Pioneer GEX-2850DVB2 User manual

Dual Diversity DVB-T2 TV Receiver
GEX-2850DVB2
Operation Manual

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions and Caution........................................... 3
Precaution............................................................................................ 3
Unit Description.................................................................................... 4
Front View............................................................................................ 4
Rear View............................................................................................. 4
Power Input/Output Port...................................................................... 5
Accessories.......................................................................................... 5
Remote Control Operations................................................................. 5
Remote Control Battery Installation..................................................... 5
Connection with Accessories............................................................... 6
Connection with Pioneer Multimedia Receiver ............................. 6
Antenna Installation ............................................................................. 7
Quick Guide for First-time User..............................................8-9
Operating GEX-2850DVB2.................................................................. 9
TV Mode............................................................................................. 10
Menu Selection under TV Mode........................................................ 10
Channel List.................................................................................. 10-11
Channel Setting ............................................................................ 11-12
Scan................................................................................................... 12
Channel Information........................................................................... 13
Audio.................................................................................................. 13
Subtitle............................................................................................... 13
Display ............................................................................................... 14
Teletext............................................................................................... 14
TV Recording Function...................................................................... 14
Movie Mode ....................................................................................... 15
Movie Mode Menu ............................................................................. 16
Audio Selection.................................................................................. 16
Subtitle............................................................................................... 16
Music Mode........................................................................................ 17
Music Mode Menu.............................................................................. 17
System Settings................................................................................. 18
Country/Language ............................................................................. 18
Display Setting................................................................................... 18
HDMI Setting...................................................................................... 18
Version Upgrade................................................................................ 19
Reset to Default................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 20
Copyright and trademark ................................................................... 21
Specification..................................................................................21-22
The screens shown in the samples may differ from actual screens, which may be
changed without notice for performance and function improvements.
Precaution
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a
safe place for future reference.
Important
Basic Operation
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Configuration for GEX-2850DVB2
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Configuration for GEX-2850DVB2
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Please Read all of these instructions regarding your unit, and retain
them for future reference.
Keep this user manual handy as a reference for operating
procedures and safety information.
Do not insert irrelevant objects of any kind into this device
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.
Do not place this unit near the liquids as electrical shock
could result. Damages resulting from splashing liquids on the
device may cause smoke and overheat.
On Safety
Do not attempt to install or service your Digital TV receiver on
your own. Installation or servicing by people without proper
training, or experience in electronic equipment and automotive
accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the risk
of electric shock or other hazards.
If the receiver does not work properly, please disconnect the
power plug for safety. Contact your local dealer immediately for
further technical support.
If any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, disconnect the unit
and have it checked by qualified person before operating it any
further.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK –DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk at electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance
Important Safety Instructions and Caution
Precaution

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Unit Description
Front View
(1) Power/IR In: A harness for connection with IR sensor and
+12V vehicle power supply.
(2) RGB Port: This is a 26-pin connector port for exclusive
connection with Pioneer AV head units (MULTIMEDIA
RECEIVER)
(3) HDMI Out: The TV audio and video output (digital) via a
mini HDMI port
(4) AV Out: The TV audio and video output (analog) via a
3.5mm earphone jack
(5) Antenna In: Antenna input connector. Note that +5V DC
output for powering active antenna is also provided via this
port.
Rear View
(6) Video Out: The DVB-T2 TV video output via a RCA
connector
(7) USB Port: USB memory stick (or HDD) for multimedia
playback and TV recording.
(8) Operating LED: “ON” indicates the system is working.
*Please see next chapter for more information
Note: Connect antennas to the unit BEFORE turning on engine.
Please connect the antennas first and then turn on the unit. If users turn
on the main unit and then connect the antennas later, the connected
antenna will NOT be detected nor activated for receiving DVB-T signal
as it should.
Warning: Make sure the power supply wire is correctly connected.
If this unit intends to use +12 power supply provided by vehicle via ACC wiring,
please make sure that the red wire is correctly connected with the ACC ignition
for proper system operations.
Basic Operation
(5) Antenna In
(4) AV Out
(3) HDMI Out
(2) RGB Port
(1) Power/IR In
(8) Operating LED
(7) USB Port
(6) Video Out

