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Detaching and Replacing
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Using the Cassette Player o.com 15
Basic Operation of Cassette Player .... 15
Fast Forward/Rewind
Entering the Function Menu
Dolby BNR ......
Tape Selector
Music Search
Radio Intercept ....,
Using the Programmable Button .....
Cassette Player and Care... 20
Precaution
Cleaning the Head ...
Using CD Player {one disc ony)
Basic Operation of CD Player 0.0.00...
Track
Search
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Fast-forward/Reverse
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Using
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Basic
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Multi-CD
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Erasing ITS Programs
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Using the Programmable Button ...
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CLOCK button
LOUD button
buttons
SOURCE
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Buttons 1-6
+/- button BAND button
Function button
Detach
button
DISPLAY button
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Before
Using
This
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About This Preduct
This unit’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indi-
cate which of the A/¥/</® and function buttons vou can use. When
you’re in the Function Menu or Audio Adjustment Menu, they also make it
easy to see which &/¥/<#/ buttons you can use to switch functions
ON/OFF, switch repeat selections, and perform other operations.
Indicator. and corresponding buttons are shown below.
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ON/OFF with the &/¥ buttons.
« When “SEL” is lit, you can use the </ buttons to switch selection options of the
currently selected function.

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About This Manual
This
product
features
a
number
of
sophisticated
functions
ensuring
superi-
or
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
prod-
uct.
It
is
especially
important
that
you
read
and
observe
the
“Precaution”
on this page
and in other
sections.
In this Operation Manual, the Basic Operation for each sound source is
outlined
at
the
beginning
of
its
explanation,
covering
simple
operation
for
that source, such as merely playing music.
Precaution
ES
°
Keep
this
manual
handy
as
a
reference
for
operating
procedures
and
pre-
cautions.
°
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
reprogrammed.
¢
Should
this
product
fail
to
operate
properly,
contact
your
dealer
or
near-
est authorized
Pioneer
Service
Station.

_Detaching
and
Replacing
the
Front
Panel
Theft Protection
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1.
The
front
panel
of
the
main
body
is
detachable
to
discourage
theft.
Detaching
the
front
panel
Eject the front panel.
Take
care
not
to
grip
it
tightly
or
drop
it.
Use
the
protective
case
provided
to
store/carry
the
detached
front
panel.
Replacing
the
Front
Panel
Replace
the
front
panel
by
clipping
it
into
place.
Precaution:
+
Never
use force
or
grip
the
display
tightly
when
removing
or
replacing
the
front
panel.
*
Avoid
subjecting
the
front
panel
to
excessive
shocks.
*
Keep
the
front
panel
out
of
direct
sunlight
and
high
temperatures.

With this menu, you can perform initial settings for the unit. Setting
options cover everything from tuning steps for the tuner to external compo-
nent input ON/OFF switching.
Entering the Initial Setting Menu
Hold for 2 seconds
To cancel the Initial Setting Menu, press the BAND button.
Note:
° Holding down the Function button for 2 seconds also cancels the Initial Setting
Menu.
2. Select the desired mode.
=e AM
Tach press
changes the Mode ...
Each press of the Function button selects the mode in the following order:
FM STEP + AM STEP > AUX
Changing the FM Tuning Step
The tuning step employed by Seek Tuning in the FM mode can be
switched between 100 kHz (preset at the factory) and 50 kHz.
° Select the desired tuning step.
Note: ;
« If Seek Tuning is performed in 50 kHz steps, stations may be tuned in imprecisely.
Tune in the stations with Manual Tuning or use Seek Tuning again.

Initial
Setting
Menu
Changing
the
AM
Tuning
Step
The
tuning
step
employed
in
the
tuner’s
AM
band
can
be
switched
between
9
kHz
and
10
kHz
per
step.
Reset
the
tuning
step
from
9
kHz
(the
factory
prset
step)
to
10
kHz
when
using
the
tuner
in
North,
Central
or
South
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Specifications
Initial
Setting.
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Tuning
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Frequency
range
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1,602
kHz
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Select
the
desired
tuning
step.
AUX mode
Itis
possible
to
use
auxiliary
(AUX)
equipment
with
this
product.
Activate
the
AUX
mode
when
using
external
equipment
with
this
product.
°
Switch
the
AUX
mode
ON
or
OFF.
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Switching Power On
° Select the desired source (such as the tuner).
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Note:
+ In the following cases, the sound source will not change:
* No Multi-CD player is connected to this unit.
* No cassette tape is set in this unit.
* No magazine is set in the Multi-CD player.
* No disc is set in the CD player.
* AUX (external input) is set to OFF. (See page 7.)
Switching Power Off
¢ Switch the sources OFF.
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Hold for 1 second

