To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It
is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONsin
this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future refer-
ence.
Before you start
About this unit 3
If you experience problems 3
Using this unit
Head unit 4
Optional remote control 4
Set up menu 5
Attaching the front panel 5
Basic operations 6
Frequently used menu operations 6
Radio 7
CD/CD-R/CD-RW and external storage
devices (USB, SD) 10
iPod 13
Using Bluetooth wireless technology 15
Using connected device applications 19
Audio adjustments 21
Using different entertainment displays 22
Selecting the illumination color 23
Customizing the illumination color 23
About MIXTRAX 24
System menu 26
Set up menu 27
System menu 27
Using an AUX source 28
If an unwanted display appears 28
SD) 33
iPod compatibility 34
Sequence of audio files 35
Bluetooth profiles 35
Copyright and trademark 36
Specifications 37
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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix
it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic
products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the member states of
the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return
their used electronic products free of charge
to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please
contact your local authorities for the correct
method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed
product undergoes the necessar y treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment
and human health.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception. The RDS
(radio data system) function only works in
areas that broadcast RDS signals for FM stations.
WARNING
! Do not attempt to install or service this
product by yourself. Installation or servicing of this product 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, injury or other
hazards.
! Do not attempt to operate the unit while driv-
ing. Make sure to pull off the road and park
your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the device.
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.
! The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in
Germany.
! Always keep the volume low enough to hear
outside sounds.
! Avoid exposure to moisture.
CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product classified under the Safety of laser products, IEC
60825-1:2007.
Before you start
If you experience problems
Should this unit fail to work properly, please
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station.
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Head unit
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Open button
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Detach button
6AUX input jack (3.5mm stereo jack)
7UP/DOWN (up/down)
8MIX (MIXTRAX)
9BAND/
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cDisc loading slot
dh (eject)
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SD memory card slot
Remove the front panel to access the SD memory card slot.
CAUTION
Use a Pioneer USB cable when connecting a
USB storage device. Connecting a USB storage
device directly may be dangerous because it may
stick out.
Optional remote control
The remote control CD-SR110 is sold separately.
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2LEVER
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the phone.
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Press to end a call, reject an incoming call, or
reject a call waiting while on another call.
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Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast for-
h
ward, reverse and track search controls. Also
used for controlling functions.
VOLUME
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Press to increase or decrease volume.
Set up menu
1 After installation of this unit, turn the
ignition switch to ON.
Set up appears.
2 Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
# If you do not use the unit for 30 seconds, the
set up menu will not be displayed.
# If you prefer not to set up at this time, turn
M.C. to switch to NO.
3 Press M.C. to select.
4 Follow these steps to set the menu.
To proceed to the next menu option, you need
to confirm your selection.
Language select (multi-language)
For your convenience, this unit offers a choice of several languages. You can select the language you prefer to use.
1 Turn M.C. to select the desired language.
1 Turn M.C. to change the year.
2 Press M.C. to select day.
3 Turn M.C. to change the day.
4 Press M.C. to select month.
5 Turn M.C. to change the month.
6 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Clock Setting (setting the clock)
1 Turn M.C. to adjust hour.
2 Press M.C. to select minute.
3 Turn M.C. to adjust minute.
4 Press M.C. to select time notation.
5 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
12H (12-hour clock)—24H (24-hour clock)
6 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
FM step (FM tuning step)
Use FM step to set FM tuning step options (seek step
settings).
1 Turn M.C. to select the FM tuning step.
100kHz (100 kHz)—50kHz (50 kHz)
2 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
! The manual tuning step is fixed at 50kHz.
! When AF and TA are turned off, the seek step is
fixed at 50 kHz even if set to 100kHz .
Contrast (display contrast setting)
1 Turn M.C. to adjust the contrast level.
0 to 15 is displayed as the level is increased or de-
creased.
2 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Quit appears.
5 To finish your settings, turn M.C. to select YES.
# If you prefer to change your setting again, turn
M.C. to switch to NO.
6 Press M.C. to select.
Notes
! You can set up the menu options from the sys-
tem menu and set up menu. For details about
the settings, refer to System menu on page 26
and Set up menu on page 27.
! You can cancel set up menu by pressing SRC/
OFF.
Attaching the front panel
Important
! Handle the front panel with care when remov-
ing or attaching it.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
! To avoid damaging the device or vehicle inter-
ior, remove any cables and devices attached
to the front panel before detaching it.
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Removing the front panel
1 Press the open button to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and pull it
gently 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.
3 Always store the detached front panel in a protec-
tive case or bag.
Re-attaching the front panel
1 Reattach the front panel by holding it upright to
the unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks.
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Removing the front panel
1 Press the detach button to release the front
panel.
2 Push the front panel upward (M) and then pull it
toward (N) you.
3 Always store the detached front panel in a protec-
tive case or bag.
Re-attaching the front panel
1 Slide the front panel to the left.
Basic operations
Turning the unit on
1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
1 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns off.
Adjusting the volume
1 Turn M.C. to adjust the volume.
Selecting a source
1 Press SRC/OFF to cycle between:
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.
! When there are two USB storage devices con-
nected to this unit and you want to switch between them for playback, disconnect
communications for the USB storage device
first before proceeding.
! If connecting both USB1/iPod1 and USB2/
iPod2 at the same time, use a Pioneer USB
cable (CD-U50E) in addition to the regular
Pioneer USB cable.
Frequently used menu
operations
2 Press the right side of the front panel until it is
firmly seated.
Forcing the front panel into place may result in
damage to the front panel or head unit.
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Returning to the previous display
Returning to the previous list/categor y (the folder/category one level higher)
1 Press
Returning to the ordinary display
1 Press BAND/
/DISP.
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Returning to the ordinary display from the list/category
1 Press BAND/
Selecting a function or list
1 Turn M.C. or LEVER.
! In this manual, “Turn M.C.” is used to describe
the operation used to select a function or list.
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Radio
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1 TAG indicator
2 Tags transferring indicator
3 Band indicator
4 News indicator
5 Traffic Announce indicator
6 5 (stereo) indicator
7 Preset number indicator
8 LOC indicator
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
9 Signal level indicator
a TEXT indicator
Shows when the radio text is received.
b PTY label indicator
c Program service name
d Frequency indicator
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Non-RDS or MW/LW
RDS
Selecting a band
1 Press BAND/
2,FM-3 for FM or MW/ LW) is displayed.
Manual tuning (step by step)
1 Turn LEVER.
! Select Manual (manual tuning) under Tuning
Mode to use this fun ction.
Switching preset stations
1 Turn LEVER.
! Select Preset (preset channel) under Tuning
Mode to use this fun ction.
Seeking
1 Turn and hold down LEVER.
! While turning and holding down LEVER, you can
skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you
release LEVER.
Note
For details about Tuning Mode, refer to
Tuning Mode (LEVER tuning setting) on page 9.
until the desired band (FM-1, FM-
Using PI Seek
If the tuner cannot find a suitable station, or
the reception status deteriorates, the unit
automatically searches for a different station
with the same programming. During the
search, PI SEEK is displayed and the sound is
muted.
Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations
When preset stations cannot be recalled, the
unit can be set to perform PI Seek during preset recall.
! The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off.
Refer to Auto PI (auto PI seek) on page 26.
Storing and recalling stations
for each band
1 Press(list).
The preset screen is displayed.
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2 Use M.C. to store the selected frequency in the memory.
Turn to change the preset number. Press and
hold to store.
3 Use M.C. to select the desired station.
Turn to change the station. Press to select.
# All stations stored for FM bands can be recalled from each independent FM band.
# You can also change the station by pressing
UP or DOWN.
Switching the RDS display
RDS (radio data system) contains digital information that helps search for the radio stations.
% Press
/DISP.
