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Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX Operation Manual

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DMH-C5500NEX
DMH-C2500NEX
DMH-C2550NEX
RDS AV RECEIVER
Operation Manual
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be
sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.

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  • Page 1 DMH-C5500NEX DMH-C2500NEX DMH-C2550NEX RDS AV RECEIVER Operation Manual Important (Serial number) The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 3 Theme settings..............................89 Audio settings ..............................90 Video settings ..............................96 ■ Favorite menu ................97 ■ Other functions................. 98 ■ Appendix ................. 100 - 3 -...

  • Page 4: Precaution

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product Name: RDS AV RECEIVER Model Number: DMH-C5500NEX, DMH-C2500NEX, DMH-C2550NEX Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA), INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 2050 W. 190TH STREET, SUITE 100 TORRANCE, CA 90504, U.S.A. Phone: 1-310-952-2915 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com...
  • Page 5 • If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this product, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch off (ACC OFF) immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer - 5 -...
  • Page 6 • If you notice smoke, a strange noise or odor from this product, or any other abnormal signs on the LCD screen, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Using this product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system.
  • Page 7 Parking brake interlock Certain functions (such as viewing of video image and certain touch panel key operations) offered by this product could be dangerous (possibly resulting in serious injury or death) and/or unlawful if used while driving. To prevent such functions from being used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an interlock system that senses when the parking brake is set and when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 8 • To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, never remove it from this product while data is being transferred. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data on media players, iPhone®, smartphone, or other devices while using this product.
  • Page 9 • When taking this product to the dealer or authorized Pioneer Service Station, make sure to bring both the unit and LCD display. Visit our website Visit us at the following site: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca Register your product. Receive updates on the latest products and technologies.
  • Page 10 This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the touch screen. This indicates to touch and hold the appropriate soft key on the touch screen. - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Parts And Controls

    C5500NEX C2500NEX C2550NEX NOTE For DMH-C5500NEX, touch buttons on the main unit, and for DMH-C2500NEX/DMH-C2550NEX, press buttons on the main unit. Touch (press) to activate the voice recognition mode such as Siri® when the iPhone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth or USB.
  • Page 12 Touch (press) to display the menu bar (page 17). Touch (press) and hold to mute or unmute. LCD screen RESET Press to reset the microprocessor (page 14). Remote control C5500NEX C2550NEX Volume (+/-) MODE Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to turn off the display.
  • Page 13 FOLDER/P.CH Press to select the next or previous title or folder. Press to recall radio station frequencies assigned to preset channel keys. Press to answer or end a call. C2500NEX The remote control CD-R33 is sold separately. - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Resetting the microprocessor C2500NEX C2550NEX CAUTION • Pressing the RESET button resets settings and recorded contents to the factory settings. – Do not perform this operation when a device is connected to this product. – Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset. •...
  • Page 15 death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 16 4-speaker system with front and rear speakers, or a 6-speaker system with front and rear speakers and subwoofers. [Network Mode] 3-way system with a high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer (low range speaker) for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (bands). WARNING Do not use the unit in Standard Mode when a speaker system for 3-way Network Mode is connected to the unit.
  • Page 17 Operating list screens Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area. If you touch the key, the rests are scrolled for display. NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
  • Page 18 Switches the dimmer duration by day or night. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Displays setting menu screen (page 80). Closes the menu bar. Top menu screen Switches the top menu screen layout. Touch and hold appears at the top of the screen.
  • Page 19 Favorite source icons If you select [Power OFF], you can turn off almost all functions. • An incoming call is received (only for hands-free phoning via Bluetooth). • A rear view camera image is input when the vehicle is in reverse. •...

