Pioneer AVH-P5750DVD User manual

Operation Manual
AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display
AVH-P5750DVD
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 7
!DVD video disc region numbers 7
!When an operation is prohibited 10
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFE UARDS 5
To ensure safe driving 5
To avoid battery exhaustion 6
Before You Start
About this unit 7
About this manual 8
In case of trouble 8
Features 8
About WMA 9
To protect the LCD screen 10
For viewing LCD comfortably 10
What the marks on DVDs indicate 10
Resetting the microprocessor 10
Use and care of the remote control 11
Whats What
Head unit 12
Remote control 14
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 17
Loading a disc 17
Adjusting the volume 18
Turning the unit off 18
Using the rear display 18
Displaying the AV -VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle
Dynamics Processor) 18
Touch panel key basic operation 19
Opening and closing the LCD panel 20
Changing the wide screen mode 21
Adjusting the picture adjustment 22
Protecting your unit from theft 23
Tuner
Listening to the radio 24
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 25
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 25
Tuning in strong signals 25
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 26
P aying DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 27
Operating the DVD menu 28
Skipping back or forward to another title 28
Stopping playback 28
Pausing DVD video playback 28
Frame-by-frame playback 29
Slow motion playback 29
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 29
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 30
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 31
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 31
Return to the specified scene 32
Automatic playback of DVDs 32
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 33
Repeating play 33
Selecting audio output 33
Resume playback (Bookmark) 33
P aying Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 35
Stopping playback 36
Pausing Video CD playback 36
Frame-by-frame playback 36
Slow motion playback 36
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 36
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PBC playback 37
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 38
Repeating play 38
Selecting audio output 38
P aying CDs
Listening to a CD 39
Stopping playback 39
Pausing CD playback 40
Searching for a desired track 40
Using CD TEXT functions 40
Introduction of advanced CD operation 41
Repeating play 41
Playing tracks in a random order 41
Scanning tracks of a CD 41
Entering disc titles 42
Selecting tracks from the track title list 42
P aying MP3/WMA
Listening to MP3/WMA 43
Stopping playback 44
Pausing MP3/WMA playback 44
Displaying the list of information on MP3/
WMA file 45
Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player
(MP3/WMA) operation 46
Repeating play 46
Playing tracks in a random order 46
Scanning folders and tracks 47
Mu ti-CD P ayer
Listening to a CD 48
Pausing CD playback 48
Using CD TEXT functions 49
50-disc multi-CD player 49
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 50
Repeating play 50
Playing tracks in a random order 50
Scanning CDs and tracks 51
Using ITS playlists 51
Using disc title functions 52
Selecting tracks from the track title list 53
Using compression and bass emphasis 53
TV tuner
Watching the television 54
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 55
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 55
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 56
Selecting the country group 56
DVD P ayer
Playing a disc 57
Selecting a disc 58
Pausing disc playback 58
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 58
Repeating play 58
Playing tracks in a random order 59
Scanning tracks of a CD 59
Using ITS playlists 59
Using disc title functions 59
P aying songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 60
Browsing for a song 60
Pausing a song 61
Displaying text information on iPod 61
Repeating play 61
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 61
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 62
Using balance adjustment 62
Using the equalizer 63
Adjusting bass and treble 64
Adjusting loudness 64
Using subwoofer output 65
Using nonfading output 65
Using the high pass filter 65
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Adjusting source levels 66
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 66
Digita Signa Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 67
Using the sound field control 68
Using the position selector 68
Using balance adjustment 69
Adjusting source levels 69
Using the dynamic range control 70
Using the down-mix function 70
Using the direct control 70
Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 70
Setting the speaker setting 71
Selecting a cross-over frequency 72
Adjusting the speaker output levels 73
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 74
Using the time alignment 74
Using the equalizer 75
Using the auto-equalizer 76
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 77
Setting up the DVD p ayer
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 80
Setting the subtitle language 80
Setting the audio language 81
Setting the menu language 81
Setting assist subtitles on or off 81
Setting angle icon display 81
Setting the aspect ratio 82
Setting the parental lock 82
Setting remote control code type 83
Initia Settings
Adjusting initial settings 84
Setting the FM tuning step 84
Setting the AM tuning step 84
Switching the warning tone 84
Switching the auxiliary setting 85
Setting the illumination switch 85
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 85
Correcting distorted sound 86
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 86
Mixing AV -VDP1 beep and audio sound 87
Resetting the audio functions 87
Setting the TV signal 87
Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 88
Setting the AV input 88
Setting for rear view camera 88
Monitoring rear view 89
Setting the automatic open function 89
Setting the clock 90
Selecting video on rear display 90
Using the AUX source 91
Selecting the background display 91
Using the P M button 92
Additiona Information
Troubleshooting 93
Error messages 95
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 95
Understanding messages 96
DVD player and care 97
DVD discs 97
CD-R/CD-RW discs 97
MP3 and WMA files 98
About folders and MP3/WMA files 99
Using the display correctly 100
Language code chart for DVD 102
Terms 103
Specifications 106
Index 108
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of these instructions regarding
your display and retain them for future refer-
ence.
