Pioneer AVH-P6650DVD User Manual

Operation Manual

AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display

AVH-P6650DVD

English

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-

ual in a safe place for future reference.

Tuner

Be sure to read this

! Playable discs 7 ! DVD video disc region numbers 7 ! When an operation is prohibited 10

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5 To ensure safe driving 5 To avoid battery exhaustion 6

Before You Start

About this unit 7 About this manual 7 Precautions 7 Features 8 About WMA 9 To protect the LCD screen 9 For viewing LCD comfortably 9 What the marks on DVDs indicate 10 Resetting the microprocessor 10 Use and care of the remote control 10

Whats What

Head unit 12 Remote control 14

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 17 Loading a disc 17 Adjusting the volume 18 Turning the unit off 18 Using the rear display 18 Touch panel key basic operation 19 Opening and closing the LCD panel 20 Changing the wide screen mode 21 Adjusting the picture adjustment 22 Protecting your unit from theft 23

Listening to the radio 24 Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 25

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 25 Tuning in strong signals 25 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 26

Playing DVD video discs

Watching a DVD video 27 Operating the DVD menu 28 Skipping back or forward to another title 28 Stopping playback 28 Introduction of advanced DVD video

operation 29 Repeating play 29 Pausing DVD video playback 29 Frame-by-frame playback 30 Slow motion playback 30 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 30 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 31 Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 31 Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 32 Resume playback (Bookmark) 32 Selecting audio output 32

Playing Video CDs

Watching a Video CD 33 Stopping playback 34 PBC playback 34 Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation 34 Repeating play 34 Pausing Video CD playback 35

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Frame-by-frame playback 35 Slow motion playback 35 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 36

Selecting audio output 36

Playing CDs

Listening to a CD 37 Stopping playback 38 Introduction of advanced CD operation 38 Repeating play 38 Playing tracks in a random order 39 Scanning tracks of a CD 39 Pausing CD playback 39 Searching for a desired track 39 Entering disc titles 40 Using CD TEXT functions 40

Playing MP3/WMA

Listening to MP3/WMA 42 Stopping playback 43 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(MP3/WMA) operation 44 Repeating play 44 Playing tracks in a random order 44 Scanning folders and tracks 45 Pausing MP3/WMA playback 45 Searching for a desired track in the current

folder 45 Displaying text information on MP3/WMA

disc 45 Scrolling text information in the display 46 Selecting tracks from the file name list 46

Multi-CD Player

Listening to a CD 47 50-disc multi-CD player 47 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 48 Repeating play 48

Playing tracks in a random order 48 Scanning CDs and tracks 49 Pausing CD playback 49 Using ITS playlists 49 Using disc title functions 50 Using CD TEXT functions 51 Using compression and bass emphasis 52

TV tuner

Watching the TV tuner 53 Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 54 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 54 Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 54 Selecting the country group 55

DVD Player

Playing a disc 56 Turning the DVD player on or off 56 Selecting a disc 57 Introduction of advanced DVD player

operation 57 Repeating play 57 Pausing disc playback 58 Playing tracks in a random order 58 Scanning tracks of a CD 58 Using ITS playlists 58 Using disc title functions 58

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 59 Using balance adjustment 59 Using the equalizer 60 Adjusting bass and treble 61 Adjusting loudness 61 Using subwoofer output 62 Using nonfading output 62 Using the high pass filter 62 Adjusting source levels 63

Contents

Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-

EX) 63

Setting the sound focus equalizer

(SFEQ) 64

Digital Signal Processor

Introduction of DSP adjustments 65 Using the sound field control 65 Using the position selector 66 Using balance adjustment 66 Adjusting source levels 67 Using the dynamic range control 67 Using the down-mix function 68 Using the direct control 68 Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 68 Setting the speaker setting 69 Selecting a cut-off frequency 70 Adjusting the speaker output levels 70 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone 71 Using the time alignment 72 Using the equalizer 72 Using the auto-equalizer 74 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing) 74

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 77 Setting the subtitle language 77 Setting the audio language 78 Setting the menu language 78 Setting assist subtitles on or off 78 Setting angle icon display 79 Setting the aspect ratio 79 Setting the parental lock 79 Automatic playback of DVDs 80 Setting remote control code type 80

