Contents Key Finder ............ 3 Using RDS Functions ......17 Head Unit What is RDS? ..........17 Steering Remote Controller (CD-SR77) Program Service Name Display ...... 17 AF Function (AF) ..........18 Before Using This Product ...... 4 Activating/Deactivating the AF Function PI Seek Function ..........
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Disc Title ............31 Other Functions ........46 Disc Title Input (TITLE IN) Using the PGM Button (PGM-FUNC) .... 46 Selecting Discs by Disc Title List Setting the PGM Button (TITLE LIST) Using the PGM Button Displaying Disc Title Using the AUX Source ........48 Compression and DBE (COMP/DBE) ....
Key Finder Head Unit BAND/ESC button DISPLAY button FUNCTION button 5/∞/2/3 buttons VOLUME OPEN button selector TA button Buttons 1–6 AUDIO button PGM button PTY button SOURCE/OFF button Steering Remote Controller (CD-SR77) The steering remote controller (CD-SR77) enabling remote control of the head unit is sold separately.
Before Using This Product About This Product The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in 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 This Manual This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation.
• Protect this product from moisture. • If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro- grammed. In Case of Trouble Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Tuner = Tape = Multi-CD player = External Unit = AUX Note: • External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incom- patible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Only one External Unit can be controlled by this product.
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Basic Operation 3. Raise or lower the volume. Rolling the VOLUME changes the volume level. Note: • Roll clockwise to raise the volume level. • Roll counterclockwise to lower the volume level. 4. Turn the source OFF. Hold for 1 second...
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 18.) Manual and Seek Tuning • You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you press the 2/3 button.
Basic Operation Basic Operation of Cassette Player Note: • Be sure to close the front panel after loading or ejecting a cassette. Open Note: • Use to open the front panel when loading or ejecting a cassette. (The illustration on the right shows the front panel open.) Direction Indicator Direction Change Play Time Indicator...
Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search • Each press of the 3 button selects Fast Forward or Forward- Music Search. FF (Fast Forward) = F-MS (Forward-Music Search) = Normal Playback • Each press of the 2 button selects Rewind or Rewind-Music Search.
Basic Operation Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately). 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. Track Search 0.5 seconds or less Fast Forward/Reverse...
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 14), Initial Setting Menu (refer to page 43) or Audio Menu (refer to page 36), 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.
Basic Operation 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.
7 Cassette Player Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page 5: ON Repeat Play (REPEAT) ∞: OFF 5: ON Blank Skip (B-SKIP) ∞: OFF 3: ON Radio Intercept (RI) 2: OFF 3: ON Dolby B NR (B NR) 2: OFF 7 Multi-CD Player Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page...
Basic Operation 2. Select the desired mode. (Refer to next section, “Detailed Setting Menu Functions”.) Each press changes the Mode ... 3. Operate a mode. 4. Cancel the Detailed Setting Menu. Note: • You can cancel the Detailed Setting Menu by pressing the FUNCTION button again for 2 seconds. Detailed Setting Menu Functions The following chart shows functions for each source in the Detailed Setting Menu.
Tuner Operation Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) When Local is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Local mode (LOCAL) in the Function Menu. 2. Switch the Local ON/OFF with the 5/∞ buttons. 3.
Using RDS Functions What is RDS? RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data on the FM2 and FM3 bands. 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 (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 you are listening to. The TA function can be activat- ed for either a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an EON TP sta- tion (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 News Program Interruption Setting You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs ON/OFF. When a received news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes. • Set interruption to ON or OFF. Hold for 2 seconds “...
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. EASY MUS Easy listening music.
Using the Cassette Player Repeat Play (REPEAT) The repeat play lets you hear the same song over again. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Repeat mode (REPEAT) in the Function Menu. 2. Switch the Repeat Play ON/OFF with the 5/∞ but- tons.
Radio Intercept (RI) This function allows you to listen to the radio during tape fast-forwarding/rewinding. Note: • The radio intercept function does not work during a Music Search operation. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Radio Intercept mode (RI) in the Function Menu.
Using Multi-CD Players Repeat Play (REPEAT) There are three repeat play ranges: One-track Repeat, Disc Repeat and Multi-CD player Repeat. Default repeat play range is Multi-CD player Repeat. 1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Repeat Selecting mode (REPEAT) in the Function Menu. 2.
Scan Play (SCAN) 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. 1.
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.
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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 14.) 3. Erase the track program 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.
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List (TITLE LIST) Follow the procedures below to play a disc for which you have input the title in a Multi- CD player or a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player. 1.
Using Multi-CD Players Compression and DBE (COMP/DBE) Using the COMP (Compression) and DBE (Dynamic Bass Emphasis) functions enables Multi-CD player sound quality adjustment. Each of the functions enables two-step adjust- ment. 7 COMP The COMP (Compression) function adjusts imbalances between loud and subdued sounds at higher volumes.
