Multi-CD control High power cassette player with
RDS tuner
Operation Manual
KEH-P4023R
KEH-P4020R
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Before You Start
About this unit 2
About this manual 2
Precautions 2
In case of trouble 2
What's what 3
Protecting your unit from theft 4
· Removing the front panel 4
· Attaching the front panel 4
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on 5
Selecting a source 5
Turning the unit off 5
Tuner
Listening to the radio 6
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 7
Tuning in strong signals 7
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 7
RDS
Introduction of RDS operation 8
Switching the RDS display 8
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 8
Selecting alternative frequencies 9
· Using PI Seek 9
· Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations 9
· Limiting stations to regional program-
ming 9
Receiving traffic announcements 10
· Responding to the TP alarm 10
PTY list 11
Cassette Player
Playing a tape 12
Repeating play 13
Skipping blank tape sections 13
Radio intercept 13
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 13
50-disc multi-CD player 14
Repeating play 14
Playing tracks in a random order 15
Scanning CDs and tracks 15
Pausing CD playback 15
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 16
Using balance adjustment 16
Using the equalizer 17
· Recalling equalizer curves 17
· Adjusting equalizer curves 17
Adjusting loudness 17
Front image enhancer (FIE) 18
Adjusting source levels 18
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 19
Setting the FM tuning step 19
Switching Auto PI Seek 19
Switching the auxiliary setting 20
Additional Information
Cellular telephone muting 20
Using the AUX source 20
· Selecting AUX as the source 20
Cassette tapes 21
Cleaning the playback head 21
Music search and repeat functions 21
Specifications 22
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to oper-
ate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them
away in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
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About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit 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 func-
tion operates only in areas with FM stations
broadcasting RDS signals.
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and oper-
ation. 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 product's 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 on this page and in
other sections.
Precautions
· The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in
Germany.
· Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.
· Always keep the volume low enough so you
can hear sounds outside of the car.
· Protect this product from moisture.
· If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
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.
This product complies with the EMC
Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and
CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
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What's what
1 VOLUME button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
2 LOCAL button (tuner)
Press to switch local function on or off.
PAUSE/SCAN
button
Press to switch pause function on or off.
Press and hold for two seconds to switch
scan function on or off.
3 BSM button (tuner)
Press and hold for two seconds to switch
BSM function on or off.
REPEAT/RANDOM
button
Press to switch repeat function on or off.
Press and hold for two seconds to switch
random function on or off.
4 OPEN button
Press to open the front panel.
5 AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
6
5//2/3 buttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls. Also
used for controlling functions.
7 TA/AF button
Press to switch traffic announcements func-
tion on or off.
Press and hold for two seconds to switch
alternative frequency search function on or
off.
8 BAND button
Press to select among two FM or MW/LW
bands and cancel the control mode of func-
tions.
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9 16 (PRESET TUNING) buttons
Press for preset tuning and disc number
search when using a multi-CD player.
0 SOURCE button
This unit is switched on by selecting a
source. Press to cycle through all of the
available sources.
- EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
= DISP/REG button
Press to switch the RDS display.
Press and hold for two seconds to switch
regional function on or off.
Protecting your unit from theft
The front panel can be detached from the head
unit and stored in the protective case provided
to discourage theft.
· Keep the front panel closed while driving.
Important
· Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons tightly when removing or attaching.
· Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
· Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Removing the front panel
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and pull
it gently outward.
Take care not to grip it tightly or drop it.
3 Put the front panel into the protective case
provided for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
Replace the front panel by holding it upright
to this unit and clipping it securely into the
mounting hooks.