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Pioneer AVH-1500NEX Operation Manual

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AVH-1550NEX
AVH-1500NEX
DVD 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 AVH-1550NEX AVH-1500NEX DVD 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..............................92 Audio settings ..............................93 Video settings ..............................99 ■ Favorite menu ................. 103 ■ Other functions............... 104 ■ Appendix ................. 106 - 3 -...

  • Page 4: Precaution

    Precaution Information to user –MODEL NO.: AVH-1550NEX, AVH-1500NEX FCC ID: EW4C95 IC: 4250A-C95 –This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
  • Page 5 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product Name: DVD RDS AV RECEIVER Model Number: AVH-1550NEX, AVH-1500NEX 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 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 If your vehicle has a compliant backup camera that displays the backup view through the factory receiver, do not use the Pioneer receiver unless it is connected to and displays the same view as the factory backup camera. Connection to the factory backup camera will require an adaptor, sold separately.
  • 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 Failure to operate After-sales service for Pioneer products Please contact the dealer or distributor from which you purchased the product for after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below.
  • Page 10 About this manual 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. Meanings of symbols used in this manual This indicates model names that are supported by the described operations. 0000NEX This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the touch screen.

  • Page 11: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Main unit RESET Press to reset the microprocessor (page 14). VOL (+/ Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to switch to the camera view mode. NOTE To activate the camera view mode with this button, set [Back Camera Input] to [On] or [AV Input] to [Camera] (page 84).
  • Page 12 Volume (+/-) MODE Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to switch to the camera view mode. NOTE To activate the camera view mode with this button, set [Back Camera Input] to [On] or [AV Input] to [Camera] (page 84). Press to cycle through all the available sources.
  • Page 13 The remote control CD-R33 is sold separately. - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Resetting the microprocessor 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 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 83). 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 When you connect the external navigation system to this unit, is displayed. Touch to start the navigation system. - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth connection Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device. 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 Press Touch...
  • Page 26 Press Touch Touch The voice recognition function launches and the voice control screen appears. TIPS • You can also launch the voice recognition function by 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 27 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 28 ▶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 29 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 pressing then touch , you can also skip files forward or backward. • By pressing then touch and hold , you can also perform fast reverse or fast forward.

  • Page 30: Av Source

    AV source Supported AV source You can play or use the following sources with this product. • Radio • CD • Disc (compressed audio or video files on discs) • DVD-Video • USB The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device. •...
  • Page 31 Selects or customizes the equalizer curve (page 93). Selecting a source Source on the AV source selection screen Press then touch Touch the source icon. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. Source on the source list Press then touch the AV operation key.
  • Page 32 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. Press Touch and hold appears at the top left of the favorite source icons. Drag to the desired position.

  • Page 33: Radio

    Radio Starting procedure Press then touch Touch [Radio]. The Radio screen appears. Basic operation Radio screen 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 34 Manual tuning Seek tuning or non stop seek tuning Releasing the key in a few seconds skips to the nearest station from the current frequency. Keep holding the key for long seconds to perform non stop seek tuning. TIPS • By pressing then touch , you can also switch the preset channels.
  • Page 35 Menu Item Description [Local] Local seek tuning allows you to only tune into [Off] radio stations with sufficiently strong signals. FM: [Level1] [Level2] [Level3] [Level4] NOTES AM: [Level1] [Level2] • [Level4] for FM and [Level2] for AM are available only with the stations with the strongest signals.

