Pioneer MVH-S325BT User manual

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DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
MVH-S325BT
Operation Manual

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Getting Started ........................................................................................ 3
Radio.......................................................................................................... 9
USB/iPhone®/AUX................................................................................. 10
Bluetooth ............................................................................................... 12
Spotify® .................................................................................................. 16
Using Pioneer Smart Sync/APP.......................................................... 18
Audio Adjustments .............................................................................. 21
Settings .................................................................................................. 22
FUNCTION settings ............................................................................... 22
AUDIO settings ...................................................................................... 24
SYSTEM settings .................................................................................... 26
ILLUMINATION settings........................................................................ 29
MIXTRAX settings.................................................................................. 29
Additional Information ....................................................................... 30
About this manual:
•In the following instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player are referred to as
“USB device”.
Table of Contents

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MVH-S325BT
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
(navigation)/LIST
/
SRC (source)
VOLUME +/–
MUTE
DISP (display)

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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.
Display indication
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 SRC to turn on the
power.
Press and hold SRC to 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/ .–
Change the display
brightness
Press and hold BAND/ .–
Answering a call Press any button. Press .
Ending a call Press . Press .
Boost the bass level Press BASS.
•You can select the bass
level ([HI] or [LOW]) in
[D.BASS] (page 26).
–
Indication Description
Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.
Appears when a traffic program is received.

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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.
The microprocessor must be reset in the following situations:
– Before using this unit for the first time after installation
– If the unit fails to operate properly
– When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display
1Remove the front panel (page 5).
2Press the RESET button with a pointed instrument longer than 8 mm.
BASS Appears when the BASS function is activated.
Appears when random/shuffle play is set (except when BT AUDIO is
selected as the source).
Appears when repeat play is set (except when BT AUDIO is selected as the
source).
Appears when a Bluetooth connection is made (page 12).
APP Appears when a Pioneer Smart Sync connection is made (page 18).
Detaching the front panel
Resetting the microprocessor
Indication Description
Detach Attach

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Remove the insulation sheet before use.
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.
•Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
CAUTION
•There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
•Do not handle or store the battery with metallic tools or objects.
Preparing the remote control
RESET button
How to replace the battery
Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and
minus (–) poles orientated properly.

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•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 institution’s 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.
When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, the setup menu appears in
the display.
1Turn 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.
2[QUIT :YES] appears.
To return to the first item of the setup menu, turn the M.C. dial to select [QUIT :NO],
then press to confirm.
3Press the M.C. dial to confirm the settings.
NOTE
These settings can be made at any time from the SYSTEM settings (page 26) and INITIAL settings
(page 8).
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.
Setup menu
Menu Item Description
CLOCK SET Set the clock.
1Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the hour, then press to confirm.
The indicator moves to the minute setting automatically.
2Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.
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)

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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].
SYSTEM UPDATE Select [SYSTEM INFO] to confirm the latest system information
on the unit.
Select [S/W UPDATE] 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 INFO], [S/
W UPDATE]
SYSTEM RESET Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be
restarted automatically.
[YES], [NO]

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1Press SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].
2Press BAND/ to select the band from [FM1], [FM2], [FM3], [AM], [SW1] or
[SW2].
3Press a number button (1/ to6/).
TIP
The / buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to [PCH] in the
FUNCTION settings (page 23).
The six strongest stations are stored on the number buttons (1/ to6/).
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 23).
To store stations manually
1While receiving the station you want to store, press and hold one of the number
buttons (1/ to6/ ) until it stops flashing.
The unit searches for a station by PTY (program type) information.
1Press and hold during FM reception.
Radio
Receiving preset stations
Best stations memory (BSM)
Using PTY functions

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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.
(iPhone source is not available when [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings
(page 27).)
Disconnect headphones from the device before connecting it to the unit.
USB devices (including Android™)/iPhone
1Open the USB port cover.
2Plug in the USB device/iPhone using an appropriate cable.
NOTE
To automatically switch to USB source when a USB device/iPhone is connected to the unit, set [USB
AUTO] to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 28).
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
A device running Android OS 4.1 or later installed and also supports AOA (Android Open
Accessory) 2.0 can be connected to the unit via AOA, using the cable supplied with the
device.
USB/iPhone®/AUX
Playing back

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NOTE
If you use an AOA connection, [APP CONTROL] needs to be set to [WIRED] (page 27) and [USB MTP]
needs to be set to [OFF] (page 27) in the SYSTEM settings.
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 FLAC file formats, and cannot be
used with the MIXTRAX function.
NOTE
If you use an MTP connection, [USB MTP] needs to be set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 27).
AUX
1Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack.
2Press SRC/OFF to select [AUX IN] as the source.
NOTE
If [AUX] is set to [OFF] in the SYSTEM settings, [AUX IN] cannot be selected as a source (page 27).
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 22) (except for AUX
IN/USB source).
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*1 Press 1/ or2/.
Select a track/song (chapter) Press or .
Fast forward or reverse*2 Press and hold or .
Search for a file from a list (USB only) 1Press and hold 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/.

