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Pioneer AVH-500EX Operation Manual

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AVH-500EX
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.

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  • Page 1 AVH-601EX AVH-600EX AVH-501EX AVH-500EX 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Top menu screen ............19 Thank you for buying this Pioneer ■ Bluetooth ......21 product. Please read through these instructions Bluetooth connection ..........21 so you will know how to operate your Bluetooth settings............. 21 model properly. After you have finished Switching the connected Bluetooth device ..
  • Page 3 ■ Compressed files..... 51 iDatalink settings ............86 ■ Settings ......87 Inserting and ejecting media......... 51 Starting procedure ............ 52 Displaying the setting screen........ 87 Basic operation ............53 System settings ............87 ■ iPod ........59 Theme settings ............94 Audio settings.............

  • Page 4: Precaution

    Precaution Information to user –MODEL NO.: AVH-601EX, AVH-600EX, AVH-501EX, AVH-500EX FCC ID: EW4C95 IC: 4250A-C95 –This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
  • Page 5 CAUTION This product is a Class 1 laser product classified under the safety standard, IEC 60825-1:2007, and contains a class 1M laser module. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION—CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, DO NOT VIEW...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    • If you notice smoke, a strange noise or odor from this product, or any other abnormal signs on the LCD screen, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Using this product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system.

  • Page 7: Parking Brake Interlock

    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.

  • Page 8: When Using A Display Connected To V Out

    • To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, never remove it from this product while data is being transferred. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data on media players, iPhone, smartphone, or other devices while using this product.

  • Page 9: Failure To Operate

    Failure to operate After-sales service for Pioneer products Please contact the dealer or distributor from which you purchased the product for after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    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. Meanings of symbols used in this manual This indicates model names that are supported by the described operations. 000EX This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the touch screen.

  • Page 11: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Main unit 601EX 600EX 501EX 500EX - 11 -...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    LCD screen VOL (+/ Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to switch to the camera view mode. NOTE To activate the camera view mode with this button, set [Back Camera Input] to [On] or [AV Input] to [Camera] (page 88).
  • Page 13 MENU Displays the DVD menu during DVD playback. Thumb pad Use to select a menu on the DVD menu. MUTE AUDIO Press to change the audio language, subtitle language or viewing angle SUBTITLE during DVD playback. ANGLE BAND/ESC Press to select the tuner band when tuner is selected as a source. Press to switch between media file types when playing the following types of data: •...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Notes on using the LCD panel 601EX 600EX WARNING • Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers. • Do not use with the LCD panel left open. It may result in injury in the event of an accident. •...

  • Page 15: Preparing The Remote Control

    Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed tools. Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings. Preparing the remote control 601EX 501EX 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.

  • Page 16: Starting Up The Unit

    Using the remote control Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. NOTE The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight. Important • Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight. •...

  • Page 17: Using The Touch Panel

    Switching the speaker mode To change the speaker mode, you need to restore this product to the default settings. Restore the default setting (page 107). Using the touch panel You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your fingers.
  • Page 18 Operating the time bar You can change the playback point by dragging the key. The playback time corresponding to the position of the key is displayed while dragging the key. Operating the menu bar Press The menu bar pops up on the screen. NOTE The menu bar availability may vary depending on the activating source.

  • Page 19: Top Menu Screen

    Top menu screen Favorite source icons TIPS • When you connect the external navigation system to this unit, the navigation mode key is displayed at the middle of the right side of the display. • If you select [Power OFF], you can turn off almost all functions. –...
  • Page 20 Connected device key Displays connected device. Switches the source or application with connected devices such as AppRadio Mode +, external navigation system, etc. When a device with a compatible application is connected, the favorite application key appears. Once the key appears, you can adjust the range of the favorite application key area with the following steps.

  • Page 21: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth connection 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.

  • Page 22: Switching The Connected Bluetooth Device

    CAUTION Never turn this product off and disconnect the device while the Bluetooth setting operation is being processed. Menu Item 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.

