Owner’s Manual DVD RDS AV RECEIVER AVH-P8400BT English
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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 Resume playback (Bookmark) 37 Frame-by-frame playback 37 Slow motion playback 38 Searching for the part you want to play 38 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 38 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 38 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 39 Return to the specified scene 39 Selecting audio output 39 PBC playback 39 Selecting tracks from the track title list 39 Selecting files from the file name list 40 Using sound retriever 40 Chang
Section Precautions Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future reference. 1 Read this manual fully and carefully before operating your display. 2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information. 3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and follow the instructions carefully. 4 Do not allow other persons to use this system until they have read and understood the operating instructions.
Section 01 Precautions When using a display connected to V OUT Passengers in the rear seat can also watch videos or the TV if you connect this unit to a display using the V OUT. WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location where the driver can watch videos or the TV while driving. 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.
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 In case of trouble Should this product fail to operate properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. 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. Refer to Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) on page 77.
Section What’s what 03 Head unit Part 6 MODE Turning the information display off. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a Part 1 RESET b Part 7 c/d (TRK) 8 h (eject) Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 13. Refer to Ejecting an SD on page 14. Refer to Adjusting the LCD panel angle on page 13. Refer to Removing the front panel on page 14. 2 SRC/OFF 3 +/– (VOLUME/ VOL) 9 Auto EQ microphone input jack Use to connect an auto EQ microphone.
Section 04 Basic operations Basic operations Source on display 1 HOME display (Front) 1 Radio FRONT Bluetooth Audio 2 3 Disc USB/iPod1 USB/iPod2 SD AUX AV TV EXT1 Radio iPod SD Disc AUX AV OFF EXT2 RearView ON 03.APR PM 12:25 Dolby PLll Settings Video Audio System Theme Favorite 6 5 Bluetooth Touch panel keys 4 Radio 1 Source icon Selecting a favorite source. When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by pressing the home key or touching .
Section Basic operations 5 Displaying the Theme menu. Refer to Introduction of Theme setting menu operations on page 75. 6 Displaying the menu. Refer to Menu operations on page 46. 7 Displaying the source menu. 8 13 ARP PM 12:25 Switching to clock adjustment display. Refer to Setting the clock on page 15. Switching to HOME display 1 Press HOME when you want to switch the display. Turning the source on using the buttons 1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the source on.
Section 04 Basic operations ! An external unit refers to a Pioneer product, such as those which will be available in the future. Although incompatible as a source, the basic functions of up to two external units can be controlled with this unit. When two external units are connected, the external units are automatically allocated to external unit 1 or external unit 2. USB/iPod 1 and USB/iPod 2 This unit has USB/iPod 1 and USB/iPod 2 sources. In USB/iPod 2, the following functions are not available.
Section Basic operations 04 Activating the touch panel keys DVD-V 13.APR PM 12:25 XX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 48kHz 16bit 2ch APR.03 PM TOP 02:25 Dolby PLll MENU 1/2 01:00 Adjusting the LCD panel angle -01:00 2 CAUTION 1 y Return Dolby PLll 2/2 2 01:00 Displaying the Favorite menu. Refer to Favorite menu on page 72. -01:00 1 Touch panel keys Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel.
Section Basic operations 04 2 Eject a disc. Ejecting a disc. Ejecting an SD 1 Press h(eject) to display the ejecting menu. 2 Eject an SD. Ejecting an SD. 3 Press an SD to eject. ! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock. ! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. ! If removed, replace the front panel on the unit before starting up your vehicle. 1 Press h (eject) to release the front panel. 2 Touch the detach key.
Section Basic operations 04 ! 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. Basic operations 2 Push on the bottom of the front panel until it clicks into place.
Section 05 Tuner Introduction of tuner operations 1 FM 1 MW Radio 1 2 3 2 13 ARP PM WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW TEXT 87.50 MHz Local TA News OFF ON Dolby PLll FM1 MW LW Selecting a band (FM1, FM2 or FM3) by touching the left icon. Switching to the MW/ LW band by touching the right icon. The icon for the selected band is highlighted. 2 Displaying the PTY information Refer to Using PTY functions on page 33. 3 Displaying radio text Refer to Displaying radio text on page 32.
Section Tuner 05 Introduction of TV tuner operations Seek tuning using the buttons 1 Press and hold c or d (TRK). 1 AAAAAA 2 BBBBBB 3 CCCCCC 4 DDDDDD 5 EEEEEE 6 FFFFFF 6 PM 12:25 2/2 Dolby PLll P.CH4 5 4 3 2 Notes ! Refer to Setting the video signal on page 68 to set the TV signal. ! Refer to Selecting the area group on page 68 to select the area group. ! Touch panel keys not listed under Introduction of TV tuner operations may appear on the display.