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*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.
The MIXTRAX function creates a non-stop mix of your music library. For details on
MIXTRAX settings, see page 29.
NOTES
•iPhone needs to be connected with Pioneer Smart Sync via USB for using this function (page 18).
•Depending on the file/song, sound effects may not be available.
1Press 3/MIX to turn MIXTRAX on/off.
Important
If ten or more Bluetooth devices (e.g. a phone and separate audio player) are connected, they may not
work properly.
TIP
The next connection to the unit is performed automatically if the Bluetooth device has been connected
previously in the following steps.
1Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.
If you make a Bluetooth connection from the device, proceed to step 4.
2Press to display the [ADD DEVICE] setting.
The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list.
•To cancel searching, press the M.C. dial.
•If the desired device is not in the list, select [RE-SEARCH].
•If there is no device available, [NOT FOUND] appears in the display.
•If there is already a connected device, the phone menu appears by pressing .
3Turn the M.C. dial to select a device from the device list, then press to confirm.
Random/shuffle play Press 5/.
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Return to root folder (USB only)*1 Press and hold 1/.
About MIXTRAX (USB/iPhone only)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth connection
Purpose Operation

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Press and hold the M.C. dial to switch the displayed device information between the
Bluetooth device address and device name.
If you make a Bluetooth connection from the unit, proceed to step 5.
4Select the unit name shown in the device display.
5Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device, then
select [YES] if the 6-digit numbers displayed on this unit and the device are the
same.
First, make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth telephone (page 12). Up to two
Bluetooth telephones can be connected simultaneously.
Important
•Leaving the unit on standby to connect to your phone via Bluetooth while the engine is not running
can drain the vehicle’s battery.
•Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake before operation.
To make a phone call
1Press to display the phone menu.
When two phones are connected, a phone name appears first then a phone menu
will display. To switch to another phone, press again.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select [RECENTS] or [PHONE BOOK], then press to confirm.
If you select [PHONE BOOK], proceed to step 4.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [MISSED], [DIALLED] or [RECEIVED], then press to
confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select a name or phone number, then press to confirm.
The phone call starts.
To answer an incoming call
1Press any button when a call is received.
TIP
When two phones are connected to the unit via Bluetooth and there is an incoming call while one
phone is being used for a call, a message will appear in the display. To answer that incoming call, you
need to end the existing call.
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Basic operations
To preset phone numbers
1Select a phone number from a phone book or call history.
2Press and hold one of the number buttons (1/ to6/).
The contact is stored in the selected preset number.
To make a call using a preset number, press one of the number buttons (1/ to6/),
then press the M.C. dial, while the phone menu is displayed.
Voice recognition
This function is only available when an iPhone/Android device equipped with voice
recognition is connected to the unit via Bluetooth.
1Press and hold and then talk into the microphone to input voice commands.
To exit the voice recognition mode, press BAND/.
NOTE
For details on the voice recognition features, refer to the manual supplied with your device.
TIP
When a Pioneer Smart Sync connection is made (page 18), you can also use the voice recognition
function from Pioneer Smart Sync installed on your iPhone/Android device by pressing and holding
. For details on the voice recognition features, see the application’s help section.
Phone menu
1Press to display the phone menu.
Purpose Operation
End a call Press .
Reject an incoming call Press and hold when a call is received.
Switch between the current caller
and a caller on hold
Press the M.C. dial.
Cancel a caller on hold Press and hold .
Adjust the volume of the caller’s
voice (When private mode is on,
this function is not available.)
Turn the M.C. dial during the call.
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* If two phones are connected, this function does not work on incoming calls that are received while
one of the phones is being used for a call.
Important
•Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit, the available operations will be
limited to the following two levels:
– A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) can only play back songs on your audio player.
– AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) can perform functions such as playback, pause, select
song, etc.
•The sound of the Bluetooth audio player will be muted when the phone is in use.
•When the Bluetooth audio player is in use, you cannot connect to a Bluetooth telephone
automatically.
•Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio player you have connected to this unit, operation and
information displayed may vary based on availability and functionality.
Menu Item Description
RECENTS Display the missed call history.
[MISSED]
[DIALLED] Display the dialed call history.
[RECEIVED] Display the received call history.
PHONE BOOK Display the contacts in your phone.
PRESET 1-6 Recall the preset phone numbers. You can also recall the preset
phone numbers by pressing one of the number buttons (1/
to 6/).
A.ANSR* Select [ON] to answer an incoming call automatically.
[ON], [OFF]
PB INVT Invert the order of names in the phone book (name view).
DEVICELIST Display the list of paired Bluetooth devices. “*” appears on the
device name when the Bluetooth connection is established.
When no device is selected in the device list, this function is not
available.
DEL DEVICE Delete the device information.
[DELETE YES],
[DELETE NO]
ADD DEVICE Register a new device.
DEV. INFO Switch the device information on the display between the
device name and Bluetooth device address.
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1Make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth audio player.
2Press SRC/OFF to select [BT AUDIO] as the source.
3Press BAND/ to start playback.
NOTE
You must reconnect the Bluetooth connection when the source is switched or the unit is turned off.
TIP
When more than two and up to five devices are registered to the unit via Bluetooth, you can switch the
Bluetooth device by playing back songs on the device. By doing so, playing back a song from the
Bluetooth device of each passenger is easily available. However, depending on the usage conditions,
multiple connections may not be available and the audio files/songs may not be able to be played back
properly.
Basic operations
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 22).
* Depending on the connected device, these operations may not be available.
(Not available when [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 27).)
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.
Purpose Operation
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .
Select a track Press or .
Repeat play* Press 6/.
Random play* Press 5/.
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Search for a file from a list 1Press and hold to display a list.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
folder name, then press to confirm.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.
Spotify®

