In-dash iphone and android compatible car receiver with 7" capacitive multi-touchscreen, dvd/cd player, bluetooth, mirrorlink, and on-screen access to compatible apps (48 pages)
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.
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■ iDatalink™.................. 57 ■ Playing data in a USB..............62 ■ Using external devices (HDMI™) ..........68 ■ Using external devices (AUX) ........... 70 ■ Displaying video images from the back camera/2nd camera ..................72 ■ Updating the firmware wirelessly ........... 74 ■...
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. To ensure safe driving WARNING •...
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In case of trouble Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. When taking this product to the dealer or authorised Pioneer Service Station, make sure to bring both the unit and LCD display.
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. In this manual, the SPH-EVO107DAB screens when [Europe] is selected in [Location setting] are used as examples in these instructions.
• If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this product, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch off (ACC OFF) immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. Do not use this product in this condition because doing so may result in a fire, electric shock or other failure.
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• Please remember to fasten your seat belt at all times while operating your vehicle. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt is not properly buckled. • Never use headphones while driving. - 8 -...
To avoid battery exhaustion Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using this product without running the engine can drain the battery. WARNING Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an ACC wire or circuitry available. - 9 -...
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. • If you use your mobile phone close to the LCD screen and the image gets distorted in the form of spots, coloured stripes, etc., move your mobile phone away from the screen.
Parts and controls Main unit SPH-EVO107DAB: SPH-EVO98DAB/SPH-DA97DAB: • Touch when the main unit and the iPhone/smartphone are not connected via Bluetooth to display the Bluetooth connection screen. • When the main unit and the iPhone/smartphone are connected via Bluetooth, the screen that is displayed varies depending on the configuration of [Companion App Key settings].
Touch to activate the voice recognition mode such as Siri when the iPhone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth or USB. Touch when an Android phone is connected and Android Auto is running to access hands-free help from Google Assistant. Touch and hold to display the mobile device search or selection screen.
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Operating list screens ・ ・ ・ File Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. Drag the list to view any hidden items. Appears when not all the characters can be displayed in the display area. If you touch the key, the remaining characters will display via scroll.
Home menu screen 12:38 6/10 Favourite source/application area Touch to see the selected source/application. The source/application to be displayed can be changed as desired (page 25). NOTE If linking to the companion app or update of the firmware is not complete, the settings icon and setting items will be displayed with a red badge.
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[Reconnect] is displayed on the home menu screen only when the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto) has failed or been disconnected automatically (page 102). - 15 -...
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Shortcuts Shortcuts enable you to easily operate frequently used functions on the home menu screen. NOTES • The position of the shortcuts on the home menu screen depends on the driving position setting (page 99). • Some of the shortcut keys become unavailable depending on the source. •...
From the second time on, the screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions. Select the language. Touch SPH-EVO107DAB/SPH-EVO98DAB; The [Location setting] screen appears. SPH-DA97DAB; The [Speaker Mode settings] screen appears. Proceed to step 6. Select the location (SPH-EVO107DAB/SPH-EVO98DAB). Select the region where this product is used. Touch (SPH-EVO107DAB/SPH-EVO98DAB).
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If a camera is connected, select the video signal format of the camera (SPH- EVO107DAB/SPH-EVO98DAB). For details, refer to [Video Signal settings] (page 84). Touch [OK]. The [DAB Antenna Power settings] screen appears. Touch [Yes] to use the DAB aerial power (page 32). Initial Legal Disclaimer screen appears.
Using the companion App for the AV main unit The companion app is an application that allows you to configure and transfer various settings of this unit. You can also update this unit’s firmware wirelessly by using this app. NOTE If linking to the companion app is not complete, the settings icon and [Companion App Info] setting item will be displayed with a red badge.
Starting procedure • When connecting the companion app for the first time on your Android device, disconnect Android Auto. Turn on the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions on your iPhone or smartphone. Touch Touch then Touch [Wi-Fi settings]. Touch [Access point] and turn it [On]. Touch Touch [Connection].
Bluetooth® connection Starting procedure • If five devices are already paired, the message confirming whether to delete the registered device is displayed. If you want to delete the device, touch [Agree]. If you want to delete other device, touch [Go to DeviceList] and delete the devices manually on the mobile device select screen.
Connecting a third Bluetooth device (HFP only) Perform pairing from an unconnected Bluetooth device when two Bluetooth devices are connected. Of the two connected devices, the first device is disconnected and the unconnected device is connected. Bluetooth settings Touch Touch then Touch [Bluetooth settings].
