Black plate (1,1) English Operation Manual Manual de instrucciones Multi-CD control DSP High power CD/MP3/WMA/ AAC player with FM/AM tuner Reproductor de CD/MP3/WMA/AAC de alta potencia con sintonizador de FM/AM, DSP y control de CD múltiple Español DEH-P8850MP 1 Black plate (2,1) 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, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Built-in CD Player Playing a CD 17 Selecting a track directly 17 Introduction of advanced built-in CD player operation 18 Repeating play 18 Playing tracks in random order 18 Scanning tracks of a CD 19 Pausing CD playback 19 Selecting the search method 19 Searching every 10 tracks in the current disc 19 Using disc title functions 20 ­ Entering disc titles 20 ­ Displaying disc titles 21 Using CD TEXT functions 21 ­ Displaying text information on CD TEXT discs 21 ­ Scrolling text information in the display 21 ­ Selecting tracks from the track title list 21 MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV Player Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files 22 Selecting a track directly in the current folder 23 Introduction of advanced built-in CD player (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) operation 24 Repeating play 24 Playing tracks in random order 24 Scanning folders and tracks 25 Pausing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV playback 25 Selecting the search method 25 Searching every 10 tracks in the current folder 25 Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/ AAC/WAV disc 26 ­ When playing back an MP3/WMA/AAC disc 26 ­ When playing back a WAV disc 26 Before You Start About this unit 5 About this manual 5 Features 5 About WMA 6 About AAC 6 Resetting the microprocessor 6 Protecting your unit from theft 6 ­ Removing the front panel 7 ­ Attaching the front panel 7 About the demo mode 7 ­ Reverse mode 7 ­ Feature demo mode 8 Use and care of the remote control 8 ­ Installing the battery 8 ­ Using the remote control 8 ­ FUNCTION button and AUDIO button 8 What's What Head unit 10 Remote control 10 Basic Operations Turning the unit on 12 Selecting a source 12 Loading a disc 12 Adjusting the volume 13 Turning the unit off 13 Tuner Listening to the radio 14 Introduction of advanced tuner operation 15 Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 15 Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 15 Selecting stations from the preset channel list 16 Tuning in strong signals 16 2 En 2 Black plate (3,1) Contents English Scrolling text information in the display 26 Selecting tracks from the file name list 27 Displaying jacket arts on CD-ROM discs 27 ­ Reading jacket arts 27 ­ Selecting folders with jacket arts 28 Multi-CD Player Playing a CD 29 Selecting a track directly 29 50-disc multi-CD player 30 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 30 Repeating play 31 Playing tracks in random order 31 Scanning CDs and tracks 31 Pausing CD playback 32 Using ITS playlists 32 ­ Creating a playlist with ITS programming 32 ­ Playback from your ITS playlist 32 ­ Erasing a track from your ITS playlist 33 ­ Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist 33 Using disc title functions 33 ­ Entering disc titles 33 ­ Displaying disc titles 34 ­ Selecting discs from the disc title list 34 Using CD TEXT functions 34 ­ Displaying text information on CD TEXT discs 35 ­ Scrolling text information in the display 35 ­ Selecting tracks from the track title list 35 Playing songs on iPod Listening to songs on your iPod 36 Browsing for a song 36 ­ Searching for a song 37 ­ Selecting a playlist 37 Displaying text information on iPod 37 Introduction of advanced iPod adapter operation 38 Repeating play 38 Playing songs in a random order (shuffle) 38 Pausing a song 39 TV tuner Watching the television 40 Introduction of advanced TV tuner operation 41 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 41 Storing the strongest broadcast stations sequentially 41 Selecting stations from the preset channel list 42 DVD Player Playing a disc 43 Selecting a disc 43 Selecting a folder 43 Introduction of advanced DVD player operation 44 Repeating play 44 Pausing disc playback 45 Playing tracks in random order 45 Scanning tracks of a CD/MP3/WMA 45 Using ITS playlist and disc title functions 45 Using disc title functions 45 ­ Entering disc titles 46 Audio Adjustments Adjusting the audio easily 47 Adjusting the audio finely 47 Extra functions 47 Introduction of audio adjustments 47 Using the position selector 48 Using balance adjustment 48 Using the time alignment 49 ­ Adjusting the time alignment 49 En 3 3 Black plate (4,1) Contents Using subwoofer output 50 ­ Adjusting subwoofer settings 50 ­ Adjusting low pass filter attenuation slope 51 Using the high pass filter 51 ­ Muting the speaker units (filters) 51 ­ Setting the high pass filter for front speakers 51 ­ Setting the high pass filter for rear speakers 52 Using the auto-equalizer 52 Using the equalizer 53 ­ Recalling equalizer curves 53 ­ Adjusting equalizer curves 53 ­ Adjusting 16-band graphic equalizer 53 Using BBE sound 54 Using compression and BMX 55 Adjusting loudness 55 Adjusting source levels 55 Using auditory user interface 56 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) 56 ­ Before operating the auto TA and EQ function 56 ­ Carrying out auto TA and EQ 57 Initial Settings Adjusting initial settings 59 Selecting the display language 59 Setting the date 59 Setting the clock 60 Setting the FM tuning step 60 Setting the AM tuning step 60 Switching the warning tone 61 Switching the face auto open 61 