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DVD RDS AV RECEIVER AUTORADIO AV RDS LECTEUR DE DVD RADIO AV RDS CON DVD AVH-X5500BHS AVH-X4500BT Owner’s Manual AVH-X3500BHS Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones AVH-X2500BT AVH-X1500DVD...
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Tuner operations Browsing for a video/music on the About this manual Storing and recalling stations iPod Bluetooth telephone After-sales service for Pioneer Storing the strongest stations Changing audiobook speed Bluetooth telephone operations products Tuning in to strong signals Displaying lists related to the song currently...
Contents Contents Setting up the video player Bluetooth connection menu iPod compatibility Setting the subtitle language Bluetooth connection menu Sequence of audio files Setting the audio language operations Using the display correctly Setting the menu language Bluetooth profiles Setting the multi-angle DVD display Theme menu License, Warranty Disclaimer &...
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Section Precautions Precautions Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER Parking brake interlock WARNING CAUTION product. Certain functions (Video viewing and certain Do not attempt to install or service your dis- ! The rear view camera function is to be used...
Get the most out of your equipment by playing it MODEL NO.: AVH-X5500BHS, AVH-X4500BT, may expose you to chemicals listed on proposi- at a safe level a level that lets the sound come...
Using the remote control CANADA minus ( ) poles aligned properly. Point the remote control in the direction of the Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. ! When using for the first time, pull out the About this manual front panel to operate.
Head unit ! For details on how to connect an iPod or Source on display USB storage device to this unit, refer to AVH-X5500BHS and AVH-X4500BT 4 MUTE When connecting with optional CD-IU201V Press to mute. Press again to unmute.
Available source modes volume. Turning the source ON/OFF ! SiriusXM SiriusXM tuner (AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X3500BHS) (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT) ! Digital Radio Digital Radio tuner (AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X3500BHS) Turning the source on using the buttons ! Radio Radio tuner 1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the source on.
Press to change the fast forward speed. selected as a source. Also used to cancel the control mode of functions. (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/ Press to return to the previous track (chap- Press to switch between modes when play- AVH-X4500BT/AVH-X3500BHS/ ter).
Section Common operations Common operations Activating the touch panel keys Using the rear view key to Notes ! When a video is viewed in a wide screen mode that does not match its original aspect ! This function is enabled for playback on the display the rear view Touch panel keys ratio, it may appear different.
Adjusting the angle of the Ejecting a disc About HD Radioä stations LCD panel and ejecting media (Function of AVH-X3500BHS/AVH-X2500BT/AVH- (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X3500BHS) â X1500DVD) iTunes Tagging provides you the opportunity to discover HD Radioä stations offer high-quality audio and a wide range of content and the means to tag that con- data services.
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Section HD Radioä tuner HD Radioä tuner 8 Preset channel key # While storing the tag data on this unit, Tag Switching between FM1, FM2, and FM3 by Display the preset channel list screen. touching the band key. Select a preset channel. Refer to HD Radio tuner operations on the pre- flashes.
Section Tuner Tuner 6 Preset channel key Tuner operations Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may re- You can store the information if the Tag indica- Selecting a preset channel. place broadcast frequencies you have saved tor is displayed while the desired song is being (Function of AVH-X4500BT/AVH-X2500BT/AVH- using the preset tuning keys.
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Subscription Updated is displayed. SiriusXM tuner operations may appear on the dis- Once you have subscribed, SiriusXM will send an ac- 6 Parental control key (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X3500BHS) play. tivation message to your tuner. The Parental Control screen appears.
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Section SiriusXM tuner SiriusXM tuner â Touch the close key to close the list Selecting a SiriusXM Touch the iTunes song tagging key. Use the numeric keypad to enter the screen. four-digit passcode and then touch the Enter Store the tag information to this unit. channel directly You can store the information if the Tag indica- key.
