English AVH-2550NEX AVH-2500NEX DVD RDS AV RECEIVER Operation Manual Important (Serial number) The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
Contents Important The screen shown in the examples may differ from actual screens, which may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements. ■ Precaution ................................................................................... 4 ■ Parts and controls..................................................................... 11 ■ Basic operation ......................................................................... 13 ■ Bluetooth..................................................
Displaying the setting screen ..................................................................................................................... 86 System settings ................................................................................................................................................ 86 Theme settings................................................................................................................................................. 95 Audio settings ...................
Precaution Information to user –This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. –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.
CAUTION This product is a Class 1 laser product classified under the safety standard, IEC 60825-1:2014. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B WARNING • This product contains chemicals known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. • Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating.
– Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. Important safety information Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the following safety information: • Do not operate this product, any applications, or the rear view camera option (if purchased) if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle.
If your vehicle has a compliant backup camera that displays the backup view through the factory receiver, do not use the Pioneer receiver unless it is connected to and displays the same view as the factory backup camera. Connection to the factory backup camera will require an adaptor, sold separately. Not all vehicles may be able to connect. Please check with a qualified professional installer for installation options specific to your vehicle.
video image on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the parking brake. When using a display connected to V OUT WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch video images while driving. To avoid battery exhaustion Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using this product without running the engine can drain the battery.
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About this manual This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe operations. However, the screens on some units may not match those shown in this manual depending on the model used. 0000NEX This indicates model names that are supported by the described operations. This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the touch screen. This indicates to touch and hold the appropriate soft key on the touch screen.
Parts and controls Main unit English Press to activate the voice recognition mode such as Siri® when the iPhone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth or USB. VOL (+/-) RESET Disc-loading slot LCD screen Press to display the top menu screen. Press and hold to power off. To power back on, press any button. Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to turn off the display. Press to display the menu bar (page 16). Press and hold to mute or unmute.
English Volume (+/-) MODE SRC TOP MENU MENU Thumb pad MUTE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE BAND/ESC RETURN or or FOLDER/P.CH Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to turn off the display. Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off. Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback. Displays the DVD menu during DVD playback. Use to select a menu on the DVD menu.
Basic operation Resetting the microprocessor 1 2 Turn the ignition switch OFF. Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed tools. Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings. Preparing the remote control 2550NEX Remove the insulation sheet before use. How to replace the battery Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and minus (-) poles orientated properly. WARNING • Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. • Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Using the remote control Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.
4-speaker system with front and rear speakers, or a 6-speaker system with front and rear speakers and subwoofers. [Network Mode] 3-way system with a high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer (low range speaker) for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (bands). 5 6 Touch [OK]. Initial Legal Disclaimer screen appears. Touch [OK]. The top menu screen appears. NOTE Once the speaker mode is set, the setting cannot be changed unless this product is restored to the default settings.
Operating list screens English Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area. If you touch the key, the rests are scrolled for display. NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page. Drag the side bar, the initial search bar or the list to view any hidden items.
Switches the dimmer duration by day or night. English Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Displays setting menu screen (page 86). Closes the menu bar. Top menu screen Switches the top menu screen layout. 1 Touch and hold . appears at the top of the screen. 2 Touch . When you finish switching the layout, press - 17 - .
Favorite source icons AV operation area Displays the current source. Touch to go to the displayed source. TIPS • When the control icons are displayed at the bottom of the key, you can control the displayed operation. • You can also switch to display/hide the artwork with the following procedure. 1 Touch and hold . or appears on the AV operation area. 2 Touch or . When you finish switching the display/hide setting for the artwork, press .
TIP When you connect the external navigation system to this unit, navigation system. is displayed.
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection 4 5 6 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device. Press . Touch then . The Bluetooth screen appears. Touch [Connection]. Touch . The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list. Touch the Bluetooth device name. After the device is successfully registered, a Bluetooth connection is established by the system. Once the connection is established, the device name is displayed on the list.
CAUTION Never turn this product off and disconnect the device while the Bluetooth setting operation is being processed. Description [Connection] Connect, disconnect, or delete registered Bluetooth device manually. Touch to delete registered device. To connect a registered Bluetooth device manually, touch the name of the device. To disconnect the device, touch the name of the connected device in the list.
Hands-free phoning To use this function you need to connect your cellular phone to this product via Bluetooth in advance (page 20). CAUTION For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving. Making a phone call 1 2 3 Press . Touch . The phone menu screen appears. Touch one of the call icons on the phone menu screen.
The following items are displayed. • Name of the current cellular phone • List number of the current cellular phone • Reception status of the current cellular phone • Battery status of the current cellular phone English TIP If you connect two cellular phones to this product at the same time, you can switch between the cellular phones using the switch devices key. Switches the search language to English or system language. NOTE It may not appear depending on the system language setting.
