Pioneer AVH-P6000DVD manual

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    Operation Manual 6-DISC D VD A V RECEIVER A VH-P6000D VD English[...]

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    Thank you for buying this P ioneer product. Please read through these operating instruct ions so you will know how to operate your model properly. A fte r you have finished read ing the instructio ns, keep this man- ual in a safe place for future r eference. Be sure to read this ! Playable discs 9 ! DVD video disc region numbers 9 ! When an operati[...]

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    Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 33 Return to the specified scene 34 Automatic playback of DVDs 34 Introduction of advanced DVD video operation 34 Repeating play 34 Selecting audio output 35 Playing Video CDs W atching a Video CD 36 Stopping playback 37 P ausing Video CD playback 37 F rame-by-frame playback 37 Slow motion pl[...]

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    Selecting the SIRIUS channel select mode 60 Selecting a channel 60 Switching the display 61 Switching between the detail information display and preset list display 61 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 61 Using the MyMix function 61 Using the Game Alert function 63 Displaying the Radio ID 64 Playing songs on iPod Listening to songs on your i[...]

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    Adjusting the speaker output levels 89 Selecting a cross-over frequency 90 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone 90 Using the time alignment 91 Using the equalizer 92 Using the auto-equalizer 94 Auto T A and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) 94 Setup Introduction of setup adjustments 97 Setting the AV input 97 Setting for[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SA FEGUARDS Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future refer- ence. 1 Read this manual fully and carefully be- fore operating your display . 2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedur es and safety informa- tion. 3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and foll[...]

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    When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV while driving, the warning VIDEO VIEW- ING IS NOT AV AILABLE WHILE DRIVING will appear on the front display . T o watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front display , park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Parking brake interlock Certain functions (DVD/TV viewing and certain touc[...]

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    Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user ’ s right to operate the equipment. For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. About this unit The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo - cated for use in North America. Use in other area[...]

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    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 Notes ! is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation . ! This player can only play back discs bearing the marks shown above. DVD video disc region numbers DVD video discs that have incompatible region num[...]

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    U.S.A. P ioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P .O . Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 800-421-1404 CANADA P ioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. CUSTOMER SA TISFACTION DEP ARTMENT 300 Allstate P arkway Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2 1-877-283-5901 905-479-4411 F or warranty information please see the Lim- ited W arranty sheet included [...]

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    NTSC compatibility This unit is NTSC system compatible. When connecting other components to this unit, be sure components are compatible with the same video system other wise images will not be correctly reproduced. Multi-aspect Switching between wide screen, letterbox and panscan display is possible. Multi-audio Y ou can switch between multiple au[...]

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    About the SA T RADIO READY mark The SA T RADIO READY mark indicates that the Satellite Radio T uner for Pioneer (i.e., XM tuner and Sirius satellite tuner which are sold separately) can be controlled by this unit. Please inquire to your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer service station regarding the satellite radio tuner that can be connected to[...]

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    Mark Meaning 2 Indicates the number of audio sys- tems. 2 Indicates the number of subtitle lan- guages. 3 Indicates the number of viewing an- gles. 16 : 9 LB Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio: screen width-to-height ratio) type. 1 ALL Indicates the number of the region where playback is possible. When an operation is prohibited When you are [...]

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    Use and care of the remote control Installing the battery Slide the tray on the back of the remote con- trol out and insert the batter y with the plus (+) and minus ( – ) poles aligned properly. ! When using for the first time, pull out the film protruding from the tray . WARNING Keep the batter y out of the reach of children. Should the batter y[...]

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    Connecting with separately sold Pioneer products Connecting with other P ioneer pr oducts, you can create the best audio -visual environment for enjoying music and movie in car . This sec- tion describes available options that can be con- trolled by this unit. Using multi-channel processor When using this unit with a Pioneer multi- channel processo[...]

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    Using Bluetooth wireless technology Playing a Bluetooth audio player using with Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200) If you connect a Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD - BTB200) to this unit, you can control Blue- tooth audio players via Bluetooth wireless technology . F or details concerning operation, refer to Blue- tooth Audio on page 68. ! Even though y[...]

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    Head unit 1 BAND button Press to select among three FM bands and one AM band and to cancel control modes of functions. 2 RESET button Press to return to the factor y settings (initial settings). 3 Signal receptor Receives signals from a remote control. 4 c / d buttons Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for- ward, reverse and track search controls[...]

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    Remote control Button names AV H mode DVD mode with remote control code AVH 1 Remote control selection switch Switch to change the setting of the remot e control. F or details, refer to Setting remote con- trol code type on page 111. 2 SOURCE button Press to cycle through all the available sources. P ress and hold to turn the source off . 3A T T bu[...]

