Owner’s Manual DVD AV RECEIVER AVH-P4300DVD AVH-P3300BT English
Contents Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
Contents Detailed instructions Storing and recalling stations 35 Storing the strongest stations 35 Tuning in to strong signals 35 Tuning in to strong HD Radio signals 35 Using iTunes tagging 36 Switching the media file type 36 Operating the DVD menu 37 Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod 37 Random play (shuffle) 38 Playing all songs in random order (shuffle all) 38 Repeating playback 38 Playing videos from your iPod 38 Browsing for a video/music on the iPod 39 Resume playback (Bookmark) 40 F
Contents Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 55 Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically 55 Displaying Bluetooth Device address 56 Menu operations Introduction of menu operations 57 Audio Adjustments 58 Setting up the DVD player 61 System settings 65 Entertainment settings 70 Customizing menus 71 Other Functions Changing the picture adjustment 72 Setting rear monitor output 72 Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 73 Using an AUX source 73 Using an external un
Section Precautions Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future reference. 1 Read this manual fully and carefully before operating your display. 2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information. 3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and follow the instructions carefully. 4 Do not allow other persons to use this system until they have read and understood the operating instructions.
Section 01 Precautions Parking brake interlock Certain functions (Video viewing and certain touch panel keys) offered by this unit could be dangerous and/or unlawful if used while driving. To prevent such functions from being used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an interlock system that senses when the parking brake is set.
Section Before you start This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ! AVH-P4300DVD ! This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Section 02 Before you start WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Section Before you start For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with this unit. Resetting the microprocessor By pressing RESET, you can reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without changing the bookmark information. The microprocessor must be reset in the following situations: ! Before using this unit for the first time after installation ! If the unit fails to operate properly ! When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display 1 Before you start U.
Section 02 Before you start Demo mode ! Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. ! Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Important Failure to connect the red lead (ACC) of this unit to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off operations may lead to battery drain. ! Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
Section What’s what 03 Head unit Part Part 4 5 d a +/– (VOLUME/ VOL) USB port When connecting, open the USB connector lid. c AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo/ video jack) Use to connect an auxiliary device. c/d (TRACK/ SEEK) d Auto EQ microphone input jack Use to connect an auto EQ microphone.
Section 03 What’s what Remote control 4 Part Operation BAND/ESC Press to select the tuner band when tuner is selected as a source. Also used to cancel the control mode of functions. Press to switch between modes when playing discs with compressed audio and audio data (CDDA) such as CDEXTRA and MIXEDMODE CDs. MENU Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback. TOP MENU Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback. AUDIO Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.
Section Basic operations 04 Basic operations 1 2 Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 4 Radio Rear Front 5 6 Rear View Disc iPod SD SD AUX ! Touch panel keys 1 2 Displaying the source menu. Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 3 4 5 6 Rear Switching to clock adjustment display. Refer to Setting the clock on page 16. Radio Source icon Selecting a favorite source. When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by touching the screen. Front Switching the output source for the rear monitor.
Section 04 Basic operations Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber bar Activating the touch panel keys 1 1 12 Audio Fader/Balance F/R 0 L/R 0 Graphic EQ Super Bass Auto EQ Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 01 Sonic Center Control 01 L+R 01 Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab On L/R 0 Loudness High Subwoofer Off 8 12 01:45 21 1 -02:45 22 1 Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 01 01 Return L+R 01 3 2 Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab 8 12 01:45 -02:45 2 1 Scroll icon Appears when selectable items are hidden.
Section Basic operations Common operations for menu settings/lists 04 2 Adjust the LCD panel to an easily viewable angle. (AVH-P3300BT only) Starting the Bluetooth telephone menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 27. Displaying the menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. Displaying still images as a slide show when listening to another source. Viewing slide shows. Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 25.
Section Basic operations 04 Ejecting an SD (AVH-P3300BT) % Press an SD to eject. Setting the clock 1 Switch to Clock Adjustment display. Refer to Basic operations on page 13. 2 Select the item to set. 3 Touch a or b to set the correct date and time.
Section Tuner 05 Introduction of tuner operations 1 Radio Local Abcdeabcdeabcde Abcdeabcdeabcde Abcdeabcdeabcde Manual tuning (step by step) using the buttons 1 Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK). 2 3 Seek tuning using the buttons 1 Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK). Wed 28 May 12:45 PM Band: FM1 87.9 MHz 4 5 Tuner 87.9MHz P.ch 2 Note Listening AM radio while an iPod is charged from this unit may generate noise. In this case, disconnect the iPod from this unit.
