Owner’s Manual
DVD RDS AV RECEIVER
AVH-P8400BH
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Precautions
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of these instructions regarding
your display and retain them for future refer-
ence.
WARNING
Do not attempt to install or service your dis-
play by yourself. Installation or servicing of
the display by persons without training and
experience in electronic equipment and auto-
motive accessories may be dangerous and
could expose you to the risk of electric shock
or other hazards.
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Read this manual fully and carefully be-
fore operating your display.
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Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety informa-
tion.
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Pay close attention to all warnings in this
manual and follow the instructions care-
fully.
Do not allow other persons to use this sys-
tem until they have read and understood
the operating instructions.
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
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LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-
NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT
PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CON-
NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE
OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IM-
PROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DAMAGE.
Do not install the display where it may (i)
obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the
performance of any of the vehicle’s oper-
ating systems or safety features, includ-
ing air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii)
impair the driver’s ability to safely oper-
ate the vehicle.
Do not operate this display if doing so in
any way will divert your attention from
the safe operation of your vehicle. Always
observe safe driving rules and follow all
existing traffic regulations. If you experi-
ence difficulty in operating the system or
reading the display, park your vehicle in a
safe location and make necessary adjust-
ments.
Please remember to wear your seat belt at
all times while operating your vehicle. If
you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe if your
seat belt is not properly buckled.
Never use headphones while driving.
To promote safety, certain functions are
disabled unless the parking brake is on,
and the vehicle is not in motion.
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To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the
potential violation of applicable laws, this unit
is not for use with a video screen that is visible
to the driver.
To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, no viewing of
front seat video should ever occur while the
vehicle is being driven.
In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed and this unit’s video features should
not be used.
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When you attempt to watch a video image
while driving, the warning “Viewing of front
seat video source while driving is strictly
prohibited.” will appear on the front display.
To watch a video image on the front display,
park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the
parking brake.
10 Never set the volume of your display so
high that you cannot hear outside traffic
and emergency vehicles.
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Precautions
backing up. Do not use for entertainment pur-
poses.
Parking brake interlock
Certain functions (Video viewing and certain
touch panel keys) offered by this unit could be
dangerous and/or unlawful if used while driv-
ing. To prevent such functions from being
used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an
interlock system that senses when the parking
brake is set. If you attempt to use the functions
described above while driving, they will be-
come disabled until you stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and (1) apply the parking brake, (2)
release the parking brake, and then (3) apply
the parking brake again. Please keep the
brake pedal pushed down before releasing the
parking brake.
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Please note that the edges of the rear view
camera images may differ slightly according
to whether full screen images are displayed
when backing up, and whether the images are
used for checking the rear when the vehicle is
moving forward.
To avoid battery exhaustion
Keep the vehicle engine running when using
this unit to avoid draining the battery power.
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When no power is supplied to this unit,
such as when the vehicle battery is being
replaced, the microcomputer of this unit re-
turns to its initial condition. We recom-
mend that you transcribe the audio
adjustment data.
When using a display
connected to V OUT
This unit’s V OUT is for connection of a dis-
play to enable passengers in the rear seats to
watch videos.
WARNING
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an
ACC position.
WARNING
NEVER install the rear display in a location
where the driver can watch videos while driving.
When using the rear view camera
With an optional rear view camera, this unit
can be used as an aid to keep an eye on trai-
lers, or when backing into a tight parking spot.
WARNING
SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR RE-
VERSED.
USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR
MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA.
OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE.
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CAUTION
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The rear view camera function is to be used
as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or while
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Before you start
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FCC ID: AJDK048
Note
MODEL NO.: AVH-P8400BH
IC: 775E-K048
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing measures:
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules
and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of this device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or op-
erated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
The antenna for Bluetooth cannot be removed
(or replaced) by user.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio fre-
quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supple-
ment C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment
has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed
to comply without maximum permissive expo-
sure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that
it should be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20 cm or more away from per-
son’s body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Information to User
The Safety of Your Ears is in
Your Hands
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user’s right to operate the equipment.
Get the most out of your equipment by playing
it at a safe level—a level that lets the sound
come through clearly without annoying blar-
ing or distortion and, most importantly, with-
out affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound
can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound, so what sounds “normal” can actually
be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard
against this by setting your equipment at a
safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
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ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:
CAUTION
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Set your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can
hear it comfortably and clearly, without dis-
tortion.
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Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating could result from contact with liquids.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Always keep the volume low enough to hear
outside sounds.
Avoid exposure to moisture.
If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
any preset memory will be erased.
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Once you have established a comfortable
sound level, set the dial and leave it there.
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BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
GUIDELINES:
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Do not turn up the volume so high that you
can’t hear what’s around you.
Use caution or temporarily discontinue use
in potentially hazardous situations.
Do not use headphones while operating a
motorized vehicle; the use of headphones
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
DVD video disc region numbers
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-
cated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception.
