Pioneer MVH-200EX User manual

English
MVH-300EX
MVH-200EX
RDS AV RECEIVER
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.
Operation Manual

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Important
■Precaution ......................... 3
■Parts and controls............. 9
■Basic operation ............... 10
■Bluetooth......................... 13
■AV source ......................... 19
■Smartphone connection for
AV source ......................... 20
■Radio................................ 21
■Compressed files............. 22
■iPod® ................................ 26
■AUX .................................. 28
■Settings............................ 29
Displaying the setting screen ................................ 29
System settings........................................................... 29
Theme settings ........................................................... 34
Audio settings ............................................................. 34
Video settings.............................................................. 37
■Favorite menu.................. 38
■Other functions ............... 38
■Appendix ......................... 40
Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer
product.
Please read through these instructions
so you will know how to operate your
model properly. After you have finished
reading the instructions, keep this
document in a safe place for future
reference.
The screen shown in the examples may
differ from actual screens, which may be
changed without notice for
performance and function
improvements.

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CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B
WARNING
•This product contains chemicals known to the State of California and other governmental entities to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
•Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as papers, floor mat, cloths).
Precaution
Information to user
–MODEL NO.: MVH-300EX, MVH-200EX
FCC ID: AJDK071
IC: 775E-K071
–This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science, and Economic
Development Canada Licence-exempt RRSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
–The Bluetooth antenna cannot be removed (or replaced) by user.
–This equipment complies with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed
to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
–This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
–Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s
right to operate the equipment.
–NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION
This product is evaluated in moderate and tropical climate condition under the Audio, video and
similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements, IEC 60065.
Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level—a level that lets the sound come
through clearly 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.
▶ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:
– Set your volume control at a low setting.
– Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without
distortion.
– Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it
there.
▶BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
– Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
– Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
– Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of
headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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 allow this product to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also,
damage to the product, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.
•If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this product, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn the
ignition switch off (ACC OFF) immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer
Service Station. Do not use this product in this condition because doing so may result in a fire, electric
shock, or other failure.
•If you notice smoke, a strange noise or odor from this product, or any other abnormal signs on the
LCD screen, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station. Using this product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the
system.
•Do not disassemble or modify this product, as there are high-voltage components inside which may
cause an electric shock. Be sure to consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service
Station for internal inspection, adjustments or repairs.
The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands
Important safety information

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Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the following safety
information:
•Do not operate this product, any applications, or the rear view camera option (if
purchased) if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of
your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing traffic
regulations. If you experience difficulty in operating this product, pull over, park your
vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake before making the necessary
adjustments.
•Never set the volume of this product so high that you cannot hear outside traffic and
emergency vehicles.
•To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the vehicle is stopped and the
parking brake is applied.
•Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety
information.
•Do not install this product where it may (i) obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the
performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including air
bags or hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the
vehicle.
•Please remember to fasten 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.
•Never use headphones while driving.
•Rear visibility systems (backup cameras) are required in certain new vehicles sold in
the U.S. and Canada. U.S. regulations began according to a two year phase-in on May
1, 2016, and both the U.S. and Canada require that all such vehicles manufactured on
or after May 1, 2018 have rear visibility systems. Owners of vehicles equipped with
compliant rear visibility systems should not install or use this product in a way
that alters or disables that system's compliance with applicable regulations. If
you are unsure whether your vehicle has a rear visibility system subject to the U.S. or
Canadian regulations, please contact the vehicle manufacturer or dealer.
If your vehicle has a compliant backup camera that displays the backup view through
the factory receiver, do not use the Pioneer receiver unless it is connected to and
displays the same view as the factory backup camera. Connection to the factory
backup camera will require an adaptor, sold separately. Not all vehicles may be able to
connect. Please check with a qualified professional installer for installation options
specific to your vehicle.
Certain functions (such as viewing of video image and certain touch panel key
operations) offered by this product could be dangerous (possibly resulting in serious
injury or death) and/or unlawful if used while driving. To prevent such functions from
being used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an interlock system that senses when
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the parking brake is set and when the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to use the
functions described above while driving, they will become disabled until you stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and (1) apply the parking brake, (2) release the parking brake, and
then (3) apply the parking brake again. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down
before releasing the parking brake.
WARNING
• LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS AND
MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.
• Do not take any steps to tamper with or disable the parking brake interlock system which is in
place for your protection. Tampering with or disabling the parking brake interlock system
could result in serious injury or death.
• To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the potential violation of applicable laws, this
product is not for use with a video image that is visible to the driver.
•In some countries the viewing of video image on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other
than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed.
If you attempt to watch video image while driving, the warning “Viewing of front seat
video source while driving is strictly prohibited.” will appear on the screen. To watch
video image on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the parking brake.
The video output terminal (V OUT) is for connection of a display to enable passengers in
the rear seats to watch video images.
WARNING
NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch video images while driving.
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using this product without
running the engine can drain the battery.
WARNING
Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an ACC wire or circuitry available.
To ensure safe driving
When using a display connected to V OUT
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With an optional rear view camera, you are able to use this product as an aid to keep an
eye on trailers, or backing into a tight parking spot.
WARNING
•SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED.
•USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN
INJURY OR DAMAGE.
CAUTION
The rear view mode is to use this product as an aid to keep an eye on the trailers, or while backing up.
Do not use this function for entertainment purposes.
CAUTION
•To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, never remove it from this product while data
is being transferred.
•Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no
responsibility for any loss of data on media players, iPhone®, smartphone, or other devices while
using this product.
After-sales service for Pioneer products
Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca
Rear view camera
Handling the USB connector
Failure to operate
Please contact the dealer or distributor from which you purchased the product for after-sales service
(including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not
available, please contact the companies listed below.
Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without
making advance contact.
–USA&CANADA
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
For warranty information, please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Visit our website