  • Page 23: Hands-Free Phoning

    registered devices are already connected, you can connect the remaining third device to use the audio function only from the switch devices key on the audio source screen. • The icon for the cellular phone currently being used is displayed on the Phone menu screen.
  • Page 24 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 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.
  • Page 25 Touch Touch On the [Phone Book] screen, touch the desired name to display the contact’s phone number. Touch ▶Dialing from the preset dial list Touch Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. The dial screen appears and dialing starts. ▶Deleting a phone number Press Touch...
  • Page 26 Press Touch Touch The voice recognition function launches and the voice control screen appears. TIPS • You can also launch the voice recognition function by pressing • If two cellular phones are automatically connected to this product with the Bluetooth device auto connect function, the voice recognition function (Siri Eyes Free Mode) will be set on the second phone.
  • Page 27 Touch to turn private mode on or off. NOTES • If two cellular phones are connected to this product and the first phone is set to private mode, you can receive incoming calls on the second phone while maintaining the call in progress on the first phone.

  • Page 28: Bluetooth Audio

    ▶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.
  • Page 29 The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears. Basic operation Bluetooth audio playback screen Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. • By pressing then touch , you can also skip files forward or backward. • By pressing then touch and hold , you can also perform fast reverse or fast forward.

  • Page 30: Appradio Mode

    Using AppRadio Mode + Important • Pioneer is not liable for any issues that may arise from incorrect or flawed app-based content. • The content and functionality of the supported applications are the responsibility of the App providers.
  • Page 31 • If you connect your device to this product while an AppRadio Mode + compatible application is already running, the application operation screen will appear on this product. • The desired application is launched, and the application operation screen appears. •...

  • Page 32: Using The Keyboard

    For smartphone (Android) users NOTES • [USB MTP] is set to [Off] to use AppRadio Mode + (page 88). • The video playback capability depends on the connected Android device. Unlock your smartphone and connect it to this product via USB. Refer to the Installation Manual.
  • Page 33 The audio mix menu will be displayed on the screen. Touch to mute. Touch again to cancel mute. Adjusts the audio volume. The AV operation screen and the Application screen can be switched by pressing - 33 -...

  • Page 34: Av Source

    • Pandora® • Bluetooth® audio • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio • AV input (AV) • AUX • Car Sources (iDatalink) *1 AVH-600EX/AVH-500EX *2 AVH-601EX/AVH-501EX Displaying the AV operation screen Press then touch the AV operation key. The AV operation screen appears.

  • Page 35: Selecting A Source

    Displays the source list. Selecting a source Source on the AV source selection screen Press then touch Touch the source icon. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. Source on the source list Press then touch AV operation key. Touch Touch the source key.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Range Of Favorite Source Icons Area

    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. Press Touch and hold appears at the top left of the favorite source icons. Drag to the desired position.

  • Page 37: Ipod®/Iphone® Or Smartphone Connection For Av Source

    iPod®/iPhone® or smartphone connection for AV source When using an iPod/iPhone or a smartphone with this product, the settings are automatically configured according to the device to be connected. This section describes source compatibility for each device with the connection. NOTES •...

  • Page 38: Iphone With A 30-Pin Connector

    You can connect and control an iPod/iPhone compatible with this product by using separately sold connector cables. Connecting via Bluetooth The following sources are available when an iPod/iPhone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth. • iPod • Pandora • Spotify •...

  • Page 39: Smartphone (Android™ Device)

    • Connecting via CD-IU51* (page 39) * Sold separately Compatible iPhone model • iPhone 4s For details about iPhone compatibility with this product, refer to the information on our website. You can connect and control an iPhone compatible with this product by using separately sold connector cables.
  • Page 40 * Sold separately Compatible smartphones Compatibility with all smartphones is not guaranteed. For details about smartphone compatibility with this product, refer to the information on our website. Connecting via Bluetooth The following sources are available when a smartphone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth.

  • Page 41: Hd Radio™ Technology/Radio

    HD Radio™ Technology/ Radio HD Radio Technology 601EX 501EX Radio 600EX 500EX About HD Radio stations HD Radio stations offer high quality audio and data services. HD Radio stations are brought to you by your local FM or AM stations. HD Radio stations feature the following: •...

  • Page 42: Starting Procedure

    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. 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.

  • Page 43: Basic Operation

    Basic operation HD Radio, Radio screen 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. Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list ([1] to [6]) to switch to the preset channel. Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM band.