Section 06 Playing moving images Introduction of video playback operations You can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod. DVD video ! (AVH-P3300BT) If an iPod with video capabilities is connected to this unit using an interface cable such as the CD-IU50V (sold separately), you can enjoy the video contents of the iPod as an iPod source. ! Touch panel keys 1 Selecting the repeat range. Refer to Repeating playback on page 38.
Section Playing moving images 8 a Starting the search function. Refer to Searching for the part you want to play on page 40. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 42. Displaying iPod menus. Refer to Playing videos from your iPod on page 38 and Browsing for a video/music on the iPod on page 39. Pausing playback. Returning to normal playback during paused, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback. b Displaying the DVD menu during DVD playback.
Section 06 Playing moving images Playing back videos 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up. Playback will automatically start. ! If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 37 and PBC playback on page 41. ! When the automatic playback function is on, the unit will skip the DVD menu and automatically start playback from the first chapter of the first title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 64.
Section Playing audio 07 Introduction of sound playback operations You can listen to DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files. 1 2 3 4 S.Rtrv ROM ALL Songs 5 Displaying a list of track titles/file names to select songs on a CD. Refer to Selecting tracks from the track title list on page 42. Displaying the file name list to select the files. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 42. Displaying iPod menus. Refer to Browsing for a video/music on the iPod on page 39.
Section 07 Playing audio c Switching to Link Search mode to play songs related to the currently playing song on the iPod. Refer to Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) on page 42. d Playing all songs on the iPod in random order. Refer to Playing all songs in random order (shuffle all) on page 38. e Conducting operation from your iPod and listening to it using your car’s speakers. Refer to Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod on page 37.
Section Using Pandora â 08 Introduction of Pandora operations You can play the Pandora by connecting your iPod which was installed the Pandora application. 8 Pandora 3 1 2 S.Rtrv Wed 28 May 12:45 PM Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcde Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcde Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcde Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcde 01:45 5 6 7 Important Requirements to access the Pandora music service using the Pioneer car audio/video products: ! Apple iPhone (first generation), iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 with firmware version 3.
Section 08 Using Pandoraâ 1 Switching the advanced sound retriever function setting while playing Pandora. Refer to Using advanced sound retriever on page 42. 2 Switching the equalizer curves. Refer to Using the equalizer on page 58. Touch and hold for more than two seconds to turn the auto-equalizer on or off. Refer to Using the autoequalizer on page 59. 3 Displaying the QuickMix/ station list to select QuickMix or the desired station.
Section Playing still images Introduction of still image playback operations 09 4 Displaying the file name list to select the files. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 42. 5 Starting or pausing the slideshow. 6 Rotating the displayed picture 90° clockwise. 7 Capturing an image in JPEG files. Refer to Capture an image in JPEG files on page 43. 8 Selecting a folder. 9 Switching between media file types. Refer to Switching the media file type on page 36.
Section 09 Playing still images ! Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.) Introduction of still image playback as a slideshow operations You can view still images saved in CD-R/CDRW/USB/SD as a slideshow when listening to another source. 1 2 3 Off 4 5 1 Selecting the repeat range. Refer to Repeating playback on page 38. 2 Playing files in a random order.
Section Bluetooth Telephone 10 Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations 1 Incoming call notice Indicates that an incoming call has been received and has not been checked yet. ! Not displayed for calls made when your cellular phone is disconnected from this unit. Telephone standby display 1 Wed 28 May Radio 12:45 PM 1 2 Touch panel keys ABCDEHGHI 01 1 Switching the mode to enter the phone number directly. Refer to Making a call by entering phone number on page 52.
Section 10 Bluetooth Telephone a Accepting an incoming call. Making a phone call, when selecting a phone number. Switching between callers on hold. b Ending a call. Rejecting an incoming call. Canceling call waiting. Notes ! Private mode can only be operated while you are talking on the phone. ! To end the call, both you and the other caller must hang up your phones.
Section XM/SIRIUS tuner 11 Introduction of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations SIRIUS tuner 1 2 3 SIRIUS Mode All CH Memo Off Abcdeabcdeabcde 4 Team Off 5 Wed 28 may 12:45 PM CH183 ual. This manual provides information on these points. For all other information on using the SIRIUS tuner, please refer to the SIRIUS operation manual. ! With this unit, you can operate one additional function: XM/SIRIUS channel direct selection. Refer to Selecting an XM/SIRIUS channel directly on page 45.
