Pioneer AVX-P8DVD User manual

Operation Manual
6.5 inch Wide AV System Display/DVD Player
AVX-P8DVD
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 12
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFE UARDS 6
To ensure safe driving 6
To avoid battery exhaustion 7
Before You Start
Information to User 8
About this unit 8
About this manual 9
After-sales service for Pioneer products 9
Product registration 9
Precautions 10
Features 10
About WMA 11
To protect the LCD screen 11
For viewing LCD comfortably 12
What the marks on DVDs indicate 12
Switching the operation mode 12
Resetting the microprocessor 12
Use and care of the remote control 13
Whats What
Display unit 14
Remote control 16
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 19
Loading a disc 20
Turning the unit off 20
Using the rear display 20
Displaying the navigation image 21
Touch panel key basic operation 22
Opening and closing the LCD panel 23
Changing the wide screen mode 24
Adjusting the picture adjustment 24
Protecting your unit from theft 26
Playin DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 27
Operating the DVD menu 28
Skipping back or forward to another title 28
Stopping playback 28
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 29
Repeating play 29
Pausing DVD video playback 29
Frame-by-frame playback 29
Slow motion playback 30
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 30
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 31
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 31
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 32
Resume playback (Bookmark) 32
Selecting audio output 32
Playin Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 33
PBC playback 34
Operating the menu 34
Stopping playback 34
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 35
Repeating play 35
Pausing Video CD playback 35
Frame-by-frame playback 35
Slow motion playback 36
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Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 36
Selecting audio output 37
Playin CDs
Listening to a CD 38
Stopping playback 38
Introduction of advanced CD operation 39
Repeating play 39
Playing tracks in a random order 40
Scanning tracks of a CD 40
Pausing CD playback 40
Searching for a desired track 40
Entering disc titles 41
Using CD TEXT functions 41
Playin MP3/WMA
Listening to MP3/WMA 43
Stopping playback 44
Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player
(MP3/WMA) operation 45
Repeating play 45
Playing tracks in a random order 45
Scanning folders and tracks 46
Pausing MP3/WMA playback 46
Searching for a desired track in the current
folder 46
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA
disc 46
Scrolling text information in the display 47
Selecting tracks from the file name list 47
Multi-CD Player
Listening to a CD 48
50-disc multi-CD player 49
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 49
Repeating play 50
Playing tracks in a random order 50
Scanning CDs and tracks 50
Pausing CD playback 50
Using ITS playlists 51
Using disc title functions 52
Using CD TEXT functions 53
Using compression and bass emphasis 54
TV tuner
Watching the television 55
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 56
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 56
Settin up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 57
Setting the subtitle language 57
Setting the audio language 58
Setting the menu language 58
Setting assist subtitles on or off 58
Setting angle icon display 59
Setting the aspect ratio 59
Setting the parental lock 59
Setting for digital output 60
Setting digital and analog audio output 61
Automatic playback of DVDs 61
Setting remote control code type 62
Initial Settin s
Adjusting initial settings 63
Switching the warning tone 63
Switching the auxiliary setting 63
Switching the automatic disc playback 63
Switching the wired remote control
setting 64
Selecting remote control code type 64
Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 65
Setting the video input 1 65
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Setting the video input 2 65
Selecting the video of rear display 66
Setting the automatic open function 66
Setting the clock 67
Using the AUX source 67
Switching the background display 68
Using the P M button 69
When combined with a Pioneer head
unit 69
Introduction of DVD operation 70
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 71
Error messages 73
DVD player and care 74
DVD discs 74
CD-R/CD-RW discs 74
MP3 and WMA files 75
About folders and MP3/WMA files 76
Using the display correctly 77
Language code chart for DVD 79
Terms 80
Specifications 83
Index 84
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One
that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
•Start your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
•Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged
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70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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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
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 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 or TV on the front dis-
play while driving. When you attempt to watch
a DVD or TV, the warning VIDEO VIEWING IS
NOT V IL BLE WHILE DRIVING will appear
on the front display.
To watch a DVD or TV on the front display, park
your vehicle in a safe place and apply the park-
ing brake.
When using a disp ay connected
to RE R VIDEO OUTPUT
This unitsRE R VIDEO OUTPUT is for con-
nection of a display to enable passengers in
the rear seats to watch the DVD or TV.
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WARNING
NEVER install the rear display in a location that
enables 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.
WARNING
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an
ACC position.
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
users right to operate the equipment.
About this unit
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
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
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-21 or later. This manual ex-
plains the operations with the combined use
of them.
If you do not use the map disc CNDV-21 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
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with DVD video playback, cannot be se-
lected as a source.
!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-
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
the next page and in other sections.
After-sa es service for
Pioneer products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased this unit for after-sales
service (including warranty conditions) or any
other information. In case the necessary infor-
mation is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
Please do not ship your unit to the companies
at the addresses listed below for repair without
advance contact.
U.S.A.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1-877-283-5901
For warranty information please see the Lim-
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
Product registration
Visit us at the following site:
1 Register your product. We will keep the details
of your purchase on file to help you refer to
this information in the event of an insurance
claim such as loss or theft.
2 Receive updates on the latest products and
technologies.
3 Download owners manuals, order product
catalogues, research new products, and
much more.
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Precautions
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product or cords asso-
ciated with accessories sold with the product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California and other governmental enti-
ties to cause cancer and birth defects or other re-
productive harm. Wash hands after handling.
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this
material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling informa-
tion, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR AD USTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
!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.
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.
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 compatibi ity
This unit is NTSC 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.
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