Owner’s Manual DVD RDS AV RECEIVER AVH-P6300BT 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 Searching for the part you want to play 30 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 31 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 31 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 31 Return to the specified scene 31 Selecting audio output 31 PBC playback 32 Selecting tracks from the track title list 32 Selecting files from the file name list 32 Using S.
Section 01 Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 Precautions When using a display connected to REAR MONITOR OUTPUT Passengers in the rear seat can also watch moving images or still images if you connect this unit to a display using the REAR MONITOR OUTPUT. To avoid battery exhaustion Keep the vehicle engine running when using this unit to avoid draining the battery power. ! When no power is supplied to this unit, such as when the vehicle battery is being replaced, the microcomputer of this unit returns to its initial condition.
Section 02 Before you start If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
Section Before you start 02 Re-attaching the front panel Should this product fail to operate properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. 1 Slide the front panel to the left. The front panel and the head unit are connected on the left side. Make sure that the front panel has been properly connected to the head unit. Protecting your unit from theft The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
Section 02 Before you start Note Switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before pressing RESET in the following situations: ! After completing connections ! When erasing all stored settings ! When resetting the unit to its initial (factory) settings Demo mode The feature demo automatically starts when you select Source Off for the source and continues while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. To cancel the feature demo, press and hold MUTE/ . Press and hold MUTE/ again to restart.
Section What’s what 03 Head unit CAUTION Part 1 Volume/MUTE/ 2 MENU Displaying the menu. Returning to the normal display. Part 8 OPEN/CLOSE 9 AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo/ video jack) Use to connect an auxiliary device. 3 MODE Turning the information display off. a Auto EQ microphone input jack Use to connect an auto EQ microphone. 4 Disc loading slot b USB port When connecting, open the USB connector lid.
Section 04 Basic operations Basic operations of this unit 1 2 Wed 28 May 12:45 PM 3 4 Radio Rear Front 5 6 Rear View Disc iPod SD SD Selecting a source using the buttons 1 Press SRC/OFF to cycle through the sources listed below: Selecting a source using the touch panel keys 1 Touch the source icon and then touch the desired source name.
Section Basic operations 04 Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber bar Activating the touch panel keys 1 1 Wed 28 May Audio 12:45 PM F/R 0 L/R 0 Graphic EQ Super Bass Auto EQ 01 01 01 Basic operations Fader/Balance L+R On Sonic Center Control L/R 0 Loudness High Subwoofer Off 8 12 01:45 21 -02:45 2 Return Wed 28 may 12:45 PM 01 01 01 3 L+R Touch panel keys 8 1 Turning the display to simplified display.
Section 04 Basic operations Common operations for menu settings/lists Starting the Bluetooth telephone menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. Displaying the list menu. Starting the search function. ! When the ignition switch is turned OFF after the LCD panel has been closed, turning the ignition switch ON again (or turning it to ACC) will not open the LCD panel. In this case, press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel.
Section Basic operations 2 Push an SD. 3 Eject an SD. 04 Setting the clock 2 Basic operations 1 Switch to Clock Adjustment display. Refer to Basic operations of this unit on page 10. Select the item to set. 3 Touch a or b to set the correct date and time.
Section 05 Tuner Introduction of tuner operations 1 2 3 Radio Local TA Abcdeabcdeabcde Abcdeabcdeabcde News 4 12:45 PM 87.50 MHz 87.50 MHz 7 8 Touch panel keys Turning local seek tuning on and off. Refer to Tuning in to strong signals on page 25. 1 2 Turning TA (traffic announcement standby) on and off. Refer to Receiving traffic announcements on page 26. 3 Turning news program interruption on and off. Refer to Using news program interruption on page 26. 4 Switching the equalizer curves.
Section Playing moving images Introduction of video playback operations 06 Touch panel keys You can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod. 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. Selecting the repeat range. Refer to Repeating playback on page 28.
Section 06 Playing moving images 9 a Pausing playback. Returning to normal playback during paused, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback. b Displaying the DVD menu during DVD playback. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 27. c Returning to the top menu during DVD playback. d 16 Starting the search function. Refer to Searching for the part you want to play on page 30. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 32. Displaying iPod menus.
Section Playing moving images tails, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 30. ! Some operations may not be available while watching a media due to the programming of icon appears the disc. In such cases, the on the screen. ! To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iPod directly to this unit. ! While the iPod is connected to this unit, the iPod cannot be turned on or off. However, the iPod can be turned on or off when you select an SD as the source.
