Pioneer Premier SuperTuner III User manual

Multi-CD control High power cassette player with
FM/AM tuner
Syntoniseur FM/AM et lecteur de cassette,“Puissance
élevée”, avec contrôleur pour lecteur de CD á chargeur
Operation Manual
KEH-P490
Mode d’emploi
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Contents
Dear Customer ............................................ 3
Key Finder .................................................... 4
-Head Unit
-Remote Controller
Before Using This Product ...................... 5
About This Product .......................................... 5
About This Manual ............................................ 5
Important .......................................................... 5
Precaution .......................................................... 5
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products .......... 5
Remote Controller and Care .................... 6
Using the Remote Controller ............................ 6
Battery .............................................................. 6
Basic Operation ........................................ 7
To Listen to Music ............................................ 7
Basic Operation of Tuner .................................. 8
-Manual and Seek Tuning
-Preset Tuning
-Band
Basic Operation of Cassette Player .................. 9
-Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search
-Cassette Loading Slot
-Direction Change
-Eject
Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player .............. 10
-Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
-Disc Search
-Disc Number Search
(for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)
Tuner Operation ...................................... 11
-Local Seek Tuning
-Best Stations Memory (BSM)
Using the Cassette Player ...................... 12
-Repeat Play
-Blank Skip
-Radio Intercept
Using Multi-CD Players .......................... 13
-Repeat Play
-Random Play
-Scan Play
-Pause
Disc Title ........................................................ 15
-Disc Title Input
-Displaying Disc Title
Playing Discs on a 50-Disc Type
Multi-CD Player ...................................... 16
Audio Adjustment .................................... 17
Selecting the Equalizer Curve ........................ 17
Entering the Audio Menu ................................ 17
Audio Menu Functions .................................... 18
-Balance Adjustment (FAD)
-Equalizer Curve Adjustment (EQ-L/M/H)
-Loudness Adjustment (LOUD)
-Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE)
-Source Level Adjustment (SLA)
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Detaching and Replacing
the Front Panel .................................. 21
Theft Protection .............................................. 21
-Detaching the Front Panel
-Replacing the Front Panel
Initial Setting Menu ................................ 22
Entering the Initial Setting Menu .................... 22
Initial Setting Menu Functions ........................ 23
-Setting the Time
-Switching the AUX Mode (AUX)
Other Functions ........................................ 24
Displaying the Time ........................................ 24
Using the AUX Source .................................... 24
-Selecting the AUX Source
-AUX Title Input
Cassette Player and Care ...................... 25
Precaution ........................................................ 25
-About the Cassette Player
-About Cassette Tapes
Cleaning the Head .......................................... 25
Specifications .......................................... 26
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and,
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
•Start your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distor-
tion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
•Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,
we want you listening for a lifetime.
We WantYou Listening ForA Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid pro-
longed exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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Key Finder
Head Unit
Remote Controller
A remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied. Operation is
the same as when using buttons on the head unit.
AUDIO button
+/– button
PAUSE button
Press once to
pause play. 5/∞/2/3buttons
CD button
Press once to
select a CD.
TAPE button
Press once to
select a tape.
BAND button
TUNER button
Press once to select
the tuner.
ATT button
This lets you quickly
lower volume level
(by about 90%). Press
once more to return to
the original volume
level.
5/∞/2/3
buttons
SOURCE/OFF button
+/– button AUDIO button
Detach button
Buttons 1–6
Cassette door
EJECT button
PAUSE/BSM button
RPT button
CLOCK button
BAND button
DISPLAY button
EQ button
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Before Using This Product
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About This Product
The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in improper reception.
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
remote controller. The remote controller enables one-touch source changing and offers the
convenience of ATT, a function not provided on the head unit.
Important
The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this product. For your own
security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
Precaution
• 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 the product from moisture.
• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its after-
sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary
information is not available, please contact the companies listed below:
Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair
without advance contact.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
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Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801
800-421-1404
7CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
[phone]
1-877-283-5901
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Remote Controller and Care
Using the Remote Controller
This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation.
• Point the controller in the direction of the front panel to operate.
Precaution:
• Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• The controller may not function properly in direct sunlight.
• Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or
accelerator pedal.
Battery
• Slide the tray out on the back of the remote controller and insert the battery
with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.
Replacing the Lithium Battery:
• Use only lithium battery “CR2032”, 3 V.
Precaution:
• Remove the battery if the remote controller is not used for a month or longer.
• If the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote controller completely clean and install a new bat-
tery.
WARNING:
• Keep the Lithium Battery out of reach of children. Should the Battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
CAUTION:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
• Use a CR2032 (3 V) Lithium Battery only. Never use other types of battery with this
product.
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the Lithium Battery with metallic materials.
• Dispose of the used Lithium Battery, in compliance with applicable laws and regula-
tions.
• Always check carefully that you are loading battery with its (+) and (–) poles facing in
the proper directions.
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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 9.)
1. Select the desired source. (e.g. Tuner)
7Head Unit
Each press of the SOURCE/OFF button selects the desired source in the following order:
CD player (one disc only) =Tuner =Tape =Multi-CD player =External Unit
=AUX
7Remote Controller
Each press of the button selects the desired source in the following order:
TUNER button: Tuner =OFF
TAPE button : Tape =AUX =OFF
CD button : CD player (one disc only) =Multi-CD player =OFF
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 no disc is set in the CD player.
* When the AUX (external input) is set to OFF. (Refer to page 23.)
• 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. Raise or lower the volume.
3. Turn the source OFF.
Hold for 1 second
Each press changes the Source ...
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Basic Operation of Tuner
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 Number Indicator
Preset Tuning
• You can memorize broadcast stations in but-
tons 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 F–(FM1), F—(FM2) and F“
(FM3)) and 6 AM stations can be stored in memory.
• You can also use the 5or ∞buttons to recall broadcast
stations memorized in buttons 1 through 6.
Band
F–(FM1) =F—(FM2)
=F“(FM3) =AM
Band Indicator
Frequency Indicator
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation of Cassette Player
Direction ChangeDirection Indicator
Eject
Note:
• The Tape function can be turned ON/OFF with
the cassette tape remaining in this product.
(Refer to page 7.)
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 button.
Cassette Loading Slot
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