Operation Manual

DVD AV Receiver

AVH-P4900DVD

English
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.

Available accessories
Be sure to read this XM tuner 45
SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner 47
! Playable discs 5
Playing songs on iPod 49
! DVD video disc region numbers 6
Multi-CD Player 51
! When an operation is prohibited 10
DVD Player 54
TV tuner 56
Precautions Digital Signal Processor 58
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3
To ensure safe driving 3 Additional Information
To avoid battery exhaustion 4 Troubleshooting 70
Error messages 72
Before You Start Understanding auto TA and EQ error
Information to User 5 messages 72
For Canadian model 5 Understanding messages 73
About this unit 5 Handling guideline of discs and player 74
About this manual 6 DVD discs 74
After-sales service for Pioneer products 6 CD-R/CD-RW discs 74
Visit our website 7 Dual Discs 75
Features 7 Compressed audio files on the disc 75
About WMA 8 Using the display correctly 76
About the SAT RADIO READY mark 9 Language code chart for DVD 78
To protect the LCD screen 9 Terms 79
For viewing LCD comfortably 9 Specifications 82
What the marks on DVDs indicate 9
Protecting your unit from theft 10 Index 84
Resetting the microprocessor 10

Operating this unit

What’s What 12
Basic Operations 13
Tuner 18
Built-in DVD player 20
Audio Adjustments 30
Setting up the DVD player 35
Initial Settings 38
Other Functions 41

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Precautions 01

Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Please read all of these instructions regarding ! Do not attempt to install or service your
your display and retain them for future refer- display by yourself. Installation or servi-
ence. cing of the display by persons without
1 Read this manual fully and carefully be- training and experience in electronic
fore operating your display. equipment and automotive accessories
2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for may be dangerous and could expose you
operating procedures and safety informa- to the risk of electric shock or other
tion. hazards.
3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this
manual and follow the instructions care-
fully.
4 Do not allow other persons to use this sys-
To ensure safe driving
tem until they have read and understood
the operating instructions.
WARNING
5 Do not install the display where it may (i)
! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-
obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the
NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT
performance of any of the vehicle’s oper-
PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CON-
ating systems or safety features, includ-
NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE
ing air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii)
OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IM-
impair the driver’s ability to safely oper-
PROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
ate the vehicle.
THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
6 Do not operate this display if doing so in
LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
any way will divert your attention from
JURY OR DAMAGE.
the safe operation of your vehicle. Always
! To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the
observe safe driving rules and follow all
potential violation of applicable laws, this unit
existing traffic regulations. If you experi-
is not for use with a video screen that is visible
ence difficulty in operating the system or
to the driver.
reading the display, park your vehicle in a
! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
safe location and make necessary adjust-
violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or
ments.
TV (sold separately) feature should never be
7 Please remember to wear your seat belt at
used while the vehicle is being driven. Also,
all times while operating your vehicle. If
rear displays should not be in a location
you are ever in an accident, your injuries
where it is a visible distraction to the driver.
can be considerably more severe if your
! In some countries or states the viewing of
seat belt is not properly buckled.
images on a display inside a vehicle even by
8 Never use headphones while driving.
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
9 To promote safety, certain functions are
Where such regulations apply, they must be
disabled unless the parking brake is on,
obeyed and this unit’s DVD features should
and the vehicle is not in motion.
not be used.
10 Never set the volume of your display so
high that you cannot hear outside traffic
and emergency vehicles.

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01 Precautions

When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD

or TV while driving, the warning VIDEO VIEW-
ING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING will
appear on the front display.
To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front
display, park your vehicle in a safe place and
apply the parking brake.

Parking brake interlock

Certain functions (DVD/TV viewing and certain
touch panel keys) offered by this unit could be
dangerous and/or unlawful if used while driv-
ing. To prevent such functions from being
used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an
interlock system that senses when the parking
brake is set. If you attempt to use the functions
described above while driving, they will be-
come disabled until you stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and (1) apply the parking brake, (2)
release the parking brake, and then (3) apply
the parking brake again. Please keep the
brake pedal pushed down before releasing the
parking brake.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using
this unit. Using this unit without running the
engine can result in battery drainage.
! When no power is supplied to this unit be-
cause of a replacement of the vehicle bat-
tery or for some similar reason, the
microcomputer of this unit is returned to
its initial condition except audio settings.
Although audio adjustment information is
stored in this unit for several hours, we re-
commend that you transcribe the data.

WARNING
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an
ACC position.

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Information to User CAUTION:

Before You Start

USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
Alteration or modifications carried out without PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
appropriate authorization may invalidate the OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
user’s right to operate the equipment. MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
For Canadian model EYE HAZARD.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat
could result from contact with liquids.
About this unit ! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo- erating procedures and precautions.
cated for use in North America. Use in other ! Always keep the volume low enough so that
areas may result in poor reception. you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.
! Protect this unit from moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
WARNING the preset memory will be erased and must be
Handling the cord on this product or cords asso- reprogrammed.
ciated with accessories sold with the product
may expose you to chemicals listed on proposi-
Important (Serial number)
tion 65 known to the State of California and other
governmental entities to cause cancer and birth The serial number is located on the bottom of
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands this unit. For your own security and convenience,
after handling. be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this
material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling informa- Playable discs
tion, please contact your local authorities or the
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.

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02 Before You Start

DVD video The illustration below shows the regions and

corresponding region numbers.

Video CD

About this manual

CD
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. 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 unit’s potential
and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
Notes We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
! is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
ing through the manual before you begin
Licensing Corporation.
using this unit. It is especially important that
! This player can only play back discs bearing
you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU-
the marks shown above.
TIONs in this manual.

DVD video disc region numbers

DVD video discs that have incompatible region After-sales service for
numbers cannot be played on this player. The
region number of the player can be found on Pioneer products
the bottom of this unit. Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased this unit for after-sales
service (including warranty conditions) or any
other information. In case the necessary infor-
mation is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
Please do not ship your unit to the companies
at the addresses listed below for repair without
advance contact.

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DVD video playback

U.S.A.

Before You Start

It is possible to play back DVD video and DVD-
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
R/RW (video mode).
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
Remember that use of this system for com-
P.O. Box 1760
mercial or public viewing purposes may con-
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
stitute an infringement on the author’s rights
800-421-1404
protected by the Copyright Law.
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring
300 Allstate Parkway PBC (playback control).
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1-877-283-5901 CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/RW playback is possible.
For warranty information please see the Lim-
MP3 file playback
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
! Supply of this product only conveys a li-
Visit our website cense for private, non-commercial use and
Visit us at the following site: does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
1 Register your product. We will keep the details via internet, intranets and/or other net-
of your purchase on file to help you refer to works or in other electronic content distri-
this information in the event of an insurance bution systems, such as pay-audio or
claim such as loss or theft. audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
2 Receive updates on the latest products and pendent license for such use is required.
technologies. For details, please visit
3 Download owner’s manuals, order product http://www.mp3licensing.com.
catalogues, research new products, and
much more. WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
Features
NTSC compatibility
Touch panel key operation This unit is NTSC system compatible. When
It is possible to operate this unit by using connecting other components to this unit, be
touch panel key. sure components are compatible with the
same video system otherwise images will not
be correctly reproduced.

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Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility Multi-angle

When using this unit with a Pioneer multi- You can switch between multiple viewing an-
channel processor, you can enjoy the atmo- gles of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.
sphere and excitement provided by DVD movie
and music software featuring 5.1 channel re- Note
cordings.
! Manufactured under license from Dolby This product incorporates copyright protection
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D technology that is protected by method claims of
symbol are trademarks of Dolby certain U.S. patents and other intellectual prop-
Laboratories. erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
! “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered
prohibited.
trademarks of DTS, Inc.

About WMA

iPod® compatibility
When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod
adapter (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you can
control an iPod with Dock Connector. The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box
! iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, indicates that this unit can play back WMA
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun- data.
tries. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology
Multi-aspect that is developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Switching between wide screen, letterbox and WMA data can be encoded by using Windows
panscan display is possible. Media Player version 7 or later.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are tra-
Multi-audio demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
You can switch between multiple audio sys- Corporation in the United States and/or other
tems recorded on a DVD as desired. countries.

Multi-subtitle Notes
You can switch between multiple subtitle lan-
guages recorded on a DVD as desired. ! This unit may not operate correctly depending
on the application used to encode WMA files.

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! Depending on the version of Windows Media result in LCD screen malfunction due to

Before You Start

Player used to encode WMA files, album the resulting high temperatures.
names and other text information may not be ! When using a cellular phone, keep the an-
correctly displayed. tenna of the cellular phone away from the
display to prevent disruption of the video by
the appearance of spots, colored stripes,
etc.
About the SAT RADIO
READY mark
For viewing LCD comfortably
Due to its construction, the view angle of the
The SAT RADIO READY mark printed on the LCD screen is limited. The viewing angle (verti-
front panel indicates that the Satellite Radio cal and horizontal) can be increased, however,
Tuner for Pioneer (i.e., XM tuner and Sirius sa- by using BRIGHT to adjust the black density of
tellite tuner which are sold separately) can be the video. When using for the first time, adjust
controlled by this unit. Please inquire to your the black density in accordance with the view-
dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer service ing angle (vertical and horizontal) to adjust for
station regarding the satellite radio tuner that clear viewing. DIMMER can also be used to
can be connected to this unit. For satellite adjust the brightness of the LCD screen itself
radio tuner operation, please refer to the satel- to suit your personal preference.
lite radio tuner owner’s manual.

Notes
What the marks on DVDs
! The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver
broadcasting technology to provide listeners
indicate
in their cars and at home with crystal-clear The marks below may be found on DVD disc
sound seamlessly from coast to coast. Satel- labels and packages. They indicate the type of
lite radio will create and package over 100 images and audio recorded on the disc, and
channels of digital-quality music, news, the functions you can use.
sports, talk and children’s programming.
! “SAT Radio”, the SAT Radio logo and all re- Mark Meaning
lated marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite 2
Indicates the number of audio sys-
Radio inc., and XM Satellite Radio Inc. tems.

2 Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

guages.
Indicates the number of viewing an-
To protect the LCD screen 3
gles.

! Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the 16 : 9 LB

Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:
screen width-to-height ratio) type.
display when this unit is not being used.
Extended exposure to direct sunlight can 1
Indicates the number of the region
ALL where playback is possible.

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When an operation is prohibited

When you are watching a DVD and attempt to
perform an operation, it may not be performed
because of the programming on the disc.
When this happens, the icon appears on Release button
the screen.
! The icon may not appear with certain
discs. Attaching the front panel
% Replace the front panel by holding it
upright to the unit and clipping it securely
into the mounting hook.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
! If the front panel is not detached from the Resetting the microprocessor
head unit within five seconds of turning off Pressing RESET lets you reset the micropro-
the ignition, a warning tone will sound. cessor to its initial settings.
! You can turn off the warning tone. See The microprocessor must be reset under the
Switching the warning tone on page 39. following conditions:
! Prior to using this unit for the first time
Important after installation
! If the unit fails to operate properly
! Handle gently when removing or attaching
! When strange or incorrect messages ap-
the front panel.
pear on the display
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other
! If removed, replace the front panel on the unit
pointed instrument.
before starting up your vehicle.

Removing the front panel

% Push the release button downward and
release the front panel.
Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop
the front panel and protect it from contact
with water or other fluids to prevent perma-
RESET button
nent damage.

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Note

Before You Start

After completing connections or when you want
to erase all memorized settings or return the unit
to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine
ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before
pressing RESET.

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What’s What 6 ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) button

Press to switch between the background
Head unit displays.
1 INFO button
Press to turn the information bar on/off. 7 WIDE button
Press to select a desired mode for enlarging
2 PGM button a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.
Press to operate the preprogrammed func-
tions for each source. (Refer to Using the 8 V.ADJ button
PGM button on page 44.) Press and hold to display the picture adjust-
ment menu.
3 Ambient light sensor
Senses ambient light. This system automati- 9 RESET button
cally adjusts the brightness of the display to Press to return to the factory settings (initial
compensate for ambient light. settings).

4 FLIP DOWN button a a/b/c/d buttons

Press to turn the LCD panel horizontal tem- Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
porarily from upright position. ward, reverse and track search controls.

5 OPEN/CLOSE button b A.MENU button

Press to open or close the LCD panel. Press to display MENU.

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c BOOKMARK (BM) button Basic Operations

Press to bookmark a scene that you want to
resume playback. Power ON/OFF

Operating this unit

Turning the unit on
d BAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM bands and % Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.
one AM band and to cancel the control
mode of functions. Turning the unit off
e EQ button % Press SOURCE and hold until the unit
Press to select various equalizer curves. turns off.
# When using the touch panel keys, touch the
f BOOST button source icon and then touch OFF.
Press to boost the subwoofer level. When the source icon is not displayed, you can
When the separately sold multi-channel pro- display it by touching the screen.
cessor is connected to this unit and the sub-
woofer is set to ON, press to display the
speaker level menu. When it is OFF, press to Selecting a source
display the speaker setting menu. You can select a source you want to listen to.
To switch to the DVD player, load a disc in the
g Release button
unit to switch to DVD.
Press downward to detach the front panel.
% When using the touch panel keys,
h ANGLE (+/–) button
touch the source icon and then touch the
Press to change the LCD panel angle.
desired source name.
i SOURCE button The source names are displayed and select-
This unit is turned on by selecting a source. able ones are highlighted.
! DVD – Built-in DVD player
Press to cycle through all the available
sources. ! S-DVD – DVD player/multi-DVD player
! M-CD – Multi-CD player
j EJECT button ! TUNER – Tuner
Press to eject a disc from this unit. ! TV – Television
! iPod – iPod
k VOLUME ! EXT-1 – External unit 1
Press to increase or decrease the volume. ! EXT-2 – External unit 2
! AUX – AUX
l Disc loading slot ! AV – AV input
Insert a disc to play. ! XM – XM tuner
! SIRIUS – SIRIUS tuner
! OFF – Turn the unit off
Optional remote control # When the source icon is not displayed, you
The remote control CD-R55 is sold separately. can display it by touching the screen.
For details concerning operations, see the re- # To return to the playback display, touch ESC.
mote control manual.

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% When using the buttons, press SOURCE Touch panel key basic operation
to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between Activating the touch panel keys
the following sources:
XM (XM tuner)—SIRIUS (SIRIUS tuner)—
TUNER (tuner)—TV (television)—AV (AV)—
DVD (built-in DVD player)—S-DVD (DVD
player/multi-DVD player)—M-CD (multi-CD
player)—iPod (iPod)—EXT-1 (external unit 1)
—EXT-2 (external unit 2)—AUX (AUX)

Notes
1
! In the following cases, the sound source will 1 Touch panel keys
not change: Touch to do various operations.
— When there is no unit corresponding to the
selected source connected to this unit. 1 Touch the screen to activate the touch
— When there is no disc or magazine in the panel keys corresponding to each source.
player. The touch panel keys appear on the display.
— When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off # To go to the next group of touch panel keys,
(refer to page 39). touch d.
— When the AV (AV input) is not set to
VIDEO (refer to page 41). 2 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.
! External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such
as one available in the future) that, although Note
incompatible as a source, enables control of
If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30
basic functions by this unit. Two external units
seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
can be controlled by this unit. When two exter-
nal units are connected, the allocation of
them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is Operating the menu
automatically set by this unit.
! When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected 1 2 3 4 5
to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control
terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when
this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the
antenna, turn the source off.

Adjusting the volume

% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
1 FUNCTION key
Press VOLUME up/+ or down/– to increase or
Touch to select functions for each source.
decrease the source volume.
2 AUDIO key
Touch to select various sound quality controls.
3 SETUP key

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Touch to select various setup functions. ! When the ignition switch is turned OFF
4 BACK key after the LCD panel has been closed, turn-
Touch to return to the previous display. ing the ignition switch ON again (or turning

Operating this unit

5 ESC key it to ACC) will not open the LCD panel. In
Touch to cancel the control mode of func- this case, press OPEN/CLOSE to open the
tions. LCD panel.
! When closing the LCD panel, check to
1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU. make sure that it has closed completely. If
MENU appears on the display. the LCD panel has stopped halfway, leaving
it like this could result in damage.
2 Touch the desired key to display the
function names you want to operate.
# To go to the next group of function names, CAUTION
touch NEXT. Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
# To return to the previous group of function opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be
names, touch PREV. especially cautious of children’s hands and fin-
gers.
3 Touch ESC to return to the display of
each source. % Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD
panel.
# To close the LCD panel, press OPEN/CLOSE
Note
again.
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the playback display.
Adjusting the LCD panel angle
Important
! If you can hear the LCD panel knocking
Opening and closing the LCD panel against your vehicle’s console or dashboard,
The LCD panel will be opened or closed auto- press ANGLE (–) to move the LCD panel a lit-
matically with the turning of the ignition tle forward.
switch on or off. You can turn off the automatic ! When adjusting the LCD panel angle, be sure
close/open function. (Refer to page 42.) to press ANGLE (+/–). Forcibly adjusting the
! Do not close the LCD panel with hands by LCD panel by hand may damage it.
force. That cause malfunction.
! The automatic close/open function will op-
erate the display as follows.
— When the ignition switch is turned OFF
while the LCD panel is opened, the LCD
panel will close after six seconds.
— When the ignition switch is turned ON
again (or turned to ACC), the LCD panel
will be opened automatically.
— Removing or attaching the front panel
will automatically close or open the LCD
panel. (Refer to page 10.)

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% Press ANGLE (+/–) to adjust the LCD FULL (full)

panel to an easily viewable angle. A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direc-
The LCD panel angle continues changing as tion only, giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal pic-
long as you press ANGLE (+/–) and hold. ture) without any omissions.

JUST (just)
The picture is enlarged slightly at the center and
the amount of enlargement increases horizontally
to the ends, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture
without sensing any disparity even on a wide
screen.

# The adjusted LCD panel angle will be memor- CINEMA (cinema)

ized and automatically returned to the next time The picture is enlarged by the same proportion as
the LCD panel is opened. FULL or ZOOM in the horizontal direction and by
an intermediate proportion between FULL and
ZOOM in the vertical direction; ideal for a cine-
Turning the LCD panel horizontal
ma-sized picture (wide screen picture) where cap-
When the LCD panel is upright and it hinders tions lie outside.
the operation of the air conditioner, the panel
can be turned horizontal temporarily. ZOOM (zoom)
A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion
% Press FLIP DOWN to turn the LCD panel both vertically and horizontally; ideal for a cine-
horizontal.
ma-sized picture (wide screen picture).
# To return to original position, press
FLIP DOWN again.
NORMAL (normal)
# The LCD panel returns to the original position
A 4:3 picture is displayed as it is, giving you no
automatically with beeping sound 10 seconds
sense of disparity since its proportions are the
after operation.
same as that of the normal picture.

