Audio Visual Master Unit

ENGLISH

Before Using This Product

Owner’s Manual

AVM-P8000R

This product conforms to CEMA cord colors.

 Contents
Dear Customer ........................................................ 3 Using the RDS Functions .................... 24
PTY Function .......................................................... 24
Before Using This Product .................. 4 • Searching the PTY
Key Finder ................................................................ 4 • PTY Alarm
• Canceling Announcements
About This Product .................................................. 5
• Video System of a Connected Component TA Function............................................................ 27
• Output Setting of the DVD Player • Activating/Deactivating the TA Function
About This Manual .................................................. 6 Radio Text.............................................................. 29
• Radio Text display
To Ensure Safe Driving ............................................ 6 • Storing Radio Text in memory
• When Using a Display connected to • Recalling preset Radio Text
Rear Video Output
Important ................................................................ 6
Resetting the Microprocessor ................................ 7 Multi-DVD Player ................................ 31
Precaution................................................................ 7 Basics .................................................................... 31
When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player ...... 7 Operation at the Function Menu Screen
Remote Control and Care ........................................ 8 (DVD, Video CD) ............................................ 32
• Battery • Accessing the DVD Function Menu (DVD,
Video CD)
Operating Each Function........................................ 33
Operation for Each Source Unit .......... 9 • Repeat Play
To Listen to Music .................................................. 9 • Pause
• When connecting a Multi-DVD player • PGM button
Operation at the Function Menu Screen (CD) ................ 35
Virtual Theater Quick Tour ................ 11 • Accessing the DVD Function Menu (CD)
Menu Structure...................................................... 12 Operating Each Function........................................ 36
• Repeat Play
Information Screen ................................................ 13 • Random Play
• Switching the Information Screen • Scan Play
• ITS Play
Using the Screen Pictures • Pause
• PGM button
(Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.) .... 15 Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 39
Selecting the Mobile Navigation Picture .............. 15 Disc Title Input for CD and Video CD .................. 39
Selecting the Video Source .................................. 15 Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 40
• Switching the Video ON/OFF Mode
• Selecting the Video Source
Selecting the BGTV, BGVTR .................................. 16 Multi-CD Player .................................... 41
Selecting the Picture to Rear Display.................... 17 Basics .................................................................... 41
Adjusting the Picture ............................................ 18 Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 42
• Accessing the Multi-CD Function Menu
Operating Each Function........................................ 43
Built-In Tuner ........................................ 19 • Repeat Play
Basics .................................................................... 19 • Random Play
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 20 • Scan Play
• Accessing the Tuner Function Menu • ITS Play
Operating Each Function........................................ 21 • Pause
• Best Stations Memory (BSM) • Compression and DBE
• Local Seek Tuning • PGM button
• TA Function Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 46
• Seek Select Disc Title Input ...................................................... 47
• PGM button Getting Text Displayed
Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 23 (for CD TEXT compatible type) ...................... 48
Recalling Preset Stations by Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 49
Preset Frequency List .................................... 23 ITS (Instant Track Selection).................................. 49
• ITS Programming (ITS)
• Erase a Track Program
• Erase a Disc Program
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TV Tuner ................................................ 51 Other Functions .................................... 71
Basics .................................................................... 51 Switching the Center Screen and
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 52 Time Display in the Center Room.................. 71
• Accessing the TV Tuner Function Menu Switching the Color of
the Spectrum Analyzer .................................. 71
CD Player .............................................. 53 Listening Sounds or Viewing Images from
Basics .................................................................... 53 Additional Units ............................................ 72
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 54 • Accessing the Set Up Menu
• Accessing the CD Function Menu • Switching the AUX Source
• Switching the Video Mode
• Switching the Speaker Input Mode
MD Player .............................................. 55 AUX Title Input ...................................................... 74
Basics .................................................................... 55 Muting Function .................................................... 74
Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 56 • Mobile Navigation Unit Muting
• Accessing the MD Function Menu • Cellular Telephone Muting

Adjusting Audio .................................... 57 Troubleshooting .................................... 75

Accessing the Audio Menu .................................. 57
Equalizer Curve .................................................... 58 Installation ............................................ 77
• Selecting the Equalizer Curve
• Equalizer Curve Adjustment
Balance Adjustment ............................................ 60 Specifications ...................................... 89
High Pass Filter ........................................................ 61
Front Image Enhancer Function ............................ 61
Loudness Adjustment .......................................... 62
Non Fading Output ................................................ 63
Subwoofer Output ................................................ 64
• Switching the Subwoofer Output ON/OFF
• Subwoofer Setting Adjustment
Source Level Adjustment (SLA) ............................ 66

Changing the Initial Settings ............ 67

Accessing the Initial Settings Menu .................... 67
Setting the Rear Speaker Lead ............................ 68
Setting the Subwoofer Controller ........................ 68
Setting the Time .................................................. 69
Adjusting the Display Position ............................ 69
Changing the Pattern of Plate .............................. 70

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 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and,
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distor-
tion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,
we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid pro-
longed exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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Before Using This Product

Before Using This Product

Key Finder

Remote Controller

VOLUME

SOURCE button

Joystick
Buttons 1–6

PTY button DISPLAY button

MENU button
2/3 button
RETURN button

RT button V.SEL button

PGM button

BAND button

5/∞ button

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 About This Product
Before Using This Product

The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in improper reception.
This product features a “Virtual Theater” Graphical User Interface which is referred to in this
manual as the “Virtual Theater Quick Tour”. Once you understand the basic structure of the
“Virtual Theater”, you will be able to navigate quite easily throughout it.
The basic structure of the “Virtual Theater” is actually quite simple. Everything is centralized
around a base location known as the “Center Room”. (Refer to “Virtual Theater Quick Tour”
on page 11.)

Video System of a Connected Component

This product is NTSC system compatible. When connecting an external component to this
product, be sure the component is compatible with the same video systems. If it is not, images
will not be correctly reproduced.

Output Setting of the DVD Player

When connecting Pioneer’s Multi-DVD player such as the XDV-P9, make the “Digital
Output Setting (DIGITAL OUTPUT)” and “Digital and Analog Audio Output Setting (OUT
SELECTION)” as follows:

Function Setting
DIGITAL OUTPUT LPCM
OUT SELECTION 96 kHz

Refer to the DVD Player manual for details on how to make those settings.
Precaution:
• Be sure to set the correct position. If not, no audio can be output.

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About This Manual
This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.

Before Using This Product

This operation manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to maxi-
mize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading
through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important that you
read and observe the “Precaution” on page 7 and in other sections.

To Ensure Safe Driving

WARNING
• To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this
product is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver.
• In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even
by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they
must be obeyed.

To ensure safe vehicle operation, do not operate this product during driving. If you try to view
pictures from a DVD-Video disc or other sources on the front display while the parking brake
is not engaged, this warning will appear:

When you park your car in a safe place and apply the parking brake, the picture appears on
the screen.

When Using a Display connected to Rear Video Output

This product’s Rear video output is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the
Rear seats to watch the Video or DVD.

WARNING
• NEVER install the display in a location that enables the Driver to watch the Video
or DVD while Driving.

Important
The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this product. For your own securi-
ty and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
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 Resetting the Microprocessor
Before Using This Product

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:

When using this product for the first time after installation.
When the machine fails to operate properly.
When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display.
• To reset the microprocessor, press the RESET button on the unit with a pen
tip or other pointed instrument.

Precaution
• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.
• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible.
• Protect this product from moisture.
• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.

After-sales Service for Pioneer Products

Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its
after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the
necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below:
Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for
repair without advance contact.
7 U.S.A. 7 CANADA
Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc. Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1760 300 Allstate Parkway
Long Beach, CA 90801 Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
800-421-1404 (905) 479-4411
1-877-283-5901

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your
product.

When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player

The available functions of the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player are described in this manual.
Note that other 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player functions cannot be used with this product.
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Remote Control and Care
This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation.
• Point the controller in the direction of the signal reception on the color display (sold

Before Using This Product

separately) to operate.
Precaution:
• Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• The controller may not function properly in direct sunlight.
• Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake
or accelerator pedal.

Battery
• Slide the tray out on the back of the remote controller and insert the battery
with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.

(–) pole

Replacing the Lithium Battery:

• Use only lithium battery “CR2025”, 3 V.
Precaution:
• Remove the battery if the remote controller is not used for a month or longer.
• If the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote controller completely clean and install a new bat-
tery.

WARNING:
• Keep the Lithium Battery out of reach of children. Should the Battery be swal-
lowed, immediately consult a doctor.

CAUTION:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
• Use a CR2025 (3 V) Lithium Battery only. Never use other types of battery with
this product.
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the Lithium Battery with metallic materials.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
• Always check carefully that you are loading battery with its (+) and (–) poles facing
in the proper directions.

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 Operation for Each Source Unit
Operation for Each Source Unit

To Listen to Music
The following explains the initial operations required before you can listen to music.
1. Select the desired source (e.g. Multi-CD Player).

DISP

Each press changes the Source ...

Each press of the SOURCE button selects the desired source in the following order:
DVD Player = TV = VIDEO = Tuner = MD Player = CD Player = Multi-CD
Player = External 1 = External 2 = AUX = Speaker Input
Note:
• External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Two External
Units can be controlled by this product, although “External” is displayed whether you select
External Unit 1 or External Unit 2. When two External Units are connected, the allocation of
them to External Unit 1 or External Unit 2 is automatically set by this product.
• In the following cases, the sound source will not change:
* When the sound source from another product is not connected to this product.
* When no magazine is set in the Multi-CD player.
* When no magazine is set in the Multi-DVD player.
* When no disc is set in the CD player.
* When no disc is set in the MD player.
* When the AUX (external input), VIDEO and Speaker Input are set to OFF.
(See pages 72, 73.)
• When this product’s blue/white lead is connected to the car’s Auto-antenna relay control ter-
minal, the car’s Auto-antenna extends when this product’s source is switched ON. To retract
the antenna, switch the source OFF.

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2. Select the desired picture.

