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Operation Manual DEH-P9100R Manual de Operación ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Multi-CD control DSP High power CD/MD player with FM/AM tuner Owner’ s Manual FH-P8900MD This product conforms to new cord colors. ...
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1 Contents Key Finder .................................. 3 Before Using This Product .............. 4 About this manual .............................................. 4 Precaution .......................................................... 4 Playback of MDs featuring long recordings ...... 4 Resetting the microprocessor ............................ ...
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TV Tuner .................................. 29 Display and indicators ...................................... 29 Basic operation ................................................ 29 Storing and recalling broadcast stations .......... 29 Changing a band .............................................. 30 TV tuner function menu .......................... ...
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Key Finder 3 Head unit Remote Controller A remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied. Operation is the same as when using buttons on the head unit. MD EJECT button CD EJECT button SOURCE selector PGM button ANGLE buttons BACK button Multi-function buttons BAND button NEXT button VOLUME 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons RESE ...
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4 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Before Using This Product A bout this manual This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and oper- ation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual is intended to help you bene- fit fully f ...
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5 Before Using This Product R esetting the microprocessor The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: When using this product for the first time after installation. When the machine fails to operate properly. When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display. • To reset the microprocessor, press RESET on the head unit w ...
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6 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS R emote controller and care Batteries • Remove the cover on the back of the remote controller and insert the batteries with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction. Precaution: • Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5 V batteries. • Remove the batteries if the remote controller is ...
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7 Before Using This Product U sing the remote controller This product is equipped with a remote con- troller for convenient operation. • Point the remote controller in the direction of the front panel to operate. Precaution: • Do not store the remote controller in high tempera- tures or direct sunlight. • The remote controller may not functio ...
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Basic Operation T urning a source on or off You can select the source you want to listen to. To switch to built-in CD/MD player, load a CD/MD in this product. (Refer to “ Basic opera- tion ” on page 15 and 19.) 1. Press (up or down) SOURCE to select the desired source (e.g., tuner). Press (up or down) SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the fol ...
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9 Basic Operation S OFT KEY operation SOFT KEY operation means that the function of a button changes as indicated on the display. The multi-function buttons provide SOFT KEY operation; the functions performed by the but- tons change according to the function or setting that has been selected. The explanations given in this manual are based on FORM ...
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10 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Display example (e.g., built-in CD player) Example of multi-function button opera- tion Here the “ random play ” function of the built-in CD player is used as an example to illustrate operation of the multi-function buttons. 1. Press NEXT to display “FUNC”. Press NEXT repeatedly unti ...
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11 Basic Operation K ey guidance indicator This product ’ s display features key guidance indicators. These light to indicate which of the 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons you can use. When you are in the function menu, audio menu or the other menus, they also make it easy to see which 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons you can use to switch func- tions on/off, swit ...
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D isplay and indicators FORM 1 FORM 2 q Band w LOC indicator e Preset number r Frequency t Stereo indicator B asic operation Reset the AM tuning step from 9 kHz (the facto- ry preset step) to 10 kHz when using the tuner in North, Central or South America. (Refer to page 41.) 1. Press (up or down) SOURCE to select the tuner. Press (up or down) SOURC ...
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13 T uner S toring and recalling broadcast stations If you press any of the buttons 1 – 6, you can easily store up to six broadcast stations for later recall. Storing broadcast stations 1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”. Press NEXT until “ 1 ” – “ 6 ” appears. 2. When you find a station that you want to store in memory, press ...
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14 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS S electing stations from the pre- set channel list The preset channel list lets you see the list of preset stations and select one of them to receive. 1. Press FUNC and then press chLIST to select the preset channel list mode. 2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall the desired station ...
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15 Built-in CD Player D isplay and indicators FORM 1 FORM 2 q Source name w Track number e Disc title r Play time t Track title B asic operation The built-in CD player plays one standard 12 cm or 8 cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing an 8 cm CD. 1. Press CD EJECT to open the front panel. 2. Insert a CD into the CD loading s ...
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S witching and scrolling the title When playing a CD TEXT disc, you can switch text display such as artist name and track title. With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll to see the rest of the text. 1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode. 2. Press the corresponding button to dis- play the desired title. FORM 1 Button Operation D.TTL Displa ...
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17 Built-in CD Player P laying tracks in random order Random play lets you play back tracks on the CD in random order. 1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to select the random mode. 2. Press RDM to turn random play on. The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran- dom order. • Press RDM again to turn random play off. • When the random mode is ex ...
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P ausing CD playback Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the CD. 1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to select the pause mode. 2. Press PAUSE to turn the pause on. The light illuminates. Play of the current track pauses. • Press PAUSE again to turn the pause off. • When the pause mode is exited while pause is on, “ PAUSE ” is display ...
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19 Built-in MD Player D isplay and indicators FORM 1 FORM 2 q Source name w Track number e Disc title r MDLP indicator (X2 or X4) t Play time y Track title B asic operation You can only load one MD at a time in the Built- in MD player. Load the MD in the direction of the arrow, with the label side facing up. 1. Press MD EJECT to open the front pane ...
