Pioneer MVH-S120UB User Manual

DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE MULTIMÉDIA
RICEVITORE MULTIMEDIALE DIGITALE
RECEPTOR DE MEDIOS DIGITALES
DIGITALER MEDIA RECEIVER
DIGITALE MEDIA-RECEIVER

MVH-S120UI
MVH-S120UIG
MVH-S12UI
MVH-S120UB
MVH-S120UBG
MVH-S120UBA
MVH-S120UBW

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Operation Manual

Mode d’emploi

Manuale d’istruzioni

Manual de instrucciones

Bedienungsanleitung

Bedieningshandleiding

English

About this manual:

Table of Contents

Getting Started........................................................................................ 3

Radio.......................................................................................................... 6

USB/iPod®/AUX ........................................................................................ 8

App Mode .............................................................................................. 11

Spotify® .................................................................................................. 12

Using Pioneer ARC APP....................................................................... 13

Settings .................................................................................................. 15

FUNCTION settings ............................................................................... 15

AUDIO settings ...................................................................................... 17

SYSTEM settings.................................................................................... 18

ILLUMINATION settings........................................................................ 20

Additional Information ....................................................................... 21

• In the following instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player are referred to as

“USB device”.

• In this manual, iPod and iPhone® are referred to as “iPod”.

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Getting Started

SRC (source)/OFF

Detach button

Display window

M.C. (multi-control) dial

BAND/

USB port

AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)

DISP (display)

BASS

Basic operation

MVH-S120UI/S120UIG/S12UI/S120UB/S120UBG/S120UBA/
S120UBW

Frequently used operations

Purpose Operation

Turn on the power* Press SRC/OFF to turn on the power.

Adjust the volume Turn the M.C. dial.
Select a source Press SRC/OFF repeatedly.
Change the display information Press DISP repeatedly.
Return to the previous display/list Press BAND/.
Return to the normal display from the menu Press and hold BAND/.
Boost the bass level Press BASS.

Press and hold SRC/OFF to turn off the
power.

• You can select the bass level in [BASS

BOOST] (page 18).

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* When this unit ’s blue/white le ad is connected to the vehicle’s auto-an tenna relay control terminal,

Important

Detach Attach

the vehicle’s antenn a extends when this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the antenna , turn the
source off.

Display indication

Indication Description

Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.

Appears when the BASS button is pressed and held.

Appears when the local seek tuning function is set (page 16).

Appears when a traffic program is received.

Appears when the TA (traffic announcements) function is set (page 16).

Appears when the sound retriever function is set (page 17).
Appears when the iPod control function is set (page 10).

Detaching the front panel

Detach the front panel to prevent thef t. Remove any cables and devices attached to the
front panel and turn off the unit before detaching it.

• Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock.

• Keep the front pa nel out of direct sunlight a nd high temperatures.

• Always store the detached front panel in a protective case or bag.

Setup menu

When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, [SET UP :YES] a ppears in the
display.

1 Press the M.C. dial.

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The setup menu disappears after 30 seconds of no operation. If you prefer not to set

NOTES

at this time, turn the M.C. dial to select [NO], then press to confirm.

2 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.

To proceed to the next menu option, you need to confirm your selection.

Menu Item Description
LANGUAGE Select the language to display the text information from a

[ENG](English),
[РУС](Russian),
[TUR](Turkish)

CLOCK SET Set the clock.
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.

[100], [50]

compressed audio file.

3 [QUIT :YES] appears when all the settings have been made.

To return to the first item of the setup menu, turn the M.C. dial to select [QUIT :NO],
then press to confirm.

4 Press the M.C. dial to confirm the settings.

• You can cancel the menu setting by pressing SRC/OFF.

• These settings can be made at any time from the SYSTEM settings (page 18) and INITIAL settings

(page 5).

Canceling the demonstration display (DEMO OFF)

1 Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
3 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [DEMO OFF], then press to confirm.
4 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [YES], then press to confirm.

INITIAL settings

1 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns off.
2 Press and hold SRC/OFF to display the main menu.
3 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [INITIAL], then press to confirm.
4 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select an option, then press to confirm.

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NOTE

The options var y depending on the unit.

Menu Item Description
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.

[100], [50]

SP-P/O MODE Select when there is a full-range speaker connected to the rear

[REAR/SUB.W]

[SUB.W/SUB.W] Select when there is a passive subwoofer connected directly to

[REAR/REAR] Select when there are full-range speakers connected to the rear

S/W UPDATE Select to confirm the latest system information on the unit.