DISP

Operation for Each Source Unit

Each press changes the picture ...
Each press of the V.SEL button selects the source in the following order:
Source Screen = Mobile Navigation Unit (NAVI) = TV Tuner Unit (BGTV)
= Video (BGVTR)
Note:
• Select “Source Screen” to hear/view playback of normal audio/video sources.
• You can select the Pioneer Mobile Navigation Unit only when that unit is switched on.
• You can select the TV Tuner Unit only when connecting it to this product. (The video source
selected with the TV Tuner is displayed.)
• To select the VIDEO mode, switch the VIDEO mode ON in the Set Up Menu. (See page 15.)

3. Raise or lower the volume.

DISP

4. Turn the source OFF.

DISP

Hold for 1 second

When connecting a Multi-DVD player

You can switch on and off the Multi-DVD player independently from other units. Switching
this product off independently does not switch the Multi-DVD player off. You have to switch
the Multi-DVD player off separately.
• If, while “DVD” is selected as source, you switch off the Multi-DVD player, you can confirm
it on the display.
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 Virtual Theater Quick Tour
Virtual Theater Quick Tour

Move the joystick up to

move in virtual space to
the Spectrum Analyzer
Room. The spectrum ana-
lyzer features a graph
indicating the frequency
of the sound currently in
play.

When the power is turned on,

the Center Room screen is
displayed automatically. The
screen appearing at the center
of the room can be changed.
(See page 71.)

Move the joystick left to move to the Move the joystick right to move to the
entrance of the Function Menu Screen. If Power Band Room. This screen provides a
you click the joystick, you switch to the visual image of the volume settings. Click
Function Menu Screen. Further explana- the joystick to change the power band dis-
tion on how to use the Function Menu play as below.
Screen will follow. Monaural display j 4-band display

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Menu Structure
The setting and adjusting operation of this product is done from the Main Menu. Press the
MENU button, and four main menu icons appear on the screen: “Function”, “Audio”,
“Picture” and “Set Up”. The selected function is highlighted in green. Move to each menu
screen from this opening screen.

Virtual Theater Quick Tour

Animation Animation

Select “Function”, then click the joy- Select “Set Up”, then click the joystick
stick to display the Function Menu to display the Set Up Menu.
Screen. The menu varies depending on
the source.
Animation

Select “Audio”, then click the joystick Select “Picture”, then click the joystick
to display the Audio Setting Menu. to display the Picture Adjust Menu.

• The Picture icon appears only when the selected source is a visual medium.
Returning to the Center Room
You can return to the Center Room after you are finished in any of the sub-rooms quite simply with either
of 2 options. Either use the joystick to select the Return option in that rooms screen, then click the joy-
stick, or simply press the RETURN button on the remote controller. In either case, you are brought back
to the Center Room.
Click the joystick
Click the joystick means to press the center of the joystick down and release one time.
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 Information Screen
Virtual Theater Quick Tour

By pressing the DISPLAY button on this remote control unit you can show the title list, make
changes to the Source Plate Information Screen, etc.

Switching the Information Screen

In the following, the Multi-CD Player is used as an example of source.

7 Multi-CD Player
Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the Information display on the Source Plate as fol-
lows. The title list appears on the plate and you can input disc titles here. You can also switch
the titles displayed on the Flip-Down Plate.

DISP

Source Plate Display

Entered title is displayed.

7 When playing a CD TEXT disc

The Disc Title and Track Title are dis-
played.

Flip-Down Plate Display

7 When playing a CD TEXT disc

Pressing the DISPLAY button switches
the display as follows:
1 Track Title
Disc Title
«
2 Disc Artist Name
Disc Title
«
No Plate 3 Track Artist Name
Disc Title

Note:
• If the Multi-CD Player in use is not CD
TEXT compatible, you cannot access CD
TEXT-specific display features.

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7 Tuner 7 CD Player
Source Plate Display Source Plate Display
« «
Flip-Down Plate Display Flip-Down Plate Display

Virtual Theater Quick Tour

(Preset Frequency List) «
« No Plate
Flip-Down Plate Display
(Radio Text Display)
«
No Plate 7 MD Player
Source Plate Display
«
7 TV No Plate

Source Plate Display • Each press of the DISPLAY button

« switches the display on the Source Plate
No Plate as follows:
1. Disc Title
Track Title
• For televisions, the Source Plate Display
disappears after about 8 seconds. 2. Track Title
Disc Title

Pressing the DISPLAY button for 2 sec-

onds scrolls the upper title.
7 Multi-DVD Player
Source Plate Display
« 7 External Devices
Flip-Down Plate Display
External Devices are VIDEO, AUX, Speaker
« Input and External Units.
No Plate
Source Plate Display
«
• For DVDs, Video CDs and CDs, indica- No Plate
tions appear on the Flip-Down Plate
Display as follows:
For DVDs: • For visual sources, the Source Plate
Title list only Display disappears after about 8 seconds.
For Video CDs:
Title list and “Title Edit” for title input
For CDs:
Title list, “Title Edit” for title input, and ITS
memory “ITS MEMO”, “ITS Clear”.

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 Using the Screen Pictures
Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)

(Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)

Selecting the Mobile Navigation Picture
You can switch the picture (separately from the audio) of the Mobile Navigation to another
source while listening to the sound from the current source.
Switch the power to your navigation unit ON before performing operations.
(Refer to the navigation manual.)
• Select the “NAVI” by pressing the V.SEL but-
ton.

Note:
• You can select the Pioneer Mobile Navigation Unit only
when that unit is switched on.
• If, while “NAVI” is selected as source, you switch off your
navigation unit, you can confirm it on the display.

Selecting the Video Source

Switching the Video ON/OFF Mode
You can select the video unit when one is connected to the video input on this product.
To select the Video mode, switch the Video in the Set Up Menu On.
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Select “Set Up” by moving the joystick.
“Set Up” is highlighted in green.
3. Click the joystick.
The Set Up Menu appears.
4. Select “Video” by moving the joystick.
“Video” is highlighted in green.
5. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles Video On/Off.
6. Press the RETURN button.
You go back to the Center Room.

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Selecting the Video Source
You can enjoy video and audio entertainment from external components connected to video
input.
Switch the power to your video unit ON before performing operations.
(Refer to the video unit manual.)
• Select “Video” by pressing the SOURCE but-
ton.

Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)

Selecting the BGTV, BGVTR
You can switch the picture (separately from the audio) of the TV or Video to another source
while listening to the sound from the current source.
Switch the power to your video unit ON before performing operations.
(Refer to the video unit manual.)
• Select “BGTV” or “BGVTR” by pressing the
V.SEL button.

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 Selecting the Picture to Rear Display
Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)

You can also enjoy video and audio entertainment from external components connected to
video input on a rear display (sold separately).
This is only possible if a rear display is connected.
Switch the power to your video unit ON before performing operations.
(Refer to the video unit manual.)
• Press the V.SEL button for 2 seconds.
Each press of the V.SEL button for 2 seconds selects
the source in the following order:
OFF = Link to Front Display Source (F.SRC)
= Video (VTR)

Note:
• The rear display will only display audiovisual sources (i.e. Multi-DVD, TV Tuner, etc.).
Audio only sources (MD, CD, FM/AM Tuner) cannot be heard from the rear display.
• You cannot switch rear display source audio and video separately.

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Adjusting the Picture
You can independently adjust Video, DVD and TV Tuner unit picture quality.
You can also make adjustments to the picture quality when viewing with the car courtesy light
ON or OFF, and store both settings in memory.
1. Select the desired source (picture) by pressing the SOURCE button.
2. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down.
3. Select “Picture” by moving the joystick right.
“Picture” is highlighted in green.

Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.)

4. Click the joystick.
The “PICTURE ADJUST” screen appears.
5. Select an option by moving the joystick
up/down.
The selected option is highlighted in yellow.
You can adjust the selected option.

Option Adjustment
SHARP You can adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• The display changes as the distinction of the picture changes from sharp
to dull.
HUE You can adjust the hue of the picture.
• The display changes as the distinction of the picture changes from red-
dish to greenish.
COLOR You can adjust the color of the picture.
• The display changes as the distinction of the picture changes from light
to dark.

6. Adjust the selected option by moving the joy-

stick left/right.
7. Cancel the “PICTURE ADJUST” screen by
pressing the RETURN button.

Note:
• After entering the “PICTURE ADJUST” screen, if you do not perform an operation within
about 30 seconds, the “PICTURE ADJUST” screen is automatically canceled.

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 Built-In Tuner
Built-In Tuner

Basics
Preset Number Frequency

Selecting the Tuner

Select the “Tuner” as source by pressing
the SOURCE button as many times as
necessary. Band

Preset Tuning
You can memorize broadcast stations in buttons 1
DISP
through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
RTN

Preset station recall Less than 2 seconds

Broadcast station preset memory More than 2 seconds

Note:
• Up to 18 FM stations (6 in FM1, FM2 and FM3) and 6
AM stations can be stored in memory.
• You can also use the 5/∞ button to recall broadcast
stations memorized in buttons 1 through 6.

Band
FM1 = FM2 = FM3 = AM

Manual and Seek Tuning

You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you press the 2/3
button.
Manual Tuning (step by step) Less than 0.5 seconds
Seek Tuning More than 0.5 seconds

Note:
• If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip broadcasting sta-
tions. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the button.
• Stereo indicator “STEREO” lights when a stereo station is selected.
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Operation at the Function Menu Screen
Accessing the Tuner Function Menu
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Tuner Function Menu appears, offering you
the following options:

7 FM Tuner Function Menu

Local Seek Tuning TA Function

Built-In Tuner
(See page 21.) (See page 22.)
Best Stations Memory Seek Select
(See page 21.) (See page 22.)

PGM button
(See page 22.)

7 AM Tuner Function Menu

Local Seek Tuning
(See page 21.) PGM button
Best Stations Memory (See page 22.)
(See page 21.)

3. Select the option by moving the joystick.

The selected option is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
Refer to detailed operation of each function.

Exit from the Tuner Function Menu

• Press the RETURN button.

