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
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