Pioneer AVH-2300DVD manual

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    Operation Manual D VD RDS A V RECEIVER A VH-2300D VD English[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. T o ensure proper use , please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important th at you read and obser ve WARNING s and CAUTION si n this manual. Please keep the ma nual in a safe and acce ssible place for futur e refer- ence. Be sure to read this ! DVD video disc region[...]

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    PBC playback 26 Selecting tracks from the track title list 27 Selecting files from the file name list 27 Using sound retriever 27 Changing audiobook speed 27 Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) 27 Playing DivX â VOD content 28 Capture an image in JPEG files 28 Changing the wide screen mode 28 Menu operations Introd[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SA FEGUARDS Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future refer- ence. 1 Read this manual fully and carefully be- fore operating your display . 2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedur es and safety informa- tion. 3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and foll[...]

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    T o watch a video image on the front display , park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. When using a display connected to V OUT P assengers in the rear seat can also watch DVDs or the TV if you connect this unit to a display using the V OUT . WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location where the driver can watch a DVD[...]

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    If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a se- parate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that re- quires proper treatment, recover y and recy- cling. Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Nor way may return their used electron[...]

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    About this manual This unit features a number of sophisticated functions to ensure superior reception and op- eration. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanator y . This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this unit ’ s potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. W e [...]

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    Head unit 2 3 4 5 6 9 a 7 8 b 1 Part Part 1 RESET 7 MUTE 2 h (eject) 8 MODE T urning the infor- mation display off. 3 Disc loading slot 9 MENU Displaying the menu. Returning to the normal display. 4 + / – ( VOLUME/ VOL ) a USB port When connecting, open the USB con- nector lid. 5 c / d ( TRACK/ SEEK ) b AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo/ video jack) [...]

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    Basic operations Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 1 2 Radio Disc iPod AUX Rear View 3 4 5 ! T ouch panel keys 1 Displaying the source menu. 2 Wed 28 May 12:45 PM Switching to clock adjust- ment display. Refer to Setting the clock on page 11. 3 Radio Source icon Selecting a favorite source. When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by touching t[...]

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    Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 10 1 81 2 01:45 -02:45 1 L+R 2 1 Scroll icon Appears when selectable items are hidden. 2 Scrubber bar Appears when the playback point can be spe- cified or set by dragging. Viewing the hidden item s 1 T ouch the scroll ico n or drag the scrubber bar to view any hidden items. Specifying the playback point 1[...]

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    Common operations for menu settings/lists Displaying the list menu. Starting the search function. Displaying the menu. Refer to Introduction of menu opera- tions on page 30. Displaying still images as a slide show when listening to another source. Viewing slide shows. Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 18. Returning to[...]

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    Introduction of tuner operations Abcdeabcdeabcde Wed 28 may 12:45 PM 87.50 MHz P .CH 2 MHz Band: FM1 Abcdeabcdeabcde TA News Local Radio 87.50 6 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 ! T ouch panel keys 1 T urning local seek tuning on and off. Refer to T un ing in to str ong signals on page 20. 2 T urning TA (traffic announce- ment standby) on and off. Refer to Receiving [...]

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    Introduction of video playback operations Y ou can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD -RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/iPod . DVD video Return Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 10 1 81 2 01:45 -02:45 1 L+R Video CD Return DivX iPod video Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 01:45 ALL Songs S.Rtrv -02:45 Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab 2067/12345[...]

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    9 Starting the search function. Refer to Searching for the part you want to play on page 25. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 27. Displaying iPod menus. Refer to Playing videos from your iP od on page 23 and Browsing for a video/music on the iPod on page 24. a P ausing playback Returning to normal play- back during paused, s[...]

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    Playing back videos 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up. Playback will automatical ly start. ! If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear . Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 22 and PBC playback on page 26. ! When the automatic playback function is on, the unit will skip the DVD menu and automatical[...]

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    Introduction of sound playback operations Y ou can listen to DVD -R/DVD-RW/CD/CD -R/ CD-RW/USB/iPod sound files. CD Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 125 01:45 ROM Disc On S.Rtrv -02:45 Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab 87 6 1 2 3 4 9 7 5 8 iPod audio Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdea Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 01:45 ALL Songs S.Rtrv -02:45 Abcde[...]

