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Operation Manual
Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3 player with FM/
AM tuner
DEH-P3550MP
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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 manual 4
Precautions 4
Features 4
Protecting your unit from theft 4
Removing the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 5
Whats What
Head unit 6
Remote control 6
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 10
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 11
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 12
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 13
Repeating play 13
Playing tracks in a random order 13
Scanning tracks of a CD 13
Pausing CD playback 14
Selecting the search method 14
Searching every 10 track in the current
disc 14
Using disc title functions 15
Entering disc titles 15
Displaying disc titles 15
Using CD TEXT functions 15
Displaying titles on CD TEXT
discs 15
Scrolling titles in the display 16
MP3 Player
Playing a MP3 17
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3) operation 18
Repeating play 18
Playing tracks in a random order 19
Scanning folders and tracks 19
Pausing MP3 playback 20
Selecting the search method 20
Searching every 10 track in the current
folder 20
Switching the ID3 tag display on MP3
disc 20
Displaying text information on MP3 disc 21
Scrolling text information in the display 21
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 22
50-disc multi-CD player 22
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 23
Repeating play 23
Playing tracks in a random order 23
Scanning CDs and tracks 24
Pausing CD playback 24
Using ITS playlists 24
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 24
Playback from your ITS playlist 25
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 25
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Erasing a CD from your ITS
playlist 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 27
Scrolling titles in the display 27
Using compression and bass emphasis 27
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 28
Using balance adjustment 28
Using the equalizer 28
Recalling equalizer curves 29
Adjusting equalizer curves 29
Fine adjusting equalizer curve 29
Adjusting loudness 30
Front image enhancer (F.I.E.) 30
Adjusting source levels 31
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 32
Setting the clock 32
Setting the FM tuning step 32
Setting the AM tuning step 33
Switching the warning tone 33
Switching the auxiliary setting 33
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 34
Using the AUX source 34
Selecting AUX as the source 34
Setting the AUX title 34
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 35
CD player and care 35
CD-R/CD-RW discs 36
MP3 files 36
About folders and MP3 files 37
Terms 38
Specifications 39
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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.
Precautions
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.
! 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 dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
! If this unit does not operate properly, con-
tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-
neer Service Station.
Features
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded
on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 standard recordings).
! Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense 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 broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
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 33.
Important
! Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons tightly when removing or attaching.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
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! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Removing the front panel
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and
pull it gently outward.
Take care not to grip it tightly or drop it.
3 Put the front panel into the protective
case provided for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
% Replace the front panel by holding it
upright to this unit and clipping it securely
into the mounting hooks.
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