High power HDD/CD player with “Memory Stick” and FM/AM tuner Lecteur de disque dur/CD, “Puissance élevée”, avec “Memory Stick” et syntoniseur FM/AM Operation Manual DEH-P9100R Operation Manual DEH-P90HDD Manual de Operación Mode d’emploi...
About this product ... 7 About this manual ... 7 Important ... 7 Precaution ... 7 After-sales service for Pioneer products ... 8 About the XM READY mark ... 8 Resetting the microprocessor ... 9 About the demo modes ... 9 About basic displays ...
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Basic operation ... 43 Selecting a disc directly ... 43 Switching and scrolling the title ... 44 Multi-CD player function menu ... 44 Repeating play ... 44 Playing tracks in random order ... 45 Scanning CDs and tracks ... 45 Selecting tracks from the track title list ...
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Setting the entertainment display ... 67 Using the AUX source ... 69 Using the telephone muting/ attenuation ... 69 Additional Information ... 70 CD player and care ... 70 MP3 files ... 71 “Memory Stick” player and care ... 72 Understanding auto-equalizing error messages ...
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Key Finder Head unit VOLUME OPEN button SOURCE button BACK button Steering remote controller A steering remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied. Operation is the same as when using buttons on the head unit. BAND button 5/∞...
Before Using This Product eatures Music server You can record music from the built-in CD play- er or from other audio devices and play them back on the music server. You can also orga- nize and edit favorite tracks, etc. Automatic title retrieval function using Gracenote CDDB (for encoding only) When music is recorded on the music server...
Before Using This Product bout this product The tuner frequencies on this product are allo- cated for use in North America. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. Products with voice control functions This product’s “Memory Stick” and the music server have no voice control functions.
XM READY mark The “XM READY” mark printed on the front panel of this product indicates that the Pioneer XM tuner (sold separately) can be controlled using this product. Please inquire of your dealer or nearest autho- rized Pioneer service station regarding the XM tuner that can be connected to this product.
Before Using This Product esetting 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. •...
emote controller and care Installing the lithium battery • Remove the cover on the back of the steering remote controller and insert the battery with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction. Replacing the lithium battery • Remove the lithium battery. Precaution: •...
RPT = RDM = SCAN = T.LIST = PAUSE = TTLin Note: • Refer to “Built-in CD player function menu” on page AUDIO button operation • Press AUDIO to select the desired mode. Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between...
isplaying and setting the clock You can turn the time display on or off and set the time. Setting the time display on or off 1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”. Press NEXT until “CLK” appears. 2. Press CLK and then press ON/OFF to turn the time display on.
Before Using This Product etaching and replacing the front panel WARNING: • Do not use with the front panel left open. If the front panel is left open, it may result in injury in the event of an accident. • Do not drive with the front panel removed. If the front panel is left removed, it may result in injury in the event of an accident.
4. Press and hold SOURCE to turn the source off. Note: • External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incompat- ible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Two external units can be con- trolled by this product, although “External”...
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Example of multi-function button opera- tion Here the “random play” function of the built-in CD player is used as an example to illustrate operation of the multi-function buttons. 1. Press NEXT to display “FUNC”. Press NEXT repeatedly until “FUNC”...
Display example (e.g., built-in CD player) ey guidance indicator This product’s display features key guidance indicators. These light to indicate which of the 5/∞/2/3 buttons you can use. When you’re in the function menu, audio menu or the other menus, they also make it easy to see which 5/∞/2/3 buttons you can use to switch func-...
Tuner isplay and indicators FORM 1 FORM 2 qBand wLOC indicator ePreset number rFrequency tStereo indicator asic operation 1. Press SOURCE to select the tuner. Press SOURCE until “Tuner” appears. 2. Press VOLUME to extend the VOLUME outward. • When you press VOLUME, it extends out- ward so that it becomes easier to turn.
