PIONEER FH-P4100R - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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Multi-CD control DSP High power CD Cassette player

with RDS tuner

FH-P4100R

Operation Manual

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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 unit 4

About this manual 4

Precautions 4

In case of trouble 4

Protecting your unit from theft 4

Removing the front panel 5

Attaching the front panel 5

Resetting the microprocessor 5

Whats What

Head unit 6

Optional remote control 7

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 11

Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 11

RDS

Introduction of RDS operation 12

Switching the RDS display 13

Selecting alternative frequencies 13

Using PI Seek 13

Using Auto PI Seek for preset

stations 13

Limiting stations to regional

programming 14

Receiving traffic announcements 14

Responding to the TP alarm 15

Using PTY functions 15

Searching for a RDS station by PTY

information 15

Using news program interruption 15

Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 16

Using radio text 16

Displaying radio text 16

Storing and recalling radio text 17

PTY list 18

Cassette Player

Playing a tape 19

Introduction of advanced cassette player

operation 21

Repeating play 21

Skipping blank tape sections 21

Using Dolby noise reduction 22

Built-in CD Player

Playing a CD 23

Introduction of advanced built-in CD player

operation 25

Repeating play 25

Playing tracks in a random order 26

Scanning tracks of a CD 26

Pausing CD playback 26

Using disc title functions 26

Entering disc titles 26

Displaying disc titles 27

Using CD TEXT functions 27

Displaying titles on CD TEXT

discs 28

Scrolling titles in the display 28

Multi-CD Player

Playing a CD 29

Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 31

Repeating play 31

Playing tracks in a random order 32

Scanning CDs and tracks 32

Pausing CD playback 32

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Using ITS playlists 33

Creating a playlist with ITS

programming 33

Playback from your ITS playlist 33

Erasing a track from your ITS

playlist 34

Erasing a CD from your ITS

playlist 34

Using disc title functions 34

Entering disc titles 34

Displaying disc titles 35

Selecting discs from the disc title

list 35

Using CD TEXT functions 36

Displaying titles on CD TEXT

discs 36

Scrolling titles in the display 36

Using compression and bass emphasis 36

50-disc multi-CD player 37

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 38

Using balance adjustment 38

Adjusting loudness 39

Adjusting source levels 39

Digital Signal Processor

Using the digital signal processor 40

Using the graphic equalizer 41

Recalling equalizer curves 41

Adjusting equalizer curves 41

Adjusting 9-band graphic

equalizer 41

Using sound field control, octaver and BBE

sound 42

Recalling sound field programs 42

Adjusting BBE sound level 43

Using the position selector 43

Using subwoofer output 44

Adjusting subwoofer settings 44

Using the high pass filter 44

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 45

Setting the FM tuning step 45

Switching Auto PI Seek 46

Switching the warning tone 46

Switching the auxiliary setting 46

Switching the dimmer setting 46

Switching the rear output setting 46

Selecting the digital attenuator 47

Adjusting display contrast 47

Other Functions

Introduction of other functions 48

Using the demonstration 48

Using different entertainment displays 48

Cellular telephone muting 48

Using the AUX source 49

Selecting AUX as the source 49

Setting the AUX title 49

Additional Information

Understanding built-in CD player error

messages 50

Cassette tapes 50

Cleaning the playback head 50

Music search and repeat functions during

tape playback 50

CD player and care 51

CD-R/CD-RW discs 51

Specifications 52

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About this unit

This product complies with the EMC Directives

(89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking

Directive (93/68/EEC).

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 improper reception. The

RDS function operates only in areas with FM

stations broadcasting RDS signals.

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.

This manual explains head unit operation. You

can perform the same operations with the

steering remote control (sold separately).

Precautions

! A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is affixed

to the top 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

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 discharged,

the preset memory will be erased and must be

reprogrammed.

In case of trouble

Should this product fail to operate properly,

contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-

neer Service Station.

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 46.

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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 DETACH to release the front

panel.

Press DETACH and the left side of the panel is

released from the head unit.

DETACH button

2 Grab the front panel and remove.

Grab the left side of the front panel and pull

away to the right. 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.

Resetting the

microprocessor

The microprocessor must be reset under the

following conditions:

! Prior to using this unit for the first time after

installation

! If the unit fails to operate properly

! When strange or incorrect messages appear

on the display

1 Remove the front panel.

See Removing the front panel on this page.

2 Press RESET on the head unit with a

pen tip or other pointed instrument.

RESET button

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