Changing the wide screen mode Notes

You can select a desired mode for enlarging a ! Different settings can be memorized for each
4:3 picture to a 16:9 one. video source.
! When video is viewed in a wide screen mode
% Press WIDE to select the desired set- that does not match its original aspect ratio, it
ting. may appear different.
Press WIDE repeatedly to switch between the ! Remember that using the wide mode feature
following settings: of this system for commercial or public view-
FULL (full)—JUST (just)—CINEMA (cinema)— ing purposes may constitute an infringement
ZOOM (zoom)—NORMAL (normal) on the author’s rights protected by the Copy-
right Law.
! Video will appear grainy when viewed in
CINEMA or ZOOM mode.

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Changing the picture adjustment is displayed as the level is increased or de-

You can adjust BRIGHT (brightness), creased.
CONTRAST (contrast), COLOR (color) and

Operating this unit

HUE (hue) for each source and rear view cam- 4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.
era.
! The adjustments of BRIGHT and Adjusting the dimmer
CONTRAST are stored separately for light The adjustment of DIMMER is stored sepa-
ambient (daytime) and dark ambient (night- rately for each ambient light; daytime, evening
time). A sun or moon is displayed to and nighttime. The brightness of LCD screen
the left of BRIGHT and CONTRAST, respec- will be adjusted to optimum level automati-
tively, as the ambient light sensor deter- cally in accordance with the ambient light
mines brightness or darkness. based on the setting values.
! You cannot adjust COLOR or HUE for the
audio source. 1 Press V.ADJ and hold to display
PICTURE ADJUST.
1 Press V.ADJ and hold to display Press V.ADJ until PICTURE ADJUST appears
PICTURE ADJUST. in the display.
Press V.ADJ until PICTURE ADJUST appears
in the display. 2 Touch DIMMER.
The ambient light level used as the standard
2 Touch any of the following touch panel for adjusting DIMMER appears above the level
keys to select the function to be adjusted. bar.
The adjustment function names are displayed ! Red sun – Adjust the brightness for
and adjustable ones are highlighted. bright ambient light (daytime)
! BRIGHT – Adjust the black intensity
! White sun – Adjust the brightness for in-
! CONTRAST – Adjust the contrast
termediate brightness (evening)
! COLOR – Adjust the color saturation ! Blue moon – Adjust the brightness for
! HUE – Adjust the tone of color (red is em-
dark ambient light (nighttime)
phasized or green is emphasized)
! DIMMER – Adjust the brightness of display
3 Touch c or d to adjust the brightness.
! BACK-CAMERA – Switch to the picture ad- Each time you touch c or d moves the key to-
justment display for the rear view camera
wards the left or the right.
# You can adjust the picture adjustment for rear The level indicates the brightness of the
view camera only when B-CAM is turned on. screen being adjusted. The farther the key
(Refer to Setting for rear view camera (back up
moves to the right, the brighter the screen.
camera) on page 41.)
# With some rear view cameras, picture adjust-
4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.
ment may not be possible.

3 Touch c or d to adjust the selected Note

item. The icons indicating the current ambient bright-
Each time you touch c or d it increases or de- ness used for adjusting BRIGHT and CONTRAST
creases the level of selected item. +24 to –24 may differ from DIMMER slightly.

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Tuner 5 To perform manual tuning, briefly

touch c or d.
Basic Operations The frequencies move up or down step by
step.
1 2 3 4 # You can also perform manual tuning by press-
ing c or d button.

6 To perform seek tuning, keep touching

c or d for about one second and release.
The tuner will scan the frequencies until a
broadcast strong enough for good reception is
found.
# You can cancel seek tuning by briefly touching
76 5 either c or d.
# If you keep touching c or d you can skip sta-
1 Source icon
tions. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release
2 Band indicator
the key.
3 Preset number indicator
# You can also perform seek tuning by pressing
4 Frequency indicator
and holding c or d button.
5 Preset list display
6 LOCAL indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on. Note
7 STEREO indicator If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30
Shows when the selected frequency is being seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
broadcast in stereo.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch Storing and recalling broadcast
TUNER to select the tuner.
frequencies
2 Touch the screen to display the touch You can easily store up to six broadcast fre-
panel keys. quencies for later recall.
! Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the
3 Touch BAND to select a band. three FM bands, and six AM stations can
Touch BAND until the desired band (FM1, be stored in memory.
FM2, FM3 for FM or AM) is displayed.
% When you find a frequency that you
4 To select a preset channel, touch a pre- want to store in memory keep touching
set channel on the list. one of preset tuning keys P1 to P6 until the
The preset channel you selected is tuned in. preset number stops flashing.
# When the list of channels is not displayed, The number you have touched will flash in the
touch LIST. preset number indicator and then remain lit.
The selected radio station frequency has been
stored in memory.

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The next time you touch the same preset tun- % Touch BSM on the function menu to
ing key the radio station frequency is recalled turn BSM on.
from memory. BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing

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# When the touch panel keys are not displayed, the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be
you can display them by touching the screen. stored under preset tuning keys P1 to P6 in
# When P1 to P6 are not displayed, you can dis- order of their signal strength. When finished,
play them by touching LIST. BSM stops flashing.
# You can also use a and b buttons to recall # To cancel the storage process, touch BSM
radio station frequencies assigned to preset tun- again.
ing keys P1 to P6.
You can also use a and b buttons to recall radio
station frequencies assigned to preset tuning Tuning in strong signals
keys P1 to P6. Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 1 Touch LOCAL on the function menu.
1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU.
MENU appears on the display. 2 Touch a to turn local seek tuning on.
# To turn local seek tuning off, touch b.
2 Touch FUNCTION to display the func-
tion names. 3 Touch c or d to set the sensitivity.
The function names are displayed and oper- There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
able ones are highlighted. two levels for AM:
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK. FM: 1—2—3—4
# To return to the frequency display, touch ESC. AM: 1—2
# If you do not operate the function within about
The 4 setting allows reception of only the
30 seconds, the display is automatically returned strongest stations, while lower settings let you
to the frequency display. receive progressively weaker stations.

Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies under preset tuning keys P1 to P6
and once stored there you can tune in to those
frequencies with the touch of a key.
! Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM
may replace broadcast frequencies you
have saved using P1 to P6.

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Built-in DVD player 1 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
Playback will automatically start.
Basic Operations ! When the automatic playback function is
The built-in DVD player can play back DVD on, this unit will cancel the DVD menu and
video, Video CD, audio CD (CD-DA) and com- automatically start playback from the first
pressed audio (WMA/MP3) recorded on CD- chapter of the first title. Refer to Automatic
ROM. (Refer to page 75 for files that can be playback of DVDs on page 25.
played back.) # Be sure to turn up the label side of a disc.
Read the precautions with discs and player on # With some DVD discs, a menu may be dis-
Handling guideline of discs and player on page played. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the
74. next page.)
# With a Video CD featuring the PBC (playback
12 3 4 5 control) function, a menu is displayed.
# After a disc has been inserted, use touch
panel keys to select the DVD player.
# To eject a disc, press EJECT.

2 Touch the screen to display the touch

panel keys.

3 When playing Video CD, touch 10key

6 7 and then touch 0 to 9 to select the desired
menu item.
1 Source icon Playback starts from the selected menu item.
2 Media indicator # Depending on the discs, the menu may be
Shows the type of disc currently playing. two or more pages long. In such case, touch o
3 Title/Folder number indicator or p to display the next or previous menu.
DVD video: shows the title currently playing. # You can display the menu by pressing
Compressed audio: shows the folder currently RETURN during PBC playback. For details, refer
playing. to the instructions provided with the disc.
4 Chapter/track number indicator
DVD video: shows the chapter currently play- 4 When playing compressed audio, touch
ing. a track title on the list to select a track.
Video CD, CD and Compressed audio: shows The selected track will begin to play.
the track currently playing. # When the list of titles is not displayed, touch
5 Play time indicator LIST.
6 Variable message area # To go to the next group of list titles, touch .
DVD video: shows the subtitle language and # To return to the previous group of list titles,
audio language. touch .
CD and compressed audio: shows the text in- # To select a folder, touch to show the folder
formation of currently playing disc. one level higher and touch a folder name on the
7 Viewing angle indicator list.
Shows which viewing angle has been se-
lected.

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# To return to folder 001 (ROOT), press and hold tails, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on
BAND/ESC. However, if folder 001 (ROOT) con- page 28.
tains no files, playback commences with folder ! When playing discs with compressed audio

Operating this unit

002. and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA
# You can also select a folder by pressing a or and MIXED-MODE CDs, both types can be
b button. played only by switching mode between com-
pressed audio and CD-DA by touching
5 To skip back or forward to another MEDIA or pressing BAND/ESC. This function
chapter/track, briefly touch o or p. can be operated only when the disc is playing.
! If you have switched between compressed
6 To perform fast forward or reverse, audio and CD-DA, playback starts at the first
keep touching o or p. track on the disc.
When DVD video or Video CD is playing, if you ! There is sometimes a delay between starting
keep touching o or p for five seconds, up disc playback and the sound being issued.
the icon m or n is highlighted. When this When being read, FORMAT READ is dis-
happens, fast reverse/fast forward continues played.
even if you release o or p. To resume ! When playing back files recorded as VBR
playback at a desired point, touch f. (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be
# When playing DVD video or Video CD, fast for- correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse
ward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain operations are used.
locations on some discs. If this happens, normal ! When playing a compressed audio disc con-
playback automatically resumes. taining more than 192 tracks, READY ap-
# When playing compressed audio, there is no pears on the information bar for the track
sound on fast forward or reverse. titles of 193rd and later.

Notes
Operating the DVD menu
! If you do not use the touch panel keys within
30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically. Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc
! The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm or contents using a menu.
8-cm (single) disc at a time. Do not use an ! This function is available for DVD.
adapter when playing 8-cm discs. ! You can display the menu by touching
! Do not insert anything other than a disc into MENU or TOP.M while a disc is playing.
the disc loading slot. Discs which can be Touching either of these keys again lets you
played back are listed on Playable discs on start playback from the location selected
page 5. from the menu. For details, refer to the in-
! If you cannot insert a disc completely or if structions provided with the disc.
after you insert a disc the disc does not play,
1 Touch
 to display touch panel keys


check that the label side of the disc is up.

Press EJECT to eject the disc, and check the to operate the DVD menu.
disc for damage before inserting it again. # When the touch panel keys are not displayed,
! If an error message such as ERROR-02 is dis- you can display them by touching the screen.
played, refer to Error messages on page 72.
! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re- 2 Touch a, b, c or d to select the desired
sumes from the selected point. For more de- menu item.

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3 Touch ENTER. ! This function is available for DVD and

Playback starts from the selected menu item. Video CD.
# You cannot operate the DVD menu from a/b/ ! Chapter search and time search are not
c/d buttons on the head unit. possible when disc playback has been
# The way to display the menu differs depending stopped.
on the disc. ! During playback of Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control), this function can-
not be operated.
Operating the DVD menu with 10 key
Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc 1 Touch SEARCH.
contents using 10key.
2 Touch TITLE (title), CHAP. (chapter),
1 Touch d until 10key appears in the dis- TRACK (track) or TIME (time).
play.
3 Touch 0 to 9 to input the desired num-
2 Touch 10key. ber.
For titles, chapters and tracks
3 Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu ! To select 3, touch 3.
number and then touch ENTER to start ! To select 10, touch 1 and 0 in that order.
playback. ! To select 23, touch 2 and 3 in that order.
! To select 3, touch 3. For time (time search)
! To select 10, touch 1 and 0 in that order. ! To select 21 minutes 43 seconds, touch 2, 1,
! To select 23, touch 2 and 3 in that order. 4 and 3 in that order.
! To select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the
time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and touch
Skipping back or forward to 7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order.
another title # To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C.
! This function is available for DVD.
4 While the inputted number is dis-
% To skip back or forward to another title, played, touch ENTER.
touch a or b. This starts playback from the selected scene.
Touching a skips to the start of the next title.
Touching b skips to the start of the previous Notes
title.
! With DVD discs featuring a menu, you can
Title numbers are displayed for eight seconds.
also touch MENU or TOP.M and then make
selections from the displayed menu.
! With some discs, the icon may be dis-
Searching for a desired scene, played, indicating that titles, chapters and
starting playback from a time cannot be specified.
specified time
You can use the search function to search for Specifying title
a desired scene by specifying a title, chapter,
You can use the direct search function to
track and the time search function to specify
search for a desired scene by specifying a title.
the time on a disc at which play starts.

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1 Touch d until 10key appears in the dis- nected, DTS audio will not be output, so select
play. an audio setting other than DTS.
! Display indications such as Dolby D and

Operating this unit

2 Touch 10key. 5.1ch indicate the audio system recorded on
the DVD. Depending on the setting, playback
3 Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a desired may not be with the same audio system as
title number when the disc is stopped. that indicated.
Title number is displayed for eight seconds ! Touching AUDIO during fast forward/fast re-
and playback starts from the selected title. verse, pause or slow motion playback returns
! To select 3, touch 3. you to normal playback.
! To select 10, touch 1 and 0 in that order.
! To select 23, touch 2 and 3 in that order.
Changing the subtitle language
during playback (Multi-subtitle)
Changing audio language With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings,
during playback (Multi-audio) you can switch between subtitle languages
DVDs can provide audio playback with differ- during playback.
ent languages and different systems (Dolby Di- ! This function is available for DVD.
gital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multi-
audio recordings, you can switch between lan- 1 Touch d until SUB.T appears in the dis-
guages/audio systems during playback. play.
! This function is available for DVD.
2 Touch SUB.T during playback.
1 Touch d until AUDIO appears in the Each time you touch SUB.T it switches be-
display. tween subtitle languages.

2 Touch AUDIO during playback. Notes

Each time you touch AUDIO it switches be-
tween audio systems. ! The number in the 2 mark on a DVD’s pack-
age indicates the number of recorded subtitle
languages.
Notes ! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle
! The number in the 2 mark on a DVD’s languages may only be possible using a menu
package indicates the number of recorded display.
languages/audio systems. ! You can also switch between subtitle lan-
! With some DVDs, switching between lan- guages using DVD SETUP. For details, refer to
guages/audio systems may only be possible Setting the subtitle language on page 35.
using a menu display. ! Touching SUB.T during fast forward/fast re-
! You can also switch between languages/audio verse, pause or slow motion playback returns
systems using DVD SETUP. For details, refer you to normal playback.
to Setting the audio language on page 35.
! Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If
this unit’s optical digital outputs are not con-

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Changing the viewing angle % Touch f during playback.

during playback (Multi-angle) The icon e is displayed and playback is
paused, letting you view a still image.
With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot
# To resume playback at the same point that you
from multiple angles) recordings, you can
turned pause on, touch f again.
switch among viewing angles during play-
back.
! This function is available for DVD. Note
! During playback of a scene shot from mul- Depending on the disc and the playback location
tiple angles, the angle icon is dis- on the disc, the icon may be displayed, indicat-
played. Turn angle icon display on or off ing that still playback is not possible.
using DVD SETUP. For details, refer to Set-
ting the angle icon display on page 36.
Frame-by-frame playback
1 Touch d until ANGLE appears in the
This lets you move ahead one frame at a time
display.
during playback.
! This function is available for DVD and
2 Touch ANGLE during playback of a
Video CD.
scene shot from multiple angles.
Each time you touch ANGLE it switches be-
% Touch r during playback.
tween angles.
Each time you touch r, you move ahead one
frame.
Notes # To return to normal playback, touch f.
! The 3 mark on a DVD’s package indicates it
features multi-angle scenes. The number in Notes
the 3 mark indicates the number of angles
! Depending on the disc and the playback loca-
from which scenes were shot.
tion on the disc, the icon may be displayed,
! Touching ANGLE during fast forward/fast re-
indicating that frame-by-frame playback is not
verse, pause or slow motion playback returns
possible.
you to normal playback.
! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-
ing frame-by-frame playback.

Stopping playback
% Touch g.
# When you stop disc playback by touching g,
that location on the disc is memorized, enabling
playback from that point when you play the disc
again.
# To play back the disc again, touch f.

Pausing disc playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.

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Slow motion playback Note

This lets you slow down playback speed. If a specified scene has not been preprogrammed
! This function is available for DVD and

Operating this unit

in DVD disc, this function is not possible.
Video CD.

1 Keep touching r until  is displayed

Automatic playback of DVDs
during playback.
The icon  is displayed, forward slow mo- When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted,
tion playback begins. this unit will cancel the DVD menu automati-
# To return to normal playback, touch f. cally and start playback from the first chapter
of the first title.
2 Touch q or r to adjust playback ! This function is available for DVD.
speed during slow motion playback. ! Some DVDs may not operate properly. If
Each time you touch q or r it changes the this function is not fully operated, turn this
speed in four steps in the following order: function off and start playback.
1/16—1/8—1/4—1/2
1 Touch d until A.PLAY appears in the
display.
Notes
! There is no sound during slow motion play- 2 Touch A.PLAY to turn automatic play-
back. back on.
! Depending on the disc and the playback loca- # To turn automatic playback off, touch A.PLAY
tion on the disc, the icon may be displayed, again.
indicating that slow motion playback is not # When the automatic playback is on, you can-
possible. not operate repeating play of DVD disc (refer to
! With some discs, images may be unclear dur- Repeating play on page 27).
ing slow motion playback.
! Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.
PBC playback
During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC
Return to the specified scene (Playback Control), PBC ON is displayed. You
You can return to the specified scene where can operate PBC menu with 10key.
the DVD you are currently playing has been ! This function is available for Video CD.
preprogrammed to return.
! This function is available for DVD. 1 Touch d until 10key appears in the dis-
play and then touch 10key.
1 Touch d until RETURN appears in the
display. 2 Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu
number and then touch ENTER to start
2 Touch RETURN to return to the speci- playback.
fied scene. ! To select 3, touch 3.
! To select 10, touch 1 and 0 in that order.
! To select 23, touch 2 and 3 in that order.

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# Depending on the discs, the menu may be ! If specific information has not been recorded
two or more pages long. In such case, touch o on a CD TEXT disc, NO XXXX will be dis-
or p to display the next or previous menu. played (e.g., NO T.ARTIST NAME).
# You can display the menu by touching ! When playing back WMA files, album title and
RETURN during PBC playback. For details, refer comment are not displayed.
to the instructions provided with the disc. ! When a list of folders/files is displayed by the
touch of LIST, Current (currently playing
Notes folder) is displayed instead of Folder.
! When playing back MP3 files recorded as VBR
! PBC playback of Video-CD cannot be can- (variable bit rate) files, the bit rate value is not
celled. displayed even after switching to bit rate.
! During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (VBR will be displayed.)
(Playback Control), PBC ON, search and time ! If specific information has not been recorded
search functions cannot be used nor can you on a compressed audio disc, NO XXXX will
select the range for repeat play. be displayed (e.g., NO ARTIST NAME).

