Owner’s Manual DVD RDS AV RECEIVER AVH-P8400BH 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 Tuning in to strong signals 40 Using iTunes tagging 40 Switching the media file type 41 Operating the DVD menu 41 Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod 42 Random play (shuffle) 42 Repeating playback 42 Playing videos from your iPod 43 Playing videos from USB storage device and SD 43 Selecting and playing Pandoraâ stations/ QuickMix 43 Browsing for a video/music on the iPod 44 Resume playback (Bookmark) 45 Frame-by-frame playback 45 Slow motion playback 45 Searching for the part you wa
Contents Using an external unit 76 Installation Connecting the units 78 Installation 88 Additional information Troubleshooting 91 Error messages 93 Understanding auto EQ error messages 97 Understanding messages 97 Indicator list 98 Handling guidelines 100 Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD) 103 iPod compatibility 104 Sequence of audio files 104 Using the display correctly 105 Bluetooth profiles 106 Copyright and trademark 106 Language code chart for DVD 110 Specifications 111 4 En
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 Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Section 02 Before you start ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL: ! Set your volume control at a low setting. ! Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion. ! Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it there. BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: ! Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you. ! Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Section Before you start 02 Visit our website This unit should be used within the temperature ranges shown below. Operating temperature range: 14 °F to 140 °F EN300328 ETC test temperature: –4 °F and 131 °F Visit us at the following site: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com in Canada http://www.pioneerelectronics.
Section 02 Before you start ! Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal. WARNING ! 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. CAUTION ! Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
Section What’s what 03 Head unit Part 6 MODE Turning the information display off. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b b SD memory card slot What’s what 5 HOME Displaying the HOME display. The display returns to the Launcher screen while a 3rdparty application is being used in Advanced App Mode. Doubleclicking the icon on the Launcher screen returns the display to the HOME display. Part CAUTION Part 1 RESET Part 7 c/d (TRK) 8 h (eject) Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 17.
Section 03 What’s what Remote control 3 2 Part Operation f Press to pause or resume playback. m Press to perform fast reverse. Press to change the fast reverse speed. n Press to perform fast forward. Press to change the fast forward speed. o Press to return to the previous track (chapter). p Press to go to the next track (chapter). g Press to stop playback. If you resume playback, playback will start from the point where you stopped. Touch the key again to stop playback completely.
Section What’s what 03 Operation AUDIO Press to change the audio language during DVD playback. Press to switch audio output for DivX/ MPEG-4. SUBTITLE Press to change the subtitle language during DVD/DivX/MPEG-4 playback. ANGLE Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback. MENU Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback. TOP MENU Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.
Section 04 Basic operations Basic operations Source on display 1 HOME display (Front) 2 1 Disc USB/iPod1 USB/iPod2 Bluetooth Audio AUX AV Digital Radio FRONT SD 3 Digital Radio DISC iPod 1 Pandora Bluetooth Audio AUX Pandora XM OFF SIRIUS EXT2 EXT1 RearView ON 03.APR PM 12:25 Settings Video Audio System Theme Favorite Bluetooth 6 5 Touch panel keys 4 1 Source icon Selecting a favorite source.
Section Basic operations 5 Displaying the Theme menu. Refer to Introduction of Theme setting menu operations on page 73. 6 Displaying the menu. Refer to Menu operations on page 56. 7 Displaying the source menu. 8 13 APR PM 12:25 Switching to clock adjustment display. Refer to Setting the clock on page 19. Switching to HOME display 1 Press HOME when you want to switch the display. Turning the source on using the buttons 1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the source on.
Section 04 Basic operations ! An external unit refers to a Pioneer product, such as those which will be available in the future. Although incompatible as a source, the basic functions of up to two external units can be controlled with this unit. When two external units are connected, the external units are automatically allocated to external unit 1 or external unit 2. USB/iPod 1 and USB/iPod 2 This unit has USB/iPod 1 and USB/iPod 2 sources. In USB/iPod 2, the following functions are not available.
