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Multi-CD/DVD/DAB control CD player with RDS tuner Owner’ s Manual DEX-P90RS This product conforms to new cord colors. English.
1 Contents Key Finder .................................................... 4 Head Unit .......................................................... 4 Remote Control ................................................ 4 Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover .
Tuner Operation ...................................... 25 Basic Operation of Tuner ................................ 25 Operation at the Tuner Setting Screen ............ 26 - Accessing the Tuner Setting Screen - Exit from the Tuner Setting Screen Operating Each function .
Contents 3 DVD Player Operation ............................ 53 Basic Operation of DVD Player ...................... 53 Operation at the DVD Setting Screen ............ 54 - Accessing the DVD Setting Screen - Exit from the DVD Setting Screen Operating Each function .
4 K ey F inder Head Unit Remote Control In this system, the available functions and the menu display vary depending on the condition of the remote control in use. Opening the cover enables the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 inside the unit. For more details, refer to the page 5.
5 K ey F inder Opening and Closing the Remote Control Cover When the remote control is opening the cover enables to operate the SHIFT, RETURN and FUNCTION buttons 1–6 inside the unit. Menu displays with cover open and closed in this system, the available functions and the menu display vary depending on the condition of the remote control in use.
When the Cover is Closed Closing the cover of the remote control makes the menu display to the closed state. Menu display in closed state Example: Built-in CD Screen Note: • Menu display in closed state: Current mode and functions which are ON are displayed.
7 Remote Control and Care Using the Remote Control This product is equipped with a remote control. You can perform some operations with the head unit, however, most of operations can be conducted with the remote control. • Point the remote control in the direction of the signal receiver to operate.
8 Batteries • Remove the cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction. Precaution: • Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5 V batteries. • Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.
9 Before Using This Product About This Product The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.
10 Before Using This Product Precaution • A “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is affixed to the bottom of the player. • The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in Germany. • Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.
11 Detaching and Replacing the F ront P anel Theft Protection The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft. Precaution: • Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front panel. • Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks.
Replacing the Front Panel 1. Make sure the inner cover is closed. Warning T one If the front panel is not detached within 5 seconds after the ignition is turned off, a warning tone will sound. Note: • You can cancel the Warning Tone function. (Refer to page 19.
13 Setting Up the En vironment for Use Setting Up the Environment for Use Choose the way to use the head unit, including adjustment of clock and selection of wallpaper. Some functions are not available unless their setting is selected. Set up the envi- ronment to suit the system to be used.
Exit from the Initial Setting Screen • Close the cover of the remote control. 14 Setting Up the Environment for Use.
15 Setting Up the En vironment for Use Setting the Clock Switching to the Clock Adjustment Screen • Press the FUNCTION button 1 on Initial Setting Screen. This switches to Clock Adjustment Screen and enables clock setting. Setting the Clock 1. Press the 2 / 3 buttons and move the cursor to the section (hour, minute) to be adjusted.
Setting the Clock by T ime Signal Note: • From 00 to 29 minutes, the hour remains the same, making the minute display “00”. From 30 to 59 minutes, it is rounded up to the next hour. Off Clock When the sources are OFF, the Time appears on the display.
17 Setting Up the En vironment for Use Setting the Display Switching to the Display Setting Screen • Press the FUNCTION button 2 on Initial Setting Screen. This switches to Display Setting Screen and enables display setting. Setting the Brightness If it is hard to read the display, you can adjust the brightness for better legibility.
Selecting the Wallpaper This product is equipped with three types of wallpaper. Selecting the Reverse Mode If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds. The initial setup is Reverse Mode ON.
19 Setting Up the En vironment for Use Setting the General Environment Switching to the General Environment Setting Screen • Press the FUNCTION button 3 on Initial Setting Screen. This switches to General Environment Setting Screen and enables general environment setting.
T urning the Confirmation Sound ON/OFF The beep that sounds when buttons are pressed can be enabled or disabled (ON/OFF). The initial setting is ON. Setting the DAB Priority When a Hide-away DAB tuner (e.
21 Setting Up the En vironment for Use Switching the Auto PI Seek During Preset Station PI Seek operation, you can switch the Auto PI Seek function ON/OFF.
Setting the Menu Lock About the Menu Lock If you switch the Menu Lock ON, it is possible to refuse the opened remote control operation to adjust the Audio Adjustment. It is useful when you do not want to readjust the data by mistake. Switching to the Menu Lock ON/OFF It is possible to switch ON/OFF the Menu Lock.
23 Basic Operation T o Listen to Music The following explains the initial of operations required before you can listen to music. Note: • Loading a disc in this product.
