RDS AV RECEIVER Operation Manual Important (Serial number) The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
Contents Important The screen shown in the examples may differ from actual screens, which may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements. ■ Precaution ................................................................................... 4 ■ Parts and controls..................................................................... 11 ■ Basic operation ......................................................................... 14 ■ Bluetooth..................................................
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Precaution Information to user –This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. –Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment. –NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B WARNING CAUTION This product is evaluated in moderate and tropical climate condition under the Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements, IEC 60065. The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level—a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving.
Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the following safety information: • Do not operate this product, any applications, or the rear view camera option (if purchased) if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing traffic regulations.
Parking brake interlock To ensure safe driving WARNING • LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE. • Do not take any steps to tamper with or disable the parking brake interlock system which is in place for your protection.
WARNING Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an ACC wire or circuitry available. Rear view camera WARNING • SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED. • USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE. CAUTION The rear view mode is to use this product as an aid to keep an eye on the trailers, or while backing up. Do not use this function for entertainment purposes.
• When taking this product to the dealer or authorized Pioneer Service Station, make sure to bring both the unit and LCD display. Visit our website 1 2 3 4 English Visit us at the following site: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca Register your product. Receive updates on the latest products and technologies. Download owner’s manuals, order product catalogs, research new products, and much more. Receive notices of software upgrades and software updates.
This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the touch screen. This indicates to touch and hold the appropriate soft key on the touch screen.
Parts and controls Main unit English C5500NEX C2500NEX C2550NEX NOTE For DMH-C5500NEX, touch buttons on the main unit, and for DMH-C2500NEX/DMH-C2550NEX, press buttons on the main unit. Touch (press) to activate the voice recognition mode such as Siri® when the iPhone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth or USB. VOL (+/-) Touch (press) to display the top menu screen. Touch (press) and hold to power off. To power back on, touch (press) any button.
Touch (press) to display the menu bar (page 17). Touch (press) and hold to mute or unmute. LCD screen RESET Press to reset the microprocessor (page 14). English Remote control C5500NEX C2550NEX Volume (+/-) MODE SRC TOP MENU MENU Thumb pad MUTE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE BAND/ESC RETURN or or Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to turn off the display. Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off. Not used.
FOLDER/P.CH Press to select the next or previous title or folder. Press to recall radio station frequencies assigned to preset channel keys. Press to answer or end a call. C2500NEX The remote control CD-R33 is sold separately.
Basic operation Resetting the microprocessor English C2500NEX C2550NEX CAUTION • Pressing the RESET button resets settings and recorded contents to the factory settings. – Do not perform this operation when a device is connected to this product. – Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset. • The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: – Prior to using this product for the first time after installation. – If this product fails to operate properly.
CAUTION • Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer. • There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. • Do not handle the battery with metallic tools. • Do not store the battery with metallic objects. • If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery.
4-speaker system with front and rear speakers, or a 6-speaker system with front and rear speakers and subwoofers. [Network Mode] 3-way system with a high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer (low range speaker) for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (bands). 5 6 Touch [OK]. Initial Legal Disclaimer screen appears. Touch [OK]. The top menu screen appears. NOTE Once the speaker mode is set, the setting cannot be changed unless this product is restored to the default settings.
Operating list screens English Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area. If you touch the key, the rests are scrolled for display. NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page. Drag the side bar, the initial search bar or the list to view any hidden items.
Switches the dimmer duration by day or night. English Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Displays setting menu screen (page 80). Closes the menu bar. Top menu screen Switches the top menu screen layout. 1 Touch and hold . appears at the top of the screen. 2 Touch . When you finish switching the layout, touch (press) - 18 - .
Favorite source icons AV operation area Displays the current source. Touch to go to the displayed source. TIPS • When the control icons are displayed at the bottom of the key, you can control the displayed operation. • You can also switch to display/hide the artwork with the following procedure. 1 Touch and hold . or appears on the AV operation area. 2 Touch or . When you finish switching the display/hide setting for the artwork, touch (press) .
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection 4 5 6 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device. Touch (press) . Touch then . The Bluetooth screen appears. Touch [Connection]. Touch . The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list. Touch the Bluetooth device name. After the device is successfully registered, a Bluetooth connection is established by the system. Once the connection is established, the device name is displayed on the list.
CAUTION Never turn this product off and disconnect the device while the Bluetooth setting operation is being processed. Description [Connection] Connect, disconnect, or delete registered Bluetooth device manually. Touch to delete registered device. To connect a registered Bluetooth device manually, touch the name of the device. To disconnect the device, touch the name of the connected device in the list.