  • Page 44: Storing The Strongest Broadcast Frequencies (Bsm)

    TIPS • By pressing then touch , you can also switch the preset channels. • By pressing then touch and hold and releasing it, you can also perform seek tuning. Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies (BSM) The BSM (best stations memory) function automatically stores the six strongest broadcast frequencies under the preset channel keys [1] to [6].
  • Page 45 Menu Item Description [Local] Local seek tuning allows you to only tune into [Off] radio stations with sufficiently strong signals. FM: [Level1] [Level2] [Level3] [Level4] NOTE AM: [Level1] [Level2] [Level4] for FM and [Level2] for AM are available only with the stations with the strongest signals. * AVH-601EX/AVH-501EX - 45 -...

  • Page 46: Disc

    Disc Inserting and ejecting a disc You can play a normal music CD, Video-CD, or DVD-Video using the built-in drive of this product. WARNING 601EX 600EX Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.

  • Page 47: Basic Operation

    Press Basic operation TIPS • By pressing then touch , you can also skip files/chapters forward or backward. • By pressing then touch and hold , you can also perform fast reverse or fast forward. • If a Video-CD with PBC (playback control) On is being played, appears.
  • Page 48 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 Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen.
  • Page 49 Displays the hidden function bar. You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left. Searches for the part you want to play. Touch [Title], [Chapter], [10Key], or [Track] then input the desired number from [0] to [9].
  • Page 50 Displays the DVD menu keypad. If items on the DVD menu appear, the touch panel keys may overlay them. If so, select an item using these touch panel keys. Touch , or to select the menu item then touch NOTE The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.

  • Page 51: Compressed Files

    Compressed files Inserting and ejecting media You can play compressed audio, compressed video, or still image files stored in a disc or an external storage device. WARNING 601EX 600EX Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.

  • Page 52: Starting Procedure

    Press Plugging a USB storage device Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB cable. Plug a USB storage device into the USB cable. NOTES • This product may not achieve optimum performance with some USB storage devices. •...

  • Page 53: Basic Operation

    For USB Press then touch Plug the USB storage device into the USB cable (page 52). Touch [USB]. Playback is performed in order of folder numbers. Folders are skipped if they contain no playable files. Basic operation TIPS • By pressing then touch , you can also skip files/chapters forward or backward.
  • Page 54 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. Displays the hidden function bar. You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left.
  • Page 55 Displays the hidden function bar. 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 55). Switches the current music information display.
  • Page 56 Video source screen (Example: Disc) Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback.
  • Page 57 Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it. Skips files forward or backward. Still image source TIPS •...
  • Page 58 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. [As Both]: Saves the image as the wallpaper for both the AV screen and top menu screen.

  • Page 59: Ipod

    iPod Connecting your iPod When connecting an iPod to this product, the settings are automatically configured according to the device to be connected. For details of the available connection, refer to iPod®/iPhone® or smartphone connection for AV source (page 37). NOTES •...
  • Page 60 Displays the link search screen. Select a song from the list related to the song currently playing. If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. NOTE This function is not available while playing Apple Music Radio. Switches between playback and pause.
  • Page 61 Audio source screen 2 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.com/music/ NOTE This function is only available when using the iPod function with an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 or iPod touch (5th...
  • Page 62 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. •...

  • Page 63: Pandora

    Pandora® Pandora internet radio is a music service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at http://www.pandora.com. The Pandora mobile application is available for iPhone and smartphones. Please visit www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile for the latest compatibility information. 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.

  • Page 64: Basic Operation

    Touch [Pandora]. Launch the Pandora application on the mobile device and start playback. • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 21. • For details on USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen Recalls the preset station stored to a key from the memory. Stores the current station to a key.
  • Page 65 Adds information for the track currently playing to bookmarks. Switches among connected devices. 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.

  • Page 66: Spotify

    • Certain functions of the Spotify service are not available when accessing the service through Pioneer car audio/video products. • Spotify is a music service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at https://support.spotify.com/. • The Spotify application is available for most iPhone and smartphone, please visit https://support.spotify.com/ for the latest compatibility information.

  • Page 67: Basic Operation

    Press 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 21. • For details on USB connection for iPhone, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen 1 (Track) Switches between playback and pause.
  • Page 68 Displays the hidden function bar. You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left. Switches among connected devices. Selects a track or station from the list. Your Music: Selects a track or station from the list of saved song information. Browse: Selects a track from the category list.
  • Page 69 Playback screen 1 (Radio mode) Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. By pressing then touch , you can skip songs forward. Starts new radio mode. Saves or deletes the current song information to or from Your Music. Displays the hidden function bar.
  • Page 70 Playback screen 2 (Radio mode) Displays the hidden function bar. 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. - 70 -...