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S witching and scrolling the title When playing an MD, you can switch text dis- play such as disc title and track title. With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll to see the rest of the text. 1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode. 2. Press the corresponding button to dis- play the desired title. FORM 1 Button Operation D.TTL Displays disc ...
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21 Built-in MD Player P laying tracks in random order Random play lets you play back tracks on the MD in random order. 1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to select the random mode. 2. Press RDM to turn random play on. The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran- dom order. • Press RDM again to turn random play off. • When the random mode is ex ...
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P ausing MD playback Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the MD. 1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to select the pause mode. 2. Press PAUSE to turn the pause on. The light illuminates. Play of the current track pauses. • Press PAUSE again to turn the pause off. • When the pause mode is exited while pause is on, “ PAUSE ” is display ...
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23 Multi-CD Player D isplay and indicators FORM 1 FORM 2 q Source name w Disc number e Track number r Disc title t Play time y Track title 50 -disc multi-CD player Only those functions described in this manual are supported for 50-disc multi-CD players. B asic operation This product can control a multi-CD player, which is sold separately. 1. Press ...
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S witching and scrolling the title When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player, you can switch text display such as artist name and track title. With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll to see the rest of the text. 1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode. 2. Press the corresponding button to dis- play the desired tit ...
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25 Multi-CD Player P laying tracks in random order Random play lets you play back tracks in ran- dom order within the repeat range: multi-CD player repeat and disc repeat. 1. Select the repeat range. Refer to “ Repeating play ” on page 24. 2. Press FUNC and then press RDM to select the random mode. 3. Press RDM to turn random play on. The light ...
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S electing discs from the disc title list The disc title list lets you see the list of disc titles and select one of them for playback. Displayed disc titles are those which have been entered into the multi-CD player or recorded on a CD TEXT disc. 1. Press FUNC and then press D.LIST to select the disc title list mode. 2. Press NEXT to switch betwee ...
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27 Multi-CD Player 5. Press 3 to move the cursor to the next character position. • Press 2 to move backwards in the display. 6. Press 3 to move the cursor to the last position and then press 3 one more time after entering the title. 7. Press BAND to cancel the disc title input mode. Note: • When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT com- patible ...
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Playback from ITS memory ITS play lets you listen to the tracks that you have entered into ITS memory. When you turn on ITS play, tracks from ITS memory in the multi-CD player will begin to play. 1. Select the repeat range. Refer to “ Repeating play ” on page 24. 2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press ITS.P to select the ITS play mode. 3. Press ...
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29 TV T uner D isplay and indicators FORM 1 FORM 2 q Band w Preset number e Channel B asic operation 1. Press SOURCE to select the TV tuner. Press SOURCE until “ Television ” appears. 2. Press (up or down) VOLUME to adjust the volume. 3. Press 2 or 3 to tune in to a station. • If you press and hold 2 or 3 for about one second and then release ...
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30 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Recalling broadcast stations 1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”. Press NEXT until “ 1 ” – “ 6 ” (or “ 7 ” – “ 12 ” ) appears. 2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12) to recall the station preset under that but- ton. Note: • Y ...
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31 Audio Adjustments A djusting the audio easily The following functions let you easily adjust your audio system to match the car interior acoustic characteristics which vary depending on the type of car. • Recalling equalizer curves (EEQ) • Using position selector (POSI) • Using time alignment (T.AL1) • Adjusting equalizer curves (EQ1) A d ...
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A udio menu The audio menu has the following functions: Note: • If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned. (When you select the 13-band graphic equalizer mode (EQ2) or the time alignment adjustment mode (T.AL2), the display is not returned automatically.) • “T.AL2” is displayed only wh ...
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33 Audio Adjustments Recalling sound field programs 1. Press AUDIO and then press SFC to select the sound field control mode. 2. Press the corresponding button to select the desired sound field program. Button Effect STUDIO Studio CLUB Club HALL Concert hall DOME Dome OCT Octaver 1 and 2 BBE BBE • Press the same button again to cancel the selecte ...
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1. Recall the equalizer curve you want to adjust. Refer to “ Recalling equalizer curves ” on page 31. 2. Press AUDIO and then press EQ2 to select the 13-band graphic equalizer mode. 3. Press 2 or 3 to select the equalizer band to be adjusted. Each press of 2 or 3 selects equalizer bands in the following order: 50 Ô 80 Ô 125 Ô 200 Ô 315 Ô 5 ...
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35 Audio Adjustments U sing time alignment The time alignment lets you adjust the distance between each speaker and the listening posi- tion to match the type of car. There are five types of car stored which you can easily recall at any time. 1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press T.AL1 to select the time alignment mode. 2. Press the corresponding ...