Section 06 Playing moving images Introduction of video playback operations Touch panel keys You can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod. ! Depending on your iPod, there may not be any output unless you use CD-IU201S/CDIU201V (sold separately). Be sure to use CD-IU201S/CD-IU201V to connect your iPod. 1 Fast forwarding or reversing Press to change the fast forward and reverse speed. 2 Starting the search function. Refer to Searching for the part you want to play on page 38.
Section Playing moving images Stopping playback. If you resume playback, playback will start from the point where you stopped. Touch the key again to stop playback completely. 8 Changing the screen mode. Refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 41. a Pausing playback. Returning to normal playback during paused, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback. b Returning to the specified scene to which the DVD currently being played has been preprogrammed to return.
Section 06 Playing moving images Playing back videos 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up. Playback will automatically start. ! If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 34 and PBC playback on page 39. ! When the automatic playback function is on, the unit will skip the DVD menu and automatically start playback from the first chapter of the first title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 63.
Section Playing audio 07 Introduction of sound playback operations USB/SD audio f You can listen to DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files. SD MIXTRAX 8888 EZ 13 APR PM 12:25 8888 Abcdefghi Audio CD 1 ROM 15 2 13 APR PM Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 12:25 S.
Section 07 Playing audio ! When a call is in progress on the cellular phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, the sound of the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit is muted. ! The play time may not display correctly. ! Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio player you have connected to this unit, operation and information display may not be available for some functions.
Section Playing audio Text information i Displaying the Artists list on the iPod. This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 37. j Displaying the Albums list on the iPod. This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 37. Displaying the Genres list on the iPod. This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode.
Section 07 Playing audio Notes ! 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. ! 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.
Section Advanced App Mode Introduction of Advanced App Mode operation This system can switch to the Advanced App Mode, which you can display and operate the application for iPhone on the screen. In Advanced App Mode, you can operate applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of the system. Advanced App Mode is compatible with the following iPod models.
Section 08 Advanced App Mode Setting the Keyboard CAUTION For your safety, the keyboard functionality is only available when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged. Depending on the application, you can input text on the display. In order to input text correctly using keyboard which appears on this unit, you need to set the language setting in this function.
Section Using MIXTRAX 09 Introduction of MIXTRAX operation 3 Starting playback of the next song. 4 Switching to the original BPM (Beats Per Minute). The original BPM (Beats Per Minute) does not display during playback. 5 Switching to the Mix style display. You can select the desired Mix style in the display. 6 Switching to the Mix play. You can select the desired Mix play. You can play the audio files of USB/SD.
Section 10 Playing still images Introduction of still image playback operations You can view still images saved in USB/SD. Still image 1 SD 2 13 APR PM 4 12:25 Media Switching between media file types when there is more than one media file type saved to the USB or SD device. This key does not appear if there is only one media file type saved to the USB or SD device. Refer to Switching the media file type on page 34. 5 Playing files in a random order. Refer to Random play (shuffle) on page 35.
Section Playing still images 10 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. Notes ! Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If folder 1 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 2.) ! Touch panel keys not listed under Introduction of still image playback operations may appear on the display. Refer to Indicator list on page 102.
Section 11 Bluetooth telephone Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations You can use Bluetooth telephone. Telephone standby display 1 1 13 ARP PM 12:25 1 Abcdefghi 1234567890123456 Auto ON ! Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when performing this operation. ! If you are unable to complete the connection using this unit, use the device to connect to the unit. ! If you connect more than one device at a time, connected device may not operate properly.
Section Bluetooth telephone 7 Switching to the call history list. Refer to Using the missed, received and dialed call lists on page 43. 8 Switching the mode to enter the phone number directly. Refer to Making a call by entering phone number on page 45. 9 Ending a call. Rejecting an incoming call. Canceling call waiting. a b Private Adjusting the other party’s listening volume. Refer to Adjusting the other party’s listening volume on page 44. Turning private mode on or off.
Section 12 Detailed instructions Storing and recalling stations You can easily store up to six(for tuner)/12(for TV) stations for each band as presets. 1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 16. Refer to Introduction of TV tuner operations on page 17. The preset screen appears in the display. 2 Touch and hold one of the preset tuning keys to store the selected frequency in the memory. The selected radio/TV station frequency has been stored in the memory.
