Operation Manual Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3 player with FM/ AM tuner English DEH-P3550MP Español Português (B) Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Before You Start About this manual 4 Precautions 4 Features 4 Protecting your unit from theft 4 Removing the front panel 5 Attaching the front panel 5 Whats What Head unit 6 Remote control 6 Power ON/OFF Turning the unit on 8 Selecting a source 8 Turning the unit off 8 Tuner Listening to the radio 9 Introduction of advanced tuner operation 10 Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 10 Tuning in strong signals 10 Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 11 Built-in CD Player Playing a CD 12 Introduction of advanced built-in CD player operation 13 Repeating play 13 Playing tracks in a random order 13 Scanning tracks of a CD 13 Pausing CD playback 14 Selecting the search method 14 Searching every 10 track in the current disc 14 Using disc title functions 15 Entering disc titles 15 Displaying disc titles 15 Using CD TEXT functions 15 Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs 15 Scrolling titles in the display 16 MP3 Player Playing a MP3 17 Introduction of advanced built-in CD player (MP3) operation 18 Repeating play 18 Playing tracks in a random order 19 Scanning folders and tracks 19 Pausing MP3 playback 20 Selecting the search method 20 Searching every 10 track in the current folder 20 Switching the ID3 tag display on MP3 disc 20 Displaying text information on MP3 disc 21 Scrolling text information in the display 21 Multi-CD Player Playing a CD 22 50-disc multi-CD player 22 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 23 Repeating play 23 Playing tracks in a random order 23 Scanning CDs and tracks 24 Pausing CD playback 24 Using ITS playlists 24 Creating a playlist with ITS programming 24 Playback from your ITS playlist 25 Erasing a track from your ITS playlist 25 2 En Contents English Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist 26 Using disc title functions 26 Entering disc titles 26 Displaying disc titles 27 Using CD TEXT functions 27 Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs 27 Scrolling titles in the display 27 Using compression and bass emphasis 27 Audio Adjustments Introduction of audio adjustments 28 Using balance adjustment 28 Using the equalizer 28 Recalling equalizer curves 29 Adjusting equalizer curves 29 Fine adjusting equalizer curve 29 Adjusting loudness 30 Front image enhancer (F.I.E.) 30 Adjusting source levels 31 Initial Settings Adjusting initial settings 32 Setting the clock 32 Setting the FM tuning step 32 Setting the AM tuning step 33 Switching the warning tone 33 Switching the auxiliary setting 33 Other Functions Turning the clock display on or off 34 Using the AUX source 34 Selecting AUX as the source 34 Setting the AUX title 34 Additional Information Understanding built-in CD player error messages 35 CD player and care 35 CD-R/CD-RW discs 36 MP3 files 36 About folders and MP3 files 37 Terms 38 Specifications 39 En 3 Section HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Before You Start 01 About this manual This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this products potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading through the manual before you begin using this unit. It is especially important that you read and observe precautions on this page and in other sections. Features CD playback Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible. MP3 file playback Precautions CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 standard recordings). ! Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com. Protecting your unit from theft The front panel can be detached from the head unit and stored in the protective case provided to discourage theft. ! If the front panel is not detached from the head unit within five seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound. ! You can turn off the warning tone. See Switching the warning tone on page 33. Important ! Never use force or grip the display and the buttons tightly when removing or attaching. ! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks. ! Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. ! Always keep the volume low enough so you can hear sounds outside of the car. ! Protect this product from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. ! If this unit does not operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. 4 En HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Before You Start Section 01 ! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. English Removing the front panel 1 Press OPEN to open the front panel. 2 Grip the left side of the front panel and pull it gently outward. Take care not to grip it tightly or drop it. 3 Put the front panel into the protective case provided for safe keeping. Attaching the front panel % Replace the front panel by holding it upright to this unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks. En 5 Section HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Whats What 02 1 2 34 5 d 6 c b a 987 8 BAND button Press to select among three FM and one AM bands and cancel the control mode of functions. 9 LOUDNESS button Press to turn loudness on or off. a 16 buttons Press for preset tuning and disc number search when using a multi-CD player. b SOURCE button This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all of the available sources. c VOLUME Press to increase or decrease the volume. d EQ button Press to select various equalizer curves. Head unit 1 CLOCK button Press to change to the clock display. 2 DISPLAY button Press to select different displays. 3 PAUSE button Press to turn pause on or off. 4 AUDIO button Press to select various sound quality controls. 