Page 2 - Registration and; Compressed audio; Contents
2 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 instruc-tions, keep this document in a safe place for future reference. Important The screens shown in the examples may differ f...
Page 4 - Information to User; Precaution
4 Information to User MODEL NO. : AVH-290BT/AVH-291BT Contains FCC ID : AJDK083Contains/Contient IC : 775E-K083 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause i...
Page 5 - Important safety information; Parking brake interlock; To ensure safe driving
5 The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level— a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoy- ing blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time, y...
Page 6 - To avoid battery exhaustion; Before removing the vehicle battery
6 be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed. If you attempt to watch video image while driving, the warning “ Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited. ” will appear on the screen. To watch video image on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe pla...
Page 7 - About this manual; Remote control; On first-time startup; Basic operation
7 Checking part names and functions on page 7 Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings. About this manual This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe opera- tions. However, the screens on some units may not match those shown in this manual depending on the model...
Page 9 - How to use the screens; Radio
9 How to use the screens 48 21 6/10 Radio Disc iPod Radio Phone Book abcdefghi abcdefghi abcdefghi abcdefghi abcdefghi 3 ABC A System Bluetooth Audio Rear View ON AUX OFF Month/Date 12hour 24hour 10 6 2016 21 48 Time Format d/m/y m/d/y Top menu screen Time and date setting screen Setting menu screen...
Page 10 - CD; Using the touch panel
10 Supported AV source You can play or use the following sources with this product. Radio CD ROM (compressed audio files) DVD-Video The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device. USB iPod Bluetooth audio (AVH-290BT/AVH-291BT) AUX Selecting a sourc...
Page 11 - Switching visibility; Registration and connection of Bluetooth device
11 290BT 291BT Displaying the “Bluetooth” screen 1 Press .2 Touch , and then . The “ Bluetooth ” screen appears. Registering your Bluetooth devices p If three devices are already paired, “ Memory Full ” is dis- played. Delete a paired device first. Deleting a registered device on page 11 1 Activat...
Page 12 - Updating Bluetooth software; Making a phone call; Direct dialing; Dialing from the history; Registration and
12 2 Touch [ Bluetooth Memory Clear ]. 3 Touch [ Clear ]. The confirmation screen appears. Updating Bluetooth software This function is used to update this product with the latest Bluetooth software. For details on Bluetooth software and updat- ing, refer to our website. p The source is turned off a...
Page 13 - Receiving a phone call; Changing the phone settings; Notes for hands-free phoning
13 2 Touch .3 Touch the item to switch the history list. The following items are available: : Received call list : Dialed call list : Missed call list 4 Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. The dial screen appears and dialing starts. 5 Touch to end the call. Using the preset dia...
Page 14 - iPod compatibility; iPod / iPhone with a Lightning; Setup for iPod
14 Depending on the cellular phone, phone book transfer may not be available. When using an iPod with this product, configure the settings of this product according to the device to be connected. iPod compatibility This product supports only the following iPod models and iPod software versions. Ot...
Page 15 - Abcdefghi; non stop seek tuning.; Starting procedure; Tuning into strong frequencies
15 Radio 48 21 1 23 4 56 6/10 AM FM1 Abcdefghi AbcdefghiAbcdefghi 000.0 MHz Selects the FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM band. Performs manual tuning.Performs seek tuning or non stop seek tuning. Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list ("1" to "6") to switch to the preset cha...
Page 16 - Disc
16 CD 48 21 Ẃ Track 99 9999’99” -9999’99” Pause 6/10 Track number indicator *1 Skips files forward or backward. Switches between playback and pause. *2 Audio source screen 1 CD 48 21 Ẃ Track 99 6/10 Audio source screen 2 Plays files in random order. : Does not play tracks in random order. : Plays al...
