To Listen to Music ... 24 Basic Operation of Tuner ... 25 • Manual and Seek Tuning • Preset Tuning • Band Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player ... 26 • Switching the Display • Eject • Switching the Display (only for CD TEXT Discs) •...
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Using the Built-in CD Player ... 45 • Repeat Play (Play Mode) • Random Play (RandomPlay) • Scan Play (Scan Play) • Pause (Pause) • Selecting Tracks by Track Title List (Track List) • Disc Title Input (Title Input ABC) Using Multi-CD Players ...48...
• 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. • Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
Removing the Unit Frame Pull out to remove the frame. (When reattaching the frame, point the side with a groove downwards and attach it.) Insert the supplied extraction keys into the unit, as shown in the figure, until they click into place.
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WARNING • 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. • Avoid installing this unit in such a location where the operation of the steering wheel and the gearshift lever may be prevented.
Installing the Unit on a Left-Hand-Drive Car • When the unit is installed on a right-hand-drive car, the horizontal positions are inverted. • Fit the inner holder to the steering wheel so that the arrow-marked side faces the driver as shown below. •...
• This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing it in a recreational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the battery voltage. • To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the installation.
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• When this product’s source is switched ON, a control 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 terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC). If the car features a glass antenna, connect to the antenna booster power supply terminal.
Multi-CD player (sold separately) Depending on the kind of vehicle, the function of 3* and 5* may be different. In this case, be sure to connect 2* to 5* and 4* to 3*. Cap (1*) When not using this terminal, do not remove the cap.
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Front output Subwoofer Output or Non Fading Output Blue/white To system control terminal of the power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC). The pin position of the ISO connector will differ depending on the type of vehicle. Connect 6* and 7* when Pin 5 is an antenna control type.
CAUTION • Because of the complexity of today’s technically advanced vehicle wiring systems, we recommend that your RFP Alert be installed ONLY by a professional Pioneer installer. Affix the included deterrent stickers to the inside of the front door windows.
DOOR SWITCH (White/yellow) Grounding Type Switch: Most European, Japanese, GM and Chrysler vehicles. • Set RFP Alert to recognize ground trigger from RFP Alert Setting Menu. Set Door System to “Door System: Negative, Current mode: Close”. White/yellow Dome light This Product Fuse holder Factory Door Switches...
Positive (Non-grounding) Type Switch: Jaguar, Mercedes, Ford • Set RFP Alert to recognize positive trigger from RFP Alert Setting Menu. Set Door System to “Door System: Positive, Current mode: Close”. Dome light Factory Door Switch Installing New Pin Switches Separately sold pin switches are available that can be used to protect your vehicle’s trunk, hood, etc.
Head Unit DISPLAY button EQ selector +/– button SOURCE/OFF 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. BAND button buttons FUNCTION button...
About This Product • This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC). The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.
About the Demo Mode This product features two demonstration modes. One is the Reverse Demo mode, the other is the Feature Demo mode. Reverse Demo If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds.
When using the DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner You can use this product with a separately sold hide-away DAB tuner (GEX-P900DAB, GEX- P900DABII). For details concerning operation, refer to the DAB Tuner’s Operation Manuals. This section provides information on DAB operations with this product which differs from that described in the DAB Tuner’s Operation Manual.
Operation With this product, operation of the following four functions differs. (Reference pages are in the Hide-away DAB Tuner’s Operation Manual.) • Changing the Label (Refer to page 12.) • Changing Display Indications (Refer to page 13.) • Operating Announcements with Function Menu (Refer to page 19.) •...
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Service List Function This product is also equipped with the Service List Function in the Function Menu. It is possible to select the desired Service among the memorized Services in the Service List. Function Menu Functions appear on the display in the following order: Service List (SRVC.
• Protect the product from moisture. • If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. In Case of Trouble Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Using the Steering Remote Controller • Do not operate this unit while manipulating the steering wheel as it might result in a traffic accident. • If you have to operate this unit unavoidably when driving, look ahead carefully to avoid the risk of being involved in a traffic accident.
Battery Install the Lithium Battery ² Replacing the Lithium Battery ² • Replace the battery with a CR2032 lithium battery. • Replace the battery in the unit using a non metallic tapered instrument. WARNING: • Keep the lithium battery out of reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
3 Multi-MD player 3 Multi-CD player 3 External Unit 3 AUX • External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Only one External Unit can be controlled by this product.
