Operation Manual AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Contents Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 40 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 41 Resume playback (Bookmark) 41 Selecting audio output 41 Playing Video CDs Watching a Video CD 42 Stopping playback 43 PBC playback 43 Introduction of advanced Video CD operation 43 Repeating play 43 Pausing Video CD playback 44 Frame-by-frame playback 44 Slow motion playback 44 Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time 45 Selecting audio output
Contents Switching the service follow 64 Using dynamic label 64 TV tuner Watching the TV tuner 66 Introduction of advanced TV tuner operation 67 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 67 Storing the strongest broadcast stations sequentially 67 Selecting the country group 68 DVD Player Playing a disc 69 Turning the DVD player on or off 69 Selecting a disc 70 Introduction of advanced DVD player operation 70 Repeating play 70 Pausing disc playback 71 Playing tracks in a random order 71 Scanning tracks of a
Contents Selecting the illumination color 96 Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller 96 Correcting distorted sound 97 Switching the sound muting/attenuation 97 Switching the automatic disc playback 97 Switching the dimmer setting for subdisplay 98 Mixing navigation voice/beep and audio sound 98 Resetting the audio functions 98 Specifications 117 Index 119 Other Functions Introduction of setup adjustments 99 Setting the video input 99 Setting for rear view camera 99 Selecting the video of rear di
Section 01 Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 Precautions WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch the DVD, Video CD or TV while driving. To avoid battery exhaustion Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this unit. Using this unit without running the engine can result in battery drainage. WARNING Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an ACC position.
Section 02 Before You Start About this unit The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in poor reception. The RDS (radio data system) function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals. Playable discs DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this player. DVD video Video CD CD Note It is not possible to play back DVD audio disc.
Section 02 Before You Start About this manual This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring 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.
Section 02 Before You Start Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control). CD playback Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible. MP3 file playback You can play back MP3 files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings). ! 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.
Section 02 Before You Start The Windows Media" logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can play back WMA data. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Section 02 Before You Start Resetting the microprocessor Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings.
Section 02 Before You Start Before You Start Using the remote control Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. ! The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight. Important ! Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight. ! Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
Section 03 What s What 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 a b m l kj i h Head unit 1 DISPLAY button Press to select different displays. 2 TA/NEWS button Press to turn traffic announcements function on or off. Press and hold to turn NEWS function on or off. 3 Sub display Displays the basic information for the each source and the other settings when the LCD panel is closed. 4 Ambient light sensor Senses ambient light. This system automatically adjusts the brightness of the display to compensate for ambient light.
Section 03 What s What b DETACH button Press to remove the front panel from the head unit. c EJECT button Press to eject a disc from this unit. l SOURCE button This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources. m VOLUME Rotate it to increase or decrease the volume. What s What a RESET button Press to return to the factory settings (initial settings). d Joystick Move to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls.
Section 03 What s What 2 3 4 1 q p n l j i h g 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f Remote control 1 Remote control selection switch Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 93. 2 VOLUME buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume. 3 REAR.S button Press to watch a DVD/Video CD on a rear display if DVD (built-in DVD player) is not selected as the source. 4 SOURCE button This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Section 03 What s What a ENTERTAINMENT button Press to switch between the background displays. b FORWARD (n) button Press to perform fast forward. c STOP (g) button Press to stop playback. d NEXT (p) button Press to go to the next track (chapter). e CLEAR button Press to cancel the input number when 0 10 are used. f 0 10 buttons Press to directly select the desired track, preset tuning or disc. Buttons 1 6 can operate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc number search for the multi-CD player.
Section 03 What s What ! 1 6 can perform the same operations as the preset tuning keys P1 P6 and the disc selection keys 01 06. If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12 by using buttons 1 6, press and hold the corresponding numbers, such as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number appears in the display. DVD mode operation If you switch the mode to DVD, the joystick and 0 10 operations are changed for DVD player.
Section 04 Basic Operations Turning the unit on and selecting a source Notes 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. You can select a source you want to listen to. If DVD DISC AUTO is turned on, load a disc in the unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the automatic disc playback on page 97). % When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch the desired source name. The source names are displayed and selectable ones are highlighted.
Section 04 Basic Operations Loading a disc Turning the unit off % Insert a disc into the disc loading slot. Playback will automatically start. % When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch OFF. # If DVD AUTO PLAY is on, SOME DISCS MAY NOT FULLY OPERATE ON THIS SYSTEM is displayed. (Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 93.) # When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD.
Section 04 Basic Operations Touch panel key basic operation You can display navigation map and navigation menu on this display. ! You can operate these functions only when a Pioneer navigation unit is connected to this unit. Activating the touch panel keys Basic Operations Displaying the navigation image Displaying navigation map % Press WIDE to display navigation map. # When the map is scrolled, pressing this button returns to the display of the map of your surroundings.
