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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now its time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associations 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 distortionand, 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 distortion. 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 Associations Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection. Decibel Level Example Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 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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Section

Before You Start

About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in North America. Use in other areas may result in improper receiption.
Important The serial number is located on the top of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
Please do not ship your unit to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without advance contact.
U.S.A. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 800-421-1404 CANADA Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 (905) 479-4411 1-877-283-5901

Installing the battery

Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus () poles pointing in the proper direction.
Protecting your unit from theft
WARNING Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. CAUTION ! Use only one CR2025 (3V) lithium battery. ! Remove the battery if the remote control is not to be used for a month or longer. ! Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of battery in fire. ! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools. ! Do not store the battery with metallic materials. ! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery. ! When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area.
The front panel can be detached from the head unit and stored in the protective case provided to discourage theft.
! If the front panel is not detached from the head unit within five seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound. ! You can turn off the warning tone. See Switching the warning tone on page 43. Important ! Never use force or grip the display and the buttons tightly when removing or attaching. ! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks. ! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and hight temperatures.

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Removing the front panel
1 Press DETACH to release the front panel. Press DETACH and the left side of the panel is released from the head unit.

DETACH button

! When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display
1 Remove the front panel. See Removing the front panel on this page. 2 Press RESET on the head unit with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.
2 Grab the front panel and remove. Grab the left side of the front panel and pull away to the right. The front panel will be detached from the head unit.

RESET button

3 Put the front panel into the protective case provided for safe keeping.

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Remote control

The supplied remote control enables convenient remote operation of the head unit. Operation is the same as when using button on the head unit. g CD button Press to select the built-in or multi-CD player as source. h CASSETTE button Press to select the cassette player as source. i TUNER button Press to select the tuner as source. j ATT button Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level.

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Power ON/OFF

Turning the unit on

press TUNER, CASSETTE or CD on the remote, to turn the unit on. When you select a source the unit is turned on.
% Press SOURCE on the head unit, or

Selecting a source

You can select a source you want to listen to. To switch to the built-in CD player, load a disc in this unit (refer to page 20). To switch to the cassette player, load a cassette tape in this unit (refer to page 16).
% When using the head unit, press SOURCE to select a source. Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources: Built-in CD playerTelevisionTuner Cassette playerMulti-CD playerExternal unit 1External unit 2 AUX % When using the remote control, press TUNER, CASSETTE or CD to select a source. Press each button repeatedly to switch between the following sources: TUNER: TelevisionTunerSources off CASSETTE: Cassette playerAUXSources off CD: Built-in CD playerMulti-CD player Sources off Notes ! In the following cases, the sound source will not change: When a product corresponding to each source is not connected to this unit. When no disc is set in this unit. When no cassette is set in this unit.
When no magazine is set in the multiCD player. When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off (refer to page 43). ! 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 unit. Two external units can be controlled by this unit. When two external units are connected, the allocation of them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is automatically set by this unit. ! When this units blue/white lead is connected to the cars auto-antenna relay control terminal, the cars antenna extends when this units source is switched on. To retract the antenna, switch the source off.

Turning the unit off

% Press SOURCE on the head unit and hold for at least one second to turn the unit off. When using the remote control, press TUNER, CASSETTE or CD repeatedly.

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Listening to the radio
3 Frequency indicator Shows to which frequency the tuner is tuned. 4 SOURCE button Press to select the tuner as the source.
5 BAND button Press to select among three FM and one AM band. 6 c/d buttons (Manual or seek tuning) Press to tune in a radio station. 7 VOLUME button Press to increase or decrease the volume. 8 TUNER button Press to select the tuner as the source.
1 Press SOURCE on the head unit, or TUNER on the remote, to select the tuner. Press SOURCE or TUNER until you see Tuner displayed. 2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level. When you press VOLUME up/+, the volume is raised and when pressed down/, the volume is lowered. 3 Press BAND to select a band. Press BAND until the desired band is displayed, F1, F2, F3 for FM or AM. 4 To perform manual tuning, press c or d with quick presses. The frequencies move up or down step by step. 5 To perform seek tuning, press and hold c or d for about one second and release. The tuner will scan the frequencies until a broadcast strong enough for good reception is found.
These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on page 14. 1 Band indicator Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM or FM. 2 Stereo (5) indicator Shows that the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo.

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# You can cancel seek tuning by pressing either c or d with a quick press. # If you press and hold c or d you can skip broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the buttons. Note When the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo the stereo (5) indicator will light.

