Pioneer GEX-500DVB User Manual
Owner’s Manual
GEX-500DVB
English
DVB-T DIVERSITY MOBILE RECEIVER
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Contents
Contents 2
INPORTANT INFORMATION 3
ABOOUT YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV SYSTEM AND THIS MANUAL
INPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3
INSTRUCTION REGADING YOUR DIGITAL TV SYSTEM AND
RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTALLATION 4
CONNECTION 7
After Installing the System 10
1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW 11
1.1 Setup configuration 11
1.2 Operation of the remote control 12
1.2.1 function description 13
1.2.2 Special funtion 15
2. USER INTERFACE 17
2.1.1 Frst time installation 17
2.1.2 Country setup 17
2.1.3 Language 17
2.1.4 TV format 18
2.1.5 Antenna adjustment 18
2.1.6 End of first time installation 19
3. NORMAL START 19
3.1 Service list update pop out 20
3.2 Main MENU 20
3.3 Favorite list 20
3.4 Create program list 21
3.5 Modify program list 21
3.6 Lock/Unlock program 22
3.7 Sort/Move program screen 23
3.8 Move program screen 23
3.9 Skip/Add all program screen 24
3.10 Saving confirmation popup 24
3.11 Delete program list 25
3.12 Delete comfirmation popup 25
3.13 Deletion comfirmation message 26
3.14 New channel 26
4. USER PREFERENCE 27
4.1 Language screen 27
4.2 Bnner timing screen 28
4.3 Parental control screen 28
4.4 PIN code access 29
4.5 PIN code change screen 30
5. SETUP 30
5.1 System setting 31
5.2 Channel installation 31
5.2.1 Full reinstallation program screen 32
5.2.2 Channel installation success 32
5.2.3 Channel installation failed 33
5.3 TV configuration 33
5.4 Time setting 35
5.5 Reinstallation 36
6. SUBSCRIPTION SETTING 37
6.1 CA system Enquiry screen 38
7. SYSTEM INFORMATION 40
7.1 Maintenance and care 40
7.2 Caution 41
7.3 Troubles shooting 42
8. DELETE CHANNEL 43
9. SPECIFICATION 45
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
ABOUT YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV SYSTEM AND THIS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of Pioneer DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting) equipment. Pioneer makes every
effort to meet our customer’s needs and requirements for user-friendly products. Our vision is to provide you with
high quality products you can trust and use anywhere at any time. Our focus is on satisfying our customer
requirements and our effort to meet high degree of service you should expect after purchasing a Pioneer Product.
This manual explains how to install and operate this Digital TV System in your vehicle.
Do not install the display unit or hide-away unit where it may (1) obstruct the driver’s vision, (2) impair
the performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems of safety features, including airbags, hazard
lamp buttons or (3) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle. In some cases, it may not be
possible to install this unit because of the vehicle type or the shape of the vehicle interior.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR RECEIVER AND RETURN THEM
FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
1. Read this manual fully and carefully before attempting to install your receiver.
2. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
3. Pay close attention to all warning in this manual and follow the instructions carefully.
4. As with any accessory in your vehicle’s interior, the Digital TV System should not divert your attention from the
safe operation of your vehicle. If you experience difficulty in operating the system, please make adjustments
while safely parked.
5. Please remember to wear your 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 fastened.
6. Certain countries laws may restrict the placement and use of Digital TV Systems in your vehicle. Please comply
all applicable law and regulations in the installation and operation of your Digital TV System.
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INSTALLATION
Parts supplied
(a) GEX-500DVB
(b) Mounting brackets
(c) Remote controller unit
(d) GP AAA batteries
(e) IR (infrared) Remote Sensor unit
(f) DC wire harness with 2A fuse
(g) RCA cable (Audio-6meter)
(h) RCA cable (Video-6 meter)
(a) (b) (c)
(d) (e) (f)
(g) (h)
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Pioneer does not recommend that you install or service your Digital TV System yourself. Installing or
servicing the product may expose you to risk of electric shock or other hazards. Refer all installation and
servicing of your Digital TV System unit to authorized Pioneer service personnel.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
STOP IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Pioneer
Service center for repairing.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
THIS PRODUCT CAN CONNECT TO ONLY THE 12V BATTERY CAR.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES, INSERT WITH CORRECT BATTERY
POLARITY.
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+ and -) as instructed. Ruptured or chemical
leakage from the battery may cause fire or personal injury.
