Page 2 - After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-; Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man- ual in a safe place for future reference. Be sure to read this ! Playable discs 8 ! DVD vi...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; To ensure safe driving; WARNING; Parking brake interlock; Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future refer- ence. 1 Read this manual fully and carefully be-fore operating your display. 2 Keep this manualhandy as a reference foroperating procedures and safety informa-tion. 3 Pay close attenti...
Page 7 - When using a display; To avoid battery exhaustion
To watch a video source such as DVD or TV on the front seat display, park your vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, release the parking brake, and then apply the parking brake again. When performing the above se- quence with the parking brake (apply-release- apply), keep the brake pedal...
Page 8 - Information to User; For Canadian model; CAUTION; Before You Start
Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out withoutappropriate authorization may invalidate theuser s right to operate the equipment. For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies withCanadian ICES-003. About this unit The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo- cated f...
Page 9 - DVD video discregion numbers; Before
DVD audio DVD video Video CD CD Notes ! is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Li- censing Corporation. ! This player can only play back discs bearingthe marks shown above. DVD video discregion numbers DVD video discs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this player. The region numbe...
Page 13 - When an operation is prohibited; Resetting the microprocessor; Use and care of the remote; Installing the battery
When an operation is prohibited When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be performed because of the programming on the disc. When this happens, the icon appears on the screen. ! The icon may not appear with certain discs. Resetting the microprocessor Pressing RESE...
Page 14 - Using the remote control; About the SAT RADIO; Feature demo
! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-mote control completely clean and install anew battery. ! When disposing of used batteries, pleasecomply with governmental regulations or en-vironmental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area. Using the remote control Point the remote...
Page 15 - Head unit; l k; What
Head unit 1 DISPLAY button Press to select different displays. 2 PGM button Press to operate the preprogrammed func- tions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGMbutton on page 96.) 3 Ambient light sensor Senses ambient light. This system automati- cally adjusts the brightness of the display to com...
Page 18 - AVH
a BAND/ESC button Press to select among three FM bands and one AM band and to cancel the control mode of functions. b ENTERTAINMENT button Press to switch between the background displays. c FORWARD ( n ) button Press to perform fast forward. d STOP ( g ) button Press to stop playback. e NEXT ( p ) b...
Page 19 - TV
! 1 6 can perform the same operations as the preset tuning keys P 1 P 6 and the disc selection keys 01 06 . If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12 by using buttons 1 6 , press and hold the corresponding numbers, such as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number ap- pears in the display. DVD mode ...
Page 20 - BasicOperations
Turning the unit on and selecting a source 1 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. You can select a source you want to listen to. If DVD AUTO PLAY is turned on, load a disc in the unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the automatic disc playback on page 90). % When using the touch ...
Page 21 - Loading a disc; Adjusting the volume
Loading a disc % Insert a disc into the disc loading slot. Playback will automatically start. # If DVD AUTO PLAY is turned off, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD (refer to the previous page). # When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to selec...
Page 22 - Displaying the navigation; Displaying navigation map; Touch panel key basic; Activating the touch panel keys
Notes ! In the following cases, the sound source will not change: When there is no disc in the unit. When the AV (video input) is not set to VIDEO (refer to page 92). ! When a Pioneer navigation unit is connected to this unit, the navigation image can be dis- played on the rear display. (Refer to pa...
Page 23 - Operating the menu; Operating the menu by using the; Opening and closing the
Operating the menu 1 4 5 2 3 1 FUNCTION key Touch to select functions for each source. 2 AUDIO key Touch to select various sound quality con- trols. 3 SETUP key Touch to select various setup functions. 4 BACK key Touch to return to the previous display. 5 ESC key Touch to cancel the control mode of ...
Page 24 - Adjusting the LCD panel angle; Turning the LCD panel horizontal; Changing the wide screen
When the ignition switch is turned ON again (or turned to ACC), the LCD panel will be opened automatically. Removing or attaching the front panel will automatically close or open the LCD panel. (Refer to page 26.) ! When the ignition switch is turned OFF after the LCD panel has been closed, turn- in...
