DVD AV RECEIVER

AVH-P5100DVD

Operation Manual

English

Contents
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product.
Please read through this manual before using the product for the first time, to ensure proper use. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
Resetting the microprocessor 15 Feature demo mode 15 Operating this unit Whats what 16 Head unit 16 Optional remote control 16 Basic Operations 17 Power ON/OFF 17 Selecting a source 17 Adjusting the volume 18 Touch panel key basic operation 18 Opening and closing the LCD panel 19 Radio 20 Basic Operations 20 Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 21 Introduction to advanced operations 21 Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 21 Tuning in strong signals 21 Built-in DVD player 22 Basic Operations 22 Basic playback controls 23 Switching the media file type 23 Operating the DVD menu 23 PBC playback 24 Playing DivX VOD content 24 Skipping back or forward to another title 24 CM skip/CM back 25 Resume playback (Bookmark) 25 Searching for the part you want to play 25 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 26 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 26 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 26
Be sure to read this ! Playable discs 9 ! DVD video disc region numbers 9 ! When an operation is prohibited 14 Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6 To ensure safe driving 6 Parking brake interlock 7 When using a display connected to REAR MONITOR OUTPUT 7 When using a rear view camera 7 To avoid battery exhaustion 7 Before You Start Information to User 8 For Canadian model 8 About this unit 8 Playable discs 9 DVD video disc region numbers 9 About this manual 10 After-sales service for Pioneer products 10 Visit our website 10 Features 11 About WMA 12 About MPAbout AAC 12 About DivX 13 About the SAT RADIO READY mark 13 To protect the LCD screen 13 For viewing the LCD comfortably 13 Changing the wide screen size 13 Changing the picture adjustment 14 What the marks on DVDs indicate 14 When an operation is prohibited 14 Protecting your unit from theft 14 Removing the front panel 14 Attaching the front panel 14
Frame-by-frame playback 27 Slow motion playback 27 Return to the specified scene 27 Automatic playback of DVDs 27 Text information 27 Selecting tracks from the track list 28 Selecting files from the file name list 28 Introduction to advanced operations 28 Repeating play 28 Playing tracks in random order 29 Scanning tracks or folders 29 Selecting audio output 29 Using compression 30 Playing songs on iPod 30 Basic Operations 30 Playing video 31 Browsing for a song/video 31 Displaying text information on iPod 32 Repeating play 32 Playing songs in a random order (shuffle) 32 Playing all songs in a random order (shuffle all) 32 Operating this units iPod function from your iPod 32 Pausing a song 33 Selecting songs from album list of currently playing artist 33 Changing audiobook speed 33 Playing songs on USB portable audio player/ USB memory 33 Basic Operations 33 Pausing compressed audio playback 34 Introduction to advanced operations 34 Displaying text information of an audio file 34
Selecting files from the file name list 34 Audio Adjustments 35 Introduction of audio adjustments 35 Using balance adjustment 35 Using the equalizer 35 Adjusting loudness 36 Using subwoofer output 36 Boosting the bass 37 Using the high pass filter 37 Adjusting source levels 37 Setting up the DVD player 38 Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 38 Setting the subtitle language 38 Setting the audio language 38 Setting the menu language 39 Switching the assist subtitle on or off 39 Setting the angle icon display 39 Setting the aspect ratio 39 Setting the parental lock 40 Setting the DivX subtitle file 41 Displaying your DivX VOD registration code 41 Setting for digital output 41 Initial Settings 42 Adjusting initial settings 42 Switching the auxiliary setting 42 Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller 42 Changing languages for CAUTION 43 Switching the sound muting/ attenuation 43 Switching the warning tone 43 Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection 43 Correcting distorted sound 44 Resetting the audio functions 44 Other Functions 45

WARNING

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

To ensure safe driving

! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE. ! To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the potential violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver. ! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or TV (sold separately) feature should never be used while the vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays should not be in a location where they are visibly distracting to the driver. ! In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed and this units DVD features should not be used.
When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV while driving, the warning Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited. will appear on the front display.

Precautions

To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front display, park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION

Parking brake interlock
Certain functions (DVD/TV viewing and certain touch panel keys) offered by this unit could be dangerous and/or unlawful if used while driving. To prevent such functions from being used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an interlock system that senses when the parking brake is set. If you attempt to use the functions described above while driving, they will become disabled until you stop the vehicle in a safe place, and (1) apply the parking brake, (2) release the parking brake, and then (3) apply the parking brake again. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the parking brake.

