Pioneer Avh-p6600dvd User manual

Operation Manual

AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display

AVH-P6600DVD

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 8

!DVD video disc region numbers 8

!When an operation is prohibited 11

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFE UARDS 6

To ensure safe driving 6

To avoid battery exhaustion 7

Before You Start

About this unit 8

About this manual 9

Precautions 9

In case of trouble 9

Features 9

About WMA 11

To protect the LCD screen 11

For viewing LCD comfortably 11

What the marks on DVDs indicate 11

Resetting the microprocessor 12

Use and care of the remote control 12

Whats What

Head unit 14

Remote control 16

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 19

Loading a disc 20

Adjusting the volume 20

Turning the unit off 20

Using the rear display 20

Displaying the navigation image 21

Touch panel key basic operation 21

Opening and closing the LCD panel 22

Changing the wide screen mode 23

Adjusting the picture adjustment 24

Protecting your unit from theft 25

Tuner

Listening to the radio 27

Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 28

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 28

Tuning in strong signals 28

Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 29

Introduction of RDS operation 30

Switching the RDS display 30

Selecting alternative frequencies 31

Receiving traffic announcements 32

Using PTY functions 32

Using radio text 33

PTY list 35

Playing DVD video discs

Watching a DVD video 36

Operating the DVD menu 37

Skipping back or forward to another title 37

Stopping playback 37

Introduction of advanced DVD video

operation 38

Repeating play 38

Pausing DVD video playback 38

Frame-by-frame playback 39

Slow motion playback 39

Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 39

Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 40

Contents

Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 40

Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 41

Resume playback (Bookmark) 41

Selecting audio output 41

Playing Video CDs

Watching a Video CD 42

Stopping playback 43

PBC playback 43

Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation 43

Repeating play 43

Pausing Video CD playback 44

Frame-by-frame playback 44

Slow motion playback 44

Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 45

Selecting audio output 45

Playing CDs

Listening to a CD 46

Stopping playback 46

Introduction of advanced CD operation 47

Repeating play 47

Playing tracks in a random order 47

Scanning tracks of a CD 47

Pausing CD playback 48

Searching for a desired track 48

Entering disc titles 48

Using CD TEXT functions 49

Playing MP3/WMA

Listening to MP3/WMA 50

Stopping playback 51

Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(MP3/WMA) operation 52

Repeating play 52

Playing tracks in a random order 52

Scanning folders and tracks 53

Pausing MP3/WMA playback 53

Searching for a desired track in the current

folder 53

Displaying text information on MP3/WMA

disc 53

Scrolling text information in the display 54

Selecting tracks from the file name list 54

Multi-CD Player

Listening to a CD 55

50-disc multi-CD player 55

Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 56

Repeating play 56

Playing tracks in a random order 56

Scanning CDs and tracks 57

Pausing CD playback 57

Using ITS playlists 57

Using disc title functions 58

Using CD TEXT functions 59

Using compression and bass emphasis 60

DAB tuner

Listening to the DAB 61

Introduction of advanced DAB tuner

operation 62

Switching the DAB display 62

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 63

Setting the announcement support

interruption 63

Selecting services from the available service

list 64

Searching for service by available PTY

information 64

Switching primary or secondary service

component 64

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Switching the service follow 64

Using dynamic label 64

TV tuner

Watching the TV tuner 66

Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 67

Storing and recalling broadcast stations 67

Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 67

Selecting the country group 68

DVD Player

Playing a disc 69

Turning the DVD player on or off 69

Selecting a disc 70

Introduction of advanced DVD player

operation 70

Repeating play 70

Pausing disc playback 71

Playing tracks in a random order 71

Scanning tracks of a CD 71

Using ITS playlists 71

Using disc title functions 71

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 72

Using balance adjustment 72

Using the equalizer 73

Adjusting bass and treble 74

Adjusting loudness 74

Using subwoofer output 75

Using nonfading output 75

Using the high pass filter 75

Adjusting source levels 76

Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-

EX) 76

Setting the sound focus equalizer

(SFEQ) 77

Digital Signal Processor

Introduction of DSP adjustments 78

Using the sound field control 78

Using the position selector 79

Using balance adjustment 79

Adjusting source levels 80

Using the dynamic range control 80

Using the down-mix function 80

Using the direct control 81

Using the Dolby Pro Logic B81

Setting the speaker setting 82

Selecting a cut-off frequency 83

Adjusting the speaker output levels 83

Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone 84

Using the time alignment 84

Using the equalizer 85

Using the auto-equalizer 87

Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing) 87

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 90

Setting the subtitle language 90

Setting the audio language 91

Setting the menu language 91

Setting assist subtitles on or off 91

Setting angle icon display 92

Setting the aspect ratio 92

Setting the parental lock 92

Automatic playback of DVDs 93

Setting remote control code type 93

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 95

Setting the FM tuning step 95

Switching Auto PI Seek 95

Switching the warning tone 95

Switching the auxiliary setting 96

Contents

Selecting the illumination color 96

Setting the rear output and subwoofer

controller 96

Correcting distorted sound 97

Switching the sound muting/attenuation 97

Switching the automatic disc playback 97

Switching the dimmer setting for sub-

display 98

Mixing navigation voice/beep and audio

sound 98

Resetting the audio functions 98

Other Functions

Introduction of setup adjustments 99

Setting the video input 99

Setting for rear view camera 99

Selecting the video of rear display 100

Setting the automatic open function 100

Setting the clock 100

Setting the display appearance 101

Using the AUX source 101

Switching the background display 102

Using the P M button 103

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 104

Error messages 106

Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 106

DVD player and care 108

DVD discs 108

CD-R/CD-RW discs 108

MP3 and WMA files 109

About folders and MP3/WMA files 110

Using the display correctly 111

Language code chart for DVD 113

Terms 114

Specifications 117

Index 119

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all of these instructions regarding

your display and retain them for future refer-

ence.

