Page 2 - Contents
- 2 - Eng lis h Important ■ Precaution ................................................................................... 4 ■ Parts and controls ..................................................................... 11 ■ Basic operation ..................................................................
Page 4 - Precaution; Information to user
- 4 - Eng lis h Precaution Information to user –MODEL NO.: AVH-2550NEX, AVH-2500NEX FCC ID: EW4C95IC: 4250A-C95 –This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
Page 5 - WARNING; The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands
Eng lis h - 5 - CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B WARNING • This product contains chemicals known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . • Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation t...
Page 6 - Important safety information
- 6 - Eng lis h – Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. WARNING • Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself. Installation or servicing of this product by persons without training ...
Page 7 - Parking brake interlock; To ensure safe driving
Eng lis h - 7 - • Rear visibility systems (backup cameras) are required in certain new vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada. U.S. regulations began according to a two year phase-in on May 1, 2016, and both the U.S. and Canada require that all such vehicles manufactured on or after May 1, 2018 have r...
Page 8 - When using a display connected to V OUT
- 8 - Eng lis h video image on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the parking brake. The video output terminal ( V OUT ) is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch vi...
Page 9 - Failure to operate
Eng lis h - 9 - After-sales service for Pioneer products Visit us at the following site:http://www.pioneerelectronics.comhttp://www.pioneerelectronics.ca 1 Register your product. 2 Receive updates on the latest products and technologies. 3 Download owner’s manuals, order product catalogs, research n...
Page 10 - About this manual; Meanings of symbols used in this manual
- 10 - Eng lis h This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe operations. However, the screens on some units may not match those shown in this manual depending on the model used. About this manual Meanings of symbols used in this manual This indicates model names that are supported by the...
Page 11 - Parts and controls; Main unit; Remote control
Eng lis h - 11 - Parts and controls Main unit Press to activate the voice recognition mode such as Siri when the iPhone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth or USB. VOL (+/ - ) Press to display the top menu screen.Press and hold to power off. To power back on, press any button. Press to switch bet...
Page 13 - Basic operation; Resetting the microprocessor; How to replace the battery
Eng lis h - 13 - CAUTION • Pressing the RESET button resets settings and recorded contents to the factory settings.– Do not perform this operation when a device is connected to this product.– Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset. • The microprocessor must be reset under the f...
Page 14 - Using the remote control; Starting up the unit
- 14 - Eng lis h 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. • Batter...
Page 15 - Switching the speaker mode; Using the touch panel; Common touch panel keys
Eng lis h - 15 - 4-speaker system with front and rear speakers, or a 6-speaker system with front and rear speakers and subwoofers.[ Network Mode ] 3-way system with a high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer (low range speaker) for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (band...
Page 16 - Operating list screens; Operating the time bar; Operating the menu bar
- 16 - Eng lis h 1 Press . The menu bar pops up on the screen. NOTE The menu bar availability may vary depending on the activating source. Operating list screens Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. Appears when all characters are not ...
Page 17 - Top menu screen
Eng lis h - 17 - Switches the dimmer duration by day or night. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Displays setting menu screen (page 86). Closes the menu bar. Top menu screen Switches the top menu screen layout. 1 Touch and ho...
Page 20 - Bluetooth; Bluetooth connection
- 20 - Eng lis h 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device. 2 Press . 3 Touch then . The Bluetooth screen appears. 4 Touch [Connection]. 5 Touch . The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list. 6 Touch the Bluetooth device name. After the device is succe...
Page 21 - Switching the connected Bluetooth device
Eng lis h - 21 - CAUTION Never turn this product off and disconnect the device while the Bluetooth setting operation is being processed. After registering and connecting the Bluetooth devices to this product, you can switch among the devices using the switch devices key in the phone function and som...
Page 22 - Making a phone call
- 22 - Eng lis h registered devices are already connected, you can connect the remaining third device to use the audio function only from the switch devices key on the audio source screen. • The icon for the cellular phone currently being used is displayed on the Phone menu screen. If you connect tw...