  • Page 71: Siriusxm® Satellite Radio

    SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy, and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required.

  • Page 72: Listening To Siriusxm

    Listening to SiriusXM Press then touch Touch [SiriusXM]. Basic operation TIPS • By pressing then touch , 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. •...
  • Page 73 Performs TuneScan™ (page 74). Switches TuneMix™ to on or off. You can use TuneMix™ from each of the music channels stored as presets on the current band. NOTES • When fewer than two music channels are stored as presets, you cannot use TuneMix™.

  • Page 74: Tunescan

    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 TIPS • The displayed list switches in the following order. Channel Name—Artist Name—Song Title—Content Info •...

  • Page 75: Sportsflash

    Touch to display the following display. 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.

  • Page 76: Parental Lock

    How to access When there is a Featured Favorite, access it with the band key. Touch the band key. SXM1—SXM2—SXM3—FF When there are multiple Featured Favorites, access them from the category list. It is displayed at the bottom of the category list (page 74). Parental lock The Parental Control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels, including those with mature content.
  • Page 77 Menu Item Description [Featured Favorites] Set to [On] to allow you to discover new channels created by [On] [Off] the SiriusXM Programming department. NOTE If the Featured Favorite Band needs to update, the Featured Band Update message will appear. [Featured Band To be notified when the featured seasonal theme is updated.

  • Page 78: Aux

    You can display the video image output by the device connected to video input. 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. NOTE A Mini-jack AV cable (CD-RM10) (sold separately) is required for connection.
  • Page 79 Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. You can set the screen size for the video image (page 106). Switches between the video input and audio input. - 79 -...

  • Page 80: Av Input

    AV input You can display the video image output by the device connected or the camera to video input. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. 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.

  • Page 81: Mixtrax

    MIXTRAX MIXTRAX is an original technology for creating non-stop mixes of selections from your audio library, complete with DJ effects. MIXTRAX EZ operation You can use this unit to play USB audio files. MIXTRAX EZ is used to add a variety of sound effects between songs for arranging the pauses between songs.

  • Page 82: Mixtrax Settings

    MIXTRAX settings Press Touch then The system setting screen appears. Touch [AV Source Settings]. Touch [MIXTRAX Settings]. Menu Item Description [Short Playback Mode] Specify the playback portion. [Off] [60s] [90s] [120s] [150s] [180s] [Random] [Display Effect] Set the effect display for MIXTRAX. [On] [Off] [Cut-In Effect] Set the effect tone that sounds when you skip tracks...

  • Page 83: Idatalink

    iDatalink Using iDatalink 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.

  • Page 84: Starting Procedure

    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.
  • Page 85 Displays the Climate screen. Displays the Parking Assist screen. Gauges screen Vehicle Information screen Climate screen - 85 -...

  • Page 86: Displaying Obstacle Detection Information

    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.

  • Page 87: Settings

    Settings You can adjust various settings in the main menu. Displaying the setting screen Press Touch Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 87) Theme settings (page 94) Audio settings (page 95) Video settings (page 101) Bluetooth settings (page 21) System settings The menu items vary according to the source.
  • Page 88 [AUX Input] Set to [On] for AUX source (page 78). [On] [Off] *1 AVH-601EX/AVH-501EX *2 AVH-600EX/AVH-500EX [Camera settings] A separately sold rear view camera (e.g. ND-BC8) is required for utilizing the rear view camera function. (For details, consult your dealer.) ▶Rear view camera...
  • Page 89 * AVH-601EX/AVH-501EX 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.
  • Page 90 [System Language] Menu Item Description [System Language] Select the system language. NOTES • If the embedded language and the selected language setting are not the same, the text information may not display properly. • Some characters may not be displayed properly. [Restore Settings] Menu Item Description...
  • Page 91 • This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Menu Item Description [Touch panel calibration] Touch [Yes]. Touch two corners of the screen along the arrows then touch the centers of the two [+] marks at the same time twice.
  • Page 92 Menu Item Description [Dimmer Duration] Adjust the time that the dimmer is turned on or off by dragging the cursors or touching You can use this function when [Dimmer Trigger] is set to [Time]. TIPS • Each touch of moves the cursor backward or forward in the 15 minute width.
  • Page 93 * With some pictures, you cannot adjust [Hue] and [Color]. NOTES • The adjustments of [Brightness], [Contrast], and [Dimmer] are stored separately when your vehicle's headlights are off (daytime) and on (nighttime). • [Brightness] and [Contrast] are switched automatically depending on the setting of [Dimmer Settings].