Text information Scrolling text information in the display

Text information recorded on CD TEXT and This unit can display the first 19 letters. When
compressed audio disc can be displayed. Text the recorded information is longer than 19 let-
information is displayed on variable message ters, you can scroll the text to the left so that
area. the rest of the title can be seen.

% Keep touching DISP until the title be-

Displaying text information gins to scroll to the left.
% Touch DISP. The rest of the title will appear in the display.
Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the
following settings: Displaying information on
For CD TEXT discs compressed audio
D.Title (disc title)—D.Artist (disc artist name)
Information recorded on a compressed audio
—T.Title (track title)—T.Artist (track artist
disc can be displayed.
name)
For compressed audio discs
% Touch to display information on
Folder (folder name)—File (file name)—
the compressed audio file you are currently
T.Title (track title)—Artist (artist name)—
playing.
Album (album title)—Comment (comment)—
! ALBUM (album title)
Bit Rate (bit rate)
! TRACK (track title)
! FOLDER (folder name)
Notes ! FILE (file name)
! Some discs have certain information encoded ! ARTIST (artist name)
on the disc during manufacture. These discs ! GENRE (genre)
may contain such information as the CD title, ! YEAR (year)
track title, artist’s name and playback time # When playing back WMA files, lists of album
and are called CD TEXT discs. title, genre and year appear in blank.

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# If specific information has not been recorded For DVD, play range can be selected from
on a compressed audio file, the list appears in TITLE (title repeat) and CHPTR (chapter re-
blank. peat).

Operating this unit

# Depending on the version of ID3 tag or For Video CD and CD, play range can be se-
Windows Media Player, the information may not lected from DISC (disc repeat) and TRACK
be displayed correctly. (track repeat).
For compressed audio, play range can be se-
lected from DISC (disc repeat), FOLDER (folder
Introduction of advanced repeat) and TRACK (track repeat).
operations
% Touch REPEAT on the function menu to
select the repeat range.
! TITLE – Repeat just the current title
! CHPTR – Repeat just the current chapter
! TRACK – Repeat just the current track
! FOLDER – Repeat the current folder
! DISC – Play through the current disc

1 Notes
! If you perform chapter search or fast forward/
1 Function display
reverse, the repeat play range changes to
Shows the function names.
DISC.
! If you select another folder during repeat play,
1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU.
the repeat play range changes to DISC.
MENU appears on the display.
! During compressed audio playback, if you per-
form track search or fast forward/reverse dur-
2 Touch FUNCTION to display the func-
ing TRACK, the repeat play range changes to
tion names.
FOLDER.
The function names are displayed and oper-
! When FOLDER is selected, it is not possible to
able ones are highlighted.
play back a subfolder of that folder.
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.
! When playing discs with compressed audio
# To return to the playback display, touch ESC.
and audio data (CD-DA), repeat play performs
within the currently playing data type even if
Note DISC is selected.
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the playback display. Playing tracks in random order
Random play plays tracks in a random order
within the selected repeat range.
Repeating play ! This function is available for CD and com-
Repeat play plays the same play range repeat- pressed audio disc.
edly. Play range varies depending on the
media.

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1 Select the repeat range. 1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU.

Refer to Repeating play on the previous page.
2 Touch FUNCTION to display the func-
2 Touch RANDOM on the function menu tion names.
to turn random play on.
Tracks will play in a random order within the 3 Touch L/R SELECT to select the audio
previously selected repeat range. output.
# To turn random play off, touch RANDOM ! L+R – left and right
again. ! LEFT – left
! RIGHT – right

Scanning tracks of a CD Note

Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of Depending on the disc and the playback location
each track on the CD. on the disc, the function may not be selectable,
When playing the compressed audio disc, the indicating that operating this function is not pos-
first 10 seconds of each track of the current sible.
folder (or the first track of each folder) is
played.
! This function is available for CD and com-
pressed audio disc.
Resume playback (Bookmark)
The Bookmark function lets you resume play-
1 Select the repeat range. back from a selected scene the next time the
Refer to Repeating play on the previous page. disc is loaded.
! This function is available for DVD.
2 Touch SCAN on the function menu to
turn scan play on. % During playback, press
The first 10 seconds of each track is played. BOOKMARK (BM) button at the point you
want to resume playback next time.
3 When you find the desired track (or The selected scene will be bookmarked so that
folder) touch SCAN again. playback resumes from that point next time.
You can bookmark up to five discs. After that,
the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new
Note
one.
After track or folder scanning is finished, normal # To clear the bookmark on a disc, press and
playback of the tracks will begin again. hold BOOKMARK (BM) button during playback.
# You can also bookmark a disc by pressing and
holding EJECT at the point you want to bookmark.
Selecting audio output Next time you load the disc, playback will resume
You can switch between stereo and monaural from the bookmarked point. Note that you can
audio output. only bookmark one disc using this method. To
clear the bookmark on a disc, press EJECT.
! This function is available for DVD and
Video CD.
! This function is not possible when disc
playback has been stopped.

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Entering disc titles 5 Touch d to move the cursor to the next

You can input CD titles and display the title. character position.
The next time you insert a CD for which you When the desired letter is displayed, touch d

Operating this unit

have entered a title, the title of that CD will be to move the cursor to the next position and
displayed. then select the next letter. Touch c to move
Use the disc title input feature to store up to backwards in the display.
48 CD titles in the unit. Each title can be up to
10 characters long. 6 Touch OK to store the entered title in
! This function is available for CD. memory.
! When playing a CD TEXT disc, you cannot
switch to T. EDIT. The disc title will have al- 7 Touch ESC to return to the playback dis-
ready been recorded on a CD TEXT disc. play.
! If no title has been entered for the currently
playing disc, NO DISC TITLE is displayed. Notes
! Titles remain in memory, even after the disc
1 Play the CD that you want to enter a has been removed from the unit, and are re-
title for. called when the disc is reinserted.
! After data for 48 discs has been stored in
2 Touch T. EDIT on the function menu. memory, data for a new disc will overwrite the
oldest one.
3 Touch ABC to select the desired charac-
ter type.
Touch ABC repeatedly to switch between the
following character types:
Selecting tracks from the track
Alphabet (upper case), numbers and symbols title list
—alphabet (lower case)—European letters, Track title list lets you see the list of track titles
such as those with accents (e.g., á, à, ä, ç) on a CD TEXT disc and select one of them to
# You can select to input numbers and symbols play back.
by touching 123. ! This function is available for CD.

4 Touch a or b to select a letter of the al- 1 Touch T.LIST on the function menu.
phabet.
Each time you touch a it will display alphabet, 2 Touch or to switch between the
numbers or symbols in ascending order (A B lists of titles.
C ...). Each time you touch b it will display a
letter in descending order. 3 Touch your favorite track title.
That selection will begin to play.

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Audio Adjustments # To return to the previous display, touch BACK.

# To return to the display of each source, touch
Introduction of audio adjustments ESC.

Note
If you do not operate the audio function within
about 30 seconds, the display is automatically re-
turned to the source display.

1 Using balance adjustment

You can change the fader/balance setting so
1 Audio display that it can provide you an ideal listening envir-
Shows the audio adjustment status. onment in all occupied seats.

Important 1 Touch FAD/BAL on the audio function

menu.
If the multi-channel processor (DEQ-P8000) is
# When the rear output setting is SUB. W, BAL
connected to this unit, the audio function will be
will be displayed instead of FAD/BAL. Refer to
changed to the multi-channel processor’s audio
Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller
menu. For details, refer to Introduction of DSP ad-
on page 39.
justments on page 58.

2 Touch a or b to adjust front/rear

1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU.
speaker balance.
MENU appears on the display.
Each time you touch a or b it moves the
front/rear speaker balance towards the front or
2 Touch AUDIO to display the audio func-
the rear.
tion names.
FRONT:15 to REAR:15 is displayed as the
The audio function names are displayed and
front/rear speaker balance moves from front to
operable ones are highlighted.
rear.
# To go to the next group of function names,
# FR:00 is the proper setting when only two
touch NEXT.
speakers are used.
# To return to the previous group of function
# When the rear output setting is SUB. W, you
names, touch PREV.
cannot adjust front/rear speaker balance. Refer to
# If EQ-EX function has been selected and only
Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller
when EQ-EX is turned on and CUSTOM is se-
on page 39.
lected as the equalizer curve, you can switch to
BASS and TREBLE.
3 Touch c or d to adjust left/right speak-
# Only when the subwoofer controller setting is
er balance.
FULL, NON FADING will be displayed instead of
Each time you touch c or d it moves the left/
SUB WOOFER. (Refer to Setting the rear output
right speaker balance towards the left or the
and subwoofer controller on page 39.)
right.
# When selecting the FM tuner as the source,
LEFT:09 to RIGHT:09 is displayed as the left/
you cannot switch to SLA.
right speaker balance moves from left to right.

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Using the equalizer ! You can adjust the center frequency and
The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization the Q factor (curve characteristics) of each
to match car interior acoustic characteristics currently selected curve band (LOW/MID/

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as desired. HIGH).

Recalling equalizer curves Level (dB)

There are six stored equalizer curves which Q=2W
you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list Q=2N
of the equalizer curves: Center frequency
Frequency (Hz)
Display Equalizer curve
POWERFUL Powerful 1 Touch EQ MENU on the audio function
NATURAL Natural menu.
VOCAL Vocal
2 Touch a or b to select the desired item.
CUSTOM Custom Each time you touch a or b selects the item
FLAT Flat in the following order:
BAND (bands)—LEVEL (equalizer level)—
SUPER BASS Super bass
FREQUENCY (center frequency)—Q. FACTOR
! CUSTOM is an adjusted equalizer curve (Q factor)
that you create.
! A separate CUSTOM curve can be created 3 Touch c or d to select the equalizer
for each source. If you make adjustments, band to adjust.
the equalizer curve settings will be memor- Each time you touch c or d selects equalizer
ized in CUSTOM. bands in the following order:
! When FLAT is selected no supplement or LOW (low)—MID (mid)—HIGH (high)
correction is made to the sound. This is
useful to check the effect of the equalizer 4 Touch b and then touch c or d to ad-
curves by switching alternatively between just the level of the equalizer band.
FLAT and a set equalizer curve. Each time you touch c or d increases or de-
creases the level of the equalization band.
% Press EQ to select the equalizer. +6 to –6 is displayed as the level is increased
Press EQ repeatedly to switch between the fol- or decreased.
lowing equalizers:
POWERFUL—NATURAL—VOCAL—CUSTOM 5 Touch b and then touch c or d to se-
—FLAT—SUPER BASS lect the desired frequency.
Touch c or d until the desired frequency ap-
pears in the display.
Adjusting equalizer curves Low: 40Hz—80Hz—100Hz—160Hz
You can adjust the currently selected equalizer Mid: 200Hz—500Hz—1kHz—2kHz
curve setting as desired. Adjusted equalizer High: 3.15kHz—8kHz—10kHz—12.5kHz
curve settings are memorized in CUSTOM.

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6 Touch b and then touch c or d to se- 1 Touch TREBLE on the audio function
lect the desired Q factor. menu.
Touch c or d until the desired Q factor ap-
pears in the display. 2 Touch a or b to adjust the treble level.
2W—1W—1N—2N Each time you touch a or b increases or de-
creases the treble level. +6 to –6 is displayed
Note as the level is increased or decreased.

If you make adjustments, CUSTOM curve is up- 3 Touch c or d to select the desired fre-
dated. quency.
Touch c or d until the desired frequency ap-
pears in the display.
Adjusting bass and treble 2.5kHz—4kHz—6.3kHz—10kHz
You can adjust bass and treble settings.
! If EQ-EX function has been selected and
only when EQ-EX is turned on and Adjusting loudness
CUSTOM is selected as the equalizer Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the
curve, you can adjust bass and treble set- low- and high-sound ranges at low volume.
tings. (Refer to Compensating for equalizer
curves (EQ-EX) on page 34.) 1 Touch LOUDNESS (LOUD) on the audio
function menu.
Adjusting bass
2 Touch a to turn loudness on.
You can adjust the cut-off frequency and the
# To turn loudness off, touch b.
bass level.
3 Touch c or d to select a desired level.
1 Touch BASS on the audio function
Each time you touch c or d selects level in
menu.
the following order:
LOW (low)—MID (mid)—HIGH (high)
2 Touch a or b to adjust the bass level.
Each time you touch a or b increases or de-
creases the bass level. +6 to –6 is displayed as
the level is increased or decreased. Using subwoofer output
This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output
3 Touch c or d to select the desired fre- which can be turned on or off.
quency. ! When the subwoofer output is on, you can
Touch c or d until the desired frequency ap- adjust the cut-off frequency and the output
pears in the display. level of the subwoofer.
40Hz—63Hz—100Hz—160Hz
1 Touch SUB WOOFER on the audio func-
tion menu.
Adjusting treble # When the subwoofer controller setting is
You can adjust the cut-off frequency and the FULL, you cannot select SUB WOOFER.
treble level.

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2 Touch c to turn subwoofer output on. Note

# To turn subwoofer output off, touch d.
You can also select the subwoofer level in the

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3 Touch b and then touch c or d to se- audio menu. Refer to Using subwoofer output on
lect the phase of subwoofer output. the previous page.
Touch d to select normal phase and
NORMAL appears in the display. Touch c to
select reverse phase and REVERSE appears in Using nonfading output
the display. When the nonfading output setting is on, the
audio signal does not pass through this unit’s
4 Touch b and then touch c or d to ad- low pass filter (for the subwoofer), but is out-
just the output level of the subwoofer. putted through the RCA output.
Each time you touch c or d increases or de-
creases the level of the subwoofer. +6 to –6 is 1 Touch NON FADING on the audio func-
displayed as the level is increased or de- tion menu.
creased. # When the subwoofer controller setting is only
FULL, you can select NON FADING. (Refer to
5 Touch b and then touch c or d to se- page 39.)
lect cut-off frequency.
Each time you touch c or d selects cut-off fre- 2 Touch a to turn non fading output on.
quencies in the following order: # To turn non fading output off, touch b.
50Hz—80Hz—125Hz
Only frequencies lower than those in the se- 3 Touch c or d to adjust the output level
lected range are outputted from the subwoo- of the non fading.
fer. Each time you touch c or d increases or de-
creases the level of the non fading. +6 to –6 is
displayed as the level is increased or de-
Boosting the subwoofer level creased.
You can easily boost the subwoofer bass level
by repeatedly pressing BOOST button. If the
subwoofer is set to OFF, pressing BOOST but- Using the high pass filter
ton automatically sets the subwoofer to ON. When you do not want low sounds from the
subwoofer output frequency range to play
% Press BOOST button to increase the from the front or rear speakers, turn on the
subwoofer level. HPF (high pass filter). Only frequencies higher
The subwoofer level 0 to +6 is shown in the than those in the selected range are outputted
display. from the front or rear speakers.
# To decrease the level, press BOOST button
and hold. The subwoofer level is reset to 0 and 1 Touch NEXT on the audio function
then you can start again. menu.

2 Touch HPF.

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3 Touch a to turn high pass filter on. ! External unit 1 and external unit 2 are set to
# To turn high pass filter off, touch b. the same source level adjustment volume
automatically.
4 Touch c or d to select cut-off fre- ! AUX (auxiliary input) and AV (AV input) are set
quency. to the same source level adjustment volume
Each time you touch c or d selects cut-off fre- automatically.
quencies in the following order:
50Hz—80Hz—125Hz
Compensating for equalizer
curves (EQ-EX)
Adjusting source levels The EQ-EX function accentuates the effects of
SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust each equalizer curve. Furthermore, you can
the volume level of each source to prevent ra- adjust bass and treble for each source when
dical changes in volume when switching be- CUSTOM curve is selected.
tween sources.
! Settings are based on the FM tuner volume 1 Touch NEXT on the audio function
level, which remains unchanged. menu.

1 Compare the FM tuner volume level 2 Touch EQ-EX.

with the level of the source you wish to ad-
just. 3 Touch a to turn EQ-EX on.
# To turn EQ-EX off, touch b.
2 Touch NEXT on the audio function
menu.

3 Touch SLA.

4 Press a or b to adjust the source vo-

lume.
Each time you press a or b it increases or de-
creases the source volume.
+4 to –4 is displayed as the source volume is
increased or decreased.

Notes
! The AM tuner volume level can also be ad-
justed with source level adjustments.
! Video CD, CD and compressed audio are set
to the same source level adjustment volume
automatically.
! DVD and the optional DVD player are set to
the same source level adjustment volume
automatically.

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Setting up the DVD player 1 Touch SETUP and LANGUAGE and then
touch SUB. T LANG.
Introduction of DVD setup Subtitle language menu is displayed and the

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adjustments currently selected language is highlighted.
You can use this menu to change audio, subti- # To switch to the second language select
tle, parental lock and other DVD settings. menu, touch NEXT.
# To return to the first language select menu,
touch PREV.

2 Touch the desired language.

A subtitle language is set.
# If you have selected OTHERS, refer to When
you select OTHERS on this page.

1 Notes

1 DVD setup menu display ! If the selected language is not recorded on

Shows the DVD setup menu names. the disc, the language specified on the disc is
displayed.
1 Touch g. ! You can also switch the subtitle language by
SETUP will be displayed instead of MENU. touching SUB.T during playback. (Refer to
Changing the subtitle language during play-
2 Touch SETUP when the disc is stopped. back (Multi-subtitle) on page 23.)
The DVD setup menu is displayed. ! Even if you use SUB.T during playback to
switch the subtitle language, this does not af-
3 Touch any of LANGUAGE or VISUAL to fect the settings here.
display the DVD setup function names.
The DVD setup function names in selected When you select OTHERS
menu are displayed. When you select OTHERS, a language code
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.
input display is shown. Refer to Language code
# To return to the playback display, touch ESC.
chart for DVD on page 78 to input the four-digit
code of the desired language.
Note
If you do not operate the DVD setup function 1 Touch 0 to 9 to input the language
within about 30 seconds, the display is automati- code.
cally returned to the playback display. # To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C.

2 While the inputted number is dis-

played, touch ENTER.
Setting the subtitle language
You can set a desired subtitle language. If the
selected subtitle language is recorded on the
Setting the audio language
DVD, subtitles are displayed in that language.
You can set the preferred audio language.

