Pioneer AVH-P7500DVD User manual

Operation Manual
7 inch Wide Fully Motorized LCD Color Display with 5-
Channel High-Power DVD/VCD/CD eceiver
AVH-P7500DVD
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, put them away
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 6
To ensure safe driving 6
To avoid battery exhaustion 6
Before You Start
About this unit 7
About this manual 8
Precautions 8
In case of trouble 8
Features 8
To protect the LCD screen 10
For viewing LCD comfortably 10
Condition memory 10
What the marks on DVDs indicate 10
Resetting the microprocessor 10
Use and care of the remote control 11
Feature demo 12
Whats What
Head unit 13
Remote control 15
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 18
Loading a disc 19
Adjusting the volume 19
Turning the unit off 19
Using the rear display 19
Displaying the navigation video 20
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 26
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 27
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 27
Tuning in strong signals 27
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 28
DS
Introduction of RDS operation 29
Switching the RDS display 29
Selecting alternative frequencies 30
Receiving traffic announcements 31
Using PTY functions 31
Using radio text 32
PTY list 33
Playing DVD audio discs
Listening a DVD audio 34
Operating the DVD menu 35
Skipping back or forward to another
group 35
Stopping playback 35
Introduction of advanced DVD audio
operation 36
Repeating play 36
Playing tracks in a random order 36
Scanning tracks 36
Pausing DVD audio playback 37
Browsing still pictures 37
Frame-by-frame playback 37
Slow motion playback 38
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Searching for a desired track or group 38
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 39
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 39
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 39
Using the dynamic range control 40
Playing DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 41
Operating the DVD menu 42
Skipping back or forward to another title 42
Stopping playback 42
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 43
Repeating play 43
Pausing DVD video playback 43
Frame-by-frame playback 43
Slow motion playback 44
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 44
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 45
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 45
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 46
Using the dynamic range control 46
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 47
Operating the menu 48
Stopping playback 48
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 49
Repeating play 49
Pausing Video CD playback 49
Frame-by-frame playback 50
Slow motion playback 50
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 50
Selecting audio output 51
Playing CDs
Listening a CD 52
Stopping playback 52
Introduction of advanced CD operation 53
Repeating play 53
Playing tracks in a random order 53
Scanning tracks of a CD 53
Pausing CD playback 54
Entering disc titles 54
Using CD TEXT functions 55
Playing MP3
Listening MP3 56
Stopping playback 57
Introduction of advanced MP3 operation 57
Repeating play 58
Playing tracks in a random order 58
Scanning folders and tracks 58
Pausing MP3 playback 58
Displaying text information on MP3
discs 59
Scrolling text information in the display 59
Selecting tracks from the file name list 59
Multi-CD Player
Listening a CD 60
50-disc multi-CD player 60
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 61
Repeating play 61
Playing tracks in a random order 61
Scanning CDs and tracks 62
Pausing CD playback 62
Using ITS playlists 62
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Using disc title functions 63
Using CD TEXT functions 65
Using compression and bass emphasis 65
DAB tuner
Listening to the DAB 66
Introduction of advanced DAB tuner
operation 67
Switching the DAB display 67
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 68
Setting the announcement support
interruption 68
Selecting services from the available service
list 69
Searching for service by available PTY
information 69
Switching primary or secondary service
component 69
Switching the service follow 69
Using dynamic label 69
TV tuner
Watching the TV tuner 71
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 72
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 72
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 72
Selecting the country group 73
DVD Player
Playing a disc 74
Turning the DVD player on or off 75
Selecting a disc 75
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 75
Repeating play 75
Pausing disc playback 76
Playing tracks in a random order 76
Scanning tracks of a CD 76
Using ITS playlists 76
Using disc title functions 76
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 77
Using the equalizer 78
Using the auto-equalizer 79
Using the position selector 80
Using balance adjustment 80
Adjusting source levels 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 83
Using the time alignment 84
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 85
Setting up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 88
Setting the subtitle language 88
Setting the audio language 89
Setting the menu language 89
Setting assist subtitles on or off 89
Setting angle icon display 90
Setting the aspect ratio 90
Setting the parental lock 90
To play back bonus groups 91
Setting remote control code type 91
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 93
Setting the FM tuning step 93
Switching Auto PI Seek 93
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Switching the warning tone 93
Switching the auxiliary setting 94
Correcting distorted sound 94
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 94
Switching the automatic disc playback 94
Switching the dimmer setting for sub-
display 95
Resetting the audio functions 95
Mixing navigation voice/beep and audio
sound 95
Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 96
Setting the video input 96
Setting for back-up camera 96
Setting the clock 97
Setting the automatic open function 97
Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 98
Setting the video of rear display 98
Displaying the navigation video on rear
display 98
Using the AUX source 98
Switching the background display 99
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 100
Error messages 102
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 103
DVD player and care 104
DVD discs 104
CD-R/CD-RW discs 104
MP3 files 105
Using the display correctly 106
Language code chart for DVD 108
Terms 109
Specifications 112
Index 114
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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 for future refer-
ence.
