Pioneer HM51DAB Micro System with DAB+ USB Bluetooth User Manual

X-HM51DAB

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Operating Instructions

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CD Receiver System

XC-HM51DAB

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CD Receiver

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CAUTION

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or

shock hazard, do not place any container filled with

liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower

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

moisture.

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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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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation

(at least 25 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 5 cm at each

side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,

and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire

hazard, the openings should never be blocked or

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

curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet

or a bed.

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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 strong artificial light)

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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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This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

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

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

repair will be charged for even during the warranty

period.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

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

AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make

sure the unit has been installed so that the power

plug can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in

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

cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet

when left unused for a long period of time (for

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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Do not install your speakers overhead on the ceiling or

wall. The grill is designed to be detachable, and as such

it may fall and cause damage or personal injury if

installed overhead.

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CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product classified

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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

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

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

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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Symbol examples

for batteries

Symbol for

equipment

Radio wave caution

This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is

a band used by other wireless systems (Microwave

ovens and Cordless phones, etc.). In this event noise

appears in your television image, there is the possibility

this unit (including products supported by this unit) is

causing signal interference with the antenna input

connector of your television, video, satellite tuner, etc. In

this event, increase the distance between the antenna

input connector and this unit (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.

Please contact your Internet service provider or

network device manufacturer.

• A separate contract with/payment to an Internet

service provider is required to use the Internet.

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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 Before you start

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . 6

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 Part names and functions

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Detatching and replacing the front grille

(X-HM51DAB only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

03 Connections

Speaker connection (X-HM51DAB only) . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using other subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

04 Getting started

To turn the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Input function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Display brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Volume auto setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Volume control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sound controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

P.BASS control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Bass/treble control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the wake-up timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Calling the wake-up timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cancelling the wake-up timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the wake-up timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

05 iPod/iPhone/iPad playback

Confirming what iPod/iPhone/iPad models are

supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting iPod/iPhone/iPad using supplied

iPad stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing iPod/iPhone/iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

06 Disc playback

Playing discs or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback . . . . . . . . . 20

Direct track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Programmed play (CD or MP3/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About downloading MP3/WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About folder playback order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specify the folder to play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Switch the display contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

07 USB playback

Playing USB storage devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Specify the folder to play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Switch the display contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing in the desired order (Programmed Play) . . . . 24

08 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To recall a memorised station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To scan the preset stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To erase entire preset memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

An introduction to RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Information provided by RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Auto Station Program Memory (ASPM). . . . 27

Notes for RDS operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening to the DAB+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

About DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . 28

Auto Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting a station in the station list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Manual tune. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing the information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Memorising a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

DAB Frequency table (BAND III) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

09 Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Bluetooth

® Audio playback

Music playback using Bluetooth wireless

technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Pairing with the unit (Initial registration) . . . . . . . . . . .31

Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Radio wave caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Scope of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Radio wave reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Precautions regarding connections to products

supported by this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

11 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Playable discs and formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Regarding copy protected CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Supported audio file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cautions on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

When moving this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Place of installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Do not place objects on this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

About condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

About specially shaped discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

About iPod/iPhone/iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Restoring all the settings to the defaults . . . . . . . . . . .39

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Before you start01

Chapter 1:

Before you start

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box

when you open it.

•Remote control

•Power cord

• DAB/FM wire antenna

• AAA batteries (R03) x 2

• Speaker cord x 2 (X-HM51DAB only)

•iPad stand

• Warranty card

• Operating instructions (this document)

Loading the batteries in the

remote control

1 Open the rear lid and load the batteries as

illustrated below.

2 Close the rear lid.

CAUTION

• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage

the springs on the battery’s  terminals. This can cause

batteries to leak or over heat.

• 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.

• Batteries may have different voltages, even if they are the

same size and shape. Do not use different types of

batteries together.

• To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the batteries

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

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

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

batteries. If a battery should leak and the fluid should get

on your skin, flush it off with large quantities of water.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with

governmental regulations or environmental public

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

• WARNING

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

performance of batteries.

Using the remote control

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

from the remote sensor.

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• 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

operating range of the remote.

INPUT

30°

7 m

30°

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Part names and functions 02

Chapter 2:

Part names and functions

Remote control

1  STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between standby and on (page 14).

2 Input function buttons

Use to select the input source to this receiver (pages 18, 19,

23, 25, 30 and 31).

3 CD Receiver control buttons

CLOCK/TIMER

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

checking the timers (page 14).

SLEEP

See Using the sleep timer on page 16.

4 Numeric buttons (0 to 9)

Use to enter the number (page 20).

CLEAR

Use to clear the programmed play (page 21).

6 CD Receiver control buttons

DISPLAY

Press to change the display for songs playing back from

CD or USB (page 22).

FOLDER

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

mass storage device (page 21).

Use to access the menu.

MEMORY/PROGRAM

Use to memory or program the MP3/WMA disc

(page 21).









(TUNE +/–), ENTER

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

confirm actions.

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

(page 25).

PRESET +/–

Use to select preset radio stations (page 26).

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound (page 14).

10 Playback control buttons

Use to control each function after you have selected it using

the input function buttons (page 19).

STANDBY/ON





CD USB TUNER AUDIO IN

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

ST/MONO ASPM PTY DISPLAY

MUTE

TUNE–

TUNE+

DIMMER

 







–

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

123

456

789

BT AUDIO

CLOCK/TIMER

SLEEP

EQUALIZER

P. BA SS

BASS/TREBLE

RANDOM

CLEAR REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

RDS

ENTER

SCAN ENTER DISPLAY

DAB

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Part names and functions02

Tuner

control buttons

ST/MONO

Use to switch the sound mode between stereo and

monaural. (page 25)

RDS ASPM

Use to search for RDS Auto station program memory

(page 26).

RDS PTY

Use to search for RDS program types (page 26).

RDS DISPLAY

Press to change the RDS display for information mode

(page 26).

DAB SCAN

Use to scan for DAB radio station (page 28).

DAB ENTER

Use to confirm the DAB radio station (page 28).

DAB DISPLAY

Press to change the DAB display for information mode

(page 29).

12 OPEN/CLOSE

Use to open or close the disc tray (page 19).

13 Sound control buttons

Adjust the sound quality (page 15).

14 RANDOM

Randomize order of track playback from a CD, iPod or USB

(page 20).

REPEAT

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

USB (page 20).

16 Volume control buttons

Use to set the listening volume (page 14).

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be

controlled in four steps (page 14).

Detatching and replacing the front

grille (X-HM51DAB only)

The front grille of this speaker system is removable. Proceed

as follows:

1 Grab the bottom of the grille, and gently

pull it toward you to remove the bottom

portion.

2 Next, grab the top part of the grille and

gently pull it toward you to remove the top

portion.

3 To install the grille, align the projections on

the speaker with the receptacles on the top and

at the base of the grille and push them into

place.

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Part names and functions 02

Front panel

1  STANDBY/ON button

Switches the receiver between standby and on (page 14).

2 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control.

3TIMER

indicator

Lights when the unit power is off but when the timer setting is

activated.

4 Character display

See Display on page 10.

5 Volume control

Use to set the listening volume (page 14).

6 INPUT button

Selects the input source.

7 Headphone socket

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are

connected, there is no sound output from the speakers

(page 16).

8 AUDIO IN socket

Use to connect an auxiliary component using a stereo

minijack cable (page 30).

9 USB terminal

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

iPhone/iPad as an audio source (pages 18 and 23).

10 Disc tray

Place the disc, label side up (page 19).

11 Playback control buttons

Select the desired track or file to be played back. Stop current

playback. Stop playback or resume playback from the point

where it was paused.

12 Disc tray open/close button

Use to open or close the disc tray (page 19).