Section 04 Basic Operations Operating the menu 1 Note 23 4 5 If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display. Operating the menu by using the joystick 1 FUNCTION key Touch to select functions for each source. You can also perform most of the menu items by using the joystick. ! Switch the remote control operation mode to AVH to operate the menu by using the joystick on the remote control. (Refer to page 17.
Section 04 Basic Operations % Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel. # To close the LCD panel, press OPEN/CLOSE again. Adjusting the LCD panel angle Important ! If you can hear the LCD panel knocking against your vehicle s console or dashboard, press ANGLE ( ) to move the LCD panel a little forward. ! When adjusting the LCD panel angle, be sure to press ANGLE (+/ ). Forcibly adjusting the LCD panel by hand may damage it. % Press ANGLE (+/ ) to adjust the LCD panel to an easily viewable angle.
Section 04 Basic Operations FULL (full) A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal picture) without any omissions. JUST (just) The picture is enlarged slightly at the center and the amount of enlargement increases horizontally to the ends, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture without sensing any disparity even on a wide screen.
Section 04 Basic Operations 4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys. Adjusting the dimmer The adjustment of DIMMER is stored separately for each ambient light; daytime, evening and nighttime. The brightness of LCD screen will be adjusted to optimum level automatically in accordance with the ambient light based on the setting values. 1 Press V.ADJ and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST. Press V.ADJ until PICTURE ADJUST appears in the display. 2 Touch DIMMER.
Section 04 Basic Operations Attaching the front panel % Replace the front panel by holding it upright to the unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks.
Section 05 Tuner Listening to the radio 1 2 3 7 LOCAL indicator Shows when local seek tuning is on. 4 1 Touch the source icon and then touch TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys. 76 5 These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on the next page. This unit s AF (alternative frequencies search) function can be turned on and off. AF should be off for normal tuning operation (refer to page 31).
Section 05 Tuner Introduction of advanced tuner operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # You can also display MENU by clicking the joystick. # To go to the next group of function names, touch NEXT. # To return to the previous group of function names, touch PREV.
Section 05 Tuner FM: 1 2 3 4 MW/LW: 1 2 The 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations. Tuner Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies under preset tuning keys P1 P6 and once stored there you can tune in to those frequencies with the touch of a key. 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch BSM. 2 Touch a to turn BSM on.
Section 06 RDS Introduction of RDS operation 2 3 1 4 5 RDS (radio data system) is a system for providing information along with FM broadcasts. This inaudible information provides such features as program service name, program type, traffic announcement standby and automatic tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in finding and is tuning in to a desired station. 1 Preset station list Shows the preset number and the name of broadcast program (program service name).
Section 06 RDS Selecting alternative frequencies 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch AF. 2 Touch a to turn AF on. # To turn AF off, touch b. Notes ! Only RDS stations are tuned in during seek tuning or BSM when AF is on. ! When you recall a preset station, the tuner may update the preset station with a new frequency from the station s AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the FM1 or FM2 bands.
Section 06 RDS Receiving traffic announcements TA (traffic announcement standby) lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. TA can be activated for both a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an enhanced other network s TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations). 1 Tune in a TP or enhanced other network s TP station.
Section 06 RDS ! If no station is broadcasting the type of program you searched for, NOT FOUND is displayed for about two seconds and then the tuner returns to the original station. ! You can also cancel an emergency announcement by pressing SOURCE or BAND/ESC or by moving the joystick. Using news program interruption Using radio text % Press TA/NEWS and hold to turn on news program interruption. Press TA/NEWS until dNEWS or N appears in the display.
Section 06 RDS 1 Display the radio text you want to store in memory. Refer to Displaying radio text on the previous page. 2 Press any buttons 1 6 and hold to store the selected radio text. The memory number will display and the selected radio text will be stored in memory. The next time you press the same button in the radio text display the stored text is recalled from memory.
Section 06 RDS PTY list Specific Type of program News&Inf News News Affairs Current affairs Info General information and advice Sport Sports Weather Weather reports/meteorological information Finance Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
Section 07 Playing DVD video discs Watching a DVD video 12 3 4 5 8 Audio language indicator Shows which audio language has been selected. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select the DVD player. 8 7 6 These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD video with your DVD player. More advanced DVD video operation is explained starting on page 38. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 DVD-V indicator Shows when a DVD video is playing.
Section 07 Playing DVD video discs # Fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal playback automatically resumes. Note If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically. Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using a menu. ! You can display the menu by touching MENU or TOP.M while a disc is playing.
