English AVH-X8800BT DVD RDS AV RECEIVER Operation Manual
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a safe place for future reference. Important The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens, which may be changed without notice f performance and function improvements. ■ Precaution...........................4 ■ Hands-free phoning..........
Contents Using the equaliser.........................................42 Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically (Auto EQ)...................................................43 ■ Theme menu.....................44 Displaying the “Theme” setting screen............44 Selecting the wallpaper...................................44 Setting the illumination colour.........................44 Selecting the theme colour..............................44 Selecting the style of the clock........................
Precaution Certain country and government laws may prohibit or restrict the placement and use of this product in your vehicle. Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use, installation and operation of this product. 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.
Precaution prohibited.” will appear on the screen. To watch video image on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the handbrake. When using a display connected to V OUT The video output terminal (V OUT) is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch video images. WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch video images while driving.
Precaution Meanings of Symbols Used in This Manual Basic operation Checking part names and functions 6 This indicates to touch an appropriate soft key on the touch screen. HOLD 7 This indicates to touch and hold an appropriate soft key on the touch screen. This indicates that there is a reference or supplementary for the key or screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b TRK ( / ) button Press to return to the previous track (chapter) or go to the next track (chapter).
Basic operation Do not place a glass or can on the open LCD panel. If removed, replace the front panel on the product before starting up your vehicle. Adjusting the LCD panel angle Removing the front panel 1 Press the 2 Touch 1 Press the button. button. 2 Touch or LCD panel. . 3 Slide the dial at the bottom of the front panel to the right, and lift up the front panel while pushing down on the dial. 3 Touch to adjust the angle of the . Returns to the previous screen.
Basic operation Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card p This system is not compatible with the Multi Media Card (MMC). p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaranteed. p This product may not achieve optimum performance with some SD memory cards. Inserting an SD memory card 1 Press the 2 Touch button. to open the LCD panel. 3 Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot. 4 Press the button. 2 Touch button. 4 Pull the SD memory card out straight. button.
Basic operation How to use the screens Time and date setting screen Application menu screen Application operation screen Top menu screen Setting menu screen AV operation screen Phone menu screen Favorite source icons AV source selection screen 9
Basic operation p By pressing the button on any screen you can display the top menu screen. p The character string “APPS” is replaced with “Apple CarPlay” when Apple CarPlay is running. p The character string “APPS” is replaced with “Android Auto” when Android Auto is running. p If you select “Power OFF” on the AV source selection screen, you can turn off almost all functions. The “Power OFF” mode is released in the following cases: — An incoming call is received.
Basic operation Operating list screens 1 Bluetooth® connection Operating the on-screen keyboard 1 2 Displaying the “Bluetooth” screen 2 1 Press the 2 Touch 3 3 4 5 8 7 1 Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. 2 Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area. If you touch the key, the rest are scrolled for display. 3 Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page.
Bluetooth® connection Setting Bluetooth device auto connection This function connects the last connected Bluetooth device to this product with the Hands-Free Profile automatically as soon as the devices is less than a few metres apart. The default setting is “On”. Switching visibility Updating Bluetooth software This function sets whether or not to make this product visible to the other device. The default setting is “On”. This function is used to update this product with the latest Bluetooth software.
Hands-free phoning 4 Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. Displaying the phone menu screen The dial screen appears and dialling starts. *2 1 Press the Using the preset dial lists *3 2 Touch *1 *4 button. . Making a phone call *5 *6 You can make a phone call in many different ways. . p To end the call, touch Direct dialling *1 Switches to the preset dial screen. Refer to Using the preset dial lists on page 13 *2 Switches to the phone book list.
Hands-free phoning Minimising the dial confirmation screen 1 Touch off. p The dial confirmation screen cannot be minimised on the AV operation screen. p AV sources cannot be selected even if the dial confirmation screen is minimised while talking on the phone or receiving an incoming call. Adjusting the other party’s listening volume 1 Touch . Touch again.
Setup for iPod / iPhone or smartphone When using an iPod / iPhone or a smartphone with this product, configure the settings of this product according to the device to be connected. This section describes the settings required for each device. The basic flow of iPod / iPhone or smartphone setup 1 Select the method for connecting your device. Refer to Setting the device connection method on page 15 2 Connect your device to this product. Refer to the Installation Manual.
Setup for iPod / iPhone or smartphone Information on the connections and functions for each device The settings and cables required for connecting each device, and the available sources are as follows.
Setup for iPod / iPhone or smartphone Android device Device connection method When connecting via Bluetooth When connecting via CD-MU200 (sold separately) When connecting via CD-AH200 (sold separately) Device Others Others Others Connection Bluetooth USB2 HDMI Android Auto — On (*1)/Off — Bluetooth connection Bluetooth connection is required. Bluetooth connection is required. Bluetooth connection is required. Connection requirement — Connect to USB port 2 for using Android Auto.