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    Button names AV H mode DVD mode with remote control code AVH 7 a / b buttons ( DISC ) Press to select the next/previous disc. 8 Remote control operation mode switch Switch the operation mode between AV H , DVD and TV modes. Normall y , set to AV H .F o r details, refer to Using the re mote control operation mode switch on the next page. 9 BOOKMARK [...]

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    Button names AV H mode DVD mode with remote control code AVH 18 AUTO PLA Y button Press to turn the DVD auto-playback functio n on or off . 19 a / b buttons ( FOLDER ) Press to select the next/previous folder . 20 Joystick Move to do fast for ward, reverse and track search controls. Click to recall MENU . Move to select a menu on the DVD menu. 21 M[...]

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    T urning the unit on and selecting a source 1 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. Y ou can select a source you want to listen to. T o switch to the DVD player , load a disc in the unit. % When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch the desired source name. The source names are displayed and select- able one[...]

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    ! When this unit ’ s blue/white lead is connected to the vehicle ’ s auto-antenna relay control terminal, the vehicle ’ s antenna extends when this unit ’ s source is turned on. T o retract the antenna, turn the source off . Loading/Ejecting discs CAUTION Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD p[...]

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    ! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re- sumes from the selected point. For more de- tails, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 31. ! This unit does not automatically change discs even if it reaches to the end of the currently playing disc. T o change discs, press a or b button (DISC) on the remote control. Ejecting a disc Y ou can sp[...]

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    T ouch panel key basic operation Activating the touch panel keys 4 2 3 1 1 Common touch panel keys F or details, refer to Using the common touch panel keys on this page. 2 Information bar 3 T ouch panel keys T ouch to do various operations. 4 Clock display T o turn the clock on or off , or to adjust the time, refer to Setting the clock on page 98. [...]

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    Operating the menu 1 4 5 2 3 1 FUNCTION key T ouch to select functions for each source. 2 AUDIO key T ouch to select various sound quality con- trols. 3 SETUP key T ouch to select various setup functions. 4 BACK key T ouch to return to the previous display. 5 ESC key T ouch to cancel the control mode of func- tions. 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display M[...]

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    Listening to the radio 1 2 6 5 7 4 3 8 These are the basic steps necessar y to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source name Shows the selected source name. 2 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 3 Band indicator Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM or FM. 4 Preset number i[...]

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    Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P1 to P6 you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall with the touch of a key . % When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory keep touching one of preset tuning keys P1 to P6 until the preset number stops flashing. The numb[...]

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    % T ouch BSM on the function menu to turn BSM on. BSM appears. While BSM is flashing the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under preset tuning keys P1 to P6 in order of their signal strength. When finished, BSM dis- appears. # T o cancel the storage process, touch BSM again. Note Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may re- place[...]

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    W atchi ng a DVD video 5 4 2 3 8 b a 6 7 9 1 These are the basic steps necessar y to play a DVD video with your DVD player . More ad- vanced DVD video operation is explained start- ing on page 34. ! Switch the remote control operation mode to DVD to per form DVD operations. (Refer to page 20.) 1 DVD Video indicator Shows when a DVD video is playing[...]

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    # Y ou can also skip back or forward to another chapter by pressing o or p button on the re- mote control. 5 T o perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching o or p . If you keep touching o or p for five sec- onds, fast reverse/fast forward continues even if you release o or p . T o resume playback at a desired point, touch f . # Y ou can also pe[...]

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    % T ouch f during playback. P AUSE is displayed on the information bar and playback is paused, letting you view a still image. # T o resume playback at the same point that you turned pause on, touch f again. Note Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the icon may be displayed, indicat- ing that still playback is not possible.[...]

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    Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time Y ou can use the search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a title or chapter , and the time search function to specif y the time on a disc at which play starts. ! Chapter search and time search are not possible when disc playback has been stopped. 1 T ouch SEA[...]

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    Notes ! Y ou can also switch between languages/audio systems using AUDIO on the remote control. ! The number in the 2 mark on a DVD ’ s package indicates the number of recorded languages/audio systems. ! With some DVDs, switching between lan- guages/audio systems may only be possible using a menu display . ! Y ou can also switch between languages[...]

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    Return to the specified scene Y ou can return to the specified scene where the DVD you are currently playing has been preprogrammed to return. % T ouch RETURN to return to the speci- fied scene. Note If a specified scene has not been preprogrammed in DVD disc, this function is not possible. Automatic playback of DVDs When a DVD disc with DVD menu i[...]

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    ! TITLE – Repeat the current title Notes ! If you per form chapter search or fast for ward/ reverse, the repeat play range changes to DISC . ! Depending on the disc and the playback loca- tion on the disc, the function may not be se- lectable, indicating that operating this function is not possible. Selecting audio output Y ou can switch the audi[...]

