Operation Manual

AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display

AVH-P6650DVD

English

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 manual in a safe place for future reference.
Tuner Listening to the radio 24 Introduction of advanced tuner operation 25 Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 25 Tuning in strong signals 25 Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 26 Playing DVD video discs Watching a DVD video 27 Operating the DVD menu 28 Skipping back or forward to another title 28 Stopping playback 28 Introduction of advanced DVD video operation 29 Repeating play 29 Pausing DVD video playback 29 Frame-by-frame playback 30 Slow motion playback 30 Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time 30 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 31 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 31 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 32 Resume playback (Bookmark) 32 Selecting audio output 32 Playing Video CDs Watching a Video CD 33 Stopping playback 34 PBC playback 34 Introduction of advanced Video CD operation 34 Repeating play 34 Pausing Video CD playback 35
Be sure to read this ! Playable discs 7 ! DVD video disc region numbers 7 ! When an operation is prohibited 10 Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5 To ensure safe driving 5 To avoid battery exhaustion 6 Before You Start About this unit 7 About this manual 7 Precautions 7 Features 8 About WMA 9 To protect the LCD screen 9 For viewing LCD comfortably 9 What the marks on DVDs indicate 10 Resetting the microprocessor 10 Use and care of the remote control 10 Whats What Head unit 12 Remote control 14 Basic Operations Turning the unit on and selecting a source 17 Loading a disc 17 Adjusting the volume 18 Turning the unit off 18 Using the rear display 18 Touch panel key basic operation 19 Opening and closing the LCD panel 20 Changing the wide screen mode 21 Adjusting the picture adjustment 22 Protecting your unit from theft 23
Frame-by-frame playback 35 Slow motion playback 35 Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time 36 Selecting audio output 36 Playing CDs Listening to a CD 37 Stopping playback 38 Introduction of advanced CD operation 38 Repeating play 38 Playing tracks in a random order 39 Scanning tracks of a CD 39 Pausing CD playback 39 Searching for a desired track 39 Entering disc titles 40 Using CD TEXT functions 40 Playing MP3/WMA Listening to MP3/WMA 42 Stopping playback 43 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player (MP3/WMA) operation 44 Repeating play 44 Playing tracks in a random order 44 Scanning folders and tracks 45 Pausing MP3/WMA playback 45 Searching for a desired track in the current folder 45 Displaying text information on MP3/WMA disc 45 Scrolling text information in the display 46 Selecting tracks from the file name list 46 Multi-CD Player Listening to a CD 47 50-disc multi-CD player 47 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 48 Repeating play 48
Playing tracks in a random order 48 Scanning CDs and tracks 49 Pausing CD playback 49 Using ITS playlists 49 Using disc title functions 50 Using CD TEXT functions 51 Using compression and bass emphasis 52 TV tuner Watching the TV tuner 53 Introduction of advanced TV tuner operation 54 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 54 Storing the strongest broadcast stations sequentially 54 Selecting the country group 55 DVD Player Playing a disc 56 Turning the DVD player on or off 56 Selecting a disc 57 Introduction of advanced DVD player operation 57 Repeating play 57 Pausing disc playback 58 Playing tracks in a random order 58 Scanning tracks of a CD 58 Using ITS playlists 58 Using disc title functions 58 Audio Adjustments Introduction of audio adjustments 59 Using balance adjustment 59 Using the equalizer 60 Adjusting bass and treble 61 Adjusting loudness 61 Using subwoofer output 62 Using nonfading output 62 Using the high pass filter 62 Adjusting source levels 63
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQEX) 63 Setting the sound focus equalizer (SFEQ) 64 Digital Signal Processor Introduction of DSP adjustments 65 Using the sound field control 65 Using the position selector 66 Using balance adjustment 66 Adjusting source levels 67 Using the dynamic range control 67 Using the down-mix function 68 Using the direct control 68 Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 68 Setting the speaker setting 69 Selecting a cut-off frequency 70 Adjusting the speaker output levels 70 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone 71 Using the time alignment 72 Using the equalizer 72 Using the auto-equalizer 74 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) 74 Setting up the DVD player Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 77 Setting the subtitle language 77 Setting the audio language 78 Setting the menu language 78 Setting assist subtitles on or off 78 Setting angle icon display 79 Setting the aspect ratio 79 Setting the parental lock 79 Automatic playback of DVDs 80 Setting remote control code type 80 Initial Settings Adjusting initial settings 82

