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Multi-CD control High power CD/MP3/WMA/AAC player with RDS tuner

Operation Manual

DEH-P6800MP

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Contents 2

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Using compression and BMX ................... 22 Using subwoofer output ............................ 31
Selecting the search method .................... 22 * Adjusting subwoofer settings ............. 31
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your Searching every 10 tracks in the ENGLISH
model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this manual in a Using nonfading output ............................ 31
safe place for future reference. current folder .......................................... 22 * Adjusting nonfading output level ........ 31
Displaying text information on
Connecting the Units ........................... 3 RDS ..................................................... 13 Using the high pass filter .......................... 31
Installation ............................................ 5 Introduction of RDS operation .................. 13 MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV disc ..................... 22 Adjusting source levels ............................. 32
Switching the RDS display ........................ 14 * When playing back an Using automatic sound levelizer ............... 32
DIN Front/Rear-mount ................................ 5 Selecting alternative frequencies .............. 14 Initial Settings ..................................... 32
DIN Front-mount ......................................... 5 * Using PI Seek ..................................... 14 MP3/WMA disc ................................... 22 Adjusting initial settings ............................ 32
* Using Auto PI Seek for * When playing back an AAC disc ........ 23 Setting the clock ....................................... 32
* Installation with the rubber bush ........... 5 preset stations .................................... 14 * When playing back a WAV disc ......... 23 Setting the FM tuning step ....................... 33
* Removing the Unit ................................ 5 * Limiting stations to regional Scrolling text information in Switching Auto PI Seek ............................ 33
DIN Rear-mount .......................................... 5 programming ...................................... 14 the display .............................................. 23 Switching the warning tone ...................... 33
* Installation using the screw Receiving traffic announcements .............. 14 Multi-CD Player ................................... 23 Switching the auxiliary setting .................. 33
Using PTY functions ................................. 15 Playing a CD ............................................. 23 Switching the dimmer setting ................... 33
holes on the side of the unit .................. 5 * Searching for an RDS station 50-disc multi-CD player ............................ 24 Adjusting the brightness ........................... 33
Fixing the front panel .................................. 6 by PTY information ............................. 15 Introduction of advanced multi-CD Selecting the illumination color ................. 34
Before You Start ................................... 7 * Using news program interruption ....... 15 player operation ..................................... 24 Setting the rear output and
About this unit ............................................. 7 * Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts ....... 15 Repeating play .......................................... 24
Product registration ..................................... 7 Using radio text ......................................... 16 Playing tracks in random order ................. 24 subwoofer controller ............................... 34
About this manual ....................................... 7 * Displaying radio text ........................... 16 Scanning CDs and tracks ......................... 24 Switching the sound muting/attenuation ... 34
In case of trouble ........................................ 7 * Storing and recalling radio text ........... 16 Pausing CD playback ............................... 25 Switching the Ever Scroll .......................... 34
Features ...................................................... 7 PTY list ..................................................... 16 Using ITS playlists .................................... 25 Other Functions .................................. 35
About WMA ................................................. 8 * Creating a playlist with ITS Using the AUX source .............................. 35
About AAC .................................................. 8 Built-in CD Player ............................... 17
Protecting your unit from theft ..................... 8 Playing a CD ............................................. 17 programming ...................................... 25 * Selecting AUX as the source ............. 35
Introduction of advanced built-in * Playback from your ITS playlist .......... 25 * Setting the AUX title ........................... 35
* Removing the front panel ..................... 8 CD player operation ............................... 17 * Erasing a track from your Using different entertainment displays ..... 35
* Attaching the front panel ....................... 8 Repeating play .......................................... 17 Introduction of DVD operation .................. 35
About the demo mode ................................. 9 Playing tracks in random order ................. 17 ITS playlist .......................................... 25 * Operation ........................................... 35
* Reverse mode ...................................... 9 Scanning tracks of a CD ........................... 17 * Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist ... 26 * Function menu switching .................... 36
* Feature demo mode ............................. 9 Pausing CD playback ............................... 18 Using disc title functions ........................... 26 * Using ITS playlist and disc
Use and care of the remote control ............. 9 Using compression and BMX ................... 18 * Entering disc titles .............................. 26
* Installing the battery ............................. 9 Selecting the search method .................... 18 * Displaying disc titles ........................... 26 title functions ...................................... 36
* Using the remote control ...................... 9 Searching every 10 tracks in * Selecting discs from the Additional Information ....................... 36
What’s What ........................................ 10 the current disc ....................................... 18
Head unit ................................................... 10 Using disc title functions ........................... 18 disc title list ......................................... 27 Understanding built-in CD player
Remote control .......................................... 10 * Entering disc titles .............................. 18 Using CD TEXT functions ......................... 27 error messages ...................................... 36
Basic Operations ................................ 11 * Displaying disc titles ........................... 19
Turning the unit on .................................... 11 Using CD TEXT functions ......................... 19 * Displaying text information CD player and care .................................. 36
Selecting a source .................................... 11 * Displaying text information on CD TEXT discs .............................. 27 CD-R/CD-RW discs .................................. 37
Loading a disc ........................................... 11 on CD TEXT discs .............................. 19 MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV files .............. 37
Adjusting the volume ................................. 11 * Scrolling text information * Scrolling text information
Turning the unit off .................................... 11 in the display ...................................... 19 in the display ...................................... 27 * MP3 additional information ................. 38
Tuner ................................................... 12 * WMA additional information ............... 38
Listening to the radio ................................. 12 MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV Player .............. 20 Using compression and bass emphasis ... 27 * AAC additional information ................. 38
Introduction of advanced tuner Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files ........... 20 Audio Adjustments ............................. 28 * WAV additional information ................ 38
operation ................................................ 12 Introduction of advanced built-in CD About folders and MP3/WMA/
Storing and recalling broadcast player (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) Introduction of audio adjustments ............. 28 AAC/WAV files ....................................... 38
frequencies ............................................. 12 operation ................................................ 20 Compensating for equalizer Terms ....................................................... 39
Tuning in strong signals ............................ 13 Repeating play .......................................... 21 Specifications ........................................... 40
Storing the strongest broadcast Playing tracks in random order ................. 21 curves (EQ-EX) ...................................... 28
frequencies ............................................. 13 Scanning folders and tracks ..................... 21 Using balance adjustment ........................ 28
Pausing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV Using the equalizer ................................... 29
playback ................................................. 21
Selecting folders from the folder title list ... 22 * Recalling equalizer curves ................. 29
* Adjusting equalizer curves ................. 29
* Fine-adjusting equalizer curve ........... 29
Adjusting bass and treble ......................... 30
* Adjusting bass and treble level ........... 30
* Selecting bass frequency ................... 30
* Selecting treble frequency .................. 30
Adjusting loudness .................................... 30

