English AVH-X490DAB DVD RDS AV RECEIVER Operation Manual
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a safe place for future reference. Important The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens, which may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements. ■ Precaution...........................4 Important safety information.............................
Contents Setting the subwoofer output..........................39 Adjusting the cutoff frequency value...............39 Switching the rear speaker output...................39 Using BASS Boost..........................................39 Selecting the listening position........................39 Adjusting the speaker output levels finely........39 Adjusting the time alignment...........................39 Switching the time alignment preset................40 Using the equaliser.................................
Precaution Certain country and government laws may prohibit or restrict the placement and use of this product in your vehicle. Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use, installation and operation of this product. If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Precaution When using a display connected to V OUT The video output terminal (V OUT) is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch video images. WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch video images while driving. To avoid battery exhaustion Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using this product without running the engine can drain the battery.
Precaution HOLD This indicates to touch and hold an appropriate soft key on the touch screen. This indicates that there is a reference or supplementary for the key or screen. Basic operation Checking part names and functions 7 9 1 Notes on using the LCD panel 8 2 Do not use with the LCD panel left open. It may result in injury in the event of an accident. 6 Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel.
Basic operation Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device p This product may not achieve optimum performance with some USB storage devices. p Connection via a USB hub is not possible. p A USB cable is required for connection. 1 Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB cable. 2 Plug a USB storage device into the USB cable. WARNING Do not use the unit in standard mode when a speaker system for 3-way network mode is connected to this unit. This may cause damage to the speakers. 7 Touch [OK].
Basic operation How to use the screens Application menu screen *4 Time and date setting screen 10 Abcdefg Abcdefg Abcdefg Abcdefg 6 2016 Month/Date 6/10 48 Setting menu screen 21 48 Application operation screen Source Select Top menu screen *1 12hour 24hour *2 6/10 *4 System d/m/y m/d/y y/m/d Time Format Depending on the connection method, the "smartphone setup" screen is displayed.
Basic operation *1 The top menu screen of this manual is the screen when using the AppRadioMode. The items displayed on the screen may vary depending on the connecting device or mode. When you connect an iPhone via Bluetooth wireless technology or a smartphone via USB cable, “Smartphone Setup” screen appears by touching [APPS]. *2 By pressing the button on any screen you can display the Top menu screen.
Basic operation Operating list screens 1 Displaying the “Bluetooth” screen 2 Songs Music Playlist abcdefghi Artist abcdefghi 1 Press 3 Alburm abcdefghi Video Songs abcdefghi Podcast abcdefghi 1 Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. 2 Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area. If you touch the key, the rest are scrolled for display. 3 Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page.
Registration and connection of Bluetooth® device Switching visibility This function sets whether or not to make this product visible to the other device. The default setting is “On”. 3 Touch [Clear]. The confirmation screen appears. Updating Bluetooth software Entering the PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection This function is used to update this product with the latest Bluetooth software. For details on Bluetooth software and updating, refer to our website.
Hands-free phoning Synchronizes the contacts on this product's phone book with the contacts on your phone manually. Phone Book *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 3 abcdefghi... *5 *6 ABC A abcdefghi B abcdefghi C D abcdefghi E F abcdefghi Switches to the voice recognition function (for iPhone). Refer to Using the voice recognition function (for iPhone) on page 13 If you connect two mobile phones to this product at the same time, you can switch between the mobile phones using the switch devices key.
Hands-free phoning 3 Touch . Dialling from the preset dial list 1 Display the “Bluetooth” screen. Refer to Displaying the “Bluetooth” screen on page 10 2 Touch [Auto Answer] to switch “On” or “Off”. Using the voice recognition function (for iPhone) 1 Display the “Bluetooth” screen. By connecting your iPhone to this product, you can use the voice recognition function (Siri Eyes Free Mode) on this product. p When an iPhone running iOS 6.
Hands-free phoning With some mobile phones, the ring sound may not be output from the speakers. If private mode is selected on the mobile phone, hands-free phoning may be disabled. Registration and connection Mobile phone operations vary depending on the type of mobile phone. Refer to the instruction manual that came with your mobile phone for detailed instructions. When phone book transfer does not work, disconnect your phone and then perform pairing again from your phone to this product.
Setup for iPod / iPhone or smartphone Information on the connections and functions for each device The settings and cables required for connecting each device, and the available sources are as follows.
Digital Radio or , you can also switch the preset p By pressing Service Components. or and release, you can p By pressing and holding also perform seek tuning. Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list to switch to the preset Service. Selects the DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3 band. Digital Radio 1 2 3 4 5 6 6/10 21 48 DAB1 Abcdefghi *1 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi *2 Performs manual tuning. When there are multiple Services in the same frequency, switches the services one by one.