Setting the FM tuning step 82 Setting the AM tuning step 82 Switching the warning tone 83 Switching the auxiliary setting 83 Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller 83 Correcting distorted sound 84 Switching the sound muting/attenuation 84 Switching the automatic disc playback 84 Switching the dimmer setting for subdisplay 84 Resetting the audio functions 85 Other Functions Introduction of setup adjustments 86 Setting the video input 86 Setting for rear view camera 86 Setting the automatic open function 87 Setting the clock 87 Setting the display appearance 88 Using the AUX source 88 Switching the background display 89 Using the PGM button 89 Additional Information Troubleshooting 90 Error messages 92 Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages 92 DVD player and care 94 DVD discs 94 CD-R/CD-RW discs 94 MP3 and WMA files 95 About folders and MP3/WMA files 96 Using the display correctly 97 Language code chart for DVD 99 Terms 100 Specifications 103 Index 105

Section

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future reference.

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 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.

WARNING

1 Read this manual fully and carefully before operating your display. 2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information. 3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and follow the instructions carefully. 4 Do not allow other persons to use this system until they have read and understood the operating instructions. 5 Do not install the display where it may (i) obstruct the drivers vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the vehicles operating systems or safety features, including air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the drivers ability to safely operate the vehicle. 6 As with any accessory in your vehicles interior, the display should not divert your attention from the safe operation of your vehicle. If you experience difficulty in operating the system or reading the display, please park safely before making adjustments. 7 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 and can cause damage to the system that is not covered by warranty. 8 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. 9 Never use headphones while driving.

! DVD Built-in DVD player ! S-DVD DVD player/multi-DVD player ! M-CD Multi-CD player ! TUNER Tuner ! TV Television ! AV Video input ! EXT-1 External unit 1 ! EXT-2 External unit 2 ! AUX AUX ! OFF Turn the unit off # When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # To return to the playback display, touch ESC.

Loading a disc

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot. Playback will automatically start.
% When using the button, press SOURCE to select a source. Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources:
# If DVD AUTO PLAY is on, SOME DISCS MAY NOT FULLY OPERATE ON THIS SYSTEM is displayed. (Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 80.) # When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD. # If DVD DISC AUTO is turned off, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD (refer to the previous page). # To eject a disc, press EJECT. Notes ! The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm or 8-cm (single) disc at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8-cm discs. ! Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc loading slot. Discs which can be played back are listed on Playable discs on page 7. ! If you cannot insert a disc completely or if after you insert a disc the disc does not play, check that the label side of the disc is up. Press EJECT to eject the disc, and check the disc for damage before inserting it again. ! If the DVD player does not operate properly, an error message such as ERROR-02 may be displayed. Refer to Error messages on page 92. ! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback resumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 32.

Turning the unit off

% When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch OFF.
# When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.
% When using the button, press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.

Using the rear display

You can watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear display regardless of whether DVD (built-in DVD player) is selected as the source or not. ! To watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear display only, switch the operation mode on the remote control to DVD. And you can operate the DVD/Video CD playback on the rear display independently by the remote control. (Refer to page 15.)
When you have turned the DVD/Video CD playback on by pressing REAR ON, you cannot turn it off even if you press SOURCE and hold. In this case, press REAR ON to turn the DVD/Video CD playback off.

Adjusting the volume

% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level. With the head unit, rotate VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume. With the remote control, press VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume.

% Press REAR ON to watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear display when DVD (built-in DVD player) is not selected as the source. DVD/Video CD playback is turned on and the illumination color of REAR ON changes into the different color than the other buttons.
# You can also turn the DVD/Video CD playback on by pressing REAR.S on the remote control. # To turn the DVD/Video CD playback off, press REAR ON again.
Touch panel key basic operation
Activating the touch panel keys

Operating the menu

1 Touch panel keys Touch to do various operations. 1 Touch the screen to activate the touch panel keys corresponding to each source. The touch panel keys appear on the display.
# To go to the next group of touch panel keys, touch d.
1 FUNCTION key Touch to select functions for each source. 2 AUDIO key Touch to select various sound quality controls. 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 functions. 1 Touch A.MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display.
# You can also hide the touch panel keys by pressing BAND/ESC. Note
Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.
If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
# When A.MENU is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.
2 Touch the desired key to display the function names you want to operate.
# To go to the next group of function names, touch NEXT. # To return to the previous group of function names, touch PREV.
3 Touch ESC to return to the display of each source.
Note If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display.
Operating the menu by using the joystick
You can also perform most of the menu items by using the joystick. ! Switch the remote control operation mode to AVH to operate the menu by using the joystick on the remote control. (Refer to page 15.) 1 Click the joystick during display of each source to display MENU. MENU appears on the display. 2 Move the joystick up or down and then click it to display the function names you want to operate.
! The automatic close/open function will operate the display as follows. When the ignition switch is turned OFF while the LCD panel is opened, the LCD panel will close after six seconds. 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 23.) ! When the ignition switch is turned OFF after the LCD panel has been closed, turning the ignition switch ON again (or turning it to ACC) will not open the LCD panel. In this case, press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel. ! When closing the LCD panel, check to make sure that it has closed completely. If the LCD panel has stopped halfway, leaving it like this could result in damage. % Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel.