Hands-free phoning To use this function you need to connect your cellular phone to this product via Bluetooth in advance (page 20). CAUTION For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving. Making a phone call 1 2 3 Touch (press) . Touch . The phone menu screen appears. Touch one of the call icons on the phone menu screen.
The following items are displayed. • Name of the current cellular phone • List number of the current cellular phone • Reception status of the current cellular phone • Battery status of the current cellular phone English TIP If you connect two cellular phones to this product at the same time, you can switch between the cellular phones using the switch devices key. Switches the search language to English or system language. NOTE It may not appear depending on the system language setting.
2 3 4 Touch . Touch or . On the [Phone Book] screen, touch the desired name to display the contact’s phone number. Touch . English ▶Dialing from the preset dial list 1 2 Touch . Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. The dial screen appears and dialing starts. ▶Deleting a phone number 1 2 3 4 5 Touch (press) Touch . Touch . Touch . . Touch [Yes]. Receiving a phone call 1 Touch Touch TIPS • Touch • Touch to answer the call. to end the call.
1 2 3 Touch (press) Touch . . Touch . The voice recognition function launches and the voice control screen appears. Minimizing the dial confirmation screen 1 Touch . TIP To display the dial confirmation screen again, touch on the top menu screen (page 18). NOTES • The dial confirmation screen cannot be minimized on the AV operation screen. • AV sources cannot be selected even if the dial confirmation screen is minimized while talking on the phone or receiving an incoming call.
1 Touch or to turn private mode on or off. Adjusting the other party’s listening volume This product can be adjusted to the other party’s listening volume. 1 Touch to switch between the three volume levels. Notes for hands-free phoning ▶General notes • Connection to all cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is not guaranteed.
▶The received call and dialed number histories • You cannot make a call to the entry of an unknown user (no phone number) in the received call history. • If calls are made by operating your cellular phone, no history data will be recorded in this product. • If there are more than 1 000 phone book entries on your cellular phone, not all entries may download completely. • Depending on the phone, this product may not display the phone book correctly.
The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears. Basic operation Bluetooth audio playback screen English Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. • By touching (pressing) then touch or forward or backward. • By touching (pressing) then touch and hold perform fast reverse or fast forward. , you can also skip files or , you can also Sets a repeat play range. Plays files in random order. Selects a file or folder from the list to playback.
AV source Supported AV source * DMH-C5500NEX/DMH-C2550NEX Displaying the AV operation screen 1 Touch (press) then touch the AV operation key. The AV operation screen appears. Displays the source list. Selects or customizes the equalizer curve (page 90). - 29 - English You can play or use the following sources with this product. • HD Radio Broadcasts (HD Radio™ tuner) • USB The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device.
Selecting a source Source on the AV source selection screen Touch (press) then touch . Touch the source icon. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. Source on the source list 1 2 3 Touch (press) Touch then touch the AV operation key. . Touch the source key. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. Changing the display order of source NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
Adjusting the range of favorite source icons area NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. 3 Touch (press) . Touch and hold . appears at the top left of the favorite source icons. Drag to the desired position. When you finish adjusting, touch (press) - 31 - .
HD Radio™ Technology About HD Radio stations AM band Analog AM Analog AM Digital AM FM band Analog FM Analog FM Digital FM Analog FM Digital FM-1ch Digital FM-2ch : Main channel : Sub channel Digital FM-3ch Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio Technology enables local radio stations to broadcast a clean digital signal. AM sounds like today’s FM and FM sounds like a CD. - 32 - English HD Radio stations offer high quality audio and data services.
Program Service Data: Contributes to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Presents song name, artist, station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide, and other relevant data streams. Visual information related to content being played on your HD Radio receiver, such as Album Art, historical photographs, still art from live broadcasts, among other related content. Starting procedure 1 2 Touch (press) then touch . Touch [HD Radio]. The HD Radio screen appears.
HD Radio indicator and Signal type indicator Recalls the preset channel stored to a key from memory. Stores the current broadcast frequency to a key. Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM band. Performs BSM (best stations memory) function (page 34). Manual tuning Seek tuning or non stop seek tuning Releasing the key in a few seconds skips to the nearest station from the current frequency. Keep holding the key for long seconds to perform non stop seek tuning.
To cancel the storage process 1 Touch [Cancel]. Radio settings 3 4 Touch (press) English 1 2 . Touch then . The system setting screen appears. Touch [AV Source Settings]. Touch [Radio settings]. The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item Description [Blending] [On] [Off] Switches to the analog broadcast of the same frequency level automatically when reception of a digital broadcast becomes weak. Select [Off] to receive only a digital signal.
