Operation Manual

DVD AV RECEIVER
AVH-P4200DVD AVH-P3200DVD AVH-P3200BT

English

Contents
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product.
To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
Ejecting an SD 14 Setting the clock 14 Tuner Introduction of tuner operations 15 Playing moving images Introduction of video playback operations 16 Playing audio Introduction of sound playback operations 19 Playing still images Introduction of still image playback operations 22 Introduction of still image playback as a slideshow operations 23 Bluetooth Telephone Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations 24 XM/SIRIUS tuner Introduction of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations 26 HD Radio tuner Introduction of HD Radio tuner operations 28 Using Bluetooth wireless technology Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations 29 Bluetooth audio operations 30 Detailed instructions Storing and recalling stations 32 Storing the strongest stations 32 Tuning in to strong signals 32 Tuning in to strong HD Radio signals 32
Be sure to read this ! DVD video disc region numbers 8 ! Handling guideline 80 Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5 To ensure safe driving 5 To avoid battery exhaustion 6 Before You Start AVH-P4200DVD/AVH-P3200DVD 7 Information to User 7 For Canadian model 7 About this unit 7 About this manual 8 Operating environment 8 After-sales service for Pioneer products 8 Visit our website 8 Resetting the microprocessor 8 Feature demo mode 9 Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 9 Whats what Head unit 10 Optional remote control 10 Basic Operations Basic Operations 11 Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber bar 12 Activating the touch panel keys 12 Common operations for menu settings/ lists 13 Adjusting the LCD panel angle 13 Ejecting a disc 13 Ejecting a disc 13 Ejecting an SD 13
Using iTunes tagging 33 Switching the media file type 33 Operating the DVD menu 34 Operating this units iPod function from your iPod 34 Random play (shuffle) 34 Playing all songs in random order (shuffle all) 35 Repeating playback 35 Playing videos from your iPod 35 Browsing for a video/music on the iPod 35 Resume playback (Bookmark) 36 Frame-by-frame playback 36 Slow motion playback 36 Searching for the part you want to play 37 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 37 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 37 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 38 Return to the specified scene 38 Selecting audio output 38 PBC playback 38 Selecting tracks from the track title list 38 Selecting files from the file name list 39 Using advanced sound retriever 39 Changing audiobook speed 39 Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) 39 Playing DivX VOD content 39 Capture an image in JPEG files 40 Changing the wide screen mode 40 Switching the XM/SIRIUS channel selection mode 41 Selecting an XM/SIRIUS channel directly 42 Using the MyMix function 42 Using the Game Alert function 44 Displaying the Radio ID 45
Switching the SIRIUS display 45 Using the Instant Replay function 45 Switching the seek mode 46 Switching the reception mode 46 Calling a number in the phone book 46 Selecting a number by alphabet search mode 46 Using the missed, received and dialed call lists 47 Using the missed, received and dialed call lists 47 Setting automatic answering 48 Adjusting the other partys listening volume 48 Switching the ring tone 48 Using the preset dial lists 48 Making a call by entering phone number 48 Setting the private mode 49 Pairing from this unit 49 Using a Bluetooth device to pair 50 Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically 50 Switching visible unit 51 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 51 Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection 51 Using a cellular phone to initiate a connection 51 Registering a connected cellular phone 52 Voice recognition 52 Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 52 Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically 52 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 52 Menu operations Introduction of menu operations 54 Audio Adjustments 55
Setting up the DVD player 58 System settings 62 Entertainment settings 67 Customizing menus 68 Other Functions Changing the picture adjustment 69 Setting rear monitor output 69 Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 70 Using an AUX source 70 Using an external unit 71 Additional Information Troubleshooting 72 Error messages 74 Understanding auto EQ error messages 77 Understanding messages 78 Indicator list 78 Handling guideline 80 Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD) 83 iPod compatibility 84 Sequence of audio files 84 Using the display correctly 85 Copyright and trademark 86 Language code chart for DVD 89 Specifications 90

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Basic Operations

Radio Disc iPod

Rear View

SD AUX

1 Touch panel keys
1 Displaying the source menu. Switching to clock adjustment display. Refer to Setting the clock on page 14. Source icon Selecting a favorite source. When the source icon is not displayed, it can be displayed by touching the screen. Switching the output source for the rear monitor. Refer to Setting rear monitor output on page 69. Switching the rear view image on or off. Turning the unit off.
Notes ! In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be referred to as iPod. ! The USB/iPod icon will change as follows: USB is displayed when a USB storage device is connected. iPod is displayed when an iPod is connected. USB/iPod is displayed when no device is connected. ! When appropriately set up, the image from the rear view camera can be displayed automatically. For details, refer to Setting the rear view camera (back up camera) on page 64. ! An external unit refers to a Pioneer product, such as those which will be available in the future. Although incompatible as a source, the basic functions of up to two external units can be controlled with this unit. When two external units are connected, the external units are automatically allocated to external unit 1 or external unit 2. ! If the HD Radio tuner is connected to this unit, tuner source is skipped.
Turning the unit on using the buttons 1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on. Turning the unit off using the buttons 1 Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit turns off.
Basic Operations Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber bar
Fader/Balance Graphic EQ Auto EQ Sonic Center Control Loudness Subwoofer Off

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Activating the touch panel keys
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1 Touch panel keys Perform various operations by touching the panel. 2 Open/close keys Control the touch panel key area by touching these keys.
Turning the display to simplified display. Returning to the normal display by touching the screen when playing moving images. Returning to the normal display by touching same icon when playing audio. Viewing the hidden touch panel keys. Shorten the touch panel area.

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1 Scroll icon Appears when selectable items are hidden. 2 Scrubber bar Appears when the playback point can be specified or set by dragging.

Selecting a folder.