 STANDBY/ON

INPUT

VOLUME

PHONES AUDIO IN

  

TIMER

7 86 9 11 1210

2 51 3 4

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Part names and functions02

Display

Lights when the sound is muted.

Note

• The mute icon will be displayed in red.



Start playback.

3 

Pause playback.

Timer function is set.

5 Character display

Displays various system information.



1 32 4

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Connections 03

Chapter 3:

Connections

CAUTION

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

from the power outlet whenever making or changing

connections.

• Connect the power cord after all the connections

between devices have been completed.

Speaker connection (X-HM51DAB

only)

• The provided speaker wire with the red tube is for the (+)

terminal. Connect the wire with red tube the (+)

terminal, and other wire to the (–) 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.

• Make sure that the speaker cable cores do not become

exposed and make contact with other cable cores. This

may cause malfunction of the product.

• Do not allow the speaker cable core to come into contact

with the receiver body.

- If the speaker cable core comes into contact with any

metal portion of the receiver’s body, it may damage the

speakers and cause smoke and fire.

Insert speaker cables securely into the terminals and

check that the cable does not come out of easily.

X-HM51DAB only

• 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.

XC-HM51DAB only

• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance

between 4  and 16 .

Note

• There is no difference between L and R speakers.

Cleaning the glossy finish of the speaker (X-

HM51DAB only)

• If you use a dusty or hard cloth or if you rub the screen

hard, the finish of the product will be scratched.

• If you clean the surface of the speaker system with a wet

cloth, water droplets on the surface may enter into the

product, resulting in malfunction.

• When cleaning the finish of the speaker system, gently

wipe it with a dry soft cloth.

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

SPEAKERS

X-HM51DAB

This unit’s rear panel

Red tube

Supplied

speaker wire

Left speakerRight speaker

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Connections03

If not using the provided speaker wire

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

X-HM51DAB only

• Do not install your speakers overhead on the ceiling or wall.

The grill is designed to be detachable, and as such it may

fall and cause damage or personal injury if installed

overhead.

• Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the

bass reflex ducts.

• Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.

Using other subwoofer

You can connect a subwoofer with an amplifier to the

SUBWOOFER PREOUT socket.

Note

• No sound is heard from the subwoofer without a built-in

amplifier.

• Subwoofer Pre-out (audio signal): 350 mV / 10 k at 70

Hz.

Connecting antennas

Connect the DAB/FM wire antenna as shown below. To

improve reception and sound quality, connect external

antennas (see Using external antennas below).

1 Connect the DAB/FM wire antenna into the

DAB/FM antenna socket.

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

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

To customers in Norway and Sweden

CAUTION

• “Apparater som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via

nettplugg og/eller via annet jordtilkoplet utstyr - og er

tilkoplet et koaksialbasert kabel-TV nett, kan forårsake

brannfare. For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av

apparater til kabel-TV nett installeres en galvanisk

isolator mellom apparatet og kabel-TV nettet.”

• “Apparater som är kopplade till skyddsjord via jordat

vägguttag och/eller via annan utrustning och samtidigt

är kopplad till kabel-TV nät kan i vissa fall medföra risk för

brand. För att undvika detta skall vid anslutning av

apparaten till kabel-TV nät galvanisk isolator finnas

mellan apparaten och kabel-TV nätet.

Using external antennas

To improve DAB/FM reception

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

DAB/FM antenna.

12 3

10 mm

LINE

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

ANTENNA

DAB/FM

This unit’s rear panel

Audio cable

(commercially available)

Commercially available

subwoofer (amplifier built in)

To audio input

socket

ANTENNA

DAB/FM

ANTENNA

DAB/FM

One-touch PAL

connector

75 coaxial

cable

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Connections 03

Plugging in

CAUTION

• Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied

with this unit.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose

other than that described below.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the

power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

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

into an AC outlet.

AC IN

SPEAKER

To AC outlet

This unit’s rear panel

Power cord

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Getting started04

Chapter 4:

Getting started

To turn the power on

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

After use:

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

Note

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

unit turns charge mode.

Setting the clock

1 Press

 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power on.

2 Press

CLOCK/TIMER

on the remote control.

“CLOCK” is shown on the main display.

3 Press

ENTER

4 Press

/

to set the day, then press ENTER.

5 Press

/

to set the hour, then press

ENTER.

6 Press

/

to set the minute, then press

ENTER to confirm.

7 Press

ENTER

To confirm the time display:

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

about 10 seconds.

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.

General control

Input function

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

will change to different mode. Press the INPUT repeatedly to

select desired function.

Display brightness control

Press DIMMER to dims the display brightness. The

brightness can be controlled in four steps.

Volume auto setting

If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 31

or higher, the volume starts at 30.

Volume control

Turn the VOLUME on the unit or press VOLUME +/– on the

remote control to increase or decrease the volume.

CAUTION

• The sound level at a given volume setting depends on

speaker efficiency, location, and various other factors. It

is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels. Do

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

music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure

from earphones and headphones can cause hearing

loss.

Muting

The volume is muted temporarily when pressing the MUTE on

the remote control. Press again to restore the volume.

STANDBY/ON





CD USB TUNER AUDIO IN

123

BT AUDIO

CLOCK/TIMER

SLEEP

EQUALIZER

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

TUNE–

TUNE+

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

ENTER

CD FM USB/iPodDAB

AUDIO IN

LINE

BT AUDIO

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Getting started 04

Sound controls

Equalizer

When the EQUALIZER is pressed, the current mode setting

will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press the

EQUALIZER repeatedly until the desired sound mode

appears.

P.BASS control

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

P.BASS mode which emphasises the bass frequencies. To

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

control.

Bass/treble control

Press the BASS/TREBLE, then press /// to adjust the

bass or treble.

Note

•The EQUALIZER and P.BASS cannot operate

simultaneously. The most recently selected of these two

functions will be the one used.

• BASS/TREBLE can operate alongside either the

EQUALIZER or P.BASS.

When one of the above two functions is

selected, the function that is not selected

will be displayed as follows.

1When

P.BASS

setting (

OFF

) is changed

• EQUALIZER : FLAT

2When

EQUALIZER

setting is changed

• P.BASS : OFF

Setting the wake-up timer

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

timer.

1 Press

 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power on.

2 Press and hold

CLOCK/TIMER

3 Press

/

to select “ONCE” or “DAILY”,

then press ENTER.

ONCE – Works once only at a preset time.

DAILY – Works at the preset time on a preset day.

4 Press

/

to select “TIMER SET”, then

press ENTER.

5 Press

/

to select the timer playback

source, then press

ENTER

• CD, DAB, FM, USB/iPod, BT AUDIO, AUDIO IN and

LINE can be selected as the playback source.

6 Press

/

to select the timer day, then

press ENTER.

7 Press

/

to set the hour, then press

ENTER.

8 Press

/

to set the minute, then press

ENTER.

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

9 Adjust the volume press

VOLUME +/–

, then

press ENTER.

10 Press

 STANDBY/ON

to enter the power

standby mode.

•The TIMER indicator lights up.

NIGHT

FLAT A flat and basic sound.

ACTIVE

DIALOGUE

A sound that can be enjoyed

at night even with lower volume.

A powerful sound that

emphasizes low and high tones.

A sound that allows the radio or

vocals to be heard more easily.

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Getting started04

Calling the wake-up timer

An existing timer setting can be reused.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the wake-up

timer”.

2 Press

/

to select “TIMER ON”, then press

ENTER.

Cancelling the wake-up timer

Turn off the timer setting.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the wake-up

timer”.

2 Press

/

to select “TIMER OFF”, then

press ENTER.

Using the wake-up timer

1 Press

 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power

off.

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

automatically and play the selected input

function.

Note

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

connected to the unit or a disc is not inserted, the unit

will be turned on but will not play back the track.

• Some discs may not be played automatically at the wake-

up time.