Page 23 - Using the preset dial lists
Eng lis h - 23 - ▶ To end the call 1 Touch . ▶ Registering a phone number You can easily store up to six phone numbers per device as presets. 1 Press . The following items are displayed.• Name of the current cellular phone • List number of the current cellular phone • Reception status of the current...
Page 24 - Receiving a phone call
- 24 - Eng lis h 2 Touch . 3 Touch or . On the [Phone Book] screen, touch the desired name to display the contact’s phone number. 4 Touch . ▶ Dialing from the preset dial list 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired entry on the list to make a call. The dial screen appears and dialing starts. ▶ Deleting a pho...
Page 25 - Minimizing the dial confirmation screen; Setting the private mode
Eng lis h - 25 - 1 Press . 2 Touch . 3 Touch . The voice recognition function launches and the voice control screen appears. TIPS • You can also launch the voice recognition function by pressing button. • If two cellular phones are automatically connected to this product with the Bluetooth device au...
Page 26 - Adjusting the other party’s listening volume
- 26 - Eng lis h 1 Touch or to turn private mode on or off. NOTES • If two cellular phones are connected to this product and the first phone is set to private mode, you can receive incoming calls on the second phone while maintaining the call in progress on the first phone. • When two cellular phone...
Page 27 - Bluetooth audio
Eng lis h - 27 - ▶ The received call and dialed number histories • You cannot make a call to the entry of an unknown user (no phone number) in the received call history. • If calls are made by operating your cellular phone, no history data will be recorded in this product. ▶ Phone book transfers • I...
Page 28 - Bluetooth audio playback screen
- 28 - Eng lis h The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears. Basic operation Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward.• By pressing then touch or , you can also skip files forward or backward. • By pressing then touch and hold or , you can also per...
Page 29 - AV source; Supported AV source
Eng lis h - 29 - You can play or use the following sources with this product. • HD Radio Broadcasts (HD Radio™ tuner) • CD • Disc (compressed audio or video files on discs) • DVD-Video • USB The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device. • iPod • Spotify® • Pando...
Page 30 - Selecting a source; Source on the AV source selection screen; Changing the display order of source; Changing the display order of source icons
- 30 - Eng lis h 1 Press then touch . 2 Touch the source icon. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. 1 Press then touch the AV operation key. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the source key. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. NOTE This function is available only when yo...
Page 31 - Adjusting the range of favorite source icons area
Eng lis h - 31 - NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. 1 Press . 2 Touch and hold . appears at the top left of the favorite source icons. 3 Drag to the desired position. When you finish adjusting, press . Adjusting the range of f...
Page 32 - HD RadioTM Technology; About HD Radio stations
- 32 - Eng lis h HD Radio stations offer high quality audio and data services. HD Radio stations are brought to you by your local FM or AM stations.HD Radio stations feature the following: • High quality audio • FM multicasting • Data service Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio Technology enables lo...
Page 33 - HD Radio screen; Starting procedure
Eng lis h - 33 - Program Service Data: Contributes to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Presents song name, artist, station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide, and other relevant data streams. Adjacent to traditional main stations are extra local FM channels. These HD2/HD3 Channels provid...
Page 34 - Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies (BSM)
- 34 - Eng lis h TIPS • By pressing then touch or , you can also switch the preset channels. • By pressing then touch and hold or and releasing it, you can also perform seek tuning. The BSM (best stations memory) function automatically stores the six strongest broadcast frequencies under the preset ...
Page 35 - To cancel the storage process; Radio settings
Eng lis h - 35 - 1 Touch [Cancel]. 1 Press . 2 Touch then . The system setting screen appears. 3 Touch [AV Source Settings]. 4 Touch [Radio settings]. The menu items vary according to the source. To cancel the storage process Radio settings Menu Item Description [Blending] [On] [Off] Switches to the...
Page 36 - Disc; Inserting and ejecting a disc; Inserting a disc
- 36 - Eng lis h You can play a normal music CD, Video-CD, or DVD-Video using the built-in drive of this product. CAUTION Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. 1 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot. The source changes and then playback will start. NOTE If the disc...
Page 37 - Audio source; Video source
Eng lis h - 37 - CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Audio source Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Sets a repeat ...
