Pioneer AVX-P8DVD User Manual

Operation Manual

6.5 inch Wide AV System Display/DVD Player

AVX-P8DVD

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.

Touch panel key basic operation 22

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

Information to User 8
About this unit 8
About this manual 9
After-sales service for Pioneer products 9
Product registration 9
Precautions 10
Features 10
About WMA 11
To protect the LCD screen 11
For viewing LCD comfortably 12
What the marks on DVDs indicate 12
Switching the operation mode 12
Resetting the microprocessor 12
Use and care of the remote control 13

Opening and closing the LCD panel 23
Changing the wide screen mode 24
Adjusting the picture adjustment 24
Protecting your unit from theft 26

Playing DVD video discs

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

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

playback from a specified time 30
Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 31
Changing the subtitle language during

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

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

Whats What

Display unit 14
Remote control 16

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 19
Loading a disc 20
Turning the unit off 20
Using the rear display 20
Displaying the navigation image 21

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Playing Video CDs

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

operation 35
Repeating play 35
Pausing Video CD playback 35
Frame-by-frame playback 35
Slow motion playback 36

Contents

Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 36

Selecting audio output 37

Playing CDs

Listening to a CD 38
Stopping playback 38
Introduction of advanced CD operation 39
Repeating play 39
Playing tracks in a random order 40
Scanning tracks of a CD 40
Pausing CD playback 40
Searching for a desired track 40
Entering disc titles 41
Using CD TEXT functions 41

Playing MP3/WMA

Listening to MP3/WMA 43
Stopping playback 44
Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(MP3/WMA) operation 45
Repeating play 45
Playing tracks in a random order 45
Scanning folders and tracks 46
Pausing MP3/WMA playback 46
Searching for a desired track in the current

folder 46
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA

disc 46
Scrolling text information in the display 47
Selecting tracks from the file name list 47

Multi-CD Player

Listening to a CD 48
50-disc multi-CD player 49
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 49
Repeating play 50
Playing tracks in a random order 50

Scanning CDs and tracks 50
Pausing CD playback 50
Using ITS playlists 51
Using disc title functions 52
Using CD TEXT functions 53
Using compression and bass emphasis 54

TV tuner

Watching the television 55
Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 56

Storing and recalling broadcast stations 56

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 57
Setting the subtitle language 57
Setting the audio language 58
Setting the menu language 58
Setting assist subtitles on or off 58
Setting angle icon display 59
Setting the aspect ratio 59
Setting the parental lock 59
Setting for digital output 60
Setting digital and analog audio output 61
Automatic playback of DVDs 61
Setting remote control code type 62

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 63
Switching the warning tone 63
Switching the auxiliary setting 63
Switching the automatic disc playback 63
Switching the wired remote control

setting 64

Selecting remote control code type 64

Other Functions

Introduction of setup adjustments 65
Setting the video input 1 65

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Setting the video input 2 65
Selecting the video of rear display 66
Setting the automatic open function 66
Setting the clock 67
Using the AUX source 67
Switching the background display 68
Using the PGM button 69
When combined with a Pioneer head

unit 69

Introduction of DVD operation 70

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 71
Error messages 73
DVD player and care 74
DVD discs 74
CD-R/CD-RW discs 74
MP3 and WMA files 75
About folders and MP3/WMA files 76
Using the display correctly 77
Language code chart for DVD 79
Terms 80
Specifications 83

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musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One
that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged
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osure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection

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Quiet library, soft whisper

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60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

iving room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffi

ht traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

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Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1 Read this manual fully and carefully before

operating your display.

2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and safety informa­tion.

3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this

manual and follow the instructions care­fully.

4 Do not allow other persons to use this sys-

tem until they have read and understood
the operating instructions.

5 Do not install the display where it may (i)

obstruct the drivers vision, (ii) impair the
performance of any of the vehicles operat­ing systems or safety features, including
air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair
the drivers ability to safely operate the ve­hicle.

6 As with any accessory in your vehiclesin-

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

7 Do not attempt to install or service your

display by yourself. Installation or servi­cing of the display by persons without
training and experience in electronic
equipment and automotive accessories
may be dangerous and could expose you
to the risk of electric shock or other ha­zards and can cause damage to the system
that is not covered by warranty.

