Pioneer AVH-P6850DVD User Manual

Operation Manual

AV Receiver/6-Disc Changer with 7 inch Wide Display

AVH-P6850DVD

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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.

Be sure to read this

! Playable discs 8 ! DVD video disc region numbers 8 ! When an operation is prohibited 11

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6 To ensure safe driving 6 To avoid battery exhaustion 7

Before You Start

About this unit 8 About this manual 9 In case of trouble 9 Features 9 About WMA 10 To protect the LCD screen 10 For viewing LCD comfortably 11 What the marks on DVDs indicate 11 Resetting the microprocessor 11 About the demo mode 12 Use and care of the remote control 12

Customising your system

Connecting with separately sold Pioneer

products 13 Using multi-channel processor 13 Using iPod 13 Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle

Dynamics Processor) 13 Using the rear display 13 Using Bluetooth wireless technology 14

What’s What

Head unit 15 Remote control 16

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 19 Loading/Ejecting discs 20 Adjusting the flap angle 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Turning the unit off 21 Touch panel key basic operation 22

Tuner

Listening to the radio 24 Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 25 Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 25 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 25 Tuning in strong signals 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 Pausing DVD video playback 28 Resume playback (Bookmark) 29 Frame-by-frame playback 29 Slow motion playback 29 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 30 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 30 Changing the subtitle language during

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

(Multi-angle) 31 Return to the specified scene 32 Automatic playback of DVDs 32

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Introduction of advanced DVD video

operation 32 Repeating play 32 Selecting audio output 33

Playing Video CDs

Watching a Video CD 34 Stopping playback 35 Pausing Video CD playback 35 Frame-by-frame playback 35 Slow motion playback 35 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 36 PBC playback 36 Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation 37 Repeating play 37 Selecting audio output 37

Playing CDs

Listening to a CD 38 Stopping playback 39 Pausing CD playback 39 Using CD TEXT functions 39 Introduction of advanced CD operation 40 Repeating play 40 Playing tracks in random order 40 Scanning tracks of a CD 40

Playing MP3/WMA

Listening to MP3/WMA 41 Stopping playback 42 Pausing MP3/WMA playback 42 Displaying information on MP3/WMA

file 43 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(MP3/WMA) operation 44 Repeating play 44 Playing tracks in random order 44

Scanning folders and tracks 45

Multi-CD Player

Listening to a CD 46 Pausing CD playback 47 Using CD TEXT functions 47 50-disc multi-CD player 47 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 48 Repeating play 48 Playing tracks in random order 48 Scanning CDs and tracks 49 Using ITS playlists 49 Using compression and bass emphasis 50

TV tuner

Watching the television 51 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 52 Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 52 Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 53 Selecting the area group 53

Playing songs on iPod

Listening to songs on your iPod 54 Browsing for a song 54 Pausing a song 55 Displaying text information on iPod 55 Displaying information on song 55 Repeating play 55 Playing songs in a random order

(shuffle) 56

Bluetooth Audio

Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth

audio player) 57 Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 58 Playing songs on Bluetooth audio player 58

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Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 59 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

address 59

Bluetooth Telephone

Hands-free phoning with cellular phones

featuring Bluetooth wireless

technology 60 Setting up for hands-free phoning 61 Basic operation of hands-free phoning 61 Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning

operation 62 Connecting a cellular phone 62 Disconnecting a cellular phone 63 Registering connected cellular phone 63 Deleting a registered phone 64 Connecting to a registered cellular

phone 64 Using the Phone Book 64 Using the Call History 66 Using preset numbers 67 Making a call by entering phone number 68 Clearing memory 68 Setting the automatic answering 68 Setting the automatic rejecting 68 Switching the ring tone 68 Echo canceling and noise reduction 69 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

address 69

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 70 Using balance adjustment 70 Using the equalizer 71 Adjusting loudness 72 Using subwoofer output 72 Using nonfading output 72 Using the high pass filter 73 Adjusting source levels 73

Staging for car environment 73

Digital Signal Processor

Introduction of DSP adjustments 75 Using the position selector 75 Using balance adjustment 76 Adjusting source levels 76 Using the dynamic range control 77 Using the down-mix function 77 Using the direct control 77 Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 77 Setting the speaker setting 78 Adjusting the speaker output levels 79 Selecting a cross-over frequency 80 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone 80 Using the time alignment 81 Using the equalizer 82 Using the auto-equalizer 84 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing) 84

