Pioneer MVH-AV179 User manual

Owner’s Manual
MVH-AV179
English
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License, Warranty Disclaimer &
Limitation of Liability
SAFETY PROVISIONS
Disclaimer
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN PIONEER’S LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY PIONEER
OR ANY OF ITS LICENSORS, AS APPLICABLE. PIONEER
AND ITS LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER
APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER PIONEER NOR ITS LICENSORS
WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR
ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE,
OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF
ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE
LAW, PIONEER’S, OR ITS LICENSORS’, TOTAL LIABILITY OF
ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE
OF THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS, OR ANY CLAIMS FOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, DEATH OR DISABILITY, REGARDLESS OF THE
FORUM AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY ACTION
OR CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, WILL NOT EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
(USD$1 000).
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OF DAMAGES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS, TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY APPLICABLE LAW, MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOUR SPECIFIC
RIGHTS MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
Important safety information
WARNING
●Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself.
Installation or servicing of this product by persons without
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these instructions so you
will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instruc-
tions, keep this document in a safe place for
future reference.
Important
The screens shown in the examples may
differ from actual screens, which may be
changed without notice for performance and
function improvements.
■Precaution..........................3
License, Warranty Disclaimer & Limitation of
Liability........................................................3
Important safety information ............................3
To ensure safe driving......................................3
When using a display connected to V OUT ......3
To avoid battery exhaustion..............................3
Rear view camera ............................................4
Handling the USB connector............................4
In case of trouble..............................................4
Visit our website...............................................4
Protecting the LCD panel and screen...............4
Notes on internal memory................................4
About this manual ............................................4
Use and care of the remote control ..................4
■Basic operation..................6
Checking part names and functions.................6
Remote control ................................................6
Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
device .........................................................6
On rst-time startup .........................................6
How to use the screens....................................7
Supported AV source.......................................8
Selecting a source ...........................................8
Using the touch panel ......................................8
■Radio ..................................8
Starting procedure ...........................................9
Searching by PTY information..........................9
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies .................................................9
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen .............9
Tuning into strong frequencies .........................9
Setting the FM or AM tuning step.....................9
Setting the alternative frequency search ..........9
Setting the Auto PI search................................9
Limiting stations to regional programing...........9
Receiving trafc announcements (TA)..............9
Receiving news announcements....................10
Receiving alarm broadcasts...........................10
■Compressed audio
les ...................................10
Starting procedure .........................................11
Selecting les from the le name list ..............11
Switching the media le type..........................11
■Compressed video
les ...................................11
Starting procedure .........................................11
Selecting les from the le name list ..............12
■Stillimageles ................12
Starting procedure .........................................12
Selecting les from the le name list ..............12
Setting the slideshow interval.........................13
■AUX source ......................13
Starting procedure .........................................13
Setting the video signal..................................13
■Systemsettings ...............14
Displaying the “System” setting screen ..........14
Setting the steering wheel control ..................14
Setting the ever scroll.....................................14
Setting the rear view camera..........................14
Setting the camera for Rear View mode .........14
Selecting the system language ......................14
Setting the beep sound ..................................15
Adjusting the response positions of the touch
panel (touch panel calibration) ..................15
Setting the dimmer.........................................15
Adjusting the picture ......................................15
■Audio adjustments ..........16
Displaying the “Audio” setting screen .............16
Using fader/balance adjustment.....................16
Using balance adjustment..............................16
Adjusting source levels ..................................16
Adjusting loudness.........................................16
Using the subwoofer output............................16
Adjusting the subwoofer settings....................17
Switching the rear speaker output..................17
Switching the RCA rear output.......................17
Boosting the bass ..........................................17
Setting the high pass lter..............................17
Using the equalizer ........................................17
■Theme menu ....................18
Selecting the theme color...............................18
■Favorite menu..................18
Creating a shortcut ........................................18
Selecting a shortcut .......................................18
Removing a shortcut ......................................18
■Common operations........18
Setting the time and date ...............................18
Changing the wide screen mode....................18
■Other functions................19
Setting the video signal for the rear view
camera......................................................19
Resetting various settings/Restoring this prod-
uct to the default settings ..........................19
■Connection.......................20
Precautions....................................................20
