Operation Manual DVD RDS AV RECEIVER AVH-X5500BT AVH-X3500DAB AVH-X2500BT AVH-X1500DVD English
Contents Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
Contents Using this unit’s iPod function from your iPod 32 Shuffle play 32 Repeating playback 33 Playing videos from your iPod 33 Browsing for a video/music on the iPod 33 Changing audiobook speed 34 Displaying lists related to the song currently playing (link search) 34 AppRadio Mode AppRadio Mode operation 35 Starting procedure 35 Setting the Keyboard 36 Setting the App sound mixing 36 USB Moving images operations 37 Sound playback operations 38 Music browse mode 39 Still image playback operations 39 Swi
Contents Setting the aspect ratio 57 Setting the slideshow interval 57 Setting parental lock 58 Setting the DivX subtitle file 59 Displaying the DivXâ VOD registration code 59 Automatic playback of DVDs 59 System settings Switching the auxiliary setting 60 Setting AV input 60 Setting the RGB Input 60 Setting the App sound mixing 60 Setting MIXTRAX mode 60 Changing the picture adjustment 60 Selecting the system language 61 Setting Demo Mode 62 Switching sound muting/attenuation 62 Setting the rear output an
Section Precautions Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future reference. 1 Do not install the display where it may (i) obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
Section 01 Precautions When using the rear view camera With an optional rear view camera, this unit can be used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or when backing into a tight parking spot. WARNING ! SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED. ! USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE. CAUTION ! The rear view camera function is to be used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or while backing up. Do not use for entertainment purposes.
Section Before you start Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.
Section 02 Before you start About this manual ! This unit features a number of sophisticated functions to ensure superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this unit’s potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. ! This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe operations.
Section What’s what 03 Head unit AVH-X5500BT 6 MODE Turning the information display off. 7 c/d (TRK) 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 a What’s what The display returns to the Launcher screen while a 3rd-party application is being used in AppRadio Mode. Double-clicking the icon on the Launcher screen returns the display to the home display. 8 h (eject) 9 Auto EQ microphone input jack Use to connect an auto EQ microphone. a Disc loading slot CAUTION Do not use unauthorized products.
Section 03 What’s what Home display Home display 1 2 DAB Radio AUX AV 3 Disc 4 USB/iPod Bluetooth Audio 3 Rear view key Displaying the rear view image. For details refer to Using the rear view on page 13. 4 Source off key Turning the source off. 5 Bluetooth key Displaying the Bluetooth connection menu. OFF Apps 6 Theme key Displaying the Theme menu. RearView ON Settings Video Audio System Theme Favorite Bluetooth 7 6 7 Menu icon Displaying the menu.
Section What’s what 03 Selecting a source What’s what Available source modes ! DAB – Digital Audio Broadcasting tuner (AVH-X3500DAB) ! Radio – Radio tuner ! Disc – Built-in DVD and CD player ! USB/iPod – USB/iPod ! Bluetooth Audio – Built-in Bluetooth audio (AVH-X5500BT/AVH-X3500DAB/AVH-X2500BT) ! AUX – AUX ! AV – AV input Selecting a source ! Using SRC/OFF (Function of AVH-X5500BT) 1 Press SRC/OFF.
Section 04 Common operations Common operations for menu settings/lists (Function of AVH-X5500BT/AVHX3500DAB/AVH-X2500BT) Starting the Bluetooth telephone menu. For details refer to Bluetooth telephone on page 46. Displaying the list menu. Starting the search function. Displaying the EQ (Audio function menu). DVD-V 1 JAN PM 01 Dolby D Multi ch FULL MENU TOP MENU 12:43 01 48kHz 16bit Dolby D 1 1 1/2 00'20'' -119'51'' 2 1 Scroll icon Appears when selectable items are hidden.
Section Common operations Activating the touch panel keys 04 Using the rear view key to display the rear view Touch panel keys PM Dolby D Multi ch MENU FULL TOP MENU 12:43 01 48kHz 16bit Dolby D 1 1 1/2 00'20'' -119'51'' 1 L+R Return 1 Common operations DVD-V 1 JAN 01 Displaying the rear view image by turning the rear view image on. When the rear view image is displayed, you can switch to the source display by touching the display.