Digital Radio If no alternative Service Component can be found or reception remains poor, this function will automatically switch to an identical FM broadcast. SOFT LINK p This function is available when “Soft Link” is “On”. Refer to Setting the Soft link on page 17 p Only available in areas where SOFT LINK function is supported. p The broadcast content of the switched channel may differ from the content of the original channel.
Radio or , you can perform p By keeping touching and holding non stop seek tuning. Touch again to cancel. p The band (MW or LW) indicated on the band touch panel key automatically switches according to the range of frequency you are currently tuned in to. Starting procedure 1 Display the “AV source selection” screen. 2 Touch [AV Source Settings]. 3 Touch [Radio settings]. Tuning into strong frequencies p This setting is available only when “Radio” is selected as the source.
Radio The traffic announcement can be received from the last selected frequency, interrupting the other sources. 1 Display the “Radio settings” screen. Refer to Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 18 2 Touch [TA Interrupt]. 3 Touch the item. TA OFF (default): Turns TA Interrupt off. DAB+RDS TA: Receives the traffic announcement from DAB and RDS. The traffic announcement from DAB has a priority. RDS TA ONLY: Receives traffic announcements automatically from RDS station only.
Disc Video source screen 2 DVD Video source screen 2 6/10 DVD 21 48 Stop 99 L+R 6/10 21 48 Stop 99 ᵫᶓᶊᶒᶇᴾᶁᶆ ᵫᵮᵣᵥᵋᵟ ᵰᶃᶒᶓᶐᶌ 01 9999’99” Pause 99 ᵒᵖᶉᵦᶘᴾᵏᵔᶀᶇᶒ ᵐᵍᵐ L+R -9999’99” 99 ᵫᶓᶊᶒᶇᴾᶁᶆ ᵫᵮᵣᵥᵋᵟ ᵰᶃᶒᶓᶐᶌ 01 9999’99” ᵒᵖᶉᵦᶘᴾᵏᵔᶀᶇᶒ Pause ᵐᵍᵐ -9999’99” *6 Sets a repeat play range. : Repeats all files. : Repeats the current chapter. : Repeats the current title. Changes the viewing angle (Multi-angle). Resumes playback (Bookmark). This function is available for DVD-Video.
Disc Compressed files Switches the media file type to CD (audio data (CD-DA)). Searching for the part you want to play p For DVD-Videos, you can select [Title], [Chapter] or [10Key]. p For Video-CDs, you can select [Track] or [10Key] (PBC only). 1 Touch . 3 Touch . p The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc. If you touch directly.
Compressed files Hides the touch panel keys. Plays files in random order. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. : Does not play files in random order. : Plays all files within the repeat range in random order. Audio source screen 2 (Example: USB) USB 6/10 ᵫᵧᵶᵲᵰᵟᵶᴾᵣᵸ 21 48 Abcdefghi ROM 6/10 21 48 *3 Abcdefghi Full 01 Pause 01 -9999’99” Sets a repeat play range. or or : Repeats all files. : Repeats the current file. : Repeats the current file.
Compressed files Hides the touch panel keys. Still image screen USB To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Rotates the displayed picture 90° clockwise. Selects the previous or next folder. Abcdefghi 6/10 USB Abcdefghi *4 Skips files forward or backward. Switches between playback and pause. *3 Abcdefghi Trimming *6 *1 Displays the MIXTRAX screen. Refer to MIXTRAX on page 34 *2 Displays the link search screen. This function is available for the USB storage device only.
Compressed files p Play back is performed in order of folder numbers. Folders are skipped if they contain no playable files. Operations common to all file types Selecting files from the file name list You can find files or folders to play back using the file name or folder name list. 1 Touch . 2 Touch a file on the list to play back. p Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it. Switching the media file type 4 Touch the item.
iPod Audio source screen 1 iPod 6/10 ᵫᵧᵶᵲᵰᵟᵶᴾᵣᵸ 21 48 Abcdefghi Changes the audiobook speed. *2 *3 Abcdefghi ABC *1 : Normal playback 2 : Fast playback iPod 6/10 21 48 Abcdefghi 1/2 : Slow-motion playback *3 *4 *4 Pops 99999/99999 Plays files in random order. 99999/99999 9999’99” 1 Video source screen Full : Plays randomly songs or videos within the selected list. -9999’99” Skips files forward or backward. 9999’99” -9999’99” : Plays album randomly.
iPod AppRadioMode Refer to Setup for iPod / iPhone or smartphone on page 14 p The available sources vary depending on the selected method for connecting your device. Refer to Information on the connections and functions for each device on page 15 CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the handbrake. Starting procedure 1 Connect your iPod.
AppRadioMode p Even though an application is not compatible with AppRadioMode, depending on the application an image may be displayed. But you can not operate the application. To use AppRadioMode, install the AppRadio app on the iPhone or smartphone in advance. For details about the AppRadio app, visit the following site: http://www.pioneer-car.eu/AppRadioMode p Be sure to read Using app-based connected content before you perform this operation.