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Introduction of advanced tuner operation
3 LOC indicator Shows when local seek tuning is on. 4 FUNCTION button Press to select an advanced function. 5 BAND button Press to return to the frequency display. buttons (Preset tuning) Press for one-button selection of radio stations you have entered into memory. To store a radio station, press and hold. 7 c/d buttons Press to choose the item (mode) of the selected function. 8 a/b buttons Press to select frequencies stored in memory and turn the selected function on/off.
% Press FUNCTION to display the function names. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch between the following functions: BSM (best station memory)LOCAL (local seek tuning) # To return to the frequency display, press BAND.
Note If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the frequency display.
Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

# You can select to input Numbers and Symbols by pressing 2 numbered button.

Displaying disc titles

You can display the title of any disc that has had a disc title entered.
% Press DISPLAY. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Play timeDISC TITLE (disc title) When you select DISC TITLE, the title of the currently playing disc is shown in the display. # If no title has been entered for the currently playing disc, NO TITLE is displayed.
4 Press a or b to select a letter of the alphabet. Each press of a will display a letter of the alphabet in A B C. X Y Z, numbers and symbols in 3. @ # < order. Each press of b will display a letter in the reverse order, such as Z Y X. C B A order.
5 Press d to move the cursor to the next character position. When the letter you want is displayed, press d to move the cursor to the next position and then select the next letter. Press c to move backwards in the display.

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Using CD TEXT functions
Some discs have certain information encoded on the disc during manufacture. These discs may contain such information as the CD title, track title, artists name and playback time and are called CD TEXT discs. Only these specially encoded CD TEXT discs support the functions listed below.
Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs
% Press DISPLAY when playing a CD TEXT disc. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Play timeDISC TITLE (disc title)D.ARTIST (disc artist)TRK TITLE (track title) T.ARTIST (track artist) # If specific information has not been recorded on a CD TEXT disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO TA-NAME).
Scrolling titles in the display
This unit can display the first 10 letters only of DISC TITLE, D.ARTIST, TRK TITLE and T.ARTIST. When the recorded information is longer than 10 letters, you can scroll the text to the left so that the rest of the title can be seen.
% Press DISPLAY and hold until the title begins to scroll to the left. The rest of the title will appear in the display.

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Multi-CD Player
3 Play time indicator Shows the elapsed playing time of the current track. 4 SOURCE button Press to select the multi-CD player as the source. buttons (Disc number search) Press to select a disc from the multi-CD player. 6 c/d buttons (Track search and FF/ REV) Press to select a track from the current CD and for fast forward and reverse. 7 a/b buttons (Disc search) Press to select a disc from the multi-CD player.
8 VOLUME button Press to increase or decrease the volume. 9 CD button Press to select the multi-CD player as the source. 1 Press SOURCE on the head unit, or CD on the remote, to select the multi-CD player. Press SOURCE or CD until you see Multi-CD displayed. 2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level. When you press VOLUME up/+, the volume is raised and when pressed down/, the volume is lowered. 3 Select a disc you want to listen to with the 16 buttons. For discs located at 1 to 6, press the corresponding number button. If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12, press and hold the corresponding numbers such as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number appears in the display.

You can input CD titles and display the title. Then you can easily search for and select a desired disc for play.
Disc title input lets you input CD titles up to 10 letters long and up to 100 disc titles (with ITS playlist) into the multi-CD player.

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1 Play a CD that you want to enter the title. Press a or b to select a CD. 2 Press FUNCTION and hold until TITLE IN appears in the display. After TITLE IN is displayed, press FUNCTION repeatedly, the following functions appear in the display: TITLE IN (disc title input)ITS (ITS programming)
# When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player, you cannot switch to TITLE IN The disc title will have already been recorded on a CD TEXT disc.
Notes ! Titles remain in memory, even after the disc has been removed from the magazine, and are recalled when the disc is reinserted. ! After data for 100 discs has been stored in memory, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.
Selecting discs from the disc title list
5 Press d to move the cursor to the next character position. When the letter you want is displayed, press d to move the cursor to the next position and then select the next letter. Press c to move backwards in the display. Disc title list lets you see the list of disc titles that have been entered into the multi-CD player and select one of them to playback. 1 Press FUNCTION to select TITLE LIST. Press FUNCTION until TITLE LIST appears in the display.

