Pioneer DEH-P8450MP User manual

Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3/WMA player
with FM/AM tuner
Reproductor de CD/MP3/WMA de alta potencia con
control de múltiples CD con sintonizador FM/AM
Operation Manual
DEH-P8450MP
Manual de Operación
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Before You Start
About this manual 5
Precautions 5
What’s what 6
• Front panel (close) 6
• Front panel (open) 7
Steering remote control 8
Protecting your unit from theft 9
• Removing the front panel 9
• Attaching the front panel 9
Remote control and care 10
• Installing the lithium battery 10
• Replacing the lithium battery 10
About the demo mode 11
• Reverse mode 11
• Feature DEMO 11
• Motion DEMO 11
Display indication 12
• LCD display 12
• OEL display 12
Resetting the microprocessor 12
Features 13
• CD playback 13
• MP3 file playback 13
• WMA file playback 13
About WMA 13
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on 14
Selecting a source 14
Turning the unit off 14
Tuner
Listening to the radio 15
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 16
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 16
Tuning in strong signals 17
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 17
Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 18
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 19
Repeating play 19
Playing tracks in a random order 20
Scanning tracks of a CD 20
Pausing CD playback 20
Using disc title functions 21
• Entering disc titles 21
• Displaying disc titles 22
Using CD TEXT functions 22
• Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs 22
• Scrolling titles in the display 22
MP3/WMA Player
Playing a MP3/WMA 23
Introduction of advanced built-CD player
(MP3/WMA) operation 25
Repeating play 25
Playing tracks in a random order 26
Scanning folders and tracks 26
Pausing MP3/WMA playback 27
Displaying titles on MP3/WMA 27
Scrolling titles in the display 27
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.
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Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 28
50-disc multi-CD player 28
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 29
Repeating play 29
Playing tracks in a random order 30
Scanning CDs and tracks 30
Pausing CD playback 30
Using ITS playlists 31
• Creating a playlist with ITS
programming 31
• Playback from your ITS playlist 31
• Erasing a track from your ITS
playlist 32
• Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist 32
Using disc title functions 32
• Entering disc titles 32
• Displaying disc titles 33
• Selecting discs from the disc
title list 34
Using CD TEXT functions 34
• Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs 34
• Scrolling titles in the display 34
Using compression and bass emphasis 35
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 36
Setting the sound focus equalizer 37
Using balance adjustment 37
Using the equalizer 37
• Recalling equalizer curves 38
• Adjusting equalizer curves 38
• Fine adjusting equalizer curve 39
Adjusting bass 39
Adjusting treble 39
Adjusting loudness 40
Using subwoofer output 40
• Adjusting subwoofer settings 40
Using no fading output 41
• Adjusting non fading output level 41
Using the high pass filter 41
Adjusting source levels 42
Using automatic sound levelizer 42
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 43
Setting the time 43
Setting the FM tuning step 43
Setting the AM tuning step 44
Setting the warning tone 44
Switching the flap auto open 44
Switching the auxiliary setting 45
Switching the dimmer setting 45
Selecting the brightness 45
Setting the rear output and
subwoofer controller 45
Switching the Telephone
Muting/Attenuation 46
Switching the motion screen 46
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Other Functions
Setting the time display on or off 47
Using different entertainment displays 47
Using the AUX source 47
• Selecting AUX as the source 47
• Setting the AUX title 48
Using the telephone muting/attenuation 48
Additional Information
CD player and care 49
CD-R/CD-RW discs 49
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 50
About folders and MP3 files 50
MP3 files 51
About folders and WMA files 52
WMA files 52
Terms 53
Specifications 55
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Before You Start
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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 steer-
ing 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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What’s what
Front panel (close)
1EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
2EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
Press and hold for about two seconds to
select a natural sound with presence.
3SOURCE button
This unit is switched on by selecting a
source. Press to cycle through all of the
available sources.
4PAUSE button
Press once to pause play.
5CLOCK button
Press to switch clock display on or off.
6OPEN button
Press to open the front panel. When you
want to operate buttons inside the front
panel, press OPEN to open the front panel.
75/∞/2/3buttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls. Also
used for controlling functions.
8BAND button
Press to select among three FM and one AM
band and cancel the control mode of func-
tions.
9RESET button
You can reset this product. For more details,
see Resetting the microprocessor on page 12.
01–6 (PRESET TUNING) buttons
Press for preset tuning and disc number
search when using a multi-CD player.
-VOLUME
Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.
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Front panel (open)
• These buttons listed below can be operated
only when the front panel opened.
=ENTERTAINMENT button
Press to change to the entertainment dis-
play.
~AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
!FUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
@DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
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Steering remote control
A steering remote control that enables remote
operation of the head unit is supplied. See the
explanation of the head unit about the operation
of each button with the exception of ATT, which
is explained below.
#ATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
$VOLUME button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Notes
• If you press FUNCTION or AUDIO on the steer-
ing remote control while front panel of the
head unit has been closed, the front panel
automatically opens.