Only DVD video discs with compatible region
numbers can be played on this player. You can
find the region number of the player on the
bottom of this unit and in this manual (refer to
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product or cords asso-
ciated with accessories sold with the product
may expose you to chemicals listed on proposi-
tion 65 known to the State of California and other
governmental entities to cause cancer and birth
defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions to ensure superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this unit’s potential
and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
ing through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
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Operating environment
Visit our website
This unit should be used within the tempera-
ture ranges shown below.
Operating temperature range: 14 °F to 140 °F
EN300328 ETC test temperature: –4 °F and 131
°F
Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
in Canada
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca
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Register your product. We will keep the details
of your purchase on file to help you refer to
this information in the event of an insurance
claim such as loss or theft.
After-sales service for
Pioneer products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased this unit for after-sales
service (including warranty conditions) or any
other information. In case the necessary infor-
mation is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
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Receive updates on the latest products and
technologies.
Download owner’s manuals, order product
catalogues, research new products, and
much more.
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Your feedback is important in our continual ef-
fort to design and build the most advanced,
consumer-focused product in the industry.
Serial number
Please do not ship your unit to the companies
at the addresses listed below for repair without
advance contact.
U.S.A.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
Adjusting the response
positions of the touch panels
(Touch Panel Calibration)
If you feel that the touch panel keys on the
screen deviate from the actual positions that
respond to your touch, adjust the response po-
sitions of the touch panel. Refer to Adjusting
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
340 Ferrier Street
Unit 2
Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
For warranty information please see the Lim-
ited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote con-
trol out and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (–) poles aligned properly.
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When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
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Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
WARNING
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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
must not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
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Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
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There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
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Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control
completely clean and install a new battery.
When disposing of used batteries, comply
with governmental regulations or environmen-
tal public institutions’ rules that apply in your
country/area.
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“Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. (Applicable to California, U.S.A.)”
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
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The remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
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Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
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Head unit
Part
Part
HOME
Displaying the
HOME display.
The display returns
to the Launcher
screen while a 3rd-
party application is
being used in Ad-
vanced App Mode.
Doubleclicking the
icon on the Launch-
er screen returns
the display to the
HOME display.
SD memory card
slot
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b
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a
b
MODE
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Turning the infor-
mation display off.
CAUTION
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Do not use unauthorized products.
When inserting an SD card into the card slot,
make sure that the label is facing up and
press the card until it clicks and completely
locks into place.
Part
Part
1
2
RESET
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c/d (TRK)
h (eject)
Notes
Refer to Ejecting a
Refer to Ejecting an
Refer to Adjusting
Refer to Removing
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When the navigation system is connected,
press MODE to switch to the navigation dis-
play. Press MODE and hold to turn the display
off.
SRC/OFF
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Press MODE again to turn the display on.
For details on how to operate a navigation sys-
tem from this unit, refer to its operation man-
ual.
When an iPhone that is running an applica-
tion that supports Advanced App Mode is con-
nected, press MODE to switch to the
application display. You can use the applica-
tion by touching the display.
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Auto EQ micro-
phone input jack
Use to connect an
auto EQ micro-
phone.
+/– (VOLUME/
VOL)
3
4
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a
MUTE
Disc loading slot
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About the way to connect the USB portable
audio player/USB memory to this unit, refer to
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Remote control
Part
Operation
Press to pause or re-
sume playback.
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2
f
Press to perform fast
reverse.
Press to change the
fast reverse speed.
m
n
4
Press to perform fast
forward.
Press to change the
fast forward speed.
Press to return to the
previous track (chap-
ter).
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o
p
5
Press to go to the next
track (chapter).
Press to stop play-
back.
If you resume play-
back, playback will
start from the point
where you stopped.
Touch the key again to
stop playback comple-
tely.
Part
Operation
g
Press to cycle through
all the available rear
sources.
Press and hold to turn
the rear source off.
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REAR SRC
Press to select the
next/previous disc/
folder.
Press to recall radio
station frequencies as-
signed to preset tun-
ing keys.
Use to switch the
source mode between
the front source and
the rear source.
Source mode select
switch
2
3
4
6
a/b(FOLDER/P.CH)
Use to select a menu
on the DVD menu.
Thumb pad
Press to select the
tuner band when
Press to display the
PBC (playback con-
trol) menu during PBC
playback.
tuner is selected as a
source. Also used to
cancel the control
mode of functions.
Press to switch be-
tween modes when
playing from discs or
external storage de-
vices(USB, SD) with
compressed audio
and audio data (CD-
DA) such as with CD-
EXTRA and MIXED-
MODE CDs.
RETURN
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Part
Operation
Press to change the
audio language during
DVD playback.
Press to switch audio
output for DivX/
MPEG-4.
AUDIO
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Press to change the
subtitle language dur-
ing DVD/DivX/MPEG-4
playback.
SUBTITLE
Press to change the
viewing angle during
DVD playback.
ANGLE
Press to display the
DVD menu during
DVD playback.
MENU
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Press to return to the
top menu during DVD
playback.
TOP MENU
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Basic operations
Source on display
Basic operations
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HOME display (Front)
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Digital Radio
DISC
Digital Radio
Disc
USB/iPod1
AUX
USB/iPod2
Pandora
iPod 1
Pandora
Bluetooth Audio
AUX
FRSOD NT
Bluetooth Audio
EXT1
AV
XM
OFF
SIRIUS
EXT2
RearView
ON
Settings
Video
Audio
System
Theme
Favorite
Bluetooth
Touch panel keys
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Source icon
Selecting a favorite source.
