Pioneer MVH-S520DAB Manual

DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ........................................................................................	3
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)........................................................	7
Radio..........................................................................................................	9
USB/iPhone®/AUX.................................................................................	10
Bluetooth ...............................................................................................	12
Spotify® ..................................................................................................	16
Using Pioneer Smart Sync/APP..........................................................	18
Audio Adjustments ..............................................................................	22
Settings ..................................................................................................	23
FUNCTION settings ...............................................................................	23
AUDIO settings ......................................................................................	26
SYSTEM settings ....................................................................................	28
ILLUMINATION settings........................................................................	31
Additional Information .......................................................................	33
About this manual:

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

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Getting Started

Basic operation

MVH-S520DAB

	M.C. (multi-control) dial								USB port
SRC (source)/OFF
						DISP (display)

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BAND/	Display window	Detach button
	(navigation)/LIST
	AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)

Frequently used operations

Purpose	Operation
Turn on the power*	Press SRC/OFF to turn on the power.
	Press and hold SRC/OFF to turn off 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/			.
Change the display brightness	Press and hold BAND/			.
Answering a call	Press any button.
Ending a call	Press	.

*When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the source off.

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Display indication

Indication		Description
		Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.
		Appears when a traffic program is received.
BASS		Appears when the BASS function is activated.
		Appears when random/shuffle play is set (except when BT AUDIO is
		selected as the source).
		Appears when repeat play is set (except when BT AUDIO is selected as the
		source).
		Appears when a Bluetooth connection is made (page 12).
APP		Appears when a Pioneer Smart Sync connection is made (page 18).

Detaching the front panel

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

Detach

Attach

Important

•Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock.

•Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.

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

Resetting the microprocessor

The microprocessor must be reset in the following situations:

–Before using this unit for the first time after installation

–If the unit fails to operate properly

–When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display

1 Remove the front panel (page 4).

2Press the RESET button with a pointed instrument longer than 8 mm.

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RESET button

Setup menu

When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, the setup menu appears in the display.

WARNING

Do not use the unit in standard mode when a speaker system for network mode is connected to the unit. Do not use the unit in network mode when a speaker system for standard mode is connected to the unit. This may cause damage to the speakers.

1Turn 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),	compressed audio file.
	[РУС](Russian),
	[TUR](Turkish),
	[FRA](French),
	[DEU](German)
CLOCK SET		Set the clock.
		1 Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the hour, then press to confirm.
		The indicator moves to the minute setting automatically.
		2 Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.
FM STEP		Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100], [50]
DAB ANT PW		Supply power to a DAB antenna. Select this when using the
	[ON]	optional DAB antenna (AN-DAB1, sold separately) with the unit.
	[OFF]	No power is supplied to a DAB antenna. Select this when using a
		passive antenna with no booster.

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	Menu Item	Description
	SPEAKER MODE	Switch between two operation modes: the 2-way network mode
	[STANDARD],	(NETWORK) and the standard mode (STANDARD) according to
		the connections you have established. For details on operation
	[NETWORK]
		modes, see page 22.
		After selecting the appropriate mode, turn the M.C. dial to
		select [YES], then press to confirm.
		• You cannot complete the setup menu without setting the
		[SPEAKER MODE].
		• Once the speaker mode is set, this setting cannot be changed
		unless the default settings of this product are restored. Restore
		the default settings to change the speaker mode setting (refer
		to SYSTEM RESET on page 7).
		• When [NETWORK] is selected, the beep tone function is not
		available.

2[QUIT :YES] appears.

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

3Press the M.C. dial to confirm the settings.

[UPDATING LIST] appears in the display and the service list will be updated.

NOTE

These settings other than [SPEAKER MODE] can be made at any time from the SYSTEM settings (page 28) and INITIAL settings (page 6).

Canceling the demonstration display (DEMO OFF)

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

2 Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.

3 Turn the M.C. dial to select [DEMO OFF], then press to confirm.

4 Turn 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 Turn the M.C. dial to select [INITIAL], then press to confirm.