Section 07 TV tuner Introduction of TV tuner operations 1 TV Band: TV1 2 3 5 You can use this unit to control a TV tuner, such as the GEX-P5700TVP (sold separately). For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner’s operation manual. This section provides information on TV operations with this unit, which differs from that described in the TV tuner’s operation manual. Touch panel keys 1 Changing the screen mode. Refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 34.
Section Playing audio 08 Introduction of sound playback operations You can listen to DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files. 5 Displaying a list of track titles to select songs on a CD. Refer to Selecting tracks from the track title list on page 32. Displaying the file name list to select the files. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 32. Displaying iPod menus. Refer to Browsing for a video/music on the iPod on page 29. 6 Pausing and starting playback.
Section 08 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 33. d Playing all songs on the iPod in random order. Refer to Playing all songs in random order (shuffle all) on page 28. 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 27.
Section Playing still images Introduction of still image playback operations You can view still images saved in CD-R/CDRW/USB/SD. 09 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 33. 8 Selecting a folder. 9 Switching between media file types. Refer to Switching the media file type on page 27.
Section 09 Playing still images 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 Full 7 Rotating the displayed picture 90° clockwise. 8 Capturing an image in JPEG files. Refer to Capture an image in JPEG files on page 33. 1 Start slideshow when listening to another source. Refer to Common operations for menu settings/lists on page 12.
Section Bluetooth Telephone 10 Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations 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 Touch panel keys Wed 28 may Radio 12:45 PM 1 2 Switching to the call history list. Refer to Using the missed, received and dialed call lists on page 35. 3 Switching to the phone book mode.
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 ! You can also use MUTE/ to accept an incoming call, end a call and reject an incoming call. ! 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 Detailed instructions Storing and recalling stations You 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 14. Refer to Introduction of TV tuner operations on page 18. 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/TV station frequency has been stored in the memory.
Section 11 Detailed instructions Receiving traffic announcements Regardless of the source you are listening to, you can receive traffic announcements automatically with TA (traffic announcement standby). 1 Tune in to a TP or enhanced other network’s TP station. indicator lights up. 2 Turn Traffic announcement on. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 14. # If the TA function is turned on when you are not tuned in to a TP or enhanced other network’s indicator lights up dimly.
Section Detailed instructions Others 11 2 Select the desired menu item. Educate (Education), Drama (Drama), Culture (Culture), Science (Science), Varied (Varied), Children (Children’s), Social (Social affairs), Religion (Religion), Phone In (Phone in), Touring (Travel), Leisure (Leisure), Document (Documentaries) Selecting the desired menu item.
Section 11 Detailed instructions ! While this function is in use, the iPod will not turn off even if the ignition key is turned off. Operate the iPod to turn off the power. 1 Switch the control mode to App Mode. Refer to Introduction of video playback operations on page 15. Refer to Introduction of sound playback operations on page 19. 2 Operate the connected iPod to select a video/song and play.
Section Detailed instructions ! If you perform title/chapter search, fast forward/reverse, frame-by-frame playback or slow motion playback during Chapter, the repeat play range changes to OFF. ! If you perform track search or fast forward/ reverse during Track, the repeat play range changes to Disc. ! When Folder is selected, it is not possible to play back a subfolder of that folder.
Section Detailed instructions 11 2 Switch to alphabet search mode. Switching to alphabet search mode. Alphabet search mode is displayed. 3 Touch the first letter of the title of the video/song you are looking for. While searching, touch panel key operation is not available. Notes ! There is no sound during slow motion playback. ! Images during slow motion playback may be unclear for some discs. ! Reverse slow motion playback is not available.
Section Detailed instructions 11 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) With DVDs/DivX files that provides audio playback in different languages and different audio systems (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.), you can switch between languages/audio systems during playback. With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during playback.
Section Detailed instructions 11 PBC playback (Function for Video CDs) During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), PBC ON is displayed. 1 Start the search function. Refer to Playing moving images on page 15. 2 Touch 10key to display the numeric keypad. 3 Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu number. 4 Start playback from the selected part. Registering the numbers and starting playback. Notes ! You can display the menu by touching Return during PBC playback.
Section Detailed instructions Changing audiobook speed (Function for iPod) – Playback at a speed faster than ! normal ! – Playback at normal speed – Playback at a speed slower than nor! mal Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) (Function for iPod) 1 Start Link Search. Refer to Introduction of sound playback operations on page 19. ! Artist – Displays an album list of the artist currently being played. ! Album – Displays a song list from the album currently being played.