• When setting the timer set at least one minute 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.

Using Headphones

Connect the headphones plug to the PHONES terminal.

When the headphones are connected, there is no sound

output from the speakers.

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

to music at moderate levels. Excessive sound pressure

from earphones and headphones can cause hearing

loss.

• Before plugging in or unplugging the headphone,

reduce the volume.

• Be sure your headphone has a 3.5 mm diameter plug

and impedance between 16

 and 50 . The

recommended impedance is 32

.

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

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

be displayed if you connect the headphones when the

iPod/iPhone/iPad function is selected.

 STANDBY/ON

INPUT

VOLUME

PHONES AUDIO IN

  

TIMER

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iPod/iPhone/iPad playback 05

Chapter 5:

iPod/iPhone/iPad playback

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

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

Playback setting for iPod/iPhone/iPad music can be

performed from this unit or the iPod/iPhone/iPad itself.

Confirming what iPod/iPhone/iPad

models are supported

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

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.

• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept

responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from

any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting

from iPod/iPhone/iPad failure.

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

please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod/

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/

ios/eu/).

• Installing software versions other than indicated on the

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

in incompatibility with this system.

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

content on an iPod/iPhone/iPad.

Connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad

Connecting iPod/iPhone/iPad using

supplied iPad stand

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 Set the iPod/iPhone/iPad on the stand.

iPod/iPhone/iPad USB Terminal (Audio only)

iPod nano (3/4/5/6/7G) 

iPod touch (1/2/3/4/5G) 

iPhone 5 

iPhone 4S 

iPhone 4 

iPhone 3GS 

iPhone 3G 

iPhone 

iPad mini 

iPad (3/4G) 

iPad/iPad 2 

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iPod/iPhone/iPad playback05

Playing iPod/iPhone/iPad

1 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.

2 Press

USB

as the input source.

“USB/iPod” is shown on the main display.

3 When the recognition is completed, will

begin playing automatically.

• The available iPod/iPhone/iPad playback controls from

the unit are /,  ,  .

• In the following case, operate your iPod/iPhone/iPad

directly:

- Searching a file by artist name or genre.

- Playing in the repeat or random mode.

CAUTION

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

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

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

hand to prevent malfunctions due to faulty contacts.

Note

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

please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod/

iPhone/iPad.

• iPod/iPhone/iPad recharging occurs whenever an iPod/

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

supported in standby mode as well.)

• When input is switched from USB/iPod to another

function, iPod/iPhone/iPad playback is temporarily

stopped.

Important

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

following troubleshooting checks:

• Check whether the iPod/iPhone/iPad is supported by

this unit.

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

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

iPad.

• Check that iPod/iPhone/iPad software is supported by

the 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.

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Disc playback 06

Chapter 6:

Disc playback

This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD

format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot

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

used for recording.

MP3:

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

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

processed by significant compression from the original audio

source with very little loss in sound quality.

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

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

• During VBR file playback, time counter in the display

may differ from its actual playback time.

WMA:

WMA (Windows Media Audio) files are Advanced System

Format files that include audio files which are compressed

with Windows Media Audio codec. WMA is developed by

Microsoft as an audio format file for Windows Media Player.

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

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

• During VBR file playback, time counter in the display

may differ from its actual playback time.

Playing discs or files

1 Press

 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power on.

2 Press

on the remote control or

INPUT

repeatedly on the main unit to select CD input.

3 Press

 OPEN/CLOSE

to open the disc tray.

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

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.

CAUTION

• Do not place two discs in one disc tray.

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

It may cause malfunctions.

• Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.

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

power is restored.

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

Note

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

to read an MP3/WMA disc than a normal CD

(approximately 20 to 90 seconds).

• When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast

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

• Rewritable multi-session discs with unfinished writing, can

still be played.

• If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation,

move the unit away from the TV or radio.

Tip

• When no operation has done in CD mode and the audio

file is not played for more than 30 minutes, the power will

automatically turn off.

Various disc functions

Function Main

unit

Remote

control

Operation

Play

Press in the stop mode.

Stop

Press in the playback mode.

Pause

Press in the playback mode.

Press

/

to resume

playback from the paused

point.

Track up/

down

Press in the playback or stop

mode.

If you press the button in the

stop mode, press

/

to start

the desired track.

Fast

forward/

reverse

Press and hold down in the

playback mode.

Release the button to resume

playback.































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Disc playback06

Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc

playback

Direct track search

By using the numeric buttons, the desired tracks on the

current disc can be played.

Use the numeric buttons on the remote control to

select the desired track whilst playing the selected

disc.

Note

• A track number higher than the number of tracks on the

disc cannot be selected.

To stop playback:

Press .

Repeat play

Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed

sequence continuously.

To repeat one track:

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT ONE” appears. Press

ENTER.

To repeat all tracks:

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT ALL” appears. Press

ENTER.

To repeat desired tracks:

Perform steps 1 to 5 in “Programmed play (CD or MP3/WMA)”

section on next page and then press REPEAT repeatedly until

“REPEAT ALL” appears. Press ENTER.

To cancel repeat play:

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT OFF” appears. Press

ENTER.

Note

• After performing repeat play, be sure to press .

Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.

• During repeat play, random play is not possible.

Random play

The tracks on the disc can be played in random order

automatically.

To random play all tracks:

Press RANDOM repeatedly until “RANDOM ON” appears.

Press ENTER.

To cancel random play:

Press RANDOM repeatedly until “RANDOM 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.

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

ST/MONO ASPM PTY DISPLAY

MUTE

TUNE–

TUNE+

DIMMER

 







–

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

RDS

ENTER

STANDBY/ON





CD USB TUNER AUDIO IN

DISPLAY FOLDER

TUNE+

123

456

789

BT AUDIO

CLOCK/TIMER

SLEEP

EQUALIZER

P. BA S S

BASS/TREBLE

RANDOM

CLEAR REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

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Disc playback 06

Programmed play (CD or MP3/WMA)

You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order

you like.

1 Whilst in the stop mode, press

MEMORY

PROGRAM

on the remote control to enter the

programming save mode.

2 Press

 

or the numeric buttons on the

remote control to select the desired tracks.

3 Press ENTER to save folder and track

number.

4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 for other folder/tracks.

Up to 32 tracks can be programmed.

• If you want to check the programmed tracks, press

MEMORY/PROGRAM.

• If you make a mistake, the last programmed tracks will

be canceled by pressing CLEAR.

5 Press

/

to start playback.

To cancel the programmed play mode:

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

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

programmed content will be cleared.

Adding tracks to the program:

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

add tracks.

Note

• When a disc is ejected anything programmed is cleared.

• If you press the  STANDBY/ON to enter the standby

mode or change the function from CD to another, the

programmed selections will be cleared.

• During the program operation, random play is not

possible.

About downloading MP3/WMA

There are many music sites on the internet that you can

download MP3/WMA music files. Follow the instructions

from the website on how to download the music files. You can

then play back these downloaded music files by burning them

to a CD-R/RW disc.

• Your downloaded song/files are for personal use only.

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

is against the law.

About folder playback order

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

number will be set to each folder automatically.

These folders can be selected by the FOLDER on the remote

control. If there is no supported file formats inside the

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

selected.

Example: How the folder numbers are assigned if MP3/WMA

format files are recorded are as shown below.

1 ROOT folder is set as FOLDER 1.

2 As for folders inside ROOT folder (FOLDER A

and FOLDER B), the folder which is recorded

earlier on the disc will be set as FOLDER 2 and

FOLDER 3.

3 As for folder inside FOLDER A (FOLDER C and

FOLDER D), the folder which is recorded earlier

on the disc will be set as FOLDER 4 and FOLDER

4 FOLDER E that is inside FOLDER D will be set

as FOLDER 6.

