Dvd Video Disc Region Numbers; About This Manual; After-Sales Service For Pioneer Products; Visit Our Website - Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Owner's Manual

Section
02 Before you start
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and conven-
ience, be sure to record this number on the en-
closed warranty card.

DVD video disc region numbers

Only DVD video discs with compatible region
numbers can be played on this player. You can
find the region number of the player on the bot-
tom of this unit and in this manual (refer to
Specifications on page 69).

About this manual

! This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions to ensure superior reception and
operation. All the functions have been de-
signed for the easiest possible use, but many
are not self-explanatory. This operation man-
ual will help you benefit fully from this unit s
potential and to maximize your listening en-
joyment.
! 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.
! In the following instructions, USB memories,
USB portable audio players, and SD memory
cards are collectively referred to as external
storage devices (USB, SD) . If only USB
memories and USB portable audio players
are indicated, they are collectively referred to
as USB storage devices .
! In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
ferred to as iPod .
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After-sales service for
Pioneer products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased this unit for after-sales
service (including warranty conditions) or any
other information. In case the necessary infor-
mation is not available, please contact the com-
panies listed below:
Please do not ship your unit to the companies at
the addresses listed below for repair without ad-
vance contact.
U.S.A.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
340 Ferrier Street
Unit 2
Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
For warranty information please see the Limited
Warranty sheet included with this unit.

Visit our website

Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
in Canada
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Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote control
out and insert the battery with the plus (+) and
minus ( ) poles aligned properly.
! When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
WARNING
! Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
! Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
must not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
! Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
! Remove the battery if the remote control is
not used for a month or longer.
! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
! Do not store the battery with metallic ob-
jects.
! If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control
completely clean and install a new battery.
! When disposing of used batteries, comply
with governmental regulations or environ-
mental public institutions rules that apply in
your country/area.
Perchlorate Material special handling may
!
apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. (Applicable to California,
U.S.A.)
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
! The remote control may not function properly
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.

Demo mode

The feature demo automatically starts when you
select Off for the source and continues while
the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. To can-
cel the feature demo, press and hold MUTE.
Press and hold MUTE again to restart. Operat-
ing the feature demo while the car engine is
turned off it may drain the battery power.
Important
The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be con-
nected to the ignition on/off function. Failure to
do so may result in battery drain.