Using Pioneer Arc App - Pioneer MVH-X380BT Owner's Manual

Using Pioneer ARC APP

(Pioneer ARC APP for iPhone is not available for MVH-180UBG/180UB/181UB.)
You can operate the unit from Pioneer ARC APP installed on an iPhone/
Android device. In some cases, you can control aspects of the application, such
as source selection, pause, etc., by using the unit.
For details on what operations are available on the application, see the
application's help section.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the application while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and
park your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the application.
For iPhone users
This function is compatible with iPhones (iPhone 5 or later) and iPod touches
installed with iOS 8.0 or later.
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on iTunes App Store.
For Android device users
This function is compatible with devices that have Android OS 4.1 or later
installed and also support Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) and AOA (Android
Open Accessory) 2.0.
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on Google Play™.
NOTE
Some Android devices connected via AOA 2.0 may not work properly or emit sounds due to
their own software design, regardless of the OS version.
Making a connection with Pioneer ARC APP
The Bluetooth connection is available for MVH-X380BT.
1
Connect this unit with the mobile device.
• iPhone/Android device via USB (page 8)
• Android device via Bluetooth (page 10)
2
Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
3
Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
4
Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONN.SET], then press to confirm.
5
Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
• Select [WIRED] for a device connected via USB.
• Select [BLUETOOTH] for an Android device connected via Bluetooth.
Proceed to step 9 if you select the USB connection for iPhone or the
Bluetooth connection.
6
Press BAND/ to display the previous menu list.
7
Turn the M.C. dial to select [ANDROID WIRED], then press to confirm.
8
Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL] for an Android device
connected via USB.
If [ON] is selected in [P.APP AUTO ON] (page 19), Pioneer ARC APP on the
Android device starts automatically, and all the steps are finished.
NOTE
If Pioneer ARC APP has not been installed on your Android device yet, a message that
prompts you to install the application will appear on your Android device. Select [OFF]
in [P.APP AUTO ON] to clear the message (page 19).
9
Press SRC/OFF to select any source.
10
Launch Pioneer ARC APP on the mobile device.
NOTE
You can also launch the application by pressing and holding the M.C. dial if you select
the USB connection for iPhone or the Bluetooth connection.
Listening to music on Android
1
Press SRC/OFF to select [ANDROID].
Basic operations
Purpose
Select a track
Operation
Press or .
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