Contents Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future refer- ence.
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Contents Return to the specified scene 30 Other functions Selecting audio output 30 Adjusting the response positions of the PBC playback 31 touch panels (Touch Panel Selecting tracks from the track title list 31 Calibration) 56 Selecting files from the file name list 31 Using an AUX source 56 Using sound retriever 31 Additional information...
Section Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING Please read all of these instructions regarding Do not attempt to install or service your dis- your display and retain them for future refer- play by yourself. Installation or servicing of ence. the display by persons without training and 1 Read this manual fully and carefully be- experience in electronic equipment and auto- fore operating your display.
Section Precautions When using a display mend that you transcribe the audio adjustment data. connected to V OUT This unit’s V OUT is for connection of a dis- WARNING play to enable passengers in the rear seats to Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an watch the DVD or Video CD.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over- product undergoes the necessary treatment, heating could result from contact with liquids. recovery and recycling and thus prevent po- ! The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in tential negative effects on the environment Germany. and human health.
Before you start In case of trouble Should this product fail to operate properly, please contact your dealer or nearest author- ized Pioneer Service Station. 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.
CAUTION ! (AVH-2400BT/AVH-1400DVD) 1 2 3 5 6 7 Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to connect the USB audio player/USB mem- ory as any device connected directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit and may be dangerous.
Section Basic operations Basic operations Touch panel keys Source icon HOME display Radio Selecting a favorite source. When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed Radio by touching the screen. Displaying the rear view Radio Disc Audio image by turning the rear view image on.
01:45 -02:45 ! Disc – Built-in DVD player ! USB/iPod – USB/iPod ! Audio – Built-in Bluetooth audio (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) ! AUX – AUX 1 Scroll icon ! AV – AV input Appears when selectable items are hidden. ! When the source icon is not displayed, it can be 2 Scrubber bar displayed by touching the screen.
(the folder/category one level higher.) Return Adjusting the LCD panel angle Touch panel keys Turning the display to simpli- (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-3400DVD) fied display. Returning to the normal dis- CAUTION play by touching the screen anytime. Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when Returning to the normal dis- opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel.
Section Basic operations CAUTION Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fin- gers. Press h(eject) to display the ejecting menu. Eject a disc. Ejecting a disc. Ejecting a disc (AVH-2400BT/AVH-1400DVD) % Press h (eject).
Section Tuner Introduction of tuner Displaying radio text. Refer to Displaying radio text operations on page 24. Storing and recalling radio 2 3 4 text. Refer to Storing and recalling Local News Wed 28 may Radio 12:45 radio text on page 24. Tuning up or down manually.
01:45 -02:45 You can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/USB/iPod. ! (AVH-4400BT/AVH-3400DVD) Touch panel keys Depending on your iPod, there may not be Selecting the repeat range. any output unless you use CD-IU201V (sold Refer to Repeating playback separately).
26. title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page ! While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER, Skipping to another title. Accessory Attached or (check mark) is dis-...
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Section Playing moving images Selecting a chapter using the buttons 1 Press c or d (TRK). Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons 1 Press and hold c or d (TRK). ! Fast forward/fast reverse may not always be possi- ble on some discs.
Bluetooth audio player. ! When a call is in progress on the cellular ! (AVH-4400BT/AVH-3400DVD) phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth Depending on your iPod, there may not be wireless technology, the sound of the...
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Section Playing audio Touch panel keys Switching the text infor- mation to display on this Selecting the repeat unit when playing MP3/ range. WMA/AAC files. Refer to Repeating play- back on page 27. Pausing and starting Playing songs in random playback.
(variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be Playback will automatically start. correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse ! While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER, operations are used. Accessory Attached or (check mark) is dis- ! To ensure proper operation, connect the dock played on the iPod.
Section Playing still images Introduction of still image playback operations Selecting a folder. You can view still images saved in CD-R/CD- RW/USB. Still image Capturing an image in 1 2 3 JPEG files. Refer to Capture an image in JPEG files on page 32. Wed 28 May Photo 12:45...