Section Basic operations 04 Activating the touch panel keys DVD-V 13.APR PM 12:25 XX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 48kHz 16bit 2ch TOP MENU 1/2 -01:00 2 01:00 Return 2/2 2 Adjusting the LCD panel angle CAUTION 1 y 01:00 Displaying the Favorite menu. Refer to Favorite menu on page 70. -01:00 1 Touch panel keys Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.
Section Basic operations 04 2 Eject a disc. Ejecting a disc. Ejecting an SD 1 Press h(eject) to display the ejecting menu. 2 Eject an SD. Ejecting an SD. 3 Press an SD to eject. ! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock. ! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. ! If removed, replace the front panel on the unit before starting up your vehicle. 1 Press h (eject) to release the front panel. 2 Touch the detach key.
Section Basic operations 04 ! When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display 1 Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. Basic operations 2 Push on the bottom of the front panel until it clicks into place.
Section 05 HD Radioä tuner About HD Radioä broadcasting HD Radioä broadcasting is high quality audio and data services. HD Radio broadcasting is brought to you by your local FM/AM stations. HD Radio broadcasting features the following: ! High quality audio ! FM multicasting ! Data services iTunesâ Tagging provides you the opportunity to discover a wide range of content and the means to “tag” that content for later review and purchase from the iTunesâ Store.
Section HD Radioä tuner Seek ALL 4 Seek HD 5 Switching between Digital broadcasting station seek and normal seek. Refer to Switching the seek mode on page 52. Setting the local seek level. Refer to Tuning in to strong signals on page 40. HD Radioä tuner 6 Local 05 Tuning up or down manually. Touch and hold for more than two seconds to skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release. Touch again to cancel seek tuning.
Section 06 XM/SIRIUS tuner Introduction of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations SIRIUS tuner 1 1 SIRIUS SIRIUS 1 1 CH 13 ARP PM 2 ! With this unit, you can operate one additional function: XM/SIRIUS channel direct selection. Refer to Selecting an XM/SIRIUS channel directly on page 50. Touch panel keys 12:25 XM1 WWWWWWWWWWWWW 1 2 SIRIUS1 3 All Ch Category 4 5 CH 6 888 Instant Replay Game Info 2 Displaying the preset channel list. Refer to Storing and recalling stations on page 40.
Section XM/SIRIUS tuner 8 06 9 Displaying the preset channel list. Refer to Storing and recalling stations on page 40. a Recalling the preset channels by touching the key. Storing the current station in the preset channel list by touching and holding the key. XM/SIRIUS tuner Recalling radio station frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys. Refer to Storing and recalling stations on page 40. Selecting the channel category when selecting Mode Category.
Section 07 Playing moving images Introduction of video playback operations Touch panel keys You can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod. ! Depending on your iPod, there may not be any output unless you use CD-IU201S/CDIU201V (sold separately). Be sure to use CD-IU201S/CD-IU201V to connect your iPod. 1 Fast forwarding or reversing Press to change the fast forward and reverse speed. 2 Starting the search function. Refer to Searching for the part you want to play on page 45.
Section Playing moving images Stopping playback. If you resume playback, playback will start from the point where you stopped. Touch the key again to stop playback completely. 8 Changing the screen mode. Refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 49. a Pausing playback. Returning to normal playback during paused, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback. b Returning to the specified scene to which the DVD currently being played has been preprogrammed to return.
Section 07 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 41 and PBC playback on page 47. ! 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 63.
Section Playing audio 08 Introduction of sound playback operations USB/SD audio f You can listen to DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files. SD MIXTRAX 8888 EZ 13 APR PM 12:25 8888 Abcdefghi Audio CD 1 ROM 15 2 13 APR PM Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 12:25 S.Rtrv 20 Media 05’ 26” -00’ 25” Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi g S.
Section 08 Playing audio ! When a call is in progress on the cellular phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, the sound of the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit is muted. ! The play time may not display correctly. ! Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio player you have connected to this unit, operation and information display may not be available for some functions.
