Pioneer SPH-20DAB User manual

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SMARTPHONE RECEIVER
SPH-20DAB
Operation Manual

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Getting Started ........................................................................................ 3
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)..................................................... 11
Radio....................................................................................................... 12
USB/iPhone............................................................................................ 13
Bluetooth® ............................................................................................. 14
Using Pioneer Smart Sync/APP.......................................................... 17
Parking Sensor...................................................................................... 20
Settings .................................................................................................. 20
FUNCTION settings ............................................................................... 21
AUDIO settings ...................................................................................... 23
SYSTEM settings .................................................................................... 24
ILLUMINATION settings........................................................................ 26
P.SENSOR settings ................................................................................. 26
Additional Information ....................................................................... 27
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 5s or later) regardless
of the source name (page 30).
Table of Contents

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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.
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.
Getting Started
Basic operation
Purpose Operation
Turn on the power* Press to turn on the power.
Press and hold to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Press / .
Select a source Press repeatedly.
Return to the previous display/list Press .
Return to the normal display from the menu Press and hold .
Answering a call Press any button.
Ending a call Press .
Detaching the front panel
Source (music)/Off Detach button
Display window
Smartphone holder
Phone
Message
Navigation
Voice recognition
USB port
Application launch

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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 3).
2Press the RESET button with a pointed instrument longer than 8 mm.
WARNING
•Detach the smartphone from the holder while driving under bad road conditions since the
smartphone may fall from the holder.
•Do not leave the smartphone attached onto the holder.
•Do not use the holder if you experience difficulty when attaching the smartphone onto the holder.
•Do not operate the holder or smartphone while driving.
•Be careful not to get your hands and fingers caught in the moving parts while operating the holder.
Resetting the microprocessor
Operating the smartphone holder
Detach Attach
RESET button

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•Do not attach the smartphone to the holder in a location where it may drop on the driver’s feet.
•Do not set the holder near the air conditioner vent.
•Make sure that nothing affects the operation of the air bags or vehicle operating systems, safety
feature or hazard lamps.
•PIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED THROUGH USE
OF THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE.
Removing the smartphone holder
1Detach the front panel (page 3).
2Pull out the holder by holding the anti slip portion on the edge of the holder until
the holder is completely visible.
CAUTION
Never pull up the holder until the holder is completely visible.
3Pull up the holder vertically.
CAUTION
Make sure that the line can be seen when the holder is pulled up vertically.

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4Attach the front panel to the unit (page 3).
Adjusting the smartphone holder horizontally
1Slide the holder while the holder is in a horizontal position.
NOTE
Detach the smartphone from the device while adjusting the holder.
2Pull up the holder.

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Attaching the smartphone to the holder
CAUTION
•Depending on the shape of the smartphone, smartphone case or cover, it may not be attachable to
the holder.
•Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the holder.
Compatible smartphone size
H: 58 mm - 170 mm
W: 58 mm - 87 mm
D: 4 mm - 10 mm
Weight: under 0.25 kg
1Hook the smartphone on the upper arm and then push it into the lower arm.
2Slide the lower arms position to avoid hitting the lower arm and smartphone
buttons against each other.

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NOTES
•Make sure that the smartphone is held properly on the holder.
•When the smartphone buttons come in contact with the upper or lower arms, adjust the
smartphone’s position or turn the smartphone upside down.
Adjusting the smartphone holder
Adjusting the holder angle
The holder angle range:
Downward 45° to upward 100°
WARNING
Do not set the holder where it may (i) interfere with vehicle panels or switches or (ii) impair the driver’s
performance.
Turning the smartphone holder from a horizontal to a vertical position
1Rotate the smartphone holder 90° clockwise.