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2 Press c or d to scroll through the list of titles that have been entered.
# If no title has been entered for a disc, NO TITLE will be displayed.
3 Press a to play your favorite CD title. That selection will begin to play.
You can use these functions only with a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player. Some discs have certain information encoded on the disc during manufacture. These discs may contain such information as the CD title, track title, artists name and playback time and are called CD TEXT discs. Only these specially encoded CD TEXT discs support the functions listed below.

# FADER : 0 is the proper setting when only two speakers are used. # When the rear output setting is subwoofer, you cannot adjust front/rear speaker balance. Refer to Switching the rear output setting on page 43.

Adjusting source levels

SLA (Source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources.
! Settings are based on the volume level of the FM tuner, which remains unchanged.
1 Compare the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source you wish to adjust (e.g., built-in CD player). 2 Press AUDIO to select SLA. Press AUDIO until SLA appears in the display. 3 Press a or b to adjust the source volume. Each press of a or b increases or decreases the source volume. SLA :+4 SLA :4 is displayed as the source volume is increased or decreased.
3 Press c or d to adjust left/right speaker balance. When you press c or d, BAL : 0 is displayed. Each press of c or d moves the left/right speaker balance towards the left or the right. BAL :L25 BAL :R25 is displayed as the left/ right speaker balance moves from left to right.

Adjusting loudness

Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-sound ranges at low volume. 1 Press AUDIO to select LOUD. Press AUDIO until LOUD appears in the display. 2 Press a to turn loudness on. LOUD :ON appears in the display. 3 Press b to turn loudness off. LOUD :OFF appears in the display.
Note You can also turn loudness on or off by pressing LOUD.
! Since the FM tuner volume is the control, it is not possible to apply source level adjustments to the FM tuner. ! The AM tuner volume level can also be adjusted with source level adjustments. ! The built-in CD and the multi-CD players are both set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically. ! External unit 1 and External unit 2 are both set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically.

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Digital Signal Processor
Using the digital signal processor
1 Position indicator Shows which listening position is presently selected. 2 Preset equalizer indicator Shows which equalizer preset is presently selected. 3 Function display Shows the function status.
4 SW indicator Shows when the subwoofer output is turned on. 5 CUSTOM indicator Shows when custom equalizer curve is presently selected. 6 DSP button Press to select digital signal processor functions. 7 BAND button Press to return to the display of each source. buttons Press to recall equalization curves and sound field programs. 9 c/d buttons Press to choose the item (mode) of the selected function. a a/b buttons Press to adjust the selected function and turn it on/off.

% Press DSP to display the DSP function names. Press DSP repeatedly to switch between the following functions: PWFL (graphic equalizer)SFC (sound field control)POSI (position selector) # To return to the display of each source, press BAND. # Depending on the graphic equalizer and subwoofer adjustments, pressing DSP repeatedly switches between the following functions:
The digital signal processor lets you control many aspects of sound output including equalization, sound field control and listening position.

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CUSTOM (graphic equalizer)50Hz (9-band graphic equalizer)SFC (sound field control) POSI (position selector)SUB.W (subwoofer) 80Hz (subwoofer setting)HPF (high pass filter) Use the following instructions for more detail. Note If you do not operate the DSP function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the source display.
1 Press DSP to select the graphic equalizer. Press DSP until PWFL appears in the display.
# If the graphic equalizer has been previously set to an equalizer curve other than PWFL then the title of that previously selected equalizer curve will be displayed, such as S-BASS, NTRL, VOCAL, CUSTOM, or FLAT.
Using the graphic equalizer
The graphic equalizer lets you adjust the equalization to match car interior acoustic characteristics as desired.
2 Select an equalizer curve by pressing 16. Select the desired equalizer curve by pressing one of the numbered buttons, from 16, which correspond to the different equalizer curves as listed above.
# You can also sequentially select an equalizer curve by pressing c or d.
Adjusting equalizer curves Recalling equalizer curves
There are six stored equalizer curves which you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list of the equalizer curves:
Button Display S-BASS PWFL NTRL VOCAL CUSTOM FLAT Equalizer curve Super bass Powerful Natural Vocal Custom Flat
The factory supplied equalizer curves, with the exception of FLAT, can be adjusted to a fine degree (nuance control). 1 Recall an equalizer curve. See Recalling equalizer curves on this page. 2 Press a or b to adjust the equalizer curve. Each press of a or b increases or decreases the equalizer curve respectively. +(or 6) is displayed as the equalizer curve is increased or decreased.