Section Detailed instructions 11 2 Capture the image. Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 21. Refer to Introduction of still image playback as a slideshow operations on page 22. 3 When Do you save this image? is displayed, touch Yes. While storing the image to this unit, Saving the image Don’t switch off the battery. is displayed. When the process is finished, Image saved. is displayed. # To cancel the storage process, touch No.
Section Detailed instructions 3 Select the phone number. # If you want to store the phone number, touch and hold the list. 4 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 5 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 11 # The order of the first name and last name may be different from that of the cellular phone. 4 Touch the list to display the phone number list of the selected entry.
Section 11 Detailed instructions 3 Touch 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. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 5 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. Setting automatic answering If this function is on, this unit automatically answers all incoming calls.
Section Detailed instructions Making a call by entering phone number 11 Pairing from this unit Connection 01: Phone1 02: Phone2 03: Phone3 04: Phone4 05: Phone5 Wed 28 may 12:45 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # 1 ABCDEHGHI 01 012345678901 + Off C Important Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when performing this operation. 1 Switch to the entering phone number mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23.
Section 11 Detailed instructions # The PIN code is set to 0000 as the default, but can be changed. Refer to Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection on the next page. # When establishing connection, the icon is displayed. Touch the icon to disconnect the device. Disconnecting a Bluetooth device. # If you want to delete a paired Bluetooth telephone, display Delete OK?. Touch Yes to delete the device. 4 Use your Bluetooth device to establish a connection.
Section Detailed instructions # To turn automatic connection off, touch Auto Connect again. 3 Turn your vehicle’s ACC switch off and on. 11 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 2 Touch PIN Code Input to select PIN code input. Switching visible unit 3 This function sets whether or not to make this unit visible to the other device. Initially, this function is set to on.
Section 12 Menu operations Introduction of menu operations 21 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 12. 2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the menu to be adjusted. Touch panel keys 1 Video Setup menu Refer to Setting up the DVD player on page 54.
Section Menu operations Audio Adjustments 12 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 12 2 Touch Graphic EQ on the audio function menu. 3 Touch c or d to select the desired item. Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Custom1— Custom2—Flat—Super Bass 4 Touch the Equalizer band to adjust. 5 Touch a or b to adjust the level of the equalizer band. Range: +12dB to –12dB 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 40.
Section Menu operations Boosting the bass 12 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 40. 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 MW/LW volume level can also be adjusted with this function.
Section 12 Menu operations Digital Signal Processor Introduction of DSP adjustments You can use this unit to control a DEQ-P6600 multi-channel processor (sold separately). By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in the order shown, you can effortlessly create a finely-tuned sound field.
Section Menu operations 12 2 Touch Fader/Balance on the DSP function menu. (such as Jazz, Hall or Club), we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic II off. 3 Touch a or b to adjust the front/rear speaker balance. Range: Front:25 to Rear:25 Adjusting source levels # Select F/R: 0 L/R: 0 when only using two speakers. 4 Touch c or d to adjust the left/right speaker balance. Range: Left:25 to Right:25 Using sound field control 1 Display the DSP function menu.
Section Menu operations 12 Using dynamic range control The dynamic range refers to the difference between 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. ! You can only switch to Dynamic Range Control when you are playing DVD discs. 1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40.
Section Menu operations ! Panorama (Panorama) extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect. ! Dimension (Dimension) gradually adjusts the sound field either towards the front or rear. ! Center width control (Center Width) positions center-channel sounds between the center, left and right speakers. It improves the left-center-right stage presentation for both the driver and front passenger. 1 Display the DSP function menu.
Section Menu operations 12 1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 2 Touch Speaker Setting. 3 Touch a or b to select Subwoofer (subwoofer). Front (front speakers)—Center (center speaker)—Rear (rear speakers)—Subwoofer (subwoofer)—Phase (subwoofer setting) 4 Touch d to turn subwoofer output on. # To turn subwoofer output off, touch c. 5 Touch b and then touch c or d to select the phase of subwoofer output.
Section Menu operations 12 Note When you select a cross-over frequency, you are setting the cross-over frequency for the subwoofer’s L.P.F. (low-pass filter) and the Small speaker’s H.P.F. (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. Notes ! If necessary, select speakers and adjust their ‘absolute’ output levels. (Refer to Adjusting the speaker output levels on the previous page.