! ! ! ! ! ! TITLE Repeat the current title CHAPTER Repeat the current chapter TRACK Repeat the current track FILE Repeat just the current file FOLDER Repeat the current folder DISC Play through the current disc Notes ! If you perform chapter search or fast forward/ reverse, the repeat play range changes to DISC. ! If you select another folder during repeat play, the repeat play range changes to DISC. ! When playing back compressed audio or DivX, if you perform track search or fast forward/reverse during FILE, the repeat play range changes to FOLDER. ! When playing back Video CD or CD, if you perform track search or fast forward/reverse during TRACK, the repeat play range changes to DISC. ! When FOLDER is selected, it is not possible to play back a subfolder of that folder. ! When playing discs with compressed audio and audio data (CD-DA), repeat play performs within the currently playing data type even if DISC is selected.
Playing tracks in random order
Tracks in a selected repeat range are played in random order. ! This function is available for CD and compressed audio disc. 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on the previous page. 2 Touch RANDOM on the function menu to turn random play on. Tracks will play in a random order within the previously selected repeat range.
# To turn random play off, touch RANDOM again.
Scanning tracks or folders
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD. When playing the compressed audio disc, the first 10 seconds of each track of the current folder (or the first track of each folder) is played. ! This function is available for CD and compressed audio disc. 1 Select the repeat range. Refer to Repeating play on the previous page. 2 Touch SCAN on the function menu to turn scan play on. The first 10 seconds of each track is played. 3 When you find the desired track (or folder) touch SCAN again.
Note After track or folder scanning is finished, normal playback of the tracks will begin again.

Selecting audio output

When playing DVD video discs recorded with LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output. When playing Video CD discs, you can switch between stereo and monaural audio output.
! This function is available for DVD and Video CD. ! This function is not possible when disc playback has been stopped. ! If you select Linear PCM, when playing a disc recorded on a dual mono mode, you can operate this function. (Refer to Setting for digital output on page 41.) % Touch L/R SELECT on the function menu to select the audio output. Touch L/R SELECT repeatedly until the desired audio output appears in the display.

! ! ! ! L+R left and right LEFT left RIGHT right MIX mixing left and right Note Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the function may not be selectable, indicating that operating this function is not possible. 1 Source icon 2 Repeat indicator Shows when repeat range is set to ONE or ALL. 3 Song number indicator 4 Title indicator 5 Shuffle indicator Shows when random play is set to SONGS or ALBUMS. 6 Play time indicator 7 Song information Shows detailed information of currently playing song. 8 Battery charging indicator Shows when the battery charge setting is on.

Playing songs on iPod

You can use this unit to control an iPod by using a cable (e.g., CD-IU205V), which is sold separately.

Using compression

Using the COMP (compression) function lets you adjust the sound playback quality of this unit. % Touch COMPRESSION on the function menu to select your favorite setting. OFFCOMP1COMP2
1 Connect the iPod to this unit. Playback will automatically start. While connected to this unit, PIONEER, Accessory Attached or (check mark) is displayed on the iPod.
# Before connecting the dock connector of this unit to the iPod, disconnect the headphones from the iPod. # Depending on the model of iPod or the data size in the iPod, there may be a delay to start playing after connection. # After the iPod has been connected to this unit, use touch panel keys to select the iPod.
# When removing the iPod from this unit, this unit is turned off.

1 Touch Video.

2 To skip back or forward to another song, touch o or p.
# To return to the music operation screen, touch Music.

Play video on the iPod.

# You can also skip back or forward to another song by pressing c or d (TRACK).
Browsing for a song/video
Operations to control an iPod with this unit is designed to be as close to the iPod as possible to make operation and song/video search easy. ! If the characters recorded on the iPod are not compatible with this unit, those characters are not displayed. 1 Touch MENU to display iPod menus.
3 To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching o or p.
# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by pressing and holding c or d (TRACK).

