Pioneer AVH-P4250DVD, AVH-P3250DVD, AVH-P3250BT Manual

Operation Manual

DVD AV RECEIVER

AVH-P4250DVD

AVH-P3250DVD

AVH-P3250BT

English

Contents

Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product.

To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

Be sure to read this

!DVD video disc region numbers 6

!Handling guideline 83

Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS					4
To ensure safe driving				4
To avoid battery exhaustion					5
Before You Start
About this unit		6
Operating environment				6
About this manual			6
In case of trouble			6
Visit our website		6
Resetting the microprocessor 6
Feature demo mode 7
Use and care of the remote control 7
Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 8
What’s what
Head unit 9
Remote control		10
Basic Operations
Basic Operations			11
Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber
bar	12
Activating the touch panel keys						12
Common operations for menu settings/
lists	13
Adjusting the LCD panel angle						13
Ejecting a disc		13
Ejecting a disc		13
Ejecting an SD		13
Ejecting an SD		14
Setting the clock		14
Tuner
Introduction of tuner operations						15

Playing moving images

Introduction of video playback operations 16

Playing audio

Introduction of sound playback operations 19

Playing still images

Introduction of still image playback operations 22

Introduction of still image playback as a slideshow operations 23

Bluetooth Telephone

Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations 24

TV tuner

Introduction of TV tuner operations 26

Using Bluetooth wireless technology

Introduction of Bluetooth telephone

operations 27
Bluetooth audio operations		28
Detailed instructions
Storing and recalling stations		30
Storing the strongest stations		30
Tuning in to strong signals	30
Switching the media file type		30
Operating the DVD menu	30

Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod 31

Random play (shuffle) 31

Playing all songs in random order (shuffle

all) 31
Repeating playback	31
Playing videos from your iPod		32
Browsing for a video/music on the iPod			32
Resume playback (Bookmark)		33
Frame-by-frame playback 33
Slow motion playback	33
Searching for the part you want to play			33

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Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 34

Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 34

Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle)			34
Return to the specified scene						34
Selecting audio output				35
PBC playback			35
Selecting tracks from the track title list									35
Selecting files from the file name list								35
Using advanced sound retriever							36
Changing audiobook speed						36
Displaying lists related to the currently
playing song (Link Search)						36
Playing DivXÒ VOD content						36
Capture an image in JPEG files							37
Changing the wide screen mode							37
Calling a number in the phone book								38
Selecting a number by alphabet search
mode	38
Using the missed, received and dialed call
lists	39
Using the missed, received and dialed call
lists	39
Setting automatic answering						39
Adjusting the other party’s listening
volume		39
Switching the ring tone				40
Using the preset dial lists					40
Making a call by entering phone number									40
Setting the private mode					41
Pairing from this unit				41
Using a Bluetooth device to pair							41
Connecting to a Bluetooth device
automatically			42
Switching visible unit				42
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address		42
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless
connection			43
Using a cellular phone to initiate a
connection			43

Registering a connected cellular phone 43 Voice recognition 44

Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 44

Connecting to a Bluetooth device
automatically	44
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address 44
Menu operations
Introduction of menu operations					45
Audio Adjustments		46
Digital Signal Processor			49
Setting up the DVD player				59
System settings	63
Entertainment settings			70
Customizing menus		71
Other Functions
Changing the picture adjustment					72
Setting rear monitor output				72

Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel

Calibration)	73
Using an AUX source		73
Using an external unit		74
Additional Information
Troubleshooting	75
Error messages	77

Understanding auto EQ/auto TA and EQ error messages 80

Understanding messages 81 Indicator list 81

Handling guideline 83

Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD) 85

iPod compatibility 86 Sequence of audio files 87

Using the display correctly	87
Copyright and trademark	88
Language code chart for DVD		91
Specifications 92

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01	Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future reference.

1Read this manual fully and carefully before operating your display.

2Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information.

3Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and follow the instructions carefully.

4Do not allow other persons to use this system until they have read and understood the operating instructions.

5Do not install the display 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, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.

6Do not operate this display if doing so in any way will divert your attention from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing traffic regulations. If you experience difficulty in operating the system or reading the display, park your vehicle in a safe location and make necessary adjustments.

7Please remember to wear 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.

8Never use headphones while driving.

9To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the parking brake is on, and the vehicle is not in motion.

10Never set the volume of your display so high that you cannot hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.

WARNING

!Do not attempt to install or service your display by yourself. Installation or servicing of the display by persons without training and experience in electronic equipment and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you

to the risk of electric shock or other hazards.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

!LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.

!To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the potential violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver.

!To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or TV (sold separately) feature should never be used while the vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays should not be in a location where they are visibly distracting to the driver.

!In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed and this unit’s DVD features should not be used.

When you attempt to watch a video image while driving, the warning Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited. will appear on the front display.

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To watch a video image on the front display, park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

When using a display connected to V OUT

Passengers in the rear seat can also watch DVDs or the TV if you connect this unit to a display using the V OUT.

