Pioneer AVH-P8450BT manual

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    Owner ’ s Manual D VD RDS A V RECEIVER A VH-P8450BT English[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. T o ensure proper use , please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important th at you read and obser ve WARNING s and CAUTION si n this manual. Please keep the ma nual in a safe and acce ssible place for future r efer- ence. Be sure to read this ! DVD video disc region[...]

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    Browsing for a video/music on the iP od 37 Resume playback (Bookmark) 38 F rame-by-frame playback 38 Slow motion playback 39 Searching for the part you want to play 39 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 39 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 39 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 4[...]

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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 using a display connected to V OUT P assengers in the rear seat can also watch vi- deos or the TV if you connect this unit to a dis- play using the V OUT . WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location where the driver can watch videos or the TV while driving. When using the rear view camera With an optional rear view camera, this unit [...]

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    About this unit CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product classi- fied under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007, and contains a class 1M laser module. T o ensure continued safety, do not re- move any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all ser vicing to qualified personnel. CAUTION—CLASS 1M VISIB[...]

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    WARNING ! Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately . ! Batteries (batter y pack or batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION ! Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium batter y. ! Remove the batter y if the remote control is not used[...]

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    Head unit 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 9 a b A trim ring is available for Middle East Asian and South African models. Part Part 1 RESET 7 c / d ( TRK ) 2 SRC/OFF 8 h (eject) Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 14. Refer to Ejecting an SD on page 15. Refer to Adjusting the LCD panel angle on page 14. Refer to Removing the front panel on page 15. 3 + / – ( VOLUME/[...]

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    Remote control 32 2 4 6 3 7 4 5 9 8 1 Part Operation 1 REAR SRC Press to cycle through all the available rear sources. Press and hold to turn the rear source off . 2 Source mode sel ect switch Use to switch the source mode between the front source and the rear source. 3 Thumb pad Use to select a menu on the DVD menu. 4 RETURN Press to display the P[...]

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    Part Operation 8 AUDIO Press to change the audio language during DVD playback. Press to switch audio output for DivX/ MPEG-4. SUBTITLE Press to change the subtitle language dur- ing DVD/DivX/MPEG -4 playback. ANGLE Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback. 9 MENU Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback. TOP MENU Press to retu[...]

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    Basic operations HOME display (Front) FRONT Bluetooth Favorite Theme System Settings Audio Video Radio RearView ON USB/iPod1 USB/iPod2 Bluetooth Audio AUX AV Disc OFF SD EXT1 EXT2 TV 23 4 5 6 1 HOME display (Rear) REAR Bluetooth Favorite Theme System Settings Audio Video USB/iPod1 Disc Mirror SD AV 4 5 6 3 1 OFF Flick/drag the icon to switch betwee[...]

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    4 Displaying the Bluetoo th connection menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth connectio n menu operations on page 74. 5 Displaying the Theme menu. Refer to Introduction of Theme setting menu opera- tions on page 76. 6 Displaying the menu. Refer to Menu operations on page 47. 7 Displaying the source menu. 8 13 ARP PM 12:25 Switching to clock adjus[...]

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    ! An external unit refers to a Pioneer product, such as those which will be available in the fu- ture. Although incompatible as a source, the basic functions of up to two external units can be controlled with this unit. When two exter- nal units are connected, the external units are automatically allocated to external unit 1 or external unit 2. USB[...]

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    Activating the touch panel keys 2 -01:00 01:00 y Return 2 / 2 DVD-V 13. APR PM 12:25 2 -01:00 01:00 2ch 48kHz 16bit Dolby D MENU MENU TOP 1 / 2 XX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 1 T ouch panel keys 1 1 / 2 2 / 2 Switching the tou ch keys on the display. Common operations for menu settings/lists Starting the Bluetooth telephone menu. Refer to Introduction of[...]

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    2 Eject a disc. Ejecting a disc. Ejecting an SD 1 Press h (eject) to display the ejecting menu. 2 Eject an SD. Ejecting an SD. 3 Press an SD to eject. Removing the front panel CAUTION ! Do not attempt to detach the front panel while DISC/SD is in the eject position. ! Do not attempt to detach the front panel while data is being written to USB/SD . [...]

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    2 Push on the bottom of the front panel until it clicks into place . Setting the clock 1 Switch to Clock Adjustment display . Refer to Basic operations on page 11. 2 Select the item to set. 3 T ouch a or b to set the correct date and time. Resetting the microprocessor By pressing RESET , you can reset the micro - processor to its initial settings w[...]