1Read this manua fu y and carefu y be-
fore operating your disp ay.
2Keep this manua handy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety informa-
tion.
3Pay c ose attention to a warnings in this
manua and fo ow the instructions care-
fu y.
4Do not a ow other persons to use this sys-
tem unti they have read and understood
the operating instructions.
5Do not insta the disp ay where it may (i)
obstruct the drivers vision, (ii) impair the
performance of any of the vehic es oper-
ating systems or safety features, inc ud-
ing air bags, hazard amp buttons or (iii)
impair the drivers abi ity to safe y oper-
ate the vehic e.
6Do not operate this disp ay if doing so in
any way wi divert your attention from
the safe operation of your vehic e. A ways
observe safe driving ru es and fo ow a
existing traffic regu ations. If you experi-
ence difficu ty in operating the system or
reading the disp ay, park your vehic e in a
safe ocation and make necessary adjust-
ments.
7P ease remember to wear your seat be t at
a times whi e operating your vehic e. If
you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerab y more severe if your
seat be t is not proper y buck ed.
8Never use headphones whi e driving.
9To promote safety, certain functions are
disab ed un ess the parking brake is on,
and the vehic e is not in motion.
10 Never set the vo ume of your disp ay so
high that you cannot hear outside traffic
and emergency vehic es.
WARNING
!Do not attempt to insta or service your
disp ay by yourse f. Insta ation or servi-
cing of the disp ay by persons without
training and experience in e ectronic
equipment and automotive accessories
may be dangerous and cou d expose you
to the risk of e ectric shock or other
hazards.
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
!LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-
NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT
PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CON-
NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE
OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IM-
PROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DAMAGE.
!To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the
potential violation of applicable laws, this unit
is not for use with a video screen that is visible
to the driver.
!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.
Precautions
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Precautions

When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD
or TV while driving, the warning VIDEO VIEW-
ING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING will
appear on the front display.
To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front
display, park your vehicle in a safe place and
apply the parking brake.
To avoid battery e haustion
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using
this unit. Using this unit without running the
engine can result in battery drainage.
WARNING
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an
ACC position.
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About this unit
CAUTION
!Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat
could result from contact with liquids.
!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.
ACLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is affixed
to the bottom of this unit.
Note that this label may not be affixed to the
unit sold in certain areas where the regulation
is not applied.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
!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 Li-
censing Corporation.
!This player can only play back discs bearing
the marks shown above.
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.
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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.
In case of trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-
neer Service Station.
Features
Touch panel key operation
It is possible to operate this unit by using
touch panel key.
DVD video playback
It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD-R
(video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).
Remember that use of this system for com-
mercial or public viewing purposes may con-
stitute an infringement on the authors rights
protected by the Copyright Law.
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control).
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
!Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense 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 broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-
ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
NTSC/PAL compatibility
This unit is NTSC/PAL/SECAM/PAL-M system
compatible. When connecting other compo-
nents to this unit, be sure components are
compatible with the same video system other-
wise images will not be correctly reproduced.
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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 La-
boratories. Dolby,Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
!DTSis a registered trademark of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
iPod compatibility
When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod
adapter (CD-IB100), you can control an iPod,
iPod mini, iPod Photo.
!iPod®is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
!iPod adapter supports only an iPod featur-
ing the Dock connector port.
!This unit does not support software ver-
sions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. For
supported versions, consult your nearest
Pioneer dealer.
!Operations may vary depending on the soft-
ware version of iPod.
Multi-aspect
Switching between wide screen, letterbox and
panscan display is possible.
Multi-audio
You can switch between multiple audio sys-
tems recorded on a DVD as desired.
Multi-subtitle
You can switch between multiple subtitle lan-
guages recorded on a DVD as desired.
Multi-angle
You can switch between multiple viewing an-
gles of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.
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.
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.
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Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Notes
!With some applications used to encode WMA
files, this unit may not operate correctly.
!Depending on the version of Windows Media
Player used to encode WMA files, album
names and other text information may not be
correctly displayed.
To protect the LCD screen
!Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the
display when this unit is not being used.
Extended exposure to direct sunlight can
result in LCD screen malfunction due to
the resulting high temperatures.
!When using a portable phone, keep the an-
tenna of the portable phone away from the
display to prevent disruption of the video by
the appearance of spots, colored stripes,
etc.
For viewing LCD comfortably
Due to its construction, the view angle of the
LCD screen is limited. The viewing angle (verti-
cal and horizontal) can be increased, however,
by using BRIGHT to adjust the black density of
the video. When using for the first time, adjust
the black density in accordance with the view-
ing angle (vertical and horizontal) to adjust for
clear viewing. DIMMER can also be used to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen itself
to suit your personal preference.
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.
16 : 9 LB Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:
screen width-to-height ratio) type.
2
3
4
ALL
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.
Resetting the microprocessor
Pressing RESET lets you reset the micropro-
cessor to its initial settings.
The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
!Prior to using this unit for the first time
after installation
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