PIONEER DEH-P4550/XN/ES - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Operation Manual

Multi-CD control High power CD player with FM/AM

tuner

DEH-P4550

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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, 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 (EQ-

EX) 23

Contents

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

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Contents

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 productspo-

tential and to maximize your listening enjoy-

ment.

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 precautions on this

page and in other sections.

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 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 dis-

charged, the preset memory will be erased

and must be reprogrammed.

! If this unit does not operate properly, con-

tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-

neer Service Station.

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 di-

rection.

WARNING

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be swallowed, immediately

consult a doctor.

CAUTION

! 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 materi-

als.

! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-

mote control completely clean and install a

new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, please

comply with governmental regulations or en-

vironmental public institutions rules that

apply in your country/area.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the

front panel to operate.

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Important

! Do not store the remote control in high tem-

peratures 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.

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.

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.

3 Put the front panel into the protective

case provided for safe keeping.

Attaching the front panel

% Replace the front panel by holding it

upright to this unit and clipping it securely

into the mounting hooks.

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