WARNING

NEVER install the rear display in a location where the driver can watch a DVD or TV while driving.

When using the rear view camera

With an optional rear view camera, this unit can be used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or when backing into a tight parking spot.

WARNING

!SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED.

!USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION

!The rear view camera function is to be used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or while backing up. Do not use for entertainment purposes.

!Please note that the edges of the rear view camera images may differ slightly according to whether full screen images are displayed when backing up, and whether the images are

used for checking the rear when the vehicle is moving forward.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Keep the vehicle engine running when using this unit to avoid draining the battery power.

!When no power is supplied to this unit, such as when the vehicle battery is being replaced, the microcomputer of this unit returns to its initial condition. We recommend that you transcribe the audio adjustment data.

WARNING

Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an ACC position.

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02 Before You Start

About this unit

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION:

THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

CAUTION

!Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.

!Keep this manual handy for future reference.

!Always keep the volume low enough to hear outside sounds.

!Avoid exposure to moisture.

!If the battery is disconnected or discharged, any preset memory will be erased.

DVD video disc region numbers

Only DVD video discs with compatible region numbers can be played on this player. You can find the region number of the player on the bottom of this unit and in this manual (refer to

Specifications on page 92).

Operating environment

This unit should be used within the temperature ranges shown below.

Operating temperature range: -10 °C to +60 °C EN300328 ETC test temperature: -20 °C and +55 °C

About this manual

This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this unit’s potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading through the manual before you begin using this unit. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual.

In case of trouble

Should this product fail to operate properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

Visit our website

Visit us at the following site: http://pioneer.jp/group/index-e.html

!We offer the latest information about Pioneer Corporation on our website.

Resetting the microprocessor

By pressing RESET, you can reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without changing the bookmark information.

The microprocessor must be reset in the following situations:

!Before using this unit for the first time after installation

!If the unit fails to operate properly

!When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

RESET button

(AVH-P4250DVD)

RESET button

(AVH-P3250DVD/AVH- P3250BT)

Note

Switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before pressing RESET in the following situations:

!After completing connections

!When erasing all stored settings

!When resetting the unit to its initial (factory) settings

Feature demo mode

The feature demo automatically starts when you select Off for the source and continues while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. To cancel the feature demo, press and hold MUTE. Press and hold MUTE again to restart. Operating the feature demo while the car engine is turned off it may drain the battery power.

Important

Failure to connect the red lead (ACC) of this unit to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off operations may lead to battery drain.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray on the back of the remote control out and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles aligned properly.

!When using for the first time, pull out the film protruding from the tray.

WARNING

Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

CAUTION

!Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.

!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 handle the battery with metallic tools.

!Do not store the battery with metallic objects.

!If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery.

!When disposing of used batteries, comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.

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02 Before You Start

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.

!The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight.

Important

!Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.

!Do not let the remote control fall onto the

floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.

Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration)

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. Refer to Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) on page 73.

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Head unit

d a 3

(AVH-P4250DVD)

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4
5	6
7

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cdb

(AVH-P3250DVD/AVH-P3250BT)

Part	Part

MODE

1 RESET 8 Turning the information display off.

MENU

Displaying the 2 h(eject) 9 menu.

Returning to the normal display.

3 Disc loading slot	a	SD memory card
		slot

	Part		Part
			USB port
4	+/– (VOLUME/	b	When connecting,
	VOL)		open the USB con-
			nector lid.
			AUX input jack (3.5
	c/d(TRACK/		mm stereo/video
5		c	jack)
	SEEK)		Use to connect an
			auxiliary device.
			Auto EQ micro-
			phone input jack
6	SRC/OFF	d Use to connect an
			auto EQ micro-
			phone.
7	MUTE

CAUTION

!(AVH-P3250DVD/AVH-P3250BT)

Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to connect the USB audio player/USB memory as any device connected directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit and may be dangerous.

!Do not use unauthorized products.

!When inserting an SD card into the card slot, make sure that the label is facing the left.

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03 What’s what

Remote control

		Part	Operation
			Click to recall Menu.
	e	Thumb pad	Use to select a menu
			on the DVD menu.
			Press to display the
	f	RETURN	PBC (playback con-
			trol) menu during PBC
			playback.
		f	Press to pause or re-
			sume playback.
			Press to return to the
		o	previous track (chap-
	g		ter).
		p	Press to go to the next
			track (chapter).
		g	Press to stop play-
			back.
			Press to select the
			next/previous disc/
			folder.
	h	a/b(FOLDER/P.CH)	Press to recall radio
			station frequencies as-
			signed to preset tun-
			ing keys.