Section Detailed instructions Receiving traffic announcements Regardless of the source you are listening to, you can receive traffic announcements automatically with TA (traffic announcement standby). 1 Tune in to a TP or enhanced other network’s TP station. indicator lights up. 2 Turn Traffic announcement on. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 16. # If the TA function is turned on when you are not tuned in to a TP or enhanced other network’s indicator lights up dimly.
Section 12 Detailed instructions Others 2 Select the desired menu item. Educate (Education), Drama (Drama), Culture (Culture), Science (Science), Varied (Varied), Children (Children’s), Social (Social affairs), Religion (Religion), Phone In (Phone in), Touring (Travel), Leisure (Leisure), Document (Documentaries) Selecting the desired menu item.
Section Detailed instructions 12 — — — — — — Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod You can listen to the sound from your iPod applications using your car’s speakers, when App Mode is selected. This function is not compatible with the following iPod models. ! iPod nano 1st generation ! iPod with video ! While this function is in use, the iPod will not turn off even if the ignition key is turned off. Operate the iPod to turn off the power. 1 Switch the control mode to App Mode.
Section Detailed instructions 12 ! When playing discs with compressed audio and audio data (CD-DA), playback is repeated within the type of data currently playing even if Disc is selected. ! If you select another folder during repeat play, the repeat play range changes to Disc. If you select USB or SD source, the repeat play range changes to All. ! If you perform track search or fast forward/ reverse during File, the repeat play range changes to Folder.
Section Detailed instructions To make operating and searching easy, operations to control an iPod with this unit are designed to be as similar to the iPod as possible. 12 1 Select a category. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on this page. 2 Searching for a video/music by category 1 Display the iPod menus. Refer to Playing moving images on page 18. Refer to Playing audio on page 21. 2 Touch one of the categories in which you want to search for a video/music.
Section Detailed instructions 12 Slow motion playback Notes ! There is no sound during slow motion playback. ! Images during slow motion playback may be unclear for some discs. ! Reverse slow motion playback is not available. 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).
Section Detailed instructions Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during playback. ! During playback of a scene shot from multiple angles, the angle icon is displayed. Use the Video Setup menu to turn the angle icon display on or off. For details, refer to Setting the multi-angle DVD display on page 60.
Section 12 Detailed instructions 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 Display the file (or folder) name list. Refer to Playing audio on page 21. Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 28. 2 Touch your favorite file (or folder) name.
Section Detailed instructions ! While this unit creates an index, do not turn the unit off. It may cause loss of data on your USB/SD storage device. 1 Create the database in Music browse mode. Refer to Introduction of sound playback operations on page 21. 2 When “Save the Database to memory?” is displayed, touch “Yes” Saving of the database is completed. If you do not save it, touch “No”. When the saving is completed, “Database save to memory was completed.” appears.
Section Detailed instructions 12 Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 28. Calling a number in the phone book 2 The phone book in your cellular phone will be transferred automatically when the phone is connected to this unit. After finding the number you want to call in the phone book, you can select the entry and make the call. Touch the desired wide mode setting.
Section Detailed instructions 1 Switch to phone book mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 30. The phone book display appears. 2 Touch ABC to switch to alphabet search mode. 3 Touch the first letter of the entry you are looking for. The Phone Book entries starting with that letter (e.g. “Ben”, “Brian” and “Burt” when “B” is selected) will be displayed. # If you want to change the character to Russian, touch the icon. To return to English, touch the icon again.
Section 12 Detailed instructions 2 Select Missed Calls, Dialled Calls or Received Calls. Displaying the received call list. % Select Far-End VOL. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 30. 1—2—3 # This function can be performed even while talking on the phone. # Settings can be stored for each device. Displaying the dialed call list. Switching the ring tone Displaying the missed call list. 3 Touch the list number to select a phone number.
Section Detailed instructions 12 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. 1 Switch to the entering phone number mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 30. Detailed instructions 2 Touch the number icons to input the numbers.
Section 13 Menu operations Introduction of menu operations 12 5 SonicCenter Control Fader/Balance LR: 00 F/R FR:0 0 L/R Powerful Loudness Graphic EQ Off On Subwoofer Auto EQ Bass Booster Sonic Center Control L/R LR:00 High Pass Filter Loudness OFF Source Level Adjuster Subwoofer ON 43 1 Display menus. Refer to Basic operations on page 10. 2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the menu to be adjusted.