[SYSTEM INFO]
[SYSTEM UPDATE] Select to update the unit to the latest software and initialize the

SYSTEM RESET Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be

[YES], [NO]

speaker output leads and there is a subwoofer connected to the
RCA output.

the rear speaker output leads and there is a subwoofer
connected to the RCA output.

speaker output leads and RCA output. If there is a full-range
speaker connected to the rear speaker output leads, and the
RCA output is not used, you may select either [REAR/SUB.W] or
[REAR/REAR].

unit settings. For details on the latest software and updating,
visit our website.

restarted automatically.
(Some of the settings may be retained even after resetting the
unit.)

Radio

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.

Receiving preset stations

1 Pre ss SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].
2 Pre ss BAND/ to select the band from [FM1], [FM2], [FM3], [MW] or [LW].

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3 Press a number button (1/ to 6/).

TIP

NOTE

NOTES

The / buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to [PCH] in the
FUNCTION settings (page16).

Best stations memory (BSM)

The six strongest stations are stored on the number buttons (1/ to 6/).

1 After selecting the band, press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.
3 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [BSM], then press to confirm.

To seek a station manually

1

After selecting the band, press / to select a station.

Press and hold / then release to seek an available station. Scanning stops
when the unit receives a station. To cancel seek tuning, press / .

[SEEK] needs to be set to [MAN] in the FUNCTION settings (page 16).

To store stations manually

1

While receiving the station you want to store, press and hold one of the number
buttons (1/ to 6/ ) until it stops flashing.

Using PTY functions

The unit searches for a station by PTY (program type) information.

1 Press and hold BASS during FM reception.
2 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select a program type from [NEWS/INFO], [POPULAR],

[CLASSICS] or [OTHERS].

3 Press the M.C. dial.

The unit begins to search for a station. When it is found, its program service name is
displayed.

• To cancel the search, press the M.C. dial.

• The program of some stations ma y differ from that in dicated by the trans mitted PTY.

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• If no station is broadcasting the type of program you searched for, [NOT FOUND] is displayed for

NOTE

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

about two seco nds and then the tuner returns to th e original station.

USB/iPod®/AUX

iPod function is not available for MVH-S120UB/S120UBG/S120UBA/S120UBW.

Playing back

Disconnect headphones from the device before connecting it to the unit.

USB devices (including Android™)/iPod

1

Open the USB port cover.

2 Plug in the USB device/iPod using an appropriate cable.

To automatically switch to [USB] source when a USB device/iPod is connected to the unit, set [USB
AUTO] to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page19).

Use a USB cable (sold separately) to connect the USB device as any device connected directly to the
unit will protrud e out from the unit, which could be dan gerous.

Before removing the device, stop playback.

AOA connections

For details on AOA connection, see page 14.

MTP connection

A device installed with Android OS 4.0 or most of later versions can be connected to the unit via MTP,
using the cable supplied with the device. However, depending on the connected device, OS version or
the numbers of the files in the device, audio files/songs may not be able to be played back via MTP.
Note that MT P connection is n ot compatible with WAV and FLAC f ile formats.

If you use an MTP connection, [ANDROID WIRED] needs to be set to [MEMORY] in the SYSTEM settings
(page 19).

AUX

1

Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack.

2 Press SRC/OFF to select [AUX] as the source.

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NOTE

If [AUX] is set to [OFF] in the SYSTEM settings, [AUX] cannot be selected as a source (page 19).

Operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 15).
Note that the following operations do not work for an AUX device. To operate an AUX
device, use the device itself.

Purpose Operation

Select a folder/album*1 Press 1/ or 2/.
Select a track/song (chapter) Press or .
Fast forward or reverse*2 Press and hold or .
Search for a file from a list 1 Press and hold BASS to display the list.

View a list of the files in the selected folder/
category*1

Play a song in the selected folder/
category*1

Alphabetical search (iPod only) 1 Press and hold BASS to display the list.

Repeat play Press 6/.
Random/shuffle play Press 5/.
Shuffle all play (iPod only) Press and hold 5/.
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUS E.

2 Tur n the M.C. dial to select the desired

file (folder) name or category, then press
to confirm.

3 Tur n the M.C. dial to select the desired

file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.

Press the M.C. dial when a folder/category
is selected.

Press and hold the M.C. dial when a folder/
category is selected.

2 Tur n the M.C. dial to select the desired

category list, then press and hold BA SS
to enter the alphabetical search mode.
(Turning the M.C. dial twice also enters
the alphabetical search mode.)