8 Please remember to wear your seat belt at

all times while operating your vehicle. If
you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe if your
seat belt is not properly buckled.

9 Never use headphones while driving.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-

NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT
PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CON­NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE
OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IM­PROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS IN­JURY OR DAMAGE.

! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential

violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or
TV (sold separately) feature should never be
used while the vehicle is being driven. Also,
rear displays should not be in a location
where it is a visible distraction to the driver.

! In some countries or states the viewing of

images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed and this units DVD features should
not be used.

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

This units REAR VIDEO OUTPUT is for con­nection of a display to enable passengers in
the rear seats to watch the DVD or TV.

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Precautions

WARNING

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

To avoid battery exhaustion

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

WARNING

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

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Information to User

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

About this unit

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.

DVD video

Video CD

CD

Note

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

DVD video disc region numbers

DVD video discs that have incompatible region
numbers cannot be played on this player. The
region number of the player can be found on
the bottom of this unit.
The illustration below shows the regions and
corresponding region numbers.

When combined with a Pioneer
navigation unit

We recommend that you use the latest version
of the navigation map disc that is correspond­ing to the touch panel operation.
When you use this unit with the Pioneer DVD
navigation unit, make sure that you use the
map disc CNDV-21 or later. This manual ex­plains the operations with the combined use
of them.
If you do not use the map disc CNDV-21 but
use an older version with the navigation unit,
this unit may have some failures or inconve­niences as follows:
! ENTERTAINMENT button and WIDE button

cannot function as POS button and
NAVI MENU button.

! NAVI (navigation unit), such as DVD video

from the combined Pioneer navigation unit

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with DVD video playback, cannot be se­lected as a source.

! Voice-recognition control system of the

combined Pioneer navigation unit cannot
function properly. The voice operation for
navigation can be used, but the voice op­eration related to AV equipment cannot be
used.

! Route guidance of the combined Pioneer

navigation unit cannot function properly
when some other source images are dis­played. Guidance by voice can be obtained,
but on guidance by display (e.g. switching
to an enlarged map of an intersection) can­not be obtained.

! NAVI (navigation unit wallpaper) cannot be

selected as a background display.

About this manual

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

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 infor-

mation 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.

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Precautions

WARNING:

Handling the cord on this product or cords asso­ciated with accessories sold with the product will
expose you to lead, a chemical 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:

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.

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and precautions.

! Always keep the volume low enough so

that you can hear sounds from outside the
vehicle.

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

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

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DVD video playback

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

Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility

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

CD playback

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

MP3 file playback

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

cense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad­casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net­works or in other electronic content distri­bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde­pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.

WMA file playback

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

Features

Touch panel key operation

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

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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.

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Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

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

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

! DTS is a registered trademark 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.

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.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

Notes

! With some applications used to encode WMA

files, this unit may not operate correctly.

! With some applications used to encode WMA

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

To protect the LCD screen

! Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the

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

! When using a portable phone, keep the an-

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

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For viewing LCD comfortably

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

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

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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-

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Indicates the number of viewing an­gles.

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

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Indicates the number of the region
where playback is possible.

may not appear with certain

appears on

Switching the operation mode

This unit features two operation modes: the IP­BUS mode (S) and the ADD-ON mode (M).
Switch the mode according to the combined
components.
! IP-BUS mode (S)  Using with a Pioneer

head unit featuring an IP-BUS input or
multi-channel processor control unit

! ADD-ON mode (M)  Using with a car

stereo featuring RCA audio inputs or FM re­ception capability

% Use a thin standard tip screwdriver to
switch the operation mode switch on the
back of this unit.

! After switching, reset the micro-

processor.

Resetting the microprocessor

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

after installation

! If the unit fails to operate properly
! When strange or incorrect messages ap-

pear on the display

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

RESET button

Notes

! When using with a Pioneer navigation unit, if

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

! After completing connections or when you

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

Use and care of the remote
control

Installing the battery

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

film protruding from the tray.