Compressed files Plugging/unplugging a USB storage device Plugging a USB storage device 1 2 Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB cable. Plug a USB storage device into the USB cable. NOTES • This product may not achieve optimum performance with some USB storage devices. • Connection via a USB hub is not possible. • A USB cable is required for connection. USB cable USB storage device Unplugging a USB storage device 1 Pull out the USB storage device from the USB cable.
2 3 Plug the USB storage device into the USB cable (page 36). Touch [USB]. Playback is performed in order of folder numbers. Folders are skipped if they contain no playable files. Audio source Audio source screen 1 Displays the link search screen. Touch the song to play back followed by touching the song information, after switching to Music Browse mode (page 39). TIP If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. NOTE This function is available for the USB storage device only.
Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Plays files or does not play in random order. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left. Switches the following media file types. [Music]: Compressed audio files [Video]: Compressed video files [Photo]: Image files Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIP Touching a folder on the list shows its contents.
Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Constructs the database for using the Music Browse mode (page 39). Switches the current music information display. You can select files to play back using the category list if the files contain tag information. NOTES • This function is available for the USB storage device only. • Music Browse mode cannot be held once the power is turned off. 1 2 3 4 5 Touch to create a database. Music Browse mode will be available after the database has been created.
English Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Switches the audio language. Switches the following media file types.
Skips files forward or backward. Still image source Still image screen Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Saves the current images as the wallpaper. Touch the following items then touch [Yes] to overwrite the image. [As AVScreen]: Saves the image as the wallpaper for the AV screen.
Rotates the displayed picture 90° clockwise. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder. Switches the following media file types. [Music]: Compressed audio files [Video]: Compressed video files [Photo]: Image files Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIP Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it. - 42 - English Plays all files in the current repeat play range or does not play them in random order.
iPod® Connecting your iPod NOTES • Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. • Do not delete the Apple Music® app from your iPod, since some functions may not be available. 1 2 3 Connect your iPod. • iPhone or iPod via USB or Bluetooth Touch (press) then touch . Touch [iPod]. NOTES • For USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. • For Bluetooth connection, see page 20.
Audio source Audio source screen 1 English Displays the link search screen. Select a song from the list related to the song currently playing. TIP If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. NOTE This function is not available while playing Apple Music Radio. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Sets a repeat play range for all in the selected list/the current song. Plays songs within the selected list/album randomly.
Selects a song from the list. Touch the category then the title of the list to playback of the selected list. NOTES • Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. • Only 16 000 songs in the iPod are available in the list if the iPod has more than 16 000 songs. Available songs depend on the iPod. Audio source screen 2 Changes the audiobook speed. Normal—Fast—Slow Displays the hidden function bar.
Apple Music Radio screen English Switches between playback and pause. Displays the pop-up menu for Apple Music Radio. • Touch [Play More Like This] to play back songs similar to the current song. • Touch [Play Less Like This] to set it not to play back the current song again. • Touch [Add to iTunes Wish List] to add the current song to the iTunes® wish list. NOTE This function may not be used depending on your Apple Music account status. Skips tracks forward.
WebLink™ NOTES • The supported finger gestures may vary depending on the WebLink compatible application. • To use WebLink, you must first install the WebLink Host app on the iPhone or smartphone. For details about the WebLink Host app, visit the following site: https://www.abaltatech.com/weblink/ • Be sure to read Using app-based connected content (page 112) before you perform this operation. • Copyright protected files such as DRM cannot be played.
English Displays the main menu of the WebLink source screen. TIP When the rear display is connected to this unit, video from the WebLink screen can be displayed to the rear display except while the AV source with video content is active even while driving. For iPhone users System requirement iOS 10.0 or higher (up to iOS 11.x) NOTE iPhone 4s is not available on the WebLink. 1 2 3 4 5 Unlock your iPhone and connect it to this product via USB. Refer to the Installation Manual. Touch (press) . Touch .
Refer to the Installation Manual. Touch (press) . Touch . Touch [WebLink]. Touch desired icon in the tab. The WebLink app is launched. English 2 3 4 5 Using the audio mix function You can output the audio mixing AV source and an application for iPhone when WebLink is used. NOTES • This function is only available when WebLink is used with an iPhone. • Depending on the application or AV source, this function may not be available. 1 2 Start up the WebLink. Touch (press) VOL (+/-).
Apple CarPlay™ You can operate iPhone applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, or flicking on the screen of this product. NOTE The compatible finger gestures vary depending on the application for the iPhone. WARNING Certain uses of the iPhone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions. If in doubt as to a particular function, only perform it while the car is parked.
