Pioneer AVH-P7500DVD User Manual

Operation Manual

7 inch Wide Fully Motorized LCD Color Display with 5Channel High-Power DVD/VCD/CD Receiver

AVH-P7500DVD

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, put them away

in a safe place for future reference.

Opening and closing the LCD panel 22

Be sure to read this

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

Precautions

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

Before You Start

About this unit 7 About this manual 8 Precautions 8 In case of trouble 8 Features 8 To protect the LCD screen 10 For viewing LCD comfortably 10 Condition memory 10 What the marks on DVDs indicate 10 Resetting the microprocessor 10 Use and care of the remote control 11 Feature demo 12

Whats What

Head unit 13 Remote control 15

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 18 Loading a disc 19 Adjusting the volume 19 Turning the unit off 19 Using the rear display 19 Displaying the navigation video 20 Touch panel key basic operation 21

Changing the wide screen mode 23 Adjusting the picture adjustment 24 Protecting your unit from theft 25

Tuner

Listening to the radio 26 Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 27

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 27 Tuning in strong signals 27 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 28

RDS

Introduction of RDS operation 29 Switching the RDS display 29 Selecting alternative frequencies 30 Receiving traffic announcements 31 Using PTY functions 31 Using radio text 32 PTY list 33

Playing DVD audio discs

Listening a DVD audio 34 Operating the DVD menu 35 Skipping back or forward to another

group 35 Stopping playback 35 Introduction of advanced DVD audio

operation 36 Repeating play 36 Playing tracks in a random order 36 Scanning tracks 36 Pausing DVD audio playback 37 Browsing still pictures 37 Frame-by-frame playback 37 Slow motion playback 38

Contents

Searching for a desired track or group 38 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 39

Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 39

Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 39

Using the dynamic range control 40

Playing DVD video discs

Watching a DVD video 41 Operating the DVD menu 42 Skipping back or forward to another title 42 Stopping playback 42 Introduction of advanced DVD video

operation 43 Repeating play 43 Pausing DVD video playback 43 Frame-by-frame playback 43 Slow motion playback 44 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 44 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 45 Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 45 Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 46 Using the dynamic range control 46

Playing Video CDs

Watching a Video CD 47 Operating the menu 48 Stopping playback 48 Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation 49 Repeating play 49 Pausing Video CD playback 49 Frame-by-frame playback 50

Slow motion playback 50 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 50

Selecting audio output 51

Playing CDs

Listening a CD 52 Stopping playback 52 Introduction of advanced CD operation 53 Repeating play 53 Playing tracks in a random order 53 Scanning tracks of a CD 53 Pausing CD playback 54 Entering disc titles 54 Using CD TEXT functions 55

Playing MP3

Listening MP3 56 Stopping playback 57 Introduction of advanced MP3 operation 57 Repeating play 58 Playing tracks in a random order 58 Scanning folders and tracks 58 Pausing MP3 playback 58 Displaying text information on MP3

discs 59 Scrolling text information in the display 59 Selecting tracks from the file name list 59

Multi-CD Player

Listening a CD 60 50-disc multi-CD player 60 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 61 Repeating play 61 Playing tracks in a random order 61 Scanning CDs and tracks 62 Pausing CD playback 62 Using ITS playlists 62

Contents

Using disc title functions 63 Using CD TEXT functions 65 Using compression and bass emphasis 65

DAB tuner

Listening to the DAB 66 Introduction of advanced DAB tuner

operation 67 Switching the DAB display 67 Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 68 Setting the announcement support

interruption 68 Selecting services from the available service

list 69 Searching for service by available PTY

information 69 Switching primary or secondary service

component 69 Switching the service follow 69 Using dynamic label 69

TV tuner

Watching the TV tuner 71 Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 72 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 72 Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 72 Selecting the country group 73

DVD Player

Playing a disc 74 Turning the DVD player on or off 75 Selecting a disc 75 Introduction of advanced DVD player

operation 75 Repeating play 75 Pausing disc playback 76

Playing tracks in a random order 76 Scanning tracks of a CD 76 Using ITS playlists 76 Using disc title functions 76

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 77 Using the equalizer 78 Using the auto-equalizer 79 Using the position selector 80 Using balance adjustment 80 Adjusting source levels 80 Using the direct control 81 Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 81 Setting the speaker setting 82 Selecting a cut-off frequency 83 Adjusting the speaker output levels 83 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone 83 Using the time alignment 84 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing) 85

