Installation ..........4 Tuner Operation ........31 Installation with the Rubber Bush ...... 4 • Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) Removing the Unit ..........5 • Best Stations Memory (BSM) Installing the Steering Remote Using RDS Functions ......32 Control Unit ........6 What is RDS? ...........
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• Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE) • About This Product’s Indications • Source Level Adjustment (SLA) • Operation • Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) Function (for DEH-P7100R) CD Player and Care ......72 Precaution ............72 Built-in CD Player's Error Message ....73 Specifications ........74...
• 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.
Removing the Unit Frame Pull out to remove the frame. (When reattaching the frame, point the side with a groove downwards and attach it.) Insert the supplied extraction keys into the unit, as shown in the figure, until they click into place.
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WARNING • Avoid installing this unit in such a location where the operation of safety devices such as airbags is prevented by this unit. Otherwise, there is a danger of a fatal accident. • Avoid installing this unit in such a location where the operation of the steering wheel and the gearshift lever may be prevented.
Installing the Unit on a Left-Hand-Drive Car • When the unit is installed on a right-hand-drive car, the horizontal positions are inverted. Inner holder Belt • Fit the inner holder to the steering wheel so that the arrow-marked side faces the driver as shown below.
• DEH-P7100R: If the RCA pin jack on the unit will not be used, do not remove the caps attached to the end of the connector. • Speakers connected to this unit must be high-power types with minimum rating of 45 W and impedance of 4 to 8 ohms.
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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. •...
Depending on the kind of vehicle, the function of IP-Bus input (Blue) 3* and 5* may be different. If this is the case, be sure to connect 2* to 5* and 4* to 3*. This product Antenna jack Multi-CD player (sold separately) Subwoofer output or Non Fading Output...
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This product conforms to new cord colors. 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. ASL unit Refer to a Handsfree Telephone unit’s manual (sold separately).
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Depending on the kind of vehicle, the function of 3* and 5* may be different. If IP-Bus input (Blue) this is the case, be sure to connect 2* to 5* and 4* to 3*. This product Antenna jack Multi-CD player (sold separately) Subwoofer output or Non Fading Output...
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This product conforms to new cord colors. 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.
Head Unit %!# EQ selector buttons DISPLAY button FUNCTION button ENTERTAINMENT button OPEN button TA button Buttons 1–6 PTY button AUDIO button SOURCE/OFF button TEXT button VOLUME BAND button Steering Remote Controller A steering remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied.* Operation is the same as when using buttons on the head unit.
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. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.
• 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. When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player The available functions of the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player are described in this Operation Manual.
Using the Steering Remote Controller • Do not operate this unit while manipulating the steering wheel as it might result in a traffic accident. • If you have to operate this unit unavoidably when driving, look ahead carefully to avoid the risk of being involved in a traffic accident.
Replacing the Lithium Battery • • Replace the battery with a CR2032 lithium battery. • Replace the battery in the unit using a non metallic tapered instrument. WARNING: • Keep the lithium battery out of reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
Built-in CD player 3 TV 3 Tuner 3 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner 3 Multi-CD player 3 External Unit 1 3 External Unit 2 3 AUX 3 Telephone standby (for DEH-P7100R) • External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product.
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Rolling the VOLUME changes the volume level. • Roll clockwise to raise the volume level. • Roll counterclockwise to lower the volume level. 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 33.) Manual and Seek Tuning Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.5 seconds or less Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more •...
Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player • Be sure to close the front panel after loading or ejecting a disc. Open Switching the Display Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the • Use to open the front panel when display in the following order: loading or ejecting a CD.
Disc Loading Slot • The Built-in CD player plays one standard 12 cm or 8 cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8 cm CD. • To avoid a malfunction, make sure that no metal object comes Eject into contact with the terminals when the front panel is open.
Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately). Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse Track Search 0.5 seconds or less Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing Track Number Indicator Disc Number Indicator Play Time Indicator Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types) Disc Search •...
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), Detailed Setting Menu (refer to page 29), Initial Setting Menu (refer to page 62) or Audio Menu (refer to page 52), they also make it easy to see which buttons you can use to switch functions ON/OFF, switch repeat selections and perform other operations.
