Operation Manual Multi-CD control High power CD player with FM/AM tuner English DEH-P4550 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 Use and care of the remote control 4 Installing the battery 4 Using the remote control 4 Protecting your unit from theft 5 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 Using disc title functions 14 Entering disc titles 14 Displaying disc titles 15 Using CD TEXT functions 15 Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs 15 Scrolling titles in the display 15 Multi-CD Player Playing a CD 16 50-disc multi-CD player 16 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 17 Repeating play 17 Playing tracks in a random order 17 Scanning CDs and tracks 18 Pausing CD playback 18 Using ITS playlists 18 Creating a playlist with ITS programming 18 Playback from your ITS playlist 19 Erasing a track from your ITS playlist 19 Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist 20 Using disc title functions 20 Entering disc titles 20 Displaying disc titles 21 Selecting discs from the disc title list 21 Using CD TEXT functions 21 Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs 21 Scrolling titles in the display 21 Using compression and bass emphasis 21 Audio Adjustments Introduction of audio adjustments 23 Compensating for equalizer curves (EQEX) 23 2 En Contents English Setting the sound focus equalizer (SFEQ) 24 Using balance adjustment 24 Using the equalizer 25 Recalling equalizer curves 25 Adjusting equalizer curves 25 Fine adjusting equalizer curve 26 Adjusting bass and treble 26 Adjusting bass and treble level 26 Selecting bass frequency 26 Selecting treble frequency 27 Adjusting loudness 27 Using subwoofer output 27 Adjusting subwoofer settings 27 Using non fading output 28 Adjusting non fading output level 28 Using the high pass filter 28 Adjusting source levels 29 Initial Settings Adjusting initial settings 30 Setting the clock 30 Setting the FM tuning step 30 Setting the AM tuning step 31 Switching the warning tone 31 Switching the auxiliary setting 31 Switching the dimmer setting 31 Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller 31 Switching the telephone muting/ attenuation 32 Other Functions Turning the clock display on or off 33 Using the AUX source 33 Selecting AUX as the source 33 Setting the AUX title 33 Setting the level indicator 33 Additional Information Understanding built-in CD player error messages 34 CD player and care 34 CD-R/CD-RW discs 35 Specifications 36 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. Use and care of the remote control Installing the battery Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus () poles pointing in the proper direction. 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. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. WARNING ! 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. ! Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery. ! Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer. ! Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of the battery in fire. ! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools. ! Do not store the battery with metallic materials. ! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery. ! When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area. CAUTION Using the remote control Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. 4 En HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Before You Start Section 01 Important English ! Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight. ! The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight. ! Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal. 3 Put the front panel into the protective case provided for safe keeping. Attaching the front panel 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 31. 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 the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. % Replace the front panel by holding it upright to this unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks. 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. En 5 Section HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Whats What 02 12 3 45 cba 9 876 7 EQ-EX button Press and hold to switch between EQ-EX and SFEQ functions. Press to operate each function. 8 FUNCTION button Press to select functions. 9 16 buttons Press for preset tuning and disc number search when using a multi-CD player. a DISPLAY button Press to select different displays. b EQ button Press to select various equalizer curves. c SOURCE button This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all of the available sources. Head unit 1 CLOCK button Press to change to the clock display. 2 VOLUME When you press VOLUME, it extends outward so that it becomes easier to turn. To retract VOLUME, press it again. Rotate to increase or decrease the volume. 3 AUDIO button Press to select various sound quality controls. 4 a/b/c/d buttons Press to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions. 5 OPEN button Press to open the front panel. 6 BAND button Press to select among three FM and one AM bands and cancel the control mode of functions. Remote control Operation is the same as when using the button on the head unit. 6 En HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Whats What Section 02 d 6 8 h g d VOLUME button Press to increase or decrease the volume. e ATT button Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level. f TUNER button Press to select the tuner as the source. g PAUSE button Press to turn pause on or off. h CD button Press to select the built-in or multi-CD player as the source. English e 3 f 4 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). % When using the head unit, press SOURCE to select a source. Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources: TunerTelevisionBuilt-in CD player Multi-CD playerExternal unit 1External unit 2AUX % 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 31). ! 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 1 2 2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level. Rotate 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. 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 5 43 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 31). 1 Stereo (5) indicator Shows that the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo. 2 Preset number indicator Shows what preset has been selected. 3 Frequency indicator Shows to which frequency the tuner is tuned. 4 Signal level indicator Shows the radio wave strength. 5 Band indicator Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM or FM. 1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner. Press SOURCE until you see TUNER displayed. # 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. En 9 Section HHHHHHHHHHHHHH Tuner 04 Introduction of advanced tuner operation 1 2 frequencies for later recall with the touch of a button. % 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. 3 1 LOC indicator Shows when local seek tuning is on. 2 Preset number indicator Shows what preset has been selected. 3 Function display Shows the function status. % 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 tunin ...