3 Touch 0 to 9 to input a four digit code number.
4 Touch ENTER. The code number is set, and you can now set the level. 5 Touch any of 1 to 8 to select the desired level. The parental lock level is set.
! LEVEL 8 Playback of the entire disc is possible (initial setting) ! LEVEL 7 to LEVEL 2 Playback of discs for children and non-adult-oriented discs is possible
5 Touch any of 1 to 8 to select the desired level. The new parental lock level is set.
If you forget your code number
Please see the following section, and touch C 10 times. Refer to Changing the level on this page. The registered code number is canceled, letting you register a new one.
Setting the DivX subtitle file
You can select whether to display DivX external subtitles or not. ! The DivX subtitles will be displayed even when CUSTOM is selected if no DivX external subtitle files exist. 1 Touch NEXT on the DVD setup menu. ! Selecting Linear PCM enables you to switch the output channel if playing the following type of discs. (Refer to Selecting audio output on page 29.) Dual mono mode DVD video discs 1 Touch NEXT on the DVD setup menu.
2 Touch DivX SUB TITLE to select the desired subtitle setting.
! ORIGINAL Display the DivX subtitles ! CUSTOM Display the DivX external subtitles Notes ! Up to 42 characters can be displayed on one line. If more than 42 characters are set, the line breaks and the characters are displayed on the next line. ! Up to 126 characters can be displayed on one screen. If more than 126 characters are set, the excess characters will not be displayed.
2 Touch DIGITAL OUTPUT to select the desired digital output setting.
! STREAM The Dolby Digital/DTS signal is output as it is (initial setting) ! Linear PCM The Dolby Digital/DTS signal is converted to and output as a linear PCM signal
Displaying your DivX VOD registration code
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this unit, you first need to register the unit with your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider. 1 Touch NEXT on the DVD setup menu.
2 Touch DivX VOD. Your 8-digit registration code is displayed.
! Make a note of the code as you will need it when you register with a DivX VOD provider.
Setting for digital output
Audio which is outputted from digital output of this unit can be selected. Normally, set to STREAM. If this units digital output is not used, there is no need to change settings.
Operating this unit Initial Settings

You can adjust the BRIGHTNESS (brightness), CONTRAST (contrast), COLOR (color) and HUE (hue) for each source and rear view camera. ! You cannot adjust COLOR or HUE for the audio source.
FULL (full) A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal picture) without any omissions.
1 Touch PICTURE ADJUSTMENT on the system menu. The adjustment function names are displayed. 2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the function to be adjusted.
BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the black intensity CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast COLOR Adjusts the color saturation HUE Adjusts the tone of color (red is emphasized or green is emphasized) ! DIMMER Adjust the brightness of display ! REAR VIEW/SOURCE Switch the picture adjustment modes # You cannot adjust the picture adjustment for rear view camera when CAMERA POLARITY is set to OFF. (Refer to Setting for rear view camera (back up camera) on the next page.) # With some rear view cameras, picture adjustment may not be possible. ! ! ! !
moves to the right, the brighter the screen becomes. 4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.
Selecting the background display
You can switch background displays while listening to each source. ! You can enjoy AV (AV input) as the background video image while you are listening to audio source such as radio or CD. % Touch BACKGROUND on the system menu to select the desired background display. Audio source BGP1 (background picture 1)BGP2 (background picture 2)BGP3 (background picture 3)AV (AV input) Video source OFF (off)BGP1 (background picture 1) BGP2 (background picture 2)BGP3 (background picture 3)AV (AV input)
# When the AV (AV input) is not set to VIDEO, AV cannot be selected. (Refer to this page.)
3 Touch c or d to adjust the selected item. Each time you touch c or d it increases or decreases the level of selected item. +24 to 24 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased. 4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

Setting the AV input

You can switch the setting according to the connected component. ! Select VIDEO to watch video of a connected component as AV source. ! Select S-DVD to watch video of a connected DVD player as S-DVD source. ! Select EXT-VIDEO to watch video of a connected video unit as EXT source. ! Select TV to watch TV pictures from a connected TV tuner as TV source. % Touch AV INPUT on the system menu to select the AV input setting.
! OFF No video component connected ! VIDEO External video component (such as portable video player) ! S-DVD DVD player connected with RCA cable

Adjusting the dimmer

To prevent the display from being too bright at night, the display is automatically dimmed when the cars headlights are turned on. You can turn the dimmer on or off. 1 Touch PICTURE ADJUSTMENT on the system menu. The adjustment function names are displayed. 2 Touch DIMMER.