Section Menu operations 13 Display Equalizer curve Using fader/balance adjustment Flat Flat You can change the fader/balance setting to provide an ideal listening environment for all of the occupied seats. Custom1 Custom 1 Custom2 Custom 2 S.Bass Super bass 1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on the previous page. 2 Touch Fader/Balance on the audio function menu. 3 Touch a or b to adjust the front/rear speaker balance.
Section 13 Menu operations 2 Touch Graphic EQ on the audio function menu. 3 Touch the desired setting. S.Bass—Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Flat— Custom1—Custom2 4 Touch the table to adjust the level of the equalizer band. Range: +12dB to –12dB Using the auto-equalizer The auto-equalizer is an equalizer curve created by auto EQ (refer to Auto EQ (auto-equalizing) on page 70). You can turn the auto-equalizer on or off. If you connect an optional microphone to this unit, you can use this function.
Section Menu operations 13 4 Touch a or b to adjust the source volume. Range: +4 to –4 2 Touch c or d to select a desired level. Range: 0 to +6 Notes ! When selecting FM as the source, you cannot switch to Source Level Adjuster. ! 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 13 Menu operations Digital Signal Processor Introduction of DSP adjustments You can use this unit to control a DEQ-P6600 multi-channel processor (sold separately). By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in the order shown, you can effortlessly create a finely-tuned sound field.
Section Menu operations 13 (such as Jazz, Hall or Club), we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic II off. 3 Touch a or b to adjust the front/rear speaker balance. Range: Front 25 to Rear 25 Adjusting source levels # Select F/R 0 L/R 0 when only using two speakers. 4 Touch c or d to adjust the left/right speaker balance. Range: Left 25 to Right 25 Using sound field control The SFC function creates the sensation of a live performance.
Section Menu operations 13 Using dynamic range control The dynamic range refers to the difference between the smallest and largest sounds emitted. Dynamic range control compresses this difference so that the sounds can be heard clearly even at low volume levels. ! The dynamic range control is only effective for Dolby Digital sound. ! You can only switch to Dynamic Range Control when you are playing DVD discs. 1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46.
Section Menu operations 1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch Dolby Pro Logic II. 3 Touch Music and then touch Music Adjust. # You can only operate Music Adjust when Music has been selected. 4 Touch a or b to select Panorama (panorama). Panorama (panorama)—Dimension (dimension)—Center Width (center width) 5 Touch d to turn panorama control on. # To turn panorama control off, touch c.
Section Menu operations 13 1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch Speaker Setting. 3 Touch a or b to select Subwoofer (subwoofer). Front (front speakers)—Center (center speaker)—Rear (rear speakers)—Subwoofer (subwoofer)—Phase (subwoofer setting) 4 Touch d to turn subwoofer output on. # To turn subwoofer output off, touch c. 5 Touch b and then touch c or d to select the phase of subwoofer output.
Section Menu operations 13 Notes ! If necessary, select speakers and adjust their ‘absolute’ output levels. (Refer to Adjusting the speaker output levels on the previous page.) ! You will get the same results whether you adjust the speaker output levels with this mode or with Speaker Level. Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone Using time alignment You can easily get the right overall balance among the speakers with this function.
Section 13 Menu operations 1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch Time Alignment and then touch Adjustment. # Adjustment can only be selected when either Front-L or Front-R is selected in Position. 3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to be adjusted.
Section Menu operations Touch Parametric EQ. 3 Touch a or b to select the desired item. EQ (equalizer)—SP-Select (speakers)—Band (bands)—Frequency (center frequency)— Level (equalizer level)—Q.Factor (Q factor) 4 Touch d to select the equalizer. Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Flat—Custom1 —Custom2—S.Bass 5 Touch b and then touch c or d to select the speaker to be adjusted. Rear (rear speakers)—Center (center speaker) —Front (front speakers) # Speakers with the size set to Off cannot be selected.
Section 13 Menu operations ! If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable position the measurement tone may become loud and measurement may take a long time, resulting in battery drainage. Be sure to place the microphone in the specified location. Before operating the auto TA and EQ function ! Perform auto TA and EQ in a quiet place, with both the car engine and air conditioning switched off. Also turn off any car phones or portable telephones in the car, or remove them from the car.
Section Menu operations 4 Select the position for the seat on which the microphone is placed. Refer to Using the position selector on page 50. # If no position is selected before you start auto EQ, Front-L is selected automatically. 5 Turn the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 10. 6 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 7 Touch A-EQ&TA Measurement to enter auto EQ and TA measurement mode.
