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Operation Manual
CD Receiver
DEH-P3950MP
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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
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Visit our website
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About WMA
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About MP3
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Use and care of the remote control
4
­ Installing the battery 4
­ Using the remote control 5
Protecting your unit from theft
5
­ Removing the front panel 5
­ Attaching the front panel 5
Basic Operations
What
's What 6
­ Head unit 6
­ Remote control 6
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source
7
Adjusting the volume
7
Turning the unit off
7
Tuner
Listening to the radio
8
Introduction of advanced tuner operation
8
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
8
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
9
Tuning in strong signals
9
Built-in Player
Playing a disc
10
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation
10
Repeating play
11
Playing tracks in random order
11
Scanning tracks or folders
11
Pausing disc playback
11
Using compression and BMX
12
Searching every 10 tracks in the current disc
or folder
12
Displaying text information on disc
12
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD
13
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation
13
Repeating play
13
Playing tracks in random order
14
Scanning CDs and tracks
14
Pausing CD playback
14
Using compression and bass emphasis
14
Using ITS playlists
15
­ Creating a playlist with ITS
programming
15
­ Playback from your ITS playlist 15
­ Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist
15
­ Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist 16
Using CD TEXT functions
16
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments
17
Using balance adjustment
17
Using the equalizer
17
­ Recalling equalizer curves 18
­ Adjusting equalizer curves 18
­ Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 18
Adjusting loudness
19
Using subwoofer output
19
­ Adjusting subwoofer settings 19
Using the high pass filter
19
Boosting the bass
20
Front image enhancer (F.I.E.)
20
Adjusting source levels
20
Other Functions
Adjusting initial settings
21
Setting the clock
21
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Setting the FM tuning step
21
Setting the AM tuning step
21
Switching the auxiliary setting
22
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller
22
Turning the clock display on or off
22
Using the AUX source
22
­ About AUX connection method 23
­ Selecting AUX as the source 23
Introduction of iPod® operation
23
­ iPod operation 23
­ Displaying text information on
iPod
23
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages
24
Handling guideline of discs and player
24
Dual Discs
25
WMA, MP3 and WAV files
25
­ Example of a hierarchy 25
­ Compressed audio compatibility 25
Specifications
27
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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.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
! We offer the latest information about Pio-
neer Corporation on our website.
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
TM Audio
and refers to an audio compression technol-
ogy that is developed by Microsoft Corpora-
tion. 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.
Note
This unit may not operate correctly depending on
the application used to encode WMA files.
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.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (
­) poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
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WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
! Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
! Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the same or equiva-
lent type.
! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
! Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
! When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions
' rules that
apply in your country/area.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
Important
! Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
! The remote control may not function properly
in direct sunlight.
! Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
Important
! Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
! 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.
2
Grab the front panel and remove.
3
Put the front panel into provided pro-
tective case for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
1
Slide the front panel to the left until it
clicks.
Front panel and the head unit are jointed on
the left side. Make sure that the front panel
has been jointed to the head unit.
2
Press the right side of the front panel
until it is firmly seated.
# If you can't attach the front panel to the head
unit successfully, try again. Front panel may be
damaged if you attach the front panel forcedly.
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