Pioneer FH-P4400 User manual

Multi-CD control High power CD Cassette player
with FM/AM tuner
Syntoniseur FM/AM et lecteur de CD/Cassette, “Puissance
élevée”, avec contrôleur pour lecteur de CD à chargeur
Operation Manual
FH-P4400
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Contents
Dear Customer ............................................ 3
Key Finder .................................................... 4
-Head Unit
-Remote Controller
Before Using This Product ...................... 5
About This Product .......................................... 5
About This Manual ............................................ 5
Important .......................................................... 5
Resetting the Microprocessor..............................5
Precaution .......................................................... 6
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products .......... 6
Remote Controller and Care .................... 7
Using the Remote Controller ............................ 7
Battery .............................................................. 7
Basic Operation ........................................ 9
To Listen to Music ............................................ 9
Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player .......... 11
-Disc Loading Slot
-Switching the Display
-Eject
-Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
Basic Operation of Tuner ................................ 13
-Manual and Seek Tuning
-Band
-Preset Tuning
Basic Operation of Cassette Player ................ 14
-Cassette Loading Slot
-Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search
-Eject
-Direction Change
Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player .............. 15
-Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
-Disc Search
-Disc Number Search
(for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)
Corresponding Display Indications and
Buttons .................................................... 16
Entering the Function Menu ............................ 16
Function Menu Functions ................................ 17
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu ................ 19
Detailed Setting Menu Functions .................... 20
Tuner Operation ...................................... 21
-Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)
-Best Stations Memory (BSM)
Using the Built-in CD Player .................. 22
-Repeat Play (REPEAT)
-Random Play (RANDOM)
-Scan Play (T.SCAN)
-Pause (PAUSE)
-Disc Title Input (TITLE IN)
Using the Cassette Player ...................... 24
-Repeat Play (REPEAT)
-Scan Play (SCAN)
-Blank Skip (B.SKIP)
-Radio Intercept (RI)
-Dolby B NR (B NR)
Using Multi-CD Players .......................... 26
-Repeat Play (REPEAT)
-Random Play (RANDOM)
-Scan Play (SCAN)
-Pause (PAUSE)
ITS (Instant Track Selection) .......................... 28
-ITS Programming (ITS)
-ITS Play (ITS.PLAY)
-Erase a Track Program
-Erase a Disc Program
Disc Title ........................................................ 30
-Disc Title Input (TITLE IN)
-Selecting Discs by Disc Title List
(TITLE LIST)
-Displaying Disc Title or Music Group
Compression and DBE (COMP) .................... 32
-COMP/DBE ON/OFF Switching
CD TEXT Function (for CD TEXT
compatible type) ...................................... 33
-Title Display Switching
-Title Scroll
Playing Discs on a 50-Disc Type
Multi-CD Player ...................................... 34
-Disc Number Rough Search
-Frequency Play (FREQ-P)
-Music Group Play
-“ABC” Disc Title Search (ABC SEARCH)
-Ejecting a Single Disc

Audio Adjustment .................................... 38
Selecting the Equalizer Curve ........................ 38
Entering the Audio Menu ................................ 38
Audio Menu Functions .................................... 39
-Balance Adjustment (FADER)
-Bass/Treble Adjustment (BASS, TREBLE)
-Loudness Adjustment (LOUD)
-Subwoofer Output (SUB.W)
-Subwoofer Setting Adjustment (80Hz)
-Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE)
-Source Level Adjustment (SLA)
Initial Setting ............................................ 43
Entering the Initial Setting Menu .................... 43
Initial Setting Menu Functions ........................ 44
-Setting the Time
-Setting the Calendar
-Setting the “M-CD” Display (M-CD)
-Switching the AUX Mode (AUX)
-Setting the Dimmer (DIMMER)
Other Functions ........................................ 46
Switching Between Spectrum Analyzer
Display and Side Bar Display .................. 46
-Switching to Spectrum Analyzer Display
-Switching to Side Bar Display
Using the PROGRAM Button
(PGM-FUNC) .......................................... 47
-Setting the PROGRAM Button
-Using the PROGRAM Button
Volume Attenuator .......................................... 49
Switching the Display .................................... 49
About the Demonstration Mode ...................... 49
Using the AUX Source .................................... 50
-Selecting the AUX Source
-AUX Title Input
CD Player and Care .................................. 51
Precaution ........................................................ 51
Built-in CD Player’s Error Message .............. 51
Cassette Player and Care ...................... 52
Precaution ........................................................ 52
-About the Cassette Player
-About Cassette Tapes
Cleaning the Head .......................................... 52
Specifications .......................................... 53
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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.

