Pioneer DEH P9100R User Manual

High power HDD/CD player with “Memory Stick”  
and FM/AM tuner  
Lecteur de disque dur/CD, “Puissance élevée”, avec  
“Memory Stick” et syntoniseur FM/AM  
Operation Manual  
DEH-P90HDD  
Mode d’emploi  
Music Server Play ...................... 31  
Multi-CD Player .......................... 43  
Basic operation ................................................ 31  
Selecting the playlist mode .............................. 31  
Music server function menu ............................ 34  
Scanning files and tracks ................................ 34  
Selecting tracks from the track title list ............ 35  
Pausing music server playback ........................ 35  
Selecting the playlist mode .............................. 37  
Display and indicators ...................................... 43  
Basic operation ................................................ 43  
Selecting a disc directly .................................... 43  
Switching and scrolling the title ...................... 44  
Repeating play .................................................. 44  
Playing tracks in random order ........................ 45  
Selecting tracks from the track title list ............ 45  
Selecting discs from the disc title list .............. 46  
Entering disc titles ............................................ 46  
Using compression and dynamic bass  
Using ITS memory .......................................... 47  
“Memory Stick” Player ................ 39  
DAB Tuner ................................ 49  
Basic operation ................................................ 39  
Switching and scrolling the title ...................... 40  
“Memory Stick” player function menu .............. 40  
Playing tracks in random order ........................ 40  
Scanning tracks of a “Memory Stick” .............. 41  
Pausing “Memory Stick” playback .................. 41  
Basic operation ................................................ 49  
Storing and recalling services .......................... 50  
Changing band ................................................ 50  
Switching the road traffic flash and transport  
flash on or off ............................................ 50  
Dynamic label function .................................... 51  
Setting the announcement support  
interruption .............................................. 52  
Selecting services from the preset  
Selecting services from the available  
service list ................................................ 52  
Searching the available PTY ............................ 52  
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Contents  
TV Tuner .................................. 53  
Initial Settings .......................... 64  
Basic operation ................................................ 53  
Storing and recalling broadcast stations .......... 53  
Changing band ................................................ 54  
TV tuner function menu .................................... 54  
Initial settings menu ........................................ 64  
Using the feature demo .................................... 64  
Switching the auxiliary setting .......................... 64  
Switching the telephone muting/attenuation  
Formatting the “Memory Stick” ........................ 65  
channel list ................................................ 54  
Audio Adjustments ...................... 55  
Other Functions .......................... 67  
Adjusting the audio easily ................................ 55  
Extra functions ................................................ 55  
Recalling equalizer curves ................................ 55  
Audio menu ...................................................... 56  
Using balance adjustment ................................ 56  
Using sound field control, octaver and  
Attenuating volume .......................................... 67  
Changing the display form .............................. 67  
Switching the dimmer setting .......................... 67  
Selecting the wall paper pattern ...................... 67  
Setting the entertainment display .................... 67  
Using the AUX source ...................................... 69  
R
BBE sound .............................................. 56  
Adjusting equalizer curves ................................ 57  
Using automatic sound levelizer ...................... 58  
Using time alignment ...................................... 59  
Adjusting source levels .................................... 61  
Using the auto-equalizer .................................. 61  
Creating the auto-equalizer curve .................... 61  
CD player and care .......................................... 70  
Understanding auto-equalizing error  
Understanding built-in CD player error  
Understanding music server error  
Understanding music server error messages  
Understanding “Memory Stick” player  
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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 Want You Listening For A 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  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
Quiet library, soft whispers  
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic  
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office  
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine  
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant  
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.  
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE  
90  
100  
120  
140  
180  
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower  
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill  
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap  
Gunshot blast, jet plane  
Rocket launching pad  
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.  
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Key Finder  
Head unit  
VOLUME  
OPEN button  
5//2/3 buttons  
RESET button REC button  
SOURCE button  
BACK button  
Multi-function buttons  
BAND button  
NEXT button  
Steering remote controller  
A steering remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied. Operation is  
the same as when using buttons on the head unit.  
ATT button  
This lets you quickly  
lower volume level (by  
about 90%). Press  
once more to return to  
the original volume  
level.  
BAND button  
SOURCE button  
2/3 buttons  
5/buttons  
VOLUME  
Raise or  
lower the  
volume.  
FUNCTION button  
AUDIO button  
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Before Using This Product  
DSP functions  
Features  
The audio feel of actually being at the music  
venue is recreated by means of such functions  
as the “Auto Equalizer”, which measures pas-  
senger cabin audio characteristics and auto-  
matically compensates to optimize sound quali-  
ty, and the “Time Alignment Function”, which  
achieves clear sound image positioning.  
Music server  
You can record music from the built-in CD play-  
er or from other audio devices and play them  
back on the music server. You can also orga-  
nize and edit favorite tracks, etc.  
When recording please pay attention  
to these points:  
Automatic title retrieval function using  
Gracenote CDDB (for encoding only)  
When music is recorded on the music server  
from the built-in CD, information such as the  
recording artist and track name is retrieved from  
the Gracenote CDDB database and displayed.  
(See page 33.)  
• Please may test recordings of recordings  
that can not be taken again.  
• We cannot accept liability for data not  
recorded or lost due to the failure, improp-  
er operation or malfunction of this product.  
• The use of recordings for purposes other  
than personal enjoyment, etc. are not per-  
mitted if they infringe copyrights and the  
rights of copyright claimants without prior  
consent.  
Time stamp function  
When recording music on the music server, it is  
possible to add a recording date to the music  
data automatically using this product’s clock or  
calendar. (Please set the time and date  
before using this product.) (See page 12.)  
Note:  
• “MagicGate”, “MagicGate Memory Stick”, “Memory  
Stick” and their respective logos are the registered  
trademarks of Sony Corp.  
• Windows is a brand name and the trademark of the  
Microsoft Corporation in the US, North America and  
other countries.  
“Memory Stick” player  
The “MagicGate Memory Stick” can be used for  
playback.  
CD playback  
It is possible to play back music stored on  
CD/CD-R/CD-RW formats.  
MP3 file playback  
It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded on  
CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW discs (recordings com-  
plying with ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standards).  
Correspondence to extended format is made  
with the following conditions.  
Joliet: Correspondence only to the 8.3 for-  
mat.  
Romeo: Correspondence to folder names with  
up to 64 characters and file names  
with up to 63 characters (including the  
extension).  
(See page 79.)  
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Before Using This Product  
About this product  
Precaution  
The tuner frequencies on this product are allo-  
cated for use in North America. Use in other  
areas may result in improper reception.  
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR  
ADJUSTMENT OR PERFOR-  
MANCE OF PROCEDURES  
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-  
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN  
HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
Products with voice control functions  
This product’s “Memory Stick” and the music  
server have no voice control functions. Tracks  
recorded on the music server can not be called  
up by means of voice recognition.  
EXPOSURE.  
CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRU-  
MENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT  
WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.  
• Keep this manual handy as a reference for  
operating procedures and precautions.  
• Always keep the volume low enough for out-  
side 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.  
About this manual  
This product features a number of sophisticated  
functions ensuring superior reception and oper-  
ation. All are designed for the easiest possible  
use, but many are not self-explanatory. This  
operation manual is intended to help you bene-  
fit fully from their 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 use 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 steer-  
ing remote controller.  
Important  
The serial number of this device is located on  
the bottom of this product. For your own securi-  
ty and convenience, be sure to record this num-  
ber on the enclosed warranty card.  
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After-sales service for Pioneer  
products  
About the XM READY mark  
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 compa-  
nies at the addresses listed below for repair  
without advance contact.  
The “XM READY” mark printed on the front  
panel of this product indicates that the Pioneer  
XM tuner (sold separately) can be controlled  
using this product.  
Please inquire of your dealer or nearest autho-  
rized Pioneer service station regarding the XM  
tuner that can be connected to this product.  
For operation of the XM tuner, refer to the XM  
tuner owner’s manual.  
U.S.A.  
Note:  
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.  
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION  
P.O. Box 1760  
• The XM Satellite Radio is developing a new band of  
radio in the U.S.A.  
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760  
800-421-1404  
CANADA  
The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver  
broadcasting technology to provide listeners in their  
cars and at home with crystal-clear sound seam-  
lessly from coast to coast. XM will create and pack-  
age up to 100 channels of digital-quality music,  
news, sports, talk and children’s programming.  
• When this product is connected to the XM tuner,  
only one external unit can be connected. (Refer to  
page 14.)  
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.  
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT  
300 Allstate Parkway  
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2  
(905) 479-4411  
1-877-283-5901  
For warranty information please see the Limited  
Warranty sheet included with your product.  
• When having this product serviced or  
repaired, data you have recorded may be  
lost. Because of the specifications of this  
product, there can be no compensation for  
the contents of the recorded data. Please  
be aware of this beforehand.  
• There can be no compensation for record-  
ed data damaged or lost because of trou-  
bles or defects of this product. (At present,  
there is no correspondence to backup or  
repair of music data.)  
• This product does not support additional  
hard disk installation or hard disk  
exchange by the customer.  
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Before Using This Product  
Feature demo  
Resetting the microprocessor  
The feature demo automatically starts when  
power to this product is switched off while the  
ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing  
the button 6 during feature demo operation can-  
cels the feature demo mode. Press the button 6  
again to start the feature demo mode.  
The microprocessor must be reset under the  
following conditions:  
When using this product for the first time after  
installation.  
When the machine fails to operate properly.  
When strange (incorrect) messages appear on  
the display.  
Remember that if the feature demo continues  
operating when the car engine is switched OFF,  
it may drain battery power.  
• To reset the microprocessor, press  
RESET on the head unit with a pen tip or  
other pointed instrument.  
Note:  
• The red lead (ACC) of this product should be con-  
nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch ON  
or OFF operations. If this is not done, the vehicle  
battery may be drained.  
• When the source is off, you can check the location  
of “5” and “6” by turning on the feature demo.  
Precaution:  
• After resetting, please set the time and date (see  
page 12). If the time and date are not set correctly,  
the music server and the “Memory Stick” may not  
operate correctly.  
Note:  
About basic displays  
• The recorded contents of the music server are  
erased when the RESET button is pressed.  
This product is equipped with two forms of  
basic display. You can select the desired dis-  
play.  
About the demo modes  
FORM 1  
This product features two demonstration  
modes. One is the reverse mode and the other  
is the feature demo mode.  
Reverse mode  
If you do not carry out an operation within about  
30 seconds, screen indications will start to  
reverse, and then continue reversing every 10  
seconds. Pressing the button 5 when power to  
this product is switched off while the ignition  
switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse  
mode. Press the button 5 again to start the  
reverse mode.  
FORM 2  
Note:  
• For details, refer to “Changing the display form” on  
page 67.  
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Remote controller and care  
WARNING:  
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of  
children. Should the battery be swallowed,  
immediately consult a doctor.  
Installing the lithium battery  
• Remove the cover on the back of the  
steering remote controller and insert the  
battery with the (+) and (–) poles pointing  
in the proper direction.  
CAUTION:  
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dis-  
pose of the battery in a fire.  
• Use a CR2032 (3 V) lithium battery only.  
Never use other types of battery with this unit.  
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.  
• Do not store the lithium battery with metallic  
materials.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please  
comply with governmental regulations or  
environmental public institution’s rules that  
apply in your country/area.  
• Always check carefully that you are loading  
the battery with its (+) and (–) poles facing in  
the proper directions.  
Replacing the lithium battery  
• Remove the lithium battery.  
Precaution:  
• Replace the battery with a CR2032 lithium battery.  
• Replace the battery in the unit using a non metallic  
tapered instrument.  
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Before Using This Product  
FUNCTION button operation  
Using the steering remote con-  
troller  
• Press FUNCTION to select the desired  
mode (e.g., built-in CD player).  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
between the following modes:  
RPT = RDM = SCAN = T.LIST = PAUSE  
= TTLin  
Precaution:  
• Do not operate this unit while manipulating the  
steering wheel as this might result in a traffic acci-  
dent.  
• If you have to operate this unit unavoidably when  
driving, pay careful attention to the road ahead to  
avoid the risk of being involved in a traffic accident.  
• If any of the following problems occur, immediately  
stop using this unit and consult with the dealer  
from whom you purchased it:  
Note:  
• Refer to “Built-in CD player function menu” on page  
20.  
AUDIO button operation  
• Press AUDIO to select the desired mode.  
– the unit is smoking.  
Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between  
the following modes:  
F/B = LOUD = SFC = EQ1 = EQ2  
= ASL = POSI = T.AL1 = T.AL2 = SW1  
= SW2 = HPF F = HPF R = SLA  
= A.EQ = D.ATT  
– the unit is emitting an abnormal odor.  
– a foreign object has entered the unit.  
– liquid has been spilled on or into the unit.  
If you continue to use this unit without rectifying  
the problem, the unit may be damaged badly,  
resulting in a serious accident or fire.  
• Do not leave this unit free (unattached) inside the  
car. When the car stops or turns a curve, the unit  
might drop on the floor. If the unit rolls under the  
brake pedal, it might prevent the driver from brak-  
ing properly, causing serious trouble. Be sure to fix  
this unit to the steering wheel.  
Note:  
• Refer to “Audio menu” on page 56.  
• Do not disassemble or modify this unit. To do so  
may cause a malfunction.  
• When VOLUME extends outward, the remote con-  
trol may not work properly.  
FUNCTION button and AUDIO button  
Operation of the FUNCTION button and the  
AUDIO button on the remote controller differs  
from the operation of the FUNC button and the  
AUDIO button on the head unit. When operat-  
ing the head unit, use the FUNC button and the  
AUDIO button to select the appropriate menu,  
then use the multi-function buttons to select the  
mode. When operating the remote controller,  
however, switch through the modes as  
described below to select the mode.  
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1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”.  
Displaying and setting the clock  
Press NEXT until “CLK” appears.  
You can turn the time display on or off and set  
the time.  
2. Press CLK and then press DATE to set  
the date.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to switch between day,  
Setting the time display on or off  
month and year.  
1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”.  
4. Press 5 or to correct the date.  
Press NEXT until “CLK” appears.  
Pressing 5 advances the day, month or  
year.  
Pressing turns back the day, month or  
year.  
2. Press CLK and then press ON/OFF to  
turn the time display on.  
The light illuminates. When the time display  
is turned on, “TIME”, “DATE” and “JUST”  
appear simultaneously.  
• Press ON/OFF again to turn the time dis-  
play off.  
• If you press BAND and exit the calendar  
and time mode, the time display will  
appear instead of the source name.  
Setting the time  
1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”.  
Press NEXT until “CLK” appears.  
2. Press CLK and then press TIME to set the  
time.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to switch between hour and  
minute.  
4. Press 5 or to adjust the time.  
Pressing 5 advances the hour or minute.  
Pressing turns back the hour or minute.  
Time display  
Note:  
Matching the time to a time signal  
• If you do not operate the function within about 60  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”.  
Press NEXT until “CLK” appears.  
Off clock display  
2. Press CLK and then press JUST to match  
the time to a time signal.  
When the time display is turned on, the calen-  
dar display appears with the time display when  
sources and the feature demo are off.  
• If the minute is “00” – “29”, the minutes are  
rounded down. (e.g., “10:18” becomes  
“10:00”.)  
• If the minute is “30” – “59”, the minutes are  
rounded up. (e.g., “10:36” becomes  
“11:00”.)  
Setting the date  
The calender display adjusted in this mode  
appears only when sources and the feature  
demo are off.  
Note:  
• During date adjustment, “JUST” is not displayed.  
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Before Using This Product  
3. Close the inner cover.  
Detaching and replacing the front  
panel  
4. Use the protective case provided to  
store/carry the detached front panel.  
WARNING:  
• Do not use with the front panel left open. If the  
front panel is left open, it may result in injury  
in the event of an accident.  
• Do not drive with the front panel removed. If  
the front panel is left removed, it may result in  
injury in the event of an accident.  
Replacing the front panel  
1. Make sure the inner cover is closed.  
Theft protection  
The front panel of the head unit is detachable to  
discourage theft.  
2. 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.  
Detaching the front panel  
Warning tone  
If the front panel is not detached within five sec-  
onds after the ignition is turned off, the warning  
tone will sound to remind you to detach the  
front panel.  
1. Press OPEN to open the front panel.  
Note:  
• You can cancel the warning tone function. (Refer to  
page 66.)  
2. Slide the front panel toward you and  
remove it.  
Take care not to grip the front panel tightly  
or drop it.  
• Never remove the front panel while the  
access lamp is lit, as otherwise data may  
be destroyed. (See page 39.)  
Release section  
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Basic Operation  
• In the following cases, the sound source will not  
change:  
* When no product corresponding to the source is  
connected to this product.  
Turning a source on or off  
You can select the source you want to listen to.  
To switch to built-in CD player, load a CD in this  
product. (See page 19.) To switch to a “Memory  
Stick” player, load a “Memory Stick” in this  
product. (See page 39.)  
* No disc is set in this product.  
* No “Memory Stick” is set in this product.  
* No magazine is set in the multi-CD player.  
* AUX (auxiliary setting) is set to off. (Refer to page  
64.)  
• 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.  
1. Press SOURCE to select the desired  
source (e.g., tuner).  
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch  
between the following sources:  
Built-in CD player (MP3) = TV tuner  
= Tuner = DAB tuner = Music server  
= “Memory Stick” player = Multi-CD player  
= External unit 1 = External unit 2  
= AUX  
SOFT KEY operation  
SOFT KEY operation means that the function of  
a button changes as indicated on the display.  
The multi-function buttons provide SOFT KEY  
operation; the functions performed by the but-  
tons change according to the function or setting  
that has been selected.  
Function names  
3”  
2. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends out-  
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
3. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
Multi-function buttons  
The explanations given in this manual are  
based on FORM 1 display. If you have selected  
FORM 2, the functions of some of the multi-  
function buttons may be different from those  
indicated in the manual.  
4. Press and hold SOURCE to turn the  
source off.  
Important  
In this manual, for operations using the multi-  
function buttons the function displayed is used  
as the name of the function button.  
Note:  
• External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as  
one available in the future) that, although incompat-  
ible as a source, enables control of basic functions  
by this product. Two external units can be con-  
trolled by this product, although “External” is dis-  
played whether you select external unit 1 or external  
unit 2. When two external units are connected, the  
allocation of them to external unit 1 or external unit  
2 is automatically set by this product.  
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Basic Operation  
3. Press RDM to select the random mode.  
Switching the function of the multi-func-  
tion buttons  
The “3” indicator shows that the multi-function  
buttons have functions other than those current-  
ly displayed. When this indicator is visible,  
press NEXT to switch through the functions of  
the multi-function buttons.  
4. Press RDM to turn random play on.  
• Press NEXT to display the desired func-  
tions (e.g., built-in CD player).  