2 3 4 Touch . Touch or . On the [Phone Book] screen, touch the desired name to display the contact’s phone number. Touch . English ▶Dialing from the preset dial list 1 2 Touch . Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. The dial screen appears and dialing starts. ▶Deleting a phone number 1 2 3 4 5 Press . Touch . Touch . Touch . Touch [Yes]. Receiving a phone call 1 Touch Touch TIPS • Touch • Touch to answer the call. to end the call.
1 2 3 Press . Touch . Touch . The voice recognition function launches and the voice control screen appears. Minimizing the dial confirmation screen 1 Touch . TIP To display the dial confirmation screen again, touch on the top menu screen (page 17). NOTES • The dial confirmation screen cannot be minimized on the AV operation screen. • AV sources cannot be selected even if the dial confirmation screen is minimized while talking on the phone or receiving an incoming call.
1 Touch or to turn private mode on or off. Adjusting the other party’s listening volume This product can be adjusted to the other party’s listening volume. 1 Touch to switch between the three volume levels. Notes for hands-free phoning ▶General notes • Connection to all cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is not guaranteed.
▶The received call and dialed number histories • You cannot make a call to the entry of an unknown user (no phone number) in the received call history. • If calls are made by operating your cellular phone, no history data will be recorded in this product. • If there are more than 1 000 phone book entries on your cellular phone, not all entries may download completely. • Depending on the phone, this product may not display the phone book correctly.
The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears. Basic operation Bluetooth audio playback screen English Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. • By pressing then touch or backward. • By pressing then touch and hold reverse or fast forward. , you can also skip files forward or or , you can also perform fast Sets a repeat play range. Plays files in random order. Selects a file or folder from the list to playback.
AV source Supported AV source * AVH-2550NEX Displaying the AV operation screen 1 Press then touch the AV operation key. The AV operation screen appears. Displays the source list. - 29 - English You can play or use the following sources with this product. • HD Radio Broadcasts (HD Radio™ tuner) • CD • Disc (compressed audio or video files on discs) • DVD-Video • USB The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device.
Selects or customizes the equalizer curve (page 96). Selecting a source Press then touch . Touch the source icon. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. Source on the source list 1 2 3 Press then touch the AV operation key. Touch . Touch the source key. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. Changing the display order of source NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
Adjusting the range of favorite source icons area NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. 3 Press . Touch and hold . appears at the top left of the favorite source icons. Drag to the desired position. When you finish adjusting, press .
HD Radio™ Technology About HD Radio stations AM band Analog AM Analog AM Digital AM FM band Analog FM Analog FM Digital FM Analog FM Digital FM-1ch Digital FM-2ch : Main channel : Sub channel Digital FM-3ch Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio Technology enables local radio stations to broadcast a clean digital signal. AM sounds like today’s FM and FM sounds like a CD. - 32 - English HD Radio stations offer high quality audio and data services.
Program Service Data: Contributes to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Presents song name, artist, station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide, and other relevant data streams. Visual information related to content being played on your HD Radio receiver, such as Album Art, historical photographs, still art from live broadcasts, among other related content. Starting procedure 1 2 Press then touch . Touch [HD Radio]. The HD Radio screen appears.
HD Radio indicator and Signal type indicator Recalls the preset channel stored to a key from memory. Stores the current broadcast frequency to a key. Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM band. Performs BSM (best stations memory) function (page 34). Manual tuning Seek tuning or non stop seek tuning Releasing the key in a few seconds skips to the nearest station from the current frequency. Keep holding the key for long seconds to perform non stop seek tuning.
To cancel the storage process 1 Touch [Cancel]. Radio settings 3 4 Press English 1 2 . Touch then . The system setting screen appears. Touch [AV Source Settings]. Touch [Radio settings]. The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item Description [Blending] [On] [Off] Switches to the analog broadcast of the same frequency level automatically when reception of a digital broadcast becomes weak. Select [Off] to receive only a digital signal. [Seek] Select the method of seek tuning.
Disc Inserting and ejecting a disc CAUTION Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. Inserting a disc 1 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot. The source changes and then playback will start. NOTE If the disc is already set, select [Disc] as the playing source. Ejecting a disc 1 Press . Basic operation TIPS • By pressing then touch or , you can also skip files/chapters forward or backward.
Audio source Audio source screen English Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Sets a repeat play for the current disc/the current track. Plays or does not play tracks in random order. Selects a track from the list. Touch a track on the list to play back. Video source CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
Video source screen 1 English Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. 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 Displays the DVD menu. NOTE This function may not work properly with some DVD disc content.
Searches for the part you want to play. Touch [Title], [Chapter], [10Key], or [Track] then input the desired number from [0] to [9]. To start playback from the number you registered, touch . Skips files/chapters forward or backward. * PBC (playback control) only Video source screen 2 Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the left to the right. Selects the audio output from [L+R], [Left], [Right], [Mix].