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 88 Setting the subtitle language 88 Setting the audio language 89 Setting the menu language 89 Setting assist subtitles on or off 89 Setting angle icon display 90 Setting the aspect ratio 90 Setting the parental lock 90 To play back bonus groups 91 Setting remote control code type 91

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 93 Setting the FM tuning step 93 Switching Auto PI Seek 93

Contents

Switching the warning tone 93 Switching the auxiliary setting 94 Correcting distorted sound 94 Switching the sound muting/attenuation 94 Switching the automatic disc playback 94 Switching the dimmer setting for sub-

display 95 Resetting the audio functions 95 Mixing navigation voice/beep and audio

sound 95

Other Functions

Introduction of setup adjustments 96 Setting the video input 96 Setting for back-up camera 96 Setting the clock 97 Setting the automatic open function 97 Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 98 Setting the video of rear display 98 Displaying the navigation video on rear

display 98 Using the AUX source 98 Switching the background display 99

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 100 Error messages 102 Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 103 DVD player and care 104 DVD discs 104 CD-R/CD-RW discs 104 MP3 files 105 Using the display correctly 106 Language code chart for DVD 108 Terms 109 Specifications 112

Index 114

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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 for future refer-

ence.

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, 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.

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.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential

violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for use with a video screen that is visible 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.

This unit detects whether your cars parking brake is engaged or not, and prevents you from watching a DVD or TV on this display while driving. When you attempt to watch a DVD or TV, the warning VIDEO VIEWING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING will appear on the screen. To watch a DVD or TV on this display, park your car 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 or TV.

WARNING

NEVER install the display in a location that enables the driver to watch the DVD 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.

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About this unit

The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in improper reception. The RDS function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.

Playable discs

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

DVD audio

DVD video

Video CD

Note

This player can only playback discs bearing 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.

When combined with a Pioneer navigation unit

When you use this unit with the Pioneer DVD navigation unit, make sure that you use the map disc CNDV-30. This manual explains the operations with the combination use of them. If you do not use the map disc CNDV-30 but use an older version one with the navigation unit, this unit may have some failures or inconveniences as follows: ! ENTERTAINMENT button and WIDE button

cannot function as NAVI MENU button and NAVI button.

! NAVI (navigation unit), such as DVD video

from the combined Pioneer navigation unit with DVD video playback, cannot be selected as a source.

! In NAVI MIXING, the other settings be-

sides ALL cannot be selected.

! Voice-recognition control system of the

combined Pioneer navigation unit cannot function properly. On the one hand the voice operation for navigation can be used, but on the other, the voice operation related to AV equipment cannot be used.

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Before You Start

! Route guidance of the combined Pioneer

navigation unit cannot be function properly when some other source image is displayed. On the one hand the guidance by voice can be informed, but on the other, the guidance by display (e.g. switching to an enlarged map of an intersection) cannot be informed.

! NAVI BG PICT (navigation unit wall paper)

cannot be selected as a background display.

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 on this page and in other sections.

Precautions

! This product contains a laser diode of high-

er 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. The following caution label appears on your unit. Location:

On the bottom of the unit

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

On the top of the unit

CAUTION :

VORSICHT :

ADVARSEL :

VARNING :

VARO! :

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GE…FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN! SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR LING VED BNING UNDG UDS®TTELSE FOR STRËLING. SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA DEL R

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VRW1860

! The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only

in Germany.

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and precautions.

! Always keep the volume low enough so you

can hear sounds outside of the car.

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

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

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 audio playback

It is possible to play back DVD audio.

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DVD video playback

It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD-R (video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).

Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility

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

CD playback

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

MP3 file playback

It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded on CD-ROM/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.

! 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.

Multi-aspect

Switching between wide screen, letter box 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.

Multi-angle

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

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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 or else images will not be correctly reproduced.

Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

You can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings.

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.

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Before You Start

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.

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.

Condition memory

This function memorizes audio language, subtitle language, angle number and aspect ratio made during disc playback for up to 30 discs. Without any special operations, the final setting details during playback of a disc are memorized. The next time a disc is played, the previous settings are automatically applied. ! With some discs, audio language and sub-

title language are automatically specified, in which case condition memory does not function.

! When the number of discs exceeds 30, set-

tings for the latest disc replace those for the least recent disc.