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    W atchi ng a Video CD 2 1 3 6 7 4 5 These are the basic steps necessar y to play a Video CD with your DVD player . More ad- vanced Video CD operation is explained start- ing on page 39. ! Switch the remote control operation mode to DVD to per form Video CD operations. (Refer to page 20.) 1 Video CD indicator Appears when a video CD is playing. 2 So[...]

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    6 T o perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching o or p . If you keep touching o or p for five sec- onds, fast reverse/fast forward continues even if you release o or p . T o resume playback at a desired point, touch f . # Y ou can also per form fast reverse/fast forward by pressing and holding m or n button on the remote control. # F ast for w[...]

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    Notes ! There is no sound during slow motion play- back. ! Depending on the disc and the playback loca- tion on the disc, the icon may be displayed, indicating that slow motion playback is not possible. ! With some discs, images may be unclear dur- ing slow motion playback. ! Reverse slow motion playback is not possi- ble. Searching for a desired s[...]

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    Introduction of advanced Video CD operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display . 2 T ouch FUNCTION to display the func- tion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # T o return to the previous display , touch BACK . # T o return to the[...]

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    Listening to a CD 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 These are the basic steps necessar y to play a CD with your DVD player . More advanced CD operation is explained starting on page 42. 1 CD/CD-TEXT indicator Shows when a CD is playing. 2 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 3 Disc number indicator Shows the number of the disc playing. 4 Disc title indica[...]

  • Page 41

    Notes ! When playing discs with compressed audio and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs, both types can be played only by switching mode between com- pressed audio and CD-DA by touching MEDIA or pressing BAND . This function can be operated only when the disc is playing. ! If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds[...]

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    Introduction of advanced CD operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display . # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking the joystick on the remote control. 2 T ouch FUNCTION to display the func- tion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. [...]

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    Listening to compressed audio 2 1 4 5 6 7 3 8 These are the basic steps necessar y to play a compressed audio with your built-in DVD player . More advanced compressed audio op- eration is explained starting on page 46. 1 Media indicator MP3 , WMA or MIX appears depending on the file format you are playing. When playing discs with compressed audio a[...]

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    6 T o select a folder , touch to show the folder one level higher and touch a folder name on the list. # Y ou can also select the next or previous folder by pressing a or b button (FOLDER) on the re- mote control. # T o return to folder 001 (ROOT), press and hold BAND . However , if folder 001 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folde[...]

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    % T ouch f during playback. P AUSE appears in the display . Play of the cur- rent track pauses. # T o resume playback at the same point that you turned pause on, touch f again. Displaying information on compressed audio Information recorded on a compressed audio disc can be displayed. 1 T ouch FILE INFO to display information on the compressed audi[...]

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    Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player (compressed audio) operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display . # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking the joystick on the remote control. 2 T ouch FUNCTION to display the func- tion names. The function names are displayed a[...]

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    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. 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on the previous page. 2 T ouch SCAN on the function menu [...]

  • Page 48

    Listening to a CD 1 5 6 4 3 2 8 7 Y ou can use this unit to contr ol a multi-CD player , which is sold separately . These are the basic steps necessar y to play a CD with your multi-CD player . More advanced CD operation is explained starting on page 50. 1 Source name Shows the selected source name. 2 Source icon Shows which source has been selecte[...]

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    ! If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden auto- matically . Pausing CD playback P ause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. % T ouch f during playback. P AUSE appears in the display . Play of the cur- rent track pauses. # T o resume playback at the same point that you turned pause on, touch f again. Using C[...]

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    Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display . # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking the joystick on the remote control. 2 T ouch FUNCTION to display the func- tion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are [...]

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    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 T ouch SCAN on the function menu to turn sc[...]

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    Erasing a track from your ITS playlist Y ou can delete a track from your ITS playlist if ITS play is on. If ITS play is already on, skip to step 2. 1 Play the CD with the track you want to delete from your ITS playlist, and tur n ITS play on. Refer to Playback from your ITS playlist on the previous page. 2 T ouch ITS MEMORY on the function menu. 3 [...]

  • Page 53

    Listening to XM Satellite Radio 3 2 1 7 8 4 5 6 Y ou can use this unit to contr ol an XM satellite digital tuner (GEX-P920XM), which is sold separately . F or details concerning operation, refer to the XM tuner ’ s operation manuals. This section provides information on XM operations with this unit which differs from that described in the XM tune[...]