Section 13 Menu operations Setting up the Video player Setting the subtitle language You can set a desired subtitle language. When available, the subtitles will be displayed in the selected language. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch Subtitle Language on the Video Setup menu. A subtitle language menu is displayed. 3 Touch the desired language. The subtitle language is set.
Section Menu operations 2 Touch Multi Angle on the Video Setup menu to turn angle icon display on or off. Setting the aspect ratio There are two kinds of display: a wide screen display that has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect ratio) of 16:9, and regular display that has a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TV aspect for the display connected to V OUT. ! When using regular display, select either Letter Box or Pan Scan. Selecting 16:9 may result in an unnatural picture.
Section Menu operations 13 # To register the code, touch the following touch panel key. 4 Registering the code. Registering the code. Registering the code. The code number is set, and the level can now be set. 4 Touch 1 to 8 to select the desired level. 5 Touch Enter. The parental lock level is set.
Section Menu operations In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) contents on this unit, the unit must first be registered with a DivX VOD contents provider. For registration, generate a DivX VOD registration code and submit it to your provider. ! Keep a record of the code as you will need it when you register your unit to the DivX VOD provider. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch DivX® VOD on the Video Setup menu.
Section 13 Menu operations System settings Switching the auxiliary setting Activate this setting when using an auxiliary device connected to this unit. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch AUX Input on the system menu to turn AUX Input on or off. Setting AV input Activate this setting when using an external video component connected to this unit. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46.
Section Menu operations Normally, the FM tuning step employed by seek tuning is 50 kHz. When AF or TA is on, the tuning step automatically changes to 100 kHz. It may be preferable to set the tuning step to 50 kHz when AF is on. ! The tuning step remains at 50 kHz during manual tuning. 1 Turn the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 10. 2 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 3 Touch FM Step on the system menu to select the FM tuning step.
Section 13 Menu operations ! Mute – Muting ! ATT –20dB – Attenuation (ATT –20dB has a stronger effect than ATT –10dB) ! ATT –10dB – Attenuation ! Off – Turns the sound muting/attenuation off Notes ! When Mute is displayed, the sound is turned off and no audio adjustments can be made. ! When ATT is displayed, the sound is attenuated and only the volume can be adjusted. (No other audio adjustments can be made.) ! Operation returns to normal when the phone connection is ended.
Section Menu operations 13 version. Perform the following procedure to check the version on this unit. 3 Touch System key. System menu is displayed. 1 Turn the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 10. 4 Touch Bluetooth Memory Clear on the system menu. 2 Press HOME to switch to the HOME display. 5 Touch Clear. After selecting a desired item, a confirmation display appears. Touch OK to delete the memory. 3 Touch System key. System menu is displayed.
Section 13 Menu operations 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch Camera Polarity on the system menu to select the appropriate setting. 2 Touch Video Signal Setting on the function menu. Video Signal Setting items are displayed.
Section Menu operations You can adjust the Brightness (brightness), Contrast (contrast), Color (color) , Hue (hue), Dimmer (dimmer), and Temperature (temperature) for each source and rear view camera. ! You cannot adjust Color, Hue and Contrast for the audio source. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 4 Touch c or d to adjust the selected item. Each time you touch c or d, the level of the selected item increases or decreases.
Section Menu operations 13 Correcting distorted sound When listening to a CD or other source on which the recording level is high, setting the level of each frequency to high may result in distortion. You can switch the digital attenuator to low to reduce distortion. ! Sound quality is better at the high setting so this setting is usually used. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch Digital ATT.
Section Menu operations Menu operations ! When this unit is connected to a power amp with an LPF, turn this LPF off before performing auto EQ. Also set the cut-off frequency for the built-in LPF of an active subwoofer to the highest frequency. ! The distance has been calculated by computer to be the optimum delay to give accurate results for the circumstances, so please continue to use this value. — The reflected sound within the car is strong and delays occur.
Section 13 Menu operations # It takes about nine minutes for auto EQ measurement to be completed when all the speakers are connected. # To stop auto EQ, touch Stop. Favorite menu 9 Store the microphone carefully in the glove compartment or another safe place. If the microphone is subjected to direct sunlight for an extended period, high temperatures may cause distortion, color change or malfunction. # You can customize menus except Video Setup menu. 10 Press h(eject) to close the panel.
Section Menu operations Refer to Basic operations on page 10. If you are using a cellular phone that can be connected via Bluetooth wireless technology, we recommend that you use your phone to search for this unit and establish a connection between it and your phone. The PIN code is set to 0000 as default. The product name for this unit will display on your phone as the device name. For details, refer to Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection on page 75.
