Multi-CD/DVD/DAB control CD player with RDS tuner Owner’s Manual DEX-P90RS This product conforms to new cord colors.
Contents Key Finder .................................................... 4 Head Unit .......................................................... 4 Remote Control ................................................ 4 Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover ........................ 5 - When the Cover is Closed - When the Cover is Open Remote Control and Care .......................... 7 Using the Remote Control ................................ 7 Batteries ....................................................
Built-in CD Player Operation ................ 39 Basic Operation of Tuner ................................ 25 Operation at the Tuner Setting Screen ............ 26 - Accessing the Tuner Setting Screen - Exit from the Tuner Setting Screen Operating Each function .................................. 27 - Best Stations Memory - Local Seek Tuning - Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen - Preset Tuning Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player .......... 39 Operation at the Built-in CD Setting Screen ...............
Contents DVD Player Operation ............................ 53 Other Functions ........................................ 76 Basic Operation of DVD Player ...................... 53 Operation at the DVD Setting Screen ............ 54 - Accessing the DVD Setting Screen - Exit from the DVD Setting Screen Operating Each function .................................. 55 - Repeat Play - Random Play - Scan Play - Pause - Changing the Display Mode - Disc Number Search - Disc Title Input Using the AUX Source ..........
Key Finder Head Unit DISPLAY OFF indicator RESET button VOLUME Contents / Key Finder Signal receiver DISPLAY button 5/∞/2/3 buttons BAND button EJECT/OPEN button SOURCE button Remote Control In this system, the available functions and the menu display vary depending on the condition of the remote control in use. Opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 inside the unit. For more details, refer to the page 5.
Key Finder Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover When the remote control is opening the cover enables to operate the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 inside the unit. Menu displays with cover open and closed in this system, the available functions and the menu display vary depending on the condition of the remote control in use.
When the Cover is Closed Closing the cover of the remote control makes the menu display to the closed state. Key Finder Menu display in closed state Example: Built-in CD Screen Note: • Menu display in closed state: Current mode and functions which are ON are displayed. When the Cover is Open Opening the cover of the remote control makes the menu display to the open state.
Remote Control and Care Using the Remote Control This product is equipped with a remote control. You can perform some operations with the head unit, however, most of operations can be conducted with the remote control. • Point the remote control in the direction of the signal receiver to operate. • When the remote control is not in use, attach it firmly to the provided mounting base. Precaution: • Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
Batteries • Remove the cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction. Remote Control and Care Precaution: • • • • • Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5 V batteries. Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for a month or longer. Do not attempt to recharge the supplied batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries. In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install new batteries.
Before Using This Product About This Product The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals. 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.
Precaution • A “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is affixed to the bottom of the player. Before Using This Product CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT • • • • • The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in Germany. 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 the product from moisture. If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.
Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Theft Protection The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft. Precaution: • Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front panel. • Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks. • Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. Detaching the Front Panel 1. Open the front panel.
Replacing the Front Panel 1. Make sure the inner cover is closed. 2. Replace the front panel by clipping it into place. Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Warning Tone If the front panel is not detached within 5 seconds after the ignition is turned off, a warning tone will sound. Note: • You can cancel the Warning Tone function. (Refer to page 19.
Setting Up the Environment for Use Setting Up the Environment for Use Choose the way to use the head unit, including adjustment of clock and selection of wallpaper. Some functions are not available unless their setting is selected. Set up the environment to suit the system to be used. Operation at the Initial Setting Screen Accessing the Initial Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. 2. Press the SHIFT button. This switches to Initial Setting Screen. 3.
Exit from the Initial Setting Screen • Close the cover of the remote control.
Setting Up the Environment for Use Setting the Clock Switching to the Clock Adjustment Screen • Press the FUNCTION button 1 on Initial Setting Screen. This switches to Clock Adjustment Screen and enables clock setting. Setting the Clock 1. Press the 2/3 buttons and move the cursor to the section (hour, minute) to be adjusted. 2. Press the 5/∞ buttons to set the clock. Holding these buttons down extends the operations continuously. Note: • Seconds are not displayed.
Setting the Clock by Time Signal • Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Clock Adjustment Screen to reset the minute display. The minute display is reset to 00. Setting Up the Environment for Use As the clock starts from zero seconds when pressing the button, the clock can be set using the time signal (radio, telephone, etc). Note: • From 00 to 29 minutes, the hour remains the same, making the minute display “00”. From 30 to 59 minutes, it is rounded up to the next hour.