Pandora® Gives a “Thumbs Down” to the playing track and skips to the next track. Displays the preset station list. Select an item on the list ("1" to "6") to switch to the preset station. Playback screen 2 Playback screen 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pandora Pandora 6/10 21 48 Abcdefghi *1 Abcdefghi Abcde ABC Pause 9999’99”-9999’99” 1/2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pandora Pandora 6/10 21 48 Abcdefghi Pandora operations Abcdefghi Abcde ABC 2/2 *2 Gives a “Thumbs Up” to the playing track.
Pandora® additional text information, logging in to Pandora, adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality. Pandora internet radio is a music service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at http://www.pandora.com The Pandora mobile application is available for most iPhone and smartphone, please visit http://www.pandora. com/everywhere/mobile for the latest compatibility information. Spotify® Adding a station 1 Touch . 2 Touch [Track] (from track) or [Artist] (from artist).
Spotify® Plays tracks in random order. Spotify Spotify Playback screen 2 (Track) Spotify Spotify 6/10 21 48 *1 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 9999’99” 9999 ABC 9999 Sets a repeat play range. Switches to radio mode. 21 48 Abcdefghi -9999’99” Skips tracks forward. *2 Spotify 6/10 Abcdefghi RADIO BASED ON ABC Playback screen 2 (Radio mode) Spotify ABC Abcdefghi PLAYING FROM PLAYLIST 6/10 Abcdefghi 21 48 Gives a “Thumbs Down” to the playing track and skips to the next track.
Spotify® Using Spotify with your Pioneer car audio/video To enjoy Spotify as you drive, first download the Spotify app to your iPhone or smartphone. You can download it from the iTunes App Store or Google Play. Choose a free account or a paid Premium account, either in the app or at spotify.com. A Premium account gives you more features, like offline listening. If you have Spotify already, please update the app so you have the latest version. Then connect your phone to your car.
Bluetooth audio player *1 Selects a file from the list. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 32 *2 Switches among the Bluetooth devices when the devices are connected to this product via Bluetooth.
AUX source Setting the video signal When you connect this product to an AUX equipment, select the suitable video signal setting. The default setting is “Auto”. p You can operate this function only for the video signal input into the AUX input. 1 Display the “Video Setup” screen. AV input You can display the video image output by the device connected to this product. For details on how to connect the external video component, refer to the installation manual.
MIXTRAX Activates the MIXTRAX mode. (Example: iPod) iPod 6/10 ᵫᵧᵶᵲᵰᵟᵶᴾᵣᵸ 21 48 Abcdefghi 2 Touch , and then [AV Source Settings]. Setting the playback portion 99999/99999 -9999’99” You can specify the playback portion. The default setting is “60s”. 1 Display the “MIXTRAX Settings” screen. Selects a track. Switches between playback and pause. p By pressing the or button, you can also skip files forwards or backwards.
System settings Displaying the “System” setting screen 1 Press 2 Touch . , and then . The “System” setting screen appears. Setting Bluetooth audio source activation The default setting is “On”. 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 35 2 Touch [AV Source Settings]. 3 Touch [Bluetooth Audio] to switch “On” or “Off”. Setting Spotify source activation The default setting is “On”. 1 Display the “System” setting screen.
System settings Setting the polarity of the rear view camera p This function is available when “Back Camera Input” is “On”. Refer to Setting rear view camera activation on page 35 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Selecting the using location p This setting is not available while using the Pandora. 1 Display the “System” setting screen. 2 Touch [Touch panel calibration]. 3 Touch [Yes].
System settings Setting the dimmer duration in day or night p You can use this function when “Dimmer Trigger” is set to “Manual”. p This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake. 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 35 2 Touch [Dimmer Settings]. 3 Touch [Day/Night] to switch the following items. Day (default): Turns the dimmer manually to off. Night: Turns the dimmer manually to on.
System settings 3 Connect the USB storage device to this product. 4 Turn the source off. Refer to Selecting a source on page 9 5 Display the “System” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 35 6 Touch [System Information]. 7 Touch [Firmware Update]. 8 Touch [Continue] to display the data transfer mode. p Follow the on-screen instructions to finish updating the firmware.
Audio adjustments p This function is not available while you make or receive a call using the hands-free function. 1 Display the “Audio” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “Audio” setting screen on page 38 2 Touch [Loudness]. 3 Touch the item. p This function is not available when adjusting the High speaker. Switching the rear speaker output The following items are available: Off, Low, Mid, High. p This function is available when “Standard Mode” is selected as the speaker mode.
Audio adjustments Off, Front-L, Front-R, Front, All. p The default setting is “Off”. p “All” is not available when “Network Mode” is selected as the speaker mode. p If you change the listening position setting, the output levels of all the speakers will change in conjunction with the setting. 5 Touch or to input the distance between the selected speaker and the listening position. p You can input the value every 2.5 cm (between 0 and 350 cm).
