Operation Manual
Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3/WMA player
with FM/AM tuner
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
About this manual 5
Precautions 5
Features 5
About WMA 5
Resetting the microprocessor 6
Protecting your unit from theft 6
Removing the front panel 7
Attaching the front panel 7
About the demo mode 7
Reverse mode 7
Feature demo 7
Use and care of the remote control 8
Installing the battery 8
Using the remote control 8
FUNCTION button and AUDIO
button 8
Whats What
Head unit 10
Remote control 11
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on 12
Selecting a source 12
Loading a disc 12
Adjusting the volume 13
Turning the unit off 13
Tuner
Listening to the radio 14
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 15
Storing broadcast frequencies 15
Recalling broadcast frequencies 15
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 16
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 16
Tuning in strong signals 16
Built-in CDPlayer
Playing a CD 18
Selecting a track directly 18
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 19
Repeating play 19
Playing tracks in a random order 19
Scanning tracks of a CD 20
Pausing CD playback 20
Selecting the search method 20
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 20
Using compression and BMX 21
Entering disc titles 21
Using CD TEXT functions 22
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 22
Scrolling titles in the display 22
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 22
MP3/WMA/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/WAV 23
Selecting a track directly in the current
folder 24
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3/WMA/WAV) operation 24
Repeating play 25
Playing tracks in a random order 25
Scanning folders and tracks 25
Pausing MP3/WMA/WAV playback 26
Selecting the search method 26
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 26
Switching the tag display 26
Using compression and BMX 27
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Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/
WAV disc 27
When playing back an MP3/WMA
disc 27
When playing back a WAV disc 27
Scrolling text information in the display 28
Selecting tracks from the file name list 28
Multi-CDPlayer
Playing a CD 29
Selecting a track directly 29
50-disc multi-CD player 30
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 30
Repeating play 31
Playing tracks in a random order 31
Scanning CDs and tracks 31
Pausing CD playback 32
Using ITS playlists 32
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 32
Playback from your ITS playlist 32
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 33
Erasing a CD from your ITS
playlist 33
Using disc title functions 33
Entering disc titles 33
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 34
Using CD TEXT functions 34
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 34
Scrolling titles in the display 35
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 35
Using compression and bass emphasis 35
TV tuner
Watching the TV tuner 36
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 37
Storing broadcast stations 37
Recalling broadcast stations 37
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 37
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 38
DVD Player
Playing a disc 39
Selecting a disc 39
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 40
Repeating play 40
Pausing disc playback 40
Playing tracks in a random order 41
Scanning tracks of a CD 41
Using ITS playlist and disc title functions 41
Using disc title functions 41
Entering disc titles 41
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 42
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 42
Setting the sound focus equalizer
(SFEQ) 43
Using balance adjustment 43
Using the equalizer 44
Recalling equalizer curves 44
Adjusting equalizer curves 44
Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 44
Adjusting bass and treble 45
Adjusting loudness 45
Using subwoofer output 46
Adjusting subwoofer settings 46
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Using nonfading output 46
Adjusting nonfading output level 47
Using the high pass filter 47
Adjusting source levels 47
Using automatic sound levelizer 48
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 49
Setting the clock 49
Setting the FM tuning step 49
Setting the AM tuning step 50
Switching the warning tone 50
Switching the auxiliary setting 50
Switching the dimmer setting 50
Adjusting the brightness 51
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 51
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 51
Switching the motion screen 52
Switching the Ever Scroll 52
Switching the flap auto open 52
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 53
Using the AUX source 53
Selecting AUX as the source 53
Setting the AUX title 53
Using different entertainment displays 54
Rewriting the entertainment displays 54
Using the PGM button 54
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 56
Understanding error message on rewriting
the entertainment displays 56
CD player and care 56
CD-R/CD-RW discs 57
MP3, WMA and WAV files 57
MP3 additional information 58
WMA additional information 58
WAV additional information 59
About folders and MP3/WMA/WAV files 59
Terms 60
Specifications 62
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About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this units 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 begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe precautions noted on
this page and in other sections.
Precautions
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
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 so
that you can hear sounds from outside the
vehicle.
! Protect this unit from moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
! If this unit does not operate properly, con-
tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-
neer Service Station.
Features
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
! Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
WAV file playback
You can play back WAV files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (Linear PCM (LPCM)/MS
ADPCM recordings).
About WMA
Before You Start
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