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1 Touch SETUP and LANGUAGE and then Note

touch AUDIO LANG.
Audio language menu is displayed and the If the selected language is not recorded on the
currently selected language is highlighted. disc, the language specified on the disc is dis-
# To switch to the second language select played.
menu, touch NEXT.
# To return to the first language select menu,
touch PREV. Switching the assist subtitle on
or off
2 Touch the desired language. If assist subtitles are recorded on a DVD disc,
The audio language is set. you can display them by turning the assist
# If you have selected OTHERS, refer to When subtitle function on.
you select OTHERS on the previous page. You can turn assist subtitles on or off as de-
sired.
Notes
1 Touch SETUP and LANGUAGE and then
! If the selected language is not recorded on
touch NEXT.
the disc, the language specified on the disc is
outputted.
2 Touch A SUB TITL to turn assist subtitles
! You can also switch the audio language by
on.
touching AUDIO during playback. (Refer to
# To turn the assist subtitle off, touch
Changing audio language during playback
A SUB TITL again.
(Multi-audio) on page 23.)
! Even if you use AUDIO during playback to
switch the audio language, this does not af-
fect the settings here. Setting the angle icon display
You can set it up so that the angle icon ap-
pears on scenes where the angle can be
Setting the menu language switched.
You can set the preferred language for dis-
1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL to display the
plays of menus recorded on a disc.
DVD visual set up menu.
1 Touch SETUP and LANGUAGE and then
2 Touch M. ANGLE to turn angle icon dis-
touch MENU LANG.
play on.
A menu language menu is displayed and the
# To turn the angle icon display off, touch
currently set language is highlighted.
M. ANGLE again.
# To switch to the second language select
menu, touch NEXT.
# To return to the first language select menu,
touch PREV. Setting the aspect ratio
There are two kinds of display. A wide screen
2 Touch the desired language. display has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect)
The menu language is set. of 16:9, while a regular display has a TV aspect
# If you have selected OTHERS, refer to When of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TV aspect
you select OTHERS on the previous page. for the display connected to VIDEO OUTPUT.

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! When using a regular display, select either Setting the code number and level
LETTER BOX or PANSCAN. Selecting 16 : 9 You need to have registered a code number for
may result in an unnatural picture. playing back discs with parantal lock.

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! If you select the TV aspect, the unit’s dis-
play changes to the same setting. 1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then
touch PARENTAL.
1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then
touch TV ASPECT. 2 Touch 0 to 9 to input a four digit code
number.
2 Touch any of the following touch panel
keys to select the TV aspect. 3 While the inputted number is dis-
! 16 : 9 – Wide screen picture (16:9) is dis- played, touch ENTER.
played as it is (initial setting) The code number is set, and you can now set
! LETTER BOX – The picture is the shape of a the level.
letterbox with black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen 4 Touch any of 1 to 8 to select the desired
! PANSCAN – The picture is cut short at the level.
right and left of the screen The parental lock level is set.
! LEVEL 8 – Playback of the entire disc is pos-
Notes sible (initial setting)
! LEVEL 7 to LEVEL 2 – Playback of discs for
! When playing discs that do not specify
children and non-adult-oriented discs is
PANSCAN, playback is with LETTER BOX even
possible
if you select PANSCAN setting. Confirm
! LEVEL 1 – Playback of discs for children
whether the disc package bears the 16 : 9 LB
only is possible
mark. (See page 9.)
! Some discs do not enable changing of the TV
aspect. For details, refer to the disc’s instruc- Notes
tions. ! We recommend to keep a record of your code
number in case you forget it.
! The parental lock level is recorded on the disc.
Setting the parental lock Look for the level indication written at the disc
Some DVD video discs let you use parental package, included literature or on the disc it-
lock to restrict children from viewing violent self. Parental lock of this unit is not possible if
and adult-oriented scenes. You can set the par- a parental lock level is not recorded in the
ental lock to your desired level. disc.
! When you set a parental lock level and then ! With some discs, the parental lock may be ac-
play a disc featuring parental lock, code tive only on the scenes with certain levels. The
number input indications may be dis- playback of those scenes will be skipped. For
played. In this case, playback will begin details, refer to the instruction manual that
when the correct code number is input. came with the discs.

Changing the level

You can change the set parental lock level.

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1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then Initial Settings

touch PARENTAL.
Adjusting initial settings
2 Touch 0 to 9 to input the registered Using the initial settings, you can customize
code number. various system settings to achieve optimal per-
formance from this unit.
3 Touch ENTER.
This enters the code number, and you can now
change the level.
# If you input an incorrect code number, the
icon is displayed. Touch C and input the cor-
rect code number.
# If you forget your code number, refer to If you
forget your code number on this page.
1
4 Touch any of 1 to 8 to select the desired
level. 1 Function display
The new parental lock level is set. Shows the function names.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch

If you forget your code number OFF to turn this unit off.
Refer to Changing the level on the previous # When the source icon is not displayed, you
page, and touch C 10 times. The registered can display it by touching the screen.
code number is canceled, letting you register
a new one. 2 Press A.MENU button and touch INIT to
display the initial function names.
The function names are displayed and oper-
able ones are highlighted.
# To go to the next group of function names,
touch NEXT.
# To return to the previous group of function
names, touch PREV.
# When the multi-channel processor (e.g., DEQ-
P8000) is connected to this unit, you can operate
D. ATT and RESET instead of REARSP.
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.
# To return to the display of each source, touch
ESC.

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Switching the warning tone 1 Touch NEXT on the initial menu.

If the front panel is not detached from the
head unit within five seconds of turning off the 2 Touch REARSP.

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ignition, a warning tone will sound. You can
turn off the warning tone. 3 Touch a or b to switch the rear output
setting.
% Touch D. WARN on the initial menu to Touch a to select full-range speaker and FULL
turn warning tone on. appears in the display. Touch b to select sub-
# To turn warning tone off, touch D. WARN woofer and SUB. W appears in the display.
again. # When no subwoofer is connected to the rear
output, select FULL.
# When a subwoofer is connected to the rear
output, set for subwoofer SUB. W.
Switching the auxiliary setting # When the rear output setting is SUB. W, you
It is possible to use auxiliary equipment with cannot change the subwoofer controller.
this unit. Activate the auxiliary setting when
using auxiliary equipment connected to this 4 Touch c or d to switch the subwoofer
unit. output or non fading output.
Touch c to select subwoofer output and
% Touch AUX on the initial menu to turn SUB.W appears in the display. Touch d to se-
auxiliary setting on. lect non fading output and FULL appears in
# To turn auxiliary setting off, touch AUX again. the display.

Notes
Setting the rear output and
subwoofer controller ! Even if you change this setting, there is no
output unless you turn the nonfading output
This unit’s rear output (rear speaker leads out-
(refer to Using nonfading output on page 33)
put and RCA rear output) can be used for full-
or subwoofer output (refer to Using subwoofer
range speaker (FULL) or subwoofer (SUB. W)
output on page 32) in the audio menu on.
connection. If you switch the rear output set-
! If you change the subwoofer controller, sub-
ting to SUB. W, you can connect a rear speak-
woofer output and nonfading output in the
er lead directly to a subwoofer without using
audio menu return to the factory settings.
an auxiliary amp.
Initially, the unit is set for rear full-range speak-
er connection (FULL). When rear output is
connected to full range speakers (when FULL
Correcting distorted sound
is selected), you can connect the RCA sub- You can minimize distortion that may be
woofer output to a subwoofer. In this case, you caused by the equalizer curve settings.
can select whether to use the subwoofer con- Setting an equalizer level high can cause dis-
troller’s (low pass filter, phase) built-in SUB.W tortion. If high sound is crippled or distorted,
or the auxiliary FULL. try switching to LOW. Normally, leave the set-
! When the multi-channel processor (e.g., ting at HIGH to ensure quality sound.
DEQ-P8000) is connected to this unit, you ! Only when the multi-channel processor
cannot operate this function. (e.g., DEQ-P8000) is connected to this unit,
you can operate this function.

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1 Touch NEXT on the initial menu. 1 Touch NEXT on the initial menu.

2 Touch D. ATT to switch the digital at- 2 Touch RESET.

tenuator setting.
Touching D. ATT switches the digital attenua- 3 Touch RESET.
tor settings in the following order:
HIGH—LOW 4 Touch RESET again to reset audio func-
tions.
# To cancel resetting the audio functions, touch
Switching the sound muting/ CANCEL.
attenuation
Sound from this system is muted or attenu-
ated automatically when the signal from the
Setting the illumination switch
equipment with mute function is received. You can choose whether to have the illumina-
tion of this unit switch on/off when the ignition
1 Touch NEXT on the initial menu. key is turned to the ACC position or the power-
off position.
2 Touch TEL to select any of the muting,
attenuation, mixing or off. % Touch ILM SW on the initial menu to
Touch TEL until the desired setting appears in turn the illumination switch on.
the display. Set the illumination switch ON to have the illu-
! MUTE – Muting mination of this unit remain on when the igni-
! ATT 20 – Attenuation (ATT 20 has a stron- tion key is turned to the ACC position. Set to
ger effect than ATT 10) OFF to have the illumination off when the igni-
! ATT 10 – Attenuation tion key is turned to the ACC position.
! OFF – Turn the sound muting/attenuation # To turn the illumination switch off, touch
off ILM SW again.

Notes Note

! The sound is muted or attenuated, MUTE or Never set the illumination switch on if the vehicle
ATT are displayed and no audio adjustment is does not have the ACC position. It may cause bat-
possible. tery leakage.
! Operation returns to normal when the phone
connection or the voice guidance is ended.

Resetting the audio functions

You can reset all audio functions except vo-
lume.
! Only when the multi-channel processor
(e.g., DEQ-P8000) is connected to this unit,
you can operate this function.

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Other Functions ! OFF – No video component is connected

! VIDEO – External video component (such
Introduction of setup adjustments as portable video player)

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! M-DVD – Multi-DVD player connected with
RCA cable
! EXT-V – External video unit (such as
Pioneer products available in the future)
# When a multi-DVD player is connected with
an AV-BUS cable, do not select M-DVD otherwise
no picture will be displayed even if you select
S-DVD.
1
1 Setup menu display Setting for rear view camera
Shows the setup function names.
(back up camera)
% Press A.MENU button and touch SETUP
to display the setup function names.
CAUTION
Pioneer recommends the use of a camera
The setup function names are displayed and
which outputs mirror reversed images, other-
operable ones are highlighted.
wise screen image may appear reversed.
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.
# To return to the display of each source, touch
This unit features a function that automatically
ESC.
switches to the rear view camera video (REAR
VIEW CAMERA IN jack) when a rear view
Note camera is installed on your vehicle. When the
If you do not operate the setup function within gear shift is in REVERSE (R) position, the
about 30 seconds, the display is automatically re- video automatically switches to a rear view
turned to the source display. camera video. (For more details, consult your
dealer.)
! After you set up the rear view camera set-
Setting the AV input ting, move the gear shift in REVERSE (R)
and confirm if a rear view camera video
You can switch the setting according to the can be shown on the display.
connected component. ! If the display should be switched to a rear
! Select VIDEO to watch video of a con- view camera video by error while you are
nected component as AV source. driving forward, change the rear view cam-
! Select M-DVD to watch video of a con- era setting.
nected DVD player as S-DVD source. ! To end watching a rear view camera video
! Select EXT-V to watch video of a connected and return to the source display, press
video unit as EXT source. V.ADJ.
% Touch AV IN on the setup menu to se- 1 Touch B-CAM on the setup menu.
lect the AV input setting.
Touch AV IN until the desired setting is se-
lected.

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2 Touch c to turn rear view camera set- Setting the clock

ting on. Use these instructions to set the clock.
# To turn rear view camera setting off, touch d.
1 Touch CLOCK ADJUST on the setup
3 Touch b and then touch c or d to se- menu.
lect an appropriate setting for polarity.
Each time you touch c or d it switches be- 2 Touch OFF to turn the clock display on.
tween the following polarity: ON will appear in the display instead of OFF.
! BATTERY – When the polarity of the con-
Clock display is now on.
nected lead is positive while the gear shift # To turn the clock display off, touch ON.
is in REVERSE (R) position
! GND – When the polarity of the connected 3 Touch c or d to select the segment of
lead is negative while the gear shift is in
the clock display you wish to set.
REVERSE (R) position
Each time you touch c or d it will select one
segment of the clock display:
Hour—Minute
Setting the automatic open As you select segments of the clock display
function the segment selected will be highlighted.
To prevent the display from hitting the shift
lever of an automatic vehicle when it is in P
(park) position, or when you do not wish the
display to open/close automatically, you can
set the automatic open function in the manual
mode.
Furthermore, to adjust the LCD panel slide po-
sition, you can turn the set back on or off.
4 Touch a or b to set the clock.
1 Touch FLP ST on the setup menu.
Each time you touch a it increases the se-
lected hour or minute. Each time you touch b
2 Touch a to turn the set back on and the
it decreases the selected hour or minute.
LCD panel slides to the back.
# Touch b to turn the set back off and the LCD
panel slides to the front. Notes
! You can match the clock to a time signal by
3 Touch c or d to select the display to touching JUST.
open/close automatically or manually. — If the minute is 00 to 29, the minutes are
Touch c to select MANUAL, and you have to rounded down. (e.g., 10:18 becomes
press OPEN/CLOSE to open/close the display. 10:00.)
Touch d to select AUTO, and the display auto- — If the minute is 30 to 59, the minutes are
matically opens/closes when power to this rounded up. (e.g., 10:36 becomes 11:00.)
unit is turned on. ! Even when the sources are off, the clock dis-
play appears on the display.

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Using the AUX source

An IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector such as the
CD-RB20/CD-RB10 (sold separately) lets you

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connect this unit to auxiliary equipment fea-
turing RCA output. For more details, refer to
the IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector owner’s man-
ual.

4 Touch d to move the cursor to the next

Selecting AUX as the source character position.
% Touch the source icon and then touch When the desired letter is displayed, touch d
AUX to select AUX as the source. to move the cursor to the next position and
# When the source icon is not displayed, you then select the next letter. Touch c to move
can display it by touching the screen. backwards in the display.
# If the auxiliary setting is not turned on, AUX
cannot be selected. For more details, see Switch- 5 Touch OK to store the entered title in
ing the auxiliary setting on page 39. memory.

6 Touch ESC to return to the playback dis-

Setting the AUX title play.
The title displayed for the AUX source can be
changed.
Selecting the background display
1 After you have selected AUX as the
You can switch background displays while lis-
source, press A.MENU button and touch
tening to each source.
FUNCTION and then touch NAME EDIT.
% Press ENTERTAINMENT (ENT).
2 Touch ABC to select the desired charac-
Each time you press ENTERTAINMENT (ENT)
ter type.
the display changes in the following order:
Touch ABC repeatedly to switch between the
Audio source
following character types:
Background still picture—BGV (background
Alphabet (upper case), numbers and symbols
visual)—AV (AV input)
—alphabet (lower case)—European letters,
Video source
such as those with accents (e.g., á, à, ä, ç)
Video of currently selected source—back-
# You can select to input numbers and symbols
ground still picture—BGV (background visual)
by touching 123.
—AV (AV input)
3 Touch a or b to select a letter of the al-
phabet. Note
Each time you touch a it will display alphabet, In the following cases, the background display
numbers or symbols in ascending order (A B will not change:
C ...). Each time you touch b it will display a ! When a list is displayed.
letter in descending order. ! When the AV (AV input) is not set to VIDEO
(refer to page 41).

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Using the PGM button

You can operate the preprogrammed functions
for each source by using PGM.

% Press PGM to turn pause on when se-

lecting the following sources:
! DVD – Built-in DVD player
! S-DVD – DVD player/multi-DVD player
! M-CD – Multi-CD player
! iPod – iPod
# To turn pause off, press PGM again.

% Press PGM and hold to turn BSM on

when selecting TUNER as the source.
Press PGM and hold until the BSM turns on.
# To cancel the storage process, press PGM
again.

% Press PGM and hold to turn BSSM on

when selecting TV as the source.
Press PGM and hold until the BSSM turns on.
# To cancel the storage process, press PGM
again.

% Press PGM to select the desired channel

select setting when selecting XM or SIRIUS
as the source.
Press PGM repeatedly to switch between the
following channel select settings:
CH NUMBER (channel number select setting)
—CATEGORY (channel category select
setting)

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XM tuner 3 Touch BAND to select an XM band.

Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired XM
Basic Operations band is displayed, XM1, XM2 or XM3.
You can use this unit to control an XM satellite
digital tuner (GEX-P920XM), which is sold 4 Touch c or d to select a desired
channel.

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separately.
For details concerning operation, refer to the The channels move up or down step by step.
XM tuner’s operation manuals. This section Channels that cannot currently be selected
provides information on XM operations with are skipped, and the next channel is selected.
this unit which differs from that described in # If you touch and hold c or d, you can in-
the XM tuner’s operation manual. crease or decrease the channel number con-
! This unit does not have the text scroll tinuously.
function. # You can also perform tuning from a desired
! With this unit, you can operate one addi- channel category. (Refer to Selecting a channel in
tional function: XM channel direct the channel category on the next page.)
selection.
Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 ! If you do not use the touch panel keys for
eight seconds, they will be hidden auto-
matically.
! You can go to the next group of touch panel
keys by touching d.

Switching the XM display

% Touch DISP to switch the XM display.
7 Channel name—Artist name/feature—Song/
program title—Channel category
1 Source icon
2 XM band indicator
3 XM channel name Storing and recalling broadcast
4 XM preset number indicator
stations
5 XM channel number indicator
6 XM channel select setting indicator You can easily store up to six broadcast sta-
Shows what channel select setting has been tions for later recall.
selected. CH-Number is displayed when ! Up to 18 stations, six for each of three XM
CH NUMBER is selected, and Category is dis- bands can be stored in memory.
played when CATEGORY is selected.
% When you find a station that you want
7 Preset list display
to store in memory touch and hold a preset
1 Touch the source icon and then touch tuning key P1 to P6 until the XM preset
XM to select the XM. number stops flashing.
The number you have touched will flash in the
2 Touch the screen to display the touch XM preset number indicator and then remain
panel keys. lit. The selected station has been stored in
memory.

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The next time you touch the same preset tun- Selecting an XM channel directly
ing key P1 to P6 the station is recalled from You can select an XM channel directly by en-
memory. tering the desired channel number.
# You can also use a and b to recall stations
assigned to preset tuning keys P1 to P6. 1 Touch DIRECT.
# When the touch panel keys are not displayed, CHANNEL INPUT appears in the display.
you can display them by touching the screen.
# When P1 to P6 are not displayed, you can dis- 2 Touch 0 to 9 to input the desired chan-
play them by touching d. nel number.
# To cancel the input numbers, touch C.