3 Tur n the M.C. dial to se lect a letter, then

press to display the alphabetical list.

To cancel alphabetical search, press BAND/

.

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NOTE

NOTES

Purpose Operation

Sound retriever Press 3/S.Rtrv.

Return to root folder (USB only)*1 Press and hold 1/.
Change drives in USB device

(Devices that support the USB mass storage
device class protocol only)

*1 Compressed a udio files only
*2 When you use the fast forward or reverse function while playing a VBR file, the playback time may

be not correct.

[1]: Effective for low compression rates
[2]: Effective for high compression rates

Press BAND/.

Useful functions for iPod

Link play mode

You can access songs based on the artist, album, or genre currently playing.

1 While listening to a song, press and hold 4/PAU SE to enter the link play mode.
2 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select the mode ([ARTIST], [ALBUM], [GENRE]), then press to

confir m.

The selected song/album will be played after the currently playing song.

The selected song/album may be canceled if you use functions other than those from the link play
mode (e.g. fast forward and reverse).

iPod control

You can control the unit via a connected iPod.
The following iPod models are not compatible with this function.

– iPod nano 1st generation, iPod with video

1 Press BA ND/ during playback, then select the control mode.

[CONTROL iPo d]: The unit’s iPod function can be operated from the connected iPod.
[CONTROL AUDIO]: The unit’s iPod function can only be operated by the buttons on
the unit or supplied remote control. In this mode, the connected iPod cannot be
turned on or off.

• Pressing iPod can also switch the control mode (only for MVH-S120UI/S120UIG/S12UI).

• Switching the control mode to [CONTROL iPod] pauses song playback. Use the connected iPod to

resume playback.

• The following operations are still accessible from the unit, even if the control mode is set to

[CONTROL iPod].

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– Pause, fast forward/reverse, song/chapter selection

Important

NOTE

• The volume can only be adjusted from the unit.

App Mode

(APP mode is not available for MVH-S120UB/S120UBG/S120UBA/S120UBW.)
You can enjoy listening to an application on an iPhone via the unit. In some cases, you
can control an application by using the unit.
For details on compatible devices, visit our website.

Use of third part y apps may involve or require the provisio n of personal ly identifiable informatio n,
whether through the creation of a user account or otherwise, and for certain applications, the provision
of geolocation da ta.
ALL THIRD PART Y 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.

For iPhone use rs

This function is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch® installed with iOS 5.0 or later.

PIONEER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY APPS OR CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
THEIR ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS. THE CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY OF SUCH APPS ARE THE
SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APP PROVIDER.

Playback of an application via the unit

1 Connec t this unit with the mobile device.

• iPhone via USB (page 8)

2 Pre ss SRC/OFF to select [APP].
3 Operate the mobile device to start up the application.

Basic operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 15).

Purpose Operation

Select a track Press or .
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .

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Important

NOTE

Purpose Operation
Pause/resume playback Press BAND/.

Spotify®

(MVH-S120UI/S120UIG/S12UI is only compatible with Spotify installed on iPhone.)
Spotify is a music streaming distribution service not affiliated with Pioneer. More
information is available at http://www.spotify.com.
The Spotify application is available for compatible smartphones, please visit https://
support.spotify.com/ for the latest compatibility information.
To enjoy Spotify as you drive, first download the Spotify app to your iPhone. You can
download it on the iTunes App Store. Choose a free account or a paid Premium account,
either in the app or at spotify.com. A Premium account gives you more features, like
offline listening.

• This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:

www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

• For information on the countr ies and regions where Spotif y can be used, take a look at https:/ /

spotify.com/us/select-your-country/.

Listening to Spotify

Update the firmware of the Spotify application to the latest version before use.

1 Connec t this unit with the mobile device.

• iPhone via USB (page 8)

2 Pre ss SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].
3 Launch the Spotify application on the mobile device and start playback.

Basic operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 15).

The available operations may vary according to the type of contents (track/album/artist/playlist/radio)
you want to play.

Purpose Operation

Skip a track Press or .

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NOTE

WAR NIN G

Purpose Operation

Search for a track from a list 1 Press and hold BASS to display the list.

Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Thumbs Up (Only for radio) Press 1/.
Thumbs Down (Only for radio) Press 2/.
Random play (Only for track/album/artist/

playlist)
Repeat play (Only for track/album/artist/

playlist)
Start a radio channel based on the song

currently being played.

Store the information about the song
currently being played.
Remove the song information stored.