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 by the programming on the disc. When this happens, this unit indicates the icon screen. ! The icon

may not appear in certain dis-

cs.

on the

Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without changing the condition memory. 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

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! 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

Notes

! When using with a Pioneer navigation unit, 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.

Before You Start

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 institutions rules that apply in your country/area.

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.

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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Before You Start

Feature demo

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 power to this unit is turned off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing and holding ATT during feature demo operation cancels the feature demo mode. Press and hold ATT again to start the feature demo mode. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is turned off, it may drain battery power.

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Whats What

Head unit

1 DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

2 TA/NEWS button

Press to turn traffic announcements function on or off. Press and hold to turn NEWS function on or off.

3 Ambient light sensor

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

4 FLIP DOWN/CLOCK button

Press to turn the LCD panel horizontal temporarily when the LCD panel is upright. Press to display the clock for eight seconds when the LCD panel is closed.

5 OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open or close the LCD panel.

6 ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background displays.

7 WIDE button

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

8 MENU button

Press and hold to display the picture adjustment menu.

9 RESET button

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

a DETACH button

Press to remove the front panel from the head unit.

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b EJECT button

Press to eject a disc from this unit.

c Joystick

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

d EQ button

Press to select various equalizer curves.

e BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM and MW/ LW bands and cancel the control mode of functions.

f ANGLE (+/) button

Press to change the LCD panel angle.

g ATT button

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

h BACK/TEXT button

Press to return to the previous display. Press and hold to turn radio text display on or off.

i REAR ON button

Press to switch between the video sources (such as DVD or AV) on rear display.

j Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

k SOURCE button

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

l VOLUME

Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.

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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 91.

2 VOLUME button

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

3 REAR.S button

Press to switch between the video sources (such as DVD or AV) on rear display.

4 SOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all of 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 Switching the remote control operation mode switch on the next

page.

7 BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

8 BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM and MW/ LW bands and cancel the control mode of functions.

9 ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background displays.

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a FORWARD (n) button

Press to perform fast forward playback.

b STOP (g) button

Press to stop playback.

c NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

d CLEAR button

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

e 010 buttons

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

f PREVIOUS (o) button

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

g REVERSE (m) button

Press to perform fast reverse playback.

h PLAY/PAUSE (f) button

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause play.

i ANGLE button

Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

j 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.

k SUBTITLE (SUB.T) button

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

l DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

m AUDIO button

Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

n RETURN button

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

o MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

p TOP MENU (TOP.M) button

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

Switching 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, normally switch the mode to AVH. ! The joystick on the remote control can per-

form the same operations as it 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 PRESET 1PRESET 6 and the disc selection keys 0106.  If you want to select a disc located at 7

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

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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 browsing still pictures by using the

joystick. (Refer to Browsing still pictures on page 37.)

! When operating the DVD menu by using

the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 42.)

! When operating the PBC menu by using

010. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on page 47.)

! When specifying group, title or track by

using 010. (Refer to Specifying group on page 38, Specifying title on page 45 and Spe- cifying track on page 51.)

Note

When switching the mode to DVD, you cannot use these buttons; BACK, ENTERTAINMENT and

DISPLAY.

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.

! When selecting the country group by click-

ing joystick and then moving it left or right.

Whats What

Note

When switching the mode to TV, you cannot use except the joystick, SOURCE and VOLUME.

% 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.

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Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a source

1 Source icon

Shows what the source has been selected.

You can select a source you want to listen to. If DVD AUTO PLAY is turned on, load a disc in this unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the automatic disc playback on page 94).

% 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 ! EXT1  External unit 1 ! EXT2  External unit 2 ! AUX  AUX ! DAB  Digital audio broadcasting ! NAVI  Navigation unit ! OFF  Turn the unit off

# When the source icon is not displayed, you

can display it by touching the screen. # Even if you touch the source icon while operating the menu, you cannot select a source.

# 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: DAB (digital audio broadcasting)TUNER (tuner)TV (television)AV (video input) DVD (built-in DVD player)S-DVD (DVD player/multi-DVD player)M-CD (multi-CD player)EXT1 (external unit 1)EXT2 (external unit 2)AUX (AUX)NAVI (navigation unit)

Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change:  When a unit corresponding to each source

is not connected to this unit.

 When no disc is set in this unit.  When no disc is set in the DVD player.  When no magazine is set in the multi-CD

player.

 When no magazine is set in the multi-DVD

player.