Voice recognition
1 Touch VOICE to turn the voice recognition function on. Voice dial icon appears on the information bar. Voice recognition function is now ready.
# To cancel the voice recognition function, touch VOICE again.
Setting up for hands-free phoning
Before you can use the hands-free phoning function you must set up the unit for use with your cellular phone. This entails establishing a Bluetooth wireless connection between this unit and your phone, registering your phone with this unit, and adjusting the volume level. 1 Connection For detailed instructions on connecting your phone to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, refer to Connecting a cellular phone on the next page.
# Your phone should now be temporarily connected. However, to make best use of the technology, we recommend you register the phone to this unit.
Pronounce the name of your contact.

Taking a phone call

Answering an incoming call
1 When a call comes in, touch.
# You can also perform this operation by pressing c (TRACK). # If private mode is selected on the cellular phone, hands-free phoning may not be performed.

To end the call, touch

2 Registration To register your temporarily connected phone, refer to Registering a connected cellular phone on page 65. 3 Volume adjustment Adjust the earpiece volume on your cellular phone for comfort. When adjusted, the volume
# You can also perform this operation by pressing d (TRACK).
Rejecting an incoming call
% When a call comes in, touch The call is rejected.

Answering a call waiting

Touch Touch to answer a call waiting. to end all calls. 3 Touch the device name you want to connect. While connecting, CONNECTING flashes. To complete the connection, check the device name (Pioneer BT unit2) and enter the link code on your cellular phone. If the connection is established, CONNECTED is displayed.
# PIN code is set to 0000 as the default. You can change this code in the initial setting. Refer to Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection on page 43.
# The caller you have been talking to is now on hold. To end the call, both you and your caller need to hang up the phone. # While your callers hold the line, touching switches between callers.

Touch ESC to return to the TV picture.
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK. Note Storing broadcast stations with BSSM may replace broadcast stations you have saved using P01 to P12.
1 Touch AV MENU and then touch DSP MENU to display the DSP function names. The DSP function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.
# To go to the next group of function names, touch NEXT. # To return to the previous group of function names, touch PREV. # When playing discs recorded with more than 96 kHz sampling frequency, you cannot use audio functions. Also, equalizer curve setting, POSITION, AUTO EQ and AUTO TA will be canceled. # When playing discs recorded with more than 96 kHz sampling frequency, audio is outputted from front speakers only. # When selecting FM as the source, you cannot switch to SLA. # When playing other than the DVD disc, you cannot switch to DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL. # When neither FRONT-L nor FRONT-R is selected in POSITION, you cannot switch to TIME ALIGNMENT. # When both the center speaker and the rear speaker are set to OFF in the speaker setting, you cannot switch to DOLBY PRO LOGIC II.
2 Press EQ to select the desired SFC mode. MUSICAL (musical)DRAMA (drama) ACTION (action)JAZZ (jazz)HALL (hall) CLUB (club)OFF (off)
Note If the source is a 2-channel LPCM audio or a 2channel Dolby Digital audio and you select SFC effects that are most applicable for 5.1-channel audio (i.e., MUSICAL, DRAMA or ACTION), we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic II on. On the other hand, when selecting SFC effects that are intended for use with 2-channel audio (i.e., JAZZ, HALL or CLUB), we recommend turning Dolby Pro Logic II off.
Using the position selector
One way to assure a more natural sound is to accurately position the stereo image, putting you right in the center of the sound field. The position selector function lets you automatically adjust the speaker output levels and inserts a delay time to match the number and position of occupied seats. When used in conjunction with the SFC, the feature will make the sound image more natural and offer a panoramic sound that envelops you. 1 Touch POSITION on the DSP function menu. 2 Touch c/d/a/b to select a listening position. Touch one of these, c/d/a/b, to select a listening position as listed in the table.

