Pioneer AVH-P7500DVD manual

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    Operation Manual 7 inch Wide Fully Motor ized LCD Color Display with 5- Channel High-Power D VD/VCD/CD Receiver A VH-P7500D VD English[...]

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    Thank you for buying this P ioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. A fter you have finished read ing the instructio ns, put them away in a safe place for future r eference. Be sure to read this ! Playable discs 8 ! DVD video disc region numbers 8 ! When an operation is p[...]

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    Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 36 Using the dynamic range control 37 Playing DVD video discs W atching a DVD video 38 Operating the DVD menu 39 Skipping back or forward to another title 39 Stopping playback 39 Introduction of advanced DVD video operation 40 Repeating play 40 P ausing DVD video playback 40 F rame-by-frame p[...]

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    Repeating play 61 Playing tracks in a random order 61 Scanning CDs and tracks 62 P ausing CD playback 62 Using ITS playlists 62 Using disc title functions 63 Using CD TEXT functions 65 Using compression and bass emphasis 65 XM tuner Listening to the XM 66 Introduction of advanced XM tuner operation 67 Switching the XM display 67 Storing and recalli[...]

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    Setting for back-up camera 91 Setting the clock 92 Setting the automatic open function 92 Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 93 Setting the video of rear display 93 Displaying the navigation video on rear display 93 Using the AUX source 93 Switching the background display 94 Using the PGM button 95 Additional Information T roubleshooting 96 Err[...]

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    Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’ s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and e xcitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’ s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipm[...]

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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 befor e operating your display . 2 Keep this manual handy for future refer - ence. 3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and follow the instructions care- fully . 4 Do not [...]

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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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    When combined with a Pioneer navigation unit When you use this unit with the Pioneer DVD navigation unit, make sure that you use the map disc CNDV -21. This manual explains the operations with the combination use of them. If you do not use the map disc CNDV-21 but use an older version one with the navigation unit, this unit may have some failures o[...]

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    Product registration Visit us at the following site: 1 Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. 2 Receive updates on the latest products and technologies. 3 Download owner  s manuals, order product catalogues, research [...]

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    Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility Y ou can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings. ! Manufactured under license from Dolby La- boratories.  Dolby  ,  Pro Logic  , and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. !  DTS  and  DTS Digital Surround ?[...]

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    What the marks on DVDs indicate The marks below may be found on DVD disc labels and packages. They indicate the type of images and audio recorded on the disc, and the functions you can use. 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 In[...]

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    Use and care of the remote control Installing the battery Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the batter y with the plus (+) and minus (  ) poles pointing in the proper di- rection. ! 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. Sho[...]

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    Feature demo Important The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be con- nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained. The feature demo automatically starts when power to this unit is turned off while the igni- tion switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing and holding AT T dur[...]

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    Head unit 1 DISPLA Y button Press to select different displays. 2 PGM button Press to operate the preprogrammed func- tions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page 95.) 3 Ambient light sensor Senses ambient light. This system automati- cally adjusts the brightness of the display to compensate for ambient light. 4 FLIP DOWN/CLOCK but[...]

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    c Joystick Move to do manual seek tuning, fast for- ward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions. d EQ button Press to select various equalizer curves. e BAND/ESC button Press to select among three FM and one AM bands and cancel the control mode of functions. f ANGLE (+/  ) button Press to change the LCD panel ang[...]

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    Remote control 1 Remote control selection switch Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 86. 2 VOLUME button Press to increase or decrease the volume. 3 REAR.S button Press to switch between the video sources (such as DVD or AV ) on rear display. 4 SOURCE button This unit is[...]

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    a BAND/ESC button Press to select among three FM and one AM bands and cancel the control mode of functions. b ENTERT AINMENT button Press to switch between the background displays. c FORW ARD ( n ) button Press to perform fast for ward playback. d STOP ( g ) button Press to stop playback. e NEXT ( p ) button Press to go to the next track (chapter).[...]