Section 07 Playing DVD video discs Introduction of advanced DVD video operation 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch REPEAT. 2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the repeat range. ! TITLE Repeat just the current title ! CHAPTER Repeat just the current chapter ! REPEAT OFF Play through the current disc Notes 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names.
Section 07 Playing DVD video discs Frame-by-frame playback This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback. % Touch r during playback. Each time you touch r, you move ahead one frame. # To return to normal playback, touch f. Notes Slow motion playback This lets you slow down playback speed. 1 Keep touching r until is displayed during playback. The icon is displayed, forward slow motion playback begins. # To return to normal playback, touch f.
Section 07 Playing DVD video discs Notes ! With discs featuring a menu, you can also touch MENU or TOP.M and then make selections from the displayed menu. ! With some discs, the icon may be displayed, indicating that titles, chapters and time cannot be specified. Specifying title You can use the direct search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a title. ! Only the remote control can operate this function. To perform this function, switch the remote control operation mode to DVD.
Section 07 Playing DVD video discs 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. Turn angle icon display on or off using DVD SETUP. For details, refer to Setting angle icon display on page 92. % Touch ANGLE during playback of a scene shot from multiple angles.
Section 08 Playing Video CDs Watching a Video CD 12 3 # With a Video CD featuring the PBC (playback control) function, a menu is displayed. 4 5 These are the basic steps necessary to play a Video CD with your DVD player. More advanced Video CD operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Video CD indicator Shows when a Video CD is playing. 3 Track number indicator Shows the track currently playing.
Section 08 Playing Video CDs # You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by holding the joystick left or right. # Fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal playback automatically resumes. Introduction of advanced Video CD operation Note If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically. 1 % Touch g.
Section 08 Playing Video CDs ! During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control), this function cannot be operated. 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch REPEAT. 2 Touch either of the following touch panel keys to select the repeat range. ! TRACK Repeat just the current track ! DISC Repeat the current disc Note If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse, the repeat play range changes to DISC. % Touch r during playback. Each time you touch r, you move ahead one frame.
Section 08 Playing Video CDs Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then SEARCH. 2 Touch TRACK (track) or TIME (time). 3 Touch 0 9 to input the desired number. For tracks ! To select 3, touch 3. ! To select 10, touch 1 and 0 in that order. ! To select 23, touch 2 and 3 in that order. You can switch between stereo and monaural audio output. ! This function is not possible when disc playback has been stopped. 1 Touch A.
Section 09 Playing CDs Listening to a CD 12 3 2 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys. 4 3 To skip back or forward to another track, touch o or p. Touching p skips to the start of the next track. Touching o once skips to the start of the current track. Touching it again will skip to the previous track. # You can also skip back or forward to another track by moving the joystick left or right. 6 5 These are the basic steps necessary to play a CD with your DVD player.
Section 09 Playing CDs Introduction of advanced CD operation 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch REPEAT. 2 Touch either of the following touch panel keys to select the repeat range. ! TRACK Repeat just the current track ! DISC Repeat the current disc Notes 1 % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.
Section 09 Playing CDs 3 When you find the desired track touch b to turn scan play off. 4 While the inputted number is displayed, touch ENTER. This starts playback from the selected track. Note After scanning of a CD is finished, normal playback of the tracks will begin again. Pausing CD playback Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. % Touch f during playback. PAUSE appears in the display. Play of the current track pauses.
Section 09 Playing CDs you touch it will display a letter in the reverse order, such as Z Y X ... C B A. Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs % Touch DISP. Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Disc Title (disc title) Disc Artist (disc artist name) TrackTitle (track title) Track Artist (track artist name) # If specific information has not been recorded on a CD TEXT disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO ARTIST). 7 Touch OK to store the entered title in memory.
Section 10 Playing MP3/WMA Listening to MP3/WMA 12 3 4 5 7 Repeat indicator Shows the selected repeat range. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select the DVD player. # When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # If no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot select DVD (DVD player). Insert a disc in the unit. (Refer to page 20.) 7 6 These are the basic steps necessary to play an MP3/WMA with your built-in DVD player.
Section 10 Playing MP3/WMA Notes % Touch g. # When you stop MP3/WMA playback by touching g, that location on the disc is memorized, enabling playback from that point when you play the disc again. # To play back the disc again, touch f. Playing MP3/WMA ! When playing discs with MP3/WMA files and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs, both types can be played only by switching mode between MP3/WMA and CD-DA by touching DA-ROM or pressing BAND/ESC.
Section 10 Playing MP3/WMA Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player (MP3/ WMA) operation TRACK (one-track repeat) and DISC (repeat all tracks). 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch REPEAT. 2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the repeat range. ! FOLDER Repeat the current folder ! TRACK Repeat just the current track ! DISC Repeat all tracks 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names.