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 82

Setting the FM tuning step 82 Setting the AM tuning step 82 Switching the warning tone 83 Switching the auxiliary setting 83 Setting the rear output and subwoofer

controller 83 Correcting distorted sound 84 Switching the sound muting/attenuation 84 Switching the automatic disc playback 84 Switching the dimmer setting for sub-

display 84 Resetting the audio functions 85

Other Functions

Introduction of setup adjustments 86 Setting the video input 86 Setting for rear view camera 86 Setting the automatic open function 87 Setting the clock 87 Setting the display appearance 88 Using the AUX source 88 Switching the background display 89 Using the PGM button 89

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 90 Error messages 92 Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 92 DVD player and care 94 DVD discs 94 CD-R/CD-RW discs 94 MP3 and WMA files 95 About folders and MP3/WMA files 96 Using the display correctly 97 Language code chart for DVD 99 Terms 100 Specifications 103

Index 105

Precautions

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Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1 Read this manual fully and carefully before

operating your display.

2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and safety information.

3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this

manual and follow the instructions carefully.

4 Do not allow other persons to use this sys-

tem until they have read and understood the operating instructions.

5 Do 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.

6 As with any accessory in your vehiclesin-

terior, the display should not divert your attention from the safe operation of your vehicle. If you experience difficulty in operating the system or reading the display, please park safely before making adjustments.

7 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 and can cause damage to the system that is not covered by warranty.

8 Please 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.

9 Never use headphones while driving.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-

NECTOR 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 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 it is a visible distraction 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.

This unit detects whether your vehicles parking brake is engaged or not, and prevents you from watching a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front display while driving. When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV, the warning

VIDEO VIEWING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING will appear on the front display.

To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front display, park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

When using a display connected to REAR MONITOR OUT

This units REAR MONITOR OUT is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch the DVD, Video CD or TV.

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Precautions

WARNING

NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch the DVD, Video CD or TV while driving.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this unit. Using this unit without running the engine can result in battery drainage.

WARNING

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

Before You Start

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About this unit

Playable discs

DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this player.

DVD video

Video CD

Note

It is not possible to play back DVD audio disc. This player can only play back discs bearing the marks shown above.

The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.

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 precautions noted on this page and in other sections.

Before You Start

DVD video disc region numbers

DVD video discs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this player. The region number of the player can be found on the bottom of this unit.

Precautions

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.

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Before You Start

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and precautions.

! Always keep the volume low enough so

that you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.

! Protect this unit from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or dis-

charged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

! If this unit does not operate properly, con-

tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

Features

Touch panel key operation

It is possible to operate this unit by using touch panel key.

DVD video playback

It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD-R (video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode). Remember that use of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the authors rights protected by the Copyright Law.

Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility

It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control).

casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

WMA file playback

You can play back WMA files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings).

NTSC/PAL compatibility

This unit is NTSC/PAL system compatible. When connecting other components to this unit, be sure components are compatible with the same video system otherwise images will not be correctly reproduced.

Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

When using this unit with a Pioneer multichannel processor, you can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings. ! Manufactured under license from Dolby La-

boratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

CD playback

Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.

MP3 file playback

You can play back MP3 files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings). ! Supply of this product only conveys a li-

cense for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-

! DTS is a registered trademark of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

Multi-aspect

Switching between wide screen, letterbox and panscan display is possible.

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Multi-audio

You can switch between multiple audio systems recorded on a DVD as desired.

Multi-subtitle

You can switch between multiple subtitle languages recorded on a DVD as desired.

Multi-angle

You can switch between multiple viewing angles of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.

Note

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

About WMA

WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Notes

! With some applications used to encode WMA

files, this unit may not operate correctly.

! With some applications used to encode WMA

files, album names and other text information may not be correctly displayed.

To protect the LCD screen

! Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the

display when this unit is not being used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures.

! When using a portable phone, keep the an-

tenna of the portable phone away from the display to prevent disruption of the video by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc.

Before You Start

The Windows Media" logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can play back WMA data. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation.

For viewing LCD comfortably

Due to its construction, the view angle of the LCD screen is limited. The viewing angle (vertical and horizontal) can be increased, however, by using BRIGHT to adjust the black density of the video. When using for the first time, adjust the black density in accordance with the viewing angle (vertical and horizontal) to adjust for clear viewing. DIMMER can also be used to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen itself to suit your personal preference.

