CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 1 Multi-Channel AV Master Unit Owner’s Manual AVM-P9000R This product conforms to new cord colors.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 2 Contents Before Using This Product .................. 3 Key Finder ................................................................ 3 About This Product .................................................. 4 • Video System of a Connected Component • Output Setting of the DVD Player About This Manual .................................................. 5 To Ensure Safe Driving ............................................
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 50 Disc Title Input ...................................................... 51 Getting Text Displayed (for CD TEXT compatible type) ...................... 52 Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 53 ITS (Instant Track Selection).................................. 53 • ITS Programming (ITS) • Erase a Track Program • Erase a Disc Program TV Tuner .......................................
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 4 Before Using This Product Before Using This Product Key Finder Remote Controller Use buttons *1–*10 to control your Navigation System. *10 SOURCE button*2 Small joystick (BAND button) Remote control Operation mode switch*9 Joystick*1 RETURN button*8 V.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 5 About This Product Before Using This Product • This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC). The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 6 Before Using This Product 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 DOLBY DIGITAL/LPCM OUT SELECTION 48 kHz Refer to the DVD Player manual for details on how to make those settings. Precaution: • Be sure to set the correct position.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 7 To Ensure Safe Driving Before Using This Product 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 8 Before Using This Product Resetting the Microprocessor 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 9 Remote Control and Care Before Using This Product 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 separately) to operate. • When the controller is not in use, attach it firmly to the provided Mounting base. Precaution: • Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 10 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). Each press changes the Source ...
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:12 Page 11 2. Select the desired 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 12 Virtual Theater Quick Tour Virtual Theater Quick Tour Move the joystick up to move in virtual space to the Spectrum Analyzer Room. The spectrum analyzer 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 89.) Move the joystick left to move to the entrance of the Function Menu Screen.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 13 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 joystick to display the Function Menu Screen.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 14 Virtual Theater Quick Tour Information Screen 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 follows.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 7 Tuner Page 15 7 DAB Tuner 7 TV Source Plate Display « Flip-Down Plate Display (Presert Service Label List) « Flip-Down Plate Display (Dynamic Label Display) « Flip-Down Plate Display (PTY Search Plate) « No Plate 7 Multi-MD Player Source Plate Display « No Plate • For televisions, the Source Plate Display disappears after about 8 seconds.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 16 Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.) Using the Screen Pictures (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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 17 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 button. 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 18 Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the NAVI, VTR etc.) Selecting the Picture to Rear Display 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 19 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. 4. Click the joystick.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 20 Built-In Tuner Built-In Tuner This product’s AF function can be switched On and Off. AF should be switched off for normal tuning operations. (See page 26.) Basics Preset Number Frequency Selecting the Tuner Select the “Tuner” as source by pressing the SOURCE button as many times as necessary.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 21 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 TA Function (See page 21.) (See page 22.) Best Stations Memory News Program Interruption Setting (See page 21.) (See page 22.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 22 Built-In Tuner Operating the Each Function 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”.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 23 TA Function You can switch TA (Traffic Announcements) on/off. (See page 28.) 1. Select “TA” by moving the joystick. “TA” is highlighted in green. 2. Click the joystick. Each click toggles TA On/Off in an FM band. News Program Interruption Setting You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs on/off. (See page 31.) Built-In Tuner 1. Select “News” by moving the joystick. “News” is highlighted in green. 2. Click the joystick.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 24 Built-In Tuner 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 25 Display the Flip-Down Plate • Press the DISPLAY button.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 26 Using the RDS Functions 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 27 AF Function The AF (Alternative Frequencies search) function is used to search for other frequencies in the same network as the currently tuned station. It automatically retunes the receiver to another frequency in the network which is broadcasting a stronger signal when there are problems with reception of the currently tuned station or better reception is possible on a different frequency.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 28 Using the RDS Functions PI Seek Function The tuner searches for another frequency broadcasting the same programming. “PI SEEK” appears on the display and the radio volume is muted during a PI Seek. The muting is 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 29 TA 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 EON TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations). Activating/Deactivating the TA Function 1.