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X-HM21BTD CD Receiver System Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu). Operating Instructions...
When you find it Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight center or your dealer for a replacement.
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(including products supported by this unit). • Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the compatible Pioneer product due to communication error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your connected equipment.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.
Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start • Batteries may have different voltages, even if they are the What’s in the box same size and shape. Do not use different types of batteries together. Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box •...
Part names and functions Chapter 2: Part names and functions STANDBY/ON Remote control Switches the receiver between standby and on (page 13). Input function buttons Use to select the input source to this receiver (pages 17, 18, STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 22, 24, and 29).
Part names and functions 11 Tuner control buttons Speaker system ST/MONO Use to switch the sound mode between stereo and monaural. (page 24) RDS ASPM Use to search for RDS Auto station program memory (page 25). RDS PTY Use to search for RDS program types (page 25). RDS DISPLAY Press to change the RDS display for information mode (page 25).
Part names and functions Front panel VOLUME STANDBY/ON TIMER INPUT PHONES AUDIO IN X-HM21 STANDBY/ON button USB terminal Switches the receiver between standby and on (page 13). Use to connect your USB mass storage device or Apple iPod/ iPhone/iPad as an audio source (page 22).
Part names and functions Display Lights when the sound is muted. Timer function is set. Note Character display Displays various system information. • The mute icon will be displayed in red. Start playback. Pause playback.
Connections Chapter 3: Connections • Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They CAUTION may fall off and cause injury. • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord • These speakers are magnetically shielded. However, from the power outlet whenever making or changing depending on the installation location, color distortion connections.
Connections Connecting antenna Plugging in Connect the DAB/FM wire antenna as shown below. To CAUTION improve reception and sound quality, connect external antenna (see Using external antennas below). • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.
Getting started Chapter 4: Getting started To turn the power on General control Press the STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. Input function After use: When the INPUT on main unit is pressed, the current function Press the STANDBY/ON to enter the power stand-by mode. will change to different mode.
Getting started Sound controls Setting the wake-up timer Used to change the existing timer setting, or to set a new Equalizer timer. When the EQUALIZER is pressed, the current mode setting Press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press the EQUALIZER repeatedly until the desired sound mode Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER.
Getting started Calling the wake-up timer Using Headphones An existing timer setting can be reused. Insert the headphone’s jack plug into the connector. Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the wake-up When the headphones are connected, there is no sound timer”.
Set the iPod/iPhone/iPad on the stand. iPad Note • Pioneer does not guarantee that this unit plays iPod/ iPhone/iPad models other than the ones specified. • Some functions may be restricted depending on the model or software version. • iPod/iPhone/iPad is licensed for reproduction of non- copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.
iPod/iPhone/iPad playback Playing iPod/iPhone/iPad Connect your iPod/iPhone/iPad. • If an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected while the unit is turned on, playback of the iPod/iPhone/iPad will not begin. Press USB as the input source. “USB/iPod” is shown on the main display. When the recognition is completed, will begin playing automatically.
Disc playback Chapter 6: Disc playback This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD CAUTION format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot • Do not place two discs in one disc tray. record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not •...
Disc playback Repeat play Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed sequence continuously. playback To repeat one track: Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT ONE” appears. Press STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FOLDER TUNE+ ENTER.
Disc playback Programmed play (CD or MP3/WMA) About downloading MP3/WMA You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order There are many music sites on the internet that you can you like. download MP3/WMA music files. Follow the instructions from the website on how to download the music files.
Disc playback Specify the folder to play Switch the display contents To specify the folder to play, perform the following steps. Press DISPLAY. If the title, artist and album name has been written to the file, STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE that information will be displayed. (The unit can only display DISPLAY FOLDER TUNE+...
To repeat one track: • Pioneer does not guarantee that any file recorded on a Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT ONE” appears. Press USB storage device will play or that power will be ENTER.
USB playback Specify the folder to play Playing in the desired order To specify the folder to play, perform the following steps. (Programmed Play) Press USB, and connect the USB storage device. The unit can play folders stored on a USB storage device in the desired order.
