Pioneer AVH-P6850DVD User manual

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Operation Manual
AV Receiver/6-Disc Changer with 7 inch Wide Display
AVH-P6850DVD
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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 SAFEGUARDS 6
To ensure safe driving 6
To avoid battery exhaustion 7
Before You Start
About this unit 8
About this manual 9
In case of trouble 9
Features 9
About WMA 10
To protect the LCD screen 10
For viewing LCD comfortably 11
What the marks on DVDs indicate 11
Resetting the microprocessor 11
About the demo mode 12
Use and care of the remote control 12
Customising your system
Connecting with separately sold Pioneer
products 13
Using multi-channel processor 13
Using iPod 13
Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle
Dynamics Processor) 13
Using the rear display 13
Using Bluetooth wireless technology 14
What’s What
Head unit 15
Remote control 16
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 19
Loading/Ejecting discs 20
Adjusting the flap angle 21
Adjusting the volume 21
Turning the unit off 21
Touch panel key basic operation 22
Tuner
Listening to the radio 24
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 25
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 25
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 25
Tuning in strong signals 26
Playing 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
Resume playback (Bookmark) 29
Frame-by-frame playback 29
Slow motion playback 29
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 30
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
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Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 32
Repeating play 32
Selecting audio output 33
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 34
Stopping playback 35
Pausing Video CD playback 35
Frame-by-frame playback 35
Slow motion playback 35
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 36
PBC playback 36
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 37
Repeating play 37
Selecting audio output 37
Playing CDs
Listening to a CD 38
Stopping playback 39
Pausing CD playback 39
Using CD TEXT functions 39
Introduction of advanced CD operation 40
Repeating play 40
Playing tracks in random order 40
Scanning tracks of a CD 40
Playing MP3/WMA
Listening to MP3/WMA 41
Stopping playback 42
Pausing MP3/WMA playback 42
Displaying information on MP3/WMA
file 43
Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player
(MP3/WMA) operation 44
Repeating play 44
Playing tracks in random order 44
Scanning folders and tracks 45
Multi-CD Player
Listening to a CD 46
Pausing CD playback 47
Using CD TEXT functions 47
50-disc multi-CD player 47
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 48
Repeating play 48
Playing tracks in random order 48
Scanning CDs and tracks 49
Using ITS playlists 49
Using compression and bass emphasis 50
TV tuner
Watching the television 51
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 52
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 52
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 53
Selecting the area group 53
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 54
Browsing for a song 54
Pausing a song 55
Displaying text information on iPod 55
Displaying information on song 55
Repeating play 55
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 56
Bluetooth Audio
Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth
audio player) 57
Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 58
Playing songs on Bluetooth audio player 58
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Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 59
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address 59
Bluetooth Telephone
Hands-free phoning with cellular phones
featuring Bluetooth wireless
technology 60
Setting up for hands-free phoning 61
Basic operation of hands-free phoning 61
Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning
operation 62
Connecting a cellular phone 62
Disconnecting a cellular phone 63
Registering connected cellular phone 63
Deleting a registered phone 64
Connecting to a registered cellular
phone 64
Using the Phone Book 64
Using the Call History 66
Using preset numbers 67
Making a call by entering phone number 68
Clearing memory 68
Setting the automatic answering 68
Setting the automatic rejecting 68
Switching the ring tone 68
Echo canceling and noise reduction 69
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address 69
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 70
Using balance adjustment 70
Using the equalizer 71
Adjusting loudness 72
Using subwoofer output 72
Using nonfading output 72
Using the high pass filter 73
Adjusting source levels 73
Staging for car environment 73
Digital Signal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 75
Using the position selector 75
Using balance adjustment 76
Adjusting source levels 76
Using the dynamic range control 77
Using the down-mix function 77
Using the direct control 77
Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 77
Setting the speaker setting 78
Adjusting the speaker output levels 79
Selecting a cross-over frequency 80
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 80
Using the time alignment 81
Using the equalizer 82
Using the auto-equalizer 84
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 84
Setup
Introduction of setup adjustments 87
Setting the AV input 87
Setting the clock 88
Selecting video on rear display 89
DVD Setup
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 90
Setting the subtitle language 90
Setting the audio language 91
Setting the menu language 91
Switching the assist subtitle on or off 91
Setting the angle icon display 91
Setting the aspect ratio 92
Setting the parental lock 92
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Initial Setup
Adjusting initial settings 94
Switching the auxiliary setting 94
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 94
Setting the FM tuning step 95
Setting the AM tuning step 95
Changing languages for CAUTION 95
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 95
Mixing AVG-VDP1 beep and audio sound 96
Correcting distorted sound 96
Setting the TV signal 96
Resetting the audio functions 97
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless
connection 97
Extending the vehicle’s antenna 97
Other Functions
Adjusting the screen 98
Selecting the background display 99
Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panels (Touch Panel
Calibration) 100
Displaying the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle
Dynamics Processor) 100
Using the AUX source 101
Setting remote control code type 102
Using the preprogrammed function 102
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 103
Error messages 105
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 105
DVD player and care 107
DVD discs 107
CD-R/CD-RW discs 107
Dual Discs 108
MP3 and WMA files 108
About folders and MP3/WMA files 110
Using the display correctly 110
Language code chart for DVD 112
Terms 113
Specifications 116
Index 118
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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 be-
fore 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 oper-
ating systems or safety features, includ-
ing air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii)
impair the driver’s ability to safely oper-
ate the vehicle.
