Pioneer MVH-190UI User manual

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DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR NUMERIQUE MULTIMEDIA
RICEVITORE MULTIMEDIALE DIGITALE
RECEPTOR DIGITAL DE MEDIOS
DIGITALER MEDIA RECEIVER
DIGITALE MEDIA-RECEIVER
ЦИФРОВОЙ МЕДИАРЕСИВЕР
MVH-190UI
MVH-190UBG
MVH-190UB
Owner’s Manual
Mode d’emploi
Manuale d’istruzioni
Manual de instrucciones
Bedienungsanleitung
Handleiding
Руководство пользователя

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Before You Start ......................................................................... 2
Getting Started .......................................................................... 3
Radio ............................................................................................ 5
USB/iPod/AUX ............................................................................ 6
App Mode.................................................................................... 8
Spotify®........................................................................................ 8
Using Pioneer ARC APP............................................................. 9
Settings...................................................................................... 10
FUNCTION settings ............................................................... 10
AUDIO settings....................................................................... 11
SYSTEM settings .................................................................... 12
ILLUMINATION settings........................................................ 13
Connections/Installation........................................................ 14
Additional Information........................................................... 17
About this manual:
•In the following instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player are referred
to as “USB device”.
•In this manual, iPod and iPhone are referred to as “iPod”.
Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product
To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is
especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual.
Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return
their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a
retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct
method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and
human health.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself. Installation or servicing
of this product 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, injury or other hazards.
•Do not attempt to operate the unit while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and park
your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the device.
CAUTION
•Do not allow this unit to come into contact with moisture and/or liquids. Electrical shock
could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact
with liquids.
•Always keep the volume low enough to hear outside sounds.
•The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in Germany.
Before You Start
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation
that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

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•This product is evaluated in moderate and tropical climate condition under the Audio,
video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements, IEC 60065.
If you experience problems
Should this unit fail to work properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station.
MVH-190UI/190UBG/190UB
Frequently used operations
Getting Started
Basic operation
Purpose Operation
Turn on the power* Press SRC/OFF to turn on the power.
Press and hold SRC/OFF to turn off the
power.
M.C. (multi-control) dial
BAND/
USB port
MUTE Display window
SRC (source)/OFF
DISP (display) Detach button
AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)
* 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.
Display indication
Detach the front panel to prevent theft. Remove any cables and devices
attached to the front panel and turn off the unit before detaching it.
Adjust the volume Turn the M.C. dial.
Press MUTE to mute the unit. Press
MUTE again or turn the M.C. dial to
unmute.
Select a source Press SRC/OFF repeatedly.
Change the display information Press DISP repeatedly.
Return to the previous display/list Press BAND/ .
Return to the normal display from the
menu
Press and hold BAND/ .
Indication Description
Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.
Appears when the button is pressed.
Appears when the local seek tuning function is set (page 11).
Appears when a traffic program is received.
Appears when the TA (traffic announcements) function is set
(page 11).
Appears when the sound retriever function is set (page 11).
Appears when the iPod control function is set (page 7).
Detaching the front panel
Purpose Operation

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Important
•Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock.
•Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.
•Always store the detached front panel in a protective case or bag.
When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, [SET UP :YES]
appears in the display.
1Press the M.C. dial.
The setup menu disappears after 30 seconds of no operation. If you prefer
not to set at this time, turn the M.C. dial to select [NO], then press to
confirm.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.
To proceed to the next menu option, you need to confirm your selection.
Setup menu
Menu Item Description
LANGUAGE Select the language to display the text information from
acompressed audio file.
[ENG](English),
[РУС](Russian),
[TUR](Turkish)
CLOCK SET Set the clock.
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100], [50]
Detach Attach
3[QUIT :YES] appears when all the settings have been made.
To return to the first item of the setup menu, turn the M.C. dial to select
[QUIT :NO], then press to confirm.
4Press the M.C. dial to confirm the settings.
NOTES
•You can cancel the menu setting by pressing SRC/OFF.
•These settings can be made at any time from the SYSTEM settings (page 12) and INITIAL
settings (page 4).
1Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [DEMO OFF], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select [YES], then press to confirm.
1Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns off.
2Press and hold SRC/OFF to display the main menu.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [INITIAL], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select an option, then press to confirm.
NOTE
The options vary depending on the unit.
Canceling the demonstration display (DEMO
OFF)
INITIAL settings
Menu Item Description
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100], [50]