		Part	Operation
			Press to select the
			tuner band when
			tuner is selected as a
			source. Also used to
			cancel the control
			mode of functions.
	i	BAND/ESC	Press to switch be-
			tween modes when
			playing discs with
			compressed audio
			and audio data (CD-
			DA) such as CD-
			EXTRA and MIXED-
			MODE CDs.
			Press to display the
		MENU	DVD menu during
	j		DVD playback.
			Press to return to the
		TOP MENU	top menu during DVD
			playback.
			Press to change the
			audio language during
		AUDIO	DVD playback.
			Press to switch audio
			output for Video CD/
			DivX.
	k
			Press to change the
		SUBTITLE	subtitle language dur-
			ing DVD playback.
			Press to change the
		ANGLE	viewing angle during
			DVD playback.
			Press to cycle through
			all the available rear
	l	REAR SRC	sources.
			Press and hold to turn
			the rear source off.

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations

1 2

Wed 28 may

12:45 PM

	3	4	5	6
	Radio	Rear Front	Rear
			View
	Disc
	iPod
SD	SD
	AUX

1 Touch panel keys

1					Displaying the source menu.
					Switching to clock adjust-
2		Wed 28 may			ment display.
		12:45 PM			Refer to Setting the clock on
					page 14.

Source icon

Selecting a favorite source. 3 Radio When the source icon is not

displayed, it can be displayed by touching the screen.

Switching the output source

4 Rear Front for the rear monitor.

Refer to Setting rear monitor output on page 72.

5	Rear		Switching the rear view
	View		image on or off.
6			Turning the unit off.

Turning the unit on using the buttons 1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.

Turning the unit off using the buttons

1 Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit turns off.

Selecting a source using the buttons

1 Press SRC/OFF to cycle through the sources listed below:

Selecting a source using the touch panel keys

1Touch the source icon and then touch the desired source name.

!Radio – Radio

!TV – Television

!AV – AV input

!Disc – Built-in DVD player

!USB/iPod – USB/iPod

!SD – SD memory card

!EXT1 – External unit 1

!EXT2 – External unit 2

!AUX – AUX

!TEL/Audio – Bluetooth telephone/audio (Function of AVH-P4250DVD/AVH-P3250DVD)

!When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by touching the screen.

!While operating the menu, you cannot select a source by touching the source icon.

Adjusting the volume

1 Press +/– (VOLUME/VOL) to adjust the volume.

Notes

!In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be referred to as “iPod”.

!The USB/iPod icon will change as follows:

—USB is displayed when a USB storage device is connected.

—iPod is displayed when an iPod is connected.

—USB/iPod is displayed when no device is connected.

!When appropriately set up, the image from the rear view camera can be displayed automatically. For details, refer to Setting the rear view camera (back up camera) on page 66.

!An external unit refers to a Pioneer product, such as those which will be available in the future. Although incompatible as a source, the basic functions of up to two external units can be controlled with this unit. When two external units are connected, the external units are

automatically allocated to external unit 1 or external unit 2.

Section

04

Operations Basic

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04 Basic Operations

Operating the scroll bar	Activating the touch panel
and the scrubber bar	keys
1	1		1

Audio

Wed 28 may

Fader/Balance	F/R 0 L/R 0						12:45 PM
Graphic EQ	Super Bass		01	01	01	L+R
Auto EQ	On	Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
Sonic Center Control	L/R:0
Loudness		8	12
Subwoofer	Off
	2 1	01:45				-02:45
		1				2	1

Wed 28 may

12:45 PM

Return

								01	01	01	L+R
				Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
8								12
						01:45						-02:45

2

1Scroll icon

Appears when selectable items are hidden.

2Scrubber bar

Appears when the playback point can be specified or set by dragging.

Viewing the hidden items

1Touch the scroll icon or drag the scrubber bar to view any hidden items.

Specifying the playback point

1Drag the scrubber bar on the screen.

(Not available when the scrubber bar is grayed out.)

3

1Touch panel keys

Perform various operations by touching the panel.

2Open/close keys

Control the touch panel key area by touching these keys.

Turning the display to simplified display.

Returning to the normal display by touching the screen

1 when playing moving images.

Returning to the normal display by touching same icon when playing audio.

2

Viewing the hidden touch panel keys.

3

Shorten the touch panel area.

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Common operations for menu settings/lists

(AVH-P3250BT only)

Starting the Bluetooth telephone menu.

Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24.

Displaying the list menu.

Starting the search function.

Displaying the menu.

Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 45.

Displaying still images as a slide show when listening to another source.

Viewing slide shows

Refer to Introduction of still image playback operations on page 22.

Returning to the previous display Returning to the previous list/category (the folder/category one level higher)

!Press and hold MENU to display

Picture Adjustment.

Refer to Changing the picture adjustment on page 72.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

(Function of AVH-P4250DVD)

CAUTION

Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.

1 Press h(eject) to display the ejecting menu.

2 Adjust the LCD panel to an easily viewable angle.

Laying the panel down.

Returning the panel to the upright

Basic

position.

# As the set angle is saved, the LCD panel will

Operations

automatically be adjusted to the same position

the next time the LCD panel is opened.

Ejecting a disc

(AVH-P4250DVD)

1Press h(eject) to display the ejecting menu.