  • Page 20: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth connection Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device. Touch (press) Touch then The Bluetooth screen appears. Touch [Connection]. Touch The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list. Touch the Bluetooth device name. After the device is successfully registered, a Bluetooth connection is established by the system.
  • Page 21 CAUTION Never turn this product off and disconnect the device while the Bluetooth setting operation is being processed. Menu Item Description [Connection] Connect, disconnect, or delete registered Bluetooth device manually. Touch to delete registered device. To connect a registered Bluetooth device manually, touch the name of the device.
  • Page 22 registered devices are already connected, you can connect the remaining third device to use the audio function only from the switch devices key on the audio source screen. • The icon for the cellular phone currently being used is displayed on the Phone menu screen.
  • Page 23 The following items are displayed. • Name of the current cellular phone • List number of the current cellular phone • Reception status of the current cellular phone • Battery status of the current cellular phone If you connect two cellular phones to this product at the same time, you can switch between the cellular phones using the switch devices key.
  • Page 24 Touch Touch On the [Phone Book] screen, touch the desired name to display the contact’s phone number. Touch ▶Dialing from the preset dial list Touch Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. The dial screen appears and dialing starts. ▶Deleting a phone number Touch (press) Touch...
  • Page 25 Touch (press) Touch Touch The voice recognition function launches and the voice control screen appears. TIPS • You can also launch the voice recognition function by touching (pressing) button. • If two cellular phones are automatically connected to this product with the Bluetooth device auto connect function, the voice recognition function (Siri Eyes Free Mode) will be set on the second phone.
  • Page 26 Touch to turn private mode on or off. NOTES • If two cellular phones are connected to this product and the first phone is set to private mode, you can receive incoming calls on the second phone while maintaining the call in progress on the first phone.
  • Page 27 ▶The received call and dialed number histories • You cannot make a call to the entry of an unknown user (no phone number) in the received call history. • If calls are made by operating your cellular phone, no history data will be recorded in this product.
  • Page 28 The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears. Basic operation Bluetooth audio playback screen Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. • By touching (pressing) then touch , you can also skip files forward or backward. •...

  • Page 29: Av Source

    • Bluetooth® audio • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio • AV input (AV) • AUX • Car Sources (iDatalink)* * DMH-C5500NEX/DMH-C2550NEX Displaying the AV operation screen Touch (press) then touch the AV operation key. The AV operation screen appears. Displays the source list.
  • Page 30 Selecting a source Source on the AV source selection screen Touch (press) then touch Touch the source icon. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. Source on the source list Touch (press) then touch the AV operation key. Touch Touch the source key.
  • Page 31 Adjusting the range of favorite source icons area NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Touch (press) Touch and hold appears at the top left of the favorite source icons. Drag to the desired position.

  • Page 32: Hd Radio™ Technology

    HD Radio™ Technology About HD Radio stations HD Radio stations offer high quality audio and data services. HD Radio stations are brought to you by your local FM or AM stations. HD Radio stations feature the following: • High quality audio •...
  • Page 33 Program Service Data: Contributes to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Presents song name, artist, station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide, and other relevant data streams. Adjacent to traditional main stations are extra local FM channels. These HD2/HD3 Channels provide new, original music as well as deep cuts into traditional genre. Visual information related to content being played on your HD Radio receiver, such as Album Art, historical photographs, still art from live broadcasts, among other related content.
  • Page 34 HD Radio indicator and Signal type indicator Recalls the preset channel stored to a key from memory. Stores the current broadcast frequency to a key. Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list ([1] to [6]) to switch to the preset channel. Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM band.
  • Page 35 To cancel the storage process Touch [Cancel]. Radio settings Touch (press) Touch then The system setting screen appears. Touch [AV Source Settings]. Touch [Radio settings]. The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item Description [Blending] Switches to the analog broadcast of the same [On] [Off] frequency level automatically when reception of a digital broadcast becomes weak.

