Installation ..........4 Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player ....28 • Switching the Display Installation with the Rubber Bush ...... 4 • Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse Removing the Unit ..........5 • Disc Search • Switching the Display Installing the Steering Remote (When playing a CD TEXTdisc on a CD Control Unit ...........
Using Multi-CD Players .......48 Initial Setting ........73 • Repeat Play (Play Mode) Entering the Initial Setting Menu ..... 73 • Random Play (RandomPlay) Initial Setting Menu Functions ......74 • Scan Play (Scan Play) • Changing the FM Tuning Step •...
• Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up properly, and the unit and the system work properly. • Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
Removing the Unit Frame Pull out to remove the frame. (When reattaching the frame, point the side with a groove downwards and attach it.) Insert the supplied extraction keys into the unit, as shown in the figure, until they click into place.
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WARNING • Avoid installing this unit in such a location where the operation of safety devices such as airbags is prevented by this unit. Otherwise, there is a danger of a fatal accident. • Avoid installing this unit in such a location where the operation of the steering wheel and the gearshift lever may be prevented.
Installing the Unit on a Left-Hand-Drive Car • When the unit is installed on a right-hand-drive car, the horizontal positions are inverted. Inner holder Belt • Fit the inner holder to the steering wheel so that the arrow-marked side faces the driver as shown below.
• This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing it in a recreational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the battery voltage. • To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the battery cable before beginning installation.
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• 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.
Basic Connection Depending on the kind of vehicle, the function of 3* and 5* may be different. In this case, be sure to connect 2* to 5* and 4* to 3*. Multi-CD player (sold separately) Connect leads of the same color to each other.
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This product conforms to new cord colors. IP-Bus input (Blue) RCA output IP-BUS cable Refer to “Connecting to a Sold Separately Power Amp”. ASL unit Antenna jack This Product Blue/white To system control terminal of the power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC). Refer to “Connecting to a Sold Separately Power Amp”.
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Connecting to a Sold Separately Power Amp This product can be connected to a sold separately power amp using the RCA output jacks. Connecting cords with RCA pin plugs (sold separately) Front output Power amp (sold separately) Rear output Power amp (sold separately) This Product Power amp...
CAUTION • Because of the complexity of today’s technically advanced vehicle wiring systems, we recommend that your RFP Alert be installed ONLY by a professional Pioneer installer. Affix the included deterrent stickers to the inside of the front door windows.
DOOR SWITCH (White/yellow) Grounding Type Switch: Most European, Japanese, GM and Chrysler vehicles. • Set RFP Alert to recognize ground trigger from RFP Alert Setting Menu. Set Door System to “Door System: Negative, Current mode: Close”. This Product White/yellow Fuse holder Dome light Factory Door Switches...
Positive (Non-grounding) Type Switch: Jaguar, Mercedes, Ford • Set RFP Alert to recognize positive trigger from RFP Alert Setting Menu. Set Door System to “Door System: Positive, Current mode: Close”. This Product White/yellow Dome light Factory Door Switch Fuse holder Installing New Pin Switches Separately sold pin switches are available that can be used to protect your vehicle’s trunk, hood, etc.
Head Unit DISPLAY button FUNCTION button RESET button EJECT button buttons %!# ENTERTAINMENT button EQ selector BAND button Buttons 1–6 +/– button PGM button PTY button AUDIO button SOURCE/OFF button TA button Steering Remote Controller A steering remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied. Operation is the same as when using buttons on the head unit.
About 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.
About the Demo Mode This product features two demonstration modes. One is the Reverse Demo mode, the other is the Feature Demo mode. Reverse Demo If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds.
When using the DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Tuner You can use this product with a separately sold hide-away DAB tuner (GEX-P900DAB, GEX- P900DABII). For details concerning operation, refer to the DAB Tuner’s Operation Manuals. This section provides information on DAB operations with this product which differs from that described in the DAB Tuner’s Operation Manual.
Operation With this product, operation of the following four functions differs. (Reference pages are in the Hide-away DAB Tuner’s Operation Manual.) • Changing the Label (Refer to page 12.) • Changing Display Indications (Refer to page 13.) • Operating Announcements with Function Menu (Refer to page 19.) •...
• Protect the product from moisture. • If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. In Case of Trouble Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Using the Steering Remote Controller • Do not operate this unit while manipulating the steering wheel as it might result in a traffic accident. • If you have to operate this unit unavoidably when driving, look ahead carefully to avoid the risk of being involved in a traffic accident.
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Replacing the Lithium Battery ² • Replace the battery with a CR2032 lithium battery. • Replace the battery in the unit using a non metallic tapered instrument. WARNING: • Keep the lithium battery out of reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
3 Multi-MD player 3 Multi-CD player 3 External Unit 3 AUX • External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Only one External Unit can be controlled by this product.