Press NEXT repeatedly to switch between  
the following functions:  
The light illuminates.  
«
• Press RDM again to turn random play off.  
The light goes off.  
5. Press BACK to exit the function menu.  
Note:  
When the function menu is exited, the func-  
tions of the multi-function buttons also  
change simultaneously.  
• The number of functions or displays switched  
through will differ according to the source or menu  
selected.  
• When no function is indicated for a button, that but-  
ton is not currently active.  
Note:  
• You can also turn random play on or off by pressing  
5 or in the random mode.  
Example of multi-function button opera-  
tion  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
Here the “random play” function of the built-in  
CD player is used as an example to illustrate  
operation of the multi-function buttons.  
The difference between the BAND button  
and the BACK button  
1. Press NEXT to display “FUNC”.  
BAND button  
Press NEXT repeatedly until “FUNC”  
appears.  
Pressing the BAND button immediately cancels  
the current menu or mode, and returns to the  
basic displays.  
Note:  
2. Press FUNC to enter the function menu.  
• When the source is the Tuner, TV tuner or DAB  
tuner and no menu or mode is selected, pressing  
the BAND button has the effect of switching bands.  
With the switch to the function menu, the  
functions of the multi-function buttons also  
change simultaneously.  
BACK button  
Pressing the BACK button cancels the current  
menu or mode and returns to the previously  
selected menu or mode.  
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Display example (e.g., built-in CD player)  
Key guidance indicator  
This product’s display features key guidance  
indicators. These light to indicate which of the  
5//2/3 buttons you can use. When you’re in  
the function menu, audio menu or the other  
menus, they also make it easy to see which  
5//2/3 buttons you can use to switch func-  
tions on/off, switch repeat selections and per-  
form other operations.  
Key guidance indicators  
Note:  
• In this manual, operation for each mode is given  
mainly in terms of the multi-function buttons.  
However, in each mode, when the key guidance  
indicators are lit it is also possible to use 5//2/3  
to operate the mode.  
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Tuner  
4. Press BAND to select the desired band.  
Display and indicators  
FORM 1  
Press BAND repeatedly to switch between  
the following bands:  
FM-1 = FM-2 = FM-3 = AM  
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5. Press 2 or 3 to tune in to a station.  
The frequencies move up or down step by  
step.  
• If you press and hold 2 or 3 for about one  
second and release, you can perform seek  
tuning. Seek tuning lets you skip broad-  
casting stations until a broadcast strong  
enough for good reception is found.  
• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can skip  
broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts  
as soon as you release the button.  
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Note:  
• The stereo indicator “” lights when a stereo sta-  
tion is selected.  
Storing and recalling broadcast  
stations  
If you press any of the buttons 1 – 6, you can  
easily store up to six broadcast stations for later  
recall.  
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wLOC indicator  
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rFrequency  
tStereo indicator  
Storing broadcast stations  
Basic operation  
1. Press SOURCE to select the tuner.  
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”.  
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” appears.  
Press SOURCE until “Tuner” appears.  
2. When you find a station that you want to  
store in memory, press and hold any of  
the buttons 1 – 6 until the preset number  
stops flashing.  
2. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends out-  
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
The station is stored in memory under the  
selected button.  
Note:  
3. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
• Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the three FM  
bands, and six AM stations can be stored in memo-  
ry.  
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Recalling broadcast stations  
Selecting stations from the pre-  
set channel list  
The preset channel list lets you see the list of  
preset stations and select one of them to  
receive.  
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”.  
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” appears.  
2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall a  
station preset under that button.  
1. Press FUNC and then press chLIST to  
select the preset channel list mode.  
Note:  
• You can also use 5 or to recall broadcast sta-  
tions memorized in the buttons 1 – 6.  
2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall  
the desired station.  
Tuner function menu  
The tuner function menu has the following func-  
tions:  
Note:  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and recall  
the desired station.  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
Tuning in strong signals  
Storing the strongest broadcast  
stations  
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automati-  
cally store the six strongest broadcast stations  
under the buttons 1 – 6.  
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those  
broadcast stations with sufficiently strong sig-  
nals for good reception.  
1. Press FUNC and then press LOC to  
select the local mode.  
1. Press FUNC to select the BSM mode.  
2. Press LOC to set the local seek sensitivi-  
ty.  
2. Press BSM to turn the BSM on.  
“Searching” appears. The six strongest  
broadcast stations will be stored under the  
buttons 1 – 6 and in order of their signal  
strength.  
Press LOC repeatedly to switch between the  
following settings:  
FM:  
Local OFF = Level 1 = Level 2  
= Level 3 = Level 4  
When finished, “Searching” disappears and  
the display switches to the preset channel  
list mode.  
• To cancel the storage process before it is  
completed, press BSM again while  
“Searching” appears.  
AM:  
Local OFF = Level 1 = Level 2  
• When the local mode is exited except for  
“Local OFF” is selected, “LOC” appears on  
the basic display.  
Note:  
• The “Level 4” setting allows reception of only the  
strongest stations, while lower settings let you  
receive progressively weaker stations.  
3. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall  
the desired station.  
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Built-in CD Player  
4. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
Display and indicators  
FORM 1  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends out-  
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
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5. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
6. Press 2 or 3 to select a track.  
Pressing 3 skips to the start of the next  
track.  
Pressing 2 once skips to the start of the cur-  
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the  
previous track.  
• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can per-  
form fast forward or reverse.  
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7. Press OPEN and then press CD EJECT to  
eject the CD.  
• Be sure to close the front panel after  
removing the CD.  
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WARNING:  
• Do not use with the front panel left open. If the  
front panel is left open, it may result in injury  
in the event of an accident.  
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tTrack title  
Note:  
• You can select CD as the source by pressing  
SOURCE when a disc is loaded in this product.  
• When the front panel is open, multi-function but-  
tons are not available.  
• Do not insert anything other than a CD into the CD  
loading slot.  
Basic operation  
The built-in CD player plays one standard 12  
cm or 8 cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use an  
adapter when playing an 8 cm CD.  
• A CD left partially inserted after ejection may incur  
damage or fall out.  
• If a CD cannot be inserted fully or playback fails,  
make sure the recorded side is down. Press the CD  
EJECT and check the disc for damage before rein-  
serting it.  
1. Press OPEN to open the front panel.  
2. Insert a CD into the CD loading slot.  
CD loading slot  
• If the built-in CD player cannot operate properly, an  
error message (such as “ERROR-12”) appears on  
the display. Refer to “Understanding built-in CD  
player error messages” on page 74.  
CD EJECT button  
3. Close the front panel.  
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Switching and scrolling the title  
Built-in CD player function menu  
When playing a CD TEXT disc, you can switch  
text display such as artist name and track title.  
With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll  
to see the rest of the text.  
The built-in CD player function menu has the  
following functions:  
1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode.  
2. Press the corresponding button to dis-  
play the desired title.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
(When you select the disc title input mode (TTLin),  
the display is not returned automatically.)  
• “T.LIST” is displayed only when playing a CD TEXT  
disc.  
FORM 1  
Button  
D.TTL  
D.ART  
T.TTL  
T.ART  
Operation  
Displays disc title.  
Displays disc artist name.  
Displays track title.  
Displays track artist name.  
Repeating play  
Repeat play lets you hear the same track over  
again.  
THNDR Displays thunderbolt  
animation.  
1. Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
2. Press RPT to turn the repeat play on.  
FORM 2  
The light illuminates. The track currently  
playing will play and then repeat.  
• Press RPT again to turn repeat play off.  
• When the repeat mode is exited while  
repeat play is on, “T.RPT” appears on the  
basic display.  
Button  
Operation  
TTL1  
Displays disc title and track  
title.  
TTL2  
TTL3  
Displays disc title and disc  
artist name.  
Note:  
Displays track title and track  
artist name.  
• If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse,  
repeat play is automatically canceled.  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about eight  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
• You cannot use 2 or 3 to select a track in title  
mode.  
• When you select the display form 2, the titles are  
displayed up to 24 letters long.  
• A CD TEXT disc is a CD featuring recorded text  
information such as disc title, artist name and track  
title.  
• If certain text information is not recorded on a CD  
TEXT disc, “No ~” (e.g., “No title”) is displayed.  
• If you have not input disc titles, “No title” is dis-  
played.  
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Built-in CD Player  
Playing tracks in random order  
Selecting tracks from the track  
title list  
The track title list lets you see the list of track  
titles on a CD TEXT disc and select one of  
them for playback.  
Random play lets you play back tracks on the  
CD in random order.  
1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to  
select the random mode.  
1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to  
select the track title list mode.  
2. Press RDM to turn random play on.  
The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran-  
dom order.  
• Press RDM again to turn random play off.  
• When the random mode is exited while  
random play is on, “RDM” appears on the  
basic display.  
2. Press NEXT to display the desired track  
title.  
Press NEXT until the desired track title  
appears.  
Scanning tracks of a CD  
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of  
each track on the CD.  
3. Press the corresponding number button  
to select the desired track title.  
1. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to  
select the scan mode.  
That selection will begin to play.  
2. Press SCAN to turn scan play on.  
Note:  
The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of  
each track are played.  
• When the scan mode is exited while scan  
play is on, “SCAN” appears on the basic  
display.  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play  
the desired track title.  
• Only when playing a CD TEXT disc, you can switch  
to this mode.  
3. When you find the desired track, press  
SCAN to turn scan play off.  
The light goes off. The track will continue to  
play.  
• If the scan mode is automatically canceled,  
select the scan mode again.  
Note:  
• After scanning of a CD is finished, normal playback  
of the tracks will begin again.  
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Pausing CD playback  
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the  
CD.  
1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to  
select the pause mode.  
2. Press PAUSE to turn the pause on.  
The light illuminates. Play of the current  
track pauses.  
• Press PAUSE again to turn the pause off.  
• When the pause mode is exited while  
pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the  
basic display.  
Note:  
• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing  
PAUSE in the following display.  
Entering disc titles  
Disc title input lets you input up to 48 CD titles  
up to 10 letters long into the built-in CD player.  
If you input a CD title, the entered title is dis-  
played.  
For details of operation, refer to “Entering disc  
titles” on page 46 under “Multi-CD Player”.  
Note:  
• When playing a CD TEXT disc, if you switch to this  
mode, “No title input” is displayed and you cannot  
input the title.  
• After the titles for 48 discs have been entered, the  
data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.  
• If you connect a multi-CD player, you can input disc  
titles for up to 100 discs.  
• When a multi-CD player that does not support disc  
title functions is connected, you cannot enter disc  
titles in this product.  
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MP3 Play  
4. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
Display and indicators  
FORM 1  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends out-  
ward so that it becomes easier to trun. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
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5. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
6. Press 5 or to select a folder.  
• You can not select a folder in which no  
MP3 file is recorded.  
7. Press 2 or 3 to select a track.  
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Pressing 3 skips to the start of the next  
track.  
FORM 2  
Pressing 2 once skips to the start of the cur-  
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the  
previous track.  
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• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can per-  
form fast forward or reverse.  
8. Press OPEN and then press CD EJECT to  
eject the CD-ROM.  
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• Be sure to close the front panel after  
removing the CD-ROM.  
qSource name  
wMP3 indicator  
eBit rate indicator  
rTrack number  
tFolder name  
yPlay time  
WARNING:  
• Do not use with the front panel left open. If the  
front panel is left open, it may result in injury  
in the event of an accident.  
uFile name  
Note:  
Basic operation  
• You can select MP3 as the source by pressing  
SOURCE when a CD-ROM is loaded in this product.  
• When the front panel is open, multi-function but-  
tons are not available.  
• Do not insert anything other than a CD into the CD  
loading slot.  
The built-in CD player can playback MP3 files  
recorded on CD-ROM discs. (See page 71.)  
1. Press OPEN to open the front panel.  
2. Insert a CD-ROM into the CD loading slot.  
CD loading slot  
• A CD left partially inserted after ejection may incur  
damage or fall out.  
• If a CD-ROM cannot be inserted fully or playback  
fails, make sure the recorded side is down. Press  
the CD EJECT and check the disc for damage before  
reinserting it.  
• If the built-in CD player cannot operate properly, an  
error message (such as “ERROR-12”) appears on  
the display. Refer to “Understanding built-in CD  
player error messages” on page 74.  
CD EJECT button  
3. Close the front panel.  
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• Only the titles entered with the ID3 tag will be dis-  
played for the disc title, the track title, and the artist  
name.  
• If certain text information is not recorded on a MP3  
file, “No ~” (e.g., “No title”) is displayed.  
Switching and scrolling the title  
You can switch text display such as artist name  
and track title. With text longer than 32 letters,  
you can scroll to see the rest of the text.  
1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode.  
MP3 function menu  
2. Press the corresponding button to dis-  
play the desired title.  
The MP3 function menu has the following func-  
tions:  
FORM 1  
Button  
Operation  
FOLDER Displays folder name.  
FILE  
Displays file name.  
Displays disc title.  
Displays track title.  
Note:  
D.TTL  
T.TTL  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
(When you select the disc title input mode (TTLin),  
the display is not returned automatically.)  
• When playing a CD-ROM disc, if you switch to the  
disc title input mode (TTLin), “No title input” is dis-  
played and you cannot input the title.  
ARTIST Displays track artist name.  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
FORM 2  
Button  
Operation  
F+FIL  
Displays folder name and file  
name  
Repeating play  
When playing back MP3 files, there are three  
repeat play ranges: one-track repeat, folder  
repeat and disc repeat.  
FIL+T  
Displays file name and track  
title.  
D+TRK  
Displays disc title and track  
title.  
1. Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.  
TR+ART Displays track title and track  
artist name.  
2. Press RPT to select the repeat range.  
Press RPT repeatedly to switch between the  
following repeat ranges:  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
Track repeat (one-track repeat)  
= Folder repeat (folder repeat)  
= Disc repeat (disc repeat)  
• When the repeat mode is exited, either  
“T.RPT” or “FOLDERRPT” may appear on  
the basic display.  
T.RPT” appears while the one-track  
repeat is selected.  
FOLDERRPT” appears while the folder  
repeat is selected.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about eight  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
• You cannot use 2 or 3 to select a track in title  
mode.  
• When you select the display form 2, the titles are  
displayed up to 24 letters long.  
• This product conforms to ISO9660 level 1 and level  
2 standards. Correspondence to extended format is  
made with the following conditions.  
Joliet: Correspondence only to the 8.3 format.  
Romeo:Correspondence to folder names with up to  
64 characters and file names with up to 63  
characters (including the extension).  
Continued overleaf.  
(See page 79.)  
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MP3 Play  
Note:  
Scanning folders and tracks  
• If you select other folders during repeat play, the  
repeat range changes to disc repeat.  
• If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse  
during one-track repeat, the repeat range changes  
to folder repeat.  
• Folder repeat plays back the tracks (MP3 files) in  
the current folder only. Tracks in sub-folders are  
not played back.  
When you select folder repeat, scan play lets  
you hear the first 10 seconds of each track in  
the selected folder. When you select disc  
repeat, scan play lets you hear the first 10 sec-  
onds of the first track on each folder.  
1. Select the repeat range.  
Refer to “Repeating play” on page 24.  
Playing tracks in random order  
2. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to  
select the scan mode.  
Random play lets you play back tracks in the  
current folder in random order.  
3. Press SCAN to turn scan play on.  
1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to  
select the random mode.  
The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of  
each track of the current folder (or the first  
track of each folder) are played.  
• When the scan mode is exited while scan  
play is on, “SCAN” appears on the basic  
display.  
2. Press RDM to turn random play on.  
The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran-  
dom order.  
• Press RDM again to turn random play off.  
• When the random mode is exited while  
random play is on, “RDM” appears on the  
basic display.  
4. When you find the desired track (or fold-  
er), press SCAN to turn scan play off.  
The light goes off. The track (or folder) will  
continue to play.  
Note:  
• If the scan mode is automatically canceled,  
select the scan mode again.  
• Random play plays back the tracks (MP3 files) in  
the current folder only. Tracks in sub-folders are  
not played back.  
• When you select disc repeat, when random play of  
all tracks in the current folder has been completed,  
random play will continue on the next folder.  
Note:  
• After track or folder scanning is finished, normal  
playback of the tracks will begin again.  
• If you turn scan play on during one-track repeat, the  
repeat range changes to folder repeat.  
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Selecting tracks from the track  
title list  
The track title list lets you see the list of track  
(or folder) titles on a CD-ROM disc and select  
one of them for playback.  
Pausing MP3 playback  
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the  
MP3.  
1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to  
select the pause mode.  
1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to  
select the track title list mode.  
2. Press PAUSE to turn the pause on.  
The light illuminates. Play of the current  
track pauses.  
• Press PAUSE again to turn the pause off.  
• When the pause mode is exited while  
pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the  
basic display.  
2. Press NEXT to display the desired track  
(or folder) title.  
Press NEXT until the desired track (or fold-  
er) title appears.  
Note:  
• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing  
PAUSE in the following display.  
3. Press the corresponding number button  
to select the desired track (or folder) title.  
That selection will begin to play.  
• When you have selected a folder, a list of  
the titles of the tracks (or folder) in it can  
be viewed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select  
the desired track title.  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play  
the desired track title.  
• By pressing , you can return to the previous list  
(the folder one level higher).  
• The track title is displayed as the file name of the  
MP3 file. (It is not displayed as the track title in the  
ID3 tag.)  
• At the time of playback of an MP3 file, the track title  
list always is displayed from “ROOT”.  
• Folders containing only MP3 files which can not be  
played and folders containing no MP3 files also are  
displayed in the list.  
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Music Server Recording  
• Recording standby is cancelled in the follow-  
ing cases:  
* When the power is switched off.  
* On ignition of the car engine.  
Display and indicators  
During record standby  
* When the recording source is changed.  
* When BAND is pressed.  
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* When a CD is inserted into the built-in CD  
player during recording from other device.  
* When a record source device is disconnect-  
ed (such as during Muti-CD recording.)  
• Recording is cancelled in the following cases:  
* On ignition of the car engine.  
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* When REC is pressed.  
* When a record source device is disconnect-  
ed (such as during Muti-CD recording.)  
* When there is an error message from the  
music server or built-in CD player. (See  
pages 74 to 76.)  
During recording  
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* When a skip has been repeated 3 times at  
the same position during recording from the  
built-in CD player.  
• Track skip function is disabled during record  
standby or recording. Unnecessary tracks can  
be erased after recording.  
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rCD information  
tRecording bit rate indicator  
yRemaining recordable time  
uMusic server track number  
iRecording display  
PRECAUTION:  
• Please may test recordings of recordings that  
can not be taken again.  
• We cannot accept liability for data not record-  
ed or lost due to the failure, improper opera-  
tion or malfunction of this product.  
• The use of recordings for purposes other than  
personal enjoyment, etc. are not permitted if  
they infringe copyrights and the rights of copy-  
right claimants without prior consent.  