Switching between media file types on a DVD/CD/USB/SD. Refer to Switching the media file type on page 33. Playing songs on the iPod in random order. Refer to Random play (shuffle) on page 34.
Changing the speed of audiobook playback on the iPod. Refer to Changing audiobook speed on page 39. Switching to Link Search mode to play songs related to the currently playing song on the iPod. Refer to Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) on page 39. Playing all songs on the iPod in random order. Refer to Playing all songs in random order (shuffle all) on page 35. Conducting operation from your iPod and listening to it using your cars speakers. Refer to Operating this units iPod function from your iPod on page 34. Playing back sound 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up. Playback will automatically start. 1 If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/ OFF or touch the source icon to select the source. ! While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER, Accessory Attached or (check mark) is displayed 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 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. ! No Device is displayed when disconnecting the iPod. Ejecting a disc 1 Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 13 or Ejecting an SD on page 13. Selecting a track using the buttons 1 Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK). Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons 1 Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK).

2 Text information

Displaying the Songs list on the iPod. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 35. Displaying the Artists list on the iPod. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 35. Displaying the Albums list on the iPod. Refer to Searching for a video/music by category on page 35.
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. ! If the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the iPod battery will be charged while connected. However, the iPod battery is not charged when you select an SD as the source. ! While the iPod is connected to this unit, the iPod cannot be turned on or off. However, the iPod can be turned on or off when you select an SD as the source. ! If the characters recorded on the disc are not compatible with this unit, those characters will not be displayed.

Note Play time is displayed during the Instant Replay mode.
Using the Instant Replay function
The following functions can be operated in Instant Replay mode. ! To use this function, a Pioneer SIRIUS bus interface (e.g. CD-SB10) is required. ! To use this function, a SIRIUS plug-andplay unit with an Instant Replay Function is required. ! For details, refer to the SIRIUS plug-andplay units manuals. % To exit from Instant Replay mode, select another source or touch the following icon.
Exiting from Instant Replay mode.
3 Switch to the other station to listen to the game.
# If you have not selected any teams, NOT SET is displayed. # When games involving your favorite teams are not currently playing, NO GAME is displayed.

Displaying the Radio ID

Channel number selection setting
If you select CH000, the ID code is displayed. % Select CH000. Refer to Introduction of XM/SIRIUS tuner operations on page 26. % Select a track Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK). % Fast forward or reverse Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK). % Pause and play
Switching the SIRIUS display
! Actions will differ depending on the connected SIRIUS tuner.

Playing and pausing.

Detailed instructions Switching the seek mode
There are two seek tuning settings, one is Seek HD (Digital broadcasting stations seek) and the other is Seek All (normal seek). Seek AllSeek HD 1 Switch to phone book mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24. The phone book display appears. 2 Select the phone number list. The detailed phone number list of the selected entry is displayed. 3 Select the phone number.
# If you want to store the phone number, touch and hold the list.
Switching the reception mode
If the reception for a digital broadcast becomes poor, this unit automatically switches to the analog broadcast of the same frequency. If this function is set to D/A Auto, the tuner switches between digital broadcast and analog broadcast automatically. If this function is set to Analog, the tuner will only receive analog broadcasts. D/A AutoAnalog
4 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24. 5 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24.
Note If SEEK MODE is set to Seek HD and BLENDING is set to Analog, the tuner cannot receive broadcasts. In this case, the seek mode or reception mode is changed automatically as follows: ! When SEEK MODE is set to Seek HD, if you switch BLENDING from D/A Auto to Analog, SEEK MODE is changed to Seek All. ! When BLENDING is set to Analog, if you switch SEEK MODE from Seek All to Seek HD, BLENDING is changed to D/A Auto.
Depending on the cellular phone, the phone book may not be transferred automatically. In this case, operate your cellular phone to transfer the phone book. The visibility of this unit should be on. Refer to Switching visible unit on page 51.

4 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 29. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 29. (AVH-P3200BT) Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24.
Setting automatic answering
If this function is on, this unit automatically answers all incoming calls. % Turn automatic answering on or off. (AVH-P4200DVD/AVH-P3200DVD) Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 29. (AVH-P3200BT) Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24.
Using the preset dial lists
(Function of AVH-P3200BT) You can easily store up to six phone numbers as presets. 1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24. 2 Touch one of preset dial keys to select the desired phone number.
# If you want to delete a preset phone number, touch and hold the preset dial key.
Adjusting the other partys listening volume
(Function of AVH-P3200BT) To maintain the good sound quality, this unit can adjust the other partys listening volume. If the volume is not loud enough for the other party, use this function. % Select Far-End VOL. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24. 123
# This function can be performed even while talking on the phone. # Settings can be stored for each device.
3 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24. 4 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 24.
Making a call by entering phone number
(Function of AVH-P3200BT)

Switching the ring tone

You can select whether or not to use this units ring tone. If this function is set to on, the ring tone for this unit will sound. 1 Connect your cellular phone to this unit. 2 Turn ring tone on or off. (AVH-P4200DVD/AVH-P3200DVD)
Important Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when performing this operation.

Menu operations Setting up the DVD player
Setting the subtitle language
You can set a desired subtitle language. When available, the subtitles will be displayed in the selected language. 1 Display the Video Setup Menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch Subtitle Language on the Video Setup menu. A subtitle language menu is displayed. 3 Touch the desired language. The subtitle language is set.
# If you have selected Others, refer to When you select Others on this page. Notes ! If the selected language is not available, the language specified on the disc is displayed. ! You can also switch the subtitle language by touching the icon during playback. (Refer to Playing moving images on page 16.) ! The setting made here will not be affected even if the subtitle language is switched during playback using Subtitle.
1 Display the Video Setup Menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch Audio Language on the Video Setup menu. An audio language menu is displayed. 3 Touch the desired language. The audio language is set.
# If you have selected Others, refer to When you select Others on this page. Notes ! If the selected language is not available, the language specified on the disc is used. ! You can also switch the audio language by touching Audio during playback. (Refer to Playing moving images on page 16.) ! The setting made here will not be affected even if the audio language is switched during playback using Audio.
Setting the menu language
You can set the preferred language in which the menus recorded on a disc are displayed. 1 Display the Video Setup Menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch Menu Language on the Video Setup menu. A menu language menu is displayed. 3 Touch the desired language. The menu language is set.
# If you have selected Others, refer to When you select Others on this page. Note

When you select Others

A language code input display is shown when Others is selected. Refer to Language code chart for DVD on page 89. 1 Touch 0 to 9 to input the language code.