MAN-DEH-P6800MP-GB.fm Page 3 Monday, October 17, 2005 11:40 AM • When an external power amp is being used with this system, be sure not to connect the blue/
white lead to the amp’s power terminal. Likewise, do not connect the blue/white lead to the
Connecting the Units power terminal of the auto-antenna. Such connection could cause excessive current drain

Notes: and malfunction.
• This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing it in • To avoid a short-circuit, cover the disconnected lead with insulating tape. Insulate the

a recreational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the battery voltage. unused speaker leads without fail. There is a possibility of a short-circuit if the leads are not
• To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the - battery cable before insulated.

beginning installation. • To prevent incorrect connection, the input side of the IP-BUS connector is blue, and the
• Refer to the owner’s manual for details on connecting the power amp and other units, then output side is black. Connect the connectors of the same colors correctly.

make connections correctly. • If this unit is installed in a vehicle that does not have an ACC (accessory) position on the
• Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive ignition switch, the red lead of the unit should be connected to a terminal coupled with

tape around them where they lie against metal parts. ignition switch ON/OFF operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained
• Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch any moving parts, such as the gear shift, when you are away from the vehicle for several hours.

handbrake and seat rails. Do not route wiring in places that get hot, such as near the heater ACC position No ACC position
outlet. If the insulation of the wiring melts or gets torn, there is a danger of the wiring short-
circuiting to the vehicle body. • The black lead is ground. Please ground this lead separately from the ground of high-current
• Don’t pass the yellow lead through a hole into the engine compartment to connect to the
battery. This will damage the lead insulation and cause a very dangerous short. products such as power amps. If you ground the products together and the ground becomes
• Do not shorten any leads. If you do, the protection circuit may fail to work when it should. detached, there is a risk of damage to the products or fire.
• Never feed power to other equipment by cutting the insulation of the power supply lead of
the unit and tapping into the lead. The current capacity of the lead will be exceeded, causing • Cords for this product and those for other products may be different colors even if they have
overheating.
• When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of the rating prescribed on this unit. the same function. When connecting this product to another product, refer to the supplied
• Since a unique BPTL circuit is employed, never wire so the speaker leads are directly manuals of both products and connect cords that have the same function.
grounded or the left and right - speaker leads are common.
• Speakers connected to this unit must be highpower with minimum rating of 50 W and
impedance of 4 to 8 ohms. Connecting speakers with output and/or impedance values other
than those noted here may result in the speakers catching fire, emitting smoke or becoming
damaged.
• When this product’s source is switched ON, a control signal is output through the blue/white
lead. Connect to an external power amp’s system remote control or the car’s Auto-antenna
relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC). If the car features a glass antenna, connect
to the antenna booster power supply terminal.