Section 12 Menu operations 1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 2 Touch Time Alignment and then touch Adjustment. # Adjustment can only be selected when either Front-L or Front-R is selected in Position. 3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to be adjusted.
Section Menu operations 2 Touch Parametric EQ. 3 Touch 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 Touch d to select the equalizer. Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Flat—Custom1 —Custom2—Super Bass 5 Touch b and then touch c or d to select the speaker to be adjusted. Rear (rear speakers)—Center (center speaker) —Front (front speakers) # Speakers with the size set to Off cannot be selected.
Section 12 Menu operations ! 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 TA and EQ function ! Perform auto TA and EQ in a quiet place, with both the car engine and air conditioning switched off. Also turn off any car phones or portable telephones in the car, or remove them from the car.
Section Menu operations 4 Select the position for the seat on which the microphone is placed. Refer to Using the position selector on page 44. # If no position is selected before you start auto EQ, Front-L is selected automatically. 5 Turn the unit off. Refer to Basic operations of this unit on page 10. 6 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 7 Touch Auto EQ&TA Measurement to enter auto EQ and TA measurement mode.
Section Menu operations 12 Setting up the DVD player Setting the audio language Setting the subtitle language You can set the preferred audio language. You 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 40. 1 Stop playback. Refer to Introduction of video playback operations on page 15. 2 Touch Audio Language on the Video Setup menu.
Section Menu operations Setting the multi-angle DVD display The angle icon can be set so it appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 2 Touch Multi Angle on the Video Setup menu to turn angle icon display on or off. Setting the aspect ratio 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 2 Touch TV Aspect on the Video Setup menu to select the TV aspect ratio.
Section Menu operations 12 Setting the code number and level Changing the level A code number must be registered in order to play back discs with parental lock. You can change the set parental lock level. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 2 Touch Parental on the Video Setup menu. 3 Touch 0 to 9 to input a four digit code number. # To cancel the entered numbers, touch C. 4 The code number is set, and the level can now be set.
Section Menu operations 2 Touch DivX Subtitle on the Video Setup menu to select the desired subtitle setting. ! Original – Display the DivX subtitles ! Custom – Display the DivX external subtitles 12 2 Touch DivX VOD on the Video Setup menu. 3 Touch Deregistration Code. # To cancel deregistration, touch Cancel. Notes ! Up to 42 characters can be displayed on one line. If more than 42 characters are set, the line breaks and the characters are displayed on the next line.
Section 12 Menu operations System settings Switching the auxiliary setting Activate this setting when using an auxiliary device connected to this unit. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 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 40.
Section Menu operations RDS setting Limiting stations to regional programming When AF is used, the regional function limits the selection of stations to those broadcasting regional programs. 1 Turn the unit off. Refer to Basic operations of this unit on page 10. 2 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 3 Touch RDS Setup on the system menu. 4 Touch Regional on the menu to turn the regional function on. # To turn the regional function off, touch Regional again.
Section 12 Menu operations If text information such as the title name, artist name or a comment is embedded in a European language or Russian, they can also be displayed on this unit. ! The language can be changed for the following: — System menu — Video Setup menu — On-screen display — Multi language setting for DivX ! If the embedded language and the selected language setting are not the same, text information may not display properly. ! Some characters may not be displayed properly.
Section Menu operations Setting the automatic open function To prevent the display from hitting the shift lever of an automatic vehicle when it is in the P (park) position, or when you do not wish the display to open/close automatically, you can set the automatic open function to manual mode. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40.
Section 12 Menu operations Switching the warning tone If the front panel is not detached from the head unit within four seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone sounds. You can turn off the warning tone. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 2 Touch DT.WARNING to turn the warning tone on. # To turn the warning tone off, touch DT.WARNING again.
Section Menu operations Setting the video signal When you connect this unit to an AV equipment to this unit, select the suitable video signal setting. ! As this function is initially set to Auto, the unit will automatically adjust the video signal setting. However, the screen may turn black or images may not be displayed properly when Auto has been selected and the reception is weak. Normally, select the appropriate TV signal. ! About your country TV signal, consult with your nearest Pioneer dealer.
Section 12 Menu operations Before operating the auto EQ function Performing auto EQ ! Carry out auto EQ in as quiet a place as possible, with the car engine and air conditioning switched off. Also cut power to car phones or portable telephones in the car, or remove them from the car before carrying out auto EQ. Sounds other than the measurement tone (surrounding sounds, engine sound, telephones ringing etc.) may prevent correct measurement of the car interior acoustic characteristics.