• This product is not intended for recording from  
radio.  
Note:  
• The remaining recordable time is calculated based  
on the bit rate currently selected.  
Before recording  
• Even when the remaining recordable time of  
the music server is displayed as “00H00M”,  
recording is possible until “M.Server full” is  
displayed.  
• If the time remaining is shorter than the total  
time of CD or tracks to be recorded, “Time  
short” is displayed, allowing recording for only  
remaining time of the music server.  
• Recordings are in stereo; mono recordings  
are not possible.  
• When recording CD TEXT discs, the charac-  
ter information stored on the CD TEXT disc  
can not be recorded on the music server.  
• You may erase recordings. (See page 37.)  
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4. Press and hold REC until you have the  
record standby status.  
Digital and analog recording  
This product is intended for digital recording  
from the built-in CD player to the music server.  
Recording from sources other than the built-in  
CD, such as multi-CD or AUX, will be recorded  
in analog. While digital recordings can be made  
with less loss of quality, we recommend record-  
ing from the built-in CD.  
“Ready” and “M.Server pause” appear in  
sequence and the product goes into the  
record standby status.  
5. Press FUNC to select the record mode  
setting mode.  
6. Press R.MODE to select the recording  
range.  
• It is not possible to digitally copy music to the  
music server if it was digitally recorded from  
CDs (such as CD-R).  
This is set by SCMS, the Serial Copying  
Management System, which has been devel-  
oped to prevent serial copies (copies of  
copies). (See page 80.)  
• Analog recordings are stopped automatically  
after two hours. To continue recording to the  
same playlist file, press REC and restart the  
recording.  
Press R.MODE repeatedly to switch  
between the following ranges:  
Disc (disc recording) = Track (one-track  
recording)  
• Disc (disc recording) will record the disc  
you are listening to from the current track  
to the end of the disc. When disc recording  
has been interrupted, continued recording  
from the interrupted track is possible.  
(Refer to “Selecting the recording range”  
on page 30.)  
• With Track (one-track recording), you can  
only record the track you are currently lis-  
tening to.  
Bit rate  
The bit rate can be selected for each recording.  
This alters the sound quality and recording  
time. (See page 30.)  
7. Press BAND to cancel the record mode  
setting mode.  
Recording range  
The range of recording from the built-in CD or  
multi-CD player is selectable. (See page 30.)  
8. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired track.  
9. Press REC to start the recording.  
Recording from the built-in CD  
Recording starts automatically from the  
beginning of the track being listened to.  
• When the recording ends, “M.Server  
pause” is displayed and the product goes  
into the record standby status.  
Recording from CD-ROM is not possible. Not all  
recordings may be made from CD-R, CD-RW  
and other formats for reasons of copyright pro-  
tection. (SCMS) (See page 80.)  
10.Press BAND to cancel the record standby  
status.  
1. Press OPEN to open the front panel.  
2. Insert a CD into the CD loading slot.  
CD loading slot  
Continued overleaf.  
CD EJECT button  
3. Close the front panel.  
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Music Server Recording  
• When performing multi-CD recording, you  
can set the recording mode (refer to  
“Selecting the recording range” on page  
30) and the bit rate (refer to “Selecting the  
recording quality” on page 30).  
• When recording from a source other than  
the multi-CD (such as a TV tuner or AUX  
output, etc.), the bit rate should be set only  
as specified (refer to “Selecting the record-  
ing quality” on page 30.)  
Note:  
• If REC is pressed during recording, recording is ter-  
minated.  
• In the event of skipping, the recording will revert to  
the beginning of the track (retry function).  
• On record standby, the current track is repeated.  
This is cancelled when recording begins.  
• Even if the random, track scan and pause are set to  
on, the current track is repeated when the mode is  
switched to the record standby status. When the  
recording is started, the repeat play is canceled.  
• Fast forward and fast reverse do not operate when  
the product is on record standby.  
3. Press REC to start recording.  
Recording begins as soon as REC is  
pressed.  
• When performing multi-CD recording,  
press 2 or 3 right before pressing REC to  
select the track.  
Switching CD information  
When recording from the built-in CD, you can  
switch CD information during record standby or  
recording.  
4. Press REC again to stop the recording.  
“Ready” and “M.Server pause” appear in  
sequence and the product goes into the  
record standby status.  
• Press DISP to change the CD information  
display.  
Press DISP repeatedly to switch between  
the following displays:  
5. Press BAND to cancel the record standby  
status.  
Recording range “Disc” and “Continue”  
Play time = remaining disc time = total disc  
Note:  
If the CD sound from the source CD falls below a  
certain level, a track number will be added automat-  
ically. By pressing 5 during recording, it is possible  
to add a track number manually (up to 400).  
• Depending on the recording source CD, the unit  
may determine a track ends in the middle or may  
not be able to determine the end of a track.  
• If the CD skips during recording, it will be recorded  
as is.  
time  
Recording range “Track”  
Play time = remaining track time = total  
track time  
Recording from a source other  
than the built-in CD  
This product can make analog recordings from  
other equipment.  
• When recording where there is a lot of vibration,  
such as on the road, track numbers will be added  
automatically.  
1. Press SOURCE to select the desired  
source.  
Recording function menu  
Press SOURCE until the desired source  
appears.  
The recording function menu has the following  
functions:  
2. Press and hold REC until you have the  
record standby status.  
Note:  
“Ready” and “M.Server pause” appear in  
sequence and the product goes into the  
record standby status.  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
• The record mode setting mode (R.MODE) is dis-  
played for settings only for CD recording.  
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Multi-CD Recording  
All (all tracks recording) = Track (one-track  
recording)  
Selecting the recording range  
It is possible to select the recording range when  
recording from a CD.  
• With Track (one-track recording), you can  
only record the track you are currently lis-  
tening to (not from the beginning of the  
track).  
• On All (all tracks recording) you can record  
all tracks from the one you are listening to  
until you stop recording. (No rewind to the  
beginning of track or disc.)  
1. In record standby, press FUNC to select  
the recording mode setting mode.  
2. Press R.MODE to select the recording  
range.  
Press R.MODE repeatedly to switch  
between the following recording ranges:  
Selecting the recording quality  
Built-in CD recording  
When recording it is possible to select the  
sound quality. The larger the recording bit rate  
number, the higher the sound quality, although  
the total recording time will be shorter.  
Disc (disc recording)  
=
(Continue (continu-  
ous recording)) = Track (one-track recording)  
• Disc (disc recording) will record the disc  
you are listening to from the current track  
to the end of the disc.  
• Continue (continuous recording) continues  
recording from the interrupted disc record-  
ing to the last track of the CD. (Even when  
a track other than the interrupted one is  
selected, recording will be performed from  
the interrupted track.)  
1. In record standby, press FUNC and then  
press RATE to select the recording bit  
rate mode.  
2. Press RATE to select the recording bit  
rate.  
Press RATE repeatedly to switch between  
the following setting:  
132 kbps = 105 kbps  
• With Track (one-track recording), you can  
only record the track you are currently lis-  
tening to.  
Note:  
Note:  
• The bit rate allows digital and analog recordings to  
be recorded in separate settings. (There is no need  
to change the setting when you wish to keep the bit  
rate previously set.)  
• When Disc (disc recording) has been interrupted,  
and record standby is performed again, Continue  
(continuous recording) will be performed, except in  
the following cases.  
* In case of interruption because of an error.  
* When the CD has been removed after the interrup-  
tion.  
* In case of recording with “Track” after the inter-  
ruption.  
* When the interruption has been caused by discon-  
necting the yellow lead (+ Battery) of this product.  
• With Disc (disc recording), you cannot select and  
record only the track to be recorded. Unwanted  
tracks can be deleted from the music server after  
recording. (See page 37.)  
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Music Server Play  
3. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
4. Press 5 or to select a playlist file.  
5. Press 2 or 3 to select a track.  
Display and indicators  
FORM 1  
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Pressing 3 skips to the start of the next  
track.  
Pressing 2 once skips to the start of the cur-  
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the  
previous track.  
• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can per-  
form fast forward or reverse.  
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Note:  
FORM 2  
• If no music is recorded on the music server, “No  
audio” is displayed.  
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• If the music server cannot operate properly, an  
error message such as “ERROR-30” is displayed.  
Refer to “Understanding music server error mes-  
sages” on page 75.  
• When ACC ON/OFF is performed during internal  
processing, “Processing” may be displayed. In this  
case, please wait until the display goes out.  
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qSource name  
Selecting the playlist mode  
wBit rate indicator  
eTrack number  
rPlaylist file name  
tPlay time  
The playlist mode uses playlist files that group  
tracks according to the recording conditions at  
the time of recording. The mode allows you to  
play back only desired groups of tracks.  
yTrack title  
1. Press BAND to select the desired playlist  
mode.  
Basic operation  
It is possible to play back tracks recorded on  
the music server.  
Press BAND repeatedly to switch between  
the following modes:  
All (each recording date) = Digital (digital  
recordings) = Analog (analog recordings)  
= Artist (artist) = Custom (custom)  
1. Press SOURCE to select the music serv-  
er.  
Press SOURCE until “Music Server”  
appears.  
Note:  
• If you switch to playlist mode when nothing has  
been recorded, “No PlayList” or “No audio” is dis-  
played.  
2. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends out-  
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
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2. When you find a track that you want to  
store in a custom playlist file, press and  
hold any of the buttons CSTM1 – CSTM6  
until “Finished recording” appears.  
Playlist files  
Playlist files are lists of information on groups of  
tracks, containing such details as recording  
date, digital/analog and location. For every  
track, the playlist will contain the date of record-  
ing, whether it is digital, and the artist’s name,  
etc. (Music data is stored only in the playlist file  
for each recording date.)  
The track is stored in memory under the  
selected button.  
• When a track has been selected from cus-  
tom playlist files and the button shown  
reversed is pressed for two seconds or  
longer, the track being played will be delet-  
ed.  
• Playlist files for each recording date store  
tracks and the information on each track  
respectively.  
• In playlist files for digital recordings, the infor-  
mation for each track is stored separately.  
(When the recording range is “Disc” or  
“Continue”, the entire list becomes one playlist  
file, and when the recording range is “Track”,  
the range from the start of recording to the  
end becomes one playlist file.)  
Note:  
• You can record up to 99 tracks in a playlist file.  
• The tracks are played back in the order in which  
they are stored.  
• If an existing track is recorded again, it will be  
duplicated.  
• In playlist files for analog recordings, the infor-  
mation for each track is stored separately.  
• Artist playlist files store track information by  
artist, if there is an artist’s name in the data-  
base when making digital recordings.  
• Custom playlist files can be created contain-  
ing favorite tracks.  
Selecting a custom playlist file directly  
1. Press NEXT to display “CSTM1” –  
“CSTM6”.  
Press NEXT until “CSTM1” – “CSTM6”  
appears.  
2. Press any of the buttons CSTM1 – CSTM6  
to select the desired custom playlist file.  
Using the custom playlist mode  
Note:  
The custom playlist mode allows you to create  
playlist files to record and play back your  
favorite tracks. You can create six custom  
playlist files.  
• You can select the desired custom playlist file by  
pressing 5 or .  
Deleting a track from a custom playlist  
file  
Recording tracks in a custom playlist file  
1. Press NEXT to display “CSTM1” –  
“CSTM6”.  
1. Press NEXT to display “CSTM1” –  
“CSTM6”.  
Press NEXT until “CSTM1” – “CSTM6”  
appears.  
Press NEXT until “CSTM1” – “CSTM6”  
appears.  
2. Press any of the buttons CSTM1 – CSTM6  
to select the custom playlist file from  
which you wish to delete a track.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired track.  
4. Press and hold the button with the same  
number of the selected custom playlist  
file until “Finished erasing” appears.  
The track currently playing is erased from  
the custom playlist file.  
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Music Server Play  
Gracenote CDDB  
Switching and scrolling the title  
Gracenote is CDDB, Inc. d/b/a “Gracenote.”  
CD-related data from Gracenote CDDB®, copy-  
right 1999, 2000, 2001 Gracenote. Gracenote  
CDDB Client Software, copyright 1999, 2000,  
2001 CDDB, Inc. U.S. Patents Numbers  
#5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, and other  
patents issued or pending.  
You can switch the text display to view such  
information as artist name and track title.  
With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll  
to see the rest of the text.  
• When recording from the built-in CD it is pos-  
sible to take an artist name or track title, etc.  
from the built-in Gracenote CDDB database.  
(It is not possible to retrieve a title if there is  
no information on the CD in the database.)  
CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote.  
The Gracenote logo and the Gracenote CDDB  
logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Music  
Recognition Service and MRS are service  
marks of Gracenote.  
1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode.  
2. Press the corresponding button to dis-  
play the desired title.  
Music recognition technology and meta-data-  
base are provided by Gracenote and the  
Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition Service.  
Gracenote is the industry standard in music  
recognition technology and related content  
delivery. For more information go to  
FORM 1  
Button  
P.L TTL Displays playlist file title.  
T.TTL Displays track title.  
Operation  
ARTIST Displays track artist name.  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
FORM 2  
Note:  
Button  
Operation  
• Pioneer is not responsible for data provided by  
Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB service.  
P.L+TTL Displays playlist file title and  
track title.  
TR+ART Displays track title and track  
artist name.  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about eight  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
• You cannot use 5//2/3 to select a playlist file or  
track in title mode.  
• When you select the display form 2, the titles are  
displayed up to 24 letters long.  
• If you have not input track titles, “No title” is dis-  
played.  
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Music server function menu  
Playing tracks in random order  
The music server function menu has the follow-  
ing functions:  
Random play lets you play back tracks in the  
playlist file in random order.  
1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to  
select the random mode.  
2. Press RDM to turn random play on.  
The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran-  
dom order.  
• Press RDM again to turn random play off.  
• When the random mode is exited while  
random play is on, “RDM” appears on the  
basic display.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
(When you select title input modes (P.L.in, TRKin,  
ARTin), the display is not returned automatically.)  
Note:  
• When you select the playlist mode repeat, when the  
random play of all tracks in the current file has been  
completed, random play will continue on the next  
file.  
Repeating play  
There are three repeat play ranges for the  
music server: one-track repeat, playlist file  
repeat and playlist mode repeat.  
1. Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.  
Scanning files and tracks  
2. Press RPT to select the repeat range.  
When you select playlist file repeat, scan play  
lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track  
in the selected playlist file. When you select  
playlist mode repeat, scan play lets you hear  
the first 10 seconds of the first track in each  
playlist file.  
Press RPT repeatedly to switch between the  
following repeat ranges:  
Track repeat (one-track repeat)  
= PlayList repeat (playlist file repeat)  
= PlayList mode repeat (playlist mode  
repeat)  
• When the repeat mode is exited, either  
“T.RPT” or “P.LISTRPT” may appear on  
the basic display.  
T.RPT” appears while the one-track  
repeat is selected.  
1. Select the repeat range.  
Refer to “Repeating play” on this page.  
2. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to  
select the scan mode.  
3. Press SCAN to turn scan play on.  
P.LISTRPT” appears while the playlist  
file repeat is selected.  
The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of  
each track in the current playlist file (or the  
first track of each playlist file) are played.  
• When the scan mode is exited while scan  
play is on, “SCAN” appears on the basic  
display.  
Note:  
• If you select other playlist files during repeat play,  
the repeat range changes to playlist mode repeat.  
• If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse  
during one-track repeat, the repeat range changes  
to playlist file repeat.  
Continued overleaf.  
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Music Server Play  
4. When you find the desired track (or  
playlist file), press SCAN to turn scan  
play off.  
Selecting files from the playlist  
file title list  
The playlist file title list lets you see the list of  
playlist file titles in a playlist mode and select  
one of them for playback.  
The light goes off. The track (or playlist file)  
will continue to play.  
• If the scan mode is automatically canceled,  
select the scan mode again.  
1. Press FUNC and then press P.LIST to  
select the playlist file title list mode.  
Note:  
• After track or playlist file scanning is finished, nor-  
mal playback of the tracks will begin again.  
• If you turn scan play on during one-track repeat, the  
repeat range changes to playlist file repeat.  
2. Press NEXT to display the desired  
playlist file title.  
Press NEXT until the desired playlist file title  
appears.  
Selecting tracks from the track  
title list  
The track title list lets you see the list of track  
titles in a playlist file and select one of them for  
playback.  
3. Press the corresponding number button  
to select the desired playlist file title.  
1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to  
select the track title list mode.  
That selection will begin to play.  
2. Press NEXT to display the desired track  
title.  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play  
the desired playlist file title.  
• If you have not input playlist file titles, “No title” is  
displayed.  
Press NEXT until the desired track title  
appears.  
• If nothing is recorded on the music server, “No  
audio” is displayed.  
Pausing music server playback  
3. Press the corresponding number button  
to select the desired track title.  
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the  
music server.  
That selection will begin to play.  
1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to  
select the pause mode.  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play  
the desired track title.  
• If you have not input track titles, “No T.Title” is dis-  
played.  
• When the playlist file changes, the track title list  
mode will be cancelled automatically.  
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2. Press PAUSE to turn pause on.  
Entering track titles  
The light illuminates. Play of the current  
track pauses.  
• Press PAUSE again to turn pause off.  
• When the pause mode is exited while  
pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the  
basic display.  
1. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
TRKin to select the track title input mode.  
2. Press 2 or 3 to play a track you want to  
enter the title.  
3. Press 5 to switch the track title input dis-  
Note:  
play.  
• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing  
PAUSE in the following display.  
Refer to “Entering disc titles” on page 46,  
and perform procedures 3 to 7 in the same  
way.  
Note:  
• When entering a track title, the track title will be  
given to the intended track, even in case of change  
to the next track.  
Entering titles  
The playlist file title, track title and track artist’s  
name can each be up to 20 characters for entry  
into the music server.  
Entering track artist names  
• When the playlist file changes while entering a  
title, the title input mode will be cancelled  
automatically.  
• If you retrieve a title of over 21 characters  
from the built-in database, this product will  
edit the entry and delete all characters beyond  
21.  
1. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
ARTin to select the track artist name  
input mode.  
2. Press  
2 or 3 to play a track you want to  
enter the artist name.  
• If you edit a title from the built-in database,  
some characters on the title input display may  
become blank.  
3. Press 5 to switch the artist name input  
display.  
Refer to “Entering disc titles” on page 46,  
and perform procedures 3 to 7 in the same  
way.  
Entering playlist file titles  
1. Press 5 or to play a playlist file you  
Note:  
want to enter the title.  
• When entering an artist’s name, the artist’s name  
will be given to the intended track, even in case of  
change to the next track.  
• The artist’s name entered with this product will not  
be recorded in the artist playlist file.  
2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
P.L.in to select the playlist file title input  
mode.  
Refer to “Entering disc titles” on page 46,  
and perform procedures 3 to 7 in the same  
way.  