Section 13 Menu operations Using a Bluetooth device to pair If you cannot open the connection between your Bluetooth device and this unit from your Bluetooth device, you can use this function to establish a connection. 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 30. 2 Touch Special Device to select the special device. # Bluetooth devices that are difficult to establish a connection with are called special devices.
Section Menu operations Introduction of Theme setting menu operations Refer to Basic operations on page 10. Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection Selecting the illumination color To connect your Bluetooth device to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, you need to enter a PIN code on your Bluetooth device to verify the connection. The default code is 0000, but you can change it with this function. This unit is equipped with multiple-color illumination.
Section Menu operations 13 Selecting the OSD (on-screen display) color The OSD color can be changed. 1 Display the Theme menu. Refer to Basic operations on page 10. 2 Touch Screen. 3 Touch one of the colors on the list. Selecting the background display You can switch the background that is displayed when listening to a source. 1 Display the Theme menu. Refer to Basic operations on page 10. 2 Touch Background. 3 Touch the desired setting.
Section Other functions Setting rear monitor output Notes ! You cannot play DivX files on the rear and front monitors at the same time. ! The port that supports the rear monitor will only be USB input 1. ! USB/iPod 1 and SD are compatible DivX/ MPEG-4/WMV/H.264 only. ! You cannot use this function while using MIXTRAX. If you use MIXTRAX while this function is in use, this function will turn off.
Section 14 Other functions Mini pin plug cable (AUX) When connecting an auxiliary device using a mini plug cable iPods and portable audio/video players can be connected to this unit via mini plug cable. ! If an iPod with video capabilities is connected to this unit via 3.5 mm plug (4 pole) cable (such as the CD-V150M), you can enjoy the video contents of the connected iPod. ! A portable audio/video player can be connected by using a 3.5 mm plug (4 pole) with an RCA cable (sold separately).
Section Other functions 14 Actions will differ depending on the connected external unit. Other functions Actions will differ depending on the connected external unit.
Section 15 Installation Connecting the units WARNING ! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, no viewing of front seat video should ever occur while the vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays should not be in a location where they are visibly distracting to the driver. ! In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Section Installation ! ! ! — Never cut the insulation of the power cable of this unit in order to share the power with other devices. The current capacity of the cable is limited. — Use a fuse of the rating prescribed. — Never wire the negative speaker cable directly to ground. — Never band together negative cables of multiple speakers. When this unit is on, control signals are sent through the blue/white cable.
Section 15 Installation Connecting the power cord Navigation unit (AVIC-F220 (sold separately)). 4m 26 pin cable (Supplied with Navigation unit) Please contact your dealer to inquire about the connectable navigation unit. Insert the 26 pin cable in the direction indicated in the figure. Note: Depending on the kind of vehicle, the function of 2* and 4* may be different. In this case, be sure to connect 1* to 4* and 3* to 2*.
Section Installation 15 Microphone Installation Microphone input Wired remote input Hard-wired remote control adaptor can be connected (sold separately). Violet/white Of the two lead wires connected to the back lamp, connect the one in which the voltage changes when the gear shift is in the REVERSE (R) position. This connection enables the unit to sense whether the car is moving forwards or backwards.
Section 15 Installation When connecting to separately sold power amp Rear output Front output Power amp (sold separately) To front output Power amp (sold separately) To rear output Power amp (sold separately) Subwoofer output This product To subwoofer output Connect with RCA cables (sold separately) Blue/white Connect to system control terminal of the power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC). System remote control Blue/white (5*) Blue/white (6*) Connect to auto-antenna relay control terminal (max.
Section Installation 15 When connecting with optional CD-IU201V cable USB/iPod input 2 Remove the cover before use. refer to USB/iPod input 1 and USB/iPod input 2 Installation iPod with video capabilities (sold separately) This product Dock connector 1.5 m AUX input (AUX) USB/iPod input 1 USB cable (Supplied with this unit) Connect to separately sold USB device.