Setup

Introduction of setup adjustments 87 Setting the AV input 87 Setting the clock 88 Selecting video on rear display 89

DVD Setup

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 90 Setting the subtitle language 90 Setting the audio language 91 Setting the menu language 91 Switching the assist subtitle on or off 91 Setting the angle icon display 91 Setting the aspect ratio 92 Setting the parental lock 92

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Initial Setup

Adjusting initial settings 94 Switching the auxiliary setting 94 Setting the rear output and subwoofer

controller 94 Setting the FM tuning step 95 Setting the AM tuning step 95 Changing languages for CAUTION 95 Switching the sound muting/attenuation 95 Mixing AVG-VDP1 beep and audio sound 96 Correcting distorted sound 96 Setting the TV signal 96 Resetting the audio functions 97 Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless

connection 97 Extending the vehicle’s antenna 97

Other Functions

Adjusting the screen 98 Selecting the background display 99 Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panels (Touch Panel

Calibration) 100 Displaying the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle

Dynamics Processor) 100 Using the AUX source 101 Setting remote control code type 102 Using the preprogrammed function 102

About folders and MP3/WMA files 110 Using the display correctly 110 Language code chart for DVD 112 Terms 113 Specifications 116

Index 118

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 103 Error messages 105 Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 105 DVD player and care 107 DVD discs 107 CD-R/CD-RW discs 107 Dual Discs 108 MP3 and WMA files 108

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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 be-

fore 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 Do 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.

7 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.

8 Never use headphones while driving. 9 To promote safety, certain functions are

disabled unless the parking brake is on, and the vehicle is not in motion.

10 Never 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 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 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 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.

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Precautions

When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV while driving, the warning VIDEO VIEW- ING 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.

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.

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Before You Start

About this unit

CAUTION

! Do not allow this unit to come into contact

with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat could result from contact with liquids.

! “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-

erating 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 discharged,

the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

! If this unit does not operate properly, contact

your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

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

Notes

! This player can only play back discs bearing

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Li-

censing Corporation.

the marks shown above.

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. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.

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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 CAU- TIONs in this manual.

In case of trouble

Should this product fail to operate properly, contact 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 and DVDR/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).

CD playback

Music CD/CD-R/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 broadcasting (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, PAL-M (for South America) and SECAM (for Russian) compatibility

This unit is NTSC/PAL/PAL-M/SECAM 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.

Multi-aspect

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

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.

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Multi-angle

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

Hands-free phoning

Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), this unit realizes effortless hands-free phoning with Bluetooth wireless technology.

Bluetooth audio player compatibility

Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), you can control Bluetooth audio player featuring Bluetooth wireless technology.

iPod

compatibility

When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod adapter (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you can control an iPod with Dock Connector. ! iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer,

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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

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

Notes

! This unit may not operate correctly depending

on the application used to encode WMA files.

! Depending on the version of Windows Media

Player 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 cellular phone, keep the an-

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

! Never touch the screen with anything be-

sides your finger when operating the touch panel function. The screen can scratch easily.

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For viewing LCD comfortably

Due to its construction, the viewing angle of the LCD screen is limited. You can adjust it by changing either screen size or picture adjustment.

Changing the wide screen size

By changing the screen size from 4:3 to 16:9, you can adjust the screen so that the screen can fit to the video image you are playing. For details concerning operation, refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 98.

Changing the picture adjustment

You can make the best adjustment to the picture display by changing BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR and HUE. You can also dim or enlight the overall picture image using DIMMER. For details concerning operation, refer to Changing the picture adjustment on page

98.

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

Indicates the number of audio systems.

Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

guages.

Indicates the number of viewing an-

gles.

Mark Meaning

16 : 9 LB

ALL

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

appears on the screen. ! The icon

may not appear with certain

discs.

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.

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RESET button

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Notes

! When using with AVG-VDP1, if you press

RESET, be sure ACC OFF is selected. If ACC ON is selected, correct operation may not be possible even if you press RESET.

! 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.

