Operation Manual
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CD Receiver
Récepteur CD
DEH-P490IB
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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
Information to User
4
For Canadian model
4
About this unit
4
After-sales service for Pioneer products
5
Visit our website
6
Protecting your unit from theft
6
Removing the front panel 6
Attaching the front panel 6
About the demo mode
6
Use and care of the remote control
7
Installing the battery 7
Using the remote control 7
Operating this unit
What
's What 8
Head unit 8
Remote control 8
Basic Operations
9
Power ON/OFF 9
Selecting a source 9
Adjusting the volume 10
Turning the unit off 10
Tuner
10
Basic Operations 10
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
11
Introduction of advanced
operations
11
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
11
Tuning in strong signals 11
Built-in CD Player
12
Basic Operations 12
Introduction of advanced
operations
13
Selecting a repeat play range 13
Playing tracks in random order 13
Scanning folders and tracks 13
Pausing disc playback 13
Using compression and BMX 13
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc or folder
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Using disc title functions 14
Displaying text information on disc 14
Playing songs on iPod
15
Basic Operations 15
Browsing for a song 16
Displaying text information on
iPod
16
Introduction of advanced
operations
16
Repeating play 16
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle)
17
Playing all songs in a random order
(shuffle all)
17
Pausing a song 17
Audio Adjustments
17
Introduction of audio adjustments 17
Using balance adjustment 18
Using the equalizer 18
Adjusting loudness 19
Using subwoofer output 19
Using the high pass filter 20
Boosting the bass 20
Front image enhancer (F.I.E.) 20
Adjusting source levels 20
Initial Settings
21
Adjusting initial settings 21
Setting the date and clock 21
Switching the warning tone 22
Switching the auxiliary setting 22
Switching the dimmer setting 22
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller
22
Switching the feature demo 22
Switching the Ever Scroll 23
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Other Functions
23
Turning the clock display on or off 23
Using the AUX source 23
Available accessories
Playing songs on USB portable audio player/
USB memory
25
Basic Operations 25
Introduction of advanced
operations
25
Displaying text information of an audio
file
26
XM tuner
26
Introduction of XM operation 26
Switching the XM display 26
Switching the XM channel select
mode
26
SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner
27
Introduction of SIRIUS operation 27
Switching the SIRIUS channel select
setting
27
Switching the SIRIUS display 27
When the game of the selected team
starts
27
Multi-CD Player
28
Basic Operations 28
Introduction of advanced
operations
28
Using ITS playlists 29
Using disc title functions 30
Using CD TEXT functions 30
TV tuner
31
Basic Operations 31
Introduction of advanced
operations
32
Storing and recalling broadcast
stations
32
Storing the strongest broadcast
stations sequentially
32
Bluetooth adapter
33
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
34
Understanding error messages
34
Handling guideline of discs and player
34
Dual Discs
35
Compressed audio files
35
Example of a hierarchy 36
Compressed audio compatibility 36
About handling the iPod
36
About iPod settings 36
Specifications
37
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Contents
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user
's right to operate the equipment.
For Canadian model
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-
cated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception.
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product or cords asso-
ciated with accessories sold with the product
may expose you to chemicals listed on proposi-
tion 65 known to the State of California and other
governmental entities to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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.
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.
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
About WMA
The Windows Media
TM 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 tra-
demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
! This unit may not operate correctly depend-
ing on the application used to encode
WMA files.
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About MP3
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), broad-
casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
or other networks or in other electronic con-
tent distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An indepen-
dent license for such use is required. For de-
tails, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
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 dif-
fer depending on the application which is
used to encode.
This unit plays back AAC files encoded by
iTunes® version 6.0.5 and earlier.
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
iPod® compatibility
This unit can control and listen to songs on an
iPod.
! iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
! This unit supports only an iPod with Dock
Connector.
! This unit does not support software ver-
sions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. For
supported versions, consult your nearest
Pioneer dealer.
! Operations may vary depending on the soft-
ware version of iPod.
About the SAT RADIO READY mark
The SAT RADIO READY mark printed on the
front panel indicates that the Satellite Radio
Tuner for Pioneer (i.e., XM tuner and Sirius sa-
tellite tuner which are sold separately) can be
controlled by this unit. Please inquire to your
dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer service
station regarding the satellite radio tuner that
can be connected to this unit. For satellite
radio tuner operation, please refer to the satel-
lite radio tuner owner
's manual.
! The system will use direct satellite-to-recei-
ver broadcasting technology to provide lis-
teners in their cars and at home with
crystal-clear sound seamlessly from coast
to coast. Satellite radio will create and
package over 100 channels of digital-quality
music, news, sports, talk and children
's
programming.
! "SAT Radio", the SAT Radio logo and all re-
lated marks are trademarks of Sirius Satel-
lite Radio inc., and XM Satellite Radio
Inc.
After-sales service for
Pioneer products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased this unit for after-sales
service (including warranty conditions) or any
other information. In case the necessary infor-
mation is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
Please do not ship your unit to the companies
at the addresses listed below for repair without
advance contact.
Before You Start
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