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    c Switching to Link Search mode to play songs re- lated to the curr ently playing song on the iPod . Refer to Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) on page 27. d Playing all songs on the iP od in random order . Refer to Playing all songs in random or der (shuffle all) on page 23. e Conducting operation from your iPod [...]

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    Introduction of still image playback operations Y ou can view still images saved in CD-R/CD - RW/USB. CD Capture Photo Wed 28 May 12:45 PM Abcdeabcdeabcde Abcdeabcdeabcde Full Off 2 2 5 1 2 34 7 6 8 When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types 01:45 -02:45 When loading a CD-R/CD -RW/USB containing JPEG picture files, this un[...]

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    ! Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02 .) Introduction of still image playback as a slideshow operations Y ou can view still images saved in CD-R/CD - RW/USB as a slideshow when listening to an- other source. Capture Ful[...]

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    Storing and recalling stations Y ou can easily store up to six stations for each band as presets. 1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 12. The preset screen appears in the display . 2 T ouch and hold one of the preset tun- ing keys to store the selected frequency in the memory . The selected radio station f[...]

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    2 T ur n T raffic announcement on. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 12. # If the T A function is turned on when you are not tuned in to a TP or enhanced other network ’ s TP station, the indicator lights up dimly . 3 Press +/ – (VOLUME/VOL) to adjust the T A volume when a traffic announcement begins. The newly set volume is sto[...]

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    Switching the media file type When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types, such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play. Audio data (CD-DA) and JPEG picture files on DVD-R/RW/ROM cannot be played back on this unit. CD (audio data (CD-DA)) — Music/ROM (com- pressed audio) — Video (DivX video file[...]

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    Note The following functions are still accessible from the unit even if the control mode is set to App Mode . ! P ausing ! F ast for warding/reversing ! T racking up/down ! Moving to a chapter up/down Random play (shuffle) iP od-videos/so ngs can be played back in ran- dom order . ! Songs – Play back videos/songs in the se- lected list in random [...]

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    2 Switch to iPod video mode. Video Switching to iPod video mode. 3 Play the video from the iPod. # If you want to switch to iPod music mode, touch the icon. Music Switching to iPod music mode. Browsing for a video/music on the iPod (F unction for iPod) T o make operating and searching easy, opera- tions to control an iPod with this unit are de- sig[...]

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    By using the Bookmark function, you can re- sume playback from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. The selected scene will be bookmarked so that playback resumes from that point next time. ! T o clear the bookmark on a disc, touch and hold the button during playback. ! The oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one. Frame-by-frame pl[...]

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    Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) With DVDs/DivX files featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback. Notes ! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle languages may only be possible using a menu display . ! Y ou can also switch between subtitle lan- guages using Video [...]

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    ! During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), you cannot select the re- peat play range or use the search function. Selecting tracks from the track title list Y ou can select tracks to playback using the track title list which is a list of the tracks re- corded on a disc. 1 Display the track title list. Refer to Playing audio on [...]

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    Playing DivX â VOD content Some DivX VOD (video on demand) content may only be playable a fixed number of times. When you load a disc containing this type of content, the remaining number of times it can be played is shown on-screen. Y ou can then decide whether or not to play the disc. ! If there is no limit to the number of times the DivX VOD co[...]

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    Just (just) The picture is enlarged slightly at the center and the amount of enlargement increases horizontally toward the edges of the screen, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture without sensing any disparity even when viewing on a wide screen. Cinema (cinema) The picture is enlarged by the same proportion as Full or Zoom in the horizontal directi[...]

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    Introduction of menu operations Audio Fader/Balance F/R 0 L/R 0 Super Bass High 0 Off Off Graphic EQ Loudness Subwoofer Bass Booster High Pass Filter 5 4 3 21 1 Display menus. Refer to Common operations for menu set- tings/lists on page 11. 2 T ouch any of the following touch panel keys to select the menu to be adjusted. ! T ouch panel keys 1 Video[...]

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    Audio Adjustments Note When selecting FM as the source, you cannot switch to Source Level Adjuster . Using fade r/balance ad justment Y ou can change the fader/balance setting to provide an ideal listening environment for all of the occupied seats. 1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on the previous page. 2 T[...]