Resumes playback (Bookmark). This function is available for DVD-Video. You can memorize one point as a Bookmark for a disc (up to five discs). To clear the bookmark on the disc, touch and hold this key. Returns and begins playback from the specified point. This function is available for DVD-Video and Video-CDs featuring PBC (playback control).
Compressed files Inserting and ejecting media CAUTION Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. Inserting a disc 1 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot. The source changes and then playback will start. NOTE If the disc is already set, select [Disc] as the playing source. Ejecting a disc 1 Press . Plugging a USB storage device 1 2 Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB cable. Plug a USB storage device into the USB cable.
USB storage device Unplugging a USB storage device 1 Pull out the USB storage device from the USB cable. Starting procedure For Disc 1 Insert the disc (page 41). TIP If the disc is already set, select [Disc] as the playing source. For USB 1 2 3 Press then touch . Plug the USB storage device into the USB cable (page 41). Touch [USB]. Playback is performed in order of folder numbers. Folders are skipped if they contain no playable files.
English Displays the link search screen. Touch the song to play back followed by touching the song information, after switching to Music Browse mode (page 44). TIP If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. NOTE This function is available for the USB storage device only. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Plays files or does not play in random order.
Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIP Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it. Audio source screen 2 (Example: USB) Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the left to the right. Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Constructs the database for using the Music Browse mode (page 44). Switches the current music information display.
2 3 4 5 Touch . Touch the desired category to display the file list. TIP Once the database is created in the USB storage, there is no need to create the database again as long as the same contents are saved. To enter the Music Browse mode directly, touch and then touch [Tag] before selecting the song. Video source CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Switches the audio/subtitle language. NOTE Switching of the subtitle function is only available on disc. Switches the following media file types. [Music]: Compressed audio files [Video]: Compressed video files [CD-DA]: Audio data (CD-DA) [Photo]: Image files Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIP Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it.
Still image screen English Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Saves the current images as the wallpaper. Touch the following items then touch [Yes] to overwrite the image. [As AVScreen]: Saves the image as the wallpaper for the AV screen. [As HomeScreen]: Saves the image as the wallpaper for the top menu screen.
Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIP Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it.
iPod® Connecting your iPod NOTES • Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. • Do not delete the Apple Music® app from your iPod, since some functions may not be available. 1 2 3 Connect your iPod. • iPhone or iPod via USB or Bluetooth Press then touch . Touch [iPod]. NOTES • For USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. • For Bluetooth connection, see page 20.
Displays the link search screen. Select a song from the list related to the song currently playing. TIP If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Sets a repeat play range for all in the selected list/the current song. Plays songs within the selected list/album randomly. Displays the hidden function bar. NOTE Only available when audiobook is played. Switches among connected devices.
Audio source screen 2 English Changes the audiobook speed. Normal—Fast—Slow Displays the hidden function bar. Apple Music® Radio source Important Apple Music Radio may not be available in your country or region. For details about Apple Music Radio, visit the following site: http://www.apple.
Displays the pop-up menu for Apple Music Radio. • Touch [Play More Like This] to play back songs similar to the current song. • Touch [Play Less Like This] to set it not to play back the current song again. • Touch [Add to iTunes Wish List] to add the current song to the iTunes® wish list. NOTE This function may not be used depending on your Apple Music account status. English Skips tracks forward.
WebLink™ NOTES • The supported finger gestures may vary depending on the WebLink compatible application. • To use WebLink, you must first install the WebLink Host app on the iPhone or smartphone. For details about the WebLink Host app, visit the following site: https://www.abaltatech.com/weblink/ • Be sure to read Using app-based connected content (page 125) before you perform this operation. • Copyright protected files such as DRM cannot be played.
English Displays the main menu of the WebLink source screen. TIP When the rear display is connected to this unit, video from the WebLink screen can be displayed to the rear display except while the AV source with video content is active even while driving. For iPhone users System requirement iOS 10.0 or higher (up to iOS 11.x) NOTE iPhone 4s is not available on the WebLink. 1 2 3 4 5 Unlock your iPhone and connect it to this product via USB. Refer to the Installation Manual. Press . Touch .
Refer to the Installation Manual. Press . Touch . Touch [WebLink]. Touch desired icon in the tab. The WebLink app is launched. English 2 3 4 5 Using the audio mix function You can output the audio mixing AV source and an application for iPhone when WebLink is used. NOTES • This function is only available when WebLink is used with an iPhone. • Depending on the application or AV source, this function may not be available. 1 2 Start up the WebLink. Press VOL (+/-).
Apple CarPlay™ You can operate iPhone applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, or flicking on the screen of this product. NOTE The compatible finger gestures vary depending on the application for the iPhone. WARNING Certain uses of the iPhone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions. If in doubt as to a particular function, only perform it while the car is parked.
