Operation Manual

DVD RDS AV RECEIVER

AVH-P4200DVD
AVH-3200DVD
AVH-3200BT

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 refer-
ence.

Playing audio
Be sure to read this Introduction of sound playback
operations 17
! DVD video disc region numbers 6
! Handling guideline 83 Playing still images
Introduction of still image playback
operations 20
Precautions Introduction of still image playback as a
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 slideshow operations 21
To ensure safe driving 4
To avoid battery exhaustion 5 Bluetooth Telephone
Introduction of Bluetooth telephone
Before You Start operations 22
About this unit 6
Operating environment 6 TV tuner
In case of trouble 6 Introduction of TV tuner operations 24
Resetting the microprocessor 6
Feature demo mode 7 Using Bluetooth wireless technology
Adjusting the response positions of the Introduction of Bluetooth telephone
touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 7 operations 25
Bluetooth audio operations 26
What’s what
Head unit 8 Detailed instructions
Optional remote control 8 Storing and recalling stations 28
Displaying radio text 28
Basic Operations Storing and recalling radio text 28
Basic Operations 9 Storing the strongest stations 28
Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber Tuning in to strong signals 28
bar 10 Receiving traffic announcements 29
Activating the touch panel keys 11 Using PTY functions 29
Common operations for menu settings/ Switching the media file type 30
lists 11 Operating the DVD menu 30
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 11 Operating this unit’s iPod function from your
Ejecting a disc 12 iPod 30
Ejecting a disc 12 Random play (shuffle) 31
Ejecting an SD 12 Playing all songs in random order (shuffle
Ejecting an SD 12 all) 31
Setting the clock 12 Repeating playback 31
Playing videos from your iPod 31
Tuner Browsing for a video/music on the iPod 32
Introduction of tuner operations 13 Resume playback (Bookmark) 32
Playing moving images Frame-by-frame playback 33
Slow motion playback 33
Introduction of video playback
Searching for the part you want to play 33
operations 14

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Changing audio language during playback Registering a connected cellular phone 43

(Multi-audio) 33 Voice recognition 43
Changing the subtitle language during Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 43
playback (Multi-subtitle) 34 Connecting to a Bluetooth device
Changing the viewing angle during playback automatically 43
(Multi-angle) 34 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
Return to the specified scene 34 address 44
Selecting audio output 34
PBC playback 34 Menu operations
Selecting tracks from the track title list 35 Introduction of menu operations 45
Selecting files from the file name list 35 Audio Adjustments 46
Using advanced sound retriever 35 Digital Signal Processor 49
Changing audiobook speed 35 Setting up the DVD player 59
Displaying lists related to the currently System settings 63
playing song (Link Search) 35 Entertainment settings 70
Playing DivXâ VOD content 36 Customizing menus 71
Capture an image in JPEG files 36 Other Functions
Changing the wide screen mode 37 Changing the picture adjustment 72
Calling a number in the phone book 37 Setting rear monitor output 72
Selecting a number by alphabet search Adjusting the response positions of the
mode 38 touch panels (Touch Panel
Using the missed, received and dialed call Calibration) 73
lists 38 Using an AUX source 73
Using the missed, received and dialed call Using an external unit 74
lists 39
Setting automatic answering 39 Additional Information
Adjusting the other party’s listening Troubleshooting 75
volume 39 Error messages 77
Switching the ring tone 39 Understanding auto EQ/auto TA and EQ error
Using the preset dial lists 39 messages 80
Making a call by entering phone number 40 Understanding messages 81
Setting the private mode 40 Indicator list 81
Pairing from this unit 40 Handling guideline 83
Using a Bluetooth device to pair 41 Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB,
Connecting to a Bluetooth device SD) 86
automatically 41 iPod compatibility 87
Switching visible unit 42 Sequence of audio files 87
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) Using the display correctly 88
address 42 Copyright and trademark 89
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless Language code chart for DVD 92
connection 42 Specifications 93
Using a cellular phone to initiate a
connection 42

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01 Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Please read all of these instructions regarding ! Do not attempt to install or service your
your display and retain them for future refer- display by yourself. Installation or servi-
ence. cing of the display by persons without
1 Read this manual fully and carefully be- training and experience in electronic
fore operating your display. equipment and automotive accessories
2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for may be dangerous and could expose you
operating procedures and safety informa- to the risk of electric shock or other
tion. hazards.
3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this
manual and follow the instructions care-
fully.
4 Do not allow other persons to use this sys-
To ensure safe driving
tem until they have read and understood WARNING
the operating instructions. ! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-
5 Do not install the display where it may (i) NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT
obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CON-
performance of any of the vehicle’s oper- NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE
ating systems or safety features, includ- OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IM-
ing air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) PROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
impair the driver’s ability to safely oper- THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
ate the vehicle. LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
6 Do not operate this display if doing so in JURY OR DAMAGE.
any way will divert your attention from ! To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the
the safe operation of your vehicle. Always potential violation of applicable laws, this unit
observe safe driving rules and follow all is not for use with a video screen that is visible
existing traffic regulations. If you experi- to the driver.
ence difficulty in operating the system or ! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
reading the display, park your vehicle in a violation of applicable laws, no viewing of
safe location and make necessary adjust- front seat video should ever occur while the
ments. vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays
7 Please remember to wear your seat belt at should not be in a location where they are visi-
all times while operating your vehicle. If bly distracting to the driver.
you are ever in an accident, your injuries ! In some countries or states the viewing of
can be considerably more severe if your images on a display inside a vehicle even by
seat belt is not properly buckled. persons other than the driver may be illegal.
8 Never use headphones while driving. Where such regulations apply, they must be
9 To promote safety, certain functions are obeyed and this unit’s DVD features should
disabled unless the parking brake is on, not be used.
and the vehicle is not in motion.
10 Never set the volume of your display so When you attempt to watch a video image
high that you cannot hear outside traffic while driving, the warning Viewing of front
and emergency vehicles. seat video source while driving is strictly
prohibited. will appear on the front display.

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Precautions 01

To watch a video image on the front display, To avoid battery exhaustion

Precautions
park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the
parking brake. Keep the vehicle engine running when using
this unit to avoid draining the battery power.
! When no power is supplied to this unit,
When using a display such as when the vehicle battery is being
connected to V OUT replaced, the microcomputer of this unit re-
turns to its initial condition. We recom-
Passengers in the rear seat can also watch
mend that you transcribe the audio
DVDs or the TV if you connect this unit to a
adjustment data.
display using the V OUT.

WARNING
WARNING
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an
NEVER install the rear display in a location
ACC position.
where the driver can watch a DVD or TV while
driving.

When using the rear view camera

With an optional rear view camera, this unit
can be used as an aid to keep an eye on trai-
lers, or when backing into a tight parking spot.

WARNING
! SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR RE-
VERSED.
! USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR
MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA.
OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE.

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 pur-
poses.
! 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.

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02 Before You Start

60825-1:2007, but this product contains a

laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure
continued safety, do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the pro-
duct. Refer all servicing to qualified person-
nel.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix ! The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in
it with general household waste. There is a se- Germany.
parate collection system for used electronic ! Always keep the volume low enough to hear
products in accordance with legislation that re- outside sounds.
quires proper treatment, recovery and recy- ! Avoid exposure to moisture.
cling. ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
any preset memory will be erased.
Private households in the member states of
the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return
their used electronic products free of charge
DVD video disc region numbers
to designated collection facilities or to a retai- Only DVD video discs with compatible region
ler (if you purchase a similar new one). numbers can be played on this player. You can
For countries not mentioned above, please find the region number of the player on the
contact your local authorities for the correct bottom of this unit and in this manual (refer to
method of disposal. Specifications on page 93).
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed
product undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent po- Operating environment
tential negative effects on the environment
This unit should be used within the tempera-
and human health.
ture ranges shown below.
Operating temperature range: -10 °C to +60 °C
EN300328 ETC test temperature: -20 °C and
About this unit +55 °C
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-
cated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other In case of trouble
areas may result in poor reception. The RDS
Should this product fail to operate properly,
(radio data system) function only operates in
please contact your dealer or nearest author-
areas with broadcasting RDS signals for FM
ized Pioneer Service Station.
stations.

CAUTION Resetting the microprocessor

! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result. By pressing RESET, you can reset the micro-
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over- processor to its initial settings without chan-
heating could result from contact with liquids. ging the bookmark information.
! “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” The microprocessor must be reset in the fol-
This product is a class 1 laser product classi- lowing situations:
fied under the Safety of laser products, IEC ! Before using this unit for the first time after
installation

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Before You Start 02

! If the unit fails to operate properly car engine is turned off it may drain the bat-
! When strange or incorrect messages ap- tery power.
pear on the display

Before You Start

Important
1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Failure to connect the red lead (ACC) of this unit
2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off
pointed instrument. operations may lead to battery drain.

Adjusting the response

positions of the touch panels
(Touch Panel Calibration)
RESET button If you feel that the touch panel keys on the
(AVH-P4200DVD) screen deviate from the actual positions that
respond to your touch, adjust the response po-
sitions of the touch panel. Refer to Adjusting
the response positions of the touch panels
(Touch Panel Calibration) on page 73.

RESET button
(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-
3200BT)

Note
Switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch
to ACC ON before pressing RESET in the follow-
ing situations:
! After completing connections
! When erasing all stored settings
! When resetting the unit to its initial (factory)
settings

Feature demo mode

The feature demo automatically starts when
you select Source Off for the source and con-
tinues while the ignition switch is set to ACC
or ON. To cancel the feature demo, press and
hold MUTE. Press and hold MUTE again to re-
start. Operating the feature demo while the

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03 What’s what

Head unit Part Part

USB port
+/– (VOLUME/ When connecting,
4 b
VOL) open the USB con-
nector lid.
AUX input jack (3.5
mm stereo/video
c/d (TRACK/
5 c jack)
SEEK)
Use to connect an
auxiliary device.
Auto EQ micro-
phone input jack
6 SRC/OFF d Use to connect an
d a 3 auto EQ micro-
phone.
7 MUTE

CAUTION
! (AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT)
Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E)
(AVH-P4200DVD) to connect the USB audio player/USB mem-
ory as any device connected directly to the
2 unit will protrude out from the unit and may
1 3
be dangerous.
! Do not use unauthorized products.
4 ! When inserting an SD card into the card slot,
5
76
make sure that the label is facing the left.
! For details on how to operate a navigation unit
8
9 from this unit, refer to its operation manual.
a
b
cd Note
When the navigation unit is connected, press
MODE to switch to the navigation display. Press
(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT) MODE and hold to turn the display off.
Press MODE again to turn the display on.
Part Part
MODE
1 RESET 8 Turning the infor-
mation display off.
Optional remote control
MENU The remote control CD-R55 is sold separately.
Displaying the For details concerning operations, see the re-
2 h (eject) 9 menu. mote control manual.
Returning to the
normal display.
SD memory card
3 Disc loading slot a
slot

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Basic Operations 04

Basic Operations Selecting a source using the buttons

1 Press SRC/OFF to cycle through the sources
1 2 listed below:
Wed 28 may
Selecting a source using the touch panel keys
12:45 PM
1 Touch the source icon and then touch the desired
source name.
! Radio – Radio
! TV – Television

Basic Operations
(Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
! Disc – Built-in DVD player
! USB/iPod – USB/iPod
! SD – SD memory card
3 4 5 6 ! AV – AV input
! EXT1 – External unit 1
Rear
Radio Rear Front View (Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
Disc ! EXT2 – External unit 2
iPod (Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
SD ! AUX – AUX
SD
! TEL/Audio – Bluetooth telephone/audio player
AUX
(Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
! When the source icon is not displayed, it can be
displayed by touching the screen.
1 Touch panel keys ! While operating the menu, you cannot select a
source by touching the source icon.
1 Displaying the source menu. Adjusting the volume
1 Press +/– (VOLUME/VOL) to adjust the volume.
Switching to clock adjust-
Wed 28 may ment display.
2 12:45 PM Refer to Setting the clock on Notes
page 12.
! In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
Source icon
Selecting a favorite source. ferred to as “iPod”.
3 Radio When the source icon is not ! The USB/iPod icon will change as follows:
displayed, it can be displayed — USB is displayed when a USB storage de-
by touching the screen.
vice is connected.
Switching the output source — iPod is displayed when an iPod is con-
for the rear monitor. nected.
4 Rear Front Refer to Setting rear monitor
— USB/iPod is displayed when no device is
output on page 72.
connected.
Rear Switching the rear view ! When appropriately set up, the image from
5 View image on or off.
the rear view camera can be displayed auto-
6 Turning the unit off. matically. For details, refer to Setting the rear
view camera (back up camera) on page 66.

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.

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04 Basic Operations

! An external unit refers to a Pioneer product,

Viewing the hidden items
such as those which will be available in the fu- 1 Touch the scroll icon or drag the scrubber bar to
ture. Although incompatible as a source, the view any hidden items.
basic functions of up to two external units can
Specifying the playback point
be controlled with this unit. When two exter- 1 Drag the scrubber bar on the screen.
nal units are connected, the external units are (Not available when the scrubber bar is grayed
automatically allocated to external unit 1 or out.)
external unit 2.

