Pioneer X-CM31-T: instruction

Class: Household, kitchen appliances, electronics and equipment

Type: Home Theater System

Manual for Pioneer X-CM31-T

Table of contents

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X-CM31

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CD Receiver System | Micro chaîne CD | Sistema receptor de CD |

CD-Receiversystem | Sistema CD con amplificatore |

CD Receiver System | Система ресивера CD

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Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

Istruzioni per l’uso

Handleiding

Manual de instrucciones

Инструкции по эксплуатации

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

CAUTION:

The exclamation point within an equilateral

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

presence of important operating and

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

enclosure that may be of sufficient

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

literature accompanying the appliance.

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

shock to persons.

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WARNING

VENTILATION CAUTION

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

shock hazard, do not place any container filled with

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation

liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower

(at least 25 cm at top, 15 cm at rear, and 5 cm at each

pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or

side).

moisture.

WARNING

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Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

WARNING

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire

section carefully.

hazard, the openings should never be blocked or

The voltage of the available power supply differs

covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,

according to country or region. Be sure that the

curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

or a bed.

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will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V

or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame

sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

CAUTION

strong artificial light)

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This product is a class 1 laser product classified

under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007.

This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires

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repair will be charged for even during the warranty

period.

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WARNING

Store small parts out of the reach of children and

infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor

immediately.

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

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These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean

equipment

that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with

general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,

please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national

legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable

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resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the

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environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,

please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale

where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

CAUTION

outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed

The

STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

this unit should be performed only by qualified

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the

service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the

AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make

cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

sure the unit has been installed so that the power

sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

plug can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in

The equipment should be disconnected by removing

case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power

the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused

cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet

for a long period of time (for example, when on

when left unused for a long period of time (for

vacation).

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example, when on vacation).

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the

plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power

cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a

short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a

piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the

cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other

cords. The power cords should be routed such that they

are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord

can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check

the power cord once in a while. When you find it

damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized

service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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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.

Contents

01 Contents

06 Disc playback

Playing discs or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

01 Before you start

Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . 19

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Direct track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Loading the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . 5

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Programmed play (CD or MP3/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

02 Part names and functions

About downloading MP3/WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About folder playback order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Specify the folder to play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Attaching the Non-skid pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Switch the display contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

07 USB playback

Playing USB storage devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

03 Connections

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specify the folder to play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switch the display contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing in the desired order

Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

(Programmed Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

04 Getting started

08 Using the tuner

To turn the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Listening to the radio broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Input function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To recall a memorised station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Display brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To scan the preset stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Volume auto set-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To erase entire preset memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Volume control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

An introduction to RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sound controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Searching for RDS programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Equalizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Information provided by RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

P.bass control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the Auto Station program Memory (ASPM). . . . 26

Bass/treble control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Notes for RDS operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the wake-up timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

09 Other connections

Calling the wake-up timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cancelling the wake-up timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the wake-up timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

010 Additional information

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playable discs and formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

05 iPod/iPhone/iPad playback

Regarding copy protected CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Supported audio file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Confirming what iPod/iPhone/iPad models are

Cautions on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

When moving this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Place of installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting iPod/iPhone to the top panel . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Do not place objects on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting iPod/iPhone/iPad using supplied stand . . 16

About condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Watching iPod/iPhone videos on your TV . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing iPod/iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning the lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

About specially shaped discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

About iPod/iPhone/iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Restoring all the settings to the defaults . . . . . . . . . . 32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Chapter 1:

Before you start

Batteries may have different voltages, even if they are the

same size and shape. Do not use different types of

What’s in the box

batteries together.

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box

To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the batteries

when you open it.

if you do not plan to use the remote control for a long

Remote Control

period of time (1 month or more). If the fluid should leak,

•Power cord

wipe it carefully off the inside of the case, then insert

AM antenna cable

new batteries. If a battery should leak and the fluid

should get on your skin, flush it off with large quantities

FM wire antenna

of water.