3 4 Touch [Driving Position]. English Touch the item. [Left] Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. [Right] Select for a right-hand drive vehicle. Starting procedure 1 2 3 4 5 Connect an Apple CarPlay compatible device to this product via USB. Press Touch . . Touch [Apple CarPlay]. Touch Apple CarPlay icon in the tab. The application screen appears. TIP You can use Siri function by pressing button once Apple CarPlay is activated.
Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the guidance volume. Displays the main sound volume. To adjust the main sound volume, press VOL (+/-) on the unit or touch [+]/[-]. NOTE The volume menu is displayed for four seconds. If the menu disappears, press VOL (+/-) again. The menu reappears. - 58 - English Touch to mute. Touch again to cancel mute.
Android Auto™ You can operate Android applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, or flicking on the screen of this product. NOTES • [USB MTP] is set to [Off] to use Android Auto (page 87). • The compatible finger gestures vary depending on the application for the smartphone. WARNING Certain uses of the smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions.
3 4 Touch [Driving Position]. English Touch the item. [Left] Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. [Right] Select for a right-hand drive vehicle. Starting procedure 1 2 3 4 5 Connect an Android Auto™ compatible device to this product via USB. Press Touch . . Touch [Android Auto]. Touch Android Auto icon in the tab. The application screen appears. TIP You can use voice recognition function by pressing button once Android Auto is activated.
Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the guidance volume. Displays the main sound volume. To adjust the main sound volume, press VOL (+/-) on the unit or touch [+]/[-]. NOTE The volume menu is displayed for four seconds. If the menu disappears, press VOL (+/-) again. The menu reappears. Setting the auto-launch function If this function is set to on, Android Auto will launch automatically when an Android Auto compatible device is connected to this product.
Pandora® WARNING Certain uses of the iPhone or smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions. If in doubt as to a particular function, only perform it while the car is parked. No feature should be used unless it is safe to do so under the driving conditions you are experiencing. Important • Create a free or a paid account online.
3 4 Touch [Pandora]. Launch the Pandora application on the mobile device and start playback. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 20. • For details on USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. English Basic operation Playback screen Recalls the preset station stored to a key from the memory. Stores the current station to a key. Displays the preset station list. Select an item on the list ([1] to [6]) to switch to the preset station. Switches between playback and pause.
Creates a new station. Touch [Track] or [Artist] to create a new station. Adds information for the track currently playing to bookmarks. Switches among connected devices. TIP Shared stations are indicated by * and . are not available when using a shared station. - 64 - English Selects a Pandora station from the list. • : Switches to the station list. • : Switches to the genre list. • : Plays only one track based on particular musical characteristics from several shuffled stations.
Spotify® WARNING Certain uses of the iPhone or smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions. If in doubt as to a particular function, only perform it while the car is parked. No feature should be used unless it is safe to do so under the driving conditions you are experiencing. Important • To use Spotify, you need to connect to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, LTE (4G), or a Wi-Fi network.
Touch then . Touch [AV Source Settings]. Confirm that [Spotify] is turned on. Press then touch . Touch [Spotify]. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 20. • For details on USB connection for iPhone, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen 1 (Track) Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. TIP By pressing then touch , you can skip tracks forward.
Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left. Switches among connected devices. Playback screen 2 (Track) Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the left to the right. Sets a repeat play range. Plays tracks in random order. - 67 - English Selects a track or station from the list.
Playback screen 1 (Radio mode) English Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. TIP By pressing then touch , you can skip songs forward. NOTE The number of tracks that are skipped varies depending on the application. Starts new radio mode. Saves or deletes the current song information to or from Your Music. Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left. Switches among connected devices.
Playback screen 2 (Radio mode) English Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the left to the right. Gives a Thumbs Up to the playing track. Gives a Thumbs Down to the playing track and skips to the next track. NOTE The number of tracks that are skipped varies depending on the application.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Subscribing to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio service 1 2 3 4 Press then touch . Touch [SiriusXM]. You should be able to tune in to Channel 1. If you cannot get Channel 1, ensure that your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is installed correctly. Switch to Channel 0 and check the Radio ID. The SiriusXM Radio ID can be found by tuning in to Channel 0. You will need this number to activate your subscription. NOTE The SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S, or F.
Listening to SiriusXM 1 2 Press then touch . Touch [SiriusXM]. TIPS • By pressing then touch or , you can move the preset channels up or down on the current channel screen, and skip files forward or backward on the play time indicator screen. • By pressing then touch and hold or , you can move channels up or down on the current channel screen, and perform fast reverse or fast forward on the play time indicator screen.
Performs TuneScan™ (page 73). Switches TuneMix™ to on or off. You can use TuneMix™ from each of the music channels stored as presets on the current band. Performs channel number up/down. Performs fast channel number up/down. Switches to the channel broadcasting the traffic and weather information for the selected city (Traffic & Weather Now™). Touch the desired city to access the latest Traffic & Weather report for your favorite market. To cancel Traffic & Weather Now™, touch .