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Power Input/Output Port
1
Power GND (Black wire). To vehicle (metal) body.
2
Reserved
3
+12V Input (Yellow wire). To terminal supplied with power
regardless of ignition switch position.
4
Reserved
5
ACC In (Red wire). To electric terminal controlled by ignition
switch On/Off.
6
IR LED. Power for the LED of the IR receiver.
7
Reserved
8
IR data In. Infrared data input of the IR receiver.
9
IR Power Out. Power for IR LED.
10
IR GND. Ground for IR LED.
Accessories
The table below lists all accessories supplied in the package.
No.
Part Name
No.
Part Name
1
Power with IR Cord
4
Pioneer RGB Cable
2
IR Extension Cable
5
2 Active Rod Antennas
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Remote Controller
Remote Control Operations
Remote Control Battery Installation
Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the battery as
described below:
1. Open the battery cover at the back side of the remote control.
2. Take out the battery and put another battery in.
3. Put the cover back.
Button name
Function
1
POWER
Select power-on or stand-by
2
MUTE
Mute control
3
Home
Go to home screen
4
EXIT
Exit the current setup
5
EPG
Electronic Program Guide
6
MENU
Enter the setup menu
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Cursor
Move the cursor right
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Cursor
Move the cursor left
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OK
Select the highlighted item
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CH▲
Select channel up or move the cursor up
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CH▼
Select channel down or move the cursor down
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PLAY/PAUSE
Select play or pause
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FF
Fast Forward
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REC●
Start record TV/Radio program or exit recording
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FR
Fast Rewind
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Digital keys
Digit buttons to select channels
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INFO
Display digital TV system information
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AUTO SCAN
To scan channels automatically
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+12V In
(1)
(5)
(8)
(6)
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(9)
(14)
(15)
(18)
(10)
(2)
(3)
(7)
(11)
(4)
(12)
(13)
(16)
(17)
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Connection with Accessories
The accessories included within the package are to be connected to
GEX-2850DVB2 as shown in the diagram below:
Connection with Pioneer Multimedia Receiver
(1) Connecting GEX-2850DVB2 to Multimedia Receiver with
RGB connector
Compatible Pioneer Multimedia Receivers models available in market
are equipped with a 26-pin RGB connector as an interface for external
accessories. Compatible accessories connected by the RGB connector
can enjoy the benefits of easy installation and touch-control operations.
(2) Connecting GEX-2850DVB2 to Multimedia Receiver via
Mini HDMI Connector
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to set GEX-2850DVB2 HDMI
output resolution to 480P for interoperability. Please refer to “Display
Setting” for HDMI output resolution selection.
(3) Connecting GEX-2850DVB2 to Multimedia Receiver
AUX Output
RGB Cable
Basic Operation
Antenna
Antenna
RGB Interconnection
Cable
Power / IR Cord
IR Extension Cable
GEX-2850DVB2
GEX-2850DVB2
Pioneer Multimedia Receiver
HDMI Cable
Aux Cable