3 4 Touch [Driving Position]. English Touch the item. [Left] Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. [Right] Select for a right-hand drive vehicle. Starting procedure 1 2 3 4 5 Connect an Apple CarPlay compatible device to this product via USB. Touch (press) Touch . . Touch [Apple CarPlay]. Touch Apple CarPlay icon in the tab. The application screen appears. TIP You can use Siri function by touching (pressing) button once Apple CarPlay is activated.
Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the guidance volume. Displays the main sound volume. To adjust the main sound volume, touch (press) VOL (+/-) on the unit or touch [+]/[-]. NOTE The volume menu is displayed for four seconds. If the menu disappears, touch (press) VOL (+/-) again. The menu reappears. - 52 - English Touch to mute. Touch again to cancel mute.
Android Auto™ You can operate Android applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, or flicking on the screen of this product. NOTES • [USB MTP] is set to [Off] to use Android Auto (page 81). • The compatible finger gestures vary depending on the application for the smartphone. WARNING Certain uses of the smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions.
3 4 Touch [Driving Position]. English Touch the item. [Left] Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. [Right] Select for a right-hand drive vehicle. Starting procedure 1 2 3 4 5 Connect an Android Auto™ compatible device to this product via USB. Touch (press) Touch . . Touch [Android Auto]. Touch Android Auto icon in the tab. The application screen appears. TIP You can use voice recognition function by touching (pressing) activated.
Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the guidance volume. Displays the main sound volume. To adjust the main sound volume, touch (press) VOL (+/-) on the unit or touch [+]/[-]. NOTE The volume menu is displayed for four seconds. If the menu disappears, touch (press) VOL (+/-) again. The menu reappears. Setting the auto-launch function If this function is set to on, Android Auto will launch automatically when an Android Auto compatible device is connected to this product.
Pandora® WARNING Certain uses of the iPhone or smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions. If in doubt as to a particular function, only perform it while the car is parked. No feature should be used unless it is safe to do so under the driving conditions you are experiencing. Important • Create a free or a paid account online.
3 4 Touch [Pandora]. Launch the Pandora application on the mobile device and start playback. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 20. • For details on USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. English Basic operation Playback screen Recalls the preset station stored to a key from the memory. Stores the current station to a key. Displays the preset station list. Select an item on the list ([1] to [6]) to switch to the preset station. Switches between playback and pause.
Creates a new station. Touch [Track] or [Artist] to create a new station. Adds information for the track currently playing to bookmarks. Switches among connected devices. TIP Shared stations are indicated by * and . are not available when using a shared station. - 58 - English Selects a Pandora station from the list. • : Switches to the station list. • : Switches to the genre list. • : Plays only one track based on particular musical characteristics from several shuffled stations.
Spotify® WARNING Certain uses of the iPhone or smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions. If in doubt as to a particular function, only perform it while the car is parked. No feature should be used unless it is safe to do so under the driving conditions you are experiencing. Important • To use Spotify, you need to connect to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, LTE (4G), or a Wi-Fi network.
Touch then . Touch [AV Source Settings]. Confirm that [Spotify] is turned on. Touch (press) then touch . Touch [Spotify]. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 20. • For details on USB connection for iPhone, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen 1 (Track) Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. TIP By touching (pressing) then touch , you can skip tracks forward.
Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left. Switches among connected devices. Playback screen 2 (Track) Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the left to the right. Sets a repeat play range. Plays tracks in random order. - 61 - English Selects a track or station from the list.
Playback screen 1 (Radio mode) English Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. TIP By touching (pressing) then touch , you can skip songs forward. NOTE The number of tracks that are skipped varies depending on the application. Starts new radio mode. Saves or deletes the current song information to or from Your Music. Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left.
Playback screen 2 (Radio mode) English Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the left to the right. Gives a Thumbs Up to the playing track. Gives a Thumbs Down to the playing track and skips to the next track. NOTE The number of tracks that are skipped varies depending on the application.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Subscribing to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio service 1 2 3 4 Touch (press) then touch . Touch [SiriusXM]. You should be able to tune in to Channel 1. If you cannot get Channel 1, ensure that your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is installed correctly. Switch to Channel 0 and check the Radio ID. The SiriusXM Radio ID can be found by tuning in to Channel 0. You will need this number to activate your subscription.
Listening to SiriusXM 1 2 Touch (press) then touch . Touch [SiriusXM]. TIPS • By touching (pressing) then touch or , you can move the preset channels up or down on the current channel screen, and skip files forward or backward on the play time indicator screen. • By touching (pressing) then touch and hold or , you can move channels up or down on the current channel screen, and perform fast reverse or fast forward on the play time indicator screen.