Selects a channel from the list. Select the category name or the list of all channels then touch the desired channel. To switch the display list, touch . NOTES • The types of categories available depend on the types of channels available. • It may take time to display the channel list depending on the SiriusXM reception condition. Replay™ Mode (Time bar display) Switches between playback and pause. Performs content forward or backward. Performs fast forward or rewind. Switches to live broadcast mode.
• TuneScan™ may take a few minutes to become available after the product is turned on or the preset band is changed. 1 Touch to display the following display. English Continues playing the current scanning song or channel. Skips to the previous/next song during TuneScan™ or to the previous/next channel during category scan. Cancels scan play and returns to the previous channel. SportsFlash™ SportsFlash™ will notify you when a big play happens during a game with one of your favorite sports teams.
For details, see [Featured Favorites] and [Featured Band Update Message] in SiriusXM settings (page 75). How to access Parental lock The Parental Control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels, including those with mature content. When enabled, the Parental Control feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked channels. For details, see [Parental Control] in SiriusXM settings (page 76). SiriusXM settings 1 2 3 4 Press . Touch then .
Description [Parental Control] Enter the current passcode then touch to set this function (the default passcode is 0000). • To edit the passcode, touch [Edit Code] then touch followed by entering the new passcode. • To lock the channel, touch the appropriate channel. appears and the channel is locked. TIPS • When you touch the locked channel, the channel is unlocked. • When you touch [Clear All], all locked channels are unlocked.
Menu Item Description [SiriusXM Reset] Set to restore to the default Sirius XM settings by touching [Restore]. CAUTION Do not turn off the engine while restoring the settings. - 77 - English NOTES • This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. • The source is turned off before the process starts.
AUX You can display the video image output by the device connected to video input. NOTE A Mini-jack AV cable (sold separately) is required for connection. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. Starting procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press Touch . then . Touch [Input/Output settings]. Confirm that [AUX Input] is turned on. Press then touch . Touch [AUX]. The AUX screen appears.
Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. TIP You can set the screen size for the video image (page 107). Switches between the video input and audio input.
AV input You can display the video image output by the device connected to video or camera input. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. Starting procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press Touch . then . Touch [Input/Output settings]. Touch [AV Input]. 2550NEX Touch [Source] for AV source or [Camera] for camera. 2500NEX Touch [On]. Press then touch . 2550NEX Touch [AV] for AV source or [Camera View] for connected camera view. 2500NEX Touch [AV]. The video image is displayed on the screen.
iDatalink 2550NEX You can access the satellite radio source provided for the vehicle. The vehicle information and many OEM systems such as steering wheel controls, warning chimes, driver safety systems, and etc. can be displayed on this product by connecting the optional iDatalink adapter. It is also possible to add visual screens such as gauges, vehicle information, climate control, and parking assist. However, an extra interface module is required to access these features.
2 NOTE When the serial number input is required, input the device number of this product. Install the vehicle/head unit specific firmware on your iDatalink Maestro module. Connect this product to iDatalink Maestro, and then install this product to the vehicle. The iDatalink function will be active. NOTES • For details on installing the firmware, refer to iDatalink Maestro website. • For details on connecting this product to iDatalink Maestro, refer to the Installation Manual.
Displays the Gauge screen. Displays the Vehicle Information screen. Displays the Climate screen. Gauges screen Vehicle Information screen Climate screen - 83 - English Displays the Parking Assist screen.
English Parking Assist screen 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. NOTE This function is only available for vehicles equipped with a parking sensor system. iDatalink settings 1 2 3 Press Touch . then . Touch [OEM Settings] or [OEM Volume Settings].
Menu Item Description [OEM Settings] Setting for iDatalink function when the iDatalink adapter is connected to the unit. [OEM Volume Settings] Setting for iDatalink function volume when the iDatalink adapter is connected to the unit.
Settings You can adjust various settings in the main menu. 1 2 3 Press . Touch . Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 86) Theme settings (page 95) Audio settings (page 96) Video settings (page 102) Bluetooth settings (page 20) System settings The menu items vary according to the source.
[Auto Mix] Menu Item Description [Auto Mix] [On] [Off] Select whether to perform mixing the sound output from WebLink and AV source sound automatically. [Input/Output settings] Menu Item Description [USB MTP] [Off] [On] Select whether or not to activate USB MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) connection. [AV Input] [Source] [Camera] [Off]*1 [On] [Off]*2 Select AV input source (page 80). [AUX Input] [On] [Off] Set to [On] for AUX source (page 78).
To display the camera image, touch [Camera View] on the AV source selection screen (page 30). CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed. • Immediately verify whether the display changes to the rear view camera image when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position.