• The folder and file order information which is recorded

on the disc depends on the writing software. There

maybe possibilities that this unit will playback the files

not according to our expected playback order.

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

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

ROOT

(FOLDER 1)

FOLDER A

(FOLDER 2)

FOLDER B

(FOLDER 3)

FILE 9

FILE 10

FILE 3

FILE 4

FILE 5

FILE 6

FILE 7

FILE 8

FOLDER E

(FOLDER 6)

FOLDER C

(FOLDER 4)

FOLDER D

(FOLDER 5)

FILE 1

FILE 2

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Disc playback06

Specify the folder to play

To specify the folder to play, perform the following steps.

1 Press

, and load an MP3/WMA disc.

2 Press FOLDER, and press

/

to select

desired playback folder.

3 Press ENTER.

Playback will start from the first song of the selected folder.

• Even if it is stopped, it is possible to press /, to select

a folder.

Switch the display contents

1 Press

DISPLAY

If the title, artist and album name has been written to the file,

that information will be displayed. (The unit can only display

alphanumeric characters. Non-alphanumeric character are

displayed as ”*”.)

Note

• “Copyright protected WMA files” or “Unsupported files”

cannot be played back. In these case the files will be

skipped automatically.

• There may be cases where no information can be

displayed.

• Displaying title, artist and album name is only supported

for MP3 files.

STANDBY/ON





CD USB TUNER AUDIO IN

DISPLAY FOLDER

TUNE+

123

456

789

BT AUDIO

CLOCK/TIMER

SLEEP

EQUALIZER

P. BA S S

BASS/TREBLE

RANDOM

CLEAR REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

ST/MONO ASPM PTY DISPLAY

MUTE

TUNE–

TUNE+

DIMMER

 







–

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

RDS

ENTER

Title/Artist/Album display

Number of track, playback

time display

File type display

Number of folder/track

display

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USB playback 07

Chapter 7:

USB playback

Playing USB storage devices

It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB

interface on the front of this receiver.

• Pioneer does not guarantee that any file recorded on a

USB storage device will play or that power will be

supplied to a USB storage device. Also note that Pioneer

will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss of files

on USB storage devices caused by connection to this

unit.

1 Press

USB

as the input source.

“USB/iPod” is shown on the main display.

2 Connect the USB storage device.

The number of folders or files stored on the connected USB

storage device appear on the main display automatically.

• This receiver does not support a USB hub.

• If an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected to the unit, the unit

will automatically begin charging it.

3 When the recognition is completed, press

/

to start playback.

• When changing to a different input source, stop the USB

memory playback first before changing.

4 Disconnect USB storage device from the USB

terminal.

Turn the power off before removing the USB storage device.

Note

• USB flash drive that supports USB 2.0 can be used.

• This unit may not recognize a USB storage device, play

files or supply power to a USB storage device. For

details, see When a USB storage device is connected on

page 35.

• When a USB storage device is not playing and no

operations have been performed for more than 30

minutes, the unit will automatically power off.

Repeat play

Repeat play can play one track, all tracks or a programmed

sequence continuously.

To repeat one track:

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT ONE” appears. Press

ENTER.

To repeat all tracks:

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT ALL” appears. Press

ENTER.

To repeat desired tracks:

Perform steps 1 to 5 in “Programmed play (CD or MP3/WMA)”

section on next page and then press REPEAT repeatedly until

“REPEAT ALL” appears. Press ENTER.

To cancel repeat play:

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT OFF” appears. Press

ENTER.

Note

• After performing repeat play, be sure to press .

Otherwise, the file of USB storage device will play

continuously.

• During repeat play, random play is not possible.

Random play

The file of USB storage device can be played in random order

automatically.

To random play all tracks:

Press RANDOM repeatedly until “RANDOM ON” appears.

Press ENTER.

To cancel random play:

Press RANDOM repeatedly until “RANDOM 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.

PHONES AUDIO IN



USB storage device

(commercially available)

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USB playback07

Specify the folder to play

To specify the folder to play, perform the following steps.

1 Press

USB

, and connect the USB storage

device.

2 Press

FOLDER

, and press

/

to select

desired playback folder.

3 Press

ENTER

Playback will start from the first song of the selected folder.

• Even if it is stopped, it is possible to press /, to select

a folder.

Switch the display contents

The unit can display the information recorded in the USB

storage device. For details, see Switch the display contents on

page 22.

Playing in the desired order

(Programmed Play)

The unit can play folders stored on a USB storage device in

the desired order. For details, see Programmed play (CD or

MP3/WMA) on page 21.

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Using the tuner 08

Chapter 8:

Using the tuner

Listening to the radio broadcasts

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM radio

broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step)

tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a station you can

memorize the frequency for recall later. See Saving station

presets below for more on how to do this.

Tuning

1 Press the

 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power

on.

2 Press

TUNER

3 Press TUNE +/– on the remote control to

tune in to the desired station.

Automatic tuning:

Press and hold TUNE +/–, scanning will start automatically

and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast

station.

Manual tuning:

Press the TUNE +/– repeatedly to tune in to the desired

station.

Note

• When radio interference occurs, automatic tuning may

stop automatically at that point.

• Automatic tuning will skip weak signal stations.

• To stop the automatic tuning, press .

• When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is tuned in,

the frequency will be displayed first. Finally, the station

name will appear.

• Full auto tuning can be achieved for RDS stations using

Auto Station Program Memory (ASPM) mode, see

page 27.

To receive an FM stereo transmission:

• Press ST/MONO to select stereo mode and “AUTO” will

be displayed.

Improving poor FM reception:

1 Press ST/MONO repeatedly to select MONO.

This will change the tuner from stereo to mono and usually

improve the reception.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient

to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall

whenever you want to listen to that station (Preset tuning).

This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This unit

can memorize up to 30 stations.

1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.

See Tuning above for more on this.

2 Press

MEMORY

PROGRAM

The preset number will flash.

3 Press

PRESET +/–

to select the preset

channel number.

4 Press

MEMORY

PROGRAM

to store that

station in memory.

If the preset number has changed from flashing to lighting,

before the station is memorised, repeat the operation from

step 2.

• Repeat steps 1 to 4 to set other stations, or to change a

preset station. When a new station is stored in the

memory, the station previously memorised for that

preset channel number will be erased.

Note

• The backup function protects the memorised stations for

a few hours should there be a power failure or the AC

power cord become disconnected.

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

ST/MONO ASPM PTY DISPLAY

MUTE

TUNE–

TUNE+

DIMMER

  







–

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

RDS

ENTER

STANDBY/ON





CD USB TUNER AUDIO IN

DISPLAY FOLDER

TUNE+

123

456

789

BT AUDIO

CLOCK/TIMER

SLEEP

EQUALIZER

P. BA S S

BASS/TREBLE

RANDOM

CLEAR REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

MUTE

TUNE–

TUNE+

DIMMER





–

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

ENTER

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

MUTE

TUNE–

TUNE+

–

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

RANDOM

CLEAR REPEAT

ENTER

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Using the tuner08

To recall a memorised station

1 Press

PRESET +/–

to select the desired

station.

To scan the preset stations

The stations saved in the memory can be scanned

automatically. (Preset memory scan)

1 Press and hold

PRESET +/–

The preset number will appear and the programmed stations

will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.

2 Press

PRESET +/–

again when the desired

station is located.

To erase entire preset memory

1 Press

TUNER

on the remote control.

2 Press

CLEAR

until “MEMORY CLEAR”

appears.

Note

• All stations will be erased.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

An introduction to RDS

Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio

stations to provide listeners with various kinds of

information—the name of the station and the kind of show

they’re broadcasting, for example.

One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program.

For example, you can search for a station that’s broadcasting

a show with the program type, JAZZ.

You can search the following program types:

Searching for RDS programs

You can search a program type listed above.

1Press

TUNER

on the remote control.

