Pioneer AVIC-W8500NEX Operation Manual
Pioneer AVIC-W8500NEX Operation Manual

Pioneer AVIC-W8500NEX Operation Manual

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AVIC-W8500NEX
AVIC-W6500NEX
MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION RECEIVER
Notice to all users:
This software requires that the product is properly connected to your vehicle' s
parking brake and depending on your vehicle, additional installation may be
required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer
Electronics retailer or call us at (800) 421-1404.
Be sure to read Important Information for the User first!
Important Information for the User includes the important information that you
must understand before using this product.
Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 This software requires that the product is properly connected to your vehicle’ s parking brake and depending on your vehicle, additional installation may be required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at (800) 421-1404.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Storing a location in [Saved Location] ....40 Thank you for buying this Pioneer Storing a route in [Saved Routes] ......42 product. Receiving real-time traffic information Please read through these instructions (TMC)............... 43 so you will know how to operate your Checking useful information about your model properly.
  • Page 3 Basic operation ............82 Starting procedure..........119 ■ Basic operation ............119 Compressed files..... 86 ■ AUX......... 120 Inserting and ejecting media......... 86 Starting procedure ............ 88 Starting procedure..........120 Basic operation ............89 Basic operation ............121 ■ ■ iPod ........
  • Page 4 Route setting information........172 Handling and care of discs........173 Playable discs............174 Detailed information for playable media ..174 Bluetooth ..............179 SiriusXM® Satellite Radio ........179 Wi-Fi ................180 HD Radio™ Technology ......... 180 SDXC ................180 WMA/WMV ..............180 FLAC ................
  • Page 5: Precaution

    Precaution Notes on internal memory • If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. • The information will be erased by disconnecting the yellow lead from the battery (or removing the battery itself ). •...
  • Page 6: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Main unit W8500NEX W6500NEX - 6 -...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    LCD screen 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 132).
  • Page 8: Protecting Your Product Against Theft

    Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off. TOP MENU Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback. Source mode Use to switch the source mode between the front source and the rear source. select switch Thumb pad Use to select a menu on the DVD menu.
  • Page 9 Removing the detachable faceplate Press the button. Gently grip the bottom of the detachable faceplate and slowly pull it outward. Detachable faceplate Attaching the detachable faceplate Slide the detachable faceplate all the way into this product. Push the lower part of the detachable faceplate until you hear a click. - 9 -...
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Notes on using the LCD panel W8500NEX WARNING • Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers. • Do not use with the LCD panel left open. It may result in injury in the event of an accident. •...
  • Page 11: Preparing The Remote Control

    Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed tools. Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings. Preparing the remote control Remove the insulation sheet before use. How to replace the battery Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and minus (-) poles orientated properly.
  • Page 12: Starting Up The Unit

    Using the remote control Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. NOTE The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight. Important • Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight. •...
  • Page 13: Starting Up The Navigation System

    NOTE Once the speaker mode is set, the setting cannot be changed unless this product is restored to the default settings. Restore the default settings to change the speaker mode setting (page 157). Switching the speaker mode To change the speaker mode, you need to restore this product to the default settings. Restore the default setting (page 157).
  • Page 14: Using The Touch Panel

    Touch [Finish]. Using the touch panel You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your fingers. NOTE To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the screen only with your finger gently. Common touch panel keys : Returns to the previous screen.
  • Page 15 Operating the time bar You can change the playback point by dragging the key. The playback time corresponding to the position of the key is displayed while dragging the key. Operating the menu bar Press The menu bar pops up on the screen. NOTE The menu bar availability may vary depending on the activating source.
  • Page 16 The hidden function keys appear. NOTE This key does not appear for some AV sources. Operating the on-screen keyboard Displays the characters that are entered. Moves the cursor to the right or left for a number of characters equivalent to the number of touches.
  • Page 17: Top Menu Screen

    Top menu screen Favorite source icons TIPS • When you connect the external navigation system to this unit, the navigation mode key is displayed at the middle of the right side of the display. • If you select [Power OFF], you can turn off almost all functions. The [Power OFF] mode is released in the following cases.
  • Page 18 Connected device key Displays connected device. Switches the source or application with connected devices such as WebLink, external navigation system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto. TIPS • When a device with a compatible application is connected, the favorite application key appears. Once the key appears, you can adjust the range of the favorite application key area with the following steps.
  • Page 19: Navigation

    Navigation Menu screen view and operations Press Touch The main menu screen appears. Main screen Returns to the map screen. Notifications that contain important information. Displays the previous or next page of the navigation menu. The locations that you saved as favorites. Switches between 2D, 3D, and 2D North up view modes.
  • Page 20: Map Screen

    Navigation items Searches for a destination using various methods (page 26). Builds your route or edits the route currently set (page 34). Displays the traffic screen (page 43). Displays useful information to support your driving (page 46). Configures the navigation-related settings (page 51). Displays information about your navigation system (e.g.
  • Page 21 How to read the map screen NOTE Depending on the conditions and settings, some items may not be displayed. Shows the number and name of the street to be used (or next guidance point). Shows the next guidance point (maneuver). The type of the event (turn, traffic circle, exiting freeway, etc.) is displayed (page 24).
  • Page 22 Touch to display the AV source list. Shows the current status of AV source briefly. Touch to display the phone menu screen (page 63). Changing the scale or the map manually By default, even if the map scale is changed on the scrolled map, it will return to the preset scale (according to the setting in [Viewpoint] of the [Navigation Map] settings) when the current position map is displayed.
  • Page 23 a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to be flat so you can see the road in front of you. • When the route is not set: "Smart Zoom" will zoom in if you drive slowly and zoom out when you drive at high speed.
  • Page 24 Touch The map returns to the current position. If you press , the map returns to the current position. ▶Control keys on the scrolled map Map screen (scrolled map) Changes the map view mode. The current map mode is shown on the control key. Zooms in or out on the map.
  • Page 25 Enter traffic circle (maneuver after the next maneuver). Freeway entrance or freeway exit. Board ferry or leave ferry. Approaching the destination or a waypoint. Lane information When navigating on multilane roads, you will need to make sure to take the proper lane for the recommended route. Signposts Signs are displayed at the top of the map.
  • Page 26: Searching For A Destination