Section Common operations 04 — MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files on USB storage devices — MP3/WMA/AAC files on CD media — iPod ! The sound retriever setting is turned Off when the MIXTRAX function is used in USB source mode. Changing the wide-screen mode Selecting the appropriate screen ratio for the playback video. 1 Display the screen mode. 2 Touch the desired wide mode setting.
Section Basic operations Adjusting the angle of the LCD panel and ejecting media CAUTION Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers. 05 Setting the clock 1 Touch the Clock key. The Clock Adjustment screen appears. For details refer to Home display on page 10. 2 Select the item to set. 3 Touch a or b to set the correct date and time.
Section 06 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Digital Audio Broadcasting tuner operations (Function of AVH-X3500DAB) To receive DAB signals, connect a DAB antenna (AN-DAB1) sold separately to the unit. ! High sound quality (nearly as high as for CDs, although it may be reduced in some cases in order to allow more services to be broadcast) ! Interference-free reception Note Some stations perform broadcast testing.
Section DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Basic operations Switching preset channels using the buttons 1 Press c or d (TRK). Seek tuning using the buttons 1 Press and hold c or d (TRK). Listening to a recent broadcast (time shift) You can navigate through recent broadcasts from the selected Service Component. 1 Touch Time Shift to switch to time shift mode. Touch Live to resume the live broadcast. Manual tuning (step by step) 1 Touch the tuning keys. Ensemble Service 06 Touch .
Section 06 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) 2 Touch the desired service title to switch to the service from service list. Once selected, the following Service Component functions can be adjusted. SERVICE (service label) You can select a Service Component from the list of all components. Using alphabet search 1 Touch the alphabet search key. Alphabet search mode is displayed. 2 Touch the first letter of the title of the Service Component you are looking for.
Section Tuner 07 8 Text key Displaying radio text. Storing and recalling radio text. Tuner operations Touch panel keys 1 Radio FM 1 1 2 3 2 3 8 AUG MW PM 12:05 a Preset channel key Selecting a preset channel. WWWWWWWW WWWWWWWW WWWWWWWW WWWWWWWW Text Tag Basic operations 4 87.5 5 6 Local 9 List key Displaying the preset channel list. MHz TA News OFF OFF 1 Band key Selecting a band (FM1, FM2 or FM3) by touching the left icon. Switching to the MW/LW band by touching the right icon.
Section 07 Tuner Radio text data transmitted by RDS stations, such as station information, the name of the currently broadcast song and the name of the artist, can be displayed on this tuner. ! When no radio text is received, No Text appears in the display. Storing and recalling radio text You can store data from up to six radio text transmissions to the Memo1 to Memo6 keys. 1 Display the radio text you want to store in the memory. Refer to Tuner operations on the previous page.
Section Tuner Storing the tagged information to your iPod 1 Connect your iPod. When your iPod is connected to this unit, your iPod starts storing the tagged information automatically. 2 When completed, indicator turns off and the tagged information is stored on your iPod. (Only available on FM stations) Regardless of the source you are listening to, you can receive traffic announcements automatically with TA (traffic announcement standby).
Section 07 Tuner Using news program interruption When a news program is broadcast from a PTY code news station, the unit can switch from any station to the news broadcast station. When the news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes. PTY list 3 Touch FM Step on the system menu to select the FM tuning step. Touching FM Step will switch the FM tuning step between 50 kHz and 100 kHz. The selected FM tuning step will appear.
Section Tuner 07 Notes ! Sound may be temporarily interrupted by another program during an AF frequency search. ! The AF feature can be set for FM1, FM2, and FM3. Switching Auto PI Seek The unit can automatically search for a different station with the same programming, even during preset recall. Tuner 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the system key to open the system menu. 3 Touch Auto PI on the system menu to turn Auto PI Seek on.