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    ! 1  6 can perform the same operations as the preset tuning keys P1  P6 and the disc selection keys 01  06 .  If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12 by using 1  6 , press and hold the corresponding numbers such as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number appears in the display . DVD mode operation If you switch the mode to DVD , [...]

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    T urning the unit on and selecting a source 1 1 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. Y ou can select a source you want to listen to. If DVD AUTO PLA Y is turned on, load a disc in this unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the automatic disc playback on page 89). % When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then [...]

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    Loading a disc % Insert a disc into the disc loading slot. Playback will automatically start. # If DVD AUTO PLA Y is turned off , touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD (refer to the previous page). # When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD . # T o eject a disc, press EJECT . Notes [...]

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    Rear display output is turned on and the illu- mination color of REAR ON changes into the different color than the other buttons. # Y ou can also per form this operation by press- ing REAR.S on the remote control. # T o turn the rear display output off , press REAR ON and hold. # When selecting F . SOURCE , when the selected source is an audio sour[...]

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    T ouch panel key basic operation Activating the touch panel keys 1 1 T ouch panel keys T ouch to do various operations. 1 T ouch the screen to activate the touch panel keys corresponding to each source. The touch panel keys appear on the display. # T o go to the next group of touch panel keys, touch d . 2 T ouch ESC to hide the touch panel keys. # [...]

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    Note If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display . Operating the menu by using the joystick Y ou can also perform most of the menu items by using the joystick. ! Switch the remote control operation mode to AV H to operate the menu by using the joystick on the remote contr[...]

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    # The adjusted the LCD panel angle will be memorized and automatically returned to the next time the LCD panel is opened. T urning the LCD pane l horizontal When the LCD panel is upright and it hinders the operation of the air conditioner , the posi- tion of the panel can be turned horizontal tem- porarily . % Press FLIP DOWN/CLOCK to turn the LCD [...]

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    ! Remember that using the wide mode feature of this system for commercial or public view- ing purposes may constitute an infringement on the author  s rights protected by the Copy- right Law . ! Video will appear grainy when viewed in CINEMA or ZOOM mode. ! The navigation map and the back-up camera picture is always FULL . Adjusting the picture [...]

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    ! Red sun  Adjust the brightness for in- termediate brightness (evening) ! Y ellow moon  Adjust the brightness for dark ambient light (nighttime) 3 T ouch c or d to adjust the brightness. Each time you touch c or d moves red to - wards the left or the right. The level indicates the brightness of the screen being adjusted. The farther red move[...]

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

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    Introduction of advanced tuner operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the funct ion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking th[...]

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    3 T ouch c or d to set the sensitivity . There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM: FM: LEVEL 1  LEVEL 2  LEVEL 3  LEVEL 4 AM: LEVEL 1  LEVEL 2 The LEVEL 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations. Storing the strongest broadcast f[...]

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    Listening a DVD audio 1 4 5 2 6 3 7 These are the basic steps necessar y to play a DVD audio with your DVD player . More ad- vanced DVD audio operation is explained starting on page 33. 1 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. 2 DVD-A indicator Shows when a DVD audio is playing. 3 Group number indicator Shows the group currently playi[...]

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    Notes ! Y ou can display the repeat range selected cur- rently by touching DISP . ! If you do not use the touch panel keys for 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically. Operating the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc con- tents using a menu. ! Y ou can display the menu by touching MENU or TOP .M while a disc is playing. T ouching[...]

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    Introduction of advanced DVD audio operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the funct ion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by clickin[...]

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    3 When you find the desired track touch b to turn scan play off. Note After scanning is finished, normal playback of the tracks will begin again. Pausing DVD audio playback P ause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. % T ouch f during playback. The icon e is displayed for four seconds and playback is paused. # T o resume playback at the same po[...]

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    Slow motion playback This lets you slow down playback speed. ! This function can be operated only on the moving picture parts of DVD audio disc. 1 Keep touching r until   is displayed during playback. The icon   is displayed, forward slow motion playback begins. # T o return to normal playback, touch f . 2 Press q or r to adjust playbac[...]