Section Playing still images Introduction of still image Rotating the displayed pic- playback as a slideshow ture 90° clockwise. operations Starting or pausing the sli- You can view still images saved in CD-R/CD- deshow. RW/USB as a slideshow when listening to an- other source.
! If you connect more than one device at a time, You can use Bluetooth telephone (AVH-4400BT/ AVH-2400BT only). connected device may not operate properly. Connecting one device at a time is recom- Telephone standby display mended.
Section Bluetooth telephone Turning private mode on or 1 Connection off. First, you need to connect a Bluetooth telephone Refer to Setting the private to this unit. mode on page 36. For detailed instructions on connecting your Adjusting the other party’s phone to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technol- listening volume.
Section Detailed instructions Storing and recalling stations Storing the strongest stations You can easily store up to six stations for each BSM (best stations memory) automatically band as presets. stores the six strongest stations in the order of their signal strength. Display the preset screen.
Section Detailed instructions Turn Traffic announcement on. Touch Start to begin the search. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on The unit searches for a station broadcasting page 13. that type of program. When a station is found, # If the TA function is turned on when you are its program service name is displayed.
Section Detailed instructions # When operating the DVD menu by directly Switching the media file type touching the menu item, touch the icon to oper- When playing a disc containing a mixture of ate. various media file types, such as DivX, MPEG- 1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and MP3, you can switch Returning to the normal DVD video between media file types to play.
Section Detailed instructions ! Chapter – Repeat the current chapter However, the operation will depend on your ! Title – Repeat the current title applications. — Playing/pausing ! Track – Repeat the current track — Fast forwarding/reversing ! File – Repeat the current file —...
Section Detailed instructions Display the iPod menus. Searching for a video/music by Refer to Playing moving images on page 14. category Switch to iPod video mode. Display the iPod menus. Refer to Playing moving images on page 14. > Refer to Playing audio on page 17. Playlists Artists Touch one of the categories in which...
Section Detailed instructions Switch to alphabet search mode. Slow motion playback Notes ! There is no sound during slow motion play- Switching to alphabet search mode. back. ! Images during slow motion playback may be Alphabet search mode is displayed. unclear for some discs.
Section Detailed instructions Changing audio language Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-audio) during playback (Multi-angle) With DVDs/DivX files that provides audio play- With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot back in different languages and different from multiple angles) recordings, you can audio systems (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.), you switch among viewing angles during play- can switch between languages/audio systems...
Section Detailed instructions PBC playback Selecting files from the file name list (Function for Video CDs) During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (Function for compressed audio/DivX/JPEG/ (playback control), PBC On is displayed. MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4) File name list is a list of file names (or folder Start the search function.
Section Detailed instructions Displaying lists related to Important ! In order to play DivX VOD contents on this the currently playing song unit, you first need to register the unit with (Link Search) your DivX VOD contents provider. For details on your registration code, refer to Displaying (Function for iPod) â...
Full (full screen) phone book The 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direc- (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) tion only, giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal pic- The phone book in your cellular phone will be ture) without any omissions.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- alphabet search mode erations on page 22. (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone Inverting names in phone book, you can search for the phone number by alphabet search mode.
Using the missed, received Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- and dialed call lists erations on page 22. (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) The 80 most recent calls dialed, received, and missed are stored in the memory. You can Adjusting the other party’s...
Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- Setting the private mode erations on page 22. (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) End the call. During a conversation, you can switch to pri- Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- vate mode (talk directly on your cellular erations on page 22.
Section Menu operations Introduction of menu Audio adjustments operations Using fader/balance adjustment You can change the fader/balance setting to provide an ideal listening environment for all Audio of the occupied seats. Fader/Balance F/R 0 L/R 0 Display the audio function menu. Graphic EQ Super Bass Auto EQ...
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Section Menu operations Touch c or d to select the desired item. Display Equalizer curve Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Flat—Custom1 Custom2 Custom 2 —Custom2—Super Bass Super Bass Super bass Touch the Equalizer band to adjust. ! The equalizer curves for Custom1 and Touch a or b to adjust the level of the Custom2 can be adjusted.
