Pioneer DVH-P6050UB Quick start guide

Operation Manual
DVD RECEIVER
DVH-P6050UB
English

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Be sure to read this
!Playable discs 6
!DVD video disc region numbers 7
!When an operation is prohibited 10
Before You Start
To ensure safe driving 6
About this unit 6
–Playable discs 6
–DVD video disc region numbers 7
About this manual 7
Visit our website 7
Features 7
–About WMA 9
–About MP3 9
–About AAC 9
–About DivX 9
What the marks on DVDs indicate 9
–When an operation is prohibited 10
Protecting your unit from theft 10
–Removing the front panel 10
–Attaching the front panel 10
Resetting the microprocessor 10
Use and care of the remote control 11
–Installing the battery 11
–Using the remote control 11
Operating this unit
What’s What 12
–Head unit 12
–Remote control 13
–Display indication 16
Basic Operations 17
–Power ON/OFF 17
–Selecting a source 17
–Adjusting the volume 18
Tuner 18
–Basic Operations 18
–Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 18
–Introduction to advanced
operations 19
–Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 19
–Tuning in strong signals 19
Built-in DVD player 20
–Basic Operations 20
–Basic playback controls 21
–Switching the media file type 21
–Operating the DVD menu 21
–PBC playback 21
–Playing DivX® VOD content 22
–CM skip/CM back 22
–Resume playback (Bookmark) 22
–Specifying title 23
–Specifying track 23
–Searching for the part you want to
play 23
–Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio) 24
–Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 24
–Changing the viewing angle during
playback (Multi-angle) 24
–Frame-by-frame playback 25
–Slow motion playback 25
–Return to the specified scene 25
–Automatic playback of DVDs 25
–Displaying text information 26
–Selecting titles from the title list 26
–Selecting files from the file name
list 26
–Selecting tracks from the track title
list 27
–Introduction to advanced
operations 27
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–Repeating play 28
–Playing tracks in random order 28
–Scanning folders and tracks 28
–Selecting audio output 29
–Pausing playback 29
–Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc or folder 29
–Using compression 30
–Using disc title functions 30
–Selecting the play mode 30
–Switching the information display 31
Playing songs on USB portable audio player/
USB memory 32
–Basic Operations 32
–Selecting an audio file directly in the
current folder 33
–Displaying text information 33
–Selecting files from the file name
list 33
–Introduction to advanced
operations 33
–Switching the information display 34
Playing songs on iPod 34
–Basic Operations 34
–Browsing for a song 34
–Displaying text information on
iPod 35
–Introduction to advanced
operations 36
–Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 36
–Playing all songs in a random order
(shuffle all) 36
–Selecting songs from album list of
currently playing artist 37
–Operating this unit’s iPod function
from your iPod 37
–Changing audiobook speed 37
–Information display 37
Audio Adjustments 38
–Introduction of audio adjustments 38
–Using balance adjustment 38
–Using the equalizer 39
–Adjusting loudness 40
–Using subwoofer output 40
–Using the high pass filter 41
–Boosting the bass 41
–Adjusting source levels 42
Setting up the DVD player 43
–Introduction of DVD setup
adjustments 43
–Setting the subtitle language 43
–Setting the audio language 43
–Setting the menu language 44
–Switching the assist subtitle on or
off 44
–Setting the angle icon display 44
–Setting the aspect ratio 45
–Setting the parental lock 45
–Displaying your DivX® VOD
registration code 46
–Setting the DivX subtitle file 47
–Setting for digital output 47
Initial Settings 48
–Adjusting initial settings 48
–Setting the clock 48
–Setting the FM tuning step 48
–Setting the AM tuning step 49
–Switching the warning tone 49
–Switching the auxiliary setting 49
–Setting the AV input 49
–Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 50
–Switching the ever scroll 51
–Setting the TV signal 51
–Correcting distorted sound 51
–Resetting the audio functions 51
Other Functions 52
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–Turning the clock display on or off 52
–Switching the display indication and
button illumination 52
–Using the AUX source 53
–Switching between digital and
analog 53
–Using the external unit 54
–Using the PGM button 54
–Sound muting 55
Available accessories
Playing songs on iPod 56
–Basic Operations 56
–Browsing for a song 56
–Displaying text information on
iPod 56
–Introduction to advanced
operations 56
–Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 56
–Information display 57
Multi-CD Player 57
–Basic Operations 57
–Selecting a track directly 57
–Using CD TEXT functions 58
–Introduction to advanced
operations 58
–Using compression and bass
emphasis 59
–Using ITS playlists 59
–Using disc title functions 60
TV tuner 61
–Basic Operations 61
–Storing and recalling broadcast
stations 61
–Storing the strongest broadcast
stations sequentially 62
Bluetooth adapter 62
DVD Player 63