2 Press RDS

PTY

on the remote control.

“SELECT” will appear for about 6 seconds.

3Press

/

to select the program type you

want to hear.

Each time the button is pressed, the program type will appear.

If the button is held down, the program type will appear

continuously.

4 Whilst the selected program type is

displayed (within 6 seconds), Press RDS

PTY

again.

After the selected program type has been lit for 2 seconds,

“SEARCH” will appear, and the search operation will start.

Note

• If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step

2. If the unit finds a desired program type, the

corresponding channel number will be lit for about 8

seconds, and then the station name will be displayed.

• If you want to listen to the same program type of another

station, press the RDS PTY whilst the channel number or

station name is flashing. The unit will look for the next

station.

News – News

Current Affairs – Current

Affairs

Information – General

Information

Sport – Sport

Education – Educational

Drama – Radio plays, etc.

Cultures – National or regional

culture, theater, etc.

Science – Science and

technology

Varied Speech – Usually talk-

based material, such as quiz

shows or interviews.

Pop Music – Pop music

Rock Music – Rock music

Easy Listening – Easy

listening

Light Classics M – ‘Light’

classical music

Serious Classics – ‘Serious’

classical music

Other Music – Music not

fitting above categories

Weather & Metr – Weather

reports

Finance – Stock market

reports, commerce, trading,

etc.

Children’s Progs – Programs

for children

Social Affairs – Social affairs

Religion – Programs

concerning religion

Phone In – Public expressing

their views by Phone

Travel & Touring – Holiday-

type travel rather than traffic

announcements

Leisure & Hobby – Leisure

interests and hobbies

Jazz Music – Jazz

Country Music – Country

music

National Music – Popular

music in a language other than

English

Oldies Music – Popular music

from the ‘50s and’ 60s

Folk Music – Folk music

Documentary – Documentary

Alarm Test – Broadcasting

when testing emergency

broadcast equipment or

receivers.

Alarm – Alarm!

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Using the tuner 08

• If no station can be found, “NOT FOUND” will appear for

4 seconds.

Information provided by RDS

Each time the

RDS

DISPLAY is pressed, the display will switch

as follows:

When tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an

RDS station which sends weak signal, the display will change

in the following order:

Using the Auto Station Program

Memory (ASPM)

Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will

automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 30 stations

can be stored.

If you have already stored some stations in memory, the

number of new stations you can store will be less.

1 Press

TUNER

on the remote control.

2 Press and hold down RDS ASPM on the

remote control.

After “ASPM” has flashed for about 4 seconds, scanning will

start (87.5 MHz to 108 MHz).

After scanning, the number of stations stored in memory will

be displayed for 4 seconds, and then “END” will appear for 4

seconds.

To stop the ASPM operation before it is

complete:

Press  whilst it is scanning for stations. The stations which

are already stored in memory will be kept there.

Note

• If the same station is broadcasting on different

frequencies, the strongest frequency will be stored in

memory.

• Any station which has the same frequency as the one

stored in memory will not be stored.

• If 30 stations have already been stored in memory, the

scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM

operation, erase the preset memory.

• If no station have been stored in memory, “END” will

appear for about 4 seconds.

• If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may not

be stored in memory.

• The same station name can be stored in different

channels.

• In a certain area or during certain time periods, the

station names may temporarily be different.

Notes for RDS operation

If any of the following events occur, it does

not mean that the unit is faulty:

• “PS”, “NO PS” and a station name appear alternately,

and properly.

• If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a

station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function

may not work properly.

• When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too

weak, information like the station name may not be

displayed.

• “NO PS”, “NO PTY” or “NO RT” will flash for about 5

seconds, and then the frequency will be displayed.

Notes for radio text:

• The first 16 characters of the radio text will appear and

then they will scroll across the display.

• If you tune in to an RDS station which is not

broadcasting any radio text, “NO RT” will be displayed

when you switch to the radio text position.

• Whilst radio text data is received or when the text

contents change, “RT” will be displayed.

STANDBY/ON





CD USB TUNER AUDIO IN

DISPLAY FOLDER

TUNE+

123

456

789

BT AUDIO

CLOCK/TIMER

SLEEP

EQUALIZER

P. BA S S

BASS/TREBLE

RANDOM

CLEAR REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

ST/MONO ASPM PTY DISPLAY

MUTE

TUNE–

TUNE+

DIMMER

 







–

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

RDS

ENTER

SCAN ENTER DISPLAY

DAB

Station name (PS) Programme type (PTY)

Frequency Radio text (RT)

No RDS

FM 98.80 MHz

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Using the tuner08

Listening to the DAB+

About DAB+ (Digital Audio

Broadcasting)

Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital transmission system

where audio signals are converted to digital signals for

broadcasting. DAB+ is broadcast as a group of data called

multiplex (ensemble) which may contain one or more stations

(services). Each station contains a primary service and there

may be one or more secondary services. This allows several

programmes or services to be transmitted on a single

frequency.

Auto Scan

When turned on for the first time, the unit scans radio

stations automatically to create a station list. You can make

the auto scan again when you move the unit to other areas or

add multiplex channels to the station list.

1 Press the

TUNER

until "DAB" appears on the

display.

2 Press DAB SCAN on the remote control for

more than 3 seconds.

Auto Scan scanning begins.

After the scan:

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.

• To listen to other stations, see Selecting a station in the

station list below.

Note

• If no station is found, "NO SIGNAL" appears.

• Up to 100 appears for total received stations.

Selecting a station in the station list

Once a DAB+ station is received, you can select stations in

the station list.

1 Press the

TUNER

until "DAB" appears on the

display.

2 Whilst receiving a DAB+ station, press the

TUNE +/–

to select the desired station.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the

DAB ENTER

the remote control to tune into the desired

station.

Manual tune

You can manually store stations which Auto Scan cannot

find. If reception is poor, you can adjust the sensitivity.

Manual tune is only available after Auto tune. Perform Auto

Scan first.

1 Press the

TUNER

until "DAB" appears on the

display.

2 Press the

DAB SCAN

once.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the

TUNE +/–

select the DAB+ frequency.

4 Within 10 seconds, press the

DAB ENTER

• If the level is too low, move the aerial or unit to improve

reception.

DAB + SIGNAL

MULTIPLEX

(ENSEMBLE)

SERVICES

COMPONENTS

(STATIONS)

DISPLAY FOLDER

PRESET VOLUME

ST/MONO ASPM PTY DISPLAY

MUTE

TUNE–

TUNE+

DIMMER

 







–

MEMORY

/PROGRAM

RDS

ENTER

SCAN ENTER DISPLAY

DAB

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Using the tuner 08

Changing the information display

You can switch DAB+ display information.

Press the DAB DISPLAY button.

Each time the button is pressed, the information display

changes in the following order.

When "NO SIGNAL" appears, the DAB DISPLAY button does

not allow you to change the display.

[Station Name]

Station name is displayed. (set by default)

[Scrolling text]

Information scrolls across the display when sent from the

station.

[Programme type]

A description of the type of content being broadcast by the

station.

[Multiplex name]

The name of the multiplex (ensemble) which provides the

current service.

[Frequency]

The DAB+ frequency for the station.

[Stereo mode]

Display stereo mode.

[Transfer speed]

The data transfer speed.

[Signal quality]

The signal quality is displayed as a number (0 - 100).

[85-100: Good, 70-84: Fair, 0-69: Poor]

Memorising a station

You can store 10 DAB stations in memory and recall them at

the push of a button. (Preset tuning)

1 Tune to the desired DAB station.

2 Press the MEMORY/

PROGRAM

The preset number will flash.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the

PRESET +/–

select the preset channel number.

Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset

channel 1.

4 Within 10 seconds, press the

MEMORY

PROGRAM

to store that station in memory.

If the preset number indicators disappear before the station is

memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.

5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to

change a preset station.