Menu Item Description [Parking Assist Guide Adjust] Adjusting the guidelines by dragging or touching / / / on the screen. Touch [Default] to reset the settings. / / CAUTION NOTES • Use painter's tape or similar tape to place markings as shown below before setting up the guidelines. • Adjust the guidelines so that they overlay the tape markings as closely as possible. 30 cm (1 ft) 25 cm (9-7/8 in.) Markings 1.52 m (5 ft) Markings 25 cm (9-7/8 in.) 6.
[System Language] Menu Item Description [System Language] Select the system language. [Restore Settings] Menu Item Description [All Settings] Touch [Restore] to restore the settings to the default settings. CAUTION Do not turn off the engine while restoring the settings. NOTES • This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. • The source is turned off and the Bluetooth connection is disconnected before the process starts.
Description [Touch panel calibration] 1 Touch [Yes]. 2 Touch two corners of the screen along the arrows then touch the centers of the two [+] marks at the same time twice. 3 Press . The adjustment results are saved. 4 Press once again. Proceed to 16-point adjustment. 5 Gently touch the center of the [+] mark displayed on the screen. The target indicates the order. • When you press , the previous adjustment position returns. • When you press and hold , the adjustment is canceled. 6 Press and hold .
Menu Item Description [Dimmer Duration] Adjust the time that the dimmer is turned on or off by dragging the cursors or touching or . You can use this function when [Dimmer Trigger] is set to [Time]. NOTE The time display of the dimmer duration adjusting bar depends on the clock display setting (page 107). [Driving Position] Menu Item Description [Driving Position] [Right] [Left] Setting the driving position.
Description [Brightness] [-24] to [+24] Adjust the black intensity. [Contrast] [-24] to [+24] Adjust the contrast. [Color]* [-24] to [+24] Adjust the color saturation. [Hue]* [-24] to [+24] Adjust the tone of color (which color is emphasized, red, or green). [Dimmer] [+1] to [+48] Adjust the brightness of the display. [Temperature] [-3] to [+3] Adjust the color temperature, resulting in a better white balance. * With some pictures, you cannot adjust [Hue] and [Color].
Menu Item [Firmware Update] Description CAUTION 1 Download the firmware update files into your computer. 2 Connect a blank (formatted) USB storage device to your computer then locate the correct update file and copy it onto the USB storage device. 3 Connect the USB storage device to this product (page 41). 4 Turn the source off (page 30). 5 Display the [System] setting screen (page 86). 6 Touch [System Information]. 7 Touch [Firmware Update]. 8 Touch [Continue].
Theme settings The menu items vary according to the source. Description [Background] Select the wall paper from the preset items in this product or original pictures via the external device. The wall paper can be set from selections for the top menu screen and AV operation screen. TIP The preset image located on the far left changes randomly depending on the playback song and the station. Preset Display Select the desired preset background display.
Audio settings The menu items vary according to the source. Some of the menu items become unavailable when the volume is set to mute. Description [Graphic EQ] [Super Bass (S.Bass)] [Powerful] [Natural] [Vocal] [Flat] [Custom1] [Custom2] Select or customize the equalizer curve. Select a curve that you want to use as the basis of customizing then touch the frequency that you want to adjust. [Fader/Balance] Touch or to adjust the front/rear speaker balance.
Description [Source Level Adjuster] [-4] to [+4] Adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources other than FM. Touch or to adjust the source volume after comparing the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source. TIP If you directly touch the area where the cursor can be moved, the SLA (source level adjustment) setting will be changed to the value of the touched point.
Description [Time Alignment] [On] [Off] Listening Position*1*2 [Off] [Front Left] [Front Right] [Front] [All] Standard Mode*3*5 [Front Left] [Front Right] [Rear Left] [Rear Right] [Subwoofer] Network Mode*3*5 [High Left] [High Right] [Mid Left] [Mid Right] [Subwoofer] Distance [0] to [140] Select or customize the time alignment settings to reflect the distance between the listener’s position and each speaker. You need to measure the distance between the head of the listener and each speaker unit.
Menu Item Description [Automatic Level Control] Corrects automatically the audio level difference between the music files or the sources. Turns the auto level control setting off. [Mode1] Corrects a little the audio level difference between the music files or the sources (for the narrow dynamic range audio signal). [Mode2] Corrects widely the audio level difference between the music files or the sources (for the wide dynamic range audio signal).
▶Before operating the Auto EQ function – The reflected sound within the vehicle is strong and delay occurs. – The LPF on active subwoofers or external amps delay the lower sounds. • If an error occurs during measurement, check the following before measuring the vehicle’s acoustics.
3 4 Turn on the ignition switch (ACC ON). If the vehicle’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Switch the AV source to [Source OFF] (page 30). Press Touch . then English 5 6 7 8 9 Disconnect the iPhone or smartphone device. . Touch [A-EQ&TA Measurement]. Connect the microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately) with this product. Plug the microphone into the AUX input jack on the back panel of this product.