When the source icon is not
displayed, it can be displayed
by pressing the home key or
HOME display (Rear)
1
1
3
touching
.
Mirror
Disc
USB/iPod1
SD
AV
Displaying the rear view
image by turning the rear
view image on.
REAR
When the rear view image is
displayed, you can switch to
the source display by touch-
ing the display. You can oper-
ate from the source display
temporarily at this time. If
you do not perform any op-
erations within a few sec-
onds, the display will return
to the rear view image.
To turn off the rear view
image, press HOME to re-
turn to the HOME display
and then press the touch key
again.
This unit can be setup to dis-
play the rear view image
automatically when you
move the shift lever to the
REVERSE (R) position. For
details about the settings,
refer to Setting the rear view
OFF
Settings
Video
Audio
System
Theme
Favorite
Bluetooth
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4
Flick/drag the icon to switch between Front
and Rear for HOME display. Make sure to
touch the display to flick/drag them.
The following section describes how to switch
the output source for the rear monitor. Refer to
2
Source off display
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OFF
OFF
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Turning the source off.
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Displaying the Bluetooth
Selecting a source using the buttons
connection menu.
1
Press SRC/OFF to cycle through the sources
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5
6
Refer to Introduction of
listed below:
Selecting a source using the touch panel keys
1
Touch the source icon and then touch the desired
source name.
XM – XM tuner
SIRIUS – SIRIUS tuner
Radio – Built-in Digital Radio tuner
Disc – Built-in DVD player
Displaying the Theme menu.
Refer to Introduction of
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USB/iPod 1 – USB/iPod 1
Displaying the menu.
Refer to Menu operations on
page 56.
USB/iPod 2 – USB/iPod 2
Pandora – Pandoraâ internet radio
SD – SD memory card
Bluetooth Audio – Built-in Bluetooth audio
AUX – AUX
AV – AV input
EXT 1 – External unit 1
EXT 2 – External unit 2
When the source icon is not displayed, it can be
displayed by touching the screen.
While operating the menu, you cannot select a
source by touching the source icon.
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Displaying the source menu.
Switching to clock adjust-
ment display.
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Adjusting the volume
Press +/– (VOLUME/VOL) to adjust the volume.
Switching to HOME display
1
1
Press HOME when you want to switch the dis-
play.
Notes
Turning the source on using the buttons
Press SRC/OFF to turn the source on.
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In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
1
ferred to as “iPod”.
Turning the source off using the buttons
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The USB/iPod 1 or USB/iPod 2 icon will
change as follows:
— USB 1 is displayed when a USB storage de-
vice is connected to USB input 1.
— iPod 1 is displayed when an iPod is con-
nected to USB input 1.
1
Press SRC/OFF and hold until the source turns
off.
— USB 2 is displayed when a USB storage de-
vice is connected to USB input 2.
— iPod 2 is displayed when an iPod is con-
nected to USB input 2.
— STEEZ is displayed when a
STEEZ PORTABLE (Pioneer product) is
connected to USB input 1 or USB input 2.
— USB/iPod 1 or USB/iPod 2 is displayed
when no device is connected.
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An external unit refers to a Pioneer product,
such as those which will be available in the fu-
ture. Although incompatible as a source, the
basic functions of up to two external units can
be controlled with this unit. When two exter-
nal units are connected, the external units are
automatically allocated to external unit 1 or
external unit 2.
1 Scroll icon
Appears when selectable items are hidden.
2 Scrubber bar
Appears when items cannot be displayed on a
single page only.
Viewing the hidden items
1
Touch the scroll icon or drag the scrubber bar to
view any hidden items.
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Also, you can drag the list to view any hidden
items.
USB/iPod 1 and USB/iPod 2
This unit has USB/iPod 1 and USB/iPod 2
sources.
In USB/iPod 2, the following functions are not
available.
Specifying the playback point
1
Drag the scrubber bar on the screen.
(Not available when the scrubber bar is grayed
out.)
— Pandora
— Advanced App Mode
— Rear monitor output
Operating the scroll icon
and the scrubber bar
1
Fader/Balance
GraphicEQ
F/R0L/R0
Powerful
Off
AutoEQ
SonicCenter Control
Loudness
Subwoofer
L/R0
OFF
ON
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48kHz 16bit
2ch
TOP
MENU
MENU
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Activating the touch panel
keys
Displaying the EQ (Audio function
menu).
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Displaying the Favorite menu.
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DVD-V
Dolby
D
48kHz 16bit
2ch
TOP
MENU
MENU
1/2
2
-01:00
01:00
Adjusting the LCD panel angle
CAUTION
1
Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be
especially cautious of children’s hands and fin-
gers.
Return
2/2
2
-01:00
01:00
1
1
Press h(eject) to display the ejecting
menu.
Touch panel keys
2
Adjust the LCD panel to an easily view-
1/2
able angle.