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4 Turn the M.C. dial to select an option, then press to confirm.

Menu Item		Description
FM STEP		Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100], [50]
REAR-SP		Select when there is a full-range speaker connected to the rear
	[FUL]	speaker output leads.
	[SW]	Select when there is a subwoofer connected directly to the rear
		speaker output leads without any auxiliary amplifier.
SYSTEM UPDATE		Select [SYSTEM INFO] to confirm the latest system information
	[SYSTEM INFO], [S/	on the unit.
	W UPDATE]	Select [S/W UPDATE] to update the unit to the latest software
		and initialize the unit settings. For details on the latest software
		and updating, visit our website.
DAB ANT PW		Supply power to a DAB antenna. Select this when using the
	[ON]	optional DAB antenna (AN-DAB1, sold separately) with the unit.
	[OFF]	No power is supplied to a DAB antenna. Select this when using a
		passive antenna with no booster.
SYSTEM RESET		Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be
	[YES], [NO]	restarted automatically.

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)

To receive DAB signals, connect a DAB antenna (AN-DAB1) (sold separately) to the unit.

Seeking a service component/station

1 Press SRC/OFF to select [DIGITAL RADIO].

2 Press BAND/ to select the band from [D1], [D2] or [D3].

3 Press / to select a service component/station.

NOTE

Press and hold / then release to seek an available service. Scanning stops when the unit receives a service.

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To select service component/station from service lists

1During DAB reception, press and hold .

Displays the list of all service components/stations. Press and hold again to search for a service component/station alphabetically.

2Select a service component/station from the list you selected, then press the M.C. dial to confirm.

NOTE

You can update the service list by pressing DAB. To cancel updating, press DAB again.

Presetting service components/stations

To store service components/stations

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

To retrieve stored service components/stations

1 Select the band, then press a number button (1/ to 6/ ).

Pause/Time shift functions

The unit stores recent broadcasts in the memory automatically. The memory capacity of this unit varies depending on the bit rate of the service component used. The approximate memory capacity is five minutes for 192 kbps.

To pause/resume

1 While receiving the service component, press and hold DISP.

To use the time shift function

1 While receiving the service component, press and hold DAB.

2Press (skip back one minute)/ (skip forward one minute) to adjust the playback point.

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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 Press SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].

2 Press BAND/ to select the band from [FM1], [FM2], [FM3], [MW] or [LW].

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

TIP

The / buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to [PCH] in the FUNCTION settings (page 25).

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 Turn the M.C. dial to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.

3 Turn the M.C. dial to select [BSM], then press to confirm.

To seek a station manually

1After 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 / .

NOTE

[SEEK] needs to be set to [MAN] in the FUNCTION settings (page 25).

To store stations manually

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

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Using PTY functions

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

1 Press and hold during FM reception.

2Turn the M.C. dial to select a program type from [NEWS/INFO], [POPULAR], [CLASSICS] or [OTHERS].

3Press the M.C. dial.

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

NOTES

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

•The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY.

•If no station is broadcasting the type of program you searched for, [NOT FOUND] is displayed for about two seconds and then the tuner returns to the original station.

USB/iPhone®/AUX

(iPhone source is not available when [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 29).)

Playing back

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

USB devices (including Android™)/iPhone

1 Open the USB port cover.

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

NOTE

To automatically switch to USB source when a USB device/iPhone is connected to the unit, set [USB AUTO] to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 30).

CAUTION

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

Before removing the device, stop playback.

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AOA connections

A device running Android OS 4.1 or later installed and also supports AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0 can be connected to the unit via AOA, using the cable supplied with the device.

NOTE

If you use an AOA connection, [APP CONTROL] needs to be set to [WIRED] (page 29) and [USB MTP] needs to be set to [OFF] (page 29) in the SYSTEM settings.

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 MTP connection is not compatible with WAV and FLAC file formats.