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    Introduction of tuner operations Radio 13 ARP PM 12:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 87 . 50 MHz TA Local News OFF ON FM AM 1 Dolby PLll TEXT WWWWWWWWWWWW W WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW W WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW W WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW W STEREO 54 6 7 8 9 1 3 2 T ouch panel keys 1 FM1 AM Selecting a band ( FM1 , FM2 or FM3 ) by tou ching the lef t icon. Switching to the AM band by touching th[...]

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    Introduction of TV tuner operations TV 13 ARP PM 12:25 P.CH4 TV 1 Dolby PLll 1 2 3 4 5 6 AAAAAA BBBBBB CCCCCC DDDDDD EEEEEE FFFFFF 2/2 3 4 2 1 6 5 Y ou can use this unit to control a TV tuner , such as the GEX-P5750TVP (sold separately). F or details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner ’ s operation manual. This section pro - vides inform[...]

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    Introduction of video playback operations Y ou can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD -RW/CD/CD -R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod . ! Depending on your iP od , there may not be any output unless you use CD-IU 201S/CD - IU201V (sold separately). Be sure to use CD-IU201S/CD-IU201V to connect your iP od. DVD video 2 -01:00 01:00 y Return 2 / 2 Dolby PLll DVD-V 13. APR PM 12:25 2[...]

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    8 Stopping playback. If you resume playback, play- back will start from the point where you stopped. T ouch the key again to stop play- back completely. 9 Changing the screen mode. Refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 42. a P ausing playback. Returning to normal play- back during paused, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback. b Return R[...]

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    Playing back videos 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up. Playback will automatical ly start. ! If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear . Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 35 and PBC playback on page 40. ! When the automatic playback function is on, the unit will skip the DVD menu and automatical[...]

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    Introduction of sound playback operations Y ou can listen to DVD -R/DVD-RW/CD/CD -R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files. Audio CD ROM 05’ 26” -00’ 35” Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 13 APR PM 12:25 S.Rt rv 20 15 Media 3 2 1 5 76 84 Dolby PLll iPod audio (Control Audio) Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 05’ 46” -00’ 31” 13 [...]

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    ! When a call is in progress on the cellular phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, the sound of the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit is muted. ! The play time may not display correctly . ! Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio player you have connected to this unit, op- eration and information display may n[...]

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    T ext information h Displaying the Songs list on the iPod . This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode. Refer to Searching for a video/music by categor y on page 38. i Displaying the Artists list on the iPod . This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode. Refer to Searching for a video/music by categor [...]

  • Page 25

    Notes ! When playing back files recorded as VBR (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse operations are used. ! T o ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iP od directly to this unit. ! While the iP od is connected to this unit, the iP od cannot be turned on or o[...]

  • Page 26

    Introduction of Adva nced App Mode operation This system can switch to the Advanced App Mode, which you can display and operate the application for iPhone on the screen. In Advanced App Mode, you can operate appli- cations with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of the system. ! P ioneer is not liable for[...]

  • Page 27

    Setting the Keyboard CAUTION For your safety , the keyboard functionality is only available when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged. Depending on the application, you can input text on the display . In order to input text cor- rectly using keyboard which appears on this unit, you need to set the language setting in this functio[...]

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    Introduction of MIXTRAX operation Y ou can play the audio files of USB/SD. 13 ARP PM 12:25 ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK Beat BPM Dolby PLll 12 54 3 6 MIXTRAX is original technology for creating non-stop mixes of selections from your audio librar y , complete with DJ effects that make them sound as if a DJ is right there with you playing the music. Using[...]

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    Introduction of still image playback operations Y ou can view still images saved in USB/SD. Still image SD 13 APR PM 12:25 Dolby PLll Media Dolby PLll 2 1 5 6 7 83 4 a9 When loading a USB/SD containing JPEG pic- ture files, this unit starts a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the device. The table below shows the controls for viewing a sli[...]

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    Selecting a file using the buttons 1 Press c or d ( TRK ). F ast file searching 1 Press and hold c or d ( TRK ). ! Y ou can search 10 JPEG files at a time. Notes ! Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If folder 1 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 2 .) ! T ouch panel key[...]

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    Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations Y ou can use Bluetooth telephone. T elephone standby display 13 ARP PM 12:25 1 Abcdefghi 1234567890123456 Auto ON Tone OFF 2 3 5 6 7 84 1 1 When switching to the entering phone number mode 13 APR PM 12:25 1 12 3 45 6 78 9 *0 # C+ Abcdefghi XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Private ON Vol 9 a cb Important ! Since this u[...]