Page 25 - Adjusting the picture
FULL (full) A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direc-tion only, giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal pic-ture) without any omissions. JUST (just) The picture is enlarged slightly at the center andthe amount of enlargement increases horizontallyto the ends, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture...
Page 26 - Adjusting the dimmer; Protecting your unit from; Removing the front panel
# With some rear view cameras, picture adjust- ment may not be possible. 3 Touch c or d to adjust the selected item. Each time you touch c or d it increases or de- creases the level of selected item. +24 24 is displayed as the level is increased or de- creased. 4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel ke...
Page 27 - Attaching the front panel
Attaching the front panel % Replace the front panel by holding it upright to the unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks. BasicOperations En 27 Section 04 BasicOperations
Page 28 - Listening to the radio; Tuner
Listening to the radio 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Band indicator Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM or FM. 3 Preset number ...
Page 31 - Listening to a DVD audio; Playing DVD audio discs; Playing
Listening to a DVD audio 1 4 5 2 6 3 7 These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD audio with your DVD player. More ad- vanced DVD audio operation is explained starting on page 33. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 DVD-A indicator Shows when a DVD audio is playing. 3 Group ...
Page 32 - Operating the DVD menu; Skipping back or forward; Stopping playback
Notes ! You can display the repeat range selected cur-rently by touching DISP . ! If you do not use the touch panel keys within30 seconds, they will be hidden auto-matically. Operating the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using a menu. ! You can display the menu by touch...
Page 34 - Pausing DVD audio playback; Browsing still pictures
3 When you find the desired track touch b to turn scan play off. Note After scanning is finished, normal playback of thetracks will begin again. Pausing DVD audio playback Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. % Touch f during playback. The icon e is displayed for four seconds and playback ...
Page 35 - Slow motion playback; Searching for a desired; Specifying group
Slow motion playback This lets you slow down playback speed. ! This function can be operated only on the moving picture parts of DVD audio disc. 1 Keep touching r until is displayed during playback. The icon is displayed, forward slow motion playback begins. # To return to normal playback, touch f ....
Page 36 - Changing audio language; Changing the subtitle; Changing the viewing angle
Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) DVDs can provide audio playback with differ- ent languages and different systems (Dolby Di- gital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multi- audio recordings, you can switch between lan- guages/audio systems during playback. % Touch AUDIO during play...
Page 37 - Using the dynamicrange
Notes ! The 3 mark on a DVD s package indicates it features multi-angle scenes. The number inthe 3 mark indicates the number of angles from which scenes were shot. ! Touching ANGLE during fast forward/fast re- verse, pause or slow motion playback returnsyou to normal playback. Using the dynamicrange...
Page 38 - Watching a DVD video; Playing DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD video with your DVD player. More ad- vanced DVD video operation is explained start- ing on page 40. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 DVD-V indicator Shows when a DVD video is playing. 3 Title ...
Page 40 - Repeating play; Pausing DVD video playback
Introduction of advanced DVD video operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the...
Page 42 - Specifying title
! With some discs, the icon may be dis- played, indicating that titles, chapters andtime cannot be specified. Specifying title You can use the direct search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a title. ! Only the remote control can operate this function. To perform this function, sw...
Page 44 - Watching a Video CD; Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 1 3 4 2 5 These are the basic steps necessary to play a Video CD with your DVD player. More ad- vanced Video CD operation is explained start- ing on page 46. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 VideoCD indicator Shows when a Video CD is playing. 3 Track number i...
Page 46 - Pausing Video CD playback
Introduction of advanced Video CD operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the ...
Page 48 - Selecting audio output
Note You can also perform the same operations using SEARCH . To display SEARCH , touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION . Specifying track You can use the direct search function to play a disc without using a menu (without PBC playback). ! Only the remote control can operate this function. To perform ...
Page 49 - Listening to a CD
Listening to a CD 1 3 4 2 5 These are the basic steps necessary to play a CD with your DVD player. More advanced CD operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 CD indicator Shows when a CD is playing. 3 Track number indicator Shows the trac...
