WARNING

! Do not attempt to install or service your display by yourself. Installation or servicing of the display by persons without training and experience in electronic equipment and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the risk of electric shock or other hazards.

To ensure safe driving

! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE. ! 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, the front DVD or TV (sold separately) feature should never be used while the vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays should not be in a location where it is a visible distraction to the driver. ! 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 units DVD features should not be used.
When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV while driving, the warning VIDEO VIEWING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING will appear on the front display. To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front display, park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
To avoid battery exhaustion
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this unit. Using this unit without running the engine can result in battery drainage.
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an ACC position.

Before You Start

About this unit

CAUTION

! Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat could result from contact with liquids. ! CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. ! Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions. ! Always keep the volume low enough so that you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle. ! Protect this unit from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed. ! If this unit does not operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

To protect the LCD screen
! Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the display when this unit is not being used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures. ! When using a cellular phone, keep the antenna of the cellular phone away from the display to prevent disruption of the video by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc. ! Never touch the screen with anything besides your finger when operating the touch panel function. The screen can scratch easily.

About WMA

For viewing LCD comfortably
Due to its construction, the viewing angle of the LCD screen is limited. You can adjust it by changing either screen size or picture adjustment.

16 : 9 LB

Meaning Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio: screen width-to-height ratio) type.
Changing the wide screen size
By changing the screen size from 4:3 to 16:9, you can adjust the screen so that the screen can fit to the video image you are playing. For details concerning operation, refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 98.
Indicates the number of the region where playback is possible.
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.
Changing the picture adjustment
You can make the best adjustment to the picture display by changing BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR and HUE. You can also dim or enlight the overall picture image using DIMMER. For details concerning operation, refer to Changing the picture adjustment on page 98.
Resetting the microprocessor
Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings. The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this unit for the first time after installation ! If the unit fails to operate properly ! When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display 1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.
What the marks on DVDs indicate
The marks below may be found on DVD disc labels and packages. They indicate the type of images and audio recorded on the disc, and the functions you can use.
Meaning Indicates the number of audio systems.
2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.
Indicates the number of subtitle languages. Indicates the number of viewing angles.

RESET button

Notes ! When using with AVG-VDP1, if you press RESET, be sure ACC OFF is selected. If ACC ON is selected, correct operation may not be possible even if you press RESET. ! After completing connections or when you want to erase all memorized settings or return the unit to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before pressing RESET.

Hands-free phoning using with Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100)
If you use Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), you can connect a cellular phone featuring Bluetooth wireless technology to this unit for hands-free, wireless calls, even while driving. For details concerning hands-free phoning operation, refer to Hands-free phoning with cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology on page 60. ! In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold on the market.

Whats What

7 ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) button Press to display the entertainment menu. 8 WIDE button Press to select a desired mode for enlarging a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one. 9 V.ADJ button Press and hold to display the picture adjustment menu. a OPEN button Press to slide down or up the LCD panel.

Head unit

1 BAND/ESC button Press to select among three FM bands and one AM band and to cancel the control mode of functions. 2 RESET button Press to return to the factory settings (initial settings). 3 Signal receptor Receives signals from a remote control. 4 c/d buttons Press to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. 5 VOLUME Press to increase or decrease the volume. 6 SOURCE button This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources.

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Remote control

Button names Remote control selection switch SOURCE button ATT button VOLUME buttons AUDIO button 5 SUB TITLE button ANGLE button 6 RETURN button AVH mode DVD mode with remote control code AVH
Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 102. Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off. Press to quickly lower the volume level, by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level. Press to increase or decrease the volume. Press to change the audio language during DVD playback. Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback. Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback. Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.
Button names 7 a/b button (DISC) Remote control operation mode switch BOOKMARK button/PGM button DIRECT button REAR.S button DISPLAY button ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) button 112 buttons, CLEAR button BACK button
AVH mode Press to select the next/previous disc.
DVD mode with remote control code AVH
Switch the operation mode between AVH, DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to AVH. For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the next page. Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the preprogrammed function on page 102.) Not used. Not used. Press to select different displays. Not used. Press to turn the bookmark function on or off. For details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 29.