When a new station is stored in the memory, the station

previously memorised for that preset channel number will be

erased.

DAB Frequency table (BAND III)

Frequency Label Frequency Label

174.928 MHz 5A 208.064 MHz 9D

176.640 MHz 5B 209.936 MHz 10A

178.352 MHz 5C 211.648 MHz 10B

180.064 MHz 5D 213.360 MHz 10C

181.936 MHz 6A 215.072 MHz 10D

183.648 MHz 6B 216.928 MHz 11A

185.360 MHz 6C 218.640 MHz 11B

187.072 MHz 6D 220.352 MHz 11C

188.928 MHz 7A 222.064 MHz 11D

190.640 MHz 7B 223.936 MHz 12A

192.352 MHz 7C 225.648 MHz 12B

194.064 MHz 7D 227.360 MHz 12C

195.936 MHz 8A 229.072 MHz 12D

197.648 MHz 8B 230.784 MHz 13A

199.360 MHz 8C 232.496 MHz 13B

201.072 MHz 8D 234.208 MHz 13C

202.928 MHz 9A 235.776 MHz 13D

204.640 MHz 9B 237.488 MHz 13E

206.352 MHz 9C 239.200 MHz 13F

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Other connections09

Chapter 9:

Other connections

CAUTION

• Before making or changing the connections, switch off

the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC

outlet.

Connecting auxiliary components

Connect the front panel AUDIO IN mini-plug jack to your

auxiliary playback component.

• This method can be used to play music on this unit from

iPods/iPhones/iPads that do not support use of the USB

terminal.

1 Switch input by pressing the

INPUT

on the

main unit or the

AUDIO IN

on the remote

control.

When INPUT is selected “AUDIO IN” will be displayed on the

main display.

Note

•If the AUDIO IN mini-plug jack is connected to auxiliary

phones jack, the volume of the unit will be adjusted by

the volume on the playback component. If the sound is

distorted after you lower the volume of the unit, try

lowering the volume on the auxiliary playback

component.

Connect the rear panel LINE IN audio jacks to your auxiliary

playback component.

1Press

AUDIO IN

twice as the input source.

When LINE is selected “LINE” will be displayed on the main

display.

 STANDBY/ON

INPUT

VOLUME

PHONES AUDIO IN

  

TIMER

PHONES AUDIO IN

Portable audio player, etc.

Stereo mini-plug

cable (commercially

available)

LINE

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

This unit’s rear panel

Audio cable

(commercially available)

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Bluetooth

® Audio playback

Chapter 10:

Bluetooth

Audio playback

Music playback using

Bluetooth

wireless

technology

The unit is capable of playing back music stored on Bluetooth

capable devices (cell phones, digital music players etc.)

wirelessly. You can also use a Bluetooth audio transmitter

(sold separately) to enjoy music from devices that do not have

Bluetooth functionality. Please refer to the user’s manual for

your Bluetooth capable device for more details.

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are registered

trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such

marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other

trademarks and trade names are those of their respective

owners.

Pairing with the unit (Initial registration)

In order for the unit to playback music stored on a Bluetooth

capable device, pairing must first be performed. Pairing

should be performed when first using the unit with the

Bluetooth capable device, or when the pairing data on the

device has been erased for any reason.

Pairing is a step required to allow communication using

Bluetooth wireless technology to be carried out.

• Pairing is only performed the first time that you use the

unit and the Bluetooth capable device together.

• In order to allow communication using Bluetooth

wireless technology to take place, pairing must be

performed on both the unit and the Bluetooth capable

device.

• After pressing the BT AUDIO and switching to BT

AUDIO input, perform the pairing procedure on the

Bluetooth capable device. If pairing has been performed

correctly, you will not need to perform the pairing

procedures for the unit as shown below.

Please refer to the user’s manual for your Bluetooth capable

device for more details.

Press the  STANDBY/ON and turn the

power to the unit on.

2 Press the

BT AUDIO

The unit switches to BT AUDIO and PAIRING will be

displayed.

3 Turn on the power to the Bluetooth capable

device that you wish to pair with, and perform

pairing procedure on it.

Note

• This unit will be displayed as “X-HM51” on all Bluetooth

capable devices that you have.

Pairing will start.

•Place the Bluetooth capable device close to the unit.

• Please refer to the user’s manual for your Bluetooth

capable device for details on when pairing can be

performed and the procedures required for pairing.

• When PIN code entry is requested, enter “0000.” (This

unit does not accept any PIN code setting other than

“0000.”)

4 Confirm on the Bl uetooth capable device

that pairing has been completed.

If pairing with the Bluetooth capable device has been

completed correctly, the name of the Bluetooth capable

device will be displayed on the front panel of the unit. (Only

single-byte alphanumeric characters can be displayed. Any

character that cannot be displayed will be indicated by a “*”.)

 STANDBY/ON

INPUT

VOLUME

PHONES AUDIO IN



 



TIMER

Bluetooth wireless technology

enabled device:

Cell phone

Bluetooth wireless technology

enabled device:

Digital music player

Device not equipped with Bluetooth

wireless technology:

Digital music player

Bluetooth

audio transmitter

(commercially available)

Music data

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Bluetooth

® Audio playback

Listen to music on the unit from a

Bluetooth

capable device

1 Press the

BT AUDIO

The unit will switch to BT AUDIO input.

2A Bluetooth connection will be created

between the Bluetooth capable device and the

unit.

Procedures for connecting to the unit should be performed

from the Bluetooth capable device.

• Please refer to the user’s manual for your Bluetooth

capable device for details of the connection procedures.

3 Playback music from the Bluetooth capable

device.

Radio wave caution

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

unit nearby such devices, or make sure these devices are

switched off during use.

• Cordless phones

• Cordless facsimiles

• Microwave ovens

• Wireless LAN devices (IEEE802.11b/g)

• Wireless AV equipment

• Wireless controllers for game systems

• Microwave-based health aids

• Some baby monitors

Other, less common, equipment that may operate on the

same frequency:

• Anti-theft systems

• Amateur radio stations (HAM)

• Warehouse logistic management systems

• Discrimination systems for train or emergency vehicles

Note

• In the event noise appears in your television image, there

is the possibility that a Bluetooth wireless technology

enabled device or this unit (including products

supported by this unit) are causing signal interference

with the antenna input connector of your television,

video, satellite tuner, etc. In this event, increase the

distance between the antenna input connector and the

Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device or this

unit (including products supported by this unit).

• If there is something obstructing the path between this

unit (including devices supported by this unit) and the

device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology

(such as a metal door, concrete wall, or insulation

containing tinfoil), you may need to change the location

of your system to prevent signal noise and interruptions.

Scope of operation

Use of this unit is limited to home use. (Transmission

distances may be reduced depending on communication

environment).

In the following locations, poor condition or inability to receive

radio waves may cause the audio to be interrupted or stopped:

• In reinforced concrete buildings or steel framed or iron-

framed buildings.

• Near large metallic furniture.

• In a crowd of people or near a building or obstacle.

• In a location exposed to the magnetic field, static

electricity or radio wave interference from radio

communication equipment using the same frequency

band (2.4 GHz) as this unit, such as a 2.4 GHz wireless

LAN device (IEEE802.11b/g) or microwave oven.

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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.

Radio wave reflections

The radio waves received by this unit include the radio wave

coming directly from the device equipped with Bluetooth

wireless technology (direct wave) and waves coming from

various directions due to reflections by walls, furniture and

building (reflected waves). The reflected waves (due to

obstacles and reflecting objects) further produce a variety of

reflected waves as well as variation in reception condition

depending on locations. If the audio cannot be received

properly due to this phenomenon, try moving the location of

the device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology a

little. Also note that audio may be interrupted due to the

reflected waves when a person crosses or approaches the

space between this unit and the device equipped with

Bluetooth wireless technology.