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    Notes ! If you do not use the touch panel keys for 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically. ! Y ou can go to the next group of touch panel keys by touching d . Switching the XM channel select mode Y ou have two methods for selecting a channel: ALL CH mode and CA TEGOR Y mode. When selecting ALL CH mode, channels in any categor y can be select[...]

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    2 T ouch a or b to select the desired chan- nel category . 3 T ouch c or d to select the desired chan- nel in the selected channel category . Selecting a channel from the XM channel list display The list content can be switched so you can search for the track you want to listen to not only by the channel name but also by the artist name or song tit[...]

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    # It is possible that the memorized title is not displayed correctly . 2 T ouch OK to confirm. ! T o delete the song from the MyMix playlist, refer to Deleting the song from the MyMix playlist on this page. When the song in the MyMix playlist is broadcast As soon as the song in the MyMix playlist starts broadcast on a different station, a mes- sage[...]

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    Listening to XM Satellite Radio 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 Y ou can use this unit to contr ol an XM satellite digital tuner (GEX-P910XM), which is sold separately . F or details concerning operation, refer to the XM tuner ’ s operation manuals. This section provides information on XM operations with this unit which differs from that described in the XM tune[...]

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    Switching the XM display % T ouch DISP to switch the XM display . Each time you touch DISP changes the XM display in the following order: Channel name — Artist name/feature — Song/ program title — Additional information — Chan- nel number Storing and recalling broadcast stations If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P1 to P6 you can ea[...]

  • Page 59

    Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio 3 2 1 9 a 4 7 8 6 5 Y ou can use this unit to contr ol a SIRIUS Satel- lite Radio tuner , which is sold separately . 1 Source name Shows the selected source name. 2 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. 3 SIRIUS band indicator Shows the SIRIUS band which has been selected. 4 SIRIUS preset number in[...]

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    # Y ou can also select a channel by pressing c or d button. # Y ou can also per form tuning from a desired channel category. (Re fer to Selecting the channel in the channel categor y on this page.) Notes ! If you do not use the touch panel keys for 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically. ! It may take a few seconds before you can hear anythi[...]

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    Switching the display V arious information, including channel num- ber , name and categor y, song/program title, artist/feature and composer , can be displayed for the selected channel. % T ouch DISP to switch information on the selected channel. T ouch DISP repeatedly switch between the followings: Channel number — Channel name — Channel Categ[...]

  • Page 62

    Making the MyMix playlist Y ou can add a song that is being broadcast to the MyMix playlist. When it is added, the song title and its artist name is memorized to this unit. The MyMix function will start on the song that matches the song title and its artist name in the MyMix playlist. % When a desired song is broadcast, touch and hold MEMO. The son[...]

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    Deleting the song from the MyMix playlist Y ou can delete each song in the MyMix playlist. 1 T ouch MEMO EDIT. The song title in the MyMix playlist is dis- played. 2 T ouch c or d to select the song title that you want to delete. 3 T ouch DELETE. 4 A message will appear asking you to confirm to delete it. T ouch OK. The selected song is deleted. Us[...]

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    When the game of the selected team starts When a game of the selected team is about to start (or is currently playing) on a different sta- tion, a game alert is displayed. T ouch JUMP to switch to that station, and you can listen to that game. ! If you would rather not to tune to that sta- tion, touch ST A Y . Displaying game information If games o[...]

  • Page 65

    Listening to songs on your iPod 2 1 5 4 6 3 7 1 Source name Shows the selected source name. 2 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 3 Song number indicator Shows the number of song played in the se- lected list. 4 Repeat indicator Shows when repeat range is selected to cur- rent track. 5 Shuffle indicator Shows when random play is set t[...]

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    ! ALBUMS (albums) ! SONGS (songs) ! GENRES (genres) 3 T ouch a list title that you want to play . Repeat this operation until you find the de- sired song. # Y ou can start a playback of all the songs in the selected list ( GENRES , ARTIS TS or ALBUMS ). T o do this, touch ALL . # T o go to the next group of list titles, touch . # T o return to the [...]

  • Page 67

    Playing songs in a random order (shuffle) F or playback of songs on the iP od, there are two random play methods: Song (play back songs in a random order) and Album (play back albums in a random order). % T ouch to select the random play method. T ouch repeatedly until the desired random play method appears in the display. ! Song – Play back song[...]

  • Page 68

    Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth audio player) 4 3 2 1 If you connect a Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD - BTB200) to this unit, you can contr ol Bluetooth audio players via Bluetooth wireless technology. ! In some countries, CD -BTB200 is not sold on the market. F or details concerning operation, refer to the Bluetooth adapter ’ s operation m[...]

  • Page 69

    Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 1 Function display Shows the function names. 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display . # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking the joystick on the remote control. 2 T ouch FUNCTION to display the func- tion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # T [...]