Section 11 XM/SIRIUS tuner 6 Band: Selecting a band (XM1, XM2 or XM3) for XM tuner. Selecting a band (SIRIUS1, SIRIUS2 or SIRIUS3) for the SIRIUS tuner. Recalling radio station frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys. Refer to Storing and recalling stations on page 35. Selecting the channel category when selecting Mode Category. Refer to Switching the XM/ SIRIUS channel selection mode on page 44 and Selecting a SIRIUS channel from a channel category on page 44.
Section HD Radioä tuner 12 Introduction of HD Radioä tuner operations 1 2 3 Digital Radio Local Seek All Abcdeabcdeabcde Blending D/A Auto 4 5 12:45 PM 87.9MHz 7 8 8 9 This HD Radio Ready receiver is ready to receive HD Radio broadcasts when connected to the HD Radio tuner (e.g. GEX-P20HD), sold separately. For details concerning operation, refer to the HD Radio tuner’s operation manual.
Section 13 Using Bluetooth wireless technology Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations During a call 2 3 1 Switching the equalizer curves. Refer to Using the equalizer on page 58. Touch and hold for more than two seconds to turn the auto-equalizer on or off. Refer to Using the autoequalizer on page 59. 2 Accepting an incoming call. Making a phone call, when selecting a phone number from the dialed and received call history. 3 Ending a call. Rejecting an incoming call.
Section Using Bluetooth wireless technology 8 Turning automatic answering on or off. Refer to Setting automatic answering on page 51. Touch and hold for more than two seconds to connect to a Bluetooth telephone automatically. Refer to Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically on page 55. 9 Turning the ring tone for incoming calls on or off. Refer to Switching the ring tone on page 51.
Section 13 Using Bluetooth wireless technology ! Information related to a song (such as the elapsed playing time, song title, song index, etc.) cannot be displayed on this unit. ! As the signal from your cellular phone may cause noise, avoid using it when you are listening to songs on your Bluetooth audio player. ! 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.
Section Detailed instructions Storing and recalling stations 1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 17. Refer to Introduction of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations on page 29. Refer to Introduction of HD Radioä tuner operations on page 31. The preset screen appears in the display. 2 Touch and hold one of the preset tuning keys to store the selected frequency in the memory. The selected radio station frequency has been stored in the memory.
Section Detailed instructions 14 # The larger the setting number, the higher the signal level. The highest level setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations. Using iTunes tagging This function can be operated with the following iPod models.
Section Detailed instructions CD (audio data (CD-DA))—Music/ROM (compressed audio)—Video (DivX video files)— Photo (JPEG picture files) Operating the DVD menu (Function for DVD video) Some DVDs allow you to make a selection from the disc contents using a menu. Using the arrow keys 1 Display arrow keys to operate the DVD menu. Refer to Playing moving images on page 18. 2 Select the desired menu item. Selecting the desired menu item. Starting playback from the selected menu item.
Section Detailed instructions 14 Note The following functions are still accessible from the unit even if the control mode is set to App Mode. However, the operation will depend on your applications. ! Pausing ! Fast forwarding/reversing ! Tracking up/down ! Moving to a chapter up/down Random play (shuffle) iPod-videos/songs can be played back in random order. ! Songs – Play back videos/songs in the selected list in random order. ! Albums – Play back videos/songs from a randomly selected album in order.
Section Detailed instructions 1 Display the iPod menus. Refer to Playing moving images on page 18. Switch to iPod video mode. Video Switching to iPod video mode. ! Audiobooks (audiobooks) 3 Touch the title of the list that you want to play. Repeat this operation until you find the desired video/music. 4 3 Start playback of the selected list. Play the video from the iPod. # If you want to switch to iPod music mode, touch the icon. Music Switching to iPod music mode.
Section 14 Detailed instructions Resume playback (Bookmark) (Function for DVD video) By using the Bookmark function, you can resume playback from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. The selected scene will be bookmarked so that playback resumes from that point next time. ! To clear the bookmark on a disc, touch and hold the button during playback. ! The oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one.
Section Detailed instructions With DVDs/DivX files featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback. Notes ! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle languages may only be possible using a menu display. ! You can also switch between subtitle languages using Video Setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the subtitle language on page 61.
Section Detailed instructions 14 Selecting tracks from the track title list You can select tracks to playback using the track title list which is a list of the tracks recorded on a disc. 1 Display the track title list. Refer to Playing audio on page 21. 2 Touch your favorite track title. Playback begins. Selecting files from the file name list (Function for compressed audio/DivX/JPEG) File name list is a list of file names (or folder names) from which you can select a file (or folder) to play back.