Operating the scroll bar

and the scrubber bar

1
Audio
Fader/Balance F/R 0 L/R 0
Graphic EQ Super Bass
Auto EQ On
Sonic Center Control L/R:0
Loudness
Subwoofer Off

21

Wed 28 may
12:45 PM

01 01 01 L+R
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab

8 12

01:45 -02:45

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

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Basic Operations 04

Activating the touch panel Common operations for

keys menu settings/lists
(AVH-3200BT only)
1 1 Starting the Bluetooth telephone
menu.
Wed 28 may
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth tel-

Basic Operations
12:45 PM ephone operations on page 22.
01 01 01 L+R
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab Displaying the list menu.
Starting the search function.
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Displaying the menu.
01:45 -02:45
:45
45
Refer to Introduction of menu opera-
tions on page 45.
1 2 1 Displaying still images as a slide
show when listening to another
Return source.
Viewing slide shows
3 Refer to Introduction of still image
playback operations on page 20.

1 Touch panel keys Returning to the previous display

Returning to the previous list/cate-
Perform various operations by touching the gory (the folder/category one level
panel. higher)
2 Open/close keys
Control the touch panel key area by touching ! Press and hold MENU to display
these keys. Picture Adjustment.
Refer to Changing the picture adjustment
Turning the display to simpli- on page 72.
fied display.
Returning to the normal dis-
play by touching the screen
1 when playing moving
images.
Adjusting the LCD panel angle
Returning to the normal dis- (Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
play by touching same icon
when playing audio.
CAUTION
Viewing the hidden touch Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
2
panel keys.
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be
especially cautious of children’s hands and fin-
Shorten the touch panel
3 gers.
area.

1 Press h(eject) to display the ejecting

menu.

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04 Basic Operations

2 Adjust the LCD panel to an easily view- Ejecting an SD

able angle.
(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT)

Laying the panel down. % Press an SD to eject.

Returning the panel to the upright

position. Setting the clock
1 Switch to Clock Adjustment display.
# As the set angle is saved, the LCD panel will Refer to Basic Operations on page 9.
automatically be adjusted to the same position
the next time the LCD panel is opened. 2 Select the item to set.

3 Touch a or b to set the correct date

and time.
Ejecting a disc
(AVH-P4200DVD)

1 Press h(eject) to display the ejecting

menu.

2 Eject a disc

Ejecting a disc

Ejecting a disc
(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT)

% Press h (eject).

Ejecting an SD
(AVH-P4200DVD)

1 Press h(eject) to display the ejecting

menu.

2 Eject an SD

Ejecting an SD.

3 Press an SD to eject.

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Tuner 05

Introduction of tuner Recalling radio station fre-

operations quencies assigned to preset
7 tuning keys.
1 2 3 4 5 Refer to Storing and recalling
stations on page 28.
Local TA News Wed 28 may
Radio 12:45 PM
Displaying radio text
Abcdeabcdeabcde
Refer to Displaying radio text
Abcdeabcdeabcde
87.50
MHz
8
on page 28.
Storing and recalling radio

Tuner
P 2
P.CH text.
Refer to Storing and recalling
Band:
FM1 87.50 MHz radio text on page 28.

6 7 8
Manual tuning (step by step) using the buttons
1 Touch panel keys 1 Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK).

Seek tuning using the buttons

Turning local seek tuning on 1 Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK).
and off.
1
Refer to Tuning in to strong
signals on page 28.
Note
Turning TA (traffic announce-
ment standby) on and off.
Noise may be generated when listening to MW/
2 LW radio while charging an iPod with this unit. In
Refer to Receiving traffic an-
nouncements on page 29. such cases, disconnect the iPod from the unit.
Turning news program inter-
ruption on and off.
3
Refer to Using news program
interruption on page 29.
Switching the equalizer
curves.
Refer to Using the equalizer
on page 46.
4 Touch and hold for more
than two seconds to turn the
auto-equalizer on or off.
Refer to Using the auto-
equalizer on page 47.
Displaying the preset chan-
nel list.
Refer to Storing and recalling
stations on page 28.
5
Refer to Storing the strongest
stations on page 28.
Refer to Using PTY functions
on page 29.

Band: Selecting a band (FM1, FM2,

6
FM3 for FM or MW/LW).

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06 Playing moving images

Introduction of video you can enjoy the video contents of the

iPod as an iPod source.
playback operations ! (AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT)
You can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ If an iPod with video capabilities is con-
CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod. nected to this unit using an interface cable
such as the CD-IU50V (sold separately), you
can enjoy the video contents of the iPod as
Wed 28 may
12:45 PM an iPod source.
01 01 01 L+R 1 Touch panel keys
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab

Selecting the repeat range.

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1 Refer to Repeating playback
on page 31.
01:45 -02:45
45
During playback, touch the
point at which you want to re-
sume playback the next time
Return 2
the disc is loaded.
Refer to Resume playback
(Bookmark) on page 32.
DVD video Changing the screen mode.
3 Refer to Changing the wide
Return
screen mode on page 37.
Switching the equalizer
curves.
Video CD Refer to Using the equalizer
on page 46.
4 Touch and hold for more
than two seconds to turn the
iPod ALL Songs
S.Rtrv Wed 28 may
12:45 PM
auto-equalizer on or off.
Refer to Using the auto-
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab equalizer on page 47.
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
Switching between audio
2067/12345
languages during playback.
5 Refer to Changing audio lan-
01:45 -02:45
guage during playback (Multi-
audio) on page 33.
Switching between subtitle
iPod video languages during playback.
6 Refer to Changing the subti-
01:45 -02:45
tle language during playback
(Multi-subtitle) on page 34.
Switching among viewing
When playing a disc containing a mixture angles during playback.
7 Refer to Changing the view-
of various media file types
ing angle during playback
! (AVH-P4200DVD) (Multi-angle) on page 34.
If an iPod with video capabilities is con-
nected to this unit using an interface cable
such as the CD-IU200V (sold separately),

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Playing moving images 06

Switching the audio output, Moving ahead one frame at a

when playing video discs re- time during playback.
corded with LPCM audio. Refer to Frame-by-frame play-
Refer to Selecting audio out- back on page 33.
8 put on page 34. Touch and hold for more
Switching between stereo g than two seconds to slow
and monaural audio output, down playback speed.
when playing Video CD Speeding up the playback
discs. speed in four steps during
slow motion playback on
Starting the search function. DVD video/Video CD.
Refer to Searching for the part
you want to play on page 33. Speeding down the playback
Refer to Selecting files from speed in four steps, during

Playing moving images

h
the file name list on page 35. slow motion playback on
9
Displaying iPod menus. Video CD.
Refer to Playing videos from
your iPod on page 31 and Returning to the specified
Browsing for a video/music scene to which the DVD cur-
on the iPod on page 32. i Return rently being played has been
preprogrammed to return.
Returning to normal play- Refer to Return to the speci-
back during paused, slow fied scene on page 34.
motion, or frame-by-frame
playback. Playing the video on your
a
iPod in a random order.
j
Refer to Random play (shuf-
Pausing playback fle) on page 31.
Switching the Advanced
Displaying the DVD menu sound retriever function set-
during DVD playback. ting when playing a video on
b k
Refer to Operating the DVD your iPod.
menu on page 30. Refer to Using advanced
sound retriever on page 35.
Returning to the top menu
c Conducting operation from
during DVD playback.
your iPod and listening to it
Stopping playback. using your car’s speaker’s.
l
Stopping playback at the Refer to Operating this unit’s
point set in Resume play- iPod function from your iPod
back. on page 30.
d
Touch one more time to stop Switching between media
playback completely. file types to play on DVD/CD/
Refer to Resume playback m USB/SD.
(Bookmark) on page 32. Refer to Switching the media
Displaying arrow keys to op- file type on page 30.
erate the DVD menu.
e
Refer to Using the arrow keys
on page 30.

Skipping to another title.

f Selecting a folder during
DivX file playback.

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06 Playing moving images

! If the bookmark function is on, DVD playback

Playing back videos
1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the resumes from the selected point. For more de-
label side up. tails, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on
Playback will automatically start. page 32.
! If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu ! Some operations may not be available while
may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on
watching a DVD due to the programming of
page 30 and PBC playback on page 34.
! When the automatic playback function is on, the
the disc. In such cases, the icon appears
unit will skip the DVD menu and automatically on the screen.
start playback from the first chapter of the first ! To ensure proper operation, connect the dock
title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page connector cable from the iPod directly to this
62. unit.
1 If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/
! If the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the
OFF or touch the source icon to select the source.
! While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER,
iPod battery will be charged while connected.
Accessory Attached or (check mark) is dis- However, the iPod battery is not charged when
played on the iPod. you select an SD as the source.
! When the source icon is not displayed, it can be ! While the iPod is connected to this unit, the
displayed by touching the screen. iPod cannot be turned on or off.
! Disconnect headphones from the iPod before
However, the iPod can be turned on or off
connecting to this unit.
! Depending on the iPod model and the amount of
when you select an SD as the source.
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.
1 If a message is displayed after loading a disc con-
taining DivX VOD content, touch Play.
Refer to Playing DivXâ VOD content on page 36.

Ejecting a disc
1 Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 12 or Ejecting an
SD on page 12.

Selecting a chapter 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).
! Fast forward/fast rewind may not always be possi-
ble on some discs. In such cases, normal play-
back will automatically resume.

Notes
! This DVD player can play back a DivX file re-
corded on CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW. (Please
see the following section for files that can be
played back. Refer to page 85.)
! Do not insert anything other than a DVD (-R/-
RW) or CD (-R/-RW) into the disc loading slot.

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Playing audio 07

Introduction of sound Switching the equalizer

curves.
playback operations Refer to Using the equali-
You can listen to DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/ zer on page 46.
Touch and hold for more
CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files. 4
than two seconds to turn
the auto-equalizer on or
1 2 3 4 5 off.
ROM S.Rtrv Wed 28 may
12:45 PM
Refer to Using the auto-
ALL Songs
g
equalizer on page 47.
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab Displaying a list of track
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
titles/file names to select
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
songs on a CD.
87 125
Refer to Selecting tracks
from the track title list on

Playing audio
01:45 -02:45
page 35.
Displaying the file name
6 7 8 9 5 list to select the files.
CD Refer to Selecting files
from the file name list on
f 1 a b 3 4i 5 page 35.
Displaying iPod menus.
S.Rtrv Wed 28 may
iPod ALL Songs 12:45 PM Refer to Browsing for a
video/music on the iPod
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab on page 32.
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
Abcdeabcdeabcdeabcdeab
2067/12345
Pausing and starting
6
01:45 -02:45 playback

6 h g c d e
iPod audio Switching the text infor-
mation to display on this
7
unit when playing MP3/
You can control an iPod with this unit by using
WMA/AAC files.
a cable such as the CD-IU50 (sold separately).
1 Touch panel keys

Selecting the repeat 8 Selecting a folder.

range.
1
Refer to Repeating play-
back on page 31.
Switching between
Playing songs in random media file types on a
order. DVD/CD/USB/SD.
2 9
Refer to Random play Refer to Switching the
(shuffle) on page 31. media file type on page
30.
Switching the Advanced
sound retriever function Playing songs on the
setting when playing iPod in random order.
3 audio. a
Refer to Random play
Refer to Using advanced (shuffle) on page 31.
sound retriever on page
35.

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07 Playing audio

Changing the speed of Playing back sound

audiobook playback on 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the
b the iPod. label side up.
Refer to Changing audio- Playback will automatically start.
book speed on page 35. 1 If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/
Switching to Link Search OFF or touch the source icon to select the source.
mode to play songs re- ! While an iPod is connected to this unit, PIONEER,
lated to the currently Accessory Attached or (check mark) is dis-
playing song on the iPod. played on the iPod.
c ! When the source icon is not displayed, it can be
Refer to Displaying lists
related to the currently displayed by touching the screen.
playing song (Link Search) ! Disconnect headphones from the iPod before
on page 35. connecting to this unit.
! Depending on the iPod model and the amount of
Playing all songs on the
data stored in the iPod, it may take some time for
iPod in random order.
playback to begin.
d Refer to Playing all songs
in random order (shuffle ! Use the touch panel keys to select the iPod after
all) on page 31. connecting it to this unit.
! No Device is displayed when disconnecting the
Conducting operation iPod.
from your iPod and listen-
ing to it using your car’s Ejecting a disc
e speaker’s. 1 Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 12 or Ejecting an
Refer to Operating this SD on page 12.
unit’s iPod function from
your iPod on page 30. Selecting a track using the buttons
1 Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK).
2 Text information
Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons
1 Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK).
Displaying the Songs list
on the iPod.
f Refer to Searching for a
Notes
video/music by category
on page 32. ! When playing back files recorded as VBR
Displaying the Artists list (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be
on the iPod. correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse
g Refer to Searching for a operations are used.
video/music by category
on page 32.
! To ensure proper operation, connect the dock
connector cable from the iPod directly to this
Displaying the Albums unit.
list on the iPod.
h Refer to Searching for a ! If the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the
video/music by category iPod battery will be charged while connected.
on page 32. However, the iPod battery is not charged when
you select an SD as the source.
3 Artwork display
! While the iPod is connected to this unit, the
Starting Album Link Search on your iPod iPod cannot be turned on or off.
i
when you touch the artwork display. However, the iPod can be turned on or off
Refer to Displaying lists related to the cur- when you select an SD as the source.
rently playing song (Link Search) on page 35.
! If the characters recorded on the disc are not
compatible with this unit, those characters
will not be displayed.