2Eject a disc

Ejecting a disc

Ejecting a disc

(AVH-P3250DVD/AVH-P3250BT)

% Press h(eject).

Ejecting an SD

(AVH-P4250DVD)

1Press h(eject) to display the ejecting menu.

2Eject an SD

Ejecting an SD.

3 Press an SD to eject.

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Ejecting an SD

(AVH-P3250DVD/AVH-P3250BT)

% Press an SD to eject.

Setting the clock

1Switch to Clock Adjustment display.

Refer to Basic Operations on page 11.

2Select the item to set.

3Touch aor bto set the correct date and time.

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Introduction of tuner operations

	1	2	3
Radio	Local	Wed 28 may
		12:45 PM
		87.50

MHz

P.CH2

Band:

FM1

87.50 MHz

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1 Touch panel keys

Turning local seek tuning on 1 and off.

Refer to Tuning in to strong signals on page 30.

Switching the equalizer curves.

Refer to Using the equalizer on page 46.

2 Touch and hold for more than two seconds to turn the auto-equalizer on or off. Refer to Using the autoequalizer on page 47.

Displaying the preset channel list.

Refer to Storing and recalling

3

stations on page 30.

Refer to Storing the strongest stations on page 30.

Refer to Storing and recalling stations on page 30.

4		Band:		Selecting a band (FM1, FM2,
				FM3 for FM or AM).

Recalling radio station frequencies assigned to preset

5 tuning keys.

Refer to Storing and recalling stations on page 30.

Manual tuning (step by step) using the buttons 1 Press cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

Seek tuning using the buttons

1 Press and hold cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

Note

Listening AM radio while an iPod is charged from this unit may generate noise. In this case, disconnect the iPod from this unit.

Tuner

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06	Playing moving images
	Introduction of video	you can enjoy the video contents of the
	playback operations	iPod as an iPod source.
		! (AVH-P3250DVD/AVH-P3250BT)
	You can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/
		If an iPod with video capabilities is con-
	CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod.	nected to this unit using an interface cable
		such as the CD-IU50V (sold separately), you
		can enjoy the video contents of the iPod as
	12:45 PM	an iPod source.
	Wed 28 may

01

01

01

L+R

Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab

1 Touch panel keys

	8				12
			01:45					-02:45

Return

1

2

Selecting the repeat range. Refer to Repeating playback on page 31.

During playback, touch the point at which you want to resume playback the next time the disc is loaded.

Refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 33.

DVD video									Changing the screen mode.
3									Refer to Changing the wide
									screen mode on page 37.
					Return

				Switching the equalizer
				curves.
Video CD				Refer to Using the equalizer
				on page 46.
			4	Touch and hold for more
				than two seconds to turn the
iPod		S.Rtrv	Wed 28 may	auto-equalizer on or off.
	ALL	Songs	12:45 PM	Refer to Using the auto-
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab				equalizer on page 47.

Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab

Switching between audio

Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab

2067/12345

languages during playback.

5

Refer to Changing audio lan-

guage during playback (Multi-

01:45

-02:45

audio) on page 34.

				Switching between subtitle
	iPod video			languages during playback.
			6	Refer to Changing the subti-
	01:45	-02:45		tle language during playback
				(Multi-subtitle) on page 34.
				Switching among viewing
	When playing a disc containing a mixture			angles during playback.
			7	Refer to Changing the view-
	of various media file types
				ing angle during playback
!	(AVH-P4250DVD)			(Multi-angle) on page 34.
	If an iPod with video capabilities is con-
	nected to this unit using an interface cable
	such as the CD-IU200V (sold separately),

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8

9

a

b

c

d

e

f

Switching the audio output, when playing video discs recorded with LPCM audio.

Refer to Selecting audio output on page 35.

Switching between stereo and monaural audio output, when playing Video CD discs.

Starting the search function. Refer to Searching for the part you want to play on page 33. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 35. Displaying iPod menus. Refer to Playing videos from your iPod on page 32 and

Browsing for a video/music on the iPod on page 32.

Returning to normal playback during paused, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback.

Pausing playback

Displaying the DVD menu during DVD playback. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 30.

Returning to the top menu during DVD playback.

Stopping playback. Stopping playback at the point set in Resume playback.

Touch one more time to stop playback completely.

Refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 33.

Displaying arrow keys to operate the DVD menu.

Refer to Using the arrow keys on page 30.

Skipping to another title. Selecting a folder during DivX file playback.

											Moving ahead one frame at a
											time during playback.
											Refer to Frame-by-frame play-
											back on page 33.
											Touch and hold for more
g											than two seconds to slow
											down playback speed.
											Speeding up the playback
											speed in four steps during
											slow motion playback on
											DVD video/Video CD.
											Speeding down the playback
h											speed in four steps, during
											slow motion playback on
											Video CD.
											Returning to the specified
											scene to which the DVD cur-
i			Return								rently being played has been
											preprogrammed to return.
											Refer to Return to the speci-
											fied scene on page 34.
											Playing the video on your
j											iPod in a random order.
											Refer to Random play (shuf-
											fle) on page 31.
											Switching the Advanced
											sound retriever function set-
k											ting when playing a video on
											your iPod.
											Refer to Using advanced
											sound retriever on page 36.
											Conducting operation from
											your iPod and listening to it
l											using your car’s speaker’s.
											Refer to Operating this unit’s
											iPod function from your iPod
											on page 31.
											Switching between media
											file types to play on DVD/CD/
m											USB/SD.
											Refer to Switching the media
											file type on page 30.