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

CAUTION

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

used for a month or longer.

! Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose

of the battery in fire.

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

als.

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

mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, please

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

Using the remote control

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

erly in direct sunlight.

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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Display unit

1 DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

2 BACK LIGHT button

Press and hold to turn the backlight off.
Press again to turn the backlight on.

3 Ambient light sensor

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

4 FLIP DOWN button

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

5 OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open or close the LCD panel.

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6 ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background
displays.

7 WIDE button

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

8 V.ADJ button

Press and hold to display the picture adjust­ment menu.

9 Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

a Signal receptor

Receives signals from a remote control.

b EJECT button

Press to eject a disc from this unit.

c ANGLE (+/) button

Press to change the LCD panel angle.

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d RELEASE button

Move downward to remove the front panel

from this unit.

e NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

f PREVIOUS (o) button

Press to return to the previous track (chap-

ter).

g PLAY/PAUSE (f) button

Press to switch sequentially between play-

back and pause.

h AV SOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source.

Press to cycle through all the available

sources.

i Rear indicator

Lights when the DVD player is operated

from rear seats.

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j RESET button

Press to return to the factory settings (initial

settings).

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Remote control

1 Remote control selection switch

Switch to change the setting of the remote
control. For details, refer to Setting remote

control code type on page 62 and Selecting
remote control code type on page 64.

2 VOLUME buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume on
the Pioneer head unit.

3 REAR.S button

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

4 AV SOURCE button

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

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5 Joystick

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

6 Remote control operation mode switch

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

! AVX  For common operation of this unit
! DVD  Only for DVD player operation
! TV  Only for TV tuner operation

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

7 BOOKMARK (BOOK.M) button

AVX mode

Press to operate the preprogrammed func­tions for each source. (Refer to Using the
PGM button on page 69.)
DVD mode
Press to turn the bookmark function on or
off. For details, refer to Resume playback
(Bookmark) on page 32.

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8 BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

9 BAND/ESC button

Press to cancel the control mode of func-

tions.

a ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background

displays.

b FORWARD (n) button

Press to perform fast forward.

c STOP (g) button

Press to stop playback.

d NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

e CLEAR button

Press to cancel the input number when

010 are used.

f 010 buttons

Press to directly select the desired track or

disc. Buttons 16 can operate disc number

search for the multi-CD player.

k STEP (r/q) button

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

l SUBTITLE (SUB.T) button

Press to change the subtitle language dur­ing DVD playback.

m DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

n AUDIO button

Press to change the audio language during
DVD playback.

o RETURN button

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

p MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD
playback.

q TOP MENU (TOP.M) button

Press to return to the top menu during DVD
playback.

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g PREVIOUS (o) button

Press to return to the previous track (chap-

ter).

h REVERSE (m) button

Press to perform fast reverse.

i PLAY/PAUSE (f) button

Press to switch sequentially between play-

back and pause.

j ANGLE button

Press to change the viewing angle during

DVD playback.

Using the remote control
operation mode switch

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

AVX mode operation

When operating this unit by remote control,
the mode is normally switched to AVX.
! Only when using this unit with ADD-ON

mode (M), the joystick can perform the
same operations as the touch panel keys
a, b, c and d.

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! Only when using this unit with ADD-ON

mode (M), 16 can perform the same op­erations as the disc selection keys 0106.
 If you want to select a disc located at 7

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

DVD mode operation

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

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

! When operating the DVD menu by using

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

! When operating the PBC menu by using

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

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

to Specifying title on page 31.)

Note

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

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

! When performing manual or seek tuning by

moving the joystick left or right.

! When recalling preset stations by moving

the joystick up or down.

Note

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

TV mode operation

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

the TV tuners operation manuals.

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Turning the unit on and
selecting a source

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

You can select a source you want to listen to. If
DVD D. AUTO is turned on, load a disc in the
unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the
automatic disc playback on page 63).

IP-BUS mode (S)

1 Select this DVD player as a source on
your head unit.

Refer to the head unit operation manual.