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Playing audio 07

! Text information may not be correctly dis-

played depending on the recorded environ-
ment.
! USB storage device that can be charged via
USB will be recharged when plugged in and
the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON.
However, the USB storage device that can be
charged via USB will not be recharged when
you select an SD as the source.
! Disconnect the USB portable audio player/
USB memory when you are done using it.
! When you select Clock or Speana on Select-
ing the background display on page 71, the art-

Playing audio
work is not displayed.

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08 Playing still images

Introduction of still image Displaying the file name

list to select the files.
playback operations 4 Refer to Selecting files from
You can view still images saved in CD-R/CD- the file name list on page
35.
RW/USB/SD.

1 2 3 4
Starting or pausing the sli-
Wed 28 may 5
Photo Off Full 12:45 PM deshow.

Abcdeabcdeabcde
Abcdeabcdeabcde
Rotating the displayed pic-
6
2 2 ture 90° clockwise
Capture
Capturing an image in
JPEG files.
7
5 6 7 8 Refer to Capture an image
in JPEG files on page 36.
CD

01:45 -02:45

8 Selecting a folder.

When playing a disc containing a mixture

of various media file types
Switching between media
file types.
When loading a CD-R/RW/USB/SD containing 9
Refer to Switching the
JPEG picture files, this unit starts a slideshow media file type on page 30.
from the first folder/picture on the disc/device.
The player displays the pictures in each folder Playing still images
in alphabetical order. 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the
The table below shows the controls for viewing label side up.
a slideshow. Playback will automatically start.
1 Touch panel keys 1 If a disc has already been inserted, press SRC/
OFF or touch the source icon to select the source.
Touch any of the following touch panel keys to
! When the source icon is not displayed, it can be
select the function to be adjusted. displayed by touching the screen.

Selecting the repeat range. Ejecting a disc

1 Refer to Repeating playback 1 Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 12 or Ejecting an
on page 31. SD on page 12.

Playing files in a random Selecting a file using the buttons

order. 1 Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK).
2
Refer to Random play (shuf-
fle) on page 31. Fast file searching
1 Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK).
Changing the screen mode ! You can search 10 JPEG files at a time.
3 Refer to Changing the wide
screen mode on page 37.

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Playing still images 08

Notes
! This unit can play back a JPEG file recorded
4 Selecting a folder.
on CD-R/RW/ROM/SD/USB storage device.
(Please see the following section for files that
can be played back. Refer to page 85.)
! Files are played back in file number order and
folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If
5 Selecting a file.
folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.)

Introduction of still image 6

Starting or pausing the sli-
deshow.
playback as a slideshow
operations

Playing still images

You can view still images saved in CD-R/CD- Rotating the displayed pic-
7
ture 90° clockwise
RW/USB/SD as a slideshow when listening to
another source. Capturing an image in
JPEG files.
1 2 3 4 5 8
Refer to Capture an image
in JPEG files on page 36.
Off Full

1 Start slideshow when listening to an-

other source.
Refer to Common operations for menu set-
tings/lists on page 11.
Capture

Displaying still images as a slide

6 7 8 show.

The table below shows the controls for viewing

a slideshow. 2 Select the device containing the files
1 Touch panel keys that you want to display.
Touch any of the following touch panel keys to ! Disc – Built-in DVD player
select the function to be adjusted. ! USB – USB
! SD – SD memory card
Selecting the repeat range. # To cancel searching, touch Cancel.
1 Refer to Repeating playback
on page 31.
Notes
Playing files in a random
order. ! When the USB or SD source is selected, this
2
Refer to Random play (shuf- unit cannot view still images on USB/SD as a
fle) on page 31.
slideshow.
Changing the screen mode ! When MW/LW band is selected, this unit can-
3 Refer to Changing the wide not view still images as a slideshow.
screen mode on page 37.

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09 Bluetooth Telephone

Introduction of Bluetooth ! Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place

and apply the parking brake when performing
telephone operations this operation.

1 1 Incoming call notice

Wed 28 may
Indicates that an incoming call has been re-
Radio 12:45 PM 1
ceived and has not been checked yet.
ABCDEHGHI 01
Abcdeabcdeabcde 012345678901
! Not displayed for calls made when your
Abcdeabcdeabcde cellular phone is disconnected from this
unit.
P.CH 2
Off On 2 Touch panel keys
Band:
FM1 87.50 MHz
Switching the mode to enter
4 5 7 the phone number directly.
1 Refer to Making a call by en-
1 2 6 3 tering phone number on page
Telephone standby display 40.
Switching to the call history
list.
Wed 28 may
12:45 PM 1
2 Refer to Using the missed, re-
1 2 3 ABCDEHGHI 01 ceived and dialed call lists on
012345678901 page 38.
4 5 6

7 8 9 Off Switching to the phone book

0 mode.
* #
Refer to Calling a number in
+ C
3 the phone book on page 37.
Refer to Selecting a number
8 a 9b by alphabet search mode on
When switching to the entering page 38.
phone number mode Turning automatic answering
on or off.
4
Refer to Setting automatic an-
You can use Bluetooth telephone (AVH-3200BT swering on page 39.
only).
Turning the ring tone for in-
coming calls on or off.
Important 5
Refer to Switching the ring
tone on page 39.
! Since this unit is on standby to connect with
your cellular phone via Bluetooth wireless Displaying the preset dial
technology, using it without the engine run- screen.
6
Refer to Using the preset dial
ning can drain the battery power. lists on page 39.
! Advanced operations that require attention
Displaying the Bluetooth
such as dialing numbers on the monitor, etc.,
connection menu.
are prohibited while driving. Park your vehicle 7
Refer to the instructions
in a safe place when using these advanced from page 40 to page 42.
operations.
Turning private mode on or
! Operations available may be limited depend- off.
8
ing on the cellular phone connected to this Refer to Setting the private
unit. mode on page 40.

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Bluetooth Telephone 09

Adjusting the other party’s 1 Connection

listening volume.
First, you need to connect a Bluetooth telephone
9 Refer to Adjusting the other
to this unit.
party’s listening volume on
For detailed instructions on connecting your
page 39.
phone to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technol-
Accepting an incoming call. ogy, see following section. Using a Bluetooth de-
Making a phone call, when vice to pair on page 41 and Pairing from this unit
a selecting a phone number. on page 40.
Switching between callers on ! You may also need to enter a PIN code into
hold. this unit. If your telephone requires a PIN
Ending a call. code to establish a connection, look for the
b Rejecting an incoming call. code on the telephone or in its accompanying
Canceling call waiting. documentation. Refer to Entering PIN code for
Bluetooth wireless connection on page 42.
2 Volume adjustment
Accepting an incoming call Adjust the earpiece volume of your cellular phone
Ending a call to your preference. The unit will record the ad-
1 Press MUTE. justed volume level as the default setting.
! The volume of the caller’s voice and ring tone

Bluetooth Telephone
may vary depending on the type of cellular
Notes phone.
! Private mode can only be operated while you ! If there is a large volume difference between
the ring tone and caller’s voice, the overall vo-
are talking on the phone.
lume level may become unstable.
! To end the call, both you and the other caller ! Make sure to adjust the volume to a proper
must hang up your phones. level before disconnecting the cellular phone
from the unit. If the volume is muted (zero
level) on your cellular phone, the volume level
Setting up for hands-free phoning of your cellular phone remains muted even
Before you can use the hands-free phoning after the cellular phone is disconnected.
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.

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10 TV tuner

Introduction of TV tuner Band:

4 Selecting a band.
operations
Recalling radio station fre-
1 2 3 quencies assigned to preset
Wed 28 may
5 tuning keys.
TV 12:45 PM Refer to Storing and recalling
stations on page 28.

Manual tuning (step by step) using the buttons

1 Press c or d (TRACK/SEEK).
Band:
TV1 CH12 P. CH12 Seek tuning using the buttons
1 Press and hold c or d (TRACK/SEEK).
4 5

You can use this unit to control a TV tuner, such Notes

as the GEX-P5700TVP (sold separately). ! Refer to Setting the TV signal on page 67 to set
(AVH-P4200DVD only) the TV signal.
For details concerning operation, refer to the ! Refer to Selecting the area group on page 67 to
TV tuner’s operation manual. This section pro- select the area group.
vides information on TV operations with this
unit, which differs from that described in the
TV tuner’s operation manual.
1 Touch panel keys

Changing the screen mode.

1 Refer to Changing the wide
screen mode on page 37.
Switching the equalizer
curves.
Refer to Using the equalizer
on page 46.
2 Touch and hold for more
than two seconds to turn the
auto-equalizer on or off.
Refer to Using the auto-
equalizer on page 47.
Displaying the preset screen.
Refer to Storing and recalling
3 stations on page 28.
Refer to Storing the strongest
stations on page 28.

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Using Bluetooth wireless technology 11

Introduction of Bluetooth technology, using it without the engine run-

ning can drain the battery power.
telephone operations ! Advanced operations that require attention
such as dialing numbers on the monitor, etc.,
2 3 1 are prohibited while driving. Park your vehicle
Wed 28 may
in a safe place when using these advanced
TEL 12:45 PM
operations.
Abcdeabc
! Operations available may be limited depend-
ing on the cellular phone connected to this
unit.

T
Text
Scroll
REG 1 Touch panel keys

4 5 6 7 8 9 a Switching the equalizer

curves.
You can control the Bluetooth telephone if you Refer to Using the equalizer
on page 46.
connect a Bluetooth adapter, such as the CD- 1 Touch and hold for more
BTB200 (sold separately), to the AVH- than two seconds to turn the
P4200DVD. auto-equalizer on or off.
But the available features are limited. Refer to Using the auto-
equalizer on page 47.
See Using as an external unit section on Blue-
tooth adapter's Owner’s Manual. This unit fits Accepting an incoming call.

Using Bluetooth wireless technology

into Head unit group 3. Making a phone call, when
2 selecting a phone number
from the dialed and received
You cannot use following features: call history.
! Answering and rejecting call waiting
! Deleting a registered phone Ending a call.
3 Rejecting an incoming call.
! Connecting to a registered cellular phone Canceling call waiting.
on the function menu
! Using the Phone Book Displaying the received/
missed call history.
! Using preset numbers Selecting a phone number
! Making a call by entering a phone number 4 from the call history.
! Setting automatic reject Refer to Using the missed, re-
ceived and dialed call lists on
You can use limited function in the page 39.
following features: Displaying the dialed call his-
! Using the Call History (Numbers of call his- tory.
tory you can store are limited from 12 to 3.) Selecting a phone number
5 from the call history.
! Switching the ring tone (You can not switch Refer to Using the missed, re-
the ring tone on or off.) ceived and dialed call lists on
page 39.
Important
! In some countries, CD-BTB200 is not sold on
the market.
! Since this unit is on standby to connect with
your cellular phone via Bluetooth wireless

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11 Using Bluetooth wireless technology

Scrolling the phone number. Setting up for hands-free phoning

Touch and hold for more Before you can use the hands-free phoning
than two seconds to activate
Text connection mode on this
function you must set up the unit for use with
Scroll unit and establish a Blue- your cellular phone. This entails establishing a
6
tooth wireless connection Bluetooth wireless connection between this
from your phone. unit and your phone, registering your phone
Refer to Using a cellular
with this unit, and adjusting the volume level.
phone to initiate a connection
on page 42.
1 Connection
Registering connected cellu-
First, you need to connect a Bluetooth telephone
lar phone to take full advan-
to this unit.
tage of the features available
For detailed instructions on connecting your
with Bluetooth wireless tech-
nology. phone to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technol-
Refer to Registering a con- ogy, see following section. Using a cellular phone
7 to initiate a connection on page 42 and Registering
nected cellular phone on
page 43. a connected cellular phone on page 43.
Touch and hold for more 2 Volume adjustment
than two seconds to termi- Adjust the earpiece volume of your cellular phone
nate the Bluetooth wireless to your preference. The unit will record the ad-
connection. justed volume level as the default setting.
! The volume of the caller’s voice and ring tone
Turning automatic answering
may vary depending on the type of cellular
on or off.
phone.
Refer to Setting automatic an-
swering on page 39. ! If there is a large volume difference between
Touch and hold for more the ring tone and caller’s voice, the overall vo-
8 than two seconds to connect lume level may become unstable.
to a Bluetooth telephone ! Make sure to adjust the volume to a proper
automatically. level before disconnecting the cellular phone
Refer to Connecting to a Blue- from the unit. If the volume is muted (zero
tooth device automatically on level) on your cellular phone, the volume level
page 41. of your cellular phone remains muted even
after the cellular phone is disconnected.
Turning the ring tone for in-
coming calls on or off.
Refer to Switching the ring
tone on page 39.
Touch and hold for more
9
than two seconds to display
the BD address of your cellu-
Bluetooth audio operations
lar phone and the Bluetooth You can control Bluetooth audio if you con-
adapter. nect a Bluetooth adapter, such as the CD-
Refer to Displaying BD (Blue-
BTB200 (sold separately), to the AVH-
tooth Device) address on
page 44. P4200DVD.
Switching between Bluetooth
telephone and Bluetooth Important
audio. ! Depending on the Bluetooth audio player con-
Touch and hold for more
a nected to this unit, the available operations
than two seconds to start
voice recognition. will be limited to the following two levels:
Refer to Voice recognition on — A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution
page 43. Profile): You can only playback songs on
your audio player.

