English AVH-290BT AVH-190DVD DVD RDS AV RECEIVER Operation Manual
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a safe place for future reference. Important The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens, which may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements. Displaying the device information......................8 Clearing the Bluetooth memory..................
Precaution Certain country and government laws may prohibit or restrict the placement and use of this product in your vehicle. Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use, installation and operation of this product. If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Precaution WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch video images while driving. To avoid battery exhaustion Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using this product without running the engine can drain the battery. WARNING Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an ACC wire or circuitry available.
Basic operation Checking part names and functions 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inserting/ejecting/connecting media CAUTION After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds. The “Select Program Language” screen appears. p From the second time on, the screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions. Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. 2 Touch the language that you want to use on screen. Inserting and ejecting a disc The top menu screen appears.
Basic operation How to use the screens Time and date setting screen 10 6 2016 21 48 Month/Date d/m/y m/d/y Time Format 12hour 24hour Setting menu screen Top menu screen 6/10 Radio Current source System 21 48 Phone menu screen AV source icons Radio Disc iPod Bluetooth Audio AUX Rear View ON OFF Phone Book 3 ABC abcdefghi abcdefghi abcdefghi abcdefghi abcdefghi By pressing the 6 button on any screen you can display the Top menu screen.
Basic operation Supported AV source Using the touch panel You can play or use the following sources with this product. Radio CD ROM (compressed audio files) DVD-Video The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device. USB iPod Bluetooth audio (AVH-290BT) AUX You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your fingers. p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the screen only with your finger gently.
Registration and connection of Bluetooth device 290BT Displaying the “Bluetooth” screen 1 Press 2 Touch . Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically This function connects the last connected Bluetooth device to this product automatically as soon as the two devices are less than a few metres apart. 1 Display the “Bluetooth” screen. , and then The “Bluetooth” screen appears. . Registering your Bluetooth devices p If three devices are already paired, “Memory Full” is displayed.
Registration and connection of Bluetooth device Hands-free phoning Bluetooth telephone connected indicator 2 Touch [Bluetooth Memory Clear]. The device number of the connected device is displayed. 3 Touch [Clear]. The confirmation screen appears. Updating Bluetooth software This function is used to update this product with the latest Bluetooth software. For details on Bluetooth software and updating, refer to our website.
Hands-free phoning 2 Touch . Changing the phone settings Notes for hands-free phoning Answering a call automatically General notes 3 Touch the item to switch the history list. The following items are available: : Received call list : Dialled call list : Missed call list 4 Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. The dial screen appears and dialling starts. 5 Touch to end the call. Using the preset dial lists 1 Display the “Bluetooth” screen.
Hands-free phoning Depending on the mobile phone, phone book transfer may not be available. Setup for iPod When using an iPod with this product, configure the settings of this product according to the device to be connected. iPod compatibility This product supports only the following iPod models and iPod software versions. Others may not work correctly. iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus: iOS 7.0 or later. iPhone 3GS: iOS 6.0.1 iPod touch (4th, 5th generation): iOS 6.0.
Radio Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list ("1" to "6") to switch to the preset channel. Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW band. Radio 1 2 3 4 5 6 6/10 21 48 FM1 MW Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Performs manual tuning. HOLD Performs seek tuning or non stop seek tuning. Releasing the key in a few seconds, skips to the nearest station from the current frequency. If you touch again while the system is searching, cancels seek tuning and performs manual tuning.
Radio Setting the Auto PI search When you switch to the broadcast station containing RDS data, searches for the same PI (Programme Identification) code broadcast station from all frequency band automatically. 1 Turn the source off. Source on the Top menu screen on page 7 2 Display the “Radio settings” screen. Disc Track number indicator Hides the touch panel keys. Audio source screen 1 CD 6/10 To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. 21 48 Performs frame-by-frame playback.
Disc DVD 6/10 DVD 21 48 6/10 21 48 CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the handbrake. Stop Stop 99 p If a Video-CD with PBC On is being played, appears. p Changing the wide screen mode. Common operations on page 28 You can play a normal music CD, Video-CD or DVD-Video using the built-in drive of this product.
Disc Compressed audio files 2 Touch the item to select the search function. 3 Touch [0] to [9] to input the desired number. p To cancel an input number, touch [C]. 4 Touch to start playback from the number you registered. Operating the DVD menu You can operate the DVD menu by touching the menu item on the screen directly. p This function may not work properly with some DVD disc content. In that case, use touch panel keys to operate the DVD menu. 1 Touch or .
Compressed audio files Compressed video files Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Starting procedure (for Disc) 1 Press (Example: Disc) . 2 Insert the disc you want to play. The source changes and then playback will start. Inserting and ejecting a disc on page 5 p If the disc is already set, select [Disc] as the playing source.
Compressed video files Still image files Starting procedure Rotates the displayed picture 90° clockwise. Compressed audio files on page 15 Selecting files from the file name list You can select files to view using the file name list. 1 Touch . 2 Touch a file on the list to play back. p Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped when they contain no files. Touch the playback sign of the thumbnail to preview the file. USB Hides the touch panel keys.
Still image files Selecting files from the file name list You can select files to view using the file name list. 1 Touch . 2 Touch a file on the list to play back. p Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it. Switching the media file type When playing a digital media containing a mixture of various media file types you can switch between media file types to play. 1 Touch . 2 Touch the item you want to set.
iPod Video source screen iPod CAUTION 6/10 21 48 Abcdefghi For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the handbrake. Starting procedure 99999/99999 Full 9999’99” Bluetooth audio player -9999’99” 1 Connect your iPod. Connecting your iPod on page 19 The source changes and then playback will start. p If connecting an iPhone or iPod touch, quit applications before.