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 Operating Each Function
Built-In Tuner

Best Stations Memory (BSM)

The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically.
Select the band before performing operations. (See “Band” on page 19.)
1. Check to see “BSM” is currently highlighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“BSM” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The “BSM Off” display changes to “BSM On”.
The stations with the strongest signals will be stored
under buttons 1–6 and in order of their signal strength.
• To Cancel the process, click the joystick before memorization is complete.

Local Seek Tuning

When Local is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception.
1. Select “Local” by moving the joystick.
“Local” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click selects the desired Local Seek Sensitivity in
the following order:
FM: Off = Level 1 = Level 2 = Level 3 = Level 4
AM: Off = Level 1 = Level 2
Note:
• The “Level 4” setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.

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TA Function
You can switch TA (Traffic Announcements) on/off. (See page 27.)
1. Select “TA” by moving the joystick.
“TA” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles TA On/Off.

Seek Select
You can select seek mode between PTY search and Frequency search. (See page 25.)

Built-In Tuner
1. Select “Seek Select Mode” by moving the joy-
stick.
“Seek Select Mode” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles the PTY/Frequency.

PGM button
You can create a shortcut for BSM or Local Mode.
If you want to control the function of one of these, without needing to go to the Function
Menu each time, do the following:
1. Select “PGM” by moving the joystick.
“PGM” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the PGM mode in the following
order:
BSM = Local
Press the PGM button in the Tuner source
Function name (Display) Press Hold for 2 seconds
Best Stations Memory (BSM) OFF ON
Local Seek Tuning (Local) Switch the Local ———
Seek Sensitivity

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 Display the Flip-Down Plate
Built-In Tuner/Using the RDS Functions

• Press the DISPLAY button.

Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the Source Plate and Flip-Down Plate in
the following order:
Source Plate = Preset Frequency List = Radio Text Display = No Plate

Examples
Source Plate Radio Text Display (FM band)

Preset Frequency List

Recalling Preset Stations by Preset Frequency List

1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Preset
Frequency List to appear.
2. Select the band by pressing the BAND button.
3. Select the preset station by moving the joystick
up/down.
Selected station is highlighted.
4. Click the joystick.
Selected station is indicated in yellow and tuned.

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Using the RDS Functions
This product features a tuner with RDS functions.
RDS (Radio broadcast Data System) is a system that transmits broadcast station information
together with FM programs.
You get display of Program Service Name and PTY (Program Type ID code), tuning to sta-
tions broadcasting a desired PTY, automatic tuning to traffic information, and emergency
broadcasts and radio text display.
Note:
• The RDS service does not provide AM broadcast information.
• The RDS service may not be provided by all FM stations.

PTY Function
This product allows you to look for a station by PTY information (Program Type ID code).
The information is divided into 8 types, such as ROCK, COUNTRY, NEWS and TALK.

Built-In Tuner/Using the RDS Functions

PTY Corresponding PTY
ROCK TOP 40
CLS ROCK
ROCK
SFT ROCK
EASY LIS SOFT
ADLT HIT
OLDIES
CLS/JAZZ CLASSICL
JAZZ
NOSTALGA
PUBLIC
COUNTRY COUNTRY
R&B R AND B
SOFT R/B
INFO SPORTS
NEWS
TALK
INFORM
PERSNLTY
RELIGION REL MUSC
REL TALK
MISC LANGUAGE
MISC

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 Searching the PTY
Using the RDS Functions

1. Select PTY search mode by pressing the PTY

button.
The PTY indicator appears on the Source Plate.
Each press of the PTY button changes the method in
the following order:
PTY Search = Frequency Search
Note:
• To search for the same PTY as the currently received broadcast station, perform step 3 only.
2. Select a PTY by pressing the 5/∞ button.
A station broadcasting a program with a different PTY
from the PTY of the currently received broadcast sta-
tion is selected.

3. Select a station by pressing the 2/3 button.

A station broadcasting a program with the same PTY
as the currently received broadcast station is selected.

Note:
• If a PTY code of zero is received from a station, “NONE” will be displayed. This indicates
that the station has not defined its program contents.
• The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
• If no station broadcasting the selected programming type is found, “NOT FOUND” is dis-
played for about 2 seconds, and the tuner returns to the original station.
• You can also switch the station selection mode when in the Function Menu Seek Select mode.
(See page 22.)

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PTY Alarm
The PTY Alarm function automatically lets you hear broadcasts of emergency announcements
concerning natural disasters and other emergencies, regardless of the source you are listening
to.
• If the tuner receives a radio alarm code, “ALARM” is indicated in the dis-
play, and the tuner switches to reception of an emergency announcement.
Note:
• The system switches back to the original source following emergency announcement recep-
tion.
• In sources other than tuner, the tuner automatically seeks out the RDS station with the
strongest signal in the current area 10 seconds after RDS station reception has become impos-
sible. (This function does not operate when the TA function is active.)

Canceling Announcements
• Press the SOURCE button during announcement reception to cancel the

Using the RDS Functions

announcement and return to the original source.

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 TA Function
Using the RDS Functions

The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements
automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. The TA function can be activated
for a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information).

Activating/Deactivating the TA Function

1. Tune in a TP station by pressing the 2/3 but-
ton.
The Car icon lights when the tuner is tuned to a TP sta-
tion.

2. Press the MENU button.

The main menu icons whirl down, with “Function”
highlighted in green.
3. Click the joystick.
The Tuner Function Menu appears.

4. Select “TA” by moving the joystick.

“TA” is highlighted in green.
5. Activate the TA function by clicking the joy-
stick.
Each click toggles TA On/Off.

6. Press the RETURN button.

You go back to the Center Room.
The “Traffic” indicator lights, indicating that the tuner
is waiting for traffic announcements.
Repeat the preceding operation when no traffic
announcement is being received to deactivate the TA
function.
“Traffic” Car icon
Note:
• The system switches back to the original source following traffic announcement reception.
• The TA function can be activated from sources other than tuner if the tuner was last set to the
FM band but not if it was last set to the AM band.
• In sources other than tuner, the tuner automatically seeks out the TP station with the strongest
signal in the current area 10 seconds after the Car icon disappears from the display. (During
seek operation, Car icon disappears.)
• Only TP stations are tuned in during the Seek Tuning mode when the “Traffic” indicator is
ON.
• Only TP stations are stored by BSM when the “Traffic” indicator is ON.
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Canceling Traffic Announcements
• Press the SOURCE button while a traffic announcement is being received to
cancel the announcement and return to the original source.
The announcement is canceled but the tuner remains in the TA mode until the TA
function is deactivated.

Adjusting the TA Volume

When a traffic announcement begins, the volume adjusts automatically to a preset
level to enable you to hear the announcement clearly.
• Set the volume by adjusting it by pressing the
VOLUME during reception of a traffic
announcement.
The newly set volume is stored in memory and recalled
for subsequent traffic announcements.

Using the RDS Functions

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 Radio Text
Using the RDS Functions

This tuner can display Radio Text data transmitted by RDS stations, such as station informa-
tion, the name of the currently broadcast song and the name of the artist.
Note:
• When an RDS station is received, the “RDS” indicator lights.
• When Radio Text is received, the “Text” indicator and Note icon light.
• The tuner automatically memorizes the three latest Radio Text broadcasts received, replacing
text from the least recent reception with new text when it is received.
• You can store data from up to six Radio Text transmissions in buttons 1–6.
• You can also switch to the Radio Text Display by pressing the DISPLAY button. (Refer to
“Display the Flip-Down Plate” on page 23.)

Radio Text display

1. Press the RT button if the RDS indicator is
On.
Flip-Down Plate displaying Radio Text Display
appears.

Note icon “Text”

Note:
• Press the RT button once more, and the Radio Text mode is canceled.
• When no Radio Text is currently being received, “NO TEXT” is displayed.
2. Select either “ ” or “ ” by moving the joy-
stick left/right.

3. Click the joystick.

Each click switches the three Radio Text data display left or right.
Note:
• If there is no Radio Text data stored in the tuner, the function does not operate.

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Storing Radio Text in memory
1. Perform “Radio Text display” steps 1–3, and
then select the Radio Text you want to store in
memory.

2. Press one of buttons 1 – 6 for 2 seconds to store

the desired Radio Text. (e.g. Press button 4 for
2 seconds.)
The Radio Text is stored in memory under the selected
button.

Using the RDS Functions

Recalling preset Radio Text
1. Press the RT button.
Flip-Down Plate displaying Radio Text appears.

2. Press one of buttons 1 – 6 to recall a Radio

Text preset under that button. (e.g. Press but-
ton 4.)

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 Multi-DVD Player
Multi-DVD Player

Basics

Disc Number Play Time

Selecting the Multi-DVD

Select the “DVD” as source by pressing
the SOURCE button as many times as
Title Number Chapter (Track)
necessary. Number
The player starts playing automatically.

Disc Number Search

You can select discs directly with the 1 to 6 but-
DISP
tons. Just press the number corresponding to
RTN the disc you want to listen to.

Disc Search

Chapter (Track) Search and Fast Forward/Reverse

You can select between Chapter (Track) Search or Fast Forward/Reverse by pressing
the 2/3 button for a different length of time.
Chapter (Track) Search Less than 0.5 seconds
Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing

Note:
• Although DVD and Video CD images cannot be seen on screen while driving, all functions of the
Multi-DVD player can be operated. (Audio can be heard.)
• You can use Multi-DVD player to play DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs. When the source is
switched to Multi-DVD player, player plays the disc selected at that time.
• Use your Multi-DVD Player’s remote controller to control DVD or Video CD-specific features.
• This unit may not be available to operate the Multi-DVD player momentarily depending on discs
and the playing status.
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Operation at the Function Menu Screen (DVD, Video CD)
With Multi-DVD player, the Function Menu differs for playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs.
When playing CDs, refer to “Operation at the Function Menu Screen (CD)”. (See page 35.)

Accessing the DVD Function Menu (DVD, Video CD)

Begin play of a disc before selecting options from the DVD Function Menu.
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The DVD Function Menu appears, offering you
the following options:

7 DVD Function Menu (DVD, Video CD)

Pause PGM button

Multi-DVD Player
(See page 33.) (See page 34.)