    • When the route is set: Distance to final destination, time needed to reach the final destination and estimated arrival time are shown. • When the route is not set: Direction or altitude is shown. NOTES • Touching and holding the field allows you to display the setting screen for the field. For details, refer to page 57.
  • Page 27 NOTE Some information regarding traffic regulations depends on the time when the route calculation is performed. Thus, the information may not correspond with a certain traffic regulation when your vehicle actually passes through the location in question. Also, the information on the traffic regulations provided applies for a passenger vehicle, and not for a truck or other delivery vehicles.
  • Page 28 Searching for a location by address Search a destination in which the address is specified. Depending on the search results, some steps may be skipped. Touch [Address]. Select the [Country]. Proposes the country where you are as a default. If you want to change the search area, set another country. Select the [City or ZIP code].
  • Page 29 If you touch , you can sort the results or show the locations of all facilities on the map. Touch [Select as Destination]. NOTES • When a route is not set, POIs are searched for around the current position. • When the current position is not available either (no GPS signal), POIs are searched for around the last known position.
  • Page 30 listed in order of the distance from the destination. (This key is active only when the route is set.) • [Along Route]: Searches along the current route, and not around a point already set. This is useful when searching for a stopover that results in a minimal detour, such as searching for gas stations or restaurants.
  • Page 31 Touch [Show Route]. Touch [Start Navigation]. You can change the final destination or add waypoints in [Route Planner] (page 34). Selecting a destination from history The places that were previously set as destinations or waypoints have been automatically stored in [History]. Touch [History].
  • Page 32 Enter the latitude value and touch [OK]. When entering the coordinates in UTM format, touch , then [UTM Coordinates]. Enter the longitude value and touch [GO!]. The searched location appears on the map screen. Touch [Select as Destination]. You can change the display format of the latitude and longitude to any of the following formats: decimal degrees;...
  • Page 33 Zoom in/zoom out You can also pinch or expand the map to zoom in or out. Cancels the [Map Location] screen and displays the map of the current position. Returns the cursor to the initial position and the map scale to the initial scale. Shows the route setting preferences for route calculation.
  • Page 34: Starting The Navigation

    Starting the navigation Once the destination is selected, touch [Select as Destination]. The route summary screen appears and countdown begins. When the countdown ends, the guidance automatically starts. If you touch the screen anywhere during the countdown, the countdown stops and the screen will stay as it is. Touch [Start Navigation].
  • Page 35 Starting position (The current vehicle position is set as default and [Current GPS Position] is displayed.) (page 35) Calculates the route and shows the [Route Summary] screen. Displays the options for the location. [Move Up]/[Move Down]: Edits the order you want to visit the locations. [Delete]: Deletes the destination or waypoint.
  • Page 36 The system starts route recalculation after [Show Route] is touched, and then the [Route Summary] screen appears. After [Start Navigation] is touched, your navigation system starts the route guidance. NOTE After [Continue Without Route] is touched, the current position map appears. ▶Changing the starting position Press then touch...
  • Page 37 If more than three route alternatives have been found, [More Results] appears. Touch [More Results] to show the other routes. Touch [Select]. The selected route is applied as your current route. For more information about route calculation conditions, refer to [Route Planning Method] (page 53). Checking detour routes You can check for detour routes that avoid the selected sections or streets, or that avoid the road ahead.
  • Page 38 Menu Item Description [Restore Original Route] Cancels the route with avoidances and restores the previous route. NOTE The route set by [Alternative Routes] cannot be canceled. Checking route information and preferences Once you set the route, you can check a summary of the current route. Press then touch Touch [Route Summary].
  • Page 39 Displays the shortcuts. [Route Preferences]: Shows the route setting preferences. If you change the preferences, the route is recalculated. [Itinerary]: Shows all transit points in detail. Touch a transit point to show its position on the map. If you touch [Avoid] and [Accept] on the map screen, the route is recalculated avoiding the transit point (as much as possible).
  • Page 40: Storing A Location In [Saved Location]

    Storing a location in [Saved Location] Storing your favorite locations in [Saved Location] allows you to save the time and effort used on re-entering this information. [Saved Location] can include your home location, workplace, and places you have already registered. Storing your home and your workplace location You can store one home location and one workplace location.
  • Page 41 Renaming stored locations Press then touch Touch [New Route], and then [Saved Location]. Touch , and then touch [Edit]. The [Select Location to Edit] screen appears. Touch the item you want to rename and touch [Rename]. Enter the name and then touch Touch [Done].
  • Page 42: Storing A Route In [Saved Routes]

    NOTE To use this function, activate the warnings beforehand and set the alert types (page 55). Press Scroll the map and select a location. The cursor appears at the selected point. Touch Touch [Add Alert Points]. Set the necessary parameters. Menu Item Description [Alert Type]...
  • Page 43: Receiving Real-Time Traffic Information (Tmc)