Page 38 - Video source screen 1
- 38 - Eng lis h Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Each time you touch , it changes the...
Page 39 - Video source screen 2
Eng lis h - 39 - * PBC (playback control) only Searches for the part you want to play. Touch [Title], [Chapter], [10Key], or [Track] then input the desired number from [0] to [9].To start playback from the number you registered, touch . TIPS • To cancel an input number, touch [C]. • For DVD-Videos, ...
Page 41 - Compressed files; Inserting and ejecting media
Eng lis h - 41 - You can play compressed audio, compressed video, or still image files stored in a disc or an external storage device. CAUTION Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. 1 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot. The source changes and then playback will st...
Page 42 - Unplugging a USB storage device; For Disc
- 42 - Eng lis h 1 Pull out the USB storage device from the USB cable. NOTES • Check that no data is being accessed before pulling out the USB storage device. • Turn off (ACC OFF) the ignition switch before unplugging the USB storage device. 1 Insert the disc (page 41). TIP If the disc is already se...
Page 46 - Still image source
- 46 - Eng lis h TIPS • Image files are not displayed in the rear display. • By pressing then touch and hold or on the still image file, you can search through 10 image files at a time. If the file currently being played is the first or last file in the folder, the search is not performed. Performs ...
Page 47 - Still image screen
Eng lis h - 47 - Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Saves the current images as the wallpaper. Touch the following items then touch ...
Page 49 - iPod; Connecting your iPod
Eng lis h - 49 - When connecting an iPod to this product, the settings are automatically configured according to the device to be connected. For details of the compatiblity, refer to Compatible iPod/iPhone models (page 125). NOTES • Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions ...
Page 51 - Apple Music Radio source; Audio source screen 2
Eng lis h - 51 - Important Apple Music Radio may not be available in your country or region. For details about Apple Music Radio, visit the following site: http://www.apple.com/music/ NOTE This function is only available when using the iPod function with iOS 8 or higher (up to iOS 11) installed on i...
Page 53 - WebLink; WebLinkTM; Using WebLink
Eng lis h - 53 - WebLink lets you enjoy compatible smartphones apps in the car. You can operate WebLink compatible applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, or flicking on the screen of this product. NOTES • The supported finger gestures may vary depending on the WebLin...
Page 54 - For iPhone users
- 54 - Eng lis h TIP When the rear display is connected to this unit, video from the WebLink screen can be displayed to the rear display except while the AV source with video content is active even while driving. System requirement iOS 10.0 or higher (up to iOS 11.x) NOTE iPhone 4s is not available ...
Page 55 - Using the audio mix function
Eng lis h - 55 - Refer to the Installation Manual. 2 Press . 3 Touch . 4 Touch [WebLink]. 5 Touch desired icon in the tab. The WebLink app is launched. You can output the audio mixing AV source and an application for iPhone when WebLink is used. NOTES • This function is only available when WebLink i...
Page 56 - Apple CarPlay; Using Apple CarPlay
- 56 - Eng lis h You can operate iPhone applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, or flicking on the screen of this product. Compatible iPhone models For details about compatibility of iPhone models, refer to the following website.http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay NOTE T...
Page 59 - Android AutoTM; Using Android Auto
Eng lis h - 59 - You can operate Android applications with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, or flicking on the screen of this product. Compatible Android devices For details about compatibility of Android models, refer to the following website.https://support.google.com/androida...
Page 61 - Setting the auto-launch function
Eng lis h - 61 - NOTE The volume menu is displayed for four seconds. If the menu disappears, press VOL (+/-) again. The menu reappears. If this function is set to on, Android Auto will launch automatically when an Android Auto compatible device is connected to this product. NOTE Android Auto will la...
Page 62 - Pandora®; Listening to Pandora
- 62 - Eng lis h Pandora Music is a music service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at http://www.pandora.com.The Pandora mobile application is available for iPhone and smartphones. Please visit www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile for the latest compatibility information. WARN...
Page 63 - Playback screen
Eng lis h - 63 - 3 Touch [Pandora]. 4 Launch the Pandora application on the mobile device and start playback. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 20. • For details on USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Recalls the preset station stored to a key from t...