AAA batteries (R03) x 2

When disposing of used batteries, please comply with

Non-skid pads x 8

governmental regulations or environmental public

•iPad stand

institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

Warranty card

WARNING

Operating instructions (this document)

Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other

excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a

heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat,

explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or

Loading the batteries in the

performance of batteries.

remote control

Using the remote control

1 Open the rear lid and load the batteries as

The remote has a range of about 7 m at an angle of about 30º

illustrated below.

from the remote sensor.

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

2 Close the rear lid.

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the

remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

Remote operation may become unreliable if strong

sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s

remote sensor.

Remote controllers for different devices can interfere

with each other. Avoid using remotes for other

equipment located close to this unit.

Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the

CAUTION

operating range of the remote.

Do not use any batteries other than the ones specified.

Also, do not use a new battery together with an old one.

When loading the batteries into the remote control, set

them in the proper direction, as indicated by the polarity

marks ( and ).

Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw them

into flames or water.

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Chapter 2:

Part names and functions

1 1 STANDBY/ON

Remote control

Switches the receiver between standby and on (page 18).

2 Input function buttons

Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 18).

3 CD Receiver control buttons

TV OUT

Setting iPod/iPhone video on/off.

CLOCK/TIMER

Use for setting the clock, as well as for setting and

checking the timers (page 12).

SLEEP

See Using the sleep timer on page 14.

4 Numeric buttons (0 to 9)

Use to enter the number (page 19).

5

CLEAR

Use to clear the programmed play (page 20).

6 CD Receiver control buttons

DISPLAY

Press to change the display for songs playing back from

CD or USB (page 21).

FOLDER

Use to select the folder of the MP3/WMA disc or USB

mass storage device (page 20).

MENU

Use to access the menu.

MEMORY/PROGRAM

Use to memory or program the MP3/WMA disc

(page 20).

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(TUNE +/–), ENTER

Use to select/switch system settings and modes, and to

confirm actions.

Use TUNE +/– can be used to find radio frequencies

(page 24).

8 PRESET control buttons

Use to select preset radio stations (page 24).

9

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound (page 12).

10 Playback control buttons

Use to control each function after you have selected it using

the input function buttons (page 18).

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11

Tuner

control buttons

ST/MONO

Speaker system

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

Important

Use to search for RDS program types (page 25).

Speaker grille cannot be removed.

RDS DISPLAY

Attaching the Non-skid pads

Press to change the RDS display for information mode

(page 25).

Apply the accessory non-skid pads to the bottom surfaces of

the speakers.

12 OPEN/CLOSE

Use to open or close the disc tray (page 18).

13 Sound control buttons

Adjust the sound quality (page 13).

14 RANDOM

Press to randomize order play setting from a CD, iPod or USB

(page 19).

15

REPEAT

Press to change the repeat play setting from a CD, iPod or

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USB (page 19).

Use the speaker is usually in an upright position.

16 Volume control buttons

Use to set the listening volume (page 12).

17

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be

controlled in four steps (page 12).

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Front panel

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4 5 6 7 8 9

1Main display

6 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control.

2 Volume control

Use to set the listening volume (page 12).

7 Disc tray

Place the disc, label side up (page 18).

3 Volume illumination

Light when the power on.

8

TIMER

indicator

Lights when the receiver is power off with timer setting.

4 Headphone socket

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are

9 USB terminal

connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

Use to connect your USB mass storage device or Apple iPod/

iPhone/iPad as an audio source (page 22).

5 AUDIO IN socket

Use to connect an auxiliary component using a stereo

minijack cable (page 27).

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Top panel

1 iPod/iPhone connector port

4 INPUT

To connect the iPod/iPhone, press the PUSH OPEN tab

Selects the input source.

(page 15).

5 Disc tray open/close button

2

1 STANDBY/ON

Use to open or close the disc tray (page 18).

Switches the receiver between standby and on (page 18).

3 Playback control buttons

Selects the desired track or file to be played back. Use to stop

the playback. Stops playback or resumes playback from the

pause point.

