English AVH-280BT AVH-180DVD DVD RDS AV RECEIVER RÉCEPTEUR A/V RDS DVD RADIO AV RDS CON DVD Important (Serial number) The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
Contents Connecting a registered Bluetooth device manually ...................................................11 Switching visibility ..........................................11 Entering the PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection ................................................11 Displaying the device information ...................11 Clearing the Bluetooth memory......................11 Updating Bluetooth software ..........................12 Displaying the Bluetooth software version ......
28 .28 .28 .28 .29 .29 .29 .29 .29 30 .30 .30 .30 30 .30 .30 31 Contents Installation using the screw holes on the side of this product ...............................................36 Installing the microphone ...............................36 Mounting on the sun visor ..............................36 Installation on the steering column .................37 Adjusting the microphone angle .....................37 ■ Appendix ..........................37 Troubleshooting ............................
Precaution Information to User MODEL NO. : AVH-280BT Contains FCC ID : AJDK083 Contains/Contient IC : 775E-K083 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. The Bluetooth antenna cannot be removed (or replaced) by user.
of l— yng ur ur e ly Precaution BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you. Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Precaution driver. In some countries the viewing of video image on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed. If you attempt to watch video image while driving, the warning “Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited.” will appear on the screen. To watch video image on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
Precaution Basic operation Checking part names and functions on page 7 Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings. s nc- on the About this manual 7 This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe operations. However, the screens on some units may not match those shown in this manual depending on the model used. y set. HOLD This indicates that there is a reference or supplementary for the key or screen.
Basic operation After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds. The “Select Program Language” screen appears. p From the second time on, the screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions. 2 Touch the language that you want to use on screen. 3 Touch . The top menu screen appears.
Basic operation How to use the screens Time and date setting screen 10 6 2016 21 48 Month/Date d/m/y m/d/y Time Format 12hour 24hour Setting menu screen Top menu screen 6/10 Radio Current source System 21 48 Phone menu screen AV source icons Radio Disc iPod Bluetooth Audio AUX Rear View ON OFF Phone Book 3 ABC abcdefghi abcdefghi abcdefghi A abcdefghi abcdefghi By pressing the button on any screen you can display the Top menu screen.
Basic operation Supported AV source Using the touch panel You can play or use the following sources with this product. Radio CD ROM (compressed audio files) DVD-Video The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device. USB iPod Bluetooth audio (AVH-280BT) AUX You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your fingers. p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the screen only with your finger gently.
Registration and connection of Bluetooth device 280BT Displaying the “Bluetooth” screen 1 Press 2 Touch . Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically This function connects the last connected Bluetooth device to this product automatically as soon as the two devices are less than a few meters apart. 1 Display the “Bluetooth” screen. , and then The “Bluetooth” screen appears. . Registering your Bluetooth devices p If three devices are already paired, “Memory Full” is displayed.
Registration and connection of Bluetooth device Hands-free phoning Bluetooth telephone connected indicator 2 Touch [Bluetooth Memory Clear]. The device number of the connected device is displayed. 3 Touch [Clear]. The confirmation screen appears. Updating Bluetooth software This function is used to update this product with the latest Bluetooth software. For details on Bluetooth software and updating, refer to our website.
red Hands-free phoning 2 Touch . 3 Touch the item to switch the history list. The following items are available: : Received call list : Dialed call list : Missed call list 4 Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. The dial screen appears and dialing starts. 5 Touch to end the call. Using the preset dial lists Changing the phone settings Notes for hands-free phoning Answering a call automatically General notes 1 Display the “Bluetooth” screen.
Hands-free phoning Depending on the cellular phone, phone book transfer may not be available. Setup for iPod When using an iPod with this product, configure the settings of this product according to the device to be connected. iPod / iPhone with a 30-pin connector iPod compatibility When connecting via CD-IU201V (sold separately) This product supports only the following iPod models and iPod software versions. Others may not work correctly. iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus: iOS 7.0 or later.
Radio or Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list ("1" to "6") to switch to the preset channel. d Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM band. Radio 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM1 6/10 21 48 AM Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 000.0 MHz Performs manual tuning. HOLD 1 Press . 2 Touch [Radio]. Level1 to Level4: Sets the level of sensitivity for FM to Level1 to Level4 (for AM Level1 or Level2). p The FM “Level4” (AM “Level2”) setting allows reception of only stations with the strongest signals.
Disc Track number indicator Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Audio source screen 1 CD 6/10 21 48 Performs frame-by-frame playback. *1 Track 99 HOLD Pause 9999’99” *2 -9999’99” Performs slow-motion playback. Stop Each time you touch it changes the speed in four steps in the following order: 1/16 →1/8 → 1/4 → 1/2 99 DVD Switches between playback and pause. 6/10 21 48 99 01 L+R Pause 9999’99” -9999’99” 99 Plays files in random order.
Disc Video source screen 2 DVD 6/10 21 48 CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Stop 99 99 L+R 01 Pause 9999’99” appears. p If a Video-CD with PBC On is being played, p Changing the wide screen mode. Common operations on page 30 You can play a normal music CD, Video-CD or DVD-Video using the built-in drive of this product.