PTY/frequency or program service name—
song title/artist name
Notes
! If the program service name cannot be ac-
quired, the broadcast frequency is displayed
instead. If the program service name is detected, the program service name will be displayed.
! Depending on the band, text information can
be changed.
PTY list
For more details about PTY list, visit the following site:
http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/25/121/
tech/CarAudio/PTY.html
Using tag information
For more details about iTunes tagging, refer to
About iTunes tagging on page 35.
Storing the tag information to this unit
1 Tune in to the broadcast station.
2 Press and hold
display while desired song is broadcasting.
! While storing the tag data on this unit, TAG
flashes.
Storing the tagged information to your iPod
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1 Switch the source to iPod.
The tag transfer screen is displayed.
2 Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
3 Press M.C. to select.
Tagged information is transferred to your iPod.
! You can also transfer tagged information using
Tags transfer. For details, refer to Tags transfer(Tags transfer) on page 15.
! Tags transfer will stop if the source is changed
from iPod1 to iPod2, or from iPod2 to iPod1
while tagged information is being transferred.
DEH-X8600BT
1 The tag information on this unit is transferred to
the iPod automatically when an iPod is connected.
/DISP if TAG is indicated in the
Using radio text
Displaying radio text
You can display the currently received radio text and
the three most recent radio texts.
1 Press and hold down
! When no radio text is received, NO TEXTap-
pears in the display.
2 Turn LEVER left or right to recall the three most
recent radio texts.
3 Press UP or DOWN to scroll.
Storing and recalling radio text
You can store data from up to six radio text transmissions to the RT MEMO 1 to RT MEMO 6 keys.
1 Display the radio text you want to store in the
memory.
2 Press
3 Use LEVER to store the selected radio text.
4 Use LEVER to select the desired radio text.
(list).
The preset screen is displayed.
Turn it to change the preset number. Press and
hold down M.C. to store.
Turn it to change the radio text. Press M.C. to select.
(list) to display radio text.
! The tuner automatically stores the three lat-
est radio text broadcasts received, replacing the oldest text with the newest text.
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Function settings
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
! If MW/LW band is selected, only BSM,
Local and Tuning Mode are available.
FM Setting (FM sound quality settings)
The sound quality level can be set to match the broadcast signal conditions of the FM band signal.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
! Standard – This is the standard setting.
! Hi-Fi – This is the setting to use to prioritize
the high quality of stereo sound.
! Stable – This is the setting to use to prioritize
the low noise of monaural sound.
BSM (best stations memory)
BSM (best stations memory) automatically stores the
six strongest stations in the order of their signal
strength.
1 Press M.C. to turn BSM on.
To cancel, press M.C. again.
Regional (regional)
When Alternative FREQ is used, the regional function limits the selection of stations to those broadcasting regional programs.
1 Press M.C. to turn the regional function on or off.
Local (local seek tuning)
Local seek tuning allows you to tune in to only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong sign als for good
reception.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to turn local on or off.
3 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
FM: Level 1—Level 2—Level 3—Level 4
MW/LW: Level 1—Level 2
The highest level setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower levels allow the
reception of weaker stations.
PTY search (program type selection)
You can tune in to a station using PTY (program type)
information.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn LEVER left or right to select the desired set-
ting.
News&Inf—Popular—Classics—Others
3 Press M.C. to begin the search.
The unit searches for a station broadcasting that
type of program. When a station is found, its program service name is displayed.
! To cancel the search, press M.C. again.
! The program of some stations may differ from
that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
! If no station is broadcasting the type of pro-
gram you searched for, Not found is displayed for about two seconds and then the
tuner returns to the original station.
Traffic Announce (traffic announcement standby)
1 Press M.C. to turn traffic announcement standby
on or off.
Alternative FREQ (alternative frequencies search)
When the tuner cannot get a good reception, the unit
automatically searches for a different station in the
same network.
1 Press M.C. to turn the alternative frequencies
search on or off.
News interrupt (news program interruption)
1 Press M.C. to turn the NEWS function on or off.
Tuning Mode (LEVER tuning setting)
You can assign a function to the LEVER on the unit.
Select Manual (manual tuning) to tune up or down
manually or select Preset (preset channel) to switch
between preset channels.
1 Press M.C. to select Manual or Preset.
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CD/CD-R/CD-RW and external
storage devices (USB, SD)
Basic operations
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1 Bit rate/sampling frequency indicator
Shows the bit rate or sampling frequency of
the current track (file) when the compressed
audio is playing.
! When playing back VBR (variable bit
rate)-recorded AAC files, the average bit
rate value is displayed. However, de-
pending on the software used to decode
AAC files, VBR may be displayed.
2 Folder number indicator
Shows the current folder number when playing a compressed audio file.
3 Track number indicator
4 PLAY/PAUSE indicator
5 S.Rtrv indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.
6 Song time (progress bar)
7 Play time indicator
Playing a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the
label side up.
Ejecting a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
1 Press h (eject).
Playing songs on a USB storage device
1 Plug in the USB storage device using the USB
cable.
! Use a Pioneer USB cable to connect the USB sto-
rage device to the unit.
Stopping playback of files on a USB storage device
1 Disconnect the USB storage device.
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Playing songs on an SD memory card
1 Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot.
Insert it with the contact surface facing down,
and press on the card until it clicks and completely locks into place.
2 Press SRC/OFF to select SD as the source.
Stopping playback of files on an SD memory card
1 Press on the SD memory card until it clicks.
The SD memory card is ejected.
2 Pull out the SD memory card.
Selecting a folder
1 Press UP or DOWN.
Selecting a track
1 Turn LEVER.
Fast forwarding or reversing
1 Turn and hold down LEVER to the right or left.
! When playing compressed audio, there is no
sound during fast forward or reverse.
Returning to root folder
1 Press and hold BAND/
Switching between compressed audio and CD-DA
1 Press BAND/
Switching between playback memory devices
You can switch between playback memory devices on
USB storage devices with more than one Mass Storage Device-compatible memory device.
1 Press BAND/
! You can switch between up to 32 different mem-
ory devices.
MTP connection
MTP-compatible Android devices (running Android
OS 4.0 or higher) can be connected by MTP connection using the USB source. To connect an Android device, use the cable that came with the device.
! This function is not compatible with MIXTRAX.
! This function is not compatible with WAV.
! This function is not compatible with music
browse.
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Notes
! Disconnect USB storage devices from the unit
when not in use.
! If there are two USB storage devices con-
nected to this unit, the device connected to
the input of the selected source is the one
that is operated.
! Disconnect communications for the USB sto-
rage device before switching to operation of
the other device.
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Operations using the MIXTRAX
button
Turning MIXTRAX on or off
You can use this function when USB or SD is selected
as the source.
You cannot use this function with USB MTP.1 Press MIX to turn MIXTRAX on or off.
! For more details about MIXTRAX, refer to About
MIXTRAX on page 24.
Switching the display
Selecting the desired text information
% Press
/DISP.
Selecting and playing files/
tracks from the name list
This function is available when OFF is selected
in Music browse. For details, refer to
Music browse (music browse) on page 12.
1 Press
name list mode.
2 Use M.C. to select the desired file name
(or folder name).
Changing the file or folder name
1 Turn M.C.
Playing
1 When a file or track is selected, press M.C.
Viewing a list of the files (or folders) in the selected
folder
1 When a folder is selected, press M.C.
Playing a song in the selected folder
1 When a folder is selected, press and hold M.C.
(list) to switch to the file/track
Browsing for a song
You can use this function when USB or SD is
selected as the source.
This function is available when ON is selected
in Music browse. For details, refer to
Music browse (music browse) on page 12.
1 Press
of the list search.