Precautions regarding connections to

products supported by this unit

• Complete connections for all devices supported by this

unit, including all audio cords and power cables before

connecting them to this unit.

• After completing connections to this unit, check the

audio and power cables to confirm that they not twisted

together.

• When disconnecting this unit, confirm that you have

sufficient working space in the surrounding area.

• When changing connections of audio or other cables for

products supported by this unit, confirm that you have

sufficient working space in the surrounding area.

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Additional information11

Chapter 11:

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this

component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components

and electrical appliances being used. 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.

General problem

Problem Check Remedy

Settings you have made have

been cleared.

Was the power cord unplugged? When power cord is unplugged, the settings you have made is

cleared. Please set the clock again. If you do not want to clear the

settings, do not unplug the power cord.

Difference in volume

between CDs, MP3, WMA,

iPod/iPhone/iPad, Tuner,

AUDIO IN

and

LINE

This is not a problem with this unit. The volume may sound differently depending on the input source

and recording format.

This unit cannot be operated

with the remote control.

Are you operating from far away? Operate within 7 m,

30º

of the remote sensor on the front panel

(page 6).

Is the remote control sensor exposed

to direct sunlight or strong artificial

light from a fluorescent bulb, etc.?

The remote control signals may not be received properly if the

remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong

artificial light from a fluorescent bulb, etc.

Are the batteries dead? Replace the batteries (page 6).

Disc cannot be played or disc

is ejected automatically.

Is the disc scratched? Scratched discs may not play.

Is the disc dirty? Wipe the dirt off the disc (page 38).

Is this unit placed in a humid

location?

There could be condensation inside. Wait a while for the

condensation to evaporate. Do not place this unit near an air-

conditioner, etc. (page 38).

Folder or file names are not

recognized. (WMA, MP3).

Have you exceeded the maximum

number of folder or file names this

unit can recognize?

Up to 255 folders can be recognized on one disc. Up to 999 files can

be recognized within one folder. Depending on the folder structure,

however, this unit may not be able to recognize certain folders or

files.

The unit turns off

automatically.

If no play back and no operation has done for 30 minutes or more,

the unit turns off automatically.

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When a USB storage device is connected

Unable to connect to a

Bluetooth

capable device, no

sound comes out at all or

sound cuts out when

connected.

Are there any devices nearby that

emit electromagnetic waves in the

2.4 GHz band (microwaves, wireless

LAN devices, other

Bluetooth

capable

devices etc.)?

If so, either move these devices away from the unit, or stop using

other devices that emit electromagnetic waves.

Is the

Bluetooth

capable device too

far away from the unit, or is there

something between them?

Place the

Bluetooth

capable device inside the same room, with no

obstacles between them, and within a range of 10 m *.

* Only a suggested range. The actual possible communication

range may change depending upon the surrounding environment.

Is the

Bluetooth

capable device set to

a mode that allows for

Bluetooth

wireless communication?

Check the settings on the

Bluetooth

capable device.

Has pairing not been completed

successfully, or has either the unit or

the

Bluetooth

capable device erased

the previous pairing setting?

Perform the pairing operation again.

Does the device you are trying to

connect have a supported profile?

Please use a

Bluetooth

capable device that supports A2DP.

Problem Check Remedy

USB storage device is not

recognized.

Is the USB storage device properly

connected?

Connect the device securely (all the way in).

Is the USB storage device connected

via a USB hub?

This unit does not support USB hubs. Connect the USB storage

device directly.

Is the USB storage device supported

by this unit?

This unit only supports USB mass storage class devices.

This unit supports portable flash memory and digital audio

playback devices.

Only the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. Other file

systems (exFAT, NTFS, HFS etc.) are not supported.

USB flash drive that supports USB 2.0 can be used.

This device does not support the use of external hard disc drives.

This is not a problem with this unit. Turn the power off then back on.

Some USB storage devices may not be recognized properly.

File cannot be played. Is the file copyright-protected (by

DRM)?

This is not a problem with this unit. Files stored on a computer cannot be played.

It may not be possible to play some files.

Folder or file names are not

displayed or are not properly

displayed.

Do the folder or file names contain

more than 30 characters?

The maximum number of characters displayable for the folder and

file names is 30.

Folder or file names are not

displayed in alphabetical

order.

This is not a problem with this unit. The order in which the folder and file names are displayed depends

on the order in which the folders or files were recorded on the USB

storage device.

Much time is required to

recognize the USB storage

device.

What is the USB storage devices

capacity?

Some time may be required to load the data when large capacity

USB storage devices are connected (this could take several

minutes).

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Additional information11

When an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected

Power is not supplied to the

USB storage device.

AUTH ERROR

displayed on the

front panel display? No power is

supplied if the power consumption is

too high.

Turn the power off then back on.

Turn the power off, then disconnect and reconnect the USB storage

device.

Press

INPUT

to switch to the other input, then switch again to the

USB

iPod

input.

Problem Check Remedy

Problem Remedy

Can’t operate the iPod/iPhone/iPad by the remote control. Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected correctly (refer to

Connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad

on page 17).

Can’t operate the iPod/iPhone/iPad. Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected correctly (refer to

Connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad

on page 17).

If the iPod/iPhone/iPad is experiencing a hangup, try resetting the

iPod/iPhone/iPad, and reconnect it to the unit.

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Additional information 11

Playable discs and formats

• Only the discs that have been finalized can be

played.

• Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are

not compatible with this unit.

• Corporation and product names mentioned herein are

trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective

corporations.

• Only discs recorded in ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 and Joliet

can be played.

• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management)

cannot be played.

Note

• This unit does not support multisession discs or

multiborder recording.

• Multisession/multiborder recording is a method in

which data is recorded on a single disc in two or more

sessions/borders. A “session” or “border” is one

recording unit, consisting of a complete set of data from

lead-in to lead-out.

Regarding copy protected CDs

This unit is designed to conform to the specifications of the

audio CD format. This unit does not support the playback or

function of discs that do not conform to these specifications.

Supported audio file formats

• This unit does not support lossless encoding.

Cautions on use

When moving this unit

When moving this unit, be sure to first check that there is no

disc loaded and disconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad. Then press

 STANDBY/ON, wait for “STAND BY” disappears on main

display to turn off, then unplug the power cord. Damage may

occur if the unit is transported or moved with a disc inserted,

or when another device is connected to the USB terminal or

AUDIO IN mini-plug jack.

Place of installation

• Choose a stable place near the TV or stereo system being

used with this unit.

• Do not place this unit on top of a TV or color monitor. Also

install it away from cassette decks and other devices

easily affected by magnetic forces.

Avoid the following locations:

• Places exposed to direct sunlight

• Humid or poorly ventilated places

•Extremely hot places

• Places exposed to vibrations

• Places in which there is much dust or cigarette smoke

• Places exposed to soot, steam or heat (kitchens, etc.)

Audio CD

• Commercially available audio CDs

• CD-R/ -RW/ -ROM discs containing music recorded in the CD-DA format

WMA

WMA files recorded on CD-R/ -RW/ -ROM discs or USB storage devices

MP3

MP3 files recorded on CD-R/ -RW/ -ROM discs or USB storage devices

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Additional information11

Do not place objects on this unit

Do not place any objects on top of this unit.

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

Do not use this unit on shaggy rugs, beds, sofas, etc., or

wrapped in cloth, etc. Doing so will prevent the heat from

dispersing, leading to damage.

Do not expose to heat.

Do not place this unit on top of an amplifier or other

component that generates heat. When rack mounting it, to

avoid the heat given off by the amplifier or other audio

component, place it on a shelf below the amplifier.

• Turn off the unit’s power when not using it.

• Depending on signal conditions, striped patterns may

appear on a TV screen and noise may enter the sound of

radio broadcasts when the unit’s power is on. If this

happens, turn the unit’s power off.