Repeat Play
(See page 33.)

3. Select the option by moving the joystick.

The selected option is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
Refer to detailed operation of each function.

Exit from the DVD Function Menu (DVD, Video CD)

• Press the RETURN button.

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 Operating Each Function
Multi-DVD Player

Repeat Play
You can select the desired repeat mode play range from the chapter (track), title or disc cur-
rently in play.
1. Check to see “RPT” is currently highlighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“RPT” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes repeat range in the following order:

Source plate

7 DVD Repeat range

Disc RPT = Chapter RPT = Title RPT

Display Repeat range

Chapter RPT Chapter Repeat
Title RPT Title Repeat
Disc RPT Disc Repeat

7 Video CD
Disc RPT = Track RPT

Display Repeat range

Track RPT Track Repeat
Disc RPT Disc Repeat

Pause
Pause pauses the currently playing track.
1. Select “Pause” by moving the joystick.
“Pause” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles the Pause On/Off.

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PGM button
You can create a shortcut for Pause or Repeat Play Mode.
If you want to control the function of one of these, without needing to go to the Function
Menu each time, do the following:
1. Select “PGM” by moving the joystick.
“PGM” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the PGM mode in the following
order:
Pause = RPT Mode
Press the PGM button when playing a DVD or Video CD in the Multi-DVD source
Function name (Display) Press Hold for 2 seconds
Pause (Pause) ON/OFF ———
Repeat play (RPT Mode) Switch repeat range ———

Multi-DVD Player

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 Operation at the Function Menu Screen (CD)
Multi-DVD Player

With Multi-DVD player, the Function Menu differs for playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs.
When playing DVDs and Video CDs, refer to “Operation at the Function Menu Screen (DVD,
Video CD)”. (See page 32.)

Accessing the DVD Function Menu (CD)

Begin play of a disc before selecting options from the DVD Function Menu.
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The DVD Function Menu appears, offering you
the following options:

7 DVD Function Menu (CD)

Random Play Scan Play
(See page 36.) (See page 37.)

Repeat Play ITS Play

(See page 36.) (See page 37.)

Pause
(See page 38.)
PGM button
(See page 38.)

3. Select the option by moving the joystick.

The selected option is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
Refer to detailed operation of each function.

Exit from the DVD Function Menu (CD)

• Press the RETURN button.

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Operating Each Function
Repeat Play
Repeat Play plays the same disc and track repeatedly.
1. Check to see “RPT” is currently highlighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“RPT” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the Repeat mode in the following
order:
Disc RPT = Track RPT Source plate

Repeat range

Display Repeat range

Multi-DVD Player
Track RPT Track repeat
Disc RPT Disc repeat

Note:
• If you perform Track Search, Repeat Play is automatically canceled.

Random Play
Random Play plays the tracks on a CD in random order for variety.
1. Select “Random” by moving the joystick.
“Random” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles the Random On/Off.

Source plate

Random

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 Scan Play
Multi-DVD Player

Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on a CD in succession.

1. Select “Scan” by moving the joystick.
“Scan” is highlighted in green.
2. Switch the Scan Play On by clicking the joy-
stick.
3. When you find the desired track, cancel the
Scan Play by clicking the joystick.
If the Function Menu has been canceled automatically, Source plate
select the “Scan” in the Function Menu again.

Note: Scan
• Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks on a disc have been scanned.

ITS Play
ITS Play plays the memorized track. (Refer to “ITS Programming (ITS)” on page 49.)
1. Select “ITS” by moving the joystick.
“ITS” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles the ITS Play On/Off.

Source plate

ITS Play
Note:
• If no track in the current range is programmed for ITS Play, “Empty” is displayed.
• For Multi-DVD, ITS play can be done only on the CD in play.

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Pause
Pause pauses the currently playing track.
1. Select “Pause” by moving the joystick.
“Pause” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles the Pause On/Off.

PGM button
You can create a shortcut for Pause, RPT, Random or ITS Mode.
If you want to control the function of one of these, without needing to go to the Function
Menu each time, do the following:

Multi-DVD Player
1. Select “PGM” by moving the joystick.
“PGM” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the PGM mode in the following
order:
Pause = RPT Mode = Random = ITS

Press the PGM button when playing a CD in the Multi-DVD source

Function name (Display) Press Hold for 2 seconds
Pause (Pause) ON/OFF ———
Repeat play (RPT Mode) Switch repeat range ———
Random play (Random) ON/OFF ———
ITS play (ITS) ON/OFF ———

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 Display the Flip-Down Plate
Multi-DVD Player

• Press the DISPLAY button.

Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the Source Plate and Flip-Down Plate in
the following order:
Source Plate = Disc Title List = No Plate

Examples
Source Plate (e.g. for DVDs) Disc Title List (e.g. for CDs)

Note:
• The Disc Title List varies by the type of disc: DVD, Video CD and CD.
* With DVD, “Title Edit”, “ITS MEMO” and “ITS Clear” are not displayed.
* With Video CD, “ITS MEMO” and “ITS Clear” are not displayed.

Disc Title Input for CD and Video CD

You can input Titles up to 10 letters long. Using this function lets you easily search for and
select a desired disc for play. (You can store Disc Title data discs in memory.)
Note:
• For detailed operation, refer to the operation of “Disc Title Input” on page 47.

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Selecting Discs by Disc Title List
You can select a disc from Disc Title List you want to listen to and play.
1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Flip-Down
Plate to appear.

2. Select the desired disc title by moving the joy-

stick up/down.
“CD” or “VIDEO-CD” is displayed for disc whose
titles have not been input.
3. Click the joystick.
The selected disc is indicated in yellow and begins
play.

Multi-DVD Player

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 Multi-CD Player
Multi-CD Player

Basics

Track Number

Selecting the Multi-CD Player

Select the “Multi-CD” as source by
pressing the SOURCE button as many Disc Number Play Time
times as necessary.
The player starts playing automatically.

Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)

DISP You can select discs directly with the 1 to 6 but-
RTN
tons. Just press the number corresponding to
the disc you want to listen to.
Note:
• When a 12-Disc Multi-CD Player is connected and
you want to select disc 7 to 12, press the 1 to 6 but-
tons for 2 seconds.

Disc Search

Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse

You can select between Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse by pressing the 2/3
button for a different length of time.
Track Search Less than 0.5 seconds
Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing

Note:
• The Multi-CD player may perform a preparatory operation, such as verifying the presence of a
disc or reading disc information, when the power is turned ON or a new disc is selected for play-
back. “READY” is displayed.
• If the Multi-CD player cannot operate properly, an error message such as “ERROR-14” is dis-
played. Refer to the Multi-CD player owner’s manual.
• If there are no discs in the Multi-CD player magazine, “NO DISC” is displayed.
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Operation at the Function Menu Screen
Accessing the Multi-CD Function Menu
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Multi-CD Function Menu appears offering
you the following options:

7 Multi-CD Function Menu

Random Play Scan Play
(See page 43.) (See page 44.)

Repeat Play ITS Play

(See page 43.) (See page 44.)

Multi-CD Player
Pause
(See page 45.)
Compression and DBE PGM button
(See page 45.) (See page 46.)

3. Select the option by moving the joystick.

The selected option is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
Refer to detailed operation of each function.

Exit from the Multi-CD Function Menu

• Press the RETURN button.

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 Operating Each Function
Multi-CD Player

Repeat Play
There are three repeat play ranges: One-track Repeat, Disc Repeat and Multi-CD player
Repeat. Default repeat play range is Multi-CD player Repeat.
1. Check to see “RPT” is currently highlighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“RPT” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the Repeat mode in the following
order:
Multi RPT = Track RPT = Disc RPT Source plate

Repeat range

Display Repeat range

Track RPT One-track Repeat
Disc RPT Disc Repeat
Multi RPT Multi-CD player Repeat

Random Play
Tracks are played at random within the selected repeat play range as explained in “Repeat
Play” above.
1. Select “Random” by moving the joystick.
“Random” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles Random play On/Off.
After selecting the desired repeat play range from those
referred to in “Repeat Play” above, switch Multi-CD
Player Random Play ON. Source plate

Random Play range

Display Play range

DISC RDM Disc Repeat
MULTI RDM Multi-CD player Repeat

Note:
• One-track Repeat changes to the Disc Repeat when you switch the Random Play ON.
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Scan Play
In the Disc Repeat, the beginning of each track on the selected disc is scanned for about 10
seconds. In the Multi-CD player Repeat, the beginning of the first track on each disc is
scanned for about 10 seconds.
1. Select “Scan” by moving the joystick.
“Scan” is highlighted in green.
2. Switch the Scan Play ON by clicking the joy-
stick.
After selecting the desired repeat play range from those
referred to in “Repeat Play” on page 43, switch Multi-
CD Player Scan Play ON. Source plate
3. When you find the desired track (or disc), can-
cel the Scan Play by clicking the joystick.
If the Function Menu has been canceled automatically, Scan Play range
select the “Scan” in the Function Menu again.

Display Play range

DISC SCAN Disc Repeat
MULTI SCAN Multi-CD player Repeat

Multi-CD Player
Note:
• Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks or discs have been scanned.
• One-track Repeat changes to the Disc Repeat when you switch the Scan Play ON.

ITS Play
ITS Play plays the memorized track. (Refer to “ITS Programming (ITS)” on page 49.) ITS
play of tracks is performed within the play range explained in the “Repeat Play” section.
1. Select “ITS” by moving the joystick.
“ITS” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles ITS play On/Off.
After selecting the desired repeat play range from those
referred to in “Repeat Play” on page 43, switch ITS
Play ON.
Source plate

Note:
• If no track in the current range is programmed for ITS Play, ITS Play
“Empty” is displayed.

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 Pause
Multi-CD Player

Pause pauses the currently playing track.

1. Select “Pause” by moving the joystick.
“Pause” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles Pause On/Off.

Compression and DBE

Using the COMP (Compression) and DBE (Dynamic Bass Emphasis) functions enables
Multi-CD player sound quality adjustment. Each of the functions enables two-step adjust-
ment.
7 COMP
The COMP (Compression) function adjusts imbalances between loud and subdued
sounds at higher volumes.
7 DBE
DBE (Dynamic Bass Emphasis) boosts bass levels to give a fuller sound.