Section 08 Disc (CD/DVD) Introducing movie operations You can use this unit to view DVD/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW movie files.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) ! You can set one bookmark per DVD video. You can set up to five bookmarks total. ! To clear the bookmark on a disc, touch and hold the key during playback. ! The oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one. d Arrow key Displaying arrow keys to operate the DVD menu. e Repeat key Selecting the repeat range. g Audio output key Switching the audio output, when playing video discs recorded with LPCM audio.
Section 08 Disc (CD/DVD) ! You can also switch between languages/audio systems using Video Setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the audio language on page 56. ! This unit will return to normal playback if you change the audio language during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback. ! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle languages may only be possible using a menu display. ! You can also switch between subtitle languages using Video Setup menu.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) 08 Using the arrow keys Random play (shuffle) 1 Display arrow keys to operate the DVD menu. % Touch the random key. 2 Select the desired menu item. Returning to the normal DVD video display. Displaying arrow keys. ! Songs – Play back videos/songs in the selected list in random order. ! Albums – Play back videos/songs from a randomly selected album in order. ! Folder – Play back songs/tracks in the selected folder in random order.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) 08 Searching for the part you want to play You can use the search function to find the part you want to play. For DVD videos, you can select Title (title), Chapter (chapter) or 10key (numeric keypad). For video CDs, you can select Track (track) or 10key (numeric keypad). ! Chapter search is not available when disc playback is stopped. ! This function cannot be operated during some DVD videos or Video CD playback featuring PBC (playback control). 1 Start the search function.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) Selecting files from the file name list (Function for compressed audio/DivX/MPEG-1/ MPEG-2/MPEG-4) File name list is a list of file names (or folder names) from which you can select a file (or folder) to play back. 1 Touch the search key to display the file (or folder) name list. 08 stricts playback of content to specific, registered devices. % If a message is displayed after loading a disc containing DivX VOD content, touch Play. Playback of the DivX VOD content will start.
Section 09 iPod iPod control Moving images operations This manual applies to the following iPod models.
Section iPod 7 Pause and play key Pausing playback. Returning to normal playback during paused, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback. 09 Touch panel keys iPod audio (Control Audio) 1 2 3 iPod 4 5 1 JAN PM 12:43 1/9 Abcdefghi Basic operations Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons 1 Press and hold c or d (TRK). Notes ! To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iPod directly to this unit.
Section 09 iPod a Change speed key Changing the speed of audiobook playback on the iPod. b Genre Displaying the Genres list on the iPod. c Album title Displaying the Albums list on the iPod. d Pause and play key Pausing and starting playback. e Unit operation key Performing operations from this unit and listening to the music on your iPod using your car’s speakers. f Screen mode key Changing the screen mode.
Section iPod 09 Repeating playback 3 Play the video from the iPod. % Touch the repeat key. ROOT ! One – Repeat just the current video/song ! All – Repeat all videos/songs in the selected list on the iPod VideoPlaylists Movies MusicVideos VideoPodcasts TVShows Playing videos from your iPod Videos can be played on this unit if an iPod with video capabilities is connected. ! This unit can play back “Movies”, “Music videos”, “Video Podcast” and “TV show” which are downloaded from the iTunes store.
Section iPod 09 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Artists (artists) Albums (albums) Songs (songs) Podcasts (podcasts) Genres (genres) Composers (composers) Audiobooks (audiobooks) 3 Touch the title of the list that you want to play. Repeat this operation until you find the desired video/music. Notes ! Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. ! You can play playlists created with the MusicSphere application. The application will be available on our website.
Section AppRadio Mode AppRadio Mode operation This system can switch to the AppRadio Mode, which you can display and operate the application for iPhone on the screen. In AppRadio Mode, you can operate applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of the system. Install the AppRadio app on your iPhone. 10 ! When listening to music and sounds from application simultaneously, see the following section. Refer to Setting the App sound mixing on the next page.
Section AppRadio Mode 10 3 Start an application available for AppRadio Mode from the iPhone. An image of the application is displayed on the screen of this system. ! You can start an application available for AppRadio Mode also from a launcher application. 4 Press MODE. # Press the home button to switch to the home display and then touch the Apps key to start the launcher application. 5 Operate the application.