    Touch [Route Summary], and then touch Touch [Save Route]. Enter the name if needed and then touch Renaming stored routes Press then touch Touch [New Route], and then Touch [Saved Routes]. Touch , and then touch [Edit]. Touch the item you want to rename and touch [Rename]. Enter the name and then touch Touch [Done].
  • Page 44 Displaying the [Traffic Summary] screen Press then touch Touch [Traffic]. The [Traffic Summary] screen appears. Viewing the traffic list Traffic information is displayed onscreen in a list. This allows you to check how many traffic incidents have occurred, the locations, and the distance from your current position.
  • Page 45 Touch [Traffic Map]. Road segments affected by traffic incidents are displayed in an alternate color on the map, and small symbols above the road show the nature of the incident. The traffic congestion lines indicate the degree of the congestion by color. Traffic notification icon The notification icon shows the status of traffic information reception.
  • Page 46: Checking Useful Information About Your Trip

    You can check the details of the traffic incidents. Touch the relevant event to display the location on the map. Turning the traffic information on or off The traffic information feature is turned on by default. To enable or disable the TMC feature, perform the following procedure.
  • Page 47 Menu Item Description [Trip Monitor] Check the statistical data of your trips (for example, start time, end time, average speed, etc.) (page 47). [GPS Information] Displays the GPS information screen with satellite position and signal strength information. [Fuel Consumption] Estimates the fuel cost to your destination by entering the fuel consumption information in the navigation system.
  • Page 48 To display the trip log on the map, touch [Visible on Map] to tick the check box. Touching allows you to view the shortcuts and enables you to use the following functions. Menu Item Description [View on Map] Shows the trip log on the map screen. [Export Track Log] Exports the track log currently selected to an external storage device.
  • Page 49 Menu Item Description [Change Color] Changes the color by selecting another color from the color table. If you touch and then touch [Delete All], all entries can be deleted. Touch [Done]. Using the Trip Computer mode In the trip computer screen, the information received from the GPS receiver and your vehicle is displayed like a meter for a vehicle.
  • Page 50 ▶Setting the initial odometer value Before you use the fuel consumption feature, enter the initial odometer value from which you want to start measuring the mileage. Press then touch Touch [Useful Information]. Touch [Fuel Consumption]. Touch [Initial Odometer Value]. Enter the initial odometer value and then touch The initial odometer value has been set.
  • Page 51: Navigation Settings

    Enter the name, date, and mileage for the reminder. Touch [Done]. To delete an entry, touch to display the shortcut for deletion. Navigation Settings You can configure the navigation settings, and modify the behavior of this system. Press then touch Touch , and then touch [Settings].
  • Page 52 Menu Item Description [Vehicle] Set the type of vehicle you will be using on the route. NOTES • The route is planned based on the selected vehicle type. • To enhance the route accuracy, correctly select a vehicle type that is similar to the condition of your vehicle. TIPS •...
  • Page 53 Menu Item Description [Route Planning Method] Set to change the route planning method. Route calculation can be optimized for different situations and vehicle types by changing the planning method. [Fast] Calculates a route with the shortest travel time to your destination as a priority.
  • Page 54 Menu Item Description [Ferries] Set to off to avoid prioritizing ferries for calculating the route. [Car Shuttle Trains]* Set to off to avoid prioritizing car shuttle trains for calculating the route. [Carpool Lanes] Set to off to avoid prioritizing carpool and HOV lanes for calculating the route.
  • Page 55 Menu Item Description [Verbose] Given once relatively far from the next maneuver, it is repeated as the vehicle approaches the next maneuver, and it is repeated again right before the actual maneuver. [Announce Route Select whether to have the navigation system announce by Summary]* voice a quick summary of the route whenever a route is calculated.
  • Page 56 Menu Item Description [Alert Point Warnings] Set to on to enable to adjust a variety of alert warnings. [Alert Types] Set the type of alert point. [Speed Camera Types] Set the type of speed camera. [Warning Road Signs] Touch this key to turn on or off warnings and to set the distance from the hazard to receive the warning at.
  • Page 57 [Navigation Map] Fine-tunes the appearance of the map screen and adjusts how the software helps you navigate with different kinds of route-related information on the map screen. Menu Item Description [Map Display] See the effect when you change a setting. [Viewpoint] Adjust the basic zoom and tilt levels to your needs.
  • Page 58 Menu Item Description [Services Displayed] Select the service types displayed for the freeway exits or service stations. Choose from the POI categories. [Automatic Overview] When selected, the map zooms out to show an overview of the surrounding area if the next route event (maneuver) is far.
  • Page 59 Menu Item Description [Offer Hints Upon Detour] If you leave the recommended route and suddenly exit the freeway, this navigation system offers different alternatives near the exit like gas stations or restaurants. Also, if there are avoidable parts of the original route ahead (like a tunnel, a toll road or a ferry), you will find them in the list in case you want to bypass them with the help of this navigation system.
  • Page 60 Menu Item Description [Manual Time Zone if The time zone setting changes automatically if automatic Auto Unavailable] change is available. Otherwise, the present setting value that you set is used. [Manual Time Zone in The present setting value that you set is used in the current Current Zone] time zone.
  • Page 61: Updating The Map

    Naviextras Toolbox is installed. Then, transfer the data from connected USB memory storage to your navigation system by using [SyncTool] on this product. For details, access the following URL and refer to “HOW TO UPDATE?” GUIDE. http://pioneer.naviextras.com - 61 -...
  • Page 62: 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 63: Hands-Free Phoning

