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Operation Manual
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High power CD player with RDS tuner
Lecteur CD de grande puissance avec syntoniseur
RDS
DEH-1630R
DEH-1600R
DEH-1600RB
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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 3
About this manual 3
Precautions 3
In case of trouble 3
Protecting your unit from theft 3
Removing the front panel 3
Attaching the front panel 4
Whats What
Head unit 5
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on 6
Selecting a source 6
Turning the unit off 6
Tuner
Listening to the radio 7
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 7
Tuning in strong signals 8
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 8
RDS
Introduction of RDS operation 9
Switching the RDS display 9
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 9
Selecting alternative frequencies 9
Using PI Seek 10
Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations 10
Limiting stations to regional
programming 10
Receiving traffic announcements 10
PTY list 11
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 12
Repeating play 12
Pausing CD playback 12
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 13
Using balance adjustment 13
Using the equalizer 13
Recalling equalizer curves 13
Adjusting equalizer curves 14
Fine adjusting equalizer curve 14
Adjusting loudness 15
Front image enhancer (F.I.E.) 15
Adjusting source levels 15
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 16
Setting the FM tuning step 16
Switching Auto PI Seek 16
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 17
Cellular telephone muting 17
CD player and care 17
CD-R/CD-RW discs 18
Specifications 19
Contents
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About this unit
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 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 precautions on this
page and in other sections.
Precautions
! A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is af-
fixed to the bottom 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 unit from moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, 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.
! Keep the front panel closed while driving.
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 right side of the panel
is released from the head unit.
2 Grab the front panel and remove.
Grab the right side of the front panel and pull
away to the left. The front panel will be de-
tached from the head unit.
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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.
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Head unit
1 TA button
Press to turn traffic announcements func-
tion on or off.
2 EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
3 AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
4 a/b/c/d buttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
5 BAND button
Press to select among two FM and MW/LW
bands and cancel the control mode of func-
tions.
6 DETACH button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
7 LOUDNESS button
Press to turn loudness on or off.
8 LOCAL/BSM button
Press to turn local function on or off.
Press and hold to turn BSM function on or
off.
9 16 buttons
Press for preset tuning.
a SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all of the available
sources.
b VOLUME button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
c EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
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