  • Page 36: Disc

    Disc Inserting and ejecting a disc You can play a normal music CD, Video-CD, or DVD-Video using the built-in drive of this product. CAUTION Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. Inserting a disc Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot. The source changes and then playback will start.
  • Page 37 Audio source Audio source screen Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Sets a repeat play for the current disc/the current track. Plays or does not play tracks in random order. Selects a track from the list. Touch a track on the list to play back.
  • Page 38 Video source screen 1 Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Each time you touch , it changes the speed in four steps in the following order: 1/16 ->...
  • Page 39 Searches for the part you want to play. Touch [Title], [Chapter], [10Key], or [Track] then input the desired number from [0] to [9]. To start playback from the number you registered, touch TIPS • To cancel an input number, touch [C]. •...
  • Page 40 Resumes playback (Bookmark). This function is available for DVD-Video. You can memorize one point as a Bookmark for a disc (up to five discs). To clear the bookmark on the disc, touch and hold this key. Returns and begins playback from the specified point. This function is available for DVD-Video and Video-CDs featuring PBC (playback control).

  • Page 41: Compressed Files

    Compressed files Inserting and ejecting media You can play compressed audio, compressed video, or still image files stored in a disc or an external storage device. CAUTION Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. Inserting a disc Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.
  • Page 42 USB storage device Unplugging a USB storage device Pull out the USB storage device from the USB cable. NOTES • Check that no data is being accessed before pulling out the USB storage device. • Turn off (ACC OFF) the ignition switch before unplugging the USB storage device. Starting procedure For Disc Insert the disc (page 41).
  • Page 43 Audio source Audio source screen 1 (Example: USB) Displays the link search screen. Touch the song to play back followed by touching the song information, after switching to Music Browse mode (page 44). If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. NOTE This function is available for the USB storage device only.
  • Page 44 Switches the following media file types. [Music]: Compressed audio files [Video]: Compressed video files [CD-DA]: Audio data (CD-DA) [Photo]: Image files 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.
  • Page 45 NOTES • This function is available for the USB storage device only. • Music Browse mode cannot be held once the power is turned off. Touch to create a database. Music Browse mode will be available after the database has been created. Touch Touch the desired category to display the file list.
  • Page 46 Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Switches the audio/subtitle language. NOTE Switching of the subtitle function is only available on disc. Switches the following media file types.
  • Page 47 Still image screen Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Saves the current images as the wallpaper. Touch the following items then touch [Yes] to overwrite the image.
  • Page 48 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. - 48 -...

  • Page 49: 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 121). NOTES • Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. •...
  • Page 50 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 51 Audio source screen 2 Changes the audiobook speed. Normal—Fast—Slow Displays the hidden function bar. Apple Music® Radio source Important Apple Music Radio may not be available in your country or region. For details about Apple Music Radio, visit the following site: http://www.apple.com/music/ NOTE This function is only available when using the iPod function with iOS 8 or higher (up to iOS 11) installed on iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s,...
  • Page 52 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 53: 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 54 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 55 • 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. 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 56: 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 57 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. Press Touch Touch [Apple CarPlay]. Touch Apple CarPlay icon in the tab. The application screen appears.
  • Page 58 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, press VOL (+/-) on the unit or touch [+]/[-]. NOTE The volume menu is displayed for four seconds. If the menu disappears, press VOL (+/-) again. The menu reappears.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Touch [Pandora]. Launch the Pandora application on the mobile device and start playback. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 21. • 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 61 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 62: 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 63 Touch then Touch [AV Source Settings]. Confirm that [Spotify] is turned on. Press then touch Touch [Spotify]. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 21. • For details on USB connection for iPhone, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen 1 (Track) Switches between playback and pause.
  • Page 64 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 65 Playback screen 1 (Radio mode) Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. By 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 66 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 67: 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 68 Listening to SiriusXM Press then touch Touch [SiriusXM]. Basic operation TIPS • By 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 69 Performs TuneScan™ (page 70). 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 70 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 71 • 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 72 For details, see [Featured Favorites] and [Featured Band Update Message] in SiriusXM settings (page 72). 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 70).
  • Page 73 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 74 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 75: 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 76 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 104). Switches between the video input and audio input. - 76 -...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Idatalink

    iDatalink 1550NEX 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 79 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 80 Displays the Gauge screen. Displays the Vehicle Information screen. Displays the Climate screen. Displays the Parking Assist screen. Gauges screen Vehicle Information screen - 80 -...
  • Page 81 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 82 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. - 82 -...