1Read this manual fully and carefully before

operating your display.

2Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and safety informa-

tion.

3Pay close attention to all warnings in this

manual and follow the instructions care-

fully.

4Do not allow other persons to use this sys-

tem until they have read and understood

the operating instructions.

5Do not install the display where it may (i)

obstruct the drivers vision, (ii) impair the

performance of any of the vehicles operat-

ing systems or safety features, including

air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair

the drivers ability to safely operate the ve-

hicle.

6s with any accessory in your vehiclesin-

terior, the display should not divert your

attention from the safe operation of your

vehicle. If you experience difficulty in oper-

ating the system or reading the display,

please park safely before making adjust-

ments.

7Do not attempt to install or service your

display by yourself. Installation or servi-

cing of the display 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 or other ha-

zards and can cause damage to the system

that is not covered by warranty.

8Please remember to wear 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.

9Never use headphones while driving.

To ensure safe driving

WA NING

!LIGHT G EEN LEAD AT POWE CON-

NECTO IS DESIGNED TO DETECT

PA KED STATUS AND MUST BE CON-

NECTED TO THE POWE SUPPLY SIDE

OF THE PA KING B AKE SWITCH. IM-

P OPE CONNECTION O USE OF

THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE

LAW AND MAY ESULT IN SE IOUS IN-

JU Y O DAMAGE.

!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.

This unit detects whether your vehicles park-

ing brake is engaged or not, and prevents you

from watching a DVD, Video CD or TV on the

front display while driving. When you attempt

to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV, the warning

VIDEO VIEWING IS NOT V IL BLE 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.

When using a disp ay connected

to RE R MONITOR OUT

This unitsRE R MONITOR OUT is for con-

nection of a display to enable passengers in

the rear seats to watch the DVD, Video CD or

TV.

Precautions

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WA NING

NEVER install the rear display in a location that

enables the driver to watch the DVD, Video CD or

TV while driving.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using

this unit. Using this unit without running the

engine can result in battery drainage.

WA NING

Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an

ACC position.

Precautions

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Precautions

About this unit

The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-

cated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the

Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other

areas may result in poor reception. The RDS

(radio data system) function operates only in

areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS sig-

nals.

P ayab e discs

DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the

logos shown below can be played back on this

player.

DVD video

Video CD

Note

It is not possible to play back DVD audio disc.

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.

The illustration below shows the regions and

corresponding region numbers.

When combined with a Pioneer

navigation unit

We recommend that you use the latest version

of the navigation map disc that is correspond-

ing to the touch panel operation.

When you use this unit with the Pioneer DVD

navigation unit, make sure that you use the

map disc CNDV-30 or later. This manual ex-

plains the operations with the combined use

of them.

If you do not use the map disc CNDV-30 but

use an older version with the navigation unit,

this unit may have some failures or inconve-

niences as follows:

!ENTERT INMENT button and WIDE button

cannot function as POS button and

N VI MENU button.

!N VI (navigation unit), such as DVD video

from the combined Pioneer navigation unit

with DVD video playback, cannot be se-

lected as a source.

!In N VI MIXING, the settings other than

LL cannot be selected.

!Voice-recognition control system of the

combined Pioneer navigation unit cannot

function properly. The voice operation for

navigation can be used, but the voice op-

eration related to AV equipment cannot be

used.

!Route guidance of the combined Pioneer

navigation unit cannot function properly

when some other source images are dis-

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played. uidance by voice can be obtained,

but on guidance by display (e.g. switching

to an enlarged map of an intersection) can-

not be obtained.

!N VI (navigation unit wallpaper) cannot be

selected as a background display.

About this manua

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 precautions noted on

this page and in other sections.

Precautions

!This product contains a laser diode of high-

er class than 1. 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.

The following labels appear on your unit.

Location:

On the bottom of the unit

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

On the top of the unit

!The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only

in ermany.

!Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating 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 dis-

charged, the preset memory will be erased

and must be reprogrammed.

In case of troub e

Should this product fail to operate properly,

contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-

neer Service Station.

Features

Touch pane key operation

It is possible to operate this unit by using

touch panel key.

DVD video p ayback

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.

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Video CDs featuring PBC compatibi ity

It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring

PBC (playback control).

CD p ayback

Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.

MP3 fi e p ayback

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 fi e p ayback

You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-

ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2

standard recordings).

NTSC/PAL compatibi ity

This unit is NTSC/PAL system compatible.

When connecting other components to this

unit, be sure components are compatible with

the same video system otherwise images will

not be correctly reproduced.

Do by Digita /DTS compatibi ity

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and the double-D sym-

bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

!DTSis a registered trademark of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

Mu ti-aspect

Switching between wide screen, letterbox and

panscan display is possible.

Mu ti-audio

You can switch between multiple audio sys-

tems recorded on a DVD as desired.

Mu ti-subtit e

You can switch between multiple subtitle lan-

guages recorded on a DVD as desired.

Mu ti-ang e

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.

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