    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. To disconnect the device, touch the name of the connected device in the list.
  • Page 64 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 Using preset dial list (page 65) Using phone book Select a contact from the phone book.
  • Page 65 Using the preset dial lists ▶Registering a phone number You can easily store up to six phone numbers per device as presets. Press 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...
  • Page 66 • For using this function with a smartphone, the device must be compatible with Android Auto. For using the voice recognition function with a smartphone, launch Android Auto beforehand. Press Touch Touch The voice recognition function launches and the voice control screen appears. You can also launch the voice recognition function by pressing Minimizing the dial confirmation screen Touch...
  • Page 67 Adjusting the other party’s listening volume This product can be adjusted to the other party’s listening volume. Touch to switch between the three volume levels. Notes for hands-free phoning ▶General notes • Connection to all cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is not guaranteed.
  • Page 68: Bluetooth Audio

    • If the phone book in the phone contains image data, the phone book may not be transferred correctly. • Depending on the cellular phone, phone book transfer may not be available. Bluetooth audio Before using the Bluetooth audio player, register and connect the device to this product (page 62).
  • Page 69 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. Selects a file or folder from the list to playback.
  • Page 70: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi You can connect your Wi-Fi certfied mobile device to this product via Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi connection Turn on the Wi-Fi function on the device. Press Touch then Touch [Wi-Fi Settings]. Set [Wi-Fi] to [ON]. Touch [Device Information]. Connect this product with the dislayed network name in [Device Information] from the mobile device.
  • Page 71: Wi-Fi Audio

    Wi-Fi audio Before using the Wi-Fi audio player, connect the device to this product via Apple CarPlay™ (page 101) or Android Auto wirelessly (page 105). Press then touch Touch [Wi-Fi Audio]. The Wi-Fi audio playback screen appears. NOTES • [Wi-Fi Audio] is displayed as [Android Auto] when the Android Auto is in use. •...
  • Page 72: Av Source

    • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio • AV input (AV) • AUX • HDMI • Wireless Mirroring • Car Sources (iDatalink) * AVIC-W8500NEX Displaying the AV operation screen Press then touch the AV operation key. The AV operation screen appears. - 72 -...
  • Page 73: Selecting A Source

    Displays the source list. Shows the navigation information. This is not displayed for some sources. Recalls equalizer curves (page 143). 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 74: Adjusting The Range Of Favorite Source Icons Area

    Changing the display order of source icons Press then touch Touch and hold the source icon and drag the icon to the desired position. Changing the display order of source keys Press then touch the AV operation key. Touch Touch Drag the source key to the desired position.
  • Page 75: Setup For Ipod®/Iphone® Or Smartphone

    Setup for iPod®/iPhone® or smartphone When using an iPod/iPhone or a smartphone with this product, configure settings of this product according to the device to be connected. This section describes the settings required for each device. NOTES • Operation methods may vary depending on the iPod/iPhone model or smartphone and its software version.
  • Page 76: Smartphone (Android™ Device)

    Touch [Smartphone-related Settings]. Touch [Smartphone Setup]. Touch [iPhone/iPod]. The available function icons are displayed. Touch [OK]. Smartphone (Android™ device) Compatible smartphones Compatibility with all smartphones is not guaranteed. For details about smartphone compatibility with this product, refer to the information on our website. Press Touch then...
  • Page 77: 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 78: Starting Procedure

    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 79: Storing The Strongest Broadcast Frequencies (Bsm)

    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. Performs manual tuning.
  • Page 80: Radio Settings

    Radio settings 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 81: 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. WARNING W8500NEX Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.
  • Page 82: Basic Operation

    Press Basic operation TIPS • By pressing then touch , you can also skip files/chapters forward or backward. • By pressing then touch and hold , you can also perform fast reverse or fast forward. • If a Video-CD with PBC (playback control) On is being played, appears.
  • Page 83 Audio source screen 2 Sets a repeat play for the current disc/the current track. Plays or does not play tracks in random order. Video source 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 84 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 -> 1/8 -> 1/4 -> 1/2 Displays the DVD menu.
  • Page 85 Video source screen 2 Selects the audio output from [L+R], [Left], [Right], [Mix]. This function is available for Video-CDs and DVDs recorded with LPCM audio. Changes the viewing angle (Multi-angle). This function is available for DVDs featuring multi-angle recordings. Sets a repeat play for all files/the current chapter/the current title. Displays the DVD menu keypad.
  • Page 86: Compressed Files

    Compressed files SD function is only available for AVIC-W8500NEX. Inserting and ejecting media You can play compressed audio, compressed video, or still image files stored in a disc or an external storage device. WARNING W8500NEX Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.
  • Page 87 Press Touch to open the LCD panel. Remove the disc and press W6500NEX Press Inserting an SD memory card W8500NEX Press Touch to open the LCD panel. Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot. Press NOTES • This system is not compatible with the Multi Media Card (MMC). •...
  • Page 88: Starting Procedure

    • Connection via a USB hub is not possible. • A USB cable is required for connection. USB cable 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. •...
  • Page 89: Basic Operation