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    Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) DVDs can provide audio playback with differ- ent languages and different systems (Dolby Di- gital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multi- audio recordings, you can switch between lan- guages/audio systems during playback. % T ouch AUDIO during playback. Each time you touch AUDIO switches be- twee[...]

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    the 3 mark indicates the number of angles from which scenes were shot. ! T ouching ANGLE during fast forward/fast re- verse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback. Using the dynamic range control The dynamic range refers to the difference be- tween the largest and softest sounds. The dy- namic range control compresses this di[...]

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    W atching a DVD video 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 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 40. 1 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. 2 DVD-V indicator Shows when a DVD video is playing. 3 Title number indicator Shows the title currently p[...]

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    # F ast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this hap- pens, normal playback automatically resumes. Notes ! Y ou can display the repeat range selected cur- rently by touching DISP . ! If you do not use the touch panel keys for 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically. Operating the DVD menu Some DVDs [...]

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    Introduction of advanced DVD video operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the funct ion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by clickin[...]

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    % T ouch r during playback. Each time you touch r , you move ahead one frame. # T o return to normal playback, touch f . Notes ! Depending on the disc and the playback loca- tion on the disc, the icon may be displayed indicating that frame-by-frame playback is not possible. ! With some discs, images may be unclear dur- ing frame-by-frame playback. [...]

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    ! With some discs, the icon may be dis- played, indicating that titles, chapters and time cannot be specified. Specifying title Y ou can use the direct search function to search for a desired scene by specifyi ng a title. ! Only the remote control can operate this function. T o per form this function, switch the remote control operation mode to DVD[...]

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    Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during play- back. ! During playback of a scene shot from mul- tiple angles on this unit, the angle icon is displayed. T urn angle icon display on or off using DVD SETUP MENU . F[...]

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    W atching a Video CD 1 3 4 2 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 46. 1 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. 2 VideoCD indicator Shows when a Video CD is playing. 3 T rack number indicator Shows the track currently playing.[...]

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    reverse/fast forward continues even if you re- lease m or n . T o resume playback at a de- sired point, touch f . # Y ou can also perform fast reverse/fast for ward by holding the joystick left or right. # F ast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this hap- pens, normal playback automatically resumes. Not[...]

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    Introduction of advanced Video CD operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the funct ion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking[...]

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    Frame-by-frame playback This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback. % T ouch r during playback. Each time you touch r , you move ahead one frame. # T o return to normal playback, touch f . Notes ! Depending on the disc and the playback loca- tion on the disc, the icon may be displayed indicating that frame-by-frame playback is not[...]

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    Note Y ou can also perform the same operations using SEARCH . T o display SEARCH , touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION . Specifying track Y ou can use the direct search function to play a disc without using a menu (without PBC playback). ! Only the remote control can operate this function. T o per form this function, switch the remote control oper[...]

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    Listening a CD 1 3 4 2 5 These are the basic steps necessar y to play a CD with your DVD player . More advanced CD operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. 2 CD indicator Shows when a CD is playing. 3 T rack number indicator Shows the track currently playing. 4 Play time indicator Show[...]

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    Introduction of advanced CD operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the funct ion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking the j[...]

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    2 T ouch a to turn scan play on. The first 10 seconds of each track is played. 3 When you find the desired track touch b to turn scan play off. Note After scanning of a CD is finished, normal play- back of the tracks will begin again. Pausing CD playback P ause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. % T ouch f during playback. The icon e is displ[...]

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    7 T ouch OK to store the entered title in memory . # Y ou can also store the entered title in memory by moving the cursor to right until it disappears. 8 T ouch ESC to return to the playback dis- play . Notes ! Titles remain in memory, even after the disc has been removed from this unit, and are re- called when the disc is reinserted. ! Titles are [...]