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The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated 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 only works in areas that
broadcast RDS signals for FM stations.
1Press SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].
SP-P/O MODE Select when there is a full-range speaker connected to
the rear speaker output leads and there is a subwoofer
connected to the RCA output.
[REAR/SUB.W]
[SUB.W/SUB.W] Select when there is a passive subwoofer connected
directly to the rear speaker output leads and there is a
subwoofer connected to the RCA output.
[REAR/REAR] Select when there are full-range speakers connected to
the rear speaker output leads and RCA output. If there is
a full-range speaker connected to the rear speaker
output leads, and the RCA output is not used, you may
select either [REAR/SUB.W] or [REAR/REAR].
S/W UPDATE Select to confirm the latest system information on the
unit.
[SYSTEM INFO]
[SYSTEM
UPDATE]
Select to update the unit to the latest software and
initialize the unit settings. For details on the latest
software and updating, visit our website.
SYSTEM RESET Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be
restarted automatically.
(Some of the settings may be retained even after
resetting the unit.)
[YES], [NO]
Radio
Receiving preset stations
Menu Item Description 2Press BAND/to select the band from [FM1], [FM2], [FM3], [MW] or
[LW].
3Press a number button (1/to 6/).
TIP
The /buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to
[PCH] in the FUNCTION settings (page 11).
The six strongest stations are stored on the number buttons (1/to 6/).
1After selecting the band, press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [BSM], then press to confirm.
To seek a station manually
1After selecting the band, press /to select a station.
Press and hold /then release to seek an available station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. To cancel seek tuning,
press / .
NOTE
[SEEK] needs to be set to [MAN] in the FUNCTION settings (page 11).
To store stations manually
1While receiving the station you want to store, press and hold one of the
number buttons (1/to 6/) until it stops flashing.
The unit searches for a station by PTY (program type) information.
Best stations memory (BSM)
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1Press during FM reception.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select a program type from [NEWS/INFO],
[POPULAR], [CLASSICS] or [OTHERS].
3Press the M.C. dial.
The unit begins to search for a station. When it is found, its program service
name is displayed.
NOTES
•To cancel the search, press the M.C. dial.
•The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
•If no station is broadcasting the type of program you searched for, [NOT FOUND] is
displayed for about two seconds and then the tuner returns to the original station.
NOTE
iPod function is not available for MVH-190UBG/190UB.
Disconnect headphones from the device before connecting it to the unit.
USB devices (including Android™)/iPod
1Open the USB port cover.
2Plug in the USB device/iPod using an appropriate cable.
NOTE
To automatically switch to [USB] source when a USB device/iPod is connected to the unit,
set [USB AUTO] to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 13).
CAUTION
Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to connect the USB device as any device
connected directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit, which could be dangerous.
USB/iPod/AUX
Playing back
Before removing the device, stop playback.
AOA connections
For details on AOA connection, see page 9.
MTP connection
A device installed with Android OS 4.0 or later can be connected to the unit via MTP, using
the cable supplied with the device. However, depending on the connected device and the
numbers of the files in the device, audio files/songs may not be able to be played back via
MTP. Note that MTP connection is not compatible with WAV and FLAC file formats.
NOTE
If you use an MTP connection, [ANDROID WIRED] needs to be set to [MEMORY] in the
SYSTEM settings (page 13).
AUX
1Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack.
2Press SRC/OFF to select [AUX] as the source.
NOTE
If [AUX] is set to [OFF] in the SYSTEM settings, [AUX] cannot be selected as a source
(page 13).
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 10).
Note that the following operations do not work for an AUX device. To operate
an AUX device, use the device itself.
Operations
Purpose Operation
Select a folder/album*1 Press 1/or 2/ .
Select a track/song (chapter) Press or .
Fast forward or reverse*2 Press and hold or .