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Before You Start

What the marks on DVDs indicate

The marks below may be found on DVD disc labels and packages. They indicate the type of images and audio recorded on the disc, and the functions you can use.

Mark Meaning

16 : 9 LB

ALL

Indicates the number of audio systems.

Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

guages.

Indicates the number of viewing angles.

Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio: screen width-to-height ratio) type.

Indicates the number of the region

where playback is possible.

When an operation is prohibited

When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be performed because of the programming on the disc. When this happens, the icon the screen. ! The icon

may not appear with certain

discs.

appears on

Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings. The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this unit for the first time

after installation

! If the unit fails to operate properly

! When strange or incorrect messages ap-

pear on the display

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

RESET button

Note

After completing connections or when you want to erase all memorized settings or return the unit to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before pressing RESET.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus () poles pointing in the proper direction. ! When using for the first time, pull out the

film protruding from the tray.

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

! Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery. ! Remove the battery if the remote control is not

used for a month or longer.

! Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose

of the battery in fire.

! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools. ! Do not store the battery with metallic materi-

als.

! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-

mote control completely clean and install a new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, please

comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. ! The remote control may not function prop-

erly in direct sunlight.

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Important

! Do not store the remote control in high tem-

peratures or direct sunlight.

! Do not let the remote control fall onto the

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

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Whats What

Head unit

1 DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

2 PGM button

Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page 89.)

3 Sub display

Displays the basic information for the each source and the other settings when the LCD panel is closed.

4 Ambient light sensor

Senses ambient light. This system automatically adjusts the brightness of the display to compensate for ambient light.

5 FLIP DOWN/CLOCK button

Press to turn the LCD panel horizontal temporarily from upright position.

Press to turn the clock display on or off when the LCD panel is closed.

6 OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open or close the LCD panel.

7 ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background displays.

8 WIDE button

Press to select a desired mode for enlarging a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.

9 V.ADJ button

Press and hold to display the picture adjustment menu.

a RESET button

Press to return to the factory settings (initial settings).

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b DETACH button

Press to remove the front panel from the head unit.

c EJECT button

Press to eject a disc from this unit.

d Joystick

Move to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions.

e EQ button

Press to select various equalizer curves.

f BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM bands and one AM band and to cancel the control mode of functions.

g ANGLE (+/) button

Press to change the LCD panel angle.

h ATT button

Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level.

m VOLUME

Rotate it to increase or decrease the volume.

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i BACK/TEXT button

Press to return to the previous display.

j REAR ON button

Press to watch a DVD/Video CD on a rear display if DVD (built-in DVD player) is not selected as the source.

k Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

l SOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources.

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Whats What

Remote control

1 Remote control selection switch

Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 80.

2 VOLUME buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

3 REAR.S button

Press to watch a DVD/Video CD on a rear display if DVD (built-in DVD player) is not selected as the source.

4 SOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources.

5 Joystick

Move to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions.

6 Remote control operation mode switch

Switch the operation mode between AVH, DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to AVH.

! AVH  For common operation of this

unit

! DVD  Only for DVD player operation ! TV  Only for TV tuner operation

For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the next page.

7 BOOKMARK (BOOK.M) button

AVH mode

Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page 89.) DVD mode Press to turn the bookmark function on or off. For details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 32.

8 BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

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9 BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM bands and one AM band and to cancel the control mode of functions.

a ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background displays.

b FORWARD (n) button

Press to perform fast forward.

c STOP (g) button

Press to stop playback.

d NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

e CLEAR button

Press to cancel the input number when 010 are used.

f 010 buttons

Press to directly select the desired track, preset tuning or disc. Buttons 16 can operate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc number search for the multi-CD player.

g PREVIOUS (o) button

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

h REVERSE (m) button

Press to perform fast reverse.

i PLAY/PAUSE (f) button

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.

j ANGLE button

Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

k STEP (r/q) button

Press to move ahead one frame at a time during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press and hold for one second to activate slow playback.

l SUBTITLE (S.TITLE) button

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

m DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

n AUDIO button

Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

o RETURN button

Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.

p MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

q TOP MENU (TOP.M) button

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

Using the remote control operation mode switch

There are three remote control operation modes on the remote control.