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 ... The button used and the operation it performs are indicated by the key guidance indicator.
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.
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Multi-CD Player Repeat Play (PMODE) : Select (Play range) Selecting Discs by Disc Title List : Select (Disc Title) (T.LIST) : Play Random Play (RDM) : ON : OFF Scan Play (SCAN) : ON : OFF ITS Play (ITS-P) : ON : OFF Pause (PAUSE) : ON...
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each source. Hold for 2 seconds Each press changes the Mode ... • 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. 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.
Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) When Local is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception. : Local 1 4 Local 2 4 Local 3 4 Local 4 MW/LW : Local 1 4 Local 2 • The Local 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.
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, 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.
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 discontinued 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 activated for either a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an EON TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations).
Canceling Traffic Announcements The announcement is canceled but the tuner remains in the TA mode until the TA button is pressed again. Adjusting the TA Volume When a traffic announcement begins, the volume adjusts automatically to a preset level to enable you to hear the announcement clearly.
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 provides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY Alarm). • There’s no need to perform PTY Search settings again if they have previously been set. After switching to the PTY Search Setting mode in Step 1, just perform PTY Search in Step 4.
News Program Interruption Setting (NEWS) You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs ON/OFF. When a received news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes. “ ” Hold for 2 seconds • You can also switch the News Program Interruption Setting ON/OFF in the Function Menu. PTY Alarm PTY Alarm is a special PTY code for announcements regarding emergencies such as natural disasters.
PTY List 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. OTH MUS Other types of music, which can’t be categorized.
Radio Text This tuner can display Radio Text data transmitted by RDS stations, such as station information, the name of the currently broadcast song and the name of the artist. • When Radio Text is received, the “TEXT” indicator lights. •...
Storing Radio Text in Memory Hold for 2 seconds The Radio Text is stored in memory under the selected button. Recalling Preset Radio Text Hold for 2 seconds...
Repeat Play (RPT) Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly. • If you perform Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat Play is automatically canceled. Random Play (RDM) Random Play plays the tracks on an CD in random order for variety.
Scan Play (T.SCAN) Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on an CD in succession. If the Function Menu has been canceled automatically, select the Scan mode in the Function Menu again. • Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks on a disc have been scanned. Pause (PAUSE) Pause pauses the currently playing track.
Repeat Play (PMODE) 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. Multi-CD player Repeat 3 One-track Repeat 3 Disc Repeat Multi-CD player Repeat One-track Repeat Disc Repeat •...
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. After selecting the desired repeat play range from those referred to in “Repeat Play”...
ITS (Instant Track Selection) The ITS function allows you to search for the track you wish to play when a Multi-CD player is 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 ITS is canceled and playback of the next ITS-programmed track begins. If there are no more programmed tracks in the current range, “ITS Empty” is displayed and normal play resumes. Erase a Disc Program...
Disc Title Disc Title Input (TITLE) 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.) •...
• Titles remain in memory, even after the disc has been removed from the magazine, and are recalled when the disc is reinserted. • After the titles for 100 discs have been entered, data for a new disc will overwrite the data for the disc that has not been played back for the longest time.
Displaying Disc Title You can display the currently playing Disc Title. • You can also display the currently playing Disc Title when playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player. (Refer to page 51.) Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order: Playback mode A (Play Time) 3 Disc Title 3 Playback mode B (Play Time) •...
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 Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order: Playback mode A (Play Time) 3 Disc Title 3 Disc Artist Name 3 Track Title 3 Track Artist Name 3 Playback mode B (Play Time) •...
Selecting the Equalizer Curve You can switch between Equalizer curves. “ ” POWERFUL 4 NATURAL 4 VOCAL 4 CUSTOM 4 FLAT 4 SUPER BASS • “CUSTOM” stores an equalizer curve you have made adjustments to. (Refer to “Equalizer Curve Adjustment” on page 54 and “Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment” on page 55.) •...
Audio Menu Functions The Audio Menu features the following functions. Balance Adjustment (Fad) This function allows you to select a Fader/Balance setting that provides ideal listening conditions in all occupied seats. “Fad F 15” – “Fad R 15” 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 EQ-Mid 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.