Page 51 - Pausing CD playback; Entering disctitles
2 Touch a to turn scan play on. The first 10 seconds of each track is played. 3 When you find the desired track touch b to turn scan play off. Note After scanning of a CD is finished, normal play-back of the tracks will begin again. Pausing CD playback Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. ...
Page 52 - Using CD TEXT functions; Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs; Scrolling titles in the display; Playing CDs
7 Touch OK to store the entered title in memory. # You can also store the entered title in memory by moving the cursor to right until it disappears. 8 Touch ESC to return to the playback dis- play. Notes ! Titles remain in memory, even after the dischas been removed from the unit, and are re-called ...
Page 53 - Listening to MP3; Playing MP3
Listening to MP3 1 4 5 2 6 3 These are the basic steps necessary to play an MP3 with your DVD player. More advanced MP3 operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 MP3 indicator Shows when the MP3 file is playing. 3 Folder number indicator ...
Page 54 - Introduction of advanced
Notes ! When playing discs with MP3 files and audiodata (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs, both types can be played only byswitching mode between MP3 and CD-DA bytouching DA<>MP3 or pressing BAND/ESC . ! If you have switched between playback ofMP3 files and audio data (CD-DA), playba...
Page 57 - Player
Listening to a CD 1 3 4 2 5 You can use this unit to control a multi-CD player, which is sold separately. These are the basic steps necessary to play a CD with your multi-CD player. More advanced CD operation is explained starting on the next page. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected....
Page 58 - Playing tracks in a random
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touchi...
Page 59 - Scanning CDs and tracks; Using ITS playlists; Creating a playlist with ITS
# To turn random play off, touch b . Scanning CDs and tracks While you are using DISC REPEAT , the begin- ning of each track on the selected disc plays for about 10 seconds. When you are using MULTI-CD REPEAT , the beginning of the first track of each disc is played for about 10 sec- onds. 1 Select ...
Page 60 - Erasing a track from your ITS; Erasing a CD from your ITS playlist
Playback from your ITS playlist ITS play lets you listen to the tracks that you have entered into your ITS playlist. When you turn on ITS play, tracks from your ITS playlist in the multi-CD player will begin to play. 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on page 58. 2 Touch A.MENU and F...
Page 61 - Using disctitle functions
Using disctitle functions You can input CD titles and display the titles. Then you can easily search for and play a de- sired disc. Entering disctitles Use the disc title input feature to store up to 100 CD titles (with ITS playlist) into the multi- CD player. Each title can be up to 20 charac- ters...
Page 62 - Displaying disctitles; Using compression and
Displaying disctitles You can display the title of any disc that has had a disc title entered. % Touch DISP. Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the following settings: DISC LIST (disc list) DiscTitle (disc title) When you select DiscTitle , the title of the cur- rently playing disc is shown in ...
Page 64 - Listening to the XM; XM tuner
Listening to the XM 1 2 3 4 5 6 You can use this unit to control a XMsatellite di- gital tuner (GEX-P910XM), which is sold separately. For details concerning operation, refer to the XM tuner s operation manuals. This section provides information on XM operations with this unit which differs from tha...
Page 65 - XM
Introduction of advanced XM tuner operation 1 1 Function display Shows the function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names. The function names are displayed and oper- able ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the ...
Page 66 - Selecting the channel in the; Selecting the XM channel; Display the ID code; Channel number select setting
% Touch MODE to select the desired chan- nel select setting. Touch MODE repeatedly to switch between the following channel select settings: CH NUMBER (channel number select setting) CATEGORY (channel category select setting) Note You can also perform the same operations using CH MODE . To display CH...
Page 67 - Watching the television; TV tuner
Watching the television 1 2 3 4 5 You can use this unit to control a TV tuner, which is sold separately. For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner s operation manuals. This section provides information on TV operations with this unit which differs from that described in the TV tuner s ...
Page 69 - Confirming current channel
Note Storing broadcast stations with BSSM may re-place broadcast stations you have saved using P 1 P12 . Confirming current channel and other settings When watching a TV on the rear display, you can display the reception information such as the channel, band and preset channel list. ! Only the remot...