Page 65 - Spotify®; Listening to Spotify
Eng lis h - 65 - To enjoy Spotify as you drive, first download the Spotify app to your iPhone or smartphone. You can download it from the iTunes App Store or Google Play. Choose a free account or a paid Premium account, either in the app or at spotify.com. A Premium account gives you more features l...
Page 70 - SiriusXM® Satellite Radio; Subscribing to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio service
- 70 - Eng lis h Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy, and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscript...
Page 71 - Current channel display (Live broadcast mode); Listening to SiriusXM
Eng lis h - 71 - 1 Press then touch . 2 Touch [SiriusXM]. TIPS • By pressing then touch or , you can move the preset channels up or down on the current channel screen, and skip files forward or backward on the play time indicator screen. • By pressing then touch and hold or , you can move channels u...
Page 73 - TuneScanTM
Eng lis h - 73 - Replay™ Mode (Time bar display) When you activate the TuneScan™ feature, you will hear a few seconds of the songs which have not been listened to from each of the music channels stored as presets on the current band. NOTES • When fewer than two music channels are stored as presets, ...
Page 74 - SportsFlashTM
- 74 - Eng lis h • TuneScan™ may take a few minutes to become available after the product is turned on or the preset band is changed. 1 Touch to display the following display. SportsFlash™ will notify you when a big play happens during a game with one of your favorite sports teams.Choose to tune in ...
Page 75 - How to access; Parental lock
Eng lis h - 75 - For details, see [Featured Favorites] and [Featured Band Update Message] in SiriusXM settings (page 75). When there is a Featured Favorite, access it with the band key. 1 Touch the band key. SXM1—SXM2—SXM3—FFWhen there are multiple Featured Favorites, access them from the category l...
Page 78 - AUX; AUX screen
- 78 - Eng lis h You can display the video image output by the device connected to video input. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. NOTE A Mini-jack AV cable (sold separatel...
Page 80 - AV input
- 80 - Eng lis h You can display the video image output by the device connected to video or camera input. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the...
Page 81 - iDatalink; Using iDatalink
Eng lis h - 81 - You can access the satellite radio source provided for the vehicle. The vehicle information and many OEM systems such as steering wheel controls, warning chimes, driver safety systems, and etc. can be displayed on this product by connecting the optional iDatalink adapter. It is also...
Page 82 - Using functions in Car Sources
- 82 - Eng lis h 2 Access the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to configure the desired firmware. http://maestro.idatalink.com/ NOTE When the serial number input is required, input the device number of this product. 3 Install the vehicle/head unit specific firmware on your iDa...
Page 83 - Gauges screen
Eng lis h - 83 - Gauges screen Vehicle Information screen Climate screen Displays the Gauge screen. Displays the Vehicle Information screen. Displays the Climate screen. Displays the Parking Assist screen.
Page 84 - Parking Assist screen; Displaying obstacle detection information
- 84 - Eng lis h Parking Assist screen CAUTION This function is intended solely to assist the driver’s vision. It does not detect all dangers and obstacles and is not a substitute for your attentiveness, judgement, and care while parking your vehicle. NOTE This function is only available for vehicle...
Page 86 - Settings; Displaying the setting screen
- 86 - Eng lis h You can adjust various settings in the main menu. 1 Press . 2 Touch . 3 Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 86) Theme settings (page 95) Audio settings (page 96) Video settings (page 102) Bluetooth settings (page 20) The menu items v...
Page 95 - Theme settings
Eng lis h - 95 - The menu items vary according to the source. *1 Refer to Still image source (page 46).*2 You can preview the top menu screen or the AV operation screen by touching [Home] or [AV] respectively. Theme settings Menu Item Description [Background] Select the wall paper from the preset it...
Page 96 - Audio settings
- 96 - Eng lis h The menu items vary according to the source. Some of the menu items become unavailable when the volume is set to mute. Audio settings Menu Item Description [Graphic EQ] [Super Bass (S.Bass)] [Powerful] [Natural] [Vocal] [Flat] [Custom1] [Custom2] Select or customize the equalizer cu...