Performs TuneScan™ (page 67). Switches TuneMix™ to on or off. You can use TuneMix™ from each of the music channels stored as presets on the current band. Performs channel number up/down. Performs fast channel number up/down. Switches to the channel broadcasting the traffic and weather information for the selected city (Traffic & Weather Now™). Touch the desired city to access the latest Traffic & Weather report for your favorite market. To cancel Traffic & Weather Now™, touch .
Selects a channel from the list. Select the category name or the list of all channels then touch the desired channel. To switch the display list, touch . NOTES • The types of categories available depend on the types of channels available. • It may take time to display the channel list depending on the SiriusXM reception condition. Replay™ Mode (Time bar display) Switches between playback and pause. Performs content forward or backward. Performs fast forward or rewind. Switches to live broadcast mode.
• TuneScan™ may take a few minutes to become available after the product is turned on or the preset band is changed. 1 Touch to display the following display. English Continues playing the current scanning song or channel. Skips to the previous/next song during TuneScan™ or to the previous/next channel during category scan. Cancels scan play and returns to the previous channel. SportsFlash™ SportsFlash™ will notify you when a big play happens during a game with one of your favorite sports teams.
For details, see [Featured Favorites] and [Featured Band Update Message] in SiriusXM settings (page 69). How to access Parental lock The Parental Control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels, including those with mature content. When enabled, the Parental Control feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked channels. For details, see [Parental Control] in SiriusXM settings (page 70). SiriusXM settings 1 2 3 4 Touch (press) . Touch then .
Description [Parental Control] Enter the current passcode then touch to set this function (the default passcode is 0000). • To edit the passcode, touch [Edit Code] then touch followed by entering the new passcode. • To lock the channel, touch the appropriate channel. appears and the channel is locked. TIPS • When you touch the locked channel, the channel is unlocked. • When you touch [Clear All], all locked channels are unlocked.
Menu Item Description [SiriusXM Reset] Set to restore to the default Sirius XM settings by touching [Restore]. CAUTION Do not turn off the engine while restoring the settings. - 71 - English NOTES • This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. • The source is turned off before the process starts.
AUX You can display the video image output by the device connected to video input. NOTE A Mini-jack AV cable (sold separately) is required for connection. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. Starting procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 Touch (press) Touch then . . Touch [Input/Output settings]. Confirm that [AUX Input] is turned on. Touch (press) then touch . Touch [AUX]. The AUX screen appears.
Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. TIP You can set the screen size for the video image (page 98). Switches between the video input and audio input.
AV input You can display the video image output by the device connected to video or camera input. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. Starting procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Touch (press) Touch then . . Touch [Input/Output settings]. Touch [AV Input]. C5500NEX C2550NEX Touch [Source] for AV source or [Camera] for camera. C2500NEX Touch [On]. Touch (press) then touch . C5500NEX C2550NEX Touch [AV] for AV source or [Camera View] for connected camera view. C2500NEX Touch [AV].
iDatalink C5500NEX C2550NEX You can access the satellite radio source provided for the vehicle. The vehicle information and many OEM systems such as steering wheel controls, warning chimes, driver safety systems, and etc. can be displayed on this product by connecting the optional iDatalink adapter. It is also possible to add visual screens such as gauges, vehicle information, climate control, and parking assist. However, an extra interface module is required to access these features.
2 NOTE When the serial number input is required, input the device number of this product. Install the vehicle/head unit specific firmware on your iDatalink Maestro module. Connect this product to iDatalink Maestro, and then install this product to the vehicle. The iDatalink function will be active. NOTES • For details on installing the firmware, refer to iDatalink Maestro website. • For details on connecting this product to iDatalink Maestro, refer to the Installation Manual.
Displays the Gauge screen. Displays the Vehicle Information screen. Displays the Climate screen. Gauges screen Vehicle Information screen Climate screen - 77 - English Displays the Parking Assist screen.
English Parking Assist screen Displaying obstacle detection information CAUTION This function is intended solely to assist the driver’s vision. It does not detect all dangers and obstacles and is not a substitute for your attentiveness, judgement, and care while parking your vehicle. NOTE This function is only available for vehicles equipped with a parking sensor system. iDatalink settings 1 2 3 Touch (press) Touch then . . Touch [OEM Settings] or [OEM Volume Settings].
Menu Item Description [OEM Settings] Setting for iDatalink function when the iDatalink adapter is connected to the unit. [OEM Volume Settings] Setting for iDatalink function volume when the iDatalink adapter is connected to the unit.