  • Page 94: Theme Settings

    [OEM Settings] Menu Item Description [OEM Settings] (page 86). [OEM Volume Settings] Menu Item Description [OEM Volume Settings] (page 86). Theme settings The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item Description [Background] Select the wall paper from the preset items in this product [Home] [AV] or original pictures via the external device.

  • Page 95: Audio Settings

    Menu Item Description (off ) Hides the clock display. *1 Refer to Still image source (page 57). *2 You can preview the top menu screen or the AV operation screen by touching [Home] or [AV] respectively. Audio settings The menu items vary according to the source. Some of the menu items become unavailable when the volume is set to mute.
  • Page 96 Menu Item Description [Off] The volume does not change. [Source Level Adjuster] Adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical [-4] to [+4] changes in volume when switching between sources other than FM. Touch to adjust the source volume after comparing the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source.
  • Page 97 Menu Item Description [Time Alignment] Select or customize the time alignment settings to reflect [On] [Off] the distance between the listener’s position and each Listening position*1*2 speaker. You need to measure the distance between the [Off] [Front-L] [Front-R] head of the listener and each speaker unit. [Front] [All] Touch to select the listening position then...
  • Page 98 Menu Item Description [Automatic Level Control] Corrects automatically the audio level difference between the music files or the sources. [Off] 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).
  • Page 99 ▶Before operating the Auto EQ function • Perform Auto EQ in a quiet place with the vehicle engine and air conditioning switched off. Also, cut the power of car phones or cellular phones in the vehicle, or remove them in advance. Surrounding sounds may prevent correct measurement of the vehicle’s acoustics.
  • Page 100 Disconnect the iPhone or smartphone device. 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 35). Press Touch then Touch [A-EQ&TA Measurement]. Connect the microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately) with this product.

  • Page 101: Video Settings

    NOTE [Subwoofer Settings] is available only when [Subwoofer] is [On]. Press Touch then Touch [Crossover] or [Subwoofer Settings]. Touch 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.
  • Page 102 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.) NOTES •...
  • Page 103 Menu Item 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. Touch [0] to [9] to input a four-digit code number. Touch Registers the code number, and you can now set the level.
  • Page 104 [Video Signal Setting] Menu Item Description [AV] Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PAL- this product to an AV equipment. M] [PAL-N] [SECAM] [AUX] Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PAL- this product to an AUX equipment.

  • Page 105: Favorite Menu

    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. NOTE Up to 12 menu items can be registered in the favorite menu. Creating a shortcut Press then touch...

  • Page 106: Other Functions

    Other functions Setting the time and date Touch the current time on the screen. Touch 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]. •...

  • Page 107: Restoring This Product To The Default Settings

    [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. TIPS •...

  • Page 108: Appendix

    – Park your vehicle in a safe place and here, contact your dealer or the nearest apply the parking brake. authorized Pioneer service facility. No video output from the connected Common problems equipment.
  • Page 109 – The operation is not possible. (For The picture is extremely unclear/ example, the DVD playing does not distorted and dark during playback. feature that angle, audio system, → The disc features a signal to prohibit subtitle language, etc.) copying. (Some discs may have this.) –...
  • Page 110 → The camera input may be loose or not → The connection between the cellular connected. phone and this product cannot be – Check the connection and make sure established. the male end of the camera is – Perform the connection process. →...

  • Page 111: Error Messages

    If the error persists, – Check that the USB connector or USB record the error message and contact your cable is not caught in something or dealer or your nearest Pioneer service damaged. center. → The connected USB storage device...
  • Page 112 Check USB Pioneer service center for assistance. → The USB connector or USB cable has short-circuited. Check Tuner → The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner –...
  • Page 113 – Requires two or more qualified music Subscription Updated Press Enter to channels to be stored as presets in the Continue current band. → This product has detected a change in your SiriusXM subscription status. Disc – Touch [Enter] to clear the message. In the U.S.A., visit www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 if you have Error-02-XX/FF-FF...
  • Page 114 – Wait until this product returns to a Protect temperature within the normal → All the files on the connected USB operating limits. storage device are embedded with DRM. Your device is not authorized to play this – Replace the USB storage device. DivX protected video.