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Playing back videos

1Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up.

Playback will automatically start.

!If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 30 and PBC playback on page 35.

!When the automatic playback function is on, the unit will skip the DVD menu and automatically start playback from the first chapter of the first

title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 62.

1If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/ OFF or touch the source icon to select the source.

!While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER, Accessory Attached or (check mark) is displayed on the iPod.

!When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by touching the screen.

!Disconnect headphones from the iPod before connecting to this unit.

!Depending on the iPod model and the amount of data stored in the iPod, it may take some time for playback to begin.

!Use the touch panel keys to select the iPod after connecting it to this unit.

!No Device is displayed when disconnecting the

iPod.

1If a message is displayed after loading a disc con-

taining DivX VOD content, touch Play.

Refer to Playing DivXÒ VOD content on page 36.

Ejecting a disc

1Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 13 or Ejecting an SD on page 13.

Selecting a chapter using the buttons 1 Press cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons 1 Press and hold cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

!Fast forward/fast rewind may not always be possible on some discs. In such cases, normal playback will automatically resume.

!If the bookmark function is on, DVD playback resumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 33.

!Some operations may not be available while watching a DVD due to the programming of

the disc. In such cases, the icon appears on the screen.

!To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iPod directly to this unit.

!If the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the iPod battery will be charged while connected. However, the iPod battery is not charged when you select an SD as the source.

!While the iPod is connected to this unit, the iPod cannot be turned on or off.

However, the iPod can be turned on or off when you select an SD as the source.

Notes

!This DVD player can play back a DivX file recorded on CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW. (Please see the following section for files that can be played back. Refer to page 85.)

!Do not insert anything other than a DVD (-R/- RW) or CD (-R/-RW) into the disc loading slot.

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Playing audio
Introduction of sound						Switching the equalizer
playback operations						curves.
						Refer to Using the equali-
You can listen to DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/						zer on page 46.
CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files.					4	Touch and hold for more
						than two seconds to turn
	1 2	3 4		5		the auto-equalizer on or
						off.
ROM		S.Rtrv	Wed 28 may			Refer to Using the auto-
	ALL Songs		12:45 PM			equalizer on page 47.
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab						Displaying a list of track
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
						titles/file names to select
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
						songs on a CD.
87	125
						Refer to Selecting tracks
01:45		-02:45				from the track title list on
						page 35.
6		7	8	9		Displaying the file name
CD					5	list to select the files.
						Refer to Selecting files
f	1 a b 3 4 i			5		from the file name list on
						page 35.
		S.Rtrv				Displaying iPod menus.
iPod			Wed 28 may			Refer to Browsing for a
	ALL Songs		12:45 PM
						video/music on the iPod
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab						on page 32.
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
2067/12345						Pausing and starting
					6
						playback
01:45		-02:45
6	h	g c d e

iPod audio

7

You can control an iPod with this unit by using

a cable such as the CD-IU50 (sold separately).

1 Touch panel keys

						Selecting the repeat	8
1						range.
						Refer to Repeating play-
						back on page 31.
						Playing songs in random
2						order.	9
						Refer to Random play
						(shuffle) on page 31.
						Switching the Advanced
						sound retriever function
						setting when playing	a
3						audio.
						Refer to Using advanced
						sound retriever on page
	36.

Switching the text information to display on this unit when playing MP3/ WMA/AAC files.

Selecting a folder.

Switching between media file types on a DVD/CD/USB/SD. Refer to Switching the media file type on page 30.

Playing songs on the iPod in random order. Refer to Random play (shuffle) on page 31.

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Changing the speed of audiobook playback on

b the iPod.

Refer to Changing audiobook speed on page 36.

Switching to Link Search mode to play songs related to the currently

c

playing song on the iPod. Refer to Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) on page 36.

				Playing all songs on the
				iPod in random order.
d				Refer to Playing all songs
				in random order (shuffle
				all) on page 31.

Conducting operation from your iPod and listening to it using your car’s

e speaker’s.

Refer to Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod on page 31.

2 Text information

Displaying the Songs list on the iPod.

f Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 32.

Displaying the Artists list on the iPod.

g Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 32.

Displaying the Albums list on the iPod.

h Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 32.

3 Artwork display

Starting Album Link Search on your iPod

iwhen you touch the artwork display. Refer to Displaying lists related to the cur-

rently playing song (Link Search) on page 36.

Playing back sound

1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up.

Playback will automatically start.

1If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/ OFF or touch the source icon to select the source.