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1Register your product.
2Receive updates on the latest products and technologies.
3Download owner’s manuals, order product catalogs, research new products, and
much more.
4Receive notices of software upgrades and software updates.
•Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight when this product is not used. This
may result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures.
•When using a cellular phone, keep the antenna of the cellular phone away from the
LCD screen to prevent disruption of the video in the form of spots, colored stripes, etc.
•To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the touch panel keys only
with your finger and do so gently.
•The information will be erased by disconnecting the yellow lead from the battery (or
removing the battery itself ).
•Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset.
This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe operations. However, the
screens on some units may not match those shown in this manual depending on the
model used.
Protecting the LCD panel and screen
Notes on internal memory
About this manual
Meanings of symbols used in this manual
This indicates model names that are supported by the described operations.
This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the touch screen.
This indicates to touch and hold the appropriate soft key on the touch screen.
000EX

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Parts and controls
Main unit
VOL (+/-)
MUTE
Press to display the top menu screen.
Press and hold to power off. To power back on, press any button.
NOTE
The icon appears when the power is on (MVH-200EX).
DISP Press to turn the display on or off.
or Performs manual seek tuning, fast forwards, reverse and track search controls.
Press to answer or end a call.
RESET Press to reset the microprocessor (page 10).
LCD screen
300EX
200EX

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CAUTION
•Pressing the RESET button resets settings and recorded contents to the factory settings.
– Do not perform this operation when a device is connected to this product.
– Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset.
•The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:
– Prior to using this product for the first time after installation.
– If this product fails to operate properly.
– If there appears to be problems with the operation of the system.
1Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed tools.
Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings.
1Start the engine to boot up the system.
The [Select Program Language] screen appears.
NOTE
From the second time on, the screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.
2Touch the language.
3Touch .
The top menu screen appears.
You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your
fingers.
NOTE
To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the screen only with your finger gently.
Basic operation
Resetting the microprocessor
Starting up the unit
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Common touch panel keys
Switches between playback and pause.
Skips files (or tracks) forward or backward.
Performs fast reverse or fast forward.
Touch again to change the playback speed.
Stops playback.
Text
information
When all characters are not displayed, the rests are automatically scrolled on
the display. The characters are displayed by touching the text information.
NOTE
This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply
the parking brake.
Returns to the previous screen.
Close the screen.
Operating list screens
Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and
proceed to the next operation.
Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area.
If you touch the key, the rests are scrolled for display.
NOTE
This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply
the parking brake.
Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page.
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Operating the time bar
You can change the playback point by dragging the key.
NOTE
The time bar function may vary depending on the activating source.
Top menu screen
Source icons
Setting the time and date (page 38)
Settings (page 29) and Favorite menu (page 38)
Hands-free phoning (page 15)
AV source off
If you select , you can turn off almost all functions.
The unit turns on by operating following functions:
•An incoming call is received (only for hands-free phoning via Bluetooth).
•A rear view camera image is input when the vehicle is in reverse.
•A button on this unit is pressed.
•The ignition switch is turned off (ACC OFF), then turned on (ACC ON).
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BluetoothAudio
Camera View
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1Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device.
2Press .
3Touch then .
The Bluetooth menu screen appears.
4Touch [Connection].
5Touch .
The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list.
6Touch the Bluetooth device name.
After the device is successfully registered, a Bluetooth connection is established by the
system. Once the connection is established, the device name is displayed on the list.
NOTES
•If three devices are already paired, [Memory Full] is displayed. Delete a paired device first (page 14).
•If your device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), a six-digit number appears on the display of this
product. Touch [Yes] to pair the device.
•is invalid when the device is already connected, also is invalid during connecting or
disconnecting.
TIP
The Bluetooth connection can also be made by detecting this product from the Bluetooth device.
Before registration, make sure that [Visibility] in the [Bluetooth] menu is set to [On] (page 14). For
details on Bluetooth device operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth
device.
1Press .
2Touch then .
CAUTION
Never turn this product off and disconnect the device while the Bluetooth setting operation is being
processed.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth settings

