Operation Manual
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CD RDS Receiver
Récepteur RDS avec lecteur de CD
DEH-1920R
DEH-1900R
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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
Visit our website
3
Protecting your unit from theft
3
Removing the front panel 4
Attaching the front panel 4
Operating this unit
What
's What 5
Head unit 5
LCD display 6
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
7
Tuning in strong signals 7
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
7
RDS
7
Introduction of RDS operation 7
Switching the RDS display 7
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 8
Selecting alternative frequencies 8
Receiving traffic announcements 8
PTY list 9
Built-in Player
9
Playing a disc 9
Repeating play 9
Playing tracks in random order 10
Scanning tracks of a CD 10
Pausing disc playback 10
Audio Adjustments
10
Using balance adjustment 10
Using the equalizer 10
Adjusting equalizer curves 10
Adjusting loudness 11
Adjusting source levels 11
Other Functions
11
Adjusting initial settings 11
Setting the FM tuning step 11
Switching Auto PI Seek 11
Saving the battery consumption 12
Sound muting 12
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
13
Error messages
13
Handling guideline of discs and player
13
Dual Discs
14
Specifications
15
Contents
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product undergoes the necessary treatment, re-
covery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human
health.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-
cated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception. The RDS
(radio data system) function operates only in
areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS sig-
nals.
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.
! "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT"
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain ac-
cess to the inside of the product. Refer all ser-
vicing to qualified personnel.
! The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in
Germany.
! 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.
! Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
! Register your product. We will keep the de-
tails of your purchase on file to help you
refer to this information in the event of an
insurance claim such as loss or theft.
! We offer the latest information about
Pioneer Corporation on our website.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
Important
! Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Before You Start
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English
Section
01
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
Slide the front panel to the left until it
clicks.
Front panel and the head unit are jointed on
the left side. Make sure that the front panel
has been jointed to the head unit.
2
Press the right side of the front panel
until it is firmly seated.
# If you can't attach the front panel to the head
unit successfully, try again. Front panel may be
damaged if you attach the front panel forcedly.
Before You Start
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Section
01
What
's What
Head unit
1 SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
Press and hold to recall the initial setting
menu when the sources are off.
2 VOLUME
Rotate it to increase or decrease the vo-
lume.
3 CD loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
4 EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
5 AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
6 a/b/c/d buttons
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
7 FUNCTION button
Press to recall the function menu when op-
erating a source.
8 DETACH button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
9 EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
Press and hold to turn loudness on or off.
a DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
b 1 to 6 buttons
Press for preset tuning.
c TA button
Press to turn TA function on or off. Press
and hold to turn AF function on or off.
d BAND button
Press to select among MW/LW and two FM
bands and cancel the control mode of func-
tions.
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Operating this unit
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English
Section
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