NOTE

If you use an MTP connection, [USB MTP] needs to be set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 29).

AUX

1 Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack.

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

NOTE

If [AUX] is set to [OFF] in the SYSTEM settings, [AUX IN] cannot be selected as a source (page 29).

Operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 23) (except for AUX IN/USB source).

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*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 (USB only)	1	Press and hold		to display the list.
	2	Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
		file (folder) name or category, then press
		to confirm.
	3	Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
		file, then press to confirm.
		Playback starts.

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Purpose	Operation
View a list of the files in the selected folder/	Press the M.C. dial when a folder/category
category*1	is selected.
Play a song in the selected folder/	Press and hold the M.C. dial when a folder/
category*1	category is selected.
Repeat play	Press 6/	.
Random/shuffle play	Press 5/	.
Pause/resume playback	Press 4/PAUSE.
Sound retriever*1	Press 3/S.Rtrv.
	[1]: Effective for low compression rates
	[2]: Effective for high compression rates
Return to root folder (USB only)*1	Press and hold 1/ .

*1 Compressed audio files only

*2 When you use the fast forward or reverse function while playing a VBR file, the playback time may be not correct.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth connection

Important

If ten or more Bluetooth devices (e.g. a phone and separate audio player) are connected, they may not work properly.

TIP

The next connection to the unit is performed automatically if the Bluetooth device has been connected previously in the following steps.

1Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.

If you make a Bluetooth connection from the device, proceed to step 4.

2Press to display the [ADD DEVICE] setting.

The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list.

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

•If the desired device is not in the list, select [RE-SEARCH].

•If there is no device available, [NOT FOUND] appears in the display.

•If there is already a connected device, the phone menu appears by pressing .

3Turn the M.C. dial to select a device from the device list, then press to confirm.

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Press and hold the M.C. dial to switch the displayed device information between the Bluetooth device address and device name.

If you make a Bluetooth connection from the unit, proceed to step 5.

4 Select the unit name shown in the device display.

5Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device, then select [YES] if the 6-digit numbers displayed on this unit and the device are the same.

Bluetooth telephone

First, make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth telephone (page 12). Up to two Bluetooth telephones can be connected simultaneously.

Important

•Leaving the unit on standby to connect to your phone via Bluetooth while the engine is not running can drain the vehicle’s battery.

•Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake before operation.

To make a phone call

1Press to display the phone menu.

When two phones are connected, a phone name appears first then a phone menu will display. To switch to another phone, press again.

2Turn the M.C. dial to select [RECENTS] or [PHONE BOOK], then press to confirm.

If you select [PHONE BOOK], proceed to step 4.

3Turn the M.C. dial to select [MISSED], [DIALLED] or [RECEIVED], then press to confirm.

4Turn the M.C. dial to select a name or phone number, then press to confirm.

The phone call starts.

To answer an incoming call

1 Press any button when a call is received.

TIP

When two phones are connected to the unit via Bluetooth and there is an incoming call while one phone is being used for a call, a message will appear in the display. To answer that incoming call, you need to end the existing call.

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Basic operations

Purpose	Operation
End a call	Press	.
Reject an incoming call	Press and hold		when a call is received.
Switch between the current caller	Press the M.C. dial.
and a caller on hold
Cancel a caller on hold	Press and hold		.
Adjust the volume of the caller’s	Turn the M.C. dial during the call.
voice (When private mode is on,
this function is not available.)
Turn the private mode on or off	Press BAND/		during the call.

To preset phone numbers

1 Select a phone number from a phone book or call history.

2Press and hold one of the number buttons (1/ to 6/ ).

The contact is stored in the selected preset number.

To make a call using a preset number, press one of the number buttons (1/ to 6/ ), then press the M.C. dial, while the phone menu is displayed.

Voice recognition

This function is only available when an iPhone/Android device equipped with voice recognition is connected to the unit via Bluetooth.