AVH mode operation

When operating this unit by remote control, the mode is normally switched to AVH. ! The joystick on the remote control can per-

form the same operations as the one on the head unit. Furthermore, the joystick can perform the same operations as the touch panel keys a, b, c and d.

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Whats What

! 16 can perform the same operations as

the preset tuning keys P1P6 and the disc selection keys 0106.  If you want to select a disc located at 7

to 12 by using buttons 16, press and hold the corresponding numbers, such as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number appears in the display.

DVD mode operation

If you switch the mode to DVD, the joystick and 010 operations are changed for DVD player.

% When you want to operate the following functions, switch the mode to DVD:

! When operating the DVD menu by using

the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 28.)

! When operating the PBC menu by using

010. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on page 33.)

! When specifying title by using 010. (Refer

to Specifying title on page 31.)

Note

With the mode switched to DVD, you cannot use these buttons; BACK, ENTERTAINMENT and DISPLAY.

% When you want to operate the following functions only on the rear display, switch the mode to TV:

! When performing manual or seek tuning by

moving the joystick left or right.

! When recalling preset stations by moving

the joystick up or down.

! When selecting the country group by click-

ing joystick and then moving it left or right. (This function can be operated only when connecting a TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P6450TVP) featuring the country setting.)

Note

With the mode switched to TV, you cannot use any buttons but SOURCE and VOLUME. The joystick is also available in TV mode operation.

TV mode operation

If you use the rear output on TV tuner, you can watch the TV picture on the rear display independently. To operate the TV on the rear display independently, switch the mode to TV.In this case, the joystick operation is changed for TV. ! For details concerning operation, refer to

the TV tuners operation manuals.

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Turning the unit on and selecting a source

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

You can select a source you want to listen to. If DVD DISC AUTO is turned on, load a disc in the unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the automatic disc playback on page 84).

% When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch the desired source name.

The source names are displayed and selectable ones are highlighted.

! DVD  Built-in DVD player ! S-DVD  DVD player/multi-DVD player ! M-CD  Multi-CD player ! TUNER  Tuner ! TV  Television ! AV  Video input ! EXT-1  External unit 1 ! EXT-2  External unit 2 ! AUX  AUX ! OFF  Turn the unit off

# When the source icon is not displayed, you

can display it by touching the screen.

# To return to the playback display, touch ESC.

% When using the button, press SOURCE

to select a source.

Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources:

TUNER (tuner)TV (television)AV (video input)DVD (built-in DVD player)S-DVD (DVD player/multi-DVD player)M-CD (multiCD player)EXT-1 (external unit 1)EXT-2 (external unit 2)AUX (AUX)

Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change:  When there is no unit corresponding to the

selected source connected to this unit.

 When there is no disc in the unit.  When there is no disc in the DVD player.  When there is no magazine in the multi-

CD player.

 When there is no magazine in the multi-

DVD player.

 When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off

(refer to page 83).

 When the AV (video input) is not set to

VIDEO (refer to page 86).

! External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such

as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by this unit. Two external units can be controlled by this unit. When two external units are connected, the allocation of them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is automatically set by this unit.

! When this units blue/white lead is connected

to the vehicles auto-antenna relay control terminal, the vehicles antenna extends when this units source is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the source off.

Loading a disc

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

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Basic Operations

# If DVD AUTO PLAY is on, SOME DISCS MAY NOT FULLY OPERATE ON THIS SYSTEM is dis-

played. (Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 80.) # When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD. # If DVD DISC AUTO is turned off, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD (refer to the previous page). # To eject a disc, press EJECT.

Notes

! The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm or

8-cm (single) disc at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8-cm discs.

! Do not insert anything other than a disc into

the disc loading slot. Discs which can be played back are listed on Playable discs on page 7.

! If you cannot insert a disc completely or if

after you insert a disc the disc does not play, check that the label side of the disc is up. Press EJECT to eject the disc, and check the disc for damage before inserting it again.

! If the DVD player does not operate properly,

an error message such as ERROR-02 may be displayed. Refer to Error messages on page 92.

! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-

sumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 32.