Audio adjustments remove them in advance. Surrounding sounds may prevent correct measurement of the vehicle’s acoustics. Be sure to use the microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately). Using another microphone may prevent measurement, or result in incorrect measurement of the vehicle’s acoustics. To perform Auto EQ, the front speakers must be connected.
Theme menu Selecting the background display The background display can be selected from 9 different preset displays for the AV operation screen and 6 different preset displays for the Top menu screen. Furthermore, you can change the background display to other images imported from an USB storage device. 1 Display the “Theme” screen. 2 Touch [Background]. 3 Touch [Home] or [AV] to switch the screen displays. 3 Touch the colour you want. Coloured keys: Selects the desired preset colour.
Setting up the video player p The TV aspect ratio cannot be changed for some discs. For details, refer to the disc’s instructions. Setting the top-priority languages You can assign the top-priority language to the top-priority subtitle, audio and menu in initial playback. If the selected language is recorded on the disc, subtitles, audio and menu are displayed or output in that language. p This setting is available when the selected source is “Disc”, “CD”, “Video CD” or “DVD”.
Setting up the video player p We recommend to keep a record of your code number in case you forget it. p The parental lock level is recorded on the disc. You can confirm it by looking at the disc package, the included literature or the disc itself. You cannot use parental lock with discs that do not feature a recorded parental lock level. p With some discs, parental lock operates to skip certain scenes only, after which normal playback resumes. For details, refer to the disc’s instructions.
Favourite menu Registering your favourite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the “Favourites” screen. p Up to 12 menu items can be registered in the favourite menu. Creating a shortcut 1 Display the “Settings” screen. 2 Touch the star icon of the menu item. The star icon for the selected menu is filled in. To cancel the registration, touch the star icon in the menu column again.
Common operations p If you turn off this product or disconnect the iPod while transferring song information, the transfer may not successfully complete. p While this product is storing song information, transfer to an iPod is not possible. Setting the “Sound Retriever” function The “Sound Retriever” function automatically enhances compressed audio and restores rich sound. 1 Touch to switch the settings.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have problems operating this product, refer to this section. The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer service facility. Common problems A black screen is displayed, and operation is not possible using the touch panel keys. “Power OFF” mode is on. — Press any button on this product to release the mode.
Appendix Problems with the Application screen Common Spotify A black screen is displayed. While operating an application, the application was ended on the smartphone side. — Press to display the Top menu screen. The smartphone OS may be awaiting screen operation. — Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the screen on the smartphone. The screen is displayed, but operation does not work at all. An error has occurred.
Appendix TEMP The temperature of this product is outside the normal operating range. — Wait until this product returns to a temperature within the normal operating limits. This DivX rental has expired. The inserted disc contains expired DivX VOD content. — Select a file that can be played. Unable to write to flash memory. The playback history for VOD contents cannot be saved for some reason. — Retry. — If the message appears frequently, consult your dealer.
Appendix Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the built-in drive. Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm 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. Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to the surface of the discs.
Appendix Playback of discs recorded on a computer may not be possible, depending on the recording device, writing software, their settings, and other environmental factors. Please record with the correct format. (For details, please contact manufacturer of media, recorders, or writing software.) Titles and other text information recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW disc may not be displayed by this product (in the case of audio data (CD-DA)). Read the precautions with CD-R/CD-RW discs before using them.
Appendix ID3 tag: ID3 tag Ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 USB storage device File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz ID3 tag: ID3 tag Ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 WMA compatibility This product is not compatible with the following: Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional, Lossless, Voice CD-R/-RW File extension: .wma Bit rate: 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/ DVD-RW File extension: .
Appendix Compatible video codec: MPEG-4 (Simple Profile)/H.264 (Base Line Profile) Compatible audio codec: AAC/Linear PCM (LPCM) MP3/AC-3 Maximum resolution: 640 pixels x 360 pixels Maximum Frame rate: 30 fps Maximum file size: 2 GB Maximum playback time: 150 minutes Files may not be able to be played back depending on the bit rate. .mov Format: MPEG-4/H.264 Compatible video codec: MPEG-4 (Simple Profile)/H.
Appendix application which is used to encode. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes. Android™ Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Detailed information regarding connected iPod devices Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost from an iPod, even if that data is lost while using this product. Please back up your iPod data regularly. Do not leave the iPod in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time.
Appendix Notice regarding MP3 file usage Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications.
Appendix DVD drive System ........DVD-Video, VCD, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX, MPEG player Usable discs .DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RDL Region number ................................................................................2 Signal Format: Sampling frequency ...................... 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz Number of quantization bits ................... 16 bit/20 bit/24 bit; linear Frequency response .....
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