Radio Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list ("1" to "6") to switch to the preset channel. Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW band. Stores song information to an iPod. Refer to Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes® Tagging) on page 48 p By pressing the or button, you can also switch the preset channels. or button and p By pressing and holding the release, you can also perform seek tuning. Starting procedure 1 Display the AV source selection screen.
Radio Gives priority to noise prevention. Standard: Gives no effect. Setting the alternative frequency search When the tuner cannot get a good reception, tunes to another broadcast station that supports the same programme in the current network. The default setting is “On”. p This function is available only when you receive the FM band. 1 Display the “Radio Settings” screen. Disc Refer to Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 18 2 Touch [TA Interrupt] to switch “On” or “Off”.
Disc Plays tracks in random order. Hides the touch panel keys. This function is available for music CD. : Does not play tracks in random order. Performs frame-by-frame playback. : Plays all tracks in random order. Audio source screen 2 Video source screen 2 To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. HOLD Performs slow-motion playback. Each time you touch it changes the speed in four steps in the following order: 1/16 →1/8 → 1/4 → 1/2 Video source screen 1 Sets a repeat play range.
Disc Video source screen 2 *6 *5 Switches the subtitle/audio language. Refer to Switching the subtitle/audio language on page 21 *6 Displays the DVD menu keypad. Refer to Operating the DVD menu using touch panel keys on page 21 or button, you can also skip files/ p By pressing the chapters forwards or backwards. or button, you can p By pressing and holding the also perform fast reverse or fast forwards. appears.
Disc p The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc. If you touch , the touch panel keys disappear and the icon is displayed. Compressed files Audio source screen 1 (Example: USB) *1 *2 *3 Plays files in random order. : Does not play files in random order. : Plays all files within the repeat range in random order. Audio source screen 2 (Example: USB) *4 Skips files forward or backward. Switches between playback and pause. Switches the current music information display.
Compressed files Hides the touch panel keys. Video source screen (Example: Disc) Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Rotates the displayed picture 90° clockwise. Video source screen (Example: Disc) Selects the previous or next folder. *3 Still image screen *4 *5 Performs fast reverse or fast forward. *3 Touch again to change the playback speed. Sets a repeat play range.
Compressed files Still image screen *4 Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Switches between playback and pause. *1 Displays the MIXTRAX screen. Refer to MIXTRAX on page 35 *2 Displays the link search screen. p This function is available for the external storage device (USB, SD) only. Refer to Selecting a song from the list related to the song currently playing (link search) on page 25 *3 Selects a file from the list.
Compressed files iPod 2 Touch the “Tag” tab. Audio source screen 1 3 Touch the desired category to display the file list. *1 4 Touch the item. Refine the item until the desired song title or file name is displayed on the list. 2 Touch [Time Per Photo Slide]. 5 Touch the desired song title or file name to play back. The following items are available: 5sec, 10sec, 15sec, Manual.
iPod Changes the audiobook speed. 1 : Normal playback 2 : Fast playback 1/2 : Slow-motion playback Hides the touch panel keys. Video source screen Sets the shuffle play. *2 : Plays randomly songs or videos within the selected list. *3 : Plays album randomly. Audio source screen 2 Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Apple Music Radio screen *2 : Repeats all in the selected list. *2 Selects a song or video from the list.
iPod Refer to Selecting the video for the rear display on page 48 Starting procedure p When connecting an iPhone or iPod touch, quit all applications before connecting the device. 1 Connect your iPod. Refer to Connecting your iPod on page 26 2 Display the AV source selection screen. p This function is not available when using iPod function with an iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, or iPod touch (5th generation).
AppRadio Mode Displays the launcher application screen. Displays the previous screen. For details about Android device compatibility with this product, refer to the information on our website. Using AppRadio Mode You can control applications for an iPhone or a smartphone directly from the screen (AppRadio Mode). In AppRadio Mode, you can operate applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of this product.
AppRadio Mode Using the keyboard (for iPhone users) When you tap the text input area of an application for iPhone, a keyboard will be displayed on the screen. You can input the desired text directly from this product. p This function may not be available depending on your iPhone. p This function is only available in AppRadio Mode on the iPhone. CAUTION For your safety, the keyboard functionality is only available when the vehicle is stopped and the handbrake is engaged. 1 Set the keyboard language.
Apple CarPlay You can control applications for an iPhone directly from the screen (Apple CarPlay). In Apple CarPlay, you can operate applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of this product. p This function is only available when using iPod function with an iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, or iPhone 5.
Android Auto™ You can control applications for a smartphone directly from the screen (Android Auto). In Android Auto, you can operate applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of this product. p Android devices running Android 5.0 or higher are compatible with Android Auto. WARNING Certain uses of a smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions.