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    3 T ouch c or d to select the desired item. Powerful — Natural — V ocal — Custom1 — Custom2 — Flat — Super Bass 4 T ouch the Equalizer band to adjust. 5 T ouch a or b to adjust the level of the equalizer band. Range: +12dB to – 12dB # Y ou can then select another band and adjust the level. Adjusting loudness Loudness compensates for d[...]

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    Adjusting source levels With SLA (source level adjustment), the vo- lume levels of each source can be adjusted to prevent significant differences between sources. ! Settings are based on the FM volume level, which remains unchanged. 1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 30. 2 Compare the FM volume level[...]

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    1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 30. 2 T ouch Audio Language on the Video Setup menu. An audio language menu is displayed. 3 T ouch the desired language. The audio language is set. # If you have selected Others , refer to When you select Others on the previous page. Notes ! If the selected language is[...]

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    Setting the slide show interval JPEG files can be viewed as a slide show on this unit. In this setting, the inter val between each image can be set. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 30. 2 T ouch Time Per Photo Slide on the Video Setup menu to select the slide show interval. T ouch Time Per Photo Slide[...]

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    4 Registering the code. Registering the code. This sets the code number , and the level can now be changed. # If you enter an incorrect code number , the icon is displayed. T ouch C and enter the correct code number . # If you forget your code number , refer to If you forget your code number on this page. 5 T ouch 1 to 8 to select the desired level[...]

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    1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 30. 2 T ouch DVD Auto Play to tur n automatic playback on. # T o turn automatic playback off , touch DVD Auto Play again. System settings Switching the auxiliary setting Activate this setting when using an auxiliar y device connected to this unit. 1 Display the system [...]

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    2 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 30. 3 T ouch Rear Speaker on the system menu. 4 T ouch Rear Speaker to switch the sub- woofer output or full-range speaker . 5 T ouch Preout to switch the subwoofer or rear output. Notes ! Even if you change this setting, there will be no output unless you turn the subwoofe[...]

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    Switching Auto PI Seek The unit can automatically search for a differ- ent station with the sam e programming, even during preset recall. 1 T ur n the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 9. 2 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 30. 3 T ouch Auto PI on the system menu to turn Auto PI Seek on. # T o turn [...]

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    ! After you set up the rear view camera set- ting, move the gear shif t to REVERSE (R) and confirm that the rear view camera video is shown on the display. ! Change this setting if the display switches to the rear view camera video by error while you are driving forward. ! T o stop watching the rear view camera video and return to the source displa[...]

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    Entertainment settings Selecting the illumination color This unit is equipped with multiple-color illu- mination. Direct selection from preset illumination colors Y ou can select an illumination color from the color list. 1 Display the entertainment menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 30. 2 T ouch Appearance. 3 T ouch Illuminatio[...]

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    Customizing menus 1 Display menu columns to register . Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 30. Y ou can customize menus except Video Setup menu. 2 T ouch and hold the menu column to register it. # T o cancel registration, touch and hold the menu column again. 3 Display the custom menu and choose a registered menu. Refer to Introduction[...]

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    Changing the picture adjustment Y ou can adjust the Brightness (brightness), Contrast (contrast), Color (color) , Hue (hue), Dimmer (dimmer), T emperature (tempera- ture), Black Level (black level) and RGB Dot Adjustment (RGB dot clock adjust- ment) for each source and rear view camera. ! Y ou cannot adjust Color , Hue , Contrast and Black Level fo[...]

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    ! If the touch panel cannot be adjusted prop- erly , consult your local Pioneer dealer . 1 T ur n the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 9. 2 Press and hold MENU to display Picture Adjustment. 3 Press and hold MENU to start T ouch Panel Calibration. The 4-point touch panel adjustment screen ap- pears. 4 T ouch each of the arrows on the fou[...]

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    T roubleshooting Common Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) The power will not turn on. The unit will not operate. Leads and con- nectors are incor- rectly connected. Confirm once mor e that all connec- tions are correct. The fuse is blown. Rectify the cause and then replace the fuse. Be sure to install a fuse with the same rating. Noise and/or[...]

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    Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) Nothing is dis- played. The touch panel keys can- not be used. The rear view camera is not connected. Connect a rear view camera. Camera Polarity is at incorrect setting. Press and hold MENU to return to the source display and then select the correct setting for Camera Polarity . (P age 40) No xxxx ap- pears [...]