Section Playing audio Text information i Displaying the Artists list on the iPod. This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 44. j Displaying the Albums list on the iPod. This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 44. Displaying the Genres list on the iPod. This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode.
Section 08 Playing audio Notes ! When playing back files recorded as VBR (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse operations are used. ! 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. ! If the characters recorded on the disc are not compatible with this unit, those characters will not be displayed.
Section Advanced App Mode Introduction of Advanced App Mode operation This system can switch to the Advanced App Mode, which you can display and operate the application for iPhone on the screen. In Advanced App Mode, you can operate applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of the system. Advanced App Mode is compatible with the following iPod models.
Section 09 Advanced App Mode Setting the Keyboard CAUTION For your safety, the keyboard functionality is only available when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged. Depending on the application, you can input text on the display. In order to input text correctly using keyboard which appears on this unit, you need to set the language setting in this function.
Section Using MIXTRAX 10 Introduction of MIXTRAX operation 3 Starting playback of the next song. 4 Switching to the original BPM (Beats Per Minute). The original BPM (Beats Per Minute) does not display during playback. 5 Switching to the Mixstyle display. You can select the desired Mixstyle in the display. 6 Switching to the Mix playlist. You can select the desired Mix playlist. You can play the audio files of USB/SD.
Section 11 Using Pandoraâ internet radio Pandora operations To play Pandora on the Pioneer car audio/ video products, connect an iPod or iPhone with the most recent Pandora application installed, and start the Pandora application. Important Requirements to access Pandora using the Pioneer car audio/video products: Connect your iPod to USB input 1 when you play Pandora.
Section â Using Pandora internet radio 3 Storing track information (Bookmark). 4 Giving a “Thumbs-down” for the track currently playing and then skipping to the next track. 5 Giving a “Thumbs-up” for the track currently playing. 6 Pausing and starting playback. 11 Playing tracks 1 Connect an iPod to USB input 1 with an USB cable using an iPod or iPhone Dock Connector. 2 Start up the Pandora application installed on the iPod or iPhone.
Section 12 Playing still images Introduction of still image playback operations You can view still images saved in USB/SD. Still image 1 SD 2 13 APR PM 4 12:25 M e dia Switching between media file types when there is more than one media file type saved to the USB or SD device. This key does not appear if there is only one media file type saved to the USB or SD device. Refer to Switching the media file type on page 41. 5 Playing files in a random order. Refer to Random play (shuffle) on page 42.
Section Playing still images 12 Selecting a file using the buttons 1 Press c or d (TRK). Fast file searching 1 Press and hold c or d (TRK). ! You can search 10 JPEG files at a time. Notes ! Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If folder 1 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 2.) ! Touch panel keys not listed under Introduction of still image playback operations may appear on the display. Refer to Indicator list on page 98.
Section 13 Bluetooth telephone Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations You can use Bluetooth telephone. Telephone standby display 1 1 13 ARP PM 12:25 1 Abcdefghi 1234567890123456 Auto ON ! Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when performing this operation. ! If you are unable to complete the connection using this unit, use the device to connect to the unit. ! If you connect more than one device at a time, connected device may not operate properly.
Section Bluetooth telephone 8 Switching the mode to enter the phone number directly. Refer to Making a call by entering phone number on page 55. 9 Ending a call. Rejecting an incoming call. Canceling call waiting. a b c Vol Private Adjusting the other party’s listening volume. Refer to Adjusting the other party’s listening volume on page 54. Turning private mode on or off. Refer to Setting the private mode on page 55. 1 Connection First, you need to connect a Bluetooth telephone to this unit.
Section 14 Detailed instructions Storing and recalling stations Tuning in to strong signals You can easily store up to six stations for each band as presets. ! Six stations for each band can be stored in memory. ! Channels are stored and recalled on a broadcast station basis. This means that if the broadcast station you stored has been assigned to a different channel by SIRIUS, you can still recall the same broadcast station (though a different channel number may appear in the display).