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Music Server Play  
Erasing a track from playlist file  
Selecting the playlist mode  
Precaution:  
In playlist mode, a playlist file is used to distin-  
guish a group of tracks that have been defined  
as a group when recorded. This mode allows  
you to play back the tracks you want to hear as  
a group. (See page 31.)  
• Once a track is erased, it can not be restored.  
Always check the confirmation screen before eras-  
ing.  
1. Press 5 or to select the desired  
playlist file.  
1. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
P.MODE to select the playlist mode selec-  
tion mode.  
2. Press FUNC and then press NEXT twice.  
3. Press ERStrk to select the one-track  
erase mode.  
2. Press P.MODE to select the desired  
playlist mode.  
Press P.MODE repeatedly to switch  
between the following mode:  
All (each recording date) = Digital (digital  
recordings) = Analog (analog recordings)  
= Artist (artist) = Custom (custom)  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired track.  
5. Press 5 to erase the currently playing  
track from the playlist file.  
Note:  
• If you switch to playlist mode when nothing has  
been recorded, “No PlayList” or “No audio” is dis-  
played.  
6. Press 2 and then press 5 to select  
“YES”.  
Deleting tracks and track infor-  
mation  
• To prevent erasure of the track, press 3  
and 5 and select “NO”.  
In playlist mode it is possible to delete tracks  
and track information recorded in playlist mode.  
However, in “All” mode, the track data is delet-  
ed along with the track information. With the  
“All” mode, the confirmation screen will show  
other items than those selected, so always veri-  
fy this when using this mode.  
Note:  
• When the playlist file changes, the one-track erase  
mode will be cancelled automatically.  
• You can not adjust the volume while “YES” is  
selected and during erasing.  
When selecting “All”  
When selecting other than “All”  
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Erasing a playlist file from playlist mode  
Precaution:  
• Once a playlist file is erased, it can not be restored.  
Always check the confirmation screen before eras-  
ing.  
1. Press 5 or to select the playlist file  
you want to erase from playlist mode.  
2. Press FUNC and then press NEXT twice.  
3. Press ERSpl to select the playlist file  
erase mode.  
4. Press 5 to erase the selected playlist file  
from playlist mode.  
5. Press 2 and then press 5 to select  
“YES”.  
• To prevent erasure of the playlist file, press  
3 and 5 and select “NO”.  
Note:  
• You can not adjust the volume while “YES” is  
selected and during erasing.  
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“Memory Stick” Player  
4. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
Display and indicators  
FORM 1  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends out-  
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
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5. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
6. Press 2 or 3 to select a track.  
Pressing 3 skips to the start of the next  
track.  
Pressing 2 once skips to the start of the cur-  
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the  
previous track.  
• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can per-  
form fast forward or reverse.  
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7. Press OPEN and then press MS EJECT to  
eject the “Memory Stick”.  
• The access lamp lights while data are  
being written. Never remove the “Memory  
Stick” while the access lamp is lit, as other-  
wise data may be destroyed.  
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• Be sure to close the front panel after  
removing the “Memory Stick”.  
qSource name  
wBit rate indicator  
eTrack number  
rTrack title  
tPlay time  
yTrack artist name  
WARNING:  
• Do not use with the front panel left open. If the  
front panel is left open, it may result in injury  
in the event of an accident.  
Basic operation  
Note:  
The “Memory Stick” player plays one  
• You can select “Memory Stick” as the source by  
pressing SOURCE when a “Memory Stick” is loaded  
in this product.  
“MagicGate Memory Stick (MG Memory Stick)”  
at a time. (See page 72.)  
• When the front panel is open, multi-function but-  
tons are not available.  
1. Press OPEN to open the front panel.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick”  
into the MS loading slot.  
• A “Memory Stick” left partially inserted after ejec-  
tion may incur damage or fall out.  
2. Insert a “Memory Stick” into the MS load-  
ing slot until it clicks into position.  
MS loading slot  
• If the “Memory Stick” player cannot operate proper-  
ly, an error message (such as “ERROR-30”)  
appears on the display. Refer to “Understanding  
“Memory Stick” player error messages” on page 77.  
• During playback of music data with a limited num-  
ber of playbacks, fast forward and reverse are not  
possible, so that the number of playbacks can be  
managed correctly.  
• When TA interruption occurs during playback of  
music data with a limited number of playbacks, the  
number of playbacks is decreased by one. This can  
be prevented by setting TA interruption to OFF in  
advance.  
Access lamp  
MS EJECT button  
3. Close the front panel.  
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Switching and scrolling the title  
Repeating play  
You can switch text display such as artist name  
and track title.  
Repeat play lets you hear the same track over  
again.  
With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll  
to see the rest of the text.  
1. Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.  
2. Press RPT to turn the repeat play on.  
1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode.  
The light illuminates. The track currently  
playing will play and then repeat.  
• Press RPT again to turn repeat play off.  
• When the repeat mode is exited while  
repeat play is on, “T.RPT” appears on the  
basic display.  
2. Press the corresponding button to dis-  
play the desired title.  
FORM 1  
Button  
Operation  
T.TTL  
Displays track title.  
Note:  
ARTIST Displays track artist name.  
• If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse,  
repeat play is automatically canceled.  
THNDR Displays thunderbolt  
animation.  
Playing tracks in random order  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
Random play lets you play back tracks on the  
“Memory Stick” in random order.  
FORM 2  
1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to  
select the random mode.  
Button  
Operation  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
2. Press RDM to turn random play on.  
The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran-  
dom order.  
• Press RDM again to turn random play off.  
• When the random mode is exited while  
random play is on, “RDM” appears on the  
basic display.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about eight  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
• You cannot use 2 or 3 to select a track in title  
mode.  
• When you select the display form 2, the titles are  
displayed up to 24 letters long.  
• If certain text information is not recorded on a  
“Memory Stick”, “No ~” (e.g., “No title”) is dis-  
played.  
“Memory Stick” player function  
menu  
The “Memory Stick” player function menu has  
the following functions:  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
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“Memory Stick” Player  
2. Press NEXT to display the desired track  
title.  
Scanning tracks of a “Memory  
Stick”  
Press NEXT until the desired track title  
appears.  
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of  
each track on the “Memory Stick”.  
1. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to  
select the scan mode.  
2. Press SCAN to turn scan play on.  
3. Press the corresponding number button  
to select the desired track title.  
The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of  
each track are played.  
• When the scan mode is exited while scan  
play is on, “SCAN” appears on the basic  
display.  
That selection will begin to play.  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play  
the desired track title.  
3. When you find the desired track, press  
SCAN to turn scan play off.  
The light goes off. The track will continue to  
play.  
• If the scan mode is automatically canceled,  
select the scan mode again.  
Pausing “Memory Stick” play-  
back  
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the  
“Memory Stick”.  
Note:  
• After scanning of a “Memory Stick” is finished, nor-  
mal playback of the tracks will begin again.  
1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to  
select the pause mode.  
2. Press PAUSE to turn the pause on.  
Selecting tracks from the track  
title list  
The track title list lets you see the list of track  
titles on a “Memory Stick” and select one of  
them for playback.  
The light illuminates. Play of the current  
track pauses.  
• Press PAUSE again to turn the pause off.  
• When the pause mode is exited while  
pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the  
basic display.  
1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to  
select the track title list mode.  
Note:  
• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing  
PAUSE in the following display.  
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Erasing all tracks from the “Memory  
Stick”  
Erasing tracks from the “Memory  
Stick”  
Tracks may be erased from the “Memory Stick”,  
either one track at a time or all at once.  
1. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
ERSall to select the erase all tracks  
mode.  
Erasing a track from the “Memory Stick”  
2. Press 5 to erase all tracks from the  
“Memory Stick”.  
1. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
ERStrk to select the one-track erase  
mode.  
The confirmation screen appears.  
3. Press 2 and then press 5 to select  
“YES”.  
2. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired track.  
When the tracks have been erased, the  
function menu is cancelled and “No audio” is  
displayed.  
3. Press 5 to erase the currently playing  
track from the “Memory Stick”.  
• To prevent erasure of all tracks, press 3  
and 5 and select “NO”.  
The confirmation screen appears.  
4. Press 2 and then press 5 to select  
Note:  
“YES”.  
• You can not adjust the volume while “YES” is  
selected and during erasing.  
• To prevent erasure of the track, press 3  
and 5 and select “NO”.  
Note:  
• If you erase all tracks, the function menu will be  
cancelled and “No audio” is displayed.  
• You can not adjust the volume while “YES” is  
selected and during erasing.  
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Multi-CD Player  
3. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
Display and indicators  
4. Press 5 or to select a disc.  
FORM 1  
A disc number for which there is no disc will  
be skipped.  
• You can use the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12)  
to select a disc directly.  
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5. Press 2 or 3 to select a track.  
Pressing 3 skips to the start of the next  
track.  
Pressing 2 once skips to the start of the cur-  
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the  
previous track.  
• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can per-  
form fast forward or reverse.  
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Note:  
• When the multi-CD player is performing the  
preparatory operations, “Ready” is displayed.  
• If the multi-CD player cannot operate properly, an  
error message such as “ERROR-12” is displayed.  
Refer to the multi-CD player owner’s manual.  
• If there are no discs in the multi-CD player maga-  
zine, “No disc” is displayed.  
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qSource name  
wDisc number  
eTrack number  
rDisc title  
Selecting a disc directly  
tPlay time  
yTrack title  
You can use the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12) to  
select a disc directly.  
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6” (or “7” –  
“12”).  
50-disc multi-CD player  
Only those functions described in this manual  
are supported for 50-disc multi-CD players.  
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”)  
appears.  
Basic operation  
2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12)  
to select a disc located at 1 to 6 (or 7 to  
12).  
This product can control a multi-CD player,  
which is sold separately.  
1. Press SOURCE to select the multi-CD  
player.  
Note:  
• You cannot display “7” – “12” when a 6-disc multi-  
CD player is connected.  
Press SOURCE until “Multi-CD” appears.  
2. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends out-  
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
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Switching and scrolling the title  
Multi-CD player function menu  
When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT  
compatible multi-CD player, you can switch text  
display such as artist name and track title.  
With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll  
to see the rest of the text.  
The multi-CD player function menu has the fol-  
lowing functions:  
1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode.  
Note:  
2. Press the corresponding button to dis-  
play the desired title.  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
(When you select the disc title input mode (TTLin)  
or ITS memory mode (ITS.M), the display is not  
returned automatically.)  
• “T.LIST” is displayed only when playing a CD TEXT  
disc on a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player.  
FORM 1  
Button  
D.TTL  
D.ART  
T.TTL  
T.ART  
Operation  
Displays disc title.  
Displays disc artist name.  
Displays track title.  
Displays track artist name.  
Repeating play  
There are three repeat play ranges for the  
multi-CD player: one-track repeat, disc repeat  
and multi-CD player repeat.  
THNDR Displays thunderbolt  
animation.  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
1. Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.  
2. Press RPT to select the repeat range.  
FORM 2  
Press RPT repeatedly to switch between the  
following repeat ranges:  
Magazine repeat (multi-CD player repeat)  
= Track repeat (one-track repeat)  
= Disc repeat (disc repeat)  
• When the repeat mode is exited, either  
“T.RPT” or “D.RPT” may appear on the  
basic display.  
T.RPT” appears while the one-track  
repeat is selected.  
Button  
Operation  
TTL1  
Displays disc title and track  
title.  
TTL2  
TTL3  
Displays disc title and disc  
artist name.  
Displays track title and track  
artist name.  
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.  
D.RPT” appears while the disc repeat is  
selected.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about eight  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
• You cannot use 5//2/3 to select a disc or track  
in title mode.  
• When you select the display form 2, the titles are  
displayed up to 24 letters long.  
Note:  
• If you select other discs during repeat play, the  
repeat range changes to multi-CD player repeat.  
• If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse  
during one-track repeat, the repeat range changes  
to disc repeat.  
• A CD TEXT disc is a CD featuring recorded text  
information such as disc title, artist name and track  
title.  
• If certain text information is not recorded on a CD  
TEXT disc, “No ~” (e.g., “No title”) is displayed.  
• If you have not input disc titles, “No title” is dis-  
played.  
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Multi-CD Player  
4. When you find the desired track (or disc),  
press SCAN to turn scan play off.  
Playing tracks in random order  
The light goes off. The track (or disc) will  
continue to play.  
• If the scan mode is automatically canceled,  
select the scan mode again.  
Random play lets you play back tracks in ran-  
dom order within the repeat range: multi-CD  
player repeat and disc repeat.  
1. Select the repeat range.  
Note:  
Refer to “Repeating play” on page 44.  
• After track or disc scanning is finished, normal  
playback of the tracks will begin again.  
• If you turn scan play on during one-track repeat, the  
repeat range changes to disc repeat.  
2. Press FUNC and then press RDM to  
select the random mode.  
3. Press RDM to turn random play on.  
The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran-  
dom order within the selected repeat range.  
• Press RDM again to turn random play off.  
• When the random mode is exited while  
random play is on, “RDM” appears on the  
basic display.  
Selecting tracks from the track  
title list  
The track title list lets you see the list of track  
titles on a CD TEXT disc and select one of  
them for playback.  
Note:  
1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to  
select the track title list mode.  
• If you turn random play on during one-track repeat,  
the repeat range changes to disc repeat.  
2. Press NEXT to display the desired track  
title.  
Scanning CDs and tracks  
Press NEXT until the desired track title  
appears.  
When you select disc repeat, scan play lets you  
hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the  
selected CD. When you select multi-CD player  
repeat, scan play lets you hear the first 10 sec-  
onds of the first track on each CD.  
1. Select the repeat range.  
Refer to “Repeating play” on page 44.  
3. Press the corresponding number button  
to select the desired track title.  
2. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to  
select the scan mode.  
That selection will begin to play.  
3. Press SCAN to turn scan play on.  
Note:  
The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of  
each track of the current disc (or the first  
track of each disc) are played.  
• When the scan mode is exited while scan  
play is on, “SCAN” appears on the basic  
display.  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play  
the desired track title.  
• Only when playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT  
compatible multi-CD player, you can switch to this  
mode.  
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2. Press PAUSE to turn pause on.  
Selecting discs from the disc  
title list  
The disc title list lets you see the list of disc  
titles and select one of them for playback.  
Displayed disc titles are those which have been  
entered into the multi-CD player or recorded on  
a CD TEXT disc.  
The light illuminates. Play of the current  
track pauses.  
• Press PAUSE again to turn pause off.  
• When the pause mode is exited while  
pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the  
basic display.  
Note:  
• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing  
PAUSE in the following display.  
1. Press FUNC and then press D.LIST to  
select the disc title list mode.  
2. Press NEXT to switch between “1” – “6”  
and “7” – “12”.  
Entering disc titles  
Disc title input lets you input up to 100 CD titles  
up to 10 letters long (with ITS memory) into the  
multi-CD player. If you input a CD title, the  
entered title is displayed.  
3. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12)  
to select the desired disc title.  
1. Press 5 or to play a disc you want to  
enter the title.  
That selection will begin to play.  
2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
TTLin to select the disc title input mode.  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play  
the desired disc title.  
3. Press ABC to switch the character mode.  
• “No D.Title” is displayed for a disc whose title has  
not been input.  
• “No disc” is displayed next to the disc number  
when no disc is set in the magazine.  
• You cannot display “7” – “12” when a 6-disc multi-  
CD player is connected.  
Press ABC repeatedly to switch between the  
following modes:  
Alphabet (upper case), numbers and sym-  
bols = Alphabet (lower case) = European  
letters, such as those with accents (e.g. á, à,  
ä, ç)  
• Press 012 to switch to the numbers and  
symbols mode.  
Pausing CD playback  
4. Press 5 or to select letters, numbers  
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the  
CD.  
and symbols.  
1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to  
select the pause mode.  
• To insert a space, select the flashing cur-  
sor “_”.  
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Multi-CD Player  
Note:  
5. Press 3 to move the cursor to the next  
• If the multi-CD player does not support these func-  
tions, “No COMP” is displayed when you attempt to  
select it.  
character position.  
• Press 2 to move backwards in the display.  
6. Press 3 to move the cursor to the last  
position and then press 3 one more time  
after entering the title.  
Using ITS memory  
The ITS (instant track selection) lets you make  
a program of favorite tracks from those in the  
multi-CD player magazine. After you have  
added your favorite tracks to the ITS memory,  
you can turn on ITS play and play just those  
selections.  
7. Press BAND to cancel the disc title input  
mode.  
Note:  
• When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT com-  
patible multi-CD player, if you switch to this mode,  
“No title input” is displayed and you cannot input  
the title.  
• Titles remain in memory even after the disc has  
been removed from the magazine, and are recalled  
when the disc is reinserted.  
Programming tracks in ITS memory  
You can use ITS to enter and play back up to  
99 tracks per disc for up to 100 discs (with the  
disc title). (With multi-CD players released  
before the CDX-P1250 and CDX-P650, the  
maximum number of programmable tracks is  
24.)  
• After the titles for 100 discs have been entered, the  
data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.  
Using compression and dynamic  
bass emphasis  
Using the COMP (compression) and DBE  
(dynamic bass emphasis) functions enables  
multi-CD player sound quality adjustment. Each  
of the functions enables two-step adjustment.  
The COMP function adjusts imbalances  
between loud and subdued sounds at higher  
volumes.  
1. Press 5 or to play the CD you want to  
program.  
2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
ITS.M to select the ITS memory mode.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired track.  
4. Press MEMO to store the currently play-  
ing track in the ITS memory.  
“Memory complete” is displayed briefly and  
the currently playing track is added to ITS  
memory.  
DBE boosts bass levels to give a fuller sound.  
1. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
COMP to select the compression and  
dynamic bass emphasis mode.  
5. Press BAND to cancel the ITS memory  
mode.  
2. Press COMP to select the desired setting.  
Note:  
Press COMP repeatedly to switch between  
the following settings:  
• In this mode, you can also use 5 to store the cur-  
rently playing track in the ITS memory.  
• After 100 discs have been programmed, the data for  
a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.  
COMP OFF = COMP 1 = COMP 2  
= COMP OFF = DBE 1 = DBE 2  
• When this mode is exited except for  
“COMP OFF” is selected, “COMP” appears  
on the basic display.  
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5. Press BAND to cancel the ITS memory  
mode.  
Playback from ITS memory  
ITS play lets you listen to the tracks that you  
have entered into ITS memory. When you turn  
on ITS play, tracks from ITS memory in the  
multi-CD player will begin to play.  
Note:  
• In this mode, you can also use to erase the cur-  
rently playing track from ITS memory.  
1. Select the repeat range.  
Erasing a CD from ITS memory  
Refer to “Repeating play” on page 44.  
When you want to erase all tracks of a CD from  
ITS memory, you can do so when ITS play is  
off.  
2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
ITS.P to select the ITS play mode.  