Settings You can adjust various settings in the main menu. 1 2 3 Touch (press) Touch . . Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 80) Theme settings (page 89) Audio settings (page 90) Video settings (page 96) Bluetooth settings (page 20) System settings The menu items vary according to the source.
[Auto Mix] Menu Item Description [Auto Mix] [On] [Off] Select whether to perform mixing the sound output from WebLink and AV source sound automatically. [Input/Output settings] Menu Item Description [USB MTP] [Off] [On] Select whether or not to activate USB MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) connection. [AV Input] [Source] [Camera] [Off]*1 [On] [Off]*2 Select AV input source (page 74). [AUX Input] [On] [Off] Set to [On] for AUX source (page 72).
To display the camera image, touch [Camera View] on the AV source selection screen (page 30). CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed. • Immediately verify whether the display changes to the rear view camera image when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position.
Menu Item Description [Parking Assist Guide Adjust] Adjusting the guidelines by dragging or touching / / / on the screen. Touch [Default] to reset the settings. / / CAUTION NOTES • Use painter's tape or similar tape to place markings as shown below before setting up the guidelines. • Adjust the guidelines so that they overlay the tape markings as closely as possible. 30 cm (1 ft) 25 cm (9-7/8 in.) Markings 1.52 m (5 ft) Markings 25 cm (9-7/8 in.) 6.
[System Language] Menu Item Description [System Language] Select the system language. [Restore Settings] Menu Item Description [All Settings] Touch [Restore] to restore the settings to the default settings. CAUTION Do not turn off the engine while restoring the settings. NOTES • This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. • The source is turned off and the Bluetooth connection is disconnected before the process starts.
Description [Touch panel calibration] 1 Touch [Yes]. 2 Touch two corners of the screen along the arrows then touch the centers of the two [+] marks at the same time twice. 3 Press . The adjustment results are saved. 4 Press once again. Proceed to 16-point adjustment. 5 Gently touch the center of the [+] mark displayed on the screen. The target indicates the order. • When you press , the previous adjustment position returns. • When you press and hold , the adjustment is canceled. 6 Press and hold .
Menu Item Description [Dimmer Duration] Adjust the time that the dimmer is turned on or off by dragging the cursors or touching or . You can use this function when [Dimmer Trigger] is set to [Time]. NOTE The time display of the dimmer duration adjusting bar depends on the clock display setting (page 98). [Driving Position] Menu Item Description [Driving Position] [Right] [Left] Setting the driving position.
Description [Brightness] [-24] to [+24] Adjust the black intensity. [Contrast] [-24] to [+24] Adjust the contrast. [Color]* [-24] to [+24] Adjust the color saturation. [Hue]* [-24] to [+24] Adjust the tone of color (which color is emphasized, red, or green). [Dimmer] [+1] to [+48] Adjust the brightness of the display. [Temperature] [-3] to [+3] Adjust the color temperature, resulting in a better white balance. * With some pictures, you cannot adjust [Hue] and [Color].
Menu Item [Firmware Update] Description CAUTION 1 Download the firmware update files into your computer. 2 Connect a blank (formatted) USB storage device to your computer then locate the correct update file and copy it onto the USB storage device. 3 Connect the USB storage device to this product (page 36). 4 Turn the source off (page 30). 5 Display the [System] setting screen (page 80). 6 Touch [System Information]. 7 Touch [Firmware Update]. 8 Touch [Continue].
Theme settings The menu items vary according to the source. Description [Background] Select the wall paper from the preset items in this product or original pictures via the external device. The wall paper can be set from selections for the top menu screen and AV operation screen. TIP The preset image located on the far left changes randomly depending on the playback song and the station. Preset Display Select the desired preset background display.
Audio settings The menu items vary according to the source. Some of the menu items become unavailable when the volume is set to mute. Description [Graphic EQ] [Super Bass (S.Bass)] [Powerful] [Natural] [Vocal] [Flat] [Custom1] [Custom2] Select or customize the equalizer curve. Select a curve that you want to use as the basis of customizing then touch the frequency that you want to adjust. [Fader/Balance] Touch or to adjust the front/rear speaker balance.
Description [Source Level Adjuster] [-4] to [+4] Adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources other than FM. Touch or to adjust the source volume after comparing the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source. TIP If you directly touch the area where the cursor can be moved, the SLA (source level adjustment) setting will be changed to the value of the touched point.