Tuner
Operation
—
Reset
the
AM
tuning
step
from
9
kHz
(the
factory
preset
step)
to
10
kHz
when
using
the
tuner
in
North,
Central
or
South
America.
(See
page
7.)
Basic
Operation
of
Tuner
1.
Select
Tuner.
(See
page
8.)
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Each press
changes the Source ...
Frequency
appears
on
the
display.
(“CD”
indicator
lights
when
a
stereo
station
is
selected.)
2.
Select
the
desired
band.
Spenser
et
Fl > Fil > FI AM
Tune
the
receiver
to
a
higher
or
lower
frequency.
This
product’s
tuner
lets
you
select
the
tuning
by
changing
the
length
of
the
time
you
press
the
button.
‘
Manual
Tuning
(step
by
step)
0.3
seconds
or
less
Seek
Tuning
0.3
—2
seconds
Manual
Tuning
(continuously)
2
seconds
or
more
Note:
*
To
select
a
weak
broadcasting
station
that
cannot
be
tuned
in
with
the
Seek
Tuning
function,
tune
in
with
Manual
Tuning.

4, Raise or lower the volume.
i 5. Turn the source OFF. (See page 8.)
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Hold for 1 second
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Entering
the
Function
Menu
Tn
this
menu
you
can
select
tuner
functions.
*
Seleci
the
desired
mode
in
Function
Menu,
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Back press
chaages
the
Mode
..
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Each
press
of
the
Function
button
selects
the
mode
in
the
following
order:
BSM
~
LOCAL
Note:
‘
*
You
can
cancel
the
Function
Menu
by
pressing
the
BAND
button.
*
After
selecting
the
Function
Menu,
if
you
do
not
perform
an
operation
within
about
30
seconds,
the
Function
Menu
is
automatically
canceled.
Local
Seek
Tuning
‘This
mode
selects
only
stations
with
especially
strong
signals.
The
sensi-
tivity
can
be
adjusted
in
4
steps
for
FM
and
2
steps
for
AM.
1.
Select
the
Local
mode
in
the
Function
Menu.
2.
Switch
the
Local
mode
ON
or
OFF.
3.
Select
the
desired
Local
Seek
Sensitivity
in
the
following
order:
p
FM
:
LOCAL
1
<>
LOCAL
2
<>
LOCAL
3
<->
LOCAL
4
AM
:
LOCAL
1
+>
LOCAL
2
Note:
*
Pressing
the
BAND
button
cancels
the
Punction
Menu.
*
The
LOCAL
4
setting
allows
reception
of
only
the
strongest
Stations,
while
loweg
settings
let
you
receive
progressively
weaker
stations.
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Preset Tuning
Up to 18 FM stations (6 in Fi (FM1), Fi (FM2) and Fimt (FM3)) and
6 AM stations can be stored in memory.
Store the stations in memory under buttons 1-6 beforehand with the BSM
(Best Stations Memory) or Preset Memory function.
BSM (Best Stations Memory)
The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically.
1. Select the BSM mode in the Function Menu.
2. Switch the BSM mode ON.
The stations with the strongest signals will be stored under buttons 1-6 and
in order of their signal strength.
Note:
* Pressing thy BAND button cancels the Function Menu.
Te cancel the process, press the ¥ button in the Function
Menu before memorization is complete.