Adjusting the volume

% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

With the head unit, rotate VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume. With the remote control, press VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume.

Turning the unit off

% When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch OFF.

# When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.

% When using the button, press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.

Using the rear display

You can watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear display regardless of whether DVD (built-in DVD player) is selected as the source or not. ! To watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear dis-

play only, switch the operation mode on the remote control to DVD. And you can operate the DVD/Video CD playback on the rear display independently by the remote control. (Refer to page 15.)

CAUTION

When you have turned the DVD/Video CD playback on by pressing REAR ON, you cannot turn it off even if you press SOURCE and hold. In this case, press REAR ON to turn the DVD/Video CD playback off.

% Press REAR ON to watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear display when DVD (built-in DVD player) is not selected as the source.

DVD/Video CD playback is turned on and the illumination color of REAR ON changes into the different color than the other buttons.

# You can also turn the DVD/Video CD playback on by pressing REAR.S on the remote control. # To turn the DVD/Video CD playback off, press REAR ON again.

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Touch panel key basic operation

Activating the touch panel keys

1 Touch panel keys

Touch to do various operations.

1 Touch the screen to activate the touch panel keys corresponding to each source.

The touch panel keys appear on the display.

# To go to the next group of touch panel keys, touch d.

2 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

# You can also hide the touch panel keys by pressing BAND/ESC.

Note

If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.

Operating the menu

Basic Operations

1 FUNCTION key

Touch to select functions for each source.

2 AUDIO key

Touch to select various sound quality controls.

3 SETUP key

Touch to select various setup functions.

4 BACK key

Touch to return to the previous display.

5 ESC key

Touch to cancel the control mode of functions.

1 Touch A.MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display.

# When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen.

2 Touch the desired key to display the function names you want to operate.

# To go to the next group of function names, touch NEXT. # To return to the previous group of function names, touch PREV.

3 Touch ESC to return to the display of each source.

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Basic Operations

Note

If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display.

Operating the menu by using the joystick

You can also perform most of the menu items by using the joystick. ! Switch the remote control operation mode

to AVH to operate the menu by using the joystick on the remote control. (Refer to page 15.)

1 Click the joystick during display of each source to display MENU. MENU appears on the display.

2 Move the joystick up or down and then click it to display the function names you want to operate.

# To go to the next group of function names, move the joystick to NEXT and click it. # To return to the previous group of function names, move the joystick to PREV and click it.

3 Press BAND/ESC to return to the display of each source.

# You can return to the previous display by pressing BACK/TEXT.

Opening and closing the LCD panel

The LCD panel will be opened or closed automatically with the turning of the ignition switch on or off. You can turn off the automatic close/open function. (Refer to page 87.) ! Do not close the LCD panel with hands by

force. That cause malfunction.

! The automatic close/open function will op-

erate the display as follows.  When the ignition switch is turned OFF

while the LCD panel is opened, the LCD

panel will close after six seconds.

 When the ignition switch is turned ON

again (or turned to ACC), the LCD panel

will be opened automatically.

 Removing or attaching the front panel

will automatically close or open the LCD

panel. (Refer to page 23.)

! When the ignition switch is turned OFF

after the LCD panel has been closed, turning the ignition switch ON again (or turning it to ACC) will not open the LCD panel. In this case, press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel.

! When closing the LCD panel, check to

make sure that it has closed completely. If the LCD panel has stopped halfway, leaving it like this could result in damage.

% Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel.

# To close the LCD panel, press OPEN/CLOSE again.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

Important

! If you can hear the LCD panel knocking

against your vehicles console or dashboard, press ANGLE () to move the LCD panel a little forward.

! When adjusting the LCD panel angle, be sure

to press ANGLE (+/). Forcibly adjusting the LCD panel by hand may damage it.

% Press ANGLE (+/) to adjust the LCD panel to an easily viewable angle.

The LCD panel angle continues changing as long as you press ANGLE (+/) and hold.

Basic Operations

JUST (just)

The picture is enlarged slightly at the center and the amount of enlargement increases horizontally to the ends, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture without sensing any disparity even on a wide screen.

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# The adjusted the LCD panel angle will be memorized and automatically returned to the next time the LCD panel is opened.