Section USB 11 Moving images operations You can use this unit to view USB storage device files. Touch panel keys 2 1 USB 1 JAN PM 01 Multi ch Dolby D 1 FULL 12:43 01 1 Media 00'20'' a 987 Moving the selection ahead one frame at a time during playback. Touch and hold down the key for more than two seconds to slow down playback speed. 8 Stop key Stopping playback. If you resume playback, playback will start from the point where you stopped. Touch the key again to stop playback completely.
Section 11 USB ! This unit will return to normal playback if you change the subtitle language during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback. Sound playback operations You can use this unit to listen to USB audio files. Notes ! The play time may not display correctly. ! When playing back files recorded as VBR (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse operations are used.
Section USB Music browse mode (Function for USB) This unit creates an index in order to facilitate browsing for a song. You can search by the categories such as Albums and Artists. 11 Touch panel keys 1 2 USB 1 JAN PM 4 12:43 4 CAUTION ! This function is not available when the USB storage device is locked. ! This function is not available when the free space of USB storage device is less than 5MB. ! While this unit creates an index, do not turn the unit off.
Section 11 USB Basic operations Playing still images 1 Connect the USB device. Playback will automatically start. ! When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by touching the screen. Selecting a file using the buttons 1 Press c or d (TRK). Fast file searching 1 Press and hold c or d (TRK). ! You can search 10 JPEG files at a time. If there are fewer than 10 files, the search will cover the first or last file.
Section USB 11 1 Touch f to pause the slide show when the desired image is displayed. 2 Touch Capture to capture the desired image. 3 When “Do you save this image?” is displayed, touch Yes. While storing the image to this unit, “Saving the image. Don’t switch off the battery.” is displayed. When the process is finished, “Image saved.” is displayed. # To cancel the storage process, touch No.
Section 12 Bluetooth Audio Sound playback operations (Function of AVH-X5500BT/AVH-X3500DAB/ AVH-X2500BT) You can use this unit to listen to Bluetooth audio files. Notes ! Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit, the available operations will be limited to the following two levels: — A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): You can only playback songs on your audio player.
Section Bluetooth Audio 12 ! To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iPod directly to this unit. ! While the iPod is connected to this unit, the iPod cannot be turned on or off. ! If the characters recorded on the disc are not compatible with this unit, those characters will not be displayed. ! Text information may not be correctly displayed depending on the recorded environment. Random play (shuffle) % Touch the random key. ! On – Play back files in random order.
Section 13 Using MIXTRAX MIXTRAX operation MIXTRAX is original technology for creating non-stop mixes of selections from your audio library, complete with DJ effects that make them sound as if a DJ is right there with you playing the music. MIXTRAX EZ operation You can use this unit to play iPod/USB audio files. MIXTRAX EZ is used to add a variety of sound effects between songs for arranging the pauses between songs. It allows you to enjoy listening to music non-stop.
Section Using MIXTRAX 13 Using MIXTRAX Sound effects ! Cross Fade – A sound effect that creates a fade in and fade out effect between songs. ! Flanger1 – A rushing sound that mimics that rising and falling sounds of a jet engine. ! Echo1 – A sound effect that creates an echoing effect. ! Loop – A sound effect that repeats playback of one section of a song track. Setting sounds and sound effects as presets using the preset key The Standard and Simple sound effects are set already as default presets.
Section 14 Bluetooth telephone Bluetooth telephone operations When switching to the entering phone number mode 13 APR PM (Function of AVH-X5500BT/AVH-X3500DAB/ AVH-X2500BT) You can use Bluetooth telephone. Important ! Leaving the unit on standby to connect to your phone via Bluetooth while the engine is not running can drain the battery. ! Advanced operations that require attention such as dialing numbers on the monitor, etc., are prohibited while driving.
Section Bluetooth telephone d Voice control key Notes ! Private mode can only be operated while you are talking on the phone. ! To end the call, both you and the other caller must hang up your phones. ! Touch panel keys not listed under Bluetooth telephone operations may appear on the display. Refer to Indicator list on page 81. Text information e Incoming call notice Indicates that an incoming call has been received and has not been checked yet.
