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Pioneer Super Tuner III D DEH-P8950BT User Manual

Pioneer Super Tuner III D DEH-P8950BT
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Operation Manual
CD Receiver
DEH-P8950BT
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Pioneer Super Tuner III D DEH-P8950BT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPioneer
ModelSuper Tuner III D DEH-P8950BT
CategoryCar Receiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Before You Start

About this unit

Information about the unit's general features, warnings, and legal notices regarding audio formats like WMA, MP3, AAC, and Bluetooth technology.

Visit our website

Provides the URL for the Pioneer website to find more information about the corporation and its products.

Protecting your unit from theft

Explains how to detach the front panel to deter theft and details the warning tone and face auto open features.

Use and care of the remote control

Instructions on how to install the battery in the remote control and general precautions for its use.

iPod® compatibility

Details compatibility with iPod devices, including supported models and software versions, and potential operational variations.

Removing the front panel

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove the detachable front panel from the head unit.

Attaching the front panel

Instructions on how to reattach the front panel to the head unit after removal.

Resetting the microprocessor

Explains when and how to reset the unit's microprocessor, typically for troubleshooting or initial setup.

About the demo mode

Describes the unit's two demonstration modes: reverse mode and feature demo mode.

Using the remote control

Provides guidance on how to operate the remote control, including important handling precautions.

Operating this unit

What's What

An overview identifying and explaining the functions of the head unit and remote control buttons.

Basic Operations

Covers fundamental operations such as turning the unit on/off and selecting audio sources.

Adjusting the volume

Instructions on how to adjust the sound level using the MULTI-CONTROL.

Tuner

Basic operations for the tuner, including selecting bands, manual tuning, and seek tuning.

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

Guide on how to store and recall up to six broadcast frequencies for easy access.

Introduction of advanced operations

Explains how to access the main menu for advanced functions related to the tuner.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

Details on using Best Stations Memory (BSM) to automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies.

Tuning in strong signals

Instructions for using local seek tuning to tune into radio stations with sufficiently strong signals.

Built-in CD Player

Basic operations for the CD player, including inserting discs and playing audio CDs or compressed audio files.

Selecting a track directly

How to directly select a desired track by entering its number, applicable for both CD and USB playback.

Introduction of advanced operations

Overview of advanced functions for the CD player, accessible via the main menu.

Selecting a repeat play range

Explains how to set repeat play ranges like Track, Folder, or Disc repeat for various playback modes.

Playing tracks in random order

Guide on how to play tracks in a random order using Shuffle Songs or Shuffle Albums.

Scanning folders and tracks

How to use Scan mode to play the first 10 seconds of each track or file within a selected range.

Pausing disc playback

Instructions on how to pause and resume playback of a CD or compressed audio disc.

Using compression and BMX

How to use COMP and BMX functions to adjust sound playback quality for better audio experience.

Searching every 10 tracks in the current disc or folder

Details on using Rough Search to navigate through tracks in increments of ten.

Using disc title functions

Explains how to input and display CD titles for easier disc searching and management.

Displaying text information on disc

How to display text information such as artist name, track title, and album name from discs.

Selecting tracks from the track title list

How to view and select tracks from a CD TEXT disc using the track title list.

Selecting tracks from the file name list

How to view and select audio files or folders from a list based on their file names.

Playing songs on iPod

Basic operations for controlling and playing music from an iPod connected to the unit.

Browsing for a song

Guide on navigating and selecting songs from an iPod by category like playlists, artists, or albums.

Displaying text information on iPod

How to view text information such as artist name, album name, and song title from the connected iPod.

Introduction of advanced operations

Overview of advanced functions for iPod playback, accessible through the main menu.

Repeating play

How to set repeat play modes for iPod songs, choosing between repeating one song or all songs.

Playing songs in a random order (shuffle)

Instructions for playing iPod songs in a random sequence using Shuffle Songs or Shuffle Albums.

Playing all songs in a random order (shuffle all)

How to play all songs on the iPod in a completely random order.

Pausing a song

How to pause and resume playback of a song from the iPod.

Changing audiobook speed

Option to adjust the playback speed for audiobooks to be faster, normal, or slower.

