Operation Manual
High power CD/MP3/WMA player with RDS tuner
DEH-3730MP
DEH-3700MP
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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
Features 3
About WMA 3
Protecting your unit from theft 4
Removing the front panel 4
Attaching the front panel 4
Whats What
Head unit 5
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 6
Turning the unit off 6
Tuner
Listening to the radio 7
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 7
Tuning in strong signals 7
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 8
RDS
Introduction of RDS operation 9
Switching the RDS display 9
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 9
Selecting alternative frequencies 9
Using PI Seek 10
Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations 10
Limiting stations to regional
programming 10
Receiving traffic announcements 10
PTY list 11
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 12
Repeating play 12
Playing tracks in a random order 12
Scanning tracks of a CD 12
Pausing CD playback 12
Selecting the search method 13
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 13
Using compression and BMX 13
Using CD TEXT functions 13
MP3/WMA/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/WAV 14
Repeating play 15
Playing tracks in a random order 15
Scanning folders and tracks 15
Pausing MP3/WMA/WAV playback 15
Selecting the search method 15
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 15
Using compression and BMX 16
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA
disc 16
Displaying text information on WAV disc 16
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 17
Using balance adjustment 17
Using the BTB (bass treble booster) 17
Adjusting BTB 17
Adjusting loudness 18
Adjusting source levels 18
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 19
Setting the FM tuning step 19
Switching Auto PI Seek 19
Saving the battery consumption 19
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 20
CD player and care 20
CD-R/CD-RW discs 20
MP3, WMA and WAV files 21
MP3 additional information 22
WMA additional information 22
WAV additional information 22
About folders and MP3/WMA/WAV files 22
Terms 23
Specifications 25
Contents
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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.
! A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is affixed
to the bottom of this unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
! 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 Pio-
neer Service Station.
Features
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
You can 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 li-
cense 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 broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent 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 CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
WAV file playback
You can play back WAV files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (Linear PCM (LPCM)/MS
ADPCM recordings).
About WMA
The Windows Media" 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.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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Notes
! With some applications used to encode WMA
files, this unit may not operate correctly.
! With some applications used to encode WMA
files, album names and other text information
may not be correctly displayed.
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.
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.
Press DETACH and the right side of the panel
is released from the head unit.
2 Grab the front panel and remove.
Grab the right side of the front panel and pull
away to the left. The front panel will be de-
tached from the head unit.
3Put the front panel into the protective
case provided 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 TA button
Press to turn TA function on or off. Press
and hold to turn AF function on or off.
2 BTB button
Press to select various BTB (bass treble
booster) setting.
Press and hold to turn loudness on or off.
3 Disc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
4 DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
5 EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
6 AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
7 a/b/c/d buttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
8 DETACH button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
9 BAND button
Press to select among two FM and MW/LW
bands and cancel the control mode of func-
tions.
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.
c SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
d VOLUME (+/) buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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