    NOTES • For details on inserting SD card see on Inserting an SD memory card (page 87). • For details on plugging USB storage device, see on Plugging a USB storage device (page 87). Basic operation TIPS • By pressing then touch , you can also skip files/chapters forward or backward.
  • Page 90 Switches the current music information display. 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. NOTE When you play compressed audio files stored in an external storage device (USB, SD), you can search for a file using Music Browse (page 90).
  • Page 91 Touch Touch the [Tag] tab. Touch the desired category to display the file list. Touch the item. Refine the item until the desired song title or file name is displayed on the list. Touch the desired song title or file name to play back. If the selection made with Music Browse has been canceled, you can switch to Music Browse mode again by touching the [Tag] tab on the file/folder list screen and touching the desired track.
  • Page 92 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. Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback.
  • Page 93 Still image screen Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Switches the following media file types. [Music]: Compressed audio files [Video]: Compressed video files [Photo]: Image files Skips files forward or backward.
  • Page 94: Ipod

    iPod Connecting your iPod When connecting an iPod to this product, the settings are automatically configured according to the device to be connected. NOTES • Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. •...
  • Page 95 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 96 Audio source screen 2 Changes the audiobook speed. Normal—Fast—Slow NOTE The audiobook speed icon may not change depending on the connected iPod/ iPhone. Sets a repeat play range for all in the selected list/the current song. Plays songs within the selected list/album randomly. Apple Music®...
  • Page 97 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 98: 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 99 WebLink Displays the main menu of the WebLink source screen. For iPhone users Connect your iPhone 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. For smartphone (Android) users NOTE The video playback capability depends on the connected Android device.
  • Page 100: Using The Audio Mix Function

    Using the audio mix function You can output the audio mixing AV source and an application for iPhone or smartphone when WebLink is used. NOTE Depending on the application or AV source, this function may not be available. Start up the WebLink. Press VOL (+/-).
  • Page 101: 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 102: Starting Procedure

    Touch [Smartphone-related Settings]. Touch [Driving Position]. [Left] Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. [Right] Select for a right-hand drive vehicle. Starting procedure When connecting an iPhone to this product, settings are required according to the connected device. For details, refer to Setup for iPod®/iPhone® or smartphone (page 75). Wired connection Connect an Apple CarPlay compatible device to this product via USB.
  • Page 103: Adjusting The Volume

    The unit configures the connection then start the application. You can also start Apple CarPlay with a desired device by opening the Bluetooth or Apple CarPlay setting menu while displaying the device search or device list screen. You can use Siri function by pressing once Apple CarPlay is activated.
  • Page 104: 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 105: Starting Procedure

    Touch [Smartphone-related Settings]. Touch [Driving Position]. [Left] Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. [Right] Select for a right-hand drive vehicle. Starting procedure When connecting a smartphone to this product, settings are required according to the connected device. For details, refer to Setup for iPod®/iPhone® or smartphone (page 75). Wired connection Connect an Android Auto™...
  • Page 106: Adjusting The Volume

    Touch a desired device on the screen. The unit configures the connection then start the application. You can use voice recognition function by pressing once Android Auto is activated. NOTES • For details on USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. •...
  • Page 107 NOTE Android Auto will launch automatically only when an Android Auto compatible device is correctly connected to this product. Press Touch then Touch [Smartphone-related Settings]. Touch [Android Auto Auto-launch] to switch [On] or [Off]. - 107 -...
  • Page 108: 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 109: Basic Operation

    • For details on USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen 1 Recalls the preset station stored to a key from the memory. Stores the current station to a key. Displays the preset station list. Select an item on the list ([1] to [6]) to switch to the preset station. Switches between playback and pause.
  • Page 110 Selects a Pandora station from the list. • : Switches to the station list. • : Switches to the genre list. • : Plays only one track based on particular musical characteristics from several shuffled stations. • : Deletes the station. •...
  • Page 111: 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 112: Listening To Siriusxm

    • The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but it may take up to an hour. Your radio will need to be powered on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to receive the activation message. Listening to SiriusXM Press then touch Touch [SiriusXM].
  • Page 113 Displays the preset channels. Select an item on the list ([1] to [6]) to switch to the preset channel. Selects a band. There are 4 bands. You can store 6 channels per band for a total of 24 presets. Performs TuneScan™ (page 114). Switches TuneMix™...
  • Page 114: Tunescan

    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 115: Sportsflash

    • TuneScan™ may take a few minutes to become available after the product is turned on or the preset band is changed. • Tune Scan™ is compatible with SXV200 or later tuner models (sold separately). Touch to display the following display. Continues playing the current scanning song or channel.
  • Page 116: Using Featured Favorites Band

    Using Featured Favorites Band Featured Favorites are groups of channels that are created by the SiriusXM Programming department allowing you to discover new channels. Featured Favorite channels are dynamic and can change often, allowing you to discover new channels. For details, see [Featured Favorites] and [Featured Band Update Messages] in SiriusXM settings (page 117).
  • Page 117: Siriusxm Settings

    To set the alert function, you can set up at [Alert List] (page 117) in the [SiriusXM Settings]. SiriusXM settings Press Touch then The system setting screen appears. Touch [AV Source Settings]. Touch [SiriusXM Settings]. The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item Description [Tune Start]...
  • Page 118 Menu Item Description [Featured Favorites] Set to [On] to allow you to discover new channels created by [On] [Off] the SiriusXM Programming department. NOTE If the Featured Favorite Band needs to update, the Featured Band Update message will appear. [Featured Band Set to [On] to be notified when the featured seasonal theme is Update Messages] updated.
  • Page 119: Hdmi

    HDMI 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 High Speed HDMI® Cable (sold separately) is required for connection. For details, refer to the Installation Manual.
  • Page 120: 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. NOTES •...
  • Page 121: Basic Operation

    Basic operation AUX screen 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 154). Switches between the video input and audio input. - 121 -...
  • Page 122: Av Input

    AV input You can display the video image output by the device connected or the camera to video 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 123: Basic Operation

    Basic operation AV source screen Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. - 123 -...
  • Page 124: Wireless Mirroring

