Operation Manual
Mode demploi
Multi-CD control DSP High power CD/MP3/WMA/
Cassette player with FM/AM tuner
Syntoniseur FM/AM et lecteur de CD/MP3/WMA et
cassette, Puissance élevée, avec DSP et contrôleur
pour lecteur de CD à chargeur
FH-P4200MP
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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 5
For Canadian model 5
About this unit 5
After-sales service for Pioneer products 5
Product registration 6
Features 6
About WMA 7
About AAC 7
Use and care of the remote control 7
Installing the battery 7
Using the remote control 8
About the SAT RADIO READY mark 8
About the demo mode 8
Resetting the microprocessor 8
Whats What
Head unit 9
Remote control 10
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on 11
Selecting a source 11
Turning the unit off 11
Tuner
Listening to the radio 12
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 13
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 13
Tuning in strong signals 13
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 14
Cassette Player
Playing a tape 15
Introduction of advanced cassette player
operation 16
Repeating play 16
Skipping blank tape sections 16
Using Dolby noise reduction 16
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 18
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 19
Repeating play 19
Playing tracks in a random order 19
Scanning tracks of a CD 19
Pausing CD playback 20
Using compression and BMX 20
Selecting the search method 20
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 21
Using disc title functions 21
Entering disc titles 21
Displaying disc titles 22
Using CD TEXT functions 22
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 22
Scrolling titles in the display 22
MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV 23
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) operation 24
Repeating play 24
Playing tracks in a random order 25
Scanning folders and tracks 25
Pausing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV playback 25
Using compression and BMX 26
Selecting the search method 26
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 26
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/
AAC/WAV disc 27
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When playing back an MP3/WMA/
AAC disc 27
When playing back a WAV disc 27
Scrolling text information in the display 27
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 28
50-disc multi-CD player 28
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 29
Repeating play 29
Playing tracks in a random order 29
Scanning CDs and tracks 30
Pausing CD playback 30
Using ITS playlists 30
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 30
Playback from your ITS playlist 31
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 31
Erasing a CD from your ITS
playlist 31
Using disc title functions 32
Entering disc titles 32
Displaying disc titles 33
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 33
Using CD TEXT functions 33
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 33
Scrolling titles in the display 33
Using compression and bass emphasis 34
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 35
Using balance adjustment 35
Adjusting loudness 36
Using nonfading output 36
Adjusting nonfading output level 36
Using subwoofer output 36
Adjusting subwoofer (low pass filter)
settings 37
Adjusting low pass filter attenuation
slope 37
Using the high pass filter 37
Adjusting high pass filter attenuation
slope 38
Adjusting source levels 38
Digital Signal Processor
Using the digital signal processor 39
Using the graphic equalizer 39
Recalling equalizer curves 39
Adjusting equalizer curves 40
Adjusting 9-band graphic
equalizer 40
Using the position selector 41
Using sound field control and BBE
sound 41
Recalling sound field programs 41
Adjusting BBE sound level 42
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 43
Setting the clock 43
Switching the auxiliary setting 43
Switching the dimmer setting 43
Adjusting display contrast 44
Switching the RCA output setting 44
Selecting the digital attenuator 44
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 44
Switching the Ever Scroll 45
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 46
Using different entertainment displays 46
Using the AUX source 46
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Selecting AUX as the source 46
Setting the AUX title 46
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 48
Cassette tapes 48
Cleaning the playback head 48
Music search and repeat functions during
tape playback 48
CD player and care 49
CD-R/CD-RW discs 49
MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV files 50
MP3 additional information 51
WMA additional information 51
AAC additional information 51
WAV additional information 51
About folders and MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV
files 52
Terms 53
Specifications 55
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
users 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 THANTHOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT INHAZARDOUS 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 top of this
unit. For your own security and convenience, be
sure to record this number on the enclosed war-
ranty card.
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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