Pioneer FH-P5000MP User manual

Operation Manual
Multi-CD control DSP High power CD/MP3/WMA/
Cassette player with FM/AM tuner
FH-P5000MP
English \Español

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, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Before You Start
About this manual 5
Precautions 5
Features 5
About WMA 5
Use and care of the remote control 6
Installing the battery 6
Using the remote control 6
About the demo mode 6
Resetting the microprocessor 7
Whats What
Head unit 8
Remote control 9
Power ON/OFF
urning the unit on 10
Selecting a source 10
urning the unit off 10
Tuner
Listening to the radio 11
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 12
Storing broadcast frequencies 12
Recalling broadcast frequencies 12
uning in strong signals 13
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 13
Cassette P ayer
Playing a tape 14
Introduction of advanced cassette player
operation 15
Repeating play 15
Skipping blank tape sections 16
Using Dolby noise reduction 16
Bui t-in CD P ayer
Playing a CD 17
Selecting a track directly 17
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
operation 18
Repeating play 18
Playing tracks in a random order 19
Scanning tracks of a CD 19
Pausing CD playback 19
Selecting the search method 20
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc 20
Using compression and BMX 20
Using disc title functions 20
Entering disc titles 21
Displaying disc titles 21
Using CD EX functions 22
Displaying titles on CD EX
discs 22
Scrolling titles in the display 22
MP3/WMA/WAV P ayer
Playing MP3/WMA/WAV 23
Selecting a track directly 24
Introduction of advanced built-in CD player
(MP3/WMA/WAV) operation 25
Repeating play 25
Playing tracks in a random order 25
Scanning folders and tracks 26
Pausing MP3/WMA/WAV playback 26
Selecting the search method 26
Searching every 10 tracks in the current
folder 27
Switching the tag display 27
Using compression and BMX 27
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA/
WAV disc 28
When playing back an MP3/WMA
disc 28
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When playing back a WAV disc 28
Scrolling text information in the display 28
Mu ti-CD P ayer
Playing a CD 29
Selecting a track directly 29
50-disc multi-CD player 30
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 30
Repeating play 30
Playing tracks in a random order 31
Scanning CDs and tracks 31
Pausing CD playback 32
Using I S playlists 32
Creating a playlist with I S
programming 32
Playback from your I S playlist 32
Erasing a track from your I S
playlist 33
Erasing a CD from your I S
playlist 33
Using disc title functions 33
Entering disc titles 34
Displaying disc titles 34
Selecting discs from the disc title
list 35
Using CD EX functions 35
Displaying titles on CD EX
discs 35
Scrolling titles in the display 35
Using compression and bass emphasis 35
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 37
Using balance adjustment 37
Adjusting loudness 37
Using subwoofer output 38
Adjusting subwoofer (low pass filter)
settings 38
Adjusting low pass filter attenuation
slope 38
Using the high pass filter 39
Adjusting high pass filter attenuation
slope 39
Adjusting high pass filter setting 39
Adjusting source levels 39
Digita Signa Processor
Using the digital signal processor 41
Using the graphic equalizer 41
Recalling equalizer curves 41
Adjusting equalizer curves 42
Adjusting 13-band graphic
equalizer 42
Using the position selector 43
Using the time alignment 43
Adjusting the time alignment 43
Using BBE sound 44
Initia Settings
Adjusting initial settings 45
Setting the clock 45
Setting the FM tuning step 45
Setting the AM tuning step 46
Switching the auxiliary setting 46
Switching the dimmer setting 46
Adjusting display contrast 46
Switching the RCA output setting 47
Selecting the digital attenuator 47
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 47
Switching the Ever Scroll 47
Other Functions
urning the clock display on or off 48
Switching the illuminated bar color 48
Using different entertainment displays 48
Using the PGM button 48
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Using the AUX source 48
Selecting AUX as the source 49
Setting the AUX title 49
Additiona Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 50
Cassette tapes 50
Cleaning the playback head 50
Music search and repeat functions during
tape playback 50
CD player and care 51
CD-R/CD-RW discs 51
MP3, WMA and WAV files 52
MP3 additional information 52
WMA additional information 53
WAV additional information 53
About folders and MP3/WMA/WAV files 53
erms 55
Specifications 57
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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 unit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 noted on
this page and in other sections.
