
Operation Manual
CD RECEIVER
DEH-P6050UB
English

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
5
Visit our website
6
Protecting your unit from theft
6
Removing the front panel 6
Attaching the front panel 6
Resetting the microprocessor
7
About the demo mode
7
Use and care of the remote control
7
Installing the battery 7
Using the remote control 8
Operating this unit
What
's What 9
Head unit 9
Remote control 9
Basic Operations
10
Power ON/OFF 10
Selecting a source 10
Adjusting the volume 11
Tuner
11
Basic Operations 11
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
12
Introduction of advanced
operations
12
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
12
Tuning in strong signals 12
Built-in CD Player
13
Basic Operations 13
Selecting a track directly 14
Displaying text information on disc 14
Selecting tracks from the track title
list
15
Selecting files from the file name
list
15
Introduction of advanced
operations
15
Selecting a repeat play range 16
Playing tracks in random order 16
Scanning folders and tracks 16
Pausing playback 16
Using Sound Retriever 17
Using disc title functions 17
Playing songs on USB portable audio player/
USB memory
18
Basic Operations 18
Selecting an audio file directly in the
current folder
18
Displaying text information of an audio
file
18
Selecting files from the file name
list
18
Introduction of advanced
operations
19
Playing songs on iPod
20
Basic Operations 20
Browsing for a song 20
Displaying text information on
iPod
21
Introduction of advanced
operations
21
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle)
22
Playing all songs in a random order
(shuffle all)
22
Selecting songs from album list of
currently playing artist
22
Operating this unit's iPod function
from your iPod
22
Changing audiobook speed 23
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments
24
Using balance adjustment
24
Using the equalizer
24
Recalling equalizer curves 24
Adjusting equalizer curves 25
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Adjusting 7-band graphic equalizer 25
Adjusting loudness
26
Using subwoofer output
26
Adjusting subwoofer settings 26
Boosting the bass
27
Using the high pass filter
27
Adjusting source levels
27
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings
28
Selecting the display language
28
Setting the date
28
Setting the clock
29
Setting the FM tuning step
29
Setting the AM tuning step
29
Switching the warning tone
29
Switching the face auto open
30
Switching the auxiliary setting
30
Switching the dimmer setting
30
Adjusting the brightness
30
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller
31
Switching the sound muting/attenuation
31
Switching the feature demo
31
Switching the reverse mode
32
Switching the ever scroll
32
Activating the BT Audio source
32
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless
connection
32
Displaying system version for repair
33
Other Functions
Using the AUX source
34
About AUX1 and AUX2 34
AUX1 source: 34
AUX2 source: 34
Selecting AUX as the source 34
Setting the AUX title 34
Using the external unit
34
Selecting the external unit as the
source
34
Basic operation 35
Using the functions allocated to 1 to 6
keys
35
Advanced operations 35
Turning the clock display on or off
35
Switching the display indication and button
illumination
35
Using different entertainment displays
36
Using the PGM button
36
Available accessories
Playing songs on iPod
37
Basic operation 37
Displaying text information on
iPod
37
Browsing for a song 37
Introduction of advanced
operations
37
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle)
38
Bluetooth Audio
38
Basic Operations 38
Function and operation 39
Connecting a Bluetooth audio
player
39
Playing songs on Bluetooth audio
player
40
Stopping playback 40
Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio
player
40
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address
40
Bluetooth Telephone
40
Basic Operations 40
Setting up for hands-free phoning 41
Making a phone call 42
Taking a phone call 42
Function and operation 42
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Connecting a cellular phone 43
Disconnecting a cellular phone 44
Registering a connected cellular
phone
44
Deleting a registered phone 44
Connecting to a registered cellular
phone
45
Using the phone book 45
Using the call history 47
Using preset numbers 47
Making a call by entering phone
number
48
Clearing memory 48
Setting automatic rejecting 48
Setting automatic answering 49
Switching the ring tone 49
Echo canceling and noise
reduction
49
Multi-CD Player
49
Basic Operations 49
Using CD TEXT functions 49
Introduction of advanced
operations
50
Using compression and bass
emphasis
50
Using ITS playlists 51
Using disc title functions 52
DVD Player
53
Basic Operations 53
Selecting a disc 53
Selecting a folder 53
Introduction of advanced
operations
53
TV tuner
54
Basic Operations 54
Storing and recalling broadcast
stations
55
Storing the strongest broadcast
stations sequentially
55
Additional Information
Error messages
57
Handling guideline of discs and player
58
Dual Discs
59
Compressed audio compatibility
59
USB audio player/USB memory
59
USB audio player/USB memory
compatibility
59
Handling guideline and supplemental
information
60
iPod
61
About handling the iPod 61
About iPod settings 61
Compressed audio files on the disc
61
Example of a hierarchy 62
Specifications
63
Contents
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About this unit
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating 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.
About WMA
The Windows Media
TM logo printed on the box
indicates that this unit can play back WMA
data.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are tra-
demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
! This unit may not operate correctly depend-
ing 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 AAC
This unit plays back AAC files encoded by
iTunes®.
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Portable audio player compatibility
! Inquire at the manufacturer about your
USB portable audio player/USB memory.
This unit corresponds to the following.
-- USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant
portable audio player and memory
-- WMA, MP3, AAC and WAV file playback
For details about the compatibility, refer to
USB audio player/USB memory compatibility
on page 59.
iPod® compatibility
This unit can control and listen to songs on an
iPod.
! This unit supports only an iPod with Dock
Connector.
! This unit supports only the following iPods.
Supported iPod software versions are
shown below. Older versions of iPod soft-
ware may not be supported.
-- iPod fifth generation (software version
1.2.1)
-- iPod nano first generation (software ver-
sion 1.3.1)
-- iPod nano second generation (software
version 1.1.3)
-- iPod nano third generation (software
version 1.0.2)
-- iPod classic (software version 1.0.2)
-- iPod touch (software version 1.1.1)
For maximum performance, we recom-
mend that you use the latest version of the
iPod software.
! Operations may vary depending on the soft-
ware version of iPod.
! When using an iPod, iPod Dock Connector
to USB Cable is required.
! Pioneer CD-IU50 interface cable is also
available. For details, consult your dealer.
Before You Start
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Section
01
Before
Y
o
u
Start