  • Page 36: Compressed Files

    Compressed files Plugging/unplugging a USB storage device You can play compressed audio, compressed video, or still image files stored in an external storage device. Plugging a USB storage device Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB cable. Plug a USB storage device into the USB cable.
  • Page 37 Plug the USB storage device into the USB cable (page 36). Touch [USB]. Playback is performed in order of folder numbers. Folders are skipped if they contain no playable files. Basic operation TIPS • By touching (pressing) then touch , you can also skip files/chapters forward or backward.
  • Page 38 Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Plays files or does not play in random order. Displays the hidden function bar. You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left.
  • Page 39 Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Constructs the database for using the Music Browse mode (page 39). Switches the current music information display. ▶Selecting a file using Music Browse mode You can select files to play back using the category list if the files contain tag information.
  • Page 40 Video source screen Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback.
  • Page 41 Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it. Skips files forward or backward. Still image source TIPS •...
  • Page 42 Saves the current images as the wallpaper. Touch the following items then touch [Yes] to overwrite the image. [As AVScreen]: Saves the image as the wallpaper for the AV screen. [As HomeScreen]: Saves the image as the wallpaper for the top menu screen. [As Both]: Saves the image as the wallpaper for both the AV screen and top menu screen.

  • Page 43: Ipod

    iPod® Connecting your iPod When connecting an iPod to this product, the settings are automatically configured according to the device to be connected. For details of the compatiblity, refer to Compatible iPod/iPhone models (page 112). NOTES • Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. •...
  • Page 44 Audio source Audio source screen 1 Displays the link search screen. Select a song from the list related to the song currently playing. If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. NOTE This function is not available while playing Apple Music Radio. Switches between playback and pause.
  • Page 45 Selects a song from the list. Touch the category then the title of the list to playback of the selected list. TIPS • If you use English as the system language, the alphabet search function is available. Touch the initial search bar to use this function. •...
  • Page 46 Apple Music Radio screen Switches between playback and pause. Displays the pop-up menu for Apple Music Radio. • Touch [Play More Like This] to play back songs similar to the current song. • Touch [Play Less Like This] to set it not to play back the current song again. •...

  • Page 47: Weblink

    Using WebLink Important • Pioneer is not liable for any issues that may arise from incorrect or flawed app-based content. • The content and functionality of the supported applications are the responsibility of the App providers. • In WebLink, functionality through the product is limited while driving, with available functions determined by the App providers.
  • Page 48 WebLink Displays the main menu of the WebLink source screen. When the rear display is connected to this unit, video from the WebLink screen can be displayed to the rear display except while the AV source with video content is active even while driving. For iPhone users System requirement iOS 10.0 or higher (up to iOS 11.x)
  • Page 49 • The video playback capability depends on the connected Android device. Unlock your smartphone and connect it to this product via USB. Refer to the Installation Manual. Touch (press) Touch Touch [WebLink]. Touch desired icon in the tab. The WebLink app is launched. Using the audio mix function You can output the audio mixing AV source and an application for iPhone or smartphone when WebLink is used.

  • Page 50: Apple Carplay

    • Apple CarPlay allows access to applications other than those listed that are subject to limitations while driving. • PIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY (NON-PIONEER) APPS AND CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY INACCURACIES OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.
  • Page 51 Touch [Driving Position]. Touch the item. [Left] Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. [Right] Select for a right-hand drive vehicle. Starting procedure Connect an Apple CarPlay compatible device to this product via USB. Touch (press) Touch Touch [Apple CarPlay]. Touch Apple CarPlay icon in the tab. The application screen appears.
  • Page 52 Touch to mute. Touch again to cancel mute. Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the guidance volume. Displays the main sound volume. To adjust the main sound volume, touch (press) VOL (+/-) on the unit or touch [+]/[-]. NOTE The volume menu is displayed for four seconds. If the menu disappears, touch (press) VOL (+/-) again. The menu reappears.

  • Page 53: Android Auto

    • Android Auto allows access to applications other than those listed that are subject to limitations while driving. • PIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY (NON-PIONEER) APPS AND CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY INACCURACIES OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.
  • Page 54 Touch [Driving Position]. Touch the item. [Left] Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. [Right] Select for a right-hand drive vehicle. Starting procedure Connect an Android Auto™ compatible device to this product via USB. Touch (press) Touch Touch [Android Auto]. Touch Android Auto icon in the tab. The application screen appears.
  • Page 55 Touch to mute. Touch again to cancel mute. Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the guidance volume. Displays the main sound volume. To adjust the main sound volume, touch (press) VOL (+/-) on the unit or touch [+]/[-]. NOTE The volume menu is displayed for four seconds. If the menu disappears, touch (press) VOL (+/-) again. The menu reappears.