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To enjoy Spotify as you drive, first download the Spotify app to your iPhone or Android
device. You can download it on the iTunes® App Store® or Google Play™. 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://
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.
•iPhone via USB (page 10)
•iPhone/Android device via Bluetooth (page 12)
2Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].
3Press and hold 1/ to display [APP CONTROL].
4Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
•Select [WIRED] for the USB connection.
•Select [BLUETOOTH] for the Bluetooth connection.
5Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].
6Launch the Spotify application on the mobile device and start playback.
NOTE
When you connect a mobile device other than an iPhone/Android device, it may not operate correctly
depending on your mobile device.
Basic operations
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 22).
NOTE
The available operations may vary according to the type of contents (track/album/artist/playlist/radio)
you want to play.
Listening to Spotify
Purpose Operation
Skip a track Press or .

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NOTE
Some functions of Spotify may not be operated from the unit.
Pioneer Smart Sync is the application that intelligently brings your maps, messages, and
music together in the vehicle.
You can operate the unit from Pioneer Smart Sync 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.
NOTE
The APP source is not available when a Pioneer Smart Sync connection is not made or [USB MTP] is set
to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 27).
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 iOS 10.3 or later.
Search for a track from a list 1Press and hold 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 5/ to start a radio.
2Press the M.C. dial.
•This function may not be available
depending on the selected song.
Using Pioneer Smart Sync/APP
Purpose Operation

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You can download Pioneer Smart Sync on iTunes App Store.
For Android device users
For Bluetooth connections, this function is compatible with devices that have Android
OS 5.0 or later installed.
For USB connections, this function is compatible with a phone that runs Android 5.0 or
later up to 7.1.2 and also supports AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0. However, the
compatibility depends on the smartphone.
You can download Pioneer Smart Sync 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.
What kind of function does the application have?
Promoting the use of the unit
The interface of the unit can be evolved by using your iPhone/Android device.
Image (example):

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Examples:
– Selecting a source of the unit
– Listening to the music on your iPhone/Android device
– Controlling the sound field intuitively
– Controlling your connected Bluetooth device
Extending the functions of the unit by using the application
The following functions, which are unavailable on the unit alone, are available by
making a Pioneer Smart Sync connection.
NOTES
•Some functions may be restricted depending on the connection conditions with the application.
•The 31 Band EQ setting is converted into 13 bands when a music source from this product is engaged.
TIP
It is recommended to enter the search term "Pioneer Smart Sync" in the search field to search for the
application.
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 [APP CONTROL], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
Menu Item (example) Description
Using a navigation application You can specify and start the navigation
application installed on your device.
Message reading You can read messages received from the
apps installed on your device.
31 Band EQ setting You can select an equalizer band from the
31-band graphic equalizer (13-band for not
using the Pioneer Smart Sync connection).
Super "Todoroki" Sound You can boost the bass level more
dynamically than when not using the
Pioneer Smart Sync connection.
Easy Sound Fit You can perform the time alignment setting
easily by selecting your vehicle type.
Making a connection with Pioneer Smart Sync