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Pioneer SUPERTUNERIIID+ AVH-P7850DVD Operation Manual

Multi-cd control dsp high power dvd-a/dvd-v/ vcd/cd/mp3/wma/aac/divx/jpeg player with fm/ am tuner
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Multi-CD control DSP High power DVD-A/DVD-V/
VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX/JPEG player with FM/
AM tuner
AVH-P7850DVD
English

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    Operation Manual Multi-CD control DSP High power DVD-A/DVD-V/ VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX/JPEG player with FM/ AM tuner AVH-P7850DVD English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man- ual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 3 Contents PBC playback 37 Frame-by-frame playback 38 Slow motion playback 38 Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time 38 Introduction of advanced Video CD operation 39 Repeating play 39 Selecting audio output 39 Playing CDs Listening to a CD 40 Selecting tracks from the track title list 40 Displaying text information on CD TEXT discs 40...
  • Page 4 Contents Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 58 Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 59 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 59 Bluetooth Telephone Hands-free phoning with cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology 60 Setting up for hands-free phoning 61 Basic operation of hands-free phoning 61 Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning operation 62 Connecting a cellular phone 62...
  • Page 5 Contents Setup Introduction of setup adjustments 95 Setting the AV input 95 Setting the automatic open function 96 Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 96 Setting the clock 96 Setting the video of rear display 97 Switching the dimmer setting for sub- display 97 Adjusting the contrast for the sub- display 97...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Section Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future refer- ence. 1 Read this manual fully and carefully be- fore operating your display. 2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety informa- tion.

  • Page 7: To Avoid Battery Exhaustion

    Precautions When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV while driving, the warning Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited. will appear on the front display. To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front display, park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

  • Page 8: Playable Discs

    ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. ! If this unit does not operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Ser- vice Station. Playable discs DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this player.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Before You Start The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers. About this manual This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and op- eration. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.

  • Page 10: About Wma

    ® iPod compatibility When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod adapter (CD-IB100II) (sold separately), you can control an iPod with Dock Connector. ! iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun- tries.

  • Page 11: About Aac

    Before You Start The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can play back WMA data. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later.

  • Page 12: When An Operation Is Prohibited

    Section Before You Start For viewing LCD comfortably Due to its construction, the viewing angle of the LCD screen is limited. You can adjust it by changing either screen size or picture adjust- ment. Changing the wide screen size By changing the screen size from 4:3 to 16:9, you can adjust the screen so that the screen can fit to the video image you are playing.

  • Page 13: Feature Demo Mode

    Before You Start Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. RESET button Note After completing connections or when you want to erase all memorized settings or return the unit to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before pressing RESET.
  • Page 14 Section Before You Start ! The remote control may not function prop- erly in direct sunlight. Important ! Do not store the remote control in high tem- peratures or direct sunlight. ! Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.

  • Page 15: What's What

    What’s What 1 1 1 2 2 2 h h h g g g Head unit 1 DISPLAY button Press to turn the information display on or off when the video is displayed. 2 PGM button Press to operate the preprogrammed func- tions for each source.

  • Page 16: Sub-Display

    Section What’s What b SOUND SETTING button Press to select the sound setting. c REAR ON button Press to switch between the video sources (such as DVD or AV) on rear display. d 2ch/MULTI-CH button Press to switch between the multi-channel output and 2-channel output.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    What’s What 1 1 1 Remote control AVH mode Button names Remote control Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote con- selection trol code type on page 101. switch SOURCE button Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off. Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%.
  • Page 18 Section What’s What AVH mode Button names 2ch/MULTI-CH Press to switch between the multi-channel output and 2-channel output. button RETURN button Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback. Dolby/DTS Press to switch between surround sound setting (Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6). a/b button Press to adjust the LCD panel angle.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control Operation Mode Switch

    What’s What AVH mode Button names PLAY/PAUSE Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause. (f) button REVERSE (m) Press to perform fast reverse. button FORWARD Press to perform fast forward. (n) button PREVIOUS Press to return to the previous track (chapter). (o) button NEXT (p) Press to go to the next track (chapter).
  • Page 20 0–10. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on page 37.) TV mode operation TV operations available with a Pioneer TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P5750TV) can be controled with AVH mode. TV mode is not used with this unit. ! For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner’s operation manuals.