  • Page 56: Pandora

    Pandora® Pandora Music is a music service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at http://www.pandora.com. The Pandora mobile application is available for iPhone and smartphones. Please visit www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile for the latest compatibility information. WARNING Certain uses of the iPhone or smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such restrictions.
  • Page 57 Touch [Pandora]. Launch the Pandora application on the mobile device and start playback. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 20. • For details on USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen Recalls the preset station stored to a key from the memory. Stores the current station to a key.
  • Page 58 Creates a new station. Touch [Track] or [Artist] to create a new station. Adds information for the track currently playing to bookmarks. Switches among connected devices. Selects a Pandora station from the list. • : Switches to the station list. •...

  • Page 59: Spotify

    • Certain functions of the Spotify service are not available when accessing the service through Pioneer car audio/video products. • Spotify is a music service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at https://support.spotify.com/. • The Spotify application is available for most iPhone and smartphone, please visit https://support.spotify.com/ for the latest compatibility information.
  • Page 60 Touch then Touch [AV Source Settings]. Confirm that [Spotify] is turned on. Touch (press) then touch Touch [Spotify]. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 20. • For details on USB connection for iPhone, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen 1 (Track) Switches between playback and pause.
  • Page 61 Displays the hidden function bar. You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left. Switches among connected devices. Selects a track or station from the list. Your Music: Selects a track or station from the list of saved song information. Browse: Selects a track from the category list.
  • Page 62 Playback screen 1 (Radio mode) Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. By touching (pressing) then touch , you can skip songs forward. NOTE The number of tracks that are skipped varies depending on the application. Starts new radio mode. Saves or deletes the current song information to or from Your Music.
  • Page 63 Playback screen 2 (Radio mode) Displays the hidden function bar. You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the left to the right. Gives a Thumbs Up to the playing track. Gives a Thumbs Down to the playing track and skips to the next track. NOTE The number of tracks that are skipped varies depending on the application.

  • Page 64: Siriusxm® Satellite Radio

    SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy, and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required.
  • Page 65 Listening to SiriusXM Touch (press) then touch Touch [SiriusXM]. Basic operation TIPS • By touching (pressing) then touch , you can move the preset channels up or down on the current channel screen, and skip files forward or backward on the play time indicator screen. •...
  • Page 66 Performs TuneScan™ (page 67). Switches TuneMix™ to on or off. You can use TuneMix™ from each of the music channels stored as presets on the current band. NOTES • When fewer than two music channels are stored as presets, you cannot use TuneMix™.
  • Page 67 Selects a channel from the list. Select the category name or the list of all channels then touch the desired channel. To switch the display list, touch TIPS • The displayed list switches in the following order. Channel Name—Artist Name—Song Title—Content Info •...
  • Page 68 • TuneScan™ may take a few minutes to become available after the product is turned on or the preset band is changed. Touch to display the following display. Continues playing the current scanning song or channel. Skips to the previous/next song during TuneScan™ or to the previous/next channel during category scan.
  • Page 69 For details, see [Featured Favorites] and [Featured Band Update Message] in SiriusXM settings (page 69). How to access When there is a Featured Favorite, access it with the band key. Touch the band key. SXM1—SXM2—SXM3—FF When there are multiple Featured Favorites, access them from the category list. It is displayed at the bottom of the category list (page 67).
  • Page 70 Menu Item Description [Parental Control] Enter the current passcode then touch to set this function (the default passcode is 0000). • To edit the passcode, touch [Edit Code] then touch followed by entering the new passcode. • To lock the channel, touch the appropriate channel. appears and the channel is locked.
  • Page 71 Menu Item Description [SiriusXM Reset] Set to restore to the default Sirius XM settings by touching [Restore]. CAUTION Do not turn off the engine while restoring the settings. NOTES • This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

  • Page 72: Aux

    You can display the video image output by the device connected to video input. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. NOTE A Mini-jack AV cable (sold separately) is required for connection.
  • Page 73 Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. You can set the screen size for the video image (page 98). Switches between the video input and audio input. - 73 -...