–Introduction of DVD operation 63
–Introduction to advanced
operations 63
Digital Signal Processor 64
–When the separately sold display is
connected to this unit 64
–Introduction of DSP adjustments 64
–Using balance adjustment 65
–Using the position selector 65
–Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 65
–Using the sound field control 66
–Using the down-mix function 67
–Using the dynamic range control 67
–Using the direct control 67
–Adjusting source levels 67
–Using the auto-equalizer 68
–Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment
and auto-equalizing) 68
–Setting the speaker setting 70
–Selecting a cross-over frequency 71
–Adjusting the speaker output
levels 72
–Adjusting the speaker output levels
using a test tone 73
–Using the time alignment 73
–Using the equalizer 74
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 76
Error messages 78
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 79
Understanding messages 80
Handling guideline of discs and player 81
DVD discs 81
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs 81
AVCHD recorded discs 82
CD-R/CD-RW discs 82
Dual Discs 82
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USB audio player/USB memory 82
–USB audio player/USB memory
compatibility 82
–Handling guideline and supplemental
information 82
iPod 84
–About handling the iPod 84
–About iPod settings 84
Compressed audio files on the disc 84
–Example of a hierarchy 85
–Compressed audio compatibility 85
DivX video files 85
–DivX compatibility 86
Language code chart for DVD 87
Terms 88
Specifications 91
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To ensure safe driving
WARNING
!To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or
TV (sold separately) feature should never be
used while the vehicle is being driven. Also,
rear displays should not be in a location
where it is a visible distraction to the driver.
!In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed and this unit’s DVD features should
not be used.
!NEVER install the display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or Video
CD while driving.
When you park your car in a safe place and
apply the parking brake, the picture appears
on the screen.
About this unit
CAUTION
!Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating could result from contact with liquids.
!“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain ac-
cess to the inside of the product. Refer all ser-
vicing to qualified personnel.
!Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-
erating procedures and precautions.
!Always keep the volume low enough so that
you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.
!Protect this unit from moisture.
!If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the preset memory will be erased and must be
reprogrammed.
!If this unit does not operate properly, contact
your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Ser-
vice Station.
Playable discs
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.
DVD video
Video CD
CD
Notes
!is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
!This player can only play back discs bearing
the marks shown above.
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DVD video disc region numbers
DVD video discs that have incompatible region
numbers cannot be played on this player. The
region number of the player can be found on
the bottom of this unit.
The illustration below shows the regions and
corresponding region numbers.
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this unit’s potential
and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
ing through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
http://pioneer.jp/group/index-e.html
!We offer the latest information about
Pioneer Corporation on our website.
Features
DVD-R/RW compatibility
It is possible to play back DVD-R/RW discs re-
corded with the video format and Video Re-
cording format. (Refer to DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
on page 81.)
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control).
WMA, MP3 and AAC compatibility
Refer to Compressed audio compatibility on
page 85.
DivX®video compatibility
Refer to DivX compatibility on page 86.
Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility
When using this unit with a Pioneer multi-
channel processor, you can enjoy the atmo-
sphere and excitement provided by DVD movie
and music software featuring 5.1 channel re-
cordings.
!Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”,“Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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!Manufactured under license under U.S. Pa-
tent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and world-
wide patents issued & pending. DTS and
DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks
and the DTS logos and Symbol are trade-
marks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Portable audio player compatibility
!Inquire at the manufacturer about your
USB portable audio player/USB memory.
This unit corresponds to the following.
—USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant
portable audio player and memory
—WMA, MP3, AAC and WAV file playback
For details about the compatibility, refer to
USB audio player/USB memory compatibility
on page 82.
iPod®compatibility
This unit can control and listen to songs on an
iPod.
!This unit supports only the following iPods.
Supported iPod software versions are
shown below. Older versions of iPod soft-
ware may not be supported.
—iPod fifth generation (software version
1.2.1)
—iPod nano first generation (software ver-
sion 1.3.1)
—iPod nano second generation (software
version 1.1.3)
—iPod nano third generation (software
version 1.0.2)
—iPod classic (software version 1.0.2)
—iPod touch (software version 1.1.1)
For maximum performance, we recom-
mend that you use the latest version of the
iPod software.
!Operations may vary depending on the soft-
ware version of iPod.
!When using an iPod, iPod Dock Connector
to USB Cable is required.
!Pioneer CD-IU50 interface cable is also
available. For details, consult your dealer.
!This unit can control previous generations
iPod models with a Pioneer iPod adapter
(e.g. CD-IB100B).
For details concerning operation with the
iPod adapter, refer to Playing songs on iPod
on page 56.
!iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
CAUTION
!Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost
on the USB portable audio player/USB mem-
ory even if that data is lost while using this
unit.
!Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost
on the iPod even if that data is lost while
using this unit.
Note
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual prop-
erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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About WMA
The Windows Media™logo printed on the box
indicates that this unit can play back WMA
data.
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology
that is developed by Microsoft Corporation.
WMA data can be encoded by using Windows
Media Player version 7 or later.
!Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
!This unit may not operate correctly depend-
ing on the application used to encode
WMA files.
About MP3
Supply of this product only conveys a license
for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any right to use
this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media), broad-
casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
or other networks or in other electronic con-
tent distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An indepen-
dent license for such use is required. For de-
tails, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
About AAC
This unit plays back AAC files encoded by
iTunes®.
!iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
About DivX
DivX is a compressed digital video format cre-
ated by the DivX®video codec from DivX, Inc.
This unit can play DivX video files recorded on
CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD-R/RW/ROM discs.
Keeping the same terminology as DVD video,
individual DivX video files are called “Titles”.
When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW or a
DVD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind
that by default they will be played in alphabeti-
cal order.
Official DivX®Certified product
Plays all versions of DivX®video (including
DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX®
media files
!DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos
are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used
under license.
What the marks on DVDs
indicate
The marks below may be found on DVD disc
labels and packages. They indicate the type of
images and audio recorded on the disc, and
the functions you can use.
Mark Meaning
2Indicates the number of audio sys-
tems.
2Indicates the number of subtitle lan-
guages.
3Indicates the number of viewing an-
gles.
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Mark Meaning
16 : 9 LB Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:
screen width-to-height ratio) type.
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Indicates the number of the region
where playback is possible.
When an operation is prohibited
When you are watching a DVD and attempt to
perform an operation, it may not be performed
because of the programming on the disc.
When this happens, the icon appears on
the screen.
!The icon may not appear with certain
discs.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
!If the front panel is not detached from the
head unit within five seconds of turning off
the ignition, a warning tone sounds.
!You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning tone on page 49.
Important
!Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
!Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
!Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Removing the front panel
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and
pull it gently outward.
Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop
the front panel and protect it from contact
with water or other fluids to prevent perma-
nent damage.
3 Put the front panel into the provided
protective case for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
%Reattach the front panel by holding it
upright to the unit and clipping it securely
into the mounting hooks.
Resetting the microprocessor
The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
!Prior to using this unit for the first time
after installation
!If the unit fails to operate properly
!When strange or incorrect messages ap-
pear on the display
1 Remove the front panel.
Refer to Removing the front panel on this page.
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2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instrument.
RESET button
3 Replace the front panel by clipping it
into place.
4 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and
wait for a few seconds.
Resetting of the microprocessor is now com-
pleted.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote con-
trol 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 doc-
tor immediately.
CAUTION
!Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!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 environmen-
tal public institutions’rules that apply in your
country/area.
!Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its plus (+) and minus (–)
poles facing the proper directions.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
!The remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
!Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
!Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
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What’s What
Head unit
1SOURCE/OFF button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
2MULTI-CONTROL
Move to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
3DISPLAY/SCROLL button
Press to select different displays.
Press and hold to scroll through the text in-
formation.
4OPEN button
Press to open the front panel.
5LIST button
Press to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list or file list depending on the
source.
!This button is not effective when tuner is
selected as a source.
6EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
7RDM/ /iPod button
Press to turn random function on or off
while using CD or USB.
While using an iPod, press to shuffle all
tracks.
Press and hold to switch the control mode
while using an iPod.
If using the iPod with an interface adapter
(CD-IB100B), press to switch the shuffle
function.
8CLOCK/DISP OFF button
Press to change to the clock display.
Press and hold to turn the display indication
and button illumination off or on.
!Lights up when the display is turned off.
9SW/BASS button
Press to switch to subwoofer setting menu.
When operating subwoofer menu, press to
switch menu.
Press and hold to switch to bass boost
menu.
aBAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band.
Press to return to the ordinary display when
operating the menu.
bCOMP button
Press to turn COMP (compression) and
DBE function on or off.
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Remote control
Button names DVH mode DVD and S-DVD mode
1 SOURCE button Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source
off.
2ATTbutton Press to quickly lower the volume level by about 90%. Press once more to return
to the original volume level.
3 VOLUME buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume.
4
AUDIO button Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.
SUBTITLE button Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.
ANGLE button Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.
5 AUTO PLAY button Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.
6 RETURN button Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.
7 BOOKMARK button
Press to operate the preprogrammed func-
tions for each source. (Refer to Using the
PGM button on page 54.)
Press to turn the bookmark function
on or off. For details, refer to Resume
playback (Bookmark) on page 22.
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Button names DVH mode DVD and S-DVD mode
8Remote control operation
mode switch
Switch the operation mode between DVD,S-DVD and DVH modes. Normally, set
to DVH. For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on
the next page.
9CM BACK/CM SKIP but-
tons Press to skip progressively backward/forward through the video playing.
10 DIRECT button Press to select channels directly. Not used.
11 A.MENU button Press to select various sound quality controls.
12 FUNCTION button Press to select functions.
13 0to 10 buttons, CLEAR
button
Press 0to 9to input numbers. Buttons 1
to 6can operate the preset tuning for the
tuner or disc changing for multi-DVD or
multi-CD players. Press CLEAR to clear
the input numbers.
Press to select a menu item on a
video CD featuring PBC (playback
control).
14 BAND button
Press to select among three FM bands
and one AM band and to cancel control
modes of functions.
Press to switch between media file
types. (Refer to Switching the media
file type on page 21.)
15 DISPLAY button
Press to turn the information display on or off when the video is displayed.
Depending on the selected source, pressing this button can switch the display in-
dication on the head unit.
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PLAY/PAUSE (f) but-
ton Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.
REVERSE (m) button Press to perform fast reverse.
FORWARD (n) button Press to perform fast forward.
PREVIOUS (o) button Press to return to the previous track (chapter).
NEXT (p) button Press to go to the next track (chapter).
STEP (r/q) buttons
Press to move ahead one frame at a time during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press
and hold for one second to activate slow playback.
If a DVD-VR disc contains a still image, press rwhile displaying a still image to
switch to the next image or video.
STOP (g) button Not used. Press to stop playback.
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Move the thumb pad
Functions are the same as MULTI-CON-
TROL on the head unit.
Move to operate fast forward, reverse and
track search controls. Also used for con-
trolling functions.
Move to select a menu on the DVD
menu.
Click the thumb pad
Click to display the disc title list, track title
list, folder list or file list depending on the
source.
Click to select a menu on the DVD
menu.
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MENU button Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.
TOP MENU button Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.
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Using the remote control operation
mode switch
There are three remote control operation
modes on the remote control. If you want to
operate this unit by remote control, turn the
mode switch to DVH mode. In this case, both
the head unit’s buttons and the remote control
can control this unit.
DVH mode operation
When operating this unit by remote control,
the mode is normally switched to DVH.
!The thumb pad on the remote control can
perform the same operations as
MULTI-CONTROL on the head unit.