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CAUTION
Be careful not to drop the smartphone when the smartphone is attached to the holder while rotating.
Turning the smartphone holder from a vertical to a horizontal position
1Rotate the smartphone holder 90° anticlockwise.
CAUTION
Be careful not to drop the smartphone when the smartphone is attached to the holder while rotating.
Detaching the smartphone from the holder
1Pull out the smartphone while pushing up the upper arm with the smartphone.
CAUTION
•Be careful not to drop the smartphone.
•Do not use the holder when the smartphone is detached.

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Storing the smartphone holder
1Detach the front panel (page 3).
2Fold the holder horizontally.
3Push the holder completely into the unit.
4Attach the front panel to the unit (page 3).
1Press and hold until the unit turns off.
2Press and hold to display the main menu.
3Press to select [INITIAL], then press to confirm.
4Press to select an option, then press to confirm.
INITIAL settings

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To receive DAB signals, connect a DAB antenna (AN-DAB1) (sold separately) to the unit.
1Press to select [DAB].
[UPDATING] appears on the display and the service list is updated only when the
initial settings are being configured.
2Press to select the band from [D1], [D2] or [D3].
3Press / to select a service component/station.
Menu Item Description
FM STEP Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
[100KHZ], [50KHZ]
SP-P/O 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.
[FUL/SUB]
[SUB/SUB] 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.
[FUL/FUL] 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 [FUL/SUB] or [FUL/
FUL].
UPDATE Select [S/W VER] to confirm the latest system information on the
unit.
Select [START] to update the unit to the latest software and
initialize the unit settings. For details on the latest software and
updating, visit our website.
[S/W VER], [START]
ANT SET Supply power to a DAB antenna. Select this when using the
optional DAB antenna (AN-DAB1, sold separately) with the unit.
[Y]
[N] No power is supplied to a DAB antenna. Select this when using a
passive antenna with no booster.
RESET Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be
restarted automatically.
[YES], [NO]
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
Seeking a service component/station

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NOTE
Press and hold / then release to seek an available service. Scanning stops when the unit receives a
service.
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in poor reception. The RDS
(radio data system) function only works in areas that broadcast RDS signals for FM
stations.
1Press to select [RADIO].
2Press to select the band from [FM1], [FM2], [FM3], [MW] or [LW].
3Press or .
TIP
The / buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to [P.CH] in the
FUNCTION settings (page 22).
The six strongest stations are stored then select the channel by pressing / .
1After selecting the band, press and hold to display the main menu.
2Press to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.
3Press 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 [MANUAL] in the FUNCTION settings (page 22).
Radio
Receiving preset stations
Best stations memory (BSM)

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To store stations manually
This function is only available on Pioneer Smart Sync (page 17). For details, see the
application's help section.
The unit searches for a station by PTY (program type) information.
1Press and hold during FM reception.
2Press to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.
3Press to select [PTY], then press to confirm.
4Press to select a program type from [NEWS/INF], [POPULAR], [CLASSICS] or
[OTHERS].
5Press .
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 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, [NOTFOUND] 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.
USB devices (including Android™)/iPhone
1Open the USB port cover.
2Plug in the USB device/iPhone using an appropriate cable.
NOTES
•To automatically switch to USB source when a USB device/iPhone is connected to the unit, set [USB
AUT] to [Y] in the SYSTEM settings (page 25).
•To use iPhone source, [APP CTL] needs to be swtiched to the appropriate settings (page 25).
Using PTY functions
USB/iPhone
Playing back

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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.
NOTE
If you use an AOA connection, [APP CTL] needs to be set to [WIRED] in the SYSTEM settings (page 25).
You can make various adjustments in Pioneer Smart Sync (page 17).
*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.
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.
2Select the unit name shown in the device display.
Operations
Purpose Operation
Select a folder*1 Press .
Select a track/song (chapter) Press or .
Fast forward or reverse*2 Press and hold or .
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth connection

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3Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device, then
select [Y] if the 6-digit numbers displayed on this unit and the device are the
same.
Bluetooth reconnection
Once the Bluetooth connection is established with the device, you can connect the
device from the unit.
1Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.
2Press .
[DEV LIST] appears.
3Press to select the device.
4Press to confirm.
First, make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth telephone (page 14). 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
This function is only available on Pioneer Smart Sync (page 17). For details, see the
application's help section.
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 on the display. To answer that incoming call, you
need to end the existing call.
Basic operations
Bluetooth telephone
Purpose Operation
End a call Press .