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WARNING

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

About the demo mode

Important

The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be connected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained.

The feature demo automatically starts when you select the source OFF. The demo continues while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. To cancel the feature demo, press and hold ENTERTAINMENT (ENT). To restart the feature demo, press and hold ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) again. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is turned off, it may drain battery power.

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.

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.

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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Customising your system

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Connecting with separately sold Pioneer products

Connecting with other Pioneer products, you can create the best audio-visual environment for enjoying music and movie in car. This section describes available options that can be controlled by this unit.

Using multi-channel processor

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. For details concerning operation, refer to Intro- duction of DSP adjustments on page 75. ! Manufactured under license from Dolby La-

boratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

! “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are regis-

tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

For details concerning operation, refer to Play- ing songs on iPod on page 54. ! iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer,

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

! iPod adapter supports only an iPod with

Dock Connector.

Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle Dynamics Processor)

This unit can be used as the display unit for the AVG-VDP1 (sold separately) product. For details concerning operation, refer to Dis-

playing the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle Dynamics Processor) on page 100.

Using the rear display

Combining this unit with a rear display (sold separately), you can display the selected source on the rear display so passengers in rear seats can comfortably view the same image with the front or they can watch the different image (i.e. image from AVG-VDP1) independently. For details concerning operation, refer to Se- lecting video on rear display on page 89. ! When a Pioneer Vehicle Dynamics Proces-

sor (AVG-VDP1) is connected to this unit, the AVG-VDP1 can be displayed on the rear display. (Refer to page 89.)

Customising your system

Using iPod

When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod adapter (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you can control an iPod with Dock Connector.

Important

NEVER install the rear display in a location that

enables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while driving.

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Customising your system

Using Bluetooth wireless technology

Playing a Bluetooth audio player using with Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100)

If you connect Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CDBTB100) to this unit, you can control Bluetooth audio player via Bluetooth wireless technology. For details concerning operation, refer to Blue- tooth Audio on page 57. ! Even though your audio player does not

contain a Bluetooth wireless technology module, you can still control it using a Bluetooth adapter sold on the market.

! In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold

on the market.

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Hands-free phoning using with Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100)

If you use Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), you can connect a cellular phone featuring Bluetooth wireless technology to this unit for hands-free, wireless calls, even while driving. For details concerning hands-free phoning operation, refer to Hands-free phoning with cellu-

lar phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology on page 60.

! In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold

on the market.

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What’s What

Head unit

1 BAND/ESC button

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

2 RESET button

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

3 Signal receptor

Receives signals from a remote control.

4 c/d buttons

Press to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls.

5 VOLUME

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

6 SOURCE button

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

7 ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) button

Press to display the entertainment menu.

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 OPEN button

Press to slide down or up the LCD panel.

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Remote control

Button names AVH mode

Remote control

selection switch

2 SOURCE button Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off.

3ATTbutton

VOLUME but-

tons

AUDIO button Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

SUB TITLE but-

ton

ANGLE button Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

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

Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 102.

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

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

DVD mode with remote control code AVH

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Button names AVH mode

a/b button

(DISC)

Remote control

operation mode switch

BOOKMARK

button/PGM button

10 DIRECT button Not used.

11 REAR.S button Not used.

DISPLAY but-

ton

ENTERTAIN-

MENT (ENT)

button

1–12 buttons,

CLEAR button

15 BACK button Press to return to the previous display. Not used.

BAND/ESC but-

ton

PLAY/PAUSE

(f) button

REVERSE (m) button

FORWARD

(n) button

(o) button

NEXT (p) button

STEP (r/q) button

STOP (g) but- ton

Press to select the next/previous disc.

Switch the operation mode between AVH, DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to AVH.For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the next page.

Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the prepro- grammed function on page 102.)

Press to select different displays. Not used.

Press to display the entertainment menu. Not used.

Press 0–9 to input numbers. Buttons 1–6 can operate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc changing for DVD player or multi-CD player. Press CLEAR to clear the input numbers.

Press to select among three FM bands and one AM band and to cancel the control mode of functions. Press to switch mode between MP3/WMA and audio data (CD-DA) when playing discs with MP3/WMA and audio data (CD-DA) such as CDEXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.

Press to perform fast reverse.