Basic Operation of Tuner This product’s AF function can be switched ON and OFF. AF should be switched OFF for normal tuning operations. (Refer to page 38.) Manual and Seek Tuning Manual Tuning (step by step) Seek Tuning • If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip broadcast stations.
Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player Switching the Display Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order: Playback mode (Play Time) 3 Disc Title • If you switch displays when disc titles have not been input, “No Title” is displayed.
Disc Loading Slot If a CD is inserted, the front panel is closed automatically. 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 8 cm CD.
Disc Number Indicator Switching the Display (When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD Player) Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order: Playback mode (Play Time) 3 Disc Title 3 Disc Artist 3 Track Title 3 Track Artist With text longer than 20 letters, you can scroll to see the rest of the text by pressing the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds.
Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types) • When a 12-Disc Multi-CD Player is connected and you want to select disc 7 to 12, press the 1 to 6 buttons for 2 seconds. Disc Number Rough Search (for 50-Disc type only) This handy function lets you select discs loaded in a 50-Disc Multi-CD Player using the 1 to 5 buttons.
Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which of the buttons you can use. When you’re in the Function Menu (refer to next section), %!# Detailed Setting Menu (refer to page 34), Initial Setting Menu (refer to page 65) or Audio Menu (refer to page 55), they also make it easy to see which buttons you can use to switch %!#...
Entering the Function Menu The Function Menu lets you operate simple functions for each source. • After entering the Function Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the Function Menu is automatically canceled. Each press changes the Mode ... The button used and the operation it performs are indicated by the key guidance indicator.
Regional Function (Regional) Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) TA Function (Traffic Announcement) News Program Interruption Setting (News) AF Function (AlternativeFrequency) Built-in CD Player Selecting Tracks by Track Title List (Track List) Repeat Play (Play Mode) Random Play (RandomPlay) Scan Play (Scan Play)
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Multi-CD Player Repeat Play (Play Mode) Selecting Discs by Disc Title List (Disc List) Selecting Tracks by Track Title List (Track List) Random Play (RandomPlay) Scan Play (Scan Play) ITS Play (ITS Play) Pause (Pause) Compression and DBE (Compression) : Select (Play Range)
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each source. Hold for 2 seconds Each press changes the Mode ... • You can cancel the Detailed Setting Menu by pressing the FUNCTION button again for 2 seconds.
For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number indicated in the chart. Tuner Program Function (Program Function) Built-in CD Player Disc Title Input (Title Input ABC) Program Function (Program Function) Multi-CD Player...
What is RDS? RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, program type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station.
AF Function (AlternativeFrequency) The AF (Alternative Frequencies search) function is used to search for other frequencies in the same network as the currently tuned station. It automatically retunes the receiver to another frequency in the network which is broadcasting a stronger signal when there are problems with reception of the currently tuned station or better reception is possible on a different frequency.
PI Seek Function The tuner searches for another frequency broadcasting the same programming. “PI Seek” appears on the display and the radio volume is muted during a PI Seek. The muting is discontinued after completion of the PI Seek, whether or not the PI seek has succeeded. If the PI Seek is unsuccessful, the tuner returns to the previous frequency.
Traffic Announcement Standby Function (Traffic Announcement) The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. The TA function can be activated for either a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an EON TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations).
Canceling Traffic Announcements The announcement is canceled but the tuner remains in the TA mode until the TA button is pressed again. Adjusting the TA Volume When a traffic announcement begins, the volume adjusts automatically to a preset level to enable you to hear the announcement clearly.
PTY Function With Wide and Narrow classification of program type, the PTY function provides two ways to select stations by the type of program being broadcast (PTY Search). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY Alarm). • There’s no need to perform PTY Search settings again if they have previously been set. After switching to the PTY Search Setting mode in Step 1, just perform PTY Search in Step 4.
News Program Interruption Setting (News) You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs ON/OFF. When a received news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes. Hold for 2 seconds • You can also switch the News Program Interruption Setting ON/OFF in the Function Menu. PTY Alarm PTY Alarm is a special PTY code for announcements regarding emergencies such as natural disasters.
PTY List News&Inf News Affairs Info Sport Weather Finance Popular Pop Mus Rock Mus Easy Mus Oth Mus Jazz Country Nat Mus Oldies Folk Mus Classics L. Class Classic Others Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Children Social Religion Phone In Touring Leisure Document...
Repeat Play (Play Mode) Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly. • If you perform Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat Play is automatically canceled. Random Play (RandomPlay) Random Play plays the tracks on a CD in random order for variety.
Scan Play (Scan Play) Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on an CD in succession. If the Function Menu has been canceled automatically, select the Scan mode in the Function Menu again. • Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks on a disc have been scanned. Pause (Pause) Pause pauses the currently playing track.