Precautions before connecting the system.....20
Before installing this product..........................20
To prevent damage ........................................20
Notice for the blue/white lead .........................21
This product ...................................................21
Power cord.....................................................21
Speaker leads................................................21
Power amp (sold separately)..........................22
Camera..........................................................22
External video component and the display.....23
■Installation .......................23
Precautions before installation.......................23
Before installing .............................................23
Installation notes............................................23
Installation using the screw holes on the side of
this product ...............................................24
■Appendix ..........................24
Troubleshooting .............................................24
Error messages .............................................24
Detailed information for playable media .........25
Copyright and trademark notice .....................26
WMA..............................................................26
AAC ...............................................................26
Notice regarding video viewing ......................26
Notice regarding MP3 le usage ....................26
Using the LCD screen correctly......................27
Specications.................................................27
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License, Warranty Disclaimer &
Limitation of Liability
SAFETY PROVISIONS
Disclaimer
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN PIONEER’S LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY PIONEER
OR ANY OF ITS LICENSORS, AS APPLICABLE. PIONEER
AND ITS LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER
APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER PIONEER NOR ITS LICENSORS
WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR
ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE,
OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF
ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE
LAW, PIONEER’S, OR ITS LICENSORS’, TOTAL LIABILITY OF
ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE
OF THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS, OR ANY CLAIMS FOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, DEATH OR DISABILITY, REGARDLESS OF THE
FORUM AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY ACTION
OR CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, WILL NOT EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
(USD$1 000).
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OF DAMAGES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS, TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY APPLICABLE LAW, MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOUR SPECIFIC
RIGHTS MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
Important safety information
WARNING
●Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself.
Installation or servicing of this product by persons without
training and experience in electronic equipment and
automotive accessories may be dangerous and could
expose you to the risk of electric shock, injury or other
hazards.
●Do not allow this product to come into contact with liquids.
Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to the product,
smoke, and overheating could result from contact with
liquids.
●If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this product,
park your vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch
off (ACC OFF) immediately and consult your dealer or the
nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Do not use this
product in this condition because doing so may result in a
fire, electric shock, or other failure.
●If you notice smoke, a strange noise or odor from this
product, or any other abnormal signs on the LCD screen,
turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or
the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Using this
product in this condition may result in permanent damage
to the system.
●Do not disassemble or modify this product, as there
are high-voltage components inside which may cause
an electric shock. Be sure to consult your dealer or the
nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station for internal
inspection, adjustments or repairs.
●Before using this product, be sure to read and fully
understand the following safety information:
— Do not operate this product, any applications, or the rear
view camera option (if purchased) if doing so will divert
your attention in any way from the safe operation of your
vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules and follow all
existing traffic regulations. If you experience difficulty in
operating this product or reading the display, park your
vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake
before making the necessary adjustments.
— Never set the volume of this product so high that you can-
not hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.
— To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless
the vehicle is stopped and/or the parking brake is applied.
— Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating
procedures and safety information.
— Do not install this product where it may (i) obstruct the
driver’s vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the
vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including
air bags or hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s
ability to safely operate the vehicle.
— Please remember to fasten your seat belt at all times while
operating your vehicle. If you are ever in an accident, your
injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt
is not properly buckled.
—Never use headphones while driving.
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
●LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR
IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS
AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER
SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD
MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.
●Do not take any steps to tamper with or disable the
parking brake interlock system which is in place for
your protection. Tampering with or disabling the
parking brake interlock system could result in serious
injury or death.
●To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the
potential violation of applicable laws, this product is
not for use with a video image that is visible to the
driver.
●In some countries the viewing of video image on a display
inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may
be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed.
If you attempt to watch video image while driving, the warning
“Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly
prohibited.” will appear on the screen. To watch video image
on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the
parking brake. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before
releasing the parking brake.