  • Page 53

    Listening MP3 1 4 5 2 6 3 These are the basic steps necessar y to play an MP3 with your DVD player . More advanced MP3 operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. 2 MP3 indicator Shows when the MP3 file is playing. 3 Folder number indicator Shows the folder number currently playing. 4 T r[...]

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    Notes ! When playing discs with MP3 files and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD- EXTRA and MIXED- MODE CDs, both types can be played only by switching mode between MP3 and CD-DA by touching DA<>MP3 or pressing BAND/ESC . ! If you have switched between playback of MP3 files and audio data (CD-DA), playback starts at the first track on the disc. ! [...]

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    Repeating play F or MP3 playback, there are three repeat play ranges: FOLDER (folder repeat), TRACK (one- track repeat) and DISC (repeat all tracks). 1 T ouch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch REPEA T. 2 T ouch any of the following touch panel keys to select the repeat range. ! DISC  Repeat all tracks ! FOLDER  Repeat the current folder ! TR[...]

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    Note Y ou can also turn on or off pause function using P AUSE . T o display P AUSE , touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION . Displaying text information on MP3 discs T ext information recorded on a MP3 discs can be displayed. % T ouch DISP. T ouch DISP repeatedly to switch between the following settings: FolderName (folder name)  FileName (file n[...]

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    W atching the TV tuner 1 2 3 4 5 These are the basic steps necessar y to operate the TV . More advanced TV operation is ex- plained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. 2 Band indicator Shows which band the TV tuner is tuned to. 3 Preset number indicator Shows what preset has been selected. 4 Channel ind[...]

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    Introduction of advanced TV tuner operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the funct ion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking[...]

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    2 T ouch a to turn BSSM on. BSSM begins to flash. While BSSM is flashing the 12 strongest broadcast stations will be stored in order from the lowest channel up. When finished, BSSM stops flashing. # T o cancel the storage process, touch b . Note Storing broadcast stations with BSSM may re- place broadcast stations you have saved using P1  P12 . [...]

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    Listening a CD 1 3 4 2 5 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 the next page. 1 Source icon Shows what the source has been selected. 2 Disc number indicator Shows the disc curr[...]

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    Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the funct ion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by c[...]

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    Scanning CDs and tracks While you are using DISC REPEA T , the begin- ning of each track on the selected disc plays for about 10 seconds. When you are using MUL TI-CD REPEA T , the beginning of the first track of each disc is played for about 10 sec- onds. 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on the previous page. 2 T ouch A.MENU and [...]

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    Playback from your ITS playlist ITS play lets you listen to the tracks that you have entered into your ITS playlist. When you turn on ITS play , tracks from your ITS playlist in the multi-CD player will begin to play . 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on page 61. 2 T ouch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch NEXT. 3 T ouch ITS PLA Y[...]

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    Entering disc titles Disc title input lets you input CD titles up to 20 letters long and up to 100 disc titles (with ITS playlist) into the multi-CD player . ! With multi-CD players sold before the CDX- P1250 and CDX-P650, up to 10 letters long can be input into multi- CD player . ! When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD playe[...]

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    Using CD TEXT functions Y ou can use these functions only with a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player . Some discs have certain information encoded on the disc during manufacture. These discs may contain such information as the CD title, track title, artist  s name and playback time and are called CD TEXT discs. Only these spe- cially encoded CD T[...]

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    Listening to the XM 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y ou can use this unit to control a XM satellite di- gital 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 tuner  s operatio[...]

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    Introduction of advanced XM tuner operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the funct ion names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by clicking[...]

  • Page 68

    % T ouch MODE to select the desired chan- nel select setting. T ouch MODE repeatedly to switch between the following channel select settings: CH NUMBER (channel number select setting)  CA TEGORY (channel categor y select setting) Note Y ou can also perform the same operations using CH MODE . T o display CH MODE , touch A.MENU and then touch FUNC[...]

