Operation Manual
High power CD player with FM/AM tuner
DEH-1850
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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 man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
About this unit 3
About this manual 3
Visit our website 3
Protecting your unit from theft 3
Removing the front panel 3
Attaching the front panel 3
Whats What
Head unit 4
LCD display 5
Operating this unit
Basic Operations 6
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 6
Adjusting the volume 6
Turning the unit off 6
Tuner 6
Listening to the radio 6
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 6
Tuning in strong signals 6
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 7
Built-in CD Player 7
Playing a CD 7
Repeating play 7
Playing tracks in random order 7
Scanning tracks of a CD 7
Pausing CD playback 7
Audio Adjustments 8
Introduction of audio adjustments 8
Using balance adjustment 8
Using the equalizer 8
Adjusting equalizer curves 8
Adjusting loudness 8
Adjusting source levels 8
Initial Settings 9
Adjusting initial settings 9
Setting the clock 9
Setting the FM tuning step 9
Setting the AM tuning step 9
Additional Information
Error messages 10
Handling guideline of discs and player 10
Specifications 11
Contents
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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 op-
erating 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 Ser-
vice Station.
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. 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 units potential
and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
ing through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
! We offer the latest information about Pio-
neer Corporation on our website.
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.
Important
! Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons too tightly when removing or attach-
ing.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Removing the front panel
1 Press DETACH to release the front
panel.
2 Grab the front panel and remove.
3 Put the front panel into provided pro-
tective case for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
1 Place the front panel flat against the
head unit.
2 Press the front panel into the face of
the head unit until it is firmly seated.
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Head unit
1 EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
2 LOUDNESS button
Press to turn loudness on or off.
3 Disc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
4 EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
5 SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
6 BAND button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band and to cancel the control
mode of functions.
7 DETACH button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
8 c/d buttons
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
9 AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
a LOCAL/BSM button
Press to turn local function on or off.
Press and hold to turn BSM function on or
off.
b 16 buttons
Press for preset tuning. Also used for con-
trolling functions.
c CLOCK button
Press to change to the clock display.
d VOLUME (+/) buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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LCD display
1 Main display section
Shows the various information such as
band, play time, and other setting.
! Tuner
Band and frequency are displayed.
! Built-in CD Player
Erapsed play time is displayed.
! Audio and initial setup
Function names and setup status are dis-
played.
2 LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
3 Stereo (5) indicator
Shows when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
4 LOUD indicator
Appears in the display when loudness is
turned on.
5 Preset number/tracknumber indicator
Shows the track number or preset
number.
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