3 Touch a or b to select SUB WOOFER (subwoofer). Each time you touch a or b selects the speaker in the following order: FRONT (front speakers)CENTER (center speaker)REAR (rear speakers) SUB WOOFER (subwoofer)PHASE (subwoofer setting) 4
Touch d to turn subwoofer output on.
3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to be adjusted. Each time you touch a or b selects the speaker in the following order: FRONT (front speakers)CENTER (center speaker)REAR (rear speakers)
5 Touch b and then touch c or d to select the phase of subwoofer output. Touch d to select normal phase and NORMAL appears in the display. Touch c to select reverse phase and REVERSE appears in the display.
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 outputted 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.
Selecting a cross-over frequency
You can select a frequency, under which sounds are reproduced through the subwoofer. If the installed speakers include one whose size has been set to SMALL, you can select a frequency, under which sounds are reproduced through a LARGE speaker or subwoofer. Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu. Touch CROSS OVER.
Adjusting the speaker output levels
Speaker level can be adjusted finely by listening to an audio output. First, use test tone to adjust the approximate speaker level, and then use this function to adjust finely. Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu. Touch SPEAKER LEVEL.
3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to be adjusted. Each time you touch a or b selects the speaker in the following order: FRONT (front speakers)CENTER (center speaker)REAR (rear speakers) SUB WOOFER (subwoofer) 4 Touch c or d to select cross-over frequency. Each time you touch c or d selects cross-over frequencies in the following order: 63Hz80Hz100Hz125Hz160Hz 200Hz
Note Selecting a cross-over frequency is to set a crossover frequency of the subwoofers L.P (low-pass.F. filter) and that of the SMALL speaker H.P.F. (highpass filter). The cross-over frequency setting has no effect if the subwoofer is set to OFF and other speakers are set to LARGE or OFF.
3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to be adjusted. Each time you touch a or b 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 to OFF. (Refer to Setting the speaker setting on the previous page.)
4 Touch c or d to adjust the speaker output level. Each time you touch c or d increases or decreases the speaker output level. +10 to 10 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.
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone
This function allows you to easily get the overall balance right among the speakers. Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu. Touch TEST TONE.
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.
# The settings do not appear for speakers whose size is set to OFF. (Refer to Setting the speaker setting on page 78.)
3 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the time alignment.
! INITIAL Initial time alignment (factory setting) ! AUTO TA Time alignment created by auto TA and EQ. (Refer to Auto TA and EQ (autotime alignment and auto-equalizing) on page 82.) ! CUSTOM Adjusted time alignment that you can create for yourself ! OFF Turn the time alignment off ! ADJUSTMENT Adjust the time alignment as desired # You cannot select AUTO TA if auto TA and EQ has not been carried out. # You cannot select ADJUSTMENT when neither FRONT-L nor FRONT-R is selected in POSITION.
# The test tone rotates to the next speaker after about two seconds from the last operation.
Adjusting the time alignment
You can adjust the distance between each speaker and the selected position. ! An adjusted time alignment is memorized in CUSTOM. 1 Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu.
5 Touch STOP to stop the test tone output.
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 (speaker output level). Both provide the same results.
2 Touch TIME ALIGNMENT and then touch ADJUSTMENT.
# You cannot select ADJUSTMENT when neither FRONT-L nor FRONT-R is selected in POSITION.

Using the time alignment

Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer
For CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 equalizer curves, you can adjust the front, rear and center equalizer curves separately by selecting a
6 Touch b and then touch c or d to select the equalizer band to be adjusted. Each time you touch c or d selects equalizer bands in the following order:
LOW (low)MID (mid)HIGH (high) 7 Touch b and then touch c or d to select the center frequency of selected band. Touch c or d until the desired frequency appears in the display. 40Hz50Hz63Hz80Hz100Hz125Hz 160Hz200Hz250Hz315Hz400Hz 500Hz630Hz800Hz1kHz1.25kHz 1.6kHz2kHz2.5kHz3.15kHz4kHz 5kHz6.3kHz8kHz10kHz12.5kHz 8 Touch b and then touch c or d to adjust the equalizer level. Each time you touch c or d it increases or decreases the equalizer level. +12 to 12 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased. 9 Touch b and then touch c or d to select the desired Q factor. Each time you touch c or d switches between the following Q factor: NARROW (narrow)WIDE (wide)
# You can adjust parameters for each band of the other speakers in the same way. Note You can select a center frequency for each band. You can change the center frequency in 1/3-octave steps, but you cannot select frequencies that have intervals shorter than 1 octave among the center frequencies of the three bands.
# To turn auto-equalizer off, touch c.
Touch d to turn the auto-equalizer on.
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing)
The auto-time alignment is automatically adjusted for the distance between each speaker and the listening position. The auto-equalizer automatically measures the car interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates the auto-equalizer curve based on that information.
To prevent accidents, never carry out auto TA and EQ while driving. When this function measures the car interior acoustic characteristics to create an auto-equalizer curve, a loud measurement tone (noise) may be outputted from the speakers.
! Carrying out auto TA and EQ under the following conditions may damage the speakers. Be sure to check the conditions thoroughly before carrying out auto TA and EQ. When speakers are incorrectly connected. (e.g., When a rear speaker is connected to a subwoofer output.) When a speaker is connected to a power amp delivering output higher than the speakers maximum input power capability. ! If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable position the measurement tone may become loud and measurement may take a long time, resulting in a drain on battery power. Be sure to place the microphone in the specified location.