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Search for a file from a list 1Press to display the list.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the
desired file (folder) name or
category, then press to confirm.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select the
desired file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.
View a list of the files in the selected
folder/category*1
Press the M.C. dial when a folder/
category is selected.
Play a song in the selected folder/
category*1
Press and hold the M.C. dial when a
folder/category is selected.
Alphabetical search (iPod only) 1Press to display the list.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the
desired category list, then press
to enter the alphabetical search
mode.
(Turning the M.C. dial twice also
enters the alphabetical search
mode.)
3Turn the M.C. dial to select a letter,
then press to display the
alphabetical list.
To cancel alphabetical search, press
BAND/ .
Repeat play Press 6/ .
Random/shuffle play Press 5/ .
Shuffle all play (iPod only) Press and hold 5/ .
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Sound retriever Press 3/S.Rtrv.
[1]: Effective for low compression rates
[2]: Effective for high compression
rates
Return to root folder (USB only)*1 Press and hold .
Purpose Operation
*1 Compressed audio files only
*2 When you use the fast forward or reverse function while playing a VBR file, the playback
time may be not correct.
Link play mode
You can access songs based on the artist, album, or genre currently playing.
1While listening to a song, press and hold to enter the link play mode.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the mode ([ARTIST], [ALBUM], [GENRE]), then
press to confirm.
The selected song/album will be played after the currently playing song.
NOTE
The selected song/album may be canceled if you use functions other than those from the
link play mode (e.g. fast forward and reverse).
iPod control
You can control the unit via a connected iPod.
The following iPod models are not compatible with this function.
–iPodnano 1st generation, iPod with video
1Press BAND/during playback, then select the control mode.
[CONTROL iPod]: The unit’s iPod function can be operated from the
connected iPod.
[CONTROL AUDIO]: The unit’s iPod function can only be operated by the
buttons on the unit or supplied remote control. In this mode, the connected
iPod cannot be turned on or off.
NOTES
•Pressing iPod can also switch the control mode (only for MVH-190UI).
Change drives in USB device
(Devices that support the USB mass
storage device class protocol only)
Press BAND/ .
Useful functions for iPod
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•Switching the control mode to [CONTROL iPod] pauses song playback. Use the connected
iPod to resume playback.
•The following operations are still accessible from the unit, even if the control mode is set
to [CONTROL iPod].
– Pause, fast forward/reverse, song/chapter selection
•The volume can only be adjusted from the unit.
(APP mode is not available for MVH-190UBG/190UB.)
You can enjoy listening to an application on an iPhone via the unit. In some
cases, you can control an application by using the unit.
For details on compatible devices, visit our website.
Important
Use of third party apps may involve or require the provision of personally identifiable
information, whether through the creation of a user account or otherwise, and for certain
applications, the provision of geolocation data.
ALL THIRD PARTY APPS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION COLLECTION AND SECURITY OF USER DATA AND PRIVACY
PRACTICES. BY ACCESSING THIRD PARTY APPS, YOU AGREE TO REVIEW THE TERMS OF
SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICIES OF THE PROVIDERS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE
TERMS OR POLICIES OF ANY PROVIDER OR DO NOT CONSENT TO THE USE OF
GEOLOCATION DATA WHERE APPLICABLE, DO NOT USE THAT THIRD PARTY APP.
For iPhone users
This function is compatible with iPhones and iPod touches installed with iOS 5.0 or later.
NOTE
PIONEER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY APPS OR CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THEIR ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS. THE CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY OF
SUCH APPS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APP PROVIDER.
1Connect this unit with the mobile device.
•iPhone via USB (page 6)
2Press SRC/OFF to select [APP].
App Mode
Playback of an application via the unit
3Operate the mobile device to start up the application.
Basic operations
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 10).
(MVH-190UI/190UBG/190UB is only compatible with Spotify installed on
iPhone.)
Spotify is a music streaming distribution service not affiliated with Pioneer.
More information is available at http://www.spotify.com.
The Spotify application is available for compatible smartphones, please visit
https://support.spotify.com/ for the latest compatibility information.
To enjoy Spotify as you drive, first download the Spotify app to your iPhone.
You can download it on the iTunes App Store. Choose a free account or a paid
Premium account, either in the app or at spotify.com. A Premium account
gives you more features, like offline listening.
Important
•This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found
here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
•For information on the countries and regions where Spotify can be used, take a look at
https://www.spotify.com/us/select-your-country/.
Update the firmware of the Spotify application to the latest version before use.
1Connect this unit with the mobile device.
Purpose Operation
Select a track Press or .
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .
Pause/resume playback Press BAND/ .
Spotify®
Listening to Spotify