Press to perform fast forward.

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

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

Press to stop playback.

DVD mode with remote control code AVH

Press to turn the bookmark function on or off. For details, refer to Resume play- back (Bookmark) on page 29.

Press to select a menu on the DVD top menu.

Press to switch mode between MP3/ WMA and audio data (CD-DA) when playing discs with MP3/WMA and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.

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What’s What

Button names AVH mode

AUTO PLAY

button

a/b button

(FOLDER)

20 Joystick

MENU button Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

TOP MENU (TOP.M) button

Using the remote control operation mode switch

Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.

Press to select the next/previous folder.

Move to do fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Click to recall MENU.

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

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

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.

! 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

TV mode operation

TV operations available with a Pioneer TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P5750TV(P)) can be controled with AVH mode. TV mode is not used with this unit. ! For details concerning operation, refer to

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 with remote control code AVH

Move to select a menu on the DVD menu.

! 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

1–12. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on page 34.)

! When specifying title by using 1–12. (Refer

to Specifying title on page 30.)

the TV tuner’s operation manuals.

DVD mode operation

If you switch the mode to DVD, the joystick and 1–12 operations are changed for DVD player.

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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. To switch to the DVD player, load a disc in the unit to switch to DVD-V.

% 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.

! DISC 1 – Built-in DVD player disc 1 ! DISC 2 – Built-in DVD player disc 2 ! DISC 3 – Built-in DVD player disc 3 ! DISC 4 – Built-in DVD player disc 4 ! DISC 5 – Built-in DVD player disc 5 ! DISC 6 – Built-in DVD player disc 6 ! TUNER – Tuner ! TV – Television ! iPod – iPod ! AUX1 – AUX 1 ! AUX2 – AUX 2 ! AV1 – AV 1 input ! AV2 – AV 2 input ! TEL – BT telephone ! BT Audio – Bluetooth audio player ! EXT1 – External unit 1 ! EXT2 – External unit 2 ! M-CD – Multi-CD player ! OFF – Turn the unit off

! ESC – Close source select menu

# 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 buttons, press SOURCE

to select a source.

Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources:

TUNER (tuner)—TV (television)—AV1 (AV 1) —AV2 (AV 2)—DVD-V (built-in DVD player)—

M-CD (multi-CD player)—iPod (iPod)—EXT1 (external unit 1)—EXT2 (external unit 2)— AUX1 (AUX 1)—AUX2 (AUX 2) — TEL (bluetooth telephone)—BT Audio (bluetooth audio player)

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 magazine in the multi-

CD player.

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

(refer to page 94).

— When the AV (AV input) is not set to

VIDEO (refer to page 87).

! 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.

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Loading/Ejecting discs

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.

Loading a disc

Up to six discs can be stored into this unit. Each disc is stored in each disc holder allowing you to specify a holder for loading a disc.

1 Press OPEN on the unit to display loading/ejecting menu.

The LCD panel opens halfway, and the loading/ejecting menu is displayed on the screen.

! If the disc in the holder has already been

played, the disc type is displayed on the holder icon (e.g. CD, DVD etc.).

! NO DISC is displayed for an empty holder.

2 Touch LOAD next to the holder you want to insert a disc in.

The selected holder flashes. When READY is displayed, this unit becomes on standby to load a disc into the holder.

# If the holder has already loaded a disc, you need to eject the disc first. For details concerning about ejecting a disc, refer to Ejecting a disc on the next page.

3 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

The disc is loaded into the selected holder.

Repeat these steps until you have done loading discs into this unit.

# To cancel loading the disc into the selected holder, touch CANCEL.

4 To replace the LCD panel to the original position, press OPEN on the unit.

# When the automatic playback function is on, this unit will cancel the DVD menu and automatically start playback from the first chapter of the first title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 32.

Notes

! The DVD player plays one, standard 12-cm

disc at a time. Playing back an 8-cm disc is not possible with this unit. Playable disc and adapter are listed in the table below.

12-cm disc 8-cm disc 8-cm disc adapter

Ö ——

! 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 8.

! 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 OPEN and touch h to eject the disc, and check the disc for damage before inserting it again.

! If an error message such as ERROR-02 is dis-

played, refer to Error messages on page 105.

! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-

sumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 29.

! This unit does not automatically change discs

even if it reaches to the end of the currently playing disc. To change discs, press a or b button (DISC) on the remote control.

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Ejecting a disc

You can specify a holder that you eject a disc from.

1 Press OPEN on the unit to display loading/ejecting menu.

The LCD panel opens halfway, and the loading/ejecting menu is displayed on the screen.

! If the disc in the holder has already been

played, the disc type is displayed on the holder icon (e.g. CD, DVD etc.).

! NO DISC is displayed for an empty holder.

2 Touch h next to the holder you want to eject the disc from.

The disc is ejected.

# You can eject all loaded discs at once. To do this, touch ALLh. To cancel the all ejecting, touch CANCEL.

3 To replace the LCD panel to the original position, press OPEN on the unit.

Adjusting the flap angle

You can adjust the flap angle as needed.

! The adjusted flap angle will be memorized.

The next time you eject or load discs, the flap returns to the position where you set the angle.

Basic Operations

Adjusting the volume

% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

Press VOLUME to increase or decrease the source 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 buttons, press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off. # To completely turn the display off, touch and hold DISP. OFF. Refer to Using the common touch panel keys on the next page.

Important

When adjusting the flap angle, be sure to follow the procedures explained below. Forcibly adjusting the flap angle by hand may damage it.

1 Press and hold OPEN button on the unit to display the flap angle adjust menu.

2 Touch + or - to adjust the flap angle.

Each time you touch +, the flap comes out toward you. Touching - moves the flap the other way around.

! You can select from five positions for the

flap angle.

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Touch panel key basic operation

Activating the touch panel keys

1 Common touch panel keys

For details, refer to Using the common touch panel keys on this page.

2 Information bar

3 Touch panel keys

Touch to do various operations.

4 Clock display

To turn the clock on or off, or to adjust the time, refer to Setting the clock on page 88.

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.

Note

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

Using the common touch panel keys

EQ, AUDIO MENU and DISP. OFF keys are commonly displayed in the source menu.

EQ key

Touch EQ to display the equalizer curve setting menu. Adjust the equalizer curve and make the best sound characteristic for the sound type. For details concerning operation, refer to Using the equalizer on page 71.

AUDIO MENU key

Touch AUDIO MENU to display the menu for various settings. For details concerning operation, refer to Oper- ating the menu on the next page.

DISP. OFF key

Touch and hold DISP. OFF to turn the display off. Touch the screen to turn the display on.

Using DISP. OFF to retract the vehicle’s antenna

At the standard setting, the vehicle’s auto antenna is automatically retracted when you select the source OFF. However, when a navigation unit or AVG -VDP1 is connected to this unit, your vehicle’s antenna may be kept up-position even if the source OFF is selected. In that case, use DISP. OFF key and have the antenna retracted manually. ! Only when AVG-VDP1 is connected to this

unit, you can operate this function.

% Touch the source OFF, and then, touch and hold DISP. OFF.

The display is turned off and your vehicle’s antenna is retracted.

! When AVG-VDP1 and the multi-channel

processor (e.g. DEQ-P7650/DEQ-P6600) are connected to this unit, the antenna should be retracted at the time when the source OFF is selected.

! While the antenna is retracted, a beep from

AVG-VDP1 is not properly mixed with the audio sound outputted from this unit.

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Operating the menu

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.

Note

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

Basic Operations

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

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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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.

1 Source name

Shows the selected source name.

2 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

3 Band indicator

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

4 Preset number indicator

Shows which preset has been selected.

5 STEREO indicator

Shows when the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.

6 LOCAL indicator

Shows when local seek tuning is on.

7 Frequency indicator

Shows the frequency to which the tuner is tuned.

8 Preset list display

Shows the preset list.

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

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 select a preset channel, touch a preset channel on the list or touch a or b (P.CH).

The preset channel you selected is tuned in.

# Touching LIST switches between the preset channel list display and the a/b (P.CH) display. Either way, the channels that can be selected are the same.

5 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 on the remote control left or right.

6 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 on the remote control left or right.

Note

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

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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.

% 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 LIST.