Section 14 Bluetooth telephone Note The contacts on your phone will normally be transferred automatically when the phone is connected. If it is not, use your phone menu to transfer the contacts. The visibility of this unit should be on when you use the phone menu. Refer to Switching visible unit on page 70. Selecting a number by alphabet search mode If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone book, you can search for the phone number by alphabet search mode.
Section Bluetooth telephone 1 Touch the history key to display the call history list. % Touch the volume key to select Far-End VOL. 1—2—3 # This function can be performed even while talking on the phone. # Settings can be stored for each device. Displaying the received call list. Switching the ring tone Displaying the dialed call list. You can select whether or not to use this unit’s ring tone. If this function is set to on, the ring tone for this unit will sound. Displaying the missed call list.
Section Bluetooth telephone 14 Making a call by entering phone number 13 APR PM 12:25 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # C Abcdefghi XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX + Private ON Vol Important Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when performing this operation. ! Operation varies depending on the type of cellular phone. Refer to the instruction manual that came with your cellular phone for detailed instructions.
Section Settings 15 Menu operations 2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the menu to be adjusted. Touch panel keys 12 3 Settings Video Audio System Theme Favorite Bluetooth Settings Audio Sonic Center Control L/R 0 Loudness Low Subwoofer On Bass Booster High Pass Filter Source Level Adjuster 0 125Hz 0 54 1 Video setup key Refer to Setting up the video player on page 56. 2 Audio function key Refer to Audio adjustments on the next page.
Section 16 Audio adjustments Using fader/balance adjustment 4 Touch or to adjust the left/right speaker balance. Range: Left 15 to Right 15 Fader/Balance displays when Rear Speaker is set to Full on the System Menu. You can change the fader/balance setting to provide an ideal listening environment for all of the occupied seats. Note You can also set the balance by dragging the dot on the displayed table. 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display.
Section Audio adjustments 3 Touch Graphic EQ on the audio function menu. # You cannot select or adjust the equalizer curves of Custom1 and Custom2 when using the auto-equalizer. Adjusting the 8-band graphic equalizer You can adjust the level of each band for the equalizer curves. ! A separate Custom1 curve can be created for each source. If you make adjustments when a curve other than Custom2 is selected, the equalizer curve settings will be stored in Custom1.
Section 16 Audio adjustments 3 Touch c or d to select a desired level for loudness. Off (off)—Low (low)—Mid (mid)—High (high) 3 Touch c or d to select a desired level. Range: 0 to +6 Using the high pass filter Using subwoofer output This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output which can be turned on or off. ! The cut-off frequency and output level can be adjusted when the subwoofer output is on. 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display.
Section Audio adjustments 5 Touch or lume. Range: +4 to –4 16 to adjust the source vo- Audio adjustments Notes ! Source Level Adjuster is not available when FM is selected as the source. ! The MW/LW volume level can also be adjusted with this function. ! Video CD, CD, compressed audio, DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 are automatically set to the same source level adjustment volume.
Section 17 Setting up the video player Setting the subtitle language Setting the audio language You can set a desired subtitle language. When available, the subtitles will be displayed in the selected language. You can set the preferred audio language. 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the video setup key to open the video setup menu. 3 Touch Subtitle Language on the Video Setup menu. A subtitle language menu is displayed. 4 Touch the desired language.
Section Setting up the video player Note If the selected language is not available, the language specified on the disc is displayed. Setting the multi-angle DVD display 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the video setup key to open the video setup menu. 3 Touch Multi Angle on the Video Setup menu to turn angle icon display on or off.
Section Setting up the video player 17 Some DVD video discs let you use parental lock to restrict children from viewing violent and adult-oriented scenes. You can set parental lock to the desired level. ! When you have a parental lock level set and play a disc featuring parental lock, code number input indications may be displayed. In such cases, playback will begin when the correct code number is entered. ! The parental lock level is stored on the disc.
Section Setting up the video player Setting the DivX subtitle file You can select whether or not to display DivX external subtitles. ! The DivX subtitles will be displayed even when Custom is selected if no DivX external subtitle files exist. 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 3 Touch DivX® Subtitle on the Video Setup menu to select the desired subtitle setting.