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Using Bluetooth wireless technology 11

— AVRCP profile (Audio/Video Remote Con- Playback starts.

trol Profile): You can perform playback,
F2 Touch and hold for more than two
pause playback, select songs, etc. seconds to terminate the Blue-
! Since there are a number of Bluetooth audio tooth wireless connection.
players available on the market, available op-
erations will vary extensively. When operating
your player with this unit, refer to the instruc- Setting the action for c and d
icons.
tion manual that came with your Bluetooth
audio player as well as this manual. Auto
! Information related to a song (such as the Switching the equalizer curves.
elapsed playing time, song title, song index, Refer to Using the equalizer on
etc.) cannot be displayed on this unit. page 46.
! As the signal from your cellular phone may Touch and hold for more than two
seconds to turn the auto-equalizer
cause noise, avoid using it when you are lis-
on or off.
tening to songs on your Bluetooth audio Refer to Using the auto-equalizer
player. on page 47.
! When a call is in progress on the cellular
phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth
wireless technology, the sound of the Blue- Setting up for Bluetooth audio
tooth audio player connected to this unit is
Before you can use the Bluetooth audio func-
muted.
tion you must set up the unit for use with your
!

Using Bluetooth wireless technology

When the Bluetooth audio player is in use,
Bluetooth audio player. This entails establish-
you cannot connect to a Bluetooth telephone
ing a Bluetooth wireless connection between
automatically.
this unit and your Bluetooth audio player, and
! Playback continues even if you switch from
pairing your Bluetooth audio player with this
your Bluetooth audio player to another source
unit.
while listening to a song.
1 Connection
1 Touch panel keys First, you need to connect a Bluetooth audio to
this unit.
Switching between Bluetooth tele- For detailed instructions on connecting your
phone and Bluetooth audio. Bluetooth audio to this unit via Bluetooth wireless
technology, see Connecting a Bluetooth audio
Skipping back or forward to an- player on page 43.
other track when Auto is set for
the Auto/manual setting.
Performing fast forward or rewind
when Manual is set for the Auto/
manual setting.
Pausing a song.
Touch and hold for more than two
seconds to activate connection
F1 mode on this unit and establish a
Bluetooth wireless connection
from your player.
Refer to Connecting a Bluetooth
audio player on page 43.

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12 Detailed instructions

Storing and recalling stations The next time you press the same button in
radio text display the stored text will be re-
You can easily store up to six(for tuner)/12(for called from the memory.
TV) stations for each band as presets.

1 Display the preset screen.

Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on Storing the strongest stations
page 13. BSM (best stations memory) automatically
Refer to Introduction of TV tuner operations on stores the six (for tuner)/12 (for TV) strongest
page 24. stations.
The preset screen appears in the display. Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may
2 Touch and hold one of the preset tun- replace broadcast frequencies you have saved
ing keys to store the selected frequency in using the preset tuning keys.
the memory. 1 Display the preset screen.
The selected radio/TV station frequency has Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on
been stored in the memory. page 13.
3 Touch one of the preset tuning keys to Refer to Introduction of TV tuner operations on
select the desired station. page 24.
The preset screen appears in the display.

2 Touch BSM/BSSM to turn BSM on.

Displaying radio text The six(for tuner)/12(for TV) strongest broad-
Radio text data transmitted by RDS stations, cast frequencies will be stored under preset
such as station information, the name of the tuning keys in order of their signal strength.
currently broadcast song and the name of the # To cancel the storage process, touch
artist, can be displayed on this tuner. Cancel.
! When no radio text is received, No Text ap-
pears in the display.
Tuning in to strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in to only
Storing and recalling radio those radio stations with sufficiently strong
text signals for good reception.

You can store data from up to six radio text FM: off — — — —
transmissions to the Memo1 to Memo6 keys. MW/LW: off — —
The larger the setting number, the higher the
1 Display the radio text you want to signal level. The highest level setting allows re-
store in the memory. ception of only the strongest stations; while
Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on lower settings let you receive progressively
page 13. weaker stations.
2 Touch and hold one of the keys to store
the selected radio text.
The memory number is displayed and the se-
lected radio text will be stored in the memory.

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Detailed instructions 12

Receiving traffic 1 Display the preset screen.

Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on
announcements page 13.
Regardless of the source you are listening to,
you can receive traffic announcements auto- 2 Touch PTY.
matically with TA (traffic announcement
3 Touch a or b to select a program type.
standby).
There are four program types:
1 Tune in to a TP or enhanced other net- News&Info—Popular—Classics—Others
work’s TP station.
4 Touch Start to begin the search.
indicator lights up.
The unit searches for a station broadcasting
2 Turn Traffic announcement on. that type of program. When a station is found,
Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on its program service name is displayed.
page 13. PTY (program type ID code) information is
# If the TA function is turned on when you are listed in the following section. Refer to this
not tuned in to a TP or enhanced other network’s page.
TP station, the indicator lights up dimly. # To cancel the search, touch Cancel.
# The program of some stations may differ from
3 Press +/– (VOLUME/VOL) to adjust the that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
TA volume when a traffic announcement # If no station is broadcasting the type of pro-
begins. gram you searched for, Not Found is displayed
The newly set volume is stored in the memory for about two seconds and then the tuner returns
and will be recalled for subsequent traffic an- to the original station.

Detailed instructions
nouncements.

4 Cancel the announcement while a traf- Using news program interruption

fic announcement is being received. When a news program is broadcast from a
Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on PTY code news station, the unit can switch
page 13. from any station to the news broadcast sta-
The tuner returns to the original source but re- tion. When the news program ends, reception
mains in the TA function standby mode until of the previous program resumes.
the icon is touched again.

PTY list
Using PTY functions News&Info
You can tune in to a station using PTY (pro- News (News), Affairs (Current affairs), Info (Informa-
gram type) information. tion), Sport (Sports), Weather (Weather), Finance (Fi-
nance)

Popular
Searching for an RDS station by
PTY information Pop Mus (Popular music), Rock Mus (Rock music),
Easy Mus (Easy listening), Oth Mus (Other music),
You can search for general types of broadcast- Jazz (Jazz), Country (Country music), Nat Mus (Na-
ing programs, such as those listed in the fol- tional music), Oldies (Oldies music), Folk Mus (Folk
lowing section. Refer to this page. music)
Classics
L. Class (Light classical), Classic (Classical)

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12 Detailed instructions

Others
2 Select the desired menu item.

Educate (Education), Drama (Drama), Culture (Cul-

ture), Science (Science), Varied (Varied), Children
(Children’s), Social (Social affairs), Religion (Reli-
gion), Phone In (Phone in), Touring (Travel), Leisure
(Leisure), Document (Documentaries)
Selecting the desired menu item.

Switching the media file type

When playing a disc containing a mixture of
Starting playback from the se-
various media file types, such as DivX and
lected menu item.
MP3, you can switch between media file types
to play. Operating the DVD menu by di-
Audio data (CD-DA) and JPEG picture files on rectly touching the menu item.
DVD-R/RW/ROM cannot be played back on
this unit. # When operating the DVD menu by directly
CD (audio data (CD-DA))—Music (com- touching the menu item, touch the icon to oper-
pressed audio)—Video (DivX video files)— ate.
Photo (JPEG picture files)
Returning to the normal DVD video
display.

Operating the DVD menu

Displaying arrow keys.
(Function for DVD video)
Some DVDs allow you to make a selection
from the disc contents using a menu. # Ways to display the menu will differ depend-
ing on the disc.
# Depending on the contents of the DVD disc,
Using the arrow keys this function may not work properly. In such
1 Display arrow keys to operate the DVD cases, use the touch panel keys to operate the
menu. DVD menu.
Refer to Playing moving images on page 14.

Operating this unit’s iPod

function from your iPod
! While this function is in use, the iPod will
not turn off even if the ignition key is turned
off. Operate the iPod to turn off the power.
! When the control mode is set to iPod, the
signal can be changed between PAL and
NTSC from the iPod.

1 Switch the control mode to iPod.

Refer to Playing moving images on page 14.

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Refer to Introduction of sound playback opera- ! This function cannot be operated during
tions on page 17. Video CD playback featuring PBC (playback
control).
2 Operate the connected iPod to select a ! If you perform chapter search, fast forward/
video/song and play. reverse, frame-by-frame playback or slow
motion playback, the repeat play will stop.
! When playing discs with compressed audio
Random play (shuffle) and audio data (CD-DA), playback is re-
Videos/songs can be played back in random peated within the type of data currently
order. playing even if Disc is selected.
! If you select another folder during repeat
! Songs – Play back videos/songs in the se- play, the repeat play range changes to Disc.
lected list in random order. If you select USB or SD source, the repeat
! Albums – Play back videos/songs from a play range changes to All.
randomly selected album in order. ! If you perform track search or fast forward/
! Folder – Play back songs/tracks in the se- reverse during File, the repeat play range
lected folder in random order. changes to Folder.
! Disc – Play back songs/tracks in the se- ! If you perform track search or fast forward/
lected disc in random order. reverse during Chapter, the repeat play
! On – Play back files in random order within range changes to Title.
the repeat range, Folder and Disc. ! If you perform track search or fast forward/
! Off – Cancel random play. reverse during Track, the repeat play range
changes to Disc.
! When Folder is selected, it is not possible

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to play back a subfolder of that folder.
Playing all songs in random
order (shuffle all)
(Function for iPod) Playing videos from your iPod
This method plays all songs on the iPod (Function for iPod)
randomly. Videos can be played on this unit if an iPod
with video capabilities is connected.
! This unit can play back “Movies”, “Music vi-
Repeating playback deos”, “Video Podcast” and “TV show”
! Disc – Play through the current disc which are downloaded from the iTunes
! Chapter – Repeat the current chapter store.
! Title – Repeat the current title ! Before you display the video screen, be
! Track – Repeat the current track sure to change the video setting on the
! File – Repeat the current file iPod so that the iPod can output the video
! Folder – Repeat the current folder to an external device.
! One – Repeat just the current video/song/ 1 Display the iPod menus.
track Refer to Playing moving images on page 14.
! All – Repeat all videos/songs in the se-
lected list on the iPod
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2 Switch to iPod video mode. 3 Touch the title of the list that you want
to play.
Repeat this operation until you find the de-
Video Switching to iPod video mode.
sired video/music.

4 Start playback of the selected list.

3 Play the video from the iPod.
# If you want to switch to iPod music mode,
touch the icon. Starting playback of the selected list.

Music Switching to iPod music mode.

Searching the list by alphabet
(Function for iPod)

1 Select a category.
Browsing for a video/music Refer to Searching for a video/music by cate-
gory on this page.
on the iPod
(Function for iPod) 2 Switch to alphabet search mode.
To make operating and searching easy, opera-
tions to control an iPod with this unit are de- Switching to alphabet search mode.
signed to be as similar to the iPod as possible.
! Incompatible text saved on the iPod will not
be displayed by the unit. Alphabet search mode is displayed.

3 Touch the first letter of the title of the

Searching for a video/music by video/song you are looking for.
While searching, touch panel key operation is
category
not available.
1 Display the iPod menus. # To refine the search with a different letter,
Refer to Playing moving images on page 14. touch Cancel.
Refer to Playing audio on page 17.
4 Touch the title of the list that you want
2 Touch one of the categories in which to play.
you want to search for a video/music. Repeat this operation until you find the de-
! Video Playlists (video playlists) sired song/video.
! Movies (movies)
! Music Videos (music videos) 5 Start playback of the selected list.
! Video Podcasts (video podcasts)
! TV Shows (TV shows) Starting playback of the selected list.
! Playlists (playlists)
! Artists (artists)
! Albums (albums)
! Songs (songs)
! Podcasts (podcasts)
! Genres (genres) Resume playback (Bookmark)
! Composers (composers) (Function for DVD video)
! Audiobooks (audiobooks)

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By using the Bookmark function, you can re- 2 Touch the desired search option (e.g.,
sume playback from a selected scene the next Chapter).
time the disc is loaded.
3 Touch 0 to 9 to input the desired num-
The selected scene will be bookmarked so that ber.
playback resumes from that point next time. # To cancel the entered numbers, touch C.
! To clear the bookmark on a disc, touch and
hold the button during playback. 4 Start playback from the selected part.
! The oldest bookmark is replaced by the
new one. Registering the numbers and start-
ing playback.