    Wireless Mirroring (This function is available only for Android device.) Wireless Mirroring is a wireless display designed to mirror your mobile device on this product screen via Wi-Fi connection. Starting procedure Wireless Mirroring operations and procedures vary depending on the connected mobile device.
  • Page 125: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Wireless Mirroring screen (Example) Displays Full screen. [Disconnect] Disconnects Wireless Mirroring. NOTES • The screen shown in the example may differ from the connected mobile device. • If the Android device is not ready for Miracast UIBC, you cannot perform touch operation. - 125 -...
  • Page 126: Idatalink

    iDatalink 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 127: Starting Procedure

    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 128 Displays the Gauge screen. Displays the Vehicle Information screen. Displays the Climate screen. Displays the Parking Assist screen. Gauges screen Vehicle Information screen - 128 -...
  • Page 129: Displaying Obstacle Detection Information

    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, judgment, and care while parking your vehicle. NOTE This function is only available for vehicles equipped with a parking sensor system.
  • Page 130 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. - 130 -...
  • Page 131: 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 131) Theme settings (page 141) Audio settings (page 143) Video settings (page 150) Bluetooth settings (page 62) System settings The menu items vary according to the source.
  • Page 132 [Android Auto Auto- Select [On] to automatically launch Android Auto when an launch]* Android device is connected to the unit. [On] [Off] * AVIC-W8500NEX [Auto Mix (iPhone/iPod)] Menu Item Description [Auto Mix (iPhone/iPod)] Select whether to perform mixing the sound output from [On] [Off] WebLink and AV source sound automatically.
  • Page 133 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 134 Menu Item Description [Ground] The polarity of the connected lead is negative. NOTE If the camera polarity setting is wrong, or wrong camera setting is made, press RESET button to release the rear view camera screen and then change the camera polarity setting to [Battery]. [Parking Assist Guide Adjusting the guidelines by dragging or touching Adjust]...
  • Page 135 [Wi-Fi Settings] Menu Item Description [Wi-Fi Settings] (page 70) [Demo Mode] Menu Item Description [Demo Mode] Setting the demo mode. [On] [Off] [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.
  • Page 136 [Beep Tone] Menu Item Description [Beep Tone] Select [Off] to disable the beep sound when the button is [On] [Off] pressed or the screen is touched. [Touch Panel Calibration] W6500NEX If you feel that the touch panel keys on the screen deviate from the actual positions that respond to your touch, adjust the response positions of the touch panel screen.
  • Page 137 Menu Item Description [Auto] Switches the dimmer to on or off automatically according to your vehicle’s headlight turning on or off. [Manual] Switches the dimmer to on or off manually. [Time] Switches the dimmer to on or off at the time you adjusted. [Day/Night] Setting the dimmer duration by day or night.
  • Page 138 Menu Item Description [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). [Dimmer Level] Adjust the brightness of the display. [+1] to [+48] [Temperature] Adjust the color temperature, resulting in a better white...
  • Page 139 Menu Item Description [Firmware Update] CAUTION • The external storage device for updating must contain only the correct update file. • Never turn this product off, eject the SD memory card or disconnect the USB storage device while the firmware is being updated.
  • Page 140 Menu Item Description [Connection Status] Check that the leads are properly connected between this product and vehicle. [GPS Antenna] Displays the connection status of the GPS antenna ([OK] or [NOK]) and the reception sensitivity. NOTE If reception is poor, change the installation position of the GPS antenna.
  • Page 141: Theme Settings

    Theme settings CAUTION Do not turn off the engine while importing an image from the external storage device. The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item Description [Background] Select the wall paper from the preset items in this product [Home] [AV] or original pictures via the external device such as USB storage device and SD memory card.
  • Page 142 Menu Item Description [Theme] Select the theme color. You can preview the top menu screen or the AV operation screen by touching [Home] or [AV] respectively. [Clock] Select the style of the clock from the preset image. Preset Images Select the desired preset style for the clock. (off ) Hides the clock display.
  • Page 143: Audio Settings

    Press Touch then Touch [Export]. Touch the item you want export. [Illumination] [Theme] [Splash Screen] [Select All] Touch [Export]. ▶Importing Theme settings Set the external storage device (page 86). A message confirming whether to import the stored setting data appears. Touch [Import].
  • Page 144 Menu Item Description [Fader/Balance] Touch to adjust the front/rear speaker balance. Set [Front] and [Rear] to [0] when using a dual speaker system. Touch to adjust the left/right speaker balance. You can also set the value by dragging the point on the displayed table.
  • Page 145 Menu Item Description [Speaker Level] Adjust the speaker output level of the listening position. Listening position*1*2 Touch to select the listening position then [Off] [Front Left] [Front select the output speaker. Right] [Front] [All] Touch to adjust the selected speaker output level.
  • Page 146 Menu Item Description [Save Settings] Save to recall the following current sound settings by touching [OK]: slope, subwoofer phase, speaker level, Graphic EQ, HPF/LPF, listening position, crossover, time alignment. When you touch [Cancel], return to the [Audio] setting screen. [Load Settings] Load the sound settings.
  • Page 147 *2 If you change the listening position setting, the output levels of all the speakers will change in conjunction with the setting. *3 To use this function, the vehicle’s acoustics must be measured in advance. *4 This function is available only when the [Listening Position] setting is set to [Front Left] or [Front Right].
  • Page 148 – Rear speakers (left/right) – Noise – Microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately) – Low battery ▶Performing Auto EQ CAUTION Do not turn off the engine while the measurement is in progress. NOTES • Auto EQ changes the audio settings as follows: –...
  • Page 149 NOTE Use an extension cable (sold separately) if the cord of the microphone (sold separately) is not long enough. Touch [Front Left] or [Front Right] to select the current listening position. Touch [Start]. A 10-second countdown starts. NOTE The Bluetooth connection is disconnected before the process starts. Exit the vehicle and keep the doors closed until the countdown finishes.
  • Page 150: Video Settings

