Pioneer DEH-2300 User manual

High power CD player with FM/AM tuner
Syntoniseur FM/AM et lecteur de CD, “Puissance élevée”
Operation Manual
DEH-2300
DEH-1300
DEH-23
DEH-12
Mode d’emploi
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS

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Contents
Dear Customer ............................................ 2
Key Finder .................................................... 3
-Head Unit
Before Using This Product ...................... 4
About This Product .......................................... 4
About This Manual ............................................ 4
Important .......................................................... 4
Precaution .......................................................... 5
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products .......... 5
Basic Operation ........................................ 6
To Listen to Music ............................................ 6
Basic Operation of Tuner .................................. 7
-Manual and Seek Tuning
-Preset Tuning
-Band
Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player ............ 8
-CD Loading Slot
-Eject
-Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
Tuner Operation ........................................ 9
-Local Seek Tuning
-Best Stations Memory (BSM)
Using the Built-in CD Player .................. 10
-Repeat Play
-Random Play
-Scan Play
-Pause
Audio Adjustment .................................... 11
Selecting the Equalizer Curve ........................ 11
Entering the Audio Menu ................................ 11
Audio Menu Functions .................................... 12
-Balance Adjustment (FADER)
-Equalizer Curve Adjustment (EQ)
-Loudness Adjustment (LOUD)
-Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE)
-Source Level Adjustment (SLA)
Detaching and Replacing
the Front Panel .................................. 15
Theft Protection
(DEH-2350 and DEH-23) ........................ 15
-Detaching the Front Panel
-Replacing the Front Panel
Other Functions ........................................ 16
Setting the Time .............................................. 16
Displaying the Time ........................................ 17
CD Player and Care .................................. 18
Precaution ........................................................ 18
Built-in CD Player’s Error Message .............. 19
Specifications .......................................... 20

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and,
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
•Start your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distor-
tion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
•Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,
we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid pro-
longed exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

Head Unit
Buttons 1–6
EJECT buttonCD loading slot
AUDIO button
5/∞/2/3buttons
SOURCE button
+/–buttons
BAND button
LOCAL/BSM button
EQ button
LOUD button
CLOCK button
Buttons 1–6
EJECT buttonCD loading slot
AUDIO button
5/∞/2/3buttons
SOURCE button
+/–buttons
BAND button
LOCAL/BSM button
Detach button
EQ button
LOUD button
CLOCK button
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A Title (English)Key Finder
(DEH-2300, DEH-23)
Note:
•In this manual, the illustration of the DEH-2300’s Head Unit is used.
(DEH-1300, DEH-12)

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Before Using This Product
About This Product
The tuner frequencies on this product are allocated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in improper reception.
About This Manual
This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.
This operation manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to
maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by
reading through the manual before you use this product. It is especially important that you
read and observe the “Precaution”on the next page and in other sections.
Important
The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this product. For your own
security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.

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A Title (English)Before Using This Products
Precaution
•Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.
•Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible.
•Protect this product from moisture.
•If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its after-
sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary
information is not available, please contact the companies listed below:
Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair
without advance contact.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
7U.S.A.
Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801
800-421-1404
7CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
[phone]
1-877-283-5901
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPEC-
IFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA-
TION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS
PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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Basic Operation
To Listen to Music
The following explains the initial operations required before you can listen to music.
Note:
•Loading a disc in this product. (Refer to page 8.)
1. Select the desired source (e.g. Tuner).
Each press of the SOURCE button selects the desired source in the following order:
Built-in CD player =Tuner
Note:
•When no disc is set in this product, built-in CD player source will not change.
•When this product’s blue/white lead is connected to the car’s Auto-antenna relay control terminal,
the car’s Auto-antenna extends when this product’s source is switched ON. To retract the antenna,
switch the source OFF.
2. Raise or lower the volume.
3. Turn the source OFF.
Hold for 1 second
Each press changes the Source ...

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Basic Operation
Basic Operation of Tuner
Preset Number IndicatorBand Indicator
Frequency Indicator
Manual and Seek Tuning
• You can select the tuning method by changing the length of time you
press the 2/3button.
Manual Tuning (step by step) 0.5 seconds or less
Seek Tuning 0.5 seconds or more
Note:
•If you continue pressing the button for longer than 0.5 seconds, you can skip broadcast
stations. Seek Tuning starts as soon as you release the button.
•Stereo indicator “”lights when a stereo station is selected.
Preset Tuning
• You can memorize broadcast stations in buttons 1
through 6 for easy, one-touch station recall.
Preset station recall 2 seconds or less
Broadcast station preset memory 2 seconds or more
Note:
•Up to 18 FM stations (6 in FM1, FM2 and FM3) and 6 AM stations
can be stored in memory.
•You can also use the 5or ∞buttons to recall broadcast stations
memorized in buttons 1 through 6.
Band
FM1 =FM2
=FM3 =AM