Section 10 Playing MP3/WMA Scanning folders and tracks While you are using FOLDER, the beginning of each track in the selected folder plays for about 10 seconds. When you are using DISC, the beginning of the first track of each folder is played for about 10 seconds. Searching for a desired track in the current folder You can use the search function to specify a track to search for a desired track. ! Track search is not possible when disc playback has been stopped. 1 Select the repeat range.
Section 10 Playing MP3/WMA # When playing back MP3 files recorded as VBR (variable bit rate) files, the bit rate value is not displayed even after switching to bit rate. (VBR will be displayed.) # If specific information has not been recorded on an MP3/WMA disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO NAME). # Press and hold BACK/TEXT displays TRACK (track title), ARTIST (artist name) and ALBUM (album title) at a time.
Section 11 Multi-CD Player Listening to a CD 1 2 3 4 3 Touch any of 01 06 to select a disc you want to listen to. If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12, touch PREV or NEXT to display 07 12. # When 01 06 and 07 12 are not displayed, you can display them by touching DISP. # You can also sequentially select a disc by using a/b. 5 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Disc number indicator Shows the disc currently playing.
Section 11 Multi-CD Player Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation peat), TRACK (one-track repeat) and DISC (disc repeat). 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch REPEAT. to select the repeat range. 2 Touch Touch repeatedly until the desired repeat range appears in the display. 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. # When A.
Section 11 Multi-CD Player Scanning CDs and tracks While you are using DISC, the beginning of each track on the selected disc plays for about 10 seconds. When you are using M-CD, the beginning of the first track of each disc is played for about 10 seconds. 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on the previous page. 2 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch SCAN. 3 Touch a to turn scan play on.
Section 11 Multi-CD Player 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on page 56. 2 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch NEXT. 3 Touch ITS PLAY. 4 Touch a to turn ITS play on. Playback begins of those tracks from your playlist within the previously selected M-CD or DISC ranges. # If no tracks in the current range are programmed for ITS play then ITS EMPTY is displayed. # To turn ITS play off, touch b.
Section 11 Multi-CD Player 1 Play the CD that you want to enter a title for. Touch a or b to select the CD. 2 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch NEXT. 3 Touch TITLE EDIT. 4 Touch ABC to select the desired character type. Touch ABC repeatedly to switch between the following character types: Alphabet (upper case), numbers and symbols Alphabet (lower case) European letters, such as those with accents (e.g., á, à, ä, ç) # You can select to input numbers and symbols by touching 123.
Section 11 Multi-CD Player Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs % Touch DISP. Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the following settings: DISC LIST (disc list) Disc Title (disc title) Disc Artist (disc artist name) TrackTitle (track title) Track Artist (track artist name) # If specific information has not been recorded on a CD TEXT disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO ARTIST).
Section 12 DAB tuner Listening to the DAB 1 2 3 5 WEATHER indicator Shows when area weather flash is received. 4 56 6 ANNOUNCE indicator Shows when announcement is received. 7 NEWS indicator Shows when news announcement is received. d b a c 9 87 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Band indicator Shows which band the DAB tuner is tuned to. 3 Preset number indicator Shows which preset has been selected. 4 Service label indicator Shows to which service the DAB tuner is tuned.
Section 12 DAB tuner 4 To select a service, briefly touch c or d. # You can also select a service by moving the joystick left or right. Introduction of advanced DAB tuner operation 5 To select an ensemble, keep touching c or d for about one second and release. # You can cancel ensemble search by touching either c or d shortly. # You can also perform ensemble search by holding the joystick left or right. Note If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
Section 12 DAB tuner PTY (PTY label) Ensemble (ensemble label) Note With a service component that has no service component label, dynamic label or PTY label, switching to Component, DLS and PTY is not possible. Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies # When the touch panel keys are not displayed, you can display them by touching the screen. # When P01 P06 are not displayed, you can display them by touching DISP. 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch AS.
Section 12 DAB tuner Selecting services from the available service list Available service list lets you see the list of available services and select one of them to receive, if the currently received ensemble has multiple services. 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch SL LIST. 2 Touch NEXT or PREV to switch between the lists of available services. 3 Touch your favorite available service. That selection will begin to receive.
Section 12 DAB tuner 2 Move the joystick left or right to recall the three most recent dynamic labels. Moving the joystick left or right switches between the current and the three dynamic label data displays. # If there is no dynamic label data in memory the display will not change. Storing and recalling dynamic label You can store data from up to six dynamic label transmissions at buttons 1 6. 1 Display the dynamic label you want to store in memory.
Section 13 TV tuner Watching the TV tuner 1 2 3 4 3 Touch BAND to select a band. Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed, TV1 or TV2. 4 To perform manual tuning, briefly touch c or d. The channels move up or down step by step. # You can also perform manual tuning by moving the joystick left or right. 5 You can use this unit to control a TV tuner, which is sold separately. For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner s operation manuals.