COMP/DBE ON/OFF Switching

1. Select “COMP.” by moving the joystick.
“COMP.” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the mode in the following order:
COMP. Off = COMP. 1 = COMP. 2 = COMP. Off
= D.B.E. 1 = D.B.E. 2
Note:
• You can use these functions with a Multi-CD player that has them. If the player does not fea-
ture the COMP/DBE functions, “No COMP” is displayed in “COMP.”.

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PGM button
You can create a shortcut for Pause, RPT, Random or ITS mode.
If you want to control the function of one of these, without needing to go to the Function
Menu each time, do the following:
1. Select “PGM” by moving the joystick.
“PGM” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the PGM mode in the following
order:
Pause = RPT Mode = Random = ITS
Press the PGM button in the Multi-CD source
Function name (Display) Press Hold for 2 seconds
Pause (Pause) ON/OFF ———
Repeat play (RPT Mode) Switch repeat range ———
Random play (Random) ON/OFF ———
ITS play (ITS) ON/OFF ———

Multi-CD Player
Display the Flip-Down Plate
You can display input titles and titles recorded on CD TEXT compatible CDs.
For CD TEXT, up to 12 letters of a title can be seen at a time. If the title is longer than 12 let-
ters, the remaining letters can be viewed by scrolling.
• Press the DISPLAY button.
Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the Source Plate and Flip-Down Plate in
the following order:
Source Plate = Disc Title List = No Plate

Examples
Source Plate Disc Title List

Note:
• If a disc title has not been input, “NO TITLE” is displayed.
• For numbers that do not have a disc, no title is shown.

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 Disc Title Input
Multi-CD Player

You can input Titles up to 10 letters long for up to 100 discs. Using this function lets you eas-
ily search for and select a desired disc for play. (You can store ITS program and Disc Title
data for up to 100 discs in memory.)
Note:
• When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player, you cannot
switch to this mode.
• A CD TEXT disc is a CD featuring recorded text information such as Disc Title, Artist Name
and Track Title.
• Don’t click the joystick to confirm your entry of title. Doing so cancels the title and you must
start from the beginning.
1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Flip-Down
Plate to appear.
2. Play the disc you wish to input the disc title.
3. Select “Title Edit” by moving the joystick.
“Title Edit” is highlighted in green.

4. Click the joystick.

“Title Edit” is highlighted in yellow and the display changes to show the left most
character position highlighted.
5. Select the desired character type by pressing
the button 1.
Each press of button 1 changes the character type in the
following order:
Alphabet (Upper case), Numbers and Symbols =
Alphabet (Lower case)
Note:
• You can select to input Numbers and Symbols by pressing button 2.
6. Select letters, numbers and symbols by moving
the joystick up/down.
To insert a space, select the cursor “_”.

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7. Move the box left and right by moving the joy-
stick left/right.

8. When you have completed title input, move to

the 10th letter position, then memorize by
moving the joystick right.

Entered Title

Note:
• Titles remain in memory, even after the disc has been removed from the magazine, and are
recalled when the disc is reinserted.
• After the titles for 100 discs have been entered, data for a new disc will overwrite the data for
the disc that has not been played back for the longest time.

Multi-CD Player
Getting Text Displayed (for CD TEXT compatible type)
You can use these functions when playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-
CD player.

Title Display Switching

• Select the desired title display by pressing the DISPLAY button.
Refer to “Information Screen” on page 13.
Note:
• If certain text information is not recorded on a CD TEXT disc, “NO TITLE” is displayed.

Title Scroll
This product displays the first 12 letters only of Disc Title, Artist Name and Track
Title. With text longer than 12 letters, you can see the rest of the text by scrolling.
• Scroll the upper title display by pressing the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds.

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 Selecting Discs by Disc Title List
Multi-CD Player

Follow the procedures below to play a disc for which you have input the title in a Multi-CD
player or a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player.
1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Flip-Down
Plate to appear.
2. Select the desired disc title by moving the joy-
stick up/down.
“NO TITLE” is displayed for disc whose titles have not
been input.
3. Click the joystick.
The selected disc is indicated in yellow and begins play.

ITS (Instant Track Selection)

The ITS function allows you to search for the track you wish to play. You can use ITS to pro-
gram automatic playback of up to 24 tracks per disc from up to 100 discs. (You can store ITS
program and Disc Title data for up to 100 discs in memory.)

ITS Programming (ITS)

Programmed tracks are played within the selected repeat play range in the “Repeat Play” on
page 43.
1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Flip-Down
Plate to appear.
2. Play the track you wish to program.
3. Select “ITS MEMO” by moving the joystick.
“ITS MEMO” is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
The currently playing track is stored.
Note:
• After 100 discs have been programmed, data for a new disc will overwrite the data for the disc
that has not been played back for the longest time.

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Erase a Track Program
1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Flip-Down
Plate to appear.
2. Select the track you wish to erase, during ITS
Play.
3. Select “ITS Clear” by moving the joystick.
“ITS Clear” is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
Erase the track program and playback of the next ITS-programmed track begins. If
there are no more programmed tracks in the current range, “ITS EMPTY” is displayed
and normal play resumes.

Erase a Disc Program

1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Flip-Down
Plate to appear.
2. Select the disc you wish to erase, while the disc
is playing.

Multi-CD Player
3. Select “ITS Clear” by moving the joystick.
“ITS Clear” is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
Erase the disc program.

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 TV Tuner
TV Tuner

The following explains how to use this product to control TV tuners. For details of
TV tuner-specific operations/features, see your TV tuner’s manual.

Basics
Channel

Selecting the TV Tuner

Select the “TV Tuner” as source by
pressing the SOURCE button as many
times as necessary. Band

Preset Memory and Direct Recall

You can memorize broadcast stations in buttons 1
DISP through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
RTN
Direct recall Less than 2 seconds
Broadcast station preset memory More than 2 seconds

Note:
• Up to 12 stations (6 in TV1 and TV2) can be stored in
memory.
• You cannot memorize in Preset Channels 7–12 with
this function.

Band
TV1 = TV2

Manual and Seek Tuning

You can select the tuning method by changing the
length of time you press the 2/3 button.
Manual Tuning (step by step) Less than 0.5 seconds
Seek Tuning More than 0.5 seconds

Note:
Preset Tuning • If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5
You can recall memorized seconds, you can skip broadcasting stations. Seek
stations. Tuning starts as soon as you release the button.

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Operation at the Function Menu Screen
Accessing the TV Tuner Function Menu
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with
“Function” highlighted in green.

2. Click the joystick.

The TV Tuner Function Menu appears, offering
you the following options:
3. Select the option by moving the joystick
and click the joystick.
The selected option is highlighted in green.

7 TV Tuner Function Menu

1 Best Station Sequential Memory 1 2
(BSSM)
Switch the BSSM ON by clicking the
joystick.
2 PGM button
For TV, you cannot memorize functions
other than BSSM in the PGM button.

TV Tuner

Exit from the TV Tuner Function Menu

• Press the RETURN button.

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 CD Player
CD Player

The following explains how to use this product to control CD players. For details of CD
player-specific operations/features, see your CD player’s manual.

Basics

Selecting the CD Player

Select the “Compact Disc” as source by
pressing the SOURCE button as many
times as necessary. Track Play Time
Number
The player starts playing automatically.

DISP
Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
RTN You can select between Track Search or Fast
Forward/Reverse by pressing the 2/3 button for a
different length of time.
Track Search Less than 0.5 seconds
Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing

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Operation at the Function Menu Screen
Accessing the CD Function Menu
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down,with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The CD Function Menu appears, offering you the
following options:
3. Select the option by moving the joystick
and click the joystick.
The selected option is highlighted in green.
7 CD Function Menu
1 Repeat Play 1 2 3 4
Each click changes the Repeat mode in the
following order:
Disc RPT (Disc Repeat) = Track RPT
(Track Repeat)
2 Random Play
Each click toggles Random play On/Off.
3 Scan Play
Each click toggles Scan play On/Off.
4 Pause
Each click toggles Pause On/Off. 5 6

CD Player
5 Compression and DBE
Each click changes the COMP in the follow-
ing order:
COMP. Off = COMP. 1 = COMP. 2
= COMP. Off = D.B.E. 1 = D.B.E. 2
6 PGM button
Each click changes the PGM mode in the fol-
lowing order:
Pause = RPT Mode = Random

Disc Title Input

For detail operation to enter titles, refer to “Disc Title Input” on page 47.

Exit from the CD Player Function Menu

• Press the RETURN button.

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 MD Player
MD Player

The following explains how to use this product to control MD players. For details of
MD player-specific operations/features, see your MD player’s manual.

Basics

Selecting the MD Player

Select the “Mini Disc” as source by
pressing the SOURCE button as many
times as necessary. Track Play Time
Number
The player starts playing automatically.

DISP
Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
RTN
You can select between Track Search or Fast
Forward/Reverse by pressing the 2/3 button for a
different length of time.
Track Search Less than 0.5 seconds
Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing

Note:
• If “TEMP” is displayed, look it up (or “HEAT”) in the error message table in the MD Player’s
manual.

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Operation at the Function Menu Screen
Accessing the MD Function Menu
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The MD Function Menu appears, offering you the
following options:
3. Select the option by moving the joystick
and click the joystick.
The selected option is highlighted in green.

7 MD Function Menu
1 Repeat Play 1 2 3 4
Each click changes the Repeat mode in the
following order:
Disc RPT (Disc Repeat) = Track RPT (One-
track Repeat)
2 Random Play
Each click toggles Random play On/Off.
3 Scan Play
Each click toggles Scan play On/Off.
4 Pause
Each click toggles Pause On/Off. 5
5 PGM button
Each click changes the PGM mode in the fol-
lowing order:

MD Player
Pause = RPT Mode = Random

Switching the Title Positions

You can switch the display position of the Disc Title and Track Title. Also with text longer
than 12 letters, you can see the rest of the text by scrolling. (Refer to “Information Screen” on
page 13.)