Frame-by-frame playback Note

(Function for DVD video/video CD/DivX file) With discs featuring a menu, you can also use
the DVD menu to make your selection.
Images during frame-by-frame playback may
Refer to Playing moving images on page 14.
be unclear for some discs.

Slow motion playback Changing audio language

during playback (Multi-audio)
Notes
With DVDs/DivX files that provides audio play-
! There is no sound during slow motion play- back in different languages and different

Detailed instructions
back. audio systems (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.), you
! Images during slow motion playback may be can switch between languages/audio systems
unclear for some discs. during playback.
! Reverse slow motion playback is not
available. Notes
! With some DVDs, switching between lan-
guages/audio systems may only be possible
Searching for the part you using a menu display.
want to play ! You can also switch between languages/audio
You can use the search function to find the systems using Video Setup Menu. For de-
part you want to play. tails, refer to Setting the audio language on
For DVD videos, you can select Title (title), page 59.
Chapter (chapter) or 10key (numeric keypad). ! Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If
For video CDs, you can select Track(track) or the unit’s optical digital outputs are not con-
10key(numeric keypad). nected, select an audio setting other than
! Chapter search is not available when disc DTS.
playback is stopped. ! Depending on the setting, the video may not
! This function cannot be operated during be played back with the audio system used to
some DVD videos or Video CD playback record the DVD.
featuring PBC (playback control). ! You will return to normal playback if you
change the Audio during fast forward/fast re-
1 Start the search function. wind, pause or slow motion playback.
Refer to Playing moving images on page 14.

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Changing the subtitle This function cannot be used if a specified

scene has not been preprogrammed on the
language during playback DVD disc.
(Multi-subtitle)
With DVDs/DivX files featuring multi-subtitle
recordings, you can switch between subtitle Selecting audio output
languages during playback. When playing DVD video discs recorded with
LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output.
Notes When playing video CDs, you can switch be-
! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle tween stereo and monaural audio output.
languages may only be possible using a menu ! This function is not available when disc
display. playback is stopped.
! You can also switch between subtitle lan- ! If you select Linear PCM, you can operate
guages using Video Setup Menu. For details, this function when playing a disc recorded
refer to Setting the subtitle language on page on a dual mono mode. (Refer to Setting for
59. digital output on page 62.)
! You will return to normal playback if you
change the Subtitle during fast forward/fast ! L+R – left and right
rewind, pause or slow motion playback. ! Left – left
! Right – right
! Mix – mixing left and right
Changing the viewing angle You may not be able to select or use this func-
during playback (Multi-angle) tion depending on the disc and the playback
With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot location.
from multiple angles) recordings, you can
switch among viewing angles during play-
back. PBC playback
! During playback of a scene shot from mul- (Function for Video CDs)
tiple angles, the angle icon is displayed. During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC
Use the Video Setup Menu to turn the (Playback Control), PBC ON is displayed.
angle icon display on or off. For details,
refer to Setting the multi-angle DVD display 1 Start the search function.
on page 60. Refer to Playing moving images on page 14.

Note 2 Touch 10key to display the numeric

keypad.
You will return to normal playback if you change
the viewing angle during fast forward/fast rewind, 3 Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu
pause or slow motion playback. number.

4 Start playback from the selected part.

Return to the specified scene Registering the numbers and start-
(Function for DVD video) ing playback.

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Notes 3 Start playback of the selected list.

! You can display the menu by touching Return

during PBC playback. For details, refer to the Starting playback of the selected list.
instructions provided with the disc.
! PBC playback of a Video CD cannot be can-
celed.
! During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC
(Playback Control), you cannot select the re- Using advanced sound
peat play range or use the search function.
retriever
Automatically enhances compressed audio
Selecting tracks from the and restores rich sound.

track title list Off — —

You can select tracks to playback using the ! is more effective than .
track title list which is a list of the tracks re-
corded on a disc. Note
When you use this unit with a multi-channel pro-
1 Display the track title list. cessor (DEQ-P6600) and switch the advanced
Refer to Playing audio on page 17. sound retriever function to or , the volume
2 Touch your favorite track title. will become slightly lower. The volume will be-
Playback begins. come much lower for than it will for . Take
care when you increase the volume for and

Detailed instructions
then switch to Off, because the volume will sud-
denly seem much louder.
Selecting files from the file
name list
(Function for USB/SD/DivX) Changing audiobook speed
File name list is a list of file names (or folder (Function for iPod)
names) from which you can select a file (or ! – Playback at a speed faster than
folder) to play back. normal
1 Display the file (or folder) name list. ! – Playback at normal speed
Refer to Playing audio on page 17. ! – Playback at a speed slower than nor-
Refer to Introduction of still image playback op- mal
erations on page 20.

2 Touch your favorite file (or folder) Displaying lists related to

name.
# When you have selected a folder, a list of the
the currently playing song
names of the files (or the folders) in it can be (Link Search)
viewed. Repeat this operation to select the de- (Function for iPod)
sired file name.
# If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback 1 Start Link Search.
commences with folder 02. Refer to Introduction of sound playback opera-
tions on page 17.

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2 Touch one of the categories in which stricts playback of content to specific,

you want to play. registered devices.
! Artist – Displays an album list of the artist
currently being played. % If a message is displayed after loading
! Album – Displays a song list from the a disc containing DivX VOD content, touch
album currently being played. Play.
! Genre – Displays an album list from the Playback of the DivX VOD content will start.
genre currently being played. # To skip to the next file, touch Next Play.
# To cancel searching, touch Cancel. # If you do not want to play the DivX VOD con-
tent, touch Stop.
3 Touch the title of the list that you want
to play.

4 Start playback of the selected list.

Capture an image in JPEG files
You can capture image data and use it as wall-
paper. Images can be stored and recalled ea-
Starting playback of the selected list.
sily in this unit.
! Only one image can be stored on this unit.
! If no related albums/songs are found, Old images are overwritten with the new
Not Found is displayed. ones.

1 Pause the slideshow when the desired

image is displayed.
Playing DivXâ VOD content Refer to Introduction of still image playback op-
Some DivX VOD (video on demand) content erations on page 20.
may only be playable a fixed number of times. Refer to Introduction of still image playback as
When you load a disc containing this type of a slideshow operations on page 21.
content, the remaining number of times it can
be played is shown on-screen. You can then 2 Capture the image.
decide whether or not to play the disc. Refer to Introduction of still image playback op-
! If there is no limit to the number of times erations on page 20.
the DivX VOD content can be viewed, then Refer to Introduction of still image playback as
you may load the disc into your player and a slideshow operations on page 21.
play the content as often as you like, and 3 When Do you save this image? is dis-
no message will be displayed. played, touch Yes.
! You can confirm the number of times that While storing the image to this unit, Saving
the content can be played by checking the the image Don't switch off the battery. is
number displayed after Remaining Views:. displayed. When the process is finished,
Image saved. is displayed.
Important # To cancel the storage process, touch No.
! In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit,
you first need to register the unit with your
DivX VOD content provider. For details on your
registration code, refer to Displaying the DivXâ
VOD registration code on page 62.
! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Di-
gital Rights Management) system. This re-

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Changing the wide screen ! Different settings can be stored for each video
source.
mode ! When a video is viewed in a wide screen mode
You can select a desired mode for enlarging a that does not match its original aspect ratio, it
4:3 picture to a 16:9 picture. may appear different.
! Remember that using the wide mode feature
1 Display the screen mode. of this system for commercial or public view-
Refer to Introduction of video playback opera- ing purposes may constitute an infringement
tions on page 14. on the author’s rights protected by the Copy-
Refer to Introduction of still image playback op- right Law.
erations on page 20. ! The video image will appear coarser when
Refer to Introduction of still image playback as viewed in Cinema or Zoom mode.
a slideshow operations on page 21.

2 Touch the desired wide mode setting.

Calling a number in the
Full (full screen)
phone book
The 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direc-
tion only, giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal pic- (Function of AVH-3200BT)
ture) without any omissions. The phone book in your cellular phone will be
transferred automatically when the phone is
Just (just) connected to this unit.
The picture is enlarged slightly at the center and After finding the number you want to call in
the amount of enlargement increases horizontally the phone book, you can select the entry and

Detailed instructions
toward the edges of the screen, enabling you to make the call.
enjoy a 4:3 picture without sensing any disparity
even when viewing on a wide screen. 1 Switch to phone book mode.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
Cinema (cinema) erations on page 22.
The picture is enlarged by the same proportion as The phone book display appears.
Full or Zoom in the horizontal direction and by
2 Select the phone number list.
an intermediate proportion between Full and
The detailed phone number list of the selected
Zoom in the vertical direction; ideal for a cinema-
entry is displayed.
sized picture (wide screen picture) where cap-
tions lie outside the picture. 3 Select the phone number.
# If you want to store the phone number, touch
Zoom (zoom)
and hold the list.
The 4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion
both vertically and horizontally; ideal for a cinema 4 Make the call.
sized picture (wide screen picture). Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22.
Normal (normal)
The 4:3 picture is displayed as it is, giving you no 5 End the call.
sense of disparity since its proportions are the Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
same as that of the normal picture. erations on page 22.

Notes
! You cannot operate this function while driving.

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Note
Switching to the call history list.
Depending on the cellular phone, the phone book
may not be transferred automatically. In this
case, operate your cellular phone to transfer the 5 Make the call.
phone book. The visibility of this unit should be Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
on. Refer to Switching visible unit on page 42. erations on page 22.

6 End the call.

Selecting a number by Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22.
alphabet search mode
(Function of AVH-3200BT)
If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone Using the missed, received
book, you can search for the phone number by
alphabet search mode. and dialed call lists
(Function of AVH-3200BT)
1 Switch to phone book mode. The 80 most recent calls dialed, received, and
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- missed are stored in the memory. You can
erations on page 22. browse them and call numbers from these
The phone book display appears. lists.
2 Touch ABC to switch to alphabet search 1 Switch to the call history list.
mode. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22.
3 Touch the first letter of the entry you
are looking for. 2 Select Missed Calls, Dialed Calls or
The Phone Book entries starting with that let- Received Calls.
ter (e.g. “Ben”, “Brian” and “Burt” when “B” is
selected) will be displayed.
# If you want to change the character to Rus- Displaying the received call list.
sian, touch the icon. To return to English, touch
the icon again.
Displaying the dialed call list.

Changing the character to Russian.

Displaying the missed call list.

# The order of the first name and last name may

be different from that of the cellular phone. 3 Touch the list number to select a phone
number.
4 Touch the list to display the phone
Name and phone number are displayed in the
number list of the selected entry.
detailed list.
# If several phone numbers are included in an
# If you want to store the phone number, touch
entry, select one by touching the list.
and hold the list.
# If you want to switch to the call history list,
touch the icon. 4 Make the call.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22.

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5 End the call. To maintain the good sound quality, this unit
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- can adjust the other party’s listening volume.
erations on page 22. If the volume is not loud enough for the other
party, use this function.

% Select Far-End VOL.

Using the missed, received Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
and dialed call lists erations on page 22.
(Function of AVH-P4200DVD) 1—2—3
The 80 most recent calls dialed, received, and # This function can be performed even while
missed are stored in the memory. You can talking on the phone.
browse them and call numbers from these # Settings can be stored for each device.
lists.

1 Switch to the call history list. Switching the ring tone

Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 25. You can select whether or not to use this
unit’s ring tone. If this function is set to on,
2 Touch a phone number or name (if en- the ring tone for this unit will sound.
tered) you want to call.
1 Connect your cellular phone to this
3 Make the call. unit.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 25. 2 Turn ring tone on or off.
(AVH-P4200DVD)

Detailed instructions
4 End the call. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- erations on page 25.
erations on page 25. (AVH-3200BT)
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22.
Setting automatic answering
If this function is on, this unit automatically
answers all incoming calls.
Using the preset dial lists
(Function of AVH-3200BT)
% Turn automatic answering on or off. You can easily store up to six phone numbers
(AVH-P4200DVD) as presets.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 25. 1 Display the preset screen.
(AVH-3200BT) Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- erations on page 22.
erations on page 22.
2 Touch one of preset dial keys to select
the desired phone number.
# If you want to delete a preset phone number,
Adjusting the other party’s touch and hold the preset dial key.
listening volume
(Function of AVH-3200BT)

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3 Make the call. Note

Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22. Entering phone number mode cannot be oper-
ated unless a Bluetooth telephone is connected
4 End the call. to this unit.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22.
Setting the private mode
(Function of AVH-3200BT)
Making a call by entering During a conversation, you can switch to pri-
phone number vate mode (talk directly on your cellular
(Function of AVH-3200BT) phone).
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
Wed 28 may
12:45 PM 1 erations on page 22.
1 2 3 ABCDEHGHI 01
012345678901
4 5 6

7 8 9 Off
Pairing from this unit
0
* #
(Function of AVH-3200BT)
+ C

  Connection

01: Phone1


Important 02: Phone2
03: Phone3
Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and 04: Phone4
apply the parking brake when performing this op- 05: Phone5
eration.

1 Switch to the entering phone number 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection

mode. Menu.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22. erations on page 22.
2 Touch the number icons to input the 2 Touch Connection to select a device.
numbers.
# Up to 24 digits can be entered. 3 Start to search.