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    (refer to page 103). — When the AV (AV input) is not set to VIDEO (refer to page 95). ! External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this unit.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume

    Section Basic Operations Adjusting the volume % Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level. With the head unit, rotate VOLUME to in- crease or decrease the volume. With the remote control, press VOLUME to in- crease or decrease the volume. Turning the unit off % When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch OFF.

  • Page 23: Touch Panel Key Basic Operation

    Basic Operations Touch panel key basic operation Activating the touch panel keys 1 1 1 1 TILT ( / ) keys Touch to adjust the LCD panel angle. 2 Touch panel keys Touch to do various operations. Touch the screen to activate the touch panel keys corresponding to each source.

  • Page 24: Opening And Closing The Lcd Panel

    Section Basic Operations Touch ESC to return to the display of each source. Operating the menu by using the joystick You can also perform most of the menu items by using the joystick. ! Switch the remote control operation mode to AVH to operate the menu by using the joystick on the remote control.

  • Page 25: Protecting Your Unit From Theft

    Basic Operations # The adjusted LCD panel angle will be memor- ized and automatically returned to the next time the LCD panel is opened. Turning the LCD panel horizontal When the LCD panel is upright and it hinders the operation of the air conditioner, the panel can be turned horizontal temporarily.

  • Page 26: Built-In Dvd Player Basic Operations

    Section Basic Operations Align the top of the front panel to the unit. Press the bottom of the front panel until it is clicked. Note In the following cases, remove the front panel and then attach it again: ! When nothing appears in the sub-display. ! When beep sounds.

  • Page 27: Switching The Media File Type

    Basic Operations ! There is sometimes a delay between starting up disc playback and the sound being issued. When being read, FORMAT READ is dis- played. ! When the disc loading or ejecting function does not operate properly, you can eject the disc by pressing and holding EJECT while opening the front panel.

  • Page 28: Tuner

    Section Tuner Listening to the radio 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 6 6 6 These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected.

  • Page 29: Introduction Of Advanced Tuner Operation

    Tuner Introduction of advanced tuner operation 1 Function display Shows the function names. Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. Touch ESC to return to the frequency display.

  • Page 30: Playing Dvd Discs

    Section Playing DVD discs Watching a DVD video 1 1 1 3 3 3 8 8 8 These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD video with your DVD player. More ad- vanced DVD video operation is explained start- ing on page 35.

  • Page 31: Listening To A Dvd Audio

    Playing DVD discs Listening to a DVD audio 1 1 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD audio with your DVD player. More ad- vanced DVD audio operation is explained starting on page 35.

  • Page 32: Operating The Dvd Menu

    Section Playing DVD discs Operating the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using a menu. ! You can display the menu by touching MENU or TOP MENU while a disc is play- ing. Touching either of these keys again lets you start playback from the location se- lected from the menu.

  • Page 33: Resume Playback (Bookmark)

    Playing DVD discs Resume playback (Bookmark) When playing DVD video discs, you can use this function. The Bookmark function lets you resume play- back from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. ! One bookmark point can be stored for each disc holder independently.

  • Page 34: Changing Audio Language During Playback (Multi-Audio)

    Section Playing DVD discs # You can also input the desired number by using the joystick and 0-9. # In the time search function, to select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and touch 7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order. Touch ENTER.

  • Page 35: Automatic Playback Of Dvds

    Playing DVD discs % Touch ANGLE during playback of a scene shot from multiple angles. Each time you touch ANGLE it switches be- tween angles. Note Touching ANGLE during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

  • Page 36: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    Section Playing DVD discs ! TRACK – Repeat just the current track Note If you perform chapter/track search or fast for- ward/reverse, the repeat play range changes to DISC. Playing tracks in random order Random play lets you play back tracks in a random order within the current group during DVD audio playback.

  • Page 37: Playing Video Cds

    Playing Video CDs Watching a Video CD 1 1 1 3 3 3 These are the basic steps necessary to play a Video CD with your DVD player. More ad- vanced Video CD operation is explained start- ing on page 39. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected.

  • Page 38: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Section Playing Video CDs Touch 0—9 corresponding to a menu number and then touch ENTER to start playback. Playback starts from the selected menu item. Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys. Notes ! You can display the menu by touching ing PBC playback.