  • Page 83: Settings

    Settings You can adjust various settings in the main menu. Displaying the setting screen Press Touch Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 83) Theme settings (page 92) Audio settings (page 93) Video settings (page 99) Bluetooth settings (page 21) System settings The menu items vary according to the source.
  • Page 84 [AUX Input] Set to [On] for AUX source (page 75). [On] [Off] *1 AVH-1550NEX *2 AVH-1500NEX [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 85 * AVH-1550NEX 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 86 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 87 [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 88 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 89 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 90 Menu Item Description [Hue]* Adjust the tone of color (which color is emphasized, red, or [-24] to [+24] green). [Dimmer] Adjust the brightness of the display. [+1] to [+48] [Temperature] Adjust the color temperature, resulting in a better white [-3] to [+3] balance.
  • Page 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94 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 95 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 96 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 97 ▶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 98 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 31). Press Touch then Touch [A-EQ&TA Measurement]. Connect the microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately) with this product.

  • Page 99: Video Settings

    NOTE [Subwoofer Settings] is available only when [Subwoofer] is [On]. 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 100 Menu Item Description [TV Aspect] Set the aspect ratio suitable for your rear display 16:9 (wide screen display) or 4:3 (regular display). (We recommend use of this function only when you want to fit the aspect ratio to the rear display.) NOTES •...
  • Page 101 Menu Item Description [Parental] Set restrictions so that children cannot watch violent or adult-oriented scenes. You can set the parental lock level in steps as desired. Touch [0] to [9] to input a four-digit code number. Touch Registers the code number, and you can now set the level.
  • Page 102 [Video Signal Setting] Menu Item Description [AV] Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PAL- this product to an AV equipment. M] [PAL-N] [SECAM] [AUX] Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PAL- this product to an AUX equipment.

  • Page 103: 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 Press then touch...

  • Page 104: 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 105 [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 106: Appendix