Recalling broadcast stations 1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”. Press NEXT until “1” – “6” appears. 2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall a station preset under that button. Note: • You can also use 5 or ∞ to recall broadcast sta- tions memorized in the buttons 1 –...
Press the CD EJECT and check the disc for damage before rein- serting it. • If the built-in CD player cannot operate properly, an error message (such as “ERROR-12”) appears on the display. Refer to “Understanding built-in CD player error messages”...
• If you have not input disc titles, “No title” is dis- played. uilt-in CD player function menu The built-in CD player function menu has the following functions: Note: • If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned.
Built-in CD Player laying tracks in random order Random play lets you play back tracks on the CD in random order. 1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to select the random mode. 2. Press RDM to turn random play on.
• After the titles for 48 discs have been entered, the data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one. • If you connect a multi-CD player, you can input disc titles for up to 100 discs. • When a multi-CD player that does not support disc title functions is connected, you cannot enter disc titles in this product.
Press the CD EJECT and check the disc for damage before reinserting it. • If the built-in CD player cannot operate properly, an error message (such as “ERROR-12”) appears on the display. Refer to “Understanding built-in CD player error messages”...
witching and scrolling the title You can switch text display such as artist name and track title. With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll to see the rest of the text. 1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode. 2.
MP3 Play Note: • If you select other folders during repeat play, the repeat range changes to disc repeat. • If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse during one-track repeat, the repeat range changes to folder repeat. • Folder repeat plays back the tracks (MP3 files) in the current folder only.
electing tracks from the track title list The track title list lets you see the list of track (or folder) titles on a CD-ROM disc and select one of them for playback. 1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to select the track title list mode.
* When a record source device is disconnect- ed (such as during Muti-CD recording.) * When there is an error message from the music server or built-in CD player. (See pages 74 to 76.) * When a skip has been repeated 3 times at the same position during recording from the built-in CD player.
Digital and analog recording This product is intended for digital recording from the built-in CD player to the music server. Recording from sources other than the built-in CD, such as multi-CD or AUX, will be recorded in analog. While digital recordings can be made with less loss of quality, we recommend record- ing from the built-in CD.
Music Server Recording Note: • If REC is pressed during recording, recording is ter- minated. • In the event of skipping, the recording will revert to the beginning of the track (retry function). • On record standby, the current track is repeated. This is cancelled when recording begins.
electing the recording range It is possible to select the recording range when recording from a CD. 1. In record standby, press FUNC to select the recording mode setting mode. 2. Press R.MODE to select the recording range. Press R.MODE repeatedly to switch between the following recording ranges: Built-in CD recording Disc (disc recording) = (Continue (continu-...
Music Server Play isplay and indicators FORM 1 FORM 2 qSource name wBit rate indicator eTrack number rPlaylist file name tPlay time yTrack title asic operation It is possible to play back tracks recorded on the music server. 1. Press SOURCE to select the music serv- Press SOURCE until “Music Server”...
Playlist files Playlist files are lists of information on groups of tracks, containing such details as recording date, digital/analog and location. For every track, the playlist will contain the date of record- ing, whether it is digital, and the artist’s name, etc.
Music Recognition Service. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information go to www.gracenote.com. Note: • Pioneer is not responsible for data provided by Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB service. ® , copy-...
usic server function menu The music server function menu has the follow- ing functions: Note: • If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned. (When you select title input modes (P.L.in, TRKin, ARTin), the display is not returned automatically.) epeating play There are three repeat play ranges for the...
Music Server Play 4. When you find the desired track (or playlist file), press SCAN to turn scan play off. The light goes off. The track (or playlist file) will continue to play. • If the scan mode is automatically canceled, select the scan mode again.
2. Press PAUSE to turn pause on. The light illuminates. Play of the current track pauses. • Press PAUSE again to turn pause off. • When the pause mode is exited while pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the basic display.
Music Server Play electing the playlist mode In playlist mode, a playlist file is used to distin- guish a group of tracks that have been defined as a group when recorded. This mode allows you to play back the tracks you want to hear as a group.