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You can switch among the connected Bluetooth devices using the switch devices key in
the Bluetooth menu.
•You can register up to three Bluetooth devices on this product (page 13).
•The Bluetooth audio player can be switched to other Bluetooth devices on the
Bluetooth audio playback screen.
Menu Item Description
[Connection] Connect, disconnect, or delete registered Bluetooth device
manually.
Touch to delete registered device.
To connect a registered Bluetooth device manually, touch
the name of the device.
To disconnect the device, touch the name of the connected
device in the list.
NOTE
Connect the Bluetooth device manually in the following cases:
•Two or more Bluetooth devices are registered, and you want to
manually select the device to be used.
•You want to reconnect a disconnected Bluetooth device.
• Connection cannot be established automatically for some reason.
[Auto Connect]
[On] [Off]
Select [On] to connect the last connected Bluetooth device
automatically.
NOTE
If two Bluetooth devices were connected the last time, the two
devices are connected to this product automatically in the order
that they are registered in the device list.
[Visibility]
[On] [Off]
Select [On] to make this product visible to the other device.
[PIN Code Input] Change the PIN code for Bluetooth connection.
The default PIN code is “0000”.
1Touch [0] to [9] to input the pin code (up to 8 digits).
2Touc h .
[Device Information] Displaying the device name and address of this product.
[Bluetooth Memory Clear] Touch [Clear] then [OK] to clear the Bluetooth memory.
[BT Software Update] Updates the Bluetooth software version by connecting the
external memory.
TIP
This function is available when the source is off.
[BT Version Info] Displaying the Bluetooth version.
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•Only one device can be connected as a hands-free phoning.
To use this function you need to connect your cellular phone to this product via
Bluetooth in advance (page 13).
CAUTION
For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving.
1Press , then touch .
The phone menu screen appears.
2Touch one of the call icons on the phone menu screen.
▶To end the call
1Touch .
Hands-free phoning
Making a phone call
The following items are displayed.
•Name of the current cellular phone
•List number of the current cellular phone
•Reception status of the current cellular phone
•Battery status of the current cellular phone
Initial searches the phone book.
Each time you press the button, English and system language may switch
depending on the system language setting.
Touch the list area to stop initial search.
Using preset dial list (page 16)
Using phone book
Select a contact from the phone book. Touch the desired name on the list then
select the phone number.
TIPS
•The contacts on your phone will be automatically transferred to this product.
•Update the phone book manually.
Using call history
Make a phone call from the received call , dialed call , or missed call .
Direct phone number input
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▶Registering a phone number
You can easily store up to six phone numbers per device as presets.
1Press , then touch .
2Touch or .
On the [Phone Book] screen, touch the desired name to display the contact’s phone
number.
3Touch .
▶Dialing from the preset dial list
1Touch .
2Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call.
The dial screen appears and dialing starts.
▶Deleting a phone number
1Press , then touch .
2Touch then .
3Touch [Yes].
1Touch to answer the call.
Touch to end the call.
TIPS
•Touch while getting a call waiting, switch to the talking person.
•Touch while getting a call waiting to reject the call.
1Press , then touch and .
Using the preset dial lists
Receiving a phone call
Phone settings
Menu Item Description
[Auto Answer]
[On] [Off]
Select [On] to answer an incoming call automatically.
[Ring Tone]
[On] [Off]
Select [On] if the ring tone does not come out from the car
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During a conversation, you can switch to private mode (talk directly on your cellular
phone).
1Touch or to turn private mode on or off.
This product can be adjusted to the other party’s listening volume.
1Touch to switch between the three volume levels.
▶General notes
•Connection to all cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is not
guaranteed.
•The line-of-sight distance between this product and your cellular phone must be 10
meters or less when sending and receiving voice and data via Bluetooth technology.
•With some cellular phones, the ring sound may not be output from the speakers.
•If private mode is selected on the cellular phone, hands-free phoning may be disabled.
▶Registration and connection
•Cellular phone operations vary depending on the type of cellular phone. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your cellular phone for detailed instructions.