  • Page 39: Introduction Of Advanced Video Cd Operation

    Playing Video CDs Introduction of advanced Video CD operation 1 Function display Shows the function names. Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. Touch ESC to return to the playback dis- play.

  • Page 40: Playing Cds

    Section Playing CDs Listening to a CD 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 These are the basic steps necessary to play a CD with your DVD player. More advanced CD operation is explained starting on the next page.

  • Page 41: Introduction Of Advanced Cd Operation

    Playing CDs Introduction of advanced CD operation 1 1 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. Touch ESC to return to the playback dis- play.

  • Page 42: Playing Mp3/Wma/Aac Files

    Section Playing MP3/WMA/AAC files Listening to MP3/WMA/AAC 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 8 8 8 7 7 7 These are the basic steps necessary to play an MP3/WMA/AAC with your DVD player. More advanced MP3/WMA/AAC operation is ex- plained starting on page 44.

  • Page 43: Selecting Tracks From The File Name List

    Playing MP3/WMA/AAC files Selecting tracks from the file name list File name list lets you see the list of file names (or folder names) and select one of them to playback. Touch PREV or NEXT to switch between the lists of names. # When the list of file names is not displayed, touch LIST.

  • Page 44: Introduction Of Advanced Built-In Dvd Player (Mp3/Wma/Aac) Operation

    Section Playing MP3/WMA/AAC files Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player (MP3/ WMA/AAC) operation 1 1 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted.

  • Page 45: Playing Divx/Jpeg Files

    Playing DivX/JPEG files Watching a DivX/JPEG 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 7 7 7 6 6 6 These are the basic steps necessary to play a DivX/JPEG with your DVD player. More ad- vanced DivX/JPEG operation is explained start- ing on page 49.

  • Page 46: Viewing A Jpeg Slideshow

    Section Playing DivX/JPEG files Notes ! This DVD player can play back a DivX file re- corded on CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD-R/RW/ ROM. (Refer to page 118 for files that can be played back.) ! This DVD player can play back a JPEG file re- corded on CD-R/RW/ROM.

  • Page 47: Selecting Files From The File Name List

    Playing DivX/JPEG files Selecting files from the file name list File name list lets you see the list of file names (or folder names) and select one of them to playback. Touch PREV or NEXT to switch between the lists of names. # When the list of file names is not displayed, touch LIST.

  • Page 48: Changing Audio Language During Playback (Multi-Audio)

    Section Playing DivX/JPEG files Touch 0—9 to input the desired num- ber. # To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C. # To select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and touch 7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order.

  • Page 49: Introduction Of Advanced Built-In Dvd Player (Divx/Jpeg) Operation

    Playing DivX/JPEG files Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player (DivX/ JPEG) operation 1 Function display Shows the function names. Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. Touch ESC to return to the playback dis- play.

  • Page 50: Multi-Cd Player

    Section Multi-CD Player Listening to a CD 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 7 7 7 You can use this unit to control a multi-CD player, which is sold separately. These are the basic steps necessary to play a CD with your multi-CD player.

  • Page 51: Pausing Cd Playback

    Multi-CD Player Pausing CD playback Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. % Touch f to turn pause on. Playback of the current track pauses. # To turn pause off, touch f again. Selecting tracks from the track title list Track title list lets you see the list of tracks on a disc and select one of them to play back.

  • Page 52: Introduction Of Advanced Multi-Cd Player Operation

    Section Multi-CD Player Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 1 1 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. Touch ESC to return to the playback dis- play.

  • Page 53: Using Compression And Bass Emphasis

    Multi-CD Player When you find the desired track (or disc) touch SCAN again. # After track or disc scanning is finished, nor- mal playback of the tracks will begin again. Using compression and bass emphasis You can use these functions only with a multi- CD player that supports them.

  • Page 54: Erasing A Track From Your Its Playlist

    Section Multi-CD Player Erasing a track from your ITS playlist You can delete a track from your ITS playlist if ITS play is on. If ITS play is already on, skip to step 2. Play the CD with the track you want to delete from your ITS playlist, and turn ITS play on.

  • Page 55: Playing Songs On Ipod

    Playing songs on iPod Listening to songs on your iPod 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 8 8 8 7 7 7 You can use this unit to control an iPod adapter, which is sold separately.