Page 70 - Playing a disc; DVD Player
Playing a disc 1 3 5 2 6 4 7 You can use this unit to control a DVD player or multi-DVD player, which is sold separately. For details concerning operation, refer to the DVD player s or multi-DVD player s operation manual. This section provides information on DVD operations with this unit which diffe...
Page 73 - Operating the audio menu; Audio Adjustments; Audio
Introduction of audio adjustments By carrying out the following settings/adjust- ments in the order shown, you can create a fi- nely-tuned sound field effortlessly. 1 Using the position selector 2 Selecting a cut-off frequency 3 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) Operating the ...
Page 74 - About speaker settings; Using the equalizer; Recalling equalizer curves; Adjusting 3-band parametric
About speaker settings 1 2 3 4 1 Center speaker 2 Front speaker 3 Rear speaker 4 Subwoofer Note When selecting SP LEVEL , Test Tone or Time Alignment , L/R speaker adjustments for the front and rear can be adjusted separately. Using the equalizer The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization to mat...
Page 75 - Using the auto-equalizer
! The center speaker largely determines the sound image and getting the balance right isn t easy. We recommend reproducing a 2- ch. audio (a CD for example) and getting the balance right among the speakers ex- cept for the center, and then reproducing a 5.1-ch. audio (Dolby Digital or DTS) and ad- j...
Page 76 - Using balance adjustment; Adjusting source levels
Using the position selector One way to assure a more natural sound is to accurately position the stereo image, putting you right in the center of the sound field. The position selector function lets you automati- cally adjust the speaker output levels and in- serts a delay time to match the number a...
Page 77 - Using the direct control; Adjusting the Musicmode
+8dB 8dB is displayed as the source vo- lume is increased or decreased. Notes ! The AM tuner volume level can also be ad-justed with source level adjustments. ! Video CD, CD and MP3 are set to the samesource level adjustment volume automatically. ! DVD and the optional DVD player are set tothe same ...
Page 78 - Setting the speaker setting; Correcting the subwoofer
3 Touch PANORAMA and then touch d to turn the Panorama control on. # To turn the Panorama control off, touch c . 4 Touch DIMENSION and then touch c or d to adjust front/surround speaker bal- ance. Each time you touch c or d it moves the sound towards the front or the surrounds. +3 3 is displayed as ...
Page 80 - Using the time alignment; Adjusting the time alignment
3 Touch a or b to adjust the speaker out- put level. Each time you touch a or b it increases or de- creases the speaker output level. +10 10 is displayed as the level is increased or de- creased. # The test tone rotates to the next speaker after about two seconds from the last operation. 4 Touch BAC...
Page 81 - Before operating the auto TA
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto- equalizing) The auto-time alignment is automatically ad- justed for the distance between each speaker and the listening position. The auto-equalizer automatically measures the car interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates the auto-equalizer cur...
Page 82 - Carrying out auto TA and EQ
! Auto TA and EQ changes the audio settings as below: The fader/balance settings return to the center position. (Refer to page 76.) The equalizer curve switches to FLAT . (Refer to page 74.) It will be adjusted automatically to high pass filter setting for front, center and rear speaker. ! If you ca...
Page 84 - Setting the subtitle language; Setting up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 1 You can use this menu to change audio, subti- tle, parental lock and other DVD settings. ! When watching a DVD/Video CD on the rear display independently, you cannot op- erate this menu. 1 DVD setup menu display Shows the DVD setup menu names. 1 Touch g . SETU...
Page 85 - Setting the audio language; Setting the menu language; Setting assist subtitles on; Setting
When you select OTHERS When you select OTHERS , a language code input display is shown. Refer to Language code chart for DVD on page 105 to input the four- digit code of the desired language. 1 Touch 0 9 to input the language code. # To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C . # You can also input the...
Page 86 - Setting the parental lock; Setting the code number and level
2 Touch ASSIST SUB TITLE. 3 Touch a to turn assist subtitles on. # To turn assist subtitles off, touch b . Setting angle icon display You can set it up so that the angle icon ap- pears on scenes where the angle can be switched. 1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then touch MULTI ANGLE. 2 Touch a to turn a...