Precautions
CAUTION:
USE OF CONT OL O ADJUSTMENT O
PE FO MANCE OF P OCEDU ES
OTHE THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HE EIN
MAY ESULT IN HAZA DOUS ADIATION
EXPOSU E.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INST UMENTS
WITH THIS P ODUCT WILL INC EASE
EYE HAZA D.
!Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.
!Always keep the volume low enough so
that you can hear sounds from outside the
car.
!Protect this unit 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.
Features
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
!Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
WAV file playback
You can play back WAV files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (Linear PCM (LPCM)/MS
ADPCM recordings).
About WMA
Before You Start
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he Windows Media"logo printed on the box
indicates that this unit can play back 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 or later.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Notes
!With some applications used to encode WMA
files, this unit may not operate correctly.
!With some applications used to encode WMA
files, album names and other text information
may not be correctly displayed.
Use an care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus () poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
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 re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions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.
About the emo mo e
he demonstration automatically starts when
power to this unit is turned off while the igni-
tion switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing
ENTERTAINMENT during demonstration can-
cels the demonstration. Pressing
ENTERTAINMENT again to start the demon-
stration. Remember that if the demonstration
Before You Start
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continues operating when the car engine is
turned off, it may drain battery power.
Important
he red lead (ACC) of this unit should be con-
nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch
on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle
battery may be drained.
Resetting the microprocessor
he 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 ap-
pear on the display
%Press RESET on the head unit with a
pen tip or other pointed instrument.
RESET button
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Hea unit
1CD EJECT button
Press to eject a CD from your built-in CD
player.
2TAPE EJECT button
Press to eject a tape from your cassette
player.
Press and hold to open or close the front
panel.
3COLOR button
Press to change the illuminated bar color.
4RESET button
Press to reset the microprocessor.
5DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
6ENTERTAINMENT button
Press to change to the entertainment dis-
play.
7DSP button
Press to select sound field functions.
8A DIO button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
9F NCTION button
Press to select functions.
aCLOCK button
Press to change to the clock display.
bSO RCE button
his unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
cBAND button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band and to cancel the control
mode of functions.
Press to change the direction of the tape
transport and return to playback after fast
forward or rewind.
dMulti Control
Push up, down, left or right to do manual
seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track
search controls. Also used for controlling
functions.
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urn it to increase or decrease the
volume.
Remote control
Operation is the same as when using the but-
tons on the head unit.
eVOL ME buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
fPGM button
Press to operate the preprogrammed func-
tions for each source. (Refer to Using the
PGM button on page 48.)
gCD button
Press to select the built-in or multi-CD
player as the source.
hATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
iT NER button
Press to select the tuner as the source.
jCASSETTE button
Press to select the cassette player as the
source.
kJoystick
Move to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Functions are the same as Multi Control
except for volume control.
lDIRECT button
Press to directly select the desired track.
mCLEAR button
Press to cancel the input number when
N MBER are used.
nN MBER buttons
Press to enter the number for selecting a de-
sired track in direct track select mode.
o16 buttons
Press for preset tuning and disc number
search when using a multi-CD player.
o
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Turning the unit on
%Press SO RCE on the head unit, or
press T NER, CASSETTE or CD on the re-
mote, 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 CD player, load a disc
in this unit (refer to page 17). o switch to the
cassette player, load a cassette tape in this
unit (refer to page 14).
%When using the head unit, press
SO RCE to select a source.
Press SO RCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
TunerTe evisionBui t-in CD p ayer
Mu ti-CD p ayerCassette p ayerExter-
na unit 1Externa unit 2AUX
%When using the remote control, press
T NER, CASSETTE or CD to select a source.
Press each button repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following sources:
T NER:TunerTe evisionSources off
CASSETTE:Cassette p ayerAUX
Sources off
CD:Bui t-in CD p ayerMu ti-CD p ayer
Sources off
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
When there is no unit corresponding to the
selected source connected to this unit.
When there is no disc in the unit.
When there is no cassette in this unit.
When there is no magazine in the multi-
CD player.
When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 46).
!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 lead is connected to the
cars auto-antenna relay control terminal, the
cars antenna extends when this units se-
lected source is the tuner. o retract the anten-
na, switch to a source other than the tuner.
Turning the unit off
%Press SO RCE and hold until the unit
turns off.
When using the remote control, press T NER,
CASSETTE or CD repeatedly.
Power ON/OFF
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