# To cancel the entered numbers, touch C.

Registering the code.

If the selected language is not available, the language specified on the disc is displayed.
Setting the audio language
You can set the preferred audio language.
Setting the multi-angle DVD display
The angle icon can be set so it appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. 1 Display the Video Setup Menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch Multi Angle on the Video Setup menu to turn angle icon display on or off.
! The TV aspect ratio cannot be changed for some discs. For details, refer to the discs instructions.
Setting the slide show interval
JPEG files can be viewed as a slide show on this unit. In this setting, the interval between each image can be set. 1 Display the Video Setup Menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch Time Per Photo Slide on the Video Setup menu to select the slide show interval. Touch Time Per Photo Slide repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
! 5sec JPEG images switch at intervals of 5 seconds ! 10sec JPEG images switch at intervals of 10 seconds ! 15sec JPEG images switch at intervals of 15 seconds ! Manual JPEG images can be switched manually

Setting the aspect ratio

There are two kinds of display: a wide screen display that has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect ratio) of 16:9, and regular display that has a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TV aspect for the display connected to V OUT. ! When using regular display, select either Letter Box or Pan Scan. Selecting 16 : 9 may result in an unnatural picture. ! If you select the TV aspect ratio, the units display will change to the same setting. 1 Display the Video Setup Menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch TV Aspect on the Video Setup menu to select the TV aspect ratio. Touch TV Aspect repeatedly until the desired aspect ratio appears.
! 16 : 9 Wide screen picture (16:9) is displayed as is (initial setting) ! Letter Box The picture is the shape of a letterbox with black bands on the top and bottom of the screen ! Pan Scan The picture is cut short on the right and left sides of the screen Notes ! When playing discs that do not specify Pan Scan, the disc is played back in Letter Box display even if you select the Pan Scan setting. Confirm whether the disc package bears the 16 : 9 LB mark.

Setting parental lock

Some DVD video discs let you use parental lock to restrict children from viewing violent and adult-oriented scenes. You can set parental lock to the desired level. ! When you have a parental lock level set and play a disc featuring parental lock, code number input indications may be displayed. In such cases, playback will begin when the correct code number is entered.

Menu operations Entertainment settings
Selecting the illumination color
This unit is equipped with multiple-color illumination. The customized color has been stored in the memory. The set color will be recalled from the memory the next time you touch the same icon.
Direct selection from preset illumination colors
You can select an illumination color from the color list. 1 Display the entertainment menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch Appearance.

Selecting the OSD color

The OSD color can be changed. 1 Display the entertainment menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 4 Touch Appearance. Touch Screen. Touch one of the colors on the list.
3 Touch Illumination and then touch a color on the list.
Selecting the background display
You can switch the background that is displayed when listening to a source. 1 Display the entertainment menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch Background. Touch the desired setting.
Customizing the illumination color
1 Display the entertainment menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. 2 Touch Appearance.
3 Touch Illumination and then touch Custom. 4 Display the customizing menu.
Displaying the customizing menu.
# If no JPEG images are stored in this unit, you cannot select photo. To store a JPEG image to this unit, refer to Capture an image in JPEG files on page 40.
5 Touch the color bar to customize the color. 6 Touch c or d to fine-tune the color.
7 Touch the icon and hold to store the customized color in the memory.
Storing the customized color in the memory.
Menu operations Customizing menus
1 Display menu columns to register. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54. You can customize menus except Video Setup Menu. 2 Touch and hold the menu column to register it.
# To cancel registration, touch and hold the menu column again.
3 Display the custom menu and choose a registered menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 54.
Note You can register up to 12 columns.
Other Functions Changing the picture adjustment
You can adjust the Brightness (brightness), Contrast (contrast), Color (color) ,Hue (hue), Dimmer (dimmer), Temperature (temperature), Black Level (black level) and RGB Dot ADJ (RGB dot clock adjustment) for each source and rear view camera. ! You cannot adjust Color, Hue, Contrast and Black Level for the audio source. 1 Press and hold MENU to display Picture Adjustment. The adjustment function names are displayed. 2 If you are adjusting the Picture Adjustment, select the unit.

USB storage device

Connections via USB hub are not supported. Do not connect anything other than a USB storage device. Firmly secure the USB storage device when driving. Do not let the USB storage device fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal. Depending on the USB storage device, the device may cause noise to occur on the radio. Copyright protected files that are stored in the USB devices cannot be played back. You cannot connect a USB portable audio player/USB memory to this unit via USB hub. Partitioned USB memory is not compatible with this unit.
Do not leave the iPod in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time. Doing so may cause the iPod to malfunction from the extreme rise in temperature. Do not leave the iPod in places with high temperatures. To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iPod directly to this unit. Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do not let the iPod fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
For details, refer to the manuals for the iPod. About iPod settings ! When an iPod is connected, this unit changes the EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in order to optimize the acoustics. When you disconnect the iPod, the EQ returns to the original setting. ! You cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when using this unit. Repeat is automatically changed to All when the iPod is connected to this unit. Frequent loading and ejecting of a DualDisc may result in scratches on the disc. Serious scratches can lead to playback problems on this unit. In some cases, a DualDisc may become stuck in the disc loading slot and will not eject. To prevent this, we recommend you refrain from using DualDisc with this unit. Please refer to the information from the disc manufacturer for more detailed information about DualDiscs.
JPEG picture files DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
Unfinalized DVD-R/-RW discs which have been recorded in the Video format (video mode) cannot be played back. Playback of DVD-R/DVD-RW discs may not be possible, due to disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc. on the lens of this unit. Depending on the application settings and the environment, playback of discs recorded on a personal computer may not be possible. (For details, contact the manufacturer of the application.) JPEG is short for Joint Photographic Experts Group and refers to a still image compression technology standard. Files are compatible with Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1 still images up to a resolution of 7 680. (EXIF format is used most commonly with digital still cameras.) Playback of EXIF format files that were processed by a personal computer may not be possible. There is no progressive JPEG compatibility.

Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD)
File extension:.wma Bit rate: 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Windows Media Audio Professional, Lossless, Voice/ DRM Stream/Stream with video: No
LPCM: No Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Compatible external subtitle file extension:.srt

Supplemental information

Some characters in a file name (including the file extension) or a folder name may not be displayed. This unit may not operate correctly depending on the application used to encode WMA files. There may be a slight delay when starting playback of audio files embedded with image data.
File extension:.mp3 Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz for emphasis) Compatible ID3 tag version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 (ID3 tag Version 2.x is given priority over Version 1.x.) M3u playlist: No MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO: No
Playable folders: up to 700 Playable files: up to 999 for CD-R/CD-RW Playable files: up to for DVD-R/DVD-RW File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF 1.02 (DVD-R/DVD-RW) Multi-session playback: Yes Packet write data transfer: No Regardless of the length of blank section between the songs of the original recording, compressed audio discs play with a short pause between songs.
Compatible format: AAC encoded by iTunes File extension:.m4a Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps Apple Lossless: No AAC file bought on the iTunes Store (.m4p file extension): No
Playable folders: up to Playable files: up to 65 535, up to 255 for one folder Playback of copyright protected files: No

DivX compatibility

Compatible format: DivX video format implemented in relation to DivX standards File extensions:.avi or.divx
Partitioned external storage device (USB, SD): Only the first playable partition can be played. There may be a slight delay when starting playback of audio files on an external storage device (USB, SD) with numerous folder hierarchies.
There is no compatibility for Multi Media Cards (MMC). Compatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaranteed. This unit is not compatible with SD-Audio/SD-Video.

Sequence of audio files

The user cannot assign folder numbers and specify playback sequences with this unit.

Additional Information Using the display correctly
! If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this unit, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station. Do not use the unit in this condition because doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or other failure. ! If you notice smoke, a strange noise or smell, or any other abnormal signs from the display, turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station. Using this unit in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system. ! Do not disassemble or modify this unit, as there are high-voltage components inside which may cause electric shock. Be sure to consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station for internal inspection, adjustments, or repairs.
Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen
! Heat from the heater may damage the LCD screen, and cool air from the cooler may cause moisture to form inside the display resulting in possible damage. ! Small black dots or white dots (bright dots) may appear on the LCD screen. These are due to the characteristics of the LCD screen and do not indicate a malfunction. ! When using a cellular phone, keep the antenna away from the display to prevent disruption of the video image by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc.
LED (light-emitting diode) backlight
! At low temperatures, using the LED backlight may increase image lag and degrade the image quality due to the characteristics of the LCD screen. Image quality will improve with an increase in temperature. ! To protect the LED backlight, the display will darken in the following environments: In the direct sunlight Near the heater vent ! The product lifetime of the LED backlight is more than hours. However, it may decrease if used in high temperatures. ! If the LED backlight reaches the end of its product lifetime, the screen will become dark and the image will no longer be projected. In such cases, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station.

Handling the display

! Never touch the screen with anything besides your finger when operating the touch panel function. The screen can scratch easily. ! When the display is subjected to direct sunlight for a long period of time, it will become very hot resulting in possible damage to the LCD screen. You should avoid exposing the display unit to direct sunlight as much as possible. ! The display should be used within the temperature range of -10C to +60C (14 F to 140 F). At temperatures higher or lower than this operating temperature range, the display may not operate normally. ! The LCD screen is exposed in order to increase its visibility within the vehicle. Do not press it strongly on it as this may damage it. ! Do not push the LCD screen forcefully as this may scratch it.

DivX decoding format. Home Theater Ver. 3, 4, 5.2, 6 (.avi,.divx)
Compatible physical format... Version 1.10 Maximum memory capacity... 2 GB File system.. FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 MP3 decoding format. MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA decoding format. Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11 (2ch audio) (Windows Media Player) AAC decoding format. MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes encoded only) (Ver. 8.2 and earlier) DivX decoding format. Home Theater Ver. 3, 4, 5.2, 6 (.avi,.divx)

FM tuner

Frequency range.. 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity. 9 dBf (0.8 V/75 W, mono, S/N: 30 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio.. 72 dB (IEC-A network)

AM tuner

Frequency range.. 530 kHz to kHz (10 kHz) Usable sensitivity. 25 V (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio.. 62 dB (IEC-A network)
(AVH-P3200BT) Version.. Bluetooth 2.0 certified Output power.. +4 dBm Max. (Power class 2)

CEA2006 Specifications

Power output.. 14 W RMS 4 Channels (4 W and 1 % THD+N) S/N ratio.. 91 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 W)
Note Specifications and the design are subject to modifications without notice.
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PIONEER CORPORATION