1

PUSH OPEN

STANDBY/ON

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INPUT

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Chapter 3:

Connections

CAUTION

Connecting a TV

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet whenever making or changing

When an iPod/iPhone is connected to this unit, the TV

connections.

output setting of iPod/iPhone is automatically set to

Connect the power cord after all the connections

‘ON’.

between devices have been completed.

Note

Some iPod allow the TV output setting to be changed

while connected.

Speaker connection

When the iPod/iPhone is disconnected from this unit,

To connect the speaker cord to the connector, insert into the

the iPod/iPhone’s TV output setting returns to its original

speaker connector of the rear of the receiver.

state.

This unit’s rear panel

Right

Left

VIDEO LINE

SPEAKERS

speaker

speaker

OUT IN

R

AC IN

L

This unit’s rear panel

RL

Video cable

(commercially available)

Yellow

ANTENNA VIDEO LINE

SPEAKERS

AM

OUT IN

LOOP

R

TV

AC IN

FM

UNBAL 75 Ω

L

RL

To video input

terminal

CAUTION

These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE

voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,

disconnect the power cord before touching any

uninsulated parts.

Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied

to this system.

Do not connect the supplied speakers to any amplifier

other than the one supplied with this system.

Connection to any other amplifier may result in

malfunction or fire.

Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They

may fall off and cause injury.

These speakers are magnetically shielded. However,

depending on the installation location, color distortion

may occur if the speaker system is installed extremely

close to the screen of a television set. If this happens,

turn off the television set, and then turn it on after 15 to

30 minutes. If the problem persists, move the speaker

system away from the television set.

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Using external antennas

Connecting antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as

Use a PAL connector (not supplied) to connect an external

shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,

FM antenna.

connect external antennas (see Using external antennas

below).

fig. a

fig. b

One-touch PAL

connector

ANTENNA

FM

UNBAL 75 Ω

75 :coaxial

2

cable

ANTENNA

AM

1

LOOP

4

Plugging in

FM

UNBAL 75 Ω

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the

3

power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

After you’ve finished making all connections, plug the unit

into an AC outlet.

1 Connect the AM antenna wires.

Holding the connector to connect.

VIDEO LINE

SPEAKERS

OUT IN

2 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached

R

AC IN

stand.

L

RL

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated

by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and

in a direction giving the best reception.

4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM

CAUTION

antenna socket.

Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall

with this unit.

or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose

other than that described below.

This unit’s rear panel

To AC outlet

Power cord

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Chapter 4:

Getting started

To turn the power on

General control

Press the 1 STANDBY/ON to turn the power on.

After use:

Input function

Press the 1 STANDBY/ON to enter the power stand-by mode.

When the INPUT on main unit is pressed, the current function

will change to different mode. Press the INPUT repeatedly to

Note

select desired function.

In standby mode, if iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected, the

unit turns charge mode.

Setting the clock

Display brightness control

Press DIMMER to dims the display brightness. The

brightness can be controlled in four steps.

Volume auto set-in

If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 17

or higher, the volume starts at 16 and sets in to the last set

level.

1 Press

1 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power on.

Volume control

2 Press

CLOCK/TIMER

on the remote control.

Turn the volume knob towards VOLUME (on main unit) or

“CLOCK” is shown on the main display.

press VOLUME +/- (on remote control) to increase or

decrease the volume.

3 Press

ENTER

.

CAUTION

4 Press

HI

to set the day, then press ENTER.

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on

5 Press

HI

to set the hour, then press

speaker efficiency, location, and various other factors. It

ENTER.

is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels. Do

not turn the volume on to full at switch on. Listen to

6 Press

HI

to set the minute, then press

music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure

ENTER to confirm.

from earphones and headphones can cause hearing

loss.

7 Press

ENTER

.

To confirm the time display:

Muting

Press the CLOCK/TIMER. The time display will appear for

The volume is muted temporarily when pressing the MUTE on

about 10 seconds.

the remote control. Press again to restore the volume.

To readjust the clock:

Perform “Setting the clock” from step 1.

Note

When power supply is restored after unit is plugged in

again or after a power failure, reset the clock.