1 Press and hold and then talk into the microphone to input voice commands.

To exit the voice recognition mode, press BAND/ .

NOTE

For details on the voice recognition features, refer to the manual supplied with your device.

TIP

When a Pioneer Smart Sync connection is made (page 18), you can also use the voice recognition function from Pioneer Smart Sync installed on your iPhone/Android device by pressing and holding

. For details on the voice recognition features, see the application’s help section.

Phone menu

1 Press to display the phone menu.

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Menu Item		Description
RECENTS		Display the missed call history.
	[MISSED]
	[DIALLED]	Display the dialed call history.
	[RECEIVED]	Display the received call history.
PHONE BOOK		Display the contacts in your phone.
PRESET 1-6		Recall the preset phone numbers. You can also recall the preset
		phone numbers by pressing one of the number buttons (1/
		to 6/	).
A.ANSR*		Select [ON] to answer an incoming call automatically.
	[ON], [OFF]
PB INVT		Invert the order of names in the phone book (name view).
DEVICELIST		Display the list of paired Bluetooth devices. “*” appears on the
		device name when the Bluetooth connection is established.
		When no device is selected in the device list, this function is not
		available.
DEL DEVICE		Delete the device information.
	[DELETE YES],
	[DELETE NO]
ADD DEVICE		Register a new device.
DEV. INFO		Switch the device information on the display between the
		device name and Bluetooth device address.

*If two phones are connected, this function does not work on incoming calls that are received while one of the phones is being used for a call.

Bluetooth audio

Important

•Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit, the available operations will be limited to the following two levels:

–A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) can only play back songs on your audio player.

–AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) can perform functions such as playback, pause, select song, etc.

•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.

•Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio player you have connected to this unit, operation and information displayed may vary based on availability and functionality.

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1 Make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth audio player.

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

3 Press BAND/ to start playback.

NOTE

You must reconnect the Bluetooth connection when the source is switched or the unit is turned off.

TIP

When more than two and up to five devices are registered to the unit via Bluetooth, you can switch the Bluetooth device by playing back songs on the device. By doing so, playing back a song from the Bluetooth device of each passenger is easily available. However, depending on the usage conditions, multiple connections may not be available and the audio files/songs may not be able to be played back properly.

Basic operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 23).

Purpose	Operation
Fast forward or reverse	Press and hold			or	.
Select a track	Press		or	.
Repeat play*	Press 6/		.
Random play*	Press 5/		.
Pause/resume playback	Press 4/PAUSE.
Search for a file from a list	1	Press and hold		to display a list.
	2	Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
		folder name, then press to confirm.
	3	Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
		file, then press to confirm.
	Playback starts.

* Depending on the connected device, these operations may not be available.

Spotify®

(Not available when [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 29).) 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.

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To enjoy Spotify as you drive, first download the Spotify app to your iPhone or Android device. You can download it on the iTunes® App Store® or Google Play™. 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.

Important

•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 countries and regions where Spotify 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.

1Connect this unit with the mobile device.

•iPhone via USB (page 10)

•iPhone/Android device via Bluetooth (page 12)

2 Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].

3 Press and hold 1/ to display [APP CONTROL].

4Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.

•Select [WIRED] for the USB connection.

•Select [BLUETOOTH] for the Bluetooth connection.

5 Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].

6 Launch the Spotify application on the mobile device and start playback.

NOTE

When you connect a mobile device other than an iPhone/Android device, it may not operate correctly depending on your mobile device.

Basic operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 23).

NOTE

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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Purpose	Operation
Search for a track from a list	1	Press and hold		to display the list.
	2	Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
		category, then press to confirm.
	3	Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
		file, then press to confirm.
		Playback starts.
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/	Press 5/		.
playlist)
Repeat play (Only for track/album/artist/	Press 6/		.
playlist)
Start a radio channel based on the song	1	Press and hold 5/		to start a radio.
currently being played.	2	Press the M.C. dial.
	• This function may not be available
		depending on the selected song.