Switching the connected Bluetooth device • You can register up to five Bluetooth devices on this product (page 21). • You can connect one of the registered devices to this product. In cases where the registered device is equipped with a phone function, a total of two devices can be connected at the same time when using the phone function.
Wi-Fi® connection By connecting your Wi-Fi certified mobile device to this product via Wi-Fi connection, you can use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto wirelessly. See the following chapters for the procedure on how to use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto wirelessly. • Apple CarPlay (page 40) •...
Customising the home menu screen The [Settings] icon cannot be removed from the favourite source/application area. The [Apple CarPlay] icon and the [Android Auto] icon can be deleted from the favourite source/application area, but if Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is started, the respective icon is added automatically.
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TIPS • The clock and the artwork can also be removed from the favourite source/application area. • When you cancel removing, touch [Done]. Touch [Done]. Rearranging the icons in the favourite source/ application area Touch Touch [Edit]. Drag the icon to the desired position. The clock display cannot be moved.
Source/application Supported source and application You can play or use the following sources or application with this product. • Digital Radio (page 30) • Radio (page 34) • Playing data in a USB (page 62) The following sources or applications can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device.
Source list Touch to see the selected source. Selecting [Power OFF] will turn off most of the functions on this unit. The [Power OFF] mode is released in the following cases: • Footage from the rear view camera is input when the vehicle is in reverse. •...
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Settings (page 79) and Favourite menu (page 79) A badge is displayed when information about the latest firmware update is received or when there is no linkage with the companion app (page 90) (page 99). Selects or customises the equaliser curve (page 96). Hands-free phoning (page 50) Selecting a source/an application [Source OFF] is only available for AV sources.
Digital Radio tuner operations For improved Digital Radio reception, make sure a Digital Radio aerial with phantom power input (active type) is used. Pioneer recommends using AN-DAB1 (sold separately) or CA-AN-DAB.001 (sold separately). Current consumption of Digital Radio aerial should be 100 mA or less.
Basic operation 12:38 6/10 Seek Recalls the preset channel stored to a key from memory. Stores the current broadcast station to a key. Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list to switch to the preset channel. Selects the DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3 band.
Selects a station. Touch the following category then select each item. [Station]: Displays all service components. [Program Type] (PTY label): Searches from programme type information. [Station Group]: Displays the ensemble list. If you touch [List Update], you can update station list information manually. NOTES •...
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Menu Item Description [TA OFF] Disables this function. [Soft Link]*1 When HARD LINK is unsuccessful, tunes to [On] [Off] another station group that supports the similar station. If no station can be found or reception remains poor, this function will automatically switch to a similar FM broadcast.
Radio Starting procedure Touch Touch [Radio]. The radio screen appears. Basic operation 12:38 6/10 Seek 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 MW/LW band.
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. Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies (BSM) The BSM (best stations memory) function automatically stores the six strongest broadcast frequencies under the preset channel keys [1] to [6].
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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 MW/LW(AM): [Level1] [Level2] • [Level4] for FM and [Level2] for MW/LW are available only with the stations with the strongest signals.
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Menu Item Description [TA OFF] Disables this function. [NEWS Interrupt]*2 Interrupt the currently selected source with [On] [Off] news programmes. [Tuner Sound]*2 Switches the sound quality of the FM tuner. [Talk] Gives priority to noise prevention. [Standard] Gives no effect. [Music] Gives priority to the sound quality.
Apple CarPlay You can operate iPhone applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of this product. • The compatible finger gestures vary depending on the application for the iPhone. • To use the Apple CarPlay function, first turn off the WebLink function. •...
• 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.
Setting the driving position To achieve optimum usability of Apple CarPlay, set the driving position setting correctly according to the vehicle. The setting will be applied the next time an Apple CarPlay compatible device is connected to this product. Touch Touch then The communication setting screen appears.
on, only a Bluetooth audio connection will be possible for devices other than the device connected via Apple CarPlay. • Hands-free phoning via Bluetooth wireless technology is not available while Apple CarPlay is on. If Apple CarPlay is turned on during a call on a mobile phone other than an Apple CarPlay compatible device, the Bluetooth connection will be terminated after the call ends.
Touch to mute. Touch again to cancel mute. The mute function is not available while the enhanced Siri function is used. Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the guidance volume. Displays the main sound volume. To adjust the main sound volume, press VOL (+/-) on the unit or touch [+]/[-].
