Pioneer FH-P8900MD Resetting the microprocessor, About the demo mode, About basic displays

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Before Using This Product

Resetting the microprocessor

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:

When using this product for the first time after installation.

When the machine fails to operate properly. When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display.

•To reset the microprocessor, press RESET on the head unit with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

About the demo mode

This product features two demonstration modes. One is the reverse mode and the other is the feature demo mode.

Reverse mode

If you do not carry out an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications will start to reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds. Pressing the button 5 when power to this product is switched off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse mode. Press the button 5 again to start the reverse mode.

Feature demo

The feature demo automatically starts when power to this product is switched off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing the button 6 during feature demo operation can- cels the feature demo mode. Press the button 6 again to start the feature demo mode. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is switched OFF, it may drain battery power.

Note:

•The red lead (ACC) of this product should be con- nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch ON or OFF operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained.

•When the source is off, you can check the location of “5” and “6” by turnig on the feature demo.

About basic displays

This product is equipped with two forms of basic display. You can select the desired dis- play.

FORM 1

FORM 2

Note:

•For details, refer to “Changing the display form” on page 43.

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Contents FH-P8900MD Contents Understanding built-in MD player error Selecting channels from the presetUnderstanding built-in CD player error Understanding auto-equalizing errorKey Finder Remote ControllerVolume Head unitPrecaution About this manualPlayback of MDs featuring long recordings Reverse mode Resetting the microprocessorAbout the demo mode Feature demoRemote controller and care BatteriesUsing the remote controller Press Audio to select the desired modeTurning a source on or off Setting the display angleBasic Operation AUX Ô Source OFFSwitching the function of the multi-func- tion buttons Soft KEY operationPress Next repeatedly until Func appears Example of multi-function button opera- tionPress Next to display Func Press Func to enter the function menuKey guidance indicator PGM button functionsSource Function name Basic operation Display and indicatorsTuner Press up or down Source to select the tunerStoring the strongest broadcast stations Storing and recalling broadcast stationsTuner function menu Storing broadcast stationsTuning in strong signals Selecting stations from the pre- set channel listPress any of the buttons 1 6 to recall the desired station Built-in CD Player Press CD Eject to eject the CDFront panel opens and the CD is ejected Built-in CD player function menu Switching and scrolling the titleRepeating play Button OperationSelecting tracks from the track title list Playing tracks in random orderScanning tracks of a CD Press Next until the desired track title appearsPausing CD playback Entering disc titlesPause lets you temporarily stop playback of the CD Press MD Eject to eject the MD Built-in MD PlayerPress MD Eject to open the front panel Front panel opens and the MD is ejectedBuilt-in MD player function menu Scrolls the displayed titleScanning tracks of an MD Pausing MD playback Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the MDSelecting a disc directly Multi-CD PlayerDisc multi-CD player Press up or down Source to select the multi-CD playerMulti-CD player function menu Multi-CD player function menu has the fol- lowing functionsScanning CDs and tracks Select the repeat rangeRefer to Repeating play on Selecting discs from the disc title list Press ABC to switch the character modePress 5 or ∞ to select letters, numbers and symbols Press 5 or ∞ to play a disc you want to enter the titleUsing compression and dynamic bass emphasis Using ITS memoryProgramming tracks in ITS memory Erasing a CD from ITS memory Playback from ITS memoryErasing a track from ITS memory Press ITS.P to turn ITS play onQBand WPreset number eChannel TV TunerSelecting channels from the pre- set channel list Changing a bandTV tuner function menu TV tuner function menu has the following functionsAdjusting the audio finely Audio AdjustmentsAdjusting the audio easily Extra functionsPress 2 or 3 to adjust left/right speaker balance Using balance adjustmentUsing loudness Audio menuSwitching the octaver setting Adjusting equalizer curvesAdjusting 13-band graphic equal- izer Adjusting BBE sound levelPress 5 or ∞ to adjust the level of the equalizer band Using position selectorRecall the equalizer curve you want to adjust Button PositionAdjusting time alignment Using time alignmentUsing subwoofer output Button Type of carSetting the high pass filter for front speakers Using the high pass filterAdjusting subwoofer settings Setting the high pass filter for rear speakersSwitching the digital attenuator Adjusting source levelsUsing the auto-equalizer Creating the auto-equalizer curveBefore operating the auto-equalization function Carrying out auto-equalizingTurn the ignition switch to on or ACC Press up or down Source to turn the source offUsing reverse mode Initial SettingsInitial settings menu Using the feature demoSetting the AM tuning step Setting preout outputSetting the FM tuning step Button Tuning stepAttenuating volume Displaying and setting the clockOther Functions Setting the entertainment display Adjusting the brightnessSwitching the dimmer setting Changing the display formSelecting AUX as the source Using the AUX sourceSetting the background still picture Entering the AUX titleAdditional Information CD player and careCD-R and CD-RW discs MD player and care English Español Deutsch FrançaisUnderstanding built-in CD player error messages Understanding built-in MD player error messagesDisplay Cause Remedy Error Check Speaker Understanding auto-equalizing error messagesError Check MIC Error Check SystemConnecting the units Colors correctlyACC position Same functionConnection Diagram English Español Installation Do not close this areaInstallation using the screw holes on the side of the unit ScrewFactory radio mounting bracket Specifications English Español Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Page Page Meguro 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan KICFF/01C00001