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Voice recognition
This function is only available when an iPhone/Android device equipped with voice
recognition is connected to the unit via Bluetooth.
1Press then talk into the microphone to input voice commands.
To exit the voice recognition mode, press and hold .
NOTE
For details on the voice recognition features, refer to the manual supplied with your device.
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.
1Make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth audio player.
2Press to select [BT AUDIO] as the source.
3Start playback on the Bluetooth audio player.
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.
Reject an incoming call Press and hold when a call is received.
Adjust the volume of the caller’s
voice (When private mode is on,
this function is not available.)
Press or during the call.
Bluetooth audio
Purpose Operation

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Basic operations
You can make various adjustments in Pioneer Smart Sync (page 17).
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.
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.
•Functions operated with a smartphone are merely tools available to the driver. The driver shall
observe safe and sensible driving behaviour under all circumstances.
For iPhone users
This function is compatible with iOS 10.3 or later.
You can download Pioneer Smart Sync on iTunes App Store.
For Android device users
This function is compatible with devices that have Android OS 5.0 or later installed.
You can download Pioneer Smart Sync on Google Play Store.
Purpose Operation
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .
Select a track Press or .
Using Pioneer Smart Sync/APP

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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):
Examples:
– Selecting a source of the unit
– Listening to the music on your iPhone/Android device
– Controlling the sound field intuitively and setting the illumination colour
– 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.
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.

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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.
1Connect this unit with the mobile device via Bluetooth.
•iPhone/Android device via Bluetooth (page 14)
Pioneer Smart Sync on the iPhone/Android device starts automatically.
NOTE
[APP CTL] needs to be set to [BT] in the SYSTEM settings to connect to the Pioneer Smart Sync
automatically (page 25).
Pioneer Smart Sync connection via wired connection
You can also make the Pioneer Smart Sync connection via USB connection.
1Press and hold to display the main menu.
2Press to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
3Press to select [APP CTL], then press to confirm.
4Press to select [WIRED], then press to confirm.
Pioneer Smart Sync on the iPhone/Android device starts automatically.
31 Band EQ setting You can select an equalizer band from the
31-band graphic equalizer.
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.
Theme setting You can set the wall paper and the theme
colour at once.
Making a connection with Pioneer Smart Sync
Menu Item (example) Description

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NOTES
•If Pioneer Smart Sync has not been installed on your iPhone/Android device yet, a message that
prompts you to install the application will appear on your iPhone/Android device.
•When you connect a mobile device other than an iPhone/Android device, it may not operate
correctly depending on your mobile device.
•To connect to the Pioneer Smart Sync manually, press and hold .
1Press to select [APP].
A separately sold parking sensor (e.g. ND-PS1) is required to utilize the parking sensor
function which includes features indicates the distance from objects by sound and unit
display colours.
NOTE
The parking sensor function is only available when the gear shift is in the REVERSE (R) position and
[SENSOR] is set to [Y] in the P.SENSOR settings (page 26).
TIP
•The shortest distance in the detected distance range is applied on the unit's indicator.
•The left/right illumination on the unit shows the distance between the two sensors on the left/right
sides and the object.
•The colour of the illumination displays the shorter distance of one of the two sensors.
You can adjust various settings in the main menu.
Listening to music on your device
Parking Sensor
Sensor functions
Distance to the objective Unit display colour and warning sound
More than 160 cm Green with no sound
160 cm to 90 cm Yellow with a slow intermittent beep sound
90 cm to 40 cm Orange with an intermittent beep sound
Less than 40 cm Red with a continuous beep sound
Settings