Section 13 TV tuner 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # You can also display MENU by clicking the joystick. # To return to the previous display, touch BACK. # To return to the TV picture, touch ESC.
Section 13 TV tuner Selecting the country group 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch COUNTRY. 2 Touch or to select the country group. Touch or until the desired country group appears in the display. COUNTRY 1 (CCIR channel) COUNTRY 2 (Italy channel) COUNTRY 3 (U.K.
Section 14 DVD Player 12 3 4 5 6 6 Play time indicator Shows the elapsed playing time of the current chapter/track. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch S-DVD to select the DVD player. DVD Player Playing a disc # When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. 2 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys. You can use this unit to control a DVD player or multi-DVD player, which is sold separately.
Section 14 DVD Player % Press REAR.S to turn the DVD player on. # To turn the DVD player off, press REAR.S again. Introduction of advanced DVD player operation Selecting a disc ! You can operate this function only when a multi-DVD player is connected to this unit. % Touch a or b to select a disc. # You can also skip back or forward to another disc by moving the joystick up or down. When using the joystick on the remote control, switch the remote control operation mode to AVH. (Refer to page 17.
Section 14 DVD Player Scanning tracks of a CD During Video CD or CD playback 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch SCAN. ! TITLE Repeat just the current title ! CHAPTER Repeat just the current chapter ! DISC Repeat the current disc ! TRACK Repeat just the current track ! DISC Repeat the current disc Notes ! If you select other discs during repeat play, the repeat play range changes to DISC.
Section 15 Audio Adjustments Introduction of audio adjustments # When selecting the FM tuner as the source, you cannot switch to SLA. # To return to the previous display, touch BACK. # To return to the display of each source, touch ESC. Note If you do not operate the audio function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the source display. 1 1 Audio display Shows the audio function names.
Section 15 Audio Adjustments Using the equalizer The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization to match car interior acoustic characteristics as desired. Recalling equalizer curves There are six stored equalizer curves which you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list of the equalizer curves: Display Equalizer curve SUPER BASS Super bass POWERFUL Powerful NATURAL Natural VOCAL Vocal CUSTOM Custom FLAT Flat ! CUSTOM is an adjusted equalizer curve that you create.
Section 15 Audio Adjustments +6 6 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased. 1 Touch A.MENU and AUDIO and then touch BASS. 5 Touch and then touch or to select the desired frequency. Touch or until the desired frequency appears in the display. Low: 40Hz 80Hz 100Hz 160Hz Mid: 200Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz High: 3.15kHz 8kHz 10kHz 12.5kHz 2 Touch or to select the desired frequency. Touch or until the desired frequency appears in the display.
Section 15 Audio Adjustments 1 Touch A.MENU and AUDIO and then touch LOUDNESS. Touch to turn loudness on. # To turn loudness off, touch . 3 Touch or to select a desired level. Each time you touch or selects level in the following order: LOW (low) MID (mid) HIGH (high) Using nonfading output Using subwoofer output This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output which can be turned on or off. ! When the subwoofer output is on, you can adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level of the subwoofer.
Section 15 Audio Adjustments 1 Touch A.MENU and AUDIO and then touch NEXT. 2 Touch HPF. 3 Touch to turn high pass filter on. # To turn high pass filter off, touch . 4 Touch or to select cut-off frequency. Each time you touch or selects cut-off frequencies in the following order: 50Hz 80Hz 125Hz Note If you switch the SFEQ setting, the HPF function is automatically turned off. By turning the HPF function on after selecting the SFEQ setting, you can combine HPF function with SFEQ function.