Electromagnetic Interference
In order to prevent interference, set the following items as far as possible from the display unit and hide-away unit
of this Digital TV System, other cables or leads:
-TV aerial and aerial lead
-FM, MW/LW aerial and its lead
-GPS aerial and its lead
In addition you should lay or route each aerial leads as far as possible from other aerial leads.
Do not bind them together, lay or route them together, or cross them.
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INSTALLATION
Installing the GEX-500DVB Receiver
Before installing
When installing this product and the other multimedia components, ensure suitable cable routing and that the
required cable length is available.
Allow ample space for plugging the connector plug into and out of the DVB-T tuner when doing the positioning of
the tuner. Video/Audio connections should be located for easy access in future.
Position both brackets underneath the tuner housing and screw them on using the casing screws supplied.
Then attached the DVB-T receiver at a suitable point using the self-tapping screws provided.
As an alternation to fasten with screws (recommended), the Velcro strips supplied can be used to fasten
the DVB-T receiver.
Infrared Remote Sensor (IR receiver)
Installing location
Location for installing can be anywhere but make sure there are no objects in between the IR receiver and remote
control during normal control from the user’s position.
1. Determine the installation position for the IR receiver.
To prevent injury in the event of an accident. Do not install components in the inflation range of the
air bag or in areas where the head or knees may knock against them.
2.Use methyl alcohol (spirit) to clean installation surfaces.
3.Remove protective foil from the underside of the adhesive pad, place IR receiver in the desired position and press
it down firmly.
Note: installation temperature should be at least 25Celsius so that the adhesive pad can develop its full adhesive
strength.
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CONNECTION
Wiring up
Install all cables with care. See illustrations on appendix for connection diagram.
Do not cut non-assigned wires. Instead, wind them together and secure to one side. They may be required
for retrofitting additional functions.
Power it up
Power supply cable
Cable colour Connection
Yellow (Battery) +12 permanent positive terminal
Red (ACC) +12 ignition positive/accessory contact
Black Earth/GND
Only connect electrical signals to suitable connecting points in the vehicle.
Connect the yellow lead of the power supply cable to the 12V permanent positive.
Connect the red lead of the power supply cable to the 12V ignition positive (accessory contact/ACC).
Connect the black lead to earth.
Insert power supply cable plug into the “POWER SUPPLY” socket of the DVB-T receiver. Ensure that
the plug latch is engaged.
Displaying & Communicating
DVB-T tuner to external Display
Connect the monitor lead from the RCA input jacks of the Display to the AV output (“AUDIO OUT L/R”
and “VIDEO OUT”) of the tuner.
IR receiver
Connect the IR receiver to the “IR remote Receiver” socket of the tuner.
TV antennas
Up to 2 antennae can be connected to the tuner via antenna sockets “ANT IN 1” and
“ANT IN 2”
If passive antenna is use, switch the phantom supply (DC 5V) to off.
If active antenna is use, switch the phantom supply (DC 5V) to on.
Note: for assembly details please see installation instruction for antenna (supplied with
the antenna).
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CONNECTION
Other connections
Connecting to the car radio for audio signal output
The audio outputs from the DVB-T receiver AV output can be connected to a free input on the car radio
(e.g. AUX) in order to output the tuner’s audio signal via the vehicle’s loudspeakers.
Note: when audio cable is connected like this, only a video cable is connected to the input of the car display
in your car AV SYSTEM.
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Appendix
Monitor *
Antenna Set
Mounting brackets
ANT IN 1 ANT IN 2
Set to “ON” with Active Antenna
AUDIO OUT
red
black
yellow
VIDEO OUT
+12V
ACC
+
REMOTE
SENSOR
-
12V
This terminal isn’t used
RS-232C
Mounting brackets
Remote sensor
GND
POWER SUPPLY
Connection diagram
*Optional
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After Installing
the System
and CAM
1. Reconnecting the battery.
First, double-check that all connections are correct and that the unit is installed correctly. Reassemble all
vehicle components that you previously removed. Then reconnect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery.
2. Start the engine.
3. Display the videos of the DVB-T receiver.
Note: Change the input of the display so that you can display the video of the DVB-T receiver to your
car display system.
4. Enter the required settings: (refer to operation manual)
After installing the unit, be sure to check at a safe place that the vehicle is performing
normally.
5. Others
About a CA card (conditional access card) and CAM (Conditional Access Module
When you insert a CAM (Conditional Access Module), Keep it horizontally.