Section 18 System settings Switching the auxiliary setting Activate this setting when using an auxiliary device connected to this unit. 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the system key to open the system menu. 3 Touch AUX Input on the system menu to turn AUX Input on or off. 5 Touch the desired setting.
Section System settings 3 If you are adjusting the Picture Adjustment, select the unit. NAVI Apps Completing Picture Adjustment for the Navigation system when the RGB input setting is set to NAVI. Completing Picture Adjustment for the AppRadio Mode when the RGB input setting is set to iPhone (CD-IU201S) or iPhone (VGA adapter). Source Adjusting the Picture Adjustment for the source. 4 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the function to be adjusted.
Section 18 System settings 4 Touch the desired language. English (English)—Português (Portuguese)— Español (Spanish)—Français (French)— Deutsch (German)—Русский (Russian)— Italiano (Italian)—Nederlands (Netherland)— Türkçe (Turkish) Setting Demo Mode Once Demo Mode is turned on, the Demo screen appears. Refer to Demo mode on page 8. 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the system key to open the system menu. 3 Touch Demo mode on the system menu to turn Demo mode on or off.
Section System settings ! Both rear speaker lead outputs and RCA rear output are switched simultaneously in this setting. Using the keyboard Keyboard is available only in AppRadio Mode. Refer to Setting the Keyboard on page 36. When ever scroll is set to On, recorded text information scrolls continuously in the display. Set to Off if you prefer the information to scroll just once. 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the system key to open the system menu.
Section 18 System settings 5 Touch Start to display the data transfer mode. # Follow the on-screen instructions to finish updating the Bluetooth software. Displaying the Bluetooth system version If this unit fails to operate properly, you may need to consult your dealer for repair. In such cases, you may be asked to specify the system version. Perform the following procedure to check the version on this unit. 1 Turn the source off. Refer to Turning the source ON/OFF on page 10.
Section System settings 18 ! To perform this function, dedicated microphone (e.g. CD-MC20) is required. ! WARNING As a loud tone (noise) may be emitted from the speakers when measuring the car’s interior acoustic characteristics, never perform auto TA or auto EQ while driving. ! CAUTION Before operating the auto EQ function ! Carry out auto EQ in as quiet a place as possible, with the car engine and air conditioning switched off.
Section 18 System settings AVH-X3500DAB, AVH-X2500BTand AVHX1500DVD Microphone Extension Cable (Sold separately) 3 Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC. If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto EQ. 4 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 5 Touch the system key to open the system menu. 6 Touch Auto EQ Measurement to enter auto EQ measurement mode.
Section System settings 18 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the system key to open the system menu. 3 Touch Video Output Format on the system menu to select the video output format. NTSC—PAL System settings Note You can switch the video output format only for the source from this unit. Setting the video signal When you connect this unit to an AV equipment to this unit, select the suitable video signal setting.
Section 19 Favorite menu Using the Favorite menu 1 Display menu columns to register. Refer to Menu operations on page 51. # You can customize menus except Video Setup menu. 2 Touch the star icon in the menu column for the desired menu to register the menu. The star icon for the selected menu is filled in. # To cancel the registration, touch the star icon in the menu column again. 3 Display the favorite menu and choose a registered menu. Refer to Menu operations on page 51.
Section Bluetooth connection menu Bluetooth connection menu operations (Function of AVH-X5500BT/AVH-X3500DAB/ AVH-X2500BT) Pairing from this unit 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the Bluetooth key to open the Bluetooth connection menu. 3 Touch Connection to select a device. 4 Start to search. # If three devices are already paired, Memory Full is displayed and pairing cannot be performed. In such cases, delete a paired device first. Refer to this page.
Section Bluetooth connection menu 20 2 Touch the Bluetooth key to open the Bluetooth connection menu. 3 Touch Auto Connect to turn automatic connection on. If your Bluetooth device is ready for a Bluetooth wireless connection, a connection to this unit will automatically be established. # To turn automatic connection off, touch Auto Connect again. If connection fails, “Auto connection failed. Retry?” appears. Touch Yes to reconnect. Storing the PIN code in this unit.