Setting Up the Environment for Use Setting the Display Switching to the Display Setting Screen • Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Initial Setting Screen. This switches to Display Setting Screen and enables display setting. Setting the Brightness If it is hard to read the display, you can adjust the brightness for better legibility. • Press the 2/3 buttons on Display Setting Screen adjusts the brightness. The display shows “0” – “30”.
Selecting the Wallpaper This product is equipped with three types of wallpaper. • Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Display Setting Screen switches the Wallpaper. Setting Up the Environment for Use Selecting the Reverse Mode If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds. The initial setup is Reverse Mode ON. • Press the FUNCTION button 3 on Display Setting Screen switches the Reverse Mode ON/OFF.
Setting Up the Environment for Use Setting the General Environment Switching to the General Environment Setting Screen • Press the FUNCTION button 3 on Initial Setting Screen. This switches to General Environment Setting Screen and enables general environment setting. Switching the AUX Mode It is possible to use auxiliary (AUX) equipment with this product. Activate the AUX mode when using external equipment with this product.
Turning the Confirmation Sound ON/OFF The beep that sounds when buttons are pressed can be enabled or disabled (ON/OFF). The initial setting is ON. Setting Up the Environment for Use • Press the FUNCTION button 3 on General Environment Setting Screen switches the Confirmation Sound ON/OFF. Setting the DAB Priority When a Hide-away DAB tuner (e.g.
Setting Up the Environment for Use Switching the Auto PI Seek During Preset Station PI Seek operation, you can switch the Auto PI Seek function ON/OFF. (Refer to “PI Seek function” on page 30.) • Press the FUNCTION button 5 on General Environment Setting Screen switches the Auto PI Seek ON/OFF. Changing the FM Tuning Step Normally set at 50 kHz during Seek tuning in the FM mode, the tuning step changes to 100 kHz when the AF or TA mode is activated.
Setting the Menu Lock About the Menu Lock If you switch the Menu Lock ON, it is possible to refuse the opened remote control operation to adjust the Audio Adjustment. It is useful when you do not want to readjust the data by mistake. Setting Up the Environment for Use Switching to the Menu Lock ON/OFF It is possible to switch ON/OFF the Menu Lock. • Press the FUNCTION button 4 on Initial Setting Screen switches the Menu Lock ON/OFF.
Basic Operation To Listen to Music The following explains the initial of operations required before you can listen to music. Note: • Loading a disc in this product. (Refer to page 40.) 1. Select the desired source (e.g. tuner). Each press changes the Source ...
2. Raise or lower the volume. The display shows “--- dB” – “00 dB”. Basic Operation Switching Power OFF • Turn the source OFF. Hold for 1 second 7 Head Unit To switch the sources OFF, hold down the SOURCE button for 1 second. 7 Remote Control Press the button and select the source OFF.
Tuner Operation Basic Operation of Tuner This product’s AF function can be switched ON and OFF. AF should be switched OFF for normal tuning operations. (Refer to page 29.) 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) 0.5 seconds or less Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more Note: • If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip broadcast stations.
Operation at the Tuner Setting Screen Accessing the Tuner Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the Tuner Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1–6. Tuner Operation 7 Tuner Setting Screen Best Stations Memory (See page 27.) Local Seek Tuning (See page 27.) PTY function (See page 31.) AF function (See page 29.) Regional function (See page 36.) Radio Text (See page 37.
Tuner Operation Operating Each function Best Stations Memory The BSM (Best Stations Memory) function stores stations in memory automatically. • Press the FUNCTION button 1 for two seconds on Tuner Setting Screen switches the Best Stations Memory (BSM) ON. The stations with the strongest signals will be stored under FUNCTION buttons 1–6 and in order of their signal strength. • To cancel the process, press the FUNCTION button 1 again before memorization is complete.
Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen • Press the SHIFT button on Tuner Setting Screen. This switches to Preset Tuning Screen and enables to preset the stations. Tuner Operation • To return to Tuner Setting Screen, press the SHIFT button again. Preset Tuning You can memorize broadcast stations in FUNCTION button 1 through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
Using the RDS Functions What is RDS? RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, program type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station. Note: • RDS service may not be provided by all stations.