Section Detailed instructions Storing the tag information to this unit Tune in to the broadcast station. 2 Store the tag information to this unit. Refer to Introduction of HD Radio tuner operations on page 20. You can store the information if the Tag indicator is displayed while the desired song is being broadcast. # While storing the tag data on this unit, Tag flashes. # The tag information for up to 50 songs can be stored on this unit.
Section 14 Detailed instructions Returning to the normal DVD video display. Displaying arrow keys. # Ways to display the menu will differ depending on the disc. # Depending on the contents of the DVD disc, this function may not work properly. In such cases, use the touch panel keys to operate the DVD menu. Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod You can listen to the sound from your iPod applications using your car’s speakers, when App Mode is selected.
Section Detailed instructions 14 # If you want to switch to iPod video mode, touch the icon. Playing videos from your iPod Playing videos from USB storage device and SD (Function for iPod) Videos can be played on this unit if an iPod with video capabilities is connected. ! This unit can play back “Movies”, “Music videos”, “Video Podcast” and “TV show” which are downloaded from the iTunes store.
Section Detailed instructions 14 1 Display the QuickMix/station list. Refer to Pandora operations on page 34. 2 Change the sort order. You can sort the items in the list alphabetically. You can sort the items in the list in order of the dates on which the items were created. You can scroll the titles in the list while you touch and hold down the scroll icon. 3 Select QuickMix or the desired station. You can play only one song at a time from a shuffled mix of several stations.
Section Detailed instructions 14 Slow motion playback (Function for iPod) 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. 1 Select a category. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on the previous page. 2 Switch to alphabet search mode. Switching to alphabet search mode. Alphabet search mode is displayed.
Section 14 Detailed instructions 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 PBC playback File name list is a list of file names (or folder names) from which you can select a file (or folder) to play back. 1 Start the search function. Refer to Playing moving images on page 24. 1 Display the file (or folder) name list. Refer to Playing audio on page 27. Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 36. 2 Touch 10key to display the numeric keypad. 2 Touch your favorite file (or folder) name.
Section 14 Detailed instructions 2 Touch the title of the list that you want to play. When the saving is completed, “Database save to memory was completed.” appears. Notes ! If part of the recorded information does not display, a scroll key appears on the right side of list. Touch the scroll key to scroll. ! This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode.
Section Detailed instructions Capture an image in JPEG files 1 Pause the slideshow when the desired image is displayed. Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 36. 2 Capture the image. Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 36. 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.
Section Detailed instructions 14 Selecting a SIRIUS channel from a channel category Selecting an XM/SIRIUS channel directly Channels are organized into various program categories, e.g. Rock, Classic, Jazz while listening to a SIRIUS station. You can specify channels by selecting the desired category. You can select an XM/SIRIUS channel directly by entering the desired channel number. 1 Select channel category selection mode. Refer to Introduction of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations on page 22.
Section Detailed instructions 2 14 Select a desired league in League. Switching to the other station to listen to the game. 3 Select a desired team in Team. Switching the team name. 4 Turn the alert on or off. Turning the alert on or off. The game alert function is activated for that team. # When you have already selected 12 teams, FULL is displayed and additional teams cannot be selected. In this case, first delete a selected team and then try again. 5 Repeat these steps to select other teams.
Section 14 Detailed instructions Switching the SIRIUS display Switching the seek mode ! Actions will differ depending on the connected SIRIUS tuner. There are two seek tuning settings, one is HD (Digital broadcasting stations seek) and the other is ALL (normal seek). % Touch SIRIUS tuner information to switch the SIRIUS display. Refer to Introduction of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations on page 22.
Section Detailed instructions Selecting a number by alphabet search mode If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone book, you can search for the phone number by alphabet search mode. 1 Switch to phone book mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 38. The phone book display appears. 2 Touch ABC to switch to alphabet search mode. 3 Touch the first letter of the entry you are looking for. The Phone Book entries starting with that letter (e.g.
