Pioneer AVH-P7800DVD User Manual

Operation Manual

Multi-CD control DSP High power DVD-A/DVD-V/ VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX/JPEG player with FM/ AM tuner

AVH-P7800DVD

English

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

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

ual in a safe place for future reference.

Be sure to read this

! Playable discs 9 ! DVD video disc region numbers 10 ! When an operation is prohibited 15

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 7 To ensure safe driving 7 To avoid battery exhaustion 8

Before You Start

Information to User 9 For Canadian model 9 About this unit 9 About this manual 10 After-sales service for Pioneer products 11 Product registration 11 Features 11 About WMA 13 About AAC 13 About DivX 13 About the SAT RADIO READY mark 14 To protect the LCD screen 14 For viewing LCD comfortably 14 What the marks on DVDs indicate 15 Resetting the microprocessor 15 Feature demo mode 16 Use and care of the remote control 16

What’s What

Head unit 17 Sub-display 18 Remote control 19

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 23

Adjusting the volume 24 Turning the unit off 24 Using the rear display 24 Touch panel key basic operation 25 Opening and closing the LCD panel 26 Protecting your unit from theft 27 Built-in DVD player basic operations 28

Tuner

Listening to the radio 30 Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 30

Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 31 Tuning in strong signals 31 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 31

Playing DVD discs

Watching a DVD video 32 Listening to a DVD audio 33 Operating the DVD menu 34 Browsing still pictures 35 Skipping back or forward to another title/

group 35 Resume playback (Bookmark) 35 Frame-by-frame playback 35 Slow motion playback 36 Searching for the part you want to play 36 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 36 Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 37 Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 37 Automatic playback of DVDs 37 Introduction of advanced DVD operation 38 Repeating play 38 Playing tracks in random order 38

Contents

Scanning tracks 38 Selecting audio output 39

Playing Video CDs

Watching a Video CD 40 PBC playback 40 Frame-by-frame playback 41 Slow motion playback 41 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 41

Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation 42 Repeating play 42 Selecting audio output 42

Playing CDs

Listening to a CD 43 Selecting tracks from the track title list 43 Displaying text information on CD TEXT

discs 43 Introduction of advanced CD operation 44 Repeating play 44 Playing tracks in random order 44 Scanning tracks of a CD 44

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC files

Listening to MP3/WMA/AAC 45 Selecting tracks from the file name list 46 Displaying information on MP3/WMA/AAC

file 46 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(MP3/WMA/AAC) operation 47 Repeating play 47 Playing tracks in random order 47 Scanning folders and tracks 47

Playing DivX/JPEG files

Watching a DivX/JPEG 48 Viewing a JPEG slideshow 49

Playing DivX® VOD content 49 Selecting files from the file name list 50 Displaying text information on DivX/JPEG

disc 50 Frame-by-frame playback 50 Slow motion playback 50 Searching for the part you want to play 50 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 51 Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 51 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(DivX/JPEG) operation 52 Repeating play 52 Playing files in random order 52

Multi-CD Player

Listening to a CD 53 Pausing CD playback 53 Selecting tracks from the track title list 54 Displaying text information on CD TEXT

discs 54 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 55 Repeating play 55 Playing tracks in random order 55 Scanning CDs and tracks 55 Using compression and bass emphasis 56 Using ITS playlists 56

Playing songs on iPod

Listening to songs on your iPod 58 Browsing for a song 58 Pausing a song 59 Displaying text information on iPod 59 Displaying information on song 59 Repeating play 59 Playing songs in a random order

(shuffle) 59

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XM tuner (GEX-P920XM)

Listening to XM Satellite Radio 60 Switching the XM channel select mode 61 Switching between the detail information

display and preset list display 61 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 61 Selecting a channel 61 Using the MyMix function 62 Displaying the Radio ID 63

XM tuner (GEX-P910XM)

Listening to XM Satellite Radio 64 Switching the XM display 64 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 65 Switching the XM channel select mode 65 Selecting a channel directly 65 Displaying the Radio ID 65

SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner

Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio 66 Selecting the SIRIUS channel select

mode 67 Selecting a channel 67 Switching the display 67 Switching between the detail information

display and preset list display 67 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 68 Using the MyMix function 68 Using the Game Alert function 70 Displaying the Radio ID 71

Bluetooth Audio

Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth

audio player) 72 Function operation 73 Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 73 Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 74 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

address 74

Bluetooth Telephone

Hands-free phoning with cellular phones

featuring Bluetooth wireless

technology 75 Setting up for hands-free phoning 76 Basic operation of hands-free phoning 76 Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning

operation 77 Connecting a cellular phone 77 Disconnecting a cellular phone 78 Registering connected cellular phone 78 Deleting a registered phone 78 Connecting to a registered cellular

phone 79 Using the Phone Book 79 Using the Call History 81 Using preset numbers 82 Making a call by entering phone number 82 Clearing memory 82 Setting the automatic answering 83 Setting the automatic rejecting 83 Switching the ring tone 83 Echo canceling and noise reduction 83 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

address 83

TV tuner

Watching the television 84 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 84 Confirming current channel and other

settings 85 Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 85

DVD Player

Playing a disc 86 Turning the DVD player on or off 87 Selecting a disc 87

Contents

Introduction of advanced DVD player

operation 88 Repeating play 88 Playing tracks in random order 88 Scanning tracks of a CD/MP3/WMA 88 Selecting audio output 89

Audio Adjustments

Introduction to built-in DSP features 90 Introduction of audio adjustments 92 Using balance adjustment 92 Adjusting source levels 93 Using the direct control 93 Listening in surround sound 94 Using the dynamic range control 95 Using the down-mix function 95 Switching the sound settings 96 Switching between the multi-channel output

and 2-channel output 96 Introduction of sound settings 97 Using the position selector 97 Recalling equalizer curves 98 Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer 98 Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer 100 Setting the speaker setting 101 Using the cut-off frequency 101 Using the time alignment 103 Adjusting the speaker output levels 104 Using the auto-equalizer 105 Storing the adjusted audio settings in

memory 106 Editing the name of sound settings 106 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing) 106

Setup

Introduction of setup adjustments 109 Setting the AV input 109

Setting for rear view camera (back up

camera) 109 Setting the automatic open function 110 Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 110 Setting the clock 110 Setting the video of rear display 111 Switching the dimmer setting for sub-

display 111 Adjusting the contrast for the sub-

display 111 Changing languages for CAUTION 111

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 112 Setting the subtitle language 112 Setting the audio language 112 Setting the menu language 113 Switching the assist subtitle on or off 113 Setting the angle icon display 113 Setting the aspect ratio 113 Setting the parental lock 114 Setting the still picture 114 To play back bonus groups 115 Displaying your DivX® VOD registration

code 115 Setting remote control code type 115

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 116 Switching the warning tone 116 Switching the auxiliary setting 116 Correcting distorted sound 116 Switching the sound muting/

attenuation 117 Switching the automatic disc playback 117 Resetting the audio functions 117 Switching the DSP setting mode 117 Setting the optical input 118

Contents

Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless

connection 118

Setting the security indicator 118

Other Functions

Switching the display on the sub-

display 119 Adjusting the screen 119 Selecting the background display 121 Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panels (Touch Panel

Calibration) 121 Using the AUX source 122 Using the PGM button 122

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 124 Error messages 126 Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 127 DVD player and care 128 DVD discs 128 CD-R/CD-RW discs 128 Dual Discs 129 MP3, WMA and AAC files 129 About folders and MP3/WMA/AAC files 131 JPEG picture files 131 DivX video files 132 Using the display correctly 132 Language code chart for DVD 134 DSP adjustment value record sheet 135 Terms 137 Specifications 141

Index 143

Precautions

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Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1 Read this manual fully and carefully 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 Viewing of

front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited. 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.