Section Theme menu Selecting the illumination color This unit is equipped with multiple-color illumination. Direct selection from preset illumination colors You can select an illumination color from the color list. 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the theme key to open the theme settings. Customizing the illumination color 1 Press the home button to switch to the home display. 2 Touch the theme key to open the theme settings. 3 Touch Illumination and then touch Custom.
Section 22 Other functions Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) If you feel that the touch panel keys on the screen deviate from the actual positions that respond to your touch, adjust the response positions of the touch panel. There are two adjustment methods: 4-point adjustment, in which you touch four corners of the screen; and 16-point adjustment, in which you make fine-adjustments on the entire screen. ! Park your car in a safe place and use this function.
Section Other functions 22 Resetting the microprocessor By pressing RESET, you can reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without changing the bookmark information. The microprocessor must be reset in the following situations: ! Before using this unit for the first time after installation ! If the unit fails to operate properly ! When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display 1 Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.
Appendix Additional information Troubleshooting Common Symptom Cause The power will not turn on. The unit will not operate. Confirm once more Leads and connectors are incor- that all connecrectly connected. tions are correct. The fuse is blown. Action (Reference page) Rectify the cause and then replace the fuse. Be sure to install a fuse with the same rating. Press RESET. (Page Noise and/or other factors are 73) causing the builtin microprocessor to operate incorrectly.
Appendix Additional information Symptom Cause Action (Reference page) Symptom Cause Action (Reference page) Nothing is displayed. The touch panel keys cannot be used. The rear view camera is not connected. Connect a rear view camera. Dialog language (and subtitle language) cannot be switched. The DVD being played does not feature multiple language recordings. The language cannot be switched if they are not recorded on the disc.
Appendix Additional information Symptom Cause Action (Reference page) The image is extremely unclear/distorted and dark during playback. Some discs fea- Since this unit is compatible with ture a signal to prohibit copying. the analog copy generation management system, when playing a disc that has a signal prohibiting copying, horizontal stripes or other imperfections may appear when viewed on some displays. This is not a malfunction.
Appendix Additional information DAB tuner Message Cause Message Cause Protect Replace the disc. All the files on the inserted disc are embedded with DRM. Skipped The inserted disc Play an audio file not embedded with contains DRM Windows Mediaä protected files. DRM 9/10. TEMP The temperature of the unit is outside the normal operating range. Action Antenna Error The antenna con- Check the antenna nection is incor- connection. If the message fails to rect.
Appendix Additional information External storage device (USB) Message Cause Unplayable File Select a file that This type of file cannot be played can be played. on this unit. There are no songs. Transfer the audio files to the USB portable audio player/USB memory and connect. Security for the connected USB memory is enabled. Follow the USB memory instructions to disable security. Sometimes there is a delay between the start of playback and when you start to hear any sound.
Appendix Additional information Message Cause Action (Reference page) Your device is not authorized to play this DivX protected video. This unit’s DivX Register this unit registration code to the DivX VOD contents provider. has not been authorized by the DivX VOD contents provider. Format Read Sometimes there is a delay between the start of playback and when you start to hear any sound. Video frame rate not supported Wait until the message disappears and you hear sound.
Appendix Additional information Bluetooth Message Cause Action Error-10 The power failed for the Bluetooth module of this unit. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then to ACC or ON. If the error message is still displayed after performing the above action, please contact your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Appendix Additional information Indicator list Indicates the sampling frequency. Area 1 Area 2 Indicates that the digital format is DTS. Indicates the audio channel. Area 3 Area 1 Indicates that the volume is adjusted. ! ! Indicates that the sound is attenuated. Area 2 Shows when downloadable song information (tag) from a radio station is received. Shows when song information (tag) from a radio station is being saved to this unit. Indicates that the digital format is Dolby Digital.
Appendix Additional information Shows the song title when receiving the tag information. Shows the song title of the song currently being played for MP3/ WMA/AAC/WAV files. Shows the chapter number currently being played. Shows the genre of the track/song currently being played. Shows the comment currently being played. Area 3 Shows the station name currently tuned in to. Shows the artist name when receiving the tag information.