  • Page 74: Av Input

    AV input You can display the video image output by the device connected to video or camera input. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

  • Page 75: Idatalink

    iDatalink C5500NEX C2550NEX Using iDatalink You can access the satellite radio source provided for the vehicle. The vehicle information and many OEM systems such as steering wheel controls, warning chimes, driver safety systems, and etc. can be displayed on this product by connecting the optional iDatalink adapter.
  • Page 76 Access the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to configure the desired firmware. http://maestro.idatalink.com/ NOTE When the serial number input is required, input the device number of this product. Install the vehicle/head unit specific firmware on your iDatalink Maestro module. Connect this product to iDatalink Maestro, and then install this product to the vehicle.
  • Page 77 Displays the Gauge screen. Displays the Vehicle Information screen. Displays the Climate screen. Displays the Parking Assist screen. Gauges screen Vehicle Information screen - 77 -...
  • Page 78 Climate screen Parking Assist screen Displaying obstacle detection information CAUTION This function is intended solely to assist the driver’s vision. It does not detect all dangers and obstacles and is not a substitute for your attentiveness, judgement, and care while parking your vehicle. NOTE This function is only available for vehicles equipped with a parking sensor system.
  • Page 79 Menu Item Description [OEM Settings] Setting for iDatalink function when the iDatalink adapter is connected to the unit. [OEM Volume Settings] Setting for iDatalink function volume when the iDatalink adapter is connected to the unit. - 79 -...

  • Page 80: Settings

    Settings You can adjust various settings in the main menu. Displaying the setting screen Touch (press) Touch Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 80) Theme settings (page 89) Audio settings (page 90) Video settings (page 96) Bluetooth settings (page 20) System settings The menu items vary according to the source.
  • Page 81 [On] [Off]*2 [AUX Input] Set to [On] for AUX source (page 72). [On] [Off] *1 DMH-C5500NEX/DMH-C2550NEX *2 DMH-C2500NEX [Camera settings] A separately sold rear view camera (e.g. ND-BC8) is required for utilizing the rear view camera function. (For details, consult your dealer.) ▶Rear view camera...
  • Page 82 * DMH-C5500NEX/DMH-C2550NEX CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed. • Immediately verify whether the display changes to the rear view camera image when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position.
  • Page 83 Menu Item Description [Parking Assist Guide Adjusting the guidelines by dragging or touching Adjust] on the screen. Touch [Default] to reset the settings. CAUTION • When adjusting the guidelines, park the vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake; this setting is available only when the vehicle is parked with the parking brake applied.
  • Page 84 [System Language] Menu Item Description [System Language] Select the system language. NOTES • If the embedded language and the selected language setting are not the same, the text information may not display properly. • Some characters may not be displayed properly. [Restore Settings] Menu Item Description...
  • Page 85 Menu Item Description [Touch panel calibration] Touch [Yes]. Touch two corners of the screen along the arrows then touch the centers of the two [+] marks at the same time twice. Press The adjustment results are saved. Press once again. Proceed to 16-point adjustment.
  • Page 86 Menu Item Description [Dimmer Duration] Adjust the time that the dimmer is turned on or off by dragging the cursors or touching You can use this function when [Dimmer Trigger] is set to [Time]. TIPS • Each touch of moves the cursor backward or forward in the 15 minute width.
  • Page 87 Menu Item Description [Brightness] Adjust the black intensity. [-24] to [+24] [Contrast] Adjust the contrast. [-24] to [+24] [Color]* Adjust the color saturation. [-24] to [+24] [Hue]* Adjust the tone of color (which color is emphasized, red, or [-24] to [+24] green).
  • Page 88 Menu Item Description [Firmware Update] CAUTION • The USB storage device for updating must contain only the correct update file. • Never turn this product off, disconnect the USB storage device while the firmware is being updated. • You can only update the firmware when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged.