3. Press ITS.P to turn ITS play on.  
1. Press 5 or to select the CD you want  
The light illuminates. Playback begins of  
those tracks from ITS memory within the  
selected repeat range: multi-CD player  
repeat or disc repeat.  
• Press ITS.P again to turn ITS play off.  
• When the ITS play mode is exited while  
ITS play is on, “ITS” appears on the basic  
display.  
to erase from ITS memory.  
If ITS play is on, turn ITS play off. Refer to  
“Playback from ITS memory” on this page.  
2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
ITS.M to select the ITS memory mode.  
3. Press CLEAR to erase all tracks on the  
currently playing CD from ITS memory.  
Note:  
“Memory deleted” is displayed briefly and all  
tracks on the currently playing CD are  
erased from ITS memory.  
• If no track in the current play range is programmed  
for ITS play, “ITS empty” is displayed.  
4. Press BAND to cancel the ITS memory  
mode.  
Erasing a track from ITS memory  
When you want to erase a track from ITS mem-  
ory, you can do so when ITS play is on.  
Note:  
• In this mode, you can also use to erase all tracks  
on the currently playing CD from ITS memory.  
1. Turn ITS play on while playing a CD from  
which you want to erase a track program  
from ITS memory.  
Refer to “Playback from ITS memory” on this  
page.  
2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press  
ITS.M to select the ITS memory mode.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired track.  
4. Press CLEAR to erase the currently play-  
ing track from ITS memory.  
The currently playing track is erased from  
ITS memory and playback of the next track  
from ITS memory begins. If there are no  
tracks from ITS memory in the current play  
range, “ITS empty” is displayed and normal  
play resumes.  
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DAB Tuner  
Indications that light when function is switched  
on  
The following explains how to use this product  
to control a DAB tuner, which is sold separately.  
For details of DAB tuner-specific operation/fea-  
tures, see your DAB tuner’s manual.  
• This product does not have the language filter  
function.  
• With this product, you can operate three addi-  
tional functions: available service list, available  
PTY search, storing and recalling dynamic label.  
• DAB (digital audio broadcasting) refers to digital  
radio that broadcasts in Canada.  
Indicator  
W (THR)*  
A (NNC)*  
N (EWS)*  
T (RFC)*  
Function  
Area weather flash (weather)  
Announce (announce)  
News flash (news)  
Road traffic flash or transport  
flash  
* If the set announcement support is received,  
the letters in parentheses light.  
DAB status indications  
Display and indicators  
Indicator  
Status  
FORM 1  
EXTRA  
The currently received service  
has a secondary service com-  
ponent.  
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DAB  
The currently received service  
has a dynamic label.  
When DAB reception is possi-  
ble.  
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1. Press SOURCE to select the DAB tuner.  
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Press SOURCE until “DAB Tuner” appears.  
2. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends out-  
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
i
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qBand  
3. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
wTRFC indicator  
eNEWS indicator  
rTXT indicator  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select a service.  
tPreset number  
yANNC indicator  
uWTHR indicator  
iService label  
5. Press and hold 2 or 3 for one second  
and release to select an ensemble.  
oEXTRA indicator  
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Storing and recalling services  
Switching the display  
• Press DISP to select the desired display.  
Storing services  
Press DISP repeatedly to switch between  
the following displays:  
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”.  
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” appears.  
FORM 1  
SERVICE (service label) = COMPONENT  
(service component label) = D.TEXT  
(dynamic label segment head line) =  
ENSEMBLE (ensemble label) = PTY (PTY  
label)  
2. When you find a service that you want to  
store in memory, press and hold any of  
the buttons 1 – 6 until the preset number  
stops flashing.  
The service is stored in memory under the  
selected button.  
FORM 2  
SERVICE (service label) and COMPO-  
NENT (service component label) =  
D.TEXT (dynamic label segment head line)  
= SERVICE (service label) and ENSEM-  
BLE (ensemble label) = SERVICE (service  
label) and PTY (PTY label)  
Recalling services  
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”.  
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” appears.  
2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall  
the service preset under that button.  
Note:  
• With a service component that has no service com-  
ponent label or dynamic label, the display is blank  
when you switch to service component label and  
dynamic label.  
Note:  
• You can also use 5 or to recall services memo-  
rized under the buttons 1 – 6.  
Changing band  
Switching the road traffic flash  
and transport flash on or off  
• Press BAND to select the desired band.  
Press BAND repeatedly to switch between  
the following bands:  
1. Press NEXT to display “TA”.  
Press NEXT until “TA” appears.  
DAB 1 = DAB 2 = DAB 3  
2. Press TA to turn the road traffic flash and  
transport flash on.  
The “3TRFC” or “T” indicator lights.  
• Press TA again to turn the road traffic flash  
and transport flash off.  
Canceling road traffic flash and transport  
flash interruptions part way through  
1. Press NEXT to display “TA”.  
Press NEXT until “TA” appears.  
2. To cancel a road traffic flash or transport  
flash interruption and return to the origi-  
nal source, press the TA during an  
announcement interruption.  
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DAB Tuner  
Recalling a dynamic label  
Dynamic label function  
1. Press NEXT to display “D.TEXT”.  
Press NEXT until “D.TEXT” appears.  
Displaying dynamic labels  
2. Press D.TEXT to switch to the dynamic  
label mode  
1. Press NEXT to display “D.TEXT”.  
Press NEXT until “D.TEXT” appears.  
3. Press any of the buttons MEMO1 –  
MEMO6 to recall the dynamic label preset  
under that button.  
2. Press D.TEXT to switch to the dynamic  
label mode.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to recall the three latest  
dynamic label broadcasts from the  
tuner’s memory.  
DAB tuner function menu  
The DAB tuner function menu has the following  
functions:  
Pressing 2 or 3 switches between the four  
dynamic label data displays.  
Note:  
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• Press BAND to cancel the dynamic label mode.  
• When no dynamic label is currently being received,  
“No text” is displayed.  
• If there is no dynamic label data stored in the tuner,  
2/3 do not operate.  
• If you do not operate the function within about 60  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
q AS (announcement support)  
For operation of the announcement support,  
refer to “Setting the announcement support  
interruption” on page 52.  
w chLIST (preset service list)  
For operation of the preset service list, refer  
to “Selecting services from the preset ser-  
vice list” on page 52.  
Storing a dynamic label  
You can store data from up to six dynamic label  
transmissions under the buttons MEMO1 –  
MEMO6.  
e S.LIST (available service list)  
For operation of the available service list,  
refer to “Selecting services from the avail-  
able service list” on page 52.  
1. Select the dynamic label you want to  
store in memory.  
Refer to “Displaying dynamic labels” on this  
page.  
r PTY (available PTY search)  
For operation of the available PTY search,  
refer to “Searching the available PTY” on  
page 52.  
2. Press and hold any of the buttons  
MEMO1 – MEMO6 until “DAB memo”  
appears to store the desired dynamic  
label.  
t P/2ND (primary/secondary)  
The dynamic label is stored in memory  
under the selected button.  
Press P/2ND repeatedly to switch to the next  
service component.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
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1. Press FUNC and then press S.LIST to  
select the available service list mode.  
Setting the announcement sup-  
port interruption  
2. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired ser-  
vice.  
1. Press FUNC and then press AS to select  
the announcement support mode.  
2. Press the corresponding button to turn  
the desired announcement support on.  
Button  
NEWS  
WTHR  
ANNC  
Announcement  
News flash  
3. Press 5 to receive the selected service.  
Area weather flash  
Announcement  
Searching the available PTY  
Available PTY search lets you see the list of  
available PTYs that is in the current ensemble  
and select one of them to receive.  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and turn on  
the desired announcement.  
• Available PTY search function is different from  
PTY search function. With this product, you  
can operate only the available PTY search.  
Selecting services from the pre-  
set service list  
1. Press FUNC and then press PTY to select  
the available PTY search mode.  
2. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired PTY.  
1. Press FUNC and then press chLIST to  
select the preset service list mode.  
2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall  
the desired service.  
3. Press 5 to start the PTY search.  
DAB receives the desired PTY service.  
Note:  
• The PTY method displayed is narrow.  
• If there is no available PTY in the current ensemble,  
you cannot switch to the available PTY search  
mode.  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and recall  
the desired service.  
• If no service broadcasting the selected program-  
ming type is found, “Not found” is displayed briefly,  
and the DAB tuner returns to the previous service.  
Selecting services from the avail-  
able service list  
The available service list lets you see the list of  
available services and select one of them to  
receive, if the currently received ensemble has  
multiple services.  
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TV Tuner  
The following explains how to use this product  
to control a TV tuner, which is sold separately.  
For details of TV tuner-specific operation/fea-  
tures, see your TV tuner’s manual.  
• With this product, you can operate preset chan-  
nel list as one additional function.  
Basic operation  
1. Press SOURCE to select the TV tuner.  
Press SOURCE until “Television” appears.  
2. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME  
outward.  
• When you press VOLUME, it extends for-  
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To  
retract VOLUME, press it again.  
Display and indicators  
FORM 1  
3. Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to tune in to a station.  
q
w
• If you press and hold 2 or 3 for about one  
second and then release, you can perform  
seek tuning.  
Storing and recalling broadcast  
stations  
If you press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12),  
you can easily store up to 12 broadcast stations  
for later recall.  
e
FORM 2  
q
w
Storing broadcast stations  
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6” (or “7” –  
“12”).  
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”)  
appears.  
e
qBand  
wPreset number  
eChannel  
2. When you find a station that you want to  
store in memory, press and hold any of  
the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12) until the pre-  
set number stops flashing.  
The station is stored in memory under the  
selected button.  
Note:  
• Up to 12 stations can be memorized in one band.  
• This product allows you to store and recall directly  
using preset channels 7 –12.  
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Recalling broadcast stations  
Selecting channels from the pre-  
set channel list  
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6” (or “7” –  
“12”).  
The preset channel list lets you see the list of  
preset channels and select one of them to  
receive.  
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”)  
appears.  
2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12)  
to recall the station preset under that but-  
ton.  
1. Press FUNC and then press chLIST to  
select the preset channel list mode.  
2. Press NEXT to switch between “1” – “6”  
and “7” – “12”.  
Note:  
• You can also use 5 or to recall broadcast sta-  
tions memorized under the buttons 1 – 12.  
Changing band  
• Press BAND to select the desired band.  
3. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (7 – 12) to  
recall the desired channel.  
Press BAND repeatedly to switch between  
the following bands:  
TV 1 = TV 2  
Note:  
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and recall  
the desired channel.  
TV tuner function menu  
The TV tuner function menu has the following  
functions:  
q
w
q BSSM (best stations sequential memory)  
Press BSSM repeatedly to turn BSSM on or  
off.  
When finished, the display switches to the  
preset channel list mode.  
w chLIST (preset channel list)  
For operation of the preset channel list, refer  
to “Selecting channels from the preset chan-  
nel list” on this page.  
Note:  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
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Audio Adjustments  
Adjusting the audio easily  
Recalling equalizer curves  
The following functions let you easily adjust  
your audio system to match the car interior  
acoustic characteristics which vary depending  
on the type of car.  
The graphic equalizer lets you adjust equaliza-  
tion to match the car interior acoustic character-  
istics as desired. There are seven stored equal-  
izer curves which you can easily recall at any  
time.  
• Recalling equalizer curves (EEQ)  
• Using position selector (POSI)  
• Using time alignment (T.AL1)  
1. Press EEQ to switch to the easy equalizer  
mode.  
• Adjusting equalizer curves (EQ1)  
2. Press NEXT to switch between “CSTM2”  
and the other selections (curves).  
Adjusting the audio finely  
3. Press the corresponding button to select  
the desired equalizer curve.  
By carrying out the following settings/adjust-  
ments in order, you can create a finely-tuned  
sound field effortlessly.  
Button  
Equalizer curve  
• Using position selector (POSI)  
• Using time alignment (T.AL1)  
• Adjusting time alignment (T.AL2)  
• Using subwoofer output (SW1)  
• Adjusting subwoofer settings (SW2)  
• Setting the high pass filter for front speakers  
(HPF F)  
S.BASS Super bass  
PWRFL Powerful  
NATRL  
VOCAL  
FLAT  
Natural  
Vocal  
Flat  
• Setting the high pass filter for rear speakers  
(HPF R)  
CSTM1  
CSTM2  
Custom1  
Custom2  
• Using balance adjustment (F/B)  
• Creating the auto-equalizer curve (A.EQ)  
• Recalling equalizer curves (EEQ)  
• Adjusting equalizer curves (EQ1)  
• Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer (EQ2)  
• “CUSTOM1” and “CUSTOM2” are adjusted  
equalizer curves that you can create for  
yourself. (Refer to “Adjusting 13-band  
graphic equalizer” on page 57.)  
• When “FLAT” is selected the equalizer  
makes no supplement or correction to the  
sound. This is useful for checking the  
effect of the equalizer curves by switching  
alternatively between “FLAT” and a set  
equalizer curve.  
Extra functions  
These functions are helpful in adjusting the  
sound to suit your system or your personal pref-  
erences.  
• Using loudness (LOUD)  
• Using sound field control, octaver and BBE  
sound (SFC)  
• Using automatic sound levelizer (ASL)  
• Adjusting source levels (SLA)  
• Switching the digital attenuator (D.ATT)  
Note:  
• You can also use 2 and 3 to select the desired  
equalizer curve.  
• If you do not operate the function within about eight  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
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3. Press 2 or 3 to adjust left/right speaker  
Audio menu  
balance.  
The audio menu has the following functions:  
Each press of 2 or 3 moves the left/right  
speaker balance towards the left or the right.  
• “BALANCE L25” – “BALANCE R25” is dis-  
played as the left/right speaker balance  
moves from left to right.  
Using loudness  
Note:  
Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the  
low- and high-sound ranges at low volume.  
• If you do not operate the function within about 30  
seconds, the display is automatically returned.  
(When you select the 13-band graphic equalizer  
mode (EQ2) or the time alignment adjustment mode  
(T.AL2), the display is not returned automatically.)  
• “T.AL2” is displayed only when you select “FL” or  
“FR” in the position selector mode (POSI).  
• “SW2” is displayed only when the subwoofer output  
is on in the subwoofer output mode (SW1).  
• “SLA” is not displayed when you select FM tuner as  
the source.  
1. Press AUDIO and then press LOUD to  
select the loudness mode.  
2. Press LOUD to turn the loudness on.  
“LOUDNESS ON” appears in the display.  
• Press LOUD again to turn loudness off.  
Using sound field control,  
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octaver and BBE sound  
• “A.EQ” is displayed after the auto-equalizer curve  
has been set.  
SFC (sound field control) incorporates four pro-  
grams reproducing the typical sound field of a  
studio, club, concert hall or dome. This function  
makes it possible to reproduce the realistic  
sound fields of the four programs in your car.  
Octaver makes the bass sound louder.  
Playback very close to the original sound can  
be obtained by correction with a combination of  
phase compensation and high-range boost for  
the delay of the high-frequency components  
and the amplitude deviation occurring during  
playback. This function makes it possible to  
reproduce the dynamic sound field as if you are  
listening to a live performance.  
Using balance adjustment  
You can select a fader/balance setting that pro-  
vides an ideal listening environment in all occu-  
pied seats.  
1. Press AUDIO to select the fader/balance  
mode.  
2. Press 5 or to adjust front/rear speaker  
balance.  
Each press of 5 or moves the front/rear  
speaker balance towards the front or the  
rear.  
• “FADER F25” – “FADER R25” is displayed  
as the front/rear speaker balance moves  
from front to rear.  
Note:  
• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.  
The mark BBE is a trademark of BBE Sound, Inc.  
• “FADER FR00” is the proper setting when  
only two speakers are used.  
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Audio Adjustments  
Recalling sound field programs  
Adjusting equalizer curves  
1. Press AUDIO and then press SFC to  
select the sound field control mode.  
The factory supplied equalizer curves, with the  
exception of “FLAT”, can be adjusted to a fine  
degree (nuance control).  
2. Press the corresponding button to select  
the desired sound field program.  
1. Press AUDIO and then press EQ1 to  
select the graphic equalizer mode.  
Button  
Effect  
2. Press 5 or to adjust the equalizer  
STUDIO Studio  
curve.  
CLUB  
HALL  
DOME  
OCT  
Club  
Each press of 5 or increases or decreas-  
es the equalizer curve respectively.  
• “+6” – “–6” is displayed as the equalizer  
curve is increased or decreased.  
Concert hall  
Dome  
Octaver 1 and 2  
BBE  
BBE  
Note:  
• The actual range of the adjustment differs depend-  
ing on which equalizer curve is selected.  
• The equalizer curve with all frequencies set to 0  
cannot be adjusted.  
• Press the same button again to cancel the  
selected sound field program.  
• You can use 2 and 3 to select the desired equaliz-  
er curve.  
Switching the octaver setting  
You can switch the octaver setting.  
“OCTAVER2” has a stronger effect  
“OCTAVER1”.  
Adjusting 13-band graphic equal-  
izer  
1. Press AUDIO and SFC and then press  
OCT to select octaver.  
For “CUSTOM1” and “CUSTOM2” equalizer  
curves, you can adjust the level of each band.  
• A separate “CUSTOM1” curve can be created  
for each source. (The built-in CD (MP3) and  
the multi-CD players are set to the same  
equalizer adjustment setting automatically.) If  
you make adjustments when a curve other  
than “CUSTOM2” is selected, the equalizer  
curve settings will be memorized in “CUS-  
TOM1”.  
2. Press 5 or to switch the octaver set-  
ting.  
Each press of 5 or switches the octaver  
setting between 1 and 2.  
Adjusting BBE sound level  
For BBE sound processing technology, you can  
adjust the level of BBE.  
• A “CUSTOM2” curve can be created common  
to all sources. If you make adjustments when  
the “CUSTOM2” curve is selected, the “CUS-  
TOM2” curve will be updated.  
1. Press AUDIO and SFC and then press  
BBE to select BBE.  
2. Press 5 or to adjust the level of BBE.  
Each press of 5 or increases or decreas-  
es the level of BBE.  
• “+4” – “–4” is displayed as the level is  
increased or decreased.  
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1. Recall the equalizer curve you want to  
adjust.  
Using position selector  
Refer to “Recalling equalizer curves” on  
page 55.  
One way to assure a more natural sound is to  
clearly position the stereo image, putting you  
right in the center of the sound field.  
The position selector function lets you automati-  
cally adjust the speakers’ output levels and  
inserts a delay time to match the number and  
position of occupied seats.  
2. Press AUDIO and then press EQ2 to  
select the 13-band graphic equalizer  
mode.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the equalizer band  
The result is a natural sound regardless of  
where you are seated.  
to be adjusted.  
Each press of 2 or 3 selects equalizer  
bands in the following order:  
50 Ô 80 Ô 125 Ô 200 Ô 315 Ô 500  
Ô 800 Ô 1.25k Ô 2k Ô 3.15k Ô 5k  
Ô 8k Ô 12.5k (Hz)  
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press  
POSI to select the position selector  
mode.  