PI Seek function The tuner searches for another frequency broadcasting the same programming. “PI Seek” appears on the display and the radio volume is muted during a PI Seek. The muting is discontinued after completion of the PI Seek, whether or not the PI seek has succeeded. If the PI Seek is unsuccessful, the tuner returns to the previous frequency.
Using the RDS Functions PTY function A PTY search is performed by program type as indicated in the PTY list (the program types are: News&Inf, Popular, Classics, Others). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY alarm). Note: • There’s no need to perform PTY Search settings again if they have previously been set. After switching to the PTY Search Setting mode in Step 1, just perform PTY Search in Step 3. Searching the PTY 1.
News Program Interruption Setting You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs ON/OFF. When a received news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes. • Set interruption to ON or OFF. Using the RDS Functions Hold for 2 seconds Note: • When “N” in “NEWS” indicator is displayed, it indicates that you have set interruption ON. • When “3” is displayed on the left side of indicator, it indicates that the news program is received.
Using the RDS Functions PTY List Wide Narrow Details News&Inf News News. Affairs Current affairs. Popular 33 Info General information and advice. Sport Sports programs. Weather Weather reports/Meteorological information. Finance Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc. Pop Mus Popular music. Rock Mus Contemporary modern music. Easy Mus Easy listening music. Oth Mus Other types of music, which can’t be categorized. Jazz Jazz music based programs.
Traffic Announcement Standby function The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. The TA function can be activated for either a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an enhanced other network’s TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations). Activating/Deactivating the TA function 1. Tune in a TP or enhanced other network’s TP station.
Using the RDS Functions Canceling Traffic Announcements • Press the TA button while a traffic announcement is being received to cancel the announcement and return to the original source. The announcement is canceled but the tuner remains in the TA mode until the TA button is pressed again. 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.
Regional function When AF is used to retune the tuner automatically, the Regional function limits the selection to stations broadcasting regional programs. Note: • Regional programming and regional networks are organized differently depending on the country (i.e., they may change according to the hour, state or broadcast area). • The preset number may disappear on the display if the tuner tunes in a regional station which differs from the originally set station.
Using the RDS Functions Radio Text This tuner can display Radio Text data transmitted by RDS stations, such as station information, the name of the currently broadcast song and the name of the artist. Note: • When Radio Text is received, the “RT” indicator lights. • 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.
Storing Radio Text in Memory 1. Perform “Radio Text Display” steps 1 and 2, and then select the Radio Text you want to store in memory. 2. Press the FUNCTION button 1 through 6 for two seconds to memorize the Radio Text in corresponding buttons (e.g. Press the FUNCTION button 4 for two seconds). Using the RDS Functions Recalling Preset Radio Text 1. Switch to the Radio Text display. 2. Press the FUNCTION button 1 through 6 to recall the Radio Text memorized in corresponding buttons (e.g.
Built-in CD Player Operation Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player Eject Press the EJECT/OPEN button one time, the front panel opens and then the disc is ejected. In case of opening the front panel, you can just eject a CD. Note: • The CD function can be turned ON/OFF with the disc remaining in this product. (Refer to page 23.) • A disc left partially inserted after ejection may incur damage or fall out.
Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse • You can select between Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse by pressing the 2/3 button for a different length of time. Track Search 0.5 seconds or less Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing Built-in CD Player Operation CD Loading Slot If a CD is inserted, the front panel is closed automatically. The Built-in CD player plays one standard 12 cm or 8 cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8 cm CD.
Built-in CD Player Operation Operation at the Built-in CD Setting Screen Accessing the Built-in CD Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the Built-in CD Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. 7 Built-in CD Setting Screen Repeat Play (See page 42.) Random Play (See page 42.) Pause (See page 43.) Scan Play (See page 43.) Display Mode (See page 44.
Operating Each function Repeat Play Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly. • Press the FUNCTION button 1 on Built-in CD Setting Screen switches the Repeat Play ON/OFF. Note: • If you perform Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat Play is automatically canceled. Built-in CD Player Operation Random Play Random Play plays the tracks on a CD in random order for variety. • Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Built-in CD Setting Screen switches the Random Play ON/OFF.