BRIGHT Adjust the black intensity CONTRAST Adjust the contrast COLOR Adjust the color saturation HUE Adjust the tone of color (red is emphasized or green is emphasized) ! DIMMER Adjust the brightness of display ! B.CAMERA Switch to the picture adjustment display for the rear view camera ! SOURCE Return to the picture adjustment display for each source # You can adjust the picture adjustment for rear view camera only when BACK UP CAMERA is turned on. (Refer to Setting for rear view camera on page 86.) # With some backup cameras, picture adjustment may not be possible.
2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the function to be adjusted. The adjustment function names are displayed and adjustable ones are highlighted.

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3 Touch or to adjust the brightness. Each time you touch or moves yellow towards the left or the right. The level indicates the brightness of the screen being adjusted. The farther yellow moves to the right, the brighter the screen. 4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.
Note The icons indicating the current ambient brightness used for adjusting BRIGHT and CONTRAST may differ from DIMMER slightly.
Protecting your unit from theft
The front panel can be detached from the head unit to discourage theft. ! If the front panel is not detached from the head unit within five seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound. ! You can turn off the warning tone. See Switching the warning tone on page 83.
Important ! Never use force or grip the display and the buttons too tightly when removing or attaching. ! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shocks. ! 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.
Attaching the front panel
% Replace the front panel by holding it upright to the unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks.

Removing the front panel

1 Press DETACH to remove the front panel. Press DETACH and the right side of the front panel is removed from the head unit. 2 Gently grip the right side of the front panel and slowly pull it outward. Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop the front panel and protect it from contact with water or other fluids to prevent permanent damage.

Listening to the radio

7 LOCAL indicator Shows when local seek tuning is on. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch TUNER to select the tuner.
2 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys. 3 Touch BAND to select a band. Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed, FM1, FM2, FM3 for FM or AM. 4 To perform manual tuning, briefly touch c or d. The frequencies move up or down step by step.
These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting on the next page.
Important If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (see Setting the AM tuning step on page 82).

Using CD TEXT functions

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.
# You can select to input numbers and symbols by touching 123.
5 Touch or to select a letter of the alphabet. Each time you touch it will display a letter of the alphabet in A B C. X Y Z, numbers and symbols in 3. | } order. Each time
Displaying titles on CD TEXT discs
% Touch DISP. Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Disc Title (disc title)Disc Artist (disc artist name)TrackTitle (track title)Track Artist (track artist name)
# If specific information has not been recorded on a CD TEXT disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO ARTIST).
Scrolling titles in the display
This unit can display the first 30 letters only of Disc Title, Disc Artist, TrackTitle and Track Artist. When the recorded information is longer than 30 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
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 A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch TRACK LIST. 2 Touch or lists of titles. to switch between the
3 Touch your favorite track title. That selection will begin to play.

Playing MP3/WMA

Listening to MP3/WMA
7 Repeat indicator Shows the selected repeat range. 1 Touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select the DVD player.
These are the basic steps necessary to play an MP3/WMA with your built-in DVD player. More advanced MP3/WMA operation is explained starting on page 44. 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 ROM indicator Shows when the MP3/WMA file is playing. When playing discs with MP3/WMA files and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs, CD/ROM is displayed. 3 Folder number indicator Shows the number of folder currently playing. 4 Track number indicator Shows the track (file) currently playing. 5 Play time indicator Shows the elapsed playing time of the current track (file). 6 Folder name indicator Shows the name of folder currently playing.
4 Touch d to display a, b, m and n. Touch d until a, b, m and n appear in the display. 5 To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching m or n.
# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by holding the joystick left or right. # There is no sound on fast forward or reverse. # This is fast forward and reverse operation only for the file being played. This operation is canceled when the previous or next file is reached.