DVD mode operation
If you switch the mode to DVD, the thumb pad
and 0to 10 operations are changed for the
DVD player.
%When you want to operate the follow-
ing functions, switch the mode to DVD:
!When operating the DVD menu by using
the thumb pad. (Refer to Operating the DVD
menu on page 21.)
!When operating the PBC menu by using 0
to 10. (Refer to PBC playback on page 21.)
!When specifying title or track by using 0to
10. (Refer to Specifying title on page 23 and
Specifying track on page 23.)
!When operating the DVD setup menu by
using the thumb pad. (Refer to Setting up
the DVD player on page 43.)
S-DVD mode operation
Set to S-DVD mode if the separately sold DVD
player or multi-DVD player is controlled by this
remote control.
S-DVD mode operations are basically the
same as DVD mode operations.
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Display indication
1Main display section
Displays band, frequency, elapsed playback
time and other settings.
!Tuner
Band and frequency are displayed.
!Bulit-in DVD player, USB, iPod
Elapsed playback time and literal infor-
mation are displayed.
2LOC indicator
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
3(shuffle) indicator
Appears when shuffle function is on while
iPod source is being selected.
4F-RPT indicator
Appears when folder repeat is on.
When repeat function is on, only RPT is dis-
played.
5F-RDM indicator
Appears when folder random is on.
When random function is on, only RDM is
displayed.
6(Dolby Digital) indicator
Appears when Dolby Digital audio is se-
lected. (Activated only when DEQ-P7650 is
connected to this unit.)
7(Dolby Pro Logic II) indicator
Appears when Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
(Activated only when DEQ-P7650 is con-
nected to this unit.)
8(dts) indicator
Appears when DTS audio is selected. (Acti-
vated only when DEQ-P7650 is connected to
this unit.)
9(AAC) indicator
Appears when an AAC file is playing.
a(WMA) indicator
Appears when a WMA file is playing.
b(MP3) indicator
Appears when an MP3 file is playing.
c(Video CD) indicator
Appears when a video CD is playing.
When a CD is playing, only is displayed.
dindicator
Appears when a DVD-VR disc is playing.
When a DVD video is playing, only is dis-
played.
e5(stereo) indicator
Appears when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
f(loudness) indicator
Appears when loudness is on.
g(subwoofer) indicator
Appears when subwoofer is on.
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h(song) indicator
Appears when the track (song) name is dis-
played on the main display section.
Appears when song search refinement on
the iPod browsing function is in use.
i(disc) indicator
Appears when the disc (album) name is dis-
played on the main display section.
Appears when album search refinement on
the iPod browsing function is in use.
j(artist) indicator
Appears when the disc (track) artist name is
displayed on the main display section.
Appears when artist search refinement on
the iPod browsing function is in use.
k(folder) indicator
Appears when operating list function.
When an upper tier folder or menu exists, c
appears.
When a lower tier folder or menu exists, d
appears.
Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on
%Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
%Press OFF and hold until the unit turns
off.
Selecting a source
%Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch be-
tween the following sources.
TUNER (tuner)—TELEVISION (television)—AV
(AV)—DVD (built-in DVD player)—S-DVD
(DVD player/multi-DVD player)—MULTI CD
(multi-CD player)—IPOD (iPod)—USB (USB)
—EXTERNAL (external unit 1)—EXTERNAL
(external unit 2)—AUX1 (AUX 1)—AUX2 (AUX
2)—BLUETOOTH (Bluetooth telephone/audio)
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change.
—When no unit corresponding to the se-
lected source is connected.
—When there is no disc or magazine in the
player.
—When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 49).
!AUX1 is set to AUDIO by default. Set the
AUX1 to OFF when not in use (refer to Switch-
ing the auxiliary setting on page 49).
!External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such
as ones available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of
basic functions with this unit. Two external
units can be controlled with this unit. When
two external units are connected, the external
unit is automatically allocated to external unit
1 or external unit 2 by this unit.
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!When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected
to the car’s auto-antenna relay control term-
inal, the car’s antenna extends when this
unit’s source is turned on. To retract the an-
tenna, turn the source off. (When you con-
nected a Pioneer multi-channel processor
(DEQ-P7650) to this unit, auto-antenna cannot
be controled.)