Built-in CD Player Operation Scan Play Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on a CD in succession. 1. Press the FUNCTION button 3 on Built-in CD Setting Screen switches the Scan Play ON. 2. When you find the desired track, cancel the Scan Play with the FUNCTION button 3. Note: • Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks on a disc have been scanned. Pause Pause pauses the currently playing track.
Changing the Display Mode • Press the FUNCTION button 6 on Built-in CD Setting Screen switches the Display Mode in the following order: Normal Display += Simple Display Disc Title Input You can input up to 48 disc titles for CDs in the Built-in CD player. (Refer to “Disc Title Input” on page 50 under “Multi-CD Player Operation”.) Built-in CD Player Operation Note: • After the title for 48 discs have been entered, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.
Multi-CD Player Operation Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately). Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse • You can select between Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse by pressing the 2/3 button for a different length of time. Track Search 0.
Operation at the Multi-CD Setting Screen Accessing the Multi-CD Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the Multi-CD Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1–6. 7 Multi-CD Setting Screen Multi-CD Player Operation Repeat Play (See page 47.) Random Play (See page 48.) Pause (See page 49.) Scan Play (See page 48.) Disc List (See page 52.) Display Mode (See page 49.
Multi-CD Player Operation Operating Each function 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. • Press the FUNCTION button 1 on Multi-CD Setting Screen switches the repeat play range as follows: MAGA = REPEAT = D.REPEAT 7 Play Mode Display Play range MAGA Multi-CD player Repeat REPEAT One-Track Repeat D.
Random Play Tracks are played at random within the selected repeat play range as explained in “Repeat Play” on page 47. • Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Multi-CD Setting Screen switches the Random Play ON/OFF. After selecting the desired repeat play range from those referred to in “Repeat Play” on page 47, switch Multi-CD Player Random Play ON. Note: Multi-CD Player Operation • One-track Repeat changes to the Disc Repeat when you switch the Random Play ON.
Multi-CD Player Operation Pause Pause pauses the currently playing track. • Press the FUNCTION button 4 on Multi-CD Setting Screen switches the Pause ON/OFF. Changing the Display Mode • Press the FUNCTION button 6 on Multi-CD Setting Screen switches the Display Mode in the following order: Normal Display += Simple Display Disc Number Search You can select discs directly with the FUNCTION buttons 1–6. Just press the number corresponding to the disc you want listen to. 1.
Disc Title Disc Title Input You can input Titles up to 20 letters long for up to 100 discs. Using this function lets you easily search for and select a desired disc for play. Note: • You can input Titles up to 10 letters long depending on the combined Multi-CD player. 1. Play the disc you wish to input the disc title. 2. Press the SHIFT button for two seconds on the Multi-CD Setting Screen. Multi-CD Player Operation This switches to disc title input screen.
Multi-CD Player Operation 6. When you have completed title input, memorize by pressing the FUNCTION button 5. 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 oldest one. • To return to Multi-CD Setting Screen, press the FUNCTION button 6.
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List Follow the procedures below to play a disc for which you have input the title in a MultiCD player or a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player. 1. Press the FUNCTION button 5 on Multi-CD Setting Screen switches the disc title list screen. 2. Select the desired disc title with the 2/3 buttons. When no disc is set in the magazine (disc tray), the disc number is automatically skipped. Multi-CD Player Operation 3. Play the selected disc with the 5 button.
DVD Player Operation Basic Operation of DVD Player This product can control a DVD player (sold separately). 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 0.
Operation at the DVD Setting Screen DVD Player Operation Accessing the DVD Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to DVD Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. 7 DVD Setting Screen Repeat Play (See page 55.) Random Play (See page 56.) Pause (See page 57.) Scan Play (See page 56.) Display Mode (See page 57.) Exit from the DVD Setting Screen • To return to DVD Screen, close the cover of the remote control.
DVD Player Operation Operating Each function Repeat Play You can select the desired repeat mode play range from the chapter (track), title or disc currently in play.
Random Play DVD Player Operation Operable only when DVD Player is playing CDs. Random Play plays the tracks on a CD in random order for variety. • Press the FUNCTION button 2 on DVD Setting Screen switches the Random Play ON/OFF. After selecting the desired repeat play range from those referred to in “Repeat Play” on page 55, switch DVD Player Random play ON. Scan Play Operable only when DVD Player is playing CDs. Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on a CD in succession. 1.