Basic Operation of Tuner This product’s AF function can be switched ON and OFF. AF should be switched OFF for normal tuning operations. (Refer to page 38.) Manual and Seek Tuning Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.5 seconds or less Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more •...
Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player Switching the Display Eject Each press of the DISPLAY button changes Press the EJECT button, and you can the display in the following order: open the front panel before ejection. Playback mode (Play Time) 3 Disc Title In case of opening the front panel, you can just eject a CD.
Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse Track Search 0.5 seconds or less Fast forward/Reverse Continue pressing Disc Loading Slot If a CD is inserted, the front panel is closed automatically. The Built-in CD player plays one standard 12 cm or 8 cm (single) CD at a time.
Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately). Switching the Display Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order: Playback mode (Play Time) 3 Disc Title Track Search 0.5 seconds or less Fast forward/Reverse...
Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types) • When a 12-Disc Multi-CD Player is connected and you want to select disc 7 to 12, press the 1 to 6 buttons for 2 seconds. Disc Number Rough Search (for 50-Disc type only) This handy function lets you select discs loaded in a 50-Disc Multi-CD Player using the 1 to 5 buttons.
Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which of the buttons you can use. When you’re in the Function Menu (refer to next section), %!# Detailed Setting Menu (refer to page 34), Initial Setting Menu (refer to page 73) or Audio Menu 1, 2 (refer to pages 55 and 63), they also make it easy to see which buttons you can %!#...
Entering the Function Menu The Function Menu lets you operate simple functions for each source. • After entering the Function Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the Function Menu is automatically canceled. Each press changes the Mode ... The button used and the operation it performs are indicated by the key guidance indicator.
Function Menu Functions The following chart shows functions for each source in the Function Menu. The chart also shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform operations. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number indicated in the chart.
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Multi-CD Player Repeat Play (Play Mode) : Select (Play Range) Selecting Discs by Disc Title List : Select (Disc Title) (Disc List) : Play Selecting Tracks by Track Title List : Select (Track Title) (Track List) : Play Random Play (RandomPlay) : ON : OFF Scan Play (Scan Play)
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each source. Hold for 2 seconds Each press changes the Mode ... • You can cancel the Detailed Setting Menu by pressing the FUNCTION button again for 2 seconds.
Detailed Setting Menu Functions The following chart shows functions for each source in the Detailed Setting Menu. The chart also shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform operations. For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number indicated in the chart.
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.
AF Function (AlternativeFrequency) 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.
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.
Traffic Announcement Standby Function (Traffic Announcement) 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).
Canceling Traffic Announcements 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.
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). • There’s no need to perform PTY Search settings again if they have previously been set. After switching to the PTY Search Setting mode in Step 1, just perform PTY Search in Step 4.
News Program Interruption Setting (News) You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs ON/OFF. When a received news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes. “NEWS” Hold for 2 seconds • You can also switch the News Program Interruption Setting ON/OFF in the Function Menu. PTY Alarm PTY Alarm is a special PTY code for announcements regarding emergencies such as natural disasters.
PTY List News&Inf News News. Affairs Current affairs. Info General information and advice. Sport Sports programs. Weather Weather reports/Meteorological information. Finance Stock market reports, commerce, trading etc. Popular 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.
Repeat Play (Play Mode) Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly. • If you perform Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat Play is automatically canceled. Random Play (RandomPlay) Random Play plays the tracks on a CD in random order for variety.
Scan Play (Scan Play) Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on an CD in succession. If the Function Menu has been canceled automatically, select the Scan mode in the Function Menu again. • Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks on a disc have been scanned. Pause (Pause) Pause pauses the currently playing track.
Selecting Tracks by Track Title List (Track List) Every 6 track titles on a CD TEXT disc are displayed. You can scroll the display. “No T.Title” is displayed for track whose titles have not been input. • You can also select and play the desired track title directly with the 1 to 6 buttons. •...
Repeat Play (Play Mode) 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. Multi-CD player Repeat (“Magazine Repeat” is displayed) 3 One-track Repeat (“Track Repeat” is displayed) 3 Disc Repeat (“Disc Repeat”...
Scan Play (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. After selecting the desired repeat play range from those referred to in “Repeat Play”...
Compression and DBE (Compression) 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. Comp. DBE The Comp. (Compression) function DBE (Dynamic Bass Emphasis) boosts adjusts imbalances between loud and bass levels to give a fuller sound.
ITS (Instant Track Selection) The ITS function allows you to search for the track you wish to play when a Multi-CD player is installed. You can use ITS to program automatic playback of up to 24 tracks per disc from up to 100 discs.
Erase a Track Program ITS is canceled 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 Disc Title Disc Title Input (Title Input ABC) You can input Titles up to 10 letters long for up to 100 discs.