  • Page 56: Pausing A Song

    Section Playing songs on iPod # To go to the next group of list titles, touch NEXT. # To return to the previous group of list titles, touch PREV. # To return to the previous menu, touch . # To go to the top menu of the list search, touch TOP.

  • Page 57: Bluetooth Audio

    Bluetooth Audio Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth audio player) 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 If you connect Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD- BTB100) to this unit, you can control Bluetooth audio player via Bluetooth wireless technology. ! In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold on the market.

  • Page 58: Function Operation

    Section Bluetooth Audio Touch the source icon and then touch BT AUDIO to select the Bluetooth audio source. # For this unit to control your Bluetooth audio player it needs to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection. (Refer to Connecting a Bluetooth audio player on this page.) Touch f.

  • Page 59: Disconnecting A Bluetooth Audio Player

    Bluetooth Audio Note Before you can use audio players you may need to enter the PIN code into this unit. If your player requires a PIN code to establish a connection, look for the code on the player or in its accompa- nying documentation.

  • Page 60: Featuring Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Section Bluetooth Telephone Hands-free phoning with cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 b b b a a a If you use Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), you can connect a cellular phone featuring Bluetooth wireless technology to this unit for hands-free, wireless calls, even while driving.

  • Page 61: Bluetooth Telephone

    Bluetooth Telephone ! Incoming call notice is not displayed for calls made when your cellular phone is disconnected from this unit. a Voice recognition indicator Shows when the voice recognition function is on (for more details, refer to Voice recogni- tion on this page).

  • Page 62: Introduction Of Advanced Hands-Free Phoning Operation

    Section Bluetooth Telephone # To cancel the voice recognition function, touch VOICE again. Pronounce the name of your contact. Taking a phone call Answering an incoming call When a call comes in, touch Touching switches between callers on hold. To end the call, touch The estimated call time appears in the display (this may differ slightly from the actual call time).

  • Page 63: Disconnecting A Cellular Phone

    While connecting, CONNECTING flashes. To complete the connection, please check the de- vice name (Pioneer BT unit) and enter the link code on your cellular phone. If the connection is established, CONNECTED is displayed. # The link code is set to 0000 as default. You can change this code in the initial setting.

  • Page 64: Connecting To A Registered Cellular Phone

    Section Bluetooth Telephone Touch DELETE next to the device name you want to delete. A confirmation display appears. Touch YES to delete the phone. # To cancel deleting a registered phone, touch Connecting to a registered cellular phone Connecting to a registered phone manually Touch PHONE CONNECT on the function menu.

  • Page 65: Calling A Number In The Phone Book

    Bluetooth Telephone Calling a number in the Phone Book Important You are required to park your vehicle and set the parking brake in order to perform this operation. After finding the number in the Phone Book you want to call, you can select the entry and make the call.

  • Page 66: Using The Call History

    Section Bluetooth Telephone Editing phone numbers Important You are required to park your vehicle and set the parking brake in order to perform this operation. Touch PHONEBOOK to display the Phone Book. Select a Phone Book entry you want to edit.

  • Page 67: Using Preset Numbers

    Bluetooth Telephone Using preset numbers Important You are required to park your vehicle and set the parking brake in order to perform this operation. Assigning preset numbers Numbers that you dial frequently can be as- signed to presets for quick recall. You can assign up to 6 frequently called phone numbers to number presets.

  • Page 68: Setting The Automatic Answering

    Section Bluetooth Telephone Touch CLEAR next to the item you want to delete from the memory. Select from the following: ! PHONEBOOK (phone book) ! Dialed Calls (dialed call history) ! Received Calls (received call history) ! Missed Calls (missed call history) ! Preset Dials (preset phone numbers) After selecting a desired item, a confirmation display appears.

  • Page 69: Tv Tuner

    TV tuner Watching the television 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 You can use this unit to control a TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P5750TV), which is sold separately. For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner’s operation manual.

  • Page 70: Introduction Of Advanced Tv Tuner Operation

    Section TV tuner % When you find a station that you want to store in memory, keep touching one of preset tuning keys P01—P12 until the beep sounds. The next time you touch the same preset tun- ing key the station is recalled from memory. # To switch between P01—P06 and P07—P12, touch PREV or NEXT.