# If the connected multi-CD player is not compatible with the disc title list function, LIST is not displayed.
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 page 48. 1 Source name Shows the selected source name. 2 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 3 Disc number indicator Shows the disc number currently playing. 4 Disc title indicator Shows the title of the currently playing disc. 5 Track number indicator Shows the track number currently playing. 6 Play time indicator Shows the elapsed playing time of the current track. 7 Disc list display Shows the disc title list. 8 Repeat indicator Shows the selected repeat range.
4 To skip back or forward to another track, touch o or p. Touching p skips to the start of the next track. Touching o once skips to the start of the current track. Touching it again will skip to the previous track.
5 To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching c or d.
# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by pressing and holding c or d button on the unit or holding the joystick on the remote control left or right. Notes ! When the multi-CD player performs the preparatory operations, READY is displayed. ! If an error message such as ERROR-02 is displayed, refer to the multi-CD player owners manual. ! If there are no discs in the multi-CD player magazine, NO DISC is displayed.
! If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
This unit can display the first 20 letters only of Disc Title, Disc Artist, Track Title and Track Artist on the information bar. When the recorded information is longer than 20 letters, you can scroll the text to the left so that the rest of the title can be seen. % Keep touching DISP until the title begins to scroll to the left. The rest of the title will appear in the display.
Selecting tracks from the track title list
You can use these functions only with a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player. Some discs have certain information encoded on the disc during manufacture. These discs may contain such information as the CD title, track title, artists name and playback time and are called CD TEXT discs. Only these specially encoded CD TEXT discs support the functions listed below.
Track title list lets you see the list of track titles on a CD TEXT disc and select one of them to play back. 1 Touch AUDIO MENU and FUNCTION and then touch TRACK LIST. 2 Touch or lists of titles. to switch between the

3 Touch DISCONNECT and then touch ON. After the disconnection is completed, No Connection is displayed.
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address
3 Touch DEVICE INFO to display the BD address. Various information regarding the bluetooth wireless technology are displayed.
! ! ! ! DEVICE NAME (device name of this unit) BD ADDRESS (address of Bluetooth device) SYSTEM VERSION (system version) BT MODULE VERSION (version of Bluetooth module)

Bluetooth Telephone

Hands-free phoning with cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology
4 User number indicator Shows the registration number of the cellular phone. 5 Device name Shows the device name of the cellular phone. 6 Incoming call notice indication Shows when an incoming call has been received and not checked yet. ! Incoming call notice is not displayed for calls made when your cellular phone is disconnected from this unit.
If you use Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), you can connect a cellular phone featuring Bluetooth wireless technology to this unit for hands-free, wireless calls, even while driving. For details concerning operation, refer to the Bluetooth adapters operation manual. This section provides brief information on the hands-free phoning operations with this unit which slightly differes or is cut short from that described in the Bluetooth adapters operation manual.
Important Since this unit is on standby to connect with your cellular phones via Bluetooth wireless technology, using this unit without running the engine can result in battery drainage.
7 Automatic answering/Automatic rejecting indicator Shows when the automatic answering function is on (for more details, refer to Setting the automatic answering on page 68). Shows when the automatic rejecting function is on (for more details, refer to Setting the automatic rejecting on page 68). 8 Battery strength indicator Shows the battery strength of cellular phone. ! Battery strength indicator may differ from the actual battery strength. ! If the battery strength is not available, nothing is displayed in the battery strength indicator area. 9 Signal level indicator Shows the signal strength of cellular phone. ! Signal level indicator may differ from the actual signal level. ! Depending on the cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology, radio field intensity is not available. In this case, the signal level indicator does not appear. % Touch the source icon and then touch TEL to select the telephone.