Using the tuner Chapter 8: Using the tuner To receive an FM stereo transmission: Equipped with FM tuner/DAB; not equipped with AM tuner. • Press ST/MONO to select stereo mode and “AUTO” will be displayed. Listening to the radio broadcasts Improving poor FM reception: The following steps show you how to tune in to FM radio Press ST/MONO repeatedly to select MONO.
Using the tuner To recall a memorised station You can search the following program types: News – News Finance – Stock market Press PRESET +/– to select the desired reports, commerce, trading, Current Affairs – Current etc. Affairs station. Children’s Progs – Programs Information –...
Using the tuner To stop the ASPM operation before it is • If you want to listen to the same program type of another station, press the RDS PTY whilst the channel number or complete: station name is flashing. The unit will look for the next Press ...
Using the tuner After the scan: Listening to the DAB+ The stations will be stored in alphanumeric order and the first station on the list will be selected and you will hear it through the speakers. About DAB+ (Digital Audio •...
Using the tuner Changing the information display DAB Frequency table (BAND III) You can switch DAB+ display information. Frequency Label Frequency Label Press the DAB DISPLAY button. Each time the button is pressed, the information display 174.928 MHz 208.064 MHz changes in the following order.
Other connections Chapter 9: Other connections Connect the rear panel LINE IN audio jacks to your auxiliary CAUTION playback component. • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC This unit’s rear panel outlet.
• Please refer to the user’s manual for your Bluetooth capable device for details on when pairing can be • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and performed and the procedures required for pairing. operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.
Bluetooth® Audio playback Listen to music on the unit from a Radio wave caution Bluetooth capable device This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is a band used by other wireless systems (see list below). To prevent noise or interrupted communication, do not use this Press the BT AUDIO.
Bluetooth® Audio playback • If you live in a heavily populated residential area (apartment, townhouse, etc.) and if your neighbor’s microwave is placed near your system, you may experience radio wave interference. If this occurs, move your unit to a different place. When the microwave is not in use, there will be no radio wave interference.
If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
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Additional information Problem Check Remedy Unable to connect to a Are there any devices nearby that If so, either move these devices away from the unit, or stop using Bluetooth capable device, no emit electromagnetic waves in the other devices that emit electromagnetic waves. sound comes out at all or 2.4 GHz band (microwaves, wireless sound cuts out when...
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Additional information Problem Check Remedy Power is not supplied to the Is AUTH ERROR displayed on the Turn the power off then back on. USB storage device. front panel display? No power is Turn the power off, then disconnect and reconnect the USB storage supplied if the power consumption is device.
Additional information Playable discs and formats • Commercially available audio CDs Audio CD • CD-R/ -RW/ -ROM discs containing music recorded in the CD-DA format WMA files recorded on CD-R/ -RW/ -ROM discs or USB storage devices MP3 files recorded on CD-R/ -RW/ -ROM discs or USB storage devices •...
• This unit’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for players are commercially available, we advise against using them...
Additional information About iPod/iPhone/iPad Restoring all the settings to the defaults Use the steps below to restore the all settings to their defaults. Press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. Press CD on the remote control or INPUT on Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, the main unit repeatedly to select CD input.
Additional information Note Specifications • The specifications are applicable when the power supply is 230 V. • Amplifier section • Specifications and the design are subject to possible RMS Power Output: ..... . . 15 W + 15 W modifications without notice, due to improvements.
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9120 Melsele, Belgium 212-0031, Japan http://www.pioneer.eu [*] X-HM21BTD-K English: Dansk: Hereby, Pioneer, declares that this [*] is Undertegnede Pioneer erklærer in compliance with the essential herved, at følgende udstyr [*] requirements and other relevant overholder de væsentlige krav og provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Additional information Português: Slovenščina: Pioneer declara que este [*] está Pioneer izjavlja, da je ta [*] v skladu z conforme com os requisitos essenciais bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi e outras disposições da Directiva relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/CE. 1999/5/ES. Română: Čeština: Pioneer tímto prohlašuje, že tento [*] je...