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OPEN/CLOSE

iPod CD USB TUNER

AUDIO IN/LINE

TV OUT

CLOCK/TIMER

SLEEP

EQUALIZER

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Sound controls

Setting the wake-up timer

Used to change the existing timer setting, or to set a new

timer.

Equalizer

When the EQUALIZER is pressed, the current mode setting

1 Press

1 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

2 Press and hold

CLOCK/TIMER

.

appears.

3 Press

HI

to select “ONCE” or “DAILY”,

then press ENTER.

ONCE – Once timer play works for one time only at a

preset time.

DAILY – Daily timer play works at the same preset time

and days of week.

P.bass control

4 Press

HI

to select “TIMER SET”, then

When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the

press ENTER.

P.bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies. To

5 Press

HI

to select the timer playback

cancel the P.bass mode, press the P.BASS on the remote

control.

source, then press

ENTER

.

CD, FM, AM, USB/IPOD, IPOD, AUDIO IN and LINE can

be selected as the playback source.

Bass/treble control

Press the BASS/TREBLE, then press HI to adjust the bass

6 Press

HI

to select the timer day, then

or treble.

press ENTER.

Note

7 Press

HI

to set the hour, then press

EQUALIZER, P.BASS and BASS/TREBLE, the simultaneous

ENTER.

operation is not possible. Among the features of these three,

one feature will only work you have selected.

8 Press

HI

to set the minute, then press

ENTER.

If you select one of three functions, features

Set the time to finish as in steps 7 and 8 above.

that are not selected will be set as follows.

9 Adjust the volume press VOLUME +/- , then

1 If you change the settings of

P.BASS

(

ON

/

press ENTER.

OFF

).

EQUALIZER : FLAT

10 Press

1 STANDBY/ON

to enter the power

BASS/TREBLE : BASS=0, TREBLE=0

standby mode.

•The TIMER indicator lights up.

2 If you change the settings of EQUALIZER.

P.BASS : OFF

BASS/TREBLE : BASS=0, TREBLE=0

3 If you change the settings of BASS/TREBLE.

P.BASS : OFF

EQUALIZER : FLAT

FLAT Equalizer o.

JAZZ

For jazz.

ROCK

For rock.

POP

For pop music.

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Calling the wake-up timer

It can be used to re-use an existing timer setting.

Using Headphones

Connect to the jack plug of the headphones.

1 As well as steps 1 through 3 in “Setting the

When the headphones are connected, there is no sound

wake-up timer”.

output from the speakers.

2 Press

HI

to select “TIMER ON”, then press

ENTER.

Cancelling the wake-up timer

It can be used to turn off the timer setting.

TIMER VOLUME

1 As well as steps 1 through 3 in “Setting the

PHONES AUDIO IN iPad

wake-up timer”.

2 Press

HI

to select “TIMER OFF”, then

press ENTER.

Using the wake-up timer

1 Press

1 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power

Do not turn the volume on to full at switch on and listen

off.

to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure

from earphones and headphones can cause hearing

2 At the wake-up time, this unit will turn on

loss.

automatically and play the selected input

Before plugging in or unplugging the headphone,

function.

reduce the volume.

Be sure your headphone has a 3.5 mm diameter plug

Note

and impedance between 16

: and 50 :. The

If at the wake-up time iPod/iPhone/iPad is not connected

recommended impedance is 32

:.

to this unit or a disc is not inserted, this unit will be

Audio from the iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot be heard via

turned to on and not play back the track.

the headphones connected to the unit. “HP MUTE” will

Some discs may not be played automatically at the wake-

be displayed if you connect the headphones when the

up time.

iPod/iPhone/iPad function is selected.

If you set the timer, take one minute or more between the

start and end time.

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches off the unit after a specified time so

you can fall asleep without worrying about it.

1 Press

SLEEP

repeatedly to select a switch off

time.

Choose between 10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120

min, 150 min, 180 min or OFF. The newly set value displays for

3 seconds, and then the setting is completed.

Note

The sleep timer can be set by pressing SLEEP while the

remaining time is displayed.