Compressed audio files Displays the artwork when the file with the artwork is being played. Plays files in random order. The artwork file type needs to be JPEG, and the file size should be less than 99 KB. Playback screen 1 (Example: USB) USB 6/10 Abcdefghi *1 Abcdefghi 1 Press : Plays all files within the repeat range in random order. 2 Insert the disc you want to play. Playback screen 2 (Example: USB) 21 48 USB 6/10 21 48 Abcdefghi . The source changes and then playback will start.
e. Compressed video files Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. (Example: Disc) ROM 6/10 ROM 21 48 01 Stop 01 9999’99” Pause *3 -9999’99” s -9999’99” Performs fast reverse or fast forward. 1 Touch . 2 Touch a file on the list to play back. p Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped when they contain no files. Touch the playback sign of the thumbnail to preview the file. Touch again to change the playback speed.
Still image files USB Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Rotates the displayed picture 90° clockwise. USB Abcdefghi 21 48 You can select files to view using the file name list. Abcdefghi Switching the media file type 21 48 *2 Skips files forward or backward. Switches between playback and pause. *1 Abcdefghi Full Sets a repeat play range. : Repeats all files. : Repeats the current folder. Plays files in random order.
lay ay. ). iPod Audio source screen 1 iPod 6/10 21 48 Sets a shuffle play. : Plays randomly songs or videos within the selected list. Abcdefghi : Plays album randomly. Abcdefghi iPod 6/10 21 48 Abcdefghi Audio source screen 2 ABC 99999/99999 9999’99” Video source screen -9999’99” Skips files forward or backward. iPod 6/10 21 48 Abcdefghi 9999’99” ABC 99999/99999 Performs fast reverse or fast forward. x1 Sets a repeat play range. : Repeats all in the selected list.
iPod Bluetooth audio player and apply the parking brake. Starting procedure 1 Connect your iPod. Connecting your iPod on page 21 The source changes and then playback will start. p If connecting an iPhone or iPod touch, quit applications before. 2 Press . 280BT Playback screen 1 Bluetooth 6/10 21 48 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi ABC 3 Touch [iPod]. 9999 Selecting song or video sources from the playlist screen You can search for the song or video you want to play from the playlist screen. 1 Touch .
AUX source es Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. so AUX dited , h as for 6/10 21 48 System settings The image is displayed on the screen. Setting the video signal When you connect this product to an AUX equipment, select the suitable video signal setting. p You can operate this function only for the video signal input into the AUX input. 1 Display the “Video Setup” screen. Displaying the “System” setting screen 1 Press 2 Touch . , and then .
System settings CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed. p Immediately verify whether the display changes to a rear view camera image when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position. p When the screen changes to full-screen rear view camera image during normal driving, switch to the opposite setting in “Camera Polarity”.
System settings 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 23 2 Touch [Dimmer Settings]. 3 Touch [Day/Night] to switch the following items. Day (default): Turns the dimmer manually to off. Night: Turns the dimmer manually to on. si- Setting the dimmer duration optional You can adjust the time that the dimmer is turned on or off. p You can use this function when “Dimmer Trigger” is set to “Time”.
Audio adjustments Displaying the “Audio” setting screen 1 Press 2 Touch . , and then . The “Audio” setting screen appears. Using fader/balance adjustment p This function is available when “Rear Speaker Output” is set to “Full”, and “Preout” is set to “Rear”. 1 Display the “Audio” setting screen. Adjusting source levels SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources.
. e l s”, Audio adjustments Boosting the bass 1 Display the “Audio” setting screen. Displaying the “Audio” setting screen on page 26 2 Touch [Bass Booster]. 3 Touch to select the bass boost level from 0 to +6. Setting the high pass filter 1 Display the “Audio” setting screen. Theme menu Customizing the equalizer curves Selecting the theme color You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve setting as desired. Adjustments can be made with a 5-band graphic equalizer.
Setting up the video player Setting the angle icon display 4 5 2 Touch [DVD/DivX Setup]. The angle icon can be set so it appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. p This setting is available when the selected source is “Disc”, “CD”, “Video CD” or “DVD”. 3 Touch [Audio Language]. 1 Display the “Video Setup” screen. Setting the top-priority languages You can assign the top-priority language to the top-priority subtitle, audio and menu in initial playback.
”, . abe ect ”, Setting up the video player 4 Touch [0] to [9] to input a four-digit code number. 5 Touch the following key. Registers the code number, and you can now set the level. 6 Touch any number between [1] to [8] to select the desired level. [8]: Enables playback of the entire disc (initial setting). [7] to [2]: Enables playback of discs for children and nonadult oriented discs. [1]: Enables only playback of discs for children.