2. Press the corresponding button to select  
a listening position.  
4. Press 5 or to adjust the level of the  
equalizer band.  
Button  
FL  
Position  
Each press of 5 or increases or decreas-  
es the level of the equalizer band.  
• “+6” – “–6” is displayed as the level is  
increased or decreased.  
• You can then select another band and  
adjust the level.  
Front seat left  
Front seat right  
Front seats  
All seats  
FR  
FRONT  
ALL  
• Press the same button again to cancel the  
selected listening position.  
Using automatic sound levelizer  
During driving, noise in the car changes accord-  
ing to the driving speed and road conditions.  
The automatic sound levelizer (ASL) monitors  
such varying noise and automatically increases  
the volume level, if the noise becomes greater.  
The sensitivity (variation of volume level to  
noise level) of ASL can be set to one of five lev-  
els.  
Note:  
• You can also use 5, , 2 or 3 to select the listen-  
ing position.  
Button  
Position  
2
3
5
Front seat left  
Front seat right  
Front seats  
All seats  
1. Press AUDIO and then press ASL to  
select the automatic sound levelizer  
mode.  
2. Press ASL to set the automatic sound  
levelizer sensitivity.  
Press ASL repeatedly to switch between the  
following settings:  
OFF (off) = Low (low) = Mid-Low (mid-low)  
= Mid (mid) = Mid-High (mid-high)  
= High (high)  
• When the ASL mode is exited except for  
“OFF” is selected, “ASL” appears on the  
basic display.  
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Audio Adjustments  
4. Press 5 or to adjust the distance  
between the selected speaker and the lis-  
tening position.  
Using time alignment  
The time alignment lets you adjust the distance  
between each speaker and the listening posi-  
tion to match the type of car. There are five  
types of car stored which you can easily recall  
at any time.  
Each press of 5 or increases or decreas-  
es the distance.  
• “400.0cm” – “0.0cm” is displayed as the  
distance is increased or decreased, if you  
have selected centimeters (cm).  
• “160inch” – “0inch” is displayed as the dis-  
tance is increased or decreased, if you  
have selected inches.  
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press  
T.AL1 to select the time alignment mode.  
2. Press the corresponding button to select  
the type of car.  
• You can adjust the distance for the other  
speakers in the same way.  
Button  
Type of car  
Note:  
SEDAN  
Sedan  
• “T.AL2” is not displayed when neither “FL” or “FR”  
is selected in the position selector mode (POSI). If  
“FL” or “FR” is not selected, “T.AL2” is inactive.  
WAGON Wagon  
M.VAN  
SUV  
Mini van  
SUV  
Using subwoofer output  
CUSTM Custom  
This product is equipped with a subwoofer out-  
put which can be switched on or off. When a  
subwoofer is connected to this product, turn the  
subwoofer output on.  
• “Custom” is an adjusted time alignment  
that you can create for yourself.  
Adjusting time alignment  
For “Custom” time alignment, you can adjust  
the distance between each speaker and the  
selected position.  
The subwoofer output phase can be switched  
between normal and reverse.  
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press  
SW1 to select the subwoofer output  
mode.  
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press  
T.AL2 to select the time alignment adjust-  
ment mode.  
2. Press SW1 to turn the subwoofer output  
on.  
2. Press the corresponding button to select  
a unit of distance.  
“SUB. W ON” appears in the display.  
• Press SW1 again to turn subwoofer output  
off.  
Button  
cm  
Unit of distance  
Centimeter  
Inch  
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the subwoofer  
output phase.  
inch  
Press 2 to select reverse phase. Press 3 to  
select normal phase.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the speaker to be  
adjusted.  
Each press of 2 or 3 selects speakers in  
the following order:  
Front Left (front left) Ô Front Right (front  
right) Ô Rear Right (rear right) Ô Rear  
Left (rear left) Ô Sub. W (subwoofer)  
• You cannot select “SUB.W” when the sub-  
woofer output is off.  
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3. Press 2 or 3 to select a high pass filter  
Adjusting subwoofer settings  
When the subwoofer output is on, you can  
adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level  
of the subwoofer.  
range.  
Each press of 2 or 3 selects frequencies in  
the following order:  
50 Ô 63 Ô 80 Ô 100 Ô 125 (Hz)  
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press  
SW2 to select the subwoofer setting  
mode.  
Setting the high pass filter for rear  
speakers  
2. Press 2 or 3 to select the cut-off fre-  
quency.  
1. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice.  
Each press of 2 or 3 selects cut-off fre-  
quencies in the following order:  
50 Ô 63 Ô 80 Ô 100 Ô 125 (Hz)  
2. Press HPF R to select the high pass filter  
mode.  
3. Press HPF R to turn the high pass filter  
on.  
3. Press 5 or to adjust the output level of  
the subwoofer.  
“HPF ON” appears in the display.  
• Press HPF R again to turn the high pass  
filter off.  
Each press of 5 or increases or decreas-  
es the level of the subwoofer.  
• “+6” – “–24” is displayed as the level is  
increased or decreased.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select a high pass filter  
range.  
Note:  
Each press of 2 or 3 selects frequencies in  
the following order:  
50 Ô 63 Ô 80 Ô 100 Ô 125 (Hz)  
• “SW2” is not displayed when the subwoofer output  
is off in the subwoofer output mode (SW1). In this  
case, this mode is inactive.  
Using the high pass filter  
When the subwoofer is connected and you do  
not want low sound to play from the front or rear  
speakers, turn the high pass filter on. Only fre-  
quencies higher than those in the selected  
range will be output from the front or rear  
speakers.  
Setting the high pass filter for front  
speakers  
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press  
HPF F to select the high pass filter mode.  
2. Press HPF F to turn the high pass filter  
on.  
“HPF ON” appears in the display.  
• Press HPF F again to turn the high pass fil-  
ter off.  
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Audio Adjustments  
3. Press A.EQ to turn the auto-equalizer on.  
Adjusting source levels  
“AUTO EQ ON” appears in the display.  
• Press A.EQ again to turn auto-equalizer  
off.  
SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust  
the volume level of each source to prevent radi-  
cal changes in volume when switching between  
sources.  
Note:  
• “A.EQ” is not displayed if auto-equalizing has not  
been carried out. In this case, this mode is inactive.  
• Settings are based on the FM tuner volume  
level, which remains unchanged.  
1. Compare the FM tuner volume level with  
the level of the source you want to adjust  
(e.g., built-in CD player).  
Switching the digital attenuator  
When listening to a CD or other source on  
which the recording level is high, setting the  
equalizer curve level to high may result in dis-  
tortion.  
2. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice.  
3. Press SLA to select the SLA mode.  
You can switch the digital attenuator to low to  
reduce distortion.  
4. Press 5 or to adjust the source vol-  
ume.  
• Sound quality is better at the high setting, so  
this is the setting usually used.  
Each press of 5 or increases or decreas-  
es the source volume.  
• “+4” – “–4” is displayed as the source vol-  
ume is increased or decreased.  
1. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice.  
2. Press D.ATT to select the digital attenua-  
tor mode.  
Note:  
• Since the FM tuner volume is the control, it is not  
possible to apply source level adjustments to the  
FM tuner.  
• The AM tuner volume level can also be adjusted  
using source level adjustment.  
3. Press the corresponding button to select  
the digital attenuator level.  
Button  
LOW  
Level  
Low  
• The built-in CD (MP3) and the multi-CD players are  
both set to the same source level adjustment vol-  
ume automatically.  
HIGH  
High  
Creating the auto-equalizer curve  
Using the auto-equalizer  
The auto-equalizer automatically measures car  
interior acoustic characteristics, and then cre-  
ates the auto-equalizer curve based on that  
information.  
The auto-equalizer is the equalizer curve creat-  
ed by auto-equalizing. (Refer to “Creating the  
auto-equalizer curve” on this page.)  
You can turn the auto-equalizer on or off.  
1. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice.  
WARNING:  
2. Press A.EQ to select the auto-equalizer  
on/off mode.  
• To prevent accidents, never carry out auto-  
equalizing while driving. When this function  
measures the car interior acoustic characteris-  
tics to create an auto-equalizer curve, a loud  
measurement tone (noise) may be output  
from the speakers.  
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• Auto-equalizing changes the audio settings as  
below:  
The fader/balance settings return to the cen-  
ter position. (Refer to page 56.)  
The graphic equalizer curve switches to  
“FLAT”. (Refer to page 55.)  
When a subwoofer is connected to this prod-  
uct, it will be adjusted automatically either  
subwoofer output and high pass filter setting  
for rear speaker.  
PRECAUTION:  
• Carrying out auto-equalizing under the follow-  
ing conditions may damage the speakers. Be  
sure to check conditions thoroughly before  
carrying out auto-equalizing.  
When speakers are incorrectly connected.  
(e.g., When a rear speaker is connected to a  
subwoofer output.)  
When a speaker is connected to a power  
amp delivering output higher than the speak-  
er’s maximum input power capability.  
• If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable  
position the measurement tone may become  
loud and measurement may take a long time,  
resulting in a drain on battery power. Be sure  
to place the microphone in the specified loca-  
tion. (Refer to “Carrying out auto-equalizing.)  
• If you carry out auto-equalizing when an auto-  
equalizer curve already exists, the previous  
curve will be erased.  
Carrying out auto-equalizing  
1. Stop the car in a place that is as quiet as  
possible, close all doors, windows and  
the sun roof, and then turn the engine off.  
If the engine is left running, engine noise  
may prevent correct auto-equalizing.  
Before operating the auto-equalization  
function  
2. Fix the supplied microphone in the center  
of the headrest of the driver’s seat, facing  
forward, using the belt (sold separately).  
• Carry out auto-equalizing in as quiet a place  
as possible, with the car engine and air condi-  
tioning switched off. Also cut power to car  
phones or portable telephones in the car, or  
remove from the car before carrying out auto-  
equalizing. Sounds other than the measure-  
ment tone (surrounding sounds, engine  
sound, telephones ringing etc.) may prevent  
correct measurement of car interior acoustic  
characteristics.  
The auto-equalizer curve may differ depend-  
ing on where you place the microphone. If  
desired, place the microphone on the front  
passenger seat to carry out auto-equalizing.  
• Be sure to carry out auto-equalizing using the  
supplied microphone. Using another micro-  
phone may prevent measurement, or result in  
incorrect measurement of car interior acoustic  
characteristics.  
• Neither front nor rear speaker is connected,  
auto-equalizing cannot be carried out.  
• When this product is connected to a power  
amp with input level control, auto-equalizing  
may not be possible if you lower power amp  
input level. Set the power amp’s input level to  
the standard position.  
Continued overleaf.  
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Audio Adjustments  
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC.  
9. Get out of the car and close the door  
within 10 seconds when the 10-second  
count-down starts.  
If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned  
on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air  
conditioner or heater may prevent correct  
auto-equalizing.  
• Press SOURCE to turn the source on if  
this product is turned off.  
The measurement tone (noise) is output  
from the speakers, and auto-equalizing  
(acoustic characteristics measurement and  
compensation) begins.  
• When all speakers are connected, auto-  
equalizing is completed in about four min-  
utes.  
• To cancel auto-equalizing part way  
through, press any button.  
4. Select the position for the seat on which  
the microphone is placed.  
Refer to “Using position selector” on page  
58.  
• If no position is selected before you start  
auto-equalizing, “FL” is selected automati-  
cally.  
10.When auto-equalizing is completed,  
“Complete” is displayed.  
When correct measurement of car interior  
acoustic characteristics is not possible, an  
error message is displayed. (Refer to  
“Understanding auto-equalizing error mes-  
sages” on page 73.)  
5. Press and hold SOURCE to turn the  
source off.  
6. Press and hold  
2 to enter the auto-  
equalizer measurement mode.  
11.Press any button to cancel the auto-  
equalizer mode.  
• When the source is off, you can check the  
location of “  
demo.  
2” by turning on the feature  
12.Store the microphone and microphone  
input jack carefully in the safe place.  
Store the microphone carefully in the glove  
compartment or other safe place. If the  
microphone is subjected to direct sunlight for  
an extended period, high temperatures may  
cause distortion, color change or malfunc-  
tion.  
7. Plug the microphone into the microphone  
input jack on this product.  
Remove the microphone input jack cap and  
plug in the microphone.  
WARNING:  
• After attaching the microphone input jack cap,  
store it in a safe place. If the microphone input  
jack cable tangles with the accelerator pedal,  
it can hamper driving and be extremely dan-  
gerous.  
8. Press A.EQ to start the auto-equalizing.  
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Initial Settings  
Initial settings menu  
Using the feature demo  
The initial settings menu has the following func-  
tions:  
The feature demo automatically starts when  
power to this product is switched off while the  
ignition switch is set to ACC or ON.  
You can turn the feature demo on or off.  
1. With the source turned off, press and  
hold  
1.  
2. Press F.DEMO to select the feature demo  
mode.  
Initial settings menu operation  
You can operate the initial settings menu only  
when the source is off.  
3. Press F.DEMO to turn the feature demo  
on.  
1. Press and hold SOURCE to turn the  
source off.  
“ON” appears in the display.  
• Press F.DEMO again to turn the feature  
demo off.  
2. Press and hold  
settings menu.  
1 to enter the initial  
Note:  
• When the source is off, you can check the  
• The red lead (ACC) of this product 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.  
location of “  
demo.  
1” by turning on the feature  
Switching the auxiliary setting  
It is possible to use auxiliary equipment with  
this product.  
Turn the auxiliary setting on when using auxil-  
iary equipment connected to this product.  
Note:  
• Press BAND to cancel the initial settings menu.  
1. With the source turned off, press and  
Using reverse mode  
hold  
1.  
If you do not carry out an operation within about  
30 seconds, screen indications will start to  
reverse, and then continue reversing every 10  
seconds.  
2. Press AUX to select the AUX mode.  
3. Press AUX to turn AUX on.  
“ON” appears in the display.  
• Press AUX again to turn AUX off.  
You can turn the reverse mode on or off.  
1. With the source turned off, press and  
hold  
1 to select the reverse mode.  
2. Press REV to turn the reverse mode on.  
“ON” appears in the display.  
• Press REV again to turn the reverse mode  
off.  
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Initial Settings  
1. With the source turned off, press and  
hold 1.  
Switching the telephone  
muting/attenuation setting  
When a call is made or received using a cellular  
phone connected to this product, the product  
can be set to either mute or attenuate the audio  
output.  
2. Press UTLTY to select the format mode.  
3. Press OPEN to open the front panel.  
4. Insert a “Memory Stick” into the MS load-  
ing slot until it clicks into position.  
1. With the source turned off, press and  
MS loading slot  
hold  
1.  
2. Press MUTE.S to select the telephone  
muting/attenuation mode.  
3. Press MUTE.S to select the desired set-  
ting.  
Press MUTE.S repeatedly to switch between  
the following settings:  
MS EJECT button  
TEL mute = 10dB ATT = 20dB ATT  
Sound from this product is muted or attenu-  
ated automatically when a call is made or  
received using a connected cellular tele-  
phone.  
• “20dB ATT” has a stronger effect than  
“10dB ATT”, and “TEL mute” has a  
stronger effect than “20dB ATT”.  
5. Close the front panel.  
6. Press 5 to format a “Memory Stick”.  
The confirmation screen appears.  
7. Press 2 and then press 5 to select “Y”.  
When formatting is completed, “Finished” is  
displayed.  
• If you press 3 and 5 to select “N”, format-  
ting will be terminated.  
Formatting the “Memory Stick”  
When this product can not read an inserted  
“Memory Stick”, the “Memory Stick” must be  
formatted by this product. Formatting a  
“Memory Stick” erases all data stored on it.  
Note:  
• When formatting, all data will be erased. Always  
confirm the contents of the “Memory Stick” before  
erasing.  
• When purchasing a commercially available  
“Memory Stick”, it is already FAT-formatted, so fur-  
ther formatting is unnecessary.  
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Setting the warning tone  
The warning tone sounds to remind you to  
detach the front panel. (Refer to page 13.)  
You can turn the warning tone function on or  
off.  
1. With the source turned off, press and  
hold  
1.  
2. Press NEXT and then press DT-WRN to  
select the warning tone mode.  
3. Press DT-WRN to turn the warning tone  
on.  
“ON” appears in the display.  
• Press DT-WRN again to turn the warning  
tone off.  
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Other Functions  
Attenuating volume  
Switching the dimmer setting  
The attenuator lets you lower the volume level  
quickly (by about 90%).  
To prevent the display from being too bright at  
night, the display is automatically dimmed when  
the car’s headlights are turned on. You can  
switch the dimmer on or off.  
• Press ATT to turn the attenuator on.  
“ATT” appears in the display.  
• Press ATT again to turn the attenuator off  
and return to the original volume level.  
1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”.  
Press NEXT until “C.MENU” appears.  
2. Press C.MENU and then press DMMER to  
select the dimmer mode.  
Changing the display form  
This product is equipped with two basic dis-  
plays. You can select the desired display.  
3. Press DMMER to turn the dimmer on.  
“ON” appears on the display.  
• Press DMMER again to turn the dimmer  
off.  
1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”.  
Press NEXT until “C.MENU” appears.  
2. Press C.MENU and then press D.FORM to  
select the display form mode.  
Selecting the wall paper pattern  
The wall paper pattern is only for display form 2  
“FORM2”, and there are three patterns to  
choose from.  
3. Press either FORM1 or FORM2 to select  
the desired display form.  
• When you select “FORM1”, “PTRN” is not dis-  
played and this mode is inactive.  
Adjusting the brightness  
1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”.  
Display brightness adjustment lets you adjust  
the display for easier viewing when lighting con-  
ditions change.  
Press NEXT until “C.MENU” appears.  
2. Press C.MENU and then press PTRN to  
select the wall paper pattern mode.  
1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”.  
Press NEXT until “C.MENU” appears.  
3. Press any of the buttons A – C to select  
the desired pattern.  
2. Press C.MENU and then press BRGHT to  
select the brightness mode.  
Setting the entertainment display  
3. Press 2 or 3 to adjust the brightness.  
Each press of 2 or 3 increases or decreas-  
es the brightness.  
• “00” – “31” is displayed as the brightness is  
increased or decreased.  
You can change the display to the movie  
screens, the spectrum analyzer displays, etc.,  
while listening to any source.  
Setting the movie screen  
There are four stored movie screens to select  
from.  
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1. Press ENT and then press MOVIE to  
select the movie mode.  
Setting the background visual  
The background visuals are only for display  
form 1 “FORM1”. There are five stored back-  
ground visuals to select from.  
• When you select “FORM2”, “BG” is not dis-  
played and this mode is inactive.  
2. Press any of the buttons MOVIE1 –  
MOVIE4 or ALL to select the desired  
movie.  