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

(refer to page 94).

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

VIDEO (refer to page 96).

! 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 lead is connected to the

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

Basic Operations

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Loading a disc

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

# If DVD AUTO PLAY is turned off, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD (refer to the previous page). # When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD. # 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 the disc 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

102.

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 the video sources (such as DVD or AV) on rear display independently of front display. ! If you watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear

display 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 16.)

CAUTION

When you have turned the rear display output on by pressing REAR ON, you cannot turn it off even if you press SOURCE and hold. In this case, press REAR ON and hold to turn the rear display output off.

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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.

% Press REAR ON to select the video source on the rear display.

Press REAR ON repeatedly to switch between the following video sources: F. SOURCE (same source as the front display) DVD (built-in DVD player)AV (video input) Rear display output is turned on and the illumination color of REAR ON changes into the different color than the other buttons.

# You can also perform this operation by pressing REAR.S on the remote control. # To turn the rear display output off, press REAR ON and hold.

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# When selecting F. SOURCE, when the selected source is an audio source, nothing is displayed on rear display. # When you watch DVD (built-in DVD player) on both the front and the rear display, audio is not output from REAR MONITOR OUT.

# When selecting FRONT SOURCE in REAR MODE, audio is not output from REAR MONITOR OUT. (Refer to Setting the video of rear

display on page 98.)

# When selecting FRONT SOURCE in REAR MODE, you can select F. SOURCE only.

(Refer to Setting the video of rear display on page

98.)

Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change:

 When no disc is set in this unit.  When the AV (video input) is not set to

VIDEO (refer to page 96).

! When a Pioneer navigation unit is connected

to this unit, the navigation video can be displayed on the rear display. (Refer to page

98.)

Displaying navigation map

% Press WIDE on the head unit to display navigation map.

# When the map is scrolled, pressing this button returns to the display of the map of your surrounding.

Displaying navigation menu

% Press ENTERTAINMENT on the head unit to display navigation menu when the navigation map is displayed.

Switching to the navigation video

% Press MENU on the head unit to switch the display to navigation video.

# To return to the video of each source, press

MENU on the head unit again.

Displaying the navigation video

You can display navigation map and navigation menu on this display. ! Only when a Pioneer navigation unit is con-

nected to this unit, you can operate these functions.

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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 for 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.

Operating the menu

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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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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 16.)

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 97.) ! 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 25.)

! 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.

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sired setting. Press WIDE and hold repeatedly to switch between the settings.

FULL (full)

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

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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 position of 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 beep sounds 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)

# When a Pioneer navigation unit is connected to this unit, press WIDE and hold to select the de-

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.

CINEMA (cinema)

A 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 differently.

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! 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 navigation map and the back-up camera

picture is always FULL.

Adjusting the picture adjustment

You can adjust BRIGHT (brightness), CONTRAST (contrast), COLOR (color) and HUE (hue) for each source and back-up 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 and HUE for the

audio source.

1 Press MENU on the head unit and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.

Press MENU 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)

or moon is displayed to

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

ment display for the back-up camera

! SOURCE  Return to the picture adjustment

display for each source

# You can adjust the picture adjustment for back-up camera only when BACK UP CAMERA is turned on. (Refer to Setting for back-up camera on page 96.)

# SOURCE will appear in the display instead of B.Camera when you touch B.Camera.

# With some back-up camera, the picture adjustment may not be able to use.

3 Touch c or d to adjust the selected item.

Each time you touch c or d increases or 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.

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 optimum level automatically in accordance with the ambient light based on the setting values.

1 Press MENU on the head unit and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.

Press MENU 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)

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! Red sun  Adjust the brightness for in-

termediate brightness (evening)

! Yellow moon

dark ambient light (nighttime)

3 Touch c or d to adjust the brightness.

Each time you touch c or d moves red towards the left or the right. The level indicates the brightness of the screen being adjusted. The farther red moves to the right, the brighter the screen.

4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

Note

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

 Adjust the brightness for

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 93.

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 Grip the right side of the front panel and pull it gently outward.

Take care not to grip it tightly or to drop it.

Attaching the front panel

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

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Important

! Never use force or grip the display and the

buttons tightly when removing or attaching.

! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive

shocks.

! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and

high temperatures.

! Attach the front panel while driving, or else

may result in scratching or 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. This units AF (alternative frequencies search) function can be turned on and off. AF should be off for normal tuning operation (refer to page 30).