DVD Player Operation Pause Pause pauses the currently playing track. • Press the FUNCTION button 4 on DVD Setting Screen switches the Pause ON/OFF. Changing the Display Mode • Press the FUNCTION button 6 on DVD Setting Screen switches the Display Mode in the following order: Normal Display += Simple Display Disc Number Search You can select discs directly with the FUNCTION buttons 1–6. Just press the number corresponding to the disc you want listen to. 1. Press the SHIFT button on DVD Setting Screen.
DAB Tuner Operation Basic Operation of DAB Tuner This product can control a DAB Tuner (sold separately). DVD Player Operation / DAB Tuner Operation Selecting the Ensemble or Service When you first switch to DAB, Auto Seek is performed to find a DAB Ensemble. (Auto Seek is also performed in the same way each time you switch bands.) Once Ensemble is received, Auto Seek ends. Select a desired Service 0.5 seconds or less Tune to a high or low frequency (Ensemble) 0.
DAB Tuner Operation Operation at the DAB Tuner Setting Screen Accessing the DAB Tuner Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the DAB Tuner Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1–5. 7 DAB Tuner Setting Screen Announcement Support (See page 61.) Service Component (See page 64.) Available PTY (See page 67.) Dynamic Label (See page 65.) Service Follow (See page 68.
Operating Each function DAB Tuner Operation Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen • Press the SHIFT button on DAB Tuner Setting Screen. This switches to Preset Tuning Screen and enables to preset the stations. • To return to DAB Tuner Setting Screen, press the SHIFT button again. Preset Tuning You can memorize services in FUNCTION button 1 through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
DAB Tuner Operation Announcement Support function Even when listening to non-DAB sources, the Announcement Support function lets you automatically listen to set Announcement Support. When the interrupting announcement ends, play returns to the original source. When listening to a DAB broadcast, you can switch setting for announcement interruption ON/OFF, except for Alarm announcements.
DAB Tuner Operation • To cancel a Road Traffic Flash or Transport Flash interruption and return to the original source, press the TA button during an Announcement interruption. Note: • You can also switch in order between interrupting Announcements. (Refer to “Switching Interrupting Announcements” on page 64.
DAB Tuner Operation 7 Operating Announcements with DAB Tuner Setting Screen 1. Press the FUNCTION button 1 on DAB Tuner Setting Screen switches the Announcement Support setting screen. 2. Select the announcement by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1–3.
7 Switching Interrupting Announcements DAB Tuner Operation When there are multiple Announcements in standby waiting to interrupt, and you are listening to an Announcement, you can switch between them in order. • Switch to the next Announcement. Each press changes the Announcement ... Each time you press the SOURCE button, you move to the next Announcement. When there are no more Announcements, you return to the original one.
DAB Tuner Operation Dynamic Label function Dynamic Label provides character information concerning the Service Component you’re currently listening to. You can scroll the displayed information. Note: • When Dynamic Label is received, the “TEXT” indicator lights. • The tuner automatically memorizes the three latest Dynamic Label received, replacing text from the least recent reception with new text when it is received. • You can store data from up to six Dynamic Label transmissions in FUNCTION buttons 1–6.
7 Storing Dynamic Label in Memory DAB Tuner Operation 1. Perform “Dynamic Label Display” steps 1 and 2, and then select the Dynamic Label you want to store in memory. 2. Press the FUNCTION button 1 through 6 for two seconds to memorize the Dynamic Label in corresponding buttons (e.g. Press the FUNCTION button 4 for two seconds). 7 Recalling Preset Dynamic Label 1. Switch to the Dynamic Label display. 2.
DAB Tuner Operation Available PTY function Lists of PTY that is in the Current Ensemble can be displayed. You can select the desired PTY from the list. DAB PTY functions are slightly different from RDS PTY functions. Do not confuse DAB PTY functions and RDS PTY functions. 7 Searching the PTY 1. Press the FUNCTION button 4 on DAB Tuner Setting Screen switches the PTY search setting display. 2. Select one from among PTY with the 2/3 buttons. 3. Press the 5 button starts the PTY search.
Service Follow function DAB Tuner Operation If reception of the selected Service worsens, this automatically searches for other Ensemble supporting the same Service. Depending on conditions, an Ensemble supporting Alarm and Road Traffic Flash is received. • Press the FUNCTION button 5 on DAB Tuner Setting Screen switches the Service Follow ON/OFF.