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Chapter 5:

iPod/iPhone/iPad playback

Merely by connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad to this unit, you

Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept

can enjoy high-quality sound from your iPod/iPhone/iPad.

responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from

This unit can also be connected to a television set, letting you

any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting

view videos from your iPod/iPhone. Playback setting for iPod/

from iPod/iPhone/iPad failure.

iPhone/iPad music can be performed from this unit or the

For detailed instructions on using the iPod/iPhone/iPad,

iPod/iPhone/iPad itself.

please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod/

To connect a TV, see page 10.

iPhone/iPad.

This system has been developed and tested for the

software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the

website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/

Confirming what iPod/iPhone/iPad

ios/eu/).

Installing software versions other than indicated on the

models are supported

website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result

The iPod/iPhone/iPad playable on this unit are shown below.

in incompatibility with this system.

Video output for iPod/iPhone is only compatible when

This unit cannot be used to record CD, tuner or other

connected to the Dock connector.

content on an iPod/iPhone/iPad.

Dock connector

USB Terminal

iPod/iPhone/iPad

(Audio/Video)

(Audio only)

Connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad

*

iPod nano 3G/4G/5G/6G



iPod nano 7G

CAUTION

iPod touch 1G/2G/3G/4G 

Do not use an adaptor that converts into a Lightning

connector on the unit's iPod/iPhone connector to

iPod touch 5G

connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad. This may lead to

iPhone 

malfunction/damage to the connector.

Please connect these Lightning connector devices to the

iPhone 3G 

USB port on the front of the unit.

iPhone 3GS 

iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPod touch

(5th generation), iPod nano (7th generation)

iPhone 4 

When connecting iPod/iPhone devices, always use the

iPhone 4S 

dock adapter provided with iPod/iPhone devices, or a

commercially available adapter designed to support

iPhone 5

iPod/iPhone. The iPod/iPhone cannot be connected

iPad mini

without a dock adapter; attempting to connect an iPod/

iPhone without it will cause damage or malfunction.

iPad

An iPod/iPhone universal dock adapter is not supplied

with this unit.

iPad 2

iPad 3G/4G

Important

If you are mounting the protective cover of a

* iPod nano 6G is supports audio only.

commercially available iPod/iPhone/iPad, you may not

be able to connect iPod/iPhone/iPad to this unit.

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.

Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled

using this system, and we recommend switching the

equalizer off before connecting.

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Connecting iPod/iPhone to the top

When iPod/iPhone is not connected to the unit, close

the iPod/iPhone connector port firmly.

panel

1 Press the PUSH OPEN.

PUSH OPEN

Connecting iPod/iPhone/iPad using

supplied stand

2 Open the iPod/iPhone connector port.

1 Connect the iPod/iPhone/iPad cable to the

unit.

2 Pass the iPod/iPhone/iPad cable through the

bottom of the stand and connect it to the iPod/

iPhone/iPad.

3 Connect your iPod/iPhone.

3 Set up to stand the iPod/iPhone/iPad.

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Watching iPod/iPhone videos on your

TV

Playing iPad

To watch iPod/iPhone videos on a television, connect it using

1 Connect your iPad.

a video cable. When an iPod/iPhone is connected to this unit,

If an iPad is connected when this unit is on, playback of

the TV output setting of the iPod/iPhone is automatically set

the iPad will not begin.

to ‘ON’.

2 Press

USB

as the input source.

CAUTION

USB/IPOD” is shown on the main display.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off

3 When the recognition is completed, will

the power and disconnect the power cord from the

power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

begin playing automatically.

The available iPad playback control by this unit is !,

+ ), *,.

Note

In the following case, operate your iPad directly:

For detailed instructions on using the iPod/iPhone,

- Searching a file by artist name or genre.

please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod/

- Playing in the repeat or random mode.

iPhone.

Some iPods allow the TV output setting to be changed

CAUTION

while connected.

When your iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected to this unit

When the iPod/iPhone is disconnected from this unit,

and you wish to operate the iPod/iPhone/iPad directly,

the iPod/iPhone’s TV output setting returns to its original

be sure to steady the iPod/iPhone/iPad with the other

state.

hand to prevent malfunctions due to faulty contacts.

