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Operation Manual
Mode d
'emploi
CD Receiver
Récepteur CD
DEH-P2900MP
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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
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For Canadian model
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About this unit
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After-sales service for Pioneer products
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Visit our website
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About WMA
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About MP3
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About the SAT RADIO READY mark
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Use and care of the remote control
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­ Installing the battery 6
­ Using the remote control 6
Protecting your unit from theft
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­ Removing the front panel 6
­ Attaching the front panel 6
Basic Operations
What
's What 8
­ Head unit 8
­ Remote control 9
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source
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Adjusting the volume
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Turning the unit off
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Tuner
Listening to the radio
10
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation
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Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
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Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
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Tuning in strong signals
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Built-in Player
Playing a disc
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Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation
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Repeating play
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Playing tracks in random order
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Scanning tracks or folders
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Pausing disc playback
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Using compression and BMX
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Searching every 10 tracks in the current disc
or folder
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Displaying text information on disc
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Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD
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Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation
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Repeating play
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Playing tracks in random order
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Scanning CDs and tracks
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Pausing CD playback
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Using compression and bass emphasis
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Using ITS playlists
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­ Creating a playlist with ITS
programming
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­ Playback from your ITS playlist 17
­ Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist
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­ Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist 18
Using CD TEXT functions
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Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments
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Using balance adjustment
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Using the equalizer
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­ Recalling equalizer curves 20
­ Adjusting equalizer curves 20
­ Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 20
Adjusting loudness
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Using subwoofer output
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­ Adjusting subwoofer settings 21
Using the high pass filter
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Boosting the bass
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Front image enhancer (F.I.E.)
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Adjusting source levels
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Other Functions
Adjusting initial settings
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Setting the clock
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Switching the auxiliary setting
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Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller
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Turning the clock display on or off
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Using the AUX source
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­ About AUX connection method 24
­ Selecting AUX as the source 24
Introduction of iPod® operation
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­ iPod operation 25
­ Displaying text information on
iPod
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Introduction of XM operation
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­ XM operation 25
­ Switching the XM display 25
­ Switching the XM channel select
mode
25
Introduction of SIRIUS operation
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­ SIRIUS operation 26
­ Switching the SIRIUS channel select
setting
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­ Switching the SIRIUS display 26
­ When the game of the selected team
starts
26
­ Displaying game information 26
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages
28
Handling guideline of discs and player
28
Dual Discs
29
WMA, MP3 and WAV files
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­ Example of a hierarchy 29
­ Compressed audio compatibility 29
Specifications
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user
's 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 THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 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 bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty 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.
U.S.A.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1-877-283-5901
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For warranty information please see the Lim-
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
1
Register your product. We will keep the details
of your purchase on file to help you refer to
this information in the event of an insurance
claim such as loss or theft.
2
Receive updates on the latest products and
technologies.
3
Download owner
's manuals, order product
catalogues, research new products, and
much more.
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.
About the SAT RADIO
READY mark
The SAT RADIO READY mark printed on the
front panel indicates that the Satellite Radio
Tuner for Pioneer (i.e., XM tuner and Sirius sa-
tellite tuner which are sold separately) can be
controlled by this unit. Please inquire to your
dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer service
station regarding the satellite radio tuner that
can be connected to this unit. For satellite
radio tuner operation, please refer to the satel-
lite radio tuner owner
's manual.
Notes
! The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver
broadcasting technology to provide listeners
in their cars and at home with crystal-clear
sound seamlessly from coast to coast. Satel-
lite radio will create and package over 100
channels of digital-quality music, news,
sports, talk and children
's programming.
! "SAT Radio", the SAT Radio logo and all re-
lated marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite
Radio inc., and XM Satellite Radio Inc.
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