_ Tuner Operation
Preset Memory
The
Preset
Memory
function
stores
stations
in
memory
manually.
1.
Select
the
station
whose
frequency
you
want
to
store
in
memory.
2.
Press
one
of
buttons
1-6
for
2
seconds
or
Jonger
to
store
the
desired
stations.
Hold for 2 seconds
The
station
is
stored
in
memory
under
the
selected
button.
Recailing Preset Stations
There are two ways to recall preset stations.
@ Direct Recall
¢
Press
one
of
buttons
1-6
to
recall
a
station
preset
under
that
button,
@ Sequential Recall
° Recall a station preset under button 1-6.
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Using the Programmable Button
You can memorize Function Menu BSM and LOCAL functions in the
Programmable button.
Initially, the BSM function is memorized in the Programmable button.
& Setting the Programmable Button
1. Select the Programmable button setting mode.
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Hold for 2 5
2. Select the function you want to memorize in the Programmable
button.
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Note:
« Pressing the BAND button cancels the Detailed Setting Menu.
f@ Using the Programmable Button
The Programmable button operates in a different way depending on the
function programmed (memorized).
Use the programmable buiten.
Function Press fold for 2 seconds
BSM — ON/OFF
Loc ON/OFF ae

_Using
the
Cassette
Player
Basic
Operation
of
Cassette
Player
1.
Insert
the
cassette
tape.
*
The
Tape
function
can
be
turned
ON/OFF
with
the
cassette
tape
remaining
in
this
product.
(See
page
8.)

Fast Forward/Rewind
ia Fast Forward
While “<-->” is displayed, the system fast-forwards the cassette tape to the
end of the current side.
Fast-forward the cassette tape by pressing the button for the
same direction as the tape play indicator.
Rewind
While “<-->” is displayed, the system rewinds the cassette tape to the
beginning of the current side.
Rewind the cassette tape by pressing the button for the opposite
direction as the tape play indicator.
Entering the Function Menu
In this menu you can select Tape functions.
* Select the desired mode in Function Menu.
Each press
changes the Mode ...
Each press of the Function button selects the mode in the following order:
BNR -> MS > METAL > RI
Note:
* You can cancel the Function Menu by pressing the BAND button.
« After selecting the Function Menu, if you do not perform an operation within
about 30 seconds, the Function Menu is automatically canceled.

_ Using the Cassette Player _
Dolby B NR
Switch the Dolby B NR on when listenirig to a cassette recorded with
Dolby B NR.
1, Select the Dolby B NR mode in the Function Menu.
2. Switch the Dolby B NR mode ON or OFF.
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Note:
* Pressing the RAND button cancels the Function Menu.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Tape Selector
NE
ER
nineteen
Whea
a
metal
or
chrome
tape
is
inserted,
switch
the
Metal
mode
ON.
:
The
Metal
mode
should
be switched
OFF
for playing
a normal
tape.
1. Select the Metal mode in the Function Menu.
2, Switch the Metal mode ON or OFF.
Note:
¢ Pressing the BAND button cancels the Function Menu.

Music Search
This function lets you set for automatic cancellation of rewind/fast-forward
at the beginning of a track.
1. Select the Music Search mode in the Function Menu.
2. Switch the Music Search mode ON or OFF.
Note:
¢ Pressing the BAND button cancels the Function Menu.
3. Start the Music Search.
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Note:
+ Forward-Masic Search and Rewind-Music Search is operated in the same manner
as Fast-forward/Rewind,
Radio Intercept
This function allows you to listen to the radio during tape fast-
forwarding/rewinding.
Note:
* The radio intercept function does not work during a Music Search operation.
1. Select the Radio Intercept mode in the Function Menu.
2. Switch the Radio Intercept mode ON or OFF.
Note:
* Pressing the BAND button cancels the Function Menu.

| Using the Cassette Player
Using the Programmable Button
In
the
Function
Menu
you
can
memorize
the
B
NR,
MS,
Mee
and
RI
functions
in
the
Programmable
button.
Initially,
the
B
NR
function
is
memorized
in
the
Pemmamable
button.
®
Setting
the
Programmable
Button
i.
Select
the
Programmable
button
setting
mode.
(-es =
Hold for 2 seconds
2,
Select
the
function
you
want
to
memorize
in
the
Programmable
button.
*
Pressing
the
BAND
button
cancels
the
Detailed
Setting
Menu.
@ Using the Programmable Button
The
Programmable
button
operates
in
a
different
way
depending
on
the
function programmed (memorized),
* Use the Programmable button.
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“ON/OEF
MS
ON/OFF
rane
METAL
ON/OFF
a
RI
ON/OFF
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