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Each press of button 1 changes the Character type in the following order: Alphabet (Upper case), Numbers and Symbols 3 Alphabet (Lower case) 3 European letters, such as those with accents (e.g. á, à, ä, ç) • You can select to input Numbers and Symbols by pressing button 2. To insert a space, select the flashing cursor “_”.
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List (Disc List) Every 6 discs are displayed. You can scroll the display. 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. “No D.Title”...
Selecting the Equalizer Curve You can switch between Equalizer curves. SUPER BASS 4 POWERFUL 4 NATURAL 4 VOCAL 4 CUSTOM 4 FLAT • “CUSTOM” stores an equalizer curve you have made adjustments to. (Refer to “Adjusting Equalizer Curves” on page 59.) •...
Audio Menu 1 Functions The Audio Menu 1 features the following functions. Balance Adjustment (FAD/BAL) This function allows you to select a Fader/Balance setting that provides ideal listening conditions in all occupied seats. “Fader Front:15” – “Fader Rear:15” is displayed as it moves from front to rear. “Balance Left:9”...
Graphic Equalizer Compared to compensation for car interior acoustic characteristics provided by the Auto- equalizing function, this lets you create your own equalization curves as desired. There are two types of equalizer curves: Default equalizer curves (Factory curves) and a user- defined equalizer curve (Custom).
Recalling the Equalizer Curves (Equaliz You can easily recall equalizer curves. There are two ways to do it. Direct Recall • When you have performed Auto-equalizing (refer to page 68), you can turn AUTO EQ ON and OFF by pressing the button for the equalizer curve that was called. Sequential Recall Super Bass 4 Powerful 4 Natural 4 Vocal 4 Custom 4 Flat...
Adjusting the Equalizer Curves (Equaliz All curves but Flat can be adjusted (fine adjustment). Adjustment can be made by either using Graphic Equalizer or 13-Band Graphic Equalizer Adjustment. Graphic Equalizer The factory curves can be adjusted at fine levels (nuance control). Display shows “+6”...
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13-Band Graphic Equalizer Adjustment You can select this mode only when you select Custom. 50 4 80 4 125 4 200 4 315 4 500 4 800 4 1.3k 4 2k 4 3.2k 4 5k 4 8k 4 12.5k (Hz) Display shows “+6”...
Sound Field Control and Octaver The sound field control function (SFC) incorporates 3 programs for reproducing typical sound fields of a studio etc. This function makes it possible to reproduce a realistic sound field of a studio etc. in your car. Octaver makes the bass sound loud effectively.
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). The Position Selector function adjusts 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.
Entering the Audio Menu 2 In the Audio Menu 2, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each source. • After entering the Audio Menu 2, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the Audio Menu 2 is automatically canceled. •...
Audio Menu 2 Functions The Audio Menu 2 features the following functions. Subwoofer Output (Sub W-1) When a Subwoofer is connected, switch Subwoofer output ON. Initially, Subwoofer output is OFF. The Subwoofer output phase can be switched between normal, or 0° (“Phase:NOR”), and reverse, or 180°(“Phase:REV”).
Non-Fading Output (Non Fad When the Non-Fading Output setting is ON, the audio signal does not pass through this unit’s low pass filter (for the Subwoofer), but is output through the RCA output. • When the Subwoofer Controller setting is only “Sub woofer control External”, you can switch the Non-Fading Output ON/OFF mode.
High Pass Filter (High Pass) When you do not want sound in the Subwoofer output frequency range output from the front or rear speakers, switch the High Pass Filter ON. Only higher frequencies than those in the selected range are output from the front and rear speakers. 50 4 80 4 125 (Hz) Loudness Adjustment (Loudn The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges at low...
Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) Function During driving, noise in the car changes according to the driving speed and road conditions. The automatic sound levelizer (ASL) monitors such varying noise and automatically increases the volume level, if this noise becomes greater. The sensitivity (variation of volume level to noise level) of ASL can be set to one of five levels.
Auto-equalizing Function This product’s Auto-equalizer automatically measures car interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates the Auto-equalizer curve based on that information. Before Operating the Auto-equalization WARNING: • To prevent accidents, never perform Auto-equalizing when driving. When this function measures car interior acoustic characteristics to create an Auto-equalizer curve, a loud measurement tone (noise) may be output from the speakers.
Auto-equalizing (Refer to “Position Selector” on page 62.) • When not setting for the “Front Seat Left” or “Front Seat Right”, if you start Auto-equalizing, “Front Seat Left” is automatically selected. If the engine is left running, engine noise may prevent correct Auto-equalizing. The Auto-equalizer curve may differ depending on where you place the microphone.
The measurement tone (noise) is output from the speakers, and Auto-equalizing (acoustic characteristics measurement and compensation) begins. • When all speaker units are connected, Auto-equalizing is completed in about 7 or 8 minutes. • To cancel Auto-equalizing part way through, press any button. When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible, an error message is displayed.