3 Make the call.

Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- Starting to search.
erations on page 22.

4 End the call. While searching, is displayed and when

Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- available devices are found, the device names
erations on page 22. or BD addresses (if names cannot be ob-
tained) are displayed.
# If you want to switch between the device
names and BD addresses, touch the icon.

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If you cannot open the connection between

Switching between the device
your Bluetooth device and this unit from your
names and BD addresses.
Bluetooth device, you can use this function to
establish a connection.
# To cancel searching, touch Stop.
# If five devices are already paired, 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection
Memory Full is displayed and pairing cannot be Menu.
performed. In such cases, delete a paired device Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
first. Refer to Deleting a paired device. on this erations on page 22.
page.
# If no device can be found, Not Found is dis- 2 Touch Special Device to select the spe-
played. In such cases, check the status of the cial device.
Bluetooth device and search again. # Bluetooth devices that are difficult to establish
a connection with are called special devices. If
4 Touch a device name to select the de- your Bluetooth device is listed as a special device,
vice you want to connect to. select the appropriate one.
While connecting, Pairing is displayed. If the
connection is established, Paired is displayed. 3 Touch the special device list to open the
# If the connection fails, Error is displayed. In connection.
such cases, try again from the beginning. This unit is now on standby for a connection
# The PIN code is set to 0000 as the default, but with the Bluetooth device.
can be changed. Refer to Entering PIN code for # If five devices are already paired,
Bluetooth wireless connection on the next page. Memory Full is displayed and pairing cannot be
# When establishing connection, the icon is dis- performed. In such cases, delete a paired device

Detailed instructions
played. first. Refer to Deleting a paired device. on this
Touch the icon to disconnect the device. page.

4 Use your Bluetooth device to establish

Disconnecting a Bluetooth device. a connection.
The connection method is different depending
on the Bluetooth device. Refer to the manual
# If you want to delete a paired Bluetooth tele-
for your Bluetooth device to establish a con-
phone, display Delete OK?. Touch Yes to delete
nection.
the device.
While connecting, Pair your phone is dis-
played. If the connection is established,
Paired is displayed.
Deleting a paired device. # If the connection fails, Error is displayed. In
such cases, try again from the beginning.
# The PIN code is set to 0000 as the default, but
# Never turn the unit off while the paired Blue- can be changed. Refer to Entering PIN code for
tooth telephone is being deleted. Bluetooth wireless connection on the next
page.

Using a Bluetooth device to

pair Connecting to a Bluetooth
(Function of AVH-3200BT) device automatically
(Function of AVH-3200BT)

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If this function is set to on, a connection be- 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection
tween your Bluetooth device and this unit will Menu.
take place automatically as soon as the two Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
devices are less than a few meters apart. erations on page 22.
Initially, this function is set to on.
2 Touch Device Information to select de-
1 Display the Bluetooth Connection vice information.
Menu. The BD address is displayed.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22.

2 Touch Auto Connect to turn automatic

Entering PIN code for
connection on. Bluetooth wireless connection
If your Bluetooth device is ready for a Blue- (Function of AVH-3200BT)
tooth wireless connection, a connection to To connect your Bluetooth device to this unit
this unit will automatically be established. via Bluetooth wireless technology, you need to
# To turn automatic connection off, touch enter a PIN code on your Bluetooth device to
Auto Connect again. verify the connection. The default code is
0000, but you can change it with this function.
3 Turn your vehicle's ACC switch off and
on. 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection
Menu.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
Switching visible unit erations on page 22.
(Function of AVH-3200BT) 2 Touch PIN Code Input to select
This function sets whether or not to make this PIN code input.
unit visible to the other device.
Initially, this function is set to on. 3 Touch 1 to 0 to input pin code.

1 Display the Bluetooth Connection 4 After inputting PIN code (up to 8 di-
Menu. gits), store in this unit.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 22.
Storing the PIN code in this unit.
2 Touch Visibility to select visibility off.
! To turn visibility on, touch Visibility
again.

Using a cellular phone to

Displaying BD (Bluetooth initiate a connection
Device) address (Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
(Function of AVH-3200BT) A Bluetooth wireless connection can be estab-
This unit displays its BD address. lished from your phone by putting the unit into
initiating a connection mode.

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You may need to refer to the operation manual Voice recognition

that came with your phone if you are unsure
how to initiate a connection from your phone. (Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
If your cellular phone features voice recogni-
1 Put the unit in initiating a connection tion technology, you can make a call by voice
mode. commands.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- ! Operation varies depending on the type of
erations on page 25. cellular phone. Refer to the instruction
manual that came with your cellular phone
2 Use a cellular phone to connect to this for detailed instructions.
unit.
# Operation varies depending on the type of cel- 1 Start voice recognition.
lular phone. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
# You may need to enter the link code on your erations on page 25.
cellular phone to complete the connection.
2 Say the name of your contact aloud.

Registering a connected
Connecting a Bluetooth
cellular phone
audio player
(Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
You can register a phone that is temporarily (Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
connected to this unit in order to take full ad- A Bluetooth wireless connection can be estab-
vantage of the features available with Blue- lished by putting the unit into initiating a con-

Detailed instructions
tooth wireless technology. Only one cellular nection mode.
phone can be registered. % Put the unit in initiating a connection
1 Start registering a connected cellular mode.
phone. Refer to Bluetooth audio operations on page
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- 26.
erations on page 25. This unit is now on standby for connection
from Bluetooth audio player.
2 Use cellular phone to register to this If your Bluetooth audio player is set ready for
unit. Bluetooth wireless connection, connection to
If registration is successful, the device name this unit is automatically established.
of the connected phone is displayed in the se-
lected assignment.
# If the assignment is already taken, the device Connecting to a Bluetooth
name will be displayed. To replace an assignment
with a new phone, first delete the current assign-
device automatically
ment. (Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
# If registration failed, the device name of the If this function is set to on, a connection be-
connected phone will not be displayed in the se- tween your Bluetooth device and this unit will
lected assignment. In such cases, return to step take place automatically as soon as the two
1 and try again. devices are less than a few meters apart.
Initially, this function is set to on.

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1 Touch Auto Connect to turn automatic

connection on.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 25.
If your Bluetooth device is ready for a Blue-
tooth wireless connection, a connection to
this unit will automatically be established.
# To turn automatic connection off, touch
Auto Connect again.

2 Turn your vehicle's ACC switch off and

on.

Displaying BD (Bluetooth
Device) address
(Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
This unit displays its BD address.

% Touch Device Information to select de-

vice information.
Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op-
erations on page 25.
The BD address is displayed.

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Introduction of menu change according to the multi-channel pro-

Menu operations
cessor’s audio menu. For details, refer to Intro-
operations duction of DSP adjustments on page 49.
21 ! You can display the Video Setup Menu when
a Disc, USB or SD source is selected.
Audio ! If you start the Video Setup Menu, playback
Fader/Balance F/R 0 L/R 0 is stopped.
Graphic EQ Super Bass
! You cannot display the Audio/DSP function
Auto EQ On
Sonic Center Control L/R:0
menu when the mute function is on or a JPEG
Loudness High file is playing.
Subwoofer Off

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1 Display menus.
Refer to Common operations for menu set-
tings/lists on page 11.

2 Touch any of the following touch panel

keys to select the menu to be adjusted.
1 Touch panel keys

Video Setup Menu

1 Refer to Setting up the DVD
player on page 59.
Audio function menu
Refer to Audio Adjustments on
the next page.
2 DSP function menu
(AVH-P4200DVD only)
Refer to Introduction of DSP ad-
justments on page 49.
System menu
3 Refer to System settings on
page 63.
Entertainment menu
4 Refer to Entertainment settings
on page 70.
Custom menu
You can choose menus within
each menu (Audio function
5 menu, etc.) and register them
to this custom menu.
Refer to Customizing menus
on page 71.

Notes
! If the multi-channel processor (DEQ-P6600) is
connected to this unit, the audio function will

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Audio Adjustments Display Equalizer curve

Note Vocal Vocal

When selecting FM as the source, you cannot Custom1 Custom 1

switch to Source Level Adjuster. Custom2 Custom 2
Flat Flat
Using fader/balance adjustment Super Bass Super bass
You can change the fader/balance setting to
provide an ideal listening environment for all ! The equalizer curves for Custom1 and
of the occupied seats. Custom2 can be adjusted.
! You cannot select Custom1 and Custom2
1 Display the audio function menu. when using the auto-equalizer.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on ! When Flat, no changes are made to the
the previous page. sound. You can check the effects of the
equalizer curves by switching alternatively
2 Touch Fader/Balance on the audio func- between Flat and another equalizer curve.
tion menu.
1 Display the audio function menu.
3 Touch a or b to adjust the front/rear
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
speaker balance. the previous page.
Range: Front:15 to Rear:15
# Select F/R: 0 L/R: 0 when only using two 2 Touch Graphic EQ on the audio function
speakers. menu.
# The front/rear speaker balance cannot be ad- # You can select Graphic EQ when Auto EQ
justed when the rear output setting is function is off.
Subwoofer. Refer to Setting the rear output and
subwoofer controller on page 63. 3 Touch c or d to select the desired item.
Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Custom1—
4 Touch c or d to adjust the left/right Custom2—Flat—Super Bass
speaker balance.
Range: Left:15 to Right:15
Adjusting the 8-band graphic equalizer
You can adjust the level of each band for the
Using the equalizer equalizer curves.
You can adjust the equalization to match the ! A separate Custom1 curve can be created
car’s interior acoustic characteristics as de- for each source. If you make adjustments
sired. when a curve other than Custom2 is se-
lected, the equalizer curve settings will be
recorded in Custom1.
Recalling equalizer curves ! A Custom2 curve that is common for all
There are seven stored equalizer curves which sources can be created. If you make adjust-
you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list ments when the Custom2 curve is se-
of the equalizer curves. lected, the Custom2 curve will be updated.
Display Equalizer curve 1 Display the audio function menu.
Powerful Powerful Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
the previous page.
Natural Natural

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2 Touch Graphic EQ on the audio function Adjusting loudness

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menu. Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the
3 Touch c or d to select the desired item. low- and high-frequency ranges at low volume.
Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Custom1— 1 Display the audio function menu.
Custom2—Flat—Super Bass Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
4 Touch the Equalizer band to adjust. page 45.

5 Touch a or b to adjust the level of the 2 Touch Loudness on the audio function
equalizer band. menu.
Range: +12dB to -12dB 3 Touch c or d to select a desired level.
# You can then select another band and adjust Off (off)—Low (low)—Mid (mid)—High
the level. (high)

Using the auto-equalizer Using subwoofer output

The auto-equalizer is an equalizer curve cre- This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output
ated by auto EQ (refer to Auto EQ (auto-equaliz- which can be turned on or off.
ing) on page 67). ! The cut-off frequency and output level can
You can turn the auto-equalizer on or off. be adjusted when the subwoofer output is
If you connect an optional microphone to this on.
unit, you can use this function.
1 Display the audio function menu.
1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 45.
page 45.
2 Touch Subwoofer on the audio function
2 Touch Auto EQ to turn the auto-equali- menu.
zer on or off.
# You cannot use this function if auto EQ has 3 Touch On or Off next to Subwoofer to
not been carried out. turn the subwoofer output on or off.

4 Touch Normal or Reverse next to Phase

Using sonic center control to select the phase of subwoofer output.
Sound that is suited for the listening position
can easily be created with this function. 5 Touch c or d next to Level to adjust
the output level of the subwoofer.
1 Display the audio function menu. Range: +6 to -24
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45. 6 Touch c or d next to Frequency to se-
lect the cut-off frequency.
2 Touch Sonic Center Control on the 50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz
audio function menu. Only frequencies lower than those in the se-
lected range are outputted from the subwoo-
3 Touch c or d to select a listening posi- fer.
tion.
Range: Left:7 to Right:7

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Boosting the bass 1 Display the audio function menu.

You can boost the bass level. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.
1 Display the audio function menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on 2 Compare the FM volume level with the
page 45. level of the source you wish to adjust.

2 Touch Bass Booster on the audio func- 3 Touch Source Level Adjuster on the
tion menu. audio function menu.

3 Touch c or d to select a desired level. 4 Touch a or b to adjust the source vo-

Range: 0 to +6 lume.
Range: +4 to –4

Using the high pass filter Notes

When you do not want low sounds from the ! The MW/LW volume level can also be adjusted
subwoofer output frequency range to play with this function.
from the front or rear speakers, turn on the ! Video CD, CD, compressed audio and DivX
HPF (high pass filter). Only frequencies higher are automatically set to the same source level
than those in the selected range are output adjustment volume.
from the front or rear speakers. ! iPod and USB storage device are automati-
cally set to the same source level adjustment
1 Display the audio function menu.
volume.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
! External unit 1 and external unit 2 are automa-
page 45.
tically set to the same source level adjustment
2 Touch High Pass Filter on the audio volume.
function menu.

3 Touch c or d next to Frequency to se-

lect cut-off frequency.
Off (off)—50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—
125Hz
Only frequencies higher than those in the se-
lected range are output from the front or rear
speakers.