Using the Call History

# Touch CLEAR to delete the number. Touch and hold CLEAR to delete all the input numbers.
The 12 most recent calls made (dialed), received and missed, are stored in the Call History. You can browse the Call History and call numbers from it.
1 On the normal display, touch LOG to display the Call History. Touching LOG repeatedly switches between the following call histories: MISSED CALL LIST DIALED CALL LIST RECEIVED CALL LIST
# Touching DISP here switches between the phone number and the callers name (if it is in the Phone Book).
The display should now be the normal display and the selected phone number is displayed on the information bar. 2 On the normal display, touch LIST to display preset assignments. Preset assignments appear in the display (if not displayed yet). 3 Keep touching one of preset assignments to store the phone number. The phone number you selected is stored in presets.
# No Data is displayed for empty assignment. Even if the assignment is taken, you can replace it to the new one by keeping touching the assignment.
2 Touch a phone number or name (if entered) you want to call. The display returns to the normal display and the phone number you selected is displayed on the information bar. 3 Touch to make a call.

Recalling preset numbers

Using preset numbers
1 On the normal display, touch LIST to display preset assignments. Preset assignments appear in the display (if not displayed yet). 2 Touch one of preset assignments. The selected phone number should now be displayed on the information bar. 3 Touch to make a call.

Assigning preset numbers

Numbers that you dial frequently can be assigned to presets for quick recall. You can assign up to 6 frequently called phone numbers to number presets. 1 Select a desired phone number from the Phone Book or the Call History. Or directly enter a desired phone number. To select a desired phone number from the Phone Book or the Call History, see the instructions explained in previous pages. To directly enter a desired phone number, see Making a call by entering phone number on the next page.
. 4 To end the call, touch The estimated call time appears in the display (this may differ slightly from the actual call time).
Making a call by entering phone number
After selecting a desired item, a confirmation display appears. Touch YES to delete the memory.

Notes ! The AM tuner volume level can also be adjusted with source level adjustments. ! Video CD, CD and MP3/WMA are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically. ! External unit 1 and external unit 2 are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically. ! AUX (auxiliary input) and AV (AV input) are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically. ! SLA function does not adjust the volume for the BT telephone source.
2 Touch c to turn high pass filter on. High pass filter is turned on and the cut-off frequency setting becomes available.
# To turn high pass filter off, touch d.
3 Touch c or d to select cut-off frequency. Each time you touch c or d selects cut-off frequencies in the following order: 50Hz80Hz125Hz
Staging for car environment
You can create in car a sound environment that can be best matched with the type of your listening music (or movie). 1 Touch STAGING on the audio function menu. 2

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Adjusting source levels
SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources. ! Settings are based on the FM tuner volume level, which remains unchanged. 1 Compare the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source you wish to adjust. 2 Touch SLA on the audio function menu.
Touch a desired staging field.
OFF (off) MUSIC STUDIO (music studio) DYNAMIC THEATER (dynamic theater) ACTORS STAGE (actors stage) RELAX LIVING (relaxing living room)
3 Touch a or b to adjust the source volume. Each time you touch a or b it increases or decreases the source volume. +4 to 4 is displayed as the source volume is increased or decreased.
Selecting the listening position
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. Selecting the listening position lets you automatically adjust the speaker output levels and inserts a delay time to match the number and position of occupied seats. When used with the staging function, the sound image will be more natural and you can feel as if a panoramic sound envelops you. 1 Touch POSITION on the staging menu.
2 Touch one of the listening positions where you want to focus the sound image.
! LEFT (left) ! CENTER (center) ! RIGHT (right) Note When you make adjustments to the listening position, the speaker outputs are automatically set for appropriate levels. You can tailor the levels more precisely referring to Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone or Adjusting the speaker output levels.

Digital Signal Processor

Introduction of DSP adjustments
You can use this unit to control multi-channel processor (e.g. DEQ-P7650/DEQ-P6600), which is sold separately. ! Some functions may differ depending on the multi-channel processor connected to this unit. By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in the order shown, you can create a finely-tuned sound field effortlessly.