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Basic Operations Basic Operations 10 Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber bar 11 Activating the touch panel keys 11 Common operations for menu settings/ lists 12 Adjusting the LCD panel angle 12 Ejecting a disc 12 Ejecting a disc 12 Ejecting an SD 12 Ejecting an SD 13 Setting the clock 13 Tuner Introduction of tuner operations 14
Frame-by-frame playback 34 Slow motion playback 34 Searching for the part you want to play 34 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 34 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 35 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 35 Return to the specified scene 35 Selecting audio output 35 PBC playback 35 Selecting tracks from the track title list 36 Selecting files from the file name list 36 Using advanced sound retriever 36 Changing audiobook speed 36 Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) 36 Playing DivX VOD content 37 Capture an image in JPEG files 37 Changing the wide screen mode 38 Calling a number in the phone book 38 Selecting a number by alphabet search mode 39 Using the missed, received and dialed call lists 39 Using the missed, received and dialed call lists 40 Setting automatic answering 40 Adjusting the other partys listening volume 40 Switching the ring tone 40 Using the preset dial lists 40 Making a call by entering phone number 41 Setting the private mode 41 Pairing from this unit 41 Using a Bluetooth device to pair 42 Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically 42 Switching visible unit 43 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 43
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection 43 Using a cellular phone to initiate a connection 43 Registering a connected cellular phone 44 Voice recognition 44 Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 44 Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically 44 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 45 Menu operations Introduction of menu operations 46 Audio Adjustments 47 Digital Signal Processor 50 Setting up the DVD player 60 System settings 64 Entertainment settings 71 Customizing menus 72 Other Functions Changing the picture adjustment 73 Setting rear monitor output 73 Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 74 Using an AUX source 74 Using an external unit 75 Additional Information Troubleshooting 76 Error messages 78 Understanding auto EQ/auto TA and EQ error messages 81 Understanding messages 82 Indicator list 82 Handling guideline 84 Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD) 87 iPod compatibility 88 Sequence of audio files 88 Using the display correctly 89 Copyright and trademark 90
Language code chart for DVD 93 Specifications 94

Section

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.
To avoid battery exhaustion
Keep the vehicle engine running when using this unit to avoid draining the battery power. ! When no power is supplied to this unit, such as when the vehicle battery is being replaced, the microcomputer of this unit returns to its initial condition. We recommend that you transcribe the audio adjustment data.
When using a display connected to V OUT
Passengers in the rear seat can also watch DVDs or the TV if you connect this unit to a display using the V OUT.
NEVER install the rear display in a location where the driver can watch a DVD or TV while driving.
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an ACC position.
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 trailers, or when backing into a tight parking spot.

CAUTION

! The rear view camera function is to be used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or while backing up. Do not use for entertainment purposes. ! 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.
! SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED. ! USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Before You Start

! Avoid exposure to moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged, any preset memory will be erased.
DVD video disc region numbers
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
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 Specifications on page 94).

About this unit

Important 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.

RESET button

(AVH-P4200DVD)
(AVH-P3200BT) Note Switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before pressing RESET in the following situations: ! After completing connections ! When erasing all stored settings ! When resetting the unit to its initial (factory) settings
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 positions of the touch panel. Refer to Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) on page 74.
2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

Whats what Head unit

4 Part +/ (VOLUME/ VOL) Part USB port When connecting, open the USB connector lid. AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo/video jack) Use to connect an auxiliary device. Auto EQ microphone input jack Use to connect an auto EQ microphone.

Whats what

c/d (TRACK/ SEEK)

SRC/OFF

Part 8 MODE Turning the information display off. MENU Displaying the menu. Returning to the normal display. SD memory card slot 9 a

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Part 1 RESET

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Disc loading slot

CAUTION ! (AVH-P3200BT) Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to connect the USB audio player/USB memory as any device connected directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit and may be dangerous. ! Do not use unauthorized products. ! When inserting an SD card into the card slot, make sure that the label is facing the left. ! For details on how to operate a navigation unit from this unit, refer to its operation manual.
When the navigation unit is connected, press MODE to switch to the navigation display. Press MODE and hold to turn the display off. Press MODE again to turn the display on.

Optional remote control

The remote control CD-R55 is sold separately. For details concerning operations, see the remote control manual.
Basic Operations Basic Operations

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Radio Disc iPod

Rear View

SD AUX

Displaying the source menu. Switching to clock adjustment display. Refer to Setting the clock on page 13.
Turning the unit on using the buttons 1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on. Turning the unit off using the buttons 1 Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit turns off.

4 Switching the equalizer curves. Refer to Using the equalizer on page 47. Touch and hold for more than two seconds to turn the auto-equalizer on or off. Refer to Using the autoequalizer on page 48. Displaying a list of track titles/file names to select songs on a CD. Refer to Selecting tracks from the track title list on page 36. Displaying the file name list to select the files. Refer to Selecting files from the file name list on page 36. Displaying iPod menus. Refer to Browsing for a video/music on the iPod on page 33.

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Pausing and starting playback

iPod audio

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Selecting the repeat range. Refer to Repeating playback on page 32. Playing songs in random order. Refer to Random play (shuffle) on page 32. Switching the Advanced sound retriever function setting when playing audio. Refer to Using advanced sound retriever on page 36.
You can control an iPod with this unit by using a cable such as the CD-IU50 (sold separately).
Switching the text information to display on this unit when playing MP3/ WMA/AAC files.

Selecting a folder.

Switching between media file types on a DVD/CD/USB/SD. Refer to Switching the media file type on page 31. Playing songs on the iPod in random order. Refer to Random play (shuffle) on page 32.

Playing audio

Changing the speed of audiobook playback on the iPod. Refer to Changing audiobook speed on page 36. Switching to Link Search mode to play songs related to the currently playing song on the iPod. Refer to Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) on page 36. Playing all songs on the iPod in random order. Refer to Playing all songs in random order (shuffle all) on page 32. Conducting operation from your iPod and listening to it using your cars speakers. Refer to Operating this units iPod function from your iPod on page 31. Playing back sound 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up. Playback will automatically start. 1 If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/ OFF or touch the source icon to select the source. ! While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER, Accessory Attached or (check mark) is displayed 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 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. ! No Device is displayed when disconnecting the iPod. Ejecting a disc 1 Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 12 or Ejecting an SD on page 12. Selecting a track using the buttons 1 Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK). Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons 1 Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK).