Exit from the MD Function Menu

• Press the RETURN button.

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 Adjusting Audio
Adjusting Audio

Accessing the Audio Menu

1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down,with
“Function” highlighted in green.

2. Select “Audio” by moving the joystick.

“Audio” is highlighted in green.
3. Click the joystick.
Audio Menu appears, offering you the following options:

7 Audio Menu
Balance Adjustment High Pass Filter
(See page 60.) (See page 61.)

Equalizer Curve Front Image Enhancer

(See page 58.) Function
(See page 61.)

Loudness Adjustment Source Level

(See page 62.) Adjustment
(See page 66.)

Non Fading Output Subwoofer Output

(See page 63.) (See page 64.)

4. Select the option by moving the joystick.

The selected option is highlighted in green.
5. Click the joystick.
Refer to detailed operation of each function.

Exit from the Audio Menu

• Press the RETURN button.
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Equalizer Curve
Selecting the Equalizer Curve

Adjusting Audio
You can switch between Equalizer curves.
1. Check to see “Equalizer” is currently high-
lighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“Equalizer” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Graphic Equalizer Menu appears, with “Band”
highlighted in green.
3. Select either “EQ+” or “EQ–” by moving the
joystick up/down.
4. Click the joystick.
Each click changes EQ curve in the following order:
With “EQ+” selected:
Powerful = Natural = Vocal = Custom = Flat
= Super Bass
With “EQ–” selected:
Powerful = Super Bass = Flat = Custom = Vocal = Natural
Note:
• “CUSTOM” stores an equalizer curve you have made adjustments to. (Refer to “Equalizer
Curve Adjustment” on page 59.)
• You can create a different “CUSTOM” curve for each of the SLA function groups (see page
66). Remember, however, SLA is based on FM volume, so FM and AM curve are always the
same.

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 Equalizer Curve Adjustment
Adjusting Audio

You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve settings as desired. Adjusted equalizer
curve settings are memorized in “CUSTOM”.
Before performing the following steps, select the source whose EQ curve you’ll adjust.
(Refer to “Operation for Each Source Unit” on page 9.)
1. Check to see “Equalizer” is currently high-
lighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“Equalizer” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Graphic Equalizer Menu appears, with “Band”
highlighted in green.
3. Select the band by clicking the joystick.
Each click changes band in the following order:
Low = Mid = High

4. Select “Level”, “Frequency” or “Q Factor” by

moving the joystick.
Selected option is highlighted in green.

5. Adjust the selected option by moving the joy-

stick up/down.
The selectable options are adjustable in the following
limits:
As well, “Frequency” differs in adjustable range from
Band to Band.

Option Adjustable Range

Level –12 dB to +12 dB
Frequency Low: 40/80/100/160 Hz
Mid: 200/500/1k/2k Hz
High: 3.15k/8k/10k/12.5k Hz
Q Factor 2W/1W/1N/2N

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6. Select “Band” by moving the joystick.

7. Repeat steps 3 – 6 for other bands.

Adjusting Audio
Note:
• If you make adjustments when a curve other than “CUSTOM” is selected, “CUSTOM”
appears and the adjusted curve is stored in “CUSTOM”. (See page 58.)
• For how to select EQ curves other than “CUSTOM”, refer to “Equalizer Curve”.

Balance Adjustment
This function allows you to select a Fader/Balance setting that provides ideal listening condi-
tions in all occupied seats.
1. Select “FAD/BAL” by moving the joystick.
“FAD/BAL” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Audio Setting Menu appears, with “FAD/BAL”
highlighted in green.

3. Click the joystick.

The FAD/BAL Setting Menu appears.

4. Adjust speaker balance by moving the joy-

stick.
The display shows “F 15” – “R 15” as it moves from
front to rear.
The display shows “L 09” – “R 09” as it moves from
left to right.
5. Cancel the FAD/BAL Setting Menu by clicking
the joystick.
Note:
• When the Rear Speaker Lead setting is “Sub Woofer”, you cannot adjust front/rear speaker
balance. (See page 68.)
• “F 00” is the proper setting when 2 speakers are in use.

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 High Pass Filter
Adjusting Audio

When you do not want sound in the Subwoofer output frequency range output from the front
or rear speakers, switch the High Pass Filter ON. Only higher frequencies than those in the
selected range are output from the front and rear speakers.
1. Select “HPF” by moving the joystick.
“HPF” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Audio Setting Menu appears, with “HPF” high-
lighted in green.

3. Click the joystick.

Each click changes cut-off frequency in the following
order:
50 Hz = 80 Hz = 125 Hz = Off

Note:
• When the F.I.E. function is ON, you cannot switch to the H.P.F. mode.

Front Image Enhancer Function

The F.I.E. (Front Image Enhancer) function is a simple method of enhancing front imaging by
cutting mid- and high-range frequency output from the rear speakers, limiting their output to
low-range frequencies. You can select the frequency you want to cut.
Precaution:
• When the F.I.E. function is deactivated, the rear speakers output sound of all frequencies, not just
bass sounds. Reduce the volume before disengaging F.I.E. to prevent a sudden increase in volume.

1. Select “FIE” by moving the joystick.

“FIE” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Audio Setting Menu appears, with “FIE” high-
lighted in green.

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3. Click the joystick.
Each click changes frequency in the following order:
100 Hz = 160 Hz = 250 Hz = Off

Adjusting Audio
Note:
• When the H.P.F. function is ON, you cannot switch to the F.I.E. mode.
• After switching the F.I.E. function ON, select the Fader/Balance mode in the Audio Menu,
and adjust front and rear speaker volume levels until they are balanced.
• When the Rear Speaker Lead setting is “Sub Woofer”, you cannot switch the F.I.E. mode.
(See page 68.)
• Switch the F.I.E. function OFF when using a 2-speaker system.

Loudness Adjustment
The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges at low
volume. You can select a desired Loudness level.
1. Select “LOUD” by moving the joystick.
“LOUD” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Audio Setting Menu appears, with “LOUD” high-
lighted in green.

3. Click the joystick.

Each click changes sound range control in the follow-
ing order:
LOW = MID = HIGH = Off

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 Non Fading Output
Adjusting Audio

When the Non Fading Output setting is ON, the audio signal does not pass through this unit’s
low pass filter (for the Subwoofer), but is output through the RCA output.
When the Non Fading output is ON, you can adjust the level of Non Fading output.
Note:
• When the Subwoofer Controller setting is only “External” in the Initial Settings Menu, you
can switch “Non Fading Set”. (See page 68.)
1. Select “Non Fading” by moving the joystick.
“Non Fading” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Audio Setting Menu appears, with “Non Fading
Set” highlighted in green.

3. Click the joystick.

and shows indicating that you are ready to
select a level.

4. Switch the Non Fading Output ON/OFF by

moving the joystick up/down.

5. Increase or decrease the output level by mov-

ing the joystick left/right.
The display shows “0” – “–15”.
6. Cancel the Non Fading Output Setting by
clicking the joystick.

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Subwoofer Output
Switching the Subwoofer Output ON/OFF

Adjusting Audio
When a Subwoofer is connected, switch Subwoofer output ON.
Initially, Subwoofer output is OFF.
The Subwoofer output phase can be switched between normal, or 0˚ (“NORMAL”), and
reverse, or 180˚(“REVERSE”). 0˚ is the default phase.
Note:
• When the Subwoofer Controller setting is “External” in the Initial Settings Menu, you cannot
switch the Subwoofer ON/OFF mode. In this case, this setting is not necessary. (See page 68.)
• Select the OFF setting when you do not want the Subwoofer to operate.
• When the Subwoofer output is OFF, you cannot change the phase of Subwoofer output.
1. Select “SUB W” by moving the joystick.
“SUB W” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Audio Setting Menu appears, with “SUB W
Setting” highlighted in green.

3. Click the joystick.

and shows indicating that you are ready to
select a phase.

4. Switch the Subwoofer Output ON/OFF by

moving the joystick up/down.

5. Change the phase of Subwoofer output by

moving the joystick left/right.
6. Cancel the Subwoofer Output Setting by click-
ing the joystick.

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 Subwoofer Setting Adjustment
Adjusting Audio

When the Subwoofer output is ON, you can adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level
of Subwoofer.
Note:
• You can adjust the “SUB W Detail SET” only when Subwoofer output is switched ON in
“SUB W Setting”.
1. Select “SUB W” by moving the joystick.
“SUB W” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The Audio Setting Menu appears, with “SUB W
Setting” highlighted in green.

3. Move the joystick down.

“SUB W Detail SET” is highlighted in green.

4. Click the joystick.

and shows indicating that you are ready to
select a level.

5. Select the frequency to 50 Hz, 80 Hz or 125 Hz

by moving the joystick left/right.

6. Increase or decrease the output level by mov-

ing the joystick up/down.
The display shows “+12” – “–12”.
7. Cancel the Subwoofer Detailed Setting by
clicking the joystick.

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Source Level Adjustment (SLA)
The SLA (Source Level Adjustment) function prevents radical leaps in volume level when
switching between sources. Settings are based on the FM volume level, which remains

Adjusting Audio
unchanged.
Before performing the following steps, select the source whose volume level you will
adjust. (Refer to “Operation for Each Source Unit” on page 9.)
1. Select “SLA” by moving the joystick.
“SLA” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The SLA Setting Menu appears, with the selected
source’s level highlighted in green.

3. Increase or decrease the level by moving the

joystick up/down.
The display shows “+8” – “– 8”.
4. In a similar manner, adjust the volume level of
other sources.
You can perform SLA independently for each of the
following groups:

Display Source
TUN AM
CD CD player, Multi-CD player, Multi-DVD player
MD MD player
TV TV, Video
AUX AUX, Speaker Input
EXT External 1, External 2

Note:
• Since the FM volume is the control, SLA is not possible in the FM modes.

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 Changing the Initial Settings
Changing the Initial Settings

Accessing the Initial Settings Menu

1. Switch the Power off by pressing the SOURCE button for 1 second.
2. Press the MENU button for 2 seconds.
The Initial Settings Menu appears, with “Full Range” highlighted in green.