Section Detailed instructions Important ! In order to play DivX VOD contents on this unit, you first need to register the unit with your DivX VOD contents provider. For details on your registration code, refer to Displaying the DivXâ VOD registration code on page 64. ! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices. % If a message is displayed after loading a disc containing DivX VOD content, touch Play.
Section Detailed instructions 14 Normal (normal) The 4:3 picture is displayed as it is, giving you no sense of disparity since its proportions are the same as that of the normal picture. Notes ! You cannot operate this function while driving. ! Different settings can be stored for each video source. ! When a video is viewed in a wide screen mode that does not match its original aspect ratio, it may appear different.
Section Detailed instructions 2 Touch a or b to select the desired channel category. 3 Touch c or d on the buttons to select the desired channel in the selected channel category. Selecting a channel from the XM channel list display The list content can be switched so you can search for the track you want to listen to not only by the channel name but also by the artist name or song title. ! This function is available for GEX-P920XM.
Section 14 Detailed instructions # To delete a song from the MyMix playlist, refer to Deleting a song from the MyMix playlist for XM tuner on the next page and Deleting a song from the MyMix playlist for SIRIUS tuner on the next page. # (XM tuner) The song title and artist name of up to 12 tracks can be stored. Old tracks will be overwritten when saving more than 12 tracks. # (SIRIUS tuner) The song title and artist name of up to 10 tracks can be stored.
Section Detailed instructions Deleting a song from the MyMix playlist for XM tuner 1 Switch to memo edit mode. Refer to Introduction of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations on page 29. The MyMix playlist is displayed. 2 Delete the song title. Deleting the song title. Deleting all the songs in the MyMix playlist. That song will be deleted from the MyMix playlist. A message to confirm deletion will appear. 3 4 Touch Yes. That song will be deleted from the MyMix playlist. # To cancel deletion, touch No.
Section 14 Detailed instructions 5 Repeat these steps to select other teams. Up to 12 teams can be selected. # If you have not selected any teams, NOT SET is displayed. # When games involving your favorite teams are not currently playing, NO GAME is displayed. Switching the Game Alert on or off Once you select the teams, you need to turn the Game Alert function on. The Game Alert function is on at the default setting.
Section Detailed instructions Exiting from Instant Replay mode. % Select a track Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK). % Fast forward or reverse Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK). % Pause and play Playing and pausing. Switching the seek mode ! When SEEK MODE is set to Seek HD, if you switch BLENDING from D/A Auto to Analog, SEEK MODE is changed to Seek All. ! When BLENDING is set to Analog, if you switch SEEK MODE from Seek All to Seek HD, BLENDING is changed to D/A Auto.
Section 14 Detailed instructions Selecting a number by alphabet search mode Using the missed, received and dialed call lists (Function of AVH-P3300BT) If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone book, you can search for the phone number by alphabet search mode. (Function of AVH-P3300BT) The 80 most recent calls dialed, received, and missed are stored in the memory. You can browse them and call numbers from these lists. 1 Switch to phone book mode.
Section Detailed instructions 2 Touch a phone number or name (if entered) you want to call. 3 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 32. Adjusting the other party’s listening volume (Function of AVH-P3300BT) To maintain the good sound quality, this unit can adjust the other party’s listening volume. If the volume is not loud enough for the other party, use this function. 4 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 32.
Section 14 Detailed instructions 2 Touch one of preset dial keys to select the desired phone number. # If you want to delete a preset phone number, touch and hold the preset dial key. Note Entering phone number mode cannot be operated unless a Bluetooth telephone is connected to this unit. 3 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 27. Setting the private mode 4 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 27.
Section Detailed instructions # To cancel searching, touch Stop. # If five devices are already paired, Memory Full is displayed and pairing cannot be performed. In such cases, delete a paired device first. Refer to this page. # If no device can be found, Not Found is displayed. In such cases, check the status of the Bluetooth device and search again. 4 Touch a device name to select the device you want to connect to. While connecting, Pairing is displayed.
Section Detailed instructions 14 If this function is set to on, a connection between your Bluetooth device and this unit will take place automatically as soon as the two devices are less than a few meters apart. Initially, this function is set to on. 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 27. 2 Touch Auto Connect to turn automatic connection on.
Section Detailed instructions 1 Put the unit in initiating a connection mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 32. 2 Use a cellular phone to connect to this unit. # Operation varies depending on the type of cellular phone. # You may need to enter the link code on your cellular phone to complete the connection.
