Multi-Channel AV Master Unit ENGLISH Before Using This Product Owner's Manual AVM-P9000 This product conforms to new cord colors. Contents Before Using This Product .................. 3 Key Finder ................................................................ 3 About This Product .................................................. 4 · Video System of a Connected Component · Output Setting of the DVD Player Multi-DVD Player ................................ 23 Basics .................................................................... 23 Operation at the Function Menu Screen (DVD, Video CD) ............................................ 24 · Accessing the DVD Function Menu (DVD, Video CD) About This Manual .................................................. 5 To Ensure Safe Driving ............................................ 6 · When Using a Display connected to Rear Video Output Operating Each Function........................................ 25 · Repeat Play · Pause · PGM button Resetting the Microprocessor ................................ 7 Precaution................................................................ 7 When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player ...... 7 Remote Control and Care ........................................ 8 · Battery Operation at the Function Menu Screen (CD) ................ 27 · Accessing the DVD Function Menu (CD) Operating Each Function........................................ 28 · Repeat Play · Random Play · Scan Play · ITS Play · Pause · PGM button Operation for Each Source Unit .......... 9 To Listen to Music .................................................. 9 · When connecting a Multi-DVD player Virtual Theater Quick Tour ................ 11 Menu Structure...................................................... 12 Information Screen ................................................ 13 · Switching the Information Screen Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 31 Disc Title Input for CD and Video CD .................. 31 Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 32 Multi-CD Player .................................... 33 Basics .................................................................... 33 Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 34 · Accessing the Multi-CD Function Menu Using the Screen Pictures (Selecting the VTR etc.) ................ 15 Selecting the Video Source .................................. 15 · Switching the Video ON/OFF Mode · Selecting the Video Source Operating Each Function........................................ 35 · Repeat Play · Random Play · Scan Play · ITS Play · Pause · Compression and DBE · PGM button Selecting the BGTV, BGVTR .................................. 16 Selecting the Picture to Rear Display.................... 17 Adjusting the Picture ............................................ 18 Built-In Tuner ........................................ 19 Basics .................................................................... 19 Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 20 · Accessing the Tuner Function Menu Operating Each Function........................................ 21 · Best Stations Memory (BSM) · Local Seek Tuning · PGM button Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 38 Disc Title Input ...................................................... 39 Getting Text Displayed (for CD TEXT compatible type) ...................... 40 Selecting Discs by Disc Title List .......................... 41 ITS (Instant Track Selection).................................. 41 · ITS Programming (ITS) · Erase a Track Program · Erase a Disc Program Display the Flip-Down Plate .................................. 22 Recalling Preset Stations by Preset Frequency List................................................ 22 1 2 TV Tuner ................................................ 43 Basics .................................................................... 43 Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 44 · Accessing the TV Tuner Function Menu Changing the Initial Settings ............ 67 Accessing the Initial Settings Menu .................... 67 Changing the FM Tuning Step .............................. 68 Setting the AM Tuning Step.................................. 68 Correcting Distorted Sound .................................. 69 Setting the Time .................................................... 69 Adjusting the Display Position .............................. 70 Changing the Pattern of Plate .............................. 70 CD Player .............................................. 45 Basics .................................................................... 45 Operation at the Function Menu Screen .............. 46 · Accessing the CD Function Menu Other Functions .................................... 71 Adjusting Audio (Basic) ...................... 47 Accessing the Audio Menu .................................. 47 Proper Setting for the In-car Acoustic Characteristics................................ 48 Cabin Equalizer ...................................................... 48 · Operation at the Audio Setting Menu Switching the Center Screen and Time Display in the Center Room.................. 71 Switching the Color of the Spectrum Analyzer .................................. 71 Listening Sounds or Viewing Images from Additional Units ............................................ 72 · Accessing the Set Up Menu · Switching the AUX Source · Switching the Video Mode · Switching the Speaker Input Mode Position Selector.................................................... 49 Balance Adjustment .............................................. 49 Adjustments for Speaker ...................................... 50 · Operation at the Speaker Setting Menu Equalizer Curve ...................................................... 