TV Tuner Operation Basic Operation of TV Tuner This product can control a TV Tuner (sold separately). 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) 0.5 seconds or less Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more Note: • If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip broadcast stations. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the button.
Operation at the TV Tuner Setting Screen Accessing the TV Tuner Setting Screen TV Tuner Operation 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the TV Tuner Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION button 1. 7 TV Tuner Setting Screen Best Stations Sequential Memory (See page 71.) Exit from the TV Tuner Setting Screen • To return to TV Tuner Screen, close the cover of the remote control.
TV Tuner Operation Operating Each function Best Stations Sequential Memory The BSSM (Best Stations Sequential Memory) function automatically memorizes strongly transmitted broadcast stations in order from the lowest channel up. • Press the FUNCTION button 1 for two seconds on TV Tuner Setting Screen switches the Best Stations Sequential Memory (BSSM) ON. • To cancel the process, press the FUNCTION button 1 again before memorization is complete. Note: • Up to 6 stations can be memorized in one Band.
Switching to the Preset Tuning Screen • Press the SHIFT button on TV Tuner Setting Screen. This switches to Preset Tuning Screen and enables to preset the stations. TV Tuner Operation • To return to TV Tuner Setting Screen, press the SHIFT button again. Preset Tuning You can memorize broadcast stations in FUNCTION button 1 through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
Audio Adjustment Switching to the Audio Adjustment Screen • Press the MENU button and select the Audio Adjustment Screen (Audio). After the title screen, the display switches to the operations screen of the Audio Adjustment Screen. Opening and closing the cover of the remote control (refer to page 5) switches between the open and closed states of the menu display and Adjustment Screen. Note: • 5/∞/2/3 buttons on the head unit can not be used in the Audio Adjustment operation.
Bass/Treble Adjustment Audio Adjustment It is possible to adjust a frequency that becomes the reference when adjusting the bass/treble tone. The frequencies and level adjustment ranges from which selections may be made are as follows: Bass : 100 Hz Treble: 10 kHz Level adjustment range: –8 dB — +8 dB (2 dB/1 step) 1. Open the cover of the remote control on Audio Adjustment Screen (refer to page 5). 2. Press the FUNCTION button 1. The display switches to Bass/Treble Adjustment Screen. 3.
Audio Adjustment Source Level Adjustment 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 unchanged. 1. Compare the FM volume with the volume of the other source. (e.g. Built-in CD player) 2. Press the MENU button to switch to the Audio Adjustment Screen. 3. Open the cover of the remote control. 4. Press FUNCTION button 2 switches to SLA mode.
Other Functions Using the AUX Source An IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector such as CD-RB20 or CD-RB10 (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. Audio Adjustment / Other Functions Selecting the AUX Source • Select AUX. (Refer to page 23.) Each press changes the Source ... AUX Title Input The display title for AUX Source can be changed. 1. Open the cover of the remote control.
Other Functions Turn OFF the Display Indication You can turn off the display indication. If you press any button while the display indication is off, it will light up for 5 seconds and then turn off again. • Press the BAND button for two seconds switches the display indication ON/OFF. Note: • While the display indication is turning off, DISPLAY OFF indicator lights up (refer to page 4).
CD Player and Care CD-R/CD-RW discs • Use only CDs that have either of the two Compact Disc Digital Audio marks as shown below. • When CD-R/CD-RW discs are used, playback is possible only for discs which have been finalized. • It may not be possible to play back CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD recorder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc., on the lens of this unit.
CD Player and Care Built-in CD Player’s Error Message When problems occur with CD playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center. 79 Message Possible cause Recommended action ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Dirty disc. Clean the disc. ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Scratched disc. Replace the disc. ERROR- 14 Unrecorded CD.
Connecting the Units Note: F O STAR STAR T ACC position OF OF O T ACC N F CD Player and Care / Connecting the Units • When an external power amp is being used with this system, be sure not to connect the blue/white lead to the amp’s power terminal. Likewise, do not connect the blue/white lead to the power terminal of the auto-antenna. Such connection could cause excessive current drain and malfunction. • To avoid short-circuiting, cover the disconnected lead with insulating tape.