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Erasing a playlist file from playlist mode Precaution: • Once a playlist file is erased, it can not be restored. Always check the confirmation screen before eras- ing. 1. Press 5 5 or ∞ ∞ to select the playlist file you want to erase from playlist mode.
“Memory Stick” Player isplay and indicators FORM 1 FORM 2 qSource name wBit rate indicator eTrack number rTrack title tPlay time yTrack artist name asic operation The “Memory Stick” player plays one “MagicGate Memory Stick (MG Memory Stick)” at a time. (See page 72.) 1.
witching and scrolling the title You can switch text display such as artist name and track title. With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll to see the rest of the text. 1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode. 2.
“Memory Stick” Player canning tracks of a “Memory Stick” Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the “Memory Stick”. 1. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to select the scan mode. 2. Press SCAN to turn scan play on. The light illuminates.
rasing tracks from the “Memory Stick” Tracks may be erased from the “Memory Stick”, either one track at a time or all at once. Erasing a track from the “Memory Stick” 1. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press ERStrk to select the one-track erase mode.
• If the multi-CD player cannot operate properly, an error message such as “ERROR-12” is displayed. Refer to the multi-CD player owner’s manual. • If there are no discs in the multi-CD player maga- zine, “No disc” is displayed. electing a disc directly You can use the buttons 1 –...
TEXT disc, “No ~” (e.g., “No title”) is displayed. • If you have not input disc titles, “No title” is dis- played. ulti-CD player function menu The multi-CD player function menu has the fol- lowing functions: Note: • If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned.
That selection will begin to play. Note: • You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play the desired track title. • Only when playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player, you can switch to this mode.
Disc title input lets you input up to 100 CD titles up to 10 letters long (with ITS memory) into the multi-CD player. If you input a CD title, the entered title is displayed. 1. Press 5 5 or ∞ ∞ to play a disc you want to enter the title.
• When this mode is exited except for “COMP OFF” is selected, “COMP” appears on the basic display. Note: • If the multi-CD player does not support these func- tions, “No COMP” is displayed when you attempt to select it. sing ITS memory...
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ITS play lets you listen to the tracks that you have entered into ITS memory. When you turn on ITS play, tracks from ITS memory in the multi-CD player will begin to play. 1. Select the repeat range. Refer to “Repeating play” on page 44.
DAB Tuner The following explains how to use this product to control a DAB tuner, which is sold separately. For details of DAB tuner-specific operation/fea- tures, see your DAB tuner’s manual. • This product does not have the language filter function.
toring and recalling services Storing services 1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”. Press NEXT until “1” – “6” appears. 2. When you find a service that you want to store in memory, press and hold any of the buttons 1 – 6 until the preset number stops flashing.
DAB Tuner ynamic label function Displaying dynamic labels 1. Press NEXT to display “D.TEXT”. Press NEXT until “D.TEXT” appears. 2. Press D.TEXT to switch to the dynamic label mode. 3. Press 2 2 or 3 3 to recall the three latest dynamic label broadcasts from the tuner’s memory.
etting the announcement sup- port interruption 1. Press FUNC and then press AS to select the announcement support mode. 2. Press the corresponding button to turn the desired announcement support on. Button Announcement NEWS News flash WTHR Area weather flash ANNC Announcement Note:...
TV Tuner The following explains how to use this product to control a TV tuner, which is sold separately. For details of TV tuner-specific operation/fea- tures, see your TV tuner’s manual. • With this product, you can operate preset chan- nel list as one additional function.
Recalling broadcast stations 1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”). Press NEXT until “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”) appears. 2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12) to recall the station preset under that but- ton.
Audio Adjustments djusting the audio easily The following functions let you easily adjust your audio system to match the car interior acoustic characteristics which vary depending on the type of car. • Recalling equalizer curves (EEQ) • Using position selector (POSI) •...
udio menu The audio menu has the following functions: Note: • If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned. (When you select the 13-band graphic equalizer mode (EQ2) or the time alignment adjustment mode (T.AL2), the display is not returned automatically.) •...
