Pioneer MVH-X385BT User manual

English
DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
MVH-X385BT
MVH-X185UI
MVH-285BT
Owner’s Manual

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Before You Start ......................................................................... 2
Getting Started .......................................................................... 3
Radio ............................................................................................ 6
USB/iPod/AUX ............................................................................ 7
Bluetooth..................................................................................... 9
App Mode.................................................................................. 13
Pandora®.................................................................................... 14
Car Remote Mode .................................................................... 15
Settings...................................................................................... 16
FUNCTION settings ............................................................... 16
AUDIO settings....................................................................... 17
SYSTEM settings .................................................................... 18
ILLUMINATION settings ........................................................ 19
MIXTRAX settings.................................................................. 19
Connections/Installation........................................................ 20
Additional Information........................................................... 23
About this manual:
•In the following instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player are referred
to as “USB device”.
•In this manual, iPod and iPhone are referred to as “iPod”.
Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product
To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is
especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual.
Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
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 attempt to operate the unit while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and park
your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the device.
CAUTION
•Do not allow this unit to come into contact with moisture and/or liquids. Electrical shock
could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact
with liquids.
•Always keep the volume low enough to hear outside sounds.
If you experience problems
Should this unit fail to work properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station.
Before You Start

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MVH-X385BT/X185UI
* The button indications vary depending on the unit.
MVH-285BT
Getting Started
Basic operation
SRC (source)/OFF
Detach button
Display windowM.C. (multi-control) dial
BAND/
*
DISP (display)/DISP OFF
*
SRC (source)/OFF
Detach button
Display window
M.C. (multi-control) dial
/DIMMER Display button/DISP OFF*BAND
* This button is referred to as DISP in the manual.
Remote Control
NOTE
Remote control is not supplied for MVH-285BT.
* MVH-X185UI has different indications for these buttons.
Frequently used operations
The available buttons vary depending on the unit.
Purpose Operation
Head Unit Remote Control
Turn on the power* Press SRC/OFF to turn
on the power.
Press and hold SRC/OFF
to turn off the power.
Press SRCto turn on the
power.
Press and hold SRCto
turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the M.C. dial. Press VOLUME +or –.
Press MUTE to mute the
unit. Press again to
unmute.
Select a source Press SRC/OFF
repeatedly.
Press SRC repeatedly.
/
SRC (source)
VOLUME +/–
MUTE
DISP (display)
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* When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control
terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the
antenna, turn the source off.
Display indication
The following indication may vary depending on the unit.
Change the display
information
Press DISP/DISP OFF
repeatedly.
Press and hold DISP/
DISP OFFto turn off the
display information.
Press DISP repeatedly.
Return to the previous
display/list
Press /DIMMER or
BAND/ .
Press /to select the
next/previous folder.
Return to the normal
display from the menu
Press BAND/, or press
and hold BAND/ . –
Answering a call Press .Press .
Ending a call Press .Press .
Indication Description
Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.
Appears when the automatic answering function is set (page 12).
(Only for Bluetooth-compatible models.)
Appears when a Bluetooth telephone is connected to this unit by
HFP (Hands Free Profile) (page 9) and flashes while the telephone
is on hold. (Only for Bluetooth-compatible models.)
Appears when a Bluetooth audio player is connected to this unit
by A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) (page 9).
(Only for Bluetooth-compatible models.)
Appears when the button is pressed.
Appears when the local seek tuning function is set (page 16).
Purpose Operation
Head Unit Remote Control
Detach the front panel to prevent theft. Remove any cables and devices
attached to the front panel and turn off the unit before detaching it.
Important
•Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock.
•Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.
•Always store the detached front panel in a protective case or bag.
Appears when a traffic program is received.
Appears when the TA (traffic announcements) function is set
(page 16).
Appears when the sound retriever function is set (page 17).
Appears when random/shuffle play is set (except when BT AUDIO
is selected as the source).
Appears when repeat play is set (except when BT AUDIO is
selected as the source).
Appears when the iPod control function is set (page 9).
Appears when a Bluetooth connection is made (page 9).
(Only for Bluetooth-compatible models.)
Detaching the front panel
Indication Description
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Remove the insulation sheet before use.
WARNING
•Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
•Do not expose the battery or remote control to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or
fire.
CAUTION
•There is a potential danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. When
replacing the battery, replace it with the same type.
•Do not handle or store the battery with metallic tools or objects.
•If the battery leaks, remove the battery and wipe the remote control completely clean.
Then install a new battery.
•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.
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.
Preparing the remote control
How to replace the battery
Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and
minus (–) poles orientated properly.
When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, [SET UP :YES]
appears in the display.
1Press the M.C. dial.
The setup menu disappears after 30 seconds of no operation. If you prefer
not to set at this time, turn the M.C. dial to select [NO], then press to
confirm.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.
To proceed to the next menu option, you need to confirm your selection.
3[QUIT :YES] appears when all the settings have been made.
To return to the first item of the setup menu, turn the M.C. dial to select
[QUIT :NO], then press to confirm.
4Press the M.C. dial to confirm the settings.