Some functions of Spotify may not be operated from the unit.

2 Tur n the M.C. dial to select the desired

category, then press to confirm.

3 Tur n the M.C. dial to select the desired

file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.

Press 5/.

Press 6/.

1 Press and hold 5/ to start a radio.
2 Press the M.C. dial.

• This function may not be available

depending on the selected song.

1 Press and hold 3/S.Rtrv.

[SAVE]/[UNSAVE] appears.

2 Press the M.C. dial.

Using Pioneer ARC APP

(Pioneer ARC APP for iPhone is not available for MVH-S120UB/S120UBG/S120UBA/
S120UBW.)
You can operate the unit from Pioneer ARC APP installed on an iPhone/Android device.
In some cases, you can control aspects of the application, such as source selection,
pause, etc., by using the unit.
For details on what operations are available on the application , see the application’s help
section.

Do not attempt to op erate the application while dr iving. Make sure to pull off the road and pa rk your
vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the application.

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For iPhone use rs

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

This function is compatible with iPhones (iPhone 5 or later) and iPod touches installed
with iOS 8.0 or later.
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on iTunes App Store.

For Android device users

This function is compatible with a phone that runs Android 4.1 up to 7.1.2 and also
supports AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0, but the compatibility depends on the
smartphone.
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on Google Play™.

Some Android devices connected via AOA 2.0 may not work properly or emit sounds due to their own
software design , regardless of the OS version.

Making a connection with Pioneer ARC APP

When making a connection with an Android device

1

Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.

2 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
3 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [ANDROID WIRED], then press to confirm.
4 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL], then press to confirm.
5 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [P.APP AUTO ON], then press to confirm.
6 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select [ON], then press to confirm.
7 Connect this unit with the Android device via USB.

Pioneer ARC APP on the Android device starts automatically.

If Pioneer ARC APP has not been installed on your Android device yet, a message that prompts you
to install the application will app ear on your Android device. Selec t [OFF] in [P.APP AUTO ON] to
clear the message (page 19).

When making a connection with an iPhone

1

Connect this unit with the iPhone via USB.

2 Press SRC/OFF to select any source.
3 Press and hold the M.C. dial.

Pioneer ARC APP on the iPhone starts.

If the connection fails, launch Pioneer ARC APP on the iPhone.

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NOTES

Listening to music on Android

1 Pre ss SRC/OFF to select [ANDROID].

Basic operations

Purpose Operation

Select a track Press or .
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUS E.
Sound retriever Press 3/S.Rtrv.

[1]: Effective for low compression rates
[2]: Effective for high compression rates

Settings

You can adjust various settings in the main menu.

1 Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select one of the categories below, then press to confirm.

• FUNC TION settings (page 15)

• AUDIO settings (page 17)

• SYSTEM settings (page 18)

• ILLUMINATION settings (page 20)

3 Tu rn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.

• iPod-related menu items in the following tables are not available for MVH-S120UB/S120UBG/

S120UBA/S120UBW.

• APP mode-related menu items in the following tables are not available for MVH-S120UB/S120UBG/

S120UBA/S120UBW.

FUNCTION settings

The menu items vary according to the source.

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Menu Item Description

FM SETTING

[TALK], [STANDARD], [MUSIC] Match the sound quality level with the broadcast

BSM

REGIONAL

[ON], [OFF] Limit the reception to the specific regional

LOC AL

FM: [OFF], [LV1], [LV2], [LV3], [LV4]
MW/LW: [OFF], [LV1], [LV2]

TA

[ON], [OFF] Receive current traffic information if available.

AF

[ON], [OFF] Allow the unit to retune to a different frequency

NEWS

[ON], [OFF] Interrupt the currently selected source with

SEEK

[MAN], [PCH] Assign or buttons to seek the stations

SAVE

UNSAVE

signal conditions of the FM band signal.
(Available only when FM band is selected.)

Store the six strongest stations on the number
buttons (1/ to 6/ ) automatically.

programs when AF (alternative frequencies
search) is selected. (Available only when FM
band is selected.)

Restrict the tuning station according to the
signal strength.

(Available only when FM band is selected.)

providing the same station. (Available only when
FM band is se lected.)

news programs. (Available only when FM band is
selected.)

one by one (manual tuning) or select a station
from the preset channels.

Store the information about the song currently
being played to your music list on Spotify.

Remove the song information stored in [SAVE].