    – Park your vehicle in a safe place and here, contact your dealer or the nearest apply the parking brake. authorized Pioneer service facility. No video output from the connected Common problems equipment.
  • Page 107 – The operation is not possible. (For The picture is extremely unclear/ example, the DVD playing does not distorted and dark during playback. feature that angle, audio system, → The disc features a signal to prohibit subtitle language, etc.) copying. (Some discs may have this.) –...
  • Page 108 → The camera input may be loose or not → The connection between the cellular connected. phone and this product cannot be – Check the connection and make sure established. the male end of the camera is – Perform the connection process. →...
  • Page 109 If the error persists, consumes more than maximum record the error message and contact your allowable current. dealer or your nearest Pioneer service – Disconnect the USB storage device center. and do not use it. Turn the ignition...
  • Page 110 – Spotify limits the total number of skips your dealer or the nearest authorized per hour. Pioneer service center for assistance. Check USB Check Tuner → The USB connector or USB cable has → The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner short-circuited.
  • Page 111 – Check that the disc is loaded correctly. Channel Not Subscribed. Call SiriusXM to → There is an electrical or mechanical Subscribe. error. → The channel that you have requested is – Press the RESET button. not included in your SiriusXM subscription package.
  • Page 112 – Check that the USB connector or USB Audio Format not supported cable is not caught in something or → This type of file is not supported on this damaged. product. → The connected USB storage device – Select a file that can be played. consumes more than maximum allowable current.
  • Page 113 Audio Format not supported → This type of file is not supported on this performing the above action, please contact your dealer or an authorized product. Pioneer Service Station. – Select a file that can be played. Handling and care of iPod discs Error-02-6X/-9X/-DX →...
  • Page 114 • Road shocks may interrupt disc playback. AVCHD recorded discs • Read the precautions for discs before using them. This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in AVCHD (Advanced Video Ambient conditions for playing a Codec High Definition) format. Do not disc insert in AVCHD discs.
  • Page 115 characteristics, scratches or dirt on the Detailed information disc, or dirt, scratches or condensation on for playable media the lens of the built-in drive. • Playback of discs recorded on a computer may not be possible, depending on the recording device, writing software, their Compatibility settings, and other environmental factors.
  • Page 116 • You cannot connect a USB storage device DivX subtitle files to this product via a USB hub. • Srt format subtitle files with the • Partitioned USB storage device is not extension “.srt” can be used. compatible with this product. •...
  • Page 117 • Maximum playback time of audio file TRANSMISSION RATE USB: 8 kbps to stored on an USB storage device: 7.5 h 320 kbps (CBR)/ (450 minutes) Disc: 5 kbps to CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/DVD-RW 320 kbps (CBR)/ CODEC FORMAT MP3, WMA, AAC, AVI, MPEG WAV compatibility •...
  • Page 118 • Some special operations may be Maximum resolution 1 920 × 1 080 prohibited because of the composition of Maximum frame rate 30 fps DivX files. .mpg/.mpeg • Files with high transfer rates may not be played back correctly. The standard Compatible video codec MPEG2 transfer rate is 4 Mbps for CDs and 10.08...
  • Page 119 Bluetooth SIG, are permitted provided that the following Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER conditions are met: CORPORATION is under license. Other – Redistributions of source code must...
  • Page 120 (including .avi, .divx). When you see the DivX logo, you know you have the freedom • Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data to play your favorite videos. lost from an iPod, even if that data is lost DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, LLC and are used under while using this product.
  • Page 121 • Do not leave the iPod in any location with Apple Music high temperatures. • Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do Apple Music is a trademark of Apple not let the iPod fall onto the floor, where Inc., registered in the U.S. and other it may become jammed under the brake countries.
  • Page 122 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...
  • Page 123 SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the Using the LCD screen registered trademarks of Spotify AB. Compatible mobile digital devices and premium correctly subscription required, where available, see https://www.spotify.com. Notice regarding video Handling the LCD screen viewing • When the LCD screen is subjected to direct sunlight for a long period of time, it Remember that use of this system for will become very hot, resulting in...
  • Page 124 In that case, please consult your Continuous power output: dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer 22 W × 4 (50 Hz to 15 kHz, 5 %THD, 4 Ω Service Station. LOAD, Both Channels Driven) Load impedance: 4 Ω...
  • Page 125 Equalizer (13-Band Graphic Equalizer): Slope: Frequency: -6 dB/oct, -12 dB/oct, -18 dB/oct, -24 50 Hz/80 Hz/125 Hz/200 Hz/315 Hz/ dB/oct, OFF 500 Hz/800 Hz/1.25 kHz/2 kHz/3.15 LPF (Mid): kHz/5 kHz/8 kHz/12.5 kHz Frequency: Gain: ±12 dB (2 dB/step) 1.25 kHz/1.6 kHz/2 kHz/2.5 kHz/3.15 <Standard Mode>...
  • Page 126 Signal-to-noise ratio: Linear PCM: 91 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network) (RCA level) 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 Output level: kHz/48 kHz Video: <USB image> 1.0 V p-p/75 Ω (±0.2 V) JPEG decoding format (MSC Mode only): Number of channels: 2 (stereo) .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe MP3 decoding format: Pixel Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:2:0...
  • Page 127 Usable sensitivity: 12 dBf (1.1 μV/75 Ω, mono, S/N: 30 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio: 72 dB (IHF-A network) AM tuner Frequency range: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz Usable sensitivity: 28 μV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio: 62 dB (IHF-A network) CEA2006 Specifications Power output: <...
  • Page 128 © 2019 PIONEER CORPORATION. All rights reserved. <OPM_AVH1500NEXUC_en_A> UC...

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