Bluetooth Audio

Basic operations for controlling a Bluetooth audio player, including connection and playback.

Connection

Steps required to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection between the unit and a Bluetooth audio player.

Introduction of advanced operations

Overview of advanced functions for Bluetooth Audio, accessible via the main menu.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player

How to properly disconnect a Bluetooth audio player from the unit.

Connecting the most recently connected Bluetooth audio player

Automatically connects to the most recently used Bluetooth audio player when in range.

Playing songs on Bluetooth audio player

Instructions on how to start playback of songs from a connected Bluetooth audio player.

Stopping playback

How to stop the playback of songs from the Bluetooth audio player.

Pausing a song

How to pause and resume playback of a song from the Bluetooth audio player.

Connecting to a Bluetooth audio player automatically

Enables automatic connection to the most recently connected Bluetooth audio player.

Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address

How to view the unit's Bluetooth Device (BD) name and address.

Bluetooth Telephone

Basic operations for using the Bluetooth telephone function, including connecting and making calls.

About the telephone source

Information on the telephone source standby mode and its implications for battery usage.

Setting up for hands-free phoning

Steps to set up the unit for hands-free phoning, involving Bluetooth connection and phone registration.

Making a phone call

Covers different methods for making phone calls, including dialing numbers, using the phone book, and presets.

Voice recognition

How to make calls using voice commands, dependent on the cellular phone's voice recognition capabilities.

Taking a phone call

Instructions on how to answer or reject incoming calls, including call waiting functionality.

Rejecting a call waiting

How to reject a call waiting without interrupting the current call, logging it in the missed call history.

Introduction of advanced operations

Overview of advanced Bluetooth telephone functions, varying based on phone connection status.

Connecting a cellular phone

Methods for establishing a Bluetooth wireless connection with a cellular phone.

Searching for available cellular phones

How to search for and connect to available Bluetooth-enabled phones in the vicinity.

Using a cellular phone to initiate a connection

Guides on how to initiate a Bluetooth connection from the cellular phone to the unit.

Disconnecting a cellular phone

Procedure for closing the Bluetooth wireless connection with a cellular phone.

Registering connected cellular phone

How to register a temporarily connected phone to access full features and store up to three phones.

Deleting a registered phone

Instructions on how to remove a registered phone from the unit's memory.

Connecting to a registered cellular phone

How to establish a Bluetooth connection with a registered phone, either manually or automatically.

Connecting to a registered phone manually

Steps to manually connect to a registered phone using the unit's connection menu.

Connecting to a registered phone automatically

Details on how the unit automatically connects to a registered phone when it comes into range.

Using the Phone Book

Information on storing up to 650 names and numbers and transferring contacts from a registered phone.

Calling a number in the Phone Book

Guide on how to find and call numbers from the Phone Book, including searching by letter.

Assign genres to phone numbers

How to assign categories (genres) like Home, Mobile, or Office to phone book entries for easier organization.

Editing the name of a Phone Book entry

Instructions on how to edit the names of entries in the Phone Book, including character selection.

Editing phone numbers

Guide on how to edit the phone numbers associated with entries in the Phone Book.

Clearing a Phone Book entry

How to delete individual entries from the Phone Book.

Using the Call History

Explanation of how to browse and call numbers from the Call History (missed, dialled, received calls).

Calling a number from the Call History

Instructions on how to make a call directly from an entry in the Call History.

Calling an international number from the Call History

How to make international calls from the Call History, including adding the '+' prefix.

Assigning preset numbers

How to assign frequently used phone numbers to preset buttons for quick recall.

Making a call by entering phone number

Step-by-step guide on how to dial a phone number directly using the unit's controls.

Clearing memory

How to clear various types of stored data, including Phone Book, Call History, and preset numbers.

Setting the automatic rejecting

Configures the unit to automatically reject all incoming calls.

Setting the automatic answering

Configures the unit to automatically answer all incoming calls.

Changing the ring tone

Allows selection of different ring tones for incoming calls or to turn the unit's ring tone off.

Echo canceling and noise reduction

Improves sound quality during hands-free calls by reducing echo and background noise.

Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address

Shows the unique 48-bit device address for Bluetooth devices.

Displaying BD address of this unit

How to view the unit's own Bluetooth Device (BD) name and address.