Section 15 Audio Adjustments Setting the sound focus equalizer (SFEQ) Audio Adjustments Clarifying the sound image of vocals and instruments allows the simple staging of a natural, pleasant sound environment. Even greater listening enjoyment will be obtained if seating positions are chosen carefully. FRONT1 boosts the treble on the front output and the bass on the rear output. FRONT2 boosts the treble and the bass on the front output and the bass on the rear output.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor Introduction of DSP adjustments 1 You can use this unit to control multi-channel processor (e.g. DEQ-P6600), which is sold separately. ! Some functions may differ depending on the multi-channel processor connected to this unit. By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in the order shown, you can create a finely-tuned sound field effortlessly.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor into the SFC circuitry to recreate the acoustics of various performance settings. # To switch to equalizer function, press EQ and hold again. 2 Press EQ to select the desired SFC mode.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor # FR:00 is the proper setting when only two speakers are used. 3 Touch c or d to adjust left/right speaker balance. Each time you touch c or d it moves the left/ right speaker balance towards the left or the right. LEFT:25 RIGHT:25 is displayed as the left/ right speaker balance moves from left to right.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor 2 Touch either of the following touch panel keys to select the desired setting. Using the direct control You can override audio settings to check for effectiveness of your audio settings. ! All audio functions are locked out when the direct control is on except VOLUME. 1 Touch A.MENU and DSP and then touch DIGITAL DIRECT. 2 Touch a to turn the direct control on. # To turn direct control off, touch b.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor 4 Touch or to select PANORAMA (panorama). Each time you touch or selects the item in the following order: PANORAMA (panorama) DIMENSION (dimension) CENTER WIDTH (center width) ! Set the front or rear speaker to LARGE if the speaker is capable of reproducing bass content, or if no subwoofer is installed. 5 Touch on. 2 to turn the panorama control # To turn the panorama control off, touch . 6 Touch and then touch or to adjust front/surround speaker balance.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor duced through a LARGE speaker or subwoofer. 2 1 Touch A.MENU and DSP and then touch NEXT. Touch SPEAKER SETTING. 3 Touch or to select SUB WOOFER (subwoofer). Each time you touch or selects the speaker in the following order: FRONT (front speakers) CENTER (center speaker) REAR (rear speakers) SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) PHASE (subwoofer setting) 4 Touch to turn subwoofer output on. # To turn subwoofer output off, touch .
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor 3 Touch or to select the speaker to be adjusted. Each time you touch or selects the speaker in the following order: FRONT-L (front speaker left) CENTER (center speaker) FRONT-R (front speaker right) REAR-R (rear speaker right) REAR-L (rear speaker left) SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) # You cannot select speakers whose size is set at OFF. 4 Touch or to adjust the speaker output level. Each time you touch or increases or decreases the speaker output level.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor The time alignment lets you adjust the distance between each speaker and the listening position. 3 1 Touch A.MENU and DSP and then touch NEXT. 4 Touch a or b to adjust the distance between the selected speaker and the listening position. Each time you touch a or b increases or decreases the distance. 0.0 500.0 [cm] is displayed as the distance is increased or decreased. Touch TIME ALIGNMENT.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor ! When FLAT is selected no supplement or correction is made to the sound. This is useful to check the effect of the equalizer curves by switching alternatively between FLAT and a set equalizer curve. 1 Press EQ and hold to switch to equalizer function. Press EQ and hold until an equalizer curve name appears in the display. # To switch to SFC function, press EQ and hold again. 2 Press EQ to select the equalizer.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor WIDE (wide) NARROW (narrow) # You can adjust parameters for each band of the other speakers in the same way. The auto-equalizer automatically measures the car interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates the auto-equalizer curve based on that information. Using the auto-equalizer The auto-equalizer is the equalizer curve created by auto TA and EQ (refer to Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) on this page).
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor Before operating the auto TA and EQ function ! Carry out auto TA and EQ in as quiet a place as possible, with the car engine and air conditioning switched off. Also cut power to car phones or portable telephones in the car, or remove them from the car before carrying out auto TA and EQ. Sounds other than the measurement tone (surrounding sounds, engine sound, telephones ringing etc.) may prevent correct measurement of the car interior acoustic characteristics.
Section 16 Digital Signal Processor conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto TA and EQ. # Press SOURCE to turn the source on if this unit is turned off. # If no position is selected before you start auto TA and EQ, FRONT-L is selected automatically. 5 Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off. 6 Press and hold EQ to enter the auto TA and EQ measurement mode. 7 Plug the microphone into the microphone input jack on the multi-channel processor.
Section 17 Setting up the DVD player Introduction of DVD setup adjustments Note If you do not operate the DVD setup function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display. Setting the subtitle language 1 You can use this menu to change audio, subtitle, parental lock and other DVD settings. ! When watching a DVD/Video CD on the rear display independently, you cannot operate this menu. 1 DVD setup menu display Shows the DVD setup menu names. 1 Touch g.
Section 17 Setting up the DVD player chart for DVD on page 113 to input the fourdigit code of the desired language. 1 Touch 0 9 to input the language code. 2 While the inputted number is displayed, touch ENTER. Setting the audio language You can set the preferred audio language. 1 Touch SETUP and LANGUAGE and then touch AUDIO LANGUAGE. An audio language menu is displayed and the currently set language is highlighted. # To switch to the second language select menu, touch NEXT.
Section 17 Setting up the DVD player Setting angle icon display You can set it up so that the angle icon appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. whether the disc package bears the 16 : 9 LB mark. (See page 11.) ! Some discs do not enable changing of the TV aspect. For details, refer to the disc s instructions. 1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then touch MULTI ANGLE. 2 Touch a to turn angle icon display on. # To turn angle icon display off, touch b.