Description [Time Alignment] [On] [Off] Listening Position*1*2 [Off] [Front Left] [Front Right] [Front] [All] Standard Mode*3*5 [Front Left] [Front Right] [Rear Left] [Rear Right] [Subwoofer] Network Mode*3*5 [High Left] [High Right] [Mid Left] [Mid Right] [Subwoofer] Distance [0] to [140] Select or customize the time alignment settings to reflect the distance between the listener’s position and each speaker. You need to measure the distance between the head of the listener and each speaker unit.
Menu Item Description [Automatic Level Control] Corrects automatically the audio level difference between the music files or the sources. Turns the auto level control setting off. [Mode1] Corrects a little the audio level difference between the music files or the sources (for the narrow dynamic range audio signal). [Mode2] Corrects widely the audio level difference between the music files or the sources (for the wide dynamic range audio signal).
▶Before operating the Auto EQ function – The reflected sound within the vehicle is strong and delay occurs. – The LPF on active subwoofers or external amps delay the lower sounds. • If an error occurs during measurement, check the following before measuring the vehicle’s acoustics.
3 4 Turn on the ignition switch (ACC ON). If the vehicle’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Switch the AV source to [Source OFF] (page 30). Touch (press) Touch then . English 5 6 7 8 9 Disconnect the iPhone or smartphone device. . Touch [A-EQ&TA Measurement]. Connect the microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately) with this product. Plug the microphone into the AUX input jack on the back panel of this product.
NOTE [Subwoofer Settings] is available only when [Subwoofer] is [On]. Touch (press) Touch . then . Touch [Crossover] or [Subwoofer Settings]. Touch or to switch the speaker. Drag the graph line to set the cutoff position. Drag the lowest point of the graph to set the cutoff slope. The following items can also be set. Switches the subwoofer phase between normal and reverse position. LPF/HPF Switches the LPF/HPF setting to [On] or [Off].
Favorite menu Registering your favorite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the [Favorites] screen. Creating a shortcut 1 2 Touch (press) then touch . Touch the star icon of the menu item. The star icon for the selected menu is filled in. TIP To cancel the registration, touch the star icon in the menu column again. Selecting a shortcut 1 2 3 Touch (press) Touch then touch . . Touch the menu item.
Other functions Setting the time and date Touch the current time on the screen. Touch or to set the correct time and date. You can operate the following items: Year, month, date, hour, minute. TIPS • You can change the time display format to [12hour] or [24hour]. • You can change the order of date display format: Day-month, Month-day. Changing the wide screen mode You can set the screen mode for AV screen and image files. 1 Touch the screen display mode key.
[Trimming] An image is displayed across the entire screen with the horizontal-to-vertical ratio left as is. If the screen ratio differs from the image, the image may be displayed partly cut off either at the top/bottom or sides. NOTE [Trimming] is for image files only. NOTES • Image files can be set to either [Normal] or [Trimming] in wide screen mode. • Depending on the software version of this unit, this function may vary.
Appendix Troubleshooting Common problems A black screen is displayed, and operation is not possible using the touch panel keys. → [Power OFF] mode is on. – Touch (press) any button on this product to release the mode. Problems with the AV screen The screen is covered by a caution message and the video cannot be shown. → The parking brake lead is not connected or the parking brake is not applied. – Connect the parking brake lead correctly, and apply the parking brake.
No back camera image when the vehicle is in reverse. → The back camera input setting on the receiver is set to Off. – Change the back camera setting to On in the settings menu. (Refer to the System Settings section of this manual to adjust.) → The camera input may be loose or not connected. – Check the connection and make sure the male end of the camera is connected to the brown input on the back of the receiver. (Refer to the installation manual.
The smartphone was not charged. → Charging stopped because the temperature of the smartphone rose due to prolonged use of the smartphone during charging. – Disconnect the smartphone from the cable, and wait until the smartphone cools down. → More battery power was consumed than was gained from charging. – This problem may be resolved by stopping any unnecessary services on the smartphone. Error messages When problems occur with this product, an error message appears on the display.
– Access Pandora from within the licensing region. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Spotify Check USB → The USB connector or USB cable has short-circuited. – Check that the USB connector or USB cable is not caught in something or damaged. → The connected USB storage device consumes more than maximum allowable current. – Disconnect the USB storage device and do not use it. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, then to ACC or ON and then connect a compliant USB storage device.
Channel Not Subscribed. Call SiriusXM to Subscribe. → The channel that you have requested is not included in your SiriusXM subscription package. – Check the content of your SiriusXM subscription package. In the U.S.A., visit www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 if you have questions about your subscription package or would like to subscribe to this channel. In Canada, visit www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-4389677. Channel Locked Please Enter the Lock Code → Locked by the radio Parental Control feature.