Storing the strongest stations
BSM (best stations memory) automatically stores the six (for tuner)/12 (for TV) strongest stations. Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved using the preset tuning keys. 1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 14. Refer to Introduction of TV tuner operations on page 25. The preset screen appears in the display. 2 Touch BSM/BSSM to turn BSM on. The six(for tuner)/12(for TV) strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under preset tuning keys in order of their signal strength.
# To cancel the storage process, touch Cancel.

Displaying radio text

Radio text data transmitted by RDS stations, such as station information, the name of the currently broadcast song and the name of the artist, can be displayed on this tuner. ! When no radio text is received, No Text appears in the display.

Detailed instructions

Tuning in to strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in to only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. FM: off MW/LW: off The larger the setting number, the higher the signal level. The highest level setting allows reception of only the strongest stations; while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.
Storing and recalling radio text
You can store data from up to six radio text transmissions to the Memo1 to Memo6 keys. 1 Display the radio text you want to store in the memory. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 14. 2 Touch and hold one of the keys to store the selected radio text. The memory number is displayed and the selected radio text will be stored in the memory.
Detailed instructions Receiving traffic announcements
Regardless of the source you are listening to, you can receive traffic announcements automatically with TA (traffic announcement standby). 1 Tune in to a TP or enhanced other networks TP station. indicator lights up. 2 Turn Traffic announcement on. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 14.
# If the TA function is turned on when you are not tuned in to a TP or enhanced other networks indicator lights up dimly. TP station, the

1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 14. 2 Touch PTY.
3 Touch a or b to select a program type. There are four program types: News&InfoPopularClassicsOthers 4 Touch Start to begin the search. The unit searches for a station broadcasting that type of program. When a station is found, its program service name is displayed. PTY (program type ID code) information is listed in the following section. Refer to this page.
# To cancel the search, touch Cancel. # The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY. # If no station is broadcasting the type of program you searched for, Not Found is displayed for about two seconds and then the tuner returns to the original station.
4 Cancel the announcement while a traffic announcement is being received. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 14. The tuner returns to the original source but remains in the TA function standby mode until the icon is touched again.

Using PTY functions

You can tune in to a station using PTY (program type) information.
Searching for an RDS station by PTY information
You can search for general types of broadcasting programs, such as those listed in the following section. Refer to this page.
3 Press +/ (VOLUME/VOL) to adjust the TA volume when a traffic announcement begins. The newly set volume is stored in the memory and will be recalled for subsequent traffic announcements.

Classics

PTY list

News&Info Popular

Using news program interruption
When a news program is broadcast from a PTY code news station, the unit can switch from any station to the news broadcast station. When the news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes.
News (News), Affairs (Current affairs), Info (Information), Sport (Sports), Weather (Weather), Finance (Finance)
Pop Mus (Popular music), Rock Mus (Rock music), Easy Mus (Easy listening), Oth Mus (Other music), Jazz (Jazz), Country (Country music), Nat Mus (National music), Oldies (Oldies music), Folk Mus (Folk music)
L. Class (Light classical), Classic (Classical)
Others Educate (Education), Drama (Drama), Culture (Culture), Science (Science), Varied (Varied), Children (Childrens), Social (Social affairs), Religion (Religion), Phone In (Phone in), Touring (Travel), Leisure (Leisure), Document (Documentaries) Selecting the desired menu item.
2 Select the desired menu item.
Switching the media file type
When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types, such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play. Audio data (CD-DA) and JPEG picture files on DVD-R/RW/ROM cannot be played back on this unit. CD (audio data (CD-DA))Music (compressed audio)Video (DivX video files) Photo (JPEG picture files)

Detailed instructions Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle)
With DVDs/DivX files featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback.
Notes ! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle languages may only be possible using a menu display. ! You can also switch between subtitle languages using Video Setup Menu. For details, refer to Setting the subtitle language on page 60. ! You will return to normal playback if you change the Subtitle during fast forward/fast rewind, pause or slow motion playback.
This function cannot be used if a specified scene has not been preprogrammed on the DVD disc.

Selecting audio output

When playing DVD video discs recorded with LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output. When playing video CDs, you can switch between stereo and monaural audio output. ! This function is not available when disc playback is stopped. ! If you select Linear PCM, you can operate this function when playing a disc recorded on a dual mono mode. (Refer to Setting for digital output on page 63.)
Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle)

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L+R left and right Left left Right right Mix mixing left and right
With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during playback. ! During playback of a scene shot from multiple angles, the angle icon is displayed. Use the Video Setup Menu to turn the angle icon display on or off. For details, refer to Setting the multi-angle DVD display on page 61.
You may not be able to select or use this function depending on the disc and the playback location.

PBC playback

(Function for Video CDs) During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), PBC ON is displayed. 1 Start the search function. Refer to Playing moving images on page 15. 2 Touch 10key to display the numeric keypad. 3 Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu number. Start playback from the selected part.
Note You will return to normal playback if you change the viewing angle during fast forward/fast rewind, pause or slow motion playback.

