Contents Connecting the Units ........ 5 Entering the Detailed Setting Menu ....27 Detailed Setting Menu Functions ....28 RFP Alert Installation ........ 8 Tuner Operation ........29 Description ............8 Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) Door Switches ..........8 Best Stations Memory (BSM) DOOR SWITCH (White/Yellow) ....
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Audio Adjustment ........48 Other Functions ........61 Selecting the Equalizer Curve ......48 Time Display ..........61 Entering the Audio Menu ........ 48 Displaying the Time Audio Menu Functions ........49 Using the PGM Button (PGM-FUNC) .... 61 Balance Adjustment (FADER) Setting the PGM Button Equalizer Curve Adjustment Using the PGM Button...
Connecting the Units Note: Note: • This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and • This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and • Speakers connected to this unit must be high- • Speakers connected to this unit must be high- negative grounding.
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Connecting the Units See the section “RFP Alert Installation”. Antenna jack Note: Depending on the kind of vehicle, the function Rear output of 3* and 5* may be different. If this is the White/yellow case, be sure to connect 2* to 5* and 4* to 3*. This Product Multi-CD player (sold separately)
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Front output Power amp (sold separately) Connecting cords with RCA pin plugs (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Yellow/black 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.
• Because of the complexity of today’s technically advanced vehicle wiring sys- tems, 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. Note: • Set RFP Alert to recognize ground trigger from RFP Alert Setting Menu. Set Door System to “DOOR-L :CLS”. This Product White/yellow Fuse holder Dome light Factory Door Switches...
RFP Alert Installation Positive (Non-grounding) Type Switch: Jaguar, Mercedes, Ford Note: • Set RFP Alert to recognize positive trigger from RFP Alert Setting Menu. Set Door System to “DOOR-H :CLS”. This Product White/yellow Dome light Factory Door Switch Fuse holder Installing New Pin Switches Separately sold pin switches are available that can be used to protect your vehicle’s trunk, hood etc.
Installation Note: • Before finally installing the unit, connect the • If installation angle exceeds 30° from horizontal, wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connect- the unit might not give its optimum performance. ed up properly, and the unit and the system work properly.
Installation Installation with the rubber bush Holder After inserting the holder into the dash- board, then select the appropriate tabs according to the thickness of the dash- Dashboard board material and bend them. (Install as firmly possible using the top and bottom tabs.
Removing the Unit Frame 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.
A Title (English) Key Finder Head Unit Disc loading slot FUNCTION button DISP button 5/∞/2/3 buttons EJECT button EQ button +/– button DETACH button SOURCE button AUDIO button Buttons 1 – 6 TA button BAND button PTY button SCROLL button Remote Controller (CD-R66) The remote controller (CD-R66) enabling remote control of the head unit is sold separate- ly.
A Title (English) Before Using This Product 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.
Before Using This Product About Optional Remote Controller (CD-R66) Open the cover on the rear of the optional remote controller (CD-R66), and you’ll find a switch. Do not change this switch’s position from the MAIN UNIT position. (Initially, the switch is set to the MAIN UNIT position.) If you change the switch setting, correct opera- tion of this product will not be possible.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT • 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 for outside sounds to be audible.
Basic Operation To Listen to Music The following explains the initial operations required before you can listen to music. Note: • Loading a disc in this product. (Refer to page 21.) 1. Select the desired source (e.g. tuner). Each press changes the Source ... 7 Head Unit Each press of the SOURCE button selects the desired source in the following order: Tuner = Built-in MD player = Multi-MD player = Multi-CD player = AUX...
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2. Raise or lower the volume. 3. Source OFF. Hold for 1 second or more...
Basic Operation Basic Operation of Tuner This product’s AF function can be switched ON and OFF. AF should be switched OFF for normal tuning operations. Manual and Seek Tuning • You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you press the 2/3 button.
Basic Operation of Built-in MD Player Switching the Display Eject Each press of the DISP button changes the dis- Note: play in the following order: • The MD function can be turned Playback mode (Elapsed play time) ON/OFF with the disc remaining in = Disc Title = Track Title this product.
Basic Operation Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player This product can control one or more multi-CD players. (There are some types of Multi- CD players such as CDX-P630S which you cannot connect more than one.) Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse • You can select between Track Search or Fast forward/Reverse by pressing the 2/3 button for a different length of time.
Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types) • You can select discs directly with the 1 to 6 buttons. Just press the number corresponding to the disc you want to listen to. Note: • 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 or longer.