52 Source Level Adjustment (SLA)................................ 53 Sound Field Control (SFC) ...................................... 54 Dynamic Range Control ........................................ 55 Direct Control ON/OFF .......................................... 55 Loudness Adjustment ............................................ 56 AUX Title Input ...................................................... 74 Muting Function .................................................... 74 · Cellular Telephone Muting Troubleshooting .................................... 75 Terms ...................................................... 78 Fine Adjusting Audio (Expert) ............ 57 Before Getting Started .......................................... 57 Adjusting for the Speakers In Use ........................ 57 · Accessing the Speaker Setting Menu · Adjusting the Speakers'Output Levels using a Test Tone · Selecting a Crossover Frequency · Correcting the Subwoofer's Phase Installation ............................................ 79 Specifications ...................................... 91 Adjusting the Cabin Equalizer (Expert) .................. 60 · Accessing the Expert Setting Menu · Operation at the Expert Setting Menu · Adjusting 3-Band Parametric Equalizer · Adjusting the Speakers' Output Level · Adjusting the Time Alignment · Storing the Adjusted Cabin EQ into Memory · Reset Adjusted Cabin EQ Adjusting the Equalizer Curves.............................. 65 2 Before Using This Product Key Finder Remote Controller VOLUME Before Using This Product 3 4 SOURCE button Joystick Buttons 1­6 PTY button 2/3 button DISPLAY button MENU button RETURN button TA button V.SEL button PGM button BAND button 5/ button Note: · TA and PTY buttons are for DAB Tuner control. About This Product This product features a "Virtual Theater" Graphical User Interface which is referred to in this manual as the "Virtual Theater Quick Tour". Once you understand the basic structure of the "Virtual Theater", you will be able to navigate quite easily throughout it. The basic structure of the "Virtual Theater" is actually quite simple. Everything is centralized around a base location known as the "Center Room". (Refer to "Virtual Theater Quick Tour" on page 11.) Before Using This Product Dolby Digital*/DTS** Compatibility (When combining the product with a Pioneer 6Disc Multi-DVD Player such as the XDV-P9) When using this product with a Pioneer 6-Disc Multi-DVD Player, you can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD-Video software featuring 5.1 channel recordings. 1 * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works, © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Video System of a Connected Component This product is NTSC/PAL system compatible. When connecting an external component to this product, be sure the component is compatible with the same video systems. If it is not, images will not be correctly reproduced. 4 Output Setting of the DVD Player When connecting Pioneer's Multi-DVD player such as the XDV-P9, make the "Digital Output Setting (DIGITAL OUTPUT)" and "Digital and Analog Audio Output Setting (OUT SELECTION)" as follows: Function DIGITAL OUTPUT OUT SELECTION Before Using This Product 5 Setting DOLBY DIGITAL/LPCM 48 kHz Refer to the DVD Player manual for details on how to make those settings. Precaution: · Be sure to set the correct position. If not, no audio can be output. About This Manual This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe the "Precaution" on page 7 and in other sections. To Ensure Safe Driving Before Using This Product WARNING · To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this product is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver. · In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed. To ensure safe vehicle operation, do not operate this product during driving. If you try to view pictures from a DVD-Video disc or other sources on the front display while the parking brake is not engaged, this warning will appear: When you park your car in a safe place and apply the parking brake, the picture appears on the screen. When Using a Display connected to Rear Video Output This product's Rear video output is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the Rear seats to watch the Video or DVD. WARNING · NEVER install the display in a location that enables the Driver to watch the Video or DVD while Driving. 6 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. Before Using This Product 7 · To reset the microprocessor, press the RESET button on the unit with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. Precaution Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible. Protect this product from moisture. If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. · Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. · · · · When using the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player The available functions of the 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player are described in this manual. Note that other 50-Disc Type Multi-CD Player functions cannot be used with this product. Remote Control and Care This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation. · Point the controller in the direction of the signal reception on the color display (sold separately) to operate. Precaution: · Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight. · The controller may not function properly in direct sunlight. · Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal. Before Using This Product Battery · Slide the tray out on the back of the remote controller and insert the battery with the (+) and (­) poles pointing in the proper direction. (­) pole Repl ...