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Menu Item Description

USB

iPod

iPod

S.RTRV

[1] (effective for low compression
rates),
[2] (effective for high
compression rates),
[OFF]

AUDIO BOOK

[FASTER], [NORMAL], [SLOWER] Change the playba ck speed. (Not available when

PAUS E

Enhance compressed audio and restore rich
sound.
Not available when the FLAC file is played back.

[CONTROL iPod] is selected in the control mode.)

Pause or resume playback.

AUDIO settings

Menu Item Description
FAD ER *1

Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.

BALANC E

Adjust the left and right speaker balance.

EQ SETTING

[SUPER BASS], [POWERFUL],
[DYNAMIC], [NATURAL], [VOCAL],
[VIVID], [CUSTOM1], [CUSTOM2],
[FLAT]

Select an equalizer band and
level for further customising.
Equalizer band: [80HZ], [250HZ],
[800HZ], [2.5KHZ], [8KHZ]

Equalizer level: [+6] to [–6]

LOU DNES S

[OFF], [LOW], [MID], [HI] Compensate for clear sound at low volume.

SUB.W*2

[NOR], [REV], [OFF] Select the subwoofer phase.

Select or customise the equalizer curve.
[CUSTOM1] can be set separately for each source.
However, each of the below combinations are set
to the same se tting automatically.

• USB, iPod, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, an d APP

(iPhone)
[CUSTOM2] is a shared setting used for all
sources.
You can also switch the equalizer by pressing

repeatedly (Only for MVH-S120UB/

S120UBG/S120UBA/S120UBW).

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Menu Item Description
SUB.W CTRL*2*3

Cut-off frequency: [50HZ],

[63HZ], [80HZ], [100HZ], [125HZ],
[160HZ], [200HZ]

Output level: [–24] to [+6]
Slope level: [–12], [–24]

BASS BO OST

[0] to [+6] Select the bass boost level.

HPF SET TING

Cut-off frequency: [OFF], [50HZ],

[63HZ], [80HZ], [100HZ], [125HZ],
[160HZ], [200HZ]

Slope level: [–12], [–24]

SLA

[+4] to [–4] Adjust the volume level for each source except

*1 Not available when [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected in [SP-P/O MODE] in the INITIAL settings (page 6).
*2 Not available when [REAR/REAR] is selected in [SP-P/O MODE] in the INITIAL settings (page6).
*3 Not available when [OFF] is selected in [SUB.W].

Only frequencies lower than those in the
selected range are output from the subwoofer.

Only frequencies higher than the high-pass filter
(HPF) cutoff are output from the speakers.

FM.
Each of the below combinations are set to the
same setting automatically.

• USB, iPod, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, an d APP

(iPhone)

SYSTEM settings

You can also access to these menus when the unit is turned off.

Menu Item Description
LANGUAGE

[ENG](English), [РУС](Russian),
[TUR](Turkish)

CLOCK SET

12H/24H

[12H], [24H] Select the time notation.

Select the language to display the text
information from a compressed audio file.

Set the clock (page 5).

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Menu Item Description
SCROLL SET

[ONCE], [LOOP], [OFF] Select the way to scroll the text in the display

window.

AUTO PI

[ON], [OFF] Search for a different station with the same

programming, even if using a preset station.

AUX

[ON], [OFF] Set to [ON] when using an auxiliary device

connected to the unit.

SPOTIFY

[ON], [OFF] Set to [ON] when using the Spotify function.

MUTE MODE (Only for MVH-S120UI/S120UIG/S12UI)

[MUTE], [20dB ATT], [10dB ATT] Mute or attenuate sound automatically when a

signal from equipment with a mute function is
received.

PW SAVE*

[ON], [OFF] Reduce the battery power consumption.

Turning on the source is the only operation
allowed when this function is on.

ANDROID WIRED

[MEMORY], [APP CONTROL] Select the appropriate connec tion method for an

Android device.

P. A PP A U TO O N

[ON], [OFF]

Select [ON] to automatically launch Pioneer ARC
APP when an Android device is connected to the
unit via AOA. (Not availabl e when [MEMORY] is
selected i n [ANDROID WIRED].)

USB AUTO

[ON], [OFF] Select [ON] to automatically switch to [USB]

* [PW SAVE] is canceled if the vehicle battery is disconnected and will need to be turned back on once

the battery is reconnected. When [PW SAVE] is off, depending on connection methods, the unit may
continue to draw power from the battery if your vehicle’s ignition does not have an ACC (accessory)
position.

source when a USB device/iPod is connected to
the unit.
Select [OFF] when a USB device/iPod is being
connected to the unit just for charging.

