Pioneer AVH-P7950DVD User Manual

Operation Manual

DVD AV RECEIVER

AVH-P7950DVD

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 8 ! DVD video disc region numbers 8 ! When an operation is prohibited 12

Precautions

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

Before You Start

About this unit 8 About this manual 9 Visit our website 9 Features 9 About WMA 11 About AAC 11 About DivX 11 To protect the LCD screen 12 For viewing LCD comfortably 12 What the marks on DVDs indicate 12 Resetting the microprocessor 12 Feature demo mode 13 Use and care of the remote control 13

What’s What

Head unit 15 Sub-display 16 Remote control 17

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning the unit off 22 Using the rear display 22 Touch panel key basic operation 23 Opening and closing the LCD panel 24 Protecting your unit from theft 25

Built-in DVD player basic operations 26

Tuner

Listening to the radio 28 Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 28

Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 29 Tuning in strong signals 29 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 30

Playing DVD discs

Watching a DVD 31 Selecting titles from the title list 32 Displaying information of DVD-VR 32 Listening to a DVD audio 33 Operating the DVD menu 34 Browsing still pictures 34 Skipping back or forward to another title/

group 34 Selecting the play mode 35 Resume playback (Bookmark) 35 Frame-by-frame playback 35 Slow motion playback 35 Searching for the part you want to play 35 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 36 Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 36 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 Scanning tracks 38 Selecting audio output 38

Playing Video CDs Watching a Video CD 40

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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 45 Scanning tracks of a CD 45

Playing compressed audio

Listening to compressed audio 46 Selecting tracks from the file name list 47 Displaying information on compressed

audio 47 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(compressed audio) operation 48 Repeating play 48 Playing tracks in random order 48 Scanning folders and tracks 48

Playing DivX/JPEG files

Watching a DivX/JPEG 49 Viewing a JPEG slideshow 50 Playing DivX® VOD content 50 Selecting files from the file name list 51 Displaying text information on DivX/JPEG

disc 51 Frame-by-frame playback 51 Slow motion playback 51 Searching for the part you want to play 51

Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 52

Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 52

Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(DivX/JPEG) operation 53 Repeating play 53 Playing files in random order 53

Multi-CD Player

Listening to a CD 54 Pausing CD playback 54 Selecting tracks from the track title list 55 Displaying text information on CD TEXT

discs 55 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 56 Repeating play 56 Playing tracks in random order 56 Scanning CDs and tracks 56 Using compression and bass emphasis 57 Using ITS playlists 57

Playing songs on iPod

Listening to songs on your iPod 59 Browsing for a song 59 Pausing a song 60 Displaying text information on iPod 60 Displaying information on song 60 Repeating play 60 Playing songs in a random order

(shuffle) 60

Bluetooth Audio

Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth

audio player) 61 Introduction of advanced BT Audio

operation 62 Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 62 Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 63

Contents

Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

address 63

Bluetooth Telephone

Hands-free phoning with cellular phones

featuring Bluetooth wireless

technology 64 Setting up for hands-free phoning 65 Basic operation of hands-free phoning 65 Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning

operation 66 Connecting a cellular phone 66 Disconnecting a cellular phone 67 Registering connected cellular phone 67 Deleting a registered phone 67 Connecting to a registered cellular

phone 68 Using the Phone Book 68 Using the Call History 70 Using preset numbers 71 Making a call by entering phone number 71 Clearing memory 71 Setting the automatic answering 72 Setting the automatic rejecting 72 Switching the ring tone 72 Echo canceling and noise reduction 72 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

address 72

TV tuner

Watching the television 73 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 73 Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 74 Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 74 Selecting the area group 75