Switching the touch keys on
the display.
1
2/2
Laying the panel down.
Returning the panel to the upright
position.
#
As the set angle is saved, the LCD panel will
Common operations for
menu settings/lists
automatically be adjusted to the same position
the next time the LCD panel is opened.
Starting the Bluetooth telephone
menu.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth
Ejecting a disc
CAUTION
Displaying the list menu.
Starting the search function.
Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be
especially cautious of children’s hands and fin-
gers.
1
Press h(eject) to display the ejecting
menu.
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Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
If removed, replace the front panel on the unit
before starting up your vehicle.
2
Eject a disc.
Ejecting a disc.
1
Press h (eject) to release the front
panel.
Ejecting an SD
1
Press h(eject) to display the ejecting
2
Touch the detach key.
menu.
The front panel automatically
slides toward you.
2
Eject an SD.
Ejecting an SD.
3
Slide the dial at the bottom of the front
panel to the right, and lift up the front
panel while pushing down on the dial.
3
Press an SD to eject.
Removing the front panel
CAUTION
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Do not attempt to detach the front panel while
DISC/SD is in the eject position.
Do not attempt to detach the front panel while
data is being written to USB/SD.
Doing so may cause the data to become cor-
rupted.
4
Put the front panel into the provided
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After the front panel has been detached, the
attaching plate will move back to its original
position automatically.
Be careful not to let hands or other objects
get caught behind the monitor as it is moving
back.
Please make sure that the front panel is in its
original position while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
It is dangerous to drive with the front panel
sticking out.
protective case for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
1
Slide the front panel into the top of the
unit and push it into place.
Slide the inserter on the front panel into the in-
sertion slot on top of the unit and push it into
place.
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Do not place beverages or other objects on
top of the front panel while it is fully open.
Important
Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
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When strange or incorrect messages ap-
pear on the display
1
2
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instrument.
2
Push on the bottom of the front panel
until it clicks into place.
RESET button
Note
Switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch
to ACC ON before pressing RESET in the follow-
ing situations:
!
!
!
After completing connections
When erasing all stored settings
When resetting the unit to its initial (factory)
settings
Demo mode
Setting the clock
The feature demo automatically starts when
you select Off for the source and continues
while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON.
To cancel the feature demo, press and hold
MUTE. Press and hold MUTE again to restart.
Operating the feature demo while the car en-
gine is turned off it may drain the battery
power.
1
Switch to Clock Adjustment display.
2
3
Select the item to set.
Touch a or b to set the correct date
and time.
Important
Resetting the microprocessor
By pressing RESET, you can reset the micro-
processor to its initial settings without chan-
ging the bookmark information.
Failure to connect the red lead (ACC) of this unit
to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off
operations may lead to battery drain.
The microprocessor must be reset in the fol-
lowing situations:
!
Before using this unit for the first time after
installation
!
If the unit fails to operate properly
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05
HD Radioä tuner
About HD Radioä
broadcasting
iTunesâ Tagging provides you the opportunity to discover
a wide range of content and the means to “tag” that con-
tent for later review and purchase from the iTunesâ
Store.
HD Radioä broadcasting is high quality audio
and data services. HD Radio broadcasting is
brought to you by your local FM/AM stations.
HD Radio broadcasting features the following:
!
!
!
High quality audio
FM multicasting
Data services
Introduction of HD Radio
tuner operations
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1
AM
PM
Radio
WWWWWWWWWWWWW
1
2
3
4
5
6
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
HD
DIGITAL
87.9 MHz
Local
Seek Blending
HD D/A AUTO
2
8 7 6 5 4 3
Touch panel keys
Selecting a band (FM or AM)
by touching the band key.
The touch panel key for the
selected band is highlighted.
Switching between FM1,
FM2, and FM3 by touching
the band key.
When AM is selected, you
cannot switch to another AM
band by touching the band
key.
FM1
1
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.
AM
Saving song information (tag)
from the broadcasting station
to your iPod.
Adjacent to traditional main stations are extra local FM
channels. These HD2/HD3 Channels provide new, origi-
nal music as well as deep cuts into traditional genre.
Tag
2
3
Blending
D/A AUTO
Switching to the analog
broadcast of the same fre-
quency.
Refer to Switching the recep-
Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio Technology enables
local radio stations to broadcast a clean digital signal.
AM sounds like today’s FM and FM sounds like a CD.
Blending
ANALOG
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HD Radioä tuner
05
Seek
ALL
Switching between Digital
broadcasting station seek and
normal seek.
4
5
Refer to Switching the seek
Seek
HD
Setting the local seek level.
Local
Tuning up or down manually.
Touch and hold for more than
two seconds to skip stations.
Seek tuning starts as soon as
you release. Touch again to
cancel seek tuning.
!
When an analog station is
received, tuning down op-
eration is conducted with-
in the analog
broadcasting. (6 d 2)
If a digital broadcast is
not yet received, tuning-
up operation tunes in the
next analog station. (2 d
6)
!
6
Displaying the preset channel list.
7
8
Select a preset channel.
Switching preset channels using the buttons
Press c or d (TRK).
