&RQWHQWV Installation ..........4 Audio Adjustment ....... 21 Installation with the Rubber Bush ...... 5 Selecting the Equalizer Curve ......21 Removing the Unit ..........5 Entering the Audio Menu ......... 21 Audio Menu Functions ........22 • Balance Adjustment (FADER) Connecting the Units ......
,QVWDOODWLRQ • 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.
Installation with the Rubber Bush Holder After inserting the holder into the dashboard, then select the Dashboard appropriate tabs according to the thickness of the dashboard material and bend them. (Install as firmly possible using the top and bottom tabs. To secure, bend the tabs 90 degrees.) Rubber bush Screw Removing the Unit...
&RQQHFWLQJ WKH 8QLWV • 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 battery cable before beginning installation.
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• 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. •...
&RQQHFWLRQ 'LDJUDP This product conforms to new cord colors. Antenna jack This Product Rear output Fuse Blue/white To system control terminal of Yellow the power amp. To terminal always supplied (Max. 300 mA 12 V DC.) with power regardless of ignition switch position.
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Power amp (sold separately) Connecting cords with RCA pin plugs (sold separately) System remote control Right Left White Gray Front Front speaker speaker White/black Gray/black Violet Green Rear Rear speaker speaker Green/black Violet/black Rear Rear speaker speaker...
• 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.
%DVLF 2SHUDWLRQ To Listen to Music The following explains the initial of operations required before you can listen to music. • Loading a disc in this product. (Refer to page 14.) Each press changes the Source ... Each press of the SOURCE button selects the desired source in the following order: Built-in CD player 3 Tuner •...
Basic Operation of Tuner Manual and Seek Tuning Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.5 seconds or less Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more • If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip È broadcast stations. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the button. •...
%DVLF 2SHUDWLRQ Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player Eject • The CD function can be turned ON/OFF with the disc remaining in this product. (Refer to page 12.) • A disc left partially inserted after ejection may incur damage or fall out. Disc Loading Slot •...
Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which of the , FUNCTION and AUDIO buttons you can use. When you’re in the Function Menu (refer to next section) or Audio Menu (refer to page 21), they also make it easy to see which buttons you can use to switch functions ON/OFF, switch repeat selections and perform other operations.
%DVLF 2SHUDWLRQ 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 ...
Function Menu Functions The following chart shows functions for each source in the Function 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.
7XQHU 2SHUDWLRQ Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) When Local mode is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception. "LOC" : LOCAL 1 LOCAL 2 LOCAL 3 LOCAL 4 MW/LW : LOCAL 1 LOCAL 2 • The LOCAL 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.
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8VLQJ WKH %XLOWLQ &' 3OD\HU Repeat Play (REPEAT) Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly. “RPT ” • If you perform Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat Play is automatically canceled. Random Play (RANDOM) Random Play plays the tracks on a CD in random order for variety.
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8VLQJ WKH %XLOWLQ &' 3OD\HU Scan Play (T-SCAN) Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on a CD in succession. If the Function Menu is automatically canceled at this time, select the Scan mode in the Function Menu once more.
$XGLR $GMXVWPHQW Selecting the Equalizer Curve You can switch between Equalizer curves. Equalizer curve POWERFUL 4 NATURAL 4 VOCAL 4 CUSTOM 4 EQ FLAT 4 SUPER BASS • “CUSTOM” stores an equalizer curve you have made adjustments to. (Refer to “Equalizer Curve Adjustment”...
$XGLR $GMXVWPHQW 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 conditions in all occupied seats. “FADER :F15” – “FADER :R15” is displayed as it moves from front to rear.
Equalizer Curve Adjustment (EQ-LOW/MID/HIGH) You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve settings as desired. Adjusted equalizer curve settings are memorized in “CUSTOM”. (EQ-LOW/MID/HIGH) in the Audio Menu. EQ-LOW 4 EQ-MID 4 EQ-HIGH 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.
$XGLR $GMXVWPHQW Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment You can adjust the center frequency and the Q factor (curve characteristics) of each currently selected curve band (EQ-LOW/MID/HIGH). Adjusted equalizer curve settings are memorized in “CUSTOM”. Level (dB) Q=2N Q=2W Center frequency Frequency (Hz) LOW: 40 160 (Hz) MID:...
Loudness Adjustment (LOUD) 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 HI • You can also switch the Loudness function ON/OFF by pressing the LOUD button. However, you cannot change the level.
$XGLR $GMXVWPHQW 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. When the F.I.E.
Source Level Adjustment (SLA) The SLA (Source Level Adjustment) function prevents radical leaps in volume when switching between sources. Settings are based on the FM volume, which remains unchanged. (Since the FM volume is the control, SLA is not possible in the FM modes.) The MW/LW and CD levels can all be adjusted.
'HWDFKLQJ DQG 5HSODFLQJ WKH )URQW 3DQHO Theft Protection The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft. Detaching the Front Panel Take care not to grip it tightly or drop it. Replacing the Front Panel • Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front panel. •...
2WKHU )XQFWLRQV Setting the Time This is the mode for setting the time on the unit’s clock display. (Refer to page 30 for details concerning the clock display.) Hold for 2 seconds As soon as you switch to "Minute", the seconds start counting from 00.
2WKHU )XQFWLRQV Time Display Displaying the Time The time display disappears temporarily when you perform another operation, but the time indication returns to the display after 25 seconds. • When the sources are OFF, the Time appears on the display. Pressing the CLOCK button switches the Time display ON/OFF.
Pressing the BAND button cancels the PROGRAM button’s setting mode. Using the PROGRAM Button The PROGRAM button operates in a different way depending on the function programmed (memorized). Tuner Best Stations Memory (BSM) Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) ON/OFF Entering the Local Seek Sensitivity mode Built-in CD Player Pause (PAUSE)
2WKHU )XQFWLRQV Cellular Telephone Muting Sound from this system is muted automatically when a call is made or received using a cellular telephone connected to this product. • The sound is turned off, “MUTE” is displayed and no audio adjustment is possible. Operation returns to normal when the phone connection is ended.
&' 3OD\HU DQG &DUH Precaution • Play only CDs bearing the Compact Disc Digital Audio mark. • This product is designed for use with conventional, fully circular CDs only. Use of shaped CDs are not recommended for this product. • Check all CDs before playing and discard cracked, scratched or warped discs. •...
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 Dirty disc.
6SHFLILFDWLRQV General CD player Power source ....14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) System Compact disc audio system Grounding system ........... Negative type Usable discs ............ Compact disc Max. current consumption ......... 10.0 A Signal format ....... Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Dimensions Number of quantization bits: 16;...