!While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER, Accessory Attached or (check mark) is displayed on the iPod.

!When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by touching the screen.

!Disconnect headphones from the iPod before connecting to this unit.

!Depending on the iPod model and the amount of data stored in the iPod, it may take some time for playback to begin.

!Use the touch panel keys to select the iPod after connecting it to this unit.

!No Device is displayed when disconnecting the iPod.

Ejecting a disc

1Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 13 or Ejecting an SD on page 13.

Selecting a track using the buttons 1 Press cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons 1 Press and hold cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

Notes

!When playing back files recorded as VBR (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse operations are used.

!To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iPod directly to this unit.

!If the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the iPod battery will be charged while connected. However, the iPod battery is not charged when you select an SD as the source.

!While the iPod is connected to this unit, the iPod cannot be turned on or off.

However, the iPod can be turned on or off when you select an SD as the source.

!If the characters recorded on the disc are not compatible with this unit, those characters will not be displayed.

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!Text information may not be correctly displayed depending on the recorded environment.

!USB storage device that can be charged via USB will be recharged when plugged in and the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON.

However, the USB storage device that can be charged via USB will not be recharged when you select an SD as the source.

!Disconnect the USB portable audio player/ USB memory when you are done using it.

!When you select Clock or Speana on Select-

ing the background display on page 70, the artwork is not displayed.

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08 Playing still images

Introduction of still image			Displaying the file name
playback operations			list to select the files.
	4		Refer to Selecting files from
You can view still images saved in CD-R/CD-			the file name list on page
RW/USB/SD.		35.

1 2 3

4

	Photo			Wed 28 may
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Abcdeabcdeabcde

Abcdeabcdeabcde

			2		2
								Capture
5				6 7						8

CD

01:45

-02:45

When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types

When loading a CD-R/RW/USB/SD containing JPEG picture files, this unit starts a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc/device. The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order.

The table below shows the controls for viewing a slideshow.

1Touch panel keys

Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the function to be adjusted.

Selecting the repeat range.

1 Refer to Repeating playback on page 31.

						Playing files in a random
2						order.
						Refer to Random play (shuf-
						fle) on page 31.
						Changing the screen mode

3Refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 37.

	5	Starting or pausing the sli-
		deshow.

6Rotating the displayed picture 90° clockwise

Capturing an image in

7JPEG files.

Refer to Capture an image in JPEG files on page 37.

8			Selecting a folder.

Switching between media

9

file types.

Refer to Switching the media file type on page 30.

Playing still images

1Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up.

Playback will automatically start.

1If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/ OFF or touch the source icon to select the source.

!When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by touching the screen.

Ejecting a disc

1Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 13 or Ejecting an SD on page 13.

Selecting a file using the buttons 1 Press cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

Fast file searching

1 Press and hold cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

!You can search 10 JPEG files at a time.

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Notes

!This unit can play back a JPEG file recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM/SD/USB storage device. (Please see the following section for files that can be played back. Refer to page 85.)

!Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If

folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.)

Introduction of still image playback as a slideshow operations

You can view still images saved in CD-R/CD- RW/USB/SD as a slideshow when listening to another source.

1 2 3							4	5
			Off			Full

					Capture
6			7 8

The table below shows the controls for viewing a slideshow.

1Touch panel keys

Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the function to be adjusted.

Selecting the repeat range.

1 Refer to Repeating playback on page 31.

Playing files in a random

2

order.

Refer to Random play (shuffle) on page 31.

Changing the screen mode

3 Refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 37.

4				Selecting a folder.

5								Selecting a file.
6								Starting or pausing the sli-
								deshow.
									Playing
7								Rotating the displayed pic-
								ture 90° clockwise
									still
								Capturing an image in
8								JPEG files.
								Refer to Capture an image	images
								in JPEG files on page 37.

1 Start slideshow when listening to another source.

Refer to Common operations for menu settings/lists on page 13.

Displaying still images as a slide show.

2 Select the device containing the files that you want to display.

!Disc – Built-in DVD player

!USB – USB

!SD – SD memory card

#To cancel searching, touch Cancel.

Note

When the USB or SD source is selected, this unit cannot view still images on USB/SD as a slideshow.

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09 Bluetooth Telephone

Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations

1

Radio	Wed 28 may
	12:45	PM	1

P.CH2

Off On

Band:

FM1

87.50 MHz

4 5 7

1 2 6 3

Telephone standby display

			Wed 28 may
			12:45 PM	1
1	2	3	ABCDEHGHI 01
			012345678901
4	5	6
7	8	9	Off
*	0	#
+		C
			8 a 9b

When switching to the entering phone number mode

You can use Bluetooth telephone (AVH-P3250BT only).

Important

!Since this unit is on standby to connect with your cellular phone via Bluetooth wireless technology, using it without the engine running can drain the battery power.

!Advanced operations that require attention such as dialing numbers on the monitor, etc., are prohibited while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe place when using these advanced operations.