NOTE

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

Using Pioneer Smart Sync/APP

Pioneer Smart Sync is the application that intelligently brings your maps, messages, and music together in the vehicle.

You can operate the unit from Pioneer Smart Sync 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.

NOTE

The APP source is not available when a Pioneer Smart Sync connection is not made or [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 29).

WARNING

•Functions operated with a smartphone are merely tools available to the driver. The driver shall observe safe and sensible driving behavior under all circumstances.

•Do not attempt to operate the application while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the application.

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For iPhone users

This function is compatible with iOS 10.3 or later.

You can download Pioneer Smart Sync on iTunes App Store.

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For Android device users

For Bluetooth connections, this function is compatible with devices that have Android OS 5.0 or later installed.

For USB connections, this function is compatible with a phone that runs Android 5.0 or later up to 7.1.2 and also supports AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0. However, the compatibility depends on the smartphone.

You can download Pioneer Smart Sync on Google Play.

NOTE

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.

What kind of function does the application have?

Promoting the use of the unit

The interface of the unit can be evolved by using your iPhone/Android device.

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Image (example):

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Examples:

–Selecting a source of the unit

–Listening to the music on your iPhone/Android device

–Controlling the sound field intuitively

–Setting the illumination colour

–Controlling your connected Bluetooth device

Extending the functions of the unit by using the application

The following functions, which are unavailable on the unit alone, are available by making a Pioneer Smart Sync connection.

Menu Item (example)	Description
Using a navigation application	You can specify and start the navigation
	application installed on your device.
Message reading	You can read messages received from the
	apps installed on your device.
31 Band EQ setting	You can select an equalizer band from the
	31-band graphic equalizer (13-band for not
	using the Pioneer Smart Sync connection).
Super "Todoroki" Sound	You can boost the bass level more
	dynamically than when not using the
	Pioneer Smart Sync connection.
Easy Sound Fit	You can perform the time alignment setting
	easily by selecting your vehicle type.
Theme setting	You can set the wall paper and the theme
	colour (display/keys/characters) at once.

NOTES

•Some functions may be restricted depending on the connection conditions with the application.

•The 31 Band EQ setting is converted into 13 bands when a music source from this product is engaged.

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TIP

It is recommended to enter the search term "Pioneer Smart Sync" in the search field to search for the application.

Making a connection with Pioneer Smart Sync

1	Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2	Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
3	Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL], then press to confirm.
4	Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
	• Select [WIRED] for the USB connection.
5	• Select [BLUETOOTH] for the Bluetooth connection.
	Turn the M.C. dial to select [AUTO APP CONN], then press to confirm.
6	Turn the M.C. dial to select [ON], then press to confirm.

7Connect this unit with the mobile device.

•iPhone/Android device via USB (page 10)

•iPhone/Android device via Bluetooth (page 12) Pioneer Smart Sync on the device starts automatically.

NOTE

Regardless of whether the [AUTO APP CONN] setting is set to [ON] or [OFF], you can also perform the following to start Pioneer Smart Sync.

•For devices other than the USB-connected Android device, press SRC/OFF to select any source and press and hold the M.C. dial.

•For iPhone, launch Pioneer Smart Sync on the mobile device.

NOTES

•When you connect a mobile device other than an iPhone/Android device, it may not operate correctly depending on your mobile device.

•If Pioneer Smart Sync has not been installed on your iPhone/Android device yet, a message that prompts you to install the application will appear on your iPhone/Android device (except for the Android device connected via Bluetooth). Select [OFF] in [AUTO APP CONN] to clear the message (page 30).

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Listening to music on your device

1 Press SRC/OFF to select [APP].

Audio Adjustments

You can also make various adjustments in the AUDIO settings (page 26).

Operation modes

This unit features two operation modes: network mode and standard mode. You can switch between modes as desired (page 6).

Network mode

You can create a 2-way + SW multi-amp and multi-speaker system with high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (bands).