Section 15 Installation When connecting with a multi-channel processor IP-BUS cable (supplied with multi-channel processor) This product Optical output To SWR IP-BUS input To SWL Black Optical cable connection box (CD-DD25) (DEQ-P6600 :supplied with multi-channel processor) RCA cable (supplied with multi-channel processor) Optical cable (supplied with multi-channel processor) Blue Multi-channel processor (DEQ-P6600) (sold separately) Black 86 En
Section Installation 15 When connecting the external video component and the display External video component (sold separately) This product Installation To video output To audio outputs Audio inputs (R IN, L IN) RCA cables (sold separately) Rear monitor output (V OUT) Video input (V IN) Rear audio output (REAR AUDIO OUT) Mini pin plug cable (sold separately) To video input To audio inputs Display with RCA input jacks (sold separately) ! It is necessary to change AV Input in the system menu w
Section 15 Installation When connecting with a rear view camera When the shift lever is switched to REVERSE (R), the display on this unit automatically switches to the rear view image. You need to set the Camera Polarity properly in the system menu. For details about the settings, refer to Setting the rear view camera (back up camera) on page 67. You can also switch the rear view image by pressing the touch key. For details, refer to Basic operations on page 10. Rear view camera input (R.
Section Installation Connecting and installing the optical cable connection box 15 2 Connect the optical cable to the optical cable connection box. WARNING CAUTION ! Install this unit using only the parts supplied with this unit. If other parts are used, this unit may be damaged or could dismount itself, which leads to an accident or other problems. ! Do not install this unit near the doors where rainwater is likely to be spilled on the unit. Incursion of water into the unit may cause smoke or fire.
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Section Installation Installation ! When installing, to ensure proper heat dispersal when using this unit, make sure you leave ample space behind the rear panel and wrap any loose cables so they are not blocking the vents. Leave ample 5 cm space 5 cm Installation Notes ! Check all connections and systems before final installation. ! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may cause malfunctions. ! Consult your dealer if installation requires drilling of holes or other modifications to the vehicle.
Section Installation 15 1 1 2 2 3 1 Dashboard 2 Holder (factory-supplied part) 2 5 Install this unit. 1 2 3 4 If the pawl gets in the way, bend it down. Factory radio mounting bracket Tapping screw (5 mm × 8 mm) Frame In some types of vehicles, discrepancy may occur between the unit and the dashboard. If this happens, use the supplied frame to fill the gap. 5 Dashboard or console 1 1 Dashboard 4 Removing the unit 1 Remove the trim ring.
Section Installation 2 Insert the supplied extraction keys into both sides of the unit until they click into place. 3 Pull the unit out of the dashboard. 15 Installing the microphone CAUTION Note Install the microphone in a position and orientation that will enable it to pick up the voice of the person operating the system. Installation It is extremely dangerous to allow the microphone lead to become wound around the steering column or shift lever.
Section 15 Installation 1 2 Install the microphone clip on the rear side of the steering column. 1 2 1 Microphone clip 2 Clamp Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead where necessary inside the vehicle. 2 When installing the microphone on the steering column 1 Install the microphone on the microphone clip. 1 2 1 Double-sided tape 2 Clamp Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead where necessary inside the vehicle.
Appendix Additional information Troubleshooting Common 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 15) 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 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 Tuner Message Message Cause Action No Data Provided This unit cannot receive artist name/song title information. Move to the desirable location with good reception. No Data This unit cannot receive program service name information. Move to the desirable location with good reception. DVD Message Cause Action Different Region Disc The disc does not have the same region number as this unit. Replace the DVD with one bearing the correct region number.
Appendix Additional information External storage device (USB, SD) Message Cause Unplayable File Select a file that This type of file cannot be played can be played. on this unit. Cause Unsupported SD Use the supported card is inserted. SD card. 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.
Appendix Additional information Message Cause Video resolution not supported The inserted ex- Select a file that ternal storage de- can be played. vice contains a high definition DivX/MPEG-1/ MPEG-2/MPEG-4 file. Action Message Cause Action Error-02-6X/9X/-DX Communication failed. Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once the iPod’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the iPod and reset it. iPod failure. Disconnect the cable from the iPod.
Appendix Additional information Understanding auto EQ error messages Message Cause Translation Screen image may appear reversed. Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirrorreversed images. Otherwise, the screen image will appear reversed. Action The microphone Please conis not connected. nect the microphone for measurement. When finished, please push HOME key. Plug the optional microphone securely into the jack. Error. Please check xxxx speaker.
Appendix Additional information Indicator list Indicates the sampling frequency. Area 1 Area 2 Indicates that the digital format is DTS. 1+1ch 2 ch Area 3 Indicates the audio channel. Area 1 Indicates that the volume is adjusted. Indicates that the mute function is on. Indicates that a disc with PBC On is being played. ! ! Indicates that the sound is attenuated. Area 2 Shows when radio signal is received. STEREO Indicates that the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.
