Pioneer KEH-P5900 User manual

Multi-CD control High power cassette player with
FM/AM tuner
Syntoniseur FM/AM et lecteur de cassette, “Puissance
élevée”, avec contrôleur pour lecteur de CD á chargeur
Operation Manual
KEH-P5900
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Contents
Dear Customer ............................................ 3
Key Finder .................................................... 4
-Head Unit
-Remote Controller (CD-R600)
Before Using This Product ...................... 5
About This Product .......................................... 5
About This Manual ............................................ 5
Important .......................................................... 5
Precaution .......................................................... 6
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products .......... 6
Basic Operation ........................................ 7
To Listen to Music ............................................ 7
Basic Operation of Cassette Player .................. 9
-Open
-Direction Change
-Fast Forward/Rewind and Music Search
-Cassette Loading Slot
-Eject
Basic Operation of Tuner ................................ 11
-Manual and Seek Tuning
-Preset Tuning
-Band
Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player .............. 12
-Track Search and Fast Forward/Reverse
-Disc Search
-Disc Number Search
(for 6-Disc, 12-Disc types)
Corresponding Display Indications and
Buttons .................................................... 13
Entering the Function Menu ............................ 13
Function Menu Functions ................................ 14
Entering the Detailed Setting Menu ................ 15
Detailed Setting Menu Functions .................... 16
Tuner Operation ...................................... 17
-Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)
-Best Stations Memory (BSM)
Using the Cassette Player ...................... 18
-Repeat Play (REPEAT)
-Blank Skip (B-SKIP)
-Radio Intercept (RI)
-Dolby B NR (B NR)
Using Multi-CD Players .......................... 20
-Repeat Play (REPEAT)
-Random Play (RANDOM)
-Scan Play (SCAN)
-Pause (PAUSE)
ITS (Instant Track Selection) .......................... 22
-ITS Programming (ITS)
-ITS Play (ITS-P)
-Erase a Track Program
-Erase a Disc Program
Disc Title ........................................................ 24
-Disc Title Input (TITLE IN)
-Selecting Discs by Disc Title List
(TITLE LIST)
-Displaying Disc Title
Compression and DBE (COMP/DBE) ............ 26
-COMP/DBE ON/OFF Switching
CD TEXT Function (for CD TEXT
compatible type) ...................................... 27
-Title Display Switching
-Title Scroll
Playing Discs on a 50-Disc Type
Multi-CD Player ...................................... 28
Audio Adjustment .................................... 29
Selecting the Equalizer Curve ........................ 29
Entering the Audio Menu ................................ 29
Audio Menu Functions .................................... 30
-Balance Adjustment (FADER)
-Equalizer Curve Adjustment
(EQ-LOW/MID/HIGH)
-Equalizer Curve Fine Adjustment
-Loudness Adjustment (LOUD)
-Front Image Enhancer Function (FIE)
-Source Level Adjustment (SLA)

Detaching and Replacing the
Front Panel .......................................... 34
Theft Protection .............................................. 34
-Detaching the Front Panel
-Replacing the Front Panel
-Warning Tone
Initial Setting ............................................ 35
Entering the Initial Setting Menu .................... 35
Initial Setting Menu Functions ........................ 36
-Setting the Time
-Setting the Warning Tone (WARN)
-Switching the AUX Mode (AUX)
-Setting the Dimmer (DIMMER)
Other Functions ........................................ 38
Using the PGM Button (PGM-FUNC) ............ 38
-Setting the PGM Button
-Using the PGM Button
Displaying the Time ........................................ 39
Using the AUX Source .................................... 40
-Selecting the AUX Source
-AUX Title Input
Cellular Telephone Muting ............................ 40
Cassette Player and Care ...................... 41
Precaution ........................................................ 41
-About the Cassette Player
-About Cassette Tapes
Cleaning the Head .......................................... 41
Specifications .......................................... 42
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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 (CD-R600)
The remote controller (CD-R600) enabling remote control of the head unit is sold separately.
Operation is the same as when using buttons on the head unit.
ATT button
This lets you quickly lower volume level (by about 90%).
Press once more to return to the original volume level.
FUNCTION button
SOURCE/OFF button
BAND button
+/– button
Raise or lower
the volume.
5/∞buttons
2/3buttons
AUDIO button
PGM button
FUNCTION button
OPEN button
BAND/ESC button
Buttons 1–6
5/∞/2/3buttons
DISPLAY button
LOUD button
VOLUME
EQ
selector
AUDIO button
CLOCK button
PGM button
SOURCE/OFF button
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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 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 (CD-R600). The remote controller offers the convenience of ATT, 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.

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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.
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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Basic Operation
To Listen to Music
The following explains the initial operations required before you can listen to music.
Note:
• Loading a cassette in this product. (Refer to page 9.)
1. Select the desired source. (e.g. Tuner)
Each press of the SOURCE/OFF button selects the desired source in the following order:
CD player (one disc only) =Tuner =Tape =Multi-CD player =External Unit
=AUX
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 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 37.)
• 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. Extend the VOLUME forward.
When you press the VOLUME, it extends forward so that it becomes easier to roll. To
retract the VOLUME, press it again.
Each press changes the Source ...