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    3 T ouch DISCONNECT and then touch ON. After the disconnection is completed, No Connection is displayed. Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display . # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking the joystick on the remote control. 2 T ouch FUNCTION to display the func- tion names. The funct[...]

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    Hands-free phoning with cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology 9 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 If you use a Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD- BTB200), you can connect a cellular phone fea- turing Bluetooth wireless technology to this unit for hands-free, wireless calls, even while driving. ! In some countries, CD -BTB200 is not sold on the market. F o[...]

  • Page 72

    Note Equalizer curve for the phone source is fixed. When selecting the phone source, you cannot op- erate Using the equalizer on page 81. Setting up for hands-free phoning Before you can use the hands-free phoning function you must set up the unit for use with your cellular phone. This entails establishing a Bluetooth wireless connection between th[...]

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    Rejecting an incoming call % When a call comes in, touch . The call is rejected. Answering a call waiting 1 T ouch to answer a call waiting. 2 T ouch to end all calls. The estimated call time appears in the display (this may differ slightly from the actual call time). # T ouching ends the call you are talking on. Or with some cellular phones, touch[...]

  • Page 74

    2 T ouch to search for available cellular phones. While searching, Search flashes. When avail- able cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wire- less technology are found, device name or Name Not Found (if names cannot be ob- tained) is displayed. # If this unit fails to find any available cellular phones, Not Found is displayed. 3 T ouch the device n[...]

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    2 T ouch DELETE next to the device name you want to delete. A confirmation display appears. T ouch YES to delete the phone. # T o cancel, touch NO . Connecting to a registered cellular phone Connecting to a registered phone manually 1 T ouch PHONE CONNECT on the function menu. 2 T ouch DIRECT CONNECT. 3 T ouch the device name you want to connect. W[...]

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    Changing the phone book display order % T ouch PHONE BOOK NAME VIEW on the function menu to tur n Phone Book Name View function on. Display order for the Phone Book is changed. # T o change to the other display order , touch PHONE BOOK NAME VIEW again. Calling a number in the phone book Important Be sure to park your vehicle and apply the park- ing[...]

  • Page 77

    5 T ouch a or b to select an alphabet let- ter or number/symbol. 6 T ouch d to move the cursor to the next character position and edit the name. When the letter you want is displayed, touch d to move the cursor to the next position and then select the next letter . T ouch c to move backwards in the display . 7 T ouch OK to store the new name. Editi[...]

  • Page 78

    2 T ouch a phone number or name (if en- tered) you want to call. The display returns to the normal display and the phone number you selected is displayed on the information bar . 3 T ouch to make a call. Using preset numbers Important Be sure to park your vehicle and apply the park- ing brake when per forming this operation. Assigning preset number[...]

  • Page 79

    # If you want to store the entered phone number to preset assignment, touch SET here. The display returns to the normal display and the phone num- ber you entered is selected. 3 When you completed entering the number , touch to make a call. 4 T o end the call, touch . The estimated call time appears in the display (this may differ slightly from the[...]

  • Page 80

    Introduction of audio adjustments 1 1 Audio display Shows the audio function names. Important If the multi-channel processor (DEQ-P8000) is connected to this unit, the audio function will be changed to the multi-channel processor ’ s audio menu. For details, refer to Introduction of DSP ad- justments on page 85. 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display MEN[...]

  • Page 81

    Using the equalizer The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization to match the car ’ s interior acoustic charac ter- istics as desired. Recalling equalizer curves There are six stored equalizer cur ves which you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list of the equalizer cur ves: Display Equalizer curve Powerful Powerful Natural Natural V oca[...]

  • Page 82

    Note If you make adjustments, Custom cur ve is up- dated. Adjusting loudness Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-sound ranges at low volume. 1 T ouch LOUDNESS on the audio function menu. 2 T ouch c on the LOUDNESS setting to turn loudness on. # T o turn loudness off, touch d . 3 T ouch c or d on the MODE setting to select a d[...]

  • Page 83

    Using the high pass filter When you do not want low sounds from the subwoofer output frequency range to play from the front or rear speakers, turn on the HPF (high pass filter). Only frequencies higher than those in the selected range are output from the front or rear speakers. 1 T ouch HPF on the audio function menu. 2 T ouch c to turn high pass f[...]

  • Page 84

    Selecting the listening position One way to assure a more natural sound is to accurately position the stereo image, putting you right in the center of the sound field. Se- lecting the listening position lets you automa- tically adjust the speaker output levels and inserts a delay time to match the number and position of occupied seats. When used wi[...]