Android Auto™ 2 Displays the main sound volume. p You cannot adjust the volume of the main sound on the screen. Press the VOL (+/–) button to adjust the volume of the main sound. 3 Adjusts the guidance volume and alert sound volume. p Each touch of [+] or [–] increases or decreases the volume level. Bluetooth audio player Playback screen 1 p p p p p Skips files forward or backward. Plays files in random order.
Bluetooth audio player HDMI source AUX source Hides the touch panel keys. Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Selecting files from the file name list p This function is available only when the AVRCP version of the Bluetooth device is 1.4 or higher. 1 Touch . 2 Touch a file or a folder on the list to play back. p A High Speed HDMI® Cable (sold separately) is required for connection.
AUX source AV input Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. 5 Touch [AV]. Starting procedure (for camera) You can display the image output by the camera connected to video input. Refer to the Installation Manual. 5 Touch [AUX]. Setting the video signal 1 Display the “System” setting screen. When you connect this product to an AUX equipment, select the suitable video signal setting. The default setting is “Auto”.
MIXTRAX Exits the MIXTRAX screen. Starting procedure Specifies the BPM. 1 Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot or plug the USB storage device into the USB connector. Displays the LinkGate screen. Touch the desired item. Songs related to the selected item are played. *1 *2 Refer to Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card on page 8 Refer to Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device on page 8 2 Display the AV source selection screen. 3 Touch [USB] or [SD].
MIXTRAX Vehicle equipment information Switches the display to the rear view camera image. 2 Touch [AV Source Settings]. 3 Touch [MIXTRAX Settings]. Setting the flash pattern The flashing colour changes with the changes in the sound and bass levels. The default setting is “Sound1”. The heating setting for the seat The display switches only when the rear view camera setting is set to “On” and the gearstick is in the REVERSE (R) position.
Vehicle equipment information the model, refer to the information on our website. Displaying obstacle detection information CAUTION This function is intended solely to assist the driver’s vision. It does not detect all dangers and obstacles and is not a substitute for your attentiveness, judgement, and care while parking your vehicle. p This function is only available for vehicles equipped with a parking sensor system. p The “Parking Assist” screen is not displayed until this product boots up completely.
System settings 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 37 2 Touch [Camera settings]. 3 Touch [Reverse Gear Setting.]. Battery: The polarity of the connected lead is positive. Ground: The polarity of the connected lead is negative. p If no camera connection is made and the camera polarity setting is wrong, a black screen is displayed as the rear view camera image immediately after startup.
System settings Refer to Setting the second camera on page 38 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 37 2 Touch [Camera settings]. 3 Touch [Camera View] to switch “On” or “Off”. p You can also turn this function on by touching [Camera View] on the AV source selection screen or in the source list.
System settings p You can use this function when “Dimmer Trigger” is set to “Manual”. p This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake. 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 37 2 Touch [Dimmer Settings]. 3 Touch [Day/Night] to switch the following items. Day: Turns the dimmer function to off. Night: Turns the dimmer function to on.
System settings Follow the on-screen instructions to finish updating the firmware. p If an error message appears on the screen, touch the display and perform the above steps again. Checking the connections of leads Check that the leads are properly connected between this product and vehicle. 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 37 2 Touch [System Information]. 3 Touch [Connection Status].
Audio adjustments Adjusting the cutoff frequency value Adjusting the speaker output levels finely You can adjust the cutoff frequency value of each speaker. The following speakers can be adjusted: Front, Rear, Subwoofer p “Rear” is available only when “Rear Speaker” is set to “On”. Refer to Setting the rear speaker output on page 41 p “Subwoofer” is available only when “Subwoofer” is set to “On”.
Audio adjustments p If you trail a finger across the bars of multiple equaliser bands, the equaliser curve settings will be set to the value of the touched point on each bar. Setting the auto-adjusted equaliser You can set the auto-adjusted equalizer to suit the vehicle’s acoustics. To use this function, the Auto EQ measurement must be done in advance. Refer to Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically (Auto EQ) on page 43 The default setting is “Off”. 1 Display the “Audio” setting screen.
Theme menu Displaying the “Theme” setting screen Refer to Displaying the “Theme” setting screen on page 44 1 Press the 5 Touch the desired external storage device. 2 Touch button. , and then . 4 Touch . 6 Touch the image. Selecting the wallpaper Setting the illumination colour The wallpaper can be selected from some preset items. Furthermore, you can set your original pictures. The illumination colour can be selected from some preset colors.
Theme menu Changing to the splash screen stored on the external storage device CAUTION 2 Display the “Theme” screen. Setting up the video player 3 Touch [Export]. This setting is available only when “Disc” is selected as the source. Refer to Displaying the “Theme” setting screen on page 44 4 Touch the item you want to export. Do not turn off the engine while importing an image from the external storage device. 1 Set the external storage device.
