Before You Start
Important
•Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
•The remote control may not function properly
in direct sunlight.
•Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedals.
About the XM READY mark
The XM READY mark printed on the front panel
indicates that the Pioneer XM tuner (sold sepa-
rately) can be controlled by this unit. Please
inquire to your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer service station regarding the XM tuner
that can be connected to this unit. For XM tuner
operation, please refer to the XM tuner owner’s
manual.
Notes
•XM Satellite Radio is developing a new band
of radio in the U.S.A.
The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver
broadcasting technology to provide listeners
in their cars and at home with crystal-clear
sound seamlessly from coast to coast. XM will
create and package up to 100 channels of
digital-quality music, news, sports, talk and
children’s programming.
Protecting your unit from theft
The front panel can be detached from the head
unit and stored in the protective case provided
to discourage theft.
•If the front panel is not detached from the
head unit within five seconds of turning off
the ignition, a warning tone will sound.
•You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning toneon page 37.
Important
•Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons tightly when removing or attaching.
•Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
•Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.

Removing the front panel

1 Press OPENto open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and pull
it gently outward.
Take care not to grip it tightly or drop it.
3 Put the front panel into the protective case
provided for safe keeping.
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