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Connecting the Units 4

Note Mult-CD player IP-BUS cable
(sold separately)
Depending on the kind of vehicle, the Front output Connecting cords with RCA pin Power amp ENGLISH
function of 3* and 5* may be different. Subwoofer output or plugs (sold separately) (sold separately)
In this case, be sure to connect 2* to 5* non fading output
and 4* to 3*. Rear output (30cm)

IP-BUS input (Blue)

Power amp
(sold separately)

Antenna jack Fuse (10 A) This product Power amp
(sold separately)
Connect leads of the same Jack for Wired Remote Control
color to each other. Please see the Instruction Manual for System remote control
the Wired Remote Control (sold
Cap (1*) separately).
When not using this terminal,
do not remove the cap. Blue/white
To system control terminal of the
Yellow (3*) Yellow (2*) power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).

Back-up To terminal always supplied with Blue/white (7*)
(or accessory) power regardless of ignition switch To Auto-antenna relay
position. control terminal (max.
300 mA 12 V DC). The pin position of the ISO connector will differ
Red (5*) Red (4*) depends on the type of vehicle. Connect 6* and 7*
Accessory To electric terminal controlled by Blue/white (6*)
(or back-up) ignition switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF. when Pin 5 is an antenna control type. In another
type of vehicle, never connect 6* and 7*.

Orange (white) Front speaker Front speaker
To lighting switch terminal Left Right

Black (ground) Rear speaker Rear speaker
To vehicle (metal) body.
Subwoofer Subwoofer
Perform these connections when
using the optional amplifier. Note
Change the initial setting of this unit
ISO connector Yellow/black Speaker leads Front left + (refer to the Operation Manual). The
If you use a cellular telephone, connect it subwoofer output of this unit is
Note White: monaural.
In some vehicles, the ISO connector may be via the Audio Mute lead on the cellular White/black: Front left -
divided into two. In this case, be sure to telephone. If not, keep the Audio Mute Front right +
connect to both connectors. lead free of any connections. Gray:
Gray/black: Front right -
Rear left + or Subwoofer +
Green:
Green/black: Rear left - or Subwoofer -
Rear right + or Subwoofer +
Violet:
Violet/black: Rear right - or Subwoofer -

MAN-DEH-P6800MP-GB.fm Page 5 Monday, October 17, 2005 11:40 AM Removing the Unit
To remove the frame, extend top and bottom of the frame outwards in order to unlock
Installation it. (When reattaching the frame, point the side with a groove downwards and attach it.)
• It becomes easy to remove the frame if the front panel is released.
Notes
• Before making a final installation of the unit, temporarily connect the wiring to confirm that Frame

the connections are correct and the system works properly. Insert the supplied extraction keys into the unit, as shown
• Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of in the figure, until they click into place. Keeping the keys
pressed against the sides of the unit, pull the unit out.
unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other DIN Rear-mount

modifications of the vehicle. Installation using the screw holes on the side of the unit
• Install the unit where it does not get in the driver’s way and cannot injure the passenger if 1. Remove the frame.

there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop. To remove the frame, extend top and bottom of the frame outwards in order to unlock
• The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it overheats, so don’t install the unit anywhere it. (When reattaching the frame, point the side with a groove downwards and attach it.)
• It becomes easy to remove the frame if the front panel is released.
hot – for instance, near a heater outlet.
• If installation angle exceeds 60° from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum Frame

performance.

60°

DIN Front/Rear-mount

This unit can be properly installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount)
or “Rear” (DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of
unit chassis). For details, refer to the following illustrated installation methods.

DIN Front-mount

Installation with the rubber bush

Dashboard Holder
After inserting the holder into the dashboard, then select

the appropriate tabs according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them.
(Install as firmly as possible using the top and bottom
tabs. To secure, bend the tabs 90 degrees.)

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Screw

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unit.
Installation Fixing screw
3. Flip the holders into upright
2. Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket. positions.

Select a position where the screw holes of the
bracket and the screw holes of the head unit
become aligned (are fitted), and tighten the screws
at 2 places on each side. Use either truss screws
(5 x 8 mm) or flush surface screws (5 x 9 mm),
depending on the shape of the screw holes in the
bracket.

Screw

Dashboard or Console

Factory radio mounting bracket 4. Fix the front panel to the unit
using fixing screws.
Fixing the front panel

If you do not operate the removing and attaching the front panel function, use the
supplied fixing screws and holders to fix the front panel to this unit.
1. Attach the holders to both sides of
the front panel.