    Switches the subwoofer phase between normal and reverse position. Switches the LPF/HPF setting to [On] or [Off]. When it is turned off, the high-pass LPF/HPF filter or low-pass filter of each speaker can also be turned on by touching the graph lines.
  • Page 151 Menu Item Description [Pan Scan] Cuts the image short on the right and left sides of the screen. [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.
  • Page 152 Menu Item Description [DVD Auto Play] Set to display the DVD menu automatically and start [On] [Off] playback from the first chapter of the first title when a DVD disc with a DVD menu is inserted. NOTE Some DVDs may not operate properly. If this function is not fully operable, turn this function off and start playback.
  • Page 153: 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 154: Other Functions

    Other functions Setting the time and date Touch the current time on the screen. Touch one of the items to adjust. • You can change the time display format to [12hour] or [24hour]. • You can change the order of date display format: Day-month, Month-day. Changing the wide screen mode You can set the screen mode for AV screen and image files.
  • Page 155: Selecting The Video For The Rear Display

    • Video files on the external storage device are not available as a source for the rear display when [Apple CarPlay] is activated. • Video files on the external storage device are not available as a source for the rear display when [Android Auto] is activated in [Smartphone Setup].* * AVIC-W8500NEX Press then touch Touch [Rear].
  • Page 156: Setting The Anti-Theft Function

    You can set a password for this product. If the back-up lead is cut after the password is set, this product prompts for the password at the time of next boot up. Important If you forgot your password, contact the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Setting the password Press...
  • Page 157: Restoring This Product To The Default Settings

    Deleting the password The current password and password hint can be deleted. Press Touch then Touch 1, followed by 2, and then touch 3 (page 156). Touch [Clear Password]. Touch [Yes]. Touch [OK]. Enter the current password. Touch [Go]. A message indicating that the security setting is canceled appears. Restoring this product to the default settings You can restore settings or recorded content to the default settings from [Restore Settings] in the [System] menu (page 135).
  • Page 158: Appendix

    – Connect the parking brake lead here, contact your dealer or the nearest correctly, and apply the parking brake. authorized Pioneer service facility. → The parking brake interlock is activated. – Park your vehicle in a safe place and Common problems apply the parking brake.
  • Page 159 – Since this product is compatible with The icon is displayed, and operation is the copy guard analog copy protect impossible. system, the picture may suffer from → The operation is not compatible with horizontal stripes or other the video configuration. imperfections when a disc with that –...
  • Page 160 back of the receiver. (Refer to the Problems with Application installation manual.) screen → The reverse lead on the receiver may not be connected to the proper wire at the reverse lamp. A black screen is displayed. → While operating an application, the –...
  • Page 161: Error Messages

    If the error persists, → GPS reception is lost. record the error message and contact your – Check the antenna connection. If the dealer or your nearest Pioneer service message fails to disappear even after center. the engine is switched off/on, contact...
  • Page 162 – Pandora limits the total number of your dealer or the nearest authorized skips per hour. Pioneer service center for assistance. Please sign in to your Pandora account Check Tuner → You are not logged in to the Pandora →...
  • Page 163 – Verify that your vehicle is outdoors Channel Locked Please Enter the Lock with a clear view of the southern sky. Code – Verify that the SiriusXM magnetic → Locked by the radio Parental Control mount antenna is mounted on a metal feature.
  • Page 164 Disc Video resolution not supported → Files that cannot be played on this product are included in the file. Error-02-XX/FF-FF – Select a file that can be played. → The disc is dirty. – Clean the disc. Unable to write to flash memory. →...
  • Page 165 – Check that the files in the external switch to OFF, then to ACC or ON and storage device (USB, SD) are then connect a compliant USB storage compatible with this product. device. → Security for the connected external HUB Error storage device (USB, SD) is enabled.
  • Page 166 Audio Format not supported performing the above action, please → This type of file is not supported on this contact your dealer or an authorized product. Pioneer Service Station. – Select a file that can be played. Android Auto iPod W8500NEX Error-02-6X/-9X/-DX →...
  • Page 167: Positioning Technology

    This circuit vary depending on the vehicle ensures that signals from at least three can model. For details, consult your authorized Pioneer dealer or an be picked up from any open area on the installation professional. ground’s surface.
  • Page 168: Handling Large Errors

    the sensor status and it may recover the map matching. However, in some accuracy to normal condition (page 139). situations, these functions may not work properly, and the error may become Map matching bigger. As mentioned, the positioning systems used by this navigation system are When positioning by GPS is susceptible to certain errors.
  • Page 169 When driving through a dense forest If there is a parallel road. or tall trees • If a car phone or cellular phone is used near the GPS antenna, GPS reception may be lost temporarily. • Do not cover the GPS antenna with spray paint or car wax, because this may block If there is another road very nearby, the reception of GPS signals.
  • Page 170 If you drive in zigzags. If you take a ferry. If the road has a series of hairpin bends. If you are driving on a long, straight road or a gently curving road. If there is a loop or similar road configuration.
  • Page 171 If you enter or exit a multi-storey If you put on chains, or change your parking lot or similar structure using a tires for ones with a different size. spiral ramp. If trees or other obstacles block the GPS signals for a considerable period. If your vehicle is turned on a turntable or similar structure.
  • Page 172: Route Setting Information

