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.
Precaution Certain country and government laws may prohibit or restrict the placement and use of this product in your vehicle. Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use, installation and operation of this product. A240BT If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
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• If you notice smoke, a strange noise or odour from this product, or any other abnormal signs on the LCD screen, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. Using this product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system.
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• Do not install this product where it may (i) obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including air bags or hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
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• 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.
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The RDS-TMC service can also be used in the area where there is a station that broadcasts the RDS-TMC signal. • The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in Germany. Protecting the LCD panel and screen • Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight when this product is not used. This may result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures.
Parts and controls Main unit VOL (+/ Press to display the top menu screen. Press and hold to mute or unmute. Press to turn off the display information. To turn on the display information, press again. Press and hold to power off. To power back on, press again. If you power the unit off, you can turn off almost all functions.
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Remote control A241BT Volume (+/-) BAND/ESC Press to select the tuner band when tuner is selected as a source. Press to select the previous or next track/file. Press and hold to perform fast reverse or fast forwards. Press to perform seek tuning (Radio). Press to select the next or previous folder.
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. •...
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CAUTION • Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer. • There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. • Do not expose a battery to high or low extreme temperatures during use, storage or transportation. •...
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Operating list screens Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. Touch to view any hidden items. Operating the time bar You can change the playback point by touching in the bar. - 12 -...
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Top menu screen Source icons Settings (page 31) - 13 -...
Bluetooth® Bluetooth connection Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device. Press Touch [Phone] or [Bluetooth Audio]. The unit name is shown in the display. Select the unit name shown in the mobile device display. Perform the pairing operation by the mobile device and this unit. After the device is successfully registered, a Bluetooth connection is established by the system.
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Synchronises the contacts and call history on your phone manually. Using phone book Select a contact from the phone book. Touch the contact on the list. You can use initial search by touching the character at the right side of the phone book screen.
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Notes for hands-free phoning ▶General notes • Connection to all mobile phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is not guaranteed. • The line-of-sight distance between this product and your mobile phone must be 10 metres or less when sending and receiving voice and data via Bluetooth technology. •...
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NOTES • Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this product, the available operations with this product may be limited to the following two levels: – A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Only playing back songs on your audio player is possible.
AV source Supported AV source You can play or use the following sources with this product. • Radio • USB The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device. • iPhone • Bluetooth audio • AUX Selecting a source Press Touch the source icon.
Radio Starting procedure Press Touch [Radio]. The Radio screen appears. Basic operation Recalls the preset channel stored to a key from memory. XX.XX XX.XX Stores the current broadcast frequency to a key. Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2 band. Automatically stores the six strongest broadcast frequencies.
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Select to enable the following RDS function: • [CT]: Synchronizes the time information from the radio station. • [AF]: Allows the unit to retune to a different frequency providing the same station. • [TA]: Receives the traffic announcement and interrupts other sources. NOTE Some functions are available only when you receive the FM band.
Compressed files Plugging/unplugging a USB storage device You can play compressed audio, compressed video, or still image files stored in an external storage device. Plugging a USB storage device Open the USB port cover. Plug in the USB storage device using an appropriate cable. NOTES •...
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Basic operation Audio source Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forwards or backwards. Performs fast forwards or fast reverse. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Plays files or does not play in random order. Selects a file from the list.
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Stops playback then displays playlist. Skips files forwards or backwards. Performs fast forwards or fast reverse. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIPS •...
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Skips files forwards or backwards. Rotates the displayed picture 90° anticlockwise. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder. Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIPS • Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it.
iPhone NOTE iPhone may be referred to as iPod in this manual. Starting procedure When connecting an iPhone to this product, the settings are automatically configured according to the device to be connected. For details of the compatibility, refer to Compatible iPhone models (page 41).
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Selects a song from the list. Touch the category then the title of the list to playback of the selected list. You can switch the song list by selecting the character in the initial bar while the initial bar is displayed. NOTE Only 1 300 songs in the iPhone are available in the list if the iPhone has more than 1 300 songs.