Holder

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Before You Start Visit us at the following site:

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household • Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to help you
waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment,
recovery and recycling. About this manual

Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many
facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct unit’s potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
method of disposal. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary reading through the manual before you begin using this unit. It is especially important
treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual.
environment and human health.
In case of trouble
About this unit
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Pioneer Service Station.
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in poor reception. The
RDS (radio data system) function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting Features
RDS signals.
CD playback
! CAUTION Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
• Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat could result from contact with liquids. MP3 file playback
• “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW
• This product contains a laser diode of higher class (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings).
than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove • Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and
any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial
the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
• The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other
Germany. networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For
• Always keep the volume low enough so that you can hear sounds from outside the details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.
vehicle.
• Protect this unit from moisture. 7
• If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and
must be reprogrammed.

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Before You Start Protecting your unit from theft ENGLISH

WMA file playback The front panel can be detached from the head unit and stored in the provided
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/ protective case to prevent theft.
Level 2 standard recordings). • If the front panel is not detached from the head unit within five seconds of turning off

AAC file playback the ignition, a warning tone will sound.
You can play back AAC files recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/ • You can turn off the warning tone. See “Switching the warning tone” on page 33.
Level 2 standard recordings).
Important
WAV file playback • Never use force or grip the display and the buttons too tightly when removing or
You can play back WAV files recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (Linear PCM
(LPCM)/MS ADPCM recordings). attaching.
• Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks.
About WMA • Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.

The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box indicates Removing the front panel
that this unit can play back WMA data.
WMA is short for Windows Media™ Audio and refers to 1. Press OPEN to open the front panel.
an audio compression technology that is developed by
Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by 2. Grip the left side of the front panel and pull it gently outward.
using Windows Media Player version 7 or later. Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop the front panel and protect it from contact
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks with water or other fluids to prevent permanent damage.
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. 3. Put the front panel into provided protective case for safe keeping.

Notes Attaching the front panel
• This unit may not operate correctly depending on the application used to encode WMA files. * Replace the front panel by holding it upright to the unit and clipping it securely
• Depending on the version of Windows Media Player used to encode WMA files, album into the mounting hooks.

names and other text information may not be correctly displayed.

About AAC

AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression
technology standard used with MPEG 2 and MPEG 4.
Several applications can be used to encode AAC files, but file formats and extensions
differ depending on the application which is used to encode.
This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes® version 4.8 and earlier.
iTunes® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

MAN-DEH-P6800MP-GB.fm Page 9 Monday, October 17, 2005 11:40 AM ! WARNING

Before You Start Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
About the demo mode
! CAUTION
This unit features two demonstration modes. One is the reverse mode, the other is the
feature demo mode. • Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
• You cannot cancel a demo mode when the front panel is open. • Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.
Important • Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of the battery in fire.
• The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be connected to a terminal coupled with • Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the battery with metallic materials.
ignition switch on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be • In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install
drained.
a new battery.
Reverse mode • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or
If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to
reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds. Pressing button 5 when power environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.
to this unit is turned off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the
reverse mode. Press button 5 again to start the reverse mode. Using the remote control

Feature demo mode Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.
The feature demo automatically starts when power to this unit is turned off while the • The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight.
ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing button 6 during feature demo operation
cancels the feature demo mode. Press button 6 again to start the feature mode. Important
Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is turned • Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
off, it may drain battery power. • Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under

Use and care of the remote control the brake or accelerator pedal.

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 direction.

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What’s What Remote control
Head unit
Operation is the same as when using the buttons on the head unit. See the explanation
of the head unit about the operation of each button with the exception of ATT, which ENGLISH
is explained below.

ቢ AUDIO button ቩ TA button ተ VOLUME buttons
Press to select various sound quality Press to turn traffic announcements Press to increase or decrease the volume.
controls. function on or off.
Press and hold to turn NEWS ቱ ATT button
ባ FUNCTION button function on or off. Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return
Press to select functions. to the original volume level.
ቪ 1–6 buttons
ቤ SW button Press for preset tuning and disc ቲ PAUSE button
Press to directly select subwoofer number search when using a multi- Press to turn pause on or off.
setting menu. See “Using subwoofer CD player.
output” on page 31. Press and hold ታ SOURCE button
to select EQ-EX setting menu. See ቫ EQ button This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the
“Compensating for equalizer curves Press to select various equalizer available sources.
(EQ-EX)” on page 28. curves.

ብ SOURCE button, VOLUME ቭ BAND button
This unit is turned on by selecting a Press to select among three FM
source. Press to cycle through all the bands and MW/LW bands and to
available sources. cancel the control mode of functions.
Rotate it to increase or decrease the
volume. ቮ DISPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
ቦ OPEN button
Press to open the front panel. ቯ 8/2/4/6 buttons
Press to perform manual seek
ቧ ENTERTAINMENT button tuning, fast forward, reverse and
Press to change to the track search controls. Also used for
entertainment display. controlling functions.

ቨ TEXT button
Press to turn radio text function on or
off.