6Do not operate this display if doing so in
any way will divert your attention from
the safe operation of your vehicle. Always
observe safe driving rules and follow all
existing traffic regulations. If you experi-
ence difficulty in operating the system or
reading the display, park your vehicle in a
safe location and make necessary adjust-
ments.
7Please 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.
8Never use headphones while driving.
9To promote safety, certain functions are
disabled unless the parking brake is on,
and the vehicle is not in motion.
10 Never set the volume of your display so
high that you cannot hear outside traffic
and emergency vehicles.
WARNING
!Do 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
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.
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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 exhaustion
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.
!“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 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.
The illustration below shows the regions and
corresponding region numbers.
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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 and DVD-
R/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/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, PAL-M (for South America)
and SECAM (for Russian) compatibility
This unit is NTSC/PAL/PAL-M/SECAM 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.
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.
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Multi-angle
You can switch between multiple viewing an-
gles of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.
Hands-free phoning
Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100),
this unit realizes effortless hands-free phoning
with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Bluetooth audio player compatibility
Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100),
you can control Bluetooth audio player featur-
ing Bluetooth wireless technology.
iPod®compatibility
When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod
adapter (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you can
control an iPod with Dock Connector.
!iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
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.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are tra-
demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Notes
!This unit may not operate correctly depending
on the application used to encode WMA files.
!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 cellular phone, keep the an-
tenna of the cellular phone away from the
display to prevent disruption of the video by
the appearance of spots, colored stripes,
etc.
!Never touch the screen with anything be-
sides your finger when operating the touch
panel function. The screen can scratch
easily.
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For viewing LCD comfortably
Due to its construction, the viewing angle of
the LCD screen is limited. You can adjust it by
changing either screen size or picture adjust-
ment.
Changing the wide screen size
By changing the screen size from 4:3 to 16:9,
you can adjust the screen so that the screen
can fit to the video image you are playing.
For details concerning operation, refer to
Changing the wide screen mode on page 98.
Changing the picture adjustment
You can make the best adjustment to the pic-
ture display by changing BRIGHT,CONTRAST,
COLOR and HUE. You can also dim or enlight
the overall picture image using DIMMER.
For details concerning operation, refer to
Changing the picture adjustment on page
98.
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.
Mark Meaning
16 : 9 LB Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:
screen width-to-height ratio) type.
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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
!If the unit fails to operate properly
!When strange or incorrect messages ap-
pear on the display
1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instrument.
RESET button
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Notes
!When using with AVG-VDP1, if you press
RESET, be sure ACC OFF is selected. If ACC
ON is selected, correct operation may not be
possible even if you press RESET.
!After completing connections or when you
want to erase all memorized settings or return
the unit to its initial (factory) settings, switch
your engine ON or set the ignition switch to
ACC ON before pressing RESET.
About the demo mode
Important
The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be con-
nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch
on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle
battery may be drained.
The feature demo automatically starts when
you select the source OFF. The demo con-
tinues while the ignition switch is set to ACC
or ON. To cancel the feature demo, press and
hold ENTERTAINMENT (ENT). To restart the
feature demo, press and hold
ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) again. Remember
that if the feature demo continues operating
when the car engine is turned off, it may drain
battery power.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (–) poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
!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, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in fire.
!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
!In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions’rules that
apply in your country/area.
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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Connecting with separately
sold Pioneer products
Connecting with other Pioneer products, you
can create the best audio-visual environment
for enjoying music and movie in car. This sec-
tion describes available options that can be con-
trolled by this unit.
Using multi-channel processor
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.
For details concerning operation, refer to Intro-
duction of DSP adjustments on page 75.
!Manufactured under license from Dolby La-
boratories. “Dolby”,“Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
!“DTS”and “DTS Digital Surround”are regis-
tered trademarks of Digital Theater Sys-
tems, Inc.
Using iPod
When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod
adapter (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you can
control an iPod with Dock Connector.
For details concerning operation, refer to Play-
ing songs on iPod on page 54.
!iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
!iPod adapter supports only an iPod with
Dock Connector.
Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer
Vehicle Dynamics Processor)
This unit can be used as the display unit for
the AVG-VDP1 (sold separately) product.