Appendix Additional information Handling guidelines Discs and player It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. It is not possible to play back DVD-RAM discs. Use discs featuring any of the following logos. This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format. Do not insert AVCHD discs as you may not be able to eject the disc. When using discs that can be printed on label surfaces, check the instructions and the warnings of the discs.
Appendix Additional information Depending on the kind of USB portable audio player/ USB memory you use, the device may not be recognized or audio files may not be played back properly. Do not leave the USB portable audio player/USB memory in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time. Doing so may cause the device to malfunction from the extreme rise in temperature. iPod To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iPod directly to this unit. Firmly secure the iPod when driving.
Appendix Additional information Only DivX files downloaded from a DivX partner site are guarantee for proper operation. Unauthorized DivX files may not operate properly. DRM rental files cannot be operated until playback is started. Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB) WMA File extension: .wma Recommended file size: 2 GB or less with a transmission rate of 2 Mbps or less. The ID code of this unit must be registered to a DivX VOD provider in order to playback DivX VOD files.
Appendix Additional information Compatible audio codec: MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital LPCM: Compatible Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Compatible external subtitle file extension: .srt MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4 video File extensions: .mpg or .mpeg (MPEG-1/MPEG-2), .avi (MPEG-4) Compatible audio codec: MP2 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2), MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital (MPEG-4) H.
Appendix Additional information Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. — iPod classic — iPod with video — iPod nano 6th generation — iPod nano 5th generation — iPod nano 4th generation — iPod nano 3rd generation — iPhone 4S — iPhone 4 — iPhone 3GS — iPhone 3G — iPhone The song information (tag) can be saved from the broadcasting station to your iPod. The songs will show up in a playlist called “Tagged playlist” in iTunes the next time you sync your iPod.
Appendix Additional information External storage device (USB) The playback sequence is the same as the recorded sequence in the external storage device (USB). To specify the playback sequence, the following method is recommended. 1 Create a file name that includes numbers that specify the playback sequence (e.g., 001xxx.mp3 and 099yyy.mp3). 2 Put those files into a folder. 3 Save the folder that contains the files to the external storage device (USB).
Appendix Additional information ! 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 dark and the image will no longer be projected. In such cases, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station.
Appendix Additional information “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
Appendix Additional information 3. This Copyright notice may not be removed or altered from any source or altered source distribution. The Contributing Authors and Group 42, Inc. specifically permit, without fee, and encourage the use of this source code as a component to supporting the PNG file format in commercial products. If you use this source code in a product, acknowledgment is not required but would be appreciated.
Appendix Additional information Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Dzongkha (dz), 0426 English (en), 0514 Ewe (ee), 0505 French (fr), 0618 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Spanish (es), 0519 Estonian (et), 0520 German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521 Italian (it), 0920 Persian (fa), 0601 Chinese (zh), 2608 Fulah (ff), 0606 Dutch, Flemish (nl), 1412 Finnish (fi), 0609 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Fijian (fj), 0610 Swedish (sv), 1922 Faroese (fo), 0615 Russian (ru), 1821 Western Frisian (fy
Appendix Additional information Specifications General Display Screen size/aspect ratio ....... 6.95 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area: 156.6 mm × 81.6 mm) (AVH-X5500BT) Screen size/aspect ratio ....... 6.1 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area: 136.2 mm × 72.0 mm) (AVH-X3500DAB/AVH-X2500BT/AVH-X1500DVD) Pixels ............................................. 1 152 000 (2 400 × 480) Display method ........................ TFT active matrix, driving type Color system ..............................
Appendix Additional information Pixel Sampling ................ 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Decode Size ..................... MAX:8 192(H) x 7 680(W), MIN:32(H) x 32(W) DivX decoding format ............ Home Theater Ver. 3, 4, 5.2, 6 (Except ultra and HD) (.avi, .divx) MPEG video decoding format ..................................................... MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 USB USB standard specification ..................................................... USB 1.1, USB 2.0 full speed (For video files) USB 2.
En 95
PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium/Belgique TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