Error Codes of Auto-equalizing Function When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible with the Auto- equalizer, the following error messages are displayed. After checking, try again. Error Check Mic Microphone is not connected. Plug in the supplied microphone securely into the jack.
Theft Protection The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft. • Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front panel. • Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks. • Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. Detaching the Front Panel •...
Entering the Initial Setting Menu With this menu, you can perform initial settings for the product. Hold for 2 seconds Each press changes the Mode ... • Holding down the FUNCTION button for 2 seconds also cancels the Initial Setting Menu.
Initial Setting Menu Functions The Initial Setting Menu features the following functions. Changing the FM Tuning Step (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.
Switching the Auto PI Seek (Auto PI Seek) During Preset Station PI Seek operation, you can switch the Auto PI Seek function ON/OFF. (Refer to “PI Seek Function” on page 39.) Setting the Warning Tone (Warning Tone) You can switch the Warning Tone function ON/OFF. (Refer to “Warning Tone” on page 72.) Switching the AUX Mode (AUX) It is possible to use auxiliary (AUX) equipment with this product.
Switching the Rear Speaker Output (Rear Speaker Out) This product's rear speaker leads can be used for full-range speaker (“Full Range output”) or Subwoofer (“Sub woofer output”) connection. If you switch Rear Speaker Lead setting to the “Sub woofer output”, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly to a Subwoofer without using an auxiliary amp.
Setting the Dimmer (Dimmer) To enable this product’s display from being too bright at night, when the vehicle’s head lights are turned ON the display is dimmed. You can switch this function ON/OFF. Selecting the Illumination Color (Illumination Color) This product is equipped with two illumination colors, green and red. You can select the desired illumination color.
Selecting the Wall Paper (Wall Paper) This product is equipped with three types of wall paper. Selecting the Brightness (Brightness) You can select the display brightness. The display shows “0” – “31”.
Activating the RFP Alert Feature Pioneer has developed a menu display that allows you to set-up your RFP Alert to meet your personal needs. By scrolling through this menu it is possible to select your own “Entry Delay Time”, “Speaker Output Volume”...
Activating Internal Speaker ON/OFF This feature allows you to select whether or not the speaker output is sounded when the “RFP Alert” is triggered. Initially from the factory the speaker output is activated. Toggling between , buttons allows you to deactivate or activate the “Speaker Output”. If you switch the speaker output OFF, you cannot change the “Test Mode”.
Selecting Door Switching Systems It is necessary to select the correct “Door System Type” (Negative or Positive switching) for that of your vehicle. Initially, the system is set for vehicles with the grounding type (Negative switching). Select the correct “Door System Type” of your vehicle from below. Vehicles to select “Door System: Vehicles to select “Door System: Negative, Current mode: Close”...
Upon entering your vehicle, and within the “Entry Delay Time” set within the “RFP Alert Menu”, attach your Pioneer Front Panel as described on page 72. If you have forgotten your removable front panel, simply insert the ignition key in the ignition...
Entry Detection If the “RFP Alert” was not disarmed in accordance with “Disarming Alert”, the “RFP Alert” will be triggered. The “RFP Alert” will sound for 60 seconds and will repeat 5 times if any door is left open or reopened. After the fifth time the “RFP Alert” will reset to prevent continuous sounding and prevent your battery from discharging.
Switching the Entertainment Display You can change the display to the movie screens, etc. while listening to each source. (e.g. MOVIE SCREEN MODE 1) Each press changes the Display ... Each press of the ENTERTAINMENT button changes the display in the following order: SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE 1 3 SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE 2 3 SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE 3 3 MOVIE SCREEN MODE 1 3 MOVIE SCREEN MODE 2 3 MOVIE SCREEN MODE 3...
Using the PGM Button The PGM button operates in a different way depending on the function programmed (memorized). Tuner Best Stations Memory (BSM) Regional Function (Regional) ON/OFF ––––– Local Seek Tuning (Local) ON/OFF Entering the Local Seek Sensitivity mode Built-in CD Player Pause (Pause) ON/OFF –––––...
Using the AUX Source It is possible to use auxiliary (AUX) equipment with this product. To listen to auxiliary equipment, switch the AUX Mode in the Initial Setting Menu ON, and then select the desired source. Selecting the AUX Source Each press changes the Source ...
Precaution • Play only CDs bearing the Compact Disc Digital Audio mark. (If a CD features the top right mark on its disc title side, that disc is a CD TEXT disc. There are also some CD TEXT discs that do not feature the top right mark.) •...
When problems occur with CD playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center. ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Dirty disc.
General CD player Power source ....14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) System ........Compact disc audio system Grounding system ........... Negative type Usable discs ............ Compact disc Max. current consumption ......... 10.0 A Signal format ....... Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Dimensions Number of quantization bits: 20;...