Parking brake interlock

Certain functions (DVD/TV viewing and certain touch panel keys) offered by this unit could be dangerous and/or unlawful if used while driving. To prevent such functions from being used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an interlock system that senses when the parking brake is set. If you attempt to use the functions described above while driving, they will become disabled until you stop the vehicle in a safe place, and (1) apply the parking brake, (2) release the parking brake, and then (3) apply the parking brake again. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the parking brake.

When using a display connected to REAR DISPLAY OUT

This unit’s REAR DISPLAY OUT is for connec- tion of a display to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch the DVD or TV.

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. ! When no power is supplied to this unit be-

cause of a replacement of the vehicle battery or for some similar reason, the microcomputer of this unit is returned to its initial condition except audio settings. Although audio adjustment information is stored in this unit for several hours, we recommend that you transcribe the data. You can fill the data in the sheet on 135.

WARNING

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

WARNING

NEVER install the rear display in a location that

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

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

For Canadian model

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

About this unit

The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in North America. Use in other areas may result in poor reception.

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

www.eiae.org.

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

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

CAUTION

! Do not allow this unit to come into contact

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

! 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.

Important (Serial number)

The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.

Playable discs

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

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DVD audio

DVD video

Video CD

region number of the player can be found on the bottom of this unit. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.

About this manual

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

TIONs in this manual.

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

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After-sales service for Pioneer products

Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased this unit for after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below: Please do not ship your unit to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without advance contact.

U.S.A.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 800-421-1404

CANADA

Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 1-877-283-5901

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with this unit.

Product registration

Visit us at the following site:

1 Register your product. We will keep the details

of your purchase on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.

2 Receive updates on the latest products and

technologies.

3 Download owner’s manuals, order product

catalogues, research new products, and much more.

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.

DVD video playback

It is possible to play back DVD video and DVDR/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/RW playback is possible.

MP3 file playback

You can play back MP3 files recorded on CDR/RW/ROM and DVD -R/RW/ROM (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.

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WMA file playback

You can play back WMA files recorded on CDR/RW/ROM and DVD -R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings).

AAC file playback

You can play back AAC files recorded on CDR/RW/ROM and DVD -R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings).

DivX

video file playback

You can play back DivX video files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD-R/RW/ROM.

JPEG picture file playback

You can play back JPEG picture files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM.

NTSC compatibility

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

Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES compatibility

You can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings. ! Manufactured under license from Dolby La-

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

! “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS 96/24”

are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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.

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-IB100II) (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.

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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.

! There may be a slight delay when starting

playback of WMA files encoded with image data.

About AAC

AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG 2 and MPEG 4. Several applications can be used to encode AAC files, but file formats and extensions differ depending on the application which is used to encode. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by

iTunes

version 4.6.

! iTunes is a trademark of Apple Computer,

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

About DivX

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX This unit can play DivX video files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD-R/RW/ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD video, individual DivX video files are called “Titles”. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW or a DVD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order. Official DivX Plays all versions of DivX

DivX

6) with standard playback of DivX

media files

video codec from DivX, Inc.

Certified product

video (including

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! DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos

are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

About the SAT RADIO READY mark

The SAT RADIO READY mark printed on the front panel indicates that the Satellite Radio Tuner for Pioneer (i.e., XM tuner and Sirius satellite tuner which are sold separately) can be controlled by this unit. Please inquire to your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer service station regarding the satellite radio tuner that can be connected to this unit. For satellite radio tuner operation, please refer to the satellite radio tuner owner’s manual.

Notes

! The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver

broadcasting technology to provide listeners in their cars and at home with crystal-clear sound seamlessly from coast to coast. Satellite radio will create and package over 100 channels of digital-quality music, news, sports, talk and children’s programming.

! “SAT Radio”, the SAT Radio logo and all re-

lated marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio inc., and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

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.

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 119.

Changing the picture adjustment

You can make the best adjustment to the picture display by changing BRIGHTNESS, 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

119.

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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

When an operation is prohibited

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

discs.

Indicates the number of audio systems.

Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

guages.

Indicates the number of viewing an-

gles.