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 Frequency Center frequency 40 4 80 4 100 4 160 (Hz) Low: 200 4 500 41k 4 2k (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 Subwoofer Output (Sub.W1) When a Subwoofer is connected, switch Subwoofer output ON. Initially, Subwoofer output is OFF.
Subwoofer Setting Adjustment (Sub-W2) When the Subwoofer output is ON, you can adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level of Subwoofer. The display shows “+6” – “- 6”. • You can select the Subwoofer setting mode only when Subwoofer output is switched ON in the Subwoofer ON/OFF mode.
Non Fading Output Level Adjustment (NonFad) When the Non Fading output is ON, you can adjust the level of Non Fading output. The display shows “0” – “-15”. • You can select the Non Fading Output setting mode only when Non Fading Output is switched ON in the Non Fading Output ON/OFF mode.
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. •...
• External Unit 1 and External Unit 2 are set to the same volume adjustment setting automatically. Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) Function (for DEH-P7100R) During driving, noise in the car changes according to the driving speed and road conditions.
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 Take care not to grip it tightly or drop Replacing the Front Panel • Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front panel. •...
Entering the Initial Setting Menu With this menu, you can perform initial settings for the product. Hold for 2 seconds Each press changes the Mode ... • Holding down the FUNCTION button for 2 seconds also cancels the Initial Setting Menu.
Initial Setting Menu Functions The Initial Setting Menu features the following functions. Changing the FM Tuning Step (FM) Normally set at 50 kHz during Seek tuning in the FM mode, the tuning step changes to 100 kHz when the AF or TA mode is activated. It may be preferable to set tuning step to 50 kHz in the AF mode.
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 34.) Setting the Warning Tone (WARN) You can switch the Warning Tone function ON/OFF. (Refer to “Warning Tone” on page 61.) Switching the AUX Mode (AUX) It is possible to use auxiliary (AUX) equipment with this product.
Setting the Dimmer (DIM) 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. Selecting the Brightness (BRIGHT) You can select the display brightness. Initially this mode is set to 12. The display shows “0”...
Setting the Rear Speaker Lead and Subwoofer Controller (SW) This product's rear speaker leads can be used for full-range speaker (“Rear SP:FULL”) or Subwoofer (“Rear SP:S.W”) connection. If you switch Rear Speaker Lead setting to the “Rear SP:S.W”, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly to a Subwoofer without using an auxiliary amp.
• When “Hands-Free:OFF” is selected, Cellular Telephone Muting mode is activated. (Refer to page 69.) Switching the Telephone Standby (TEL 2) (for DEH-P7100R) If you want to use the Handsfree Telephone unit without playing other sources of this product, activate the Telephone Standby mode.
Switching the Entertainment Display You can change the display to the movie screens etc. while listening to each source. (e.g. MOVIE SCREEN MODE 1) Each press changes the Display ... Each press of the ENTERTAINMENT button changes the display in the following order: SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE 1 3 SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE 2 3 MOVIE SCREEN MODE 1 3 MOVIE SCREEN MODE 2 3 Display before entering the Entertainment Display...
When “Hands-Free:OFF” in the TEL 1 mode is selected in the Initial Setting Menu, Cellular Telephone Muting mode is activated. (Refer to page 67.) Handsfree Telephoning Function (for DEH-P7100R) When a call is received or made using a handsfree telephone unit, sound from this system is muted automatically and the voice of the person you talk to come from the speakers.
When using the DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner You can use this product with a separately sold hide-away DAB tuner (GEX-P900DAB, GEX- P900DABII). For details concerning operation, refer to the DAB Tuner’s Operation Manuals. This section provides information on DAB operations with this product which differs from that described in the DAB Tuner’s Operation Manual.
Operation With this product, operation of the following three functions differs. (Reference pages are in the Hide-away DAB Tuner’s Operation Manual) • Changing the Label (Refer to page 12.) • Operating Announcements with Function Menu (Refer to page 19.) • Dynamic Label Function (Refer to page 21.) This product does not have the following three functions.
Precaution • Play only CDs bearing the Compact Disc Digital Audio mark. (If a CD features the top right mark on its disc title side, that disc is a CD TEXT disc. There are also some CD TEXT discs that do not feature the top right mark.) •...
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.