Pioneer MVH-S119UB User manual

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DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
MVH-S119UB
Owner’s Manual

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Before You Start ......................................................................... 2
Getting Started .......................................................................... 3
Radio ............................................................................................ 6
USB/AUX ...................................................................................... 7
Using Pioneer ARC APP............................................................. 8
Settings........................................................................................ 9
FUNCTION settings .................................................................. 9
AUDIO settings....................................................................... 10
SYSTEM settings .................................................................... 10
ILLUMINATION settings........................................................ 11
MIXTRAX settings.................................................................. 11
Connections/Installation........................................................ 12
Additional Information........................................................... 15
About this manual:
•In the following instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player are referred
to as “USB device”.
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.
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.
•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.
Before You Start

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MVH-S119UB
Remote Control
Getting Started
Basic operation
SRC (source)/OFF
Detach button
Display window
M.C. (multi-control) dial
BAND/
DISP (display)/DISP OFF
USB port
AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)
BASS
/
SRC (source)
VOLUME +/–
MUTE
DISP (display)
FUNCTION AUDIO
Frequently used operations
* 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.
Purpose Operation
Head Unit Remote Control
Turn on the power* Press SRC/OFF to turn
on the power.
Press and hold SRC/OFF
to turn off the power.
Press SRCto turn on the
power.
Press and hold SRCto
turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the M.C. dial. Press VOLUME +or –.
Press MUTE to mute the
unit. Press MUTE again
or press VOLUME +or –
to unmute.
Select a source Press SRC/OFF
repeatedly.
Press SRC repeatedly.
Change the display
information
Press DISP/DISP OFF
repeatedly.
Press and hold DISP/
DISP OFF to turn off the
display information.
Press DISP repeatedly.
Return to the previous
display/list
Press BAND/ .Press /to select the
next/previous folder.
Return to the normal
display from the menu
Press and hold BAND/
.–
Boost the bass level Press BASS.
•You can select the bass
level in [BASS BOOST]
(page 10).
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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.
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.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Indication Description
Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.
Appears when the BASS button is pressed and held.
Appears when the local seek tuning function is set (page 9).
Appears when a traffic program is received.
Appears when the TA (traffic announcements) function is set
(page 9).
Appears when the sound retriever function is set (page 9).
Detaching the front panel
Preparing the remote control
Detach Attach
WARNING
•Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
(The remote control supplied with) This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the
coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and
can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it
away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.
•Do not expose the battery or remote control to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or
fire.
CAUTION
•There is a potential danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. When
replacing the battery, replace it with the same type.
•Do not handle or store the battery with metallic tools or objects.
•If the battery leaks, remove the battery and wipe the remote control completely clean.
Then install a new battery.
•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.
Important
•Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
•Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
How to replace the battery
Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and
minus (–) poles orientated properly.

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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.
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 10) and INITIAL
settings (page 5).
1Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
Setup menu
Menu Item Description
CLOCK SET Set the clock.
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100], [50]
AM STEP Select the AM tuning step from 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
[10], [9]
Canceling the demonstration display (DEMO
OFF)
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 the M.C. dial 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.
INITIAL settings
Menu Item Description
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100], [50]
AM STEP Select the AM tuning step from 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
[10], [9]
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].

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1Press SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].
2Press BAND/to select the band from [FM1], [FM2], [FM3] or [AM].
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 9).
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.
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
Best stations memory (BSM)
Menu Item Description 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 9).
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.
1Press and hold BASS 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.
Using PTY functions

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Disconnect headphones from the device before connecting it to the unit.
USB devices (including Android™)
1Open the USB port cover.
2Plug in the USB device using an appropriate cable.
NOTE
To automatically switch to [USB] source when a USB device is connected to the unit, set
[USB AUTO] to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 11).
CAUTION
Use a USB cable (sold separately) to connect the USB device as any device connected
directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit, which could be dangerous.
Before removing the device, stop playback.
AOA connections
For details on AOA connection, see page 8.
MTP connection
A device installed with Android OS 4.0 or most of later versions can be connected to the
unit via MTP, using the cable supplied with the device. However, depending on the
connected device, OS version or 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 file formats, and cannot be used with the MIXTRAX function.
NOTE
If you use an MTP connection, [ANDROID WIRED] needs to be set to [MEMORY] in the
SYSTEM settings (page 11).
AUX
1Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack.
2Press SRC/OFF to select [AUX] as the source.
USB/AUX
Playing back
NOTE
If [AUX] is set to [OFF] in the SYSTEM settings, [AUX] cannot be selected as a source
(page 11).
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 9).
Note that the following operations do not work for an AUX device. To operate
an AUX device, use the device itself.
*1 Compressed audio files only
Operations
Purpose Operation
Select a folder/album*1 Press 1/or 2/ .
Select a track/song Press or .
Fast forward or reverse*2 Press and hold or .
Search for a file from a list 1Press and hold BASS 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.
Repeat play Press 6/ .
Random play Press 5/ .
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Return to root folder (USB only)*1 Press and hold 1/ .
Change drives in USB device
(Devices that support the USB mass
storage device class protocol only)
Press BAND/ .