Section 17 Setting up the DVD player ! LEVEL 1 Playback of discs for children only is possible Notes Changing the level You can change the set parental lock level. 1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then touch PARENTAL. 2 Touch 0 9 to input the registered code number. 3 Touch ENTER. This enters the code number, and you can now change the level. # If you input an incorrect code number, the icon is displayed. Touch C and input the correct code number.
Section 17 Setting up the DVD player 1 Set the remote control selection switch on the left side of the remote control to the appropriate position with a pen tip or other pointed instrument . ! If you select AVH mode, there is no need to take the following procedure. ! If you select A/B mode, take the following procedure and change the code type to the appropriate type. 2 Press 7 and 0 on the remote control simultaneously to change the code type. Initially, the code type is set to A.
Section 18 Initial Settings Adjusting initial settings Setting the FM tuning step 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. 1 Initial settings lets you perform initial setup of different settings for this unit. 1 Function display Shows the function names. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch OFF to turn this unit off.
Section 18 Initial Settings 1 Touch A.MENU and INITIAL and then touch DETACH WARNING. 2 Touch a to turn warning tone on. # To turn warning tone off, touch b. Switching the auxiliary setting It is possible to use auxiliary equipment with this unit. Activate the auxiliary setting when using auxiliary equipment connected to this unit. 1 Touch A.MENU and INITIAL and then touch AUX. 2 Touch a to turn auxiliary setting on. # To turn auxiliary setting off, touch b.
Section 18 Initial Settings or subwoofer output (refer to Using subwoofer output on page 75) in the audio menu on. ! If you change the subwoofer controller, subwoofer output and nonfading output in the audio menu return to the factory settings. ! Both rear speaker leads output and RCA rear output are switched simultaneously in this setting. You can minimize distortion that may be caused by the equalizer curve settings. Setting an equalizer level high can cause distortion.
Section 18 Initial Settings 3 Touch a to turn automatic disc playback on. # To turn automatic disc playback off, touch b. Switching the dimmer setting for sub-display To prevent the sub-display from being too bright at night, the sub-display is automatically dimmed when the car s headlights are turned on. You can turn dimmer on or off. 1 Touch A.MENU and INITIAL and then touch NEXT. 2 Touch SUB DISPLAY DIMMER. 3 Touch a to turn dimmer on. # To turn dimmer off, touch b.
Section 19 Other Functions Introduction of setup adjustments 1 Touch A.MENU and SETUP and then touch AV INPUT. 2 Touch or to select the video input setting. Touch or until the desired setting appears in the display. 1 Setup menu display Shows the setup function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch SETUP to display the setup function names. The setup function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.
Section 19 Other Functions 2 Touch ting on. to turn rear view camera set- # To turn rear view camera setting off, touch . 3 Touch or to select an appropriate setting for polarity.
Section 19 Other Functions 3 Touch or to select the segment of the clock display you wish to set. Each time you touch or it will select one segment of the clock display: Hour Minute As you select segments of the clock display the segment selected will be highlighted. or to select the desired 2 Touch item.
Section 19 Other Functions Selecting AUX as the source % Touch the source icon and then touch AUX to select AUX as the source. # When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # If the auxiliary setting is not turned on, AUX cannot be selected. For more details, see Switching the auxiliary setting on page 96. Setting the AUX title The title displayed for the AUX source can be changed. 1 After you have selected AUX as the source, touch A.
Section 19 Other Functions Note In the following cases, the background display will not change: ! When the AV (video input) is not set to VIDEO (refer to page 99). ! When the DVD/Video CD playback is not turned on for rear display (refer to page 20). ! When a Pioneer navigation unit is not connected to this unit. Other Functions Using the PGM button You can operate the preprogrammed functions for each source by using BOOK.M. % Press BOOK.
Appendix Additional Information Troubleshooting Common Symptom Cause Action (See) Power doesn t turn on. The unit doesn t operate. Leads and connectors are incorrectly connected. Confirm once more that all connections are correct. The fuse is blown. Rectify the reason for the fuse blowing, then replace the fuse. Be very sure to install the correct fuse with the same rating. Noise and other factors are causing Press RESET. (Page 12) the built-in microprocessor to operate incorrectly.
Appendix Additional Information Symptom Cause Action (See) When the ignition switch is turned ON (or turned to ACC), the motor sounds. The unit is confirming whether a disc is loaded or not. This is a normal operation. Nothing is displayed. The touch panel keys cannot be used. The rear view camera is not connected. BACK UP CAMERA is at incorrect setting. Connect a rear view camera. Press V.ADJ to return to the source display and then select the correct setting for BACK UP CAMERA.