  • Page 71: Selecting The Area Group

    Section TV tuner Note Storing broadcast stations with BSSM may re- place broadcast stations you have saved using P01—P12. Selecting the area group % Touch COUNTRY on the function menu to select the area group. Touch COUNTRY repeatedly until the desired area group appears in the display.

  • Page 72: Dvd Player

    Section DVD Player Playing a disc 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 a a a You can use this unit to control a DVD player or multi-DVD player, which is sold separately. For details concerning operation, refer to the DVD player’s or multi-DVD player’s operation manual.

  • Page 73: Turning The Dvd Player On Or Off

    DVD Player When using the joystick on the remote control, switch the remote control operation mode to AVH. (Refer to page 19.) To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching o or p. # You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by holding the joystick left or right.

  • Page 74: Introduction Of Advanced Dvd Player Operation

    Section DVD Player Introduction of advanced DVD player operation 1 Function display Shows the function names. Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. Touch ESC to return to the playback dis- play.

  • Page 75: Selecting Audio Output

    DVD Player Selecting audio output When playing DVD video discs recorded with LPCM audio, or video CD discs, you can switch the audio output. ! This function is not possible when disc playback has been stopped. % Touch L/R SELECT on the function menu to select the audio output.

  • Page 76: Audio Adjustments

    Section Audio Adjustments Introduction to built-in DSP features Important We recommend that you record the settings in the sheet on page 121 after you have completed audio adjustments. DSP modes This unit features two DSP modes: the net- work mode and the standard mode. You can switch between DSP modes as desired.
  • Page 77 Audio Adjustments ! DVD audio (VOB: video object) ! DVD video ! Video CD ! CD (CD-DA) ! DTS-CD ! Compressed audio (MP3/WMA/AAC) files ! DivX video files Note External unit 1 and external unit 2 are set to the same value automatically.

  • Page 78: Introduction Of Audio Adjustments

    Section Audio Adjustments ! Adjusting the time alignment (TIME ALIGNMENT) ! Adjusting the speaker output levels (SPEAKER LEVEL) ! Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer (PARAMETRIC EQ) (when selecting multi- channel mode only) ! Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer (GRAPHIC EQ) (when selecting 2-channel mode only) Extra functions These functions are helpful in adjusting the...

  • Page 79: Adjusting Source Levels

    Audio Adjustments Touch to adjust front/rear speaker balance. Each time you touch it moves the front/rear speaker balance towards the front or the rear. FRONT 25 to REAR 25 is displayed as the front/rear speaker balance moves from front to rear.
  • Page 80 Section Audio Adjustments ! When selecting 2CH (2-channel mode), you cannot use this function. (Refer to Switch- ing between the multi-channel output and 2-channel output on page 82.) ! If both the front center and the rear speak- ers are set to OFF, you cannot use this function.

  • Page 81: Using The Dynamic Range Control

    Audio Adjustments 3 is the default and it’s recommended for most recordings. 0 places all center sound in the center speaker. 7 places all center sound equally in the left/right speakers. Using the DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 can generate 6.1 channel surround sound from any matrixed stereo source (such as video or TV) and from 5.1 channel sources.

  • Page 82: Switching The Sound Settings

    Section Audio Adjustments Switching the sound settings You can switch the acoustic sound field stored in this unit according to the source you are lis- tening to. For detailed instructions on creating the acoustic sound field, refer to Introduction of sound settings on the next page. % Touch SOUND SETTING on the audio function menu to switch the sound setting.

  • Page 83: Introduction Of Sound Settings

    Audio Adjustments Introduction of sound settings 1 1 1 1 Sound setting display Shows the sound setting function names. Touch AV MENU to display the audio function names. The audio function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. Touch ADJ. next to SOUND SETTING to display the sound setting function names.

  • Page 84: Recalling Equalizer Curves

    Section Audio Adjustments # To cancel the selected listening position, touch OFF. Note When you make adjustments to the listening po- sition, the speaker outputs are automatically set for appropriate levels. You can tailor the levels more precisely referring to Adjusting the speaker output levels on page 90.
  • Page 85 Audio Adjustments ! The center speaker largely determines the sound image and getting the balance right isn’t easy. We recommend reproducing a 2- ch. audio (a CD for example) and getting the balance right among the speakers ex- cept for the center, and then reproducing a 5.1-ch.