  • Page 89: Theme Settings

    Theme settings The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item Description [Background] Select the wall paper from the preset items in this product or original pictures via the external device. The wall paper can be set from selections for the top menu screen and AV operation screen.

  • Page 90: Audio Settings

    Audio settings The menu items vary according to the source. Some of the menu items become unavailable when the volume is set to mute. Menu Item Description [Graphic EQ] Select or customize the equalizer curve. [Super Bass (S.Bass)] Select a curve that you want to use as the basis of [Powerful] [Natural] customizing then touch the frequency that you want to [Vocal] [Flat] [Custom1]...
  • Page 91 Menu Item Description [Source Level Adjuster] Adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical [-4] to [+4] changes in volume when switching between sources other than FM. Touch to adjust the source volume after comparing the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source.
  • Page 92 Menu Item Description [Time Alignment] Select or customize the time alignment settings to reflect [On] [Off] the distance between the listener’s position and each Listening Position*1*2 speaker. You need to measure the distance between the [Off] [Front Left] [Front head of the listener and each speaker unit. Right] [Front] [All] Touch to select the listening position then...
  • Page 93 Menu Item Description [Automatic Level Control] Corrects automatically the audio level difference between the music files or the sources. [Off] Turns the auto level control setting off. [Mode1] Corrects a little the audio level difference between the music files or the sources (for the narrow dynamic range audio signal).
  • Page 94 ▶Before operating the Auto EQ function • Perform Auto EQ in a quiet place with the vehicle engine and air conditioning switched off. Also, cut the power of car phones or cellular phones in the vehicle, or remove them in advance. Surrounding sounds may prevent correct measurement of the vehicle’s acoustics.
  • Page 95 Disconnect the iPhone or smartphone device. Turn on the ignition switch (ACC ON). If the vehicle’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Switch the AV source to [Source OFF] (page 30). Touch (press) Touch then Touch [A-EQ&TA Measurement]. Connect the microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately) with this product.

  • Page 96: Video Settings

    NOTE [Subwoofer Settings] is available only when [Subwoofer] is [On]. Touch (press) Touch then Touch [Crossover] or [Subwoofer Settings]. Touch to switch the speaker. Drag the graph line to set the cutoff position. Drag the lowest point of the graph to set the cutoff slope. The following items can also be set.

  • Page 97: Favorite Menu

    Favorite menu Registering your favorite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the [Favorites] screen. NOTE Up to 12 menu items can be registered in the favorite menu. Creating a shortcut Touch (press) then touch...

  • Page 98: Other Functions

    Other functions Setting the time and date Touch the current time on the screen. Touch to set the correct time and date. You can operate the following items: Year, month, date, hour, minute. TIPS • You can change the time display format to [12hour] or [24hour]. •...
  • Page 99 [Trimming] An image is displayed across the entire screen with the horizontal-to-vertical ratio left as is. If the screen ratio differs from the image, the image may be displayed partly cut off either at the top/bottom or sides. NOTE [Trimming] is for image files only. TIPS •...