Playing iPod/iPhone

Note

For detailed instructions on using the iPod/iPhone/iPad,

1 Connect your iPod/iPhone.

please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod/

If an iPod/iPhone is connected when this unit is on,

iPhone/iPad.

playback of the iPod/iPhone will not begin.

iPod/iPhone/iPad recharging occurs whenever an iPod/

iPhone/iPad is connected to this unit. (This function is

2 Press

iPod

or

USB

as the input source.

supported in standby mode as well.)

IPOD” or “USB/IPOD” is shown on the main display.

When input is switched from iPod to another function,

iPod/iPhone/iPad playback is temporarily stopped.

3 When the recognition is completed, will

begin playing automatically.

Important

The available iPod/iPhone playback control by this unit is

!, + ), *,.

If this unit cannot play your iPod/iPhone/iPad, perform the

In the following case, operate your iPod/iPhone directly:

following troubleshooting checks:

- Searching a file by artist name or genre.

Check whether the iPod/iPhone/iPad is supported by

- Playing in the repeat or random mode.

this unit.

- Watching videos stored in iPod/iPhone on your television.

Reconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the unit. If this

doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod/iPhone/

iPad.

Check the iPod/iPhone/iPad software is supported by

this unit.

If the iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot be operated, check the

following items:

Is the iPod/iPhone/iPad connected correctly? Reconnect

the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the unit.

Is the iPod/iPhone/iPad experiencing a hangup? Try

resetting the iPod/iPhone/iPad, and reconnect it to the

unit.

Disc playback06

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

be playable due to the state of the disc or the device that was

Do not play discs of special shapes (heart, octagon, etc).

It may cause malfunctions.

used for recording.

Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.

MP3:

If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the

MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands

power is restored.

for MPEG Audio Layer 3. MP3 is a type of audio code which is

Be sure to place 8 cm disc in the middle of the disc tray.

processed by significant compression from the original audio

source with very little loss in sound quality.

Note

This system supports MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3 (Sampling

Due to the structure of the disc information, it takes longer

rates: 8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 64 kbps to 384 kbps).

to read an MP3/WMA disc than a normal CD

During VBR file playback, time counter in the display

(approximately 20 to 90 seconds).

may differ from its actual playback time.

When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast

reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode (only for CD).

WMA:

Rewritable multi-session discs with unfinished writing, can

WMA (Windows Media Audio) files are Advanced System

still be played.

Format files that include audio files which are compressed

If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation,

with Windows Media Audio codec. WMA is developed by

move the unit away from the TV or radio.

Microsoft as an audio format file for Windows Media Player.

This system supports WMA (Sampling rates: 32 kHz/44.1

Tip

kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 64 kbps to 320 kbps).

When no operation has done in CD mode and the audio

During VBR file playback, time counter in the display

file is not played for more than 15 minutes, the power will

may differ from its actual playback time.

automatically turn off.

Various disc functions

Function Main

Remote

Operation

Playing discs or files

unit

control

1 Press

1 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power on.

Play

Press in the stop mode.





2 Press

CD

on the remote control or

INPUT

Stop

Press in the playback mode.

repeatedly on the main unit to select CD input.

3 Press

$ OPEN/CLOSE

to open the disc tray.

Pause

Press in the playback mode.

Press

!

to resume playback

4 Place the disc on the disc tray, label side up.

from the paused point.

Track up/

Press in the playback or stop

down

mode.

If you press the button in the

stop mode, press

!

to start

the desired track.

Fast

Press and hold down in the

forward/

playback mode.

reverse

Release the button to resume

playback.

5 Press

$ OPEN/CLOSE

to close the disc tray.

6 Press

!

to start playback.

After the last track is played, the unit will stop automatically.

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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 “RPT ONE” appears. Press

ENTER.

To repeat all tracks:

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “RPT ALL” appears. Press

ENTER.

To repeat desired tracks:

Perform steps 1 - 5 in “Programmed play” section on next

page and then press REPEAT repeatedly until “RPT ALL”

appears. Press ENTER.