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•iPhone via USB (page 6)
2Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].
3Launch the Spotify application on the mobile device and start playback.
Basic operations
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 10).
NOTE
The available operations may vary according to the type of contents (track/album/artist/
playlist/radio) you want to play.
Purpose Operation
Skip a track Press or .
Search for a track from a list 1Press (list) to display the list.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the
desired category, then press to
confirm.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select the
desired file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Thumbs Up (Only for radio) Press 1/ .
Thumbs Down (Only for radio) Press 2/ .
Random play (Only for track/album/
artist/playlist)
Press 5/ .
Repeat play (Only for track/album/
artist/playlist)
Press 6/ .
Start a radio channel based on the
song currently being played.
1Press and hold (list) to start a
radio.
2Press the M.C. dial.
•This function may not be available
depending on the selected song.
NOTE
Some functions of Spotify may not be operated from the unit.
(Pioneer ARC APP for iPhone is not available for MVH-190UBG/190UB.)
You can operate the unit from Pioneer ARC APP installed on an iPhone/
Android device. In some cases, you can control aspects of the application, such
as source selection, pause, etc., by using the unit.
For details on what operations are available on the application, see the
application’s help section.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the application while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and
park your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the application.
For iPhone users
This function is compatible with iPhones (iPhone 5 or later) and iPod touches
installed with iOS 8.0 or later.
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on iTunes App Store.
For Android device users
This function is compatible with devices that have Android OS 4.1 or later
installed and also support AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0.
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on Google Play™.
NOTE
Some Android devices connected via AOA 2.0 may not work properly or emit sounds due to
their own software design, regardless of the OS version.
Store the information about the song
currently being played.
Remove the song information stored.
1Press and hold 3/S.Rtrv.
[SAVE]/[UNSAVE] appears.
2Press the M.C. dial.
Using Pioneer ARC APP
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1Connect this unit with the mobile device.
•iPhone/Android device via USB (page 6)
Proceed to step 6 if you select the USB connection for iPhone.
2Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select [ANDROID WIRED], then press to confirm.
5Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL] for an Android device
connected via USB.
If [ON] is selected in [P.APP AUTO ON] (page 13), Pioneer ARC APP on the
Android device starts automatically, and all the steps are finished.
NOTE
If Pioneer ARC APP has not been installed on your Android device yet, a message that
prompts you to install the application will appear on your Android device. Select [OFF]
in [P.APP AUTO ON] to clear the message (page 13).
6Press SRC/OFF to select any source.
7Launch Pioneer ARC APP on the mobile device.
NOTE
You can also launch the application by pressing and holding the M.C. dial for iPhone.
1Press SRC/OFF to select [ANDROID].
Basic operations
Making a connection with Pioneer ARC APP
Listening to music on Android
Purpose Operation
Select a track Press or .
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .
You can adjust various settings in the main menu.
1Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the categories below, then press to
confirm.
•FUNCTION settings (page 10)
•AUDIO settings (page 11)
•SYSTEM settings (page 12)
•ILLUMINATION settings (page 13)
3Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.
NOTES
•iPod-related menu items in the following tables are not available for MVH-190UBG/190UB.
•APP mode-related menu items in the following tables are not available for MVH-190UBG/
190UB.
The menu items vary according to the source.
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Sound retriever Press 3/S.Rtrv.
[1]: Effective for low compression rates
[2]: Effective for high compression
rates
Settings
FUNCTION settings
Purpose Operation