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3. Raise or lower the volume.
Rolling the VOLUME changes the volume level.
Note:
• Roll clockwise to raise the volume level.
• Roll counterclockwise to lower the volume level.
4. Turn the source OFF.
Hold for 1 second

Basic Operation of Cassette Player
Note:
• Be sure to close the front panel after loading or ejecting a cassette.
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Basic Operation
Play Time Indicator
Note:
• The continuous playback time count starts at 00’00” at
the following 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-forwarding/rewinding and while the Music Search
function is operating.
Direction Change
Open
Note:
• Use to open the front panel when loading or ejecting a cassette.
(The illustration on the right shows the front panel open.)
Direction Indicator

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Cassette Loading Slot
Eject
Note:
• The Tape function can be
turned ON/OFF with the cas-
sette tape remaining in this
product. (Refer to page 7.)
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.
Note:
• “METAL” appears on the display for 4 seconds
when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. Nothing
is displayed for a normal tape.

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Basic Operation
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) 0.5 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
broadcasting 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 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 sta-
tions memorized in buttons 1 through 6.
Preset Number Indicator
Band
F1 (FM1) =F2 (FM2)
=F3 (FM3) =AM
Band Indicator Frequency Indicator

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Basic Operation of Multi-CD Player
This product can control a Multi-CD player (sold separately).
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
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 or longer.
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.

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Basic Operation
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 15), Initial
Setting Menu (refer to page 35) or Audio Menu (refer to page 29), 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”.)
Each press changes the Mode ...
z
2
1
3
z
xc
x
c

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 17
∞: OFF
Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL) 1 5: ON 17
3∞: OFF
2 2or 3: Select (Sensitivity)
7Cassette Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (REPEAT) 5: ON 18
∞: OFF
Blank Skip (B-SKIP) 5: ON 18
∞: OFF
Radio Intercept (RI) 3: ON 19
2: OFF
Dolby B NR (B NR) 3: ON 19
2: 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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Basic Operation
7Multi-CD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Repeat Play (REPEAT) 2or 3: Select (Play range) 20
Selecting Discs by Disc Title List 1 2or 3: Select (Disc Title) 25
(TITLE LIST) 2 5: Play
Random Play (RANDOM) 5: ON 20
∞: OFF
Scan Play (SCAN) 5: ON 21
∞: OFF
ITS Play (ITS-P) 5: ON 22
∞: OFF
Pause (PAUSE) 5: ON 21
∞: OFF
Compression and DBE 5or ∞: Select 26
(COMP/DBE) (Sound Quality Function)
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”.)
Each press changes the Mode ...
Hold for 2 seconds

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.
Detailed Setting Menu Functions
The following chart shows functions for each source in the Detailed Setting 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
Program Function (PGM-FUNC) 1 2or 3: Select (Function) 38
2 5: Memory
7Cassette Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Program Function (PGM-FUNC) 1 2or 3: Select (Function) 38
2 5: Memory
7Multi-CD Player
Function name (Display) Button: Operation Page
Disc Title Input (TITLE IN) 1 5or ∞: Select (Letter) 24
2 2or 3: Select (Position)
3 3: Memory
ITS Programming (ITS) 5: Memory 22
Program Function (PGM-FUNC) 1 2or 3: Select (Function) 38
2 5: Memory
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Tuner Operation
Local Seek Tuning (LOCAL)
When Local is ON, you can only select broadcast stations providing strong reception.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Local mode (LOCAL) in the
Function Menu.
FM : LOCAL 1 ÔLOCAL 2 ÔLOCAL 3 ÔLOCAL 4
AM : LOCAL 1 ÔLOCAL 2
Note:
• The LOCAL 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you
receive progressively weaker stations.
Best Stations Memory (BSM)
The BSM function stores stations in memory automatically.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the BSM mode (BSM) in the
Function Menu.
• To cancel the process, press
the ∞button in the Function
Menu before memorization is
complete.
2. Switch the BSM ON with the
5button.
The stations with the strongest sig-
nals will be stored under buttons
1–6 and in order of their signal
strength.
3. Select the desired Local Seek
sensitivity with the 2/3but-
tons.
“LOC”
2. Switch the Local ON/OFF
with the 5/∞buttons.

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Using the Cassette Player
Repeat Play (REPEAT)
The repeat play lets you hear the same song over again.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Repeat mode (REPEAT) in the
Function Menu.
Blank Skip (B-SKIP)
This function fast-forwards to the next song automatically if there is a long period of
silence (12 seconds or longer) between songs.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Blank Skip mode (B-SKIP) in
the Function Menu.
2. Switch the Blank Skip
ON/OFF with the 5/∞but-
tons.
“RPT”
2. Switch the Repeat Play
ON/OFF with the 5/∞but-
tons.

Using the Cassette Player
Radio Intercept (RI)
This function allows you to listen to the radio during tape fast-forwarding/rewinding.
Note:
• The radio intercept function does not work during a Music Search operation.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Radio Intercept mode (RI) in the
Function Menu.
Dolby B NR (B NR)
Switch to the Dolby B NR on when listening to a cassette recorded with Dolby B NR.
1. Press the FUNCTION button and select the Dolby B NR mode (B NR) in the
Function Menu.
Note:
• Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“∂B”
2. Switch the Dolby B NR
ON/OFF with the 2/3but-
tons.
2. Switch the Radio Intercept
ON/OFF with the 2/3but-
tons.
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