2 Use M.C. to select a category/song.
Changing the name of the song or category
1 Turn M.C.
Artists (artists)—Albums (albums)—Songs
(songs)—Genres (genres)
Playing
1 When a song is selected, press M.C.
Viewing a list of songs in the selected category
1 When a category is selected, press M.C.
Playing a song in the selected category
1 When a category is selected, press and hold M.C.
Searching the list by alphabet
1 When a list for the selected categor y is displayed,
press
2 Turn M.C. to select a letter.
3 Press M.C. to display the alphabetical list.
! To cancel searching, press
Notes
! This unit must create an index in order to facil-
itate Artists, Albums, Songs, and Genres
searches. Typically, it will take approximately
70 seconds to create an index for 1 000 songs,
and we recommend that up to 3 000 songs be
used. Please note that certain types of file
may take longer to index than others.
! Depending on the number of files in the USB
storage device, there may be a delay when displaying a list.
! Keys may not have any effect during the crea-
tion of an index or list.
! Lists are recreated each time the unit is
turned on.
(list) to switch to the top menu
to switch to alphabet search mode.
/DISP.
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Playing songs related to the
currently playing song
You can use this function when USB or SD is
selected as the source.
This function is available when ON is selected
in Music browse. For details, refer to
Music browse (music browse) on page 12.
You can play songs from the following lists.
• Album list of the currently playing artist
• Song list of the currently playing album
• Album list of the currently playing genre
1 Press and hold
to switch to link play
mode.
2 Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to
select.
! Artist – Plays an album by the artist cur-
rently playing.
! Album – Plays a song from the album cur-
rently being played.
! Genre – Plays an album from the genre
currently being played.
The selected song/album will be played after
the currently playing song.
Notes
! The selected song/album may be canceled if
you use functions other than link search (e.g.
fast forward and reverse).
! Depending on the song selected to play, the
end of the currently playing song and the beginning of the selected song/album may be
cut off.
Function settings
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
! Music browse and Link play cannot be
used when the source is set to CD.
! Link play is not available when OFF is se-
lected in Music browse. For details, refer to
Music browse (music browse) on page 12.
Music browse (music browse)
You can browse music on a USB storage device and
SD.
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
! ON – Category/song list can be used.
! OFF – File/folder list can be used.
In some cases, a message may appear asking
whether to create a database on this unit or not. If
it appears, proceed by completing the below
steps.
2 Turn M.C. to switch to Yes.
3 Press M.C. to select.
A message will appear asking if you want to save
the database information to a USB storage device/SD card.
4 Turn M.C. to switch to Yes.
5 Press M.C. to select.
Select No to cancel the selection.
! The database information on this unit will be de-
leted if ACC is set to OFF. Saving the database information to a USB storage device/SD card will
allow it to be read from the USB storage device/
SD card to which it was saved when ACC is set to
ON, which will increase the processing speed.
! The database may need to be rebuilt if the infor-
mation in the USB storage device/SD card file is
different from the database information saved to
the USB storage device/SD card. A message will
appear in such cases asking whether to rebuild
the database or not.
Play mode (repeat play)
1 Press M.C. to select a repeat play range.
CD/CD-R/CD-RW
! Disc repeat – Repeat all tracks
! Track repeat – Repeat the current track
! Folder repeat – Repeat the current folder
External storage device (USB, SD)
! All repeat – Repeat all files
! Track repeat – Repeat the current file
! Folder repeat – Repeat the current folder
Random mode (random play)
1 Press M.C. to turn random play on or off.
Link play (link play)
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1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to select.
For details about the settings, refer to Playing
songs related to the currently playing song on
page 12.
Pause (pause)
1 Press M.C. to pause or resume.
Sound Retriever (sound retriever)
Automatically enhances compressed audio and restores rich sound.
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1—2—OFF (off)
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2 is
effective for high compression rates.
iPod
Basic operations
1
1 LINK PLAY indicator
2 Repeat indicator
3 Song number indicator
4 Shuffle indicator
5 PLAY/PAUSE indicator
6 S.Rtrv indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.
7 Song time (progress bar)
8 Play time indicator
Playing songs on an iPod
1 Connect an iPod to the USB cable.
Selecting a track (chapter)
1 Turn LEVER.
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Fast forwarding or reversing
1 Turn and hold down LEVER to the right or left.
Selecting an album
1 Press UP or DOWN.
Notes
! The iPod cannot be turned on or off when the
control mode is set to Ctrl Audio.
! Disconnect headphones from the iPod before
connecting it to this unit.
! The iPod will turn off about two minutes after
the ignition is switched off.
Operations using the MIXTRAX
button
Turning MIXTRAX on or off
1 Press MIX to turn MIXTRAX on or off.
! For more details about MIXTRAX, refer to About
MIXTRAX on page 24.
Switching the display
Selecting the desired text information
% Press
/DISP.
Browsing for a song
1 Press(list) to switch to the top menu
of the list search.
Viewing a list of songs in the selected category
1 When a category is selected, press M.C.
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Playing a song in the selected category
1 When a category is selected, press and hold M.C.
Searching the list by alphabet
1 When a list for the selected categor y is displayed,
press
2 Turn M.C. to select a letter.
3 Press M.C. to display the alphabetical list.
! To cancel searching, press
Notes
! You can play playlists created with the compu-
ter application (MusicSphere). The application
will be available on our website.
! Playlists that you created with the computer
application (MusicSphere) are displayed in abbreviated form.
to switch to alphabet search mode.
/DISP.
Playing songs related to the
currently playing song
You can play songs from the following lists.
• Album list of the currently playing artist
• Song list of the currently playing album
• Album list of the currently playing genre
1 Press and hold
mode.
2 Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to
select.
! Artist – Plays an album by the artist cur-
rently playing.
! Album – Plays a song from the album cur-
rently being played.
! Genre – Plays an album from the genre
currently being played.
The selected song/album will be played after
the currently playing song.
Notes
! The selected song/album may be canceled if
you use functions other than link search (e.g.
fast forward and reverse).
! Depending on the song selected to play, the
end of the currently playing song and the beginning of the selected song/album may be
cut off.
to switch to link play
Using this unit ’s iPod function
from your iPod
This unit’s iPod function can be controlled by
using the connected iPod.
Ctrl iPod is not compatible with the following
iPod models.
! iPod nano 1st generation
! iPod with video
% Press BAND/
to switch the control
mode.
! Ctrl iPod – This unit’s iPod function can be
operated from the connected iPod.
! Ctrl Audio – This unit’s iPod function can
be controlled by using this unit.
Notes
! Switching the control mode to Ctrl iPod
pauses song playback. Use the iPod to resume playback.
! The following operations are still accessible
from the unit even if the control mode is set to
Ctrl iPod.
— Pausing
— Fast forward/reverse
— Selecting a song (chapter)
! The volume can only be adjusted from this
unit.
Function settings
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
! Tags transfer is not available for DEH-
X8600BT.
! Play mode, Shuffle mode, Shuffle all,
Link play and Audiobooks are not avail-
able when Ctrl iPod is selected in the control mode. For details, refer to Using thisunit’s iPod function from your iPod on page
14.
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Play mode (repeat play)
1 Press M.C. to select a repeat play range.
! Repeat One – Repeat the current song
! Repeat All – Repeat all songs in the selected
list
! When the control mode is set to Ctrl iPod, the re-
peat play range will be same as what is set for the
connected iPod.
Shuffle mode (shuffle)
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
! Shuffle Songs – Play back songs in the se-
lected list in random order.
! Shuffle Albums – Play back songs from a
randomly selected album in order.
! Shuffle OFF – Cancel random play.
Shuffle all (shuffle all)
1 Press M.C. to turn shuffle all on.
To turn off Shuffle all, select Shuffle OFF in Shuf-fle mode. For details, refer to Shuffle mode(shuffle) on page 15.
Link play (link play)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to select.