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 30 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 31 PTY Function With Wide and Narrow classification of program type, the PTY function provides two ways to select stations by the type of program being broadcast (PTY Search). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY Alarm). Searching the PTY Note: • There’s no need to perform PTY Search settings again if they have previously been set. After displaying the PTY Search Plate in step 1, just perform PTY Search in Step 6. 1.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 32 Using the RDS Functions News Program Interruption Setting You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs ON/OFF. When a received news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes. • Set interruption to ON/OFF by pressing the TA button for 2 seconds. “News” Note: Newspaper icon • You can also switch the News Program Interruption Setting ON/OFF in the Function Menu.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 33 PTY List Wide News&Inf Popular Narrow News Details News. Affairs Current affairs. 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 music based programs.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 34 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 a 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/001-035 08-06-2000 14:13 Page 35 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. Display the Radio Text Display by pressing the DISPLAY button. 2.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 36 Multi-DVD Player Multi-DVD Player Basics Disc Number Play Time Title Number Chapter (Track) Number Selecting the Multi-DVD Select the “DVD” as source by pressing the SOURCE button as many times as necessary. The player starts playing automatically. Disc Search You can select discs by moving the small joystick up/down. Disc Number Search You can select discs directly with the 1 to 6 buttons.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 37 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 39.) 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 38 Multi-DVD Player Operating Each Function Repeat Play You can select the desired repeat mode play range from the chapter (track), title or disc currently 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 39 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 40 Multi-DVD Player Operation at the Function Menu Screen (CD) 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 36.) Accessing the DVD Function Menu (CD) Begin play of a disc before selecting options from the DVD Function Menu. 1. Press the MENU button.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 41 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 42 Multi-DVD Player Scan Play 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 joystick. 3. When you find the desired track, cancel the Scan Play by clicking the joystick. If the Function Menu has been canceled automatically, select the “Scan” in the Function Menu again.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 43 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 44 Multi-DVD Player Display the Flip-Down Plate • 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 45 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 joystick 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 Continued overleaf.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 46 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 times as necessary. Disc Number Play Time The player starts playing automatically. Disc Search You can select discs by moving the small joystick up/down. Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types) You can select discs directly with the 1 to 6 buttons.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 47 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 47.) (See page 48.) Repeat Play ITS Play (See page 47.) (See page 48.) Multi-CD Player Pause (See page 49.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 48 Multi-CD Player 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. 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 49 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 joystick.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:40 Page 50 Multi-CD Player 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 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 adjustment.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 51 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 52 Multi-CD Player Disc Title Input You can input Titles up to 10 letters long for up to 100 discs. Using this function lets you easily search for and select a desired disc for play. (You can store ITS program and Disc Title data for up to 100 discs in memory.) Note: • When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player, you cannot switch to this mode.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 53 7. Move the box left and right by moving the joystick 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 54 Multi-CD Player Selecting Discs by Disc Title List Follow the procedures below to play a disc for which you have input the title in a Multi-CD player or a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible Multi-CD player. 1. Press the DISPLAY button for the Flip-Down Plate to appear. 2. Select the desired disc title by moving the joystick up/down. “NO TITLE” is displayed for disc whose titles have not been input. 3. Click the joystick.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 55 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 56 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 Band Each click changes the band in the following order: TV1 = TV2 Preset Tuning You can recall memorized stations by moving the small joystick up/down.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 57 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 58 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. The player starts playing automatically.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 59 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 60 Multi-MD Player Multi-MD Player The following explains how to use this product to control Multi-MD players. For details of Multi-MD player-specific operations/features, see your Multi-MD player’s manual. Basics Disc Number Selecting the Multi-MD Player Select the “Multi-MD” as source by pressing the SOURCE button as many times as necessary. The player starts playing automatically.