Audio Adjustments Recalling sound field programs 1. Press AUDIO and then press SFC to select the sound field control mode. 2. Press the corresponding button to select the desired sound field program. Button Effect STUDIO Studio CLUB Club HALL Concert hall DOME Dome Octaver 1 and 2...
1. Recall the equalizer curve you want to adjust. Refer to “Recalling equalizer curves” on page 55. 2. Press AUDIO and then press EQ2 to select the 13-band graphic equalizer mode. 3. Press 2 2 or 3 3 to select the equalizer band to be adjusted.
Audio Adjustments sing time alignment The time alignment lets you adjust the distance between each speaker and the listening posi- tion to match the type of car. There are five types of car stored which you can easily recall at any time. 1.
Adjusting subwoofer settings When the subwoofer output is on, you can adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level of the subwoofer. 1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press SW2 to select the subwoofer setting mode. 2. Press 2 2 or 3 3 to select the cut-off fre- quency.
1. Compare the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source you want to adjust (e.g., built-in CD player). 2. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice. 3. Press SLA to select the SLA mode.
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PRECAUTION: • Carrying out auto-equalizing under the follow- ing conditions may damage the speakers. Be sure to check conditions thoroughly before carrying out auto-equalizing. – When speakers are incorrectly connected. (e.g., When a rear speaker is connected to a subwoofer output.) –...
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Audio Adjustments 3. Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC. If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto-equalizing. • Press SOURCE to turn the source on if this product is turned off.
Initial Settings nitial settings menu The initial settings menu has the following func- tions: Initial settings menu operation You can operate the initial settings menu only when the source is off. 1. Press and hold SOURCE to turn the source off. 2.
Initial Settings witching the telephone muting/attenuation setting When a call is made or received using a cellular phone connected to this product, the product can be set to either mute or attenuate the audio output. 1. With the source turned off, press and hold 2.
etting the warning tone The warning tone sounds to remind you to detach the front panel. (Refer to page 13.) You can turn the warning tone function on or off. 1. With the source turned off, press and hold 2. Press NEXT and then press DT-WRN to select the warning tone mode.
Other Functions ttenuating volume The attenuator lets you lower the volume level quickly (by about 90%). • Press ATT to turn the attenuator on. “ATT” appears in the display. • Press ATT again to turn the attenuator off and return to the original volume level. hanging the display form This product is equipped with two basic dis- plays.
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1. Press ENT and then press MOVIE to select the movie mode. 2. Press any of the buttons MOVIE1 – MOVIE4 or ALL to select the desired movie. • When you press ALL, you can display movies 1 to 4 sequentially. Note: •...
Other Functions sing the AUX source An IP-BUS-RCA interconnector such as the CD-RB20 or CD-RB10 (sold separately) lets you connect this product to auxiliary equipment featuring RCA output. For more details, refer to the IP-BUS-RCA interconnector’s owner’s man- ual. Selecting AUX as the source •...
If you think that con- densation is a problem, turn off the CD player for an hour or so to allow the CD player to dry out and wipe any damp discs with a soft cloth to remove the moisture.
Additional Information files • MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard. • This product allows playback of MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs. Disc recordings compatible with ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 can be played back.
“M emory Stick” player and care • Use only “Memory Stick” (“MagicGate Memory Stick”) with the mark shown below. • “Memory Stick” with the following mark can not be used. • The maximum storage capacity of the “MG Memory Stick” compatible with this product is 128 MB.
Additional Information nderstanding auto-equalizing error messages When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible using the auto- equalizer, an error message may appear on the display. If an error message appears on the display, refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested method of correcting the prob- lem.