  • Page 86: Adjusting 13-Band Graphic Equalizer

    Section Audio Adjustments # You can adjust parameters for each band of the other speakers in the same way. Note You can store the adjusted setting in memory by using MEMORY. For details concerning opera- tion, refer to Storing the adjusted audio settings in memory on page 91.

  • Page 87: Setting The Speaker Setting

    Audio Adjustments Setting the speaker setting You can make a fine adjustment on each speaker installed in your vehicle. You can change the size of each speaker according to the speaker specification. On a spot at which a speaker is not installed, you can set the ad- justment to OFF.
  • Page 88 Section Audio Adjustments Recalling cut-off frequency settings % Touch CUT OFF on the sound setting menu to select the cut-off frequency set- ting. Touch CUT OFF repeatedly to switch between the following cut-off frequency settings: CUSTOM1—CUSTOM2—CUSTOM3—AUTO —LAST MEMORY # You can select LAST MEMORY only when the adjusted cut-off frequency setting is not memor- ized in this unit.

  • Page 89: Using The Time Alignment

    Audio Adjustments Parameter What it does Selects slopes in the following order: +18— +12— +6 (dB/oct.) To switch the filter of the front speaker between LPF and HPF, touch HIGH or LOW. When front speaker LPF is selected in the network mode Parameter What it does...

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Speaker Output Levels

    Section Audio Adjustments Touch to adjust the distance be- tween each speaker and the listening posi- tion. Each time you touch creases the distance. 0.0cm to 500.0cm is dis- played as the distance is increased or decreased. # You can mute the selected speaker unit by touching MUTE.

  • Page 91: Using The Auto-Equalizer

    Audio Adjustments # The test tone rotates to the next speaker after about two seconds from the last operation. Touch STOP to stop the test tone out- put. Notes ! If needed, select speakers and adjust their ‘ab- solute’ output levels. (Refer to Adjusting the speaker output levels on the previous page.) ! You can store the adjusted setting in memory by using MEMORY.

  • Page 92: Editing The Name Of Sound Settings

    Section Audio Adjustments Touch YES to store the current setting into the selected sound setting. # To cancel the storage process, touch NO. Editing the name of sound settings The name displayed for sound settings (SETTING1, SETTING2 and SETTING3) can be changed.
  • Page 93 Audio Adjustments Before operating the auto TA and EQ function ! Carry out auto TA and EQ in as quiet a place as possible, with the car engine and air conditioning switched off. Also cut power to car phones or portable telephones in the car, or remove them from the car be- fore carrying out auto TA and EQ.
  • Page 94 Section Audio Adjustments 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 TA and EQ. Press SOURCE to turn the source off if this unit is turned on.

  • Page 95: Setup

    When rear view camera is connected to AV input 2 CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, other- wise screen image may appear reversed. You can install a rear view camera onto the AV input 2 and display a rear view camera video.

  • Page 96: Setting The Automatic Open Function

    Section Setup ! After you set up the rear view camera set- ting, move the gear shift in REVERSE (R) and confirm if a rear view camera video can be shown on the display. ! If the display should be switched to a rear view camera video by error while you are driving forward, change the rear view cam- era setting.

  • Page 97: Setting The Video Of Rear Display

    Setup Setting the video of rear display You can select either showing the same source as the front display or showing the video source on rear display independently. ! When selecting FRONT and the selected source is an audio source, nothing is dis- played on the rear display.

  • Page 98: Setting Up The Dvd Player

    Section Setting up the DVD player Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 1 1 1 You can use this menu to change audio, subti- tle, parental lock and other DVD settings. ! When watching a DVD/Video CD on the rear display independently, you cannot op- erate this menu.

  • Page 99: Setting The Menu Language

    Setting up the DVD player Notes ! If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is outputted. ! You can also switch the audio language by touching AUDIO during playback. (Refer to Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) on page 34.) ! Even if you use AUDIO during playback to...

  • Page 100: Setting The Parental Lock

    Section Setting up the DVD player Notes ! When playing discs that do not specify PAN SCAN, playback is with LETTER BOX even if you select PAN SCAN setting. Confirm whether the disc package bears the mark. (See page 12.) ! Some discs do not enable changing of the TV aspect.

