ON 18
∞: OFF
Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) 1 5: ON 15
3∞: OFF
2 2or 3: Select (Sensitivity)
TA Function (TA) 5: ON 19
∞: OFF
News Program Interruption Setting 5: ON 22
(NEWS) ∞: OFF
AF Function (AF) 5: ON 17
∞: OFF
The button used and the operation it performs are
indicated by the key guidance indicator. Press the
5button to switch the key guidance indicator ON,
and the ∞button to switch it OFF.
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7Cassette Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (REPEAT) 5: ON 24
∞: OFF
Blank Skip (B-SKIP) 5: ON 24
∞: OFF
Radio Intercept (RI) 3: ON 25
2: OFF
Dolby B NR (B NR) 3: ON 25
2: OFF
7Multi-CD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (REPEAT) 2or 3: Select (Play range) 26
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List 1 2or 3: Select (Disc Title) 31
(TITLE LIST) 2 5: Play
Random Play (RANDOM) 5: ON 26
∞: OFF
Scan Play (SCAN) 5: ON 27
∞: OFF
ITS Play (ITS-P) 5: ON 28
∞: OFF
Pause (PAUSE) 5: ON 27
∞: OFF
Compression and DBE 5or ∞: Select 32
(COMP/DBE) (Sound Quality Function)
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu
In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each
source.
1. Enter the Detailed Setting Menu.
Hold for 2 seconds

2. Select the desired mode. (Refer to next section, “Detailed Setting Menu
Functions”.)
3. Operate a mode.
4. Cancel the Detailed Setting Menu.
Note:
• You can cancel the Detailed Setting Menu by pressing the FUNCTION button again for 2 seconds.
Detailed Setting Menu Functions
The following chart shows functions for each source in the Detailed Setting Menu. The
chart also shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform
operations. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the
page number indicated in the chart.
7Tuner
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Program Function (PGM-FUNC) 1 2or 3: Select (Function) 44
2 5: Memory
7Cassette Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Program Function (PGM-FUNC) 1 2or 3: Select (Function) 44
2 5: Memory
7Multi-CD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Disc Title Input (TITLE IN) 1 5or ∞: Select (Letter) 30
2 2or 3: Select (Position)
3 3: Memory
ITS Programming (ITS) 5: Memory 28
Program Function (PGM-FUNC) 1 2or 3: Select (Function) 44
2 5: Memory
Each press changes the Mode ...
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Tuner Operation
Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)
When Local is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Local mode (LOCAL) in the
Function Menu.
FM : LOCAL 1 ÔLOCAL 2 ÔLOCAL 3 ÔLOCAL 4
MW/LW : LOCAL 1 ÔLOCAL 2
Note:
• The LOCAL 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you
receive progressively weaker stations.
Best Stations Memory (BSM)
The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the BSM mode (BSM) in the
Function Menu.
• To cancel the process, press
the ∞button in the Function
Menu before memorization is
complete.
2. Switch the BSM ON with the
5button.
The stations with the strongest sig-
nals will be stored under buttons
1–6 and in order of their signal
strength.
3. Select the desired Local Seek
sensitivity with the 2/3but-
tons.
2. Switch the Local ON/OFF
with the 5/∞buttons.
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Using RDS Functions
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This
data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, pro-
gram type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tun-
ing, intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station.
Note:
• RDS service may not be provided by all stations.
• RDS functions, like AF (Alternative frequencies search) and TA (Traffic Announcement standby),
are only active when your radio is tuned to RDS stations.
Program Service Name Display
With this function, the names of networks/stations providing RDS services replace the fre-
quency on the display a few seconds after they are tuned in.
• When you want to know PTY Information or the frequency of the current
station, change the display.
Each press of the DISPLAY button selects the display in the following order:
Program Service Name =PTY Information =Frequency
Note:
• After switching displays, if you do not perform an operation within 8 seconds, the Program Service
Name is automatically displayed.
7PTY Information
PTY (Program Type ID code) information for the currently tuned station appears on the
display for 8 seconds. The information is correlated with the list in the section “PTY List”
on page 23.
Note:
• If a PTY code of zero is received from a station, “NONE” will be displayed. This indicates that the
station has not defined its program contents.
• If the signal is too weak for this product to pick up the PTY code, “NO PTY” will be displayed.
7Frequency
The frequency of the current station appears on the display.
Each press changes the Display ...