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    Playing a disc 1 3 5 2 6 4 7 Y ou can use this unit to control a DVD player or multi-DVD player , which is sold separately . F or details concerning operation, refer to the DVD player  s or multi-DVD player  s operation manuals. This section provides information on DVD operations with this unit which differs from that described in the DVD pla[...]

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    T urning the DVD player on or off ! Only the remote control can operate this function. T o per form this function, switch the remote control operation mode to DVD . (Refer to page 18.) % Press REAR.S to tur n the DVD player on. # T o turn the DVD player off , press REAR.S again. Selecting a disc ! Only when a multi-DVD player is connected to this u[...]

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    2 T ouch j to select the repeat range. During DVD video playback ! DISC REPEA T  Repeat the current disc ! CHAPTER REPEA T  Repeat just the current chapter ! TITLE REPEA T  Repeat just the current title During Video CD or CD playback ! DISC REPEA T  Repeat the current disc ! TRACK REPEA T  Repeat just the current track Notes ! If you[...]

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    Introduction of audio adjustments By carr ying out the following settings/adjust- ments in order , you can create a finely-tuned sound field effortlessly . 1 Using the position selector 2 Selecting a cut-off fr equency 3 Auto T A and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto- equalizing) Operating the audio menu 1 1 Audio display Shows the audio function na[...]

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    About speaker settings 1 2 3 4 1 Center speaker 2 Front speaker 3 Rear speaker 4 Subwoofer Note When selecting SP LEVEL , T est T one or Time Alignment , L/R speaker adjustments for the front and rear can be adjusted separately. Using the equalizer The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization to match car interior acoustic characteristics as desi[...]

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    ! The center speaker largely determines the sound image and getting the balance right isn  t easy . W e recommend reproducing a 2- ch. audio (a CD for example) and getting the balance right among the speakers ex- cept for the center , and then reproducing a 5.1-ch. audio (Dolby Digital or DTS) and ad- justing the center speaker output to the bal[...]

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    Using the position selector 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. The position selector function lets you automati- cally adjust the speaker output levels and in- serts a delay time to match the number and position of occupied seats. 1 T ouch A.MENU and[...]

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    +8dB   8dB is displayed as the source vo- lume is increased or decreased. Notes ! The AM tuner volume level can also be ad- justed with source level adjustments. ! Video CD, CD and MP3 are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically . ! DVD and the optional DVD player are set to the same source level adjustment volume automat[...]

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    3 T ouch P ANORAMA and then touch d to turn the Panorama control on. # T o turn the Panorama control off , touch c . 4 T ouch DIMENSION and then touch c or d to adjust front/surround speaker bal- ance. Each time you touch c or d moves the sound towards the front or the surrounds. +3   3 is displayed as the front/surround speaker balance moves[...]

  • Page 78

    Selecting a cut-off frequency Y ou can select a frequency , under which sounds are reproduced through the subwoo- fer . If the installed speakers include one whose size has been set to SMALL , you can select a frequency , under which sounds are repro - duced through a LARGE speaker or subwoo- fer . 1 T ouch A.MENU and AUDIO and then touch Sound Set[...]

  • Page 79

    3 T ouch a or b to adjust the speaker out- put level. Each time you touch a or b increases or de- creases the speaker output level. +10   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 BACK to stop the test tone out- put. Notes ! [...]

  • Page 80

    Auto T A and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto- equalizing) The auto-time alignment automatically adjusts the distance between each speaker and the listening position. The auto-equalizer automatically measures the car interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates the auto -equalizer cur ve based on that information. WARNING T o prevent acciden[...]

  • Page 81

    ! Auto T A and EQ changes the audio settings as below :  The fader/balance settings return to the center position. (Refer to page 75.)  The equalizer cur ve switches to FLA T . (Refer to page 73.)  It will be adjusted automatically to high pass filter setting for front, center and rear speaker . ! If you carr y out auto T A and EQ when a p[...]