Page 99 - Adjusting the equalizer curve automatically (Auto EQ)
Eng lis h - 99 - *1 [All] is not available when [Network Mode] is selected as the speaker mode.*2 If you change the listening position setting, the output levels of all the speakers will change in conjunction with the setting. *3 To use this function, the vehicle’s acoustics must be measured in adva...
Page 101 - Adjusting the cutoff frequency value
Eng lis h - 101 - 3 Disconnect the iPhone or smartphone device. 4 Turn on the ignition switch (ACC ON). If the vehicle’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. 5 Switch the AV source to [Source OFF] (page 30). 6 Press . 7 Touch then . 8 Touch [A-EQ&TA Measurement]. 9 Connect the mi...
Page 102 - Video settings
- 102 - Eng lis h NOTE [Subwoofer Settings] is available only when [Subwoofer] is [On]. 1 Press . 2 Touch then . 3 Touch [Crossover] or [Subwoofer Settings]. 4 Touch or to switch the speaker. 5 Drag the graph line to set the cutoff position. 6 Drag the lowest point of the graph to set the cutoff slo...
Page 106 - Favorite menu; Creating a shortcut
- 106 - Eng lis h Registering your favorite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the [Favorites] screen. NOTE Up to 12 menu items can be registered in the favorite menu. 1 Press then touch . 2 Touch the star icon of the menu item. The ...
Page 107 - Other functions; Setting the time and date
Eng lis h - 107 - 1 Touch the current time on the screen. 2 Touch or to set the correct time and date. You can operate the following items: Year, month, date, hour, minute. TIPS • You can change the time display format to [12hour] or [24hour]. • You can change the order of date display format: Day-m...
Page 108 - Restoring this product to the default settings
- 108 - Eng lis h TIPS • Different settings can be stored for each video source. • When a video is viewed in wide screen mode that does not match its original aspect ratio, it may appear different. • The video image will appear coarser when viewed in [Zoom] mode. NOTES • Image files can be set to ei...
Page 109 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Common problems
Eng lis h - 109 - If you have problems operating this product, refer to this section. The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer service facility. A black...
Page 111 - Problems with the phone screen
Eng lis h - 111 - → The camera input may be loose or not connected.– Check the connection and make sure the male end of the camera is connected to the brown input on the back of the receiver. (Refer to the installation manual.) → The reverse lead on the receiver may not be connected to the proper wi...
Page 112 - Error messages; Common
Eng lis h - 112 - – Disconnect the smartphone from the cable, and wait until the smartphone cools down. → More battery power was consumed than was gained from charging.– This problem may be resolved by stopping any unnecessary services on the smartphone. When problems occur with this product, an err...
Page 117 - Built-in drive and care; Playable discs; CD
Eng lis h - 117 - Some basic precautions are necessary when handling your discs. • 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 o...
Page 118 - Playing DualDisc
Engl ish - 118 - • DualDiscs are two-sided discs that have a recordable CD for audio on one side and a recordable DVD for video on the other. • Playback of the DVD side is possible with this product. However, since the CD side of DualDiscs is not physically compatible with the general CD standard, i...
Page 120 - Media compatibility chart
Eng lis h - 120 - DivX subtitle files• Srt format subtitle files with the extension “.srt” can be used. • Only one subtitle file can be used for each DivX file. Multiple subtitle files cannot be associated. • Subtitle files that are named with the same character string as the DivX file before the ex...
Page 124 - AAC; iPhone, iPod and Lightning
Eng lis h - 124 - DivX® Home Theater Certified devices have been tested for high-quality DivX Home Theater video playback (including .avi, .divx). When you see the DivX logo, you know you have the freedom to play your favorite videos.DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX...
Page 127 - Handling the LCD screen
Eng lis h - 127 - This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited. Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does...
Page 128 - Specifications
Eng lis h - 128 - and then wipe the screen with a soft dry cloth. • When wiping the LCD screen, take care not to scratch the surface. Do not use harsh or abrasive chemical cleaners. A light emitting diode is used inside the display to illuminate the LCD screen. • At low temperatures, using the LED b...