Page 17 - Video source screen 2; Operating the DVD menu
17 DVD 48 21 Stop 99 99 9999’99” -9999’99” 01 L+R Pause 6/10 ᵫᶓᶊᶒᶇᴾᶁᶆ ᵐᵍᵐ ᵫᵮᵣᵥᵋᵟ ᵒᵖᶉᵦᶘᴾᵏᵔᶀᶇᶒ ᵰᶃᶒᶓᶐᶌ Video source screen 2 Resumes playback (Bookmark). This function is available for DVD-Video.You can memorize one point as a Bookmark for a disc (up to five discs).To clear the bookmark on the disc, to...
Page 18 - USB; Switching the media file type; Compressed audio files
18 USB 48 21 6/10 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi ABC 9999’99” -9999’99” *1 Skips files forward or backward. Switches between playback and pause. *2 Playback screen 1 (Example: USB) Switches the current music information display. Displays the artwork when the file with the artwork is being played. The artwork f...
Page 19 - Hides the touch panel keys.; ROM; Performs fast reverse; Compressed video files
19 ROM 48 21 Stop 9999’99” -9999’99” OFF Full 01 Pause 6/10 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi *2 Stops playback. *1 Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Sets a repeat play range. or : Repeats all files...
Page 20 - Skips files forward; Setting the slideshow interval; Still image files
20 USB 48 21 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 6/10 Full *1 Sets a repeat play range. : Repeats all files. : Repeats the current folder. Plays files in random order. : Does not play files in random order. : Plays all files in the current repeat play range in random order. Selects the previous or next folder. Rota...
Page 21 - Video source screen; Connecting your iPod
21 iPod 48 21 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi ABC 99999/99999 9999’99” -9999’99” 6/10 Audio source screen 1 Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. iPod 48 21 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi ABC 99999/99999 6/10 x1 Sets a shuffle play. : Normal playback : Fast playback : Slow-motion playback A...
Page 22 - Bluetooth audio player
22 and apply the parking brake. Starting procedure 1 Connect your iPod. Connecting your iPod on page 21 The source changes and then playback will start. p If connecting an iPhone or iPod touch, quit applications before. 2 Press .3 Touch [ iPod ]. Selecting song or video sources from the playlist s...
Page 23 - AUX; Switches between the screen to; Setting the ever scroll; Setting the rear view camera; AUX source
23 AUX 48 21 Full 6/10 Switches between the screen to operate video files and that to operate music files. Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. p is only available when there are both audio and video files on the auxiliary equipment. p A Mini-jack AV c...
Page 24 - Selecting the system language; Setting the dimmer; System settings
24 CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed. p Immediately verify whether the display changes to a rear view camera image when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position. p When the screen c...
Page 25 - Setting the dimmer duration; Adjusting the picture
25 1 Display the “ System ” setting screen. Displaying the “ System ” setting screen on page 23 2 Touch [ Dimmer Settings ]. 3 Touch [ Day/Night ] to switch the following items. Day (default): Turns the dimmer manually to off. Night : Turns the dimmer manually to on. Setting the dimmer duratio...
Page 27 - Boosting the bass; Setting the high pass filter; Using the equalizer; Recalling equalizer curves; Customizing the equalizer curves; Selecting the theme color; Theme menu
27 Boosting the bass 1 Display the “ Audio ” setting screen. Displaying the “ Audio ” setting screen on page 26 2 Touch [ Bass Booster ]. 3 Touch to select the bass boost level from 0 to +6 . Setting the high pass filter 1 Display the “ Audio ” setting screen. Displaying the “ Audio ” setting sc...
Page 28 - Setting the angle icon display; Setting the code number and level; Setting up the video player
28 Setting the top-priority languages You can assign the top-priority language to the top-priority sub- title, audio and menu in initial playback. If the selected language is recorded on the disc, subtitles, audio and menu are displayed or output in that language. p This setting is available when th...
Page 30 - Creating a shortcut; Selecting a shortcut; Removing a shortcut
30 Auto (default): Adjusts the video signal setting automatically. PAL : Sets the video signal to PAL. NTSC : Sets the video signal to NTSC. PAL-M : Sets the video signal to PAL-M. PAL-N : Sets the video signal to PAL-N. SECAM : Sets the video signal to SECAM. Registering your favorite m...