CRB1585A/Eng/036-061 08-06-2000 14:41 Page 61 Operation at the Function Menu Screen Accessing the Multi-MD Function Menu 1. Press the MENU button. The main menu icons whirl down with “Function” highlighted in green. 2. Click the joystick. The Multi-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.
CRB1585A/Eng/062-065 08-06-2000 14:48 Page 62 DAB Tuner DAB Tuner The following explains how to use this product to control DAB tuners. For details of DAB tuner-specific operations/features, see your DAB tuner’s manual. Basics Service Label Preset Number Ensemble Label Selecting the DAB Tuner Select the “DAB” as source by pressing the SOURCE button as many times as necessary.
CRB1585A/Eng/062-065 08-06-2000 14:48 Page 63 Operation at the Function Menu Screen Accessing the DAB Tuner Function Menu 1. Press the MENU button. The main menu icons whirl down, with “Function” highlighted in green. 2. Click the joystick. The DAB 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 DAB Tuner Function Menu 1 News Flash Each click toggles News On/Off.
CRB1585A/Eng/062-065 08-06-2000 14:48 Page 64 DAB Tuner About This Product’s Indications The following is an explanation of this product’s indications. Icon DAB Status Indications that light when Function is switched ON Indicator Function Net* Service Follow WTHR* Area Weather Flash ANNC* Announcement News* News Flash Traffic* Road Traffic Flash or Transport Flash * If the set Announcement Support is received, the icon lights.
CRB1585A/Eng/062-065 08-06-2000 14:48 Page 65 Display the Flip-Down Plate • 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 Service List = Dynamic Label Display = PTY Search Plate = No Plate Examples Source Plate Dynamic Label Display Dynamic Label‘s Head Line Preset Service List PTY Search Plate PTY Note: Recalling Preset Services by Preset Service List 1.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 66 Adjusting Audio (Basic) Adjusting Audio (Basic) 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 Position Selector Balance Adjustment (See page 67.) (See page 67.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 67 Proper Setting for the In-car Acoustic Characteristics Cabin Equalizer You can optimize the in-car acoustic characteristics by simply selecting a preset cabin EQ among SUV, SEDAN, WAGON and MINI VAN. Adjusting Audio (Basic) The built-in cabin equalizer allows you to easily adjust your audio system to meet the incar acoustic characteristics which vary depending on the type of car and its measurement.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 68 Adjusting Audio (Basic) Position Selector One way to assure a more natural sound is to clearly position the stereo sound image (putting you in the center of the sound field). About the Position Selector • The Position Selector function is a feature that automatically adjusts the speakers’ output levels and inserts a delay time into the speakers’ outputs depending on seats passengers occupy and the number of them.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 69 5. Cancel the FAD/BAL Setting Menu by clicking the joystick. Note: • “F 00” is the proper setting when 2 speakers are in use. 1. Select “SP Setting” by moving the joystick. “SP Setting” is highlighted in green. 2. Click the joystick. Adjusting Audio (Basic) Adjustments for Speaker You need to make “with/without” (or yes/no) and “size” (bass reproducing capacity) selection/adjustments depending on the installed speakers.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 70 Adjusting Audio (Basic) 3. Select the speaker you want to make adjustments to by moving the joystick. The currently selected speaker is highlighted in green. 4. Click the joystick. and are displayed and you can set the size and the level for the selected speaker. 5. Select the correct size for the selected speaker in use by moving the joystick left/right.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 71 Equalizer Curve You can switch between Equalizer curves. Adjusting Audio (Basic) 1. Select “Equalizer” 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 72 Adjusting Audio (Basic) 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 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 73 Sound Field Control (SFC) The SFC function creates the sensation of a live performance. • The acoustics of different performance environments are not the same and depend on the extent and contour of space through which sound waves move and on how sounds bounce off the stage, walls, floors and ceilings. At a live performance you hear music in three stages: direct sound, early reflections, and late reflections, or reverberations.