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, or (iii) impair the drivers ability to
safely operate the vehicle.
6As with any accessory in your vehiclesin-
terior, the display should not divert your
attention from the safe operation of your
vehicle. f 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. nstallation 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.
8Please remember to wear your seat belt at
all times while operating your vehicle. f
you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe if your
seat belt is not properly buckled.
To ensure safe driving
WA NING
!To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for
use with a video screen that is visible 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.
This unit detects whether your cars parking
brake is engaged or not, and prevents you
from watching a DVD or TV on this display
while driving. When you attempt to watch a
DVD or TV, the warning V DEO V EW NG S
NOT AVA LABLE WH LE DR V NG will appear
on the screen.
To watch a DVD or TV on this display, park
your car in a safe place and apply the parking
brake.
When using a disp ay connected
to REAR MON TOR OUT
This unitsREAR MON TOR OUT is for con-
nection of a display to enable passengers in
the rear seats to watch the DVD or TV.
WA NING
NEVER install the display in a location that en-
ables the driver to watch the DVD 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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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 improper reception. The
RDS function operates only in areas with FM
stations broadcasting RDS signals.
P ayab e discs
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.
DVD audio
DVD video
Video CD
CD
Note
This player can only playback 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
When you use this unit with the Pioneer DVD
navigation unit, make sure that you use the
map disc CNDV-30. This manual explains the
operations with the combination use of them.
If you do not use the map disc CNDV-30 but
use an older version one with the navigation
unit, this unit may have some failures or in-
conveniences as follows:
!ENTERTA NMENT button and W DE button
cannot function as NAV MENU button
and NAV button.
!NAV (navigation unit), such as DVD video
from the combined Pioneer navigation unit
with DVD video playback, cannot be se-
lected as a source.
!In NAV M X NG, the other settings be-
sides ALL cannot be selected.
!Voice-recognition control system of the
combined Pioneer navigation unit cannot
function properly. On the one hand the
voice operation for navigation can be used,
but on the other, the voice operation related
to AV equipment cannot be used.
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!Route guidance of the combined Pioneer
navigation unit cannot be function properly
when some other source image is dis-
played. On the one hand the guidance by
voice can be informed, but on the other, the
guidance by display (e.g. switching to an
enlarged map of an intersection) cannot be
informed.
!NAV BG P CT (navigation unit wall paper)
cannot be selected as a background dis-
play.
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 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 caution label appears on
your unit.
Location:
On the bottom of the unit
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
On the top of the unit
CAUTION :
VORSICHT :
ADVARSEL :
VARNING :
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VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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ABDECKUNG GE…FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
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!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 you
can hear sounds outside of the car.
!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 audio p ayback
It is possible to play back DVD audio.
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DVD video p ayback
It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD-R
(video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).
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
It is possible to 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.
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 or else images will not
be correctly reproduced.
Do by Digita /DTS compatibi ity
You can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement
provided by DVD movie and music software
featuring 5.1 channel recordings.
!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.
Mu ti-aspect
Switching between wide screen, letter box 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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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 comfortab y
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 BR GHT 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. D MMER can also be used to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen itself
to suit your personal preference.
Condition memory
This function memorizes audio language, sub-
title language, angle number and aspect ratio
made during disc playback for up to 30 discs.
Without any special operations, the final set-
ting details during playback of a disc are mem-
orized. The next time a disc is played, the
previous settings are automatically applied.
!With some discs, audio language and sub-
title language are automatically specified,
in which case condition memory does not
function.
!When the number of discs exceeds 30, set-
tings for the latest disc replace those for
the least recent disc.
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
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
by the programming on the disc. When this
happens, this unit indicates the icon on the
screen.
!The icon may not appear in certain dis-
cs.
Resetting the microprocessor
Pressing RESET lets you reset the micropro-
cessor to its initial settings without changing
the condition memory.
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
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!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
Notes
!When using with a Pioneer navigation unit, if
you press RESET, be sure ACC OFF is se-
lected. If ACC ON is selected, correct opera-
tion 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.
Use and care of the remote
contro
Insta ing 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.
WA NING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!Use only one C 2025 (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 institutions rules that
apply in your country/area.
Using the remote contro
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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Feature demo
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
power to this unit is turned off while the igni-
tion switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing and
holding ATT during feature demo operation
cancels the feature demo mode. Press and
hold ATT again to start the feature demo
mode. Remember that if the feature demo
continues operating when the car engine is
turned off, it may drain battery power.
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Head unit
1D SPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
2TA/NEWS button
Press to turn traffic announcements func-
tion on or off.