For details concerning operation, refer to Dis-
playing the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle Dy-
namics Processor) on page 100.
Using the rear display
Combining this unit with a rear display (sold
separately), you can display the selected
source on the rear display so passengers in
rear seats can comfortably view the same
image with the front or they can watch the dif-
ferent image (i.e. image from AVG-VDP1) inde-
pendently.
For details concerning operation, refer to Se-
lecting video on rear display on page 89.
!When a Pioneer Vehicle Dynamics Proces-
sor (AVG-VDP1) is connected to this unit,
the AVG-VDP1 can be displayed on the rear
display. (Refer to page 89.)
Important
NEVER install the rear display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while
driving.
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Using Bluetooth wireless
technology
Playing a Bluetooth audio
player using with Bluetooth
adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100)
If you connect Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-
BTB100) to this unit, you can control Blue-
tooth audio player via Bluetooth wireless tech-
nology.
For details concerning operation, refer to Blue-
tooth Audio on page 57.
!Even though your audio player does not
contain a Bluetooth wireless technology
module, you can still control it using a
Bluetooth adapter sold on the market.
!In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold
on the market.
Hands-free phoning using with
Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100)
If you use Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100),
you can connect a cellular phone featuring
Bluetooth wireless technology to this unit for
hands-free, wireless calls, even while driving.
For details concerning hands-free phoning op-
eration, refer to Hands-free phoning with cellu-
lar phones featuring Bluetooth wireless
technology on page 60.
!In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold
on the market.
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Head unit
1BAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band and to cancel the control
mode of functions.
2RESET button
Press to return to the factory settings (initial
settings).
3Signal receptor
Receives signals from a remote control.
4c/dbuttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
5VOLUME
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
6SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
7ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) button
Press to display the entertainment menu.
8WIDE button
Press to select a desired mode for enlarging
a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.
9V.ADJ button
Press and hold to display the picture adjust-
ment menu.
aOPEN button
Press to slide down or up the LCD panel.
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Remote control
Button names AVH mode DVD mode with remote control
code AVH
1
Remote control
selection
switch
Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote con-
trol code type on page 102.
2 SOURCE button Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off.
3ATTbutton Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return to the ori-
ginal volume level.
4VOLUME but-
tons Press to increase or decrease the volume.
5
AUDIO button Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.
SUB TITLE but-
ton Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.
ANGLE button Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.
6 RETURN button Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.
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Button names AVH mode DVD mode with remote control
code AVH
7a/bbutton
(DISC)Press to select the next/previous disc.
8
Remote control
operation mode
switch
Switch the operation mode between AVH,DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to AVH.For
details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the next page.
9
BOOKMARK
button/PGM
button
Press to operate the preprogrammed functions
for each source. (Refer to Using the prepro-
grammed function on page 102.)
Press to turn the bookmark function on
or off. For details, refer to Resume play-
back (Bookmark) on page 29.
10 DIRECT button Not used.
11 REAR.S button Not used.
12 DISPLAY but-
ton Press to select different displays. Not used.
13
ENTERTAIN-
MENT (ENT)
button
Press to display the entertainment menu. Not used.
14 1–12 buttons,
CLEAR button
Press 0–9to input numbers. Buttons 1–6can op-
erate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc
changing for DVD player or multi-CD player.
Press CLEAR to clear the input numbers.
Press to select a menu on the DVD top
menu.
15 BACK button Press to return to the previous display. Not used.
16 BAND/ESC but-
ton
Press to select among three FM bands and one
AM band and to cancel the control mode of
functions.
Press to switch mode between MP3/WMA and
audio data (CD-DA) when playing discs with
MP3/WMA and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-
EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.
Press to switch mode between MP3/
WMA and audio data (CD-DA) when
playing discs with MP3/WMA and
audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA
and MIXED-MODE CDs.
17
PLAY/PAUSE
(f) button 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)
button
Press to move ahead one frame at a time during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press and hold
for one second to activate slow playback.
STOP (g) but-
ton Press to stop playback.
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Button names AVH mode DVD mode with remote control
code AVH
18 AUTO PLAY
button Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.
19 a/bbutton
(FOLDER)Press to select the next/previous folder.
20 Joystick Move to do fast forward, reverse and track search
controls. Click to recall MENU.
Move to select a menu on the DVD
menu.
21
MENU button Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.
TOP MENU
(TOP.M) button Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.
Using the remote control
operation mode switch
There are three remote control operation
modes on the remote control.
AVH mode operation
When operating this unit by remote control,
the mode is normally switched to AVH.
!The joystick on the remote control can per-
form the same operations as the one on
the head unit. Furthermore, the joystick
can perform the same operations as the
touch panel keys a,b,cand d.
!1–6can perform the same operations as
the preset tuning keys P1—P6 and the disc
selection keys 01–06.