Selecting the incoming call screen

Allows users to select different screen displays for incoming calls.

Audio Adjustments

Covers various audio settings to customize sound output, including balance, equalizer, and subwoofer.

Introduction of audio adjustments

Overview of the audio adjustment menu, listing available functions like Fader, Equalizer, and Bass Boost.

Using balance adjustment

How to adjust the front/rear and left/right speaker balance for optimal listening.

Using the equalizer

Explains how to use the equalizer to adjust sound characteristics and recall stored equalizer curves.

Adjusting equalizer curves

Guide on how to select and fine-tune equalizer curves, including factory presets and custom settings.

Adjusting 7-band graphic equalizer

Detailed steps for adjusting the level of each frequency band in the 7-band graphic equalizer.

Adjusting loudness

How to activate loudness control to compensate for low- and high-sound deficiencies at low volumes.

Using subwoofer output

Instructions on turning the subwoofer output on/off and selecting its phase.

Adjusting subwoofer settings

How to adjust the subwoofer's cut-off frequency and output level when the subwoofer is active.

Boosting the bass

How to use the Bass Boost function to enhance low-frequency sound levels.

Using the high pass filter

Instructions on activating the high pass filter to control low frequencies output from front/rear speakers.

Adjusting source levels

How to adjust the volume level of each audio source to prevent drastic changes when switching sources.

Initial Settings

Guides users through customizing various system settings for optimal performance.

Adjusting initial settings

Overview of the process for accessing and adjusting various initial system settings.

Language select

Enables selection of the display language from multiple options.

Selecting the display language

Step-by-step guide to choosing the preferred language for the unit's display.

Setting the date

Instructions on how to set the calendar date, which is displayed when the telephone source is active.

Setting the clock

Guide on how to set the unit's clock time, including automatic time synchronization.

Setting the FM tuning step

Allows adjustment of the FM tuning step between 50 kHz and 100 kHz for seek tuning.

Setting the AM tuning step

How to set the AM tuning step, especially for North, Central, or South America.

Switching the warning tone

Option to turn on or off the warning tone that sounds when the front panel is not detached.

Switching the face auto open

Enables or disables the automatic opening of the front panel for easier detachment.

Switching the auxiliary setting

Instructions on activating AUX sources (AUX1/AUX2) for connected auxiliary equipment.

Switching the dimmer setting

Configures the display to dim automatically when the car's headlights are turned on.

Adjusting the brightness

How to adjust the brightness level of the unit's display.

Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller

Configures the rear output for full-range speakers or direct subwoofer connection.

Switching the sound muting/attenuation

Controls automatic sound muting or attenuation when signals from devices with mute functions are received.

Switching the feature demo

Enables or disables the automatic feature demonstration mode that activates when the unit is off.

Switching the reverse mode

Activates or deactivates the reverse mode, which reverses screen indications after a period of inactivity.

Switching the Ever Scroll

Controls continuous scrolling of text information from CDs or iPods on the display.

Activating the BT Audio source

Enables the Bluetooth Audio source, which is set to 'on' by default, for connecting audio players.

Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection

Guide on entering the PIN code required to verify Bluetooth connections with cellular phones.

Editing device name

Allows users to customize the device name displayed for Bluetooth connections.

Displaying system version for repair

How to display the system and Bluetooth module versions, useful when consulting for repairs.

Resetting the Bluetooth wireless technology module

Procedure to delete Bluetooth telephone and audio data to protect personal information before transferring the unit.

Other Functions

Covers miscellaneous functions including using AUX sources, setting AUX titles, clock display, and entertainment displays.

Using the AUX source

Instructions on connecting and using auxiliary equipment such as VCRs or portable devices via AUX inputs.

About AUX1 and AUX2

Explains the two methods for connecting auxiliary equipment using stereo mini plug or IP-BUS RCA interconnectors.

Selecting AUX as the source

How to select the AUX input as the audio source, provided the auxiliary setting is turned on.

Setting the AUX title

Allows users to change the displayed title for AUX1 or AUX2 sources.

Turning the clock display on or off

Instructions on how to toggle the clock display on or off, which remains visible even when other sources are off.