Setting up the video player Auto (default): Adjusts the video signal setting automatically. PAL: Sets the video signal to PAL. NTSC: Sets the video signal to NTSC. PAL-M: Sets the video signal to PAL-M. PAL-N: Sets the video signal to PAL-N. SECAM: Sets the video signal to SECAM. Favorite menu Registering your favorite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the “Favorites” screen.
Common operations 2 Touch the desired mode. Full: A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, enabling you to enjoy an image without any omissions. Zoom: A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion both vertically and horizontally. Normal: A 4:3 picture is displayed normally, without changing its proportion. p You cannot operate this function while driving. p Different settings can be stored for each video source.
Connection 32 < QRD3356-A > 32 This product Metal parts of car’s body F ACC O ACC position OF OF When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of the rating prescribed on this product. This product cannot be installed in a vehicle without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch. T Use speakers over 50 W (output value) and between 4 Ω to 8 Ω (impedance value). Do not use 1 Ω to 3 Ω speakers for this unit.
l n e er ol d Connection lead must be connected to the power supply side of the parking brake switch. a Power supply side b Parking brake switch c Ground side Power cord 1 2 f SW L 3 R 4 b c d e Parking Brake g 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 If “Light green” cable is connected to parking brake switch, video image on the display will be controlled by this function. 2 The monitor displays the black screen with warning information to prevent the driver watching video contents during driving.
Connection Power amp (sold separately) Important The speaker leads are not used when this connection is in use. 3 2 5 1 7 4 5 3 2 4 7 3 2 4 USB port AUX input USB cable 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.) USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone (CD-IU201V) (sold separately) 5 iPhone with 30-pin connector 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 About rear view camera Front speaker and Rear speaker signals are output from the speaker leads when this connection is in use.
er Connection External video component and the display 4 1 2 56 3 3 7 4 8 2 1 5 Red, white To Yellow To Red, white To video output To audio outputs External video component (sold separately) The appropriate setting is required to use the external video component. AUX source on page 23 9 a b c d e WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch the video source while driving.
Installation Precautions before installation CAUTION Never install this product in places where, or in a manner that: Could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly. May interfere with the driver’s operation of the vehicle, such as on the floor in front of the driver’s seat, or close to the steering wheel or shift lever. To ensure proper installation, be sure to use the supplied parts in the manner specified.
Installation Appendix Troubleshooting 2 2 1 Microphone lead 2 Groove 2 Attach the microphone clip to the sun visor. ng 2 Mount the microphone on the steering column. 1 1 2 2 1 Microphone clip 2 Clamps Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead where necessary inside the vehicle. Install the microphone on the sun visor when it is in the up position. It cannot recognize the driver’s voice if the sun visor is in the down position.
Appendix The icon is displayed, and operation is impossible. The operation is not compatible with the video configuration. — This operation is not possible. (For example, the DVD playing does not feature that angle, audio system, subtitle language, etc.) The picture stops (pauses) and this product cannot be operated. The reading of data is impossible during disc playback. — Stop playback once, then restart. The picture is stretched, with an incorrect aspect ratio.
all. ion ng ntil - r tact r ly his Appendix Disc Error-02-XX/FF-FF The disc is dirty. — Clean the disc. The disc is scratched. — Replace the disc. The disc is loaded upside down. — Check that the disc is loaded correctly. There is an electrical or mechanical error. — Press the RESET button. Different Region Disc The disc does not have the same region number as this product. — Replace the DVD with one bearing the correct region number.
Appendix Built-in drive and care Playable discs Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the built-in drive. Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm discs. When using discs that can be printed on label surfaces, check the instructions and the warnings of the discs. Depending on the discs, inserting and ejecting may not be possible.
Appendix DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R SL (Single Layer)/DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs a- Unfinalized discs which have been recorded with the Video format (video mode) cannot be played back. Discs which have been recorded with the Video Recording format (VR mode) cannot be played back. DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs which have been recorded with Layer Jump recording cannot be played back. For detailed information about recording mode, please contact the manufacturer of media, recorders, or writing software.
Appendix MP3 compatibility Ver. 2.x of ID3 tag is prioritized when both Ver. 1.x and Ver. 2.x exist. This product is not compatible with the following: MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO, m3u playlist CD-R/-RW File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHz for emphasis) ID3 tag: ID3 tag Ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/ DVD-RW File extension: .
nts d a- io g d lay e ngs bit bit Appendix Maximum Frame rate: 30 fps Files may not be able to be played back depending on the bit rate. Bluetooth Example of a hierarchy Detailed information regarding connected iPod devices This product assigns folder numbers. The user cannot assign folder numbers. Copyright and trademark notice Copyright (c) 1987, 1993, 1994 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Appendix Lightning Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iOS Notice regarding video viewing iOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries. Remember that use of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the author’s rights as protected by the Copyright Law. iTunes iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
er y is Appendix The product lifetime of the LED backlight is more than 10 000 hours. However, it may decrease if used in high temperatures. If the LED backlight reaches the end of its product lifetime, the screen will become dimmer and the image will no longer be visible. In that case, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. may Specifications D General ake s n e rect on st dry he se ove Rated power source ...........................................