Turning the LCD panel horizontal

When the LCD panel is upright and it hinders the operation of the air conditioner, the panel can be turned horizontal temporarily.

% Press FLIP DOWN/CLOCK to turn the LCD panel horizontal.

# To return to original position, press

FLIP DOWN/CLOCK again.

# The LCD panel returns to the original position automatically with beeping sound 10 seconds after operation.

Changing the wide screen mode

You can select a desired mode for enlarging a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.

% Press WIDE to select the desired setting.

Press WIDE repeatedly to switch between the following settings:

FULL (full)JUST (just)CINEMA (cinema) ZOOM (zoom)NORMAL (normal)

CINEMA (cinema)

The picture is enlarged by the same proportion as FULL or ZOOM in the horizontal direction and by an intermediate proportion between FULL and ZOOM in the vertical direction; ideal for a cinema-sized picture (wide screen picture) where captions lie outside.

ZOOM (zoom)

A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion both vertically and horizontally; ideal for a cinema-sized picture (wide screen picture).

NORMAL (normal)

A 4:3 picture is displayed as it is, giving you no sense of disparity since its proportions are the same as that of the normal picture.

Notes

! Different settings can be memorized for each

video source.

! When video is viewed in a wide screen mode

that does not match its original aspect ratio, it may appear different.

! Remember that using the wide mode feature

of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the authors rights protected by the Copyright Law.

! Video will appear grainy when viewed in

CINEMA or ZOOM mode.

! The backup camera picture is always FULL.

FULL (full)

A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal picture) without any omissions.

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Basic Operations

Adjusting the picture adjustment

You can adjust BRIGHT (brightness), CONTRAST (contrast), COLOR (color) and HUE (hue) for each source and rear view cam-

era.

! The adjustments of BRIGHT and

CONTRAST are stored separately for light

ambient (daytime) and dark ambient (nighttime). A sun the left of BRIGHT and CONTRAST, respectively, as the ambient light sensor determines brightness or darkness.

! You cannot adjust HUE for PAL video. ! You cannot adjust COLOR or HUE for the

audio source.

1 Press V.ADJ and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.

Press V.ADJ until PICTURE ADJUST appears in the display.

# You cannot use MENU on the remote control.

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

The adjustment function names are displayed and adjustable ones are highlighted.

! BRIGHT  Adjust the black intensity ! CONTRAST  Adjust the contrast ! COLOR  Adjust the color saturation ! HUE  Adjust the tone of color (red is em-

phasized or green is emphasized)

! DIMMER  Adjust the brightness of display ! B.CAMERA  Switch to the picture adjust-

ment display for the rear view camera

! SOURCE  Return to the picture adjustment

display for each source

# You can adjust the picture adjustment for rear view camera only when BACK UP CAMERA is turned on. (Refer to Setting for rear view camera on page 86.) # With some backup cameras, picture adjustment may not be possible.

or moon is displayed to

3 Touch or to adjust the selected item.

Each time you touch decreases the level of selected item. +24  24 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased.

4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

or it increases or

Adjusting the dimmer

The adjustment of DIMMER is stored separately for each ambient light; daytime, evening and nighttime. The brightness of LCD screen will be adjusted to optimum level automatically in accordance with the ambient light based on the setting values.

1 Press V.ADJ and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.

Press V.ADJ until PICTURE ADJUST appears in the display.

2 Touch DIMMER.

The ambient light level used as the standard for adjusting DIMMER appears above the level bar.

! Orange sun  Adjust the brightness for

bright ambient light (daytime)

! Red sun

termediate brightness (evening)

! Yellow moon

dark ambient light (nighttime)

3 Touch or to adjust the brightness.

Each time you touch wards the left or the right. The level indicates the brightness of the screen being adjusted. The farther yellow moves to the right, the brighter the screen.

4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

 Adjust the brightness for in-

 Adjust the brightness for

or moves yellow to-

Basic Operations

Note

The icons indicating the current ambient brightness used for adjusting BRIGHT and CONTRAST may differ from DIMMER slightly.

Protecting your unit from theft

The front panel can be detached from the head unit to discourage theft. ! If the front panel is not detached from the

head unit within five seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound.

! You can turn off the warning tone. See

Switching the warning tone on page 83.

Important

! Never use force or grip the display and the

buttons too tightly when removing or attaching.

! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive

shocks.

! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and

high temperatures.

! If removed, replace the front panel on the unit

before starting up your vehicle.

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Attaching the front panel

% Replace the front panel by holding it upright to the unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks.

Removing the front panel

1 Press DETACH to remove the front panel.

Press DETACH and the right side of the front panel is removed from the head unit.

2 Gently grip the right side of the front panel and slowly pull it outward.

Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop the front panel and protect it from contact with water or other fluids to prevent permanent damage.

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Tuner

Listening to the radio

These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on the next page.

Important

If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (see Setting the AM tuning step on page 82).

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

2 Band indicator

Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM or FM.

3 Preset number indicator

Shows which preset has been selected.

4 Frequency indicator

Shows to which frequency the tuner is tuned.

5 Preset list display

Shows the preset list.

7 LOCAL indicator

Shows when local seek tuning is on.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch TUNER to select the tuner.

# When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.

2 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys.

3 Touch BAND to select a band.

Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed, FM1, FM2, FM3 for FM or AM.

4 To perform manual tuning, briefly touch c or d.

The frequencies move up or down step by step.

# You can also perform manual tuning by moving the joystick left or right.

5 To perform seek tuning, keep touching c or d for about one second and release.

The tuner will scan the frequencies until a broadcast strong enough for good reception is found.

# You can cancel seek tuning by briefly touching either c or d. # If you keep touching c or d you can skip sta- tions. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the key. # You can also perform seek tuning by holding the joystick left or right.

Note

If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.

6 STEREO indicator

Shows that the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo.

Tuner

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Introduction of advanced tuner operation

1 Function display

Shows the function names.

% Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

# When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # You can also display MENU by clicking the joystick.

# To return to the previous display, touch BACK. # To return to the frequency display, touch ESC.

Note

If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the frequency display.

% When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory keep touching one of preset tuning keys P1P6 until the preset number stops flashing.

The number you have touched will flash in the preset number indicator and then remain lit. The selected radio station frequency has been stored in memory. The next time you touch the same preset tuning key the radio station frequency is recalled from memory.

# When the touch panel keys are not displayed, you can display them by touching the screen. # When P1P6 are not displayed, you can dis- play them by touching DISP.

Notes

! Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the three

FM bands, and six AM stations can be stored in memory.

! You can also use a and b to recall radio sta-

tion frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys P1P6.

Tuning in strong signals

Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch LOCAL.

Tuner

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P1P6 you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall with the touch of a key.

2 Touch a to turn local seek tuning on.

# To turn local seek tuning off, touch b.

3 Touch c or d to set the sensitivity.

There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM: FM: 1234 AM: 12

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Tuner

The 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies under preset tuning keys P1P6 and once stored there you can tune in to those frequencies with the touch of a key.

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch BSM.

2 Touch a to turn BSM on. BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing

the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under preset tuning keys P1P6 in order of their signal strength. When finished, BSM stops flashing.

# To cancel the storage process, touch b.

Note

Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved using P1P6.

Playing DVD video discs

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Watching a DVD video

These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD video with your DVD player. More advanced DVD video operation is explained starting on page 29.

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

2 DVD-V indicator

Shows when a DVD video is playing.

3 Title number indicator

Shows the title currently playing.

4 Chapter number indicator

Shows the chapter currently playing.

5 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current chapter.

6 Viewing angle indicator

Shows which viewing angle has been selected.

7 Subtitle language indicator

Shows which subtitle language has been selected.

8 Audio language indicator

Shows which audio language has been selected.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select the DVD player.

# When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # If no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot select DVD (DVD player). Insert a disc in the unit. (Refer to page 17.) # With some discs, a menu may be displayed. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the next page.)

2 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys.

3 To skip back or forward to another chapter, touch o or p.

Touching p skips to the start of the next chapter. Touching o once skips to the start of the current chapter. Touching it again will skip to the previous chapter. Chapter numbers are displayed for eight seconds.

# You can also skip back or forward to another chapter by moving the joystick left or right.

4 Touch d to display m and n.

Touch d until m and n appear in the display.

5 To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching m or n.

If you keep touching m or n for five seconds, the icon m or n changes into reversal indication. When this happens, fast reverse/fast forward continues even if you release m or n. To resume playback at a desired point, touch f.

# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by holding the joystick left or right.

Playing DVD video discs

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Playing DVD video discs

# Fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal playback automatically resumes.

Note

If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.

Operating the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using a menu. ! You can display the menu by touching

MENU or TOP.M while a disc is playing. Touching either of these keys again lets you start playback from the location selected from the menu. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.

1 Touch to operate the DVD menu.

# When the touch panel keys are not displayed, you can display them by touching the screen.

2 Touch a, b, c or d to select the desired menu item.

to display touch panel keys

 



Skipping back or forward to another title

% To skip back or forward to another title, touch a or b.

Touching a skips to the start of the next title. Touching b skips to the start of the previous title. Title numbers are displayed for eight seconds.

# You can also skip back or forward to another title by moving the joystick up or down.

Stopping playback

% Touch g.

# When you stop DVD playback by touching g,

that location on the disc is memorized, enabling playback from that point when you play the disc again. # To play back the disc again, touch f.

3 Touch ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

# If you switch the remote control operation mode to DVD, the joystick on the remote control can also operate the DVD menu. (Refer to page

15.) # You cannot operate the DVD menu from the joystick on the head unit. # The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.

Playing DVD video discs

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Introduction of advanced DVD video operation

1 Function display

Shows the function names.

% Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

# When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # You can also display MENU by clicking the joystick. # To go to the next group of function names, touch NEXT. # To return to the previous group of function names, touch PREV.

# To return to the previous display, touch BACK. # To return to the playback display, touch ESC.

Note

If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display.

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch REPEAT.

2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the repeat range.

! TITILE  Repeat just the current title ! CHAPTER  Repeat just the current chapter ! REPEAT OFF  Play through the current

disc

Notes

! If you perform chapter search or fast forward/

reverse, the repeat play range changes to REPEAT OFF.

! You cannot operate repeating play when

DVD DISC AUTO is on (refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 80).

Pausing DVD video playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.

% Touch f during playback.

The icon e is displayed and playback is paused, letting you view a still image.

# To resume playback at the same point that you turned pause on, touch f again.

Notes

! You can also turn pause function on or off

using PAUSE. To display PAUSE, touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION.

! Depending on the disc and the playback loca-

tion on the disc, the icon indicating that still playback is not possible.

may be displayed,

Playing DVD video discs

Repeating play

There are two repeat play ranges for the DVD playback: TITILE (title repeat) and CHAPTER (chapter repeat).

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Playing DVD video discs

Frame-by-frame playback

This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback.

% Touch r during playback.

Each time you touch r, you move ahead one frame.

# To return to normal playback, touch f.

Notes

! Depending on the disc and the playback loca-

tion on the disc, the icon indicating that frame-by-frame playback is not possible.

! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-

ing frame-by-frame playback.

may be displayed,

Slow motion playback

This lets you slow down playback speed.



1 Keep touching r until during playback.

The icon



is displayed, forward slow motion



playback begins.

# To return to normal playback, touch f.

2 Touch q or r to adjust playback speed during slow motion playback.

Each time you touch q or r it changes the speed in four steps in the following order: 1/161/81/41/2

Notes

! There is no sound during slow motion play-

back.

! Depending on the disc and the playback loca-

tion on the disc, the icon indicating that slow motion playback is not possible.

is displayed



may be displayed,

! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-

ing slow motion playback.

! Reverse slow motion playback is not possi-

ble.

Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time

You can use the search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a title or chapter, and the time search function to specify the time on a disc at which play starts. ! Chapter search and time search are not

possible when disc playback has been stopped.

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then SEARCH.

2 Touch TITLE (title), CHAP. (chapter) or TIME (time).

3 Touch 09 to input the desired number. For titles and chapters

! To select 3, touch 3. ! To select 10, touch 1 and 0 in that order. ! To select 23, touch 2 and 3 in that order.

For time (time search)

! To select 21 minutes 43 seconds, touch 2,

1, 4 and 3 in that order.

! To select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the

time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and touch 7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order.

# To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C. # You can also input the desired number by

using the joystick and 0-9.

4 While the inputted number is displayed, touch ENTER.

This starts playback from the selected scene.

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