Section 14 Detailed instructions 1 Switch to the call history list. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 38. 2 Select Missed Calls, Dialed Calls or Received Calls. % Select Far-End VOL. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 38. 1—2—3 # This function can be performed even while talking on the phone. # Settings can be stored for each device. Displaying the received call list. Switching the ring tone Displaying the dialed call list.
Section Detailed instructions 14 Making a call by entering phone number PM Detailed instructions 13 APR 12:25 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 C Abcdefghi XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX # + Private ON Vol Important Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when performing this operation. 1 Switch to the entering phone number mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 38. 2 Touch the number icons to input the numbers.
Section 15 Menu operations Introduction of menu operations 12 ! You cannot display the Audio function menu when the mute function is on or a JPEG file is playing. 5 SonicCenter Control Fader/Balance LR: 00 F/R FR:0 0 L/R Powerful Loudness Graphic EQ Off On Subwoofer Auto EQ Bass Booster Sonic Center Control L/R LR:00 High Pass Filter Loudness OFF Source Level Adjuster Subwoofer ON 43 1 Display menus. Refer to Basic operations on page 14.
Section Menu operations 15 Display Equalizer curve 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. Custom1 Custom 1 Custom2 Custom 2 S.Bass Super bass 1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on the previous page. 2 Touch Fader/Balance on the audio function menu. 3 Touch a or b to adjust the front/rear speaker balance.
Section 15 Menu operations 2 Touch Graphic EQ on the audio function menu. 3 Touch the desired setting. S.Bass—Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Flat— Custom1—Custom2 4 Touch the table to adjust the level of the equalizer band. Range: +12dB to –12dB Using the auto-equalizer The auto-equalizer is an equalizer curve created by auto EQ (refer to Auto EQ (auto-equalizing) on page 68). You can turn the auto-equalizer on or off. If you connect an optional microphone to this unit, you can use this function.
Section Menu operations 15 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 ! When selecting FM as the source, you cannot switch to Source Level Adjuster. ! The AM volume level can also be adjusted with this function. ! Video CD, CD, compressed audio, DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 are automatically set to the same source level adjustment volume.
Section 15 Menu operations Setting up the Video player Setting the subtitle 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 56. 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.
Section Menu operations 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 56. 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. ! When using regular display, select either Letter Box or Pan Scan. Selecting 16:9 may result in an unnatural picture.
Section Menu operations 15 # To register the code, touch the following touch panel key. 4 Registering the code. Registering the code. Registering the code. The code number is set, and the level can now be set. 4 Touch 1 to 8 to select the desired level. 5 Touch Enter. The parental lock level is set.
Section Menu operations Displaying the DivXâ VOD registration code 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 56. 2 Touch DVD Auto Play to turn automatic playback on. # To turn automatic playback off, touch DVD Auto Play again. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 56. Menu operations 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.
Section 15 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 56. 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 56.
Section Menu operations 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 56. Switching sound muting/ attenuation Sound from this system is automatically muted or attenuated when a signal from equipment with a mute function is received. ! Sound from this system returns to normal when the muting or attenuation is canceled. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 56. 2 Touch Mute/ATT until the desired setting appears.
Section 15 Menu operations Setting the Bluetooth audio You need to activate the Bluetooth Audio source in order to use a Bluetooth audio player. 3 Touch System key. System menu is displayed. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 56. 4 2 Touch Bluetooth Audio on the system menu to turn Bluetooth audio on or off. # Follow the on-screen instructions to finish updating the bluetooth software.
Section Menu operations 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 56. 2 Touch Camera Polarity on the system menu to select the appropriate setting.
Section 15 Menu operations 2 If you are adjusting the Picture Adjustment, select the unit. NAVI Apps Completing Picture Adjustment for the Navigation system when the RGB input setting is set to NAVI. Completing Picture Adjustment for the Advanced App Mode when the RGB input setting is set to iPhone. Adjusting the Picture Adjustment for the rear view camera. Source Adjusting the Picture Adjustment for the source. 3 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the function to be adjusted.