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

Indicates the number of the region where playback is possible.

may not appear with certain

appears on

! When strange or incorrect messages ap-

pear on the display

Important

If you press RESET, all memorized settings are erased. For this reason, we recommend that you record the settings in the sheet on page 135 after you have completed audio adjustments.

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

RESET button

Note

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

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Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without changing the bookmark information. 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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Feature demo mode

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 SOUND SETTING. To restart the feature demo, press and hold SOUND SETTING again. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is turned off, it may drain battery power.

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.

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.

WARNING

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

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Head unit

1 DISPLAY button

Press to turn the information display on or off when the video is displayed.

2 MEMO button

Press and hold to store the information of the song you are listening to. Press to switch to a station broadcasting the memorized song. ! You can use this button only when con-

necting an XM satellite digital tuner or SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner.

3 FLIP DOWN button

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

4 Ambient light sensor

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

5 OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open or close the LCD panel.

6 BAND/ESC button

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

7 ATT button

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

8 Joystick

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

9 EJECT button

Press to eject a disc from this unit. Press and hold to open or close the front panel.

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a RESET button

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

b SOUND SETTING button

Press to select the sound setting.

c REAR ON button

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

d 2ch/MULTI-CH button

Press to switch between the multi-channel output and 2-channel output. Press and hold to switch between the displays on the sub-display.

e SOURCE button, VOLUME

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources. Rotate it to increase or decrease the volume.

f V.ADJUST button

Press to display the picture adjustment menu.

g ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to display the entertainment menu.

h WIDE button

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

Sub-display

1 Source display

Shows the status of selected source.

2 Stereo (5) indicator

Shows when the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.

3 Volume level indicator

Shows the value of current volume level.

4 RDM indicator

Shows when random play is turned on.

5 RPT indicator

Shows when repeat play is turned on.

6 Sound setting indicator

Shows what the sound setting has been selected.

7 Output setting indicator

Shows what the output setting has been selected.

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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.

SUBTITLE but-

ton

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

DVD mode with remote control

code AVH

Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 115.

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.

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Button names AVH mode

2ch/MULTI-CH

button

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

Dolby/DTS but-

ton

a/b button

(TILT/DISC)

Remote control

operation mode switch

BOOKMARK

button

12 DIRECT button Press to do direct XM/SIRIUS channel select. Not used.

REAR SOURCE

button

DISPLAY but-

ton

15 EJECT button

0–10 buttons,

CLEAR button

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

BAND/ESC but-

ton

Press to switch between the multi-channel output and 2-channel output.

Press to switch between surround sound setting (Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6).

Press to adjust the LCD panel angle. Not used.

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 PGM button on page 122.)

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

Press to turn the information display on or off when the video is displayed.

Press to eject a disc from this unit. Press and hold to bookmark a disc at the point you want to bookmark.

Press 0–10 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 to cancel the control mode of functions. Press to switch between media file types. (Refer to Switching the media file type on page 29.)

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 35.

Not used.

Press to select a menu item on the Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control).

Press to switch between media file types. (Refer to Switching the media file type on page 29.)

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Button names AVH mode

PLAY/PAUSE

(f) button

REVERSE (m) button

FORWARD

(n) button

(o) button

NEXT (p) button

STEP (r/q) button

STOP (g) but- ton

AUTO PLAY

button

a/b button

(FOLDER)

22 Joystick

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

TOP MENU

button

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.

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 AUDIO MENU.

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

DVD mode with remote control code AVH

What’s What

Move to select a menu on the DVD menu.

Using the remote control operation mode switch

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

AVH mode operation

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

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

! 1–6 can perform the same operations as

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

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

DVD mode operation

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

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

! When operating the DVD menu by using

the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 34.)

! When browsing still pictures by using the

joystick. (Refer to Browsing still pictures on page 35.)

! When operating the PBC menu by using

0–10. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on page 40.)

TV mode operation

TV operations available with a Pioneer TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P5700TV) can be controled with AVH mode. TV mode is not used with this unit. ! For details concerning operation, refer to

the TV tuner’s operation manuals.