Basic Operation Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which of the 5/∞/2/3, FUNCTION and AUDIO buttons you can use. When you’re in the Function Menu (refer to next section), Detailed Setting Menu (refer to page 27), Initial Setting Menu (refer to page 53) or Audio Menu (refer to page 48), they also make it easy to see which 5/∞/2/3 buttons you can use to switch functions ON/OFF, switch repeat selections and perform other operations.
2. Operate a mode. (e.g. Repeat Play) The button used and the operation it performs are indicated by the key guidance indicator. Press the 5 button to switch the key guidance indicator ON, and the ∞ button to switch it OFF. 3.
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Basic Operation 7 Built-in MD Player Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page 5:ON Repeat Play (REPEAT) ∞:OFF 5:ON Random Play (RANDOM) ∞:OFF 5:ON Scan Play (T-SCAN) ∞:OFF 5:ON Pause (PAUSE) ∞:OFF 7 Multi-CD Player Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page 2 or 3:Select (Play range) Repeat Modes (REPEAT) 1 2 or 3:Select (Disc Title)
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each source. 1. Enter the Detailed Setting Menu. Hold for 2 seconds 2. Select the desired mode. (Refer to “Detailed Setting Menu functions”.) Each press changes the Mode ...
Basic Operation Detailed Setting Menu Functions The following chart shows functions for each source in the Detailed Setting Menu. The chart also shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform operations. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number indicated in the chart.
Tuner Operation Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) When Local mode is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong recep- tion. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Local mode (LOCAL) in the Function Menu. 2. Switch the Local ON/OFF with the 5/∞...
Using RDS Functions 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, pro- gram type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tun- ing, intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station.
AF Function (AF) 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.
Using RDS Functions 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 discon- tinued 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.
TA Function (TA) The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source (tuner, built-in MD player, multi-MD player or multi-CD player) you are listening to. The TA function can be activated for either a TP sta- tion (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an EON TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations).
Using RDS Functions Canceling Traffic Announcements • Press the TA button while a traffic announcement is being received to cancel the announcement and return to the original source. The announcement is canceled but the tuner remains in the TA mode until the TA button is pressed again.
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 pro- vides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY Alarm). Note: •...
Using RDS Functions 4. Start PTY Search. The tuner searches for a station broadcasting the desired PTY. To cancel the PTY Search Setting mode, hold down the PTY button for 2 seconds or more. Note: • If a PTY code of zero is received from a station, “NONE” will be displayed. This indicates that the station has not defined its program contents.
PTY Alarm PTY Alarm is a special PTY code for announcements regarding emergencies such as nat- ural disasters. When the tuner receives the radio alarm code, “ALARM” appears on the display and the volume adjusts to the TA volume. When the station stops broadcasting the emergency announcement, the system returns to the previous source.
Using RDS Functions PTY List Wide Narrow Details News&Inf News News. Affairs Current affairs. Info General information and advice. Sport Sports programs. Weather Weather reports/Meteorological information. Finance Stock market reports, commerce, trading etc. Popular Pop Mus Popular music. Rock Mus Contemporary modern music.
Using the Built-in MD Player Repeat Play (REPEAT) Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Repeat mode (REPEAT) in the Function Menu. 2. Switch Repeat Play ON/OFF with the 5/∞ buttons. Note: •...
Using the Built-in MD Player Scan Play (T-SCAN) Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on an MD in succession. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Scan mode (T-SCAN) in the Function Menu. 2.
Using Multi-CD Players Repeat Modes (REPEAT) There are four repeat modes (play range): One-track Repeat, Disc Repeat, Multi-CD player Repeat (the selected Multi-CD player) and All Repeat (all Multi-CD players). (Default mode is Multi-CD player Repeat.) 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Repeat Selecting mode (REPEAT) in the Function Menu.
Using Multi-CD Players Scan Play (SCAN) In the Disc Repeat Mode, the beginning of each track on a single disc is scanned for about 10 seconds. In the Multi-CD player Repeat and All Repeat modes, the beginning of the first track on each disc is scanned for about 10 seconds. 1.
Pause (PAUSE) Let’s you pause play of the track currently playing. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Pause mode (PAUSE) in the Function Menu. 2. Switch the Pause ON/OFF with the 5/∞ buttons. CD Sound Quality Adjustment (COMP) Using the COMP (Compression) and DBE (Dynamic Bass Emphasis) functions enables Multi-CD player sound quality adjustment.