Recalling sound field programs
Here is a list of the sound field programs:
Button Display STUDIO JAZZ CLUB OCT1 OCT2 BBE Effect Studio Jazz Club Octaver 1 Octaver 2 BBE En

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1 Press DSP to select the sound field control. Press DSP until SFC appears in the display.
# If the sound field control has been previously set to a sound field program then the title of that previously selected sound field program will be displayed, such as STUDIO, JAZZ, CLUB, OCT1, OCT2, or BBE.
Using the position selector
One way to assure a more natural sound is to clearly position the stereo image, putting you right in the center of the sound field. The position selector adjusts the volume level of sound from each speaker to match seat positions and the number of people in the car and lets you recall settings at the touch of a button. Here is a list of the positions:
Button a Display FRONT Indicator Position Front seat
2 Select a sound field program by pressing 16. Select the desired sound field program by pressing one of the numbered buttons, from 16, which correspond to the different sound field programs as listed above.
# You can also sequentially select a sound field program by pressing c or d.

All seats

FRONT-L

Front seat left

Adjusting BBE sound level
With BBE sound processing technology, you can adjust the level of BBE. 1 Recall BBE. See Recalling sound field programs on the previous page. 2 Press a or b to adjust the level of BBE. Each press of a or b increases or decreases the level of BBE. +is displayed as the level is increased or decreased.

FRONT-R

Front seat right
1 Press DSP to select the position selector. Press DSP until POSI appears in the display.
# If the position selector has been previously set to a listening position then the title of that previously selected listening position will be displayed, such as FRONT, ALL, FRONT-L or FRONT-R.
2 Press c/d/a/b to select a listening position. Press one of these, c/d/a/b, to select a listening position as listed in the table.
# To cancel the selected listening position, press the same button again. # When the rear output setting is subwoofer, you cannot select ALL. Refer to Switching the rear output setting on page 43.

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Using subwoofer output
This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output which can be switched on or off. When a subwoofer is connected to the rear output, first, switch the rear output setting to subwoofer, then turn the subwoofer output on. For more details, see Switching the rear output setting on page 43. 1 Press DSP to select SUB.W. When the rear output setting is subwoofer, you can select SUB.W. Press DSP until SUB.W appears in the display. 2 Press a to turn subwoofer output on. SUB.W :ON appears in the display. Subwoofer output is now on.

# You can turn off subwoofer output by pressing b.
2 Press c or d to select cut-off frequency. Press c and 50Hz is displayed. Press d and 125Hz is displayed. Only frequencies lower than those in the selected range are output from the subwoofer. 3 Press a or b to adjust the output level of the subwoofer. Each press of a or b increases or decreases the level of the subwoofer (e.g., +6 to 15). Press a or b until you see the desired value displayed.
Using the high pass filter
When you do not want low sounds from the subwoofer output frequency range to play from the front speakers, switch the HPF (high pass filter) on. Only frequencies higher than those in the selected range are output from the front speakers. 1 Press DSP to select HPF. When the rear output setting is subwoofer, you can select HPF. Press DSP until HPF appears in the display. 2 Press a to turn high pass filter on. HPF 80Hz appears in the display. High pass filter is now on.
# To turn high pass filter off, press b.
3 Press c or d to select the phase of subwoofer output. Press c to select reverse phase and appears in the display. Press d to select normal phase and appears in the display.
Adjusting subwoofer settings
When the subwoofer output is on, you can adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level of the subwoofer. 1 Press DSP to select the subwoofer setting. When the subwoofer output is on, you can select the subwoofer setting. Press DSP until 80Hz appears in the display.
# If the subwoofer setting has been previously adjusted, the frequency of that previously selected will be displayed, such as 50Hz or 125Hz.
3 Press c or d to select a high pass filter range. Press c and HPF 50Hz is displayed. Press d and HPF 125Hz is displayed. Only frequencies higher than those in the selected range are output from the front speakers.

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Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings
4 BAND button Press to cancel initial settings. 5 c/d buttons Press to choose the item (mode) of the selected function.
6 a/b buttons Press to adjust the selected function and turn it on/off. 7 CD/CASSETTE/TUNER buttons Press repeatedly to turn off the unit. 1 Press SOURCE and hold on the head unit, or press CD, CASSETTE or TUNER on the remote, repeatedly until the unit turns off.