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

! When performing manual or seek tuning by

moving the joystick left or right.

! When recalling preset stations by moving

the joystick up or down.

! When confirming current channel and

other settings by pressing DIRECT. (Refer to

Confirming current channel and other settings on page 85.)

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Turning the unit on and selecting a source

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

You can select a source you want to listen to. If DVD DISC AUTO is turned on, load a disc in the unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the automatic disc playback on page 117).

% 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 ! FM – FM tuner ! AM – AM tuner ! XM – XM tuner ! SIRIUS – SIRIUS tuner ! TV – Television ! AV – AV input ! EXT1 – External unit 1 ! EXT2 – External unit 2 ! AUX1 – AUX 1 ! AUX2 – AUX 2 ! iPod – iPod ! Telephone – BT telephone ! BT AUDIO – Bluetooth audio player ! OFF – Turn the unit off

# When the source icon is not displayed, you

can display it by touching the screen. # While operating the menu, you cannot select a source by touching the source icon.

# To close source select menu, touch ESC.

% When using the button, press SOURCE

to select a source.

Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources: XM (XM tuner)—SIRIUS (SIRIUS tuner)—FM (FM tuner)—AM (AM tuner)—TV (television)

—AV (AV input)—DVD (built-in DVD player)— S-DVD (DVD player/multi-DVD player)—M-CD

(multi-CD player)—iPod (iPod)—EXT1 (external unit 1)—EXT2 (external unit 2)—AUX1 (AUX 1)—AUX2 (AUX 2)—Telephone (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 disc in the DVD player. — When there is no magazine in the multi-

CD player.

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

(refer to page 116).

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

VIDEO (refer to page 109).

! 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.

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! 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.

Adjusting the volume

% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

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

Turning the unit off

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

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

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

if you press SOURCE and hold. In this case, press REAR ON and hold to turn the rear display output

off.

% 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 (AV input) Rear display output is turned on and the illumination color of REAR ON changes to a different color from the other buttons.

# You can also perform this operation by pressing REAR SOURCE on the remote control. # To turn the rear display output off, press REAR ON and hold. # 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 outputted from REAR DISPLAY OUT. # When selecting FRONT in REAR MODE, you can select F. SOURCE only. And audio is not out- putted from REAR DISPLAY OUT. (Refer to Set- ting the video of rear display on page 111.)

Using the rear display

You can watch the video sources (such as DVD or AV) on rear display independently of front display. ! To watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear dis-

play only, switch the operation mode on the remote control to DVD. And you can operate the DVD/Video CD playback on the rear display independently by the remote control. (Refer to page 21.)

CAUTION

When you have turned the rear display output on by pressing REAR ON, you cannot turn it off even

Note

In the following cases, the sound source will not change:

! When there is no disc in the unit. ! When the AV (AV input) is not set to VIDEO

(refer to page 109).

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Touch panel key basic operation

Activating the touch panel keys

1 TILT ( / ) keys

Touch to adjust the LCD panel angle.

2 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 NEXT. # To return to the previous group of touch panel keys, touch PREV.

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 when selecting video sources.

Operating the menu

Basic Operations

1 FUNCTION key

Touch to select functions for each source.

2 AUDIO key

Touch to select various sound quality controls.

3 SETUP key

Touch to select various setup functions.

4 DVD SETUP key

Touch to select various DVD setup functions. ! DVD SETUP appears on the display only

when DVD is played back on this unit.

5 ESC key

Touch to cancel the control mode of functions.

6 BACK key

Touch to return to the previous display.

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

# When AV 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.

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

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 21.)

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

2 Move the joystick left or right to display the function names you want to operate.

3 Move the joystick to select the desired function.

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

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

— 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 the next page.)

! 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.

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.

% Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel.

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

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 110.) ! 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.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

Important

! If you can hear the LCD panel knocking

against your vehicle’s console or dashboard, touch TILT ( forward.

) to move the LCD panel a little

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! When adjusting the LCD panel angle, be sure

to touch TILT ( LCD panel by hand may damage it.