Bluetooth audio player AUX source Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Selects a file from the list. Selecting files from the file name list on page 20 or button, you can also skip files p By pressing the forwards or backwards. or button, you can also p By pressing and hold the perform fast reverse or fast forwards. p Before using the Bluetooth audio player, register and connect the device to this product.
System settings Displaying the “System” setting screen 1 Press 2 Touch . , and then . The “System” setting screen appears. Activating the Bluetooth audio source 290BT CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed. p Immediately verify whether the display changes to a rear view camera image when the gearstick is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position.
System settings p This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake. p Do not use sharp pointed tools such as a ballpoint or mechanical pen, which could damage the screen. p Do not turn off the engine while saving the adjusted position data. 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 21 2 Touch [Touch panel calibration]. 3 Touch [Yes]. 4 Touch four corners of the screen along the arrows. 5 Press .
System settings 5 Touch , , , to adjust. The adjustments of “Brightness”, “Contrast” and “Dimmer” are stored separately when your vehicle’s headlights are off (daytime) and on (nighttime). “Brightness” and “Contrast” are switched automatically depending on whether the vehicle’s headlights are on or off. “Dimmer” can be changed the setting or the time to switch it to on or off. Audio adjustments Displaying the “Audio” setting screen 1 Press 2 Touch . , and then .
Audio adjustments Adjusting the subwoofer settings Customising the equaliser curves 1 Display the “Audio” setting screen. You can adjust the currently selected equaliser curve setting as desired. Adjustments can be made with a 5-band graphic equaliser. p If you make adjustments when a curve “S.Bass”, “Powerful”, “Natural”, “Vocal”, or “Flat” is selected, the equaliser curve settings will be changed to “Custom1” mandatorily.
Theme menu Selecting the theme colour A theme colour can be selected from 3 different colours. 1 Display the “Theme” screen. 2 Touch [Theme]. 3 Touch the colour you want. Setting up the video player Setting the top-priority languages You can assign the top-priority language to the top-priority subtitle, audio and menu in initial playback. If the selected language is recorded on the disc, subtitles, audio and menu are displayed or output in that language.
Setting up the video player Setting the angle icon display 4 Touch [0] to [9] to input a four-digit code number. The angle icon can be set so it appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. p This setting is available when the selected source is “Disc”, “CD”, “Video CD” or “DVD”. 5 Touch the following key. Registers the code number, and you can now set the level. 1 Display the “Video Setup” screen. 6 Touch any number between [1] to [8] to select the desired level. 2 Touch [DVD/DivX Setup].
Setting up the video player 4 Touch [Deregistration Code]. Your 8-digit deregistration code is displayed. p Make a note of the code as you will need it when you deregister from a DivX VOD provider. Automatic playback of DVDs When a DVD disc with a DVD menu is inserted, this product will cancel the menu automatically and start playback from the first chapter of the first title. p Some DVDs may not operate properly. If this function is not fully operable, turn this function off and start playback.
Common operations Other functions 1 AUX 6/10 21 48 Full 2 1 Clock display Displays the time and date setting screen Setting the time and date on page 28 2 Screen display mode key Changes the wide screen mode Changing the wide screen mode on page 28 p p p p Resetting various settings/ Restoring this product to the default settings You can restore settings or recorded content to the default settings. Various methods are used to clear user data.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have problems operating this product, refer to this section. The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer service facility. Problems with the AV screen CD or DVD playback is not possible. The disc is inserted upside down. — Insert the disc with the label upward. The disc is dirty. — Clean the disc.
Appendix Common AMP Error This product fails to operate or the speaker connection is incorrect; the protective circuit is activated. — Check the speaker connection. If the message fails to disappear even after the engine is switched off/on, contact your dealer or an authorised Pioneer Service Station for assistance. Product overheat. System will be shut down automatically in 1 minute. Restart the product by ACC Off/On may fix this problem.
Appendix for use or handling of the disc. This is not a sign of the malfunction of this product. Consider it to be normal wear and tear. Bluetooth Error-10 The power failed for the Bluetooth module of this product. — Turn the ignition switch to OFF and then to ON. If the error message is still displayed after performing the above action, please contact your dealer or an authorised Pioneer Service Station.
Appendix DVD-Video discs DVD-Video discs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this DVD drive. The region number of the player can be found on this product’s chassis. DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R SL (Single Layer)/DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs Unfinalised discs which have been recorded with the Video format (video mode) cannot be played back. Discs which have been recorded with the Video Recording format (VR mode) cannot be played back.
Appendix Maximum number of files: 15 000 Playable file types: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, MPEG4, JPEG, BMP MP3 compatibility Ver. 2.x of ID3 tag is prioritised when both Ver. 1.x and Ver. 2.x exist. This product is not compatible with the following: MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO, m3u playlist CD-R/-RW File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHz for emphasis) ID3 tag: ID3 tag Ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.
Appendix .mov Format: MPEG-4 Compatible video codec: MPEG-4 Compatible audio codec: AAC/Linear PCM(LPCM) MP3 Maximum resolution: 720 pixels x 480/576 pixels Maximum Frame rate: 30 fps Files may not be able to be played back depending on the bit rate. Bluetooth Detailed information regarding connected iPod devices Example of a hierarchy This product assigns folder numbers. The user cannot assign folder numbers.
Appendix Lightning Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. additional information.
Appendix The product lifetime of the LED backlight is more than 10 000 hours. However, it may decrease if used in high temperatures. If the LED backlight reaches the end of its product lifetime, the screen will become dimmer and the image will no longer be visible. In that case, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. Specifications General Rated power source........................................................... 14.4 V DC ( 10.8 V to 15.
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