Section SiriusXM tuner SiriusXM tuner Use the numeric keypad to enter a new Touch the list key to display the preset Scan play operations four-digit passcode and then touch the Enter channel list. key. SiriusXM 22 JAN 12:22 SXM 1 Touch Tune Scan.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) Disc (CD/DVD) 9 Screen mode key g Audio output key Introducing movie operations Touch to change the fast forward and reverse speed. Changing the screen mode. Switching the audio output, when playing You can use this unit to view DVD/DVD-R/DVD- Refer to Changing the wide-screen mode on video discs recorded with LPCM audio.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) Disc (CD/DVD) 2 Search key ! You can also switch between subtitle lan- Operating the DVD menu Selecting a chapter using the buttons guages using Video Setup menu. For de- Displaying a list of track titles/file names to 1 Press c or d (TRK).
Section Disc (CD/DVD) Disc (CD/DVD) # Ways to display the menu will differ depending ! If you select another folder during repeat Start playback from the selected part. Touch 10key to display the numeric key- play, the repeat play range changes to Disc. pad.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) iPod 6 Screen mode key File name list is a list of file names (or folder ! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM Moving images operations names) from which you can select a file (or fold- (Digital Rights Management) system.
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Section iPod iPod 5 Search key Sound playback operations This function is not compatible with the follow- iPhone 3GS Displaying iPod menus. ing iPod models. iPhone 3G You can use the unit to listen iPod sound files. ! iPod nano 1st generation iPhone 6 Sound retriever key ! iPod with video...
Section iPod iPod Switch to iPod video mode. Searching for a video/music by Searching the list by alphabet Displaying lists related to category the song currently playing Select a category. ROOT (link search) Refer to Searching for a video/music by category Touch the search key to pull up the iPod Playlists on this page.
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! Pioneer is not liable for any issues that When the Advanced App Mode is used, the lan- The sound of application during Advanced App...
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Section 6 Repeat key Moving images operations ! You can also switch between languages/ Touch panel keys audio systems using Video Setup menu. For Selecting the repeat range. You can use this unit to view USB storage device Refer to Repeating playback on the next page. details, refer to Setting the audio language on files.
Section 8 DB key 2 Search key Touch DB to create a database in Music Basic operations browse mode. Creating a database that enables searches Displaying the file name list to select the by artist name, genre, and other options. Refer to Sound playback operations on the pre- files.
Touch panel keys ! When Folder is selected, it is not possible to Old image is overwritten with the new one. (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT/AVH- play back a subfolder of that folder. X3500BHS/AVH-X2500BT) Touch f to pause the slide show when...
Section Bluetooth Audio Using MIXTRAX Notes MIXTRAX operation Touch MIXTRAX Setup on the system menu. ! When playing back files recorded as VBR MIXTRAX is original technology for creating MIXTRAX setting items are displayed. (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not non-stop mixes of selections from your audio li- ! Short Playback Mode When turned on, se- be correctly displayed if fast forward or re-...
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Sound effects the Internet. Important ! Ability of the Pioneer car audio/video products to ! Cross Fade A sound effect that creates a Requirements to access Pandora using the access the Pandora service is subject to change fade in and fade out effect between songs.
Section â â Using Pandora internet radio Using Pandora internet radio ! An Internet connection is required to use an Touch panel keys Basic operations Change the sort order. iPod, an Android device, or a BlackBerry de- vice. Playing tracks You can sort the items in the list ! Only iPods can be connected to the AVH- 1 Connect an iPod to USB input with a USB...
Incoming call notice Telephone standby display or off. Indicates that an incoming call has been re- (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT/AVH- ceived and has not been checked yet. 6 Auto-answer key X3500BHS/AVH-X2500BT) ! Not displayed for calls made when your Turning automatic answering on or off.
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Section Bluetooth telephone Bluetooth telephone ! Make sure to adjust the volume to a proper Selecting a number by Inverting names in phone book Select Missed Calls, Dialed Calls or Received Calls. level before disconnecting the cellular phone alphabet search mode When your cellular phone is connected to this from the unit.