Music search and repeat functions may not work with these tapes:
! A tape with a gap of 4 seconds or less between songs ! A tape containing dialog or other non-musical content, with pauses lasting 4 seconds or longer ! A tape with an extremely quiet passage in the music lasting for 4 seconds or longer

Cassette tapes

! A loose, torn or warped label on a cassette tape can jam the cassette player. Do not use cassette tapes with loose, torn or warped labels. ! Cassette tapes longer than C-90 (90-minute tapes) can cause the tape to jam in the cassette player. Do not use tapes longer than C90.

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CD player and care
! Use only CDs that have either of the two Compact Disc Digital Audio marks as show below.

CD-R/CD-RW discs

! CD-R (CD-Recordable)/CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW units other than a music CD recorder may not play properly on this CD player. ! Music CD-R/CD-RW discs, even recorded on a music CD recorder, may not play properly on this CD player due to differing disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc. Dirt or condensation on the lens inside this unit may also prevent playback. ! Titles and other text information recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW disc may not be displayed by this unit. ! This unit conforms to the track skip function of the CD-R/CD-RW disc. The tracks containing the track skip information are skipped automatically. ! If you insert a CD-RW disc into this unit, time to playback will be longer than when you insert a conventional CD or CD-R disc. ! Read the precautions with CD-R/CD-RW discs before using them.
! Use only normal, round CDs. If you insert irregular, non-round, shaped CDs they may jam in the CD player or not play properly.
! Check all CDs for cracks, scratches or warped discs before playing. CDs that have cracks, scratches or are warped may not play properly. Do not use such discs. ! Avoid touching the recorded (non-printed side) surface when handling the disc. ! Store discs in their cases when not in use. ! Keep discs out of direct sunlight and do not expose the discs to high temperatures. ! Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to the surface of the discs. ! To clean dirt from a CD, wipe the disc with a soft cloth outward from the center of the disc.
! If the heater is used in cold weather, moisture may form on components inside the CD player. Condensation may cause the CD player to not operate properly. If you think that condensation is a problem turn off the CD player for an hour or so to allow the CD player to dry out and wipe any damp discs with a soft cloth to remove the moisture. ! Road shocks may interrupt CD playback.

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Before You Start

Operation Manual
XM satellite digital tuner

GEX-P910XM

Register your product at
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now its time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associations 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.
Introducing XM Satellite Radio
Theres a world beyond AM and FM. XM Satellite Radio. Up to 100 channels. Coast-tocoast coverage. Digital quality sound. With many commercial-free music channels. Plus the best sports, comedy, talk, news and entertainment. Questions? Visit www.xmradio.com. The future is waiting.
Note XM Radio is responsible for the channel lineup and categories, and may change at any time. Please contact XM Radio for the latest channel lineup and category information.

About the XM mark

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 distortion. See Product registration page
The XM mark on this unit indicates that it is an XM satellite radio receiver. You can receive XM satellite radio broadcasts by connecting the unit as shown in the installation manual.
Note The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
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 Associations Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

How to subscribe

Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the web at www.xmradio.com or by calling XMs Listener Care at (800) 852-9696. Customers should have their Radio ID ready; for details, refer to Display the ID code. Customers are able to receive a limited number of free-to-air channels without activation.
Technology. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system. Furthermore, the AMBE voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into human-readable form. The software is licensed solely for use within this product.

About this manual

This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this units potential and to maximize 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 unit. It is especially important that you read and observe precautions.

PIONEER CORPORATION

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Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright 2002 by Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved.

Decibel Level Example

Quiet library, soft whispers. Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic. Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office. Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine. Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant. Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
180 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower. Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill. Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap. Gunshot blast, jet plane. Rocket launching pad.
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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Important
The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the users right to operate the equipment.

Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. Always keep the volume low enough so you can hear sounds outside of the car. Protect this product from moisture. If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

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Head unit group 2

When using this unit with these head units, operate while referring to the head unit group 2 function compatibility chart. These head units control this unit as an external unit. DEH-P90HDD* DEH-P440 FH-P4100 DEH-P4400 DEH-P44
Function compatibility charts
Operate using the same buttons on the head unit itself or the remote control.