CD TEXT Function (for CD TEXT compatible type) You can use these functions when playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player. Title Display Switching • Select the desired title display with the DISPLAY button. Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order: Playback mode (Play Time)
Using Multi-CD Players Playing Discs on a 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player When a magazine is loaded into a 50-Disc type Multi-CD Player, information on all the discs in the magazine is read. If you start playing a disc on a 50-Disc type Multi-CD Player before reading of informa- tion on all discs has been completed, reading of information stops part way through.
Audio Adjustment Selecting the Equalizer Curve You can switch between Equalizer curves. • Rotate the EQ selector up or down to select the desired Equalizer curve. Equalizer curve POWERFUL Ô NATURAL Ô VOCAL Ô CUSTOM Ô EQ FLAT Ô SUPER BASS Note: •...
Audio Adjustment 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 the Fader/Balance mode (FADER) in the Audio Menu.
3. Boost or attenuate the selected band with the 5/∞ buttons. The display shows “+6” – “–6”. “CUSTOM” Note: • If you make adjustments when a curve other than “CUSTOM” is selected, the newly adjusted curve will replace the previous adjusted curve. Then a new curve with “CUSTOM” appears on the display while selecting the equalizer curve.
Audio Adjustment 4. Select the desired Q factor with the 5/∞ buttons. 2N + = 1N + = 1W + = 2W Note: • If you make adjustments when a curve other than “CUSTOM” is selected, the newly adjusted curve will replace the previous adjusted curve.
1. Press the AUDIO button and select the F.I.E. mode (FIE) in the Audio Menu. 2. Switch the F.I.E. function ON/OFF with the 5/∞ but- tons. “ ” 3. Select the desired frequency with the 2/3 buttons. 100 + = 160 + = 250 (Hz) Note: •...
Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Theft Protection The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft. • Keep the front panel closed while driving. Detaching the Front Panel 1. Open the front panel. 2. Grip and pull the front panel gently outward.
Replacing the Front Panel • Replace the front panel by holding it upright to this product and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks. Precaution: • Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front panel. •...
Initial Setting Entering the Initial Setting Menu With this menu, you can perform initial settings for this product. 1. Turn the source OFF. 2. Enter the Initial Setting Menu. Hold for 2 seconds 3. Select a desired mode. Each press changes the Mode ... 4.
Initial Setting Menu Functions The Initial Setting Menu features the following functions. 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 19.) 1.
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.
Other Functions Using the PGM Button (PGM-FUNC) The PGM button can memorize one of the functions in the Function Menu. It is possible to memorize a different function for each source. Setting the PGM Button 1. Select the PGM button’s setting mode (PGM-FUNC) in the Detailed Setting 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. 7 Tuner Function name (Display) Press Hold for 2 seconds Best Stations Memory (BSM) Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) ON/OFF Entering the Local Seek Sensitivity mode...
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 •...
Cassette Player and Care Precaution About the Cassette Player • A loose or warped label on a cassette tape may interfere with the eject mechanism of the unit or cause the cassette to become jammed in the unit. Avoid using such tapes or remove such labels from the cassette before attempting use.
Specifications General FM tuner Power source ..14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) Frequency range ..........65 – 74 MHz Grounding system ........Negative type 87.5 – 108 MHz Max. current consumption ........10.0 A Usable sensitivity ............11 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω, mono, S/N: 30 dB) Dimensions (mounting size) ..
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...... 3 RDS ..17 (CD-SR77) ....4 (REG) ..6 TA (TA) ....25 (REPEAT) (B-SKIP) (RI) Dolby B NR (B NR) ..27 (REPEAT) (RANDOM) (SCAN) (PAUSE) ......16 ITS (ITS) ITS (ITS-P) LOCAL...
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(LOCAL) FUNCTION (LOCAL). 5/∞ (ON/OFF) : LOCAL 1 Ô LOCAL 2 Ô LOCAL 3 Ô LOCAL 4 MW/LW : LOCAL 1 Ô LOCAL 2 • LOCAL 4 BSM ( FUNCTION BSM (BSM). (ON) (BSM). – • ∞...
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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 “...
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(REPEAT) FUNCTION (REPEAT). 5/∞ (ON/OFF) (B-SKIP) FUNCTION (B-SKIP). 5/∞ (ON/OFF)
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(RI) • FUNCTION (RI). (ON/OFF) Dolby B NR (B NR) Dolby B NR Dolby B NR FUNCTION Dolby B NR (B NR). (ON/OFF) Dolby B NR. “∂ B” • Dolby B NR “DOLBY” “D”...
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(REPEAT) (REPEAT) FUNCTION 2/3. • • (RANDOM) “ ” FUNCTION (RANDOM). 5/∞ (ON/OFF) “ ” D-RDM M-RDM •...