24 Basic Operation 2. Raise or lower the volume. The display shows “--- dB” – “00 dB”. Switching Power OFF • Turn the source OFF. 7 Head Unit To switch the sources OFF, hold down the SOURCE button for 1 second. 7 Remote Control Press the button and select the source OFF.
25 T uner Operation Basic Operation of T uner This product’s AF function can be switched ON and OFF. AF should be switched OFF for normal tuning operations. (Refer to page 29.) Manual and Seek Tuning • You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you press the 2 / 3 button.
Operation at the T uner Setting Screen Accessing the T uner Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the Tuner Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1–6. 7 Tuner Setting Screen Exit from the T uner Setting Screen • To return to Tuner Screen, close the cover of the remote control.
27 T uner Operation Operating Each function Best Stations Memory The BSM (Best Stations Memory) function stores stations in memory automatically. • To cancel the process, press the FUNCTION button 1 again before memorization is complete. Local Seek T uning When Local mode is ON (“LOC.
Switching to the Preset T uning Screen • Press the SHIFT button on Tuner Setting Screen. This switches to Preset Tuning Screen and enables to preset the stations.
29 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.
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 dis- continued after completion of the PI Seek, whether or not the PI seek has succeeded.
31 Using the RDS Functions PTY function A PTY search is performed by program type as indicated in the PTY list (the program types are: News&Inf, Popular, Classics, Others). It also provides automatic tuning to emer- gency broadcasts (PTY alarm). Note: • There’s no need to perform PTY Search settings again if they have previously been set.
News Program Interruption Setting You can switch automatic reception of PTY code news programs ON/OFF. When a received news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes. • Set interruption to ON or OFF. Note: • When “N” in “NEWS” indicator is displayed, it indicates that you have set interruption ON.
33 Using the RDS Functions PTY List Wide Narrow Details 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.
T raffic Announcement Standby function The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to.
35 Using the RDS Functions Canceling T raffic 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.
Regional function When AF is used to retune the tuner automatically, the Regional function limits the selec- tion to stations broadcasting regional programs. Note: • Regional programming and regional networks are organized differently depending on the country (i.
37 Using the RDS Functions Radio T ext This tuner can display Radio Text data transmitted by RDS stations, such as station infor- mation, the name of the currently broadcast song and the name of the artist. Note: • When Radio Text is received, the “RT” indicator lights.
Storing Radio T ext in Memory Recalling Preset Radio T ext 2. Press the FUNCTION button 1 through 6 to recall the Radio Text memorized in correspond- ing buttons (e.g. Press the FUNCTION button 4). 1. Switch to the Radio Text display. 2. Press the FUNCTION button 1 through 6 for two seconds to memorize the Radio Text in cor- responding buttons (e.
39 Built-in CD Player Operation Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player Switching the Display (only for CD TEXT Discs) Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following order: With text longer than 20 letters, you can scroll to see the rest of the text by pressing the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds.
40 Built-in CD Player Operation Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse • You can select between Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse by pressing the 2 / 3 button for a different length of time. Track Search 0.5 seconds or less Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing CD Loading Slot If a CD is inserted, the front panel is closed automatically.
41 Built-in CD Player Operation Operation at the Built-in CD Setting Screen Accessing the Built-in CD Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the Built-in CD Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.
Operating Each function Repeat Play Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly. Note: • If you perform Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat Play is automatically canceled. Random Play Random Play plays the tracks on a CD in random order for variety.
43 Built-in CD Player Operation Scan Play Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on a CD in succession. Note: • Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks on a disc have been scanned. Pause Pause pauses the currently playing track.
44 Built-in CD Player Operation Changing the Display Mode Disc T itle Input You can input up to 48 disc titles for CDs in the Built-in CD player. (Refer to “Disc Title Input” on page 50 under “Multi-CD Player Operation”.) Note: • After the title for 48 discs have been entered, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.
45 Multi-CD Player Operation Play Time Indicator Disc Search Disc Number Indicator Track Number Indicator Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately).
Operation at the Multi-CD Setting Screen Accessing the Multi-CD Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the Multi-CD Setting Screen.
47 Multi-CD Player Operation Operating Each function Repeat Play There are three repeat play ranges: One-track Repeat, Disc Repeat and Multi-CD player Repeat. Default repeat play range is Multi-CD player Repeat. MAGA = REPEAT = D.REPEAT 7 Play Mode Display Play range MAGA Multi-CD player Repeat REPEAT One-Track Repeat D.
