Pioneer AVH-G229BT User manual

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AVH-G229BT
MONITOR RDS AV RECEIVER
Operation Manual

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Important
■Precaution ......................... 3
■Parts and controls ............. 7
■Basic operation ................. 8
■Bluetooth......................... 12
■AV source ......................... 19
■Smartphone connection for
AV source ......................... 20
■Radio................................ 21
■Disc................................... 24
■Compressed files............. 26
■AUX .................................. 30
■Settings............................ 31
Displaying the setting screen ................................ 31
System settings........................................................... 31
Theme settings ........................................................... 36
Audio settings ............................................................. 36
Video settings.............................................................. 38
■Favourite menu ............... 40
■Other functions ............... 41
■Appendix ......................... 42
Contents
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 instructions, keep this
document in a safe place for future
reference.
The screen shown in the examples may
differ from actual screens, which may be
changed without notice for
performance and function
improvements.

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WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as papers, floor mat, cloths).
CAUTION
This product is evaluated in moderate and tropical climate condition under the Audio, video and
similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements, IEC 60065.
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 authorised 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 odour from this product, or any other abnormal signs on the
LCD screen, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorised 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 authorised Pioneer Service
Station for internal inspection, adjustments or repairs.
Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the following safety
information:
Precaution
CAUTION
This product is a Class 1 laser product classified under the safety standard, IEC 60825-1:2014, and
contains a class 1M laser module. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt
to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Important safety information
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION—CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, DO NOT VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

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•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, pull over, park your
vehicle in a safe location and apply the handbrake before making the necessary
adjustments.
•Never set the volume of this product so high that you cannot hear outside traffic and
emergency vehicles.
•To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the vehicle is stopped and the
handbrake 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.
WARNING
• LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS AND
MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE HANDBRAKE 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 handbrake interlock system which is in
place for your protection. Tampering with or disabling the handbrake 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 handbrake.
Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the handbrake.
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using this product without
running the engine can drain the battery.
To ensure safe driving
To avoid battery exhaustion

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WARNING
Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an ACC wire or circuitry available.
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.
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, smartphone, or other devices while using this
product.
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorised
Pioneer Service Station.
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.
Rear view camera
Handling the USB connector
In case of trouble
Visit our website

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•Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight when this product is not used. This
may result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures.
•When using a mobile phone, keep the aerial of the mobile phone away from the LCD
screen to prevent disruption of the video in the form of spots, coloured 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.
•The information will be 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.
This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe operations. However, the
screens on some units may not match those shown in this manual depending on the
model used.
Protecting the LCD panel and screen
Notes on internal memory
About this manual
Meanings of symbols used in this manual
This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the touch screen.
This indicates to touch and hold the appropriate soft key on the touch screen.

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Parts and controls
Main unit
VOL (+/-)
(HOME) Press to display the top menu screen.
Press and hold to power off. To power back on, press any button.
(MUTE) Press and hold to display off.
USB port
RESET Press to reset the microprocessor (page 8).
Microphone The Bluetooth microphone is built in the grill of the product. Speak towards
the microphone when you make a call.
NOTE
Depending on the usage condition of the vehicle such as the wind from the air
conditioner when using the hands-free function, it may be difficult for the
other party to hear your voice at their end.
(EJECT) Refer to Inserting and ejecting a disc (page 24).
Disc-loading slot
LCD screen

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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.
Remote Control
Volume (+/-)
BAND/ESC Press to select the tuner band when tuner is selected as a source.
Press to switch between media file types when playing the following types of data:
Disc, USB
Press to select the previous or next track/file.
Press and hold to perform fast reverse or fast forwards.
Press to perform seek tuning (Radio).
Press to select the folder of the song being played.
Press to select a preset channel (Radio).
Press to answer a call.
SRC Press to cycle through all the available sources.
Press and hold to turn the source off.
MUTE
Press to end a call.
Basic operation
Resetting the microprocessor

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– If this product fails to operate properly.
– If there appears to be problems with the operation of the system.
1Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed tools.
Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
WARNING
•Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
(The remote control supplied with) This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/
button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to
death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from
children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
•Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
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.
Preparing the remote control
How to replace the battery
Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and
minus (-) poles orientated properly.

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•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental
public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.
NOTE
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.
1Start the engine to boot up the system.
The top menu screen appears.
NOTE
From the second time on, the screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.
You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your
fingers.
NOTE
To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the screen only with your finger gently.
Using the remote control
Starting up the unit
Using the touch panel
Common touch panel keys
Switches between playback and pause.
Skips files/tracks/chapters forwards or backwards.
Performs fast reverse or fast forwards.
Touch again to change the playback speed.