Switching the XM channel 3 While the input number is displayed,

select mode touch ENTER.
The XM channel of entered number is
You have two methods for selecting a channel:
selected.
by number and by category. When selecting
by number, channels in any category can be
selected. Select by category to narrow your Displaying the Radio ID
search down to only channels in a particular
Channel number select setting
category.
If you select CH : 000, the ID code is displayed.
% Touch MODE to select the desired chan-
nel select mode. % Touch c or d to select CH : 000.
Touch MODE repeatedly to switch between
the following channel select modes: Channel category select setting
CH NUMBER (channel number select setting) RADIO ID is provided as a channel category
—CATEGORY (channel category select for displaying the ID code.
setting)
% Touch a or b to select RADIO ID from
Selecting a channel in the channel channel category.
category # If you select another channel, display of the ID
code is canceled.
1 Touch MODE to select the channel cate- # Display of the ID code repeats displaying
gory select mode. RADIO ID and the ID code one after the other.
Touch MODE repeatedly to switch between
the following channel select modes:
CH NUMBER (channel number select setting)
—CATEGORY (channel category select
setting)

2 Touch a or b to select the desired chan-

nel category.

3 Touch c or d to select the desired chan-

nel in the selected channel category.

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner 3 Touch BAND to select a band.

Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired SIR-
Basic Operations IUS band is displayed, SIRIUS1, SIRIUS2 or
You can use this unit to control a SIRIUS Satel- SIRIUS3.
lite Radio tuner, which is sold separately.
4 Touch c or d to select a desired

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When the SIRIUS tuner is used together with
this unit, some operations differ slightly from channel.
those described in the SIRIUS operation man- The channels move up or down step by step.
ual. This manual provides information on Channels that cannot currently be selected
these points. For all other information on are skipped, and the next channel is selected.
using the SIRIUS tuner, please refer to the SIR- # If you touch and hold c or d, you can in-
IUS operation manual. crease or decrease the channel number con-
! This unit does not have the text scroll tinuously.
function. # You can also select a channel by pressing c
! With this unit, you can operate one addi- or d button.
tional function: SIRIUS channel direct se- # You can also perform tuning from a desired
lection. Refer to Selecting a SIRIUS channel channel category. (Refer to Selecting a channel in
directly on the next page. the channel category on the next page.)

1 2 3 4 5 Notes
! If you do not use the touch panel keys for
eight seconds, they will be hidden auto-
matically.
! It may take a few seconds before you can hear
anything while this unit acquires and pro-
cesses the satellite signal when you change
the source to SIRIUS tuner or select a
channel.
6 ! Display changes as follows every time the
channels are switched. In the selected display,
1 Source icon
text automatically scrolls.
2 SIRIUS band indicator
Channel name—Selected display
3 SIRIUS preset number indicator
For details, refer to Switching the SIRIUS dis-
4 SIRIUS channel number indicator
play on this page.
5 SIRIUS channel select setting indicator
Shows what channel select setting has been
selected. CH-Number is displayed when Switching the SIRIUS display
CH-Number is selected, and Category is dis-
% Touch DISP to switch the SIRIUS display.
played when Category is selected.
Channel number—Channel name—Channel
6 SIRIUS channel name
Category—Artist name/feature—Song/pro-
1 Touch the source icon and then touch gram title—Composer
SIRIUS to select SIRIUS. # When you change the display, text automati-
cally scrolls.
2 Touch the screen to display the touch
panel keys.

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Storing and recalling broadcast 1 Touch MODE to select the channel cate-
stations gory select mode.
Touch MODE repeatedly to switch between
You can easily store up to six broadcast sta-
the following channel select modes:
tions for later recall.
CH-Number (channel number select setting)
! Up to 18 stations, six for each of three SIR-
—Category (channel category select setting)
IUS bands can be stored in memory.
2 Touch a or b to select the desired chan-
% When you find a station that you want
nel category.
to store in memory keep touching a preset
tuning key P1 to P6 until PCH SET is dis- 3 Touch c or d to select the desired chan-
played. nel in the selected channel category.
The selected station has been stored in mem-
ory.
The next time you touch the same preset tun- Selecting a SIRIUS channel directly
ing key P1 to P6 the station is recalled from You can select a SIRIUS channel directly by
memory. entering the desired channel number.
# When the touch panel keys are not displayed,
you can display them by touching the screen. 1 Touch DIRECT.
# When P1 to P6 are not displayed, you can dis- CHANNEL INPUT appears in the display.
play them by touching LIST.
2 Touch 0 to 9 to input the desired chan-
nel number.
Selecting the SIRIUS channel # To cancel the input numbers, touch C.
select mode 3 While the input number is displayed,
You have two methods for selecting a channel: touch ENTER.
by number and by category. When selecting The SIRIUS channel of entered number is
by number, channels in any category can be selected.
selected. Select by category to narrow your
search down to only channels in a particular
category. Displaying the Radio ID
If you select CH:000, the ID code is displayed.
% Touch MODE to select the desired chan-
nel select mode. % Touch c or d to select CH : 000.
Touch MODE repeatedly to switch between # To select CH:000, set the channel select set-
the following channel select modes: ting to CH-Number. About the channel select set-
CH-Number (channel number select setting) ting, refer to Selecting the SIRIUS channel select
—Category (channel category select setting) mode on this page

Selecting a channel in the channel

category
Channels are organized into various program
categories, e.g. Rock, Classic, Jazz. You can
specify channels by selecting the desired
category.

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Playing songs on iPod 4 To perform fast forward or reverse,

keep touching o or p.
Listening to songs on your iPod
You can use this unit to control an iPod adapter, Note
which is sold separately.

Available accessories
If the playback is stopped for any reason, touch
1 2 3 TOP and refine your seach for a song.

Browsing for a song

The operation of this unit to control an iPod is
designed to be as close to the operation of the
iPod as possible for easy operation and song
search.

6 5 4 1 Touch TOP to display the top menu.

1 Source icon
2 Touch one of the categories in which
2 Song number indicator
you want to search for a song.
3 Play time indicator
! PLAYLISTS (playlists)
4 Song title indicator
! GENRES (genres)
5 Repeat indicator
! ARTISTS (artists)
Shows when repeat range is selected to cur-
! ALBUMS (albums)
rent track.
! SONGS (songs)
6 RDM indicator
Shows when random play is set to TRACK or
3 Touch a list title that you want to play.
ALBUM.
Repeat this operation until you find the de-
sired song.
1 Touch the source icon and then touch # You can start a playback of all the songs in the
iPod to select the iPod. selected list (GENRES, ARTISTS or ALBUMS). To
# You can also select the iPod source by press-
do this, keep touching the list title.
ing SOURCE repeatedly.
# To go to the next group of list titles, touch .
# When the iPod is not connected to this unit,
# To return to the previous group of list titles,
you cannot select the iPod as a source.
touch .
# To return to the previous menu, touch .
2 Touch the screen to display the touch # To go to the top menu of the list search, touch
panel keys. TOP.

3 To skip back or forward to another

song, touch o or p.
Touching p skips to the start of the next
Pausing a song
song. Touching o once skips to the start of % Touch f during playback.
the current song. Touching it again will skip to # To resume playback at the same point that you
the previous song. turned pause on, touch f again.

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Displaying text information on 1 Press A.MENU button and then touch

iPod FUNCTION to display the function names.

% Touch DISP. 2 Touch RANDOM to select the random

Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the play method.
following settings: Touch RANDOM repeatedly until the desired
T. Title (song title)—Artist (artist name)— random play method appears in the display.
Album (album title) ! TRACK – Play back songs in a random
# If the characters recorded on the iPod are not order within the selected list
compatible with a head unit, those characters ! ALBUM – Select an album randomly, and
will not be displayed. then play back all the songs in it in order
! OFF – Cancel the random play
Note
You can scroll the title to the left by keeping
touching DISP.

Repeating play
For playback of the songs on the iPod, there
are two repeat play ranges: TRACK (repeat
one song) and ALL (repeat all songs in the
list).
! While REPEAT is set to TRACK, you cannot
select the other songs.

1 Press A.MENU button and then touch

FUNCTION to display the function names.

2 Touch REPEAT to select the repeat

range.
Touch REPEAT repeatedly until the desired re-
peat range appears in the display.
! TRACK – Repeat just the current song
! ALL – Repeat all songs in the selected list

Playing songs in a random

order (shuffle)
For playback of the songs on the iPod, there
are two random play methods: TRACK (play
back songs in a random order) and ALBUM
(play back albums in a random order).

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Multi-CD Player 4 To skip back or forward to another

track, touch c or d.
Basic Operations Touching d skips to the start of the next track.
You can use this unit to control a multi-CD Touching c once skips to the start of the cur-
player, which is sold separately. rent track. Touching again will skip to the pre-

Available accessories
! Only those functions described in this man- vious track.
ual are supported by 50-disc multi-CD
players. 5 To perform fast forward or reverse,
! This unit is not designed to operate disc title keep touching c or d.
list functions with a 50-disc multi-CD player.
Notes
1 2 3 4
! When the multi-CD player performs the pre-
paratory operations, READY is displayed.
! If an error message such as ERROR-02 is dis-
played, refer to the multi-CD player owner’s
manual.
! If there are no discs in the multi-CD player ma-
gazine, NO DISC is displayed.
! If you do not use the touch panel keys within
30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
5
1 Source icon
2 Disc number indicator Introduction of advanced
3 Track number indicator operations
4 Play time indicator
You can use these functions only with a multi-
5 Disc list display
CD player that supports them.
Shows the disc title list.

1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch
MENU appears on the display.
M-CD to select the multi-CD player.
2 Touch FUNCTION to display the func-
2 Touch the screen to display the touch
tion names.
panel keys.
The function names are displayed and oper-
able ones are highlighted.
3 Touch a disc title on the list to play
# To go to the next group of function names,
back.
touch NEXT.
Operable disc titles are highlighted. If you
# To return to the previous group of function
want to select a disc located at 7 to 12, touch
names, touch PREV.
or to display 07 to 12.
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.
# When the disc titles of 01-06 or 07-12 are not
# To return to the playback display, touch ESC.
displayed, you can display them by touching
LIST.
# You can also sequentially select a disc by
pressing a/b button.

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Function and operation ! When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT

REPEAT, RANDOM, SCAN, PAUSE, compatible multi-CD player, you cannot
Compression and T. EDIT operations are basi- switch to T. EDIT. The disc title has already
cally the same as that of the built-in DVD been recorded on a CD TEXT disc.
player.

Function name Operation Using ITS playlists

Refer to Repeating play on page 27. ITS (instant track selection) lets you make a
But the repeat play ranges you can playlist of favorite tracks from those in the
select are different from that of the
built-in DVD player. The repeat play
multi-CD player magazine. After you have
ranges of the multi-CD player are added your favorite tracks to the playlist you
REPEAT as below: can turn on ITS play and play just those selec-
! M-CD – Repeat all discs in the tions.
multi-CD player
! TRACK – Repeat just the cur-
rent track Creating a playlist with ITS programming
! DISC – Repeat the current disc
You can use ITS to enter and play back up to
Refer to Playing tracks in random 99 tracks per disc from up to 100 discs (with
RANDOM
order on page 27. the disc titles). (With multi-CD players sold be-
Refer to Scanning tracks of a CD on fore the CDX-P1250 and CDX-P650, up to 24
SCAN
page 28. tracks can be stored in the playlist.)
Refer to Pausing disc playback on
PAUSE
page 24. 1 Play a CD that you want to program.
Refer to Using compression and Touch a or b to select the CD.
Compression
bass emphasis on page 54.
2 Touch NEXT on the function menu.
Refer to Using ITS playlists on this
ITS PLAY
page.
3 Touch ITS MEMO.
Refer to Using ITS playlists on this
ITS MEMO
page.
4 Touch c or d to select the desired
Refer to Entering disc titles on the track.
T. EDIT
next page.

5 Touch MEMORYa to store the currently

Notes playing track in the playlist.
MEMORY is displayed and the currently play-
! If you do not operate the function within about ing selection is added to your playlist. The dis-
30 seconds, the display is automatically re- play then shows track number again.
turned to the playback display.
! If you select other discs during repeat play,
Note
the repeat play range changes to M-CD.
! If you perform track search or fast forward/re- After data for 100 discs has been stored in mem-
verse during TRACK, the repeat play range ory, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest
changes to DISC. one.
! After track or disc scanning is finished, nor-
mal playback of the tracks will begin again.

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Playback from your ITS playlist # If there are no tracks from your playlist in the
ITS play lets you listen to the tracks that you current range, ITS EMPTY is displayed and nor-
have entered into your ITS playlist. When you mal play resumes.
turn on ITS play, tracks from your ITS playlist
in the multi-CD player will begin to play. Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist

Available accessories
You can delete all tracks of a CD from your ITS
1 Select the repeat range.
playlist if ITS play is off.
Refer to Playing tracks in random order on
page 27.
1 Play the CD that you want to delete.
Touch a or b to select the CD.
2 Touch NEXT on the function menu.
2 Touch NEXT on the function menu.
3 Touch ITS PLAY to turn ITS play on.
Playback begins of those tracks from your
3 Touch ITS MEMO.
playlist within the previously selected M-CD or
DISC ranges.
4 Touch CLEARb to erase all tracks on the
# If no tracks in the current range are pro-
currently playing CD from your ITS playlist.
grammed for ITS play, then ITS EMPTY is dis-
ITS CLEAR is displayed and all tracks on the
played.
currently playing CD are erased from your
# To turn ITS play off, touch ITS PLAY again.
playlist.

Erasing a track from your ITS playlist

You can delete a track from your ITS playlist if Entering disc titles
ITS play is on. Use the disc title input feature to store up to
If ITS play is already on, skip to step 2. 100 CD titles (with ITS playlist) into the multi-
CD player. Each title can be up to 10 charac-
1 Play the CD with the track you want to ters long.
delete from your ITS playlist, and turn ITS The operation is the same as that of the built-
play on. in DVD player.
Refer to Playback from your ITS playlist on this Refer to Entering disc titles on page 29.
page. ! When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT
compatible multi-CD player, you cannot
2 Touch NEXT on the function menu. switch to T. EDIT. The disc title has already
been recorded on a CD TEXT disc.
3 Touch ITS MEMO.
Notes
4 Touch c or d to select the desired
track. ! Titles remain in memory, even after the disc
has been removed from the magazine, and
5 Touch CLEARb to erase the track from are recalled when the disc is reinserted.
your ITS playlist. ! After data for 100 discs has been stored in
The currently playing selection is erased from memory, data for a new disc will overwrite the
your ITS playlist and playback of the next track oldest one.
from your ITS playlist begins.

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Displaying disc titles DVD Player

% Touch DISP. Basic Operations
Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the
You can use this unit to control a DVD player or
following settings:
multi-DVD player, which is sold separately.
DISC LIST (disc list)—D.Title (disc title)
For details concerning operation, refer to the
When you select D.Title, the title of the cur-
DVD player’s or multi-DVD player’s operation
rently playing disc is shown in the display.
manual. This section provides information on
# If no title has been entered for the currently
DVD operations with this unit which differs
playing disc, NO DISC TITLE is displayed.
from that described in the DVD player’s or
multi-DVD player’s operation manual.
! Multi-DVD player that has ITS functions
Using CD TEXT functions and disc title functions can also be con-
You can use these functions only with a CD nected to this unit. In this case, ITSPLAY,
TEXT compatible multi-CD player. ITS MEMO and disc title input can be con-
The operation is the same as that of the built- trolled.
in DVD player.
Refer to Text information on page 26. 12 3 4 5 6

Selecting tracks from the track

title list
You can use these functions only with a CD
TEXT compatible multi-CD player.
The operation is the same as that of the built-
in DVD player.
Refer to Selecting tracks from the track title list 7
on page 29. 1 Source icon
2 Media indicator
3 Disc number indicator
Using compression and bass Shows the disc number currently playing
emphasis when using a multi-DVD player.
Using COMP (compression) and DBE (dy- 4 Title/Folder number indicator
namic bass emphasis) functions lets you ad- 5 Chapter/track number indicator
just the sound playback quality of the multi- 6 Play time indicator
CD player. 7 Disc list display
Shows the disc title list.
% Touch COMP on the function menu to
select your favorite setting. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch
COMP OFF—COMP 1—COMP 2— S-DVD to select the DVD player.
COMP OFF—DBE 1—DBE 2 # When the source icon is not displayed, you
# If the multi-CD player does not support can display it by touching the screen.
COMP/DBE, NOCOMP is displayed when you at-
tempt to select it.

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2 Touch the screen to display the touch 2 Touch FUNCTION to display the func-
panel keys. tion names.
The function names are displayed and oper-
3 To skip back or forward to another able ones are highlighted.
chapter/track, briefly touch c or d. # To return to the previous display, touch BACK.

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# To return to the playback display, touch ESC.
4 To perform fast forward or reverse,
keep touching c or d.
Function and operation
Play mode, Random mode, Scan mode,
Note
Pause and T. EDIT operations are basically the
If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 same as that of the built-in DVD player.
seconds, they will be hidden automatically. Also, ITSPLAY and ITS MEMO operations are
basically the same as that the multi-CD player.

Function name Operation

Selecting a disc
! You can operate this function only when a Refer to Repeating play on page 27.
But the repeat play range that you
multi-DVD player is connected to this unit. can select is vary depending on
the type of disc or system. The re-
% Touch a disc title on the list to play peat play ranges of the DVD
back. player/multi-DVD player are as
below:
Operable disc titles are highlighted. During PBC playback of Video
# You can also select a disc by touching a or b. CDs, this function cannot be oper-
# You can also select a disc by pressing and Play mode ated.
holding a or b button. ! DISC – Repeat the current disc
# When the list of titles is not displayed, touch ! FOLDER – Repeat the current
folder
LIST.
! TITLE – Repeat just the current
title
! CHAPTER – Repeat just the
Selecting a folder current chapter
! TRACK – Repeat just the cur-
! You can operate this function only when a rent track
DVD player which is corresponding to com-
Refer to Playing tracks in random
pressed audio playback is connected to Random mode
order on page 27.
this unit.
Refer to Scanning tracks of a CD on
Scan mode
page 28.
% Touch a or b to select a folder.
Refer to Pausing disc playback on
Pause
page 24.

Introduction of advanced ITSPLAY

Refer to Using ITS playlists on
page 52.
operations
Refer to Using ITS playlists on
1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU. ITS MEMO
page 52.
MENU appears on the display.
Refer to Entering disc titles on
T. EDIT
page 53.