Android Auto™ You can operate Android applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of this product. • The compatible finger gestures vary depending on the application for the smartphone. Compatible Android devices For details about compatibility of Android models, refer to the following website. https://support.google.com/androidauto For wireless connections Compatible Android phone and compatible active data plan required.
Touch [Android Auto]. 12:38 6/10 The playback screen appears. Wireless connection Connect an Android Auto compatible device to this product wirelessly (page 45). Touch Touch [Android Auto]. 12:38 6/10 The playback screen appears. Using Android Auto Android Auto may not be available in your country or region. For details about Android Auto, please refer to the Google support site: - 44 -...
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• 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.
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▶How can the voice recognition function help? You can use Google Assistant by touching the button once Android Auto is activated. NOTES • For details on USB connection, refer to the Quick start guide. • When the device for Android Auto is connected to this unit, the device is also connected via Bluetooth at the same time.
Setting the auto-launch function If this function is set to on, the Android Auto screen is displayed automatically when an Android Auto compatible device is connected to this unit. • The Android Auto screen is displayed automatically only when an Android Auto compatible device is correctly connected to this product. Touch Touch then...
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.
Touch [WebLink]. 12:38 6/10 For smartphone (Android) users System requirement • For the latest OS support information, please visit HelloWebLink.com. • The video playback capability depends on the connected Android device. • For USB connection, refer to the Quick start guide. •...
Hands-free phoning To use this function, you need to connect your mobile phone to this product via Bluetooth in advance (page 21). Making a phone call Touch then [Sources]. Touch [Phone]. The phone menu screen appears. Touch one of the call icons on the phone menu screen. The following items are displayed.
Using phone book Select a contact from the phone book. Touch the desired name on the list then select the phone number. • The contacts on your phone will be automatically transferred to this product. • Update the phone book manually. •...
Deleting a phone number Touch then [Sources]. Touch [Phone]. Touch Touch Touch [Yes]. Receiving a phone call Touch to answer the call. Touch to end the call. • Touch while receiving an Incoming Call to put current call on hold and accept new call.
Phone setting Touch Touch then Touch [Bluetooth settings]. Menu Item Description [Auto Answer] Select [On] to answer an incoming call automatically. [On] [Off] [Ring Tone] Select [Off] to use the ring tone of the paired device or [On] [Off] select [On] to use the ring tone of this unit. [Invert Name] Select [Yes] to change the order of the first and last names in the phone book.
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• The line-of-sight distance between this product and your mobile phone must be 10 meters or less when sending and receiving voice and data via Bluetooth technology. • With some mobile phones, the ring sound may not be output from the speakers. •...
Bluetooth audio Before using the Bluetooth audio player, register and connect the device to this product (page 21). • Depending on the Bluetooth device connected to this product, the available operations with this product may be limited or differ from the descriptions in this manual.
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Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Sets a repeat play range. Switches between random and normal file playback order. Selects a file or folder from the list to playback. NOTE This function is available only when the AVRCP version of the Bluetooth device is 1.4 or higher.
iDatalink™ This function is equipped for Australia and New Zealand and can be used on SPH- EVO107DAB and SPH-EVO98DAB. This feature is available only when [Australia] is selected in [Location setting]. 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, etc.
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• For details on installing the firmware, refer to iDatalink Maestro website. • For details on connecting this product to iDatalink Maestro, refer to the Quick start guide. • You can also check the device number on the [Firmware Information] screen of this product (page 89).
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Using the functions on [Car Sources] [Car Sources] is operated almost the same way as the built-in AV sources on this product is operated. For details on the operation, refer to the following relevant pages. • Operating via USB/iPhone (page 62) (page 38) •...
Speed Radar Detector screen 145 169 Displaying obstacle detection information This function is only available for vehicles equipped with a parking sensor system. 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.
Playing data in a USB Plugging/unplugging a USB storage device You can play audio, video or still image files stored in a USB storage device. Plugging a USB storage device • This product may not achieve optimum performance with some USB storage devices. •...
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Playback is performed in order of folder numbers. Folders are skipped if they contain no playable files. Basic operation You can set the screen size for the video and image files (page 101). Audio source Audio source screen 1 12:38 6/10 9999’99”...
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Switches the following media file types. [Music]: Audio files [Video]: Video files [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.
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This function is available for the USB storage device only. 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. Touch the item. Refine the item until the desired song title or file name is displayed on the list.