• If you press FUNCTION on the remote control
while pressing BAND on it, the remote control
will not function properly. To cancel this set-
ting, press AUDIO on the remote control while
pressing BAND on it to return to the previous
setting.
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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.
• If the front panel is not detached from the
head unit within five seconds of turning off
the ignition, a warning tone will sound.
• You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning tone on page 44.
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.
CAUTION
• A few seconds after turning the ignition
switch to ON/OFF, the front panel automati-
cally moves. When this happens, your fingers
may become jammed in the panel, so keep
your hands away from it.
• You can cancel the automatic move of the
front panel. See Switching the flap auto open
on page 44.
2 Slide and remove the front panel toward
you.
Take care not to grip it tightly or drop it.
Notes
• When removing the front panel, be sure to
hold the corrugated release button on the rear
of the front panel while pulling.
• When removing the front panel while ACC is
on, be sure not to press any buttons other
than the release button. Otherwise, those
functions will be carried out.
3 Put the front panel into the protective case
provided for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
1 Make sure the inner cover is closed.
2 Replace the front panel by clipping it into
place.
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Remote control and care
Installing the lithium battery
• Remove the cover on the back of the steering
remote control and insert the battery with the
(+) and (–)poles pointing in the proper direc-
tion.
Replacing the lithium battery
• Remove the lithium battery.
Precautions
• Replace the battery with a CR2032 lithium
battery.
• Replace the battery in the unit using a non
metallic tapered instrument.
WARNING
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dis-
pose of the battery in a fire.
• Use a CR2032 (3 V) lithium battery only. Never
use other types of battery with this unit.
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the lithium battery with metallic
materials.
• When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public institution’s rules that
apply in your country/area.
• Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its (+) and (–)poles facing in
the proper directions.

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About the demo mode
This product features three demonstration
modes: Reverse mode, Feature DEMO and
Motion DEMO.
Reverse mode
If you do not perform an operation within about
30 seconds, screen indications start to reverse,
and then continue reversing every 10 seconds.
Pressing 5numbered button when power to this
product is switched off while the ignition switch
is set to ACC or ON cancels the Reverse mode.
Pressing 5numbered button again to start the
Reverse mode.
Feature DEMO
Pressing 4numbered button when power to this
product is switched off while the ignition switch
is set to ACC or ON starts the Feature DEMO.
Motion DEMO
Pressing 6numbered button when power to this
product is switched off while the ignition switch
is set to ACC or ON starts the Motion DEMO. If
the Motion DEMO is set to ON, front panel
opens/closes automatically in each about 30
minutes.
Notes
• Remember that if the Feature DEMO or Motion
DEMO continues operating when the car
engine is switched off, it may drain battery
power.
• The red lead (ACC) of this product should be
connected to a terminal coupled with ignition
switch on/off operations. If this is not done,
the vehicle battery may be drained.
•Feature DEMO and Motion DEMO are set to
OFF initially. If you turn off the ignition switch
or power to this product is switched off,
Feature DEMO and Motion DEMO return to off
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Display indication
This unit is equipped two types of display indica-
tions such as LCD display and OEL display.
LCD display contains basic information about
the each source and other settings which is
visible whenever the front panel is opened or
closed.
OEL display contains detailed information about
the each source and other settings which is
visible only when the front panel is opened.
This manual mainly explains using OEL display.
LCD display (e.g. Built in CD player)
OEL display (e.g. Built in CD player)
Resetting the microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
• Prior to using this unit for the first time after
installation
• If the unit fails to operate properly
• When strange or incorrect messages appear
on the display
Press RESET on the head unit with a pen tip or
other pointed instrument.
RESET button
Play time
Track number that currently playing
Source which curently playing
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Features
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
This product allows playback of MP3 files on
CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs. Disc record-
ings compatible with level 1 and level 2 of
ISO9660 and with the Romeo and Joliet file
system can be played back.
WMA file playback
This product allows playback of WMA files on
CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs. Disc record-
ings compatible with level 1 and level 2 of
ISO9660 and with the Romeo and Joliet file
system can be played back.
About WMA
The Windows Medialogo printed on the box
indicates that this product can playback the
WMA data.
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology that
is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA
data can be encoded by using Windows Media
Player version 7, 7.1 or Windows Media Player
for Windows XP.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Notes
•Some applications used to encode WMA files
may not operate correctly.
•With some applications used to encode WMA
files, album names and other text information
may not be correctly displayed.
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Power ON/OFF
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 18).
Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
Built-in CD player—TV—Tuner—Multi-CD
player—External unit 1—External unit 2 —AUX
Notes
•In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
—When a product corresponding to each
source is not connected to this unit.
—When no disc is set in this unit.
—When no magazine is set in the multi-CD
player.
—When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off.
(Refer to page 45.)
•External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such
as one available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of
basic functions by this unit. Two external units
can be controlled by this unit. When two exter-
nal units are connected, the allocation of
them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is
automatically set by this unit.
