Pioneer MEH-P6550 User manual

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Operation Manual
Manual de instruções
Multi-CD control DSP High power MD player with FM/
AM tuner
MD player de alta potência com sintonizador de FM/
AM, DSP e controle de Multi-CD
MEH-P6550
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away
in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
About this manual 4
Precautions 4
Playback of MDs featuring long
recordings 4
Use and care of the remote control 4
Installing the batteries 4
Using the remote control 5
Protecting your unit from theft 5
Removing the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 6
Whats What
Head unit 7
Remote control 7
Power ON/OFF
urning the unit on
Selecting a source
urning the unit off
Tuner
Listening to the radio 10
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 11
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 11
uning in strong signals 11
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 12
Built-in MD Player
Playing a MD 13
Introduction of advanced built-in MD player
operation 14
Repeating play 14
Playing tracks in a random order 14
Scanning tracks of a MD 14
Pausing MD playback 15
Displaying disc titles 15
Scrolling titles in the display 15
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 16
50-disc multi-CD player 16
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 17
Repeating play 17
Playing tracks in a random order 17
Scanning CDs and tracks 18
Pausing CD playback 18
Using I S playlists 18
Creating a playlist with I S
programming 18
Playback from your I S playlist 1
Erasing a track from your I S
playlist 1
Erasing a CD from your I S
playlist 1
Using disc title functions 20
Entering disc titles 20
Displaying disc titles 21
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 21
Using CD EX functions 21
Displaying titles on CD EX
discs 21
Scrolling titles in the display 21
Using compression and bass emphasis 21
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 23
Using balance adjustment 23
Adjusting loudness 23
Using subwoofer output 24
Adjusting subwoofer (low pass filter)
settings 24
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Adjusting low pass filter attenuation
slope 24
Using the high pass filter 24
Adjusting high pass filter attenuation
slope 25
Using non fading output 25
Adjusting non fading output level 25
Adjusting source levels 26
Digital Signal Processor
Using the digital signal processor 27
Using sound field control and BBE
sound 27
Recalling sound field programs 27
Adjusting BBE sound level 28
Using the graphic equalizer 28
Recalling equalizer curves 28
Adjusting equalizer curves 2
Adjusting 9-band graphic
equalizer 2
Using the position selector 2
Using automatic sound levelizer 30
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 31
Setting the clock 31
Setting the FM tuning step 31
Setting the AM tuning step 32
Switching the warning tone 32
Switching the auxiliary setting 32
Switching the dimmer setting 32
Switching the RCA output setting 32
Selecting the digital attenuator 33
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 33
Other Functions
urning the clock display on or off 34
Using the AUX source 34
Selecting AUX as the source 34
Setting the AUX title 34
Setting the level indicator 34
Additional Information
Understanding built-in MD player error
messages 35
MD player and care 35
Specifications 37
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About this manual
his unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. his operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this productspo-
tential and to maximize your listening enjoy-
ment.
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.
Precautions
CAUTION:
USE O CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PER ORMANCE O PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI IED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE O OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
!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 dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
!If this unit does not operate properly, con-
tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-
neer Service Station.
Playback of MDs featuring
long recordings
his unit is MDLP compatible, so you can play-
back MDs featuring long recordings.
!MDLP is a data compression system that
lets you record on regular MDs for 2 or 4
times the length of time previously possi-
ble.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the batteries
Remove the cover on the back of the remote
control and insert the batteries with the plus
(+) and minus () poles pointing in the proper
direction.
CAUTION
!Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5 V batteries.
!Remove the batteries if the remote control is
not used for a month or longer.
!Do not attempt to recharge the supplied bat-
teries.
!Do not mix new and used batteries.
!If the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote
control completely clean and install new bat-
teries.
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!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental 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.
!he 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 pedal.
!When the remote control is not in use, attach
it firmly to the provided mounting base.
!If you press FUNCTION on the remote control
while pressing BAND at the same time, the re-
mote control will not function properly. o can-
cel this setting, press AUDIO on the remote
control while pressing BAND at the same
time to return to the previous setting.
Protecting your unit from
theft
he 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 32.
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 anel
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and
pull it gentl outward.
ake 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 anel
%Replace the front panel b holding it
upright to this unit and clipping it securel
into the mounting hooks.
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Head unit
1CLOCK button
Press to change to the clock display.
2AUDIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
3OPEN button
Press to open the front panel.
4a/b/c/dbuttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
5BAND button
Press to select among three FM and one
AM bands and cancel the control mode of
functions.
6DSP button
Press to select sound field functions.
7FUNCTION button
Press to select functions.
816 buttons
Press for preset tuning and disc number
search when using a multi-CD player.
9DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
aEQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
bSOURCE button
his unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all of the available
sources.
cVOLUME
When you press VOLUME, it extends out-
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. o re-
tract VOLUME, press it again. Rotate to
increase or decrease the volume.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
ton on the head unit.
dATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
eVOLUME button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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fCD button
Press to select the multi-CD player as the
source.
gMD button
Press to select the built in MD player as the
source.
hTUNER button
Press to select the tuner as the source.
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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.
o switch to the built-in MD player, load a disc
in this unit (refer to page 13).
%When using the head unit, press
SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
TunerTelevisionCD pla erMulti-CD
pla erBuilt-in MD pla erExternal unit
1External unit 2AUX
%When using the remote control, press
TUNER, MD or CD to select a source.
Press each button repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following sources:
TUNER:TunerTelevisionSources off
MD:Built-in MD pla erSources off
CD:CD pla erMulti-CD pla erSources
off
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
When a unit 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 no disc is set in the CD player.
When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 32).
!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. wo 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 term-
inal, the cars antenna extends when this
units source is turned on. o retract the an-
tenna, turn the source off.
Turning the unit off
%Press SOURCE and hold until the unit
turns off.
Power ON/OFF
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Listening to the radio
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hese are the basic steps necessary to operate
the radio. More advanced tuner operation is
explained starting on the next page.
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 32).
1Stereo (5) indicator
Shows that the frequency selected is being
broadcast in stereo.
2Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM
or FM.
3Frequenc 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 dis-
played.
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 dis-
played, F1,F2,F3 for FM or AM.
4 To perform manual tuning, press cor
dwith quick presses.
he frequencies move up or down step by
step.
5 To perform seek tuning, press and hold
cor dfor about one second and release.
he tuner will scan the frequencies until a
broadcast strong enough for good reception is
found.
#You can cancel seek tuning by pressing either
cor dwith a quick press.
#If you press and hold cor dyou can skip
broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as soon
as you release the buttons.
Note
When the frequency selected is being broadcast
in stereo the stereo (5) indicator will light.
Tuner
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