• When you press ALL, you can display  
movies 1 to 4 sequentially.  
1. Press ENT and BG and then press BGV  
to select the background visual mode.  
Note:  
• The movie screen will disappear temporarily when  
you perform other operations, but will be displayed  
again after three seconds.  
2. Press any of the buttons BGV1 – BGV5 to  
select the desired visual.  
Setting the background still picture  
Setting the spectrum analyzer display  
The background still pictures are only for the  
display form 1 “FORM1”. There are 12 stored  
background still pictures to select from.  
• When you select “FORM2”, “BG” is not dis-  
played and this mode is inactive.  
There are four stored spectrum analyzer dis-  
plays to select from.  
1. Press ENT and then press S/A to select  
the spectrum analyzer mode.  
1. Press ENT and BG and then press BGP  
to select the background still picture  
mode.  
2. Press any of the buttons S/A1 – S/A4 to  
select the desired spectrum analyzer.  
Note:  
2. Press NEXT to switch between “BGP1” –  
“BGP6” and “BGP7” – “BGP12”.  
• The spectrum analyzer display will disappear tem-  
porarily when you perform other operations, but will  
be displayed again after three seconds.  
3. Press any of the buttons BGP1 – BGP6  
(or BGP7 – BGP12) to select the desired  
picture.  
Setting the ASL display  
You can display the ASL effect level. (Refer to  
page 58.)  
Canceling the entertainment display  
You can cancel the entertainment display (the  
movie screens, the spectrum analyzer displays,  
etc.).  
• Press ENT and then press ASL to select  
the ASL display.  
Note:  
• Press ENT and then press OFF to cancel  
the entertainment display.  
• The ASL display will disappear temporarily when  
you perform other operations, but will be displayed  
again after three seconds.  
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Other Functions  
Using the AUX source  
Using the telephone muting/  
attenuation  
Sound from this product is muted or attenuated  
automatically when a call is made or received  
using a connected cellular telephone.  
An IP-BUS-RCA interconnector such as the  
CD-RB20 or CD-RB10 (sold separately) lets  
you connect this product to auxiliary equipment  
featuring RCA output. For more details, refer to  
the IP-BUS-RCA interconnector’s owner’s man-  
ual.  
Note:  
• The sound turns off, “MUTE” or “ATT” is displayed  
and no audio adjustments, except volume control,  
are possible.  
• Operation returns to normal when the phone call is  
ended.  
Selecting AUX as the source  
• Press SOURCE to select AUX as the  
source.  
Press SOURCE until “AUX” appears.  
Entering the AUX title  
The title displayed for the AUX source can be  
changed.  
1. Press SOURCE to select AUX as the  
source.  
Press SOURCE until “AUX” appears.  
2. Press FUNC and then press TTLin to  
select the AUX title input mode.  
Refer to “Entering disc titles” on page 46,  
and perform procedures 3 to 7 in the same  
way.  
Note:  
• Even if you do not press TTLin you can enter the  
title, but you will not be able to change the charac-  
ter types.  
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Additional Information  
• If the heater is used in cold weather, moisture  
may form on components inside the CD play-  
er. Condensation may cause the CD player  
not to operate properly. If you think that con-  
densation is a problem, turn off the CD player  
for an hour or so to allow the CD player to dry  
out and wipe any damp discs with a soft cloth  
to remove the moisture.  
CD player and care  
• Use only CDs that carry either of the two  
Compact Disc Digital Audio marks shown  
below.  
• Road shocks may interrupt CD playback.  
• SACD (Super Audio CD) refers to the ability to  
play back only the CD layer on a hybrid disk.  
• Use only normal, round CDs. If you insert  
irregular, non-round, shaped CDs they may  
jam in the CD player or not play properly.  
CD-R and CD-RW discs  
• CD-R/CD-RW discs that have not been sub-  
ject to the “finalize process” (a process that  
allows them to be played back on a conven-  
tional CD player) can not be played back.  
• It may not be possible to play back CD-R/CD-  
RW discs recorded on a music CD recorder or  
a personal computer because of disc charac-  
teristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt,  
condensation, etc. on the lens of this unit.  
• Playback of discs recorded on a personal  
computer may not be possible depending on  
the application settings and the environment.  
Please record with the correct format. (For  
details, contact the manufacturer of the appli-  
cation.)  
• Check all CDs for cracks, scratches or warp-  
ing before playing. CDs that are cracked,  
scratched or warped may not play properly.  
Do not use such discs.  
• Avoid touching the recorded (non-printed  
side) surface when handling the disc.  
• Store discs in their cases when not in use.  
• Keep discs out of direct sunlight and do not  
expose the discs to high temperatures.  
• Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemi-  
cals to the surface of the discs.  
• Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs may become  
impossible in case of direct exposure to sun-  
light, high temperatures, or the storage condi-  
tions in the car.  
• To clean dirt from a CD, wipe the disc with a  
soft cloth outward from the center of the disc.  
• Titles and other text information recorded on a  
CD-R/CD-RW disc may not be displayed by  
this product (in the case of audio data (CD-  
DA)).  
• This product conforms to the track skip func-  
tion of the CD-R/CD-RW disc. The tracks con-  
taining the track skip information are skipped  
over automatically (in the case of audio data  
(CD-DA)).  
• If you insert a CD-RW disc into this product,  
load time to playback will be longer than for a  
conventional CD or CD-R disc.  
• Read the precautions accompanying the CD-  
R/CD-RW discs before use.  
• Recordings on CD-R/CD-RW can not be  
played back using the DDCD (Double Density  
CD) system.  
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Additional Information  
About folders and MP3 files  
MP3 files  
• An outline of a CD-ROM with MP3 files on it is  
shown below. Subfolders are shown as fold-  
ers in the folder currently selected. (In the  
case shown, 01S is a subfolder of the 01 fold-  
er.)  
• MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and  
refers to an audio compression technology  
standard.  
• This product allows playback of MP3 files on  
CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs. Disc  
recordings compatible with ISO9660 level 1  
and level 2 can be played back.  
Correspondence to extended format is made  
with the following conditions.  
Joliet: Correspondence only to the 8.3  
format.  
Romeo: Correspondence to folder names with  
up to 64 characters and file names  
with up to 63 characters (including  
the extension).  
• Discs that have been recorded in multiple  
recording sessions are replayed in their first  
session form only.  
• Files are compatible with the ID3 Tag Ver. 1.0  
and Ver. 1.1 formats for display of album (disc  
title), track (track title) and artist (track artist).  
• Only when MP3 files of 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz  
frequencies are played back, the emphasis  
function is valid. (22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
sampling frequencies can be played back.)  
• MP3 files are not compatible with packet write  
data transfer.  
First  
level  
Second Third  
level level  
• There is no m3u playlist compatibility.  
• There is no compatibility with the MP3i (MP3  
interactive) or mp3PRO format.  
Note:  
Precaution:  
• The elapsed playback time for the data track of a  
Mixed Mode CD will be displayed, but no sound will  
be output. Only music tracks will be played back.  
• It is not possible to check folders that do not  
include MP3 files.  
• MP3 files in up to 8 tiers of folders can be played  
back. However, there is a delay in the start of play-  
back on discs with numerous tiers. For this reason  
we recommend creating discs with no more than 2  
tiers.  
• When naming an MP3 file, add the corresponding  
filename extension (.mp3).  
• This product plays back files with the filename  
extension (.mp3) as an MP3 file. To prevent noise  
and malfunctions, do not use this extension for files  
other than MP3 files.  
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• Do not place the “Memory Stick” in a place  
where it may be subject to static or electrical  
noise, as this can damage data.  
• The “Memory Stick” should be formatted by  
using this product or the formatting device for  
the “MG Memory Stick”. If the “Memory Stick”  
is formatted with Windows Explorer, data can  
not be played back on this product.  
“Memory Stick” player and care  
• Use only “Memory Stick” (“MagicGate  
Memory Stick”) with the mark shown below.  
• Store the “Memory Stick” away from direct  
sunlight and high temperatures.  
• Keep the “Memory Stick” away from the  
source of magnetic interference, such as TVs  
or audio speakers.  
• “Memory Stick” with the following mark can  
not be used.  
• Keep the “Memory Stick” in its case.  
• Paste each “Memory Stick” label to a proper  
location. You may be unable to eject a  
“Memory Stick” if its label is pasted in layer or  
to a wrong location.  
• Do not use the “Memory Stick” whose label is  
partially unstuck or floated. Replace such  
label before using the “Memory Stick”, other-  
wise the label may be caught midway to pre-  
vent the “Memory Stick” from being ejected.  
• If the surface of the “Memory Stick” is tainted,  
wipe it with clean soft cloth.  
• The maximum storage capacity of the “MG  
Memory Stick” compatible with this product is  
128 MB.  
• When the erasure prevention switch is set to  
LOCK, you can not record, edit or erase.  
• Do not apply volatile chemicals such as ben-  
zine or thinner to the “Memory Stick”.  
• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or  
metal objects.  
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while writ-  
ing (when the access lamp is lights), as this  
could damage data.  
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Additional Information  
Understanding auto-equalizing error messages  
When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible using the auto-  
equalizer, an error message may appear on the display. If an error message appears on the display,  
refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested method of correcting the prob-  
lem. After checking, try again.  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
ERROR CHECK MIC  
Microphone is not connected. Plug the supplied microphone  
securely into the jack.  
ERROR CHECK SPEAKER The microphone cannot pick  
Confirm that the speakers are  
up the measuring tone of the connected correctly.  
front and rear speakers.  
Correct the input level setting of the  
power amp connected to the  
speakers.  
Set the microphone correctly.  
ERROR CHECK SYSTEM  
The surrounding noise level  
is too high.  
Stop your car in a place that is as  
quite as possible, and switch off the  
engine, air conditioner or heater.  
Set the microphone correctly.  
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Understanding built-in CD player error messages  
When problems occur during CD play, an error message may appear on the display. If an error mes-  
sage appears on the display, refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested  
method of correcting the problem. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer or your near-  
est Pioneer service center.  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
ERROR- 00, 44  
ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30  
ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30  
ERROR- 12, 17  
All tracks are skip tracks.  
Dirty disc.  
Replace disc.  
Clean disc.  
Scratched disc.  
Unrecorded disc.  
Replace disc.  
Check the disc.  
ERROR- 10, 11, 12, 17,  
30, A0, B0  
Electrical or mechanical  
problem.  
Turn the car ignition ON and OFF,  
or switch to a different source, then  
switch back to the CD player.  
ERROR- 23  
Can’t play  
HEAT  
The CD format cannot be  
played back.  
Replace disc.  
MP3 file cannot be played  
back.  
Switch to other MP3 file.  
CD player overheated.  
Turn off the CD player and wait  
until the CD player cools down.  
No audio  
Nothing has been recorded  
or the CD format cannot be  
played back.  
Replace disc.  
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Additional Information  
Understanding music server error messages  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
ERROR- 23  
SERVER ERROR- 23  
Music server’s hard disc mal-  
function.  
Repeat operation.  
ERROR- 24  
SERVER ERROR- 24  
Music server malfunction (due  
to damaged data, etc.)  
Turn the car iginition ON and OFF,  
or switch to a different source, then  
switch back to the music server.  
ERROR- 30, A0, A1, B0  
Electrical or mechanical prob-  
SERVER ERROR- 30, A0, lem.  
A1, B0  
Turn the car iginition ON and OFF,  
or switch to a different source, then  
switch back to the music server.  
Can’t play  
The music data cannot be played Switch to other music data.  
back.  
Expired  
The music data has exceeded  
the playback limit (playback  
time or number of plays).  
Switch to other music data.  
No audio  
No recording on music server.  
Record tracks on music server.  
Switch to other playlist mode.  
No PlayList  
No playlist file for music data  
that can be played back in  
selected playlist mode.  
SERVER READ ERROR  
Somehow track information  
was not read in correctly.  
Turn the car iginition ON and OFF,  
or switch to a different source, then  
switch back to the music server.  
There is something wrong with  
the music server.  
SERVER WRITE ERROR Somehow track information or  
FAT was not written correctly.  
Repeat operation.  
TEMP  
Abnormal temperature inside  
this product.  
Wait until normal operating temper-  
ature is restored.  
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Understanding music server error messages when recording  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
ERROR- 56  
ERROR- 59  
SDMI contravention.  
Select another track.  
You have tried to record more  
playlist files for digital record-  
ings than the music server can  
manage.  
Erase unwanted playlist files for  
digital recordings.  
ERROR- 5A  
You have tried to record more  
playlist files for analog record-  
ings than the music server can  
manage.  
Erase unwanted playlist files for  
analog recordings.  
ERROR- 5B  
ERROR- 5-  
You have tried to record more  
artist playlist files than the  
music server can manage.  
Erase unwanted artist playlist files.  
Erase unwanted playlist files for  
You have tried to record more  
playlist files for each recording each recording date.  
date than the music server can  
manage.  
Can’t copy  
CD-ROM  
Defect  
Trying to copy from a copy pro- Replace a disc that can be copied  
tect disc including CD-R  
(a regular CD).  
Trying to copy from a CD-  
ROM.  
Replace a music CD.  
CD skips three times at same  
place.  
Clean disc.  
M.Server full  
Insufficient space to record on  
music server.  
Erase unwanted tracks.  
Insert disc.  
No disc  
No disc is set in this product.  
NO SIGNAL  
You can not enter digital sig-  
nals into the music server.  
Turn the car ignition OFF and then  
ON, or press RESET button.  
PlayList full  
You have tried to record more  
playlist files than the music  
server can manage.  
Erase unwanted playlist files.  
Retry  
The CD skips.  
Clean disc.  
SERVER READ ERR  
Somehow track information  
was not read in correctly.  
Repeat operation.  
SERVER WRITE ERR  
TEMP  
Somehow track information or  
FAT was not written correctly.  
Repeat operation.  
Recording is not possible  
because of low temperature.  
Wait until the temperature of this  
unit rises.  
Abnormal temperature inside  
this product.  
Wait until normal operating temper-  
ature is restored.  
Continued overleaf.  
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Additional Information  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
Time short  
The time remaining on the  
music server is shorter than  
the disc or tracks to be record-  
ed.  
Erase unwanted tracks.  
TOC ERR  
Track full  
The CD’s TOC is unreadable.  
Replace disc.  
You try to record more than  
400 tracks in a single playlist  
file.  
Cancel record standby.  
Note:  
• Should any other error messages appear, refer to “Understanding music server error messages” on page 75.  
• The TOC (Table of Contents) consists of information other than the audio signal—such as the number of  
recorded tracks, playing time and title—on CD and MD discs, etc.  
• The FAT (File Allocation Table) defines the parameters for managing music data and playlist files on the music  
server and “Memory Stick”, etc.  
Understanding “Memory Stick” player error messages  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
ERROR- 24  
STICK ERROR- 24  
There is something wrong with Replace the “Memory Stick”.  
the “Memory Stick”.  
ERROR- 27  
The “Memory Stick” has been  
Remove “Memory Stick”, align cor-  
STICK ERROR- 27  
inserted upside-down or back- rectly and reinsert. If message  
to-front.  
reappears, replace the “Memory  
Stick”.  
ERROR- 30, A0, A1, B0  
STICK ERROR- 30, A0, A1, lem.  
B0  
Electrical or mechanical prob-  
Turn the car ignition ON and OFF,  
or switch to a different source, then  
switch back to the “Memory Stick”  
player.  
ERROR- 55  
Somehow the track information Repeat operation. If message  
STICK WRITE ERROR  
was not written correctly.  
reappears, replace the “Memory  
Stick”.  
Can’t play  
WARNING- 14  
The music data cannot be  
played back.  
Switch to other music data.  
Expired  
The music data has exceeded  
the playback limit (playback  
time or number of plays).  
Switch to other music data.  
FORMAT ERROR  
A “Memory Stick” other than an Replace the “MG Memory Stick”.  
“MG Memory Stick” is inserted.  
A “Memory Stick” formatted in  
such a way as to be unable to  
be played back in this product  
is inserted (such as a “Memory  
Stick” formatted on a PC).  
Remove the “Memory Stick” and  
insert it again. If message reap-  
pears, replace the “Memory Stick”.  
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Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
MS Locked  
Protected  
The erasure prevention switch Cancel the erasure prevention  
is set to LOCK.  
switch.  
No audio  
A “MG Memory Stick” with no  
music data on it has been  
inserted, or a “Memory Stick”  
other than a “MG Memory  
Stick” has been inserted.  
Insert a “MG Memory Stick” with  
music data on it.  
No Stick  
The “Memory Stick” is not  
inserted.  
Insert the “Memory Stick.”  
Stick full  
There is insufficient empty  
space on the “Memory Stick”.  
Replace the “Memory Stick” or  
erase unwanted music data.  
STICK READ ERROR  
Somehow track information  
was not read in correctly.  
Remove the “Memory Stick” and  
insert it again. If message reap-  
pears, replace the “Memory Stick”.  
There is something wrong with  
the “Memory Stick”.  
WARNING- 16  
There is no playback permis-  
sion for music data procured  
by electronic distribution, such  
as over the Internet.  
Switch to other music data.  
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Additional Information  
ISO9660 format  
Terms  
This is the international standard for the format  
logic of CD-ROM folders and files. For the  
ISO9660 format, there are regulations for the  
following two levels.  
ATRAC3  
Short for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic  
Coding3”. This is an audio compression tech-  
nology for high-quality and high compression. It  
is possible to compress music data to about  
1/10th the level of a CD, allowing miniaturiza-  
tion of storage media.  
Level 1:  
The file name is in 8.3 format (the name con-  
sists of up to 8 characters, half-byte English  
capital letters and half-byte numerals and the  
“_” sign, with a file-extension of three charac-  
ters.)  
Bit rate  
Level 2:  
This expresses data volume per second, or bps  
units (bits per second). The higher the rate, the  
more information is available to reproduce the  
sound. Using the same encoding method (such  
as ATRAC3), the higher the rate, the better the  
sound. (As different encoding methods are use  
for MP3 and ATRAC3, a simple comparison is  
impossible.)  
The file name can have up to 31 characters  
(including the separation mark “.” and a file  
extension). Each folder contains less than 8  
hierarchies.  
Extended formats  
Joliet:  
File names can have up to 64 characters.  
Romeo:  
ID3 Tag  
File names can have up to 128 characters.  
This is a method of embedding track-related  
information in a MP3 file. This embedded infor-  
mation can include the track title, the artist’s  
name, the album title, the music genre, the year  
of production, comments and other data. The  
contents can be freely edited using software  
with ID3 Tag editing functions. Although the  
tags are restricted to the number of characters,  
the information can be viewed when the track is  
played back.  
m3u  
Playlists created using the “WINAMP” software  
have a playlist file extension (.m3u).  