Random Play Tracks are played at random within the selected repeat play range as explained in “Repeat Play” on page 47. Note: • One-track Repeat changes to the Disc Repeat when you switch the Random Play ON. Scan Play In the Disc Repeat, the beginning of each track on the selected disc is scanned for about 10 seconds.
49 Multi-CD Player Operation Pause Pause pauses the currently playing track. Changing the Display Mode Disc Number Search You can select discs directly with the FUNCTION buttons 1–6. Just press the number cor- responding to the disc you want listen to.
Disc T itle Disc T itle Input You can input Titles up to 20 letters long for up to 100 discs. Using this function lets you easily search for and select a desired disc for play. Note: • You can input Titles up to 10 letters long depending on the combined Multi-CD player.
51 Multi-CD Player Operation Note: • Titles remain in memory, even after the disc has been removed from the magazine, and are recalled when the disc is reinserted. • After the titles for 100 discs have been entered, data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.
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. • To return to Multi-CD Setting Screen, press the RETURN button.
53 D VD Player Operation Basic Operation of DVD Player This product can control a DVD player (sold separately). Chapter (Track) Search and Fast Forward/Reverse • You can select between Chapter (Track) Search or Fast Forward/Reverse by pressing the 2 / 3 button for a different length of time.
Operation at the DVD Setting Screen Accessing the DVD Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to DVD Setting Screen. 2. Select the function by pressing the FUNCTION buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. 7 DVD Setting Screen Exit from the DVD Setting Screen • To return to DVD Screen, close the cover of the remote control.
55 D VD Player Operation Operating Each function Repeat Play You can select the desired repeat mode play range from the chapter (track), title or disc currently in play.
Random Play Operable only when DVD Player is playing CDs. Random Play plays the tracks on a CD in random order for variety. Scan Play Operable only when DVD Player is playing CDs. Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on a CD in succession.
57 D VD Player Operation Pause Pause pauses the currently playing track. Changing the Display Mode Disc Number Search You can select discs directly with the FUNCTION buttons 1–6. Just press the number cor- responding to the disc you want listen to. 2.
DVD Player Operation / DAB Tuner Operation D AB T uner Operation 58 Basic Operation of DAB T uner This product can control a DAB Tuner (sold separately). Band Indicator Band DAB1 = DAB2 = DAB3 PTY Label Selecting the Ensemble or Service When you first switch to DAB, Auto Seek is performed to find a DAB Ensemble.
Operation at the DAB T uner Setting Screen Accessing the DAB T uner Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the DAB Tuner Setting Screen.
DAB Tuner Operation 60 Operating Each function Switching to the Preset T uning Screen • Press the SHIFT button on DAB Tuner Setting Screen. This switches to Preset Tuning Screen and enables to preset the stations. • To return to DAB Tuner Setting Screen, press the SHIFT button again.
61 D AB T uner Operation Announcement Support function Even when listening to non-DAB sources, the Announcement Support function lets you automatically listen to set Announcement Support. When the interrupting announcement ends, play returns to the original source.
• To cancel a Road Traffic Flash or Transport Flash interruption and return to the original source, press the TA button during an Announcement inter- ruption. Note: • You can also switch in order between interrupting Announcements. (Refer to “Switching Interrupting Announcements” on page 64.
63 D AB T uner Operation 7 Operating Announcements with DAB Tuner Setting Screen FUNCTION button 1 : “NEWS” (News) ON/OFF FUNCTION button 2 : “WEATHER” (Weather) ON/OFF FUNCTION button 3 : “.
7 Switching Interrupting Announcements When there are multiple Announcements in standby waiting to interrupt, and you are listening to an Announcement, you can switch between them in order. Each time you press the SOURCE button, you move to the next Announcement.
65 D AB T uner Operation Dynamic Label function Dynamic Label provides character information concerning the Service Component you’re currently listening to. You can scroll the displayed information. Note: • When Dynamic Label is received, the “TEXT” indicator lights.
7 Storing Dynamic Label in Memory 7 Recalling Preset Dynamic Label • To return to DAB Tuner Setting Screen, press the RETURN button. 2. Press the FUNCTION button 1 through 6 to recall the Dynamic Label memorized in corresponding buttons (e.g. Press the FUNCTION button 4).
67 D AB T uner Operation Available PTY function Lists of PTY that is in the Current Ensemble can be displayed. You can select the desired PTY from the list. DAB PTY functions are slightly different from RDS PTY functions. Do not confuse DAB PTY functions and RDS PTY functions.
Service Follow function If reception of the selected Service worsens, this automatically searches for other Ensemble supporting the same Service. Depending on conditions, an Ensemble supporting Alarm and Road Traffic Flash is received.