Standard mode

You can create a 4-speaker system with front and rear speakers or front speakers and subwoofers, or a 6-speaker system with front and rear speakers and subwoofers.

Adjusting the cut-off frequency value and the slope value

You can adjust the cut-off frequency value and the slope value of each speaker. The following speakers can be adjusted.

Network mode:

[HIGH] (high-range speaker HPF), [MID HPF] (middle-range speaker HPF), [MID LPF] (middle-range speaker LPF), [SUBWOOFER]

Standard mode:

[FRONT], [REAR], [SUBWOOFER]

NOTE

[SUBWOOFER] can only be selected when [ON] is selected in [SUBWOOFER] (page 26).

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

2 Turn the M.C. dial to select [AUDIO], then press to confirm.

3Turn the M.C. dial to select [CROSSOVER], then press to confirm.

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4Turn the M.C. dial to select the speaker unit (filter) to be adjusted, then press to confirm.

5Turn the M.C. dial to select [HPF] or [LPF] according to the speaker unit (filter), then press to confirm.

6Turn the M.C. dial to select an appropriate cut-off frequency for the speaker unit (filter) selected in step 4, then press to confirm.

Network mode:

[1.25K] to [12.5K] (if you choose [HIGH] or [MID LPF]) [25] to [250] (if you choose [MID HPF] or [SUBWOOFER])

Standard mode:

[25HZ] to [250HZ]

7Turn the M.C. dial to select an appropriate slope for the speaker unit (filter) selected in step 4.

Network mode:

[–6] to [–24] (if you choose [HIGH], [MID HPF] or [MID LPF]) [–12] to [–36] (if you choose [SUBWOOFER])

Standard mode:

[–6] to [–24] (if you choose [FRONT] or [REAR]) [–6] to [–36] (if you choose [SUBWOOFER])

Settings

You can adjust various settings in the main menu.

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

2Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the categories below, then press to confirm.

•FUNCTION settings (page 23)

•AUDIO settings (page 26)

•SYSTEM settings (page 28)

•ILLUMINATION settings (page 31)

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

FUNCTION settings

The menu items vary according to the source.

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Menu Item									Description
S.FOLLOW
[ON], [OFF]									Search for another ensemble that supports the
									same service component/station with better
									reception. If no alternative service component/
									station can be found or reception remains poor,
									the unit will automatically switch to an identical
									FM broadcast.
SOFT LINK*1*2
[ON], [OFF]									If the reception of the service component/
									station being received becomes poor, the unit
									will automatically switch to a station with a
									similar broadcast.
PROGRAM TYPE
[NEWS/INFO], [POPULAR],									Displays the program type information.
[CLASSICS], [OTHERS]
ENSEMBLE
									Displays the list of relevant ensembles.
FM SETTING
[TALK], [STANDARD], [MUSIC]									Match the sound quality level with the broadcast
									signal conditions of the FM band signal.
									(Available only when FM band is selected.)
BSM									Store the six strongest stations on the number
									buttons (1/	to 6/	) automatically.
REGIONAL
[ON], [OFF]									Limit the reception to the specific regional
									programs when AF (alternative frequencies
									search) is selected. (Available only when FM
									band is selected.)
LOCAL
FM: [OFF], [LV1], [LV2], [LV3], [LV4]									Restrict the tuning station according to the
MW/LW: [OFF], [LV1], [LV2]									signal strength.

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Menu Item								Description
TA SETTING
	[DAB+RDS TA]							Receive current traffic information for DAB and
								RDS (DAB has priority) if available.
	[RDS TA ONLY]							Receive current traffic information for only RDS if
								available.
	[TA OFF]							Disables this function.
AF
	[ON], [OFF]							Allow the unit to retune to a different frequency
								providing the same station. (Available only when
								FM band is selected.)
NEWS
	[ON], [OFF]							Interrupt the currently selected source with
								news programs. (Available only when FM band is
								selected.)
SEEK
	[MAN], [PCH]							Assign	or	buttons to seek the stations
								one by one (manual tuning) or select a station
								from the preset channels.