NOTES
•You can cancel the menu setting by pressing SRC/OFF.
•These settings can be made at any time from the SYSTEM settings (page 18) and INITIAL
settings (page 6).
1Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
Setup menu
Menu Item Description
CLOCK SET Set the clock.
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100], [50]
AM STEP Select the AM tuning step from 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
[10], [9]
Canceling the demonstration display (DEMO
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2Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [DEMO OFF], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select [YES], then press to confirm.
1Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns off.
2Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [INITIAL], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select an option, then press to confirm.
NOTE
The options vary depending on the unit.
INITIAL settings
Menu Item Description
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100], [50]
AM STEP Select the AM tuning step from 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
[10], [9]
SP-P/O MODE Select when there is a full-range speaker connected to
the rear speaker output leads and there is a subwoofer
connected to the RCA output.
[REAR/SUB.W]
[SUB.W/SUB.W] Select when there is a passive subwoofer connected
directly to the rear speaker output leads and there is a
subwoofer connected to the RCA output.
[REAR/REAR] Select when there are full-range speakers connected to
the rear speaker output leads and RCA output. If there is
a full-range speaker connected to the rear speaker
output leads, and the RCA output is not used, you may
select either [REAR/SUB.W] or [REAR/REAR].
1Press SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].
2Press BAND/or BAND/to select the band from [FM1], [FM2],
[FM3], [AM], [SW1] or [SW2].
3Press a number button (1/to 6/).
TIP
The /buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to
[PCH] in the FUNCTION settings (page 16).
The six strongest stations are stored on the number buttons (1/to 6/).
1After selecting the band, press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [BSM], then press to confirm.
S/W UPDATE Select to update the unit to the latest Bluetooth
software. For details on Bluetooth software and
updating, visit our website.
SYSTEM RESET Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be
restarted automatically.
(Some of the settings will be retained even after
resetting the unit, such as Bluetooth pairing information,
etc.)
[YES], [CANCEL]
Radio
Receiving preset stations
Best stations memory (BSM)
Menu Item Description

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To seek a station manually
1After selecting the band, press /to select a station.
Press and hold /then release to seek an available station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. To cancel seek tuning,
press / .
NOTE
[SEEK] needs to be set to [MAN] in the FUNCTION settings (page 16).
To store stations manually
1While receiving the station you want to store, press and hold one of the
number buttons (1/to 6/) until it stops flashing.
The unit searches for a station by PTY (program type) information.
1Press during FM reception.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select a program type from [NEWS/INFO],
[POPULAR], [CLASSICS] or [OTHERS].
3Press the M.C. dial.
The unit begins to search for a station. When it is found, its program service
name is displayed.
NOTES
•To cancel the search, press the M.C. dial.
•The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
•If no station is broadcasting the type of program you searched for, [NOT FOUND] is
displayed for about two seconds and then the tuner returns to the original station.
PTY list
For more details about PTY list, visit the following site:
http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/25/121/tech/CarAudio/PTY.html
Using PTY functions
NOTE
iPod function is not available for MVH-285BT.
Disconnect headphones from the device before connecting it to the unit.
NOTE
The arrangement of the buttons varies depending on the unit.
USB devices (including Android)/iPod
1Open the USB port cover.
2Plug in the USB device/iPod using an appropriate cable.
NOTE
To automatically switch to [USB] source when a USB device/iPod is connected to the unit,
set [USB AUTO] to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 18).
USB/iPod/AUX
Playing back
AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)
USB port
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CAUTION
Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to connect the USB device as any device
connected directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit, which could be dangerous.
Before removing the device, stop playback.
AOA connections
For details on AOA connection, see page 15.
MTP connection
A device installed with Android OS 4.0 or later can be connected to the unit via MTP, using
the cable supplied with the device. However, depending on the connected device and the
numbers of the files in the device, audio files/songs may not be able to be played back via
MTP. Note that MTP connection is not compatible with WAV file formats, and cannot be
used with the MIXTRAX function.
NOTE
If you use an MTP connection, [ANDROID WIRED] needs to be set to [MEMORY] in the
SYSTEM settings (page 19).
AUX
1Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack.
2Press SRC/OFF to select [AUX] as the source.
NOTE
If [AUX] is set to [OFF] in the SYSTEM settings, [AUX] cannot be selected as a source
(page 18).
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 16).
Note that the following operations do not work for an AUX device. To operate
an AUX device, use the device itself.
Operations
Purpose Operation
Select a folder/album*1 Press 1/or 2/ .
Select a track/song (chapter) Press or .
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .
Search for a file from a list 1Press to display the list.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the
desired file (folder) name or
category, then press to confirm.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select the
desired file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.
View a list of the files in the selected
folder/category*1
Press the M.C. dial when a folder/
category is selected.
Play a song in the selected folder/
category*1
Press and hold the M.C. dial when a
folder/category is selected.
Alphabetical search (iPod only) 1Press to display the list.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the
desired category list, then press
to enter the alphabetical search
mode.
(Turning the M.C. dial twice also
enters the alphabetical search
mode.)
