Pioneer MVH-S405BT User manual

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DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
RECEPTOR DE MEDIOS DIGITALES
RECEPTOR DE MÍDIA DIGITAL
MVH-S405BT
Owner’s Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Manual do Proprietário

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Before You Start ......................................................................... 3
Getting Started .......................................................................... 3
Radio ............................................................................................ 7
USB/iPhone/AUX........................................................................ 7
Bluetooth..................................................................................... 9
App Mode.................................................................................. 12
Pandora®.................................................................................... 13
Spotify®...................................................................................... 14
Using Pioneer ARC APP........................................................... 15
Audio Adjustments.................................................................. 16
Settings...................................................................................... 17
FUNCTION settings ............................................................... 17
AUDIO settings....................................................................... 18
SYSTEM settings .................................................................... 20
ILLUMINATION settings........................................................ 22
MIXTRAX settings.................................................................. 22
Connections/Installation........................................................ 23
Additional Information........................................................... 26
Table of Contents
About this manual:
•In the following instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player are referred
to as “USB device”.
•When an iPhone is connected to the unit, the source name on the unit
appears as [iPod]. Please note that this unit supports only iPhones (iPhone 5
or later) regardless of the source name (for details, refer to page 30).

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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
The operation of this unit is subjected to the following conditions:
1) It is possible that this unit or device doesn’t cause harmful interference and 2) this unit
must accept any interference, including the interference that may cause undesired
operation.
MVH-S405BT
Getting Started
Basic operation
Display window
M.C. (multi-control) dial
BAND/
DISP (display)/DISP OFF
SRC (source)/OFF
USB port
AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)

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Remote Control
Frequently used operations
Purpose Operation
Head Unit Remote Control
Turn on the power* Press SRC/OFFto 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 OFFto turn off the
display information.
Press DISP repeatedly.
Return to the previous
display/list
Press BAND/ .Press /to select the
next/previous folder.
/
SRC (source)
VOLUME +/–
MUTE
DISP (display)
* 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
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
Return to the normal
display from the menu
Press and hold BAND/
.–
Change the display
brightness
Press and hold BAND/
.–
Answering a call Press .Press .
Ending a call Press .Press .
Indication Description
Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.
Appears when the button is pressed.
Appears when a traffic program is received.
Appears when the TA (traffic announcements) function is set
(page 17).
BASS Appears when [HI]/[LOW] is selected in [D.BASS] (page 19).
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 9).
Resetting the microprocessor
Purpose Operation
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– When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display
1Press the RESET button with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.
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
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.
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.
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.
Setup menu
Menu Item Description
LANGUAGE Select the language to display the text information from
a compressed audio file.
[ENG](English),
[ESP](Spanish)

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2[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.
3Press the M.C. dial to confirm the settings.
NOTE
These settings can be made at any time from the SYSTEM settings (page 20) and INITIAL
settings (page 6).
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.
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)
Menu Item Description
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/to 6/).
NOTE
You can select a preset channel by pressing and turning the M.C. dial.
TIP
The /buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to
[PCH] in the FUNCTION settings (page 18).
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 18).
Radio
Receiving preset stations
Best stations memory (BSM)
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.
NOTE
You can select a preset channel by pressing and turning the M.C. dial. After selecting a
channel, press and hold the M.C. dial to store a station.
The unit searches for a station by PTY (program type) information.
1Press and hold 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.
Disconnect headphones from the device before connecting it to the unit.
Using PTY functions
USB/iPhone/AUX
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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 21).
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.
Before removing the device, stop playback.
AOA connections
For details on AOA connection, see page 15.
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 file formats and FLAC file
formats, and cannot be used with the MIXTRAX function.
NOTE
If you use an MTP connection, [PHONE CONNECT] needs to be set to [USB MTP] in the
SYSTEM settings (page 20).
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 20).
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 17).
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
*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 22.
Operations
Purpose Operation
Select a folder*1 Press 1/or 2/ .
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 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/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)

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NOTES
•iPhone needs to be connected with Pioneer ARC APP via USB for using this function
(page 15).
•This function is not compatible with an Android device connected via MTP.
•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.
1Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.
If you make a Bluetooth connection from the device, proceed to step 6.
2Press to display the phone menu.
3Turn the M.C. dial to select [BT SETTING], then press to confirm.
4Turn the M.C. dial to select [ADD DEVICE], then press to confirm.
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.
5Turn the M.C. dial to select a device from the device list, then press to
confirm.
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 7.
6Select [Pioneer BT Unit] shown in the device display.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth connection
7Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device,
then select “Yes” on the device.
NOTES
•[DEVICE FULL] appears if the unit has already been paired with ten other devices. In this
case, delete one of the paired devices. See [DEL DEVICE] in the Bluetooth settings (page 9).
•Depending on the device, the PIN code is required in step 7. In this case, input [0000].
TIP
The Bluetooth connection can be also made by detecting the unit from the Bluetooth
device. To do so, [VISIBLE] in the Bluetooth settings needs to be set to [ON]. For details on
Bluetooth device operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth settings
Menu Item Description
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.
If ten devices are already paired, this function is not
available. You can check the number of paired devices on
the [DEVICELIST] setting.
A.CONN Select [ON] to connect to a Bluetooth device
automatically.
[ON], [OFF]
VISIBLE Select [ON] so that a Bluetooth device can detect the
unit when the unit is connected via Bluetooth to another
device.
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First, make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth telephone (page 9). Up
to two Bluetooth telephones can be connected simultaneously.
PIN CODE Change the PIN code.
1Press the M.C. dial to display the setting mode.
2Turn the M.C. dial to select a number.
3Press the M.C. dial to move the cursor to the next
position.
4After inputting the PIN code, press and hold the M.C.
dial.
After inputting the PIN code, pressing the M.C. dial
returns you to the PIN code input display, and you can
change the PIN code.
DEV. INFO Switch the device information on the display between
the device name and Bluetooth device address.
A.PAIRING Select [ON] to pair the unit and iPhone or Android device
automatically when an iPhone or Android device is
connected to the unit via USB. (This function may not be
available depending on the version of iOS you are using.)
•When you are using an Android device, this function is
available in the following situations:
– Your device has Android OS 4.4 or later installed.
– Be sure to turn on the Bluetooth function of the device and
confirm that the device is not connected to the unit via
Bluetooth.
– [P.APP AUTO ON] needs to be set to [ON] (page 20).
– Pioneer ARC APP needs to be installed on your Android
device and [PHONE CONNECT] needs to be set to [APP
CONTROL] (page 15).
– A confirmation button should be pressed on the caution
window displayed on Pioneer ARC APP after a connection
with the Pioneer ARC APP is made.
[ON], [OFF]
Bluetooth telephone
Menu Item Description
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 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.
Basic operations
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.