When using a display con-
nected to V OUT
The video output terminal (V OUT) is for connection of a display
to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch video images.
WARNING
NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the
driver to watch video images while driving.
To avoid battery exhaustion
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using
this product without running the engine can drain the battery.
Copyright and trademark notice .....................26
WMA..............................................................26
AAC ...............................................................26
Notice regarding video viewing ......................26
Notice regarding MP3 le usage ....................26
Using the LCD screen correctly......................27
Specications.................................................27
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CAUTION
●Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a
month or longer.
●There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
●Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
●If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely
clean and install a new battery.
●When disposing of used batteries, comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.
●“Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. (Applicable
to California, U.S.A.)”
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to
operate.
●The remote control may not function properly in direct
sunlight.
Important
●Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or
direct sunlight.
●Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it
may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an
ACC wire or circuitry available.
Rear view camera
With an optional rear view camera, you are able to use this
product as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or backing into a
tight parking spot.
WARNING
●SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED.
●USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE
REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN
INJURY OR DAMAGE.
CAUTION
The rear view mode is to use this product as an aid to keep
an eye on the trailers, or while backing up. Do not use this
function for entertainment purposes.
Handling the USB connector
CAUTION
●To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device,
never remove it from this product while data is being
transferred.
●Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB mass
storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss
of data on media players, iPhone, smartphone, or other
devices while using this product.
In case of trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer
or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneer-india.in
●We offer the latest information about PIONEER
CORPORATION on our website.
●Pioneer regularly provides software updates to further
improve it’s products. Please check the support section of
the Pioneer website for all available software updates.
Protecting the LCD panel and
screen
●Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight when this
product is not used. This may result in LCD screen malfunc-
tion due to the resulting high temperatures.
●When using a cellular phone, keep the antenna of the cel-
lular phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption
of the video in the form of spots, colored stripes, etc.
●To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the
touch panel keys only with your finger and do so gently.
Notes on internal memory
Before removing the vehicle battery
●Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset.
Data subject to erasure
The information is erased by disconnecting the yellow lead from
the battery (or removing the battery itself).
●Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset.
Resetting the microprocessor
CAUTION
Pressing the RESET button resets settings and recorded
contents to the factory settings.
●Do not perform this operation when a device is connected
to this product.
●Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be
reset.
The microprocessor must be reset under the following
conditions:
●Prior to using this product for the first time after installation.
●If this product fails to operate properly.
●If there appears to be problems with the operation of the
system.
●If your vehicle position is shown on the map with a signifi-
cant positioning error.
1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2 Press the RESET button with a pen tip or other
pointed implement.
Checking part names and functions on page 6
Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings.
About this manual
This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe opera-
tions. However, the screens on some units may not match those
shown in this manual depending on the model used.
Meanings of Symbols Used in This
Manual
This indicates to touch an appropriate soft key
on the touch screen.
HOLD
This indicates to touch and hold an appropriate
soft key on the touch screen.
This indicates that there is a reference or
supplementary for the key or screen.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote control out and insert the
battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles aligned properly.
●When using for the first time, pull out the film protruding
from the tray.
WARNING
●Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the
battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
●Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
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CAUTION
●Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a
month or longer.
●There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
●Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
●If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely
clean and install a new battery.
●When disposing of used batteries, comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.
●“Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. (Applicable
to California, U.S.A.)”
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to
operate.
●The remote control may not function properly in direct
sunlight.
Important
●Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or
direct sunlight.
●Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it
may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings.
About this manual
This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe opera-
tions. However, the screens on some units may not match those
shown in this manual depending on the model used.
Meanings of Symbols Used in This
Manual
This indicates to touch an appropriate soft key
on the touch screen.
HOLD
This indicates to touch and hold an appropriate
soft key on the touch screen.
This indicates that there is a reference or
supplementary for the key or screen.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote control out and insert the
battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles aligned properly.
●When using for the first time, pull out the film protruding
from the tray.