Key Finder
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.
AUDIO button
+/– button
Raise or lower the volume.
FUNCTION button
5/∞/2/3buttons
CD button
Press once to
select a CD.
TAPE button
Press once to
select a tape.
BAND button
TUNER button
Press once to select
the tuner.
ATT button
This lets you quickly
lower volume level
(by about 90%). Press
once more to return to
the original volume
level.
Buttons 1–6
CD EJECT button
Disc loading slot
AUDIO button
5/∞/2/3buttons
FUNCTION button
SOURCE selector
BAND button
S/A button VOLUME
ATT button
TAPE EJECT button
DISPLAY button
PROGRAM button
Cassette loading slot
EQ button
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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 begin using this product. It is especially important
that you read and observe the “Precaution” on the next page and in other sections.
This manual explains head unit operation. You can perform the same operations with the
remote controller. The remote controller enables one-touch source changing, a function not
provided on the head unit.
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.
Resetting the Microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:
When using this product for the first time after installation.
When the product fails to operate properly.
When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display.
• To reset the microprocessor, press the RESET button on the head unit with a
pen tip or other pointed instrument.
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Before Using This Product

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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 the 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.
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.
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 0P2
[phone]
1-877-283-5901

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Remote Controller and Care
Using the Remote Controller
This product is equipped with a remote controller 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 temperatures or direct sunlight.
• The remote controller may not function properly in direct sunlight.
• Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or
accelerator pedal.
Battery
• Slide the tray out on the back of the remote controller and insert the battery
with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.
Replacing the Lithium Battery:
• Use only lithium battery “CR2032”, 3 V.
Precaution:
• Remove the battery if the remote controller is not used for a month or longer.
• If the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote controller completely clean and install a new bat-
tery.

WARNING:
• Keep the Lithium Battery out of reach of children. Should the Battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
CAUTION:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
• Use a CR2032 (3 V) Lithium Battery only. Never use other types of battery with this
product.
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the Lithium Battery with metallic materials.
• Dispose of the used Lithium Battery, in compliance with applicable laws and regula-
tions.
• Always check carefully that you are loading battery with its (+) and (–) poles facing in
the proper directions.
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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 11.)
• Loading a cassette in this product. (Refer to page 14.)
1. Select the desired source. (e.g. Tuner)
7Head Unit
Each press of the SOURCE selector selects the desired source in the following order:
Built-in CD player =Tuner =Tape =Multi-CD player =External Unit =AUX
7Remote Controller
Each press of the button selects the desired source in the following order:
TUNER button : Tuner =OFF
TAPE button : Tape =AUX =OFF
CD button : Built-in CD player =Multi-CD player =OFF
Note:
• External Unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incom-
patible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this product. Only one External Unit can
be controlled by this product.
• In the following cases, the sound source will not change:
* When a product corresponding to each source is not connected to this product.
* When no disc is set in this product.
* When no tape is set in this product.
* When no magazine is set in the Multi-CD player.
* When the AUX (external input) is set to OFF. (Refer to page 45.)
• 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.
Each press (up or down) changes the Source ...

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2. Raise or lower the volume.
3. Turn the source OFF.
Hold for 1 second (up or down position)

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Basic Operation of Built-in CD Player
Switching the Display
Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the display in the follow-
ing order:
Playback mode (Elapsed play time) =Disc Title
Note:
• If you switch displays when disc titles have not been input, “NO TITLE” is
displayed.
Disc Loading Slot
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.
Track Number Indicator
Play Time Indicator

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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. Press the
CD EJECT button and check the disc for damage before reinserting it.
• If a CD 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 “ERROR-14”) appears
on the display. Refer to “Built-in CD Player’s Error Message” on page 51.
• The Built-in CD player is not equipped with CD TEXT function.
• A CD TEXT disc is a CD featuring recorded text information such as Disc Title, Artist Name and
Track Title.
Eject
Note:
• The CD function can be turned ON/OFF with the disc remaining in this product. (Refer
to page 9.)
• Discs left partially inserted after ejection may incur damage or fall out.

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Basic Operation of Tuner
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) 0.3 seconds or less
Seek Tuning 0.3 – 2 seconds
Manual Tuning (continuously) 2 seconds or more
Note:
• 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 F1 (FM1), F2 (FM2) and F3 (FM3)) and 6
AM stations can be stored in memory.
• You can also use the 5or ∞buttons to recall broadcast stations memo-
rized in buttons 1 through 6.
Preset Number Indicator
Band
F1 (FM1) =F2 (FM2)
=F3 (FM3) =AM
Band Indicator
Frequency Indicator

Basic Operation of Cassette Player
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Direction Indicator
Eject
Note:
• The Tape function
can be turned
ON/OFF with the
cassette tape remain-
ing in this product.
(Refer to page 9.)
Direction Change
Play Time Indicator
Note:
• The continuous playback time count starts at “00'00'' ” at the fol-
lowing times.
* When a tape is inserted.
* When the tape direction is changed.
* When you rewind the tape side currently playing back to the
beginning.
• The continuous playback time count is halted when fast-forward-
ing/rewinding and while the Music Search function is operating.
Cassette Loading Slot
Note:
• “METAL” appears on the display for 2 seconds when a metal or chrome tape is inserted.
Nothing is displayed for a normal tape.
Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search
• Each press of the 3button selects Fast Forward or Forward-
Music Search.
FF (Fast Forward) =F-MS (Forward-Music Search) =Normal Playback
• Each press of the 2button selects Rewind or Rewind-Music
Search.
REW (Rewind) =R-MS (Rewind-Music Search) =Normal Playback
Note:
• Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search can be canceled by pressing the BAND
button.