For details about the settings, refer to Playing
songs related to the currently playing song on
page 14.
Pause (pause)
1 Press M.C. to pause or resume.
Audiobooks (audiobook speed)
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
! Faster – Playback at a speed faster than nor-
mal
! Normal – Playback at normal speed
! Slower – Playback at a speed slower than nor-
mal
Tags transfer (Tags transfer)
Transfers the tagged information stored on this unit to
the connected iPod.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 A “Transfer yes” message appears, prompting
you to initiate the transfer.
3 Press M.C.
Tagged information is transferred to your iPod.
Sound Retriever (sound retriever)
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1—2—OFF (off)
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2 is
effective for high compression rates.
Using Bluetooth wireless
technology
Using the Bluetooth telephone
Important
! Leaving the unit on standby to connect to your
phone via Bluetooth while the engine is not
running can drain the battery.
! Operations may vary depending on the kind of
cellular phone.
! Advanced operations that require attention
such as dialing numbers on the monitor,
using the phone book, etc., are prohibited
while driving. Be sure to park your vehicle in a
safe place and apply the parking brake before
proceeding.
Setting up for hands-free phoning
1 Connection
Use the Bluetooth telephone connection menu.
Refer to Connection menu operation on page 16.
2 Function settings
Use the Bluetooth telephone function menu.
Refer to Phone menu operation on page 17.
Basic operations
Making a phone call
Refer to Phone menu operation on page 17.
Answering an incoming call
1 When a call is received, press
Ending a call
1 Press
Rejecting an incoming call
1 When a call is received, press and hold
.
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Answering a call waiting
1 When a call is received, press
Switching between callers on hold
1 Press M.C.
Canceling call waiting
1 Press and hold
Adjusting the other party’s listening volume
1 Turn LEVER while talking on the phone.
! When private mode is on, this function is not
available.
Turning private mode on or off
1 Press BAND/
.
while talking on the phone.
.
Note
If private mode is selected on the cellular phone,
hands-free phoning may not be available.
Using voice recognition
This feature can be used on an iPhone
equipped with voice recognition that is connected by Bluetooth.
1 Press and hold M.C. to switch to voice
recognition mode.
2 Press M.C. and then talk into the microphone to input voice commands.
To end voice recognition mode, press BAND/
.
Notes
! For details on voice recognition features,
check the manual for your iPhone.
! In order for your voice commands to be recog-
nized and interpreted correctly, ensure that
conditions are suitable for recognition.
! Please note that wind blowing through the ve-
hicle windows and noise coming from outside
the vehicle can interfere with voice command
operation.
! For optimum pick-up, the microphone should
be placed directly in front of the driver at a suitable distance.
! Speaking too soon after the start of the com-
mand may cause voice recognition to fail.
! Speak slowly, deliberately, and clearly.
Connection menu operation
Important
Connected devices may not work properly if more
than one Bluetooth device is connected at a time
(e.g. a phone and a separate audio player are
connected simultaneously).
1 Press and holdto display the connection menu.
# You cannot perform this step during a call.
2 Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
Device list (connecting or disconnecting a device
from the device list)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the name of a device you want
to connect/disconnect.
! Press and hold M.C. to swap between the
Bluetooth device address and the device
name.
3 Press M.C. to connect/disconnect the selected de-
vice.
Once the connection is established, Connected
is displayed.
! When no device is selected in the device list, this
function is not available.
Delete device (deleting a device from the device list)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the name of a device you want
to delete.
! Press and hold M.C. to swap between the
Bluetooth device address and the device
name.
3 Press M.C. to display Delete YES.
4 Press M.C. to delete the device information from
the device list.
! When no device is selected in the device list, this
function is not available.
! While this function is in use, do not turn off the
engine.
Add device (connecting a new device)
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1 Press M.C. to start searching.
! To cancel, press M.C. while searching.
! If this unit fails to find any available cellular
phones, Not found is displayed.
2 Turn M.C. to select a device from the device list.
! If the desired device is not displayed, select
RE-SEARCH.
! Press and hold M.C. to swap between the
Bluetooth device address and the device
name.
3 Press M.C. to connect the selected device.
! To complete the connection, check the device
name (Pioneer BT Unit). Enter the PIN code
on your device if necessar y.
! PIN code is set to 0000 as the default. You
can change this code.
! A 6-digit number may display on both this unit
and the Bluetooth device.
Select yes if the 6-digit numbers displayed on
this unit and the Bluetooth device are the
same.
! 6-digit number appears on the display of this
unit. Once the connection is established, this
number disappears.
! If you are unable to complete the connection
using this unit, use the device to connect to
the unit.
! If three devices are already paired, Device Full
is displayed and it is not possible to perform
this operation. In this case, delete a paired device first.
Auto connect (connecting to a Bluetooth device
automatically)
1 Press M.C. to turn automatic connection on or
off.
Visibility (setting the visibility of this unit)
Bluetooth visibility can be turned on so that other devices can discover the unit.
1 Press M.C. to turn the visibility of this unit on or
off.
Pin code input (PIN code input)
You must enter a PIN code on your device to confirm
the Bluetooth connection. The default code is 0000,
but you can change it with this function.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select a number.
3 Press M.C. to move the cursor to the next posi-
tion.
4 After inputting PIN code, press and hold M.C.
! After inputting, pressing M.C. returns you to
the PIN code input displ ay, and you can
change the PIN code.
Device INFO (Bluetooth device address display)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
Device name—Bluetooth device address
Guest Mode (guest mode)
When this mode is turned on, if a pairing is attempted
while there are already three devices paired together,
the unit will move to the Delete device screen automatically and prompt you to delete a device. For details, refer to Delete device (deleting a device from thedevice list) on page 16.
1 Press M.C. to turn the guest mode on or off.
Auto pairing (auto pairing)
If this function is turned on while there is an iPhone
connected to the unit by USB, you will be automatically prompted to pair the unit and iPhone.
1 Press M.C. to turn auto pairing on or off.
! This function may not be available depending on
what version of iOS you are using.
! This function cannot be used with USB port 2.
Phone menu operation
1 Pressto display the phone menu.
2 Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
1 Press M.C. to display the phone number list.
2 Turn M.C. to select a name or phone number.
3 Press M.C. to make a call.
! To display details about the contact you selected,
press and hold M.C.
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PhoneBook (phone book)
The contacts on your phone will normally be transferred automatically when the phone is connected. If
it is not, use your phone menu to transfer the contacts. The visibility of this unit should be on when you
use the phone menu. Refer to Visibility (setting thevisibility of this unit) on page 17.
1 Press M.C. to display ABC Search (alphabetical
list).
2 Turn M.C. to select the first letter of the name you
are looking for.
! Press and hold M.C. to select the desired
character type.
TOP (alphabet)–ВСЕ (Cyrillic alphabet)
3 Press M.C. to display a registered name list.
4 Turn M.C. to select the name you are looking for.
5 Press M.C. to display the phone number list.
6 Turn M.C. to select a phone number you want to
call.
7 Press M.C. to make a call.
Phone Function (phone function)
You can set Auto answer, Ring tone and PH.B.
Name view from this menu. For details, refer to Func-
tion and operation on page 18.
Function and operation
1 Display Phone Function.
Refer to Phone Function (phone function) on
page 18.
2 Press M.C. to display the function
menu.
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
Auto answer (automatic answering)
1 Press M.C. to turn automatic answering on or off.
Ring tone (ring tone select)
1 Press M.C. to turn the ring tone on or off.
PH.B.Name view (phone book name view)
Bluetooth Audio
Important
! Depending on the Bluetooth audio player con-
nected to this unit, the available operations
will be limited to the following two levels:
— A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile): You can only playback songs on
your audio player.
The A2DP connection can only be used
with App (smartphone) and BT Audio.