NOTE [Subwoofer Settings] is available only when [Subwoofer] is [On]. Press . Touch then . Touch [Crossover] or [Subwoofer Settings]. Touch or to switch the speaker. Drag the graph line to set the cutoff position. Drag the lowest point of the graph to set the cutoff slope. The following items can also be set. Switches the subwoofer phase between normal and reverse position. LPF/HPF Switches the LPF/HPF setting to [On] or [Off].
Menu Item Description [TV Aspect] Set the aspect ratio suitable for your rear display 16:9 (wide screen display) or 4:3 (regular display). (We recommend use of this function only when you want to fit the aspect ratio to the rear display.) [16:9] Displays the wide screen image (16:9) as it is (initial setting). [Letter Box] Makes the image in the shape of a letterbox with black bands on the top and bottom of the screen. [Pan Scan] Cuts the image short on the right and left sides of the screen.
Description [Parental] Set restrictions so that children cannot watch violent or adult-oriented scenes. You can set the parental lock level in steps as desired. 1 Touch [0] to [9] to input a four-digit code number. 2 Touch . Registers the code number, and you can now set the level. 3 Touch any number between [1] to [8] to select the desired level. The lower the level is set, the tighter the restriction is applied. 4 Touch . Sets the parental lock level.
[Video Signal Setting] Description [AV] [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PALM] [PAL-N] [SECAM] Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect this product to an AV equipment. [AUX] [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PALM] [PAL-N] [SECAM] Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect this product to an AUX equipment. [Camera] [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PALM] [PAL-N] [SECAM] Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect this product to a rear view camera.
Favorite menu Registering your favorite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the [Favorites] screen. Creating a shortcut 1 2 Press then touch . Touch the star icon of the menu item. The star icon for the selected menu is filled in. TIP To cancel the registration, touch the star icon in the menu column again. Selecting a shortcut 1 2 3 Press then touch Touch . . Touch the menu item.
Other functions Setting the time and date Touch the current time on the screen. Touch or to set the correct time and date. You can operate the following items: Year, month, date, hour, minute. TIPS • You can change the time display format to [12hour] or [24hour]. • You can change the order of date display format: Day-month, Month-day. Changing the wide screen mode You can set the screen mode for AV screen and image files. 1 Touch the screen display mode key.
[Trimming] An image is displayed across the entire screen with the horizontal-to-vertical ratio left as is. If the screen ratio differs from the image, the image may be displayed partly cut off either at the top/bottom or sides. NOTE [Trimming] is for image files only. NOTES • Image files can be set to either [Normal] or [Trimming] in wide screen mode. • Depending on the software version of this unit, this function may vary.
Appendix Troubleshooting Common problems A black screen is displayed, and operation is not possible using the touch panel keys. → [Power OFF] mode is on. – Press any button on this product to release the mode. Problems with the AV screen CD or DVD playback is not possible. → The disc is inserted upside down. – Insert the disc with the label upward. → The disc is dirty. – Clean the disc. → The disc is cracked or otherwise damaged. – Insert a normal, round disc.
– The operation is not possible. (For example, the DVD playing does not feature that angle, audio system, subtitle language, etc.) The picture stops (pauses) and this product cannot be operated. → The reading of data is impossible during disc playback. – Stop playback once, then restart. The picture is stretched, with an incorrect aspect ratio. → The aspect setting is incorrect for the display. – Select the appropriate setting for that image.
Black screen displayed when the vehicle is in reverse, with no camera installed. → Back camera input is set to On. – Turn the setting to Off in the settings menu. (Refer to the System Settings section of this manual to adjust.) Back image displayed when vehicle is not in reverse. → The camera polarity is not set properly in the Camera settings menu. – Review System Settings section of this manual for steps to switch the camera polarity.
Error messages When problems occur with this product, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer service center. Common AMP Error → This product fails to operate or the speaker connection is incorrect; the protective circuit is activated. – Check the speaker connection.
or the nearest authorized Pioneer service center for assistance. No Spotify → The Spotify application is not installed in the connected device. – Install the Spotify application in your mobile device. No Signal → The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is having difficulty receiving the SiriusXM satellite signal. – Verify that your vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the southern sky. – Verify that the SiriusXM magnetic mount antenna is mounted on a metal surface on the outside of the vehicle.
questions about your subscription package or would like to subscribe to this channel. In Canada, visit www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-4389677. Unplayable File → This type of file cannot be played on this product. – Select a file that can be played. Skipped → The inserted disc contains DRM protected files. – The protected files are skipped. Memory Full → The memory has become full while playback was paused. – Resume playback. Protect → All the files on the inserted disc are embedded with DRM.
– Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON. – Disconnect the USB storage device. – Change to a different source. Then, return to the USB storage device. Skipped → The connected USB storage device contains DRM protected files. – The protected files are skipped. Protect → All the files on the connected USB storage device are embedded with DRM. – Replace the USB storage device. Incompatible USB → The connected USB storage device is not supported by this product.
iPod Android Auto Android Auto has stopped. → The connected device is not compatible with Android Auto. – Check if the device is compatible with Android Auto. → The startup of Android Auto failed for some reasons. – Disconnect the cable from the smartphone, and then connect the smartphone again after a few seconds. – Restart the smartphone. – Turn the ignition switch to OFF and then to ON.
Some basic precautions are necessary when handling your discs. Built-in drive and care • Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. • Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the built-in drive. • Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm discs. • When using discs that can be printed on label surfaces, check the instructions and the warnings of the discs.
Playing DualDisc Dolby Digital This product will down-mix Dolby Digital signals internally and the sound will be output in stereo. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Detailed information for playable media Compatibility Common notes about disc compatibility • Certain functions of this product may not be available for some discs. • Compatibility with all discs is not guaranteed.
Common notes about the USB storage device • Do not leave the USB storage device in any location with high temperatures. • Depending on the kind of the USB storage device you use, this product may not recognize the storage device or files may not be played back properly. • The text information of some audio and video files may not be correctly displayed. • File extensions must be used properly.
Media compatibility chart • Maximum playback time of audio file stored on an USB storage device: 7.5 h (450 minutes) CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/DVD-RW CODEC FORMAT MP3, WMA, AAC, AVI, MPEG USB storage device CODEC FORMAT MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AVI, MPEG-PS, MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV, M4V, MPEG-TS MP3 compatibility • Ver. 2.x of ID3 tag is prioritized when both Ver. 1.x and Ver. 2.x exist.
TRANSMISSION RATE USB: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR)/ VBR Disc: 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR)/ VBR SAMPLING FREQUENCY 16 kHz to 48 kHz TRANSMISSION RATE USB: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Disc: 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz USB: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) Disc: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) FLAC compatibility SAMPLING FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION RATE EXTENSION MAX RESOLUTION AAC compatibility • This product plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes.
Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate 1 920 × 1 080 30 fps .mpg/.mpeg .m4v MPEG2 720 × 576 30 fps .divx Compatible video codec Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate DivX 720 × 576 30 fps .mp4 Compatible video codec Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate 1 920 × 1 080 30 fps MPEG4, H.264, H.263 1 920 × 1 080 30 fps Compatible video codec Maximum resolution Maximum frame rate MPEG4, H.264, H.263 1 920 × 1 080 30 fps .ts/.m2ts/.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio HD Radio™ Technology HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. For patents see http://dts.com/patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD Radio, and "ARC" logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WMA Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
AAC AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Several applications can be used to encode AAC files, but file formats and extensions differ depending on the application which is used to encode. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes. WebLink WebLink is a trademark of Abalta Technologies, Inc. Android Auto Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
App Store App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iOS iOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries. iTunes iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple Music Siri Works with Siri through the microphone.
from your carrier may apply for accessing app-based connected content via 3G, EDGE and/or LTE (4G) networks. • Connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, LTE (4G) or Wi-Fi network. • Optional Pioneer adapter cable connecting your iPhone to this product. Pandora® Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. Pandora is only available in certain countries. Please visit http://www.pandora.
Notice regarding DVDVideo viewing Notice regarding MP3 file usage Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications.
and then wipe the screen with a soft dry cloth. • When wiping the LCD screen, take care not to scratch the surface. Do not use harsh or abrasive chemical cleaners. A light emitting diode is used inside the display to illuminate the LCD screen. • At low temperatures, using the LED backlight may increase image lag and degrade the image quality because of the characteristics of the LCD screen. Image quality will improve with an increase in temperature.
Slope: -6 dB/oct, -12 dB/oct, -18 dB/oct, -24 dB/oct, -30 dB/oct, -36 dB/oct, OFF Gain: +10 dB to -24 dB (1 dB/step) Phase: Normal/Reverse Time alignment: 0 to 140 step (1 inch/step) Bass boost: Gain: +12 dB to 0 dB (2 dB/step) Speaker level: +10 dB to -24 dB (1 dB/step) DVD drive System: DVD-V, VCD, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX, MPEG player Usable discs: DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, CD, CD-R, CDRW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL Region number: 1 Signal Format: Sampling frequency: 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.
ultra and HD): .avi, .divx MPEG video decoding format: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (part2), MSMPEG-4 (ver. 3) Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.1 certified Output power: +4 dBm Max. (Power class 2) Frequency band(s): 2 400 MHz to 2 483.5 MHz FM tuner Frequency range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity: 12 dBf (1.
62 dB (analog broadcasting) (IHF-A network) CEA2006 Specifications English Power output: 14 W RMS × 4 Channels (4 Ω and < = 1% THD+N) S/N ratio: 91 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω) NOTE Specifications and design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements.
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