Operation Manual
Mode demploi
Multi-CD control DSP High power CD/MP3/WMA
player with FM/AM tuner
Syntoniseur FM/AM et lecteur de CD/MP3/WMA avec
DSP, Puissance élevée, avec contrôleur pour lecteur
de CD à chargeur
DEH-P8600MP
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Français
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 6
For Canadian model 6
About this unit 6
About this manual 6
After-sales service for Pioneer products 6
Product registration 6
Precautions 7
Features 7
About WMA 7
Resetting the microprocessor 8
About the demo mode 8
Reverse mode 8
Feature demo 8
Use and care of the remote control 9
Installing the battery 9
Using the remote control 9
FUNCTION button and AUDIO
button 9
About the XMREADY mark 10
Whats What
Head unit 11
Remote control 11
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on 13
Selecting a source 13
Loading a disc 13
Adjusting the volume 14
Turning the unit off 14
Protecting your unit from theft 14
Removing the front panel 14
Attaching the front panel 15
Tuner
Listening to the radio 16
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 17
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 17
Tuning in strong signals 18
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 18
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 18
Built-in CDPlayer
Playing a CD 19
Selecting a track directly 19
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 20
Repeating play 20
Playing tracks in a random order 21
Scanning tracks of a CD 21
Pausing CD playback 21
Selecting the search method 21
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 21
Using compression and BMX 22
Entering disc titles 22
Using CD TEXT functions 23
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 23
Scrolling titles in the display 23
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 23
MP3/WMA/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/WAV 24
Selecting a track directly in the current
folder 25
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3/WMA/WAV) operation 26
Repeating play 26
Playing tracks in a random order 27
Scanning folders and tracks 27
Pausing MP3/WMA/WAV playback 27
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Selecting the search method 27
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 28
Switching the tag display 28
Using compression and BMX 28
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/
WAV disc 29
When playing back an MP3/WMA
disc 29
When playing back a WAV disc 29
Scrolling text information in the display 29
Selecting tracks from the file name list 30
Multi-CDPlayer
Playing a CD 31
Selecting a track directly 31
50-disc multi-CD player 32
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 32
Repeating play 33
Playing tracks in a random order 33
Scanning CDs and tracks 33
Pausing CD playback 34
Using ITS playlists 34
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 34
Playback from your ITS playlist 34
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 35
Erasing a CD from your ITS
playlist 35
Using disc title functions 35
Entering disc titles 36
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 36
Using CD TEXT functions 37
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 37
Scrolling titles in the display 37
Selecting tracks from the track title
list 37
Using compression and bass emphasis 38
XM tuner
Listening to the XM 39
Introduction of advanced XMtuner
operation 40
Switching the XMdisplay 40
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 40
Swiching the XMchannel select setting 40
Selecting the channel in the channel
category 41
Selecting the XMchannel directly 41
Display the ID code 41
Channel number select setting 41
Channel category select setting 41
TV tuner
Watching the TV tuner 42
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 42
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 43
Selecting stations from the preset channel
list 43
DVD Player
Playing a disc 44
Selecting a disc 44
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 45
Repeating play 45
Pausing disc playback 46
Playing tracks in a random order 46
Scanning tracks of a CD 46
Using ITS playlists 46
Using disc title functions 46
Entering disc titles 46
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Audio Adjustments
Adjusting the audio easily 47
Adjusting the audio finely 47
Extra functions 47
Introduction of audio adjustments 47
Using the position selector 48
Using balance adjustment 48
Using the time alignment 49
Adjusting the time alignment 49
Using subwoofer output 50
Adjusting subwoofer settings 50
Adjusting low pass filter attenuation
slope 51
Using the high pass filter 51
Muting the speaker units (filters) 51
Setting the high pass filter for front
speakers 51
Setting the high pass filter for rear
speakers 52
Using the auto-equalizer 52
Recalling equalizer curves 52
Adjusting equalizer curves 53
Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer 53
Using BBE sound 54
Adjusting loudness 54
Using automatic sound levelizer 54
Adjusting source levels 55
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 55
Before operating the auto TA and EQ
function 56
Carrying out auto TA and EQ 56
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 58
Setting the clock 58
Switching the auxiliary setting 58
Switching the dimmer setting 59
Adjusting the brightness 59
Correcting distorted sound 59
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 59
Switching the warning tone 60
Using the feature demo 60
Using reverse mode 60
Switching the font 60
Switching the Ever Scroll 60
Switching the flap auto open 61
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 62
Using the AUX source 62
Selecting AUX as the source 62
Setting the AUX title 62
Using different entertainment displays 63
Using the PGMbutton 63
Rewriting the entertainment displays 63
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 65
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 65
Understanding error message on rewriting
the entertainment displays 65
CD player and care 66
CD-R/CD-RW discs 66
MP3, WMA and WAV files 67
MP3 additional information 67
WMA additional information 68
WAV additional information 68
About folders and MP3/WMA/WAV files 68
Terms 70
Specifications 72
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One
that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion--and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
· Start your volume control at a low setting.
· Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
· Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level
Example
30
Quiet library, soft whispers
40
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140
Gunshot blast, jet plane
180
Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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