Switching the auxiliary setting 61 Switching the dimmer setting 61 Adjusting the brightness 61 Correcting distorted sound 62 Switching the sound muting/attenuation 62 Switching the feature demo 62 Switching the reverse mode 63 Switching the Ever Scroll 63 Calibrating the RPMs 63 Other Functions Turning the clock display on or off 64 Using the AUX source 64 ­ About AUX1 and AUX2 64 ­ Selecting AUX as the source 64 ­ Setting the AUX title 64 Using different entertainment displays 65 ­ Setting the entertainment display 65 ­ Setting the background display 66 Using the PGM button 67 Rewriting the entertainment displays 67 Additional Information Understanding built-in CD player error messages 69 Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages 69 Understanding error message on rewriting the entertainment displays 70 CD player and care 70 CD-R/CD-RW discs 70 Dual Discs 71 MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV files 71 ­ MP3 additional information 72 ­ WMA additional information 72 ­ AAC additional information 72 ­ WAV additional information 73 About folders and MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files 73 Terms 75 Specifications 77 4 En 4 Black plate (5,1) Section Before You Start 01 English About this unit CAUTION ! Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat could result from contact with liquids. ! Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. ! Always keep the volume low enough so that you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle. ! Protect this unit from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. ! If this unit does not operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. MP3 file playback You can play back MP3 files recorded on CDROM/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. WMA file playback You can play back WMA files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings). AAC file playback You can play back AAC files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings). WAV file playback You can play back WAV files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (Linear PCM (LPCM)/MS ADPCM recordings). iPod® compatibility When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod adapter (CD-IB100), you can control an iPod with Dock Connector. ! iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 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 unit's 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 WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Features CD playback Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible. En 5 5 Black plate (6,1) Section 01 Before You Start About WMA iTunes® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Resetting the microprocessor The Windows MediaTM logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can play back WMA data. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Notes ! This unit may not operate correctly depending on the application used to encode WMA files. ! Depending on the version of Windows Media Player used to encode WMA files, album names and other text information may not be correctly displayed. ! There may be a slight delay when starting playback of WMA files encoded with image data. The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this unit for the first time after installation ! If the unit fails to operate properly ! When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display % Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. RESET button Protecting your unit from theft The front panel can be detached from the head unit and stored in the provided protective case to prevent 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 and the front panel will open. ! You can turn off the warning tone. See Switching the warning tone on page 61. ! You can turn off the face auto open. See Switching the face auto open on page 61. About AAC AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG 2 and MPEG 4. Several applications can be used to encode AAC files, but file formats and extensions differ depending on the application which is used to encode. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes® version 4.8 and earlier. 6 En 6 Black plate (7,1) Section Before You Start 01 English Important ! Never use force or grip the display and the buttons too tightly when removing or attaching. ! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks. ! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. ! A few seconds after turning the ignition switch to on or off, the front panel automatically moves. When this happens, your fingers may become jammed in the panel, so keep your hands away from it. Attaching the front panel 1 Make sure the inner cover is closed. 2 Replace the front panel by clipping it into place. Removing the front panel 1 Press and hold EJECT to open the front panel. About the demo mode This unit features two demonstration modes. One is the reverse mode, the other is the feature demo mode. Important The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be connected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained. 2 Slide and remove the front panel toward you. Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop the front panel and protect it from contact with water or other fluids to prevent permanent damage. Reverse mode If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds. Pressing BAND when power to this unit is turned off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse mode. Press BAND again to start the reverse mode. 3 Put ...