Connecting the Units Setting Examples Connecting without Audio Unit (DEQ-P90) IP-BUS cable Multi-CD player (sold separately) DEX-P90RS RCA Input Amplifier Front Speaker Rear Speaker Subwoofer Fig. 2 Connecting with Audio Unit (DEQ-P90) Optical cable IP-BUS cable Multi-CD player (sold separately) DEQ-P90 (sold separately) DEX-P90RS RCA Input Amplifier Front Tweeter 81 Front Mid-range Front Woofer Subwoofer Fig.
Attaching the Noise Filter To prevent the noise, use the supplied noise filter correctly. 1. Attach the supplied noise filter to each of the groups of cables (IP-BUS output, RCA cables and blue/white lead) as shown below. Connecting the Units Lock tie Noise filter (small) Noise filter (small) Front output Non-Fading output Rear output IP-BUS output (Black) This Product Noise filter (large) Blue/white lead Noise filter (small) Noise filter (large) Lock tie Lock tie Noise filter (small) Fig.
Connecting the Units Connecting without Audio Unit (DEQ-P90) Noise filter IP-BUS cable Multi-CD player (sold separately) 15 cm Noise filter IP-BUS input (Blue) Antenna jack 15 cm Noise filter 15 cm This Product 15 cm 15 cm Optical output (Black) Yellow To terminal always supplied with power regardless of ignition switch position. Orange/white To lighting switch terminal. Optical input (Blue) Fuse holder Fuse resistor Red To electric terminal controlled by ignition switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF.
Connecting cords with RCA pin plugs (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Front output Power amp (sold separately) Connecting the Units Rear output Power amp (sold separately) Non-Fading output IP-BUS output (Black) Noise filter System remote control Noise filter Subwoofer + + ≠ ≠ + + ≠ ≠ Left Subwoofer Right Rear speaker Left Rear speaker Right Front speaker Front speaker + + ≠ ≠ Left Right Fig.
Connecting the Units Connecting with Audio Unit (DEQ-P90) IP-BUS output (Black) Noise filter IP-BUS input (Blue) 15 cm 15 cm IP-BUS cable This Product DEQ-P90 (Sold separately) Optical output (Black) Optical cable Optical input (Blue) Blue/white To system control terminal of the power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
Connecting cords with RCA pin plugs (sold separately) Connecting the Units Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) + + ≠ Right ≠ Low-range Left Low-range + + ≠ ≠ Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer Fig.
Installation Note: • Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up properly, and the unit and the system work properly. • Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunction. • Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications of the vehicle.
Removing the Unit Frame Pull out to remove the frame. (When reattaching the frame, point the side with a groove downwards and attach it.) Installation Fig. 9 Insert the supplied extraction keys into the unit, as shown in the figure, until they click into place. Keeping the keys pressed against the sides of the unit, pull the unit out. Fig.
Installing the Remote Control Unit Fitting the Remote Control Unit Precaution: • Press the remote control unit onto the mounting base until it clicks into place. Fitting horizontally Fig. 11 Fitting vertically Fig. 12 Note: • If the remote control is installed vertically, you can not open the remote control cover. Installation Using Only the Mounting Base Precaution: • To avoid it being a hindrance to driving, always install the remote control unit to the passenger’s side — not the driver’s side.
Installation Using the Mounting Base and the Bracket Precaution: • To avoid it being a hindrance to driving, always install the remote control unit to the passenger’s side – not the driver’s side. • Install the mounting base so that the remote control unit is slanting upwards at an angle when fitted. • Before using double-sided tape, clean off any dirt on the surface to which the double-sided tape is to be attached.
Installing the Remote Control Unit 1. Install the bracket to the mounting base. Screws (3 × 10 mm) Bracket Mounting base Fig. 16 2. Install the mounting base to the vehicle. Eg. 1: Installation with double-sided tape. Double-sided tape Passenger seat Fig. 17 Eg. 2: Installation with the screws. Drill holes 2 – 2.5 mm in diameter. Screws (4 × 12 mm) Passenger seat 91 Fig.
Specifications General FM tuner Power source .......... 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ........................................ Negative type Max. current consumption ........................................ 4.0 A Dimensions (mounting size) ...... 178 (W) × 50 (H) × 160 (D) mm (front face) .............. 188 (W) × 58 (H) × 20 (D) mm Weight ...................................................................... 1.7 kg Maximum preout output level .................................. 4.
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