• When only playing a CD TEXT disc on this product, you can switch to this mode. Disc Title Input (Title Input ABC) You can input up to 48 disc titles for CDs in the Built-in CD player. (Refer to “Disc Title Input” on page 52 under “Using Multi-CD Players”.) •...
3 Disc Repeat (“Disc Repeat” is displayed) • If you select other discs during the repeat play, the repeat play range changes to Multi-CD player Repeat. • If you perform Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse during One-track Repeat, the repeat play range changes to Disc Repeat.
Scan Play (Scan Play) In the Disc Repeat, the beginning of each track on the selected disc is scanned for about 10 seconds. In the Multi-CD player Repeat, the beginning of the first track on each disc is scanned for about 10 seconds.
Comp. OFF 3 DBE 1 3 DBE 2 • You can use these functions with a Multi-CD player that has them. If the player does not feature the Comp./DBE functions, “No Comp.” is displayed if you try to use them.
ITS (Instant Track Selection) The ITS function allows you to search for the track you wish to play when a Multi-CD player is installed. You can use ITS to program automatic playback of up to 24 tracks per disc from up to 100 discs.
(You can store ITS program and Disc Title data for up to 100 discs in memory.) • When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player, you cannot switch to this mode.
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Each press of button 1 changes the Character type in the following order: Alphabet (Upper case), Numbers and Symbols 3 Alphabet (Lower case) 3 European letters, such as those with accents (e.g. á, à, ä, ç) • You can select to input Numbers and Symbols by pressing button 2. To insert a space, select the flashing cursor “_”.
Selecting Tracks by Track Title List (Track List) Every 6 tracks on a CD TEXT disc are displayed. You can scroll the display. • When only playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player, you can switch to this mode.
Adjustment” on page 57 and “Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment” on page 58.) • You can create different “CUSTOM” curves for different sources. (The Built-in CD player and Multi- CD player are set to the same Equalizer Curve Adjustment setting automatically.) •...
Audio Menu Functions The Audio Menu features the following functions. Balance Adjustment (FAD/BAL) This function allows you to select a Fader/Balance setting that provides ideal listening conditions in all occupied seats. “Fader Front:15” – “Fader Rear:15” is displayed as it moves from front to rear. “Balance Left:9”...
Equalizer Curve Adjustment (Equaliz You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve settings as desired. Adjusted equalizer curve settings are memorized in “CUSTOM”. LOW BAND MID BAND HIGH BAND The display shows “+6” – “– 6”. • If you make adjustments when a curve other than “CUSTOM” is selected, the newly adjusted curve will replace the previous adjusted curve.
Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment (Equaliz You can adjust the center frequency and the Q factor (curve characteristics) of each currently selected curve band (LOW BAND/MID BAND/HIGH BAND). Adjusted equalizer curve settings are memorized in “CUSTOM”. Level (dB) Center frequency 40 4 80 4 100 4 160 (Hz) LOW: 200 4 500 41k 4 2k (Hz) MID:...
Loudness Adjustment (Loudn The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges at low volume. You can select a desired Loudness level. Low 4 Mid 4 High Subwoofer Output (Sub W-1) When a Subwoofer is connected, switch Subwoofer output ON. Initially, Subwoofer output is OFF.
Subwoofer Setting Adjustment (Sub W-2) When the Subwoofer output is ON, you can adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level of Subwoofer. The display shows “+6” – “– 6”. • You can select the Subwoofer setting mode only when Subwoofer output is switched ON in the Subwoofer ON/OFF mode.
Non-Fading Output Level Adjustment (Non Fa When the Non-Fading output is ON, you can adjust the level of Non-Fading output. The display shows “0” – “–15”. • You can select the Non Fading Output setting mode only when Non Fading Output is switched ON in the Non Fading Output ON/OFF mode.
Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE) The F.I.E. (Front Image Enhancer) function is a simple method of enhancing front imaging by cutting mid- and high-range frequency output from the rear speakers, limiting their output to low-range frequencies. You can select the frequency you want to cut. •...
• The MW/LW volume level, which is different from the FM base setting volume level, can also be adjusted similar to sources other than tuner. • The Built-in CD player and Multi-CD player are set to the same volume adjustment setting automatically.
Theft Protection The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft. • 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 •...
Entering the Initial Setting Menu With this menu, you can perform initial settings for the product. Hold for 2 seconds Each press changes the Mode ... • Holding down the FUNCTION button for 2 seconds also cancels the Initial Setting Menu.