About condensation

If this unit is moved suddenly from a cold place into a warm

room (in winter, for example) or if the temperature in the room

in which this unit is installed rises suddenly due to heater

operation, etc., water droplets (condensation) may form

inside (on operating parts and the lens). When condensation

is present, this unit will not operate properly and playback is

not possible. Let this unit stand at room temperature for 1 or

2 hours with the power turned on (the time depends on the

extent of condensation). The water droplets will dissipate and

playback will become possible. Condensation can also occur

in the summer if this unit is directly exposed to the air flow

from an air-conditioner. If this happens, move this unit to a

different place.

Cleaning the product

• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when

cleaning this unit.

• Clean this unit using a soft cloth. For tough dirt, apply

some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water to a

soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then

wipe again with a soft, dry cloth.

• Alcohol, thinner, benzene, insecticides, etc., could cause

the print or paint to peel off. Also, leaving rubber or vinyl

products in contact with this unit for long periods of time

could mar the cabinet.

• When using chemical-impregnated wipes, etc., read the

cautions included with the wipes carefully.

Cleaning the lens

• 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

since some may damage the lens.

Handling discs

Storing

• Always place discs in their cases and store them

vertically, avoiding hot, humid places, places exposed to

direct sunlight and extremely cold places.

• Be sure to read the cautions included with the disc.

Cleaning discs

• Discs may not play if there are fingerprints or dust on

them. In this case, use a cleaning cloth, etc., to gently

wipe the disc from the inside towards the outside. Do not

use dirty cleaning cloths.

• Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile chemicals.

Also do not use record spray or antistatic agents.

• For tough dirt, apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out

thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the moisture

with a dry cloth.

• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.

• Do not let the signal surface of discs get scratched or

dirty.

• Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to discs. Doing

so could warp discs, making it impossible to play them.

Also note that rental discs often have labels attached to

them, and the label’s glue may have oozed out. Check

that there is no glue around the edges of such labels

before using rented discs.

About specially shaped discs

Specially shaped discs (heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.)

cannot be played on this unit. Do not attempt to play such

discs, as they could damage this unit.

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Additional information 11

About iPod/iPhone/iPad

“Made for iPod,” “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. Apple is not responsible for the

operation of this device or its compliance with safety and

regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this

accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless

performance.

iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Restoring all the settings to the

defaults

Use the steps below to restore the all settings to their defaults.

1 Press

 STANDBY/ON

to turn the power on.

2 Press

on the remote control or

INPUT

the main unit repeatedly to select

input.

3 Press

 OPEN/CLOSE

to open the disc tray.

4 Press



STANDBY/ON while pressing



Use the buttons on this unit’s top panel. “DEFAULT” is

displayed while the settings are being restored. Power is

turned off.

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Additional information11

Specifications

• Amplifier section

RMS Power Output: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 W + 50 W

(1 kHz, 10 %, T.H.D., 4 )

• Tuner section

Frequency Range (FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Frequency Range (DAB). . . . . . .174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz

Antenna Input (DAB/FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  unbalanced

• Miscellaneous

USB terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 V, 2.1 A

Power source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption

Power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 W

Power stand-by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 W or less

Dimensions . . . . . 215 mm (W) x 100.5 mm (H) x 325 mm (D)

Weight (without package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 kg

• Speaker (X-HM51DAB only)

Magnetically shielded speaker system

Type

2-way type speaker system

2.5 cm dome Tweeter

12 cm cone Woofer

Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 W

Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Dimensions . . . . . 156 mm (W) x 241.5 mm (H) x 243 mm (D)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 kg/each

• Accessories

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

DAB/FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

AAA batteries (R03) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Speaker cord (X-HM51DAB only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

iPad stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Power cord

Warranty card

Operating instructions (This document)

Note

• The specifications are applicable when the power supply

is 230 V.

• Specifications and the design are subject to possible

modifications without notice, due to improvements.

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Additional information 11

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Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

Manufacturer:

PIONEER CORPORATION

1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku,

Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa

212-0031, Japan

EU Representative’s:

Pioneer Europe NV

Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1,

9120 Melsele, Belgium

http://www.pioneer.eu

English:

Suomi:

Nederlands:

Français:

Svenska:

Dansk:

Deutsch:

Ελληνικά:

Italiano:

Español:

Hereby, Pioneer, declares that this [*] is

in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Pioneer vakuuttaa täten että [*]

tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY

oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä

koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen

mukainen.

Hierbij verklaart Pioneer dat het toestel

[*] in overeenstemming is met de

essentiële eisen en de andere

relevante bepalingen van richtlijn

1999/5/EG

Par la présente Pioneer déclare que

l’appareil [*] est conforme aux

exigences essentielles et aux autres

dispositions pertinentes de la directive

1999/5/CE

Härmed intygar Pioneer att denna [*]

står I överensstämmelse med de

väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga

relevanta bestämmelser som framgår

av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Undertegnede Pioneer erklærer

herved, at følgende udstyr [*]

overholder de væsentlige krav og

øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

Hiermit erklärt Pioneer, dass sich

dieses [*] in Übereinstimmung mit den

grundlegenden Anforderungen und den

anderen relevanten Vorschriften der

Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Pioneer ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ

ΟΤΙ

[*] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ

ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ

ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ

ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ

Con la presente Pioneer dichiara che

questo [*] è conforme ai requisiti

essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni

pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva

1999/5/CE.

Por medio de la presente Pioneer

declara que el [*] cumple con los

requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera

otras disposiciones aplicables o

exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

[*] X-HM51DAB-K,

XC-HM51DAB-K

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Português:

Čeština:

Eesti:

Magyar:

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Malti:

Slovenčina:

Slovenščina:

Română:

български:

Polski:

Norsk:

Íslenska:

Pioneer declara que este [*] está

conforme com os requisitos essenciais

e outras disposições da Directiva

1999/5/CE.

Pioneer tímto prohlašuje, že tento [*] je

ve shodě se základními požadavky a

dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními

směrnice 1999/5/ES

Käesolevaga kinnitab Pioneer seadme

[*] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ

põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist

tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele

sätetele.

Alulírott, Pioneer nyilatkozom, hogy a

[*] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ

követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC

irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Ar šo Pioneer deklarē, ka [*] atbilst

Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām

prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem

noteikumiem.

Šiuo Pioneer deklaruoja, kad šis [*]

atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas

1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Hawnhekk, Pioneer jiddikjara li dan [*]

jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma

provvedimenti oħrajn

relevanti li hemm

fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC

Pioneer týmto vyhlasuje, že [*] spĺňa

základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné

ustanovenia Smernice

1999/5/ES.

Pioneer izjavlja, da je ta [*] v skladu z

bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi

relevantnimi določili direktive

1999/5/ES.

Prin prezenta, Pioneer declara ca acest

[*] este in conformitate cu cerintele

esentiale si alte prevederi ale Directivei

1999/5/EU.

С настоящето, Pioneer декларира, че

този [*] отговаря на основните

изисквания и други съответни

постановления на Директива

1999/5/EC.

Niniejszym Pioneer oświadcza, że

[*] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymo-

gami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi

postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC

Pioneer erklærer herved at utstyret [*]

er i samsvar med de grunnleggende

krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv

1999/5/EF.

Hér með lýsir Pioneer yfir því að

[*] er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og

aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun

1999/5/EC

Hrvatski:

Ovime tvrtka Pioneer izjavljuje da je

ovaj [*] u skladu osnovnim zahtjevima i

ostalim odredbama Direktive

1999/5/EC.

R-TTE-24L_C1_En

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Printed in China

http://www.pioneer.co.uk

http://www.pioneer.eu

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PIONEER CORPORATION

1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901, 905-479-4411

PIONEER EUROPE NV

Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11

PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.

253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555

PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300

PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270

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