Switching to the call history list.
5 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 6 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23.
Selecting a number by alphabet search mode
(Function of AVH-P3200BT) If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone book, you can search for the phone number by alphabet search mode. 1 Switch to phone book mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. The phone book display appears. 2 Touch ABC to switch to alphabet search mode. 3 Touch the first letter of the entry you are looking for. The Phone Book entries starting with that letter (e.g. Ben, Brian and Burt when B is selected) will be displayed.
(Function of AVH-P3200BT) The 80 most recent calls dialed, received, and missed are stored in the memory. You can browse them and call numbers from these lists. 1 Switch to the call history list. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 2 Select Missed Calls, Dialed Calls or Received Calls.
Displaying the received call list.
Using the missed, received and dialed call lists
# If you want to change the character to Russian, touch the icon. To return to English, touch the icon again.
Changing the character to Russian.
Displaying the dialed call list.
Displaying the missed call list.
# The order of the first name and last name may be different from that of the cellular phone.
4 Touch the list to display the phone number list of the selected entry.
# If several phone numbers are included in an entry, select one by touching the list. # If you want to switch to the call history list, touch the icon.
3 Touch the list number to select a phone number. Name and phone number are displayed in the detailed list.
4 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23.
5 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. To maintain the good sound quality, this unit can adjust the other partys listening volume. If the volume is not loud enough for the other party, use this function. % Select Far-End VOL. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 123
# This function can be performed even while talking on the phone. # Settings can be stored for each device.
(Function of AVH-P4200DVD) The 80 most recent calls dialed, received, and missed are stored in the memory. You can browse them and call numbers from these lists. 1 Switch to the call history list. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 26. 2 Touch a phone number or name (if entered) you want to call. 3 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 26. 4 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 26.

Switching the ring tone

Setting automatic answering
If this function is on, this unit automatically answers all incoming calls. % Turn automatic answering on or off. (AVH-P4200DVD) Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 26. (AVH-P3200BT) Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23.
Adjusting the other partys listening volume
(Function of AVH-P3200BT)
You can select whether or not to use this units ring tone. If this function is set to on, the ring tone for this unit will sound. 1 Connect your cellular phone to this unit. 2 Turn ring tone on or off. (AVH-P4200DVD) Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 26. (AVH-P3200BT) Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23.
Using the preset dial lists
(Function of AVH-P3200BT) You can easily store up to six phone numbers as presets. 1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 2 Touch one of preset dial keys to select the desired phone number.
# If you want to delete a preset phone number, touch and hold the preset dial key.
3 Make the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. 4 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23.
Note Entering phone number mode cannot be operated unless a Bluetooth telephone is connected to this unit.
Setting the private mode Making a call by entering phone number
(Function of AVH-P3200BT) During a conversation, you can switch to private mode (talk directly on your cellular phone). Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23.

Connection

Pairing from this unit
01: Phone1 02: Phone2 03: Phone3 04: Phone4 05: Phone5
2 Touch the number icons to input the numbers.
# Up to 24 digits can be entered.
1 Switch to the entering phone number mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23.
Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake when performing this operation.
1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations on page 23. Touch Connection to select a device. Start to search.

Starting to search.

While searching, is displayed and when available devices are found, the device names or BD addresses (if names cannot be obtained) are displayed.
# If you want to switch between the device names and BD addresses, touch the icon.

When adjustments are made to the listening position, the speaker outputs are automatically set to the appropriate levels. To tailor the levels more precisely, refer to Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone on page 55 or Adjusting the speaker output levels on page 54.
You can change the fader/balance setting to provide an ideal listening environment for all of the occupied seats.
1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch Fader/Balance on the DSP function menu. 3 Touch a or b to adjust the front/rear speaker balance. Range: Front:25 to Rear:25
# Select F/R: 0 L/R: 0 when only using two speakers. (such as Musical, Drama or Action). On the other hand, when selecting SFC effects that are suitable for 2-channel audio sources (such as Jazz, Hall or Club), we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic II off.
4 Touch c or d to adjust the left/right speaker balance. Range: Left:25 to Right:25
1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch SFC on the DSP function menu to select the setting. Musical(Musical)Drama(Drama)Action (Action)Jazz(Jazz)Hall(Hall)Club(Club) Off(Off)
Note If the source is a 2-channel LPCM or Dolby Digital audio source, we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic II on when selecting SFC effects that are most suitable for 5.1-channel audio sources
The SFC function creates the sensation of a live performance. ! The acoustics of performance spaces differ depending on the extent and contour of space through which sound waves can move and on how the created sounds bounce off the stage, walls, floors and ceilings. At a live performance you hear music in three stages: direct sound, early reflections, and late reflections, or reverberations. These factors are programmed into the SFC circuitry to recreate the acoustics of various performance settings.
Using sound field control
2 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 3 Touch Source Level Adjuster on the DSP function menu.
4 Touch a or b to adjust the source volume.
! The MW/LW volume level can also be adjusted with this function. ! Video CD, CD, compressed audio and DivX are automatically set to the same source level adjustment volume. ! External unit 1 and external unit 2 are automatically set to the same source level adjustment volume. ! AUX (auxiliary input) and AV (AV input) are automatically set to the same source level adjustment volume.
1 Compare the FM volume level with the level of the source you wish to adjust.
Using dynamic range control
The dynamic range refers to the difference between the smallest and largest sounds emitted. Dynamic range control compresses this difference so that the sounds can be heard clearly even at low volume levels. ! The dynamic range control is only effective for Dolby Digital sound. ! You can only switch to Dynamic Range Control when you are playing DVD discs. 1 Display the DSP function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 46. 2 Touch Dynamic Range Control on the DSP function menu. 3 Touch d to turn dynamic range control on.