5 OPEN button Press to open the front panel. 6 a/b/c/d buttons Press to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions. 7 FUNCTION button Press to select functions. Remote control The remote control CD-R30 is sold separately. 6 En HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Whats What Section 02 c 8 7 e 3 Operation is the same as when using the button on the head unit. See the explanation of the head unit about the operation of each button with the exception of ATT, which is explained below. e CD button Press to select the built-in or multi-CD player as the source. f TUNER button Press to select the tuner as the source. g ATT button Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level. English g 4 f 6 En 7 Section HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Power ON/OFF 03 Turning the unit on % Press SOURCE to turn the unit on. When you select a source the unit is turned on. Selecting a source You can select a source you want to listen to. To switch to the built-in CD player, load a disc in this unit (refer to page 12). 1 When using the head unit, press SOURCE to select a source. Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources: Built-in CD playerTelevisionTuner Multi-CD playerExternal unit 1External unit 2AUX 2 When using the remote control, press TUNER or CD to select a source. Press each button repeatedly to switch between the following sources: TUNER: TelevisionTunerSources off CD: Built-in CD playerMulti-CD player Sources off Notes ! In the following cases, the sound source will not change: When a unit corresponding to each source is not connected to this unit. When no disc is set in this unit. When no magazine is set in the multi-CD player. When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off (refer to page 33). ! External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this unit. Two external units can be controlled by this unit. When two exter- nal units are connected, the allocation of them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is automatically set by this unit. ! When this units blue/white lead is connected to the cars auto-antenna relay control terminal, the cars antenna extends when this units source is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the source off. Turning the unit off % Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off. 8 En HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Tuner Section 04 Listening to the radio 4 To perform manual tuning, press c or d with quick presses. The frequencies move up or down step by step. 5 To perform seek tuning, press and hold c or d for about one second and release. The tuner will scan the frequencies until a broadcast strong enough for good reception is found. English 1 23 4 These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on the next page. Important If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (see Setting the AM tuning step on page 33). # You can cancel seek tuning by pressing either c or d with a quick press. # If you press and hold c or d you can skip broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the buttons. Note When the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo the stereo (5) indicator will light. 1 Band indicator Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM or FM. 2 Frequency indicator Shows to which frequency the tuner is tuned. 3 Stereo (5) indicator Shows that the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo. 4 Preset number indicator Shows what preset has been selected. 1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner. Press SOURCE until tuner is selected as the source. 2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level. Press to increase or decrease the volume. 3 Press BAND to select a band. Press BAND until the desired band is displayed, F1, F2, F3 for FM or AM. En 9 Section HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Tuner 04 Introduction of advanced tuner operation 12 1 Function display Shows the function status. 3 % When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory press a preset tuning button 16 and hold until the preset number stops flashing. The number you have pressed will flash in the preset number indicator and then remain lit. The selected radio station frequency has been stored in memory. The next time you press the same preset tuning button 16 the radio station frequency is recalled from memory. Notes ! Up to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three FM bands, and 6 AM stations can be stored in memory. ! You can also use a and b to recall radio station frequencies assigned to preset tuning buttons 16. 2 LOC indicator Shows when local seek tuning is on. 3 Preset number indicator Shows what preset has been selected. % Press FUNCTION to display the function names. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch between the following functions: BSM (best stations memory)LOCAL (local seek tuning) # To return to the frequency display, press BAND. Note If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the frequency display. Tuning in strong signals Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. 1 Press FUNCTION to select LOCAL. Press FUNCTION until LOCAL appears in the display. 2 Press a to turn local seek tuning on. Local seek sensitivity (e.g., LOCAL 2) appears in the display. 3 Press c or d to set the sensitivity. There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM: FM: LOCAL 1LOCAL 2LOCAL 3 LOCAL 4 AM: LOCAL 1LOCAL 2 Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies If you press any of the preset tuning buttons 16 you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall with the touch of a button. 10 En HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Tuner Section 04 The LOCAL 4 setting allows reception of only the s ...