Page 87 - If you forget your code number; To play back bonus groups
4 Touch c or d to select the desired level. The parental lock level is set. ! 8 Playback of the entire disc is possible (initial setting) ! 7 2 Playback of discs for children and non-adult-oriented discs is possible ! 1 Playback of discs for children only is possible Notes ! We recommend to keep a r...
Page 89 - Initial
Adjusting initial settings 1 Initial settings lets you perform initial setup of different settings for this unit. 1 Function display Shows the function names. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch OFF to turn this unit off. # When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the...
Page 91 - Initial Settings
Mixing navigation voice/ beep and audio sound When there is a navigation guidance, you can mix the guidance voice/beep sound from a Pioneer navigation unit with the audio sound from this system. You can select either mixing both the guidance voice and the beep sound or the guidance voice only. ! You...
Page 92 - Setting the video input; Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 1 1 Setup menu display Shows the setup function names. % Touch A.MENU and then touch SETUP to display the setup function names. The setup function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. # When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching...
Page 93 - Setting the clock; Setting the automaticopen; Other
1 Touch A.MENU and SETUP and then touch BACK UP CAMERA. 2 Touch a to turn rear viewcamera set- ting on. # To turn rear view camera setting off, touch b . 3 Touch c or d to select an appropriate setting for polarity. Each time you touch c or d it switches be- tween the following polarity: ! BATTERY W...
Page 95 - Selecting AUX as the source; Setting the AUX title; Switching the background
Selecting AUX as the source % Touch the source icon and then touch AUX to select AUX as the source. # When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # If the auxiliary setting is not turned on, AUX cannot be selected. For more details, see Switch- ing the auxiliary...
Page 96 - Using the PGM button
! If vehicle s parking brake is not engaged, MOVIE1 and MOVIE2 will be changed into still pictures. Using the PGM button You can operate the preprogrammed functions for each source by using PGM . % Press PGM to turn pause on when se- lecting the following sources: ! DVD Built-in DVD player ! S-DVD D...
Page 97 - Troubleshooting; Additional Information; Additional
Troubleshooting Common Symptom Cause Action (See) Power doesn t turn on. The unit doesn t operate. Leads and connectors are incor- rectly connected. Confirm once more that all connections are correct. The fuse is blown. Rectify the reason for the fuse blowing, then replace the fuse. Be very sure to ...
Page 99 - Error messages
Symptom Cause Action (See) Switching the viewing angle is not possible. The DVD playing does not feature scenes shot from multiple angles. You cannot switch between multiple angles if the DVD does not feature scenes recorded from multiple angles. You are trying to switch to multiple angle viewing of...
Page 100 - Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages
Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible using the auto TA and EQ, an error message may appear on the display. If an error message appears, refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested metho...
Page 102 - MP3 files
! Playback of discs recorded on a personal computer may not be possible, depending on the application settings and the environ- ment. Please record with the correct for- mat. (For details, contact the manufacturer of the application.) ! Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs may be- come impossible in case of...
Page 103 - About folders and MP3 files; Using the display correctly; Handling the display
! This unit plays back files with the filename ex-tension (.mp3) as an MP3 file. To preventnoise and malfunctions, do not use this exten-sion for files other than MP3 files. About folders and MP3 files ! An outline of a CD-ROM with MP3 files on it is shown below. Subfolders are shown as folders in t...
Page 104 - Small fluorescent tube
! The display should be used within the tem- perature ranges shown below. Storage temperature range: 4 to +176 °F At temperatures higher or lower than the operating temperature range the display may not operate normally. ! The LCD screen of this unit is exposed in order to increase its visibility wi...
Page 109 - Specifications
Specifications General Power source ............................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 15.1 V al- lowable) Grounding system ................... Negative type Head unit: Max. current consumption ........................................... 10.0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): DIN Chassis ..................... 17...
Page 111 - Index
A Angle icon ........................................... . 36, . 43, . 86 Aspect ratio ............................................ . 86, . 106 Audio language .................................. . 36, . 42, . 85 B Bonus group ................................................. . 106 Brightness ...........
Page 112 - PIONEER CORPORATION
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