Operation Manual
Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
player with FM/AM tuner
DEH-P6850MP
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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 5
About this manual 5
Features 5
About WMA 6
About AAC 6
Resetting the microprocessor 6
Protecting your unit from theft 6
Removing the front panel 7
Attaching the front panel 7
About the demo mode 7
Reverse mode 7
Feature demo mode 8
Use and care of the remote control 8
Installing the battery 8
Using the remote control 8
FUNCTION button and AUDIO
button 8
Whats What
Head unit 10
Remote control 10
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on 12
Selecting a source 12
Loading a disc 12
Adjusting the volume 13
Turning the unit off 13
Tuner
Listening to the radio 14
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 15
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 15
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 15
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 16
Tuning in strong signals 16
Built-in CDPlayer
Playing a CD 17
Selecting a track directly 17
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 18
Repeating play 18
Playing tracks in random order 18
Scanning tracks of a CD 19
Pausing CD playback 19
Using compression and BMX 19
Selecting the search method 19
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 20
Using disc title functions 20
Entering disc titles 20
Displaying disc titles 21
Using CD TEXT functions 21
Displaying text information on CD
TEXT discs 21
Scrolling text information in the
display 21
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 22
MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files 23
Selecting a track directly in the current
folder 24
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) operation 24
Repeating play 25
Playing tracks in random order 25
Scanning folders and tracks 25
Pausing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV playback 26
Using compression and BMX 26
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Selecting the search method 26
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 26
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/
AAC/WAV disc 27
When playing back an MP3/WMA/
AAC disc 27
When playing back a WAV disc 27
Scrolling text information in the display 27
Selecting tracks from the file name list 28
Multi-CDPlayer
Playing a CD 29
Selecting a track directly 29
50-disc multi-CD player 30
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 30
Repeating play 31
Playing tracks in random order 31
Scanning CDs and tracks 31
Pausing CD playback 32
Using ITS playlists 32
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 32
Playback from your ITS playlist 32
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 33
Erasing a CD from your ITS
playlist 33
Using disc title functions 33
Entering disc titles 33
Displaying disc titles 34
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 34
Using CD TEXT functions 35
Displaying text information on CD
TEXT discs 35
Scrolling text information in the
display 35
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 35
Using compression and bass emphasis 36
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 37
Browsing for a song 37
Searching for a song 37
Selecting a playlist 38
Displaying text information on iPod 38
Introduction of advanced iPod adapter
operation 39
Repeating play 39
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 39
Pausing a song 40
TV tuner
Watching the television 41
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 42
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 42
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 42
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 43
DVD Player
Playing a disc 44
Selecting a disc 44
Selecting a folder 44
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 45
Repeating play 45
Pausing disc playback 46
Playing tracks in random order 46
Scanning tracks of a CD/MP3/WMA 46
Using ITS playlist and disc title functions 46
Using disc title functions 46
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Entering disc titles 47
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 48
Using balance adjustment 48
Using the equalizer 49
Recalling equalizer curves 49
Adjusting equalizer curves 49
Adjusting 7-band graphic
equalizer 49
Adjusting loudness 50
Using subwoofer output 50
Adjusting subwoofer settings 50
Boosting the bass 51
Using the high pass filter 51
Adjusting source levels 51
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 53
Selecting the display language 53
Setting the clock 53
Setting the FM tuning step 54
Setting the AM tuning step 54
Switching the warning tone 54
Switching the face auto open 54
Switching the auxiliary setting 55
Switching the dimmer setting 55
Adjusting the brightness 55
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 55
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 56
Switching the feature demo 56
Switching the reverse mode 56
Switching the Ever Scroll 57
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 58
Using the AUX source 58
About AUX1 and AUX2 58
Selecting AUX as the source 58
Setting the AUX title 58
Using different entertainment displays 59
Using the PGM button 60
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 61
CD player and care 61
CD-R/CD-RW discs 62
MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV files 62
MP3 additional information 63
WMA additional information 63
AAC additional information 63
WAV additional information 64
About folders and MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV
files 64
Terms 66
Specifications 68
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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.
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).
AAC file playback
You can play back AAC 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).
iPod compatibility
When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod
adapter (CD-IB100), you can control an iPod,
iPod mini, iPod Photo.
! iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Before You Start
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