% Touch TILT ( / ) to adjust the LCD panel to an easily viewable angle.

The LCD panel angle continues changing as long as you touch TILT (

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

/ ). Forcibly adjusting the

/ ) and hold.

Protecting your unit from theft

The front panel can be detached from the head unit and stored in the provided protective case to prevent theft. ! If the front panel is not detached from the

head unit within four 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 116.

! You can turn off the security indicator. See

Setting the security indicator on page 118.

Important

! Never use force or grip the display and the

buttons too tightly when removing or attaching.

! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive

shocks.

! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and

high temperatures.

! If removed, replace the front panel on the unit

before starting up your vehicle.

Removing the front panel

1 Press and hold EJECT to open the front panel.

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Turning the LCD panel horizont al

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

% Press FLIP DOWN to turn the LCD panel horizontal.

# To return to original position, press

FLIP DOWN again.

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

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

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

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3 Put the front panel into provided protective case for safe keeping.

Attaching the front panel

1 Make sure the inner cover is closed.

2 Align the top of the front panel to the unit.

3 Press the bottom of the front panel until it is clicked.

Note

In the following cases, remove the front panel and then attach it again:

! When nothing appears in the sub-display. ! When beep sounds.

Built-in DVD player basic operations

Playing a disc

1 Press EJECT to open the front panel.

Disc loading slot appears.

# When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD.

2 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Front panel is closed automatically, and playback will start.

Disc loading slot

# When DVD DISC AUTO is off, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select the built-in DVD player (refer to page 23). # If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 34 and PBC playback on page 40. # 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 37. # You can eject a disc by pressing 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 9.

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! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-

sumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 35.

! If a disc contains a mixture of various media

file types such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play. Refer to Switching the media file type on this page.

! If you cannot insert a disc completely or if

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

! There is sometimes a delay between starting

up disc playback and the sound being issued. When being read, FORMAT READ is displayed.

! When the disc loading or ejecting function

does not operate properly, you can eject the disc by pressing and holding EJECT while opening the front panel.

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

played, refer to Error messages on page 126.

Basic playback controls

The table below shows the basic controls for playing discs. The following chapters cover other playback features in more details.

Key What it does

Starts playback, pauses a disc that’s playing

or restarts a paused disc.

g Stops playback.

Skips to the start of the current track, chapter or file, then to previous tracks/chapters/files.

! Performs fast reverse by touching and

holding o.

Skips to the next track, chapter or file. ! Performs fast forward by touching and

holding p.

Notes

! You can also perform fast forward or reverse

by pressing and holding m or n on the remote control.

! You may find with some DVD or video CD

discs that some playback controls do not work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.

Switching the media file type

When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play. ! This unit allows playback of the following

media file type recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM discs.

— Audio data (CD-DA) — Compressed audio (MP3/WMA/AAC)

files

— DivX video files — JPEG picture files

! In case of DVD-R/RW/ROM, this unit does

not allow playback of audio data (CD-DA) or JPEG picture files.

% Touch MEDIA to switch between media file types.

Touch MEDIA repeatedly to switch between the following media file types: CD (audio data (CD-DA))—ROM-Audio (MP3/ WMA/AAC files)—DivX (DivX video files)— JPEG (JPEG picture files)

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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.

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

2 Source name

Shows the selected source name.

3 Band indicator

Shows to which band the radio is tuned when FM is selected as the source.

4 Preset number indicator

Shows which preset has been selected.

5 Frequency indicator

Shows the frequency to which the tuner is tuned.

6 Preset list display

Shows the preset list.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch FM or AM to select the tuner.

2 Touch BAND to select a band when FM is selected as the source.

Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed, BAND 1, BAND 2 or BAND 3.

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

The frequencies move up or down step by step.

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

4 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 stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the key. # You can also perform seek tuning by holding the joystick left or right.

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 beep sounds.

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 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 use a and b to recall radio sta-

tion frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys P1—P6 when P1—P6 are not displayed.

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