SAVE

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

UNSAVE

Remove the song information stored in [SAVE].

SEL DEVICE

Connect a Bluetooth device in the list.

PLAY

Start playback.

STOP

Stop playback.

*1 Only available in areas where [SOFT LINK] function is supported. *2 Not available when [S.FOLLOW] function is turned off.

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AUDIO settings

NOTE

[CHK APP SETTG.] may be displayed when the setting is performed from Pioneer Smart Sync.

Menu Item	Description
EQ SETTING
[SUPER BASS], [POWERFUL],	Select or customise the equalizer curve.
[DYNAMIC], [NATURAL], [VOCAL], • When you select a setting other than
[VIVID], [SET BY APP]*,	[CUSTOM1], [CUSTOM2] and [SET BY APP], you
[CUSTOM1], [CUSTOM2], [FLAT]	can also customise the equalizer curve by
* [SET BY APP] is displayed when	pressing and holding the M.C. dial, then store
the preset equalizer curve that is	the customised equalizer curve in [CUSTOM1].
not available in the unit has been
set from Pioneer Smart Sync.
Select an equalizer band and
level for further customising.
Equalizer band: [50HZ] to
[12.5kHZ]
Equalizer level: [–6] to [+6]
FADER* (Only for standard mode)
	Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
BALANCE
	Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
SUBWOOFER
[ON], [OFF]	Set to [ON] when using a subwoofer speaker.
SUBWOOFER
[NOR], [REV]	Select the subwoofer phase.
SPEAKER LEVEL
Network mode: [HIGH L], [HIGH	Select a speaker unit (filter) and adjust the
R], [MID L], [MID R], [SUBWOOFER]	output level.
Standard mode: [FRONT L],	• Each value you have adjusted changes when
[FRONT R], [REAR L], [REAR R],	you change the [POSITION] setting (page 27).
[SUBWOOFER]
Output level: [–24] to [10]

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Menu Item	Description
CROSSOVER
	Select a speaker unit (filter) to adjust the HPF or
	LPF cut-off frequency and the slope for each
	speaker unit.
	For details on the [CROSSOVER] setting, see
	page 22.
POSITION
[OFF], [FRONT LEFT] (front seat	Select a listening position to adjust the speakers'
left), [FRONT RIGHT] (front seat	output levels automatically and add a delay time
right), [FRONT] (front seats), [ALL]*	that corresponds to the number and locations of
* Only for standard mode	occupied seats.
TIME ALGNMNT
[INITIAL], [OFF], [CUSTOM]	Select or customise the time alignment settings
Select a type of speaker and	to reflect the distance between the listener’s
	position and each speaker.
adjust the speaker distance for	• Select [INITIAL] to initialize the setting value.
further customising in [CUSTOM].	• Select [OFF] to reset all setting values to 0.
Network mode: [HIGH L], [HIGH	• The [CUSTOM] setting is available when
R], [MID L], [MID R], [SUBWOOFER]	[FRONT LEFT] or [FRONT RIGHT] is selected in
Standard mode: [FRONT L],	[POSITION] (page 27).
[FRONT R], [REAR L], [REAR R],	• The [CUSTOM] setting is not available when
[SUBWOOFER]	[OFF] is selected in [SUBWOOFER] (page 26).
Speaker distance (cm): [350] to
[0.0]
SAVE SETTINGS
[YES], [NO]	Save to later recall the following sound settings
	at their current values: [CROSSOVER], [SPEAKER
	LEVEL], [EQ SETTING], [POSITION], [TIME
	ALGNMNT], [D.BASS], [SUBWOOFER].
	• The settings that can be saved differ when a
	Pioneer Smart Sync connection is made.
LOAD SETTINGS
	Load the sound settings, when you have already
	performed [SAVE SETTINGS].
D.BASS
[OFF], [LOW], [HI]	Boost the bass level dynamically to offer an
	effect as if a subwoofer was added to the system.
LOUDNESS
[OFF], [LOW], [MID], [HI]	Compensate for clear sound at low volume.