Head unit group 3

Function Source switching Button SOURCE or BAND DISPLAY DISPLAY (hold for 2 seconds) Operation :Select :Select :Select :Select :Scroll
Function Source switching Select the channel Changing the band Button SOURCE or BAND 16 (hold for 2 seconds) 16 or Operation :Select :Select :Select :Memory
Select the channel Changing the band Switching the display Scrolling the display
Resetting the microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: Prior to using this unit for the first time after installation If the unit fails to operate properly When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display Press RESET on the unit with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.
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When using this unit with these head units, operate while referring to the head unit group 3 function compatibility chart. AVH-P6400CD AVH-P6400

Preset memory

Display the MENUS A.MENU Preset memory (P.CH MEMORY) Direct recall (P.CH RECALL) Switching the channel select mode (CH MODE) Select the category (Channel category select mode) 1. or 2. A.MENU 1. or 2. A.MENU or
:Display :Select number :Memory :Select number :Recall :Select
Direct recall Sequential recall (Channel number select mode) Select the category (Channel category select mode) Entering the function menu (See Introduction of advanced tuner operation.) Switching the display (FUNC1) Scrolling the display (FUNC1) Scrolling the display Switching the channel select mode (FUNC2)

:Recall :Recall

Operating with different head units
Operate this unit (for XM reception) with the connected head unit. For illustration, instructions in this manual use the DEH-P6400 as an example of head unit. When using a remote control, you can operate these head units marked with * in the same way as the DEH-P6400. For details concerning operation with the head unit itself, refer to the head units operation manual.

:Select

FUNCTION
or or (hold for 2 seconds) DISPLAY (hold for 2 seconds) or

:Select :Scroll

RESET button

:Scroll

Head unit group 1
Operation when using the following head unit is the same as with the DEH-P6400, operate following the instructions in this manual. DEH-P9400MP* DEH-P8400MP DEH-P7400MP DEH-P640 DEH-P940MP* DEH-P840MP DEH-P740MP DVH-P7000

Whats What

XM tuner

Selecting a XM source

Press SOURCE to select a XM source. Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources: Built-in CD playerTelevisionTuner XM tunerMulti-CD playerExternal unit 1External unit 2AUX

Listening to XM

SELECT
3 Press or to select a desired channel. The channel number move up or down step by step. Channels that cannot currently be selected are skipped, and the next channel is selected.
If you press and hold or , you can increase or decrease channel number continuously. You can also select a channel from a desired channel category. (Refer to Switching the channel select mode.)
Storing and recalling channels
If you press any of the preset tuning buttons 16 you can easily store up to six channels for later recall with the touch of a button. Memory and recall are for broadcasts. If you recall a memorized broadcast that has been moved to another channel, the channel to which the broadcast was moved is selected. When you find a channel that you want to store in memory press a preset tuning button 16 and hold until the preset number stops flashing. The number you have pressed will flash in the preset number indicator and then remain lit. The selected channel has been stored in memory. The next time you press the same preset tuning button 16 the channel is recalled from memory.

Notes Up to 18 channels, 6 for each of the three XM bands can be stored in memory. When channel number select mode is selected, you can also use and to recall channels assigned to preset tuning buttons 16. If a channel you have recalled cannot be selected, a message is displayed for 2 seconds and the unit returns to the operating status before the channel was recalled.

Switching the display

XM channels each have a channel number and channel name. XM programing also carries song or program title, artist name and category, when available. Press DISPLAY. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Channel nameArtist name/feature Song/program titleChannel number Channel category
Note When you switch the display, the text is automatically scrolled.
Introduction of advanced tuner operation

Turning the unit off

Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.
These are the basic steps necessary to operate the XM. Channel select mode indicator Shows what channel select mode has been selected. CH.No is displayed when CH NUMBER is selected, and CAT is displayed when CATEGORY is selected. Channel number indicator Shows to which channel number the tuner is tuned. Band indicator Shows the band which has been selected. Preset number indicator Shows what preset has been selected. 1 Press SOURCE to select a XM source.
4 Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.
Function display Shows the function status. Press FUNCTION to display the function name. Press FUNCTION to display the following function: MODE (Channel select mode)
To return to the XM display, press BAND. Note When using this unit with one of head unit group 2, press FUNCTION to display the following function: FUNC1 (Switching the display)FUNC2 (Switching the channel select mode)FUNC3 (No function)FUNC4 (No function)AUTO (No function).
Head unit (e.g. DEH-P6400)
DISPLAY button Press to select different displays. FUNCTION button Press to select functions. / / / buttons Press to do channel select, recalling channels and category select. Also used for controlling functions. SOURCE button Head unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all of the available sources. 16 buttons Press for preset tuning. BAND button Press to select among three XM bands and cancel the control mode of functions.

