Manual

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Operation Manual
High power CD player with FM/AM tuner

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DEH-1550
DEH-1550B

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Contents

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 YouStart
About this manual 3
Precautions 3
Protecting your unit from theft 3
 Removing the front panel 3
 Attaching the front panel 3
Whats What
Head unit 4
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on 5
Selecting a source 5
Turning the unit off 5
Tuner
Listening to the radio 6
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 6
Tuning in strong signals 7
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 7Built-in CD Player
Playing a CD 8
Playing tracks in a random order 8
Repeating play 8
Pausing CD playback 9
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 10
Using balance adjustment 10
Using the equalizer 10
 Recalling equalizer curves 10
 Adjusting equalizer curves 11
 Fine adjusting equalizer curve 11
Adjusting loudness 12
Front image enhancer (F.I.E.) 12
Adjustingsource levels 12

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Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 14
Setting the clock 14
Setting the FM tuning step 14
Setting the AM tuning step 14
Additional Information
Understanding built-in CD player error
messages 15
Turning the clock display on or off 15
CD player and care 15
CD-R/CD-RW discs 16
Specifications 17

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Section

Before You Start

Aboutthis manual

Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached from the
head unit and stored in the protective case
provided to discourage theft.

English

This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operationmanual will
help you benefit fully from this products 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 unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe precautions on this
page and in other sections.

01

Important
! Never use force or gripthe 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 panel

Precautions
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:THE USE OF 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 discharged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
! Ifthis unit does not operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

1 Press DETACH to release the front
panel.
Press DETACH and the right side of the panel
is released from the head unit.
2 Grab the front panel and remove.
Grab the right side of the front panel and pull
away to the left. The front panel will be detached from the head unit.

3 Put thefront panel into the protective
case provided for safe keeping.

Attaching the front panel
1 Place the front panel flat against the
head unit.
2 Press the front panel into the face of
the head unit until it is firmly seated.

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Section

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Whats What

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Head unit

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1 CLOCK button
Press to change to the...