Section Bluetooth telephone Bluetooth telephone % Touch the volume key to select Making a call by entering Voice control ! Please note that wind blowing through the Far-End VOL. vehicle windows and noise coming from out- phone number If your cellular phone is equipped with the voice 1 2 3 side the vehicle can interfere with voice com- control feature, you can use voice commands to...
Section Settings Audio adjustments Menu operations ! You cannot display the Audio function menu Using fader/balance adjustment Touch Balance on the audio function menu. when the mute function is on or a JPEG file Fader/Balance displays when Rear Speaker is Touch panel keys is playing.
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Section Audio adjustments Audio adjustments Press the home button to switch to the Touch the table to adjust the level of the Adjusting loudness Touch c or d next to Frequency to select home display. equalizer band. the cut-off frequency. Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the Range: +12dB to –12dB 50Hz 63Hz 80Hz 100Hz 125Hz...
Section Audio adjustments Setting up the video player Adjusting source levels Setting the subtitle language Registering the code. With SLA (source level adjustment), the volume You can set a desired subtitle language. When levels of each source can be adjusted to prevent available, the subtitles will be displayed in the significant differences between sources.
Section Setting up the video player Setting up the video player Touch the video setup key to open the Press the home button to switch to the Touch Time Per Photo Slide on the video setup menu. home display. Video Setup menu to select the slideshow in- Registering the code.
Section Setting up the video player Setting up the video player Touch 0 to 9 to input the registered code Notes Touch the video setup key to open the number. video setup menu. ! Up to 42 characters can be displayed on one line.
Section System settings System settings Switching the auxiliary setting Setting the App sound mixing Touch any of the following touch panel (English and Russian only) keys to select the function to be adjusted. Multi language setting for DivX Activate this setting when using an auxiliary de- Refer to Setting the App sound mixing on page Picture Adjustment items are displayed.
Touch Mute/ATT until the desired setting latest Bluetooth software. For about Bluetooth speaker. appears. (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT/AVH- software and updating, refer to our website. # When no subwoofer is connected to the rear out- Touch Mute/ATT until the desired setting ap- X3500BHS/AVH-X2500BT) put, select Full (full-range speaker).
CAUTION lead is negative while the shift lever is in RE- cation. The reflected sound within the car is Pioneer recommends the use of a camera VERSE (R) position strong and delays occur. which outputs mirror-reversed images. Oth- ! Off When a rear view camera is not con-...
(sold separately) to the AUX phone input jack on this unit. # To stop auto EQ, touch Stop. input in advance. AVH-X5500BHS and AVH-X4500BT 10 Store the microphone carefully in the Performing auto EQ glove compartment or another safe place.
Switching between the device operations names and Bluetooth device ad- Display menu columns to register. dresses. Refer to Menu operations on page 33. (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT/AVH- # You can customize menus except Video Setup X3500BHS/AVH-X2500BT) # To cancel searching, touch Stop. menu. Note # If three devices are already paired, Memory Full is displayed and pairing cannot be performed.
Section Bluetooth connection menu Theme menu Connecting to a Bluetooth Entering PIN code for Bluetooth Selecting the illumination color The customized color has been stored in the memory. device automatically wireless connection This unit is equipped with multiple-color illumi- The set color will be recalled from the memory nation.
! If the touch panel cannot be adjusted prop- Refer to What’s what on page 7. erly, consult your local Pioneer dealer. About AUX connection methods Note Turn the source off.
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Section Connection Connection ! The black cable is ground. When installing Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhe- WARNING this unit or power amp (sold separately), sive tape. Wrap adhesive tape around wiring ! In some countries or states the viewing of images make sure to connect the ground wire first.
26 pin cable (Supplied with navigation unit) Insert the 26 pin cable in the direction Navigation system Microphone 4 m (13 ft. 1 in.) indicated in the figure. RGB input (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT/AVH-X3500BHS/AVH-X2500BT) (AVIC-U220(sold separately)) Microphone input This product (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT/AVH-X3500BHS/AVH-X2500BT) Antenna input...