Remote control (e.g. DEH-P6400)
You can operate in the same way with the remote control supplied with the head unit. For details, refer to the head units operation manual.
Notes It may take a few seconds before you can hear anything while this unit acquires and processes the satellite signal when you turn power on, change the source to XM tuner, or select a channel. Display changes as follows when you switch channels or operate in other ways. The text of selected display* is automatically scrolled. Channel numberChannel nameSelected display * * For details, refer to Switching the display.
Scrolling the text in the display
You can scroll the text to the left so that the rest of the text can be seen. Press DISPLAY and hold until the text begins to scroll to the left. The rest of the text will appear in the display.
2 Press BAND to select a band. Press BAND until the desired band is displayed, XM1, XM2 or XM3.

Additional Information

Switching the channel select mode
You can switch if you select a channel with a channel number or from a channel category when you select a channel. Initially, channel number select mode is selected. 1 Press FUNCTION to select MODE. Press FUNCTION until MODE appears in the display. 2 Press or to select the desired channel select mode. Press or repeatedly to switch between the following settings: CH NUMBER (Channel number select mode)CATEGORY (Channel category select mode)
Note Depending on the head unit you are using, it may be possible to directly switch between the channel select modes using the allocated button. For details, refer to the head units manual.
2 Press BAND to return to the XM display. 3 Press or to select the desired channel category. Once you select a channel category, the unit searches for channels in that category. During search, the channel category doesnt immediately change even if you press the button. To successively change the channel category, continue pressing the button. 4 Press or to select the desired channel in the selected channel category. The channel number move up or down in the selected channel category. Channels that cannot currently be selected are skipped, and the next channel in that channel category is selected.
Note If you select a channel of another category by channel recall, etc., during steps 3 and 4, the category selected in step 3 still remains in memory. If you press or , the channel number moves up or down in the category selected in step 3 regardless of the category of the present channel.

Display the ID code (Radio ID)
Each XM tuner is identified with a unique Radio ID. You will need the Radio ID when activating XM service or when reporting a problem. How to display the ID code depends on the channel select mode.

Radio ID

Refer to the following chart to verify each Radio ID, before displaying them on the following head units. DEH-P4400 DEH-P440 DEH-P44 FH-P4100
ID 1 Display ID I (Not used.) J K Display

Messages

When problems occur with XM tuner, a message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action.
Message ANTENNA Cause The XM antenna is not connected. A short-circuit occurring in the antenna or the surrounding antenna cable. UPDATING Radio is being updated with latest encryption code. XM signal is too weak at the current location. Unit is acquiring audio or program information. The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting. The user has selected a channel number that does not exist or is not subscribed to. There is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or channel category associated with the channel at that time. Action Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely. Make sure that there is nothing unusual with the antenna or antenna cable. Turn the ignition off and then on. Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels 00 and 01 should function normally. Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal. Wait until the unit has received the information. Select another channel. Automatically switches to Channel 01.

Specifications

General
Power source.. 14.4 V DC (10.8 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system. Negative type Max. current consumption.. 2.0 A Dimensions (W H D).. 145 mm (8-5/8 1-1/8 5-3/4 in.) Weight.. 0.85 kg (1.9 lbs)
Channel number select mode
If you select CH 00, the ID code is displayed. Press or to select the channel number zero (CH 00).

Frequency range.. 2,332.50 2,345.00 MHz Usable sensitivity Satellite.. 94.0 dBm Terrestrial.. 90.0 dBm
NOSIGNAL L LOADING M OFF AIR 0 A B C D E F (Not used.) G H N O (Not used.) P Q R S (Not used.) T U V W X Y Z
Channel category select mode
RADIO ID is provided as a channel category for displaying the ID code. Press or to select the RADIO ID from channel category.
Notes If you select another channel, display of the ID code is canceled. Display of the ID code repeats displaying RADIO ID and the ID code one after the other.
Signal-to-noise ratio. 92 dB (IHF-A network) Separation. 75 dB
Note Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements.

No action needed.

Selecting the channel in the channel category
Channels are organized into various program categories, e.g. Rock, Classic, Jazz. You can search between different categories, and then search among channels within each channel category. 1 Select the channel category select mode. (Refer to Switching the channel select mode above.)