1
Seek tuning using the buttons
Press and hold c or d (TRK).
1
Note
HD Radio tuner operations may appear on the dis-
play.
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06
XM/SIRIUS tuner
!
With this unit, you can operate one addi-
tional function: XM/SIRIUS channel direct
selection. Refer to Selecting an XM/SIRIUS
Introduction of XM/SIRIUS
tuner operations
SIRIUS tuner
1
1
2
Touch panel keys
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SIRIUS
1
Selecting a band (XM1, XM2
or XM3) for XM tuner.
Selecting a band (SIRIUS1,
SIRIUS2 or SIRIUS3) for the
SIRIUS tuner.
XM1
SIRIUS
CH
WWWWWWWWWWWWW
1
1
2
3
SIRIUS1
All Ch
Category
4
5
CH 888
Displaying the preset chan-
nel list.
6
Instant
Replay
Game
Info
Team
Setting
Refer to Storing and recalling
Selecting a channel directly.
Refer to Selecting an XM/SIR-
Selecting a channel from the
XM channel list.
Refer to Selecting a channel
a9 8 7 6 5 43
XM tuner
1
2
2
XM
1
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1
WWWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWWWWW
2
3
4
5
6
Dance/Electronic
All Ch
Category
Selecting a channel or cate-
gory.
CH 888
3
4
Refer to Switching the XM/
a9 8
43
You can use this unit to control an XM satellite
digital tuner (GEX-P920XM), which is sold se-
parately.
Selecting a channel cate-
gory.
You can use this unit to control a SIRIUS Satel-
lite Radio tuner, which is sold separately.
Selecting teams for game
alert on the SIRIUS tuner.
Refer to Selecting teams for
Team
5
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 that described in
the XM tuner’s operation manual.
Setting
Displaying information on
games for the SIRIUS tuner.
Refer to Displaying game in-
Game
6
Info
When the SIRIUS tuner is used together with
this unit, some operations differ slightly from
those described in the SIRIUS operation man-
ual. This manual provides information on
these points. For all other information on
using the SIRIUS tuner, please refer to the SIR-
IUS operation manual.
Selecting a track, fast for-
warding/reversing or paus-
ing/playing for the SIRIUS
tuner.
Refer to Using the Instant Re-
Instant
7
Replay
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06
Recalling radio station fre-
quencies assigned to preset
tuning keys.
Refer to Storing and recalling
Selecting the channel cate-
gory when selecting Mode
Category.
8
Refer to Switching the XM/
Displaying the preset channel list.
9
a
Recalling the preset channels by touching the
key.
Storing the current station in the preset channel
list by touching and holding the key.
SIRIUS tuner information
Switching the SIRIUS information.
1
Touch and hold for more than two seconds to
scroll the text.
Manual tuning (step by step) using the buttons
Press c or d (TRK).
1
Seek tuning using the buttons
Press and hold c or d (TRK).
1
Notes
!
You can also perform tuning from a desired
channel category. (Refer to Selecting a SIRIUS
of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations may appear on
the display.
!
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07
Playing moving images
Touch panel keys
Introduction of video
playback operations
Fast forwarding or reversing
Press to change the fast for-
ward and reverse speed.
You can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/
CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod.
1
!
Depending on your iPod, there may not be
any output unless you use CD-IU201S/CD-
IU201V (sold separately). Be sure to use
CD-IU201S/CD-IU201V to connect your
iPod.
Starting the search function.
Refer to Searching for the part
Refer to Selecting files from
Displaying iPod menus.
DVD video
2
1
2
Refer to Playing videos from
PM
13.APR12:25
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XX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DVD-V
Switching between subtitle
languages during playback.
Refer to Changing the subti-
3
4
Do2lchy
D
D
o
l
by48kH2zc16bit
D
TOP
Dolby PLll
MENU
MENU
1/2
2
-01:00
01:00
Switching between lan-
guages/audio systems dur-
ing playback.
Refer to Changing audio lan-
a
98 7 6 5 4
3
Return
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2/2
2
-01:00
01:00
g f e dcb
Returning to the top menu
during DVD playback.
5
6
Video CD
Return
Displaying the DVD menu
during DVD playback.
Refer to Operating the DVD
8
-01:00
01:00
9 8 h 7 e g b
iPod video
Do2lcbhy
D
48
D
k
o
H
l
z
by16
D
bit 48kH
2
z
ch16bit
Moving ahead one frame at a
time during playback.
Refer to Frame-by-frame play-
S.Rtrv
AAppppr
-01:00
01:00
Touch and hold for more
than two seconds to slow
down playback speed.
Speeding up the playback
speed in four steps during
slow motion playback on
DVD video/Video CD.
9
e ij k
7
When playing a disc containing a mixture
of various media file types
a
a
Media
2
-01:00
01:00
9 8 7 m e 4 l 3
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Playing moving images
07
Stopping playback.
If you resume playback, play-
back will start from the point
where you stopped. Touch
the key again to stop play-
back completely.
Playing the video on your
iPod in a random order.
Refer to Random play (shuf-
i
j
8
Conducting operation from
your iPod and listening to it
using your car’s speakers.