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Antenna Installation
In-car digital TV reception varies from vehicle to vehicle and the
installer may need to try several mounting positions to determine
the best one which provides strong and stable signal reception in
your vehicle.
Important Notes on Antenna Installation: For a better reception,
please place the rod antenna horizontally, and keep the rod
antenna away from metals.
Antenna Position
To extend the reception area, we recommend that one antenna is
mounted at the front and one at the rear of the vehicle. Please
refer to the diagram below for some recommended locations.
(1) Behind the Front Bumper, provided that it is not metal
(2) Top of Front Windscreen, but at least 5cm away from metal
body (in car)
(3) Top of Rear Windscreen, but at least 5cm away from metal body
(in car)
(4) Bottom of Rear Windscreen, but at least 5cm away from metal
body (in car)
(5) Behind the Rear Bumper, provided that it is not metal
*Noted: The DTV signal of position (2) ~ (4) is generally better than
position (1) and (5). However, because the windshields of many cars
are usually equipped with film coating (that contains metal), the actual
signal reception may be degraded, depending on the extent of metal
embedded within film.
Antenna Cable Routing
Once a suitable position is found, carefully route the antenna
cables to the receiver unit and then connect to the Antenna Inputs
on the DTV receiver.
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Quick Guide for First-time User.
GEX-2850DVB2 can be connected with a compatible Multimedia
Receiver via its RGB Connector. With such a system configuration,
the AV shall, after powering on, immediately detect the existence of
GEX-2850DVB2 device and a “TV” icon will appear in the Multimedia
Receiver main menu for user selection.
Note: For models without TV icon, press Mode Button to activate TV
Function.
Step 1: Turn on the Pioneer Multimedia Receiver & Access GEX-
2850DVB2
1. Turn on the Pioneer head unit
2. Select the “TV” source from Pioneer head unit main menu
3. “Home Menu” screen of GEX-2850DVB2 TV receiver shows up
Pioneer AVH Main Menu GEX-2850DVB2 Main Menu
Note: if HDMI interconnection is used between GEX-2850DVB2 and
Multimedia Receiver, the TV icon will not appear in the Multimedia
Receiver main menu. Instead, one can select the HDMI source from
Multimedia Receiver main menu to access GEX-2850DVB2 TV
receiver.
Step 2: Enter the TV mode (at GEX-2850DVB2 Main Menu) to start
“Setup Wizard”
Touch Panel:
Press [TV] icon in GEX-2850DVB2 Home Menu to enter the TV
mode. The setup wizard screen shall show up after this operation.
Remote control:
Press [VOL] / [VOL] buttons to select “TV” options and press
[OK] button to enter the TV mode. After that, the setup wizard
screen shows up.
Step 3: Configure “Setup Wizard” to select preferred OSD
Language, region of operation, etc.
Touch panel:
1. Press [UP]/[DOWN] icons to highlight the item.
2. And press [LEFT] /[RIGHT] icons to set the highlight item.
3. Then, press [UP]/[DOWN] to scroll up and down the
options.
4. After that, press [ ] icon or exit the setting by pressing
[ ] icon.
Remote control:
1. Use [CH]/[CH] buttons to highlight the item.
2. Use [VOL] button to set the highlight item.
3. Press [CH]/[CH] buttons to scroll up and down the options.
4. Select one by pressing the [OK] button or exit the setting by
pressing the [MENU] button.
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Step 4: Press “Start” to perform channel search for available TV
channels.
Touch panel:
Press [UP]/[DOWN] icons to highlight the Start item. Then,
press [ ] icon to start.
Remote control:
Use [CH]/[CH] buttons to highlight the Start item. Then,
Press [OK] button to start.
Step 5: You can now sit back and enjoy your mobile TV.
NOTE: Keep [OK] button pressed to change the aspect ratio of current TV
program.
Operating GEX-2850DVB2
Home Menu of GEX-2850DVB2 TV
receiver allows a user to enter one of its
four different mode of operations:
TV Mode
To enter TV mode.
Movie Playback Mode
To enter playback mode and watch movie files.
Music Playback Mode
To enter audio playback mode and listen to music.
System Settings
To configure the device settings.
Note: Press the [HOME] key to go back to the home
screen anytime.

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TV Mode
1. On the home menu screen, press or
select [TV] icon to enter the TV
mode operation.
Touch panel:
Press [TV] icon to select it.
Remote control:
Use [VOL] and [VOL] buttons
to highlight the [TV] icon and press [OK] button to select it.
2. If there are TV channels stored in GEX-2850DVB2 already, one can
then select your preferred TV channel. Otherwise, one should
configure the SET-UP wizard and then perform a channel scan to
find possible TV channels. To tune TV programs (if any), one can:
Touch panel:
Press [UP]/[DOWN] icons to
select TV channel.
Remote control:
Press [CH]/[CH]buttons to
select TV channel.
Digital keyboard on touch panel:
-Press icons to display
the digital keyboard
-Press numerical keys, 0
~9, to select TV channel.
-Press numerical keys, 0-9, to
select TV Channel
-Press icons to hide the
digital keyboard
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Menu Selections under TV Mode
After entering the TV service,
press [ ] icon / [MENU] button
to open TV menu. By navigating
the different options, you can have
access to channel list, channel
setting, channel scan function,
channel Information, TV audio
settings, subtitle function, Display
function and teletext services.
Channel List
This is to display channel
information, preview the
program, and to access the
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
info.
a. Channel List
Touch Panel:
1. Select “Channel List” in the TV menu and press [ ] icon.
The “Channel List” will appear on screen.
2. Press [UP]/[DOWN] icons to scroll up/down the channel
list to preview the program.
3. Press [RIGHT] icon to show the details of the channel.