As a loud tone (noise) may be emitted from the speakers when measuring the car's interior acoustic characteristics, never perform auto TA or auto EQ while driving.
! Thoroughly check the conditions before performing auto TA and EQ as the speakers may be damaged if these functions are performed when: The speakers are incorrectly connected. (For example, when a rear speaker is connected as a subwoofer output.) A speaker is connected to a power amp delivering output higher than the speakers maximum input power capability.
Touch d to turn the auto-equalizer on.
! If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable position the measurement tone may become loud and measurement may take a long time, resulting in battery drainage. Be sure to place the microphone in the specified location.
Before operating the auto TA and EQ function
! Perform auto TA and EQ in a quiet place, with both the car engine and air conditioning switched off. Also turn off any car phones or portable telephones in the car, or remove them from the car. Sounds other than the measurement tone (such as surrounding sounds, engine sound, telephones ringing) may prevent correct measurement of the cars interior acoustic characteristics. ! Be sure to perform auto TA and EQ using the optional microphone. Using another microphone may prevent measurement, or result in incorrect measurement of the cars interior acoustic characteristics. ! In order to perform auto TA and EQ, the front speaker must be connected. ! When this unit is connected to a power amp with input level control, auto TA and EQ may not be possible if the power amps input level is set below the standard level. ! When this unit is connected to a power amp with an LPF, turn this LPF off before performing auto TA and EQ. Also set the cut-off frequency for the built-in LPF of an active subwoofer to the highest frequency. ! The time alignment value resulting from auto TA and EQ has been calculated by a computer and is the optimum delay time that will give accurate results. Be sure to use the resulting value although it may differ from the actual distance when: The reflected sound within the car is strong and delays occur. The LPF on active subwoofers or external amps delay the lower sounds. ! Auto TA and EQ changes the audio settings as follows:
The fader/balance settings return to the center position. (Refer to page 50.) The equalizer curve switches to Flat. (Refer to page 47.) The front, center and rear speakers will automatically be adjusted to a high pass filter setting. ! Pervious settings for auto TA and EQ will be overwritten.
Performing auto TA and EQ
For details concerning operation, refer to the operation manual for the multi-channel processor. 1 Stop the car in a place that is quiet, close all the doors, windows and sun roof, and then turn the engine off. If the engine is left running, engine noise may prevent correct auto EQ.

Switching to auto or manual.
Switching to video and audio.
Function 1 to 4 Actions will differ depending on the connected external unit.

Appendix

Additional Information Troubleshooting

Common

Symptom The power will not turn on. The unit will not operate. Cause Action (Reference page) Symptom There is no image displayed. Cause The parking brake cable is not connected. The parking brake is not applied. The icon is The operation is displayed, and prohibited for the operation is not disc. possible. The operation is not compatible with the configuration of the disc. The image displayed stops (pauses) and the unit cannot be operated. Action (Reference page) Connect the parking brake cable, and apply the parking brake. Connect the parking brake cable, and apply the parking brake. This operation is not possible. This operation is not possible.
Confirm once more Leads and connectors are incor- that all connecrectly connected. tions are correct. The fuse is blown. Rectify the cause and then replace the fuse. Be sure to install a fuse with the same rating.
Operation with the remote control is not possible. The unit does not operate correctly even when the appropriate remote control buttons are pressed.

Battery power is low.

Load a new battery.
Some operations Try operating with another disc. are prohibited with certain discs.
There is no sound. The volume level is low. The aspect ratio is incorrect and the image is stretched. The motor sounds when the ignition switch is turned ON (or is turned to ACC).
Press RESET. (Page Noise and/or other factors are 9) causing the builtin microprocessor to operate incorrectly.
Stop playback The data could once, and start no longer be read during play- playback again. back. Adjust the volume level.

The volume level is low.

The attenuator is Turn the attenuator on. off. Firmly secure the unit. Create a DivX file that is within the recommended size and transmission rate. Select the appropriate setting for your display. (Page 61) This is a normal operation.
The sound and The unit is not video skip. firmly secured. File size and transmission rate are above recommended rates. The aspect ratio setting is incorrect for the display. The unit is confirming whether or not a disc is loaded.
The type of disc Check the disc loaded cannot be type. played on this unit. The disc loaded is not compatible with this video system. There is no sound. The volume level will not rise. Cables are not connected correctly. The unit is performing still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback. Change the disc to one that is compatible with your video system. Connect the cables correctly. There is no sound during still, slow motion or frameby-frame playback.
Playback is not The disc is dirty. possible.
Clean the disc. (Page 84)

Road shocks may interrupt disc playback. Read the precautions for discs before using them. Certain functions may not be available for some DVD video discs. It may not be possible to play back some DVD video discs. It is not possible to play back DVD-RAM discs. This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format. Do not insert AVCHD discs as you may not be able to eject the disc. Depending on the kind of USB portable audio player/ USB memory you use, the device may not be recognized or audio files may not be played back properly. Do not leave the USB portable audio player/USB memory in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time. Doing so may cause the device to malfunction from the extreme rise in temperature.

SD memory card

This unit supports only the following types of SD memory cards. ! SD Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of children. Should the SD memory card be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Do not touch the connectors of the SD memory card directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Do not insert anything other than an SD memory card into the SD card slot. If a metal object (such as a coin) is inserted into the slot, the internal circuits may break and cause malfunctions. Do not insert a damaged SD memory card (e.g. warped, label peeled off) as it may not be ejected from the slot. Do not try to force an SD memory card into the SD card slot as the card or this unit may be damaged. When ejecting an SD memory card, press it and hold it until it clicks. It is dangerous to release your finger immediately after pressing the card as it may shoot out of the slot and hit you in the face, etc. If the card shoots out of the slot, it may be lost.
Address any questions you have about your external storage device (USB, SD) to the manufacturer of the device. Do not leave the external storage device (USB, SD) in places with high temperatures. Depending on the external storage device (USB, SD), the following problems may occur. ! Operations may vary. ! The storage device may not be recognized. ! Files may not be played back properly.

USB storage device

Connections via USB hub are not supported.
Do not connect anything other than a USB storage device. Firmly secure the USB storage device when driving. Do not let the USB storage device fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal. Depending on the USB storage device, the device may cause noise to occur on the radio. Copyright protected files that are stored in the USB devices cannot be played back. You cannot connect a USB portable audio player/USB memory to this unit via USB hub. Partitioned USB memory is not compatible with this unit.