Pioneer DEH-2300RB manual

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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS High power CD player with RDS tuner Operation Manual DEH-2330R DEH-2300R DEH-2300RB DEH-1330R DEH-1300R ENG/MASTER 00 1 CRD3276A_En 10/10/99 4:41 PM Page 1[...]

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    1 Contents Key Finder .................................................... 2 - Head Unit Before Using This Product ...................... 3 About This Product .......................................... 3 About This Manual ............................................ 3 Precaution .......................................................... 4 In Case o[...]

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    Key Finder 2 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 3 Head Unit Buttons 1–6 EJECT b utton CD loading slot A UDIO b utton 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons SOURCE button +/– buttons B AND button LOCAL/BSM button Detach button EQ button T A button PTY button CRD3276A_En 10/10/99 4:41 PM Page 3[...]

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    3 Before Using This Product ENG/MASTER 00 4 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. About This Manual This produc[...]

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    4 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 5 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. • Always keep the volume low enough for o[...]

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    5 Basic Operation ENG/MASTER 00 6 T o Listen to Music The following explains the initial operations required before you can listen to music. Note: • Loading a disc in this product. (Refer to page 7.) 1. Select the desired source (e.g. Tuner). Each press of the SOURCE button selects the desired source in the following order: Built-in CD player = T[...]

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    6 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 7 Basic Operation of T uner Preset Tuning • You can memorize broadcast stations in buttons 1 through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall. Preset station recall 2 seconds or less Broadcast station preset memory 2 seconds or more Note: • Up to 12 FM stations (6 in F1 (FM1) an[...]

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    7 Basic Operation ENG/MASTER 00 8 Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player Track Number Indicator Play Time Indicator CD Loading Slot Note: • The built-in CD player plays one standard 12 cm or 8 cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8 cm CD. • Don’t insert any materials except for CD into CD loading slot. Track Search and [...]

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    8 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 9 T uner Operation Local Seek T uning This function selects only stations with especially strong signals. Best Stations Memory (BSM) The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically. • To cancel the process, press the LOCAL/BSM button before memorization is complete. ?[...]

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    9 ENG/MASTER 00 10 Using RDS Functions What is RDS? RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, pro- gram type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tun- ing, intended to aid radio lis[...]

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    10 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 11 AF Function The AF (Alternative Frequencies search) function is used to search for other frequencies in the same network as the currently tuned station. It automatically retunes the receiver to another frequency in the network which is broadcasting a stronger signal when the[...]

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    11 ENG/MASTER 00 12 Using RDS Functions PI Seek Function The tuner searches for another frequency broadcasting the same programming. “PI SEEK” appears on the display and the radio volume is muted during a PI Seek. The muting is discon- tinued after completion of the PI Seek, whether or not the PI Seek has succeeded. If the PI Seek is unsuccessf[...]

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    12 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 13 T A Function The TA (Traffic Announcement standby) function lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. The TA function can be activat- ed for either a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an EON [...]

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    13 ENG/MASTER 00 14 Using 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. Adjusting the T A V olume When a traffic[...]

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    14 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 15 PTY Function The PTY function enables you to select stations by the type of programming they broad- cast (PTY Search). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY Alarm). Note: • PTY code program types are as follows: 1. NEWS: News. 2. AFFAIRS: Current a[...]

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    15 ENG/MASTER 00 16 Using RDS Functions PTY Search Setting Function 1. Enter the PTY Search setting mode. The name of a program type appears on the display for 5 seconds. Note: • “CURRENT” sets desired PTY to the program type of the current station (only for RDS stations broadcasting PTY information). 2. Select one of the PTYs. 3. When the de[...]

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    16 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 17 PTY Search Function • Initiate a PTY search. The tuner searches for a station broadcasting the desired PTY. Note: • The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY. • If no station broadcasting the selected programming type is found, [...]

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    17 ENG/MASTER 00 18 Using the Built-in CD Player 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 disc in random order for variety. Scan Play Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each t[...]

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    Audio Adjustment 18 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 19 Selecting the Equalizer Curve You can switch between Equalizer curves. • Press the EQ button to select the desired Equalizer curve. POWERFUL (powerful) = NATURAL (natural) = VOCAL (vocal) = CUSTOM (custom) = EQ FLAT (flat) = SPR–BASS (super bass) Note: ?[...]

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    19 Audio Adjustment ENG/MASTER 00 20 Audio Menu Functions The Audio Menu features the following functions. Balance Adjustment (FAD) This function allows you to select a Fader/Balance setting that provides ideal listening con- ditions in all occupied seats. 1. Press the AUDIO button and select the Fader/Balance mode (FAD) in the Audio Menu. Note: ?[...]

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    “CUSTOM” 20 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 21 Equalizer Curve Adjustment (EQ-L/EQ-M/EQ-H) You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve settings as desired. Adjusted equalizer curve settings are memorized in “CUSTOM”. 1. Press the AUDIO button and select the Equalizer mode (EQ-L/EQ-M/EQ-H) in th[...]

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    21 Audio Adjustment Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE) The F.I.E. (Front Image Enhancer) function is a simple method of enhancing front imaging by cutting mid- and high-range frequency output from the rear speakers, limiting their out- put to low-range frequencies. You can select the frequency you want to cut. 1. Press the AUDIO button and select [...]

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    22 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 23 Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Theft Protection The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft. Detaching the Front Panel Replacing the Front Panel Precaution: • Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front p[...]

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    23 ENG/MASTER 00 24 Initial Setting Entering the Initial Setting Menu With this menu, you can perform initial settings for this product. 1. Switch the source OFF. 2. Enter the Initial Setting Menu. 3. Select a desired mode. 4. Operate a mode. 5. Cancel the Initial Setting Menu. Note: • Holding down the AUDIO button for 2 seconds also cancels the [...]

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    Initial Setting Menu Functions The Initial Setting Menu features the following functions. Changing the FM T uning Step (STEP) Normally set at 50 kHz during Seek tuning in the FM mode, the tuning step changes to 100 kHz when the AF or TA mode is activated. It may be preferable to set tuning step to 50 kHz in the AF mode. 1. Press the AUDIO button an[...]

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    25 ENG/MASTER 00 26 Other Functions Cellular T elephone Muting Sound from this system is muted automatically when a call is made or received using a cellular telephone connected to this product. • The sound is turned off, “MUTE” is displayed and no audio adjustment is possible. Operation returns to normal when the phone connection is ended. C[...]

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    26 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 27 CD Player and Care Precaution • Play only CDs bearing the Compact Disc Digital Audio mark. • This product is designed for use with conventional, fully circular CDs only. Use of shaped CDs are not recommended for this product. • Check all CDs before playing and discard [...]

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    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. Message Possible cause Recommended action ERROR- 11, 12, [...]

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    28 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENG/MASTER 00 29 Specifications General Power source .......... 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ........................................ Negative type Max. current consumption ...................................... 10.0 A Dimensions (mounting size) ...... 178 (W) ´ 50[...]

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    86 ENG/MASTER COVER 00 PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, California 90801, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Ro[...]