7 Initial Settings Menu

Setting the Subwoofer Setting the Time
Controller (See page 69.)
(See page 68.)
Setting the Rear Speaker Adjusting the Display
Lead Position
(See page 68.) (See page 69.)

Changing the Pattern of

Plate
(See page 70.)

3. Select the option by moving the joystick.

The selected option is highlighted in green.
4. Click the joystick.
Refer to detailed operation of each function.

Exit from the Initial Settings Menu

• Press the RETURN button.
Exit from the Initial Settings Menu and switch power off.

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Setting the Rear Speaker Lead
This product’s rear speaker leads can be used for full-range speaker (“Full Range”) or
Subwoofer (“Sub Woofer”) connection. If you switch Rear Speaker Lead setting to the “Sub
Woofer”, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly to a Subwoofer without using an auxil-
iary amp.

Changing the Initial Settings

Initially, the unit is set for rear full-range speaker connection (“Full Range”).
1. Check to see “Full Range” is currently
highlighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“Full Range” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles Full Range/Sub Woofer.

Note:
• When no Subwoofer is connected to the rear speaker lead, select “Full Range”.
• When a Subwoofer is connected to the rear speaker lead, set for Subwoofer “Sub Woofer”.
• Even if you change to “Sub Woofer”, there is no output unless you switch the Subwoofer
Output (see page 64) in the Audio Menu ON.

Setting the Subwoofer Controller

When rear speaker leads are connected to full range speakers (when “Full Range” is selected),
you can connect the RCA Subwoofer output to a Subwoofer. In this case, you can select
whether to use the Subwoofer controller’s (Low Pass Filter, Phase) built-in “Internal” or the
auxiliary “External”.
1. Select “Internal” by moving the joystick.
“Internal” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles Internal/External.

Note:
• When the Rear Speaker Lead setting is “Sub Woofer”, you cannot change the Subwoofer con-
troller.
• If you change the Subwoofer Controller, Subwoofer output and Non Fading output in the
Audio Menu return to the factory settings.
• Even if you change this setting, there is no output unless you switch the Non Fading Output
(see page 63) or Subwoofer Output (see page 64) in the Audio Menu ON.

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 Setting the Time
Changing the Initial Settings

This is the mode for setting the time on the product’s clock display.
1. Select “Adjust” by moving the joystick.
“Adjust” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
The clock adjustment display appears on the screen.

3. Adjust “Hour” by moving the joystick

up/down.
4. Adjust “Minute” by moving the joystick
left/right.
As soon as you switch to “Minute”, the seconds start
counting from 00.
5. Click the joystick.
The clock adjustment display disappears.
Note:
• How to display the time indication is discussed under the heading of “Switching the Center
Screen and Time Display in the Center Room” on page 71.

Adjusting the Display Position

You can adjust the position of the display.
1. Select “DISP POSI” by moving the joystick.
“DISP POSI” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.

3. Adjust the display position by moving the joy-

stick.
4. Click the joystick.
The adjusted display position is memorized.

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Changing the Pattern of Plate
You can change the pattern of the Source Plate and Flip-Down Plate in sequence.
1. Select “Plate” by moving the joystick.
“Plate” is highlighted in green.

Changing the Initial Settings

2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the pattern of the plate in the fol-
lowing order:
Pattern 1 = Pattern 2 = Pattern 3

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 Other Functions
Other Functions

Switching the Center Screen and Time Display in the Center Room
You can change the center screen to show a simple source information, time display in addi-
tion to 9 different video clips.
1. Select the desired Display by clicking the joy-
stick.
Each click changes the center screen in the following
order:
Video clips = Simple source information = Time
display
2. Select a desired video clip by moving the joy-
stick down when the video clip is playing.
Note:
• A simple source information shows nothing when the Source Plate is displayed.

Switching the Color of the Spectrum Analyzer

You can select a color for the spectrum analyzer from among 6 options.
1. Move the joystick up.
The spectrum analyzer appears.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click changes the color of the spectrum analyzer
in sequence.

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Listening Sounds or Viewing Images from Additional Units
Accessing the Set Up Menu
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down,with
“Function” highlighted in green.
2. Select “Set Up” by moving the joystick.

Other Functions
“Set Up” is highlighted in green.
3. Click the joystick.
The Set Up Menu appears.

7 Set Up Menu

Switching the Video Mode Switching the

(See page 73.) Speaker Input Mode
(See page 73.)
Switching the Aux Source
(See below.)

Switching the AUX Source

An IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector such as CD-RB20 (sold separately) enables you to connect
this product to auxiliary equipment featuring an RCA output.
For more details, refer to the IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector’s Owner’s Manual.
1. Check to see “AUX” is currently highlighted.
If not, select that option by moving the joystick.
“AUX” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles AUX On/Off.
3. Press the RETURN button.
You go back to the Center Room.
4. Select “AUX” by pressing the SOURCE button.

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 Switching the Video Mode
Other Functions

When connecting an external video component to the video input, switch the Video mode
ON.
1. Select “Video” by moving the joystick.
“Video” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles Video On/Off.
3. Press the RETURN button.
You go back to the Center Room.
4. Select the “Video” by pressing the SOURCE button.

Switching the Speaker Input Mode

When connecting auxiliary equipment to the speaker input terminal, switch the Speaker Input
mode ON.
1. Select “Off” by moving the joystick.
“Off” is highlighted in green.
2. Click the joystick.
Each click toggles SP Input/Off.
3. Press the RETURN button.
You go back to the Center Room.
4. Select the “SP Input” by pressing the SOURCE button.

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AUX Title Input
The display title for AUX source can be changed.
1. Select “AUX” by pressing the SOURCE but-
ton.

Other Functions
2. Press the MENU button.
The main menu icons whirl down, with “Function”
highlighted in green.
3. Click the joystick.
The Function Menu appears, with “Name Edit” high-
lighted in green.

4. Click the joystick.

The title edit display appears on the screen.
5. Input the Aux Title.
Refer to “Disc Title Input” on page 47, and perform
procedures 5 to 8 in the same way.

Muting Function
Mobile Navigation Unit Muting
In the following cases, sound from this product’s front speakers are muted automatically:
• When the guidance audio is output from Mobile Navigation Unit connected to this product.
(The guidance audio is output with muted source sound.)
• When you operate the Mobile Navigation Unit connected to this product by voice.
• When the guidance audio from the Mobile Navigation Unit cannot be heard such as when
the Multi-DVD Player is selected as the source or no sounds are being played back (as
when a disc menu or a set-up menu is displayed).

Cellular Telephone Muting

Sound from this system is muted automatically when a call is made or received using a cellu-
lar telephone connected to this product.
The sound is turned off, “MUTE” is displayed and no audio adjustment is possible. Operation
returns to normal when the phone connection is ended.

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 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting

If you think there is If the problem If the problem still

something wrong remains even after remains.
with the unit.
Before requesting
repairs, check the
\ checking.
Reset the unit. (See
page 7.)
\ Request repairs.

following chart.

7 General

Symptom Cause Remedy

The power switch does not Cables or connectors are not Check whether the cables are
work. correctly connected. plugged in correctly and firmly.
No functions come on.
The fuse is broken. Remove the cause of the break-
ing of the fuse, then replace the
fuse. Be very sure the same
rated proper fuse is installed.

The remote control does The battery power is running Replace the batteries.
not work. out. (See page 8.)

No sounds are heard. Cables are not connected correctly. Connect the cables correctly.
The volume level will not
rise. The volume is turned all the Increase the volume.
way down. (See page 10.)

The front, rear, left and right Adjust the relative levels
speakers are not properly between the speakers correctly.
adjusted in level balance. (See page 60.)

No images come on. The parking brake is not Connect the parking brake cord
connected. and engage the parking brake.

The parking brake is not

engaged.

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7 DVD Player (if installed)

Symptom Cause Remedy

The DVD player’s remote The remote control is not in the Switch the remote control to the
control does not operate. correct operation mode. proper mode. (See the manual
for the DVD player.)

No sounds come from the The optical cable has become Connect the cable correctly.
DVD player only. detached.

The DVD player is not properly Make the correct output setting.
set for output. (See the manual for the DVD

Troubleshooting
player.)

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 Installation
Installation

Connecting the Units

Note:
• This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery • When replacing fuse, be sure to use only fuse
and negative grounding. Before installing it in a of the rating prescribed on the fuse holder.
recreational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the • Since a unique BPTL circuit is employed,
battery voltage. never wire so the speaker leads are directly
• To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure grounded or the left and right · speaker leads
to disconnect the · battery cable before begin- are common.
ning installation. • Speakers connected to this unit must be high-
• Refer to each product’s manual for details on power types with minimum rating of 45 W and
connecting the power amp and other units, then impedance of 4 to 8 ohms. Connecting speak-
make connections correctly. ers with output and/or impedance values other
• Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhe- than those noted here may result in the speak-
sive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive ers catching fire, emitting smoke or becoming
tape around them where they lie against metal damaged.
parts. • When this product’s source is switched ON, a
• Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch control signal is output through the blue/white
any moving parts, such as the gear shift, hand- lead. Connect to an external power amp’s sys-
brake and seat rails. Do not route wiring in tem remote control or the car’s Auto-antenna
places that get hot, such as near the heater out- relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
let. If the insulation of the wiring melts or gets If the car features a glass antenna, connect to
torn, there is a danger of the wiring short- the antenna booster power supply terminal.
circuiting to the vehicle body. • When an external power amp is being used
• Don’t pass the yellow lead through a hole into with this system, be sure not to connect the
the engine compartment to connect to the bat- blue/white lead to the amp’s power terminal.
tery. This will damage the lead insulation and Likewise, do not connect the blue/white lead to
cause a very dangerous short. the power terminal of the auto-antenna. Such
• Do not shorten any leads. If you do, the protec- connection could cause excessive current drain
tion circuit may fail to work when it should. and malfunction.
• Never feed power to other equipment by cut- • To avoid short-circuiting, cover the disconnect-
ting the insulation of the power supply lead of ed lead with insulating tape. Especially, insu-
the unit and tapping into the lead. The current late the unused speaker leads without fail.
capacity of the lead will be exceeded, causing There is a possibility of short-circuiting if the
overheating. leads are not insulated.
• To prevent incorrect connection, the input side
of the IP-BUS connector is blue, and the output
side is black. Connect the connectors of the
same colors correctly.