Press and hold to turn NEWS function on or
off.
3Ambient light sensor
Senses ambient light. This system automati-
cally adjusts the brightness of the display to
compensate for ambient light.
4FL P DOWN/CLOCK button
Press to turn the LCD panel horizontal tem-
porarily when the LCD panel is upright.
Press to display the clock for eight seconds
when the LCD panel is closed.
5OPEN/CLOSE button
Press to open or close the LCD panel.
6ENTERTA NMENT button
Press to switch between the background
displays.
7W DE button
Press to select a desired mode for enlarging
a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.
8MENU button
Press and hold to display the picture adjust-
ment menu.
9RESET button
Press to return to the factory settings (initial
settings).
aDETACH button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
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bEJECT button
Press to eject a disc from this unit.
cJoystick
Move to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
dEQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
eBAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM and MW/
LW bands and cancel the control mode of
functions.
fANGLE (+/) button
Press to change the LCD panel angle.
gATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
hBACK/TEXT button
Press to return to the previous display.
Press and hold to turn radio text display on
or off.
iREAR ON button
Press to switch between the video sources
(such as DVD or AV) on rear display.
jDisc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
kSOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all of the available
sources.
lVOLUME
Rotate to increase or decrease the
volume.
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Remote contro
1Remote control selection switch
Switch to change the setting of the remote
control. For details, refer to Setting remote
control code type on page 91.
2VOLUME button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
3REAR.S button
Press to switch between the video sources
(such as DVD or AV) on rear display.
4SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all of the available
sources.
5Joystick
Move to do manual seek tuning, fast for-
ward, reverse and track search controls.
Also used for controlling functions.
6Remote control operation mode switch
Switch the operation mode between AVH,
DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to AVH.
!AVH For common operation of this
unit
!DVD Only for DVD player operation
!TV Only for TV tuner operation
For details, refer to Switching the remote
control operation mode switch on the next
page.
7BACK button
Press to return to the previous display.
8BAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM and MW/
LW bands and cancel the control mode of
functions.
9ENTERTA NMENT button
Press to switch between the background
displays.
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aFORWARD (n) button
Press to perform fast forward playback.
bSTOP (g) button
Press to stop playback.
cNEXT (p) button
Press to go to the next track (chapter).
dCLEAR button
Press to cancel the input number while
010 are used.
e010 buttons
Press to directly select the desired track,
preset tuning and disc. 16buttons can op-
erate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc
number search for the multi-CD player.
fPREV OUS (o) button
Press to return to the previous track (chap-
ter).
gREVERSE (m) button
Press to perform fast reverse playback.
hPLAY/PAUSE (f) button
Press to switch sequentially between play-
back and pause play.
iANGLE button
Press to change the viewing angle during
DVD playback.
jSTEP (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 play-
back.
kSUBT TLE (SUB.T) button
Press to change the subtitle language dur-
ing DVD playback.
lD SPLAY button
Press to select different displays.
mAUD O button
Press to change the audio language during
DVD playback.
nRETURN button
Press to display the PBC (playback control)
menu during PBC playback.
oMENU button
Press to display the DVD menu during DVD
playback.
pTOP MENU (TOP.M) button
Press to return to the top menu during DVD
playback.
Switching the remote contro
operation mode switch
There are three remote control operation
modes on the remote control.
AVH mode operation
When operating this unit by remote control,
normally switch the mode to AVH.
!The joystick on the remote control can per-
form the same operations as it 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
PRESET 1PRESET 6 and the disc selec-
tion keys 0106.
If you want to select a disc located at 7
to 12 by using 16, press and hold the
corresponding numbers such as 1for
disc 7, until the disc number appears in
the display.
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DVD mode operation
If you switch the mode to DVD, the joystick
and 010 operations are changed for DVD
player.
%When you want to operate the follow-
ing functions, switch the mode to DVD:
!When browsing still pictures by using the
joystick. (Refer to Browsing still pictures on
page 37.)
!When operating the DVD menu by using
the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD
menu on page 42.)
!When operating the PBC menu by using
010. (Refer to Watching a Video D on
page 47.)
!When specifying group, title or track by
using 010. (Refer to Specifying group on
page 38, Specifying title on page 45 and Spe-
cifying track on page 51.)
Note
When switching the mode to DVD, you cannot
use these buttons; BACK,ENTERTA NMENT and
D SPLAY.
TV mode operation
If you use the rear output on TV tuner, you can
watch the TV picture on the rear display inde-
pendently. To operate the TV on the rear dis-
play independently, switch the mode to TV.In
this case, the joystick operation is changed for
TV.
!For details concerning operation, refer to
the TV tuners operation manuals.
%When you want to operate the follow-
ing functions only on the rear display,
switch the mode to TV:
!When performing manual or seek tuning by
moving the joystick left or right.
!When recalling preset stations by moving
the joystick up or down.