Random play lets you play back tracks in a random order within the repeat range, FOLDER and DISC. 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on this page. 2 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch RANDOM. 3 Touch a to turn random play on. Tracks will play in a random order within the previously selected FOLDER or DISC ranges.
For MP3/WMA playback, there are three repeat play ranges: FOLDER (folder repeat),
Scanning folders and tracks
While you are using FOLDER, the beginning of each track in the selected folder plays for about 10 seconds. When you are using DISC, the beginning of the first track of each folder is played for about 10 seconds. 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on the previous page. 2 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch SCAN. 3 Touch a to turn scan play on. The first 10 seconds of each track of the current folder (or the first track of each folder) is played. 4 When you find the desired track (or folder) touch b to turn scan play off.
Note After track or folder scanning is finished, normal playback of the tracks will begin again.
Searching for a desired track in the current folder
You can use the search function to specify a track to search for a desired track. ! Track search is not possible when disc playback has been stopped. 1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then SEARCH. 2 Touch TRACK.

Pausing MP3/WMA playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. % Touch f during playback. PAUSE appears in the display. Play of the current track pauses.
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA disc
Text information recorded on a MP3/WMA disc can be displayed. % Touch DISP. Touch DISP repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Folder Name (folder name)File Name (file name)Track Title (track title)Artist Name (artist name)Album Title (album title) Comment (comment)Bit Rate (bit rate)
# To resume playback at the same point that you turned pause on, touch f again. Note You can also turn pause function on or off using PAUSE. To display PAUSE, touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION.
# When playing back WMA files, album title and comment are not displayed.
# When playing back MP3 files recorded as VBR (variable bit rate) files, the bit rate value is not displayed even after switching to bit rate. (VBR will be displayed.) # If specific information has not been recorded on an MP3/WMA disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO NAME). # Press and hold BACK/TEXT displays TRACK (track title), ARTIST (artist name) and ALBUM (album title) at a time.
3 Touch your favorite file name (or folder name). When you select the file, that selection will begin to play.
# When you have selected a folder, a list of the names of the files (or the folders) in it can be viewed. Repeat 2 and 3 to select the desired file name. # To return to the previous list (the folder one level higher), touch.

Note When playing a 2-channel mono source with Pro Logic turned on, there may be occasions when the following will occur: ! No audio is output if the center speaker setting is SMALL or LARGE and no center speaker is installed. ! Audio is heard only over the center speaker if installed and the center speaker setting is SMALL or LARGE.
Adjusting the speaker output levels
You can readjust the speaker output levels using a test tone while listening to music.
1 Touch A.MENU and DSP and then touch NEXT. 2 Touch SPEAKER LEVEL.
3 Touch or to select the speaker to be adjusted. Each time you touch or selects the speaker in the following order: FRONT-L (front speaker left)CENTER (center speaker)FRONT-R (front speaker right) REAR-R (rear speaker right)REAR-L (rear speaker left)SUB WOOFER (subwoofer)
# You cannot select speakers whose size is set at OFF.
3 Touch START to start the test tone output. The test tone is outputted. It rotates from speaker to speaker in the following sequence at intervals of about two seconds. The current settings for the speaker over which you hear the test tone are shown in the display. FRONT-L (front speaker left)CENTER (center speaker)FRONT-R (front speaker right) REAR-R (rear speaker right)REAR-L (rear speaker left)SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) Check each speaker output level. If no adjustments are needed, perform step 5 to stop the test tone.
4 Touch or to adjust the speaker output level. Each time you touch or increases or decreases the speaker output level. +is displayed as the level is increased or decreased.
Note To adjust the speaker output levels in this mode is the same as making the speaker output levels at TEST TONE. Both provide the same results.
# You can also start the test tone output by moving the joystick up. # The settings do not appear for speakers whose size is set OFF.
# The test tone rotates to the next speaker after about two seconds from the last operation.
5 Touch STOP to stop the test tone output.
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone
A convenient test tone allows you to easily get the overall balance right among the speakers. 1 Touch A.MENU and DSP and then touch NEXT. 2 Touch TEST TONE.
# You can also stop the test tone output by moving the joystick down. Notes ! If needed, select speakers and adjust their absolute output levels. (Refer to Adjusting the speaker output levels on the previous page.) ! To adjust the speaker output levels in this mode is the same as making the speaker output levels at SPEAKER LEVEL. Both provide the same results.