Section Menu operations Adjusting loudness Boosting the bass Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the You can boost the bass level. low-frequency and high-frequency ranges at Display the audio function menu. low volume. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on Display the audio function menu. page 37.
Section Menu operations Touch Source Level Adjuster on the Setting up the DVD player audio function menu. Setting the subtitle language Touch a or b to adjust the source vo- You can set a desired subtitle language. When lume. available, the subtitles will be displayed in the Range: +4 to –4 selected language.
Section Menu operations Display the Video Setup menu. Setting the multi-angle DVD Refer to Introduction of menu operations on display page 37. The angle icon can be set so it appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. Touch Audio Language on the Video Setup menu.
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Section Menu operations ! The TV aspect ratio cannot be changed for Touch Parental on the Video Setup some discs. For details, refer to the disc’s in- menu. structions. Touch 0 to 9 to input a four digit code number. Setting the slideshow interval # To cancel the entered numbers, touch C.
Section Menu operations ! Up to 126 characters can be displayed on one Touch Parental on the Video Setup menu. screen. If more than 126 characters are set, the excess characters will not be displayed. Touch 0 to 9 to input the registered code number.
Section Menu operations Automatic playback of DVDs System settings When a DVD disc with a DVD menu is in- Switching the auxiliary setting serted, this unit will cancel the menu automa- Activate this setting when using an auxiliary tically and start playback from the first chapter device connected to this unit.
Section Menu operations ! Sound from this system returns to normal Touch Rear Speaker on the system menu to switch the subwoofer output or when the muting or attenuation is can- full-range speaker. celed. # When no subwoofer is connected to the rear Display the system menu.
! If the embedded language and the selected language setting are not the same, text in- Clearing Bluetooth memory formation may not display properly. (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) ! Some characters may not be displayed properly. Important Never turn the unit off while the Bluetooth mem- Display the system menu.
(Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) CAUTION If this unit fails to operate properly, you may Pioneer recommends the use of a camera need to consult your dealer for repair. In such which outputs mirror-reversed images. cases, you may be asked to specify the system Otherwise, the screen image will appear re- version.
Section Menu operations ! You can operate this function only for the Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on video signal input into the AV input. page 37. Display the system menu. Touch Camera Polarity on the system Refer to Introduction of menu operations on menu to select the appropriate setting.
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Section Menu operations Touch any of the following touch panel Auto EQ (auto-equalizing) keys to select the function to be adjusted. The auto-equalizer automatically measures Picture Adjustment items are displayed. the car’s interior acoustic characteristics, and ! Brightness – Adjusts the black intensity then creates an auto-equalizer curve based on ! Contrast –...
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Section Menu operations ! Be sure to carry out auto EQ using the op- Fix the optional microphone in the cen- tional microphone. Using another micro- ter of the headrest of the driver’s seat, fa- phone may prevent measurement, or result cing forward.
Store the microphone carefully in the glove compartment or another safe place. If the microphone is subjected to direct sun- light for an extended period, high tempera- tures may cause distortion, color change or malfunction. 10 Press h(eject) to close the panel. (AVH-4400BT/AVH-3400DVD only)
Pairing from this unit # If the connection fails, Error is displayed. In (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) such cases, try again from the beginning. # The PIN code is set to 0000 as the default, but Connection can be changed.
In such cases, delete a paired device first. Refer to the previous page. Switching visible unit Use your Bluetooth device to establish (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) a connection. This function sets whether or not to make this The connection method is different depending unit visible to the other device.
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth Introduction of Theme wireless connection setting menu operations (Function of AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) Refer to Basic operations on page 9. To connect your Bluetooth device to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, you need to enter a PIN code on your Bluetooth device to Selecting the illumination color verify the connection.
Section Menu operations Selecting the OSD (on-screen display) color The OSD color can be changed. Display the Theme menu. Refer to Basic operations on page 9. Touch Screen. Touch one of the colors on the list. Selecting the background display You can switch the background that is dis- played when listening to a source.
AUX. screen. ! If the touch panel cannot be adjusted prop- About AUX connection methods erly, consult your local Pioneer dealer. You can connect auxiliary devices to this unit. Turn the unit off. Refer to Basic operations on page 9.