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 recall radio station frequencies

assigned to preset tuning keys P1—P6 by moving the joystick on the remote control up or down.

Introduction of advanced tuner operation

Tuner

1 Function display

Shows the function names.

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

2 Touch FUNCTION to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

# 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.

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.

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% Touch BSM on the function menu to turn BSM on. BSM appears. 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 disappears.

# To cancel the storage process, touch BSM again.

Note

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

Tuning in strong signals

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

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1 Touch LOCAL on the function menu.

2 Touch c on the LOCAL setting to turn local seek tuning on.

# To turn local seek tuning off, touch d.

3 Touch c or d on the LEVEL setting to set the sensitivity.

There are four levels of sensitivity for FM: FM: 1—2—3—4 The 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

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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 32. ! Switch the remote control operation mode

to DVD to perform DVD operations. (Refer to page 18.)

1 DVD Video indicator

Shows when a DVD video is playing.

2 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

3 Disc number indicator

Shows the disc number currently playing.

4 Audio language indicator

Shows which audio language has been selected.

5 Title number indicator

Shows the title currently playing.

6 Chapter number indicator

Shows the chapter currently playing.

7 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current chapter.

8 Viewing angle indicator

Shows which viewing angle has been selected.

9 Subtitle language indicator

Shows which subtitle language has been selected.

a Audio output indicator

Shows the output channel selected currently.

b Repeat indicator

Shows the selected repeat range.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch a desired DVD holder number (e.g. DISC 1) to select the DVD player.

Selectable DVD holders are highlighted. If a disc is not inserted, you cannot select that DVD holder.

# When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # With some discs, a menu may be displayed. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the next page.) # This unit does not automatically change discs even if it reaches to the end of the currently playing disc. To change discs, press a or b button (DISC) on the remote control.

2 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys.

3 Touch d to switch the menu.

Touching d repeatedly changes the menus.

4 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.

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# You can also skip back or forward to another chapter by pressing o or p button on the remote control.

5 To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching o or p.

If you keep touching o or p for five seconds, fast reverse/fast forward continues even if you release o or p. To resume playback at a desired point, touch f.

# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by pressing and holding m or n button on the remote control. # 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 MENU 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.

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

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Operating the DVD menu with 10 key

Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using 10KEY.

1 Touch 10KEY.

2 Touch 0–9 corresponding to a menu number and then touch ENTER to start playback.

! 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.

Skipping back or forward to another title

% Touch a or b title key to skip back or forward to another title.

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.

# The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.

Pausing DVD video playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.

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% Touch f during playback. PAUSE is displayed on the information bar

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.

Note

Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the icon ing that still playback is not possible.

may be displayed, indicat-

Resume playback (Bookmark)

The Bookmark function lets you resume playback from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded.

% During playback, touch BOOKMARK at the point you want to resume playback next time.

The selected scene will be bookmarked so that playback resumes from that point next time. You can bookmark up to six discs. After that, the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one.

# To clear the bookmark on a disc, keep touching BOOKMARK during playback. # You can also bookmark a disc using BOOKMARK button on the remote control.

Note

One bookmark point can be stored for each disc holder independently.

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 during playback.

A beep sounds and 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.

! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-

ing slow motion playback.

! Reverse slow motion playback is not possi-

ble.

may be displayed,

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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 specif y 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 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.

4 While the inputted number is displayed, touch ENTER.

This starts playback from the selected scene.

Notes

! With discs featuring a menu, you can also

touch MENU or TOP MENU and then make selections from the displayed menu.

! With some discs, the icon

played, indicating that titles, chapters and time cannot be specified.

may be dis-

Specifying title

You can use the direct search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a title.

1 Touch 10KEY.

# This feature is available only when the playback is stopped. If you are playing back a disc, touch g to stop the playback and then touch

10KEY.

2 Touch 0–9 corresponding to a desired title number.

! 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.

3 While the inputted number is displayed, touch

Title number is displayed for eight seconds and playback starts from the selected title.

Note

To perform this function with the remote control, switch the remote control operation mode to

DVD. (Refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on page 18.)

Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio)

DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multiaudio recordings, you can switch between languages/audio systems during playback.

% Touch AUDIO during playback.

Each time you touch AUDIO it switches between audio systems.

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