  • Page 115: Handling And Care Of Discs

    Pioneer Service Station. – Disconnect the USB storage device and do not use it. Turn the ignition Handling and care of switch to OFF, then to ACC or ON and...

  • Page 116: Playable Discs

    Codec High Definition) format. Do not Ambient conditions for playing a insert in AVCHD discs. If inserted, the disc disc may not be ejected. • At extremely high temperatures, a Playing DualDisc temperature cutout protects this product by switching it off automatically. •...

  • Page 117: Detailed Information For Playable Media

    characteristics, scratches or dirt on the Detailed information disc, or dirt, scratches or condensation on for playable media the lens of the built-in drive. • Playback of discs recorded on a computer may not be possible, depending on the recording device, writing software, their Compatibility settings, and other environmental factors.
  • Page 118 • You cannot connect a USB storage device DivX subtitle files to this product via a USB hub. • Srt format subtitle files with the • Partitioned USB storage device is not extension “.srt” can be used. compatible with this product. •...
  • Page 119 • Maximum playback time of audio file WMA compatibility stored on an USB storage device: 7.5 h • This product is not compatible with the (450 minutes) following: Windows Media™ Audio 9.2 Professional, Lossless, Voice CD-R/-RW File system: ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/DVD-RW Romeo, Joliet File extension: .wma...
  • Page 120 without video data, DivX files encoded .avi with LPCM (Linear PCM) audio codec Format: MPEG-4/DivX/H.264/H.263 • Depending on the file information Compatible video codec: MPEG-4 (Simple composition, such as the number of Profile/Advanced Simple Profile)/DivX audio streams, there may be a slight (Home Theater Profile)/H.264 (Base Line delay in the start of playback on discs.

  • Page 121: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth .asf SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER Format: VC-1 CORPORATION is under license. Other Compatible video codec: VC-1 (Simple trademarks and trade names are those of their Profile/Main Profile/Advanced Profile) respective owners.

  • Page 122: Siriusxm® Satellite Radio

    – Redistributions of source code must SiriusXM® Satellite retain the above copyright notice, this list Radio of conditions and the following disclaimer. – Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

  • Page 123: Aac

    Apple product may affect wireless MIXTRAX performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER registered in the U.S. and other countries. CORPORATION. App Store Detailed information App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

  • Page 124: Using App-Based Connected Content

    Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered product: trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with • Latest version of the Pioneer compatible permission. connected content application(s) for the Pandora is only available in certain countries.

  • Page 125: Notice Regarding Video Viewing

    mobile digital devices and premium Using the LCD screen subscription required, where available, see https://www.spotify.com. correctly Notice regarding video viewing Handling the LCD screen • When the LCD screen is subjected to Remember that use of this system for direct sunlight for a long period of time, it commercial or public viewing purposes will become very hot, resulting in may constitute an infringement on the...

  • Page 126: Specifications

    (AVH-501EX/AVH-500EX) visible. In that case, please consult your 6.2 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area: dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer 137.52 mm × 77.232 mm) (5-3/8 in. × 3 Service Station. in.)
  • Page 127 (AVH-501EX/AVH-500EX) Gain: 1 152 000 (2 400 × 480) +10 dB to -24 dB (1 dB/step) Display method: Phase: Normal/Reverse TFT Active matrix driving Time alignment: Color system: 0 to 140 step (1 inch/step) PAL/NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM Bass boost: compatible Gain: +12 dB to 0 dB...
  • Page 128 Time alignment: 0 to 140 step (1 inch/step) USB standard spec: Bass boost: USB 1.1, USB 2.0 full speed, USB 2.0 high Gain: +12 dB to 0 dB speed Speaker level: Max current supply: 1.5 A +10 dB to -24 dB (1 dB/step) USB Class: MSC (Mass Storage Class), MTP (Media DVD drive...
  • Page 129 H.264 video decoding format: CEA2006 Specifications Base Line Profile, Main Profile, High Profile H.263 video decoding format: Base Line Profile 0/3 VC-1 video decoding format: Simple Profile, Main Profile, Advanced Profile DivX: Home Theater Power output: < = MPEG4 video decoding format: 14 W RMS ×...
  • Page 130 © 2017 PIONEER CORPORATION. All rights reserved. <QRI3037-B> UC...

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