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Stops playback.
Tex t
information
When all characters are not displayed, the rests are automatically scrolled on
the display. The characters are displayed by touching the text information.
NOTE
This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply
the handbrake.
Returns to the previous screen.
Close the screen.
Operating list screens
Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and
proceed to the next operation.
Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area.
If you touch the key, the rests are scrolled for display.
NOTE
This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply
the handbrake.
Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page.
Touch or to view any hidden items.
Operating the time bar
You can change the playback point by dragging the key.
NOTE
The time bar function may vary depending on the activating source.

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1Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device.
2Press .
Top menu screen
Source icons
Setting the time and date (page 41)
Settings (page 31) and Favourite menu (page 40)
Hands-free phoning (page 15)
AV source off
If you select , you can turn off almost all functions.
The unit turns on by operating following functions:
•An incoming call is received (only for hands-free phoning via Bluetooth).
•A rear view camera image is input when the vehicle is in reverse.
•A button on this unit is pressed.
•The ignition switch is turned off (ACC OFF), then turned on (ACC ON).
Bluetooth
Bluetooth connection
4821
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Disc USBRadio
BluetoothAudio
Camera View
AUX

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3Touch then .
The Bluetooth menu screen appears.
4Touch [Connection].
5Touch .
The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list.
6Touch the Bluetooth device name.
After the device is successfully registered, a Bluetooth connection is established by the
system. Once the connection is established, the device name is displayed on the list.
NOTES
•If three devices are already paired, [Memory Full] is displayed. Delete a paired device first (page 14).
•If your device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), a six-digit number appears on the display of this
product. Touch [Yes] to pair the device.
•is invalid when the device is already connected, during connection or disconnected.
•Before connecting from the Bluetooth device, make sure that the connection of this product and
other Bluetooth device is disconnected.
TIP
The Bluetooth connection can also be made by detecting this product from the Bluetooth device.
Before registration, make sure that [Visibility] in the [Bluetooth] menu is set to [On] (page 14). For
details on Bluetooth device operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth
device.
1Press .
2Touch then .
CAUTION
Never turn this product off and disconnect the device while the Bluetooth setting operation is being
processed.
Bluetooth settings

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You can switch among the connected Bluetooth devices using the switch devices key in
the Bluetooth menu.
•You can register up to three Bluetooth devices on this product (page 12).
•The Bluetooth audio player can be switched to other Bluetooth devices on the
Bluetooth audio playback screen.
•Only one device can be connected as a hands-free phoning.
•The hands-free phoning is also switched when the connected device via Bluetooth is
switched.
Menu Item Description
[Connection] Connect, disconnect, or delete registered Bluetooth device
manually.
Touch to delete registered device.
To connect a registered Bluetooth device manually, touch
the name of the device.
To disconnect the device, touch the name of the connected
device in the list.
NOTE
Connect the Bluetooth device manually in the following cases:
•Two or more Bluetooth devices are registered, and you want to
manually select the device to be used.
•You want to reconnect a disconnected Bluetooth device.
• Connection cannot be established automatically for some reason.
[Auto Connect]
[On] [Off]
Select [On] to connect the last connected Bluetooth device
automatically.
NOTE
If two Bluetooth devices were connected the last time, the two
devices are connected to this product automatically in the order
that they are registered in the device list.
[Visibility]
[On] [Off]
Select [On] to make this product visible to the other device.
[PIN Code Input] Change the PIN code for Bluetooth connection.
The default PIN code is “0000”.
1Touch [0] to [9] to input the pin code (up to 8 digits).
2Touch .
[Device Information] Displaying the device name and address of this product.
[Bluetooth Memory Clear] Touch [Clear] then [OK] to clear the Bluetooth memory.
Switching the connected Bluetooth device

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To use this function you need to connect your mobile phone to this product via
Bluetooth in advance (page 12).
CAUTION
Do not use mobile phone while driving.
1Press , then touch .
The phone menu screen appears.
2Touch one of the call icons on the phone menu screen.
▶To end the call
1Touch .
Hands-free phoning
Making a phone call
The following items are displayed.
•Name of the current mobile phone
•List number of the current mobile phone
•Reception status of the current mobile phone
•Battery status of the current mobile phone
Initial searches the phone book.
Touch the list area to stop initial search.
Using preset dial list (page 16)
Using phone book
Select a contact from the phone book. Touch the desired name on the list then
select the phone number.
TIPS
•The contacts on your phone will be automatically transferred to this product.
•Update the phone book manually.
Using call history
Make a phone call from the received call , dialled call , or missed call .
Direct phone number input
Enter the number keys to enter the phone number then touch to make a call.

