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X-CM31DAB -K/-W/-T/-R CD Receiver System Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu). Operating Instructions...
IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, The exclamation point within an equilateral TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 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...
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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. S002*_A1_En...
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 18). Input function buttons Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 18). STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE CD Receiver control buttons ...
Part names and functions 11 Tuner control buttons Speaker system ST/MONO Use to switch the sound mode between stereo and Tweeter monaural (page 24). Woofer RDS ASPM Use to search for RDS Auto station program memory Bass Reflex Duct (page 25). RDS PTY Important Use to search for RDS program types (page 25).
Part names and functions Front panel TIMER VOLUME PHONES AUDIO IN iPad Main display Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control. Volume control Use to set the listening volume (page 12). Disc tray Place the disc, label side up (page 18). Volume illumination TIMER indicator Light when the power on.
Part names and functions Top panel PUSH OPEN STANDBY/ON INPUT iPod/iPhone connector port INPUT To connect the iPod/iPhone, press the PUSH OPEN tab Selects the input source. (page 15). Disc tray open/close button STANDBY/ON Use to open or close the disc tray (page 18).
Connections 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.
Connections Connecting antenna Plugging in Connect the DAB/FM wire antenna as shown below. To Before making or changing the connections, switch off the improve reception and sound quality, connect external power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. antenna (see Using external antenna below).
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 It can be used to re-use an existing timer setting. Connect to the jack plug of the headphones. As well as steps 1 through 3 in “Setting the When the headphones are connected, there is no sound wake-up timer”.
* iPod nano 6G is supports audio only. Press the PUSH OPEN. 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 playback Connecting iPod/iPhone/iPad using Open the iPod/iPhone connector port. supplied stand Connect the iPod/iPhone/iPad cable to the unit. Pass the iPod/iPhone/iPad cable through the bottom of the stand and connect it to the iPod/ iPhone/iPad. Connect your iPod/iPhone. Set up to stand the iPod/iPhone/iPad. •...
iPod/iPhone/iPad playback • Reconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the unit. If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod/iPhone/ Playing iPod/iPhone iPad. • Check the iPod/iPhone/iPad software is supported by Connect your iPod/iPhone. this unit. • If an iPod/iPhone is connected when this unit is on, If the iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot be operated, check the playback of the iPod/iPhone will not begin.
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 “RPT 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 Specify the folder to play, do 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. (You can view this unit is DISPLAY FOLDER TUNE+...
To repeat one track: • Pioneer does not guarantee that any file recorded on a Press REPEAT repeatedly until “RPT 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 Specify the folder to play, do the following steps. (Programmed Play) Press USB, and connect the USB storage device. This unit can play repeatedly folders stored in the USB storage device.
Using the tuner Chapter 8: Using the tuner To receive an FM stereo transmission: Listening to the radio broadcasts • Press ST/MONO to select stereo mode and “AUTO” will be displayed. The following steps show you how to tune in to FM radio Improving poor FM reception: broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions.
Using the tuner To recall a memorised station You can search the following program types: NEWS – News SOCIAL – Social affairs Press PRESET +/– to select the desired AFFAIRS – Current Affairs RELIGION – Programs concerning religion INFO – General Information station.
Using the tuner Information provided by RDS Note Each time the RDS DISPLAY is pressed, the display will switch • If the same station is broadcasting on different as follows: frequencies, the strongest frequency will be stored in memory. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FOLDER...
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.
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 When a USB storage device is connected Problem Check Remedy USB storage device is not Is the USB storage device properly Connect the device securely (all the way in). recognized. connected? Is the USB storage device connected This unit does not support USB hubs. Connect the USB storage via a USB hub? device directly.
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 “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.