Section 14 Detailed instructions 1 Touch Auto Connect to turn automatic connection on. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 32. If your Bluetooth device is ready for a Bluetooth wireless connection, a connection to this unit will automatically be established. # To turn automatic connection off, touch Auto Connect again. 2 Turn your vehicle’s ACC switch off and on. Displaying Bluetooth Device address (Function of AVH-P4300DVD) This unit displays its Bluetooth Device address.
Section Menu operations 15 Introduction of menu operations ! You cannot display the Audio function menu when the mute function is on or a JPEG file is playing. 21 Menu operations Audio Fader/Balance F/R 0 L/R 0 Graphic EQ Super Bass Auto EQ On Sonic Center Control L/R 0 Loudness High Subwoofer Off 34 5 1 Display menus. Refer to Common operations for menu settings/lists on page 15. 2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the menu to be adjusted.
Section 15 Menu operations Audio Adjustments Display Equalizer curve Vocal Vocal Custom1 Custom 1 Custom2 Custom 2 Using fader/balance adjustment Flat Flat You can change the fader/balance setting to provide an ideal listening environment for all of the occupied seats. Super Bass Super bass Note When selecting FM as the source, you cannot switch to Source Level Adjuster. 2 Touch Fader/Balance on the audio function menu. ! The equalizer curves for Custom1 and Custom2 can be adjusted.
Section Menu operations 2 Touch Graphic EQ on the audio function menu. 4 Touch the Equalizer band to adjust. 5 Touch a or b to adjust the level of the equalizer band. Range: +12dB to –12dB Adjusting loudness Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-frequency ranges at low volume. 1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. 2 Touch Loudness on the audio function menu. # You can then select another band and adjust the level.
Section 15 Menu operations Boosting the bass You can boost the bass level. 3 Touch Source Level Adjuster on the audio function menu. 1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. 4 Touch a or b to adjust the source volume. Range: +4 to –4 2 Touch c or d to select a desired level. Range: 0 to +6 Notes ! The AM volume level can also be adjusted with this function.
Section Menu operations Setting up the DVD player Setting the subtitle language 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. 2 Touch Subtitle Language on the Video Setup menu. A subtitle language menu is displayed. 3 Touch the desired language. The subtitle language is set. # If you have selected Others, refer to When you select Others on this page. Notes ! If the selected language is not available, the language specified on the disc is displayed.
Section 15 Menu operations 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. 2 Touch 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 aspect ratio) of 16:9, and regular display that has a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TV aspect for the display connected to V OUT.
Section Menu operations 4 Registering the code. 15 4 Registering the code. Registering the code. 5 Touch 1 to 8 to select the desired level. 6 Touch 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-adult-oriented discs is possible ! 1 – Playback of discs for children only is possible Notes ! We recommend to keep a record of your code number in case you forget it.
Section Menu operations 15 Displaying the DivXâ VOD registration code In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) contents on this unit, the unit must first be registered with a DivX VOD contents provider. For registration, generate a DivX VOD registration code and submit it to your provider. ! Keep a record of the code as you will need it when you register your unit to the DivX VOD provider. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57.
Section Menu operations System settings Switching the auxiliary setting 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. 2 Touch AUX Input on the system menu to turn AUX Input on or off. Setting AV input Activate this setting when using an external video component connected to this unit. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. 3 Touch Rear Speaker on the system menu to switch the subwoofer output or full-range speaker.
Section 15 Menu operations Notes ! When Mute is displayed, the sound is turned off and no audio adjustments can be made. ! When ATT is displayed, the sound is attenuated and only the volume can be adjusted. (No other audio adjustments can be made.) ! Operation returns to normal when the phone connection is ended. Clearing Bluetooth memory Selecting the menu language 2 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. The menu language can be selected from four languages.
Section Menu operations Displaying the Bluetooth system version 1 Turn the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 13. 2 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. 3 Touch Bluetooth Version Information to display to the version of the Bluetooth module of this unit. Setting the rear view camera (back up camera) CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror-reversed images. Otherwise, the screen image will appear reversed.
Section 15 Menu operations WARNING As a loud tone (noise) may be emitted from the speakers when measuring the car's interior acoustic characteristics, never perform auto TA or auto EQ while driving. CAUTION ! Thoroughly check the conditions before performing auto EQ as the speakers may be damaged if these functions are performed when: — The speakers are incorrectly connected. (For example, when a rear speaker is connected as a subwoofer output.