!Operations available may be limited depending on the cellular phone connected to this unit.

!Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when performing this operation.

1Incoming call notice

Indicates that an incoming call has been received and has not been checked yet.

!Not displayed for calls made when your cellular phone is disconnected from this unit.

2Touch panel keys

			Switching the mode to enter
			the phone number directly.
1			Refer to Making a call by en-
			tering phone number on page
	40.
			Switching to the call history
			list.
2			Refer to Using the missed, re-
			ceived and dialed call lists on
			page 39.
			Switching to the phone book
			mode.
			Refer to Calling a number in
3			the phone book on page 38.
			Refer to Selecting a number
			by alphabet search mode on
			page 38.
			Turning automatic answering
4			on or off.
			Refer to Setting automatic an-
			swering on page 39.
			Turning the ring tone for in-
5			coming calls on or off.
			Refer to Switching the ring
			tone on page 40.
			Displaying the preset dial
6			screen.
			Refer to Using the preset dial
			lists on page 40.
			Displaying the Bluetooth
7			connection menu.
			Refer to the instructions
			from page 41 to page 43.
			Turning private mode on or
8			off.
			Refer to Setting the private
			mode on page 41.

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							Adjusting the other party’s
							listening volume.
9							Refer to Adjusting the other
							party’s listening volume on
							page 39.
							Accepting an incoming call.
							Making a phone call, when
a							selecting a phone number.
							Switching between callers on
							hold.
							Ending a call.
b							Rejecting an incoming call.
							Canceling call waiting.

Accepting an incoming call Ending a call

1 Press MUTE.

Notes

!Private mode can only be operated while you are talking on the phone.

!To end the call, both you and the other caller must hang up your phones.

Setting up for hands-free phoning

Before you can use the hands-free phoning function you must set up the unit for use with your cellular phone. This entails establishing a Bluetooth wireless connection between this unit and your phone, registering your phone with this unit, and adjusting the volume level.

1Connection

First, you need to connect a Bluetooth telephone to this unit.

For detailed instructions on connecting your phone to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, see following section. Using a Bluetooth device to pair on page 41 and Pairing from this unit on page 41.

!You may also need to enter a PIN code into this unit. If your telephone requires a PIN code to establish a connection, look for the code on the telephone or in its accompanying documentation. Refer to Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection on page 43.

2Volume adjustment

Adjust the earpiece volume of your cellular phone to your preference. The unit will record the adjusted volume level as the default setting.

!The volume of the caller’s voice and ring tone may vary depending on the type of cellular phone.

!If there is a large volume difference between the ring tone and caller’s voice, the overall volume level may become unstable.

!Make sure to adjust the volume to a proper level before disconnecting the cellular phone from the unit. If the volume is muted (zero level) on your cellular phone, the volume level of your cellular phone remains muted even after the cellular phone is disconnected.

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10 TV tuner

Introduction of TV tuner operations

1 2 3

TV	Wed 28 may
	12:45 PM

Band:	CH12	P	CH12
TV1

Manual tuning (step by step) using the buttons 1 Press cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

Seek tuning using the buttons

1 Press and hold cor d(TRACK/SEEK).

Notes

!Refer to Setting the TV signal on page 66 to set the TV signal.

!Refer to Selecting the area group on page 67 to select the area group.

4 5

You can use this unit to control a TV tuner, such as the GEX-P5700TVP (sold separately).

For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner’s operation manual. This section provides information on TV operations with this unit, which differs from that described in the TV tuner’s operation manual.

1 Touch panel keys

						Changing the screen mode.
1						Refer to Changing the wide
						screen mode on page 37.
						Switching the equalizer
						curves.
						Refer to Using the equalizer
						on page 46.
2						Touch and hold for more
						than two seconds to turn the
						auto-equalizer on or off.
						Refer to Using the auto-
						equalizer on page 47.
						Displaying the preset screen.
						Refer to Storing and recalling
3						stations on page 30.
						Refer to Storing the strongest
						stations on page 30.
4			Band:			Selecting a band.
						Recalling radio station fre-
						quencies assigned to preset
5						tuning keys.
						Refer to Storing and recalling
						stations on page 30.

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Using Bluetooth wireless technology

Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations

2 3 1

Wed 28 may

TEL

12:45 PM

Abcdeabc

	Text	REG
	Scroll

4 5 6 7 8 9 a

When you connect a Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200)(sold separately) to AVH- P4250DVD/AVH-P3250DVD, you can control Bluetooth telephone.

Important

!In some countries, CD-BTB200 is not sold on the market.

!Since this unit is on standby to connect with your cellular phone via Bluetooth wireless technology, using it without the engine running can drain the battery power.

!Advanced operations that require attention such as dialing numbers on the monitor, using the phone book, etc., are prohibited while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe place when using these advanced operations.

!Operations available may be limited depending on the cellular phone connected to this unit.

1 Touch panel keys

Switching the equalizer curves.

Refer to Using the equalizer on page 46.