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    7 Switching to the call histor y list. Refer to Using the missed, re- ceived and dialed call lists on page 44. 8 Switching the mode to enter the phone nu mber directly. Refer to Making a call by en- tering phone nu mber on page 46. 9 Ending a call. Rejecting an incoming call. Canceling call wai ting. a Vol Adjusting the other party ’ s listening [...]

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    Storing and recalling stations Y ou can easily store up to six(for tuner)/12(for TV) stations for each band as presets. 1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 17. Refer to Introduction of TV tuner operations on page 18. The preset screen appears in the display . 2 T ouch and hold one of the preset tun- ing ke[...]

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    Receiving traffic announcements Regardless of the source you are listening to, you can receive traffic announcements auto - matically with T A (traffic announcement standby). 1 T une in to a TP or enhanced other net- work ’ s TP station. indicator lights up. 2 T ur n T raffic announcement on. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 17. [...]

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    Others Educate (Education), Drama (Drama), Culture (Cul- ture), Science (Science), V aried (Varied), Children (Children ’ s), Social (Social affairs), Religion (Reli- gion), Phone In (Phone in), T ouring (T ravel), Leisure (Leisure), Document (Docu mentaries) Switching the media file type When playing a digital media containing a mixture of vario[...]

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    Operating this unit ’ s iPod function from your iPod Y ou can listen to the sound from your iPod ap- plications using your car ’ s speakers, when App Mode is selected. This function is not compatible with the follow- ing iPod model s. ! iP od nano 1st generation ! iP od with video ! While this function is in use, the iPod will not turn off even[...]

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    ! When playing discs with compressed audio and audio data (CD-DA), playback is re- peated within the type of data currently playing even if Disc is selected. ! If you select another folder during repeat play , the repeat play range changes to Disc . If you select USB or SD source, the repeat play range changes to All . ! If you per form track searc[...]

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    T o make operating and searching easy , opera- tions to control an iPod with this unit are de- signed to be as similar to the iPod as possible. Searching for a video/music by category 1 Display the iPod menus. Refer to Playing moving images on page 19. Refer to Playing audio on page 22. 2 T ouch one of the categories in which you want to search for[...]

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    Slow motion playback Notes ! There is no sound during slow motion play- back. ! Images during slow motion playback may be unclear for some discs. ! Reverse slow motion playback is not available. Searching for the part you want to play Y ou can use the search function to find the part you want to play. F or DVD videos, you can select Title (title), [...]

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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, the angle icon is displayed. Use the Video Setup menu to turn the angle icon display on or off . For [...]

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    Selecting files from the file name list (F unction for compressed audio/DivX/MPEG -1/ MPEG-2/MPEG -4) File name list is a list of file names (or folder names) from which you can select a file (or folder) to play back. 1 Display the file (or folder) name list. Refer to Playing audio on page 22. Refer to Introduction of still image playback op- erati[...]

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    ! While this unit creates an index, do not turn the unit off . It may cause loss of data on your USB/SD storage device. 1 Create the database in Music browse mode. Refer to Introduction of sound playback opera- tions on page 22. 2 When “ Save the Database to memory? ” is displayed, touch “ Ye s ” Saving of the database is completed. If you [...]

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    Refer to Introduction of still image playback op- erations on page 29. 2 T ouch the desired wide mode setting. FULL (full screen) The 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direc- tion only , giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal pic- ture) without any omissions. ZOOM (zoom) The 4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion both vertically and ho[...]

  • Page 44

    1 Switch to phone book mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- erations on page 31. The phone book display appears. 2 T ouch ABC to switch to alphabet search mode. 3 T ouch the first letter of the entry you are looking for . The Phone Book entries starting with that let- ter (e.g. “ Ben ” , “ Brian ” and “ Burt ” when “[...]

  • Page 45

    2 Select Missed Calls, Dialled Calls or Received Calls. Displaying the received call list. Displaying the dialed call list. Displaying the missed call list. 3 T ouch the list number to select a phone number . Name and phone number are displayed in the detailed list. # If you want to store the phone number , touch and hold the list. 4 Make the call.[...]

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    Making a call by entering phone number 13 APR PM 12:25 1 12 3 45 6 78 9 *0 # C+ Abcdefghi XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Private ON Vol Important Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when per forming this op- eration. 1 Switch to the entering phone number mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- erations on page [...]