Section Menu operations 3 Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC. If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto EQ. 5 Touch Auto EQ Measurement to enter auto EQ measurement mode. 6 Plug the microphone into the microphone input jack on this unit. (AVH-P4300DVD) # To stop auto EQ, touch Stop. # To cancel auto EQ measurement mode during this procedure, touch the following touch panel key.
Section Menu operations 15 Entertainment settings Selecting the OSD color Selecting the illumination color The OSD color can be changed. This unit is equipped with multiple-color illumination. 1 Display the entertainment menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. Direct selection from preset illumination colors 2 Touch Appearance. 3 Touch Screen. You can select an illumination color from the color list. 4 Touch one of the colors on the list. 1 Display the entertainment menu.
Section Menu operations 15 Customizing menus Menu operations 1 Display menu columns to register. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. You can customize menus except Video Setup menu. 2 Touch and hold the menu column to register it. # To cancel registration, touch and hold the menu column again. 3 Display the custom menu and choose a registered menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 57. Note You can register up to 12 columns.
Section 16 Other Functions Changing the picture adjustment You can adjust the Brightness (brightness), Contrast (contrast), Color (color) , Hue (hue), Dimmer (dimmer), Temperature (temperature), Black Level (black level) and RGB Dot Adjust (RGB dot clock adjustment) for each source and rear view camera. ! You cannot adjust Color, Hue, Contrast and Black Level for the audio source. 1 Press and hold MENU to display Picture Adjustment. The adjustment function names are displayed.
Section Other Functions Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 1 Turn the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 13. 2 Press and hold MENU to display Picture Adjustment. 3 Press and hold MENU to start Touch Panel Calibration. The 4-point touch panel adjustment screen appears. 4 Touch each of the arrows on the four corners of the screen. # To cancel the adjustment, press and hold MENU. 5 Press MENU to complete 4-point adjustment.
Section 16 Other Functions % Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack on this unit. Refer to Installation on the next page. Refer to What’s what on page 11. Switching the equalizer curves. Refer to Using the equalizer on page 58. Touch and hold for more than two seconds to turn the auto-equalizer on or off. Refer to Using the auto-equalizer on page 59. Using an external unit An external unit refers to a Pioneer product, such as those which will be available in the future.
Section Installation Connecting the units WARNING CAUTION ! PIONEER does not recommend that you install or service your display unit yourself. Installing or servicing the product may expose you to risk of electric shock or other hazards. Refer all installation and servicing of your display unit to authorized Pioneer service personnel. ! Secure all wiring with cable clamps or electrical tape. Do not allow any bare wiring to remain exposed.
Section 17 Installation Important F O N OF ! This unit cannot be installed in a vehicle without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch. STAR T ACC position No ACC position ! Use this unit with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding only. Failure to do so may result in a fire or malfunction. ! To prevent a short-circuit, overheating or malfunction, be sure to follow the directions below. — Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before installation.
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Section 17 Installation Connecting the power cord 26 pin cable (Supplied with Navigation unit) This product Insert the 26 pin cable in the direction indicated in the figure. Navigation unit can be connected (AVIC-U220(sold separately)). RGB input (AVH-P4300DVD only) Antenna input Please contact your dealer to inquire about the connectable navigation unit. Fuse (10 A) AUX jack (3.5 ø) (AVH-P4300DVD only) Use a mini plug cable to connect with auxiliary device.
Section Installation 4 m (13 ft. 1 in.) 17 Microphone (AVH-P3300BT only) Wired remote input Hard-wired remote control adaptor can be connected (sold separately). Fuse resistor Installation Violet/white Of the two lead wires connected to the back lamp, connect the one in which the voltage changes when the gear shift is in the REVERSE (R) position. This connection enables the unit to sense whether the car is moving forwards or backwards.
Section 17 Installation When connecting to separately sold power amp Front output Rear output Power amp (sold separately) To rear output Power amp (sold separately) To front output Subwoofer output This product Power amp (sold separately) (AVHP4300DVD To subwoofer only) output Connect with RCA cables (sold separately) System remote control Blue/white Connect to system control terminal of the power amp or auto-antenna relay control terminal. (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
Section Installation 17 Connecting the system (for AVH-P4300DVD model) Microphone for hands-free phoning (supplied with Bluetooth adapter) Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200) (sold separately) IP-BUS input Installation Wired remote input Hard-wired remote control adaptor can be connected (sold separately). Black This product 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.) USB cable (Supplied with this unit) Connect to separately sold USB device.