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 74 Adjusting Audio (Basic) 4. Click the joystick. Each click toggles the selected SFC mode On/Off. Switch the SFC mode On to experience a sense of presence and spaciousness. Remarks on Dolby PRO LOGIC ON/OFF • If the source is a 2-channel LPCM audio or a 2-channel Dolby Digital audio and you select SFC effects that are most applicable for 5.1-channel audio (i.e., Musical, Drama, Action or 5D), we recommend switching Dolby Pro Logic ON.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:50 Page 75 Loudness Adjustment 1. Select “Position Selector” by moving the joystick. “Position Selector” is highlighted in green. 2. Click the joystick. The Audio Setting Menu appears, with “Position” highlighted in green. 3. Select “LOUD” by moving the joystick up. Adjusting Audio (Basic) The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges at low volume. You can select a desired Loudness level. “LOUD” is highlighted in green. 4.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 76 Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) Before Getting Started This section of the manual looks at trimming certain settings to customize audio to your taste. Check to make sure of the following settings before performing the steps below.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 77 Adjusting the Speakers’ Output Levels using a Test Tone A convenient test tone allows you to easily get the overall balance right among the speakers. 1. Select “Test Tone” by moving the joystick. “Test Tone” is highlighted in green. The test tone is output. It rotates from speaker to speaker in the following sequence at intervals of about 2 seconds.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 78 Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) Selecting a Crossover Frequency You can select a frequency, sounds under which are reproduced through the subwoofer. If the installed speakers include one whose “Size” has been set “SMALL”, you can select a frequency, sounds under which are reproduced through a “LARGE” speaker or subwoofer. 1. Select “Cross Over” by moving the joystick. “Cross Over” is highlighted in green. 2. Click the joystick.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 79 Adjusting the Cabin Equalizer (Expert) At the Expert Setting Menu you can make fine adjustments for 3-band parametric EQ, speaker output level and time alignment, speaker by speaker. “Band”, “Frequency”, “EQ Level” and “Q Factor” are options you need to select when adjusting the 3-band parametric equalizer. • The center speaker largely determines the sound image and getting the balance right isn’t easy. We recommend reproducing a 2-ch.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 80 Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) Operation at the Expert Setting Menu • To select options, move the joystick up/down or left/right. You cannot move diagonally. : Move the joystick left/right. : Move the joystick up/down. Normal: Select this to go to the Audio Setting Menu. (p. 66) Custom MEMO: See “Storing the Adjusted Cabin EQ into Memory” (p. 82). Cabin Reset: See “Reset Adjusted Cabin EQ” (p. 82). Position: See “Position Selector” (p. 67).
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 81 4. Select “Frequency”, “EQ Level” or “Q Factor” by moving the joystick up/down. Selected option is highlighted in green. Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) 5. Adjust the selected option by moving the joystick left/right. The selectable options are adjustable in the following limits: Option Adjustable Range Frequency 100 Hz – 8 kHz EQ Level –12 dB – +12 dB Q Factor WIDE/NARROW Note: • The Front Left and Right speakers cannot be adjusted differently.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 82 Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) 3. Select “SP Level” by moving the joystick. “SP Level” is highlighted in green. 4. Adjust the speaker’s output level by moving the joystick left/right. The display shows “–10 dB” – “+10 dB”. 5. Complete the setting by clicking the joystick. Note: • The output level you set at the Expert Setting Menu is imported into the speaker’s output level field in the Speaker Setting Menu.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 83 Storing the Adjusted Cabin EQ into Memory Once you have adjusted a Cabin EQ, you can store it into memory. 1. Select “Custom MEMO” by moving the joystick. 2. Click the joystick. Your adjusted cabin EQ has been stored into memory, and car type changes to “CUSTOM” in the lower lefthand corner of the screen. Note: • You can perform the above steps as many times as you want in the process of customizing a cabin EQ.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 84 Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) Adjusting the Equalizer Curves The Cabin EQ is factory set to provide the best possible sound depending on types of car. Against this background you can also adjust Equalizer Curves, or sound effects, to create sound according to your preference. 