Section Menu operations 8 When the 10-second countdown starts, get out of the car and close the door within 10 seconds. A measurement tone (noise) is emitted from the speakers, and auto EQ measurement begins. When auto EQ is completed, Complete is displayed. When the car’s interior acoustic characteristics cannot be measured correctly, an error message will be displayed. (Refer to Understanding auto EQ/auto TA and EQ error messages on page 90.
Section Menu operations 12 Entertainment settings Selecting the illumination color This unit is equipped with multiple-color illumination. Direct selection from preset illumination colors You can select an illumination color from the color list. 1 Display the entertainment menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 2 Touch Appearance. 3 Touch Illumination and then touch a color on the list. Customizing the illumination color 1 Display the entertainment menu.
Section Menu operations 12 Customizing menus 1 Display menu columns to register. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 40. 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 40. Menu operations Notes ! You can register up to 12 columns.
Section 13 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 Adjustment (RGB dot clock adjustment) for each source and rear view camera. ! You cannot adjust Color, Hue, Black Level and RGB Dot Adjustment for the audio source. 1 Press and hold MENU to display Picture Adjustment. The adjustment function names are displayed.
Section Other Functions If you feel that the touch panel keys on the screen deviate from the actual positions that respond to your touch, adjust the response positions of the touch panel. There are two adjustment methods: 4-point adjustment, in which you touch four corners of the screen; and 16-point adjustment, in which you make fine-adjustments on the entire screen. ! Touch the screen gently for adjustment. Forcefully pressing the touch panel may damage the touch panel.
Section 13 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 9. Switching the equalizer curves. Refer to Using the equalizer on page 41. Touch and hold for more than two seconds to turn the auto-equalizer on or off. Refer to Using the auto-equalizer on page 42. 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 ! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE. Important ! This unit cannot be installed in a vehicle without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch.
Section 14 Installation — Never cut the insulation of the power cable of this unit in order to share the power with other devices. The current capacity of the cable is limited. — Use a fuse of the rating prescribed. — Never wire the negative speaker cable directly to ground. — Never band together negative cables of multiple speakers. ! When this unit is on, control signals are sent through the blue/white cable.
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Section 14 Installation Connecting the power cord Wired remote input (WIRED REMOTE INPUT) Hard-wired remote control adapter can be connected (sold separately). 17 cm RGB input 17 cm Microphone input Jack (MIC) Microphone (supplied) 4m Note: Depending on the kind of vehicle, the function of 2* and 4* may be different. In this case, be sure to connect 1* to 4* and 3* to 2*. 2* 1* 4* 3* This product Connect leads of the same color to each other.
Section Installation 14 Installation Antenna input Navigation unit (AVIC-F220 (sold separately)). 26 pin cable (Supplied with Navigation unit) Insert the 26 pin cable in the direction indicated in the figure. Fuse resistor Please contact your dealer to inquire about the connectable navigation unit. 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.
Section 14 Installation When connecting to separately sold power amp 13 cm Rear output (REAR OUTPUT) To rear output Front output (FRONT OUTPUT) 13 cm To front output Subwoofer output (SUBWOOFER OUTPUT) 17 cm To subwoofer output Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Connect with RCA cables (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) This product Blue/white Connect to system control terminal of the power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
Section Installation 14 Connecting the system This product Installation Wired remote input (WIRED REMOTE INPUT) Hard-wired remote control adapter can be connected (sold separately).
Section 14 Installation When connecting the external video component and the display Rear monitor output (REAR MONITOR OUTPUT) RCA cables (sold separately) To video input Display with RCA input jacks (sold separately) 13 cm This product To audio inputs Rear audio output (REAR MONITOR OUTPUT(AUDIO)) Mini pin plug cable (sold separately) RCA cables (sold separately) 17 cm Video input (VIDEO INPUT) External video component (sold separately) 13 cm Audio inputs (AUDIO INPUT) To audio outputs ! It is
Section Installation 14 When connecting with a multi-channel processor Installation Wired remote input (WIRED REMOTE INPUT) Hard-wired remote control adapter can be connected (sold separately).
Section 14 Installation When connecting with a rear view camera This product 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). Rear view camera input (REAR VIEW CAMERA IN) WARNING USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE. 13 cm CAUTION ! The screen image may appear reversed.