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ILLUMINATION settings

Menu Item Description
DIM SETTING

[SYNC CLOCK], [MANUAL] Select the way to change the display brightness.

BRIGHTNESS

[1] to [10] Change the display brightness.

The available setting ranges differ depending on
[DIM SETTING].

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

The display automatically return s to the
normal display.

→ No operations have been made for

about 30 seconds.
– Perform an operation.

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

[FLD] (folder repeat) is selected.
– Select another repeat play range.

The sound is intermittent.

→ 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.

Error messages

Common

AMP ERROR

→ This unit fails to operate or the spe aker

connection is incorrect.

→ The protective circuit is activated.

– Check the speaker connection.
– Turn the ignition switch OFF and back

to ON again. If the message remains,
contact your dealer or an authorized
Pioneer Service Station for assistance.

NO XXXX (NO TITLE, for example)
→ There is no embedded text information.

– Switch the display or play another

track/file.

USB device/iPod

FORMAT READ

→ Sometime s 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

device and connect.

→ The connected USB device has security

enabled.
– Follow the USB device i nstructions to

disable the security.

SKIPPED

→ The connected USB device contains

DRM protected files.
– The protected files are skipped.

PROTECT

→ All the files on the connected USB

device are embedded with DRM.
– Replace the USB device.

N/A USB

→ The connected USB device is not

supported by this unit.
– Disconnect your device and replace it

with a compatible USB device.

HUB ERROR

→ The USB device connected via a USB

hub is not supported by this unit.
– Connect the USB device directly to this

unit using a USB cable.

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CHECK USB

→ The USB connector or USB cable has

short-c ircuited.
– Check that the USB connector or USB

cable is not caught in something or
damaged.

→ The connected USB device consumes

more than maximum allowable current.
– Disconnect the USB dev ice and do not

use it. Turn the ignition switch OFF
and back to ACC or ON. Connec t only
compliant USB devices.

ERROR-19

→ Communication faile d.

– Perform one of the following

operations, then return to the USB
source.

• Disconnect the USB device.

• Change to a different 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 device was not formatted properly.

– Format the USB device with FAT12,

FAT1 6 or FAT 32.

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.

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.

APP

START UP APP

→ The applicatio n has not started running

yet.
– Operate the mobile device to start up

the application.

Spotify

CHECK APP

→ Connection to the Spotify application

failed.
– Follow the instructions that appear on

the screen.

Handling guidelines

USB storage device

• Connec tions via USB hubs are not

supported.

• Firmly secure the USB storage device

before 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.
–Operations may vary.
–The storage device may not be

recognized.
– Files may not be played back properly.
– The device may cause audible

interference when you are listening to

the radio.

iPod

• Do not leave the iPod in places with high

temperatures.

• 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.

• The settings of the iPod such as the

equalizer and repeat play are changed

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automatically when the iPod is

CAUTION

connected to the unit. Once the iPod is
disconnected, those settings will return
to the original settings.

• In compatible text saved on the iPod will

not be displayed by the unit.

Compressed audio
compatibility

• Only the first 32 characters can be

displayed as a file name (including the file
extension) or a folder name.

• The unit may not work properly

depending on the application used to
encode WMA files.

• There may be a slight delay at the start of

the playback of audio files embedded
with image data, or audio files stored on a
USB device with 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

• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility

with all USB mass storage devices, and
assumes no responsibility for any loss of
data on media players, smartphones, or
other devices while using this product.

• Do not leave discs or a USB storage

device in any place that is subject to high
temperatures.

WMA files

File extension .wma

Bit rate 48 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling fre quency 32 kHz, 44.1 kH z, 48

Windows Media™
Audio Profession al,
Lossless, Voice/DRM
Stream/Stream with
video

(CBR), 48 kbps to 384
kbps (VBR)

kHz
Not compatible

MP3 files

File extension .mp3
Bit rate 8 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz (32

Compatible ID3 tag
versio n

M3u playlist Not compatible
MP3i (MP3

interactive), mp3 PRO

(CBR) , VBR

kHz, 44.1 kHz , 48 kHz
for emphasis)

1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
(ID3 tag Version 2.x is
given priority over
Versi on 1.x .)

Not compatible

WAV files

• WAV file formats cannot be connected via

MTP.

File extension .wav
Quantization bits 8 and 16 (LPCM)
Sampling f requency 16 kH z to 48 kHz

(LPCM)

FLAC files

• FLAC file formats cannot be connected

via MTP.

• FLAC files may not be playable,

depending on the encoder.