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    Introduction of menu operations SonicCenter Control FR: 0 Powerful On LR: 0 LR: 0 OFF ON Loudness Subwoofer Bass Booster High Pass Filter Source Level Adjuster Fader/Balance F/R 0 Powerful Off L/R 0 L/R 0 OFF ON Graphic EQ Auto EQ Sonic Center Control Loudness Subwoofer 1 2 43 5 1 Display menus. Refer to Basic operations on page 11. 2 T ouch any of[...]

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    Audio adjustments Using fade r/balance ad justment Y ou can change the fader/balance setting to provide an ideal listening environment for all of the occupied seats. 1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on the previous page. 2 T ouch Fader/Balance on the audio func- tion menu. 3 T ouch a or b to adjust the fro[...]

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    2 T ouch Graphic EQ on the audio function menu. 3 T ouch the desired setting. S.Bass — Powerful — Natural — V ocal — Flat — Custom1 — Custom2 4 T ouch the table to adjust the level of the equalizer band. Range: +12dB to – 12dB Using the auto-equalizer The auto -equalizer is an equalizer cur ve cre- ated by auto EQ (refer to Auto EQ (a[...]

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    1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch c or d to select a desired level. Range: 0 to +6 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 th[...]

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    Digital Signal Processor Introduction of DSP adjustments Y ou can use this unit to control a DEQ-P6600/ DEQ-P7650 multi-channel processor (sold sepa- rately). By carr ying out the following settings/adjust- ments in the order shown, you can effortlessly create a finely-tuned sound field. 1 Setting the speaker setting 2 Using the position selector 3[...]

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    1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Fader/Balance on the DSP func- tion menu. 3 T ouch a or b to adjust the front/rear speaker balance. Range: Front 25 to Rear 25 # Select F/R 0 L/R 0 when only using two speakers. 4 T ouch c or d to adjust the left/right speaker balance. Range: Left 25 to R[...]

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    Using dynamic range control The dynamic range refers to the difference be- tween the smallest and largest sounds emitted. Dynamic range control compresses this difference so that the sounds can be heard clearly even at low volume levels. ! The dynamic range control is only effective for Dolby Digital sound. ! Y ou can only switch to Dynamic Range C[...]

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    ! P anorama ( Panorama ) extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “ wraparound ” ef- fect. ! Dimension ( Dimension ) gradually adjusts the sound field either towards the front or rear . ! Center width control ( Center Width ) posi- tions center-channel sounds between the center , left and right speakers. I[...]

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    1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Speaker Setting. 3 T ouch a or b to select Subwoofer (sub- woofer). Front (front speakers) — Center (center speak- er) — Rear (rear speakers) — Subwoofer (sub- woofer) — Phase (subwoofer setting) 4 T ouch d to turn subwoofer output on. # T o turn [...]

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    Note When you select a cross-over frequency , you are setting the cross-over frequency for the subwoo- fer ’ s LPF (low-pass filter) and the Small speak- er ’ s HPF (high-pass filter). The cross-over frequency setting has no effect if the subwoofer is set to Off and other speakers are set to Large or Off . Adjusting the speaker output levels us[...]

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    1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Time Alignment and then touch Adjustment. # Adjustment can only be selected when either Front-L or Front-R is selected in Position . 3 T ouch a or b to select the speaker to be adjusted. Front-L (left front speaker) — Center (center speaker) — Front-R[...]

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    2 T ouch Parametric EQ. 3 T ouch a or b to select the desired item. EQ (equalizer) — SP-Select (speakers) — Band (bands) — Frequency (center frequency) — Level (equalizer level) — Q.Factor (Q factor) 4 T ouch d to select the equalizer . Powerful — Natural — V ocal — Flat — Custom1 — Custom2 — S.Bass 5 T ouch b and then touch c[...]

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    ! If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable position the measurement tone may become loud and measurement may take a long time, resulting in battery drainage. Be sure to place the microphone in the specified location. Before operating the auto T A and EQ function ! Perform auto T A and EQ in a quiet place, with both the car engine and air condi [...]

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    # If this unit is turned off , press SRC/OFF to turn the source on. 4 Select the position for the seat on which the microphone is placed. Refer to Using the position selector on page 51. # If no position is selected before you start auto EQ, Front-L is selected automatically. 5 T ur n the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 11. 6 Display th[...]

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    Setting up the Video player Setting the subtitle language Y ou can set a desired subtitle language. When available, the subtitles will be displayed in the selected language. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Subtitle Language on the Video Setup menu. A subtitle language menu is displayed. [...]

