Before You Start; About This Unit; Dvd Video Disc Region Numbers; About This Manual - Pioneer AVH-X8550BT Owner's Manual

Before you start

About this unit

CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product classi-
fied under the Safety of laser products, IEC
60825-1:2007, and contains a class 1M laser
module. To ensure continued safety, do not re-
move any covers or attempt to gain access to
the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
CAUTION—CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, DO NOT VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating could result from contact with
liquids.
! Keep this manual handy for future reference.
! Always keep the volume low enough to hear
outside sounds.
! Avoid exposure to moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
any preset memory will be erased.

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 72).

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".

If you experience problems

Should this product fail to operate properly,
please contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
Before you start
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.
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.
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