Using WebLink Important • Pioneer is not responsible for content or functions accessed via WebLink, which are the responsibility of the application and content providers. • Availability of non-Pioneer content and services, including apps and connectivity, may change or discontinue without notice.
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You can also start this source by pressing then touching [WebLink]. NOTE For USB connection, refer to the Quick start guide. For smartphone (Android™) users System requirement Android 7.0 or higher NOTE The video playback capability depends on the connected Android device. Unlock your smartphone and connect it to this product via USB.
You can display the video image output by the device connected to AUX 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 handbrake. NOTE A Mini-jack AV cable (sold separately) is required for connection.
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 gearstick is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position.
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 31) :Theme Settings (page 33) :Audio Settings (page 33) NOTE Some settings are available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake. System Settings Menu Item Description...
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Menu Item Description [Back Camera Input] Select to enable or disable camera view or rear view camera function. [Dimmer Trigger] Select the screen brightness automatically according to the [Auto] [Day] [Night] vehicle's lighting switch or select the brightness manually by [Day] or [Night]. [Dimmer Value] Adjust the display brightness in the day time or night time.
Theme Settings NOTE This setting is not available when the video/image file is in playback. Menu Item Description [Background] Select the wall paper from the preset items in this product. Audio Settings Menu Item Description [EQ] Select or customise the equaliser curve. [Flat] [Super Bass] [Powerful] [Natural] [Vocal] [Custom]...
Other functions Setting the time and date You can adjust the date and time from [Date & Time] in the [System Settings] menu (page 31). Restoring this product to the default settings You can restore settings or recorded content to the default settings from [Restore Settings] in the [System Settings] menu (page 32).
– Park your vehicle in a safe place, and authorised Pioneer service facility. then turn off the ignition switch (ACC OFF). Subsequently, turn the ignition Common problems switch to on (ACC ON) again.
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– Disconnect your device and replace it corrective action. If the error persists, with a compatible USB storage device. record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer service File Error centre. → This type of file is not supported on this product.
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not recognise the storage device or files iPhone may not be played back properly. • The text information of some audio and Load Failed video files may not be correctly → Failed to load the iPhone. displayed. – Disconnect the connected iPhone and •...
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Handling guidelines and supplemental SAMPLING FREQUENCY 16 kHz to 48 information • Copyright protected files cannot be QUANTIZATION BIT RATE 8 bit, 16 bit played back. AAC compatibility • This product plays back AAC files Media compatibility chart encoded by iTunes. General SAMPLING FREQUENCY 8 kHz to 48 kHz...
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Maximum frame rate 30 fps registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Pioneer .wmv Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective...
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NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE • Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE lost from an iPhone, even if that data is FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE lost while using this product.
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Requirements to access app-based connected content services using this product: IOS is a trademark or registered • Latest version of the Pioneer compatible trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other connected content application(s) for the countries and is used under license.
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Specifications on page 43. • Pioneer is not liable for any issues that • Do not use the LCD screen at may arise from incorrect or flawed app- temperatures higher or lower than the based content.
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LCD visible. In that case, please consult your screen, and cool air from the cooler may dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer cause moisture to form inside this Service Station. product, resulting in possible damage.
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Audio Sampling frequency: Linear PCM: Maximum power output: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 50 W × 4 kHz/48 kHz Continuous power output: <USB image> 22 W × 4 (50 Hz to 15 kHz, 5 %THD, 4 Ω JPEG decoding format: LOAD, Both Channels Driven) .jpeg, .jpg Load impedance:...
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FM tuner Frequency range: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable sensitivity: 12 dBf (1.1 μV/75 Ω, mono, S/N: 30 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio: 50 dB AM tuner Frequency range: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz Usable sensitivity: 28 μV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB (analogue broadcasting) (IHF-A network)