WARNING
●Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the
battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
●Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
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How to use the screens
System
Month/Date
12hour 24hour
10 620151222
Time Format
d/m/y m/d/y
4821
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Radio
RadioUSBRear View
ON
AUXOFF
Top menu screen
Time and date setting screen
Setting menu screen
AV source icons
Current source
By pressing the button on any screen you can display the Top menu screen.
Checking part names and
functions
3
6
5
4
7
2
1
1LCD screen
2RESET
button
Resetting the microprocessor on page 4
3Volume (+/–) button
4MUTE
button
Press to switch the mute setting to on or off.
5button Press to switch the display between the top
menu screen and the current source screen.
6DISP
button
Press to turn the display on or off.
7TRK (
/ )
button
Performs manual seek tuning, fast forward,
reverse and track search controls.
Remote control
6
4
a
b
c
123
7
8
9
5
1Volume (+/–)
2MODE Press to turn the display on or off.
3SRC Press to cycle through all the available sources.
Press and hold to turn the source off.
4TOP
MENU
Not used.
5MENU Not used.
6Thumb
pad
Not used.
7MUTE Press to switch the mute setting to on or off.
8AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Not used.
9BAND Selects the tuner band when tuner is selected
as a source.
Cancels the control mode of functions.
10 Return Returns to the specified point and begins
playback from there.
11 Pauses or resumes playback.
or For audio: Press and hold to perform fast
reverse or fast forward.
For video: Press to perform fast reverse or fast
forward.
or Press to return to the previous track (chapter)
or go to the next track (chapter).
Stops playback.
If you resume playback, playback will start from
the point where you stopped. Touch the key
again to stop playback completely.
12 FOLDER/P.
CH
Selects the next or previous folder.
Recalls radio station frequencies assigned to
preset channel keys.
Plugging and unplugging a USB
storage device
pThis product may not achieve optimum performance with
some USB storage devices.
pConnection via a USB hub is not possible.
pA USB cable is required for connection.
1 Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB
cable.
2 Plug a USB storage device into the USB cable.
2
1
1USB cable
2USB storage device
Check that no data is being accessed before pulling out the
USB storage device.
On rst-time startup
1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few
seconds.
The “Select Program Language” screen appears.
pFrom the second time on, the screen shown will differ
depending on the previous conditions.
2 Touch the language that you want to use on
screen.
3 Touch .
The top menu screen appears.
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How to use the screens
System
Month/Date
12hour 24hour
10 620151222
Time Format
d/m/y m/d/y
4821
6/10
Radio
RadioUSBRear View
ON
AUXOFF
Top menu screen
Time and date setting screen
Setting menu screen
AV source icons
Current source
By pressing the button on any screen you can display the Top menu screen.
2
1
1USB cable
2USB storage device
Check that no data is being accessed before pulling out the
USB storage device.
On rst-time startup
1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few
seconds.
The “Select Program Language” screen appears.
pFrom the second time on, the screen shown will differ
depending on the previous conditions.
2 Touch the language that you want to use on
screen.
3 Touch .
The top menu screen appears.
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pBy keeping pressing and holding or , you can
perform non stop seek tuning. If you press again, non stop
seek tuning is canceled and the preset channel is switched.
Starting procedure
1 Press .
2 Touch [Radio].
The “Radio” screen appears.
Searching by PTY information
You can tune into a station using PTY (Program Type
Identification) information.
1 Touch .
2 Touch or to select the item.
The following items are available:
News&Info (default), Popular, Classics, Others.
3 Touch to start searching.
If you touch [Cancel], the searching process is
canceled.
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
The BSM (best stations memory) function automatically stores
the six strongest broadcast frequencies under the preset tuning
keys “1” to “6”.
pStoring broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace those
you have already saved.
pPreviously stored broadcast frequencies may remain stored
if the number of frequencies stored has not reached the
limit.
1 Touch .
2 Touch to begin a search.
While the message is displayed, the six strongest broadcast
frequencies will be stored under the preset tuning keys in order
of their signal strength.
If you touch [Cancel], the storage process is
canceled.
Supported AV source
You can play or use the following sources with this product.
●Radio
The following sources can be played back or used by connecting
an auxiliary device.