  • Page 85

    Introduction of DSP adjustments 1 Y ou can use this unit to contr ol multi-channel processor (e.g. DEQ-P8000), which is sold sepa- rately . ! Some functions may differ depending on the multi-channel processor connected to this unit. By carr ying out the following settings/adjust- ments in the order shown, you can create a fi- nely-tuned sound field[...]

  • Page 86

    1 T ouch POSITION on the DSP function menu. 2 T ouch c / d / a / b to select a listening po- sition. T ouch one of these, c / d / a / b , to select a lis- tening position as listed in the table. Key Display Position c FRONT -L Front seat left d FRONT -R Front seat right a FRONT F ront seats b ALL All seats # T o cancel the selected listening positi[...]

  • Page 87

    ! External unit 1 and external unit 2 are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically . ! AUX (auxiliary input) and AV (AV input) are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically . Using the dynamic range control The dynamic range refers to the difference be- tween the largest and softest sounds. The dy- namic range[...]

  • Page 88

    ! MUSIC – The Music mode suitable for music playback ! MA TRIX – The Matrix mode for when FM radio reception is weak ! OFF – T urn Dolby P ro Logic II off ! ADJUST – Adjust the Music mode # Y ou can operate ADJUST only when MUSIC has been selected. Adjusting the Music mode Y ou can adjust the Music mode with the fol- lowing three controls. [...]

  • Page 89

    1 T ouch SPEAKER SETTING on the DSP function menu. 2 T ouch c or d to select the speaker to be adjusted. Each time you touch c or d selects the speak- er in the following order: FRONT (front speakers) — CENTER (center speaker) — REAR (rear speakers) — SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) — PHASE (subwoo- fer setting) # Y ou can switch to PHASE only when [...]

  • Page 90

    FRONT -L (front speaker lef t) — CENTER (center speaker) — FRONT -R (front speaker right) — REAR-R (rear speaker right) — REAR-L (rear speaker left) — SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) # Y ou cannot select speakers whose size is set to OFF at the SPEAKER SETTING menu. 3 T ouch c or d to adjust the speaker out- put level. Each time you touch c or d i[...]

  • Page 91

    3 T ouch c or d to adjust the speaker out- put level. Each time you touch c or d increases or de- creases the speaker output level. +10 to – 10 is displayed as the level is increased or de- creased. # The test tone rotates to the next speaker af ter about two seconds from the last operation. 4 T ouch STOP to stop the test tone out- put. Notes ! I[...]

  • Page 92

    Using the equalizer The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization to match the car ’ s interior acoustic charac ter- istics as desired. Recalling equalizer curves There are seven stored equalizer cur ves which you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list of the equalizer cur ves. Display Equalizer curve Powerful Powerful Natural Natural V o[...]

  • Page 93

    Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer Fo r Custom1 and Custom2 equalizer curves, you can adjust the front, rear and center equalizer cur ves separately by selecting a cen- ter frequency, an equalizer level and a Q factor for each band. ! A separate Custom1 cur ve can be created for each source. ! A Custom2 cur ve can be created common to all source[...]

  • Page 94

    Level 1 T ouch c or d to select LEVEL. Each time you touch c or d selects the item in the following order: SP-SEL (speakers) — BAND (bands) — FREQUENCY (center frequency) — LEVEL (equalizer level) — Q. FACTOR (Q factor) 2 T ouch c or d to adjust the equalizer level. Each time you touch c or d increases or de- creases the equalizer level. +0[...]

  • Page 95

    Before operating the auto T A and EQ function ! Carr y out auto T A 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 be- fore carr ying out auto T A and EQ. Sounds other than the measurement tone (sur- rounding [...]

  • Page 96

    # P ress SOURCE to turn the source on if this unit is turned off . 4 Select the position for the seat on which the microphone is placed. Refer to Using the position selector on page 85. # If no position is selected before you start auto T A and EQ, FRONT -L is selected automatically . 5 Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off. 6 T ouch and h[...]

  • Page 97

    Introduction of setup adjustments 1 1 Setup menu display Shows the setup function names. 1 T ouch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display . # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking the joystick on the remote control. 2 T ouch SETUP to display the setup func- tion names. The setup function names are displayed and operable ones are hi[...]

  • Page 98

    1 T ouch B.CAMERA on the setup menu. 2 T ouch c on the BACK UP CAMERA set- ting to turn rear view camera setting on. # T o turn rear view camera setting off , touch d . 3 T ouch c or d on the POLARITY setting to select an appropriate setting for polar - ity . Each time you touch c or d it switches be- tween the following polarity: ! BA TTER Y – W[...]