Section 17 Installation When connecting with optional CD-IU200V cable (AVH-P4300DVD only) IP-BUS input AUX input (AUX) Microphone for hands-free phoning (supplied with Bluetooth adapter) Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200) (sold separately) Wired remote input Hard-wired remote control adaptor can be connected (sold separately). iPod with video capabilities (sold separately) USB input This product Black Dock connector 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.
Section Installation 17 When connecting the external video component and the display Display with RCA input jacks (sold separately) Installation To video input To audio inputs Rear monitor output (V OUT) RCA cables (sold separately) Video input (V IN) Rear audio output (REAR AUDIO OUT) Mini pin plug cable (sold separately) To video output To audio outputs This product Audio inputs (L IN, R IN) (AVH-P4300DVD only) External video component (sold separately) ! It is necessary to change AV Input in
Section 17 Installation When connecting with a rear view camera Rear view camera input (R.C IN) When this product is used with a rear view camera, it is possible to automatically switch from the video to rear view image when the gear shift is moved to REVERSE (R). This product WARNING USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE. (AVH-P4300DVD only) RCA cable (sold separately) To video output CAUTION ! The screen image may appear reversed.
Section Installation Installation ! To ensure proper heat dispersal when using this unit, make sure you leave ample space behind the rear panel and wrap any loose cables so they are not blocking the vents when installing the unit. Leave ample 5 cm space 5 cm Installation Notes ! Check all connections and systems before final installation. ! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may cause malfunctions.
Section 17 Installation 1 2 Installing the microphone (AVH-P3300BT only) CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to allow the microphone lead to become wound around the steering column or gearstick. Be sure to install the unit in such a way that it will not obstruct driving. Note Install the microphone in a position and orientation that will enable it to pick up the voice of the person operating the system. 3 4 5 1 If the pawl gets in the way, bend it down.
Section Installation 17 1 2 Install the microphone clip on the rear side of the steering column. 1 Installation 2 1 Microphone clip 2 Clamp Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead where necessary inside the vehicle. 2 When installing the microphone on the steering column 1 Install the microphone on the microphone clip. 1 2 1 Double-sided tape 2 Clamp Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead where necessary inside the vehicle.
Appendix Additional Information Troubleshooting Common Symptom Cause The power will not turn on. The unit will not operate. Confirm once more Leads and connectors are incor- that all connecrectly connected. tions are correct. The fuse is blown. Action (Reference page) Rectify the cause and then replace the fuse. Be sure to install a fuse with the same rating. Press RESET. (Page Noise and/or other factors are 11) causing the builtin microprocessor to operate incorrectly.
Appendix Additional Information Symptom Cause Action (Reference page) Symptom Cause Action (Reference page) Nothing is displayed. The touch panel keys cannot be used. The rear view camera is not connected. Connect a rear view camera. Dialog language (and subtitle language) cannot be switched. The DVD being played does not feature multiple language recordings. The language cannot be switched if they are not recorded on the disc.
Appendix Additional Information Symptom Cause Action (Reference page) The image is extremely unclear/distorted and dark during playback. Some discs fea- Since this unit is compatible with ture a signal to prohibit copying. the analog copy generation management system, when playing a disc that has a signal prohibiting copying, horizontal stripes or other imperfections may appear when viewed on some displays. This is not a malfunction.
Appendix Additional Information Message Cause Action Message Cause Error-02-XX/ FF-FF The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The disc is scratched. Replace the disc. Unplayable File Select a file that This type of file cannot be played can be played. on this unit. The disc is loaded upside down. Check that the disc is loaded correctly. Format Read Sometimes there is a delay between the start of playback and when you start to hear any sound. Video frame rate not supported.
Appendix Additional Information Message Cause Action Message Cause Action Protect All the files on the connected USB portable audio player/ USB memory are protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10. Transfer audio files not protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10 to the USB portable audio player/USB memory and connect. Error-02-9X/DX Communication failed. Incompatible USB The USB device connected to is not supported by this unit.
Appendix Additional Information iPod Cause Action Format Read Sometimes there is a delay between the start of playback and when you start to hear any sound. Wait until the message disappears and you hear sound. Communication failed. Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once the iPod’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the iPod and reset it. Error-02-6X/9X/-DX iPod failure. Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once the iPod’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the iPod and reset it.
Appendix Additional Information Message Cause Action Message Cause Action This version of the Pandora Application is not supported. This version of the Pandora application is not supported. Connect an iPod/ iPhone that has a compatible version of the Pandora application installed. Error. Please check xxxx speaker. The microphone cannot pick up the measuring tone of a speaker. Check Device Device error mes- Please check your sage displayed in iPod/iPhone. Pandora Application.
