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Operation Manual
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Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3/WMA player
with FM/AM tuner
Syntoniseur FM/AM et lecteur de CD/MP3/WMA,
Puissance élevée, avec contrôleur pour lecteur de
CD à chargeur
DEH-P480MP
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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 4
For Canadian model 4
About this unit 4
About this manual 4
After-sales service for Pioneer products 5
Product registration 5
Features 5
About WMA 6
Use and care of the remote control 6
Installing the battery 6
Using the remote control 6
About the SAT RADIO READY mark 7
Protecting your unit from theft 7
Removing the front panel 7
Attaching the front panel 8
Whats What
Head unit 9
Remote control 9
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
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 15
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 16
Repeating play 16
Playing tracks in random order 16
Scanning tracks of a CD 16
Pausing CD playback 17
Using compression and BMX 17
Selecting the search method 17
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 18
Using disc title functions 18
Entering disc titles 18
Displaying disc titles 19
Using CD TEXT functions 19
Displaying text information on CD
TEXT discs 19
Scrolling text information in the
display 19
MP3/WMA/WAV Player
Playing MP3/WMA/WAV 20
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3/WMA/WAV) operation 22
Repeating play 22
Playing tracks in random order 22
Scanning folders and tracks 23
Pausing MP3/WMA/WAV playback 23
Using compression and BMX 23
Selecting the search method 24
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 24
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/
WAV disc 24
When playing back an MP3/WMA
disc 24
When playing back a WAV disc 25
Scrolling text information in the display 25
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Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 26
50-disc multi-CD player 26
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 27
Repeating play 27
Playing tracks in random order 27
Scanning CDs and tracks 28
Pausing CD playback 28
Using ITS playlists 28
Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 28
Playback from your ITS playlist 29
Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 29
Erasing a CD from your ITS
playlist 29
Using disc title functions 30
Entering disc titles 30
Displaying disc titles 30
Using CD TEXT functions 31
Displaying text information on CD
TEXT discs 31
Scrolling text information in the
display 31
Using compression and bass emphasis 31
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 32
Using balance adjustment 32
Using the equalizer 33
Recalling equalizer curves 33
Adjusting equalizer curves 33
Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 33
Adjusting loudness 34
Using subwoofer output 34
Adjusting subwoofer settings 34
Using the high pass filter 35
Boosting the bass 35
Front image enhancer (F.I.E.) 35
Adjusting source levels 36
InitialSettings
Adjusting initial settings 37
Setting the clock 37
Switching the warning tone 37
Switching the auxiliary setting 37
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
output 38
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 39
Using the AUX source 39
About AUX1 and AUX2 39
Selecting AUX as the source 39
Setting the AUX title 39
Introduction of XMoperation 40
XMoperation 40
Switching the XMdisplay 40
Swiching the XMchannel select
setting 41
Introduction of SIRIUS operation 41
SIRIUS operation 41
Swiching the SIRIUS channel select
setting 41
AdditionalInformation
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 43
CD player and care 43
CD-R/CD-RW discs 44
MP3, WMA and WAV files 44
MP3 additional information 45
WMA additional information 45
WAV additional information 45
About folders and MP3/WMA/WAV files 46
Terms 47
Specifications 49
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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 THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULTIN 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 (Serialnumber)
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.
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 WARNINGs and CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
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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
For warranty information please see the Lim-
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
Product registration
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 owners manuals, order product
catalogues, research new products, and
much more.
Features
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
You can 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.
WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
WAV file playback
You can play back WAV files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
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