Using Multi-CD Players ITS (Instant Track Selection) The ITS function allows you to search for the track you wish to play when one or more multi-CD players are installed. You can use ITS to program automatic playback of up to 24 tracks per disc from up to 100 discs.
Erase a Track Program 1. Select the track you wish to erase, during ITS play. 2. Select the ITS Programming mode (ITS) in the Detailed Setting Menu. (Refer to page 27.) 3. Erase with the ∞ button. ITS is canceled and playback of the next ITS-programmed track begins.
Using Multi-CD Players Disc Title Disc Title Input (TITLE IN) You can input Titles up to 10 letters long for up to 100 discs. Using this function lets you easily search for and select a desired disc for play. (You can store ITS program and Disc Title data for up to 100 discs in memory.) 1.
6. When you have completed title input, make the 10th letter flash, then memorize by press- ing the 3 button. Note: • Titles remain in memory, even after the disc has been removed from the magazine, and are recalled when the disc is reinserted. •...
Audio Adjustment Selecting the Equalizer Curve You can switch between Equalizer curves. • Move the EQ button up or down to select the desired Equalizer curve. Equalizer curve POWERFUL + = NATURAL + = VOCAL + = CUSTOM + = EQ FLAT + = SUPER BASS Note: •...
Audio Menu Functions The Audio Menu features the following functions. Balance Adjustment (FADER) This function allows you to select a Fader/Balance setting that provides ideal listening con- ditions in all occupied seats. 1. Press the AUDIO button and select Fader/Balance mode (FADER) in the Audio Menu.
Audio Adjustment Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment You can adjust the center frequency of each equalizer curve band (LOW/MID/HIGH) and the Q factor (curve characteristics). Level (dB) Q=2W Q=2N Frequency (Hz) Center frequency 1. When in the Audio Menu, press the AUDIO button for 2 or more seconds to select Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment.
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 out- put to low-range frequencies. You can select the frequency you want to cut. Precaution: •...
Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Theft Protection The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft. Detaching the Front Panel 1. Eject the front panel. 2. To remove the front panel, pull its right-hand side toward you. Take care not to grip it tightly or drop it.
Initial Setting Entering the Initial Setting Menu With this Menu, you can perform initial settings for the product. 1. Switch the sources OFF. 2. Enter the Initial Setting Menu with the sources OFF. Hold for 2 seconds 3. Select the desired mode. Each press changes the Mode ...
Initial Setting Initial Setting Menu Functions The Initial Setting Menu features the following functions. Setting the Time This is the mode for setting the time on the unit’s clock display. (Refer to page 61 for details concerning the clock display.) 1.
Switching the Auto PI Seek (A-PI) During Preset Station PI Seek operation, you can switch the Auto PI Seek function ON/OFF. (Refer to “PI Seek Function” on page 32.) 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Auto PI Seek mode (A-PI) in the Initial Setting Menu.
Initial Setting 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. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Dimmer mode (DIMMER) in the Initial Setting Menu.
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”...
RFP Alert Function 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 5, ∞ buttons allows you to deactivate or activate the “Internal Speaker”.
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. 7 Vehicles to select “DOOR-L :CLS”...
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 52. If you have forgotten your removable front panel, simply insert the ignition key in the igni- tion and turn the key from “OFF”...
Other Functions Time Display Displaying the Time • To turn the time display ON with the source ON. Hold for 2 seconds The time display disappears temporarily when you perform another operation, but the time indication returns to the display after 25 seconds. Using the PGM Button (PGM-FUNC) The PGM (Programmable) button can memorize one of the functions in the Function Menu.
Other Functions Using the PGM Button The PGM button operates in a different way depending on the function programmed (memorized). • Use the PGM button. PGM button operations are only possible with the remote control. 7 Tuner Function Name (Display) Press Hold for 2 seconds Best Stations Memory (BSM)
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 •...
MD Player and Care Precaution • Do not open the MD shutter by hand. Forcing it open may result in damage. Shutter • Be sure to stick labels supplied with MDs in the specified location. Failing to do this, or sticking one label on top of another may make it impossible for the MD to be removed.
When problems occur with MD 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. Message...
Specifications General MD player Power source ..14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) System ........ Mini disc digital audio system Grounding system ........Negative type Usable discs ............Mini disc Max. current consumption ........10.0 A Signal format ....Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Dimensions Number of quantization bits: 16;...