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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 language. Switches the following media file types. [Music]: Audio files [Video]: Video files [Photo]: Image files Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback.
Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Rotates the displayed picture 90° clockwise. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder. Switches between random and normal playback order of the files that are currently selected for repeat playback.
Using external devices (HDMI™) This function can be used on SPH-EVO107DAB only. 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 An HDMI cable (sold separately) is required for connection.
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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 101). - 69 -...
Using external devices (AUX) You can display the video image output by the device connected to video input. • A Mini-jack AV cable (sold separately) is required for connection. For details, refer to the Quick start guide. 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.
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Basic operation 12:38 6/10 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 101). Switches between the video input and audio input. - 71 -...
Displaying video images from the back camera/2nd camera The 2nd camera function can be used on SPH-EVO107DAB and SPH-EVO98DAB. You can display the video image output using the device connected to the back camera input or 2nd camera input. For details, refer to the Quick start guide. Starting procedure Touch then [Sources].
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Touch to switch the camera view. The 2nd camera video footage is displayed on the screen. NOTE If you touch , the previous screen temporarily appears and the rear view mode resumes after 7 seconds. (If you switch to another screen, the rear view mode may not resume depending on the screen, such as in the case of menu screens.) - 73 -...
Updating the firmware wirelessly To update the firmware wirelessly, the companion app must be installed in advance. You can only update the firmware when the vehicle is stopped and the handbrake is engaged. CAUTION • Never turn this product or your iPhone/smartphone off while the firmware is being updated. •...
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• If an error message appears on the screen, touch the display and perform the above steps again. NOTES • When an iPhone/smartphone (Android) on which the companion app is installed is connected to the main unit and information about the latest firmware update is received, a notification is displayed on the screen of the main unit.
Vehicle equipment information If you use SPH-EVO107DAB or SPH-EVO98DAB, you can use this function when [Europe] is selected in [Location setting]. Using the Vehicle Bus adapter By connecting the optional Vehicle Bus adapter, you can display the operation status such as gauges, vehicle information, climate control and parking assist. Important •...
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NOTE This function is available only when the input signal is received by the Vehicle Bus adapter. Using the functions on [Car Features] You can check and use the following screens after selecting [Car Features] in the starting procedure. Touch one of the icons on the left side of the screen to change a feature. Displays the Gauge screen.
Settings You can adjust various settings in the main menu. Displaying the setting screen Touch Touch Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 80) Theme settings (page 93) Audio settings (page 94) Communication settings (page 98) Favourite menu Register your favourite menu items in [Favourites] to be able to quickly navigate from the [Favourites] screen to the desired menu screen with a single touch.
Touch the star icon of the menu item to register in Favourites. The star icon for the selected menu is filled in. To cancel the registration, touch the star icon in the menu column again. Selecting a menu item registered in Favourites Touch Touch Touch...
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[Volume settings] Menu Item Description [Operation Sounds] Set the operation sounds for the main unit. [On] [Off] [Receiver Volume] Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the volume of the speaker’s voice. [0] to [40] [Ring Volume] Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the ring volume. [0] to [40] [Luminous Bar settings] [Luminous Bar settings] can be used on SPH-EVO107DAB only.
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[Input/Output settings] Menu Item Description [AV Input] Select AV input source. [2nd Camera] [Maestro] NOTE [Off] [Maestro] is only displayed when the iDatalink adaptor is connected. This feature is available only when [Australia] is selected in [Location setting]. [2nd Camera view] Select the way the screen image of a camera appears.
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2nd camera image. 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 gear stick is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position.
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Menu Item Description [Parking Assist Guide Adjusting the guidelines by dragging or touching Adjust]* / / / on the screen. Touch [Default] to reset the settings. Turn the vehicle off before getting out to place the markings. CAUTION When adjusting the guidelines, park the vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake;...
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Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect SPH-EVO107DAB/SPH- this product to a rear view camera. EVO98DAB; [HD-TVI] [PAL] [NTSC] SPH-DA97DAB; [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [2nd Camera] Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect SPH-EVO107DAB/SPH- this product to a 2nd camera.
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[Europe]; [Off] [With Adapter] properly. In this case, contact your dealer or an authorised When [Location setting] is PIONEER Service Station. When [Australia] is selected in [Location setting]; [Australia]; [Off] [With Adapter][W/o Functions can be assigned to steering wheel switches...