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    Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) The image is extremely un- clear/distorted and dark dur- ing playback. Some discs fea- ture a signal to prohibit copying. Since this unit is compatible with the analog copy generation man- agement system, when playing a disc that has a sig- nal prohibiting copying, horizontal stripes or other im- per fections[...]

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    Message Cause Action Video resolu- tion not sup- ported The inserted disc contains a high definition DivX file. Select a file that can be played. It is not possi- ble to write it in the flash. This unit ’ s flash memor y used as the temporar y storage area is full. Select a file that can be played. Y our device is not author- ized to play this Di[...]

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    Message Cause Action Error -02-9X/- DX Communication failed. Perform one of the following opera- tions. – T urn the ignition switch OFF and back ON. – Disconnect the USB portable audio player/USB memor y. – Change to a dif- ferent source. Then, return to the USB portable audio player/USB memor y. Rental Ex- pired. The inserted ex- ternal stor[...]

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    Indicator list Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 1 Indicates that the selected fre- quency is being broadcast in stereo. Indicates that a radio text has been received. Indicates that TA (traffic an- nouncement standby) is on. Indicates that the news program interruption is on. Indicates that the digital format is Dolby Digital. Indicates that the digital f[...]

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    Area 3 Shows the title number currently being played. Shows the chapte r number cur- rently being played. Indicates that the feature demo is on. Handling guidelines Discs and player Use only discs featuring any of following logos. Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm discs. Use only convention al, fully circular discs. Do n[...]

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    Read the precautions for discs before using them. Certain functions may not be availabl e for some DVD video discs. It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. It is not possible to play ba ck DVD-RAM discs . This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in AVCHD (Advan ced Video Codec High Definition) for- mat. Do not insert AVCHD [...]

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    DualDiscs DualDiscs are two -sided discs that have a recordabl e CD for audio on one side and a recordable DVD for video on the oth er . Playback of the DVD side is possible with this unit. However , since the CD side of DualDis cs is not physi- cally compatible with the general CD standard, it may not be possible to play the CD side with this unit[...]

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    Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps Apple Lossless: Not compatible AAC file bought from the iT unes Store (.m4p file ex- tension): Not compatible DivX compatibility Compatible format: DivX video format implemented in relation to DivX standards File extensions: .avi or .divx DivX Ultra format: Not compatible DivX HD fo[...]

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    iPod compatibility This unit supports only the followi ng iPod models. Supported iPod sof tware versions are shown below . Older versions may not be supported. ! iPhone 4 (software version 4.1) ! iPhone 3GS (software version 4.1) ! iPhone 3G (software version 4.1) ! iPhone (software version 3.1.3) ! iP od nano 6th generation (software version 1.0) [...]

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    ! If you notice smoke, a strange noise or smell, or any other abnormal signs from the display , turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Ser vice Station. Using this unit in this condition may result in permanent da- mage to the system. ! Do not disassemble or modify this unit, as there are high-volta[...]

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    Copyright and trademark This item incorporates copy protection tech- nology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disas- sembly are prohibited. DVD video is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. iT unes Apple and iT unes are trademarks of Apple Inc., reg[...]

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    Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Dzongkha (dz), 0426 Kurdish (ku), 1121 Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823 English (en), 0514 Ewe (ee), 0505 Komi (kv), 1122 Sanskrit (sa), 1901 F rench (fr), 0618 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Cornish (kw), 1123 Sardinian (sc), 1903 Spanish (es), 0519 Estonian (et), 0520 Kirghiz, Kyrgyz (ky), 1[...]

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    Specifications General Rated power source ............... 14.4 V DC (allowable voltage range: 12.0 V to 14.4 V DC) Grounding system ................... Negative type Maximum current consumpti on ..................................................... 10.0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): DIN Chassis ..................... 180 mm × 100 mm × 157 mm Nose ..[...]

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    Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 72 dB (IEC -A network) MW tuner F requency range ...................... 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz (9 kHz) Usable sensitivity ..................... 25 µV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 62 dB (IEC -A network) L W tuner F requency range ...................... 153 kHz to 281 kHz Usable sensitivity .[...]

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    PIONEER CORPORA TION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagaw a 212-0031, JAP AN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA ) INC. P .O . Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium/ Belgique TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. L TD. 253 Al[...]