Adjusting the volume
%Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the
sound level.
With the head unit, turn MULTI-CONTROL to
increase or decrease the volume.
With the remote control, press VOLUME to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
Tuner
Basic Operations
When the separately sold display is connected
to this unit, the listed information will appear
on it.
%Select a band
Press BAND.
#Band can be selected from among FM1,FM2,
FM3 or AM.
%Manual tuning (step by step)
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
%Seek tuning
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right,
and then release.
#You can cancel seek tuning by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
#While pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL
left or right, you can skip stations. Seek tuning
starts as soon as you release MULTI-CONTROL.
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
If you press any of the preset tuning buttons 1
to 6you can easily store up to six broadcast
frequencies for later recall with the touch of a
button.
!Only the remote control can operate this
function.
!Six stations for each band can be stored in
memory.
%When you find a frequency that you
want to store in memory, press one of pre-
set tuning buttons 1 to 6 and hold until the
preset number stops flashing.
The number you have pressed will flash in the
preset number indicator and then remain lit.
The selected radio station frequency has been
stored in memory.
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The next time you press the same preset tun-
ing button the radio station frequency is re-
called from memory.
#You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by pushing
MULTI-CONTROL up or down during the fre-
quency display.
Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se-
lect.
The function menu is displayed.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
BSM (best stations memory)—LOCAL (local
seek tuning)
#You can also select the function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control.
#If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns to
the ordinary display.
#To return to the ordinary display, press BAND.
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies.
!Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM
may replace broadcast frequencies you
have saved using buttons 1to 6.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in
the function menu.
Refer to Introduction to advanced operations
on this page.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
The six strongest broadcast frequencies are
stored in the order of their signal strength.
#To cancel, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select LOCAL in
the function menu.
Refer to Introduction to advanced operations
on this page.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn local
seek tuning on.
#To turn local seek tuning off, press
MULTI-CONTROL again.
3 Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right to
set the sensitivity.
FM: LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3—LEVEL4
AM: LEVEL1—LEVEL2
The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
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Built-in DVD player
Basic Operations
%Open the front panel
Press OPEN .
Disc loading slot appears.
Disc loading slot
h(eject) button
#When loading a disc, face the label side of
a disc up.
#To avoid a malfunction, make sure that no
metal objects come into contact with the term-
inals when the front panel is open.
#When the automatic playback function is on,
this unit will cancel the DVD menu and automati-
cally start playback from the first chapter of the
first title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on
page 25.
#If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu
may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on
the next page and PBC playback on the next page.
%Eject a disc
Press h(eject).
%Select a title/folder
Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down.
#You cannot select a folder that does not have
a compressed audio file or DivX file recorded in it.
%Select a chapter/track/file
Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
#You can also skip back or forward to another
chapter/track/file by pressing oor p.
#During PBC playback, a menu may be dis-
played if you perform these operations.
%Fast forward or reverse
Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right.
!When DVD, DivX disc or Video CD is play-
ing, if you push and hold MULTI-CONTROL
left or right for five seconds, the icon mor
nis highlighted. When this happens, fast
reverse/fast forward continues even if you
release MULTI-CONTROL. To resume play-
back at a desired point, press f.
#When playing DVD video or Video CD, fast for-
ward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain
locations on some discs. If this happens, normal
playback automatically resumes.
#When playing compressed audio, there is no
sound on fast forward or reverse.
%Return to root folder
Press and hold BAND.
#If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.
Notes
!Read the precautions for discs and player on
Handling guideline of discs and player on page
81.
!A disc has already been inserted, press
SOURCE to select the built-in DVD player.
!If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-
sumes from the selected point. For more de-
tails, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on
page 22.
!If a disc contains a mixture of various media
file types such as DivX and MP3, you can
switch between media file types to play. Refer
to Switching the media file type on the next
page.
!There is sometimes a delay between starting
up disc playback and the sound being issued.
When being read, FORMAT READ is dis-
played.
!When playing back files recorded as VBR
(variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be
correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse
operations are used.
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