•When phone book transfer does not work, disconnect your phone and then perform
pairing again from your phone to this product.
▶Making and receiving calls
•You may hear a noise in the following situations:
– When you answer the phone using the button on the phone.
– When the person on the other end of the line hangs up the phone.
•If the person on the other end of the line cannot hear the conversation due to an echo,
decrease the volume level for hands-free phoning.
•With some cellular phones, even after you press the accept button on the cellular
phone when a call comes in, hands-free phoning may not be performed.
•The registered name will appear if the phone number is already registered in the
phone book. When the same phone number is registered under different names, only
the phone number will be displayed.
[Invert Name] Select [Yes] to change the order of the first and last names
in the phone book.
Setting the private mode
Adjusting the other party’s listening volume
Notes for hands-free phoning
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▶The received call and dialed number histories
•You cannot make a call to the entry of an unknown user (no phone number) in the
received call history.
•If calls are made by operating your cellular phone, no history data will be recorded in
this product.
▶Phone book transfers
•If there are more than 1 000 phone book entries on your cellular phone, not all entries
may download completely.
•Depending on the phone, this product may not display the phone book correctly.
•If the phone book in the phone contains image data, the phone book may not be
transferred correctly.
•Depending on the cellular phone, phone book transfer may not be available.
Before using the Bluetooth audio player, register and connect the device to this product
(page 13).
NOTES
•Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this product, the available operations with
this product may be limited to the following two levels:
– A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Only playing back songs on your audio player is
possible.
– A2DP and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile): Playing back, pausing, selecting songs, etc.,
are possible.
•Depending on the Bluetooth device connected to this product, the available operations with this
product may be limited or differ from the descriptions in this manual.
•While you are listening to songs on your Bluetooth device, refrain from operating the phone function
as much as possible. If you try operating, the signal may cause noise for song playback.
•When you are talking on the Bluetooth device connected to this product via Bluetooth, it may pause
playback.
1Press .
2Touch then .
The system setting screen appears.
3Touch [AV Source Settings].
4Confirm that [Bluetooth Audio] is turned on.
5Press .
6Touch [Bluetooth Audio].
The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears.
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Description of Bluetooth audio playback screen
You can play or use the following sources with this product.
•Radio
•USB
The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device.
•iPod
•Bluetooth® audio
•AUX
1Press .
2Touch the source icon.
When you select , the AV source is turned off.
Basic operation
Track number indicator
Sets a repeat play range.
Plays files in random order.
Selects a file or folder from the list to playback.
NOTE
This function is available only when the AVRCP version of the Bluetooth device is
1.4 or higher.
Switches among the Bluetooth devices when the devices are connected to
this product via Bluetooth (page 14).
AV source
Supported AV source
Selecting a source
Source on the AV source selection screen

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1Touch on the AV Source screen.
2Touch t he source key.
When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off.
When using a smartphone with this product, the settings are automatically configured
according to the device to be connected.
NOTES
•Operation methods may vary depending on the smartphone and its software version.
•Depending on the version of smartphone OS, it may not be compatible with this unit.
These are the methods to connect a smartphone to this product. The available sources
vary depending on the connection method.
•Connecting via Bluetooth (page 20)
Compatible smartphones
Compatibility with all smartphones is not guaranteed. For details about smartphone
compatibility with this product, refer to the information on our website.
The following sources are available when a smartphone is connected to the unit via
Bluetooth.
•Bluetooth audio
1Connect a smartphone with this product via Bluetooth (page 13).
2Press .
3Touch compatible desired source.
Source on the source list
Smartphone connection for AV
source
Smartphone (Android™ device)
Connecting via Bluetooth