3Turn the M.C. dial to select a letter,
then press to display the
alphabetical list.
To cancel alphabetical search, press
BAND/ .
Repeat play Press 6/ .
Random/shuffle play Press 5/ .
Shuffle all play (iPod only) Press and hold 5/ .
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Sound retriever*2 Press 3/S.Rtrv.
[1]: Effective for low compression rates
[2]: Effective for high compression
rates
Return to root folder (USB only)*1 Press and hold BAND/or .
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*1 Compressed audio files only
*2 When there is no 3/S.Rtrv. button on the unit, the sound retriever function can be set by
the FUNCTION settings.
Link play mode
You can access songs based on the artist, album, or genre currently playing.
1While listening to a song, press and hold to enter the link play mode.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the mode ([ARTIST], [ALBUM], [GENRE]), then
press to confirm.
The selected song/album will be played after the currently playing song.
NOTE
The selected song/album may be canceled if you use functions other than those from the
link play mode (e.g. fast forward and reverse).
iPod control
You can control the unit via a connected iPod.
The following iPod models are not compatible with this function.
–iPodnano 1st generation, iPod with video
1Press BAND/during playback, then select the control mode.
[CTRL iPod]: The unit’s iPod function can be operated from the connected
iPod.
[CTRL AUDIO]: The unit’s iPod function can only be operated by the
buttons on the unit or supplied remote control. In this mode, the connected
iPod cannot be turned on or off.
NOTES
•Pressing iPod can also switch the control mode (only for MVH-X185UI).
Change drives in USB device
(Devices that support the USB mass
storage device class protocol only)
Press BAND/or BAND/ .
Useful functions for iPod
Purpose Operation •Switching the control mode to [CTRL iPod] pauses song playback. Use the connected iPod
to resume playback.
•The following operations are still accessible from the unit, even if the control mode is set
to [CTRL iPod].
– Pause, fast forward/reverse, song/chapter selection
•The volume can only be adjusted from the unit.
(Not available for MVH-285BT)
The MIXTRAX function creates a non-stop mix of your music library. For details
on MIXTRAX settings, see page 19.
NOTES
•This function is not compatible with an Android device connected via MTP.
•When USB is selected as a source and the MIXTRAX function is in use, the sound retriever
function is disabled.
•Depending on the file/song, sound effects may not be available.
1Press 3/MIX to turn MIXTRAX on/off.
(Only for MVH-X385BT/285BT)
Important
If three or more Bluetooth devices (e.g. a phone and separate audio player) are connected,
they may not work properly.
1Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.
2Press to display the phone menu.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [BT SETTING], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select [ADD DEVICE], then press to confirm.
About MIXTRAX (USB/iPod only)
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The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the
device list.
•To cancel searching, press the M.C. dial.
•If the desired device is not in the list, select [RE-SEARCH].
•If there is no device available, [NOT FOUND] appears in the display.
5Turn the M.C. dial to select a device from the device list, then press to
confirm.
Press and hold the M.C. dial to switch the displayed device information
between the Bluetooth device address and device name.
6Select [Pioneer BT Unit] shown in the device display.
7Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device,
then select “Yes” on the device.
NOTES
•[DEVICE FULL] appears if the unit has already been paired with three other devices. In this
case, delete one of the paired devices. See [DEL DEVICE] or [GUEST MODE] in the
Bluetooth settings (page 10).
•Depending on the device, the PIN code is required in step 7. In this case, input [0000].
TIP
The Bluetooth connection can be also made by detecting the unit from the Bluetooth
device. To do so, [VISIBLE] in the Bluetooth settings needs to be set to [ON]. For details on a
Bluetooth device operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth settings
Menu Item Description
DEVICELIST Display the list of paired Bluetooth devices. “*” appears
on the device name when the Bluetooth connection is
established.
DEL DEVICE Delete the device information.
[DELETE YES],
[DELETE NO]
* [A.PAIRING] is not available for MVH-285BT.
First, make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth telephone (page 9). Up
to two Bluetooth telephones can be connected simultaneously.
ADD DEVICE Register a new device.
A.CONN Select [ON] to connect to a Bluetooth device
automatically.
[ON], [OFF]
VISIBLE Select [ON] so that a Bluetooth device can detect the
unit when the unit is connected via Bluetooth to another
device.
[ON], [OFF]
PIN CODE Change the PIN code.
1Press the M.C. dial to display the setting mode.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select a number.
3Press the M.C. dial to move the cursor to the next
position.
4After inputting the PIN code, press and hold the M.C.
dial.
After inputting the PIN code, pressing the M.C. dial
returns you to the PIN code input display, and you can
change the PIN code.
DEV. INFO Switch the device information on the display between
the device name and Bluetooth device address.
GUEST MODE Select [ON] to move to the [DEL DEVICE] screen
automatically when the unit has already been paired
with three devices.
[ON], [OFF]
A.PAIRING*Select [ON] to pair the unit and iPhone automatically
when an iPhone is connected to the unit via USB. (This
function may not be available depending on the version
of iOS you are using.)
[ON], [OFF]
Bluetooth telephone
Menu Item Description