!When selecting the country group by click-
ing joystick and then moving it left or right.
Note
When switching the mode to TV, you cannot use
except the joystick, SOURCE and VOLUME.
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Turning the unit on and
se ecting a source
1
1Source icon
Shows what the source has been selected.
You can select a source you want to listen to. If
DVD AUTO PLAY is turned on, load a disc in
this unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching
the automatic disc playback on page 94).
%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.
!DVD Built-in DVD player
!S-DVD DVD player/multi-DVD player
!M-CD Multi-CD player
!TUNER Tuner
!TV Television
!AV Video input
!EXT1 External unit 1
!EXT2 External unit 2
!AUX AUX
!DAB Digital audio broadcasting
!NAV Navigation unit
!OFF Turn the unit off
#When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
#Even if you touch the source icon while oper-
ating the menu, you cannot select a source.
#To return to the playback display, touch ESC.
%When using the button, press SOURCE
to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
DAB (digital audio broadcasting)TUNER
(tuner)TV (television)AV (video input)
DVD (built-in DVD player)S-DVD (DVD
player/multi-DVD player)M-CD (multi-CD
player)EXT1 (external unit 1)EXT2 (exter-
nal unit 2)AUX (AUX)NAV (navigation
unit)
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
When a unit corresponding to each source
is not connected to this unit.
When no disc is set in this unit.
When no disc is set in the DVD player.
When no magazine is set in the multi-CD
player.
When no magazine is set in the multi-DVD
player.
When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 94).
When the AV (video input) is not set to
V DEO (refer to page 96).
!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 lead is connected to the
cars auto-antenna relay control terminal, the
cars antenna extends when this units source
is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the
source off.
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Loading a disc
%nsert a disc into the disc loading slot.
Playback will automatically start.
#If DVD AUTO PLAY is turned off, touch the
source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD
(refer to the previous page).
#When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the
source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD.
#To eject a disc, press EJECT.
Notes
!The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm or
8-cm (single) disc at a time. Do not use an
adapter when playing 8-cm discs.
!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 7.
!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 EJECT to eject the disc, and check the
disc for damage before inserting the disc
again.
!If the DVD player does not operate properly,
an error message such as ERROR-02 may be
displayed. Refer to Error messages on page
102.
Adjusting the vo ume
%Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
With the head unit, rotate VOLUME to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
With the remote control, press VOLUME to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
Turning the unit off
%When using the touch panel keys,
touch the source icon and then touch OFF.
#When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
%When using the button, press SOURCE
and hold until the unit turns off.
Using the rear disp ay
You can watch the video sources (such as
DVD or AV) on rear display independently of
front display.
!If you watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear
display only, switch the operation mode on
the remote control to DVD. And you can
operate the DVD/Video CD playback on the
rear display independently by the remote
control. (Refer to page 16.)
CAUTION
When you have turned the rear display output on
by pressing REAR ON, you cannot turn it off even
if you press SOURCE and hold. In this case, press
REAR ON and hold to turn the rear display output
off.
%Press REAR ON to select the video
source on the rear display.
Press REAR ON repeatedly to switch between
the following video sources:
F. SOURCE (same source as the front display)
DVD (built-in DVD player)AV (video input)
Rear display output is turned on and the illu-
mination color of REAR ON changes into the
different color than the other buttons.
#You can also perform this operation by press-
ing REAR.S on the remote control.
#To turn the rear display output off, press
REAR ON and hold.
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#When selecting F. SOURCE, when the selected
source is an audio source, nothing is displayed
on rear display.
#When you watch DVD (built-in DVD player) on
both the front and the rear display, audio is not
output from REAR MON TOR OUT.
#When selecting FRONT SOURCE in
REAR MODE, audio is not output from REAR
MON TOR OUT. (Refer to Setting the video of rear
display on page 98.)
#When selecting FRONT SOURCE in
REAR MODE, you can select F. SOURCE only.
(Refer to Setting the video of rear display on page
98.)
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
When no disc is set in this unit.
When the AV (video input) is not set to
V DEO (refer to page 96).
!When a Pioneer navigation unit is connected
to this unit, the navigation video can be dis-
played on the rear display. (Refer to page
98.)
Disp aying the navigation
video
You can display navigation map and naviga-
tion menu on this display.
!Only when a Pioneer navigation unit is con-
nected to this unit, you can operate these
functions.
Disp aying navigation map
%Press W DE on the head unit to display
navigation map.
#When the map is scrolled, pressing this but-
ton returns to the display of the map of your sur-
rounding.
Disp aying navigation menu
%Press ENTERTA NMENT on the head
unit to display navigation menu when the
navigation map is displayed.
Switching to the navigation video
%Press MENU on the head unit to switch
the display to navigation video.
#To return to the video of each source, press
MENU on the head unit again.
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