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Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player
Track Number Indicator Play Time Indicator
Eject
Note:
•The CD function can be turned ON/OFF
with the disc remaining in this product.
(Refer to page 6.)
•A disc left partially inserted after ejection
may incur damage or fall out.
CD Loading Slot
Note:
•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 8 cm CD.
•Don’t insert any materials except for CD into CD
loading slot.
Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
• You can select between Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse by
pressing the 2/3button for a different length of time.
Track Search 0.5 seconds or less
Fast Forward/Reverse Continue pressing
Note:
•If a disc cannot be inserted fully or playback fails, make sure the recorded side is down.
Push the EJECT button and check the disc for damage before reinserting it.
•If a disc is inserted with the recorded side up, it will be ejected automatically after a few
moments.
•If the built-in CD player cannot operate properly, an error message (such as “ERR-14”)
appears on the display. Refer to “Built-in CD Player’s Error Message”on page 19.

Tuner Operation
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Local Seek Tuning
This function selects only stations with especially strong signals.
Best Stations Memory (BSM)
The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically.
• To cancel the process, press the LOCAL/BSM button before memorization is
complete.
• Press the LOCAL/BSM but-
ton for 2 seconds to switch
BSM ON.
The stations with the strongest sig-
nals will be stored under buttons
1–6 and in order of their signal
strength.
“LOC”
• Switch the Local ON/OFF
with the LOCAL/BSM button.

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Using the Built-in CD Player
Repeat Play
Repeat Play plays the same track repeatedly.
Note:
•If you perform Track Search or Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat Play is automatically canceled.
Random Play
Random Play plays the tracks on a disc in random order for variety.
Scan Play
Scan Play plays the first 10 seconds or so of each track on a disc in succession.
Note:
•Scan Play is canceled automatically after all the tracks on a disc have been scanned.
Pause
Pause pauses the currently playing track.
• Switch the Pause ON/OFF
with the button 6.
2. When you find the desired
track, cancel the Scan Play
with the button 3.
1. Switch the Scan Play ON with
the button 3.
• Switch the Random Play
ON/OFF with the button 4.
• Switch the Repeat Play
ON/OFF with the button 5.

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A Title (English)Audio Adjustment
Selecting the Equalizer Curve
You can switch between Equalizer curves.
• Press the EQ button to select the desired Equalizer curve.
PWRFL (powerful) =NTRL (natural) =VOCAL (vocal) =CSTM (custom)
=FLAT (flat) =SBASS (super bass)
Note:
•“CSTM”stores an equalizer curve you have made adjustments to. (Refer to “Equalizer Curve
Adjustment”on page 13.)
Entering the Audio Menu
With this Menu, you can adjust the sound quality.
Note:
•After entering the Audio Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the
Audio Menu is automatically canceled.
1. Select the desired mode in the Audio Menu.
2. Operate a mode.
3. Cancel the Audio Menu.
Each press changes the Mode ...
Equalizer curve

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Audio Menu Functions
The Audio Menu features the following functions.
Balance Adjustment (FADER)
This function allows you to select a Fader/Balance setting that provides ideal listening con-
ditions in all occupied seats.
1. Press the AUDIO button and select the Fader/Balance mode (FADER) in the
Audio Menu.
Note:
•FADER “0”is the proper setting when 2 speakers are in use.
3. Adjust left/right speaker bal-
ance with the 22/33buttons.
“L9”–“R9”is displayed as it moves
from left to right.
2. Adjust front/rear speaker bal-
ance with the 55/∞∞buttons.
“F15”–“R15”is displayed as it
moves from front to rear.

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Audio Adjustment
Equalizer Curve Adjustment (EQ)
You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve settings as desired. Adjusted
equalizer curve settings are memorized in “CSTM”.
1. Press the AUDIO button and select the Equalizer mode (EQ) in the Audio
Menu.
Note:
•If you make adjustments when a curve other than “CSTM”is selected, the newly adjusted curve
will replace the previous adjusted curve. Then a new curve with “CUSTOM”appears on the display
while selecting the equalizer curve. (Refer to page 11.)
Loudness Adjustment (LOUD)
The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges at
low volume. You can select a desired Loudness level.
1. Press the AUDIO button and select the Loudness mode (LOUD) in the Audio
Menu.
Note:
•You can also switch the Loudness function ON/OFF by pressing the LOUD button. However,
you cannot change the level.
3. Select the desired level with
the 2/3buttons.
LOW (low) += MID (mid)
+= HI (high)
”“LOUD
2. Switch the Loudness function
ON/OFF with the 5/∞but-
tons.
“CUSTOM”
3. Boost or attenuate the selected
band with the 5/∞buttons.
The display shows “+6”–“–6”.
2. Select the band you want to
adjust with the 2/3buttons.
L (low) += M (mid) += H (high)