DVD Player

Playing a disc 76 Turning the DVD player on or off 77

Selecting a disc 77 Introduction of advanced DVD player

operation 78 Repeating play 78 Playing tracks in random order 78 Scanning tracks of a CD and compressed

audio 78 Selecting audio output 79

Audio Adjustments

Introduction to built-in DSP features 80 Introduction of audio adjustments 82 Using balance adjustment 82 Adjusting source levels 83 Using the direct control 83 Listening in surround sound 83 Using the dynamic range control 85 Using the down-mix function 85 Switching the sound settings 86 Switching between the multi-channel output

and 2-channel output 86 Introduction of sound settings 87 Using the position selector 87 Recalling equalizer curves 88 Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer 88 Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer 90 Setting the speaker setting 91 Using the cut-off frequency 92 Using the time alignment 93 Adjusting the speaker output levels 94 Using the auto-equalizer 96 Storing the adjusted audio settings in

memory 96 Editing the name of sound settings 96 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing) 96

Setup

Introduction of setup adjustments 100 Setting the AV input 100 Setting the automatic open function 101

Contents

Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 102 Setting the clock 102 Setting the video of rear display 102 Switching the dimmer setting for sub-

display 102

Adjusting the contrast for the sub-

display 102

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 103 Setting the subtitle language 103 Setting the audio language 103 Setting the menu language 104 Switching the assist subtitle on or off 104 Setting the angle icon display 104 Setting the aspect ratio 104 Setting the parental lock 105 Setting the still picture 106 To play back bonus groups 106 Displaying your DivX® VOD registration

code 106 Setting the DivX subtitle file 106 Setting remote control code type 107

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 108 Setting the FM tuning step 108 Setting the AM tuning step 108 Switching the warning tone 108 Switching the auxiliary setting 109 Correcting distorted sound 109 Switching the sound muting/

attenuation 109 Switching the automatic disc playback 109 Resetting the audio functions 110 Switching the DSP setting mode 110 Setting the optical input 110 Setting the TV signal 110 Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless

connection 111 Setting the security indicator 111

Changing languages for CAUTION 111

Other Functions

Switching the button illumination 112 Switching the display on the sub-

display 112 Adjusting the screen 112 Selecting the background display 114 Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panels (Touch Panel

Calibration) 114 Using the AUX source 115 Using the PGM button 115

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 117 Error messages 119 Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 120 DVD player and care 121 DVD discs 121 DVD-R/DVD-RW discs 121 AVCHD recorded discs 122 CD-R/CD-RW discs 122 Dual Discs 122 WMA, MP3 and AAC files 122 About folders and compressed audio

files 124 JPEG picture files 125 DivX video files 125 Using the display correctly 126 Language code chart for DVD 128 DSP adjustment value record sheet 129 Terms 131 Specifications 135

Index 137

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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.

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.

When using a display connected to REAR DISPLAY OUT

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

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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Precautions

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 129.

WARNING

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

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About this unit

CAUTION

! Do not allow this unit to come into contact

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

! “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”

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

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-

erating procedures and precautions.

! Always keep the volume low enough so that

you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.

! Protect this unit from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,

the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

! If this unit does not operate properly, contact

your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

Playable discs

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

DVD audio

DVD video

Video CD

Notes

! This player can only play back discs bearing

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

Licensing Corporation.

the marks shown above.

DVD video disc region numbers

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

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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.

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DVD audio playback

It is possible to play back DVD audio.

DVD-R/RW compatibility

It is possible to play back DVD-R/RW discs recorded with the video format and Video Recording format. (Refer to DVD-R/DVD-RW discs on page 121.)

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.

Before You Start

! We offer the latest information about

Pioneer Corporation on our website.

Features

Touch panel key operation

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

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).

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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, PAL, PAL-M (for South America) and SECAM (for Russian) compatibility

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

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

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

! “DTS” and “DTS-ES | Neo:6” are registered

trademarks of DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

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. ! In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold

on the market.

Bluetooth audio player compatibility

Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), you can control Bluetooth audio player featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. ! In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold

on the market.

iPod

compatibility

When you use this unit with an interface adapter for iPod (CD-IB100II) (sold separately), you can control an iPod with Dock Connector. ! iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

Multi-aspect

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

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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 Corpo ration 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 6.0.5.

! iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-

tered 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 ! DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos

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

video codec from DivX, Inc.

Certified product

video (including

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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 112.

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

113.

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 an-

gles.