File extension .flac
Sampling frequency 8/11.025/12/16/22.05/

Quantization bit rate 16 bit

24/32/44.1/48 kHz

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CAUTION

Channel mod e 1/2 ch

Folder
Compressed

audio file

to : Playback sequence

01 to 05: Folde r number

USB device

• There may be a slig ht delay when starting

playback of audio files on a USB storage
device with numerous folder hierarchies.

Playable folder
hierarchy

Playable folde rs Up to 500
Playable files Up to 15 000
Playback of copyright -

protected files
Partitioned USB

device

Up to eight tiers (A
practical hierarchy is
less than two ti ers.)

Not compatible

Only the first par tition
can be played.

iPod compatibility

This unit supports only the following iPod
models. Older versions may not be supported.
Made for

– iPod touch (1st through 6th generation)
–iPod classic®
– iPod nano® (3rd through 7th ge neration)
–iPhone 6s
–iPhone 6s Plus
–iPhone 6
–iPhone 6 Plus
–iPhone 5s
–iPhone 5c
–iPhone 5
–iPhone4s
–iPhone4
–iPhone3GS
–iPhone3G
–iPhone

• Operations may vary depending on the

generation and/or software version of
the iPod.

• Users of iPod with the Lightning®

Connector sh ould use the Lightning to
USB Cable (supplied with iPod).

• Users of iPod with the Dock Connector

should use the CD-IU51. For details,
consult your dealer.

• R efer to the iPod manuals for information

about the file/format compatibility.

• Audiobook, Podcast: Compatible

Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data
lost on the iPod, even if that data is lost
while this unit is used.

Sequence of audio files

The user cannot assign folder numbers and
specify playback sequences with this unit.
Sequence of audio file depends on the
connected device.
Note that the hidden files in a USB device
cannot be played back.

Example of a hierarchy

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Russian character chart

D: Display C: Character

Copyright and trademark

iTunes

Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

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, I nc.

FLAC

Copyright © 2000-2009 Josh Coalson

Copyright © 2011-2013 Xiph.Org
Founda tion
Redistribution and use in source and
bina ry fo rms, w ith or witho ut mod ificat ion,
are permitted provided that the following
conditions are met:
– Redistributions of source code must

retain the above copyright notice, this list
of conditions and the following
disclaimer.

– Redistributions in binary form must

reproduce the above copyright notice,
this list of conditions and the following
disclaimer in the documentation and/or
other materials provided with the
distribution.

– Neither the name of the Xiph.org

Foundation n or the names of its
contributors may be used to endorse or
promote products derived from this
software without specific prior written
permission.

THIS SOFT WARE IS PROVID ED BY THE
COPYRIGHT HOLD ERS AND
CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN CLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIREC T, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
IN CONTRACT, STRIC T LIABILITY, OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF
THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILIT Y OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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iPhone, iPod and Lightning

Use of the Made for Apple badge means
that an accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to the Apple
product(s) identified in the badge, and has
been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance 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 an Apple product may affect wireless
performance.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod
touch and Lightning are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

Google™, Google Play, Android

Google, Google Play and Android are
trademarks of Google LLC.

Spotify®

SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among
the registered trademarks of Spotify AB.
Compatible mobile digital devices and
premium subscription required, where
available, see https://www.spotify.com.

Specifications

General

Power source: 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V

allowable)
Grounding system: Negative type
Maximum current consumption: 10.0 A
Dimensions (W × H × D):

DIN

Chassis: 178 mm × 50 mm × 97 mm

Nose: 188 mm × 58 mm × 17 mm

D

Chassis: 178 mm × 50 mm × 97 mm

Nose: 170 mm × 46 mm × 17 mm
Weight: 0.5 kg

Audio

Maximum power output:

• 50 W × 4 ch/4 Ω (for no subwoofer)

• 50 W × 2 ch/4 Ω + 70 W × 1 ch/2 Ω
(for subwoofer)

Continuous power output:

22 W × 4 (50 Hz to 15 000 Hz, 5 %

THD, 4 Ω load, both channels driven)
Load impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)
Preout maximum output level: 2.0 V
Loudness contour: +10 dB (100 Hz), +6.5

dB (10 kHz) (volume: –30 dB)
Equalizer (5-Band Graphic Equalizer):

Frequency : 80 Hz/250 Hz/800 Hz/2.5

kHz/8 kHz

Equalization range: ±12 dB (2 dB step)
Subwoofer (mono):