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Menu Item Description [Dimmer Trigger] Setting the dimmer brightness. When [Dimmer] is selected in the [Appearance] setting (page 93), the Light mode or the Dark mode is switched automatically according to the following settings. [Auto] Switches the dimmer to on or off automatically according to your vehicle’s headlight turning on or off.
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[Clock settings] Menu Item Description [Clock settings] Setting or adjusting the following time and clock display. • Date display format: day-month-year, month-day-year or year-month-day • Time display format: [12hour] or [24hour] • UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time zone difference: [UTC-12h] to [UTC+14h] •...
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• You can adjust the [Dimmer] ON/OFF trigger time in Settings (page 86). • The picture adjustment may not be available with some rear view cameras. • The setting contents can be memorised separately. [System Information] Menu Item Description [Firmware Information] Displaying the firmware version.
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Menu Item Description [Firmware Update] Update to the latest version of the firmware by using a USB storage device or wireless connection. To update the firmware via wireless connection, the companion app is required. For details on performing the wireless update, refer to Updating the firmware wirelessly (page 74).
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Menu Item Description [3D Calibration Status] Check the sensor learning status, such as the degree of learning. You can also check the current sensor values and the total number of speed pulses. To delete the learned results stored in the sensor, follow the below instructions.
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[System Language] Menu Item Description [System Language] Select the system language. • If the programmed language and the selected language setting are not the same, the text information may not display properly. • Some characters may not be displayed properly. [Location setting] Menu Item Description...
Theme settings The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item Description [Background] Select the wallpaper from the preset items of the main unit or an original image via the companion app. The wallpaper can be set from selections for the home menu screen and AV operation screen.
Menu Item Description [Dark] Sets the Dark mode when the inside of your vehicle is dark. [Splash screen] Select [Import] to change the image on the opening screen [Import] [Restore] to the one imported from the connected USB device. Select [Restore] to restore the default image. •...
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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.
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Menu Item Description [Time Alignment] Select or customise 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] head of the listener and each speaker unit. •...
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Menu Item Description [Mute Level] If an interruption caused by an audio signal occurs while Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is being used, select mute or attenuate the volume of the AV source and iPhone/ smartphone application. [ATT] The volume becomes 10 dB lower than the current volume. [Mute] The volume becomes 0.
Switches the subwoofer phase between normal and reverse position. • You can also adjust the [High] and [Mid] phase in [Network Mode]. Switches the [LPF]/[HPF] setting to [On] or [Off]. When it is turned off, the high- [LPF]/[HPF] pass filter or low-pass filter of each speaker can also be turned on by touching the graph lines.
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[Wi-Fi settings] Menu Item Description [Wi-Fi settings] (page 24). [Driving Position] Menu Item Description [Driving Position] Setting the driving position. • Setting the driving position (page 40) [Left] [Right] NOTE The position of the shortcuts on the home menu screen depends on the driving position setting (page 16).
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[Companion App Info] Menu Item Description [Companion App Info] A screen with information on downloading the companion app is displayed. Touch [Connect] to display a screen with information on linking the main unit and the companion app. Touch [Skip] to display the home menu screen. If the main unit and the companion app are not linked, a badge is displayed in the [Companion App Info] item.
Other functions Setting the clock display You can set the time format, time zone, daylight saving and the date format. However, the time and date are automatically adjusted by the GPS aerial and cannot be adjusted by the user. Touch the current time on the screen. Set the following items in the settings.
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Touch the screen display mode key. 12:38 6/10 Screen display mode key Touch the desired mode. When a video is viewed in the widescreen mode with a setting that does not match its original aspect ratio, it may appear different. Image files can be set to either [Normal] or [Trimming] in the widescreen mode.
Restoring this product to the default settings You can restore settings or recorded content to the default settings from [Restore all settings] in (page 86). - 103 -...
Compatible iPhone models • iPhone 14 Pro Max • iPhone 14 Pro • iPhone 14 Plus • iPhone 14 • iPhone SE (3rd generation) • iPhone 13 Pro Max • iPhone 13 Pro • iPhone 13 • iPhone 13 mini •...
• 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.
Detailed information for playable media Compatibility Common notes about the USB storage device • Do not leave the USB storage device in any location with high temperatures. • Depending on the kind of the USB storage device you use, this product may not recognise the storage device or files may not be played back properly.
Media compatibility chart General • Maximum playback time of audio file stored on an USB storage device: 8 h (480 minutes) USB storage device CODEC FORMAT MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AVI, MPEG-PS, MPEG-TS, MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV, M4V MP3 compatibility •...
