Table Of Contents; Installation; Din Front/Rear-Mount; Din Front-Mount - Pioneer DEH-3900MP Operation Manual

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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, keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
Installation ............................................ 2
DIN Front/Rear-mount ................................ 2
DIN Front-mount ......................................... 2
* Installation with the rubber bush ........... 2
* Removing the Unit ................................ 3
DIN Rear-mount .......................................... 3
Fastening the front panel ............................ 4
Connecting the Units ........................... 5
Before You Start ................................... 6
About this unit ............................................. 6
About WMA ................................................. 6
About MP3 .................................................. 6
Visit our website .......................................... 6
Protecting your unit from theft ..................... 7
* Removing the front panel ..................... 7
* Attaching the front panel ....................... 7
Operating this unit ............................... 7
What's What ................................................ 7
* Head unit .............................................. 7
* Optional remote control ........................ 8
* LCD display .......................................... 8
Basic Operations ......................................... 9
* Turning the unit on and
selecting a source ................................. 9
* Adjusting the volume ............................ 9
* Turning the unit off ................................ 9
Tuner ........................................................... 9
* Listening to the radio ............................ 9
* Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies ........................................... 9
* Tuning in strong signals ...................... 10
* Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies ......................................... 10
RDS .......................................................... 10
* Introduction of RDS operation ............ 10
* Switching the RDS display ................. 10
* Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts ....... 10
* Selecting alternative frequencies ........ 10
* Receiving traffic announcements ....... 11
* PTY list ............................................... 11
Built-in Player ............................................ 12
* Playing a disc ..................................... 12
* Repeating play ................................... 12
* Playing tracks in random order ........... 12
* Scanning tracks or folders .................. 13
* Pausing disc playback ........................ 13
* Using compression and BMX ............. 13
* Searching every 10 tracks in the
current disc or folder ........................... 13
* Displaying text information on disc ..... 13
Audio Adjustments .................................... 14
* Using balance adjustment .................. 14
* Using the equalizer ............................. 14
* Adjusting equalizer curves ................. 14
* Adjusting loudness ............................. 14
* Adjusting source levels ....................... 14
Other Functions ........................................ 15
* Adjusting initial settings ...................... 15
* Setting the FM tuning step ................. 15
* Switching Auto PI Seek ...................... 15
* Switching the auxiliary setting ............ 15
* Multi language display setting ............ 15
* Saving the battery consumption ......... 15
* Sound muting ..................................... 16
Additional Information ....................... 16
Error messages ........................................ 16
Handling guideline of discs and player ..... 17
Dual Discs ................................................. 17
WMA, MP3 and WAV files ........................ 17
* Example of a hierarchy ....................... 18
* Compressed audio compatibility ........ 18
Russian character chart ............................ 18
Specifications ............................................ 19

Installation

Notes
• Check all connections and systems before final installation.
• Do not use unauthorized parts. The use of unauthorized parts may cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your dealer if installation requires drilling of holes or other modifications of the
vehicle.
• Do not install this unit where:
- it may interfere with operation of the vehicle.
- it may cause injury to a passenger as a result of a sudden stop.
• The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it overheats. Install this unit away from hot
places such as near the heater outlet.
• Optimum performance is obtained when the unit is installed at an angle of less than 60°.
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 installation methods.

DIN Front-mount

Installation with the rubber bush

Mounting sleeve
Dashboard
Rubber bush
Screw
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