Page 31 - Restoring the default settings; Precautions; Your new product and this manual
31 2 Touch the desired mode. Full : A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, enabling you to enjoy an image without any omissions. Zoom : A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion both verti- cally and horizontally. Normal : A 4:3 picture is displayed normally, withou...
Page 32 - Before installing this product; Notice for the blue/white lead; Connection
32 CAUTION Secure all wiring with cable clamps or electrical tape. Do not allow any bare wiring to remain exposed. Do not directly connect the yellow lead of this product to the vehicle battery. If the lead is directly connected to the battery, engine vibration may eventually cause the insulatio...
Page 33 - Power cord; Parking Brake; Speaker leads
33 Power cord 1 2 345678 9 a b c 1 To power supply 2 Power cord 3 Yellow To terminal supplied with power regardless of ignition switch position. 4 Red To electric terminal controlled by ignition switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF. 5 Orange/white To lighting switch terminal. 6 Black (ground) To vehicle (metal) ...
Page 34 - Without internal amp; With internal amp; Connecting via the USB port; Camera
34 Power amp (sold separately) Without internal amp Important The speaker leads are not used when this connection is in use. 1 3 2 4 3 6 5 5 7 7 2 1 With internal amp Important Front speaker and Rear speaker signals are output from the speaker leads when this connection is in use. ...
Page 36 - Precautions before installation; Before installing; Installing the microphone; Installation
36 Precautions before installation CAUTION Never install this product in places where, or in a manner that: Could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly. May interfere with the driver’s operation of the vehicle, such as on the floor in front of the driver’s seat, or close ...
Page 37 - Troubleshooting; Problems with the AV screen; Appendix
37 1 2 1 Microphone lead 2 Groove 2 Attach the microphone clip to the sun visor. 1 2 1 Microphone clip 2 Clamps Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead where neces- sary inside the vehicle. Install the microphone on the sun visor when it is in the up position. It cannot recognize the driver ’s...
Page 38 - Error messages; Common
38 The icon is displayed, and operation is impossible. The operation is not compatible with the video configuration. — This operation is not possible. (For example, the DVD playing does not feature that angle, audio system, subtitle language, etc.) The picture stops (pauses) and this product can...
Page 39 - Handling and care of discs
39 Disc Error-02-XX/FF-FF The disc is dirty. — Clean the disc. The disc is scratched. — Replace the disc. The disc is loaded upside down. — Check that the disc is loaded correctly. There is an electrical or mechanical error. — Press the RESET button. Different Region Disc The disc does not...
Page 40 - Playable discs
40 Built-in drive and care Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the built-in drive. Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm discs. When using discs that c...
Page 41 - Common notes about DivX files; Media compatibility chart
41 DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R SL (Single Layer)/DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs Unfinalized discs which have been recorded with the Video format (video mode) cannot be played back. Discs which have been recorded with the Video Recording format (VR mode) cannot be played back. DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs w...
Page 42 - MP3 compatibility; WMA compatibility; WAV compatibility; AAC compatibility; DivX compatibility
42 MP3 compatibility Ver. 2.x of ID3 tag is prioritized when both Ver. 1.x and Ver. 2.x exist. This product is not compatible with the following: MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO, m3u playlist CD-R/-RW File extension: .mp3 Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (...
Page 43 - Example of a hierarchy; WMA; AAC; iPod and iPhone
43 Maximum Frame rate: 30 fps Files may not be able to be played back depending on the bit rate. Example of a hierarchy This product assigns folder numbers. The user cannot assign folder numbers. Copyright and trademark notice Copyright (c) 1987, 1993, 1994 The Regents of the University of Californi...
Page 44 - Notice regarding video viewing
44 Lightning Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iOS iOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries. iTunes iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Using...