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    1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Multi Angle on the Video Setup menu to turn angle icon display on or off. Setting the aspect ratio There are two kinds of display: a wide screen display that has a width-to -height ratio (TV as- pect ratio) of 16:9, and regular display that has a TV aspect[...]

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    # T o register the code, touch the following touch panel key . Registering the code. The code number is set, and the level can now be set. 4 T ouch 1 to 8 to select the desired level. 5 T ouch Enter. The parental lock level is set. ! 8 – Playback of the entire disc is possible (initial setting) ! 7 to 2 – Playback of discs for children and non-[...]

  • Page 64

    Displaying the DivX â VOD registration code In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) contents on this unit, the unit must first be re- gistered with a DivX VOD contents provider . F or registration, generate a DivX VOD registra- tion code and submit it to your provider . ! Keep a record of the code as you will need it when you register your uni[...]

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    System settings Switching the auxiliary setting Activate this setting when using an auxiliar y device connected to this unit. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch AUX Input on the system menu to tur n AUX Input on or off. Setting A V input Activate this setting when using an external video compone[...]

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    Setting the FM tuning step ! The tuning step remains at 50 kHz during manual tuning. 1 T ur n the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 11. 2 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 3 T ouch FM Step on the system menu to select the FM tuning step. T ouching FM Step will switch the FM tuning step between 5[...]

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    1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Mute/A TT until the desired set- ting appears. T ouch Mute/A TT until the desired setting ap- pears in the display . ! Mute – Muting ! AT T – 20dB – Attenuation ( AT T – 20dB has a stronger effect than AT T – 10dB ) ! AT T – 10dB – Attenuation ! O[...]

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    Setting the Bluetooth audio Y ou need to activate the Bluetooth Audio source in order to use a Bluetooth audio player . 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Bluetooth Audio on the system menu to turn Bluetooth audio on or off. Clearing Bluetooth memory Important Never turn the unit off while the B[...]

  • Page 69

    This unit features a function that automatically switches to the rear view camera video ( R.C IN ) when a rear view camera is installed on your car and the shif t lever is moved to the RE- VERSE (R) position. (For more details, con- sult your dealer .) ! After you set up the rear view camera set- ting, move the shif t lever to REVERSE (R) and confi[...]

  • Page 70

    Setting the Artwork Dance When a song is played by MIXTRAX, the art- work display can be moved based on the music type. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Artwork Dance setting on the system menu to turn On or Off. Selecting the area group 1 Select the TV source. Refer to Basic operations on pag[...]

  • Page 71

    Auto EQ (auto-equalizing) The auto -equalizer automatically measures the car ’ s interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates an auto-equalizer cur ve based on that information. ! T o per form this function, dedicated micro - phone (e.g. CD-MC20) is required. WARNING As a loud tone (noise) may be emitted from the speakers when measuring th[...]

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    2 Fix the optional microphone in the cen- ter of the headrest of the driver ’ s seat, fa- cing forward. The auto EQ may differ depending on where you place the microphone. If desired, place the microphone on the front passenger seat to carr y out auto EQ. 3 T ur n the ignition switch to ON or ACC. If the car ’ s air conditioner or heater is tur[...]

  • Page 73

    Resetting the audio functions Y ou can reset all audio functions. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 47. 2 T ouch Audio Reset. 3 T ouch Reset. Ready to reset. Are you sure? appears in the display . # T o cancel this function on the way, touch Cancel . 4 T ouch Reset again. The reset end was carried out. appe[...]

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    Introduction of Bluetooth connection menu operations Refer to Basic operations on page 11. If you are using a cellular phone that can be connected via Bluetooth wireless technology, we recommend that you use your phone to search for this unit and establish a connection between it and your phone. The PIN code is set to 0000 as default. The product n[...]

  • Page 75

    Using a Bluetooth device to pair If you cannot open the connection between your Bluetooth device and this unit from your Bluetooth device, you can use this function to establish a connection. 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- erations on page 31. 2 T ouch Special Device to select the spe- cial[...]

  • Page 76

    2 T ouch Device Information to display de- vice information. The Bluetooth device address is displayed. Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection T o connect your Bluetooth device to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology , you need to enter a PIN code on your Bluetooth device to verify the connection. The default code is 0000 , but [...]

  • Page 77

    Selecting the OSD (on-screen display) color The OSD color can be changed. 1 Display the Theme menu. Refer to Basic operations on page 11. 2 T ouch Screen. 3 T ouch one of the colors on the list. Selecting the background display Y ou can switch the background that is dis- played when listening to a source. 1 Display the Theme menu. Refer to Basic op[...]