  • Page 99

    Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 1 Y ou can use this menu to change audio, subti- tle, parental lock and other DVD settings. 1 DVD setup menu display Shows the DVD setup menu names. 1 While playing a DVD disc, touch g . Playback of the disc is stopped. SETUP will be displayed instead of MENU on the DVD menu. 2 T ouch SETUP. The DVD setup menu [...]

  • Page 100

    Setting the audio language Y ou can set the preferred audio language. 1 T ouch AUDIO LANGUAGE on the DVD language menu. Audio language menu is displayed and the currently selected language is highlighted. # T o switch to the second language select menu, touch NEXT . # T o return to the first language select menu, touch PREV . 2 T ouch the desired l[...]

  • Page 101

    Setting the aspect ratio There are two kinds of display. A wide screen display has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect) of 16:9, while a regular display has a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TV aspect for the display connected to VIDEO OUTPUT . ! When using a regular display, select either LETTER BOX or P ANSCAN . Selecting 16 : 9 ma[...]

  • Page 102

    ! With some discs, the parental lock may be ac- tive only on the scenes with certain levels. The playback of those scenes will be skipped. For details, refer to the instruction manual that came with the discs. Changing the level Y ou can change the set parental lock level. 1 T ouch P ARENT AL on the DVD visual menu. 2 T ouch 0 to 9 to input the reg[...]

  • Page 103

    Adjusting initial settings 2 1 Using the initial settings, you can customize various system settings to achieve optimal per- formance from this unit. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Function display Shows the function names. 1 T ouch the source icon and then touch OFF to turn this unit off. # When the source icon is not displa[...]

  • Page 104

    # When a subwoofer is connected to the rear output, select SUB. W (subwoofer). # When the rear output setting is SUB. W , you cannot change the subwoofer controller . 3 T ouch c or d on the PREOUT setting to switch the subwoofer output or non fading output. T ouch c to select subwoofer output and SUB.W appears in the display. T ouch d to se- lect n[...]

  • Page 105

    % T ouch NA VI MIX on the initial menu to switch the mixing of AVG-VDP1 beep. T ouching NA VI MIX switches the mixing set- tings between ALL (mixing all the time) and GUIDE (mixing when a beep sound is out- putted). Correcting distorted sound Y ou can minimize distortion that may be caused by the equalizer curve settings. Setting an equalizer level[...]

  • Page 106

    Extending the vehicle ’ s antenna At the standard setting, the antenna of your vehicle is automatically retracted when you se- lect the source OFF or when the ignition switch is at ACC. At this setting, the source re- mains OFF even when you receive an incom- ing call through Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD - BTB200). If you want to take the incoming [...]

  • Page 107

    Adjusting the screen Changing the wide screen mode Y ou can select a desired mode for enlarging a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one. % Press WIDE to select the desired set- ting. Press WIDE repeatedly to switch between the following settings: FULL (full) — JUST (just) — CINEMA (cinema) — ZOOM (zoom) — NORMAL (normal) # When AVG- VDP1 is connected t[...]

  • Page 108

    ! BRIGHT – Adjust the black intensity ! CONTRAST – Adjust the contrast ! COLOR – Adjust the color saturation ! HUE – Adjust the tone of color (red is em- phasized or green is emphasized) ! BACK-CAMERA / SOURCE – Switch the pic- ture adjustment modes # Y ou can adjust the picture adjustment for rear view camera only when B. CAMERA is selec[...]

  • Page 109

    Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (T ouch Panel Calibration) If you feel that the touch panel keys on the screen deviate from the actual positions that respond to your touch, adjust the response po - sitions of the touch panel. There are two ad- justment methods: 4-point adjustment, in which you touch four corners of the screen; [...]

  • Page 110

    Using the AUX source A separately sold auxiliar y device such as VCR or portable device can be connected to this unit. When connected, auxiliar y device is auto - matically recognized as AUX source and as- signed to AUX . About AUX connection method Y ou have two methods to connect auxiliar y de- vice to this unit. Stereo mini pin plug cable ( AUX1[...]

  • Page 111

    Using the external unit External unit refers to a P ioneer product (such as ones available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions with this unit. T wo external units can be controlled with this unit. When two external units are connected, the external unit is automatically allocated to external un[...]

  • Page 112

    ! If you select A / B and if in case you need to operate other Pioneer units (may be avail- able in the future), take the following proce- dure and change the code type to the appropriate type. 2 Press 0 and CLEAR on the remote con- trol simultaneously to change the code type. Initially , the code type is set to A . Each time you press 0 and CLEAR [...]

  • Page 113

    T roubleshooting Common Symptom Cause Action (See) P ower doesn ’ t turn on. The unit doesn ’ t operate. Leads and connectors are incor- rectly connected. Confirm once more that all connect ions are correct. The fuse is blown. Rectify the reason for the fuse blowing, then replace the fuse. Be ver y sure to install a fuse with the same rating. N[...]