Adjusting source levels

With SLA (source level adjustment), the vo-
lume levels of each source can be adjusted to
prevent significant differences between
sources.
! Settings are based on the FM volume level,
which remains unchanged.

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Digital Signal Processor Using the position selector

Menu operations
One way to assure a more natural sound is to
Introduction of DSP adjustments
optimize the stereo image and place you right
(AVH-P4200DVD only) in the center of the sound field. With the posi-
You can use this unit to control a DEQ-P6600 tion selector function, you can automatically
multi-channel processor (sold separately). adjust the speaker output levels and insert a
By carrying out the following settings/adjust- delay time to match the number and position
ments in the order shown, you can effortlessly of the occupied seats. When used in conjunc-
create a finely-tuned sound field. tion with the SFC, this feature will make the
1 Setting the speaker setting sound image more natural and offer a panora-
2 Using the position selector mic sound that envelops you.
3 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-
equalizing) 1 Display the DSP function menu.
4 Adjusting time alignment Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
5 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a page 45.
test tone
6 Selecting a cross-over frequency 2 Touch Position on the DSP function
7 Adjusting the speaker output levels menu.
8 Adjusting the 3-band parametric equalizer
3 Touch c/d/a/b to select a listening po-
sition.
Notes
! You cannot use the audio functions when Key Display Position
playing discs recorded at a sampling fre- c Front-L Left front seat
quency higher than 96 kHz. The equalizer d Front-R Right front seat
curve setting, Position, Auto EQ and
Auto TA will also be canceled. a Front Front seats
! Sound is only emitted from front speakers b All All seats
when playing discs recorded at a sampling
frequency higher than 96 kHz. # To cancel the selected position, touch the
! When selecting FM as the source, you cannot same key again.
switch to Source Level Adjuster.
! You can only switch to Note
Dynamic Range Control when you are play- When adjustments are made to the listening po-
ing DVD discs. sition, the speaker outputs are automatically set
! You can only switch to Time Alignment when to the appropriate levels. To tailor the levels more
either Front-L or Front-R is selected in precisely, refer to Adjusting the speaker output le-
Position. vels using a test tone on page 54 or Adjusting the
! When the speaker setting for both the center speaker output levels on page 53.
and rear speakers are set to OFF, you cannot
switch to Dolby Pro Logic II.
! When the multi-channel processor (DEQ- Using fader/balance adjustment
P6600) is connected to this unit, you cannot You can change the fader/balance setting to
use MUTE function. provide an ideal listening environment for all
of the occupied seats.

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1 Display the DSP function menu. (such as Musical, Drama or Action).

Refer to Introduction of menu operations on On the other hand, when selecting SFC effects
page 45. that are suitable for 2-channel audio sources
(such as Jazz, Hall or Club), we recommend turn-
2 Touch Fader/Balance on the DSP func- ing Dolby Pro Logic II off.
tion menu.

3 Touch a or b to adjust the front/rear Adjusting source levels

speaker balance.
With SLA (source level adjustment), the vo-
Range: Front:25 to Rear:25
lume levels of each source can be adjusted to
# Select F/R: 0 L/R: 0 when only using two
prevent significant differences between
speakers.
sources.
4 Touch c or d to adjust the left/right ! Settings are based on the FM volume level,
speaker balance. which remains unchanged.
Range: Left:25 to Right:25
1 Compare the FM volume level with the
level of the source you wish to adjust.
Using sound field control 2 Display the DSP function menu.
The SFC function creates the sensation of a Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
live performance. page 45.
! The acoustics of performance spaces differ
depending on the extent and contour of 3 Touch Source Level Adjuster on the DSP
space through which sound waves can function menu.
move and on how the created sounds
bounce off the stage, walls, floors and ceil- 4 Touch a or b to adjust the source vo-
ings. At a live performance you hear music lume.
in three stages: direct sound, early reflec-
tions, and late reflections, or reverbera- Notes
tions. These factors are programmed into ! The MW/LW volume level can also be adjusted
the SFC circuitry to recreate the acoustics with this function.
of various performance settings. ! Video CD, CD, compressed audio and DivX
are automatically set to the same source level
1 Display the DSP function menu.
adjustment volume.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
! External unit 1 and external unit 2 are automa-
page 45.
tically set to the same source level adjustment
2 Touch SFC on the DSP function menu to volume.
select the setting. ! AUX (auxiliary input) and AV (AV input) are
Musical(Musical)—Drama(Drama)—Action automatically set to the same source level ad-
(Action)—Jazz(Jazz)—Hall(Hall)—Club(Club) justment volume.
—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

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Using dynamic range control ! When direct control is on, all audio func-

Menu operations
The dynamic range refers to the difference be- tions except VOLUME/VOL and
tween the smallest and largest sounds Dolby Pro Logic II are locked.
emitted. Dynamic range control compresses 1 Display the DSP function menu.
this difference so that the sounds can be Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
heard clearly even at low volume levels. page 45.
! The dynamic range control is only effective
for Dolby Digital sound. 2 Touch Digital Direct on the DSP func-
! You can only switch to tion menu.
Dynamic Range Control when you are
playing DVD discs. 3 Touch d to turn the direct control on.
# To turn direct control off, touch c.
1 Display the DSP function menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45. Using Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
2 Touch Dynamic Range Control on the output channels from two-channel sources to
DSP function menu. achieve high-purity matrix surround sound.
! Dolby Pro Logic II supports stereo sources
3 Touch d to turn dynamic range control
with a sampling rate of up to 48 kHz and
on.
has no effect on other types of sources.
# To turn dynamic range control off, touch c.
! When the speaker setting for both the cen-
ter and rear speakers are set to OFF, you
Using the down-mix function cannot switch to Dolby Pro Logic II.
Multi-channel audio can be played back in 2 1 Display the DSP function menu.
channels with the down-mix function. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
1 Display the DSP function menu. page 45.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on 2 Touch Dolby Pro Logic II.
page 45.
3 Touch any of the following touch panel
2 Touch Down Mix on the DSP function keys to select the desired mode.
menu. ! Movie – Suitable for movie playback
3 Touch c or d to select the desired level. ! Music – Suitable for music playback
! Lo/Ro – Stereo mixing the original audio ! Matrix – Suitable when FM radio reception
data that does not contain channel modes is weak
such as surround sound components. ! Music Adjust – Enables adjusting the
! Lt/Rt – Down mixing so that the surround Music mode
sound components can be restored (de- ! Off – Turns Dolby Pro Logic II off
coded). # You can only operate Music Adjust when
Music has been selected.

Using direct control Adjusting the Music mode

You can override the audio settings to check You can adjust the Music mode with the fol-
their effectiveness. lowing three controls.

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! Panorama (Panorama) extends the front Setting the speaker setting

stereo image to include the surround Be sure to adjust the speaker settings, such
speakers for an exciting “wraparound” ef- as size (bass capacity), according to the
fect. speakers installed. Set the size to Large
! Dimension (Dimension) gradually adjusts (large) if the speaker is capable of reproducing
the sound field either towards the front or sounds of about 100 Hz and below. Otherwise,
rear. select Small (small)
! Center Width Control (Center Width) posi- ! Low frequency sound is not emitted if the
tions center-channel sounds between the subwoofer is set to Off and the front and
center, left and right speakers. It improves rear speakers are set to Small or Off.
the left-center-right stage presentation for ! It is imperative that speakers that are not
both the driver and front passenger. installed be set to Off.
1 Display the DSP function menu. ! Set the front or rear speaker to Large if the
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on speaker is capable of reproducing bass
page 45. content, or if no subwoofer is installed.

2 Touch Dolby Pro Logic II. 1 Display the DSP function menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
3 Touch Music and then touch page 45.
Music Adjust.
# You can only operate Music Adjust when 2 Touch Speaker Setting.
Music has been selected. 3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to
4 Touch a or b to select Panorama (pa- be adjusted.
norama). Front (front speakers)—Center (center speak-
Panorama (panorama)—Dimension (dimen- er)—Rear (rear speakers)—Subwoofer (sub-
sion)—Center Width (center width) woofer)—Phase (subwoofer setting)
# You can only switch to Phase when the sub-
5 Touch d to turn panorama control on. woofer has been set to On.
# To turn panorama control off, touch c.
4 Touch c or d to select the correct size
6 Touch b to select Dimension and then for the selected speaker.
touch c or d to adjust the front/rear Off (off)—Small (small)—Large (large)
speaker balance. # You cannot select Off when Front (front
Range: +3 to -3 speakers) has been selected.
# You can select On or Off when Subwoofer
7 Touch b to select Center Width and (subwoofer) has been selected.
then touch c or d to adjust the center # You can switch Reverse (reverse phase) or
image. Normal (normal phase) when Phase (subwoofer
Range: 0 to 7 setting) has been selected.
The default setting is 3 and is recommended
for most recordings. When set to 0, all center
Correcting the subwoofer’s phase
sound is placed in the center speaker. When
set to 7, center sound is equally placed in the If boosting the bass output from the subwoo-
left and right speakers. fer is not effective or you feel that the bass is
becoming less clear, the subwoofer output
and bass content emitted from the other
speakers may be canceling each other out.

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1 Display the DSP function menu. Rear-R (right rear speaker)—Rear-L (left rear

Menu operations
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on speaker)—Subwoofer (subwoofer)
page 45. # Speakers with the size set to Off cannot be se-
lected. (Refer to Setting the speaker setting on the
2 Touch Speaker Setting. previous page.)
3 Touch a or b to select Subwoofer (sub- 4 Touch c or d to adjust the speaker out-
woofer). put level.
Front (front speakers)—Center (center speak- Range: +10 to –10
er)—Rear (rear speakers)—Subwoofer (sub-
woofer)—Phase (subwoofer setting) Note
4 Touch d to turn subwoofer output on. You will get the same results whether you adjust
# To turn subwoofer output off, touch c. the speaker output levels with this mode or with
Test Tone.
5 Touch b and then touch c or d to se-
lect the phase of subwoofer output.
Reverse—Normal Selecting a cross-over frequency
The frequency under which sounds are repro-
Note duced through a subwoofer can be selected.
When playing a 2-channel mono source with For example, if the size of one of the installed
Dolby Pro Logic II turned on: speakers is set to Small, you can select the fre-
! No sound is emitted if the center speaker set- quency under which sounds will be repro-
ting is Small or Large and no center speaker duced through a speaker set to Large or a
is installed. subwoofer.
! Sound is only emitted through the center
1 Display the DSP function menu.
speaker if it is installed and set to Small or
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
Large.
page 45.

2 Touch Cross Over.

Adjusting the speaker output
levels 3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to
Fine adjustments of the speaker output level be adjusted.
can be made by listening to audio output. Front (front speakers)—Center (center speak-
First, use the test tone to adjust the speaker to er)—Rear (rear speakers)—Subwoofer (sub-
an approximate level, and then use this func- woofer)
tion to make fine adjustments.
4 Touch c or dto select the cross-over
1 Display the DSP function menu. frequency.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on 63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz—160Hz—
page 45. 200Hz

2 Touch Speaker Level.

3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to

be adjusted.
Front-L (left front speaker)—Center (center
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Note Notes
When you select a cross-over frequency, you are ! If necessary, select speakers and adjust their
setting the cross-over frequency for the subwoo- ‘absolute’ output levels. (Refer to Adjusting
fer’s L.P.F. (low-pass filter) and the Small speak- the speaker output levels on the previous
er’s H.P.F. (high-pass filter). The cross-over page.)
frequency setting has no effect if the subwoofer ! You will get the same results whether you ad-
is set to Off and other speakers are set to Large just the speaker output levels with this mode
or Off. or with Speaker Level.

Adjusting the speaker output Using time alignment

levels using a test tone The distance between the listening position
You can easily get the right overall balance and each speaker can be adjusted with this
among the speakers with this function. function.

1 Display the DSP function menu. 1 Display the DSP function menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45. page 45.

2 Touch Test Tone. 2 Touch Time Alignment.

3 Touch Start to start test tone output. 3 Touch any of the following touch panel
The test tone is emitted from each speaker in keys to select the time alignment.
the following sequence at intervals of about ! Initial – Initial time alignment (factory set-
two seconds. The current settings for the ting)
speaker emitting the test tone will be shown ! Auto TA – Time alignment created by auto
on the display. TA and EQ. (Refer to Auto TA and EQ (auto-
Front-L (left front speaker)—Center (center time alignment and auto-equalizing) on
speaker)—Front-R (right front speaker)— page 56.)
Rear-R (right rear speaker)—Rear-L (left rear ! Custom – Adjusted time alignment that
speaker)—Subwoofer (subwoofer) you can create
Check each speaker output level. If no adjust- ! Adjustment – Enables adjusting the time
ments are needed, perform step 5 to stop the alignment as desired
test tone. ! Off – Turns Time Alignment off
# The settings for speakers with the size set to # You cannot select Auto TA if auto TA and EQ
Off will not be displayed. (Refer to Setting the have not been carried out.
speaker setting on page 52.) # Adjustment can only be selected when either
Front-L or Front-R is selected in Position.
4 Touch c or d to adjust the speaker out-
put level.
Adjusting time alignment
Range: +10 to –10
# The test tone will be emitted from the next The distance between the selected position
speaker after about two seconds after the last op- and each speaker can be adjusted.
eration. ! The adjusted time alignment is stored in
Custom.
5 Touch Stop to end test tone output.