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Menu Item	Description
SLA
[+4] to [–4]	Adjust the volume level for each source except
	FM.
	Each of the below combinations are set to the
	same setting automatically.
	• When making a USB connection, set USB,
	iPhone, APP, and SPOTIFY.
	• When making a Bluetooth connection, set BT
	AUDIO, iPhone, APP, and SPOTIFY.
S.RTRV
[1] (effective for low compression	Enhance compressed audio and restore rich
rates),	sound.
[2] (effective for high
compression rates),
[OFF]

* Not available when [SW] is selected in [REAR-SP] in the INITIAL settings (page 7).

SYSTEM settings

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

Menu Item	Description
LANGUAGE
[ENG](English), [РУС](Russian),	Select the language to display the text
[TUR](Turkish), [FRA](French),	information from a compressed audio file.
[DEU](German)
CLOCK SET
[12H], [24H]	Set the clock (page 5).
	• This setting is not available when a Pioneer
	Smart Sync connection is made.
SCROLL SET
[ONCE], [LOOP], [OFF]	Select the way to scroll the text in the display
	window.
BEEP TONE (Only for standard mode)
[ON], [OFF]	A beep can be heard when any button is pushed.
	Select [OFF] to disable this function.

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Menu Item	Description
INFO DISPLAY
[SOURCE/SPEANA], [CLOCK/	Display the item on the sub information display.
SPEANA], [SRC/LIVE FX], [CLOCK/	• When [SOURCE/SPEANA] or [CLOCK/SPEANA] is
LIVE FX], [SOURCE], [SPEANA],	selected, display the antenna instead of the
[OFF]	speana on the radio source.
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.
BT AUDIO
[ON], [OFF]	Set the Bluetooth signal on/off.
SPOTIFY
[ON], [OFF]	Set to [ON] when using the Spotify function.
PW SAVE*
[ON], [OFF]	Reduce the battery power consumption.
	Turning on the source is the only operation
	allowed when this function is on.
BT MEM CLEAR
[YES], [NO]	Clear the Bluetooth device data (device list, PIN
	code, call history, phone book, preset phone
	numbers) stored in the unit.
	[CLEARED] appears when data is successfully
	deleted.
APP CONTROL
[WIRED], [BLUETOOTH]	Select the appropriate connection method
	according to your device.
	See page 30 for details on the connections for
	each device.
USB MTP
[ON], [OFF]	Set to [ON] when using the MTP connection.
	The following sources are not available when the
	setting is set to [ON].
	• APP, SPOTIFY, iPhone, and USB (AOA)

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Menu Item	Description
AUTO APP CONN
[ON], [OFF]	Select [ON] to automatically launch Pioneer
	Smart Sync when the iPhone/Android device is
	connected to the unit.
USB AUTO
[ON], [OFF]	Select [ON] to automatically switch to USB
	source when a USB device/iPhone is connected
	to the unit.
	Select [OFF] when a USB device/iPhone is being
	connected to the unit just for charging.

*[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.

Information on the connections for each device

The available sources differ depending on the setting value.

Please set [APP CONTROL] according to the table for the source you want to use. For details on Pioneer Smart Sync connection, see page 18.

When Pioneer Smart Sync connection is NOT performed

Setting Value	Device	Available source(s)
[WIRED]	iPhone	iPhone, SPOTIFY
	Android	USB (AOA)
[BLUETOOTH]	iPhone	iPhone, SPOTIFY
	Android	SPOTIFY
When Pioneer Smart Sync connection is performed

Setting Value	Device	Available source(s)
[WIRED]	iPhone	APP, SPOTIFY
	Android	APP
[BLUETOOTH]	iPhone	APP, SPOTIFY
	Android	APP, SPOTIFY

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