Section Connection Connection When connecting to separately sold power amp When connecting the external video component and the display Rear output Front output External video component (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) To front output Power amp (sold separately) To rear output Power amp Subwoofer To video...
Rear view camera input (R.C IN) CD-IU201V cable view camera connection If you switch the shift lever to REVERSE (R), the (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X3500BHS) USB/iPod input display on this unit will automatically switch to This product the rear view image. You need to set the...
Section Connection Installation When connecting with optional Notes Installation using the screw ! Check all connections and systems before CD-IU201S cable holes on the side of the unit final installation. USB/iPod input ! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may % Fastening the unit to the factory radio- This product cause malfunctions.
Installation Installation Installing the microphone Install the microphone on the steering column. (Function of AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT/AVH- X3500BHS/AVH-X2500BT) CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to allow the micro- phone lead to become wound around the steer- ing column or shift lever. Be sure to install the unit in such a way that it will not obstruct driv- ing.
Appendix Additional information Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action (Refer- Symptom Cause Action (Refer- Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) ence page) ence page) Common Playback is The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The image The data could Stop playback Nothing is The rear view Connect a rear...
Appendix Additional information Additional information iPod Symptom Cause Action (Refer- Symptom Cause Action (Refer- Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) ence page) Symptom Cause Action ence page) Playback is The DVD being The language The image is Some discs fea- Since this unit is The iPod does The cables are...
When you contact your dealer or your nearest trical or me- (Page 44) in your sage. Pioneer Service Center, be sure to note the error Check An- The antenna Check the anten- chanical error. SiriusXM sub- message.
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Appendix Additional information Additional information Message Cause Action (Refer- Message Cause Action (Refer- Message Cause Action (Refer- Message Cause Action (Refer- ence page) ence page) ence page) ence page) Protect All the files on Replace the disc. Unplayable This type of file Select a file that Format Read Sometimes Wait until the...
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DivX iPod s main tected video. authorized VOD contents Tag transfer menu is dis- This unit s tag Check the iPod Pioneer Service provider. failed. Re- information and try again. played, reconnect Station. connect your cannot transfer Format Read Sometimes...
Cause Action disconnect Messages Translation again later. from Please con- The microphone Plug the optional Pioneer recommends Skip limit Skip limit Do not exceed the PandoraLink. nect the mi- is not con- microphone se- the use of a camera reached.
Appendix Additional information Additional information Indicator list Indicates that the connected Indicates that the digital format is Shows other phone information. Bluetooth device only supports MPEG Audio. Bluetooth telephone. Area 1 Area 2 Indicates that the connected Indicates that the digital format is Shows the composer name.
Appendix Additional information Additional information Area 3 Handling guidelines USB storage device Condensation may temporarily impair the player s performance. Let it rest for about one hour to ad- Discs and player Connections via USB hub are not supported. just to a warmer temperature. Also, wipe any Shows when radio signal is re- damp discs off with a soft cloth.
Appendix Additional information Additional information DivX video files Compressed audio Playback of CD-R/RW discs may become impossi- About iPod settings ble in case of direct exposure to sunlight, high compatibility (USB) ! When an iPod is connected, this unit changes temperatures, or the storage conditions in the ve- Depending on the composition of the file informa- the EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in...
! iPhone 4S (software version 5.1.1) application used to encode WMA files. extension): Not compatible ! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data ! iPhone 4 (software version 5.1.1) There may be a slight delay at the start of playback lost on the USB memory/USB portable audio ! iPhone 3GS (software version 5.1.1)
Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen Bluetooth profiles specify playback sequences with this unit. PIONEER Service Station. Do not use the ! Heat from the heater may damage the LCD In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, unit in this condition because doing so may...
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, TIES MADE BY PIONEER OR ANY OF ITS LICEN- and any use of such marks by PIONEER the U.S. and other countries.