Using different entertainment displays

How to enjoy various visual entertainment displays while listening to different sound sources.

Using the PGM button

Details on using the PGM button on the remote control to operate preprogrammed functions for various sources.

Available accessories

USB adapter

Basic operations for controlling a USB adapter and information on USB portable audio player/memory operations.

Selecting an audio file directly in the current folder

How to select an audio file directly within the current folder, similar to built-in CD player operations.

Introduction of advanced operations

Overview of advanced functions for USB playback, accessible via the main menu.

Selecting files from the file name list

How to view and select audio files or folders from a list based on their file names for USB playback.

Displaying text information of an audio file

How to display text information for audio files, mirroring the functionality for CDs.

Multi-CD Player

Basic operations for controlling a multi-CD player, including disc and track selection.

Selecting a track directly

How to directly select a track from the multi-CD player, similar to the built-in CD player.

Introduction of advanced operations

Overview of advanced functions for multi-CD player playback, including Compression and ITS play modes.

Using ITS playlists

Explains ITS (Instant Track Selection) for creating playlists of favorite tracks from the multi-CD player.

Creating a playlist with ITS programming

Step-by-step guide on how to enter and store favorite tracks into an ITS playlist.

Playback from your ITS playlist

How to play back tracks that have been programmed into your ITS playlist.

Erasing a track from your ITS playlist

Instructions on how to delete individual tracks from the ITS playlist.

Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist

How to delete all tracks from a specific CD from the ITS playlist.

Using disc title functions

Information on inputting and displaying CD titles for easier searching and playback.

Displaying disc titles

How to display text information for discs that have had a title entered.

Selecting discs from the disc title list

How to view and select discs from a list based on their entered titles.

Using CD TEXT functions

Explains the use of CD TEXT functions, which display text information embedded in compatible CDs.

DVD Player

Basic operations for controlling a DVD or multi-DVD player, including disc and chapter selection.

Selecting a disc

How to select a specific disc when using a multi-DVD player.

Selecting a folder

Instructions on how to select a folder when playing compressed audio from a compatible DVD player.

Introduction of advanced operations

Overview of advanced functions for DVD playback, including play mode, random mode, and scan mode.

TV tuner

Basic operations for controlling a TV tuner, including band selection, manual tuning, and seek tuning.

Storing and recalling broadcast stations

Guide on storing and recalling up to 12 broadcast stations for easy access via presets.

Using the remote control

How to use the remote control's preset tuning buttons (P.CH 1-6) to store and recall stations.

Storing the strongest broadcast stations sequentially

Instructions for using BSSM to automatically store the 12 strongest broadcast stations sequentially.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

A table listing common symptoms, their causes, and suggested actions for resolving issues with the unit and connected devices.

Understanding error messages

Provides a list of error messages, their causes, and recommended actions for troubleshooting.

Handling guideline of discs and player

Provides guidelines for proper disc handling, including types of discs supported and precautions to prevent damage.

Dual Discs

Information regarding Dual Discs (two-sided discs) and their compatibility or potential issues with the unit.

Compressed audio files

Details about compressed audio file formats (WMA, AAC, MP3, WAV) and their compatibility with the unit.

Compressed audio compatibility

Specifies compatibility details for compressed audio formats like WMA, MP3, AAC, and WAV, including bit rates and sampling frequencies.

Example of a hierarchy

Illustrates a typical folder hierarchy for compressed audio files, showing folder and file structure.

About handling the iPod

Safety precautions and recommendations for handling the iPod while connected to the unit, especially regarding temperature and securing the device.

About iPod settings

Notes on iPod settings like Equalizer and Repeat that may behave differently when controlled by the unit.

Specifications

General

Technical specifications covering power source, grounding system, current consumption, dimensions, and weight.

Audio

Detailed audio specifications including maximum power output, continuous power output, load impedance, and equalizer settings.

FM tuner

Technical specifications for the FM tuner, including frequency range, usable sensitivity, and signal-to-noise ratio.

AM tuner

Technical specifications for the AM tuner, including frequency range and usable sensitivity.

Bluetooth

Specifications related to the Bluetooth function, including version and output power.

Infrared remote control

Technical specifications for the infrared remote control, detailing its wavelength and output power.

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