Using the time alignment

Only when the multi-channel processor (e.g., DEQ-P7650) is connected to this unit, you can operate this function. The time alignment lets you adjust the distance between each speaker and the listening position. 1 Touch A.MENU and DSP and then touch NEXT. 2 Touch TIME ALIGNMENT.

2 Touch the desired language. A subtitle language is set.
# When SETUP is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # You can also display DVD SETUP by pressing MENU on the remote control when the disc is stopped.
3 Touch any of LANGUAGE, VISUAL or OTHERS to display the DVD setup function names. The DVD setup function names in selected menu are displayed.
# To go to the next group of function names, touch NEXT. # To return to the previous group of function names, touch PREV. # To return to the previous display, touch BACK. # To return to the playback display, touch ESC.

When you select OTHERS

When you select OTHERS, a language code input display is shown. Refer to Language code chart for DVD on page 99 to input the four-digit code of the desired language.
# To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C. # You can also input the desired number by using the joystick and 0-9.
! Even if you use AUDIO to switch the audio language, this does not affect the settings here.
Touch 09 to input the language code.
Setting the menu language
You can set the preferred language for displays of menus recorded on a disc. 1 Touch SETUP and LANGUAGE and then touch MENU LANGUAGE. A menu language menu is displayed and the currently set language is highlighted.
2 While the inputted number is displayed, touch ENTER.
Setting the audio language
You can set the preferred audio language. 1 Touch SETUP and LANGUAGE and then touch AUDIO LANGUAGE. An audio language menu is displayed and the currently set language is highlighted.
# If you have selected OTHERS, refer to When you select OTHERS on this page. Note If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is displayed.
2 Touch the desired language. The menu language is set.
# If you have selected OTHERS, refer to When you select OTHERS on this page. Notes ! If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is outputted. ! You can also switch the audio language by touching AUDIO during playback. (Refer to Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) on page 31.)
2 Touch the desired language. The audio language is set.
Setting assist subtitles on or off
Assist subtitles offer explanations for the aurally impaired. However, they are only displayed if they are recorded on the DVD. You can turn assist subtitles on or off as desired. 1 Touch SETUP and LANGUAGE and then touch NEXT.

Touch ASSIST SUB TITLE. Touch a to turn assist subtitles on.
! PANSCAN The picture is cut short at the right and left of the screen
# To turn assist subtitles off, touch b.
Notes ! When playing discs that do not specify PANSCAN, playback is with LETTER BOX even if you select PANSCAN setting. Confirm whether the disc package bears the 16 : 9 LB mark. (See page 10.) ! Some discs do not enable changing of the TV aspect. For details, refer to the discs instructions.
Setting angle icon display
You can set it up so that the angle icon appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. 1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then touch MULTI ANGLE. 2
# To turn angle icon display off, touch b.
Touch a to turn angle icon display on.
Setting the parental lock
Some DVD video discs let you use parental lock to restrict the viewing of violent and adultoriented scenes by children. You can set the parental lock level in steps as desired. ! When you set a parental lock level and then play a disc featuring parental lock, code number input indications may be displayed. In this case, playback will begin when the correct code number is input.

Setting the aspect ratio

There are two kinds of display. A wide screen display has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect) of 16:9, while a regular display has a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TV aspect for the display connected to REAR MONITOR OUT. ! When using a regular display, select either LETTER BOX or PANSCAN. Selecting 16 : 9 may result in an unnatural picture. ! If you select the TV aspect, the units display changes to the same setting. 1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then touch TV ASPECT. 2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the TV aspect.
Setting the code number and level
When you first use this function, register your code number. If you do not register a code number, parental lock will not operate. 1 Touch SETUP and VISUAL and then touch PARENTAL. 2 Touch 09 to input a four digit code number. 3 While the inputted number is displayed, touch ENTER. The code number is set, and you can now set the level.
! 16 : 9 Wide screen picture (16:9) is displayed as it is (initial setting) ! LETTER BOX The picture is the shape of a letterbox with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen
4 Touch any of 18 to select the desired level. The parental lock level is set.
! LEVEL 8 Playback of the entire disc is possible (initial setting) ! LEVEL 7LEVEL 2 Playback of discs for children and non-adult-oriented discs is possible ! LEVEL 1 Playback of discs for children only is possible Notes