Appendix Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) Common icon is The operation is This operation is Symptom Cause Action (Refer- prohibited for the not possible. displayed, and ence page) operation is not disc. possible. The power will Leads and con- Confirm once more The operation is...
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Appendix Additional information Symptom Cause Action (Refer- Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) ence page) No xxxx ap- There is no em- Switch the display No subtitles The DVD being Subtitles are not bedded text infor- or play another are displayed. played does not displayed if they pears when a...
Bluetooth and Error messages USB connections are used at the When you contact your dealer or your nearest same time. Pioneer Service Center, be sure to note the error message. Tuner Message Cause Action No Data Pro-...
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Appendix Additional information Message Cause Action Message Cause Action Error-02-XX/ The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. Your device is This unit’s DivX Register this unit FF-FF not author- registration code to the DivX VOD The disc is Replace the disc. ized to play has not been contents provider.
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Appendix Additional information Message Cause Action Message Cause Action Protect All the files on Transfer audio files Rental ex- The inserted ex- Select a file that the connected not protected by pired. ternal storage de- can be played. Windows Media vice contains USB portable expired DivX...
Understanding messages performing the above action, Messages Translation please contact your dealer or an Pioneer recommends authorized Pioneer the use of a camera Service Station. which outputs mirror- Screen image may ap- reversed images. pear reversed. Otherwise, the screen image will appear re- versed.
Appendix Additional information Indicator list ! Indicates that a cellular phone is connected. ! Indicates that an incoming call Area 1 Area 2 has been received and has not been checked yet. ! Not displayed for calls made when your cellular phone is disconnected from this unit.
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Appendix Additional information Area 3 Shows the comment currently being played. Shows the title number currently being played. Shows the station name currently tuned in to. Shows the chapter number cur- rently being played. Shows the artist name when receiv- ing the tag information.
Appendix Additional information Handling guidelines Certain functions may not be available for some DVD video discs. Discs and player It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. Use only discs featuring any of following logos. It is not possible to play back DVD-RAM discs. This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) for- mat.
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Appendix Additional information Depending on the application settings and the envir- Depending on the kind of USB portable audio player/ onment, playback of discs recorded on a personal USB memory you use, the device may not be recog- computer may not be possible. (For details, contact nized or audio files may not be played back properly.
Appendix Additional information Only DivX files downloaded from a DivX partner site Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, are guarantee for proper operation. Unauthorized 48 kHz for emphasis) DivX files may not operate properly. Compatible ID3 tag version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 (ID3 tag DRM rental files cannot be operated until playback is Version 2.x is given priority over Version 1.x.) started.
About the file/format compatibility, refer to the iPod manuals. CAUTION Audiobook, Podcast: Compatible ! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on the USB memory/USB portable audio player even if that data is lost while using this unit.
Appendix Additional information Using the display correctly CAUTION Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on CAUTION the iPod, even if that data is lost while this unit is ! If liquid or foreign matter should get inside used. this unit, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station.
! The product lifetime of the LED backlight is tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. more than 10 000 hours. However, it may and any use of such marks by PIONEER COR- decrease if used in high temperatures. PORATION is under license. Other trademarks...
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Appendix Additional information DVD video Dolby Digital is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol Licensing Corporation. are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. iTunes Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple DivX â...
10.8 V to 15.1 V DC) Preout maximum output level Grounding system ....Negative type ............. 4.0 V Maximum current consumption (AVH-4400BT/AVH-3400DVD) ............. 10.0 A Preout maximum output level Dimensions (W × H × D): ............. 2.0 V (AVH-2400BT/AVH-1400DVD) Chassis .....
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Frequency range ...... 153 kHz to 281 kHz Usable sensitivity ..... 28 µV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio ....62 dB (IEC-A network) Bluetooth (AVH-4400BT/AVH-2400BT) Version .......... Bluetooth 3.0 certified Output power ......+4 dBm Maximum (Power class 2) Note Specifications and the design are subject to mod- ifications without notice.
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