AAppppr
Changing the screen mode.
Refer to Changing the wide
9
a
Pausing playback.
Switching the S.Rtrv (sound
retriever) function setting
when playing audio.
Refer to Using sound retriever
Returning to normal play-
back during paused, slow
motion, or frame-by-frame
playback.
k
Returning to the specified
scene to which the DVD cur-
rently being played has been
preprogrammed to return.
Refer to Return to the speci-
Switching between media
file types to play on DVD/CD/
USB/SD.
Refer to Switching the media
Return
b
c
l
m
Me dia
Adjusting the images on the
display. For details, refer to
During playback, touch the
point at which you want to re-
sume playback the next time
the disc is loaded.
Refer to Resume playback
a
a
Displaying arrow keys to op-
erate the DVD menu.
Refer to Using the arrow keys
d
e
Selecting the repeat range.
Refer to Repeating playback
Switching among viewing
angles during playback.
Refer to Changing the view-
f
Switching the audio output,
when playing video discs re-
corded with LPCM audio.
Refer to Selecting audio out-
g
h
Speeding down the playback
speed in four steps, during
slow motion playback on
DVD video/Video CD.
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07
Playing moving images
!
!
Do not insert anything other than a DVD-R/
RW or CD-R/RW into the disc loading slot.
If the bookmark function is on, DVD playback
resumes from the selected point. For more de-
Some operations may not be available while
watching a media due to the programming of
the disc. In such cases, the icon appears
on the screen.
To ensure proper operation, connect the dock
connector cable from the iPod directly to this
unit.
While the iPod is connected to this unit, the
iPod cannot be turned on or off.
Playing back videos
1
Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the
label side up.
Playback will automatically start.
!
If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu
When the automatic playback function is on, the
unit will skip the DVD menu and automatically
start playback from the first chapter of the first
!
!
!
!
While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER,
Accessory Attached or (check mark) is dis-
played on the iPod.
!
!
!
!
!
When the source icon is not displayed, it can be
displayed by touching the screen.
Disconnect headphones from the iPod before
connecting it to this unit.
Depending on the iPod model and the amount of
data stored in the iPod, it may take some time for
playback to begin.
of video playback operations may appear on
the display.
!
!
!
Use the touch panel keys to select the iPod after
connecting it to this unit.
No Device is displayed when disconnecting the
iPod.
If a message is displayed after loading a disc con-
taining DivX VOD content, touch Play.
Ejecting a disc/SD
!
!
Selecting a chapter using the buttons
Press c or d (TRK).
1
Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons
1
Press and hold c or d (TRK).
!
Fast forward/fast reverse may not always be possi-
ble on some discs. In such cases, normal play-
back will automatically resume.
!
The fast forward/fast reverse speed depends on
the length of time you press and hold down c or
d (TRK). This function is not available for Video
CD.
Notes
This DVD player can play back a DivX file re-
!
corded on CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or MPEG-1/
MPEG-2/MPEG-4. (Please see the following
section for files that can be played back. Refer
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Playing audio
08
USB/SD audio
Introduction of sound
playback operations
f
You can listen to DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/
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MIXTRAX
EZ
8888
8888
CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files.
SD
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
Audio CD
1
2
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S.Rtrv
15
20
Media
ROM
05’ 26”
-00’ 25”
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
g
S.Rtrv
!
Depending on your iPod, there may not be
any output unless you use CD-IU201S/CD-
IU201V (sold separately). Be sure to use
CD-IU201S/CD-IU201V to connect your
iPod.
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Media
05’ 26”
-00’ 35”
8
7
6 54
3
iPod audio (Control Audio)
Bluetooth Audio
h i
9
l
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05’ 46”
-00’ 25”
100/150
iPod 1
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
!
Depending on the Bluetooth audio player
connected to this unit, the available opera-
tions will be limited to the following two le-
vels:
— A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribu-
tion Profile): You can only playback
songs on your audio player.
Abcdefghi
Abcdefghi
S.Rtrv
× 1
AAppppr
05’ 46”
-00’ 31”
k j
c
b a
— AVRCP profile (Audio/Video Remote
Control Profile): You can perform play-
back, pause playback, select songs, etc.
Since there are a number of Bluetooth
audio players available on the market, avail-
able operations will vary extensively. When
operating your player with this unit, refer to
the instruction manual that came with your
Bluetooth audio player as well as this man-
ual.
iPod audio (App Mode)
Dolby
D
48kHz 16bit
2ch
!
!
e
d
As the signal from your cellular phone may
cause noise, avoid using it when you are
listening to songs on your Bluetooth audio
player.
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08
Playing audio
!
When a call is in progress on the cellular
phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth
wireless technology, the sound of the
Bluetooth audio player connected to this
unit is muted.
7
Selecting a folder.
!
!
The play time may not display correctly.
Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio
player you have connected to this unit, op-
eration and information display may not be
available for some functions.
Pausing and starting
playback.
8
9
Starting MIXTRAX EZ.
Refer to Introduction of
Touch panel keys
Switching the text infor-
mation to display on this
unit when playing MP3/
1
Conducting operation
from your iPod and listen-
ing to it using your car’s
speakers.