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.
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. Adjust the volume level. Turn the attenuator off. Secure the unit firmly. Select the appropriate setting for your display. (Page 79)
Symptom When the ignition switch is turned ON (or turned to ACC), the motor sounds. Nothing is displayed. The touch panel keys cannot be used.
Cause The unit is confirming whether a disc is loaded or not. The rear view camera is not connected. BACK UP CAMERA is at incorrect setting.
Action (See) This is a normal operation.
Connect a rear view camera. Press V.ADJ to return to the source display and then select the correct setting for BACK UP CAMERA. (Page 86)
Problems during DVD playback
Symptom Playback is not possible. Cause The loaded disc has a different region number from this unit. Parental lock is on. Action (See) Replace the disc with one featuring the same region number as this unit. (Page 7, Page 101) Turn parental lock off or change the level. (Page 79) Input the correct code number. (Page 79) Press CLEAR 10 times to cancel the code number. (Page 80) You cannot switch among multiple languages if they are not recorded on the disc. Switch using the disc menu. Subtitles are not displayed if they are not recorded on the disc. Switch using the disc menu. Switching to a selected language is not possible if the language selected in DVD SETUP is not recorded on the disc. You cannot switch between multiple angles if the DVD does not feature scenes recorded from multiple angles. Switch between multiple angles when watching scenes recorded from multiple angles.

A parental lock message is displayed and playback is not possible. Parental lock cannot be canceled. Dialog language (and subtitle language) cannot be switched.
The code number is incorrect. You have forgotten your code number. The DVD playing does not feature multiple language recordings. You can only switch between items indicated in the disc menu.
No subtitles are displayed.
The DVD playing does not feature subtitles. You can only switch between items indicated in the disc menu.
Playback is not with the audio The DVD playing does not feature language and subtitle language dialog or subtitles in the language settings selected in DVD SETUP. selected in DVD SETUP. Switching the viewing angle is not possible. The DVD playing does not feature scenes shot from multiple angles. You are trying to switch to multiple angle viewing of a scene that is not recorded from multiple angles.
The picture is extremely unclear/ The disc features a signal to prohibit Since this unit is compatible with the copy distorted and dark during play- copying. (Some discs may have guard analog copy protect system, when playback. this.) ing a disc that has a signal prohibiting copying, the picture may suffer from horizontal stripes or other imperfections when viewed on some displays. This does not mean this unit is malfunctioning.
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 problems occur with disc playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center.
Message ERROR-02 ERROR-05 DIFFERENT REGION DISC (REGION ERR) NON PLAYABLE DISC (NONPLAY) THERMAL PROTECTION IN MOTION (TEMP) PROTECT Cause Dirty disc Scratched disc Electrical or mechanical Action (See) Clean disc. Replace disc. Press RESET.
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 disc is loaded upside down 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. Check that the disc is loaded correctly. Wait until the units temperature returns to within normal operating limits. Replace disc.

! 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.

CD-R/CD-RW discs

! When CD-R/CD-RW discs are used, playback is possible only for discs which have been finalized. ! It may not be possible to play back CD-R/ CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD recorder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc., on the lens of this unit.
! 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.) ! Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs may become impossible in case of direct exposure to sunlight, high temperatures, or the storage conditions in the vehicle. ! Titles and other text information recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW disc may not be displayed by this unit (in the case of audio data (CD-DA)). ! This unit conforms to the track skip function of the CD-R/CD-RW disc. The tracks containing the track skip information are skipped automatically (in case of audio data (CD-DA)). ! If you insert a CD-RW disc into this unit, time to playback will be longer than when you insert a conventional CD or CD-R disc. ! Read the precautions with CD-R/CD-RW discs before using them.

MP3 and WMA files

! MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard. ! WMA is short for Windows Media" Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later. ! With some applications used to encode WMA files, this unit may not operate correctly. ! With some applications used to encode WMA files, album names and other text information may not be correctly displayed.
! This unit allows playback of MP3/WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs. Disc recordings compatible with level 1 and level 2 of ISO9660 and with the Romeo and Joliet file system can be played back. ! It is possible to play back multi-session compatible recorded discs. ! MP3/WMA files are not compatible with packet write data transfer. ! The maximum number of characters which can be displayed for a file name, including the extension (.mp3 or.wma), is 64, from the first character. ! The maximum number of characters which can be displayed for a folder name is 64. ! In case of files recorded according to the Romeo file system, only the first 64 characters can be displayed. ! When playing discs with MP3/WMA files and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs, both types can be played only by switching mode between MP3/WMA and CD-DA. ! The folder selection sequence for playback and other operations becomes the writing sequence used by the writing software. For this reason, the expected sequence at the time of playback may not coincide with the actual playback sequence. However, there also is some writing software which permits setting of the playback order.