Appendix Additional information Shows while searching a song/ video in alphabet search mode. Shows the folder name of the folder containing the MP3/WMA/ AAC file currently being played. Shows the disc title of the CD text disc currently being played. Shows the file name of the MP3/ WMA/AAC file currently being played. Shows the preset number of the station currently being tuned in to. Shows the title number currently being played. Shows the chapter number currently being played.
Appendix Additional information Indicates that TA (traffic announcement standby) is on. Indicates that the news program interruption is on. Handling guidelines Discs and player Use only discs featuring any of following logos. Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm discs. Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Do not insert anything other than a DVD-R/RW or CDR/RW into the disc loading slot.
Appendix Additional information Certain functions may not be available for some DVD video discs. It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. It is not possible to play back DVD-RAM discs. When using discs that can be printed on label surfaces, check the instructions and the warnings of the discs. Depending on the discs, inserting and ejecting may not be possible. Using such discs may result in damage to this equipment.
Appendix Additional information About iPod settings ! When an iPod is connected, this unit changes the EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in order to optimize the acoustics. When you disconnect the iPod, the EQ returns to the original setting. ! You cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when using this unit. Repeat is automatically changed to All when the iPod is connected to this unit. Incompatible text saved on the iPod will not be displayed by the unit.
Appendix Additional information Important DivX compatibility Compatible format: DivX video format implemented in relation to DivX standards File extensions: .avi or .divx DivX Ultra format: Not compatible DivX HD format: Not compatible DivX files without video data: Not compatible DivX plus: Not compatible Compatible audio codec: MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD) LPCM: Compatible WMA Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz File extension: .
Appendix Additional information File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF 1.02 (DVD-R/RW) Multi-session playback: Compatible Packet write data transfer: Not compatible Regardless of the length of blank sections between the songs from the original recording, compressed audio discs play with a short pause between songs.
Appendix Additional information Example of a hierarchy 01 02 03 05 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 : Folder : Compressed audio file 01 to 05: Folder number 1 to 6: Playback sequence Disc Folder selection sequence or other operation may differ depending on the encoding or writing software. External storage device (USB, SD) The playback sequence is the same as the recorded sequence in the external storage device (USB, SD).
Appendix Additional information ! When using a cellular phone, keep the antenna away from the display to prevent disruption of the video image by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc. LED (light-emitting diode) backlight ! At low temperatures, using the LED backlight may increase image lag and degrade the image quality due to the characteristics of the LCD screen. Image quality will improve with an increase in temperature.
Appendix Additional information WMA Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc. SD memory card SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. iPod & iPhone iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Appendix Additional information libpng versions 1.2.6, August 15, 2004, through 1.5.0, January 6, 2011, are Copyright (c) 2004, 2006-2010 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, and are distributed according to the same disclaimer and license as libpng-1.2.5 with the following individual added to the list of Contributing Authors Cosmin Truta libpng versions 1.0.7, July 1, 2000, through 1.2.
Appendix Additional information Additional information Also, the PNG logo (in PNG format, of course) is supplied in the files "pngbar.png" and "pngbar.jpg (88x31) and "pngnow.png" (98x31). Libpng is OSI Certified Open Source Software. OSI Certified Open Source is a certification mark of the Open Source Initiative. Glenn Randers-Pehrson glennrp at users.sourceforge.
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) Pixels ............................................. 3 072 000 (2 400 × 480) Display method ........................ TFT active matrix, driving type Color system .............................. NTSC/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/ SECAM compatible Durable temperature range (power off) .....................................................
Appendix Additional information AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes encoded only) (Ver. 9.0.3 and earlier) WAVE WAVE signal format ..... Linear PCM, MS ADPCM (.wav) Sampling Frequency .... Linear PCM:16,22.05,24,32,44.1,48 [kHz] MS ADPCM:22.05/44.1[kHz] DivX DivX decoding format ........................................... Home Theater Ver. 4.xx, 5.xx, 6.xx (Ultra & HD are excluded) (.avi, .divx) Max Bit Rate .................... 8000kbps Max Frame Rate .............
Appendix Additional information Additional information WMV WMV decoding format ........................................... Main Profile (.wmv) Max Bit Rate .................... 8000kbps Max Frame Rate ............. 30fps Audio Codec .................... WMA Decode Size ..................... MAX:720(H) x 1280(W), MIN:48(H) x 48(W) MPEG-4 MPEG-4 video decoding format ........................................... Simple Profile L0/L1/L2/L3, Advanced Simple Profile (.mp4) Max Bit Rate ....................
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