! 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 82.) It will be adjusted automatically to high pass filter setting for front, center and rear speaker. ! If you carry out auto TA and EQ when a previous setting of this already exists, the setting will be replaced.
Carrying out auto TA and EQ
1 Stop the car in a place that is as quiet as possible, close all doors, windows and the sun roof, and then turn the engine off. If the engine is left running, engine noise may prevent correct auto TA and EQ. 2 Fix the supplied microphone in the center of the headrest of the drivers seat, facing forward, using the belt (sold separately). The auto TA and EQ may differ depending on where you place the microphone. If desired, place the microphone on the front passenger seat to carry out auto TA and EQ.
3 Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC. If the cars air conditioner or heater is turned on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto TA and EQ.
# Press SOURCE to turn the source on if this unit is turned off.
# To cancel auto TA and EQ part way through, touch BACK or ESC.
4 Select the position for the seat on which the microphone is placed. Refer to Using the position selector on page 75.
# If no position is selected before you start auto TA and EQ, FRONT-L is selected automatically.
5 Press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off. 6 Touch and hold EQ to enter the auto TA and EQ measurement mode. 7 Plug the microphone into the microphone input jack on the multi-channel processor.
10 When auto TA and EQ is completed, Complete is displayed. When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible, an error message is displayed. (Refer to Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages on page 105.) 11 Touch ESC to cancel the auto TA and EQ mode. 12 Store the microphone carefully in the glove compartment. Store the microphone carefully in the glove compartment or any other safe place. If the microphone is subjected to direct sunlight for an extended period, high temperatures may cause distortion, color change or malfunction.
AUTO TA&EQ microphone
For details concerning operation, refer to the multi-channel processors operation manual. 8 Touch START to start the auto TA and EQ. 9 Get out of the car and close the door within 10 seconds when the 10-second count-down starts. The measurement tone (noise) is outputted from the speakers, and auto TA and EQ begins.
# When all speakers are connected, auto TA and EQ is completed in about nine minutes. # To stop auto TA and EQ, touch STOP.

Setting the parental lock
Some DVD video discs let you use parental lock to restrict children from viewing violent and adult-oriented scenes. You can set the parental lock to your desired level.
! With some discs, the parental lock may be active only on the scenes with certain levels. The playback of those scenes will be skipped. For details, refer to the instruction manual that came with the discs.

Changing the level

You can change the set parental lock level. 1 Touch PARENTAL on the DVD visual menu. 2 Touch 09 to input the registered code number. 3 Touch ENTER. This enters the code number, and you can now change the level.
# If you input an incorrect code number, the icon is displayed. Touch C and input the correct code number. # If you forget your code number, refer to If you forget your code number on this page.
4 Touch any of 18 to select the desired level. The new parental lock level is set.
If you forget your code number
Refer to Setting the code number and level on the previous page, and touch C 10 times. The registered code number is all cleared, letting you register a new one.

Initial Setup

Adjusting initial settings
Switching the auxiliary setting
Auxiliary equipments connected to this unit can be activated individually. Set each AUX source to ON when using. About connecting or using auxiliary equipments, refer to Using the AUX source on page 101. % Touch AUX1/AUX2 on the initial menu to turn each auxiliary setting on.
# To turn auxiliary setting off, touch AUX1/ AUX2 again.
Using the initial settings, you can customize various system settings to achieve optimal performance from this unit. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Function display Shows the function names. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch OFF to turn this unit off.
Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller
This units rear output (rear speaker leads output) can be used for full-range speaker (FULL) or subwoofer (SUB. W) connection. If you switch the rear output setting to SUB. W, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly to a subwoofer without using an auxiliary amp. Initially, the unit is set for rear full-range speaker connection (FULL). When rear output is connected to full range speakers (when FULL is selected), you can connect the RCA subwoofer output to a subwoofer. In this case, you can select whether to use the subwoofer controllers (low pass filter, phase) built-in SUB.W or the auxiliary FULL. ! When the multi-channel processor (e.g., DEQ-P7650/DEQ-P6600) is connected to this unit, you cannot operate this function. 1 Touch REAR SP on the initial menu.