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. Menu operations ! When this unit is connected to a power amp with input level control, auto EQ may not be possible if the power amp’s input level is set below the standard level. ! When this unit is connected to a power amp with an LPF, turn this LPF off before performing auto EQ.
Section 15 Menu operations # It takes about nine minutes for auto EQ measurement to be completed when all the speakers are connected. # To stop auto EQ, touch Stop. Favorite menu 9 Store the microphone carefully in the glove compartment or another safe place. If the microphone is subjected to direct sunlight for an extended period, high temperatures may cause distortion, color change or malfunction. # You can customize menus except Video Setup menu. 10 Press h(eject) to close the panel.
Section Menu operations Introduction of Bluetooth connection menu operations Pairing from this unit 01: Phone1 02: Phone2 03: Phone3 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 38. 2 Touch Connection to select a device. 3 Start to search. Starting to search. While searching, is displayed and when available devices are found, the device names or Bluetooth device addresses (if names cannot be obtained) are displayed.
Section 15 Menu operations Using a Bluetooth device to pair If you cannot open the connection between your Bluetooth device and this unit from your Bluetooth device, you can use this function to establish a connection. 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 38. 2 Touch Special Device to select the special device. # Bluetooth devices that are difficult to establish a connection with are called special devices.
Section Menu operations 2 Touch Device Information to display device information. The Bluetooth device address is displayed. 15 Introduction of Theme setting menu operations Refer to Basic operations on page 14. Selecting the illumination color To connect your Bluetooth device to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, you need to enter a PIN code on your Bluetooth device to verify the connection. The default code is 0000, but you can change it with this function.
Section Menu operations 15 Selecting the OSD (on-screen display) color The OSD color can be changed. 1 Display the Theme menu. Refer to Basic operations on page 14. 2 Touch Screen. 3 Touch one of the colors on the list. Selecting the background display You can switch the background that is displayed when listening to a source. 1 Display the Theme menu. Refer to Basic operations on page 14. 2 Touch Background. 3 Touch the desired setting.
Section Other functions Setting rear monitor output Notes ! You cannot play DivX files on the rear and front monitors at the same time. ! The port that supports the rear monitor will only be USB input 1. ! USB/iPod 1 and SD are compatible DivX/ MPEG-4/WMV/H.264 only. ! You cannot use this function while using MIXTRAX. If you use MIXTRAX while this function is in use, this function will turn off.
Section 16 Other functions Mini pin plug cable (AUX) When connecting an auxiliary device using a mini plug cable iPods and portable audio/video players can be connected to this unit via mini plug cable. ! If an iPod with video capabilities is connected to this unit via 3.5 mm plug (4 pole) cable (such as the CD-V150M), you can enjoy the video contents of the connected iPod. ! A portable audio/video player can be connected by using a 3.5 mm plug (4 pole) with an RCA cable (sold separately).
Section Other functions 16 Actions will differ depending on the connected external unit. Other functions Actions will differ depending on the connected external unit.
Section 17 Installation Connecting the units WARNING ! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, no viewing of front seat video should ever occur while the vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays should not be in a location where they are visibly distracting to the driver. ! In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Section Installation 17 Important F O N OF ! This unit cannot be installed in a vehicle without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch. STAR T 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.
Section 17 Installation Connecting the power cord 26 pin cable (Supplied with navigation unit) Insert the 26 pin cable in the direction indicated in the figure. RGB input This product Navigation system (AVIC-U220(sold separately)) Antenna input Fuse (10 A) Please contact your dealer to inquire about the connectable navigation unit. AUX jack (3.5 ø) Use a mini plug cable to connect with auxiliary device. Yellow Connect to the constant 12 V supply terminal.