Video settings Setting the aspect ratio There are two kinds of displays. A wide screen display has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect) of 16:9, while a regular display has a TV aspect of 4:3. If you use a regular rear display with a TV aspect of 4:3, you can set the aspect ratio suitable for your rear display. (We recommend use of this function only when you want to fit the aspect ratio to the rear display.) The default setting is “16:9”.
Video settings p This function is available when “Source OFF” is selected on the AV source, and a source for the rear display other than “Disc”, “USB1”, “USB2”, and “SD” is selected. 1 Display the “DVD/DivX Setup” screen. Refer to Displaying the “DVD/DivX Setup” screen on page 45 2 Touch [Video Output Format] to switch “PAL” or “NTSC”. Favourite menu Registering your favourite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the “Favorites” screen.
Other functions 1 Display the “System” setting screen. Refer to Displaying the “System” setting screen on page 37 2 Touch [AV Source Settings]. 3 Touch [Tag Forwarding] to select the USB port you use. 4 Tune into the broadcast station. Refer to Radio on page 18 5 Touch the song information. 2 Touch the desired mode. Full: A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, enabling you to enjoy an image without any omissions.
Other functions 1 2 Appendix 3 Restoring this product to the default settings You can restore settings or recorded content to the default settings. Various methods are used to clear user data. Method 1: Remove the vehicle battery p Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset. Method 2: Restore the default settings from the “System” menu Refer to Restoring the default settings on page 49.
Appendix No sounds are produced. The volume level will not rise. Cables are not connected correctly. — Connect the cables correctly. The system is performing still, slow motion, or frame-byframe playback with DVD-Video. — There is no sound during still, slow motion, or frame-byframe playback with DVD-Video. The system is paused or performing fast reverse or forwards during the disc playback. — For the media other than music CD (CD-DA), there is no sound on fast reverse or forwards.
Appendix Disc Error-02-XX/FF-FF The disc is dirty. — Clean the disc. The disc is scratched. — Replace the disc. The disc is loaded upside down. — Check that the disc is loaded correctly. There is an electrical or mechanical error. — Press the RESET button. Different Region Disc The disc does not have the same region number as this product. — Replace the DVD with one bearing the correct region number. Unplayable Disc This type of disc cannot be played on this product.
Appendix iPod Apple CarPlay Error-02-6X/-9X/-DX iPod failure. — Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once the iPod’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the iPod and reset it. Attempting to connect to Apple CarPlay. Communication failed and the system is trying to connect. Wait for a while. Then, perform the actions below if the error message is still displayed. — Restart the iPhone. — Disconnect the cable from the iPhone, and then connect the iPhone again after a few seconds.
Appendix Ambient conditions for playing a disc Playing DualDisc At extremely high temperatures, a temperature cutout protects this product by switching it off automatically. Despite our careful design of the product, small scratches that do not affect actual operation may appear on the disc surface as a result of mechanical wear, ambient conditions for use or handling of the disc. This is not a sign of the malfunction of this product. Consider it to be normal wear and tear.
Appendix Operations may vary depending on the kind of an external storage device (USB, SD). It may not be possible to play some music files from SD or USB because of file characteristics, file format, recorded application, playback environment, storage conditions, and so on. Copyright protected files cannot be played back.
Appendix MP3 compatibility Ver. 2.x of ID3 tag is prioritised when both Ver. 1.x and Ver. 2.x exist. This product is not compatible with the following: MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO, m3u playlist CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/DVD-RW File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHz for emphasis) ID3 tag: ID3 tag Ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 USB storage device/SD memory card File extension: .mp2, .mp3, .m2a, .
Appendix Compatible audio codec: WMA Maximum resolution: 720 pixels × 480 pixels Maximum Frame rate: 30 fps Maximum file size: 4 GB Maximum playback time: 150 minutes .flv Compatible video codec: H.264 Compatible audio codec: MP3/AAC Maximum resolution: 720 pixels × 480 pixels Maximum Frame rate: 30 fps Maximum file size: 4 GB Maximum playback time: 150 minutes .vob Compatible video codec: H.
Appendix Do not leave the iPod in any location with high temperatures. Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do not let the iPod fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator. For details, refer to the iPod manuals. iPhone and iPod Apple Music Apple Music is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Appendix Notice regarding video viewing Remember that use of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the author’s rights as protected by the Copyright Law. Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
Appendix DVD drive System .........DVD-Video, VCD, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX, MPEG player Region number ................................................................................2 Usable discs...DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RDL Frequency response....... 5 Hz to 44 000 Hz (with DVD, at sampling frequency 96 kHz) Signal-to-noise ratio ..... 96 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network) (RCA level) Output level: Video ..............................................................1.
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