●USB
●AUX
Selecting a source
Source on the Top menu screen
1 Press .
2 Touch the source icon you want to select.
pWhen you select “OFF”, the AV source is turned off.
Source on the source list
1 Display the source list.
USB
4821
6/10
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
ABC R&B
9999’99” -9999’99”
1
1Displays the source list.
2 Touch the source key you want to select.
Using the touch panel
You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen
directly with your fingers.
pTo protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the
screen only with your finger gently.
Using the common touch panel keys
●: Returns to the previous screen.
●: Closes the screen.
Operating list screens
ROOT
abcdefghi
abcdefghi
abcdefghi
abcdefghi
abcdefghi



1Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the
options and proceed to the next operation.
2Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display
area.
If you touch the key, the rest are scrolled for display.
3Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page.
Touch or to view any hidden items.
Operating the time bar
9999’99” -9999’99”
1
1You can change the playback point by dragging the key.
Switching the operation panel
: Switches the operation panel of AV
sources.
This key is not available on all sources.
Radio
4821
1
2
3
4
5
6
6/10
AMFM1
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
000.00
MHz
Abcdefghi
Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3
or AM band.
Performs manual tuning.
Performs seek tuning or
non stop seek tuning.
Displays the preset channel list.
Select an item on the list ("1" to "6")
to switch to the preset channel.
Recalls the preset channel
stored to a key from memory.
Stores the current broadcast
frequency to a key.
HOLD
HOLD
Releasing the key in a few seconds, skips
to the nearest station from the current
frequency. If you touch again while the
system is searching, cancels seek tuning
and performs manual tuning.
Keeping holding the key for a long
seconds, performs non stop seek tuning.
Searches for a broadcast by PTY information.
Searching by PTY information on page 9
pBy pressing or , you can also switch the preset
channels.
pBy pressing and hold or and release, you can
also perform seek tuning.
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pBy keeping pressing and holding or , you can
perform non stop seek tuning. If you press again, non stop
seek tuning is canceled and the preset channel is switched.
Starting procedure
1 Press .
2 Touch [Radio].
The “Radio” screen appears.
Searching by PTY information
You can tune into a station using PTY (Program Type
Identification) information.
1 Touch .
2 Touch or to select the item.
The following items are available:
News&Info (default), Popular, Classics, Others.
3 Touch to start searching.
If you touch [Cancel], the searching process is
canceled.
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
The BSM (best stations memory) function automatically stores
the six strongest broadcast frequencies under the preset tuning
keys “1” to “6”.
pStoring broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace those
you have already saved.
pPreviously stored broadcast frequencies may remain stored
if the number of frequencies stored has not reached the
limit.
1 Touch .
2 Touch to begin a search.
While the message is displayed, the six strongest broadcast
frequencies will be stored under the preset tuning keys in order
of their signal strength.
If you touch [Cancel], the storage process is
canceled.
Displaying the “Radio settings”
screen
1 Press .
2 Touch , and then .
3 Touch [AV Source Settings].
4 Touch [Radio settings].
Tuning into strong frequencies
pYou can use this function when “Radio” is selected as the
source.
Local seek tuning allows you to only tune into those radio sta-
tions with sufficiently strong signals.
1 Display the “Radio settings” screen.
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 9
2 Touch [Local].
3 Touch the item you want to set.
●Off (default):
Turns the seek tuning setting off.
●Level1 to Level4:
Sets the level of sensitivity for FM to Level1 to Level4 (for
AM Level1 or Level2).
pThe FM “Level4” (AM “Level2”) setting allows reception of
only stations with the strongest signals.
Setting the FM or AM tuning
step
You can switch the tuning step for FM or AM band.
pFor FM band, the seek tuning step is fixed to 50 kHz.
pThe tuning step remains at 50 kHz during manual tuning.
1 Turn the source off.
Source on the Top menu screen on page 8
2 Display the “Radio settings” screen.
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 9
3 Touch [FM Step] or [AM Step] to switch the
tuning step.