  • Page 100: Appendix

    → The operation is not compatible with here, contact your dealer or the nearest the video configuration. authorized Pioneer service facility. Random playback in Music Browse mode is released in the USB storage device. Common problems →...
  • Page 101 polarity. Park in a safe place, then Sound from the iPod cannot be heard. while keeping your foot firmly on the → The audio output direction may switch brake, put the vehicle in reverse, automatically when the Bluetooth and access the System Settings menu, and USB connections are used at the same change the camera polarity setting.
  • Page 102 Bluetooth connection the engine is switched off/on, contact from this product and then reconnect your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station for assistance. The smartphone was not charged. → Charging stopped because the...
  • Page 103 → Skip limit reached. your dealer or the nearest authorized – Do not exceed the skip limit. Pioneer service center for assistance. – Spotify limits the total number of skips per hour. Check Tuner →...
  • Page 104 Channel Not Available Memory Nearly Full → The channel that you have requested is → The memory has become nearly full not a valid SiriusXM channel. while playback was paused. – Visit www.siriusxm.com for more – Resume playback. information about the SiriusXM There are no qualified TuneMix music channel lineup.
  • Page 105 → The connected USB storage device performing the above action, please consumes more than maximum contact your dealer or an authorized allowable current. Pioneer Service Station. – Disconnect the USB storage device and do not use it. Turn the ignition - 105 -...
  • Page 106 If the error message is still contact your dealer or an authorized displayed after performing on-screen Pioneer Service Station. instructions, please reconnect the device. Android Auto Detailed information Android Auto has stopped.
  • Page 107 • It may not be possible to play some music • This product corresponds to a DivX file files from USB because of file display of up to 1 590 minutes 43 characteristics, file format, recorded seconds. Search operations beyond this application, playback environment, time limit are prohibited.
  • Page 108 • If multiple subtitles are programmed to SAMPLING FREQUENCY 16 kHz to 48 display within a very short time frame, such as 0.1 seconds, the subtitles may not AAC compatibility be displayed at the correct time. • This product plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes.
  • Page 109 • Folder selection sequence or other .mov operations may be altered, depending on Compatible video codec MPEG4, H.264, the encoding or writing software. H.263 • Regardless of the length of blank section Maximum resolution 1 920 × 1 080 between the songs of original recording, Maximum frame rate 30 fps compressed audio files play with a short...
  • Page 110 Copyright © 2011-2013 Xiph.Org registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Foundation Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER Redistribution and use in source and CORPORATION is under license. Other binary forms, with or without modification,...
  • Page 111 • Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost from an iPod, even if that data is lost AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding while using this product. Please back up and refers to an audio compression your iPod data regularly.
  • Page 112 iPhone, iPod and Lightning® Apple CarPlay Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. Use of the Made for Apple badge means that Use of the Works with Apple badge means an accessory has been designed to connect that an accessory has been designed to work specifically to the Apple product(s) identified specifically with the technology identified in in the badge, and has been certified by the...
  • Page 113 Content application(s) or Using app-based service by its provider. connected content • Pioneer is not liable for any issues that may arise from incorrect or flawed app- based content. Important • The content and functionality of the Requirements to access app-based...
  • Page 114 subscription required, where available, see exposing it to direct sunlight as much as https://www.spotify.com. possible. • The LCD screen should be used within Notice regarding video the temperature ranges shown in Specifications on page 115. viewing • Do not use the LCD screen at temperatures higher or lower than the operating temperature range, because Remember that use of this system for...
  • Page 115 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) dimmer and the image will no longer be Monitor: visible. In that case, please consult your 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Display Service Station. Screen size/aspect ratio: (DMH-C5500NEX) Specifications 8.0 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area:...
  • Page 116 Color system: Gain: +12 dB to 0 dB (2 dB/step) PAL/NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM Speaker level: compatible +10 dB to -24 dB (1 dB/step) Temperature range: <Network Mode> -10 ˚C to +60 ˚C (+14 ˚F to +140 ˚F) HPF (High): Frequency: Audio 1.25 kHz/1.6 kHz/2 kHz/2.5 kHz/3.15 Maximum power output: kHz/4 kHz/5 kHz/6.3 kHz/8 kHz/10 kHz/ •...
  • Page 117 H.264 video decoding format: Base Line Profile, Main Profile, High USB standard spec: Profile USB 1.1, USB 2.0 full speed, USB 2.0 high H.263 video decoding format: speed Base Line Profile 0/3 Max current supply: 1.5 A VC-1 video decoding format: USB Class: Simple Profile, Main Profile, Advanced MSC (Mass Storage Class), MTP (Media...
  • Page 118 CEA2006 Specifications Power output: < = 14 W RMS × 4 Channels (4 Ω and THD+N) S/N ratio: 91 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω) NOTE Specifications and design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements. - 118 -...
  • Page 119 © 2019 PIONEER CORPORATION. All rights reserved. <OPM_DMHC5500NEXXNUC_en_A> UC...

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