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SAMPLING FREQUENCY 8 kHz to 48 kHz TRANSMISSION RATE 16 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) FLAC compatibility • If the sampling frequency of the file exceeds 48 kHz, the sampling frequency is reduced automatically to 48 kHz when the file is played. SAMPLING FREQUENCY 8 kHz to 192 kHz QUANTISATION BIT RATE...
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.mkv Maximum resolution 1 920 × 1 080 Maximum frame rate 30 fps .mov Maximum resolution 1 920 × 1 080 Maximum frame rate 30 fps .flv Maximum resolution 1 920 × 1 080 Maximum frame rate 30 fps .wmv/.asf Maximum resolution 1 920 ×...
Monitor: 234.5 mm × 136.5 mm × 35.5 mm Weight: Body: 0.98 kg Monitor: 0.75 kg <SPH-DA97DAB> Dimensions (W × H × D): Body (excluding the monitor mounting part): 178 mm × 50 mm × 156 mm - 110 -...
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22 W × 4 (50 Hz to 15 kHz, 5 %THD, 4 Ω LOAD, Both Channels Driven) Load impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω [2 Ω for 1 ch] allowable) Preout output level (max): 4.0 V (SPH-EVO107DAB), 2.0 V (SPH-EVO98DAB/SPH-DA97DAB) Equaliser (13-Band Graphic Equaliser): - 111 -...
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Time alignment: 0 to 350 cm (1.4 cm/step) Speaker level: -24 dB to +10 dB (1 dB/step) USB standard spec: USB 1.1, USB 2.0 full speed, USB 2.0 high speed Max current supply: 1.5 A USB Class: MSC (Mass Storage Class) File system: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, exFAT <USB audio>...
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<USB video> : Supported : Not supported Playable video format (container) QuickTime MP4/M4V MPEG2-PS TS Stream (MOV) .mpg/ .ts/.m2ts/ .avi mp4/.m4v .mov .wmv .mkv .flv .3gp EXTENSION .mpeg .mts H.264 H.263 WMV9 (VC-1) Video codec MPEG-4 MPEG-2 Audio codec LPCM Vorbis Bluetooth Version:...
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FM tuner Frequency range: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz AM tuner Frequency range: 530 kHz to 1 640 kHz (10 kHz), 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz (9 kHz) MW tuner Frequency range: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz (9 kHz) LW tuner Frequency range: 153 kHz to 281 kHz...
Subject to Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such availability. Some features and marks by Pioneer Corporation is under availability vary by OEM and/or device licence. Other trademarks and trade manufacturer.
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Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. • Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface meets Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this vehicle or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
The screen is covered by a caution found here, contact your dealer or the message and the video cannot be nearest authorised Pioneer service shown. facility. • The handbrake lead is not connected or the handbrake is not applied.
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– Select the appropriate setting for that • The reverse lead on the receiver may image. not be connected to the proper wire at the reverse lamp. iPhone cannot be operated. – Check the connection and make sure • The iPhone is frozen. that the violet/white lead of the –...
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– Perform the connection process. – Disconnect the smartphone from the • Of the two mobile phones connected to cable and wait until the smartphone this product at the same time, if the first cools down. • More battery power was consumed phone is dialling, ringing or a call is in progress, dialling cannot be performed than was gained from charging.
USB storage device corrective action. If the error persists, record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Error-02-9X/-DX service centre. • Communication failed. – Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON.
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– Select a file that can be played. installation, refer to the Quick start guide. If the error message is still displayed after performing the above action, please contact your dealer or an authorised Pioneer Service Station. - 123 -...
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– Set the correct time. If the error message is still displayed after performing the above action, please contact your dealer or an authorised Pioneer Service Station. Bluetooth pairing failed. • The Bluetooth pairing failed for some reasons. – Pair this product with the device manually.
Content application(s) or service by its product: provider. • Latest version of the Pioneer compatible • Pioneer is not liable for any issues that connected content application(s) for the may arise from incorrect or flawed app- smartphone, available from the service based content.
Availability of non- operating temperature range, because Pioneer content and services, including the LCD screen may not operate apps and connectivity, may change normally and could be damaged.
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These are due to the characteristics of consult your dealer or the nearest the LCD screen and do not indicate a authorised Pioneer Service Station. malfunction. • The LCD screen will be difficult to see if it is exposed to direct sunlight.
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