MagicGate  
Data recorded on a “MagicGate Memory Stick  
(MG Memory Stick)” is encrypted using copy-  
right protection technology and can be mutually  
authenticated with “MG Memory Stick” compati-  
ble equipment. A “MG Memory Stick” can only  
be used to record and playback when there is  
verification between the “MG Memory Stick”  
and the compatible equipment.  
“MagicGate Memory Stick”  
This is the name used for a “Memory Stick” that  
uses the “MagicGate” copyright protection tech-  
nology. This is an IC recording media for  
recording and playback of music and other data  
requiring copyright protection technology.  
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“Memory Stick”  
SDMI  
This is a compact, light-weight IC recording  
medium. The “Memory Stick” is a regular  
“Memory Stick” without the copyright protection  
technology used in the “MagicGate Memory  
Stick.” The “Memory Stick” can be used to  
record image and audio data, etc. with “Memory  
Stick” compatible equipment. Different types of  
data can be recorded on a single “Memory  
Stick.”  
SDMI is short for Secure Digital Music Initiative.  
In order to develop a uniform system of copy-  
right protection technology that can be used  
around the world, more than about 130 compa-  
nies and organization representing the record-  
ing, computer and consumer electronics indus-  
tries have created a form. The objective is to  
prevent illegal use of music data and to pro-  
mote the development of legitimate music distri-  
bution services. The “MagicGate” copyright pro-  
tection technology is standard based on SDMI  
regulations.  
MP3  
MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer3. It is an  
audio compression standard set by a working  
group (MPEG) of the ISO (International  
Standards Organization). MP3 is able to com-  
press audio data to about 1/10th the level of a  
conventional disc.  
VBR  
VBR is short for Variable Bit Rate. Generally  
speaking CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is more  
widely used. But to flexibly adjust the bit rate  
according to the needs of audio compression, it  
is possible to achieve compression priorities  
sound quality.  
Multi-session  
Multi-session is a recording method that allows  
additional data to be recorded later. When  
recording data on a CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW,  
etc., all data from beginning to end is treated as  
a single unit or session. Multi-session is a  
method of recording more than 2 sessions in  
one disc.  
Packet write  
This is a general term for a method of writing on  
CD-R, etc. at the time required for a file, just as  
is done with files on floppy or hard discs.  
SCMS  
SCMS is short for Serial Copy Management  
System. This is a serial copy management sys-  
tem developed to stop serial copying (copying  
of copies) of music, including copying of music  
recorded digitally from CDs etc. to a hard disk  
(music server).  
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Additional Information  
CD player  
Specifications  
System .................................... Compact disc audio system  
Usable discs .................................................. Compact disc  
Signal format ...................... Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz  
Number of quantization bits: 16; linear  
General  
Power source .............. 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable)  
Grounding system .......................................... Negative type  
Max. current consumption ........................................ 10.0 A  
Dimensions  
Frequency characteristics ................ 5 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Signal-to-noise ratio ............ 94 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network)  
Dynamic range .............................................. 92 dB (1 kHz)  
MP3 decoding ................................ MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3  
Number of channels ............................................ 2 (stereo)  
(DIN) (chassis) ...... 178 (W) × 50 (H) × 155 (D) mm  
[7 (W) × 2 (H) × 6-1/8 (D) in.]  
(nose) ............ 188 (W) × 58 (H) × 37 (D) mm  
[7-3/8 (W) × 2-1/4 (H) × 1-1/2 (D) in.]  
(D) (chassis) ...... 178 (W) × 50 (H) × 160 (D) mm  
[7 (W) × 2 (H) × 6-1/4 (D) in.]  
HDD  
HDD quantity ............................................................ 10 GB  
Codec .................................................................... ATRAC3  
Frequency characteristics .............. 20 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Average seek time ................................................ 13 msec.  
(nose) ............ 170 (W) × 46 (H) × 32 (D) mm  
[6-3/4 (W) × 1-3/4 (H) × 1-1/4 (D) in.]  
Weight  
(main body) ........................................ 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.)  
(power box) ...................................................... 0.2 kg  
“Memory Stick” player  
Type ............................................ MagicGate Memory Stick  
Decording .............................................................. ATRAC3  
Frequency characteristics .............. 20 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Audio/DSP  
Continuous power output is 22 W per channel min. into 4  
ohms, both channels driven 50 to 15,000 Hz with no more  
than 5% THD.  
Maximum power output ...................................... 50 W × 4  
Load impedance ............................ 4 (4 – 8 allowable)  
Preout maximum output level/  
output impedance ...................................... 2.2 V/1 kΩ  
Loudness contour ........ +10 dB (100 Hz), +6.5 dB (10 kHz)  
(volume: –30 dB)  
Equalizer (13-Band Graphic Equalizer)  
Frequency .................. 50/80/125/200/315/500/800 Hz  
1.25/2/3.15/5/8/12.5 kHz  
Equalization range ................................ 12 dB (2 dB)  
Auto Equalizer (Front & Rear & Subwoofer 13-Band Graphic)  
Frequency .................. 50/80/125/200/315/500/800 Hz  
1.25/2/3.15/5/8/12.5 kHz  
Equalization range ...................... +6 — –12 dB (2 dB)  
Network  
HPF (Front/Rear)  
Frequency .......................... 50/63/80/100/125 Hz  
Slope ................................................ –12 dB/oct.  
Subwoofer output  
Frequency .......................... 50/63/80/100/125 Hz  
Slope ................................................ –18 dB/oct.  
Gain .............................. –24 dB — +6 dB (1 dB)  
Phase ........................................ Normal/Reverse  
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FM tuner  
Frequency range ...................................... 87.9 – 107.9 MHz  
Usable sensitivity ........................................................ 9 dBf  
(0.8 µV/75 , mono, S/N: 30 dB)  
50 dB quieting sensitivity ...... 15 dBf (1.5 µV/75 , mono)  
Signal-to-noise ratio ........................ 70 dB (IHF-A network)  
Distortion ............................ 0.3% (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz, stereo)  
Frequency response ...................... 30 – 15,000 Hz ( 3 dB)  
Stereo separation .......................... 40 dB (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz)  
Selectivity ...................................................... 70 dB (2ACA)  
Three-signal intermodulation  
(desired signal level) ........................................ 30 dBf  
(two undesired signal level: 100 dBf)  
AM tuner  
Frequency range ......................... 530 – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz)  
Usable sensitivity .................................. 18 µV (S/N: 20 dB)  
Selectivity .................................................. 50 dB ( 10 kHz)  
Note:  
• Specifications and design are subject to modifica-  
tion without notice for the sake of improvements.  
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PIONEER CORPORATION  
4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.  
TEL: (800) 421-1404  
PIONEER EUROPE NV  
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium  
TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.  
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936  
TEL: 65-472-1111  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia  
TEL: (03) 9586-6300  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada  
TEL: (905) 479-4411  
Published by Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 2001 by Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.  
San Lorenzo 1009 3er. Piso Desp. 302  
Col. Del Valle Mexico, D.F. C.P. 03100  
TEL: 5-688-52-90  
Publication de Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 2001 Pioneer Corporation.  
Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction  
réservés.  
Printed in Japan  
Imprimé au Japon  
<KMMUF/01K00001>  
<CRD3472-B> UC  
Connecting the Units  
Note:  
This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and  
negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre-  
ational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the battery  
voltage.  
When an external power amp is being used with  
this system, be sure not to connect the blue/white  
lead to the amp’s power terminal. Likewise, do not  
connect the blue/white lead to the power terminal  
of the auto-antenna. Such connection could cause  
excessive current drain and malfunction.  
To avoid short-circuiting, cover the disconnected  
lead with insulating tape. Especially, insulate the  
unused speaker leads without fail. There is a possi-  
bility of short-circuiting if the leads are not insulat-  
ed.  
To prevent incorrect connection, the input side of  
the IP-BUS connector is blue, and the output side  
is black. Connect the connectors of the same colors  
correctly.  
If this unit is installed in a vehicle that does not  
have an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition  
switch, the red lead of the unit should be connected  
to a terminal coupled with ignition switch ON/OFF  
operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery  
may be drained when you are away from the vehi-  
cle for several hours. (Fig. 1)  
To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to  
disconnect the battery cable before beginning  
installation.  
Refer to the owner’s manual for details on con-  
necting the power amp and other units, then make  
connections correctly.  
Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive  
tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive tape  
around them where they lie against metal parts.  
Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch any  
moving parts, such as the gear shift, handbrake,  
and seat rails. Do not route wiring in places that  
get hot, such as near the heater outlet. If the insula-  
tion of the wiring melts or gets torn, there is a dan-  
ger of the wiring short-circuiting to the vehicle  
body.  
DEH-P90HDD  
Don’t pass the yellow lead through a hole into the  
engine compartment to connect to the battery. This  
will damage the lead insulation and cause a very  
dangerous short.  
Do not shorten any leads. If you do, the protection  
circuit may fail to work when it should.  
Never feed power to other equipment by cutting  
the insulation of the power supply lead of the unit  
and tapping into the lead. The current capacity of  
the lead will be exceeded, causing overheating.  
When replacing fuse, be sure to use only fuse of  
the rating prescribed on the fuse holder.  
Since a unique BPTL circuit is employed, never  
wire so the speaker leads are directly grounded or  
the left and right speaker leads are common.  
If the RCA pin jack on the unit will not be used, do  
not remove the caps attached to the end of the con-  
nector.  
Speakers connected to this unit must be high-  
power types with minimum rating of 50 W and  
impedance of 4 to 8 ohms. Connecting speakers  
with output and/or impedance values other than  
those noted here may result in the speakers catch-  
ing fire, emitting smoke, or becoming damaged.  
When this product’s source is switched ON, a con-  
trol signal is output through the blue/white lead.  
Connect to an external power amp’s system remote  
control or the car’s Auto-antenna relay control ter-  
minal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC). If the car features  
a glass antenna, connect to the antenna booster  
power supply terminal.  
ACC position  
No ACC position  
Fig. 1  
This product conforms to CEMA cord colors.  
Le code de couleur des câbles utilisé pour ce produit est  
conforme à CEMA.  
The black lead is ground. Please ground this lead  
separately from the ground of high-current prod-  
ucts such as power amps.  
If you ground the products together and the ground  
becomes detached, there is a risk of damage to the  
products or fire.  
Cords for this product and those for other prod-  
ucts may be different colors even if they have the  
same function. When connecting this product to  
another product, refer to the supplied Installation  
manuals of both products and connect cords that  
have the same function.  
Printed in Japan  
Imprimé au Japon  
<CRD3473-A> UC  
<KMMUF/01K00000>  
<ENGLISH>  
Auto-equalizing mike jack  
Connecting cords with RCA pin  
plugs (sold separately)  
Pull the auto-equalizing mike jack out of the  
console box, so that the mike can be plugged  
in or pulled out even after this unit has been installed.  
Subwoofer output  
(SUBWOOFER OUTPUT)  
Power amp  
(sold separately)  
Rear output (REAR OUTPUT)  
1 m (3-7/8 inch)  
Antenna jack  
15 cm  
(5/8 inch)  
Power amp  
(sold separately)  
This Product  
15 cm (5/8 inch)  
IP-BUS input (Blue)  
Front output (FRONT OUTPUT)  
Power amp  
(sold separately)  
IP-BUS cable  
15 cm (5/8 inch)  
Multi-CD player  
(sold separately)  
Blue/white  
To system control terminal of the power amp or Auto-  
antenna relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).  
1 m (3-7/8 inch)  
Power box  
System remote control  
Power box cord  
Install the power box cord  
securely so that the cord can not  
be easily pulled out.  
+
+
Front speaker  
Front speaker  
Yellow/black  
White  
Gray  
+
+
If you use a cellular telephone,  
connect it via the Audio Mute lead  
on the cellular telephone. If not,  
keep the Audio Mute lead free of  
any connections.  
Front speaker  
Front speaker  
Rear speaker  
White/black  
Green  
Gray/black  
Violet  
Left  
Right  
+
+
Rear speaker  
Yellow  
Fuse holder  
Fuse resistor  
Green/black  
Violet/black  
To terminal always supplied with  
power regardless of ignition switch  
position.  
Red  
+
+
To electric terminal controlled by  
ignition switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF.  
Rear speaker  
Subwoofer  
Rear speaker  
Subwoofer  
Orange/white  
To lighting switch terminal.  
+
+
Fuse resistor  
Black (ground)  
To vehicle (metal) body.  
With a 2 speaker system, do not connect  
anything to the speaker leads that are not  
connected to speakers.  
Perform these connections when using a  
different amp (sold separately).  
Fig. 2  
Installation  
This unit must be installed after pulling the auto-  
equalizing mike jack out of the console box, so  
that the mike can be plugged in or pulled out even  
after this unit has been installed.  
The cords must not cover up the area shown in  
Fig. 2. This is so the amplifiers can radiate freely.  
Note:  
DIN Front/Rear-mount  
Before finally installing the unit, connect the  
wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected  
up properly, and the unit and the system work  
properly.  
This unit can be properly installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount) or  
“Rear” (DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of unit  
chassis). For details, refer to the following illustrated installation methods.  
Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure  
proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts  
can cause malfunctions.  
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation  
requires the drilling of holes or other modifications  
of the vehicle.  
Install the unit where it does not get in the driver’s  
way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a  
sudden stop, like an emergency stop.  
The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it  
overheats, so don’t install the unit anywhere hot  
— for instance, near a heater outlet.  
If installation angle exceeds 30° from horizontal,  
the unit might not give its optimum performance.  
(Fig. 3)  
DIN Front-mount  
Installation with the rubber bush (Fig. 5)  
Holder  
After inserting the holder into the dash-  
board, then select the appropriate tabs  
according to the thickness of the dash-  
board material and bend them.  
(Install as firmly as possible using the  
Do not close this area.  
Fig. 4  
Dashboard  
182  
top and bottom tabs. To secure, bend  
the tabs 90 degrees.)  
53  
Rubber bush  
Screw  
30°  
Fig. 3  
This unit and the GPS antenna of the navigation  
unit should be set as far apart as possible. If they  
are too close, this unit and the navigation unit may  
not operate correctly.  
Fig. 5  
Do not install the power box near doors where  
rainwater could splash onto it.  
As the power box can heat up, it should never be  
installed in the following locations:  
– where it could come into contact with car  
wiring or equipment  
– where it would easily come into contact with  
passengers.  
<ENGLISH>  
Installation without the rubber bush (Fig. 6)  
DIN Rear-mount  
Dashboard  
Nut (5 mm)  
Installation using the screw holes on the side of the unit  
Drill a 5.5 – 6.0 mm  
diameter hole.  
1. Remove the frame. (Fig. 9)  
Strap  
Be sure to use the strap to secure the back  
of the unit in place. The strap can be bent  
by hand to the desired angle.  
Frame  
Screw (5 × 16 mm)  
Insert the release pin into the hole in  
the bottom of the frame and pull out  
to remove the frame.  
Screw  
Nut (5 mm)  
(When reattaching the frame, point  
the side with a groove downwards  
and attach it.)  
Fig. 9  
Fig. 6  
2. Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.  
(Fig. 10) (Fig. 11)  
Removing the Unit (Fig. 7) (Fig. 8)  
Frame  
Select a position where the screw holes of the bracket and  
the screw holes of the head unit become aligned (are fitted),  
and tighten the screws at 2 places on each side. Use either  
binding screws (5 × 8 mm) or flush surface screws  
(5 × 8 mm), depending on the shape of the screw holes in  
the bracket.  
Insert the release pin into the hole in  
the bottom of the frame and pull out  
to remove the frame.  
(When reattaching the frame, point  
the side with a groove downwards  
and attach it.)  
Fig. 7  
Insert the supplied extraction keys  
into the unit, as shown in the figure,  
until they click into place. Keeping  
the keys pressed against the sides of  
the unit, pull the unit out.  
Fig. 10  
Screw  
Dashboard or Console  
Factory radio mounting bracket  
Fig. 8  
Fig. 11  
Installation  
<ENGLISH>  
Installing the power box (Fig. 12)  
The power box has velcro tape on the underside to secure it to the car mat.  
• Wipe the surface thoroughly before affixing the velcro tape.  
Velcro tape  
Car mat  
Fig. 12  
About the fixing screws for the front panel (Fig. 13)  
If you do not operate the Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Function, use the sup-  
plied fixing screws and fix the front panel to this unit.  
Fixing screw  
Fig. 13  
Installing the Steering Remote Control Unit  
<ENGLISH>  
Note:  
3. Install outer holder on the inner  
holder and secure with screws. (Fig.  
17)  
Installing the Unit on a Left-Hand-  
Drive Car  
WARNING  
Do not install this unit in such a place as may  
Avoid installing this unit in such a location where  
the operation of safety devices such as airbags is  
prevented by this unit. Otherwise, there is a danger  
of a fatal accident.  
obstruct the driver’s view.  
Since interior layout differs depending on the type  
of vehicle, the ideal installation location for the  
unit also differs. When installing the unit, select a  
location that assures optimum transmission of sig-  
nals from the unit to the car stereo.  
Tighten the screws with the supplied hexago-  
nal wrench.  
Note:  
When the unit is installed on a right-hand-drive  
car, the horizontal positions are inverted.  
Avoid installing this unit in such a location where  
the operation of the steering wheel and the  
gearshift lever may be prevented. Otherwise, it  
may result in a traffic accident.  
1. Secure inner holder to the inner cir-  
cumference of the steering wheel  
with belt. (Fig. 15)  
Screw  
CAUTION  
Installation of this unit requires specialized skills  
and experience. Installation of this unit should be  
entrusted to a dealer from whom you purchased  
this unit.  
Fit the inner holder to the steering wheel so  
that the arrow-marked side faces the driver as  
shown below.  
Install this unit using only the parts supplied with  
this unit. If other parts are used, this unit may be  
damaged or could dismount itself, which leads to  
an accident or trouble.  
Inner holder  
Outer holder  
Install this unit as required by this manual. Failure  
to do so may cause an accident.  
Do not install this unit near the doors where rain-  
water is likely to be spilled on the unit. Incursion  
of water into the unit may cause smoke or fire.  
Belt  
Fig. 17  
WARNING  
Fix this unit securely to the steering wheel with the  
belt attached to the unit. If this unit is loose, it dis-  
turbs driving stability, which may result in a traffic  
accident.  
Do not attach this unit to the outer circumference  
of the steering wheel. Otherwise, it disturbs dri-  
ving stability, causing a traffic accident. Always  
attach this unit to the inner circumference of the  
steering wheel as shown. (Fig. 14)  
4. Install the remote control unit in the  
holder. (Fig. 18)  
When removing the remote control unit from  
the holder, move the corrugated release sec-  
tion toward the steering wheel and slide the  
remote control unit toward you.  
Fig. 15  
2. Cut the extra portion of the belt at  
the center of the inner holder. (Fig.  
16)  
Fig. 14  
Release Section  
Fig. 18  
Fig. 16  

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