Appendix Additional Information Problems during Video CD playback Symptom Cause Action (See) The PBC (playback control) menu display cannot be called up. The Video CD playing does not feature PBC. This operation is not possible with Video CDs not featuring PBC. Repeat play and track/time search are not possible. The Video CD playing features PBC. This operation is not possible with Video CDs featuring PBC.
Appendix Additional Information Message Cause Action Error check MIC Microphone is not connected. Plug the supplied microphone securely into the jack. Error check front SP, Error check FL SP, Error check FR SP, Error check center SP, Error check RL SP, Error check RR SP, Error check subwoofer The microphone cannot pick up the ! Confirm that the speakers are connected measuring tone of a speaker. correctly. ! Correct the input level setting of the power amp connected to the speakers.
Appendix Additional Information DVD player and care DVD discs ! Use only normal, round discs. If you insert irregular, non-round, shaped discs they may jam in the DVD player or not play properly. ! With some DVD video discs, it may not be possible to use certain functions. ! It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. ! When DVD-R/DVD-RW discs are used, playback is possible only for discs which have been finalized.
Appendix Additional Information ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MP3 and WMA files ! MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard. ! WMA is short for Windows Media" Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later. ! With some applications used to encode WMA files, this unit may not operate correctly.
Appendix Additional Information ! This unit plays back files with the filename extension (.mp3 or .wma) as an MP3 or a WMA file. To prevent noise and malfunctions, do not use these extensions for files other than MP3 or WMA files. MP3 additional information About folders and MP3/ WMA files ! An outline of a CD-ROM with MP3/WMA files on it is shown below. Subfolders are shown as folders in the folder currently selected. ! Files are compatible with the ID3 Tag Ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.
Appendix Additional Information ! MP3/WMA files in up to 8 tiers of folders can be played back. However, there is a delay in the start of playback on discs with numerous tiers. For this reason we recommend creating discs with no more than 2 tiers. ! It is possible to play back up to 253 items from folders on one disc.
Appendix Additional Information Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen ! If the display is near the vent of an air conditioner when it is opened, make sure that air from the air conditioner is not blowing on it. Heat from the heater may damage the LCD screen, and cool air from the cooler may cause moisture to form inside the display resulting in possible damage.
Appendix Additional Information Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Guarani (gn), 0714 Gujarati (gu), 0721 Hausa (ha), 0801 Hindi (hi), 0809 Croatian (hr), 0818 Hungarian (hu), 0821 Armenian (hy), 0825 Interlingua (ia), 0901 Interlingue (ie), 0905 Inupiak (ik), 0911 Indonesian (in), 0914 Icelandic (is), 0919 Hebrew (iw), 0923 Yiddish (ji), 1009 Javanese (jw), 1023 Georgian (ka), 1101 Kazakh (kk), 1111 Greenlandic (kl), 1112 Cambodian (km), 1113 Kannada (kn), 1114 Kashmiri (ks), 1119 Ku
Appendix Additional Information Terms Aspect ratio This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3. Wide screen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptional presence and atmosphere. Bit rate This expresses data volume per second, or bps units (bits per second). The higher the rate, the more information is available to reproduce the sound.
Appendix Additional Information group (MPEG) of the ISO (International Standards Organization). MP3 is able to compress audio data to about 1/10th the level of a conventional disc. MPEG This stands for Moving Pictures Experts Group, and is an international video image compression standard. Some DVDs feature digital audio compressed and recorded using this system. Multi-audio (Multilingual dialog) Some DVDs feature dialog recorded in multiple languages.
Appendix Additional Information VBR VBR is short for variable bit rate. Generally speaking CBR (constant bit rate) is more widely used. But by flexibly adjusting the bit rate according to the needs of audio compression, it is possible to achieve compressionpriority sound quality. WMA WMA is short for Windows Media" Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later.
Appendix Additional Information Specifications General Display Screen size/aspect ratio ....... 6.5 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area: 144 × 77 mm) Pixels ............................................. 336,960 (1,440 × 234) Type ................................................ TFT active matrix, transmissive type Color system .............................. NTSC/PAL compatible Operating temperature range ..................................................... 10 +50 °C Storage temperature range ....
Appendix Additional Information Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 97 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network) (CD: 96 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network)) Dynamic range ......................... 95 dB (1 kHz) (CD: 94 dB (1 kHz)) Distortion ..................................... 0.008 % (1 kHz) Output level: Video .................................... 1.0 Vp-p/75 W (±0.2 V) Audio ................................... 1.0 V (1 kHz, 0 dB) Number of channels .............. 2 (stereo) MP3 decoding format ...........
Index A Angle icon ..................................................41,.92 Aspect ratio .............................................92,.114 Audio language .........................................40,.91 B Bookmark .........................................................41 Brightness ........................................................24 C Chapter ...........................................................114 Code number ...................................................92 Color ....................
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