The unit is performing still, slow mo- There is no sound during still, slow motion or tion or frame-by-frame playback. frame-by-frame playback. The parking brake cord is not connected. The parking brake is not applied. Connect a parking brake cord, and apply the parking brake. Connect a parking brake cord, and apply the parking brake. This operation is not possible. This operation is not possible.

There is no picture.

The icon is displayed, and op- The operation is prohibited for the eration is not possible. disc. The operation is not compatible with the discs organization. The picture stops (pauses) and the unit cannot be operated. There is no sound. Volume level is low. There is audio and video skipping. The picture is stretched, the aspect is incorrect. When the ignition switch is turned ON (or turned to ACC), the motor sounds.
Reading of data has become impos- After stopping playback once, start playback sible during playback. once more. The volume level is low. The attenuator is on. The unit is not firmly secured. The aspect setting is incorrect for the display. The unit is confirming whether a disc is loaded or not. Adjust the volume level. Turn the attenuator off. Secure the unit firmly. Select the appropriate setting for your display. (Page 39) This is a normal operation.
The rear view camera is not connected. CAMERA POLARITY is at incorrect setting. Connect a rear view camera. Press and hold VOLUME/MUTE to return to the source display and then select the correct setting for CAMERA POLARITY. (Page 47)
Nothing is displayed. The touch panel keys cannot be used.
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 9, Page 100) Turn parental lock off or change the level. (Page 40) Input the correct code number. (Page 40) Touch C 10 times to cancel the code number. (Page 40) 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.

Error messages

When you contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center, be sure to have the error message recorded.

Built-in DVD player

Message DIFFERENT REGION DISC (R ERROR) ERROR-02-XX Cause Action
The disc does not have the same re- Replace the DVD video with one bearing the gion number as this unit correct region number. Dirty disc Scratched disc The disc is loaded upside down Electrical or mechanical Clean disc. Replace disc. Check that the disc is loaded correctly. Press RESET. Replace the disc with one this unit can play. Replace disc. Replace disc. Replace disc. Wait until the units temperature returns to within normal operating limits.
NON-PLAYABLE DISC (NONPLAY)
This type of disc cannot be played by this unit The inserted disc does not contain any files that can be played back

PROTECT SKIPPED TEMP

All the files on the inserted disc are secured by DRM The inserted disc contains WMA files that are protected by DRM The temperature of this unit is outside the normal operating range
USB audio player/USB memory
Message NO AUDIO Cause No songs USB memory with security enabled is connected NO DEVICE SKIPPED The USB storage device is not connected to the USB port of this unit. Action Transfer the audio files to the USB portable audio player/USB memory and connect. Follow the USB memory instructions to disable the security. Connect a compatible USB storage device.
The connected USB portable audio Play an audio file not protected by Windows player/USB memory contains WMA Media DRM 9/10. files that are protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10 All the files on the connected USB portable audio player/USB memory are protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10 Transfer audio files not protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10 to the USB portable audio player/USB memory and connect.

PROTECT

N/A USB
The USB device connected to is not Connect a USB portable audio player or USB supported by this unit. memory that is USB Mass Storage Class compliant. The USB connector or USB cable is Confirm that the USB connector or USB short-circuited. cable is not caught in something or damaged. The connected USB portable audio player/USB memory consumes more than 500 mA (maximum allowable current). Disconnect the USB portable audio player/ USB memory and do not use it. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, then to ACC or ON and then connect the compliant USB portable audio player/USB memory. Perform one of the following operations. Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON. Disconnect the USB portable audio player/ USB memory. Change to a different source. Then, return to the USB portable audio player/USB memory. USB device should be formatted with FAT16 or FAT32.