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Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player
This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately).
Play Time Indicator
Track Number Indicator
Disc Search
Disc Number Indicator
Disc Number Search (for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)
• You can select discs directly with the 1 to 6 buttons. Just press the num-
ber corresponding to the disc you want to listen to.
Note:
• When a 12-Disc Multi-CD Player is connected and you want to select disc 7 to 12, press the
1 to 6 buttons for 2 seconds.
Note:
• The Multi-CD player may perform a preparatory operation, such as verifying the presence of
a disc or reading disc information, when the power is turned ON or a new disc is selected for
playback. “READY” is displayed.
• If the Multi-CD player cannot operate properly, an error message such as “ERROR-14” is
displayed. Refer to the Multi-CD player owner’s manual.
• If there are no discs in the Multi-CD player magazine, “NO DISC” is displayed.
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

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Corresponding Display Indications and Buttons
This product’s display features Key Guidance Indicators. These light to indicate which of
the 5/∞/2/3, FUNCTION and AUDIO buttons you can use. When you’re in the
Function Menu (refer to next section), Detailed Setting Menu (refer to page 19), Initial
Setting Menu (refer to page 43) or Audio Menu (refer to page 38), they also make it easy
to see which 5/∞/2/3buttons you can use to switch functions ON/OFF, switch repeat
selections and perform other operations.
Indicator and corresponding buttons are shown below.
7Head Unit 7Remote Controller 7Display
When 1is lit in the display, perform appropriate operations with the zbuttons.
When 2is lit in the display, it indicates that you are in the Function Menu, Detailed
Setting Menu or Initial Setting Menu. You can switch between each of these menus and
between different modes in the menus using button xon the head unit or remote con-
troller.
When 3is lit in the display, it indicates you are in the Audio Menu. You can switch
between modes in the Audio Menu using button con the head unit or remote controller.
Entering the Function Menu
The Function Menu lets you operate simple functions for each source.
Note:
• After entering the Function Menu, if you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, the
Function Menu is automatically canceled.
1. Select the desired mode in the Function Menu. (Refer to next section,
“Function Menu Functions”.)
Continued overleaf.
Each press changes the Mode ...
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2. Operate a mode. (e.g. Repeat Play)
3. Cancel the Function Menu.
Function Menu Functions
The following chart shows functions for each source in the Function Menu. The chart also
shows indications for each function, operations and buttons used to perform operations.
For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number
indicated in the chart.
7Tuner
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Best Stations Memory (BSM) 5: ON 21
∞: OFF
Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) 1 5: ON 21
3∞: OFF
2 2or 3: Select (Sensitivity)
7Built-in CD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (REPEAT) 5: ON 22
∞: OFF
Random Play (RANDOM) 5: ON 22
∞: OFF
Scan Play (T.SCAN) 5: ON 23
∞: OFF
Pause (PAUSE) 5: ON 23
∞: OFF
The button used and the operation it performs are
indicated by the key guidance indicator. Press the
5button to switch the key guidance indicator ON,
and the ∞button to switch it OFF.

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7Cassette Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (REPEAT) 5: ON 24
∞: OFF
Scan Play (SCAN) 5: ON 24
∞: OFF
Blank Skip (B.SKIP) 5: ON 24
∞: OFF
Radio Intercept (RI) 3: ON 25
2: OFF
Dolby B NR (B NR) 3: ON 25
2: OFF
7Multi-CD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (REPEAT) 2or 3: Select (Play range) 26
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List 1 2or 3: Select (Disc Title) 31
(TITLE LIST) 2 5: Play
*“ABC” Disc Title Search 1 5or ∞: Select (First Letter) 37
(ABC SEARCH) 2 2or 3: Select (Disc Title)
3 5: Play
Random Play (RANDOM) 5: ON 26
∞: OFF
Scan Play (SCAN) 5: ON 27
∞: OFF
ITS Play (ITS.PLAY) 5: ON 28
∞: OFF
*Music Group Play (MG PLAY) 1 2or 3: Select (Group) 36
2 5: ON
3∞: OFF
*Frequency Play (FREQ-P) 1 2or 3: Select (Play frequency) 35
2 5: ON
3∞: OFF
Pause (PAUSE) 5: ON 27
∞: OFF
Compression and DBE (COMP) 5or ∞: Select 32
(Sound Quality Function)
* These functions are available when a 50-Disc type Multi-CD player has been connected.

Entering the Detailed Setting Menu
In the Detailed Setting Menu, you can operate convenient, complex functions for each
source.
1. Enter the Detailed Setting Menu.
2. Select the desired mode. (Refer to next section, “Detailed Setting Menu
Functions”.)
3. Operate a mode.
4. Cancel the Detailed Setting Menu.
Note:
• You can cancel the Detailed Setting Menu by pressing the FUNCTION button again for 2 seconds.
EQUALIZER CURVE
TRK
Each press changes the Mode ...
Hold for 2 seconds
EQUALIZER CURVE
TRK
F
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