— AVRCP profile (Audio/Video Remote Con-
trol Profile): You can perform playback,
pause playback, select songs, etc.
! To use a Bluetooth audio player with this unit,
refer to this manual and the manual for your
device for operating instructions.
! As the signal from your cellular phone may
cause noise, avoid using it when you are listening to songs on your Bluetooth audio
player.
! The sound of the Bluetooth audio player will
be muted when the phone is in use.
! When the Bluetooth audio player is in use,
you cannot connect to a Bluetooth telephone
automatically.
! Playback continues even if you switch from
your Bluetooth audio player to another source
while listening to a song.
! Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio
player you have connected to this unit, operation and information display may not be available for some functions.
Setting up for Bluetooth audio
Before you can use the Bluetooth audio function you must set up the unit for use with your
Bluetooth audio player. You will need to pair
this unit with your Bluetooth audio player.
1 Connection
Use the Bluetooth telephone connection menu.
Refer to Connection menu operation on page 16.
1 Press M.C. to invert the order of names in the
phone book.
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1 Device name
Shows the device name of the connected
Bluetooth audio player.
2 Track number indicator
3 PLAY/PAUSE indicator
4 S.Rtrv indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.
5 Song time (progress bar)
6 Play time indicator
Fast forwarding or reversing
1 Turn and hold down LEVER to the right or left.
Selecting a track
1 Turn LEVER.
Pausing and starting playback
1 Press BAND/
Switching the display
Selecting the desired text information
% Press
Function settings
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
.
/DISP.
653
1 Press M.C. to stop the playback.
Pause (pause)
1 Press M.C. to pause or resume.
Random (random play)
1 Press M.C. to turn random play on or off.
! This function may not be available depending
on the type of Bluetooth audio player connected.
! The random play range varies depending on
the Bluetooth audio player in use.
Repeat (repeat play)
1 Press M.C. to select a repeat play range.
! This function may not be available depending
on the type of Bluetooth audio player connected.
! The repeat play range varies depending on the
Bluetooth audio player in use.
Sound Retriever (sound retriever)
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1—2—OFF (off)
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2 is
effective for high compression rates.
Using connected device
applications
You can use this unit to perform streaming
playback of and control tracks in iPhone or
smartphone applications or just for streaming
playback.
Using this unit
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
Play (play)
1 Press M.C. to start playback.
Stop (stop)
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Important
Use of third party apps may involve or require
the provision of personally identifiable information, whether through the creation of a user account or otherwise, and for certain
applications, the provision of geolocation data.
ALL THIRD PARTY APPS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION COLLECTION AND
SECURITY OF USER DATA AND PRIVACY
PRACTICES. BY ACCESSING THIRD PARTY
APPS, YOU AGREE TO REVIEW THE TERMS
OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICIES OF THE
PROVIDERS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH
THE TERMS OR POLICIES OF ANY PROVIDER
OR DO NOT CONSENT TO THE USE OF GEOLOCATION DATA WHERE APPLICABLE, DO
NOT USE THAT THIRD PARTY APP.
Information for compatibility
of connected devices
The following is the detailed information regarding the terminals required to use the application for iPhone or smartphone on this
unit.
For iPhone users
! This function is compatible with iPhone
and iPod touch.
! The device has iOS 5.0 or higher.
For smartphone users
! The device has Android OS 2.3 or later.
! The device supports Bluetooth SPP (Serial
Port Profile) and A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile).
The device is connected to this unit via
Bluetooth.
! Compatibility with all Android devices is
not guaranteed.
For details about Android device compatibility with this unit, refer to the information
on our website.
Notes
! Please check our website for a list of sup-
ported iPhone or smartphone applications for
this unit.
! Pioneer is not liable for any issues that may
arise from incorrect or flawed app-based content.
! The content and functionality of the supported
applications are the responsibility of the App
providers.
Starting procedure for iPhone
users
1 Connect an iPhone to USB cable.
2 Select Wired in APP CONNECT MODE.
For details, refer to APP CONNECT MODE
(APP connect mode setting) on page 27.
3 Switch the source to App.
4 Start up the application on the iPhone
and initiate playback.
Starting procedure for
smartphone users
1 Connect your smartphone to this unit
using Bluetooth wireless technology. For
details, refer to Connection menu opera-tion on page 16.
2 Select Bluetooth in
APP CONNECT MODE. For details, refer to
APP CONNECT MODE (APP connect modesetting) on page 27.
3 Switch the source to App.
4 Start up the application on the smartphone and initiate playback.
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3
1 Application name
2 PLAY/PAUSE indicator
3 S.Rtrv indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.
4 Song time (progress bar)
5 Play time indicator
Selecting a track
1 Turn LEVER.
Fast forwarding or reversing
1 Turn and hold down LEVER to the right or left.
Pausing playback
1 Press BAND/
to pause or resume.
542
Switching the display
Selecting the desired text information
% Press
/DISP.
Function settings
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
Pause (pause)
1 Press M.C. to pause or resume.
Sound Retriever (sound retriever)
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1—2—OFF (off)
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2 is
effective for high compression rates.
Audio adjustments
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select AUDIO.
3 Turn M.C. to select the audio function.
Once selected, the following audio functions
can be adjusted.
! The cut-off frequency and output level can
be adjusted when the subwoofer output is
on.
! SLA is not available when FM is selected as
the source.
Fader/Balance (fader/balance adjustment)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to cycle between fader (front/rear) and
balance (left/right).
3 Turn M.C. to adjust the front/rear speaker bal-
ance.
Turn M.C. to adjust the left/right speaker balance.
Preset EQ (equalizer recall)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select an equalizer curve.
You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve
setting as desired. Adjusted equalizer cur ve settings
are stored in Custom1 or Custom2.
! Custom1 can be set separately for each source.
However, each of the below combinations are set
to the same setting automatically.
! USB, iPod, SD, and App (iPhone)
! BT Audio and App (smartphone)
! Custom2 is a shared setting used in common for
all sources.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to cycle between the following:
Equalizer band—Equalizer level
3 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Equalizer band: 100Hz—315Hz—1.25kHz—
3.15kHz—8kHz
Equalizer level: +6 to –6
Loudness (loudness)
Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low-frequency and high-frequency ranges at low volume.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to turn loudness on or off.
3 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Low (low)—Mid (mid)—High (high)
Subwoofer1 (subwoofer on/off setting)
This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output which
can be turned on or off.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to turn subwoofer output on or off.
3 Turn M.C. to select the phase for the subwoofer
output.
Turn M.C. to the left to select reverse phase, and
Reverse appears in the display. Turn M.C. to the
right to select normal phase, and Normal appears
in the display.
Subwoofer2 (subwoofer adjustment)
Only frequencies lower than those in the selected
range are outputted from the subwoofer.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to cycle between the cut-off frequency
and the output level for the subwoofer.
3 Turn M.C. to select the cut-off frequency.
50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz
4 Turn M.C. to adjust the output level for the sub-
woofer.
+6 to –24 is displayed as the level is increased or
decreased.
Bass Booster (bass boost)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select a desired level.
0 to +6 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased.
HPF (high pass filter adjustment)
Use this function when wanting to listen only to highfrequency sounds. Only frequencies higher than the
high-pass filter (HPF) cutoff are output from the
speakers.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Press M.C. to turn high pass filter on or off.
3 Turn M.C. to select the cut-off frequency.
50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz
SLA (source level adjustment)
This function prevents the volume from changing too
dramatically when the source switches.
! Settings are based on the FM volume level, which
remains unchanged.
! The MW/LW volume level can also be adjusted
with this function.
! Each of the below combinations are set to the
same setting automatically.
! USB, iPod, SD, and App (iPhone)
! BT Audio and App (smartphone)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to adjust the source volume.