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

Indicates the number of the region where playback is possible.

When an operation is prohibited

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

may not appear with certain

discs.

appears on

Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings 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

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! If the unit fails to operate properly ! 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 129 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.

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.

WARNING

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

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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 AT T. To restart the feature demo, press and hold ATT again. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car

CAUTION

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

used for a month or longer.

! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re-

placed. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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

als.

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

mote control completely clean and install a new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, please

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

Using the remote control

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

erly in direct sunlight.

Important

! Do not store the remote control in high tem-

peratures or direct sunlight.

! Do not let the remote control fall onto the

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

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Head unit

1 DISPLAY button

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

2 PGM button

Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page 115.)

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. Press and hold to switch the demonstration mode ON or OFF. (Refer to Feature demo mode on page 13.)

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. Press and hold to switch the button illumination color.

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. Press and hold to turn the unit off. 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.

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.

h WIDE button

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

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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 107.

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/Mch but-

ton

7 RETURN button

Dolby/DTS but-

ton

a/b buttons

(TILT/DISC)

Remote control

operation mode switch

BOOKMARK

button

REAR SOURCE

button

DISPLAY but-

ton

14 EJECT button

0 to 10 buttons,

CLEAR button

16 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 display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback. When playing DVD video, press to return to the manufacturer-set position on the disc.

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 115.)

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 to 10 to input numbers. Buttons 1 to 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 27.)

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 Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control) or DVD video.

Press to switch between media file types. (Refer to Switching the media file type on page 27.)

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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) buttons

STOP (g) but- ton

AUTO PLAY

button

a/b buttons

(FOLDER)

21 Thumb pad

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 title, group or 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 thumb pad on the remote control can

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

! 1 to 6 can perform the same operations as

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

to 12 by using buttons 1 to 6, press and

hold the corresponding numbers, such

as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number ap-

pears in the display.

DVD mode operation

If you switch the mode to DVD, the thumb pad and 0 to 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 thumb pad. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 34.)

! When browsing still pictures by using the

thumb pad. (Refer to Browsing still pictures on page 34.)

! When operating the PBC menu by using 0

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

TV mode operation

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

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 thumb pad left or right.

! When recalling preset stations by moving

the thumb pad up or down.

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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 109).

% 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 ! TV – Television ! AV1 – AV 1 input ! AV2 – AV 2 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: FM (FM tuner)—AM (AM tuner)—TV (television)—AV1 (AV 1 input)—AV2 (AV 2 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 tele- phone)—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 109).

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

VIDEO (refer to page 100).

! AUX1 is set to on by default. Turn off the AUX1

when not in use (refer to Switching the auxili- ary setting on 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)—AV1 (AV 1 input)—AV2 (AV 2 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 102.)

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 19.)

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 100).

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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

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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 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. ! You can perform the same operations by

using the thumb pad on the remote control. In this case, switch the remote control operation mode to AVH. (Refer to page 19.)

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 101.) ! 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 108.

! You can turn off the security indicator. See

Setting the security indicator on page 111.

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 horizontal

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

% Press FLIP DOWN 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 21). # 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 8.

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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 119.

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 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 (compressed audio)—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.

Important

If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (see Setting the AM tuning step on page 108).

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

2 Source name

Shows the selected source name.

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.

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.

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P1 to 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 to P6 until the beep sounds.

The selected radio station frequency has been stored in memory.

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The next time you touch the same preset tuning key the radio station frequency is recalled from memory.

# When P1 to 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 to P6 when P1 to P6 are not displayed.

Introduction of advanced tuner operation

Tuner

1 Function display

Shows the function names.

1 Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

2 Touch ESC to return to the frequency display.

# To return to the previous display, touch

BACK.

Tuning in strong signals

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

% Touch LOCAL on the function menu to set the sensitivity.

Touch LOCAL repeatedly until the desired level of sensitivity appears in the display. There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM: FM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3—

LEVEL4 AM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2

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The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

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

% Touch BSM on the function menu to turn BSM on. BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing

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

# To cancel the storage process, touch BSM again.

Note

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

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