  • Page 78

    Setting rear monitor output The output source for the rear monitor can be switched to the following: ! Mirror – The source on the front screen of this unit Disc – The video and sound from the disc USB/iPod 1 – The video and sound from the USB storage device SD – The video and sound from the SD card AV – The video and sound from AV input O[...]

  • Page 79

    Mini pin plug cable ( AUX ) When connecting an auxiliar y device using a mini plug cable iP ods and portable audio/video players can be connected to this unit via mini plug cable. ! If an iP od with video capabilities is con- nected to this unit via 3.5 mm plug (4 pole) cable (such as the CD - V150M), you can enjoy the video contents of the connect[...]

  • Page 80

    Actions will differ depending on the connected external unit. Actions will differ depending on the connected external unit. En 80 Section 14 Other functions[...]

  • Page 81

    WARNING ! LIGHT GREEN LEAD A T POWER CON- NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT P ARKED ST A TUS AND MUST BE CON- NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPL Y SIDE OF THE P ARKING BRAKE SWITCH . IM- PROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MA Y VIOLA TE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESUL T IN SERIOUS IN- JURY OR DAMAGE. Connecting the units WARNING ! T o avoid the risk of accident a[...]

  • Page 82

    Important ! This unit cannot be installed in a vehicle with- out ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch. O N S T A R T O F F ACC position No ACC position ! Use this unit with a 12-volt batter y and nega- tive grounding only. F ailure to do so may result in a fire or malfunction. ! T o prevent a short-circuit, overheating or mal- function, [...]

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    En 83 Section 15 Installation Installation[...]

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    Connecting the power cord           Y ellow Connect to the constant 12 V supply terminal. Red Connect to terminal controlled by ignition switch (12 V DC). Black (chassis ground) Connect to a clean, paint-free metal location. Left Right F ront speaker F ront speaker Rear speaker or Subwoofer (4 Ω ) White Gray Gray/blac[...]

  • Page 85

    Connection method 1. Clamp the lead. 2. Clamp firmly with needle-nosed pliers. Note: · The position of the parking brake switch depends on the vehicle model. F or details, consult the vehicle Owner ’s Manual or dealer . Y ellow/black If you use an equipment with Mute function, wire this lead to the Audio Mute lead on that equipment. If not, keep[...]

  • Page 86

    When connecting to separately sold power amp             Connect with RCA cables (sold separately) Rear speaker Perform these connections when using the optional amplifier . System remote control F ront speaker F ront speaker Left Rig ht Rear speaker P ower amp (sold separately) P ower amp (sold separately) P owe[...]

  • Page 87

    When connecting with optional CD-IU201V cable T his product Dock connector Interface cable (CD-IU201V) (sold separately) iP od with video capabilities (sold separately) AUX input ( AUX ) 1.5 m 2 m USB cable  (Supplied with this unit) Connect to separately sold USB device. USB/iP od input 1 USB/iP od input 2 Remove the cover before use. refer to [...]

  • Page 88

    When connecting with optional CD-IU201S cable T his product Dock connector Interface cable (CD-IU201V) (sold separately) iP od with video capabilities (sold separately) 1.5 m 2 m USB cable  (Supplied with this unit) Connect to separately sold USB device. USB/iP od input 1 RGB input En 88 Section 15 Installation[...]

  • Page 89

    When connecting with a multi-channel processor RCA cable (supplied with multi-channel processor) Optical cable (supplied with multi-channel processor) Black Optical output To SWL To SWR Blue Multi-channel processor (DEQ-P6600/DEQ-P7650) (sold separately) This product Optical cable connection box (CD-DD25) (DEQ-P6600 :supplied with multi-channel pro[...]

  • Page 90

    When connecting the external video component and the display External video component (sold separately) Audio inputs ( R IN , L IN ) Display with RCA input jacks (sold separately) To v i d e o input To v i d e o output T o audio outputs T o audio inputs This product Mini pin plug cable (sold separately) RCA cables (sold separately) Rear audio outpu[...]

  • Page 91

    When connecting with a rear view camera When the shift lever is switched to REVERSE (R), the display on this unit automatically switches to the rear view image. Y ou need to set the Camera Polarity properly in the sys- tem menu. For details about the settings, refer to Setting the rear view camera (back up cam- era) on page 68. Y ou can also switch[...]