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The Contributing Authors and Group 42, Inc. dis- Please be aware in advance that Pioneer will not ment. There is no warranty that our efforts or claim all warranties, expressed or implied, in-...
........4.0 V JPEG decoding format ........10.0 A Frequency range ....87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (AVH-X5500BHS/AVH-X4500BT) ......jpeg, .jpg, .jpe Dimensions (W × H × D): Usable sensitivity ..... 9 dBf (0.8 µV/75 W, mono, S/N: Preout maximum output level Pixel Sampling ..
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Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 先鋒股份有限公司 台北市內湖區瑞光路407號8樓 電話: 886-(0)2-2657-3588 先鋒電子(香港)有限公司 香港九龍長沙灣道909號5樓 電話: 852-2848-6488 ã 2012 PIONEER CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ã 2012 PIONEER CORPORATION. Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés. Printed in Thailand Imprimé en Thaïlande <KOKZX> <12I00000> <CRD4703-B/N> UC...
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If you use Pandora and don’t intend to use AppRadio Mode at this time, please do not install this update. Pioneer is working on an update to allow for both Pandora and AppRadio Mode, to be released at a future date.
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421-1404 during regular business hours (M-F 10AM- 7:30PM Eastern Time, excluding holidays) for assistance. If this firmware update is performed by Pioneer, there is a charge of $60.00 (this charge includes return shipping of the updated unit within the U.S.). Charges for removal/reinstallation of the unit and shipment to Pioneer are the customer’s responsibility.
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B. Updating the Firmware on Your Unit INPORTANT Please DO NOT perform this firmware update if the model number of your Pioneer in-dash multimedia unit is anything other than AVH-X4500BT or AVH-X2500BT. The model number for the AVH-X4500BT is located to the right of the eject button at the bottom right corner of the unit.
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The [Apps] icon on the Home screen will be changed Appears when your iPhone with Lightning connector is connected via the VGA/USB interface cable for iPod/iPhone (CD-IV202AV) (sold separately). Appears when your iPhone with Lightning connector is connected via the VGA/USB interface cable for iPod/iPhone (CD-IV202AV) (sold separately) and processing the Bluetooth connection.
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4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB/iPod input port. Your unit will automatically recognize the PDB software update file: 5. The unit will display the current PDB version as well as the update version contained on the USB storage device. Confirm that the version shown on the right side of the screen is Ver. 08.09: The PDB software update process will automatically begin and the update progress is displayed on screen:...
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6. Wait until the update process is complete. When the firmware update process is completed, the unit will display the following screen: 7. Remove the USB storage device from the USB/iPod input port. 8. Press the reset button with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. 9.
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12. Read the terms and conditions carefully and verify the details again. 13. Connect the USB storage device to the USB/iPod input port. Your unit will automatically recognize the PEH software update file. 14. The unit will display the current PEH version as well as the update version contained on the USB storage device.
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The PEH software update process will automatically begin and the update progress is displayed on screen: 15. Wait until the update process is complete. Once the firmware update process is complete, the unit will display the following screen: 16. Remove the USB storage device from the USB/iPod input port. 17.
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C. Connecting your iPhone 5 with Lightning Connector • A VGA/USB interface cable for iPod/iPhone (CD-IV202AV, sold separately) is required. • A Lightning to USB Cable (supplied with iPhone 5) and a Lightning to VGA adapter (Apple Inc. products, sold separately) are also required. •...
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PROCEDURE 1. Remove the USB storage device. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth connection. 3. Turn the source off. 4. Press the home button to switch to the home display. 5. Touch the system key to open the system menu. 6. Touch “RGB Input” on the system menu to select the RGB input. 7.
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(The default PIN number is “0000”.) Once a Bluetooth connection has been successfully established, the [Apps] key on the Home screen will become active. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Customer Support Center (800) 421-1404 M-F 10:00 AM- 7:30 PM Eastern Time, excluding holidays.