2 Press AV SOURCE to select a video
source.

Press AV SOURCE repeatedly to switch be­tween the following sources:
DVD (built-in DVD player)AV-1 (video input

1)AV-2 (video input 2)NAVI (navigation
unit)

Note

In the following cases, the sound source will not
change:
! When there is no unit corresponding to the se-

lected source connected to this unit.

! When there is no disc in the unit.

! When AV INPUT1 (video input 1) and/or

AV INPUT2 (video input 2) are not set to
VIDEO (refer to page 65).

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ADD-ON mode (M)

% 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
! M-CD  Multi-CD player
! TV  Television
! AV-1  Video input 1
! AV-2  Video input 2
! EXT-1  External unit 1
! EXT-2  External unit 2
! AUX  AUX
! NAVI  Navigation unit
! SOURCE OFF  Turn the unit off

# When the source icon is not displayed, you

can display it by touching the screen.

# To return to the playback display, touch ESC.

% When using the button, press

AV SOURCE to select a source.

Press AV SOURCE repeatedly to switch be­tween the following sources:
TV (television)AV-1 (video input 1)AV-2
(video input 2)DVD (built-in DVD player)
M-CD (multi-CD player)EXT-1 (external
unit 1)EXT-2 (external unit 2)AUX (AUX)
NAVI (navigation unit)

Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

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

selected source connected to this unit.

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

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

(refer to page 63).

 When AV INPUT1 (video input 1) and/or

AV INPUT2 (video input 2) are not set to
VIDEO (refer to page 65).

! 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.

Loading a disc

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

# When a disc is loaded in this unit, press
AV SOURCE to select DVD.

# If DVD D. AUTO is turned off, press
AV SOURCE to select DVD (refer to the previous

page).

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

played. (Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on
page 61.)
# To eject a disc, press EJECT.

Notes

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

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

! Do not insert anything other than a disc into

the disc loading slot. Discs which can be
played back are listed on Playable discs on
page 8.

! If you cannot insert a disc completely or if

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

! If the DVD player does not operate properly,

an error message such as ERROR-02 may be
displayed. Refer to Error messages on page 73.

! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-

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

Turning the unit off

IP-BUS mode (S)

% Turn this unit off from your head unit.

Refer to the head unit operation manual.

# If you press AV SOURCE and hold to turn this
unit off, Power off (POWER OFF) appears on the
head units display.

ADD-ON mode (M)

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

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

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

Using the rear display

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

play only, switch the operation mode on the
remote control to DVD. And you can oper­ate the DVD/Video CD playback on the rear
display independently by the remote con­trol. (Refer to page 17.)

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CAUTION

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

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

DVD/Video CD playback is turned on and the
rear indicator lights.

# To turn the DVD/Video CD playback off, press
REAR.S again.

Note

When a Pioneer navigation unit is connected to
this unit, the navigation image can be displayed
on the rear display. (Refer to page 66.)

Displaying the navigation
image

You can display navigation map and naviga­tion menu on this display.
! You can operate these functions only when

a Pioneer navigation unit is connected to
this unit.

Displaying navigation menu

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

# You cannot use ENTERTAINMENT on the re-
mote control.

Switching to the navigation image

% Press V.ADJ to switch the display to na­vigation image.

# To return to the video of each source, press

V.ADJ again.

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Displaying navigation map

% Press WIDE to display navigation map.

# When the map is scrolled, pressing this but-

ton returns to the display of the map of your sur­roundings.

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Touch panel key basic
operation

Activating the touch panel keys

1 Touch panel keys

Touch to do various operations.

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

The touch panel keys appear on the display.

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

2 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

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

Note

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

Operating the menu

1 FUNCTION key

Touch to select functions for each source.

2 SETUP key

Touch to select various setup functions.

3 BACK key

Touch to return to the previous display.

4 ESC key

Touch to cancel the control mode of func­tions.

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

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

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

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

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

Note

If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
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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 AVX to operate the menu by using the
joystick on the remote control. (Refer to
page 17.)

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

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

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

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

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

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 66.)
! Do not close the LCD panel with hands by

force. That cause malfunction.