  • Page 92

    Connecting and installing the optical cable connection box WARNING ! Avoid installing the optical cable connection box in locations where the operation of safety devices such as airbags is prevented by this unit. Otherwise, there is a danger of a fatal ac- cident. ! Avoid installing the optical cable connection box in locations where the operation [...]

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    1 2 1 Wrap with the protection tape 2 Fasten with the lock tie En 93 Section 15 Installation Installation[...]

  • Page 94

    Installation Notes ! Check all connections and systems before final installation. ! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may cause malfunctions. ! Consult your dealer if installation requires dril- ling of holes or other modifications to the vehi- cle. ! Do not install this unit where: — it may inter fere with operation of the vehi- cle. — it [...]

  • Page 95

    1 Install the holder into the dashboard. After inserting the holder into the dashboard, select and bend the tabs appropriate to the thickness of the dashboard material. (Install this unit as firmly as possible using the top and bottom tabs. T o secure this unit, bend the tabs 90 degrees.) 1 2 1 Dashboard 2 Holder (factory-supplied part) 2 Install t[...]

  • Page 96

    1 Remove the trim ring. 1 1 T rim ring ! Releasing the front panel allows easier ac- cess to the trim ring. 2 Insert the supplied extraction keys into both sides of the unit until they click into place. 3 Pull the unit out of the dashboard. Installing the microphone CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to allow the micro- phone lead to become wound ar[...]

  • Page 97

    1 2 1 Microphone clip 2 Clamp Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead where necessary inside the vehicle. When installing the microphone on the steering column 1 Install the microphone on the micro- phone clip. 2 1 3 4 1 Microphone 2 Microphone base 3 Microphone clip 4 Fit the microphone lead into the groove. # Microphone can be installed wit[...]

  • Page 98

    T roubleshooting Common Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) The power will not turn on. The unit will not operate. Leads and con- nectors are incor- rectly connected. Confirm once mor e that all connec- tions are correct. The fuse is blown. Rectify the cause and then replace the fuse. Be sure to install a fuse with the same rating. Noise and/or[...]

  • Page 99

    Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) Nothing is dis- played. The touch panel keys can- not be used. The rear view camera is not connected. Connect a rear view camera. Camera Polarity is at incorrect setting. Press and hold HOME to return to the source display and then select the correct setting for Camera Polarity . (P age 69) No xxxx ap- pears [...]

  • Page 100

    Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) The image is extremely un- clear/distorted and dark dur- ing playback. Some discs fea- ture a signal to prohibit copying. Since this unit is compatible with the analog copy generation man- agement system, when playing a disc that has a sig- nal prohibiting copying, horizontal stripes or other im- per fections[...]

  • Page 101

    T uner Message Cause Action No Data Pro- vided This unit cannot receive artist name/song title information. Move to the d esir- able location with good reception. No Data This unit cannot receive program ser vice name in- formation. Move to the d esir- able location with good reception. DVD Message Cause Action Different Re- gion Disc The disc does[...]

  • Page 102

    External storage device (USB, SD) Message Cause Action Unplayable File This type of file cannot be played on this unit. Select a file that can be played. There are no songs. T ransfer the audio files to the USB portable audio player/USB mem- or y and connect. Security for the connected USB memor y is en- abled. Follow the USB memor y instruc- tions[...]

  • Page 103

    Message Cause Action Video resolu- tion not sup- ported The inserted ex- ternal storage de- vice contains a high definition DivX/MPEG-1/ MPEG-2/MPEG -4 file. Select a file that can be played. It is not possi- ble to write it in the flash. This unit ’ s flash memor y used as the temporar y storage area is full. Select a file that can be played. Y [...]

  • Page 104

    Understanding auto EQ error messages When correct measurement of the car ’ s inter- ior acoustic characteristics is not possible using auto EQ, an error message may appear on the display . In such cases, refer to the table below to see what the problem is and how it may be corrected. After checking, tr y again. Message Cause Action Please con- ne[...]

  • Page 105

    Indicator list Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 1 Indicates that the volume is ad- justed. Indicates that the mute function is on. Indicates that the sound is attenu- ated. Area 2 Shows when radio signal is re- ceived. STEREO Indicates that the selected fre- quency is being broadcast in stereo. Indicates that the digital format is Dolby Digital. Indicates[...]

  • Page 106

    Shows while searching a song/ video in alphabet search mode. Shows the disc title of the CD text disc currently being played. Shows the song title when receiv- ing the tag information. Shows the track title of the track currently being played for CD text discs. Shows the song title of the song currently being played for MP3/ WMA/AAC files. Shows th[...]