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*2 When you use the fast forward or reverse function while playing a VBR file, the playback
time may be not correct.
The MIXTRAX function creates a non-stop mix of your music library. For details
on MIXTRAX settings, see page 11.
NOTES
•When USB is selected as a source and the MIXTRAX function is in use, the sound retriever
function is disabled.
•Depending on the file/song, sound effects may not be available.
1Press 3/MIX to turn MIXTRAX on/off.
You can operate the unit from Pioneer ARC APP installed on an 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 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.
About MIXTRAX (USB only)
Using Pioneer ARC APP
When making a connection with an Android device
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 [ANDROID WIRED], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL], then press to confirm.
5Turn the M.C. dial to select [P.APP AUTO ON], then press to confirm.
6Turn the M.C. dial to select [ON], then press to confirm.
7Connect this unit with the Android device via USB.
Pioneer ARC APP on the Android device starts automatically.
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 11).
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 .
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.

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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 9)
•AUDIO settings (page 10)
•SYSTEM settings (page 10)
•ILLUMINATION settings (page 11)
•MIXTRAX settings (page 11)
3Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.
The menu items vary according to the source.
Settings
FUNCTION settings
Menu Item Description
BSM
Store the six strongest stations on the
number buttons (1/to 6/)
automatically.
REGIONAL
[ON], [OFF] Limit the reception to the specific regional
programs when AF (alternative frequencies
search) is selected. (Available only when
FM band is selected.)
LOCAL
FM: [OFF], [LV1], [LV2], [LV3],
[LV4]
AM: [OFF], [LV1], [LV2]
Restrict the tuning station according to the
signal strength.
TA
[ON], [OFF] Receive current traffic information if
available. (Available only when FM band is
selected.)
AF
[ON], [OFF] Allow the unit to retune to a different
frequency providing the same station.
(Available only when FM band is selected.)
NEWS
[ON], [OFF] Interrupt the currently selected source with
news programs. (Available only when FM
band is selected.)
ALARM
[ON], [OFF] Interrupt the currently selected source with
emergency announcements. Select [OFF]
to disable this function.
SEEK
[MAN], [PCH] Assign or buttons to seek the
stations one by one (manual tuning) or
select a station from the preset channels.
S.RTRV
[1] (effective for low
compression rates),
[2] (effective for high
compression rates),
[OFF]
Enhance compressed audio and restore
rich sound. (Not available when USB is
selected as a source and the MIXTRAX
function is set to on.)
Menu Item Description
USB

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AUDIO settings
Menu Item Description
FADER *1
Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
BALANCE
Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
EQ SETTING
[SUPER BASS], [POWERFUL],
[DYNAMIC], [TODOROKI],
[VOCAL], [VIVID], [CUSTOM1],
[CUSTOM2], [FLAT]
Select an equalizer band and
level for further customizing.
Equalizer band: [80HZ],
[250HZ], [800HZ], [2.5KHZ],
[8KHZ]
Equalizer level: [+6] to [–6]
Select or customize the equalizer curve.
[CUSTOM1] can be set separately for each
source. However, each of the below
combinations are set to the same setting
automatically.
•USB and ANDROID
[CUSTOM2] is a shared setting used for all
sources.
LOUDNESS
[OFF], [LOW], [MID], [HI] Compensate for clear sound at low volume.
SUB.W*2
[NOR], [REV], [OFF] Select the subwoofer phase.
SUB.W CTRL*2*3
Cut-off frequency: [50HZ],
[63HZ], [80HZ], [100HZ],
[125HZ], [160HZ], [200HZ]
Output level: [–24] to [+6]
Slope level: [–12], [–24]
Only frequencies lower than those in the
selected range are output from the
subwoofer.
BASS BOOST
[0] to [+6] Select the bass boost level.
*1 Not available when [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected in [SP-P/O MODE] in the INITIAL settings
(page 5).
*2 Not available when [REAR/REAR] is selected in [SP-P/O MODE] in the INITIAL settings
(page 5).
*3 Not available when [OFF] is selected in [SUB.W].
You can also access to these menus when the unit is turned off.
HPF SETTING
Cut-off frequency: [OFF],
[50HZ], [63HZ], [80HZ],
[100HZ], [125HZ], [160HZ],
[200HZ]
Slope level: [–12], [–24]
Only frequencies higher than the high-pass
filter (HPF) cutoff are output from the
speakers.
SLA
[+4] to [–4] Adjust the volume level for each source
except FM.
Each of the below combinations are set to
the same setting automatically.
•USB and ANDROID
SYSTEM settings
Menu Item Description
CLOCK SET
Set the clock (page 5).
12H/24H
[12H], [24H] Select the time notation.
SCROLL SET
[ONCE], [LOOP], [OFF] Select the way to scroll the text in the
display window.
Menu Item Description