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Adjusting subwoofer settings When the subwoofer output is on, you can adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level of the subwoofer. 1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press SW2 to select the subwoofer setting mode. 2. Press 2 or 3 to select the cut-off fre- quency. Each press of 2 or 3 selects cut-off fre- quencies in the following order: 50 Ô ...
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Audio Adjustments A djusting source levels SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radi- cal changes in volume when switching between sources. • Settings are based on the FM tuner volume level, which remains unchanged. 1. Compare the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source you want to ad ...
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PRECAUTION: • Carrying out auto-equalizing under the follow- ing conditions may damage the speakers. Be sure to check conditions thoroughly before carrying out auto-equalizing. – When speakers are incorrectly connected. (e.g., When a rear speaker is connected to a subwoofer output.) – When a speaker is connected to a power amp delivering outp ...
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Audio Adjustments 3. Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC. If the car ’ s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto-equalizing. • Press (up or down) SOURCE to turn the source on if this product is turned off. 4. Select the position for the seat on which the ...
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Initial Settings 40 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS I nitial settings menu The initial settings menu has the following func- tions: Initial settings menu operation You can operate the initial settings menu only when the source is off. 1. Press (up or down) SOURCE to turn the source off. 2. Press and hold 1 to enter the initia ...
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S witching the telephone muting/attenuation setting Sound from this product is muted or attenuated automatically when a call is made or received using a connected cellular telephone. 1. With the source turned off, press and hold 1. 2. Press MUTE.S to select the telephone muting/attenuation mode. 3. Press MUTE.S to select the desired set- ting. Pres ...
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42 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS Initial Settings Other Functions A ttenuating volume The attenuator lets you lower the volume level quickly (by about 90%). • Press ATT to turn the attenuator on. “ ATT ” appears in the display. • Press ATT again to turn the attenuator off and return to the original volume level. D i ...
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43 Other Functions C hanging the display form This product is equipped with two basic dis- plays. You can select the desired display. 1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”. Press NEXT until “ C.MENU ” appears. 2. Press C.MENU and then press D.FORM to select the display form mode. 3. Press either FORM 1 or FORM 2 to select the desired display fo ...
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44 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS 1. Press ENT and BG and then press BGV to select the background visual mode. 2. Press any of the buttons BGV1 – BGV5 to select the desired visual. Setting the background still picture The background still pictures are only for the display form 1 “ FORM 1 ” . There are three stored back ...
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45 Additional Information CD player and care • Use only CDs that carry either of the two Compact Disc Digital Audio marks shown below. • Use only normal, round CDs. If you insert irregular, non-round, shaped CDs they may jam in the CD player or not play properly. • Check all CDs for cracks, scratches or warp- ing before playing. CDs that are ...
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46 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS MD player and care • Use MDs bearing this mark. Using a disc other than a music MD may result in damage to this product. • Do not open the MD shutter by hand. Forcing it open may result in damage. • Be sure to stick labels supplied with MDs in the specified location. Failing to do this ...
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47 U nderstanding built-in CD player error messages When problems occur during CD play, an error message may appear on the display. If an error mes- sage appears on the display, refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested method of correcting the problem. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer or your near- ...
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48 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS U nderstanding auto-equalizing error messages When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible using the auto- equalizer, an error message may appear on the display. If an error message appears on the display, refer to the table below to see what the problem ...
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49 Additional Information C onnecting the units Note: • This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre- ational vehicle, truck or bus, check the battery volt- age. • To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the ≠ battery cable before beginning installation. • R ...
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• If this unit is installed in a vehicle that does not have an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch, the red lead of the unit should be connected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch ON/OFF operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained when you are away from the vehicle for several hours. (Fig. 1) Fig. 1 • ...
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51 Additional Information Connection Diagram Subwoofer output or Rear output This Product Multi-CD player (sold separately) IP-BUS cable Subwoofer or Rear speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Left Perform these connections when using a different amp (sold separately). W i t ha2s p eaker system, do not connect anything to the speaker leads that are no ...
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52 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS + ≠ + ≠ + ≠ + ≠ + ≠ + ≠ Connecting cords with RCA pin plugs (sold separately) System remote control Subwoofer or Rear speaker Right Front speaker Rear speaker White Gray White/black Green Green/black Gray/black Violet Violet/black Power amp (sold separately) Fig. 2 ...
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53 Additional Information I nstallation Note: • Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connected up properly, and the unit and the system work proper- ly. • Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions. • Consult ...
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Installation using the screw holes on the side of the unit Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket. (Fig. 5) (Fig. 6) Select a position where the screw holes of the bracket and the screw holes of the head unit become aligned (are fit- ted), and tighten the screws at 3 or 4 places on each side. Use either binding screws (5 × 6 mm) ...
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55 Additional Information S pecifications General Power source .............. 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system .......................................... Negative type Max. current consumption ........................................ 10.0 A Dimensions (mounting size) ...... 178 (W) × 100 (H) × 160 (D) mm (front face) ....... ...
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PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, California 90801, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria ...
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