To cancel repeat play:

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “RPT OFF” appears. Press

ENTER.

Direct track search

By using the numeric buttons, the desired tracks on the

Note

current disc can be played.

After performing repeat play, be sure to press #.

Use the numeric buttons on the remote control to

Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.

select the desired track whilst playing the selected

During repeat play, random play is not possible.

disc.

Random play

Note

The tracks on the disc can be played in random order

A track number higher than the number of tracks on the

automatically.

disc cannot be selected.

To random play all tracks:

To stop playback:

Press RANDOM repeatedly until “RDM ON” appears. Press

Press #.

ENTER.

To cancel random play:

Press RANDOM repeatedly until “RDM OFF” appears. Press

ENTER.

Note

If you press the , during random play, you can move

to the track selected next by the random operation. On

the other hand, the + does not allow you to move to

the previous track. The beginning of the track being

played will be located.

In random play, the unit will select and play tracks

automatically. (You cannot select the order of the

tracks.)

During random play, repeat play is not possible.

0

STANDBY/ON

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY FOLDER

TUNE+

iPod CD USB TUNER

AUDIO IN/LINE

TV OUT

CLOCK/TIMER

SLEEP

ENTER

MEMORY

EQUALIZER

MENU

/PROGRAM

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PRESET VOLUME

TUNE

4 5 6

+

+

BASS/TREBLE

MUTE

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RANDOM

DIMMER

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Disc playback06

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. You can

1 Whilst in the stop mode, press

MEMORY

/

then play back these downloaded music files by burning them

PROGRAM

on the remote control to enter the

to a CD-R/RW disc.

programming save mode.

Your downloaded song/files are for personal use only.

Any other usage of the song without owner’s permission,

2 Press

+,

or the numeric buttons on the

is against the law.

remote control to select the desired tracks.

About folder playback order

3 Press ENTER to save folder and track

If MP3/WMA files are recorded in several folders, a folder

number.

number will be set to each folder automatically.

These folders can be selected by the FOLDER on the remote

4 Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other folder/tracks. Up

control. If there is no supported file formats inside the

to 32 tracks can be programmed.

selected folder, the folder is skipped and the next folder will be

If you want to check the programmed tracks, press

selected.

MEMORY/PROGRAM.

Example: How to set folder number if MP3/WMA format files

If you make a mistake, the last programmed tracks will

are recorded as below figure.

be canceled by pressing CLEAR.

1 ROOT folder is set as folder 1.

5 Press

!

to start playback.

2 As for folders inside ROOT folder (Folder A

To cancel the programmed play mode:

and Folder B), the folder which is recorded

To cancel the programmed play, press twice # on the remote

earlier on the disc will be set as folder 2 and

control. The display will show “PRG CLR” and all the

programmed contents will be cleared.

folder 3.

Adding tracks to the program:

3 As for folder inside Folder A (Folder C and

Press the MEMORY/PROGRAM. Then follow steps 2 - 3 to

Folder D), the folder which is recorded earlier on

add tracks.

the disc will be set as folder 4 and folder 5.

4 Folder E that is inside Folder D will be set as

Note

folder 6.

When a disc is ejected, the program is automatically

The folder and file order information which is recorded

cancelled.

on the disc depends on the writing software. There

If you press the 1 STANDBY/ON to enter the standby

maybe possibilities that this unit will playback the files

mode or change the function from CD to another, the

not according to our expected playback order.

programmed selections will be cleared.

From a disc with MP3/WMA files up to 255 folders and

During the program operation, random play is not

999 files (including non playable files) can be read.

possible.

ROOT

FOLDER A

FOLDER C

FILE 3

(FOLDER 1)

(FOLDER 2)

(FOLDER 4)

FILE 4

FILE 5

FOLDER D

FILE 6

(FOLDER 5)

FILE 7

FILE 8

FOLDER E

FILE 9

(FOLDER 6)

FILE 10

FOLDER B

FILE 1

(FOLDER 3)

FILE 2

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Annotations for Pioneer X-CM31-T in format PDF