1 Source icon

Shows what the source has been selected.

2 Band indicator

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

3 Preset number indicator

Shows what preset has been selected.

4 Frequency indicator

Shows to which frequency the tuner is tuned.

7 LOC 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

MW/LW.

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

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 touching either c or d shortly. # If you keep touching c or d you can skip broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the keys. # You can also perform seek tuning by holding the joystick left or right.

5 Preset list display

Shows the preset list.

6 Stereo (5) indicator

Shows that the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo.

Note

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

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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 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 frequency display, touch ESC.

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 a preset tuning key PRESET 1PRESET 6 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 PRESET 1PRESET 6 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 PRESET 1PRESET 6 are not displayed, you can display them by touching DISP.

Notes

! Up to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three

FM bands, and 6 MW/LW stations can be stored in memory.

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

tion frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys PRESET 1PRESET 6.

! You can also perform the same operations

using PRESET CH MEMORY. To display

PRESET CH MEMORY, touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch NEXT.

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Note

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

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

If you touch any of the preset tuning keys PRESET 1PRESET 6 you can easily store up

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.

2 Touch a to turn local seek tuning on.

# To turn local seek tuning off, touch b.

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3 Touch c or d to set the sensitivity.

There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for MW/LW: FM: LEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3LEVEL 4 MW/LW: LEVEL 1LEVEL 2 The LEVEL 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 PRESET 1PRESET 6 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 PRESET 1PRESET 6 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 PRESET 1PRESET 6.

RDS

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Introduction of RDS operation

RDS (radio data system) is a system for providing information along with FM broadcasts. This inaudible information provides such features as program service name, program type, traffic announcement standby and automatic tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in finding and tuning in to a desired station.

1 Program service name

Shows the name of broadcast program.

2 NEWS indicator

Shows when the set news program is received.

3 TRAFFIC indicator

Shows when a TP station is tuned in.

4 TEXT indicator

Shows when the radio text is received.

% 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 frequency display, touch ESC.

Notes

! If you do not operate the function within about

30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the frequency display.

! RDS service may not be provided by all sta-

tions.

! RDS functions like AF and TA are only active

when your radio is tuned to an RDS station.

Switching the RDS display

When you tune in an RDS station its program service name is displayed. If you want to know the frequency you can.

% Touch DISP.

Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the following settings: PRESET CH DIRECT (preset station list)PTY (PTY information) PTY (program type ID code) information is listed on page 33.

# If a PTY code of zero is received from a station or the signal is too weak for this unit to pick up the PTY code, you cannot switch to PTY infomation display. In this case, if you have selected the PTY information display, the display will be changed blank.

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RDS

Selecting alternative frequencies

If you are listening to a broadcast and the reception becomes weak or there are other problems, the unit will automatically search for a different station in the same network which is broadcasting a stronger signal. ! AF is on as a default.

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

2 Touch a to turn AF on.

# To turn AF off, touch b.

Notes

! Only RDS stations are tuned in during seek

tuning or BSM when AF is on.

! When you recall a preset station, the tuner

may update the preset station with a new frequency from the stations AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the FM1 or FM2 bands.) No preset number appears on the display if the RDS data for the station received differs from that for the originally stored station.

! Sound may be temporarily interrupted by an-

other program during a AF frequency search.

! AF can be turned on or off independently for

each FM band.

Using PI Seek

If the unit fails to find a suitable alternative frequency, or if you are listening to a broadcast and the reception becomes weak, the unit will automatically search for a different station with the same programming. During the search, PI SEEK is displayed and the output is muted. The muting is discontinued after completion of the PI Seek, whether or not a different station is found.

Using Auto PI Seek for preset stations

When preset stations cannot be recalled, as when travelling long distances, the unit can be set to perform PI Seek during preset recall. ! The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off.

See Switching Auto PI Seek on page 93.

Limiting stations to regional programming

When AF is used to automatically retune frequencies, the regional function limits the selection to stations broadcasting regional programs.

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

2 Touch a to turn the regional function on.

# To turn the regional function off, touch b.

Notes

! Regional programming and regional networks

are organized differently depending on the country (i.e., they may change according to the hour, state or broadcast area).

! The preset number may disappear on the dis-

play if the tuner tunes in a regional station which differs from the originally set station.

! The regional function can be turned on or off

independently for each FM band.

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