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▶Registering a phone number
You can easily store up to six phone numbers per device as presets.
1Press , then touch .
2Touch or .
On the [Phone Book] screen, touch the desired name to display the contact’s phone
number.
3Touch .
▶Dialling from the preset dial list
1Touch .
2Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call.
The dial screen appears and dialling starts.
▶Deleting a phone number
1Press , then touch .
2Touch then .
3Touch [Yes].
1Touch to answer the call.
Touch to end the call.
TIPS
•Touch while getting a call waiting, switch to the talking person.
•Touch while getting a call waiting to reject the call.
1Press , then touch and .
Using the preset dial lists
Receiving a phone call
Phone settings
Menu Item Description
[Auto Answer]
[On] [Off]
Select [On] to answer an incoming call automatically.
[Ring Tone]
[On] [Off]
Select [On] if the ring tone does not come out from the car
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During a conversation, you can switch to private mode (talk directly on your mobile
phone).
1Touch or to turn private mode on or off.
This product can be adjusted to the other party’s listening volume.
1Touch to switch between the three volume levels.
▶General notes
•Connection to all mobile phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is not
guaranteed.
•The line-of-sight distance between this product and your mobile phone must be 10
metres or less when sending and receiving voice and data via Bluetooth technology.
•With some mobile phones, the ring sound may not be output from the speakers.
•If private mode is selected on the mobile phone, hands-free phoning may be disabled.
▶Registration and connection
•Mobile phone operations vary depending on the type of mobile phone. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your mobile phone for detailed instructions.
•When phone book transfer does not work, disconnect your phone and then perform
pairing again from your phone to this product.
▶Making and receiving calls
•You may hear a noise in the following situations:
– When you answer the phone using the button on the phone.
– When the person on the other end of the line hangs up the phone.
•If the person on the other end of the line cannot hear the conversation due to an echo,
decrease the volume level for hands-free phoning.
•With some mobile phones, even after you press the accept button on the mobile
phone when a call comes in, hands-free phoning may not be performed.
•The registered name will appear if the phone number is already registered in the
phone book. When the same phone number is registered under different names, only
the phone number will be displayed.
[Invert Name] Select [Yes] to change the order of the first and last names
in the phone book.
Setting the private mode
Adjusting the other party’s listening volume
Notes for hands-free phoning
Menu Item Description

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▶The received call and dialled number histories
•You cannot make a call to the entry of an unknown user (no phone number) in the
received call history.
•If calls are made by operating your mobile phone, no history data will be recorded in
this product.
▶Phone book transfers
•If there are more than 1 000 phone book entries on your mobile phone, not all entries
may download completely.
•Depending on the phone, this product may not display the phone book correctly.
•If the phone book in the phone contains image data, the phone book may not be
transferred correctly.
•Depending on the mobile phone, phone book transfer may not be available.
Before using the Bluetooth audio player, register and connect the device to this product
(page 12).
NOTES
•Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this product, the available operations with
this product may be limited to the following two levels:
– A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Only playing back songs on your audio player is
possible.
– A2DP and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile): Playing back, pausing, selecting songs, etc.,
are possible.
•Depending on the Bluetooth device connected to this product, the available operations with this
product may be limited or differ from the descriptions in this manual.
•While you are listening to songs on your Bluetooth device, refrain from operating the phone function
as much as possible. If you try operating, the signal may cause noise for song playback.
•When you are talking on the Bluetooth device connected to this product via Bluetooth, it may pause
playback.
1Press .
2Touch then .
The system setting screen appears.
3Touch [AV Source Settings].
4Confirm that [Bluetooth Audio] is turned on.
5Press .
6Touch [Bluetooth Audio].
The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears.
Bluetooth audio

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Description of Bluetooth audio playback screen
You can play or use the following sources with this product.
•Radio
•CD
•ROM (compressed audio or video files on discs)
•DVD-Video
•USB
The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device.
•Bluetooth® audio
•AUX
1Press .
2Touch the source icon.
When you select , the AV source is turned off.
Basic operation
Track number indicator
Sets a repeat play range.
Plays files in random order.
Switches the devices.
AV source
Supported AV source
Selecting a source
Source on the AV source selection screen

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1Touch on the AV Source screen.
2Touch the sou rce key.
When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off.
When using a smartphone with this product, the settings are automatically configured
according to the device to be connected.
NOTES
•Operation methods may vary depending on the smartphone and its software version.
•Depending on the version of smartphone OS, it may not be compatible with this unit.
These are the methods to connect a smartphone to this product. The available sources
vary depending on the connection method.
•Connecting via Bluetooth (page 20)
•Connecting via USB (page 21)
Compatible smartphones
Compatibility with all smartphones is not guaranteed. For details about smartphone
compatibility with this product, refer to the information on our website.
The following sources are available when a smartphone is connected to the unit via
Bluetooth.
•Bluetooth audio
1Connect a smartphone with this product via Bluetooth (page 12).
2Press .
3Touch compatible desired source.
Source on the source list
Smartphone connection for AV
source
Smartphone (Android™ device)
Connecting via Bluetooth