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Using RDS Functions
AF Function (AF)
The AF (Alternative Frequencies search) function is used to search for other frequencies in
the same network as the currently tuned station. It automatically retunes the receiver to
another frequency in the network which is broadcasting a stronger signal when there are
problems with reception of the currently tuned station or better reception is possible on
a different frequency.
Note:
• AF tunes the receiver only to RDS stations when you use Seek tuning or BSM Auto Memory with
the “AF ” indicator ON.
• When you recall a preset station, the tuner may update the preset station with a new frequency from
the station’s AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the FM1 and FM2 bands.) No
preset number appears on the display if the RDS data for the station received differs from that for
the originally stored station.
• Sound may be temporarily interrupted by another program during an AF frequency search.
• When the tuner is tuned to a non-RDS station, the “AF ” indicator flashes.
• AF can be switched ON or OFF independently for each FM band.
Activating/Deactivating the AF Function
AF is set to ON by default.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the AF mode (AF) in the Function
Menu.
2. Activate or deactivate AF while in an FM band.
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PI Seek Function
The tuner searches for another frequency broadcasting the same programming. “PI SEEK”
appears on the display and the radio volume is muted during a PI Seek. The muting is discon-
tinued after completion of the PI Seek, whether or not the PI seek has succeeded. If the PI
Seek is unsuccessful, the tuner returns to the previous frequency.
PI Seek
If the tuner fails to locate a suitable alternative frequency or if the broadcasting signal is
too weak for proper reception, the PI Seek will automatically start.
Auto PI Seek (for preset station)
When preset stations cannot be recalled, as when traveling long distances, this product can
be set to perform PI Seek also during preset recall.
The default setting for Auto PI Seek is OFF.
Note:
• Refer to “Initial Setting” for details on how to switch Auto PI Seek ON/OFF.
Regional Function (REG)
When AF is used to retune the tuner automatically, REG (regional) limits the selection to
stations broadcasting regional programs.
Note:
• Regional programming and regional networks are organized differently depending on the country
(i.e., they may change according to the hour, state or broadcast area).
• The preset number may disappear on the display if the tuner tunes in a regional station which dif-
fers from the originally set station.
• REG can be switched ON or OFF independently for each FM band.
Activating/Deactivating the REG Function
The REG function is set to ON by default.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the REG mode (REG) in the
Function Menu.
2. Activate or deactivate REG while in an FM band.

Using RDS Functions
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TA Function (TA)
The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements
automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. The TA function can be activat-
ed for either a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an EON TP sta-
tion (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations).
Activating/Deactivating the TA Function
1. Tune in a TP or EON TP station.
The TP indicator (“ ”) lights when the tuner is tuned to a TP station or an EON TP sta-
tion.
2. Activate the TA function.
The TA indicator (“ ”) lights, indicating that the tuner is waiting for traffic announce-
ments.
Repeat the preceding operation when no traffic announcement is being received to deacti-
vate the TA function.
Note:
• You can also switch the TA Function ON/OFF in the Function Menu.
• The system switches back to the original source following traffic announcement reception.
• The TA function can be activated from sources other than tuner if the tuner was last set to the FM
band but not if it was last set to the MW/LW band.
• If the tuner was last set to FM, turning on the TA function lets you operate other tuning functions
while listening to sources other than tuner.
• Only TP or EON TP stations are tuned in during the Seek Tuning mode when the TA indicator
(“ ”) is ON.
• Only TP or EON TP stations are stored by BSM when the TA indicator (“ ”) is ON.
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