1 Touch and hold for more than two seconds to turn the auto-equalizer on or off. Refer to Using the autoequalizer on page 47.

						Accepting an incoming call.
						Making a phone call, when
2						selecting a phone number
						from the dialed and received
						call history.
						Ending a call.
3						Rejecting an incoming call.
						Canceling call waiting.
						Displaying the received/
						missed call history.
						Selecting a phone number
4						from the call history.
						Refer to Using the missed, re-
						ceived and dialed call lists on
						page 39.
						Displaying the dialed call his-
						tory.
						Selecting a phone number
5						from the call history.
						Refer to Using the missed, re-
						ceived and dialed call lists on
						page 39.
						Scrolling the phone number.
						Touch and hold for more
						than two seconds to activate
			Text
						connection mode on this
			Scroll
6						unit and establish a Blue-
						tooth wireless connection
						from your phone.
						Refer to Using a cellular
						phone to initiate a connection
						on page 43.
						Registering connected cellu-
						lar phone to take full advan-
						tage of the features available
						with Bluetooth wireless tech-
						nology.
7						Refer to Registering a con-
						nected cellular phone on
						page 43.
						Touch and hold for more
						than two seconds to termi-
						nate the Bluetooth wireless
						connection.

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9

a

Turning automatic answering on or off.

Refer to Setting automatic answering on page 39.

Touch and hold for more than two seconds to connect to a Bluetooth telephone automatically.

Refer to Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically on page 44.

Turning the ring tone for incoming calls on or off. Refer to Switching the ring tone on page 40.

Touch and hold for more than two seconds to display the BD address of your cellular phone and the Bluetooth adapter.

Refer to Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address on page 44.

Switching between Bluetooth telephone and Bluetooth audio.

Touch and hold for more than two seconds to start voice recognition.

Refer to Voice recognition on page 44.

1Connection

First, you need to connect a Bluetooth telephone to this unit.

For detailed instructions on connecting your phone to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, see following section. Using a cellular phone to initiate a connection on page 43 and Registering a connected cellular phone on page 43.

2Volume adjustment

Adjust the earpiece volume of your cellular phone to your preference. The unit will record the adjusted volume level as the default setting.

!The volume of the caller’s voice and ring tone may vary depending on the type of cellular phone.

!If there is a large volume difference between the ring tone and caller’s voice, the overall volume level may become unstable.

!Make sure to adjust the volume to a proper level before disconnecting the cellular phone from the unit. If the volume is muted (zero level) on your cellular phone, the volume level of your cellular phone remains muted even after the cellular phone is disconnected.

Bluetooth audio operations

Setting up for hands-free phoning

Before you can use the hands-free phoning function you must set up the unit for use with your cellular phone. This entails establishing a Bluetooth wireless connection between this unit and your phone, registering your phone with this unit, and adjusting the volume level.

When you connect a Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200)(sold separately) to AVH- P4250DVD/AVH-P3250DVD, you can control Bluetooth audio.

Important

!Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit, the available operations will be limited to the following two levels:

—A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): You can only playback songs on your audio player.

—AVRCP profile (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile): You can perform playback, pause playback, select songs, etc.

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!Since there are a number of Bluetooth audio players available on the market, available operations will vary extensively. When operating your player with this unit, refer to the instruction manual that came with your Bluetooth audio player as well as this manual.

!Information related to a song (such as the elapsed playing time, song title, song index, etc.) cannot be displayed on this unit.

!As the signal from your cellular phone may cause noise, avoid using it when you are listening to songs on your Bluetooth audio player.

!When a call is in progress on the cellular phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, the sound of the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit is muted.

!When the Bluetooth audio player is in use, you cannot connect to a Bluetooth telephone automatically.

!Playback continues even if you switch from your Bluetooth audio player to another source while listening to a song.

1 Touch panel keys

Switching between Bluetooth telephone and Bluetooth audio.

Skipping back or forward to another track when Auto is set for the Auto/manual setting.

Performing fast forward or rewind when Manual is set for the Auto/ manual setting.

Pausing a song.

Touch and hold for more than two seconds to activate connection

F1 mode on this unit and establish a Bluetooth wireless connection from your player.

Refer to Connecting a Bluetooth audio player on page 44.

Playback starts.

F2 Touch and hold for more than two seconds to terminate the Bluetooth wireless connection.

Setting the action for cand d icons.

Auto

Switching the equalizer curves. Refer to Using the equalizer on page 46.

Touch and hold for more than two seconds to turn the auto-equalizer on or off.

Refer to Using the auto-equalizer on page 47.

Setting up for Bluetooth audio

Before you can use the Bluetooth audio function you must set up the unit for use with your Bluetooth audio player. This entails establishing a Bluetooth wireless connection between this unit and your Bluetooth audio player, and pairing your Bluetooth audio player with this unit.

1Connection

First, you need to connect a Bluetooth audio to this unit.

For detailed instructions on connecting your Bluetooth audio to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, see Connecting a Bluetooth audio player on page 44.

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