Refer to Operating this
WMA/AAC/WAV files.
AAppppr
Displaying a list of track
titles/file names to select
songs on a CD.
Refer to Selecting tracks
a
Playing songs on the
iPod in random order.
Refer to Random play
Displaying the file name
b
c
2
list to select the files.
Refer to Selecting files
Changing the speed of
audiobook playback on
the iPod.
Refer to Changing audio-
Displaying iPod menus.
Refer to Browsing for a
× 1
Performing operations
from this unit and listen-
ing to the music on your
iPod using your car’s
speakers.
Switching between
media file types on a
DVD/CD/USB/SD.
Refer to Switching the
d
e
3
4
Me dia
Changing the screen
mode.
Refer to Changing the
Switching the S.Rtrv
(sound retriever) function
setting when playing
audio.
Refer to Using sound re-
Displaying the MIXTRAX
screen.
f
g
Refer to Introduction of
Playing songs in random
order.
Refer to Random play
5
6
Start Music browse
mode.
Refer to Music Browse
Selecting the repeat
range.
Refer to Repeating play-
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Playing audio
08
Text information
Playing back sound
1
Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the
label side up.
Displaying the Songs list
on the iPod.
This function is available
for USB/SD when using
Music browse mode.
Refer to Searching for a
Playback will automatically start.
While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER,
Accessory Attached or (check mark) is dis-
played on the iPod.
When the source icon is not displayed, it can be
displayed by touching the screen.
Disconnect headphones from the iPod before
connecting it to this unit.
Depending on the iPod model and the amount of
data stored in the iPod, it may take some time for
playback to begin.
Use the touch panel keys to select the iPod after
connecting it to this unit.
!
h
i
j
!
!
!
Displaying the Artists list
on the iPod.
This function is available
for USB/SD when using
Music browse mode.
Refer to Searching for a
!
!
No Device is displayed when disconnecting the
iPod.
Displaying the Albums
list on the iPod.
Ejecting a disc/SD
This function is available
for USB/SD when using
Music browse mode.
Refer to Searching for a
!
!
Selecting a track using the buttons
Press c or d (TRK).
1
Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons
Press and hold c or d (TRK).
Displaying the Genres
list on the iPod.
1
This function is available
for USB/SD when using
Music browse mode.
Refer to Searching for a
Note
k
sound playback operations may appear on the dis-
play.
Artwork display
Starting Album Link Search on your iPod
when you touch the artwork display.
This function is available for USB/SD when
using Music browse mode.
Refer to Displaying lists related to the cur-
Setting up for Bluetooth audio
Before you can use the Bluetooth audio func-
tion you must establish a Bluetooth wireless
connection between the unit and your
Bluetooth audio player.
l
1
Connection
First, you need to connect a Bluetooth audio to
this unit.
For detailed instructions on connecting your
Bluetooth audio to this unit via Bluetooth wireless
technology, see Introduction of Bluetooth connec-
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Section
08
Playing audio
Notes
!
When playing back files recorded as VBR
(variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be
correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse
operations are used.
!
To ensure proper operation, connect the dock
connector cable from the iPod directly to this
unit.
!
!
While the iPod is connected to this unit, the
iPod cannot be turned on or off.
If the characters recorded on the disc are not
compatible with this unit, those characters
will not be displayed.
!
Text information may not be correctly dis-
played depending on the recorded environ-
ment.
!
!
Disconnect the USB portable audio player/
USB memory when you are done using it.
not displayed.
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Advanced App Mode
09
!
!
The port that supports Advanced App Mode
will only be USB input 1.
When you use this function, set the RGB input
to iPhone. For details, refer to Setting the RGB
Introduction of Advanced
App Mode operation
This system can switch to the Advanced App
Mode, which you can display and operate the
application for iPhone on the screen.
In Advanced App Mode, you can operate appli-
cations with finger gestures such as tapping,
dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of
the system.
!
!
Depending on the application, you can input
text on the display.
When using application which allows you to
input text on the keyboard, set the language
setting of this unit and your iPod. For details,
When listening to music and sounds from ap-
plication simultaneously, see the following
section. Refer to Setting the App sound mixing
!
!
!
!
Pioneer is not liable for any issues that may
arise from incorrect or flawed app-based
content.
The content and functionality of the sup-
ported applications are the responsibility of
the App providers.
In Advanced App Mode, functionality
through the product is limited while driving,
with available functions determined by the
App providers.
CAUTION
While driving, you cannot enter text on your
iPod.
Use the connected iPod to open an applica-
tion.
!
!
!
!
Availability of Advanced App Mode func-
tionality is determined by the App provider,
and not determined by Pioneer.
Advanced App Mode allows access to ap-
plications other than those listed (subject
to limitations while driving), but the extent
to which content can be used is determined
by the App providers.
Starting procedure
1
Set RGB Input to iPhone.
When you use this function, set the RGB input
to iPhone. For details, refer to Setting the RGB
2
Start an application available for Ad-
vanced App Mode from the iPhone.
An image of the application is displayed on
the screen of this system.
Advanced App Mode is compatible with the
following iPod models.