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TV tuner
Notes
Basic Operations
! If you select other discs during repeat play, You can use this unit to control a TV tuner (e.g.
the repeat play range changes to DISC. GEX-P5700TV), which is sold separately.
! During video CD or CD playback, if you per- For details concerning operation, refer to the
form track search or fast forward/reverse dur- TV tuner’s operation manual. This section pro-
ing TRACK, the repeat play range changes to vides information on TV operations with this
DISC. unit which differs from that described in the
! During compressed audio playback, if you se- TV tuner’s operation manual.
lect another folder during repeat play, the re-
peat play range changes to DISC. 1 2 3 4
! During compressed audio playback, if you per-
form track search or fast forward/reverse dur-
ing TRACK, the repeat play range changes to
FOLDER.
! The ITS function of a DVD player differs
slightly from ITS playback with a multi-CD
player. With multi-DVD player, ITS playback ap-
plies only to the CD playing. For details, refer
to Using ITS playlists on page 52. 5
1 Source icon
2 Band indicator
3 Preset number indicator
4 Channel indicator
5 Preset list display
Shows the preset list.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch

TV to select the TV.
# When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.

2 Touch the screen to display the touch

panel keys.

3 Touch BAND to select a band.

Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired band
is displayed, TV1 or TV2.

4 To select a preset channel, touch a pre-

set channel on the list.
The preset channel you selected is tuned in.

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# When the list of channels is not displayed, # When P01 to P06 and P07 to P12 are not dis-
touch LIST. played, you can display them by touching LIST.

5 To perform manual tuning, briefly Notes

touch c or d.

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The channels move up or down step by step. ! Up to 24 stations, 12 for each of two TV bands,
can be stored in memory.
6 To perform seek tuning, keep touching ! You can also use a and b to recall stations
c or d for about one second and release. assigned to preset tuning keys P01 to P12.
The tuner will scan the channels until a broad-
cast strong enough for good reception is
found. Introduction of advanced
# You can cancel seek tuning by briefly touching operations
either c or d.
1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU.
# If you keep touching c or d you can skip
MENU appears on the display.
broadcasting channels. Seek tuning starts as
soon as you release the keys.
2 Touch FUNCTION to display the func-
tion names.
Note The function names are displayed and oper-
If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 able ones are highlighted.
seconds, they will be hidden automatically. # To return to the previous display, touch BACK.
# To return to the TV picture, touch ESC.

Storing and recalling broadcast Note

stations If you do not operate the function within about 30
If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P01 seconds, the display is automatically returned to
to P12 you can easily store up to 12 broadcast the TV picture.
stations for later recall with the touch of a key.

% When you find a station that you want Storing the strongest broadcast
to store in memory, keep touching one of stations sequentially
preset tuning keys P01 to P12 until the pre-
set number stops flashing. % Touch BSSM on the function menu to
The number you have touched will flash in the turn BSSM on.
preset number indicator and then remain lit. BSSM begins to flash. While BSSM is flashing
The selected station has been stored in mem- the 12 strongest broadcast stations will be
ory. stored in order from the lowest channel up.
The next time you touch the same preset tun- When finished, BSSM disappears.
ing key the station is recalled from memory. # To cancel the storage process, touch BSSM
# To switch between P01 to P06 and P07 to P12, again.
touch or .
# When the touch panel keys are not displayed,
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Note Digital Signal Processor

Storing broadcast stations with BSSM may re- Introduction of DSP adjustments
place broadcast stations you have saved using
You can use this unit to control multi-channel
P01 to P12.
processor (e.g. DEQ-P8000), which is sold sepa-
rately.
! Some functions may differ depending on the
multi-channel processor connected to this
unit.

1
1 DSP display
Shows the DSP function names.
By carrying out the following settings/adjust-
ments in the order shown, you can create a fi-
nely-tuned sound field effortlessly.
1 Setting the speaker setting
2 Using the position selector
3 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-
equalizing)
4 Adjusting the time alignment
5 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone
6 Selecting a cross-over frequency
7 Adjusting the speaker output levels
8 Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer

1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU.

MENU appears on the display.

2 Touch DSP to display the DSP function

names.
The DSP function names are displayed and
operable ones are highlighted.
# To go to the next group of function names,
touch NEXT.

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# To return to the previous group of function 1 Press EQ button and hold to switch to
names, touch PREV. SFC function.
# When playing discs recorded with more than Press EQ and hold until SFC appears in the
96 kHz sampling frequency, you cannot use audio display.
functions. Also, equalizer curve setting, # To switch to equalizer function, press EQ and

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POSITION, AUTO EQ and AUTOTA will be can- hold again.
celled.
# When playing discs recorded with more than 2 Press EQ to select the desired SFC
96 kHz sampling frequency, audio is outputted mode.
from front speakers only. Press EQ repeatedly to switch between the fol-
# When selecting the FM tuner as the source, lowing mode:
you cannot switch to SLA. MUSICAL (musical)—DRAMA (drama)—
# When playing other than the DVD disc, you ACTION (action)—JAZZ (jazz)—HALL (hall)—
cannot switch to D.R.C. CLUB (club)—OFF (off)
# When neither FRONT-L nor FRONT-R is se-
lected in POSITION, you cannot switch to Note
TIME ALIGN.
# When both the center speaker and the rear If the source is a 2-channel LPCM audio or a 2-
speaker are set to OFF in the speaker setting, you channel Dolby Digital audio and you select SFC
cannot switch to DOLBY PL II. effects that are most applicable for 5.1-channel
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK. audio (i.e., MUSICAL, DRAMA or ACTION), we
# To return to the display of each source, touch recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic II on. On the
ESC. other hand, when selecting SFC effects that are
intended for use with 2-channel audio (i.e., JAZZ,
HALL or CLUB), we recommend turning Dolby
Note
Pro Logic II off.
If you do not operate the DSP function within
about 30 seconds, the display is automatically re-
turned to the source display. Using the position selector
One way to assure a more natural sound is to
accurately position the stereo image, putting
Using the sound field control you right in the center of the sound field. The
The SFC function creates the sensation of a position selector function lets you automati-
live performance. cally adjust the speaker output levels and in-
! The acoustics of different performance en- serts a delay time to match the number and
vironments are not the same and depend position of occupied seats. When used in con-
on the extent and contour of space through junction with the SFC, the feature will make
which sound waves move and on how the sound image more natural and offer a pa-
sounds bounce off the stage, walls, floors noramic sound that envelops you.
and ceilings. At a live performance you
hear music in three stages: direct sound, 1 Touch POSITION on the DSP function
early reflections, and late reflections, or re- menu.
verberations. Those factors are programed
into the SFC circuitry to recreate the acous-
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2 Touch c/d/a/b to select a listening po- 3 Touch c or d to adjust left/right speak-

sition. er balance.
Touch one of these, c/d/a/b, to select a lis- Each time you touch c or d it moves the left/
tening position as listed in the table. right speaker balance towards the left or the
right.
Key Display Position LEFT:25 to RIGHT:25 is displayed as the left/
c FRONT-L Front seat left right speaker balance moves from left to right.
d FRONT-R Front seat right
a FRONT Front seats
Adjusting source levels
b ALL All seats SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust
the volume level of each source to prevent ra-
# To cancel the selected listening position,
dical changes in volume when switching be-
touch the same key again.
tween sources.
! Settings are based on the FM tuner volume
Note level, which remains unchanged.
When you make adjustments to the listening po-
sition, the speaker outputs are automatically set 1 Compare the FM tuner volume level
for appropriate levels. You can tailor the levels with the level of the source you wish to ad-
more precisely referring to Adjusting the speaker just.
output levels using a test tone or Adjusting the
speaker output levels. 2 Touch SLA on the DSP function menu.

3 Press a or b to adjust the source vo-

lume.
Using balance adjustment
Each time you press a or b it increases or de-
You can change the fader/balance setting so creases the source volume.
that it can provide you an ideal listening envir- +4 to –4 is displayed as the source volume is
onment in all occupied seats. increased or decreased.

1 Touch FAD/BAL on the DSP function

menu. Notes
! The AM tuner volume level can also be ad-
2 Touch a or b to adjust front/rear justed with source level adjustments.
speaker balance. ! Video CD, CD and compressed audio are set
Each time you touch a or b it moves the to the same source level adjustment volume
front/rear speaker balance towards the front or automatically.
the rear. ! DVD and the optional DVD player are set to
FRONT:25 to REAR:25 is displayed as the the same source level adjustment volume
front/rear speaker balance moves from front to automatically.
rear. ! External unit 1 and external unit 2 are set to
# FR:00 is the proper setting when only two the same source level adjustment volume
speakers are used. automatically.

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! AUX (auxiliary input) and AV (AV input) are set Using the direct control
to the same source level adjustment volume
You can override audio settings to check for ef-
automatically.
fectiveness of your audio settings.
! All audio functions are locked out when the
direct control is on except VOLUME.

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Using the dynamic range control
The dynamic range refers to the difference be- 1 Touch DIGITL DIRECT on the DSP func-
tween the largest and softest sounds. The dy- tion menu.
namic range control compresses this
difference so that you can clearly hear sounds 2 Touch a to turn the direct control on.
even at low volume levels. # To turn direct control off, touch b.
! The dynamic range control is effective only
on Dolby Digital sounds.
! When playing other than the DVD disc, you Using the Dolby Pro Logic II
cannot switch to D.R.C.
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from two-channel sources to
1 Touch D.R.C on the DSP function menu.
achieve high-purity matrix surround.
# When playing other than the DVD disc, you
! Dolby Pro Logic II supports up to 48kHz
cannot switch this mode.
sampling rate stereo source and has no ef-
fect on other types of source.
2 Touch a to turn the dynamic range con-
trol on.
1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu.
# To turn dynamic range control off, touch b.
2 Touch DOLBY PL II.

Using the down-mix function 3 Touch any of the following touch panel
The down-mix function allows you to play back keys to select the desired mode.
multi-channel audio in 2 channels. ! MOVIE – The Movie mode suitable for
movie playback
1 Touch DOWN MIX on the DSP function ! MUSIC – The Music mode suitable for
menu. music playback
! MATRIX – The Matrix mode for when FM
2 Touch c or d to select the desired level. radio reception is weak
Touch c to select Lo/Ro. Touch d to select ! OFF – Turn Dolby Pro Logic II off
Lt/Rt. ! ADJUST – Adjust the Music mode
! Lo/Ro – Stereo mix the original audio that # You can operate ADJUST only when MUSIC
do not contain channel modes such as sur- has been selected.
round components.
! Lt/Rt – Down mix so that the surround
components can be restored (decoded).
Adjusting the Music mode
You can adjust the Music mode with the fol-
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! Panorama (PANORAMA) extends the front 7 Touch b to select CENTER WDT and
stereo image to include the surround then touch c or d to adjust the center
speakers for an exciting “wraparound” ef- image.
fect. Each time you touch c or d it gradually
! Dimension (DIMENSION) allows you to spreads the center channel sound into the
gradually adjust the sound field either to- front left and right speakers over a range 0 to
wards the front or the rear. 7.
! Center Width Control (CENTER WDT) al- 3 is the default and it’s recommended for
lows center-channel sounds to be posi- most recordings. 0 places all center sound in
tioned between the center speaker and the the center speaker. 7 places all center sound
left/right speakers. It improves the left-cen- equally in the left/right speakers.
ter-right stage presentation for both the dri-
ver and the front passenger.
Setting the speaker setting
1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu. You need to make with/without (or yes/no) and
size (bass reproducing capacity) selection/ad-
2 Touch DOLBY PL II. justments depending on the installed speak-
ers. The size needs to be set to LARGE (large)
3 Touch MUSIC and then touch ADJUST. if the speaker is capable of reproducing
# You can operate ADJUST only when MUSIC sounds of about 100 Hz or below. Otherwise
has been selected. select SMALL (small).
! Low frequency range is not output if the
4 Touch a or b to select PANORAMA (pa- subwoofer is set to OFF and the front and
norama). rear speakers set to SMALL or OFF.
Each time you touch a or b selects the item ! It is imperative that non-installed speakers
in the following order: be set to OFF.
PANORAMA (panorama)—DIMENSION (di- ! Set the front or rear speaker to LARGE if
mension)—CENTER WDT (center width) the speaker is capable of reproducing bass
content, or if no subwoofer is installed.
5 Touch c to turn the panorama control
on. 1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu.
# To turn the panorama control off, touch d.
2 Touch SP SET.
6 Touch b to select DIMENSION and then
touch c or d to adjust front/surround 3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to
speaker balance. be adjusted.
Each time you touch c or d it moves the Each time you touch a or b selects the speak-
sound towards the front or the surrounds. er in the following order:
+3 to –3 is displayed as the front/surround FRONT (front speakers)—CENTER (center
speaker balance moves from front to sur- speaker)—REAR (rear speakers)—
rounds. SUB WOOFER (subwoofer)—PHASE (subwoo-
fer setting)
# You can switch to PHASE only when the sub-
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4 Touch c or d to select the correct size Note

for the selected speaker.
Each time you touch c or d selects the size in When playing a 2-channel mono source with Pro
the following order: Logic turned on, there may be occasions when
OFF (off)—SMALL (small)—LARGE (large) the following will occur:

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# You cannot select OFF, when FRONT (front ! No audio is outputted if the center speaker
speakers) have been selected. setting is SMALL or LARGE and no center
# You can select ON or OFF, when speaker is installed.
SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) has been selected. ! Audio is heard only over the center speaker if
# You can switch REVERSE (reverse phase) or installed and the center speaker setting is
NORMAL (normal phase), when PHASE (subwoo- SMALL or LARGE.
fer setting) has been selected.

Selecting a cross-over frequency

Correcting the subwoofer’s phase
You can select a frequency, under which
If trying to boost the bass output of the sub- sounds are reproduced through the subwoo-
woofer doesn’t do much or rather makes you fer. If the installed speakers include one whose
feel that the bass gets more murky, this may size has been set to SMALL, you can select a
indicate that the subwoofer’s output and bass frequency, under which sounds are repro-
content you hear over other speakers cancel duced through a LARGE speaker or subwoo-
each other out. To remove this problem, try fer.
changing the phase setting for the subwoofer.
1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu.
1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu.
2 Touch CROSS OVER.
2 Touch SP SET.
3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to
3 Touch a or b to select SUB WOOFER be adjusted.
(subwoofer). Each time you touch a or b selects the speak-
Each time you touch a or b selects the speak- er in the following order:
er in the following order: FRONT (front speakers)—CENTER (center
FRONT (front speakers)—CENTER (center speaker)—REAR (rear speakers)—
speaker)—REAR (rear speakers)— SUB WOOFER (subwoofer)
SUB WOOFER (subwoofer)—PHASE (subwoo-
fer setting) 4 Touch c or d to select cross-over fre-
quency.
4 Touch c to turn subwoofer output on. Each time you touch c or d selects cross-over
# To turn subwoofer output off, touch d. frequencies in the following order:
63—80—100—125—160—200 (Hz)
5 Touch b and then touch c or d to se-
lect the phase of subwoofer output.
Touch d to select normal phase and
NORMAL appears in the display. Touch c to
select reverse phase and REVERSE appears in
the display.

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Note Adjusting the speaker output

Selecting a cross-over frequency is to set a cross- levels using a test tone
over frequency of the subwoofer’s L.P.F. (low-pass This function allows you to easily get the over-
filter) and that of the SMALL speaker H.P.F. (high- all balance right among the speakers.
pass filter). The cross-over frequency setting has
no effect if the subwoofer is set to OFF and other 1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu.
speakers are set to LARGE or OFF.
2 Touch TEST TONE.

Adjusting the speaker output 3 Touch START to start the test tone out-
put.
levels
The test tone is outputted. It rotates from
You can readjust the speaker output levels speaker to speaker in the following sequence
using a test tone while listening to music. at intervals of about two seconds. The current
settings for the speaker over which you hear
1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu. the test tone are shown in the display.
FRONT-L (front speaker left)—CENTER (center
2 Touch SP LEVEL. speaker)—FRONT-R (front speaker right)—
REAR-R (rear speaker right)—REAR-L (rear
3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to speaker left)—SUB WOOFER (subwoofer)
be adjusted. Check each speaker output level. If no adjust-
Each time you touch a or b selects the speak- ments are needed, perform step 5 to stop the
er in the following order: test tone.
FRONT-L (front speaker left)—CENTER (center # The settings do not appear for speakers
speaker)—FRONT-R (front speaker right)— whose size is set OFF.
REAR-R (rear speaker right)—REAR-L (rear
speaker left)—SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) 4 Touch c or d to adjust the speaker out-
# You cannot select speakers whose size is set put level.
at OFF. Each time you touch c or d increases or de-
creases the speaker output level. +10 to –10 is
4 Touch c or d to adjust the speaker out- displayed as the level is increased or de-
put level. creased.
Each time you touch c or d increases or de- # The test tone rotates to the next speaker after
creases the speaker output level. +10 to –10 is about two seconds from the last operation.
displayed as the level is increased or de-
creased. 5 Touch STOP to stop the test tone out-
put.
Notes
! You can also display the speaker setting menu Notes
by pressing BOOST button. ! You can also display the speaker output level
! To adjust the speaker output levels in this menu by pressing BOOST button.
mode is the same as making the speaker out-
put levels at TEST TONE. Both provide the
same results.

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! If needed, select speakers and adjust their ‘ab- 2 Touch TIME ALIGN and then touch
solute’ output levels. (Refer to Adjusting the ADJUST.
speaker output levels on the previous page.) # You cannot select ADJUST when neither
! To adjust the speaker output levels in this FRONT-L nor FRONT-R is selected in POSITION.
mode is the same as making the speaker out-

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put levels at SP LEVEL. Both provide the same 3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to
results. be adjusted.
Each time you touch a or b selects the speak-
er in the following order:
Using the time alignment FRONT-L (front speaker left)—CENTER (center
The time alignment lets you adjust the dis- speaker)—FRONT-R (front speaker right)—
tance between each speaker and the listening REAR-R (rear speaker right)—REAR-L (rear
position. speaker left)—SUB WOOFER (subwoofer)
# You cannot select speakers whose size is set
1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu. at OFF.