Adjustment range: +4 to –4
Using different
entertainment displays
You can enjoy entertainment displays while listening to each sound source.
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select ENTERTAINMENT.
ing on the application used to encode audio
files.
! If the source is set to Radio or AUX, the sim-
ple display will show even if spectrum analyzer
or level indicator is chosen.
Selecting the illumination
color
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select ILLUMINATION.
3 Turn M.C. to select the illumination
function.
Once selected, the following illumination functions can be adjusted.
Key Side (key section color setting)
You can select desired colors for the keys of this unit.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
! Preset colors (ranging from White to Blue)
! Scan (cycle through a variety of colors auto-
matically)
! Custom (customized illumination color)
Display Side (display section color setting)
You can select the desired colors for the display of
this unit.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
! Preset colors (ranging from White to Blue)
! Scan (cycle through a variety of colors auto-
matically)
! Custom (customized illumination color)
Key & Display (key and display color setting)
You can select the desired colors for the keys and display of this unit.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
! Preset colors (ranging from White to Blue)
! Scan (cycle through a variety of colors auto-
matically)
Phone (phone color setting)
You can select the desired key colors to display when
an incoming call is received.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
! Flashing – The color selected from Key Side
flashes.
! Flash FX 1 to Flash FX 6 – The system automa-
tically cycles through all available key colors
for this unit. Select the desired mode.
! OFF – No change in key color made when in-
coming calls are received.
ILLUMI FX (illumination effect mode)
When this mode is enabled, an illumination effect
with lights that slowly fade in and out in a set pattern
will appear on the display and keys to signify
changes.
1 Press M.C. to turn ILLUMI FX on or off.
! The illumination effect will activate when the ACC
power is turned on/off regardless of whether the
ILLUMI FX setting is on or off.
Note
When Custom is selected, the customized color
saved is selected.
Customizing the
illumination color
You can create custom illumination colors for
both Key Side and Display Side.
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1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to display ILLUMINATION and
press to select.
3 Turn M.C. to display Key Side or
Display Side. Press to select.
4 Press M.C. and hold until the customizing illumination color setting appears in
the display.
5 Press M.C. to select the primary color.
R (red)—G (green)—B (blue)
6 Turn M.C. to adjust the brightness level.
Adjustment range: 0 to 60
# You cannot select a level below 20 for all three
of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) at the same
time.
# You can also perform the same operation on
other colors.
Note
You cannot create a custom illumination color
while Scan is selected.
About MIXTRAX
MIXTRAX technology is used to insert a variety
of sound effects in between songs, allowing
you to experience your music as a nonstop
mix complete with visual effects.
Notes
! Depending on the file/song, sound effects
may not be available.
! Turn MIXTRAX off if the visual effects it pro-
duces have adverse effects on driving. Refer to
Operations using the MIXTRAX button on page
11.
MIXTRAX menu
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select MIXTRAX.
3 Turn M.C. to select the MIXTRAX function.
Once selected, the following MIXTRAX functions can be adjusted. The function is enabled
when MIXTRAX is on.
SHORT PLAYBACK (short playback mode)
You can select the length of the playback time.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
1.0 MIN (1.0 minute)—1.5MIN (1.5 minutes)—
2.0 MIN (2.0 minutes)—2.5MIN (2.5 minutes)—
3.0 MIN (3.0 minutes)—Random (random)—OFF
(off)
FLASH AREA (flash area)
You can select areas for flashing colors.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Key & Display (key and display)—KEY SIDE (key
section)—OFF (off)
! When OFF is selected, the color set under ILLU-
MINATION is used as the display color.
Flashing Colour (flash pattern)
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The flashing color and MIXTRAX special effects display change with changes in the sound and bass levels.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
! Sound Level Mode Colour 1 to Colour 6 –
The flash pattern changes according to the
sound level. Select a desired mode.
! Low Pass Mode Colour 1 to Colour 6 – The
flash pattern changes according to the bass
level. Select a desired mode.
! Flashing Colour Random – The flash pattern
changes randomly according to the sound
level mode and low pass mode.
! Sound Level Mode Random – The flash pat-
tern changes randomly according to the
sound level mode.
! Low Pass Mode Random – The flash pattern
changes randomly according to the low pass
mode.
DISP EFFECT (display effect)
The MIXTRAX special effects display can be turned on
or off.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
MIXTRAX 1 (MIXTRAX special effects display 1)—
MIXTRAX 2 (MIXTRAX special effects display 2)—
OFF (normal display)
CUT IN EFFECT (manual cut-in effect)
You can turn on or off the MIXTRAX sound effects
while manually changing tracks.
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
ON (on)—OFF (off)
MIX Settings (MIXTRAX settings)
For details, refer to MIXTRAX settings on page 25.
Note
SHORT PLAYBACK, CUT IN EFFECT, and
MIX Settings are disabled while the MIXTRAX
App is in use with the source set to App. The MIXTRAX App settings are given priority over other
settings.
MIXTRAX settings
You can change the settings for fixed sounds
and sound effects.
! The fixed sound settings can be changed
1 Press M.C. to select the segment of the calendar
display you wish to set.
Year—Day—Month
2 Turn M.C. to set the date.
Clock Setting (setting the clock)
1 Press M.C. to select the segment of the clock dis-
play you wish to set.
Hour—Minute—Time notation
2 Turn M.C. to adjust the clock.
EngineTime alert (elapsed time display setting)
This setting displays how much time has elapsed
since the machine was turned on.
You can set a timer and an alarm.
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
OFF—15Minutes—30Minutes
Clock (clock display setting)
You can set the clock to display even if the unit is
turned off.
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
ON (clock display)—Elapsed time (elapsed timedisplay)—OFF (clock off)
Auto PI (auto PI seek)
The unit can automatically search for a different station with the same programming, even during preset
recall.
1 Press M.C. to turn Auto PI seek on or off.
Warning tone (warning tone setting)
If the front panel is not detached from the head unit
within four seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone sounds. You can turn off the warning tone.
1 Press M.C. to turn the warning tone on or off.
AUX (auxiliary input)
Activate this setting when using an auxiliary device
connected to this unit.
1 Press M.C. to turn AUX on or off.
BRIGHTNESS (brightness adjustment)
You can use this setting to adjust the display brightness.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Adjustment range: 5 to 1
Contrast (display contrast setting)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to adjust the contrast level.
0 to 15 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased.
Ever-scroll (scroll mode setting)
When ever scroll is set to ON, recorded text information scrolls continuously in the display. Set to OFF if
you prefer the information to scroll just once.
1 Press M.C. to turn the ever scroll on or off.
BT AUDIO (Bluetooth audio activation)
You need to activate the BT Audio source in order to
use a Bluetooth audio player.
1 Press M.C. to turn the BT Audio source on or off.
Clear memory (clearing the Bluetooth device data
stored on this unit)
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Bluetooth device data stored on this unit can be
cleared. To protect your personal information, clear
the device memory before you pass the unit on to
someone else. The following information will be deleted.
Device list/PIN code/call history/phone book
1 Press M.C. to show the confirmation display.
Clear memory YES is displayed. Clearing mem-
ory is now on standby.
If you do not want to clear the Bluetooth device
data stored on this unit, turn M.C. to display Can-cel and press it again to select.
2 Press M.C. to clear the memory.
Cleared is displayed and the Bluetooth device
data is cleared.
! While this function is in use, do not turn off
the engine.
BT Version Info. (Bluetooth version display)
You can display the system versions of this unit and
of Bluetooth module.
APP CONNECT MODE (APP connect mode setting)
Select an appropriate option for your connected device.
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
Wired (for iPhone)—Bluetooth (for smartphone)
! This setting is not available when the source is set
to App.