69 TV T uner Operation Basic Operation of TV T uner This product can control a TV Tuner (sold separately). Manual and Seek Tuning • You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you press the 2 / 3 button. Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.
TV Tuner Operation Operation at the TV T uner Setting Screen Accessing the TV T uner Setting Screen 1. Open the cover of the remote control. This switches to the TV Tuner Setting Screen.
71 TV T uner Operation Operating Each function Best Stations Sequential Memory The BSSM (Best Stations Sequential Memory) function automatically memorizes strongly transmitted broadcast stations in order from the lowest channel up. • To cancel the process, press the FUNCTION button 1 again before memorization is complete.
Switching to the Preset T uning Screen • Press the SHIFT button on TV Tuner Setting Screen. This switches to Preset Tuning Screen and enables to preset the stations.
73 A udio Adjustment Switching to the Audio Adjustment Screen • Press the MENU button and select the Audio Adjustment Screen (Audio). After the title screen, the display switches to the operations screen of the Audio Adjustment Screen.
Bass/T reble Adjustment It is possible to adjust a frequency that becomes the reference when adjusting the bass/tre- ble tone. The frequencies and level adjustment ranges from which selections may be .
75 A udio Adjustment Source Level Adjustment The SLA (Source Level Adjustment) function prevents radical leaps in volume level when switching between sources. Settings are based on the FM volume level, which remains unchanged. Note: • Since the FM volume is the control, SLA is not possible in the FM modes.
Other Functions Using the AUX Source An IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector such as CD-RB20 or CD-RB10 (sold separately) enables you to connect this product to auxiliary equipment featuring an RCA output. For more details, refer to the IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector’s Owner’s Manual.
77 Other Functions T urn OFF the Display Indication You can turn off the display indication. If you press any button while the display indica- tion is off, it will light up for 5 seconds and then turn off again. Note: • While the display indication is turning off, DISPLAY OFF indicator lights up (refer to page 4).
CD Player and Care CD player and care • Use only CDs that have either of the two Compact Disc Digital Audio marks as shown below. • Use only normal, round CDs. If you insert irregu- lar, non-round, shaped CDs they may jam in the CD player or not play properly.
79 CD Player and Care Built-in CD Player’ s Error Message When problems occur with CD playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center.
Connecting the Units Note: • This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre- ational 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.
81 Connecting the Units Setting Examples Connecting without Audio Unit (DEQ-P90) Connecting with Audio Unit (DEQ-P90) RCA Input Amplifier DEQ-P90 (sold separately) DEX-P90RS Front W oofer Subwoofer Mu.
Connecting the Units Attaching the Noise Filter To prevent the noise, use the supplied noise filter correctly. This Product IP-BUS output (Black) Non-Fading output Rear output Front output Blue/white .
83 Connecting the Units This Product Y ellow T o terminal always supplied with power regardless of ignition switch position. Red T o electric terminal controlled by ignition switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF . Black (ground) T o vehicle (metal) body. Orange/white T o lighting switch terminal.
Connecting the Units 84 Subwoofer Front speaker System remote control Rear speaker Left Right Left Right Left Right Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) .
85 Connecting the Units This Product IP-BUS input (Blue) IP-BUS output (Black) Optical input (Blue) Optical output (Black) Optical cable IP-BUS cable 15 cm 15 cm Left Right Left Right High-range High-range Mid-range Mid-range Noise filter Blue/white T o system control terminal of the power amp (max.
Connecting the Units 86 Power amp (sold separately) Subwoofer Left Right Left Right Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Connecting cords with RCA pin plugs (sold separately) Subwoofer Low-range Lo w-range + ≠ + ≠ + ≠ + ≠ Fig.
87 Installation Note: • Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up properly, and the unit and the system work properly. • Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation.
Installation 88 Removing the Unit Fig. 9 Fig. 10 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.
89 Installing the Remote Control Unit Fitting the Remote Control Unit Precaution: • Press the remote control unit onto the mounting base until it clicks into place. Fitting horizontally Fitting vertically Note: • If the remote control is installed vertically, you can not open the remote control cover.
Installing the Remote Control Unit 90 Installation Using the Mounting Base and the Bracket Precaution: • To avoid it being a hindrance to driving, always install the remote control unit to the passenger ’ s side – not the driver ’ s side.
1. Install the bracket to the mounting base. 2. Install the mounting base to the vehicle. Eg. 1: Installation with double-sided tape. Eg. 2: Installation with the screws.
Installing the Remote Control Unit / Specifications Specifications 92 General Power source .......... 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ........................................ Negative type Max. current consumption ..............
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