Pioneer DEH-3450 User manual

High power CD player with FM/AM tuner
Operation Manual
DEH-3450
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Before You Start
About this manual 2
Precautions 2
Use and care of the remote control
(DEH-3450) 3
• Installing the battery 3
• Using the remote control 3
What’s what 4
Remote control (DEH-3450) 5
Protecting your unit from theft 5
• Removing the front panel 5
• Attaching the front panel 6
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on 6
Selecting a source 6
Turning the unit off 6
Tuner
Listening to the radio 7
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 8
Tuning in strong signals 8
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 8
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 9
Playing tracks in a random order 10
Repeating play 10
Pausing CD playback 10
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 11
Using balance adjustment 11
Using the equalizer 12
• Recalling equalizer curves 12
• Adjusting equalizer curves 12
Adjusting loudness 12
Front image enhancer (FIE) 13
Adjusting source levels 13
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 14
Setting the time 14
Setting the FM tuning step 15
Setting the AM tuning step 15
Additional Information
Setting the time display on or off 15
CD player and care 15
CD-R/CD-RW discs 16
Understanding built-in CD player error mes-
sages 16
Specifications 17
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to oper-
ate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them
away in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
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About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and oper-
ation. 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 product’s 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 precautions on this page and in
other sections. This manual explains head unit
operation. You can perform the same operations
with the remote control.
Precautions
• 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 discharged,
the preset memory will be erased and must be
reprogrammed.
• Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR
ADJUSTMENT OR PER-
FORMANCE OF PROCE-
DURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS WITH
THIS PRODUCT WILL
INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
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Before You Start
Use and care of the remote
control (DEH-3450)
Installing the battery
Remove the cover on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (–) poles pointing in the proper
direction.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Use only one CR2025 (3V) lithium battery.
• Remove the battery if the remote control is not
to be used for a month or longer.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dis-
pose of the battery in fire.
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
• In the event of battery leakage, wipe the
remote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
• When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public institution’s rules that
apply in your country/area.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
Important
• Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
• The remote control may not function properly
in direct sunlight.
• Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedals.

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What’s what
1BSM button
Press and hold for two seconds to switch
BSM function on or off.
2LOCAL button
Press to switch local function on or off.
3OPEN button
Press to open the front panel.
4AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
55/∞/2/3buttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls. Also
used for controlling functions.
6LOUDNESS button
Press to switch loudness function on or off.
7BAND button
Press to select among three FM and one AM
band and cancel the control mode of func-
tions.
81–6 (PRESET TUNING) buttons
Press for preset tuning.
9SOURCE button
This unit is switched on by selecting a
source. Press to cycle through all of the
available sources.
0EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
-VOLUME
Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.
=CLOCK button
Press to switch clock display on or off.
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Remote control (DEH-3450)
A remote controller that enables remote opera-
tion of the head unit is supplied. Operation is
the same as when using the button on the head
unit. See the explanation of the head unit about
the operation of each button with the exception
of ATT, which is explained below.
~+/–button
Raise or lower the volume.
!FUNCTION button
Not used.
@CD button
Press once to select a CD.
#PAUSE button
Press once to pause play.
$TUNER button
Press once to select a tuner.
%ATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
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.
• Keep the front panel closed while driving.
Important
• Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons tightly when removing or attaching.
• Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
• 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.
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Attaching the front panel
Replace the front panel by holding it upright
to this unit and clipping it securely into the
mounting hooks.
Turning the unit on
Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.
When you select a source the unit is turned on.
Selecting a source
You can select a source you want to listen to. To
switch to the built-in CD player, load a disc in
this unit (refer to page 9).
Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
Built-in CD player—Tuner
Notes
• When no disc is set in this product, built-in
CD player source will not change.
• When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected
to the car’s auto-antenna relay control termi-
nal, the car’s antenna extends when this
unit’s source is switched on. To retract the
antenna, switch the source off.
Turning the unit off
Press SOURCE and hold for at least one sec-
ond to turn the unit off.
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Tuner
Listening to the radio
If you are using this unit in North, Central or
South America, reset the AM tuning step (see
Setting the AM tuning step on page 15).
1BAND indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM
or FM.
2FREQUENCY indicator
Shows to which frequency the tuner is
tuned.
3PRESET NUMBER indicator
Shows what preset has been selected.
4STEREO () indicator
Shows that the frequency selected is being
broadcast in stereo.
1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner.
2 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.
3 Press BAND to select a band.
Press BAND until the desired band is displayed,
FM1, FM2, FM3 for FM or AM.
4 To perform manual tuning, press 2or 3
with quick presses.
The frequencies move up or down step by step.
5 To perform seek tuning, press and hold 2
or 3for about one second and release.
The tuner will scan the frequencies until a
broadcast strong enough for good reception is
found.
• You can cancel seek tuning by pressing either
2or 3with a quick press.
• If you press and hold 2or 3you can skip
broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as
soon as you release the buttons.
Note
• When the frequency selected is being broad-
cast in stereo the STEREO ()indicator will
light.
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Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
If you press any of the PRESET TUNING buttons
you can easily store up to six broadcast frequen-
cies for later recall with the touch of a button.
When you find a frequency that you want to
store in memory press a PRESET TUNING but-
ton and hold until the preset number stops
flashing.
The number you have pressed will flash in the
PRESET NUMBER indicator and then remain lit.
The selected radio station frequency has been
stored in memory.
The next time you press the same PRESET TUN-
ING button the radio station frequency is
recalled from memory.
Notes
• Up to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three
FM bands, and 6 AM stations can be stored in
memory.
• You can also use 5and ∞to recall radio sta-
tion frequencies assigned to PRESET TUNING
buttons.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for
good reception.
1 Press LOCAL to turn local seek tuning on.
Local seek sensitivity (LOC) appears in the dis-
play.
2 When you want to return to normal seek
tuning, press LOCAL to turn local seek tuning
off.
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automati-
cally store the six strongest broadcast frequen-
cies under PRESET TUNING buttons 1–6 and
once stored there you can tune in to those fre-
quencies with the touch of a button.
Press and hold BSM for about two seconds to
turn BSM on.
BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing the
six strongest broadcast frequencies will be
stored under PRESET TUNING buttons in order
of their signal strength. When finished, BSM
stops flashing.
• To cancel the storage process, press BSM.
Note
• Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may
replace broadcast frequencies you have saved
using PRESET TUNING.

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Built-in CD player
Playing a CD
1TRACK NUMBER indicator
Shows the track currently playing.
2PLAY TIME indicator
Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-
rent track.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
CD loading slot appears.
2 Insert a CD into the CD loading slot.
Playback will automatically start.
CD loading slot
CD EJECT button
• You can eject a CD by pressing CD EJECT.
3 Close the front panel.
• After a CD has been inserted, press SOURCE
to select the built-in CD player.
4 Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.
5 To perform fast forward or reverse, press
and hold 2or 3.
6 To skip back or forward to another track,
press 2or 3.
Pressing 3skips to the start of the next track.
Pressing 2once skips to the start of the current
track. Pressing again will skip to the previous
track.
Notes
• 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 CDs.
• Do not insert anything other than a CD into
the CD loading slot.
• If you cannot insert a disc completely or if
after you insert a disc the disc does not play,
check that the label side of the disc is up.
Press CD EJECT to eject the disc, and check
the disc for damage before inserting the disc
again.
• If the built-in CD player does not operate prop-
erly, an error message such as ERROR-14 may
be displayed. Refer to Understanding built-in
CD player error messages on page 16.
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