—If you want to select a disc located at 7
to 12 by using buttons 1–6, press and
hold the corresponding numbers, such
as 1for disc 7, until the disc number ap-
pears in the display.
DVD mode operation
If you switch the mode to DVD, the joystick
and 1–12 operations are changed for DVD
player.
%When you want to operate the follow-
ing functions, switch the mode to DVD:
!When operating the DVD menu by using
the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD
menu on page 28.)
!When operating the PBC menu by using
1–12. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on
page 34.)
!When specifying title by using 1–12. (Refer
to Specifying title on page 30.)
TV mode operation
TV operations available with a Pioneer TV tuner
(e.g. GEX-P5750TV(P)) can be controled with
AVH mode. TV mode is not used with this
unit.
!For details concerning operation, refer to
the TV tuner’s operation manuals.
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Turning the unit on and
selecting a source
1
1Source icon
Shows which source has been selected.
You can select a source you want to listen to.
To switch to the DVD player, load a disc in the
unit to switch to DVD-V.
%When using the touch panel keys,
touch the source icon and then touch the
desired source name.
The source names are displayed and select-
able ones are highlighted.
!DISC 1 –Built-in DVD player disc 1
!DISC 2 –Built-in DVD player disc 2
!DISC 3 –Built-in DVD player disc 3
!DISC 4 –Built-in DVD player disc 4
!DISC 5 –Built-in DVD player disc 5
!DISC 6 –Built-in DVD player disc 6
!TUNER –Tuner
!TV –Television
!iPod –iPod
!AUX1 –AUX 1
!AUX2 –AUX 2
!AV1 –AV 1 input
!AV2 –AV 2 input
!TEL –BT telephone
!BT Audio –Bluetooth audio player
!EXT1 –External unit 1
!EXT2 –External unit 2
!M-CD –Multi-CD player
!OFF –Turn the unit off
!ESC –Close source select menu
#When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
#To return to the playback display, touch ESC.
%When using the buttons, press SOURCE
to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
TUNER (tuner)—TV (television)—AV1 (AV 1)
—AV2 (AV 2)—DVD-V (built-in DVD player)—
M-CD (multi-CD player)—iPod (iPod)—EXT1
(external unit 1)—EXT2 (external unit 2)—
AUX1 (AUX 1)—AUX2 (AUX 2)—TEL (blue-
tooth telephone)—BT Audio (bluetooth audio
player)
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
—When there is no unit corresponding to the
selected source connected to this unit.
—When there is no disc in the unit.
—When there is no magazine in the multi-
CD player.
—When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 94).
—When the AV (AV input) is not set to
VIDEO (refer to page 87).
!External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such
as one available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of
basic functions by this unit. Two external units
can be controlled by this unit. When two exter-
nal units are connected, the allocation of
them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is
automatically set by this unit.
!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.
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Loading/Ejecting discs
CAUTION
Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be
especially cautious of children’s hands and fin-
gers.
Loading a disc
Up to six discs can be stored into this unit.
Each disc is stored in each disc holder allow-
ing you to specify a holder for loading a disc.
1 Press OPEN on the unit to display load-
ing/ejecting menu.
The LCD panel opens halfway, and the load-
ing/ejecting menu is displayed on the screen.
!If the disc in the holder has already been
played, the disc type is displayed on the
holder icon (e.g. CD, DVD etc.).
!NO DISC is displayed for an empty holder.
2 Touch LOAD next to the holder you
want to insert a disc in.
The selected holder flashes. When READY is
displayed, this unit becomes on standby to
load a disc into the holder.
#If the holder has already loaded a disc, you
need to eject the disc first. For details concerning
about ejecting a disc, refer to Ejecting a disc on
the next page.
3 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
The disc is loaded into the selected holder.
Repeat these steps until you have done load-
ing discs into this unit.
#To cancel loading the disc into the selected
holder, touch CANCEL.
4 To replace the LCD panel to the original
position, press OPEN on the unit.
#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 32.
Notes
!The DVD player plays one, standard 12-cm
disc at a time. Playing back an 8-cm disc is
not possible with this unit. Playable disc and
adapter are listed in the table below.
12-cm disc 8-cm disc 8-cm disc adapter
Ö——
!Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc loading slot. Discs which can be
played back are listed on Playable discs on
page 8.
!If you cannot insert a disc completely or if
after you insert a disc the disc does not play,
check that the label side of the disc is up.
Press OPEN and touch hto eject the disc,
and check the disc for damage before insert-
ing it again.
!If an error message such as ERROR-02 is dis-
played, refer to Error messages on page 105.
!If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-
sumes from the selected point. For more de-
tails, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on
page 29.
!This unit does not automatically change discs
even if it reaches to the end of the currently
playing disc. To change discs, press aor b
button (DISC) on the remote control.
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