Section Installation 14 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. 1 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 drilling of holes or other modifications to the vehicle.
Section 14 Installation 1 2 1 1 1 Side bracket (small) 2 Flush surface screw (5 mm × 6 mm) 2 Install the unit into the dashboard. Insert the mounting sleeve into the dashboard. And then secure the mounting sleeve by using a screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°) into place. 1 Use binding screws (4 mm × 3 mm) only. 2 Tighten two screws on each side.
Section Installation 14 Installing the microphone CAUTION 1 2 1 Mounting sleeve 2 Screw (2 mm × 3 mm) 3 Trim ring 3 Note Install the microphone in a position and orientation that will enable it to pick up the voice of the person operating the system. Installation 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.
Section 14 Installation 1 2 Install the microphone clip on the rear side of the steering column. 1 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 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 9) 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 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 Protect Replace the disc. All the files on the inserted disc are embedded with DRM. Skipped The inserted disc Play an audio file not embedded with contains DRM Windows Media protected files. DRM 9/10. TEMP The temperature of the unit is outside the normal operating range. Rental Expired. The inserted disc Select a file that contains expired can be played. DivX VOD content.
Appendix Additional Information Cause Action Message Cause Action The USB connector or USB cable has shortcircuited. Check that the USB connector or USB cable is not caught in something or damaged. Format Read Wait until the message disappears and you hear sound. The connected USB portable audio player/ USB memory consumes more than maximum allowable current. Disconnect the USB portable audio player/USB memory and do not use it.
Appendix Additional Information Bluetooth Message Cause Action Error-10 The power failed for the Bluetooth module of this unit. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then to ACC or ON. If the error message is still displayed after performing the above action, please contact your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Appendix Additional Information Indicator list Area 1 Area 2 2 ch Indicates the audio channel. Indicates that a disc with PBC On is being played. Indicates that Dolby Pro Logic II is on. Area 3 Area 1 Indicates that the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo. Indicates that a radio text has been received. Indicates that TA (traffic announcement standby) is on. Indicates that the news program interruption is on. Indicates that a Bluetooth telephone is connected.
Appendix Additional Information Area 2 Shows the disc/album currently being played. Shows the track/song currently being played. Shows the comment currently being played. Shows the artist name for the track/ song currently being played. Shows cellular phone information. Shows general phone information. Shows home phone information. Shows office phone information. Shows other phone information. Shows the name of the folder currently being played. Shows the name of the file 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 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. Do not insert AVCHD discs as you may not be able to eject the disc. External storage device (USB, SD) Use 12-cm discs.
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. Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD) WMA File extension: .wma Playback of EXIF format files that were processed by a personal computer may not be possible.
Appendix Additional Information LPCM: Not compatible Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Compatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaranteed. This unit is not compatible with SD-Audio/SD-Video. Compatible external subtitle file extension: .srt CAUTION Supplemental information Some characters in a file name (including the file extension) or a folder name may not be displayed.
Appendix Additional Information Using the display correctly CAUTION Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on the iPod, even if that data is lost while this unit is used. The user cannot assign folder numbers and specify playback sequences with this unit.
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. double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX DivXâ, DivX Certifiedâ and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
Appendix Additional Information Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Dzongkha (dz), 0426 English (en), 0514 Ewe (ee), 0505 French (fr), 0618 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Spanish (es), 0519 Estonian (et), 0520 German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521 Italian (it), 0920 Persian (fa), 0601 Chinese (zh), 2608 Fulah (ff), 0606 Dutch, Flemish (nl), 1412 Finnish (fi), 0609 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Fijian (fj), 0610 Swedish (sv), 1922 Faroese (fo), 0615 Russian (ru), 1821 Western Frisian (fy
Appendix Additional Information Specifications General Display Screen size/aspect ratio ....... 7.0 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area: 154.0 mm × 86.9 mm) Pixels ............................................. 345 600 (1 440 × 240) Display method ........................ TFT active matrix, driving type Color system .............................. PAL/SECAM compatible Durable temperature range (power off) ..................................................... –20 °C to +80 °C Angle adjustment ............
Appendix Additional Information MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA decoding format ......... Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (2 ch audio) (Windows Media Player) AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes encoded only) (Ver. 9.0.3 and earlier) DivX decoding format ............ Home Theater Ver. 3, 4, 5.2, 6 (.avi, .divx) FM tuner Frequency range ...................... 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity ..................... 9 dBf (0.
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