S/W control (rear output and subwoofer setting)
This unit’s rear output (rear speaker leads output and
RCA rear output) can be used for full-range speaker
(Rear SP :F.Range) or subwoofer (Rear SP :S/W) connection. If you switch the rear output setting to RearSP :S/W, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly
to a subwoofer without using an auxiliar y amp.
1 Press M.C. to switch the rear output setting.
! Even if you change this setting, there will be no
output unless you turn the subwoofer output on
(refer to Subwoofer1 (subwoofer on/off setting)
on page 22).
! If you change this setting, subwoofer output in
the audio menu will return to the factory settings.
! Both rear speaker lead outputs and RCA rear out-
put are switched simultaneously in this setting.
Software Update (updating the software)
This function is used to update this unit with the latest Bluetooth software. For about Bluetooth software
and updating, refer to our website.
! Never turn the unit off while the Bluetooth soft-
ware is being updated.
1 Press M.C. to start updating.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish updating the Bluetooth software.
Using this unit
Set up menu
1 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit
turns off.
2 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
3 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select SETUP.
4 Turn M.C. to select the set up menu
function.
Once selected, the following set up menu
functions can be adjusted.
FM step (FM tuning step)
1 Press M.C. to select the FM tuning step.
100kHz (100 kHz)—50kHz (50 kHz)
System menu
1 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit
turns off.
2 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
3 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select SYSTEM.
4 Turn M.C. to select the system menu
function.
For details, refer to System menu on page
26.
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Using this unit
Using an AUX source
1 Insert the stereo mini plug into the
AUX input jack.
2 Press SRC/OFF to select AUX as the
source.
Note
AUX cannot be selected unless the auxiliary setting is turned on. For more details, refer to AUX(auxiliary input) on page 26.
If an unwanted display
appears
Turn off the unwanted display using the procedures listed below.
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select SYSTEM.
3 Turn M.C. to display DEMO OFF and
press to select.
4 Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
5 Press M.C. to select.
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Troubleshooting
Symptoms are written in bold and causes in
regular, non-indented text. Regular, indented
text is used to indicate actions to be taken.
The display automatically returns to the
ordinary display.
You did not perform any operation within about
30 seconds.
Perform operation again.
The repeat play range changes unexpectedly.
Depending on the repeat play range, the selected
range may change when another folder or track
is being selected or during fast forwarding/reversing.
Select the repeat play range again.
A subfolder is not played back.
Subfolders cannot be played when Folder repeat
(folder repeat) is selected.
Select another repeat play range.
NO XXXX appears when a display is changed
(NO TITLE, for example).
There is no embedded text information.
Switch the display or play another track/file.
The unit is malfunctioning.
There is interference.
You are using a device, such as a cellular phone,
that may cause audible interference.
Move electrical devices that may be causing
the interference away from the unit.
The sound from the Bluetooth audio source is
not played back.
There is a call in progress on a Bluetooth connected cellular phone.
The sound will be played back when the call is
terminated.
A Bluetooth connected cellular phone is currently
being operated.
Do not use the cellular phone at this time.
A call was made with a Bluetooth connected cellular phone and then immediately terminated. As
a result, communication between this unit and
the cellular phone was not terminated properly.
Reconnect the Bluetooth connection between
this unit and the cellular phone.
The Bluetooth device cannot be paired with
this unit.
The information for this unit registered to the
Bluetooth device, or that for the Bluetooth device
registered to this unit, was deleted somehow.
Delete the information for this unit registered
to the Bluetooth device and that for the
Bluetooth device registered to this unit, if not
deleted already. Then, try pairing the Bluetooth
device to this unit again.
Error messages
When you contact your dealer or your nearest
Pioneer Service Center, be sure to note the
error message.
Error messages are written in bold and causes
in regular, non-indented text. Regular, indented text is used to indicate actions to be
taken.
Common
AMP ERROR
This unit fails to operate or the speaker connection is incorrect; the protective circuit is activated.
Check the speaker connection. If the message
fails to disappear even after the engine is
switched off/on, contact your dealer or an
authorized Pioneer Service Station for
assistance.
ERROR
The device in use does not support voice recognition.
Switch to a device that does support voice
recognition.
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ERROR-07, 11, 12, 17, 30
The disc is dirty.
Clean the disc.
The disc is scratched.
Replace the disc.
ERROR-10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 30, A0
There is an electrical or mechanical error.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON, or
switch to a different source, then back to the
CD player.
ERROR-15
The inserted disc is blank.
Replace the disc.
ERROR-23
Unsupported CD format.
Replace the disc.
FORMAT READ
Sometimes there is a delay between the start of
playback and when you start to hear any sound.
Wait until the message disappears and you
hear sound.
NO AUDIO
The inserted disc does not contain any playable
files.
Replace the disc.
SKIPPED
The inserted disc contains DRM protected files.
The protected files are skipped.
PROTECT
All the files on the inserted disc are embedded
with DRM.
Replace the disc.
FORMAT READ
Sometimes there is a delay between the start of
playback and when you start to hear any sound.
Wait until the message disappears and you
hear sound.
NO AUDIO
There are no songs.
Transfer the audio files to the USB storage
device and connect.
The connected USB storage device has security
enabled.
Follow the USB storage device instructions to
disable the security.
SKIPPED
The connected USB storage device contains
DRM protected files.
The protected files are skipped.
PROTECT
All the files on the connected USB storage device
are embedded with DRM.
Replace the USB storage device.
NOT COMPATIBLE
The connected USB device is not supported by
this unit.
! Connect a USB Mass Storage Class
compliant device.
! Disconnect your device and replace it with a
compatible USB storage device.
Non-compatible SD storage device
Remove your device and replace it with a
compatible SD storage device.
CHECK USB
The USB connector or USB cable has shortcircuited.
Check that the USB connector or USB cable is
not caught in something or damaged.
External storage device (USB, SD)/iPod
NO DEVICE
No USB storage device or iPod is connected.
Connect a compatible USB storage device/
iPod.
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CHECK USB
The connected USB storage device consumes
more than maximum allowable current.
Disconnect the USB storage device and do not
use it. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, then to
ACC or ON and then connect only compliant
USB storage devices.
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CHECK USB
The iPod operates correctly but does not charge.
Make sure the connection cable for the iPod
has not shorted out (e.g., not caught in metal
objects). After checking, turn the ignition
switch OFF and back ON, or disconnect the
iPod and reconnect.
ERROR-19
Communication failed.
Perform one of the following operations.
–Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON.
–Disconnect or eject the external storage
device.
–Change to a different source.
Then, return to the USB or SD source.
iPod failure.
Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once the
iPod’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the
iPod and reset it.
ERROR-23
USB storage device was not formatted with
FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32.
USB storage device should be formatted with
FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32.
ERROR-60
The database failed to save.
Perform one of the following operations.
–Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON.
–Turn the source OFF and then back ON.
–Disconnect the USB storage device.
ERROR-16
The iPod firmware version is old.
Update the iPod version.
iPod failure.
Disconnect the cable from the iPod. Once the
iPod’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the
iPod and reset it.
Bluetooth device
ERROR-10
The power failed for the Bluetooth module of this
unit.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and then to ACC
or ON.
If the error message is still displayed after
performing the above action, please contact
your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service
Station.
Application
No BT device. Go to BT MENU to register.
No Bluetooth device found.
Follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
BT error. Press BAND key to retry.
Bluetooth connection failed.
Follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
Check your App. Press BAND key to retry.
Connection to the application failed.
Follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
Start up and play your Application.
The application has not started running yet.
Follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
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STOP
There are no songs in the current list.
Select a list that contains songs.
Not found
No related songs.
Transfer songs to the iPod.
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Handling guidelines
Discs and player
Use only discs that feature either of the following two
logos.
Use 12-cm discs.
Use only conventional, fully circular discs.
The following types of discs cannot be used with this
unit:
! DualDiscs
! 8-cm discs: Attempts to use such discs with an
adapter may cause the unit to malfunction.