Your device is not authorized to play this DivX protected video. → This product cannot play copyprotected DivX files. – Select a file that can be played. Audio Format not supported → This type of file is not supported on this product. – Select a file that can be played. iPod HUB Error → The connected USB hub is not supported by this product. – Directly connect the USB storage device to this product. Error-02-6X/-9X/-DX → iPod failure. – Disconnect the cable from the iPod.
Android Auto Android Auto has stopped. → The connected device is not compatible with Android Auto. – Check if the device is compatible with Android Auto. → The startup of Android Auto failed for some reasons. – Disconnect the cable from the smartphone, and then connect the smartphone again after a few seconds. – Restart the smartphone. – Turn the ignition switch to OFF and then to ON.
Handling guidelines and supplemental information • This product is not compatible with the Multi Media Card (MMC). • Copyright protected files cannot be played back. Common notes about DivX files Notes specific to DivX files • Only DivX files downloaded from DivX partner sites are guaranteed for proper operation. Unauthorized DivX files may not operate properly. • This product corresponds to a DivX file display of up to 1 590 minutes 43 seconds. Search operations beyond this time limit are prohibited.
USB storage device CODEC FORMAT FLAC compatibility SAMPLING FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION RATE MP3 compatibility • Ver. 2.x of ID3 tag is prioritized when both Ver. 1.x and Ver. 2.x exist. • This product is not compatible with the following: MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO, m3u playlist SAMPLING FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION RATE ID3 TAG 8 kHz to 48 kHz 8 kbps to 320 kbps, (CBR)/VBR 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.
.avi Compatible video codec Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate .wmv/.asf MPEG4, DivX, H.264, H.263 1 920 × 1 080 30 fps Compatible video codec Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate .divx Compatible video codec Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate MPEG4, H.264, H.263 1 920 × 1 080 30 fps .3gp Compatible video codec Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate MPEG4, H.264, H.263 1 920 × 1 080 30 fps .ts/.m2ts/.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio HD Radio™ Technology HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. For patents see http://dts.com/patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD Radio, and "ARC" logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WMA Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
AAC AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Several applications can be used to encode AAC files, but file formats and extensions differ depending on the application which is used to encode. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes. WebLink WebLink is a trademark of Abalta Technologies, Inc. Android Auto Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
App Store App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iOS iOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries. iTunes iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple Music Siri Works with Siri through the microphone.
from your carrier may apply for accessing app-based connected content via 3G, EDGE and/or LTE (4G) networks. • Connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, LTE (4G) or Wi-Fi network. • Optional Pioneer adapter cable connecting your iPhone to this product. Pandora® Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. Pandora is only available in certain countries. Please visit http://www.pandora.
Notice regarding MP3 file usage Using the LCD screen correctly Handling the LCD screen • When the LCD screen is subjected to direct sunlight for a long period of time, it will become very hot, resulting in possible damage to the LCD screen. When not using this product, avoid exposing it to direct sunlight as much as possible. • The LCD screen should be used within the temperature ranges shown in Specifications on page 115.
Specifications General Rated power source: 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system: Negative type Maximum current consumption: 10.0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): (DMH-C5500NEX) Chassis: 178 mm × 50 mm × 135 mm (7 in. × 2 in. × 5-3/8 in.) Monitor: 221 mm × 130 mm × 29 mm (8-3/4 in. × 5-1/8 in. × 1-1/8 in.) Nose: 215 mm × 126 mm × 7 mm (8-1/2 in. × 5 in. × 1/4 in.) (DMH-C2500NEX/DMH-C2550NEX) Chassis: 178 mm × 50 mm × 135 mm (7 in. × 2 in. × 5-3/8 in.) Monitor: 178 mm × 100 mm × 29 mm (7 in.
Slope: -6 dB/oct, -12 dB/oct, -18 dB/oct, -24 dB/oct, OFF LPF (Mid): Frequency: 1.25 kHz/1.6 kHz/2 kHz/2.5 kHz/3.15 kHz/4 kHz/5 kHz/6.3 kHz/8 kHz/10 kHz/ 12.5 kHz Slope: -6 dB/oct, -12 dB/oct, -18 dB/oct, -24 dB/oct, OFF Subwoofer: Frequency: 25 Hz/31.
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.1 certified Output power: +4 dBm Max. (Power class 2) Frequency band(s): 2 400 MHz to 2 483.5 MHz FM tuner Frequency range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity: 12 dBf (1.
NOTE Specifications and design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements.
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