The following items are available for each setting:
FM Step
●100kHz(default)
●50kHz
AM Step
●9kHz (default)
●10kHz
Setting the alternative fre-
quency search
When the tuner cannot get a good reception, tunes to another
broadcast station that supports the same program in the current
network.
1 Display the “Radio settings” screen.
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 9
2 Touch [Alternative FREQ] to switch “On” or
“Off” (default).
Setting the Auto PI search
When you switch to the broadcast station containing RDS data,
searches for the same PI (Program Identification) code broad-
cast station from all frequency band automatically.
1 Turn the source off.
Source on the Top menu screen on page 8
2 Display the “Radio settings” screen.
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 9
3 Touch [Auto PI] to switch “On” or “Off”
(default).
pEven if you set to “Off”, the PI search is automatically per-
formed when the tuner cannot get a good reception.
Limiting stations to regional
programing
You can switch whether the area code is checked during the
auto PI search.
1 Display the “Radio settings” screen.
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 9
2 Touch [Regional] to switch “On” (default) or
“Off”.
Receiving trafc announce-
ments (TA)
The traffic announcement can be received from the last selected
frequency, interrupting the other sources.
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Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3
or AM band.
Performs manual tuning.
Performs seek tuning or
non stop seek tuning.
Displays the preset channel list.
Select an item on the list ("1" to "6")
to switch to the preset channel.
Recalls the preset channel
stored to a key from memory.
Stores the current broadcast
frequency to a key.
HOLD
HOLD
Releasing the key in a few seconds, skips
to the nearest station from the current
frequency. If you touch again while the
system is searching, cancels seek tuning
and performs manual tuning.
Keeping holding the key for a long
seconds, performs non stop seek tuning.
Searches for a broadcast by PTY information.
Searching by PTY information on page 9
pBy pressing or , you can also switch the preset
channels.
pBy pressing and hold or and release, you can
also perform seek tuning.
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Starting procedure
1 Press .
2 Plug the USB storage device.
Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device on page 6
3 Touch [USB].
pPlay back is performed in order of folder numbers. Folders
are skipped if they contain no playable files.
Selecting les from the le
name list
You can find files or folders to play back using the file name or
folder name list.
1 Touch .
2 Touch a file on the list to play back.
pFiles are played back in file number order.
Switching the media le type
When playing a digital media containing a mixture of various
media file types you can switch between media file types to play.
1 Touch .
2 Touch the item you want to set.
●Music:
Switches the media file type to music (compressed audio).
●Video:
Switches the media file type to video.
●Photo:
Switches the media file type to still image (JPEG or BMP
data).
1 Display the “Radio settings” screen.
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 9
2 Touch [TA Interrupt] to switch “On” or “Off”
(default).
Receiving news announcements
The news can be received from the last selected frequency, inter-
rupting the other sources.
1 Display the “Radio settings” screen.
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 9
2 Touch [News Interrupt] to switch “On” or “Off”
(default).
Receiving alarm broadcasts
The alarm broadcast can be received from the last selected
frequency, interrupting the other sources.
1 Display the “Radio settings” screen.
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 9
2 Touch [Alarm Interrupt] to switch “On”
(default) or “Off”.
USB
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Abcdefghi
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*1
Skips les forward
or backward.
Switches between playback
and pause.
*2
Playback screen 1
Switches the current music
information display.
Displays the artwork when the le
with the artwork is being played.
The artwork le type needs to be JPEG,
and the le size should be less than 99 KB.
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Plays les in random order.
: Does not play les in random order.
: Plays all les within the repeat
range in random order.
Sets a repeat play range.
: Repeats all les.
: Repeats the current le.
: Repeats the current folder.
Selects the previous folder
or the next folder.
Playback screen 2
*1
Selects a file from the list.
Selecting files from the file name list on page 11
*2
Switches the media file type.
Switching the media file type on page 11
pBy pressing or , you can also skip files forward or
backward.
pBy pressing and holding or , you can perform fast
reverse or fast forward.
You can play compressed audio files stored in a USB storage
device.
Media compatibility chart on page 25
Compressed audio les
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