You have two methods to connect auxiliary equipment to this unit.
Stereo mini pin plug cable
When connecting auxiliary equipment using a stereo mini plug cable % Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack on this unit. For more details, refer to the installation manual.
IP-BUS-RCA interconnector
When connecting auxiliary equipment using an IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector (sold separately) % Use an IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector such as the CD-RB20/CD-RB10 (sold separetely) to connect this unit to auxiliary equipment featuring RCA output. For more details, refer to the IP-BUS-RCA Interconnector owners manual.
# You can only make this type of connection if the auxiliary equipment has RCA outputs.
3 Touch a or b to select a letter of the alphabet. Each time you touch a it will display alphabet, numbers or symbols in ascending order (A B C.). Each time you touch b it will display a letter in descending order.
Selecting AUX as the source
% Touch the source icon and then touch AUX to select AUX as the source.
4 Touch d to move the cursor to the next character position. When the desired letter is displayed, touch d to move the cursor to the next position and then select the next letter. Touch c to move backwards in the display.
5 Touch OK to store the entered title in memory. 6 Touch ESC to return to the playback display.
Using the preprogrammed function
You can operate the preprogrammed functions for each source by using PGM. ! In order to use PGM button for preprogrammed function, the remote control operation mode switch should be set to AVH. % Press PGM to turn pause on when selecting the following sources:
! DVD-V Built-in DVD player ! M-CD Multi-CD player ! iPod iPod ! BT Audio Bluetooth Audio # To turn pause off, press PGM again.
Setting remote control code type
Changing the remote control operation switch to DVD mode enables you to operate the builtin DVD player with the supplied remote control. There are three remote codes for DVD mode, code type A, code type B and code type AVH. However, when operating this unit, use the code type AVH only. ! With this unit, code A and B cannot be used. 1 Set the remote control selection switch on the left side of the remote control to the appropriate position with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.
! If you select AVH mode, there is no need to take the following procedure. ! If you select A/B and if in case you need to operate other Pioneer units (may be available in the future), take the following procedure and change the code type to the appropriate type.
% Press PGM and hold to turn BSM on when selecting TUNER as the source. Press PGM and hold until the BSM turns on.

# To cancel the storage process, press PGM again.
% Press PGM and hold to turn BSSM on when selecting TV as the source. Press PGM and hold until the BSSM turns on.
2 Press 0 and CLEAR on the remote control simultaneously to change the code type. Initially, the code type is set to A. Each time you press 0 and CLEAR simultaneously on the remote control the code type switches between A and B.

Appendix

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Common
Symptom Power doesnt turn on. The unit doesnt operate. Cause Leads and connectors are incorrectly connected. The fuse is blown. Action (See) Confirm once more that all connections are correct. Rectify the reason for the fuse blowing, then replace the fuse. Be very sure to install the correct fuse with the same rating.
Noise and other factors are causing Press RESET. (Page 11) the built-in microprocessor to operate incorrectly. Playback is not possible. The disc is dirty. The loaded disc is a type this unit cannot play. Non compatible video system disc is loaded. No sounds are heard. The volume level will not rise. Cables are not connected correctly. Clean disc. (Page 107) Check what type the disc is. Change to a disc compatible to your video system. Connect the cables correctly.
The unit is performing still, slow mo- There is no sound during still, slow motion or tion or frame-by-frame playback. frame-by-frame playback. The parking brake cord is not connected. The parking brake is not applied. Connect a parking brake cord, and apply the parking brake. Connect a parking brake cord, and apply the parking brake. This operation is not possible. This operation is not possible.

There is no picture.

is displayed, and op- The operation is prohibited for the The icon eration is not possible. disc. The operation is not compatible with the discs organization. The picture stops (pauses) and the unit cannot be operated. There is no sound. Volume level is low. There is audio and video skipping. The picture is stretched, the aspect is incorrect. When the ignition switch is turned ON (or turned to ACC), the motor sounds. Nothing is displayed. The touch panel keys cannot be used.
Reading of data has become impos- After pressing g once, start playback once sible during playback. more. The volume level is low. The attenuator is on. The unit is not firmly secured. The aspect setting is incorrect for the display. The unit is confirming whether a disc is loaded or not. The rear view camera is not connected. AV input 2 is at incorrect setting. Adjust the volume level. Turn the attenuator off. Secure the unit firmly. Select the appropriate setting for your display. (Page 92) This is a normal operation.