  • Page 101: Setting The Still Picture

    When the remote control operation switch is set to DVD, changing the remote control code type enables you to operate the Pioneer DVD player with the supplied remote control. There are three remote codes, code type A, code type B and code type AVH.

  • Page 102: Initial Settings

    Section Initial Settings Adjusting initial settings 1 1 1 Using the initial settings, you can customize various system settings to achieve optimal per- formance from this unit. 1 Function display Shows the function names. Touch the source icon and then touch OFF to turn this unit off.

  • Page 103: Switching The Auxiliary Setting

    Initial Settings % Touch DETACH WARNING on the initial menu to turn warning tone on. # To turn warning tone off, touch DETACH WARNING again. Switching the auxiliary setting Auxiliary equipments connected to this unit can be activated individually. Set each AUX source to ON when using.

  • Page 104: Resetting The Audio Functions

    Section Initial Settings % Touch DVD DISC AUTO on the initial menu to turn automatic disc playback on. # To turn automatic disc playback off, touch DVD DISC AUTO again. Resetting the audio functions You can reset all audio functions except vo- lume.

  • Page 105: Entering Pin Code For Bluetooth Wireless Connection

    Initial Settings Note About your country TV signal, consult with your nearest Pioneer dealer. Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection With some Bluetooth audio players, you may be required to enter to this unit in advance PIN code of your Bluetooth audio player, in order to set this unit ready for a connection from your Bluetooth audio player.

  • Page 106: Other Functions

    Section Other Functions Switching the display on the sub-display You can switch between the displays on the sub-display. % Press 2ch/MULTI-CH and hold to switch the display. Press and hold 2ch/MULTI-CH repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Source display—clock display—OFF Adjusting the screen Changing the wide screen mode You can select a desired mode for enlarging a...
  • Page 107 Other Functions ! The adjustments of BRIGHT and CONTRAST are stored separately for light ambient (daytime) and dark ambient (night- time). A sun or moon is displayed to the left of BRIGHT and CONTRAST, respec- tively, as the ambient light sensor deter- mines brightness or darkness.

  • Page 108: Selecting The Background Display

    After you touch all the marks, the adjusted po- sition data is saved. ! Do not turn off the engine while saving the adjusted position data. Press and hold V.ADJUST to complete the adjustment. Note If touch panel adjustment cannot be performed properly, consult your local Pioneer dealer.

  • Page 109: Using The Aux Source

    Other Functions Using the AUX source This unit can control an auxiliary equipment such as VCR or portable device (sold sepa- rately). When connected, auxiliary equipment is automatically read in as AUX source and as- signed to AUX. About AUX connection method You have two methods to connect auxiliary equipment to this unit.

  • Page 110: Additional Information

    Appendix Additional Information Troubleshooting Common Symptom Power doesn’t turn on. The unit doesn’t operate. Operation with the remote con- trol isn’t possible. The unit does not operate cor- rectly even when the appropriate remote control buttons are pressed. Playback is not possible. No sounds are heard.
  • Page 111 Additional Information Symptom Cause The icon is displayed, and op- The operation is prohibited for the eration is not possible. disc. The operation is not compatible with the disc’s organization. The picture stops (pauses) and Reading of data has become impos- the unit cannot be operated.

  • Page 112: Error Messages

    The PBC (playback control) menu display cannot be called Repeat play and track/time search are not possible. Error messages When you contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center, be sure to record the error message. Message ERROR-02 ERROR-05...

  • Page 113: Understanding Auto Ta And Eq Error Messages

    Additional Information Message Cause Track Skipped The inserted disc contains WMA files that are protected by DRM PROTECT All the files on the inserted disc are secured by DRM Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible using the auto TA and EQ, an error message may appear on the display.

  • Page 114: Dvd Player And Care

    Appendix Additional Information DVD player and care ! Use only normal, round discs. If you insert irregular, non-round, shaped discs they may jam in the DVD player or not play prop- erly. ! Check all discs for cracks, scratches or warping before playing.