2 Touch TIME ALIGN. 4 Touch c or d to adjust the distance be-

tween the selected speaker and the listen-
3 Touch any of the following touch panel ing position.
keys to select the time alignment. Each time you touch c or d increases or de-
! INIT – Initial time alignment (factory set- creases the distance. 0.0 to 200.0in. is dis-
ting) played as the distance is increased or
! AUTOTA – Time alignment created by auto decreased.
TA and EQ. (Refer to Auto TA and EQ (auto-
time alignment and auto-equalizing) on 5 Touch ESC to return to the playback dis-
page 67.) play.
! CUSTOM – Adjusted time alignment that
you can create for yourself
! OFF – Turn the time alignment off Using the equalizer
! ADJUST – Adjust the time alignment as de- The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization
sired to match car interior acoustic characteristics
# You cannot select AUTOTA if auto TA and EQ as desired.
has not been carried out.
# You cannot select ADJUST when neither
FRONT-L nor FRONT-R is selected in POSITION.
Recalling equalizer curves
There are seven stored equalizer curves which
you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list
Adjusting the time alignment of the equalizer curves:
You can adjust the distance between each
speaker and the selected position. Display Equalizer curve
! An adjusted time alignment is memorized POWERFUL Powerful
in CUSTOM.
NATURAL Natural

1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu. VOCAL Vocal

FLAT Flat

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Display Equalizer curve

justing the center speaker output to the
balance you have already got among the
CUSTOM1 Custom 1
other speakers.
CUSTOM2 Custom 2
SUPER BASS Super bass 1 Touch NEXT twice on the DSP function
menu.
! CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 are adjusted
equalizer curves. 2 Touch PARA EQ.
! When FLAT is selected no supplement or
correction is made to the sound. This is 3 Touch a or b to select the desired item.
useful to check the effect of the equalizer Each time you touch a or b selects the item
curves by switching alternatively between in the following order:
FLAT and a set equalizer curve. SP-SEL (speakers)—BAND (bands)—
FREQUENCY (center frequency)—LEVEL
1 Press EQ and hold to switch to equali- (equalizer level)—Q. FACTOR (Q factor)
zer function.
Press EQ and hold until an equalizer curve 4 Touch c or d to select the speaker to
name appears in the display. be adjusted.
# To switch to SFC function, press EQ and hold Touch c or d until the desired speaker ap-
again. pears in the display.
REAR (rear speakers)—CENTER (center speak-
2 Press EQ to select the equalizer. er)—FRONT (front speakers)
Press EQ repeatedly to switch between the fol- # You cannot select speakers whose size is set
lowing equalizers: at OFF.
POWERFUL—NATURAL—VOCAL—FLAT—
CUSTOM1—CUSTOM2—SUPER BASS 5 Touch b and then touch c or d to se-
lect the equalizer band to be adjusted.
Each time you touch c or d selects equalizer
Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer bands in the following order:
For CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 equalizer LOW (low)—MID (mid)—HIGH (high)
curves, you can adjust the front, rear and cen-
ter equalizer curves separately by selecting a 6 Touch b and then touch c or d to se-
center frequency, an equalizer level and a Q lect the center frequency of selected band.
factor for each band. Touch c or d until the desired frequency ap-
! A separate CUSTOM1 curve can be cre- pears in the display.
ated for each source. 40Hz—50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz
! A CUSTOM2 curve can be created com- —160Hz—200Hz—250Hz—315Hz—400Hz—
mon to all sources. 500Hz—630Hz—800Hz—1kHz—1.25kHz—
! The center speaker largely determines the 1.6kHz—2kHz—2.5kHz—3.15kHz—4kHz—
sound image and getting the balance right 5kHz—6.3kHz—8kHz—10kHz—12.5kHz
isn’t easy. We recommend reproducing a 2-
ch. audio (a CD for example) and getting
the balance right among the speakers ex-
cept for the center, and then reproducing a
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7 Touch b and then touch c or d to ad- Auto TA and EQ (auto-time

just the equalizer level. alignment and auto-equalizing)
Each time you touch c or d increases or de-
The auto-time alignment is automatically ad-
creases the equalizer level. +06 to –06 is dis-
justed for the distance between each speaker
played as the level is increased or decreased.
and the listening position.

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The auto-equalizer automatically measures
8 Touch b and then touch c or d to se-
the car interior acoustic characteristics, and
lect the desired Q factor.
then creates the auto-equalizer curve based
Each time you touch c or d switches between
on that information.
the following Q factor:
NARROW (narrow)—WIDE (wide)
# You can adjust parameters for each band of WARNING
the other speakers in the same way. To prevent accidents, never carry out auto TA and
EQ while driving. When this function measures
Note the car interior acoustic characteristics to create
an auto-equalizer curve, a loud measurement
You can select a center frequency for each band.
tone (noise) may be outputted from the speakers.
You can change the center frequency in 1/3-oc-
tave steps, but you cannot select frequencies that
have intervals shorter than 1 octave among the CAUTION
center frequencies of the three bands. ! Carrying out auto TA and EQ under the follow-
ing conditions may damage the speakers. Be
sure to check the conditions thoroughly be-
Using the auto-equalizer fore carrying out auto TA and EQ.
The auto-equalizer is the equalizer curve cre- — When speakers are incorrectly connected.
ated by auto TA and EQ (refer to Auto TA and (e.g., When a rear speaker is connected to
EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) a subwoofer output.)
on this page). — When a speaker is connected to a power
You can turn the auto-equalizer on or off. amp delivering output higher than the
speaker’s maximum input power capabil-
1 Touch NEXT twice on the DSP function ity.
menu. ! If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable
position the measurement tone may become
2 Touch AUTO EQ. loud and measurement may take a long time,
# You cannot use this function if auto TA and resulting in a drain on battery power. Be sure
EQ has not been carried out. to place the microphone in the specified loca-
tion.
3 Touch a to turn the auto-equalizer on.
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Before operating the auto TA and EQ ! Auto TA and EQ changes the audio settings
function as below:
! Carry out auto TA and EQ in as quiet a — The fader/balance settings return to the
place as possible, with the car engine and center position. (Refer to page 60.)
air conditioning switched off. Also cut — The equalizer curve switches to FLAT.
power to car phones or portable telephones (Refer to page 65.)
in the car, or remove them from the car be- — It will be adjusted automatically to high
fore carrying out auto TA and EQ. Sounds pass filter setting for front, center and
other than the measurement tone (sur- rear speaker.
rounding sounds, engine sound, tele- ! If you carry out auto TA and EQ when a pre-
phones ringing etc.) may prevent correct vious setting of this already exists, the set-
measurement of the car interior acoustic ting will be replaced.
characteristics.
! Be sure to carry out auto TA and EQ using Carrying out auto TA and EQ
the supplied microphone. Using another
microphone may prevent measurement, or 1 Stop the car in a place that is as quiet
result in incorrect measurement of the car as possible, close all doors, windows and
interior acoustic characteristics. the sun roof, and then turn the engine off.
! When front speaker is not connected, auto If the engine is left running, engine noise may
TA and EQ cannot be carried out. prevent correct auto TA and EQ.
! When this unit is connected to a power
amp with input level control, auto TA and 2 Fix the supplied microphone in the cen-
EQ may not be possible if you lower power ter of the headrest of the driver’s seat, fa-
amp input level. Set the power amp’s input cing forward, using the belt (sold
level to the standard position. separately).
! When this unit is connected to a power The auto TA and EQ may differ depending on
amp with an LPF, turn off the LPF on the where you place the microphone. If desired,
power amp before carrying out auto TA and place the microphone on the front passenger
EQ. In addition, the cut-off frequency for seat to carry out auto TA and EQ.
built-in LPF of an active subwoofer should
be set to the highest frequency.
! The time alignment value calculated by
auto TA and EQ may differ from the actual
distance in the following circumstances.
However, the distance has been calculated
by computer to be the optimum delay to
give accurate results for the circum-
stances, so please continue to use this
value.
— When the reflected sound within a vehi-
cle is strong and delays occur. 3 Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC.
— When delays occur for low sounds due If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned
to the influence of the LPF on active on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air
subwoofers or external amps. conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto
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# Press SOURCE to turn the source on if this # To stop auto TA and EQ, touch STOP.
unit is turned off. # To cancel auto TA and EQ part way through,
touch BACK or ESC.
4 Select the position for the seat on
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Refer to Using the position selector on page Complete is displayed.
59. When correct measurement of car interior
# If no position is selected before you start auto acoustic characteristics is not possible, an
TA and EQ, FRONT-L is selected automatically. error message is displayed. (Refer to Under-
standing auto TA and EQ error messages on
5 Press SOURCE and hold until the unit page 72.)
turns off.
11 Touch ESC to cancel the auto TA and EQ
6 Press and hold EQ to enter the auto TA mode.
and EQ measurement mode.
12 Store the microphone carefully in the
7 Plug the microphone into the micro- glove compartment.
phone input jack on the multi-channel pro- Store the microphone carefully in the glove
cessor. compartment or any other safe place. If the
microphone is subjected to direct sunlight for
an extended period, high temperatures may
cause distortion, color change or mal-
function.

For details concerning operation, refer to the

multi-channel processor’s operation manual.

8 Touch START to start the auto TA and

EQ.

9 Get out of the car and close the door

within 10 seconds when the 10-second
count-down starts.
The measurement tone (noise) is outputted
from the speakers, and auto TA and EQ be-
gins.
# When all speakers are connected, auto TA
and EQ is completed in about nine minutes.

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Troubleshooting
Common
Symptom Cause Action (See)
Power doesn’t turn on. Leads and connectors are incor- Confirm once more that all connections are
The unit doesn’t operate. rectly connected. correct.
The fuse is blown. Rectify the reason for the fuse blowing, then
replace the fuse. Be very sure to install the
correct fuse with the same rating.
Noise and other factors are causing Press RESET. (Page 10)
the built-in microprocessor to oper-
ate incorrectly.
Playback is not possible. The disc is dirty. Clean disc. (Page 74)
The loaded disc is a type this unit Check what type the disc is.
cannot play.
Non compatible video system disc Change to a disc compatible to your video
is loaded. system.
No sounds are heard. Cables are not connected correctly. Connect the cables correctly.
The volume level will not rise.
The unit is performing still, slow mo- There is no sound during still, slow motion or
tion or frame-by-frame playback. frame-by-frame playback.
There is no picture. The parking brake cord is not con- Connect a parking brake cord, and apply the
nected. parking brake.
The parking brake is not applied. Connect a parking brake cord, and apply the
parking brake.
The icon is displayed, and op- The operation is prohibited for the This operation is not possible.
eration is not possible. disc.
The operation is not compatible This operation is not possible.
with the disc’s organization.
The picture stops (pauses) and Reading of data has become impos- After pressing g once, start playback once
the unit cannot be operated. sible during playback. more.
There is no sound. The volume level is low. Adjust the volume level.
Volume level is low. The attenuator is on. Turn the attenuator off.
There is audio and video skip- The unit is not firmly secured. Secure the unit firmly.
ping.
The picture is stretched, the as- The aspect setting is incorrect for Select the appropriate setting for your display.
pect is incorrect. the display. (Page 36)
When the ignition switch is The unit is confirming whether a This is a normal operation.
turned ON (or turned to ACC), disc is loaded or not.
the motor sounds.
Nothing is displayed. The rear view camera is not con- Connect a rear view camera.
The touch panel keys cannot be nected. Press V.ADJ to return to the source display
used. B-CAM is at incorrect setting. and then select the correct setting for B-
CAM. (Page 41)

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Problems during DVD playback

Symptom Cause Action (See)
Playback is not possible. The loaded disc has a different re- Replace the disc with one featuring the same
gion number from this unit. region number as this unit. (Page 6, Page 81)
A parental lock message is dis- Parental lock is on. Turn parental lock off or change the level.
played and playback is not pos- (Page 37)
sible.

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Parental lock cannot be can- The code number is incorrect. Input the correct code number. (Page 37)
celed. You have forgotten your code num- Press CLEAR 10 times to cancel the code
ber. number. (Page 38)
Dialog language (and subtitle The DVD playing does not feature You cannot switch among multiple languages
language) cannot be switched. multiple language recordings. if they are not recorded on the disc.
You can only switch between items Switch using the disc menu.
indicated in the disc menu.
No subtitles are displayed. The DVD playing does not feature Subtitles are not displayed if they are not re-
subtitles. corded on the disc.
You can only switch between items Switch using the disc menu.
indicated in the disc menu.
Playback is not with the audio The DVD playing does not feature Switching to a selected language is not possi-
language and subtitle language dialog or subtitles in the language ble if the language selected in DVD SETUP is
settings selected in DVD SETUP. selected in DVD SETUP. not recorded on the disc.
Switching the viewing angle is The DVD playing does not feature You cannot switch between multiple angles if
not possible. scenes shot from multiple angles. the DVD does not feature scenes recorded
from multiple angles.
You are trying to switch to multiple Switch between multiple angles when watch-
angle viewing of a scene that is not ing scenes recorded from multiple angles.
recorded from multiple angles.
The picture is extremely unclear/ The disc features a signal to prohibit Since this unit is compatible with the copy
distorted and dark during play- copying. (Some discs may have guard analog copy protect system, when play-
back. this.) ing a disc that has a signal prohibiting copy-
ing, the picture may suffer from horizontal
stripes or other imperfections when viewed
on some displays. This does not mean this
unit is malfunctioning.

Problems during Video CD playback

Symptom Cause Action (See)
The PBC (playback control) The Video CD playing does not fea- This operation is not possible with Video CDs
menu display cannot be called ture PBC. not featuring PBC.
up.
Repeat play and track/time The Video CD playing features PBC. This operation is not possible with Video CDs
search are not possible. featuring PBC.

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Error messages
When you contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center, be sure to record the error
message.

Message Cause Action (See)

ERROR-02 Dirty disc Clean disc.
Scratched disc Replace disc.
ERROR-05 Electrical or mechanical Press RESET.
DIFFERENT REGION DISC (RE- The disc does not have the same re- Replace the DVD video with one bearing the
GION ERR) gion number as this unit correct region number.
NON PLAYABLE DISC (NON- This type of disc cannot be played Replace the disc with one this unit can play.
PLAY) by this unit
The disc is loaded upside down Check that the disc is loaded correctly.
THERMAL PROTECTION IN The temperature of this unit is out- Wait until the unit’s temperature returns to
MOTION (TEMP) side the normal operating range within normal operating limits.
PROTECT All the files on the inserted disc are Replace disc.
secured by digital rights manage-
ment (DRM)
TRK SKIPPED The inserted disc contains WMA Replace disc.
files that are protected by digital
rights management (DRM)

Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages

When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible using the auto
TA and EQ, an error message may appear on the display. If an error message appears, refer to the
table below to see what the problem is and the suggested method of correcting the problem. After
checking, try again.

Message Cause Action

Error check MIC Microphone is not connected. Plug the supplied microphone securely into
the jack.
Error check front SP, Error The microphone cannot pick up the ! Confirm that the speakers are connected
check FL SP, Error check FR SP, measuring tone of a speaker. correctly.
Error check center SP, Error ! Correct the input level setting of the power
check RL SP, Error check RR SP, amp connected to the speakers.
Error check subwoofer ! Set the microphone correctly.
Error check noise The surrounding noise level is too ! Stop your car in a place that is as quiet as
high. possible, and switch off the engine, air condi-
tioner or heater.
! Set the microphone correctly.

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Understanding messages
Messages Translation
VIDEO VIEWING IS NOT AVAILABLE
Video viewing is not available when driving.
WHILE DRIVING
YOU CANNOT USE THIS FUNCTION
You cannot use this function while driving.
WHILE DRIVING

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Please source unit off Hold EQ button 2 Please source unit off. Hold EQ button two seconds. Set Auto
sec, Set Auto EQ&TA EQ&TA.
Can`t adjust Time Alignment. Set Position
Can’t adjust Time Alignment. Set Position FL or FR.
FL or FR
Press track list to play and title will ap-
Press track list to play and title will appear.
pear

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Handling guideline of discs (video mode). It is not possible to play back

DVD-RW discs which have been recorded
and player with the Video Recording format (VR
! Use only conventional, fully circular discs. mode).
Do not use shaped discs. ! It may not be possible to play back DVD-R/
DVD-RW discs which have been recorded
with the Video format (video mode), be-
cause of disc characteristics, scratches or
dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc.
on the lens of this unit.
! Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or ! It is not possible to play back DVD-ROM/
otherwise damaged discs as they may da- DVD-RAM discs.
mage the player. ! Playback of discs may not be possible be-
! Do not touch the recorded surface of the cause of disc characteristics, disc format,
discs. recorded application, playback environ-
! Store discs in their cases when not in use. ment, storage conditions and so on.
! Avoid leaving discs in excessively hot envir-
onments including under direct sunlight.
! Do not attach labels, write on or apply che-
micals to the surface of the discs. CD-R/CD-RW discs
! To clean a disc, wipe the disc with a soft
! When CD-R/CD-RW discs are used, play-
cloth outward from the center.
back is possible only for discs which have
! Condensation may temporarily impair the
been finalized.
player’s performance. Leave it to adjust to
! It may not be possible to play back CD-R/
the warmer temperature for about one
CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD re-
hour. Also, wipe any dump discs with a soft
corder or a personal computer because of
cloth.
disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on
! Road shocks may interrupt disc playback.
the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc., on the
! Read the precautions with discs before
lens of this unit.
using them.
! Playback of discs recorded on a personal
computer may not be possible, depending
on the application settings and the environ-
ment. Please record with the correct for-
DVD discs mat. (For details, contact the manufacturer
! With some DVD video discs, it may not be of the application.)
possible to use certain functions. ! Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs may be-
! It may not be possible to play back some come impossible in case of direct exposure
DVD video discs. to sunlight, high temperatures, or the sto-
! When DVD-R/DVD-RW discs are used, rage conditions in the vehicle.
playback is possible only for discs which ! Titles and other text information recorded
have been finalized. on a CD-R/CD-RW disc may not be dis-
! When DVD-R/DVD-RW discs are used, played by this unit (in the case of audio
playback is possible only for discs which data (CD-DA)).
have been recorded with the Video format

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! This unit conforms to the track skip func- ! There may be a slight delay when starting
tion of the CD-R/CD-RW disc. The tracks playback of audio files encoded with image
containing the track skip information are data.
skipped automatically (in case of audio ! ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2 compliant. Romeo
data (CD-DA)). and Joliet file systems are both compatible
! If you insert a CD-RW disc into this unit, with this player.
time to playback will be longer than when ! Multi-session playback is possible.

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you insert a conventional CD or CD-R disc. ! Compressed audio files are not compatible
! Read the precautions with CD-R/CD-RW with packet write data transfer.
discs before using them. ! Only 64 characters from the beginning can
be displayed as a file name (including the
extension such as .wma or .mp3) or a folder
name.
Dual Discs ! Folder selection sequence or other opera-
tion may be altered depending on the en-
! Dual Discs are two-sided discs that have a coding or writing software.
recordable CD for audio on one side and a ! Regardless of the length of blank section
recordable DVD for video on the other. between the songs of original recording,
! Playback of the DVD side is possible with compressed audio discs will play with a
this unit. However, since the CD side of short pause between songs.
Dual Discs is not physically compatible ! File extensions such as .wma or .mp3 must
with the general CD standard, it may not be be used properly.
possible to play the CD side with this unit.
! Frequent loading and ejecting of a Dual
Disc may result in scratches on the disc.
Serious scratches can lead to playback pro-
blems on this unit. In some cases, a Dual
Disc may become stuck in the disc loading
slot and will not eject. To prevent this, we
recommend you refrain from using Dual
Disc with this unit.
! Please refer to the information from the
disc manufacturer for more detailed infor-
mation about Dual Discs.