Additional Information nderstanding music server error messages Display ERROR- 23 SERVER ERROR- 23 ERROR- 24 SERVER ERROR- 24 ERROR- 30, A0, A1, B0 SERVER ERROR- 30, A0, A1, B0 Can’t play Expired No audio No PlayList SERVER READ ERROR SERVER WRITE ERROR TEMP Cause Music server’s hard disc mal-...
nderstanding music server error messages when recording Display Cause ERROR- 56 SDMI contravention. ERROR- 59 You have tried to record more playlist files for digital record- ings than the music server can manage. ERROR- 5A You have tried to record more playlist files for analog record- ings than the music server can manage.
Additional Information Display Time short TOC ERR Track full Note: • Should any other error messages appear, refer to “Understanding music server error messages” on page 75. • The TOC (Table of Contents) consists of information other than the audio signal—such as the number of recorded tracks, playing time and title—on CD and MD discs, etc.
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Display Cause MS Locked The erasure prevention switch Protected is set to LOCK. No audio A “MG Memory Stick” with no music data on it has been inserted, or a “Memory Stick” other than a “MG Memory Stick” has been inserted. No Stick The “Memory Stick”...
Additional Information erms ATRAC3 Short for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3”. This is an audio compression tech- nology for high-quality and high compression. It is possible to compress music data to about 1/10th the level of a CD, allowing miniaturiza- tion of storage media. Bit rate This expresses data volume per second, or bps units (bits per second).
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“Memory Stick” This is a compact, light-weight IC recording medium. The “Memory Stick” is a regular “Memory Stick” without the copyright protection technology used in the “MagicGate Memory Stick.” The “Memory Stick” can be used to record image and audio data, etc. with “Memory Stick”...
Frequency ... 50/63/80/100/125 Hz Slope ... –18 dB/oct. Gain ... –24 dB — +6 dB (1 dB) Phase ... Normal/Reverse CD player System ... Compact disc audio system Usable discs ... Compact disc Signal format ... Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Frequency characteristics ...
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FM tuner Frequency range ... 87.9 – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity ... 9 dBf (0.8 V/75 , mono, S/N: 30 dB) 50 dB quieting sensitivity ... 15 dBf (1.5 V/75 , mono) Signal-to-noise ratio ... 70 dB (IHF-A network) Distortion ... 0.3% (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz, stereo) Frequency response ...
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TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: (905) 479-4411 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. San Lorenzo 1009 3er. Piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle Mexico, D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90 <KMMUF/01K00001>...
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DEH-P90HDD DEH-P90HDD This product conforms to CEMA cord colors. This product conforms to CEMA cord colors. Le code de couleur des câbles utilisé pour ce produit est Le code de couleur des câbles utilisé pour ce produit est conforme à CEMA. conforme à...
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Antenna jack This Product 15 cm (5/8 inch) IP-BUS input (Blue) IP-BUS cable 15 cm (5/8 inch) Multi-CD player (sold separately) 1 m (3-7/8 inch) Power box Power box cord Install the power box cord securely so that the cord can not be easily pulled out.
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Installation Note: • This unit must be installed after pulling the auto- equalizing mike jack out of the console box, so • Before finally installing the unit, connect the that the mike can be plugged in or pulled out even wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up properly, and the unit and the system work after this unit has been installed.
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Installation without the rubber bush (Fig. 6) Dashboard Nut (5 mm) Drill a 5.5 – 6.0 mm diameter hole. Strap Be sure to use the strap to secure the back of the unit in place. The strap can be bent Screw (5 16 mm) by hand to the desired angle.
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Installation Installing the power box (Fig. 12) The power box has velcro tape on the underside to secure it to the car mat. • Wipe the surface thoroughly before affixing the velcro tape. About the fixing screws for the front panel (Fig. 13) If you do not operate the Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Function, use the sup- plied fixing screws and fix the front panel to this unit.
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Installing the Steering Remote Control Unit Note: WARNING • Do not install this unit in such a place as may • Avoid installing this unit in such a location where obstruct the driver’s view. the operation of safety devices such as airbags is •...