! The automatic close/open function will op-

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

while the LCD panel is opened, the LCD
panel will close after six seconds.

 When the ignition switch is turned ON

again (or turned to ACC), the LCD panel
will be opened automatically.

 Removing or attaching the front panel

will automatically close or open the LCD
panel. (Refer to page 26.)

! When the ignition switch is turned OFF

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

! When closing the LCD panel, check to

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

% Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD
panel.

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

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

Important

! If you can hear the LCD panel knocking

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

! When adjusting the LCD panel angle, be sure

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

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

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

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

Turning the LCD panel horizontal

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

% Press FLIP DOWN 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.

Changing the wide screen
mode

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

% Press WIDE to select the desired set­ting.

Press WIDE repeatedly to switch between the
following settings:

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

# When a Pioneer navigation unit is connected
to this unit, press WIDE and hold to select the de­sired setting. Press and hold WIDE repeatedly to
switch between the settings.

FULL (full)

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

JUST (just)

The picture is enlarged slightly at the center and
the amount of enlargement increases horizontally

to the ends, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture
without sensing any disparity even on a wide
screen.

CINEMA (cinema)

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

ZOOM (zoom)

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

NORMAL (normal)

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

Notes

! Different settings can be memorized for each

video source.

! When video is viewed in a wide screen mode

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

! Remember that using the wide mode feature

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

! Video will appear grainy when viewed in

CINEMA or ZOOM mode.

! The navigation map and the rear view camera

picture is always FULL.

Adjusting the picture
adjustment

You can adjust BRIGHT (brightness),
CONTRAST (contrast), COLOR (color) and

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HUE (hue) for each source and rear view cam­era.

! The adjustments of BRIGHT and

CONTRAST are stored separately for light

ambient (daytime) and dark ambient (night­time). A sun

or moon is displayed to

the left of BRIGHT and CONTRAST, respec­tively, as the ambient light sensor deter­mines brightness or darkness.

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

audio source.

! This unit detects whether your vehicles

parking brake is engaged or not, and pre­vents you from adjusting the picture adjust­ment while driving. When you attempt to
adjust the picture adjustment, the warning

YOU CANNOT USE THIS FUNCTION
WHILE DRIVING will appear on the display

and indicate that the picture adjustment
cannot be used.

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

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

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

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

! BRIGHT  Adjust the black intensity

! CONTRAST  Adjust the contrast

! COLOR  Adjust the color saturation

! HUE  Adjust the tone of color (red is em-

phasized or green is emphasized)

! DIMMER  Adjust the brightness of display

! BACK-CAMERA  Switch to the picture ad-

justment display for the rear view camera

! SOURCE  Return to the picture adjustment

display for each source

# You can adjust the picture adjustment for rear
view camera only when B. CAMERA is turned on.
(Refer to Setting for rear view camera on page 65.)

# SOURCE will appear in the display instead of
BACK-CAMERA when you select
BACK-CAMERA.

# With some rear view cameras, picture adjust­ment may not be possible.

3 Touch c or d to adjust the selected
item.

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

4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

Adjusting the dimmer

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

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

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

2 Touch DIMMER.

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

! Yellow sun  Adjust the brightness for

bright ambient light (daytime)

! Red sun

termediate brightness (evening)

! Blue moon

dark ambient light (nighttime)

3 Touch c or d to adjust the brightness.

Each time you touch c or d moves yellow to­wards the left or the right.

 Adjust the brightness for in-

 Adjust the brightness for

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The level indicates the brightness of the
screen being adjusted. The farther yellow
moves to the right, the brighter the screen.

4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

Note

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

Protecting your unit from
theft

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

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

! Only when using this unit with ADD-ON

mode (M), you can operate this function.

! You can turn off the warning tone. See

Switching the warning tone on page 63.

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.

with water or other fluids to prevent perma­nent damage.

Attaching the front panel

% Replace the front panel by clipping it
into place.

Align the groove on the bottom of the front
panel with the guide on the display unit.

! Press RELEASE until the front panel clicks

into place.

Removing the front panel

% Move downward RELEASE and remove
the front panel toward you.

Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop
the front panel and protect it from contact

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