When you draw out a CAM (Conditional Access Module), Keep it horizontally.
When CA card (Conditional Access card) and CAM are inserted in this product, CA card
protrude from a BOX.
Take well care about an installation position.
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1.1 S
etup configuration
1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
and CAM
(Conditional Access Module) is optional (sold
WATCH DIGITAL TV WITH THE PIONEER DVB-T MOBILE SET TOP BOX
The Pioneer DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting) Mobile Set Top Box is a diversity digital TV receiver. The box is
in turn connected to two antennas. It constantly combines the two digital TV signals received to supply the optimum
signal. The result is the best quality reception ever on a mobile system.
CA card (Conditional Access card) and CAM
separately)
When you perform the following operation, be sure
to ''Acc OFF''.
*When you insert a CAM (Conditional Access
Module) in the slot of this product.
*When you draw out a CAM (conditional Access
Module) from the slot of this product.
Otherwise, it becomes a cause of CAM trouble.
When you insert a CAM, keep it horizontally.
When you draw out a CAM, keep it horizontally.
When CA card (Conditional Access card)
are inserted in this product, CA card and CAM
protrude from a BOX.
Take well care about an installation position.
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1.2 O
peration of the remote control
About ‘SOURCE key’
ion
1.SOURCE
To on and off the Video and Audio
of DVB-T tuner
2.0-9
3.TV/RADIO
4.BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN, RED
5.CH+/CH-
6.VOL+/VOL-
7.MENU
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9.AUDIO
10.MUTE
11.LIST
12.INFO
13.OK
14.EXIT
Number keys
Switch to TV mode and Radio mode
Function keys for text
Select channels
Increase/decease volume
Open the menu option
Move the cursor
Select audio language
Activate/deactivate muting
Display the list of channel available
on TV or Radio
Show/hide information of current
channel
Confirm selection
Back to previous menu
15.SWAP
16.PRF+/PRF-
(used for favorite channels)
17.PAUSE
Even if operation mode was done to ''OFF'' by the SOURCE key of a Remotecontroller, this product is operating.
In order to stop operation of this product, you need to change to ''OFF'' posit
of the ignition key.
Otherwise, it becomes a cause that the battery has run out of electricity.
18. EPG
19. TEXT
20.SUBTITLE
Switch back and fort between the
current and previous channels
Select next/previous list of favorites
channels
Activate/deactivate FREEZE
Turn electronic program guide
on/off
On/off the TELETEXT
Select subtitle language
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1.2.1
Function
d
escription
Channel section
Selecting channel from the channel list
Press the CH+/CH- to move one place up/down the
channel Program’s selection can be obtain also by using
the up and down arrows (CH+/CH-)
Channels can be obtain also by entering the channel
number by using the number key (example 10, then the
channel will switch to channel 10)
Press swap button to switch back to the previous channel
Press swap button again to go back to the current
channel that you are watching
Press OK or LIST while in TV mode
To obtain the radio list just press the TV/Radio while in
the TV list screen
The current list of channel is then display
Using the up/down arrows select the channel that is
required and confirm it by pressing OK.
Once the channel has been displayed press OK again to
close the channel list.
Figure1:TVlist
Figure2:Radio list
Selection of a favorites list
It is possible to select your favorite channel from the
channel available and collect them in a list of favorites.
Press PRF+/PRF- (for Favorite channels use) buttons to
move between the favorites list.
The DVB tuner always switch to the last program
selected from the favorite list
If no favorite list the PRF+ /PRF- has no function
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Info display
Note:
Depending on environment or the situation of an
And, acquisition information may fluctuate on
Figure 3:Information display screen
Each time a new channel is selected a window with
information channel number; name and program name is
displayed for a few second.
The time that the information window can be set
between 3 to 10 second in the system setting menu.
-Channel number and Channel name
-A bar indicator (BAR) which shows hw long the
program has been shown
-Symbols for encryptions and the availability of subtitles, dual sound and teletext (can be displayed or
hidden by using the info button)
Volume control
Mute
Use the VOL+/VOL- button to increase or decrease the
volume.
The previous volume setting is readopted when the tuner
is switch out of the stand-by mode
Turn off the sound by pressing the mute button
To on the sound back just press the mute button again
Figure 4:Mute screen
TELETEXT
electric wave, it may not be displayed correctly.
account of a broadcasting station.
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The TELETEXT key the OSD Teletext allows the user
to show or hid
Figure 5:Teletext screen
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