!
!
!
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPod touch 4th generation
!
You can start an application available for
Advanced App Mode also from a launcher
application.
— Applications operable by switching this
system to Advanced App Mode are only
those available for Advanced App Mode.
— Please check iPhone applications sup-
ported Advanced App Mode at
3
Touch MODE to hide the AV source
icons or wait until the source icons disap-
pear.
!
If the source icons are displayed, you can-
not conduct the operation of application on
the screen.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/
AppRadio
Important
4
Operate the application.
!
Use the CD-IU201S (sold separately) when you
use this function.
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Advanced App Mode
Setting the Keyboard
CAUTION
For your safety, the keyboard functionality is only
available when the vehicle is stopped and the
parking brake is engaged.
Depending on the application, you can input
text on the display. In order to input text cor-
rectly using keyboard which appears on this
unit, you need to set the language setting in
this function.
When the Advanced App Mode is used, the
language setting for the keyboard set for the
function and the language setting for the
iPhone keyboard need to be the same.
!
Keyboard is available only in Advanced
App Mode.
When you tap a text input area of an applica-
tion for iPhone, a keyboard will be displayed
on-screen. You can input the desired text di-
rectly from this system.
!
The language preference for the keyboard
of this system should be same as the set-
ting on your iPhone.
If the settings for this product and the
iPhone are different, you may not be able to
enter characters properly.
1
Display the system menu.
2
Touch Keyboard on the System menu
to select desired language.
3
Touch the desired language.
French (French)—German (German)—Greek
(Greek)—Russian (Russian)—English (Eng-
lish)—English (UK) (English)—Dutch (Dutch)
—Italian (Italian)—Norwegian (Norwegian)
—Swedish (Swedish)—Finnish (Finnish)—
Spanish (Spanish)—Portuguese (Portuguese)
4
Tap the text input area on the applica-
tion screen of the iPhone.
Touch to hide the keyboard.
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Using MIXTRAX
10
Introduction of MIXTRAX
operation
Starting playback of the next
song.
3
4
You can play the audio files of USB/SD.
Switching to the original
BPM (Beats Per Minute).
The original BPM (Beats Per
Minute) does not display dur-
ing playback.
1
2
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Switching to the Mixstyle dis-
play. You can select the de-
sired Mixstyle in the display.
5
6
Beat
Switching to the Mix playlist.
You can select the desired
Mix playlist.
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ABCDEFGHIJK
ABCDEFGHIJK
6
5
4
3
Starting playback of the next song.
Press d (TRK).
1
MIXTRAX is original technology for creating
non-stop mixes of selections from your audio
library, complete with DJ effects that make
them sound as if a DJ is right there with you
playing the music.
Introduction of MIXTRAX
EZ operation
You can play the audio files of iPod/USB/SD.
MIXTRAX EZ is used to add a variety of sound
effects between songs for arranging the
pauses between songs. It allows you to enjoy
listening to music nonstop.
Using MIXTRAX
You can enjoy your music files by installing the
MIXTRAX software to your computer and
using the software to transfer the files to USB
devices and SD cards.
The MIXTRAX software can be downloaded
from the website below.
http://www.mixtraxnet.com
For details on how to use the MIXTRAX soft-
ware, refer to the online manual.
!
This function is only available when a file
on an external storage device (USB, SD) or
a song on an iPod is being played.
This function is not available when the con-
trol mode is set to App Mode.
Depending on the file/song, sound effects
may not be enabled for adding.
Depending on the file/song, non-stop play-
back may not be available.
!
!
!
Important
The artwork display can be moved based on the
music type. For details, refer to Setting the Art-
Touch panel keys
Switching to the audio mode
of USB/SD.
1
Changing the BPM (Beats
Per Minute).
2
BPM
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Using Pandora internet radio
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Ability of the Pioneer car audio/video products
to access the Pandora service is subject to
change without notice and could be affected
by any of the following: compatibility issues
with future firmware versions of iPhones;
compatibility issues with future firmware ver-
sions of the Pandora application for the
iPhone; changes to the Pandora music service
by Pandora; discontinuation of the Pandora
music service by Pandora.
Certain functions of the Pandora service are
not available when accessing the service
through the Pioneer car audio/video products,
including, but not limited to, creating new sta-
tions, deleting stations, emailing current sta-
tions, buying tracks from iTunes, viewing
additional text information, logging in to
Pandora, and adjusting Cell Network Audio
Quality.
Pandora operations
To play Pandora on the Pioneer car audio/
video products, connect an iPod or iPhone
with the most recent Pandora application in-
stalled, and start the Pandora application.
Important
Requirements to access Pandora using the
Pioneer car audio/video products:
Connect your iPod to USB input 1 when you play
Pandora.
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iPod and iPhone compatibility
Apple iPhone (first generation), iPhone 3G,
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 1G, iPod
touch 2G, iPod touch 3G or iPod touch 4G
(firmware version 3.0 or later).
Certain firmware versions for the iPod touch
and iPhone may not be compatible with the
Pandora application. If this appears to be the
case, please update the firmware to a version
that is compatible with Pandora.
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