Frequency: 50 Hz/63 Hz/80 Hz/100

Hz/125 Hz/160 Hz/200 Hz

Slope: –12 dB/oct, –24 dB/oct

Gain: +6 dB to –24 dB

Phase: Normal/Reverse

USB

USB standard specification: USB 2.0 full

speed
Maximum current supply: 1 A
USB Protocol:

MSC (Mass Storage Class)

MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)

AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0
Fi le s yst em: FAT1 2, FAT 16, FAT32
MP3 decoding format: MPEG-1 & 2 Audio

Layer 3
WMA decoding format: Ver. 7, 8, 9, 9.1, 9.2

(2 ch audio)
FLAC decoding format: v1.3.0 (Free

Lossless Audio Codec)
WAV signal format: Linear PCM (Non-

compressed)

FM tuner

Frequency range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity: 11 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω,

mono, S/N: 30 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 72 dB (IEC-A network)

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MW tuner

NOTE

Frequency range: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 25 μV (S/N: 20 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 62 dB (IEC-A network)

LW tuner

Frequency range: 153 kHz to 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 28 μV (S/N: 20 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 62 dB (IEC-A network)

Specifications and the design are subject
to modifications without notice.

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À propos de ce mode d’emploi :

Table des matières

Mise en route............................................................................................ 3

Radio.......................................................................................................... 7

USB/iPod®/AUX ........................................................................................ 8

Mode d’application.............................................................................. 12

Spotify® .................................................................................................. 13

Utilisation de Pioneer ARC APP ......................................................... 15

Réglages................................................................................................. 17

Réglages FUNCTION ............................................................................. 17

Réglages AUDIO .................................................................................... 19

Réglages SYSTEM.................................................................................. 21

Réglages ILLUMINATION...................................................................... 22

Informations complémentaires......................................................... 24

• Parmi les instructions suivantes, les clés USB ou les lecteurs audio USB sont

collectivement désignés sous le nom de « périphérique USB ».

• Dans ce mode d’emploi, les iPod et les iPhone® sont collectivement désignés sous le

nom d’« iPod ».

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Mise en route

SRC (source)/OFF

Touc he de re trai t

Fenêtre d’affichage

Molette M.C. (multi-contrôle)

BAND/

Port USB

Prise d’entrée AUX (prise stéréo 3,5 mm)

DISP (affichage)

BASS

Fonctionnement de base

MVH-S120UI/S120UIG/S12UI/S120UB/S120UBG/S120UBA/
S120UBW

Opérations fréquemment utilisées

Objectif Opération

Mettre l’appareil sous tension* Appuyez sur SRC/OFF pour mettre

Régler le volume Tournez la molette M.C..
Sélectionner une source Appuyez plusieurs fois sur SRC/OFF.
Modifier les informations d’affichage Appuyez plusieurs fois sur DISP.
Revenir à l’affichage/la liste précédent(e) Appuyez sur BAND/.
Revenir à l’affichage normal à partir du

menu
Augmentez le niveau des basses Appuyez sur BASS.

l’appareil sous tension.
Appuyez longuement sur SRC/OFF pour
mettre l’appareil hors tension.

Appuyez longuement sur BAND/.

• Vous pouvez sélectionner le niveau des

basse dans [BASS BOOST] (page 20).

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* Si le fil bleu/blanc de l’appareil est relié à la borne de commande du relais d’antenne automatique du

Important

Retirer Fixer

véhicule, l’antenne se déploie lorsque la source de cet appareil est mise en service. Pour rétracter
l’antenne, mettez la source hors service.

Indication de l’affichage

Indication Description

Apparaît lorsqu’il existe un niveau inférieur de menu ou de dossier.

Apparaît lorsque vous appuyez longuement sur le bouton BASS.

Apparaît lorsque la fonction d’accord sur une station locale est en service

(page 18).
Apparaît lorsqu’un programme d’informations routières est capté.

Apparaît lorsque la fonction TA (informations routières) est activée

(page 18).

Apparaît lorsque le sound retriever (correcteur de son compressé) est en

service (page 19).

Apparaît lorsque la fonctio n de commande d’iPod est en service (page 11).

Retrait de la face avant

Retirez la face avant pour empêcher tout vol. Débranchez tous les câbles et les
périphériques branchés à la face avant et mettez l’appareil hors tension avant de le
retirer.

• Évitez de soumettre la face avant à des chocs excessifs.

• Tenez la face avant à l’abri du soleil et des températures élevées.

• Stockez toujours la face avant détachée, dans un étui de protection ou un sac.

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