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. Press the MENU button.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 85 8. Adjust the selected option by moving the joystick up/down. Option Adjustable Range Level –12 dB to +12 dB Frequency Low: 40/80/100/160 Hz Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) The selectable options are adjustable in the following limits: As well, “Frequency” differs in adjustable range from Band to Band. Mid: 200/500/1k/2k Hz High: 3.15k/8k/10k/12.5k Hz Q Factor 2W/1W/1N/2N 9. Select “Band” by moving the joystick. 10.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 86 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 “FM” highlighted in green. 7 Initial Settings Menu Switching the DAB Priority Function Switching the Auto PI Seek (See page 86.) (See page 86.) Changing the FM Tuning Step Correcting Distorted Sound (See page 87.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 87 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. It may be preferable to set tuning step to 50 kHz in the AF mode. 1. Check to see “FM” is currently highlighted. If not, select that option by moving the joystick. “FM” is highlighted in green. Each click toggles 100 kHz/50 kHz. Note: • The tuning step remains set at 50 kHz during Manual tuning.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 88 Changing the Initial Settings Correcting Distorted Sound You can minimize distortion likely caused depending on the EQ curve settings. 1. Select “SENS” by moving the joystick. “SENS” is highlighted in green. 2. Click the joystick. Each click toggles SENS High/Low. Note: • Setting an EQ level high can cause distortion. If highs sound crippled or distorted, try switching to “Low”. Normally, leave the setting at “High” to ensure quality sound.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 89 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. Changing the Initial Settings 3. Adjust the display position by moving the joystick. 4. Click the joystick. The adjusted display position is memorized. Changing the Pattern of Plate You can change the pattern of the Source Plate and Flip-Down Plate in sequence. 1.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 90 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 addition to 9 different video clips. 1. Select the desired Display by clicking the joystick. Each click changes the center screen in the following order: Video clips = Simple source information = Time display 2.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 91 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. “Set Up” is highlighted in green. The Set Up Menu appears. 7 Set Up Menu Switching the Video Mode (See page 91.) Switching the Aux Source Switching the Speaker Input Mode Other Functions 3. Click the joystick. (See page 91.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 92 Other Functions Switching the Video Mode 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 93 AUX Title Input The display title for AUX source can be changed. 1. Select “AUX” by pressing the SOURCE button. 2. Press the MENU button. The main menu icons whirl down, with “Function” highlighted in green. Other Functions 3. Click the joystick. The Function Menu appears, with “Name Edit” highlighted in green. 4. Click the joystick. The title edit display appears on the screen. 5. Input the Aux Title.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 94 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you think there is something wrong with the unit. Before requesting repairs, check the following chart. \ If the problem remains even after checking. Reset the unit. (See page 7.) \ If the problem still remains. Request repairs. 7 General Symptom The power switch does not work. No functions come on. The remote control does not work. No sounds are heard. The volume level will not rise.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 95 7 General (continued from previous page) Symptom Sound is not heard over a specific speaker. Remedy Make the correct Size setting for the speaker. (See page 68.) The speaker’s Level is set to too low a position. Increase the speaker’s Level setting to get the balance right with the other speakers. (See pages 76 and 80.) The center speaker’s Size is set to SMALL or LARGE whereas no center speaker is installed. Set the center speaker’s Size to OFF.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 96 Troubleshooting 7 Audio/DSP (continued from previous page) Symptom Cause Remedy Occasionally no sounds are output when Dolby Pro Logic is switched on. The center speaker setting is at SMALL or LARGE whereas no center speaker is installed. Change the center speaker’s Size setting to OFF. (If the audio source is mono and Dolby Pro Logic is switched on, sound is heard over the center speaker only.) (See page 68.