•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
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Listening to the radio
These are the basic steps necessary to operate
the radio. More advanced tuner operation is
explained starting on page 16.
Important
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 44).
1BAND indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM
or FM.
2STEREO (ST) indicator
Shows that the frequency selected is being
broadcast in stereo.
3FREQUENCY indicator
Shows to which frequency the tuner is
tuned.
4PRESET NUMBER indicator
Shows what preset has been selected.
1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner.
Press SOURCE until you see Tuner displayed.
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 (ST) indicator will
light.
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Tuner
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation
1FUNCTION display
Shows the function status.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to display the function
names.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch between
the following functions:
BSM (best stations memory)—LOCAL (local
seek tuning)
•To return to the frequency display, press
BAND.
Note
•If you do not operate the function within about
30 seconds, the display is automatically
returned to the frequency display.
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.
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Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for
good reception.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to select LOCAL.
Press FUNCTION until LOCAL appears in the
display.
3 Press 5to turn local seek tuning on.
Local seek sensitivity (e.g., Local 2) appears in
the display.
4 Press 2or 3to set the sensitivity.
There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
two levels for AM:
FM: Local 1—Local 2—Local 3—Local 4
AM: Local 1—Local 2
The Local 4 setting allows reception of only the
strongest stations, while lower settings let you
receive progressively weaker stations.
5 When you want to return to normal seek
tuning, press ∞to turn local seek tuning off.
Local :OFF appears in the display.
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.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to select BSM.
Press FUNCTION until BSM appears in the dis-
play.
3 Press 5to 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 ∞.
Note
•Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may
replace broadcast frequencies you have saved
using PRESET TUNING.

Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD
These are the basic steps necessary to play a
CD with your built-in CD player. More advanced
CD operation is explained starting on page 19.
1TRACK NUMBER indicator
Shows the track currently playing.
2PLAY TIME indicator
Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-
rent track.
1 Press EJECT.
CD loading slot appears.
2 Insert a CD into the CD loading slot.
Playback will automatically start.
CD loading slot
EJECT button
•You can eject a CD by pressing EJECT.
•If the front panel is in the EJECT position
(shown above), buttons other than EJECT,
VOLUME, OPEN and ATT (on the remote con-
trol) do not operate.
3 After a CD has been inserted, press
SOURCE to select the built-in CD player.
Press SOURCE until you see Compact Disc dis-
played.
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 EJECT to eject the disc, and check the
disc for damage before inserting the disc
again.
•5and∞can be operated when MP3 or WMA
is playing.
•If the built-in CD player does not operate prop-
erly, an error message such as ERROR-11 may
be displayed. Refer to Understanding built-in
CD player error messages on page 50.
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Introduction of advanced built-in
CD player operation
1FUNCTION display
Shows the function status.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to display the function
names.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch between
the following functions:
RPT (repeat play)—RDM (random play)—
T.SCAN (scan play)—PAUSE (pause)
•To return to the playback display, press BAND.
Note
•If you do not operate the function within about
30 seconds, the display is automatically
returned to the playback display.
Repeating play
Repeat play lets you hear the same track over
again.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to select RPT.
Press FUNCTION until RPT appears in the dis-
play.
3 Press 5to turn repeat play on.
Repeat :ON appears in the display. The track
presently playing will play and then repeat.
4 Press ∞to turn repeat play off.
Repeat :OFF appears in the display. The track
presently playing will continue to play and then
play the next track.
Note
•If you perform track search or fast
forward/reverse, repeat play is automatically
cancelled.
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Built-in CD Player
Playing tracks in a random order
Random play lets you play back tracks on the
CD in a random order.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to select RDM.
Press FUNCTION until RDM appears in the dis-
play.
3 Press 5to turn random play on.
Random :ON appears in the display. Tracks will
play in a random order.
4 Press ∞to turn random play off.
Random :OFF appears in the display. Tracks will
continue to play in order.
Scanning tracks of a CD
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of
each track on the CD.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to select T. S C A N .
Press FUNCTION until T.SCAN appears in the
display.
3 Press 5to turn scan play on.
Track Scan:ON appears in the display. The first
10 seconds of each track is played.
4 When you find the desired track press ∞to
turn scan play off.
Track Scan:OFF appears in the display. The track
will continue to play.
•If the display has automatically returned to
the playback display, select T.SCAN again by
pressing FUNCTION.
Note
•After scanning of a CD is finished, normal
playback of the tracks will begin again.
Pausing CD playback
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the
CD.
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Press FUNCTION to select PAUSE.
Press FUNCTION until PAUSE appears in the
display.
3 Press 5to turn pause on.
Pause :ON appears in the display. Play of the
current track pauses.
4 Press ∞to turn pause off.
Pause :OFF appears in the display. Play will
resume at the same point that you turned pause
on.
•Pressing PAUSE also turns pause on or off.
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