  • Page 82

    # T o cancel auto T A and EQ part way through, touch BACK or ESC . 10 When auto T A and EQ is completed, Complete is displayed. When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible, an error message is displayed. (Refer to Under- standing auto T A and EQ error messages on page 99.) 11 T ouch ESC to cancel the auto T A a[...]

  • Page 83

    Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 1 Y ou can use this menu to change audio, subti- tle, parental lock and other DVD settings. ! When watching a DVD/Video CD on the rear display independently, you cannot op- erate this menu. 1 DVD setup menu display Shows the DVD setup menu names. 1 T ouch g . SETUP will be displayed instead of MENU . 2 T ouch S[...]

  • Page 84

    When you select OTHERS When you select OTHERS , a language code input display is shown. Refer to Language code chart for DVD on page 104 to input the four digit code of the desired language. 1 T ouch 0  9 to input the language code. # T o cancel the input numbers, touch C . # Y ou can also input the desired number by using the joystick and 0-9 .[...]

  • Page 85

    2 T ouch ASSIST SUB TITLE. 3 T ouch a to turn assist subtitles on. # T o turn assist subtitles off , touch b . Setting angle icon display Y ou can set up that the angle icon appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. 1 T ouch SETUP and VISUAL and then touch MUL TI ANGLE. 2 T ouch a to turn angle icon display on. # T o turn angle icon displa[...]

  • Page 86

    4 T ouch c or d to select the desired level. The parental lock level is set. ! 8  Playback of the entire disc is possible (initial setting) ! 7  2  Playback of discs for children and non-adult oriented discs is possible ! 1  Playback of discs for children only is possible Notes ! W e recommend to keep a record of your code number in cas[...]

  • Page 87

    1 Set the remote control selection switch on the left side of the remote control to the appropriate position with a pen tip or other pointed instrument . ! If you select AV H mode, there is no need to take the following procedure. ! If you select A / B mode, take the following procedure and change the code type to the appropriate type. 2 Press 7 an[...]

  • Page 88

    Adjusting initial settings 1 Initial settings lets you per form initial set up of different settings for this unit. 1 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 displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. 2 T ouch A.MENU and then touch INITIAL[...]

  • Page 89

    Switching the sound muting/attenuation Sound from this system is muted, attenuated or mixed automatically in the following cases: ! When a call is made or received using a cellular telephone connected to this unit. ! When the voice guidance is output from a Pioneer navigation unit connected to this unit. 1 T ouch A.MENU and INITIAL and then touch T[...]

  • Page 90

    Mixing navigation voice/ beep and audio sound When there is a navigation guidance, you can mix the guidance voice/beep sound from a Pioneer navigation unit with the audio sound from this system. Y ou can select either mixing both the guidance voice and the beep sound or the guidance voice only . ! Only when a Pioneer navigation unit is con- nected [...]

  • Page 91

    Introduction of setup adjustments 1 1 Setup menu display Shows the setup function names. % T ouch A.MENU and then touch SETUP to display the setup function names. The setup function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # Y ou can also display MENU by clic[...]

  • Page 92

    2 T ouch a to turn back-up camera setting on. # T o turn back-up camera setting off , touch b . 3 T ouch c or d to select an appropriate setting for polarity . Each time you touch c or d switches between the following polarity: ! BA TTERY  When the polarity of the con- nected lead is positive while the gear shift is REVERSE (R) position ! GND ?[...]

  • Page 93

    Adjusting the LCD panel slide position T o adjust the LCD panel slide position, you can turn the set back on or off. 1 T ouch A.MENU and SETUP and then touch FLAP SET BACK. 2 T ouch a to turn the set back on, and the LCD panel slides to the back. # T o turn the set back off , touch b and the LCD panel slides to the front. Setting the video of rear [...]

  • Page 94

    Setting the AUX title The title displayed for the AUX source can be changed. 1 After you have selected AUX as the source, touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch NAME EDIT. 2 T ouch ABC to select the desired charac- ter type. T ouch ABC repeatedly to switch between the following character type: Alphabet (upper case), numbers and symbols  Alphab[...]