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Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE)
The F.I.E. (Front Image Enhancer) function is a simple method of enhancing front imaging
by cutting mid- and high-range frequency output from the rear speakers, limiting their out-
put to low-range frequencies. You can select the frequency you want to cut.
1. Press the AUDIO button and select the F.I.E. mode (FIE) in the Audio Menu.
Note:
•After switching the F.I.E. function ON, select the Fader/Balance mode in the Audio Menu, and
adjust front and rear speaker volume levels until they are balanced.
•Switch the F.I.E. function OFF when using a 2-speaker system.
Source Level Adjustment (SLA)
The SLA (Source Level Adjustment) function prevents radical leaps in volume level when
switching between sources. Settings are based on the FM volume, which remains
unchanged.
1. Compare the FM volume with the volume of the other source.
(e.g. Built-in CD player)
2. Press the AUDIO button and select the SLA mode (SLA) in the Audio Menu.
Note:
•Since the FM volume is the control, SLA is not possible in the FM modes.
•The AM volume level, which is different from the FM base setting volume level, can also be
adjusted similar to sources other than tuner.
3. Increase or decrease the level
with the 5/∞buttons.
The display shows “+4”–“–4”.
3. Select the desired frequency
with the 2/3buttons.
100 += 160 += 250 (Hz)
2. Switch the F.I.E. function
ON/OFF with the 5/∞but-
tons.
Precaution:
•When the F.I.E. function is deactivated, the rear speakers output sound of all frequencies, not just
bass sounds. Reduce the volume before disengaging F.I.E. to prevent a sudden increase in volume.

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Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel
Theft Protection (DEH-2300 and DEH-23)
The front panel of the head unit is detachable to discourage theft.
Detaching the Front Panel
Replacing the Front Panel
Precaution:
•Never use force or grip the display tightly when removing or replacing the front panel.
•Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks.
•Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.
• Replace the front panel by
clipping it into place.
2. To remove the front panel,
pull its right-hand side
toward you.
Take care not to grip it tightly or
drop it.
1. Eject the front panel.

Other Functions
Setting the Time
This is the mode for setting the time on the unit’s clock display. (Refer to page 17 for
details concerning the clock display.)
1. Switch the sources OFF.
2. Enter the Time setting mode.
5. Cancel the Time Setting mode.
Note:
•Holding down the AUDIO button for 2 seconds also cancels the Time Setting mode.
4. Set as desired time with the
5/∞buttons.
As soon as you switch to “Minute”,
the seconds start counting from 00.
3. Select “Hour” or “Minute”
with the 2/3buttons.
Hold for 2 seconds
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A Title (English)Other Functions
Displaying the Time
• To turn the time display ON.
The time display disappears temporarily when you perform another operation, but the time
indication returns to the display after 25 seconds.
Note:
•Even when the sources are OFF, the Time appears on the display. Pressing the CLOCK button
switches the Time display ON/OFF.

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CD Player and Care
Precaution
•Play only CDs bearing the Compact Disc Digital
Audio mark.
•This product is designed for use with conventional,
fully circular CDs only. Use of shaped CDs are not
recommended for this product.
•Check all CDs before playing and discard cracked, scratched or warped discs.
•Normal playback of CD-R discs other than those recorded with a music CD recorder
may not be possible.
•Playback of music CD-R discs, even those recorded with a music CD recorder, may not
be possible with this product due to disc characteristics or scratches or dirt on the disc.
Dirt or condensation on the lens inside this product may also prevent playback.
•Titles and other text information recorded on a CD-R disc may not be displayed by this
product.
•Read the precautions with the CD-R discs before using.
•Wipe dirty or damp discs outward from the center
with a soft cloth.
•Avoid touching the recorded (iridescent) surface when handling discs.
•Store discs in their cases when not in use.
•Keep discs out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.
•Do not affix labels or apply chemicals to discs.
•Condensation may collect inside the player when using the heater in cold weather, inter-
fering with playback. Turn it off for an hour or so and wipe damp discs with a soft cloth.
•Road shocks may interrupt CD playback.

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A Title (English)CD Player and Care
Built-in CD Player’s Error Message
When problems occur with CD playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the
error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center.
Message Possible cause Recommended action
ERR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Dirty disc. Clean the disc.
ERR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Scratched disc. Replace the disc.
ERR- 14 Unrecorded CD. Check the disc.
ERR- 10, 11, 12, 14, Electrical or mechanical Turn the ignition ON and OFF, or
17, 30, A0 problem. switch to a different source, then back
to the CD player.
HEAT CD player overheating. Discontinue play until the machine
temperature drops.