Initial Setting Menu Functions The Initial Setting Menu features the following functions. Changing the FM Tuning Step (FM tuning step) Normally set at 50 kHz during Seek tuning in the FM mode, the tuning step changes to 100 kHz when the AF or TA mode is activated. It may be preferable to set tuning step to 50 kHz in the AF mode.
Switching the Auto PI Seek (Auto PI Seek) During Preset Station PI Seek operation, you can switch the Auto PI Seek function ON/OFF. (Refer to “PI Seek Function” on page 39.) Setting the Warning Tone (Warning Tone) You can switch the Warning Tone function ON/OFF. (Refer to “Warning Tone” on page 64.) Switching the AUX Mode (AUX) It is possible to use auxiliary (AUX) equipment with this product.
Switching the Rear Speaker Output (Rear Speaker Out) This product's rear speaker leads can be used for full-range speaker (“Full Range output”) or Subwoofer (“Sub woofer output”) connection. If you switch Rear Speaker Lead setting to the “Sub woofer output”, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly to a Subwoofer without using an auxiliary amp.
Setting the Dimmer (Dimmer) To enable this product’s display from being too bright at night, when the vehicle’s head lights are turned ON the display is dimmed. You can switch this function ON/OFF. Selecting the Illumination Color (Illumination Color) This product is equipped with two illumination colors, green and red. You can select the desired illumination color.
Selecting the Wall Paper (Wall Paper) This product is equipped with three types of wall paper. Selecting the Brightness (Brightness) You can select the display brightness. The display shows “0” – “31”.
Activating the RFP Alert Feature Pioneer has developed a menu display that allows you to set-up your RFP Alert to meet your personal needs. By scrolling through this menu it is possible to select your own “Entry Delay Time”, “Speaker Output Volume”...
Activating Internal Speaker ON/OFF This feature allows you to select whether or not the speaker output is sounded when the “RFP Alert” is triggered. Initially from the factory the speaker output is activated. Toggling between , buttons allows you to deactivate or activate the “Speaker Output”. If you switch the speaker output OFF, you cannot change the “Test Mode”.
Selecting Door Switching Systems It is necessary to select the correct “Door System Type” (Negative or Positive switching) for that of your vehicle. Initially, the system is set for vehicles with the grounding type (Negative switching). Select the correct “Door System Type” of your vehicle from below. Vehicles to select “Door System: Negative, Current mode: Close”...
Upon entering your vehicle, and within the “Entry Delay Time” set within the “RFP Alert Menu”, attach your Pioneer Front Panel as described on page 64. If you have forgotten your removable front panel, simply insert the ignition key in the ignition...
Entry Detection If the “RFP Alert” was not disarmed in accordance with “Disarming Alert”, the “RFP Alert” will be triggered. The “RFP Alert” will sound for 60 seconds and will repeat 5 times if any door is left open or reopened. After the fifth time the “RFP Alert” will reset to prevent continuous sounding and prevent your battery from discharging.
Switching the Entertainment Display You can change the display to the movie screens, etc. while listening to each source. (e.g. MOVIE SCREEN MODE 1) Each press changes the Display ... Each press of the ENTERTAINMENT button changes the display in the following order: LEVEL INDICATOR 3 MOVIE SCREEN MODE 1 3 MOVIE SCREEN MODE 2 3 Display before entering the Entertainment Display Using the PGM Button (Program Function)
The PGM button operates in a different way depending on the function programmed (memorized). Tuner Best Stations Memory (BSM) Regional Function (Regional) Local Seek Tuning (Local) Built-in CD Player Pause (Pause) Repeat Play (Repeat) Random Play (Random) Multi-CD Player Pause (Pause)
Using the AUX Source It is possible to use auxiliary (AUX) equipment with this product. To listen to auxiliary equipment, switch the AUX Mode in the Initial Setting Menu ON, and then select the desired source. Selecting the AUX Source Each press changes the Source ...
Precaution • Play only CDs bearing the Compact Disc Digital Audio mark. (If a CD features the top right mark on its disc title side, that disc is a CD TEXT disc. There are also some CD TEXT discs that do not feature the top right mark.) •...
When problems occur with CD playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center. ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30...
Subwoofer output Frequency ... 50/80/125 Hz Slope ... –18 dB/oct. Gain ... ±12 dB Phase ... Normal/Reverse CD player System ... Compact disc audio system Usable discs ... Compact disc Signal format ... Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz 157 (D) mm Frequency characteristics ...
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