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• If this unit is installed in a vehicle that does not
have an ACC (accessory) position on the igni-
tion switch, the red lead of the unit should be
connected to a terminal coupled with ignition
switch ON/OFF operations. If this is not done,
the vehicle battery may be drained when you
are away from the vehicle for several hours.

ACC O O
F F
OF

OF
N

N
STAR

STAR
T T

ACC position No ACC position

• The black lead is ground. Please ground this

Installation
lead separately from the ground of high-current
products such as power amps.
If you ground the products together and the
ground becomes detached, there is a risk of
damage to the products or fire.

• Cords for this product and those for other

products may be different colors even if
they have the same function. When con-
necting this product to another product,
refer to the supplied Installation manuals
of both products and connect cords that
have the same function.

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 Connecting the Power Cord
Installation

Light green
Used to detect the ON/OFF status of the parking
brake. This lead must be connected to the power
supply side of the parking brake switch.
Parking brake switch

Power supply side

Connection method

Ground side

Clamp the parking Clamp firmly with

brake switch power needle-nosed pliers.
supply side lead.

Note:
• The position of the parking brake switch
depends on the vehicle model. For details,
consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual or dealer.

Black (ground)
To vehicle (metal) body.

Red Fuse resistor

To electric terminal controlled by ignition switch
(12V DC) ON/OFF.

Yellow Fuse holder

To terminal always supplied with power
regardless of ignition switch position.

Orange Fuse resistor

To lighting switch terminal.

Yellow/black
If you use a cellular telephone, connect it via the
Audio Mute lead on the cellular telephone. If not,
keep the Audio Mute lead free of any connections.

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 This Product

Installation
Antenna cable (supplied)

6m

Blue/white
To system control terminal of the power amp or Auto-
antenna relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12V DC).

White Gray
+ +
Front speaker Front speaker
≠ ≠
White/black Gray/black
Left Right
Green Violet
+ +
Rear speaker Rear speaker
≠ ≠
Green/black Violet/black

With a 2 speaker system, do not connect anything to the speaker leads that are not
connected to speakers.

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 Connecting to a Sold Separately Power Amp
Installation

This product can be connected to a sold separately power amp using the RCA output jacks.

This Product

Rear output
Front output Subwoofer output

Power amp
(sold separately)

Power amp
RCA cables (sold separately)
(sold separately)

Blue/white Power amp

To system control terminal of the power (sold separately)
amp or Auto-antenna relay control terminal
(max. 300 mA 12V DC).

System remote control

System remote control

System remote control

Front speaker Front

speaker

Rear speaker Rear speaker

Subwoofer Subwoofer

Perform these connections when using a different amp (sold separately).

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Speaker Input Jack Connection
This product also can be connected to a car stereo without RCA output jacks by using the
speaker input jack.

This Product

Installation
Speaker input terminal
Car stereo with speaker
output jacks.
Gray
+
Gray/black Right
≠
White Front speaker
+
White/black Left
≠

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 Connecting the System (A)
Installation

Gray
3m
Green
This Product AV cable (supplied)

Red RGB cable (supplied )

1.5 m

Yellow/black
To Yellow/black lead (GUIDE ON)
on the navigation system.
Red Black
Yellow Blue

Gray

IP-BUS cable (supplied with

DVD control cable the Multi-DVD player) Green
(supplied)

RCA cable (supplied with

STAND the Multi-DVD player)
IP-BUS ALONE

3m
IP-BUS cable
(supplied)
Multi-DVD player
(sold separately)
6m
Blue
To Front
video output

Yellow
Black (FRONT VIDEO
Black OUTPUT)

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 There is no need to connect a
Green display that does not feature these
jacks or cables.
Navigation System
(sold separately)
V.SEL cable (supplied with the display)

Multi-CD player

Installation
(sold separately)

Speaker Unit
(supplied with the
display)
*1
Blue

Black

Display with an IP-BUS When connecting a

cable (sold separately) Display featuring non
IP-BUS cable IP-BUS connection,
(supplied with the TV tuner) connections within the
dotted lines are not
IP-BUS cable necessary. So please
(supplied with the display) connect the two IP-BUS
connectors (*1) directly
to each other.

Blue Black
Blue
*1
FM MODULATOR
Hide-away TV Tuner
(sold separately) IP-BUS MAIN UNIT
IP-BUS AV MASTER

RCA cable Green

(sold separately)

Green 20 pin cable Gray

Gray (supplied with
20 pin cable Red the display)
(supplied with the TV tuner)

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 Connecting the System (B)
Installation

Gray
3m
Green
This Product AV cable (supplied)

Red RGB cable (supplied )

1.5 m

Yellow/black
To Yellow/black lead (GUIDE ON)
on the navigation system.
Red Black
Yellow
Blue

Gray

DVD control cable IP-BUS cable (supplied with

(supplied) the Multi-DVD player)

STAND RCA cable (supplied with

IP-BUS ALONE
the Multi-DVD player)

3m
IP-BUS cable
(supplied)
Multi-DVD player
(sold separately)
6m
Blue
To Front
video output

Yellow
Black (FRONT VIDEO
Black OUTPUT)

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 There is no need to connect a
Green display that does not feature these
jacks or cables.
Navigation System
(sold separately)
V.SEL cable (supplied with the display)

Multi-CD player

Installation
(sold separately)

Speaker Unit
(supplied with the
display)
*1
Blue

Black

Display with an IP-BUS When connecting a

cable (sold separately) Display featuring non
IP-BUS cable IP-BUS connection,
(supplied with the display) connections within the
dotted lines are not
necessary. So please
connect the two IP-BUS
connectors (*1) directly
to each other.

Blue
*1

Green

Gray
20 pin cable (supplied with the display)

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 VIDEO Input/Output Connection
Installation

It is possible to use an external video component by connecting it to the AV input on this

product.
When connecting the Display with RCA input jacks to Rear AV output, you can also watch
the external video component’s picture.

External video component

To video output (sold separately)

To audio outputs
RCA cables
(sold separately) Audio outputs

Muti-DVD
player

Rear video output

This Product

Yellow Left (White)

Right (Red)

AV input

Rear AV output

When other products, such as a Single CD player, are

connected to this product, ejecting a disc will turn
this product off. If you wish to enjoy DVD viewing
on the Rear Display without deactivation, connect the
Rear Display directly to the Multi-DVD player
instead of using the external video connection of this
product, or use an AV selector (sold separately).

To audio inputs

Display with RCA

input jacks
RCA cables
(sold separately) To video input

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Installation
Note: Installing the Unit
• Before finally installing the unit, connect the
wiring temporarily, making sure it is all con-
nected up properly, and the unit and the system 7 Mounting with Brackets
work properly.
• Use only the parts included with the unit to
ensure proper installation. The use of unautho-
rized parts can cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your nearest dealer if installation
requires the drilling of holes or other modifica- Tapping screw (4 × 12 mm)
tions of the vehicle.
• Install the unit where it does not get in the dri-
ver’s way and cannot injure the passenger if
there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop.

Installation
Screw
• When mounting this unit, make sure none of
(4 × 8 mm)
the leads are trapped between this unit and the
surrounding metalwork or fittings.
• Do not mount this unit near the heater outlet,
where it would be affected by heat, or near the
doors, where rainwater might splash onto it. Car mat or chassis Bracket
• Before drilling any mounting holes always
check behind where you want to drill the holes. Drill 2 to 2.5 mm diameter holes.
Do not drill into the gas line, brake line, electri-
cal wiring or other important parts.
• If this unit is installed in the passenger com- 7 Mounting with Velcro Tape
partment, anchor it securely so it does not
break free while the car is moving, and cause Thoroughly wipe off the surface before affixing
injury or an accident. the velcro tape.
• If this unit is installed under a front seat, make
sure it does not obstruct seat movement. Route
all leads and cords carefully around the sliding
mechanism so they do not get caught or
pinched in the mechanism and cause a short
circuit. Velcro tape

Car mat or chassis

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 Specifications
Specifications

General FM tuner
Power source ...... 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) Frequency range ................................ 87.9 – 107.9 MHz
Grounding system .................................... Negative type Usable sensitivity
Max. current consumption ...................................... 10 A ................ 10 dBf (0.9 µV/75 Ω, mono, S/N: 30 dB)
Dimensions ................ 307 (W) × 51 (H) × 187 (D) mm 50 dB quieting sensitivity .... 15 dBf (1.5 µV/75 Ω, mono)
[12-1/8 (W) × 2 (H) × 7-3/8 (D) in.] Signal-to-noise ratio .................. 70 dB (IHF-A network)
Weight .................................................... 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) Distortion ...................... 0.3% (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz, stereo)
Frequency response .................. 30 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB)
Amplifier Stereo separation .................... 40 dB (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz)
Continuous power output is 22 W per channel min. into Selectivity ................................................ 70 dB (2ACA)
4 ohms, both channels driven 50 to 15,000 Hz with no Three-signal intermodulation
more than 5% THD. (desired signal level) .................................... 30 dBf
Maximum power output .................................. 45 W × 4 (two undesired signal level: 100 dBf)
45 W × 2 ch/4 Ω + 70 W × 1 ch/2 Ω (for Subwoofer)
Load impedance ........................ 4 Ω (4 – 8 Ω allowable) AM tuner
Preout maximum output level/output Frequency range .................... 530 – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz)
impedance .............................................. 2.2 V/1 kΩ Usable sensitivity ............................ 18 µV (S/N: 20 dB)
Selectivity ............................................ 50 dB (±10 kHz)

Video
Composit input level ........................................ 1 V/75 Ω
NTSC only
Composit output level ...................................... 1 V/75 Ω
NTSC Directly Through Input

Note:
• Specifications and the design are subject to
possible modification without notice due to
improvements.
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