Compressed audio files on

the disc
! Depending on the version of Windows
Media Player used to encode WMA files,
album names and other text information
may not be correctly displayed.

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Example of a hierarchy Using the display correctly

: Folder
: Compressed audio file CAUTION
! If liquid or foreign matter should get inside
this unit, turn off the power immediately and
consult your dealer or the nearest authorized
1 PIONEER Service Station. Do not use the unit
2 in this condition because doing so may result
in a fire, electric shock, or other failure.
3 ! If you notice smoke, a strange noise or smell,
4 or any other abnormal signs from the display,
5 turn off the power immediately and consult
6 your dealer or the nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station. Using this unit in
this condition may result in permanent da-
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
mage to the system.
! This unit assigns folder numbers. The user ! Do not disassemble or modify this unit, as
cannot assign folder numbers. there are high-voltage components inside
! Folder hierarchy is allowed up to eight tiers. which may cause an electric shock. Be sure
However, practical hierarchy of folder is to consult your dealer or the nearest author-
less than two tiers. ized PIONEER Service Station for internal in-
! It is possible to play back up to 253 items spection, adjustments or repairs.
from folders on one disc.

Handling the display

Compressed audio compatibility ! When the display is subjected to direct sun-
WMA light for a long period of time, it will be-
! Compatible format: WMA encoded by come very hot resulting in possible
Windows Media Player Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9 or 10 damage to the LCD screen. When not
! Bit rate: 48 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) using this unit, close the display and avoid
! VBR: No exposing it to direct sunlight.
! Sampling frequency: 32 kHz to 48 kHz ! The display should be used within the tem-
! Windows Media Audio 9 Professional, Loss- perature ranges shown below.
less, Voice: No Storage temperature range: -4 °F to 176 °F
At temperatures higher or lower than the
MP3 operating temperature range the display
! Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps may not operate normally.
! Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (32, ! The LCD screen of this unit is exposed in
44.1, 48 kHz for emphasis) order to increase its visibility within the ve-
! Compatible ID3 tag version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, hicle. Please do not press strongly on it as
2.3, 2.4 (ID3 tag Version 2.x is given priority this may damage it.
than Version 1.x.)
! M3u playlist: No
! MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO: No

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! Do not place anything on the display when the appearance of spots, colored stripes,
it is opened. Also, do not attempt to carry etc.
out angle adjustment, or open/close the
display by hand. Applying strong force to
the display may damage it. Keeping the display in good
! Do not push the LCD screen with much condition
force as this may scratch it.
! When wiping the screen, take care not to

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! Be careful not to place anything between
scratch the surface. Do not use harsh or
the display and the main body when the
abrasive chemical cleaners.
display is opening or closing. If an object
gets between the display and main body,
the display may stop working.
! Be careful of fingers, long hair, and loose Small fluorescent tube
articles of clothing which could possibly ! A small fluorescent tube is used inside the
get caught between the display and the display to illuminate the LCD screen.
main body and cause serious injury. — The fluorescent tube should last for ap-
proximately 10 000 hours, depending on
operating conditions. (Using the display
Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen at low temperatures reduces the service
life of the fluorescent tube.)
! If the display is near the vent of an air con-
— When the fluorescent tube reaches the
ditioner when it is opened, make sure that
end of its useful life, the screen will be
air from the air conditioner is not blowing
dark and the image will no longer be
on it. Heat from the heater may damage
projected. If this happens, consult your
the LCD screen, and cool air from the cool-
dealer or the nearest authorized
er may cause moisture to form inside the
PIONEER Service Station.
display resulting in possible damage. Also,
if the display is cooled down by the cooler,
the screen may become dark, or the life
span of the small fluorescent tube used in-
side the display may be shortened.
! Small black dots or white dots (bright dots)
may appear on the LCD screen. These are
due to the characteristics of the LCD
screen and do not indicate a problem with
the display.
! At low temperatures, the LCD screen may
be dark for a while after the power is turned
on.
! The LCD screen will be difficult to see if it is
exposed to direct sunlight.
! When using a portable phone, keep the an-
tenna of the portable phone away from the
display to prevent disruption of the video by

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Language code chart for DVD

Language (code), input code Language (code), input code Language (code), input code
Japanese (ja), 1001 Guarani (gn), 0714 Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619
English (en), 0514 Gujarati (gu), 0721 Quechua (qu), 1721
French (fr), 0618 Hausa (ha), 0801 Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813
Spanish (es), 0519 Hindi (hi), 0809 Kirundi (rn), 1814
German (de), 0405 Croatian (hr), 0818 Romanian (ro), 1815
Italian (it), 0920 Hungarian (hu), 0821 Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823
Chinese (zh), 2608 Armenian (hy), 0825 Sanskrit (sa), 1901
Dutch (nl), 1412 Interlingua (ia), 0901 Sindhi (sd), 1904
Portuguese (pt), 1620 Interlingue (ie), 0905 Sangho (sg), 1907
Swedish (sv), 1922 Inupiak (ik), 0911 Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908
Russian (ru), 1821 Indonesian (in), 0914 Sinhalese (si), 1909
Korean (ko), 1115 Icelandic (is), 0919 Slovak (sk), 1911
Greek (el), 0512 Hebrew (iw), 0923 Slovenian (sl), 1912
Afar (aa), 0101 Yiddish (ji), 1009 Samoan (sm), 1913
Abkhazian (ab), 0102 Javanese (jw), 1023 Shona (sn), 1914
Afrikaans (af), 0106 Georgian (ka), 1101 Somali (so), 1915
Amharic (am), 0113 Kazakh (kk), 1111 Albanian (sq), 1917
Arabic (ar), 0118 Greenlandic (kl), 1112 Serbian (sr), 1918
Assamese (as), 0119 Cambodian (km), 1113 Siswati (ss), 1919
Aymara (ay), 0125 Kannada (kn), 1114 Sesotho (st), 1920
Azerbaijani (az), 0126 Kashmiri (ks), 1119 Sundanese (su), 1921
Bashkir (ba), 0201 Kurdish (ku), 1121 Swahili (sw), 1923
Byelorussian (be), 0205 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Tamil (ta), 2001
Bulgarian (bg), 0207 Latin (la), 1201 Telugu (te), 2005
Bihari (bh), 0208 Lingala (ln), 1214 Tajik (tg), 2007
Bislama (bi), 0209 Laothian (lo), 1215 Thai (th), 2008
Bengali (bn), 0214 Lithuanian (lt), 1220 Tigrinya (ti), 2009
Tibetan (bo), 0215 Latvian (lv), 1222 Turkmen (tk), 2011
Breton (br), 0218 Malagasy (mg), 1307 Tagalog (tl), 2012
Catalan (ca), 0301 Maori (mi), 1309 Setswana (tn), 2014
Corsican (co), 0315 Macedonian (mk), 1311 Tonga (to), 2015
Czech (cs), 0319 Malayalam (ml), 1312 Turkish (tr), 2018
Welsh (cy), 0325 Mongolian (mn), 1314 Tsonga (ts), 2019
Danish (da), 0401 Moldavian (mo), 1315 Tatar (tt), 2020
Bhutani (dz), 0426 Marathi (mr), 1318 Twi (tw), 2023
Esperanto (eo), 0515 Malay (ms), 1319 Ukrainian (uk), 2111
Estonian (et), 0520 Maltese (mt), 1320 Urdu (ur), 2118
Basque (eu), 0521 Burmese (my), 1325 Uzbek (uz), 2126
Persian (fa), 0601 Nauru (na), 1401 Vietnamese (vi), 2209
Finnish (fi), 0609 Nepali (ne), 1405 Volapük (vo), 2215
Fiji (fj), 0610 Norwegian (no), 1415 Wolof (wo), 2315
Faroese (fo), 0615 Occitan (oc), 1503 Xhosa (xh), 2408
Frisian (fy), 0625 Oromo (om), 1513 Yoruba (yo), 2515
Irish (ga), 0701 Oriya (or), 1518 Zulu (zu), 2621
Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704 Panjabi (pa), 1601
Galician (gl), 0712 Polish (pl), 1612

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Terms DTS
This stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is
Aspect ratio a surround system delivering multi-channel
This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. audio from up to 6 independent channels.
A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Wide screen displays have an aspect ratio of
16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptional
presence and atmosphere.

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Bit rate
This expresses data volume per second, or bps
(bits per second) units. The higher the rate, ID3 tag
the more information is available to reproduce This is a method of embedding track-related
the sound. Using the same encoding method information in an MP3 file. This embedded in-
(such as MP3), the higher the rate, the better formation can include the track title, the ar-
the sound. tist’s name, the album title, the music genre,
the year of production, comments and other
Chapter data. The contents can be freely edited using
DVD titles are in turn divided into chapters software with ID3 Tag editing functions.
which are numbered in the same way as the Although the tags are restricted as to the num-
chapters of a book. With DVD video discs fea- ber of characters, the information can be
turing chapters, you can quickly find a desired viewed when the track is played back.
scene with chapter search.
ISO9660 format
Dolby Digital This is the international standard for the for-
Dolby Digital provides multi-channel audio mat logic of CD-ROM folders and files. For the
from up to 5.1 independent channels. This is ISO9660 format, there are regulations for the
the same as the Dolby Digital surround sound following two levels.
system used in theaters. Level 1:
The file name is in 8.3 format (the name con-
sists of up to 8 characters, half-byte English
capital letters and half-byte numerals and the
“_” sign, with a file-extension of three charac-
ters).
Level 2:
Dolby Pro Logic II The file name can have up to 31 characters (in-
Dolby Pro Logic II can create five full-band- cluding the separation mark “.” and a file ex-
width output channels from two-channel tension). Each folder contains less than 8
sources. This new technology enables a dis- hierarchies.
crete 5-channel playback with 2 front chan- Extended formats
nels, 1 center channel, and 2 rear channels. A Joliet:
music mode is also available for 2-channel File names can have up to 64 characters.
sources in addition to the movie mode. Romeo:
File names can have up to 128 characters.

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Linear PCM (LPCM)/Pulse code When recording data on a CD-ROM, CD-R or

modulation CD-RW, etc., all data from beginning to end is
This stands for linear pulse code modulation, treated as a single unit or session. Multi-ses-
which is the signal recording system used for sion is a method of recording more than 2 ses-
music CDs and DVDs. Generally, DVDs are re- sions on one disc.
corded with higher sampling frequency and
bit rate than CDs. Therefore, DVDs can provide Multi-subtitle
higher sound quality. Subtitles in up to 32 languages can be re-
corded on a single DVD, letting you choose as
m3u desired.
Playlists created using the “WINAMP” soft-
ware have a playlist file extension (.m3u). Optical digital output/input
By transmitting and receiving audio signals in
MP3 a digital signal format, the chance of sonic
MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3. It is an quality deteriorating in the course of transmis-
audio compression standard set by a working sion is minimized. An optical digital output/
group (MPEG) of the ISO (International Stan- input is designed to transmit and receive digi-
dards Organization). MP3 is able to compress tal signals optically.
audio data to about 1/10th the level of a con-
ventional disc. Packet write
This is a general term for a method of writing
MPEG on CD-R, etc., at the time required for a file,
This stands for Moving Pictures Experts just as is done with files on floppy or hard
Group, and is an international video image discs.
compression standard. Some DVDs feature di-
gital audio compressed and recorded using Parental lock
this system. Some DVD video discs with violent or adult-or-
iented scenes feature parental lock which pre-
Multi-angle vents children from viewing such scenes. With
With regular TV programs, although multiple this kind of disc, if you set the unit’s parental
cameras are used to simultaneously shoot lock level, playback of scenes inappropriate for
scenes, only images from one camera at a children will be disabled, or these scenes will
time are transmitted to your TV. Some DVDs be skipped.
feature scenes shot from multiple angles, let-
ting you choose your viewing angle as desired. Playback control (PBC)
This is a playback control signal recorded on
Multi-audio (Multilingual dialog) Video CDs (Version 2.0). Using menu displays
Some DVDs feature dialog recorded in multi- provided by Video CDs with PBC lets you enjoy
ple languages. Dialog in up to 8 languages playback of simple interactive software and
can be recorded on a single disc, letting you software with search functions. You can also
choose as desired. enjoy viewing high- and standard-resolution
still images.
Multi-session
Multi-session is a recording method that al-
lows additional data to be recorded later.

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Region number
DVD players and DVD discs feature region
numbers indicating the area in which they
were purchased. Playback of a DVD is not pos-
sible unless it features the same region num-
ber as the DVD player. This unit’s region
number is displayed on the bottom of the unit.

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Title
DVD video discs have high data capacity, en-
abling recording of multiple movies on a sin-
gle disc. If, for example, one disc contains
three separate movies, they are divided into
title 1, title 2 and title 3. This lets you enjoy the
convenience of title search and other func-
tions.

VBR
VBR is short for variable bit rate. Generally
speaking CBR (constant bit rate) is more
widely used. But by flexibly adjusting the bit
rate according to the needs of audio compres-
sion, it is possible to achieve compression-
priority sound quality.

WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media™ Audio
and refers to an audio compression technol-
ogy that is developed by Microsoft
Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by
using Windows Media Player version 7 or
later.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are tra-
demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

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Specifications Mid
Frequency ................ 200/500/1k/2k Hz
General Q Factor .................... 0.35/0.59/0.95/1.15 (+6 dB
Power source ............................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V when boosted)
allowable) Gain ............................ ±12 dB
Grounding system ................... Negative type High
Max. current consumption Frequency ................ 3.15k/8k/10k/12.5k Hz
..................................................... 10.0 A Q Factor .................... 0.35/0.59/0.95/1.15 (+6 dB
Dimensions (W × H × D): when boosted)
DIN Gain ............................ ±12 dB
Chassis ............................... 178 × 50 × 160 mm Loudness contour:
(7 × 2 × 6/1/4 in.) Low ....................................... +3.5 dB (100 Hz), +3 dB (10
Nose ..................................... 188 × 58 × 30 mm kHz)
(7-3/8 × 2-1/4 × 1-1/8 in.) Mid ....................................... +10 dB (100 Hz), +6.5 dB
D (10 kHz)
Chassis ............................... 178 × 50 × 165 mm High ..................................... +11 dB (100 Hz), +11 dB
(7 × 2 × 6-1/2 in.) (10 kHz)
Nose ..................................... 170 × 46 × 25 mm (volume: –30 dB)
(6-3/4 × 1-3/4 × 1 in.) Tone controls:
Weight .......................................... 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) Bass
Frequency ................ 40/63/100/160 Hz
Gain ............................ ±12 dB
Display
Treble
Screen size/aspect ratio ....... 6.5 inch wide/16:9
Frequency ................ 2.5k/4k/6.3k/10k Hz
(effective display area: 144
Gain ............................ ±12 dB
× 77 mm)
HPF:
Pixels ............................................. 336 960 (1 440 × 234)
Frequency .......................... 50/80/125 Hz
Type ................................................ TFT active matrix, transmis-
Slope .................................... –12 dB/oct
sive type
Subwoofer:
Color system .............................. NTSC compatible
Frequency .......................... 50/80/125 Hz
Storage temperature range
Slope .................................... –18 dB/oct
..................................................... -4 °F to 176 °F
Gain ...................................... ±12 dB
Angle adjustment .................... 50° to 110°
Phase .................................. Normal/Reverse
(initial settings: 110°)

DVD Player
Audio
System .......................................... DVD video, Video CD, Com-
Maximum power output ....... 50 W × 4
pact disc audio system
50 W × 2/4 W + 70 W × 1/2
Usable discs .............................. DVD video, Video CD, CD,
W (for subwoofer)
CD-ROM (WMA, MP3)
Continuous power output ... 22 W × 4 (50 Hz to 15 000
Region number ........................ 1
Hz, 5% THD, 4 W load, both
Signal format:
channels driven)
Sampling frequency ..... 44.1/48/96 kHz
Load impedance ...................... 4 W to 8 W × 4
Number of quantization bits
4 W to 8 W × 2 + 2 W × 1
........................................... 16/20/24; linear
Preout max output level/output impedance
Frequency response ............... 5 Hz to 44 000 Hz (with DVD,
..................................................... 2.2 V/1kW
at sampling frequency 96
Equalizer (3-Band Parametric Equalizer):
kHz)
Low
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 97 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A net-
Frequency ................ 40/80/100/160 Hz
work)
Q Factor .................... 0.35/0.59/0.95/1.15 (+6 dB
(CD: 96 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A
when boosted)
network))
Gain ............................ ±12 dB

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Additional Information

Dynamic range ......................... 95 dB (1 kHz)

(CD: 94 dB (1 kHz))
Distortion ..................................... 0.008 % (1 kHz)
Output level:
Video .................................... 1.0 Vp-p/75 W (±0.2 V)
Audio ................................... 1.0 V (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Number of channels .............. 2 (stereo)
MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3

Additional Information
WMA decoding format ......... Ver. 7 & 8

FM tuner
Frequency range ...................... 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity ..................... 8 dBf (0.7 µV/75 W, mono,
S/N: 30 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 75 dB (IHF-A network)
Distortion ..................................... 0.3 % (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz,
stereo)
0.1 % (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz,
mono)
Frequency response ............... 30 Hz to 15 000 Hz (±3 dB)
Stereo separation .................... 45 dB (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz)

AM tuner
Frequency range ...................... 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz (10
kHz)
Usable sensitivity ..................... 18 µV (S/N: 20 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 65 dB (IHF-A network)

Note
Specifications and the design are subject to pos-
sible modifications without notice due to im-
provements.

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A S
Angle icon ..................................................24,.36 Subtitle language ......................................23,.35
Aspect ratio ...............................................36,.79
Audio language .........................................23,.35 T
Title ...................................................................81
B TV aspect ..........................................................36
Bookmark .........................................................28
Brightness ........................................................17 V
Video CD ............................................................6
C
Chapter .............................................................79 W
Code number ...................................................37 Wide screen mode ..........................................16
Color .................................................................17
Contrast ............................................................17

D
Direct search ...................................................22
DTS ...............................................................8,.79

H
Hue ...................................................................17

L
Language code chart .....................................78
Linear PCM (LPCM) ........................................80

M
Menu language ...............................................36
MPEG ................................................................80
Multi-angle .................................................24,.80
Multi-audio .................................................23,.80
Multi-subtitle ..............................................23,.80

O
Optical digital output/input ...........................80

P
Parental lock ..............................................37,.80
PBC (playback control) ..................................20
Playback control (PBC) ..................................80

R
Region number ...........................................6,.81

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