Section Installation 4 m (13 ft. 1 in.) 17 Microphone Microphone input Installation Wired remote input Hard-wired remote control adaptor can be connected (sold separately). 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 Rear output Front output Power amp (sold separately) To front output Power amp (sold separately) To rear output Power amp (sold separately) Subwoofer output This product To subwoofer 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 XM/SIRIUS tuner (sold separately) Installation This product IP-BUS input IP-BUS cable (Supplied with XM/SIRIUS tuner) En 83
Section 17 Installation When connecting with optional CD-IU201V cable USB/iPod input 2 Remove the cover before use. refer to USB/iPod input 1 and USB/iPod input 2 iPod with video capabilities (sold separately) This product Dock connector 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.) AUX input (AUX) USB/iPod input 1 USB cable (Supplied with this unit) Connect to separately sold USB device. Interface cable (CD-IU201V) (sold separately) 84 En 2 m (6 ft. 7 in.
Section Installation 17 When connecting with optional CD-IU201S cable iPod with video capabilities (sold separately) This product USB/iPod input 1 Dock connector 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.) Installation RGB input USB cable (Supplied with this unit) Connect to separately sold USB device. Interface cable (CD-IU201S ) (sold separately) 2 m (6 ft. 7 in.
Section 17 Installation When connecting the external video component and the display External video component (sold separately) To video output To audio outputs This product Audio inputs (R IN, L IN) RCA cables (sold separately) Rear monitor output (V OUT) Video input (V IN) Rear audio output (REAR AUDIO OUT) Mini pin plug cable (sold separately) To video input To audio inputs Display with RCA input jacks (sold separately) ! It is necessary to change AV Input in the system menu when connecting
Section Installation When connecting with a rear view camera Rear view camera input (R.C IN) This product Installation When the shift lever is switched to REVERSE (R), the display on this unit automatically switches to the rear view image. You need to set the Camera Polarity properly in the system menu. For details about the settings, refer to Setting the rear view camera (back up camera) on page 66. You can also switch the rear view image by pressing the touch key.
Section 17 Installation 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. ! Do not install this unit where: — it may interfere with operation of the vehicle. — it may cause injury to a passenger as a result of a sudden stop.
Section Installation 17 1 2 Installing the microphone CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to allow the microphone lead to become wound around the steering column or shift lever. Be sure to install the unit in such a way that it will not obstruct driving. 4 5 1 If the pawl gets in the way, bend it down. 2 Factory radio mounting bracket 3 Use either truss (5 mm × 8 mm) or flush surface (5 mm × 9 mm) screws, depending on the bracket screw holes.
Section 17 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 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) Press RESET. (Page Noise and/or other factors are 19) causing the builtin microprocessor to operate incorrectly. Operation with the remote control is not possible.
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 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.
Appendix Additional information Cause Action Message Cause Action 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. Connect a USB portable audio player or USB memory that is USB Mass Storage Class compliant.
Appendix Additional information iPod Message Cause Action Message Cause Action Error-8D 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. Built-in FLASH ROM encountered an error Turn the ignition OFF or ON. Bluetooth Communication failed. Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once the iPod’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the iPod and reset it. iPod failure.
Appendix Additional information Cause Action Message Cause Action 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. ! Confirm that the speakers are connected correctly.
Appendix Additional information Indicator list Area 1 Shows when song information (tag) from an HD Radio station is being saved to this unit. Area 2 Indicates that the digital format is Dolby Digital. Indicates that the digital format is MPEG Audio. Indicates that the digital format is Linear PCM. Area 3 Indicates the sampling frequency. Area 1 Indicates that the digital format is DTS. Indicates that the volume is adjusted. Indicates that the mute function is on.
Appendix Additional information Indicates the battery strength of the cellular phone. ! The level shown on the indicator may differ from the actual battery strength. ! If the battery strength is not available, nothing is displayed in the battery strength indicator area. Indicates that the connected Bluetooth device only supports Bluetooth telephone. Indicates that the connected Bluetooth device only supports Bluetooth audio. Shows the disc title of the CD text disc currently being played.