  • Page 115: Dual Discs

    Additional Information ! Playback of discs recorded on a personal computer may not be possible, depending on the application settings and the environ- ment. Please record with the correct for- mat. (For details, contact the manufacturer of the application.) ! Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs may be- come impossible in case of direct exposure to sunlight, high temperatures, or the sto- rage conditions in the vehicle.
  • Page 116 Appendix Additional Information ! The folder selection sequence for playback and other operations becomes the writing sequence used by the writing software. For this reason, the expected sequence at the time of playback may not coincide with the actual playback sequence. However, there also is some writing software which per- mits setting of the playback order.

  • Page 117: About Folders And Mp3/Wma/Aac Files

    Additional Information ! The sound quality of AAC files generally be- comes better with an increased transmis- sion rate. This unit can play recordings with transmission rates from 16 kbps to 320 kbps, but in order to be able to enjoy sound of a certain quality, we recommend using discs recorded with a higher trans- mission rate.

  • Page 118: Divx Video Files

    ! If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this unit, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station. Do not use the unit in this condition because doing so may result in a fire, electric shock, or other failure.

  • Page 119: Keeping The Display In Good Condition

    — When the fluorescent tube reaches the end of its useful life, the screen will be dark and the image will no longer be projected. If this happens, consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station. Appendix...

  • Page 120: Language Code Chart For Dvd

    Appendix Additional Information Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 Spanish (es), 0519 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek (el), 0512...

  • Page 121: Dsp Adjustment Value Record Sheet

    Additional Information DSP adjustment value record sheet Please make a copy of sheet below as desired. Parametric equalizer setting (PARAMETRIC EQ) (when selecting multi-channel mode only) Speaker unit BAND FRONT LEFT HIGH FRONT RIGHT HIGH REAR LEFT HIGH REAR RIGHT HIGH FRONT CENTER HIGH...
  • Page 122 Appendix Additional Information Speaker unit TWEETER LEFT TWEETER RIGHT FRONT LEFT HIGH FRONT RIGHT HIGH REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT CENTER REAR CENTER SUBWOOFER The following filters (speaker units) are available on the network mode only. ! TWEETER LEFT ! TWEETER RIGHT ! LOW of the front speakers Time alignment setting (TIME ALIGNMENT) and speaker level setting (SPEAKER LEVEL) Speaker unit...

  • Page 123: Terms

    Additional Information Terms AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG 2 and MPEG 4. Aspect ratio This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3. Wide screen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptional presence and atmosphere.
  • Page 124 Appendix Additional Information DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz/24-bit audio using a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully backward compatible with all existing decoders. This means that DVD players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.
  • Page 125 Additional Information Linear PCM (LPCM)/Pulse code modulation This stands for linear pulse code modulation, which is the signal recording system used for music CDs and DVDs. Generally, DVDs are re- corded with higher sampling frequency and bit rate than CDs. Therefore, DVDs can provide higher sound quality.
  • Page 126 Appendix Additional Information Playback control (PBC) This is a playback control signal recorded on Video CDs (Version 2.0). Using menu displays provided by Video CDs with PBC lets you enjoy playback of simple interactive software and software with search functions. You can also enjoy viewing high- and standard-resolution still images.

  • Page 127: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications General Rated power source ... 14.4 V DC (allowable voltage range: 12.0 V to 14.4 V DC) Grounding system ... Negative type Head unit: Max. current consumption ... 3.7 A Dimensions (W × H × D): Chassis ... 178 × 50 × 160 mm Nose ...
  • Page 128 Appendix Additional Information Slope ... 0 (Pass)/–6/–12 dB/oct Low HPF: Frequency ... 50/63/80/100/125/160/200 Slope ... –6/–12/–18 dB/oct Mute ... On/Off Front center: HPF: Frequency ... 50/63/80/100/125/160/200 Slope ... –6/–12/–18 dB/oct Mute ... On/Off Rear (L/R independent): HPF: Frequency ... 50/63/80/100/125/160/200 Slope ...

  • Page 129: Index

    Index Angle icon ...34,.99 Aspect ratio ...99,.123 Audio language ...34,.48,.98 Bonus group ...123 Bookmark ...33 Brightness ...106 Browsable pictures ...123 Chapter ...123 Code number ...100 Color ...106 Contrast ...106 DivX ...123 DivX Certified ...123 Dolby Digital ...123 Dolby Digital EX ...10,.123 Dolby Pro Logic II ...123 DTS ...123 DTS 96/24 ...124...
  • Page 132 TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 先鋒股份有限公司...

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