  • Page 107

    Indicates that TA (traffic an- nouncement standby) is on. Indicates that the news program interruption is on. Handling guidelines Discs and player Use only discs featuring any of following logos. Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm discs. Use only convention al, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Do not insert [...]

  • Page 108

    Certain functions may not be availabl e for some DVD video discs. It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. It is not possible to play ba ck DVD-RAM discs . This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in AVCHD (Advan ced Video Codec High Definition) for- mat. Do not insert AVCHD discs as you may not be able to eject the disc. Wh[...]

  • Page 109

    About iPod settings ! When an iPod is conne cted, this unit changes the EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in order to optimize the acoustics. When you disconnect the iP od, the EQ returns to the original setting. ! Y ou cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when using this unit. Repeat is automatically changed to All when the iPod is connect[...]

  • Page 110

    Important ! When naming a JPEG image file, add the cor- responding file name extension (.jpg, .jpeg, .jpe or .jfif). ! This unit plays back files with these file name extensions (.jpg , .jpeg , .jpe or .jfif) as a JPEG image file. T o prevent malfunctions, do not use these extensions for files other than JPEG image files. Compressed audio compatibi[...]

  • Page 111

    File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF 1.02 (DVD -R/RW) Multi-session playback: Compatible P acket write data transfer: Not compatible Regardless of the length of blank sections between the songs from the original recording, compressed audio discs play with a short pause between songs. External storage device (USB, SD) Playable fol[...]

  • Page 112

    Example of a hierarchy       Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 01 02 03 04 05 : Folder : Compressed audio file 01 to 05: Folder number 1 to 6 : Playback sequence Disc F older selection sequence or other operation may differ depending on the encoding or writ- ing sof tware. External storage device (USB, SD) The playback sequence is t[...]

  • Page 113

    ! When using a cellular phone, keep the an- tenna away from the display to prevent dis- ruption of the video image by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc. LED (light-emitting diode) backlight ! At low temperatures, using the LED back- light may increase image lag and degrade the image quality due to the characteristics of the LCD screen. [...]

  • Page 114

    MP3 Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue- generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broad- casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/ or other networks or[...]

  • Page 115

    libpng versions 1.2.6, August 15, 2004, through 1.5.0, Januar y 6, 2011, are Copyright (c) 2004, 2006-2010 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, and are distributed according to the same disclaimer and license as libpng-1.2.5 with the following individual added to the list of Contributing Authors Cosmin T ruta libpng versions 1.0.7, July 1, 2000, through 1.2.5 - [...]

  • Page 116

    Also, the PNG logo (in PNG format, of course) is supplied in the files "pngbar .png" and "pngbar.jpg (88x31) and "pngnow .png" (98x31). Libpng is OSI Certified Open Source Software. OSI Certified Open Source is a certification mark of the Open Source Initiative. Glenn Randers-Pehrson glennrp at users.sourceforge.net Januar [...]

  • Page 117

    Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Dzongkha (dz), 0426 Kurdish (ku), 1121 Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823 English (en), 0514 Ewe (ee), 0505 Komi (kv), 1122 Sanskrit (sa), 1901 F rench (fr), 0618 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Cornish (kw), 1123 Sardinian (sc), 1903 Spanish (es), 0519 Estonian (et), 0520 Kirghiz, Kyrgyz (ky), 1[...]

  • Page 118

    Specifications General P ower source ............................. 14.4 V DC (12.0 V to 14.4 V allowable) Grounding system ................... Negative type Maximum current consumption ..................................................... 10.0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): DIN (For Middle East Asian and South African models) Chassis .................[...]

  • Page 119

    USB Class ................................... MSC (Mass Storage Class) iP od (Audio Class, HID Class) File system .................................. FA T12, FA T16, FA T32 MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG -1 & 2 Audio Layer 3, MPEG-2.5 Audio WMA decoding forma t ......... Ver . 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (2 ch audio) (Windows Media Player) AA[...]

  • Page 120

    MPEG-4 video decoding form at ..................................................... Simple Profile L0/L1/L2/L3, Advanced Simple Profile (. mp4) Max Bit Rate .............................. 8000kbps Max Frame Rate ....................... 30fps Audio Codec .............................. AAC Decode Size ............................... MAX:720(H) x 1280[...]

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    PIONEER CORPORA TION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagaw a 212-0031, JAP AN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA ) INC. P .O . Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U .S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium/Belgique TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. L TD. 253 Al[...]