Appendix Additional information Shows when the game alert function is on while receiving SIRIUS stations. Handling guidelines Discs and player Use only discs featuring any of following logos. Shows the genre of the track/song currently being played. Area 3 Touch to turn BSM on. Indicates that Auto EQ is on. Shows when this unit has the song information (tag). Shows while searching a song/ video in alphabet search mode. Shows when song information (tag) is being saved to your iPod.
Appendix Additional information Certain functions may not be available for some DVD video discs. 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. Do not insert AVCHD discs as you may not be able to eject the disc. External storage device (USB, SD) Depending on the external storage device (USB, SD), the following problems may occur.
Appendix Additional information About iPod settings ! When an iPod is connected, this unit changes the EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in order to optimize the acoustics. When you disconnect the iPod, the EQ returns to the original setting. ! You cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when using this unit. Repeat is automatically changed to All when the iPod is connected to this unit. Incompatible text saved on the iPod will not be displayed by the unit.
Appendix Additional information Important ! When naming a JPEG image file, add the corresponding file name extension (.jpg, .jpeg, .jpe or .jfif). ! This unit plays back files with these file name extensions (.jpg, .jpeg, .jpe or .jfif) as a JPEG image file. To prevent malfunctions, do not use these extensions for files other than JPEG image files. DivX compatibility Compatible format: DivX video format implemented in relation to DivX standards File extensions: .avi or .
Appendix Additional information File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF 1.02 (DVD-R/RW) Multi-session playback: Compatible Packet write data transfer: Not compatible Regardless of the length of blank sections between the songs from the original recording, compressed audio discs play with a short pause between songs.
Appendix Additional information Example of a hierarchy 01 02 03 04 05 Disc Folder selection sequence or other operation may differ depending on the encoding or writing software. External storage device (USB, SD) The playback sequence is the same as the recorded sequence in the external storage device (USB, SD). To specify the playback sequence, the following method is recommended. 1 Create a file name that includes numbers that specify the playback sequence (e.g., 001xxx.mp3 and 099yyy.
Appendix Additional information ! When using a cellular phone, keep the antenna away from the display to prevent disruption of the video image by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc. LED (light-emitting diode) backlight ! At low temperatures, using the LED backlight may increase image lag and degrade the image quality due to the characteristics of the LCD screen. Image quality will improve with an increase in temperature.
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 HD Radioä Technology ! HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radioä and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Pandoraâ internet radio PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. MIXTRAX MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER CORPORATION.
Appendix Additional information Additional information Andreas Dilger Dave Martindale Guy Eric Schalnat Paul Schmidt Tim Wegner The PNG Reference Library is supplied "AS IS". The Contributing Authors and Group 42, Inc. disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The Contributing Authors and Group 42, Inc.
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 ....... 6.95 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area: 156.6 mm × 81.6 mm) Screen size/aspect ratio ....... 5.8 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area: 128.4 mm × 70.9 mm) Pixels ............................................. 3 072 000 (2 400 × 480) Display method ........................ TFT active matrix, driving type Color system ..............................
Appendix Additional information AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes encoded only) (Ver. 9.0.3 and earlier) WAVE WAVE signal format ..... Linear PCM, MS ADPCM (.wav) Sampling Frequency .... Linear PCM:16,22.05,24,32,44.1,48 [kHz] MS ADPCM:22.05/44.1[kHz] DivX DivX decoding format ........................................... Home Theater Ver. 4.xx, 5.xx, 6.xx (Ultra & HD are excluded) (.avi, .divx) Max Bit Rate .................... 8000kbps Max Frame Rate .............
Appendix Additional information Power output ............................. 14 W RMS × 4 Channels (4 W and ≦ 1 % THD+N) S/N ratio ....................................... 91 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 W) Note Specifications and the design are subject to modifications without notice. Additional information WMV WMV decoding format ........................................... Main Profile (.wmv) Max Bit Rate .................... 8000kbps Max Frame Rate ............. 30fps Audio Codec ....................
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