  • Page 114

    Problems during DVD playback Symptom Cause Action (See) Playback is not possible. The loaded disc has a different re- gion number from this unit. Replace the disc with one featuring the same region number as this unit. (Page 9, P age 125) A parental lock message is dis- played and playback is not pos- sible. P arental lock is on. T urn parental loc[...]

  • Page 115

    Error messages When you contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Ser vice Center , be sure to have the error message recorded. Message Cause Action (See) ERROR-02 Dirty disc Clean disc. Scratched disc Replace disc. The disc is loaded upside down Check that the disc is loaded correctly. ERROR-05 Electrical or mechanical Press RESET . ERROR-A0 Ele[...]

  • Page 116

    Message Cause Action Error check noise The surrounding noise level is too high. ! Stop your car in a place that is as quiet as possible, and switch off the engine, air condi- tioner or heater . ! Set the microphone correctly. Additional Information En 116 Appendix[...]

  • Page 117

    DVD player and care ! Use only normal, round discs. If you insert irregular , non-round, shaped discs they may jam in the DVD player or not play prop- erly . ! Check all discs for cracks, scratches or warping before playing. Discs that have cracks, scratches or are warped may not play properly . Do not use such discs. ! Avoid touching the recorded [...]

  • Page 118

    A VCHD recorded discs ! This unit is not compatible with discs re- corded in AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format. Do not insert AVCHD discs. If inserted, the disc may not be ejected. CD-R/CD-RW discs ! When CD-R/CD-RW discs are used, play- back is possible only for discs which have been finalized. ! It may not be possible to play ba[...]

  • Page 119

    ! This unit allows playback of compressed audio on CD -ROM, CD-R and CD -RW discs. Disc recordings compatible with level 1 and level 2 of ISO9660 and with the Romeo and Joliet file system can be played back. ! It is possible to play back multi-session compatible recorded discs. ! Compressed audio are not compatible with packet write data transfer .[...]

  • Page 120

    ! The sound quality of WMA files generally becomes better with an increased bit rate. This unit can play recordings with bit rates from 48 kbps to 192 kbps, but in order to be able to enjoy sound of a certain quality, we recommend using discs recorded with a higher bit rate. ! This unit does not play back WMA files re- corded as VBR (variable bit r[...]

  • Page 121

    Handling the display ! When the display is subjected to direct sun- light for a long period of time, it will be- come ver y hot resulting in possible damage to the LCD screen. When not using this unit, close the display and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight. ! The display should be used within the tem- perature ranges shown below . Storage tempe[...]

  • Page 122

    Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Language (code), input code Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Guarani (gn), 0714 Pashto, P ushto (ps), 1619 English (en), 0514 Gujarati (gu), 0721 Quechua (qu), 1721 F rench (fr), 0618 Hausa (ha), 0801 Rhaet o-Romance (rm), 1813 Spanish (es), 0519 Hindi (hi), 0809 Kirundi (rn), 1[...]

  • Page 123

    T erms 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 (bits per second) units. The higher the rate, the more infor[...]

  • Page 124

    Romeo: File names can have up to 128 characters. Linear PCM (LPCM)/Pulse code modulation This stands for linear pulse code modulation, which is the signal recording system used for music CDs and DVDs. Generally, DVDs are re- corded with higher sampling frequency and bit rate than CDs. Therefore, DVDs can provide higher sound quality . m3u Playlists[...]

  • Page 125

    Region number DVD players and DVD discs feature region numbers indicating the area in which they were purchased. Playback of a DVD is not pos- sible unless it features the same region num- ber as the DVD player . This unit ’ s region number is displayed on the bottom of the unit. Title DVD video discs have high data capacity , en- abling recordin[...]

  • Page 126

    Specifications General Po w e r s o u r c e ............................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ................... N e g a tive type Max. current consumption ..................................................... 10.0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): DIN Chassis ............................... 17 8 m m × 1 0 0 m m × 1[...]

  • Page 127

    CEA2006 Specifications Po w e r o u t p u t ............................. 1 4 W R M S × 4 C h annels (4 W and ≦ 1 % THD+N) S / N r a t i o ....................................... 9 1 d B A (reference : 1 W into 4 W ) Note Specifications and the design are subject to mod- ifications without notice due to improvements. Additional Information En 12[...]

  • Page 128

    A Angle icon ............................................... . 33, . 100 Aspect ratio .......................................... . 101, . 123 Audio language ...................................... . 32, . 100 B Bookmark ........................................................ . 31 Brightness ..................................................... . 10[...]

  • Page 129

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