  • Page 95

    Using the PGM button Y ou can operate the preprogrammed functions for each source by using PGM . % Press PGM to turn pause on when se- lecting the following sources: ! DVD  Built-in DVD player ! S-DVD  DVD player/multi-DVD player ! M-CD  Multi-CD player # T o turn pause off , press PGM again. % Press PGM and hold to tur n BSM on when selec[...]

  • Page 96

    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 the correct fuse with the same[...]

  • Page 97

    Symptom Cause Action (See) The icon is displayed, and op- eration is not possible. The operation is prohibited for the disc. This operation is not possible. The operation is not compatible with the disc  s organization. This operation is not possible. The picture stops (pauses) and the unit cannot be operated. Reading of data has becom e impos- [...]

  • Page 98

    Symptom Cause Action (See) Switching the viewing angle is not possible. The DVD playing does not feature scenes shot from multiple angles. Y ou cannot switch between multiple angles if the DVD does not feature sce nes recorded from multiple angles. Y ou are trying to switch to multiple angle viewing of a scene that is not recorded from multiple ang[...]

  • Page 99

    Understanding auto T A and EQ error messages When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible using the auto T A and EQ, an error message may appear on the display. If an error message appears on the dis- play refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested method of correcting the problem. Aft[...]

  • Page 100

    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 warped discs before playing. Discs that have cracks, scratches or are warped may not play properly. Do not use such discs. ! Avoid touching the recor[...]

  • Page 101

    ! Playback of discs recorded on a personal computer may not be possible depending on the application settings and the environ- ment. Please record with the correct for- mat. (For details, contact the manufacturer of the application.) ! Playback of CD-R/CD -RW discs may be- come impossible in case of direct exposure to sunlight, high temperatures, o[...]

  • Page 102

    ! This unit plays back files with the filename ex- tension (.mp3) as an MP3 file. T o prevent noise and malfunctions, do not use this exten- sion for files other than MP3 files. About folders and MP3 files ! An outline of a CD-ROM with MP3 files on it is shown below . Subfolders are shown as folders in the folder currently selected. 3 1 2 1 First l[...]

  • Page 103

    ! The display should be used within the tem- perature ranges shown below . Operating temperature range:  10 to +50 °C Storage temperature range:  20 to +80 °C At temperatures higher or lower than the operating temperature range the display may not operate normally. ! The LCD screen of this unit is exposed in order to increase its visibility[...]

  • Page 104

    Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Language (code), input code Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Guarani (gn), 0714 P ashto, 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), [...]

  • Page 105

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

  • Page 106

    The file name can have up to 31 characters (in- cluding the separation mark  .  and a file ex- tension). Each folder contains less than 8 hierarchies. Extended formats Joliet: File names can have up to 64 characters. Romeo: File names can have up to 128 characters. Linear PCM (LPCM)/Pulse code modulation This stands for linear pulse code modu[...]

  • Page 107

    software with search functions. Y ou can also enjoy viewing high- and standard-resolution still images. 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 [...]

  • Page 108

    Specifications General P ower source ............................. 1 4 . 4 V DC ( 1 0 . 8  15.1 V al- lowable) Grounding system ................... Negative type Head unit: Max. current consumption ........................................... 1 0 . 0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): DIN Chassis ..................... 1 7 8 × 5 0 × 1 6 0 m m (7 × 2 ?[...]

  • Page 109

    TV tuner Reception channel/TV system ..................................................... U S / M : V H F 2  13 ch, UHF 14  69 ch Color system .............................. NTSC compatible Usable sensitivity ..................... 1 2 d B µ V i d e o S / N ..................................... Over 37 dB (59 dBµ RF input, White Peak 100%) [...]

  • Page 110

    A Angle icon ........................................... . 36, . 43, . 85 Aspect ratio ............................................ . 85, . 105 Audio language .................................. . 36, . 42, . 84 B Bonus group .......................... ....................... . 105 Brightness ....................................................... .[...]

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