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Operation Manual
AUDIO MASTER UNIT
AXM-P90RS
English


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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
About this unit
3
Visit our website
3
In case of trouble
4
Use and care of the remote control
4
Resetting the microprocessor
5
What
's What
Display unit
6
Card remote control
6
Steering remote control
7
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on
8
Selecting a source
8
Adjusting the volume
8
Turning the unit off
8
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings
9
Setting the clock
9
Setting the display appearance
10
Configure the general settings
11
Setting the menu lock
11
Setting the audio processor
11
Available accessories
Playing songs on iPod
13
Multi-CD Player
15
DVD Player
18
TV tuner
21
Auxiliary (AUX) devices
22
Audio unit control
Controlling the audio processor
24
Differentia of the audio function
24
Other Functions
Other Functions
25
Connections
Connecting the power cable
27
Connecting the audio processor
28
Connecting the Pioneer IP-BUS devices
29
Connecting the AUX devices
30
Selecting the input setting switch
31
Using the speaker-RCA conversion cable
31
Installation
Installing the hide-away unit
32
Installing the display unit
33
Installing the steering remote control
37
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
39
Specifications
40
Contents
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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix
it with general household waste. There is a se-
parate collection system for used electronic
products in accordance with legislation that re-
quires proper treatment, recovery and recy-
cling.
Private households in the member states of
the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return
their used electronic products free of charge
to designated collection facilities or to a retai-
ler (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please
contact your local authorities for the correct
method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed
product undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent po-
tential negative effects on the environment
and human health.
About this unit
This unit is designed to control the Pioneer
Audio Processor (e.g. RS-A9 or DEQ-P90).
Using this unit converts the sound from your
car audio into the high quality sound of the
Pioneer audio processor without combining
the Pioneer ODR series CD Player or Pioneer
Reference series CD Player.
Also, the supplied remote control can control
the separately sold Pioneer DVD player (e.g.
XDV-P6), Pioneer Multi-CD player, Pioneer
iPod adaptor (e.g. CD-IB100
B) and Pioneer TV
tuner.
! This unit can control five devices as AUX
sources. The following devices can be con-
nected to this unit.
-- Devices with RCA output; This unit con-
trols them as
AUX1 Main or
AUX2 AUX.
-- Devices with digital output; This unit
controls it as
AUX3 Digital.
-- Devices with 3.5 mm mini plug; This
unit controls it as
AUX4 MiniPlug.
-- Devices with Pioneer IP-BUS; This unit
controls it as
AUX5 IP-BUS.
! If the equipment you want to connect as an
AUX unit does not have an RCA output, the
supplied speaker-RCA conversion cable
can be used. For details, refer to Using the
speaker-RCA conversion cable on page 31.
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating could result from contact with liquids.
! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-
erating procedures and precautions.
! Always keep the volume low enough so that
you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.
! Protect this unit from moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the preset memory will be erased and must be
reprogrammed.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
! Register your product. We will keep the de-
tails of your purchase on file to help you
refer to this information in the event of an
insurance claim such as loss or theft.
! We offer the latest information about
Pioneer Corporation on our website.
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In case of trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote con-
trol out and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (
­) poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
! When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
Card remote control
Steering remote control
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doc-
tor immediately.
CAUTION
! Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
! Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
! Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
! When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions
' rules that
apply in your country/area.
! Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its plus (+) and minus (
­)
poles facing the proper directions.
Using the remote control
Important
! Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
! Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
! If any of the following problems occur, imme-
diately stop using the unit and consult the
dealer from whom you purchased it.
-- Smoke is coming from the unit.
-- Abnormal odor is coming from the unit.
-- A foreign object has entered the unit.
-- Liquid has been spilled on or into the unit.
If you continue to use this unit without finding
a remedy, the unit may be damaged badly, re-
sulting in a serious accident or fire.
! Do not disassemble or modify this unit. To do
so may cause a malfunction.
! Do not operate this unit while manipulating
the steering wheel as it might result in a traffic
accident.
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! If you need to operate this unit while driving,
look ahead carefully to avoid being involved in
a traffic accident.
! Do not leave this steering remote control free
(unattached). When stopping the car or turn-
ing, the unit might drop on the floor. If the unit
rolls under the brake pedal, it might prevent
the driver from braking properly, causing ser-
ious problems. Be sure to fix the steering re-
mote control to the steering wheel.
Card remote control
! Point the remote control in the direction of
the remote control sensor to operate.
! The remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Steering remote control
! Key assignment can be changed by select-
ing the DIP switch.
DIP switch
! Key assignment conversion chart
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
DIP
switch
1-3
1-4
2-3
2-4
1
cd
2
ba
3
da
4
ab
5
ATT
ATT
6
VOLUME (
­)
VOLUME (+)
DIP
switch
1-3
1-4
2-3
2-4
7
SOURCE
SOURCE
8
VOLUME (+)
VOLUME (
­)
! If DIP switch is selected to 1-3 or 2-3, the
steering remote control controls this unit.
! If DIP switch is selected to 1-4 or 2-4, this
steering remote control can be used as a
general purpose for Pioneer unit.
Resetting the microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
! Prior to using this unit for the first time
after installation
! If the unit fails to operate properly
! When strange or incorrect messages ap-
pear on the display
% Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instrument.
RESET button
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