    If you join the road after driving traffic regulations applicable at the time when the route was calculated is around a large parking lot. considered. One-way streets and street closures may not be taken into consideration. For example, if a street is open during the morning only, but you arrive later, it would be against the traffic regulations so you cannot drive along the...
  • Page 173: Handling And Care Of Discs

    • When there is a traffic congestion ahead, • Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or a detour route may not be suggested if an adapter for 8-cm discs. driving through the traffic congestion • When using discs that can be printed on would still be better than taking the label surfaces, check the instructions and detour.
  • Page 174: Playable Discs

    • Frequent loading and ejecting of a Playable discs DualDisc may result in scratches to the disc. • Serious scratches can lead to playback problems on this product. In some cases, DVD-Video a DualDisc may become stuck in the disc- loading slot and will not eject.
  • Page 175 DVD-Video discs Common notes about the external storage device (USB, SD) • DVD-Video discs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this SD function is only available for AVIC- DVD drive. The region number of the W8500NEX. player can be found on this product’s •...
  • Page 176 that you use a dedicated formatter to • DivX VOD file playback requires avoid such problems. All of the data supplying the ID code of this product to stored on an SD memory card will be the DivX VOD provider. Regarding the ID deleted when the card is formatted.
  • Page 177 • If multiple subtitles are programmed to compressed audio discs play with a short display within a very short time frame, pause between songs. such as 0.1 seconds, the subtitles may not • Maximum playback time of audio file be displayed at the correct time. stored in the disc: 60 h •...
  • Page 178 MAX. FILE No. FAT16, FAT32: TRANSMISSION RATE Approx. 1.5 65 536 Mbps NTFS: AAC compatibility No limit • This product plays back AAC files MP3 compatibility encoded by iTunes. • Ver. 2.x of ID3 tag is prioritized when both SAMPLING FREQUENCY 11.025 kHz to Ver.
  • Page 179: Bluetooth

    1 920 x 1 080 registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Maximum frame rate 30 fps Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other .mov trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 180: Wi-Fi

    Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are WMA/WMV trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved. Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the Wi-Fi United States and/or other countries. • This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
  • Page 181: Divx

    Download free software at www.divx.com to devices create, play and cast digital videos. • Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost from an iPod, even if that data is lost while using this product. Please back up AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding your iPod data regularly.
  • Page 182: Using App-Based Connected Content

    Requirements to access app-based other countries. connected content services using this product: iTunes • Latest version of the Pioneer compatible connected content application(s) for the iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., smartphone, available from the service registered in the U.S. and other provider, downloaded to your countries.
  • Page 183: Pandora

    Content application(s) or are trademarks or registered trademarks of service by its provider. HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. • Pioneer is not liable for any issues that may arise from incorrect or flawed app- IVONA Text-to-Speech based content. • The content and functionality of the supported applications are the responsibility of the App providers.
  • Page 184: Notice Regarding Video Viewing

    For details about the open source licenses commercial or public viewing purposes for the functions that this product is may constitute an infringement on the equipped with, please visit author’s rights as protected by the http://www.oss-pioneer.com/car/ Copyright Law. multimedia/ Notice regarding DVD- Map coverage Video viewing...
  • Page 185: Specifications

    Heat visible. In that case, please consult your from the heater may break the LCD dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer screen, and cool air from the cooler may Service Station. cause moisture to form inside this product, resulting in possible damage.
  • Page 186 73.7 g (0.2 lbs) Hz/100 Hz/125 Hz/160 Hz/200 Hz/250 Display Slope: Screen size/aspect ratio: -6 dB/oct, -12 dB/oct, -18 dB/oct, -24 (AVIC-W8500NEX) dB/oct, OFF 6.94 inch wide/16:9 (effective display Subwoofer/LPF: area: 156.24 mm × 81.6 mm) (6-1/8 in. × Frequency: 3-1/4 in.)
  • Page 187 Gain: +12 dB to 0 dB (2 dB/step) DVD drive Speaker level: System: +10 dB to -24 dB (1 dB/step) DVD-V, VCD, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX, <Network Mode> MPEG player HPF (High): Usable discs: Frequency: DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, CD, CD-R, CD- 1.25 kHz/1.6 kHz/2 kHz/2.5 kHz/3.15 RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL kHz/4 kHz/5 kHz/6.3 kHz/8 kHz/10 kHz/...
  • Page 188 +4 dBm Max. (Power class 2) Simple Profile, Advanced Simple Profile Frequency band: (except GMC) 2 400 MHz to 2 483.5 MHz FM tuner (AVIC-W8500NEX) Frequency range: Compatible physical format: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Version 2.0 Usable sensitivity: File system: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS 12 dBf (1.1 μV/75 Ω, mono, S/N: 30 dB)
  • Page 189 Usable sensitivity: 28 μV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (digital broadcasting) (IHF-A network) 62 dB (analog broadcasting) (IHF-A network) Wi-Fi Frequency channel: 1, 6, 11 ch (2.4 GHz) 149, 151, 155 ch (5 GHz) Security: WPA 2 (personal) Output power: +16 dBm Max (2.4 GHz) +13 dBm Max (5 GHz)
  • Page 190 To keep up to date with the latest navigational data, you can periodically update your navigation system. For further details, please visit: http://pioneer.naviextras.com © 2019 PIONEER CORPORATION. All rights reserved. <OPM_AVICW8500NEXUC_en_A> UC...

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