Appendix Additional Information Indicator list Area 1 ! Area 2 ! ! Indicates that a cellular phone is connected. Indicates that an incoming call has been received and has not been checked yet. Not displayed for calls made when your cellular phone is disconnected from this unit. Area 3 Area 1 Indicates that the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo. Indicates the signal strength of the cellular phone. Indicates that a Bluetooth telephone is connected. Indicates that Auto EQ is on.
Appendix Additional Information Shows which subtitle language has been selected. Shows the category name. Shows which viewing angle has been selected. Shows the folder name of the folder containing the MP3/WMA/AAC file currently being played. Shows which audio output has been selected. Shows the file name of the MP3/ WMA/AAC file currently being played. Shows the preset number of the station currently being tuned in to. Area 2 Shows the disc title of the CD text disc currently being played.
Appendix Additional Information Handling guidelines Read the precautions for discs before using them. Discs and player Certain functions may not be available for some DVD video discs. Use only discs featuring any of following logos. It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. It is not possible to play back DVD-RAM discs. This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format.
Appendix Additional Information SD memory card This unit supports only the following types of SD memory cards. ! SD ! SDHC Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of children. Should the SD memory card be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Do not touch the connectors of the SD memory card directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Do not insert anything other than an SD memory card into the SD card slot.
Appendix Additional Information JPEG picture files JPEG is short for Joint Photographic Experts Group and refers to a still image compression technology standard. Files are compatible with Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1 still images up to a resolution of 8 192 × 7 680. (EXIF format is used most commonly with digital still cameras.) Playback of EXIF format files that were processed by a personal computer may not be possible. Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD) WMA File extension: .
Appendix Additional Information LPCM: Not compatible Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Compatible external subtitle file extension: .srt Supplemental information Some characters in a file name (including the file extension) or a folder name may not be displayed. This unit may not operate correctly depending on the application used to encode WMA files.
Appendix Additional Information Sequence of audio files The user cannot assign folder numbers and specify playback sequences with this unit. Example of a hierarchy 01 02 03 05 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 : Folder : Compressed audio file 01 to 05: Folder number 1 to 6: Playback sequence Disc Folder selection sequence or other operation may differ depending on the encoding or writing software.
Appendix Additional Information Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen ! Heat from the heater may damage the LCD screen, and cool air from the cooler may cause moisture to form inside the display resulting in possible damage. ! Small black dots or white dots (bright dots) may appear on the LCD screen. These are due to the characteristics of the LCD screen and do not indicate a malfunction.
Appendix Additional Information WMA Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc. SD memory card SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. iPod & iPhone iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Appendix Additional Information ! The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology to provide listeners in their cars and at home with crystal-clear sound seamlessly from coast to coast. Satellite radio will create and package over 100 channels of digital-quality music, news, sports, talk and children’s programming. ! “SAT Radio”, the SAT Radio logo and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., and XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Appendix Additional Information Language code chart for DVD Kurdish (ku), 1121 Komi (kv), 1122 Cornish (kw), 1123 Kirghiz, Kyrgyz (ky), 1125 Latin (la), 1201 Luxembourgish (lb), 1202 Ganda (lg), 1207 Limburgan (li), 1209 Lingala (ln), 1214 Lao (lo), 1215 Lithuanian (lt), 1220 Luba-Katanga (lu), 1221 Latvian (lv), 1222 Malagasy (mg), 1307 Marshallese (mh), 1308 Maori (mi), 1309 Macedonian (mk), 1311 Malayalam (ml), 1312 Mongolian (mn), 1314 Marathi (mr), 1318 Malay (ms), 1319 Maltese (mt), 1320 Burmese (my)
Appendix Additional Information Specifications General Power source ............................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ................... Negative type Maximum current consumption ..................................................... 10.0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): D Chassis ..................... 178 mm × 100 mm × 165 mm (7 in. × 3-7/8 in. × 6-1/2 in.) Nose ........................... 171 mm × 97 mm × 18 mm (6-3/4 in.× 3-7/8 in.× 3/4 in.) (AVH-P4300DVD) Nose .............
Appendix Additional Information AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes encoded only) (Ver. 8.2 and earlier) DivX decoding format ............ Home Theater Ver. 3, 4, 5.2, 6 (.avi, .divx) SD Additional Information Compatible physical format ..................................................... Version 1.10 File system .................................. FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA decoding format ......... Ver. 7, 7.
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