Problems during Video CD playback
Symptom The PBC (playback control) menu display cannot be called up. Repeat play and track/time search are not possible. Cause The Video CD playing does not feature PBC. Action (See) This operation is not possible with Video CDs not featuring PBC.
The Video CD playing features PBC. This operation is not possible with Video CDs featuring PBC.

Error messages

When you contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center, be sure to record the error message.
Message ERROR-02 Cause Dirty disc Scratched disc The disc is loaded upside down ERROR-05 ERROR-A0 DIFFERENT REGION DISC NON PLAYABLE DISC TEMPERATURE PROTECTION IN MOTION PROTECT Electrical or mechanical Electrical or mechanical Action (See) Clean disc. Replace disc. Check that the disc is loaded correctly. Press RESET. Consult your dealer or your nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
The disc does not have the same re- Replace the DVD video with one bearing the gion number as this unit correct region number. This type of disc cannot be played by this unit The temperature of this unit is outside the normal operating range All the files on the inserted disc are secured by digital rights management (DRM) The inserted disc contains WMA files that are protected by digital rights management (DRM) Replace the disc with one this unit can play. Wait until the units temperature returns to within normal operating limits. Replace disc.

TRACK SKIPPED

Replace disc.
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 method of correcting the problem. After checking, try again.
Message Error check MIC Error check front SP, Error check FL SP, Error check FR SP, Error check center SP, Error check RL SP Error check RR SP , , Error check subwoofer Cause Microphone is not connected. Action Plug the supplied microphone securely into the jack.
The microphone cannot pick up the ! Confirm that the speakers are connected measuring tone of a speaker. correctly. ! Correct the input level setting of the power amp connected to the speakers. ! Set the microphone correctly.
Message Error check noise
Cause The surrounding noise level is too high.

Action ! Stop your car in a place that is as quiet as possible, and switch off the engine, air conditioner or heater. ! Set the microphone correctly.

DVD player and care

! Use only normal, round discs. If you insert irregular, non-round, shaped discs they may jam in the DVD player or not play properly.

12-cm disc

8-cm disc

8-cm disc adapter

DVD discs
! Check all discs for cracks, scratches or warping before playing. Discs that have cracks, scratches or are warped may not play properly. Do not use such discs. ! Avoid touching the recorded (non-printed) surface when handling the disc. ! Store discs in their cases when not in use. ! Keep discs out of direct sunlight and do not expose the discs to high temperatures. ! Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to the surface of the discs. ! To clean a disc, wipe the disc with a soft cloth outward from the center. ! With some DVD video discs, it may not be possible to use certain functions. ! It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. ! When DVD-R/DVD-RW discs are used, playback is possible only for discs which have been finalized. ! When DVD-R/DVD-RW discs are used, playback is possible only for discs which have been recorded with the Video format (video mode). It is not possible to play back DVD-RW discs which have been recorded with the Video Recording format (VR mode). ! It may not be possible to play back DVD-R/ DVD-RW discs which have been recorded with the Video format (video mode), because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc. on the lens of this unit. ! It is not possible to play back DVD-ROM/ DVD-RAM discs. ! Playback of discs recorded on a personal computer may not be possible, depending on the application settings and the environment. Please record with the correct format. (For details, contact the manufacturer of the application.)
! If the heater is used in cold weather, condensation may form on components inside the DVD player. Condensation may cause the DVD player to not operate properly. If you think that condensation is a problem turn off the DVD player for an hour or so to allow it to dry out and wipe any damp discs with a soft cloth to remove the moisture. ! Road shocks may interrupt disc playback. ! The DVD player plays one, standard 12-cm disc at a time. Playing back an 8-cm disc is not possible with this unit. Playable disc and adapter are listed in the table below.