CRB1585A/Eng/066-097 08-06-2000 14:51 Page 97 Terms Dolby Digital Dolby Digital provides discrete multichannel (up to a maximum of 5.1) audio. This is the same audio system as is installed in movie theaters. To enjoy Dolby Digital sound you need to connect this product’s optical digital input to the digital output on a DVD player with Dolby Digital decoding capability.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 98 Connecting the Units Note: O F O STAR T ACC position OF OF ACC N 98 ENG/MASTER 98 F STAR 97 • When this product’s source is switched ON, a control signal is output through the blue/white lead. Connect to an external power amp’s system remote control or the car’s Auto-antenna relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC). If the car features a glass antenna, connect to the antenna booster power supply terminal.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 • To ensure proper heat dissipation of this product, take special care not to block the cooling fan side of this product. • Cords for this product and those for other products may be different colors even if they have the same function. When connecting this product to another product, refer to the supplied Installation manuals of both products and connect cords that have the same function.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 100 Installation Connecting the Power Cord 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 Connection method Power supply side Ground side Clamp the parking brake switch power supply side lead. Clamp firmly with needle-nosed pliers. This Produc Note: • The position of the parking brake switch depends on the vehicle model.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 101 g r Precaution: • Center speaker and subwoofer cords are the same color, so identify them by checking the attached labels. This Product Antenna cable (supplied) Black label (SUBWOOFER OUTPUT) 6m Black/white Center speaker Black/white + + ≠ ≠ Subwoofer Black Installation White label (CENTER OUTPUT) Black Blue/white To system control terminal of the power amp or Autoantenna relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12V DC).
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 102 Installation Connecting to a Sold Separately Power Amp This product can be connected to a sold separately power amp using the RCA output jacks. This Product Rear output Front output Center output Subwoofer output Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) RCA cables (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Blue/white To system control terminal of the power amp or Auto-antenna relay control terminal (max.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 103 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 Speaker input terminal Gray + Gray/black White Right ≠ Front speaker Installation Car stereo with speaker output jacks.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 104 Installation Connecting the System (A) Gray 3m Green Green Navigation S (sold separa AV cable (supplied) This Product Red RGB cable (supplied ) 1.5 m Yellow/black To Yellow/black lead (GUIDE ON) on the navigation system.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 105 There is no need to connect a display that does not feature these jacks or cables. Green Navigation System (sold separately) V.SEL cable (supplied with the display) Multi-CD player (sold separately) Installation Speaker Unit (supplied with the display) *1 Blue Black Display with an IP-BUS cable (sold separately) When connecting a Display featuring non IP-BUS connection, connections within the dotted lines are not necessary.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 106 Installation Connecting the System (B) Gray 3m Green Green AV cable (supplied) This Product Red Navigation S (sold separat RGB cable (supplied ) 1.5 m Yellow/black To Yellow/black lead (GUIDE ON) on the navigation system.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 107 There is no need to connect a display that does not feature these jacks or cables. Green Navigation System (sold separately) V.SEL cable (supplied with the display) Multi-CD player (sold separately) Speaker Unit (supplied with the display) *1 Installation Blue Black Display with an IP-BUS cable (sold separately) When connecting a Display featuring non IP-BUS connection, connections within the dotted lines are not necessary.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 108 Installation VIDEO Input/Output Connection 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 109 Installation Note: Installing the Unit 7 Mounting with Brackets Tapping screw (4 × 12 mm) Screw (4 × 8 mm) Car mat or chassis Bracket Drill 2 to 2.5 mm diameter holes. 7 Mounting with Velcro Tape Installation • 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/098-110 08-06-2000 14:58 Page 110 Installation 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. Installation Using 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.
CRB1585A/Eng/111-112 08-06-2000 15:00 Page 111 Specifications General FM tuner Power source ...... 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system .................................... Negative type Max. current consumption Backup current ................................................ 10 A Accessory current .............................................. 4 A Dimensions ................ 307 (W) × 51 (H) × 187 (D) mm Weight .................................................................. 2.
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