! Oddly shaped discs
! Discs other than CDs
! Damaged discs, including discs that are cracked,
chipped or warped
! CD -R/RW discs that have not been finalized
Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs.
Store discs in their cases when not in use.
Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to
the surface of the discs.
To clean a CD, wipe the disc with a soft cloth outward
from the center.
Condensation may temporarily impair the player ’s
performance. Let it rest for about one hour to adjust
to a warmer temperature. Also, wipe any damp discs
off with a soft cloth.
Playback of discs may not be possible because of
disc characteristics, disc format, recorded application, playback environment, storage conditions, and
so on.
Road shocks may interrupt disc playback.
When using discs that can be printed on label surfaces, check the instructions and the warnings of the
discs. Depending on the discs, inserting and ejecting
may not be possible. Using such discs may result in
damage to this equipment.
Do not attach commercially available labels or other
materials to the discs.
! The discs may warp making the disc unplayable.
! The labels may come off during playback and pre-
vent ejection of the discs, which may result in damage to the equipment.
External storage device (USB, SD)
Do not leave the external storage device (USB, SD) in
places with high temperatures.
Depending on the external storage device (USB, SD),
the following problems may occur.
! Operation s may vary.
! The storage device may not be recognized.
! Files may not be played back properly.
USB storage device
Connections via USB hub are not supported.
Do not connect anything other than a USB storage
device.
Firmly secure the USB storage device when driving.
Do not let the USB storage device fall onto the floor,
where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
Depending on the USB storage device, the following
problems may occur.
! The device may cause audible interference when
you are listening to the radio.
SD memory card
This unit supports only the following types of SD
memory cards.
! SD
! miniSD
! microSD
! SDHC
Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of children. Should the SD memor y card be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not touch the connectors of the SD memor y card
directly with your fingers or with any metal device.
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Do not insert anything other than an SD memory card
into the SD card slot. If a metal object (such as a
coin) is inserted into the slot, the internal circuits may
break and cause malfunctions.
When inserting a miniSD or microSD, use an adapter.
Do not use an adapter which has metal parts other
than the connectors exposed.
Do not insert a damaged SD memory card (e.g.
warped, label peeled off) as it may not be ejected
from the slot.
Do not try to force an SD memory card into the SD
card slot as the card or this unit may be damaged.
When ejecting an SD memory card, press it and hold
it until it clicks. Take care not to release your finger
immediately after you press on the card as the card
may shoot out of the slot and cause damage or injury.
If the card shoots out of the slot, it may become lost.
iPod
Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do not let the
iPod fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed
under the brake or accelerator pedal.
About iPod settings
! When an iPod is connected, this unit changes the
EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in order to
optimize the acoustics. When you disconnect the
iPod, the EQ returns to the original setting.
! You cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when
using this unit. Repeat is automatically changed
to All when the iPod is connected to this unit.
Incompatible text saved on the iPod will not be displayed by the unit.
CAUTION
Do not leave the discs/external storage device
(USB, SD) or iPod in places with high
temperatures.
Sampling frequency: 32kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Windows Mediaä Audio Professional, Lossless,
Voice/DRM Stream/Stream with video: Not compatible
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MP3
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR
Sampling frequency: 8kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz for emphasis)
Compatible ID3 tag version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 (ID3
tag Version 2.x is given priority over Version 1.x.)
M3u playlist: Not compatible
MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO: Not compatible
WAV
File extension: .wav
Quantization bits: 8 and 16 (LPCM), 4 (MS ADPCM)
Sampling frequency: 16kHz to 48 kHz (LPCM),
22.05 kHz and 44.1 kHz (MS ADPCM)
! You cannot use this function with
USB MTP.
AAC
Compatible format: AAC encoded by iTunes
File extension: .m4a
Sampling frequency: 11.025 kHz to 48 kHz
Transmission rate: 16 kbps to 320 kbps, VBR
Apple Lossless: Not compatible
AAC file bought from the iTunes Store (.m4p file extension): Not compatible
Compressed audio
compatibility (disc, USB, SD)
WMA
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 48 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), 48 kbps to
384 kbps (VBR)
Supplemental information
Only the first 32 characters can be displayed as a file
name (including the file extension) or a folder name.
This unit may not work properly depending on the application used to encode WMA files.
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There may be a slight delay at the start of playback of
audio files embedded with image data or audio files
stored on a USB storage device that has numerous
folder hierarchies.
Russian text to be displayed on this unit should be encoded in one of the following character sets:
! Unicode (UTF-8, UTF-16)
! A character set other than Unicode that is used in
a Windows environment and is set to Russian in
the multi-language setting
Disc
Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A practical
hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
Playable folders: up to 99
Playable files: up to 999
File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet
Multi-session playback: Compatible
Packet write data transfer: Not compatible
Regardless of the length of blank sections between
the songs from the original recording, compressed
audio discs play with a short pause between songs.
External storage device (USB, SD)
Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A practical
hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
Playable folders: up to 1 500
Playable files: up to 15 000
Playback of copyright-protected files: Not compatible
Partitioned external storage device (USB, SD): Only
the first playable partition can be played.
There may be a slight delay when starting playback of
audio files on a USB storage device with numerous
folder hierarchies.
SD memory card
There is no compatibility for Multi Media Cards
(MMC).
Compatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaranteed.
This unit is not compatible with SD-Audio.
CAUTION
! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost
on USB memory/USB portable audio players/
SD memory cards/SDHC memory cards, even
if that data is lost while this unit is used.
! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with
all USB mass storage devices and assumes
no responsibility for any loss of data on media
players, smart phones, or other devices while
using this product.
iPod compatibility
This unit supports only the following iPod
models.
Made for
The song information (tag) can be saved from
the broadcasting station to your iPod. The
songs will show up in a playlist called “Tagged
playlist” in iTunes the next time you sync your
iPod. Then you can directly buy the songs you
want from the iTunes Store.
The tagged songs and the song that you can
buy from the iTunes Store may be different.
Make sure to confirm the song before you
make the purchase.
If you cannot use this function normally, update your iPod firmware.
Sequence of audio files
The user cannot assign folder numbers and
specify playback sequences with this unit.
Example of a hierarchy
01
02
03
04
05
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
: Folder
: Compressed
audio file
01 to 05: Folder
number
1 to 6: Playback
sequence
Disc
Folder selection sequence or other operation
may differ depending on the encoding or writing software.
External storage device (USB, SD)
The playback sequence is the same as the recorded sequence in the external storage device (USB, SD).
To specify the playback sequence, the following method is recommended.
1 Create a file name that includes numbers that
specify the playback sequence (e.g.,
001xxx.mp3 and 099yyy.mp3).
2 Put those files into a folder.
3 Save the folder that contains the files to the
external storage device (USB, SD).
However, depending on the system environment, you may not be able to specify the playback sequence.
For USB portable audio players, the sequence
is different and depends on the player.
Bluetooth profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following
profiles.
! GAP (Generic Access Profile)
! OPP (Object Push Profile)
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! HFP (Hands Free Profile) 1.5
! PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
! A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Pro-
file)
! AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Pro-
file) 1.3
! SPP (Serial Port Profile) 1.1
Copyright and trademark
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth
tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by PIONEER
CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
iTunes
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
MP3
Supply of this product only conveys a license
for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any right to use
this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegenerating) 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
Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
This product includes technology owned by
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or
distributed without a license from Microsoft
Licensing, Inc.
SD memory card
SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
â
word mark and logos are regis-
miniSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
iPod & iPhone
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple per formance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with iPod or
iPhone may affect wireless performance.
Androidä
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
MIXTRAX
MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER
CORPORATION.
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Specifications
General
Power source ............................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V
allowable)
Grounding system ................... Negative type