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1 Display the DSP function menu. ! The equalizer curves for Custom1 and

Menu operations
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on Custom2 can be adjusted.
page 45. ! When Flat, no changes are made to the
sound. You can check the effects of the
2 Touch Time Alignment and then touch equalizer curves by switching alternatively
Adjustment. between Flat and another equalizer curve.
# Adjustment can only be selected when either ! When Digital Direct is on, the equalizer
Front-L or Front-R is selected in Position. curve is fixed to Flat.
3 Touch a or b to select the speaker to 1 Display the DSP function menu.
be adjusted. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
Front-L (left front speaker)—Center (center page 45.
speaker)—Front-R (right front speaker)—
Rear-R (right rear speaker)—Rear-L (left rear 2 Touch Parametric EQ.
speaker)—Subwoofer (subwoofer)
# Speakers with the size set to Off cannot be se- 3 Touch a or b to select the EQ(equali-
lected. (Refer to Setting the speaker setting on zer).
page 52.)
4 Touch d to select the equalizer.
4 Touch c or d to adjust the distance be- Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Flat—Custom1
tween the selected speaker and the listen- —Custom2—Super Bass
ing position.
Range: 0.0cm to 500.0cm Adjusting the 3-band parametric
equalizer
Using the equalizer For Custom1 and Custom2 equalizer curves,
you can adjust the front, rear and center
You can adjust the equalization to match the equalizer curves separately by selecting a cen-
car’s interior acoustic characteristics as de- ter frequency, an equalizer level and a Q factor
sired. for each band.
! A separate Custom1 curve can be created
Recalling equalizer curves for each source.
There are seven stored equalizer curves which ! A Custom2 curve that is common for all
you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list sources can be created.
of the equalizer curves. ! The center speaker largely determines the
sound image and getting the balance right
Display Equalizer curve is not easy. We recommend that you first
Powerful Powerful adjust the balance among all of the speak-
ers except the center speaker, by playing 2-
Natural Natural
channel audio (a CD, for example). Then,
Vocal Vocal play 5.1-channel audio (Dolby Digital or
Flat Flat DTS) and adjust the center speaker output
to match the balance already created
Custom1 Custom 1
among the other speakers.
Custom2 Custom 2
1 Display the DSP function menu.
Super Bass Super bass
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.

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2 Touch Parametric EQ. Using the auto-equalizer

3 Touch a or b to select the desired item. The auto-equalizer is the equalizer curve cre-
EQ (equalizer)—SP-Select (speakers)—Band ated by auto TA and EQ (refer to Auto TA and
(bands)—Frequency (center frequency)— EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing)
Level (equalizer level)—Q. Factor (Q factor) on this page) on this page).
You can turn the auto-equalizer on or off.
4 Touch d to select the equalizer.
Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Flat—Custom1 1 Display the DSP function menu.
—Custom2—Super Bass Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.
5 Touch b and then touch c or d to se-
lect the speaker to be adjusted. 2 Touch Auto EQ.
Rear (rear speakers)—Center (center speaker) # You cannot use this function if auto TA and
—Front (front speakers) EQ have not been carried out.
# Speakers with the size set to Off cannot be se-
3 Touch d to turn the auto-equalizer on.
lected. (Refer to Setting the speaker setting on # To turn the auto-equalizer off, touch c.
page 52.)

6 Touch b and then touch c or d to se- Auto TA and EQ (auto-time

lect the equalizer band to be adjusted.
Low (low)—Mid (mid)—High (high)
alignment and auto-equalizing)
Auto-time alignment automatically adjusts the
7 Touch b and then touch c or d to se- time alignment according to the distance be-
lect the center frequency of selected band. tween the listening position and each speaker.
40Hz—50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz The auto-equalizer automatically measures
—160Hz—200Hz—250Hz—315Hz—400Hz the car’s interior acoustic characteristics, and
—500Hz—630Hz—800Hz—1kHz—1.25kHz then creates an auto-equalizer curve based on
—1.6kHz—2kHz—2.5kHz—3.15kHz—4kHz that information.
—5kHz—6.3kHz—8kHz—10kHz—12.5kHz

8 Touch b and then touch c or d to ad- WARNING

just the equalizer level. As a loud tone (noise) may be emitted from the
Range: +12 to -12 speakers when measuring the car's interior
acoustic characteristics, never perform auto TA
9 Touch b and then touch c or d to se- or auto EQ while driving.
lect the desired Q factor.
Narrow (narrow)—Wide (wide)
CAUTION
# Adjust the parameters of each band for the
! Thoroughly check the conditions before per-
other speakers in the same way.
forming auto TA and EQ as the speakers may
be damaged if these functions are performed
Note
when:
A center frequency can be selected for each — The speakers are incorrectly connected.
band and can be changed in 1/3-octave steps. (For example, when a rear speaker is con-
However, the interval between the selected center nected as a subwoofer output.)
frequencies cannot be shorter than 1 octave. — A speaker is connected to a power amp de-
livering output higher than the speaker’s
maximum input power capability.

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! If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable — The fader/balance settings return to the

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position the measurement tone may become center position. (Refer to page 49.)
loud and measurement may take a long time, — The equalizer curve switches to Flat.
resulting in battery drainage. Be sure to place (Refer to page 46.)
the microphone in the specified location. — The front, center and rear speakers will
automatically be adjusted to a high
Before operating the auto TA and EQ pass filter setting.
function ! Pervious settings for auto TA and EQ will
be overwritten.
! Perform auto TA and EQ in a quiet place,
with both the car engine and air condition-
ing switched off. Also turn off any car Performing auto TA and EQ
phones or portable telephones in the car, or For details concerning operation, refer to the
remove them from the car. Sounds other operation manual for the multi-channel pro-
than the measurement tone (such as sur- cessor.
rounding sounds, engine sound, tele-
phones ringing) may prevent correct 1 Stop the car in a place that is quiet,
measurement of the car’s interior acoustic close all the doors, windows and sun roof,
characteristics. and then turn the engine off.
! Be sure to perform auto TA and EQ using If the engine is left running, engine noise may
the optional microphone. Using another prevent correct auto EQ.
microphone may prevent measurement, or
2 Fix the optional microphone in the cen-
result in incorrect measurement of the
ter of the headrest of the driver’s seat, fa-
car’s interior acoustic characteristics.
cing forward.
! In order to perform auto TA and EQ, the
The auto EQ may differ depending on where
front speaker must be connected.
you place the microphone. If desired, place
! When this unit is connected to a power
the microphone on the front passenger seat to
amp with input level control, auto TA and
carry out auto EQ.
EQ may not be possible if the power amp’s
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 dif- 3 Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC.
fer from the actual distance when: If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned
— The reflected sound within the car is on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air
strong and delays occur. conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto
— The LPF on active subwoofers or exter- EQ.
nal amps delay the lower sounds. # If this unit is turned off, press SRC/OFF to turn
! Auto TA and EQ changes the audio settings the source on.
as follows:

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4 Select the position for the seat on # It takes about nine minutes for auto EQ mea-
which the microphone is placed. surement to be completed when all the speakers
Refer to Using the position selector on page are connected.
49. # To stop auto EQ, touch Stop.
# If no position is selected before you start auto # To cancel auto EQ measurement mode during
EQ, Front-L is selected automatically. this procedure, touch the following touch panel
key.
5 Turn the unit off.
Refer to Basic Operations on page 9. Canceling auto EQ measurement
mode.
6 Display the system menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45. 11 Store the microphone carefully in the
glove compartment or another safe place.
7 Touch Auto EQ&TA Measurement to If the microphone is subjected to direct sun-
enter auto EQ and TA measurement mode. light for an extended period, high tempera-
tures may cause distortion, color change or
8 Plug the microphone into the micro-
malfunction.
phone input jack on this unit.

9 Touch Start to start auto EQ.

10 When the 10-second countdown starts,

get out of the car and close the door within
10 seconds.
A measurement tone (noise) is emitted from
the speakers, and auto EQ measurement be-
gins.
When auto EQ is completed, Complete is dis-
played.
When the car’s interior acoustic characteris-
tics cannot be measured correctly, an error
message will be displayed. (Refer to Under-
standing auto EQ/auto TA and EQ error mes-
sages on page 80.)

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Setting up the DVD player Setting the audio language

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You can set the preferred audio language.
Setting the subtitle language
You can set a desired subtitle language. When 1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
available, the subtitles will be displayed in the Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
selected language. page 45.

1 Stop playback. 2 Touch Audio Language on the Video

Refer to Introduction of video playback opera- Setup menu.
tions on page 14. An audio language menu is displayed.

2 Display the Video Setup Menu. 3 Touch the desired language.

Refer to Introduction of menu operations on The audio language is set.
page 45. # If you have selected Others, refer to When you
select Others on this page.
3 Touch Subtitle Language on the Video
Setup menu. Notes
A subtitle language menu is displayed.
! If the selected language is not available, the
4 Touch the desired language. language specified on the disc is used.
The subtitle language is set. ! You can also switch the audio language by
# If you have selected Others, refer to When you touching Audio during playback. (Refer to
select Others on this page. Playing moving images on page 14.)
! The setting made here will not be affected
Notes even if the audio language is switched during
playback using Audio.
! If the selected language is not available, the
language specified on the disc is displayed.
! You can also switch the subtitle language by Setting the menu language
touching the icon during playback. (Refer to
You can set the preferred language in which
Playing moving images on page 14.)
the menus recorded on a disc are displayed.
! The setting made here will not be affected
even if the subtitle language is switched dur- 1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
ing playback using Subtitle. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.
When you select Others
2 Touch Menu Language on the Video
A language code input display is shown when Setup menu.
Others is selected. Refer to Language code A menu language menu is displayed.
chart for DVD on page 92.
3 Touch the desired language.
1 Touch 0 to 9 to input the language The menu language is set.
code. # If you have selected Others, refer to When you
# To cancel the entered numbers, touch C. select Others on this page.
2 Registering the code.
Note
If the selected language is not available, the lan-
Registering the code.
guage specified on the disc is displayed.

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Setting the multi-angle DVD ! The TV aspect ratio cannot be changed for
some discs. For details, refer to the disc’s in-
display
structions.
The angle icon can be set so it appears on
scenes where the angle can be switched.
Setting the slide show interval
1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on JPEG files can be viewed as a slide show on
page 45. this unit. In this setting, the interval between
each image can be set.
2 Touch Multi Angle on the Video Setup
menu to turn angle icon display on or off. 1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.
Setting the aspect ratio
2 Touch Time Per Photo Slide on the
There are two kinds of display: a wide screen Video Setup menu to select the slide show
display that has a width-to-height ratio (TV as- interval.
pect ratio) of 16:9, and regular display that has Touch Time Per Photo Slide repeatedly until
a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct the desired setting appears.
TV aspect for the display connected to V OUT. ! 5sec – JPEG images switch at intervals of 5
! When using regular display, select either seconds
Letter Box or Pan Scan. Selecting 16 : 9 ! 10sec – JPEG images switch at intervals of
may result in an unnatural picture. 10 seconds
! If you select the TV aspect ratio, the unit’s ! 15sec – JPEG images switch at intervals of
display will change to the same setting. 15 seconds
1 Display the Video Setup Menu. ! Manual – JPEG images can be switched
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on manually
page 45.
2 Touch TV Aspect on the Video Setup Setting parental lock
menu to select the TV aspect ratio. Some DVD video discs let you use parental
Touch TV Aspect repeatedly until the desired lock to restrict children from viewing violent
aspect ratio appears. and adult-oriented scenes. You can set paren-
! 16 : 9 – Wide screen picture (16:9) is dis- tal lock to the desired level.
played as is (initial setting) ! When you have a parental lock level set
! Letter Box – The picture is the shape of a and play a disc featuring parental lock,
letterbox with black bands on the top and code number input indications may be dis-
bottom of the screen played. In such cases, playback will begin
! Pan Scan – The picture is cut short on the when the correct code number is entered.
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.

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Setting the code number and level details, refer to the instruction manual that

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A code number must be registered in order to came with the disc.
play back discs with parental lock.
Changing the level
1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
You can change the set parental lock level.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45. 1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
2 Touch Parental on the Video Setup
page 45.
menu.
2 Touch Parental on the Video Setup
3 Touch 0 to 9 to input a four digit code
menu.
number.
# To cancel the entered numbers, touch C. 3 Touch 0 to 9 to input the registered
code number.
4 Registering the code.
4 Registering the code.
Registering the code.
Registering the code.

The code number is set, and the level can now

be set. This sets the code number, and the level can
now be changed.
5 Touch 1 to 8 to select the desired level.
# If you enter an incorrect code number, the
6 Touch Enter. icon is displayed. Touch C and enter the correct
The parental lock level is set. code number.
! 8 – Playback of the entire disc is possible # If you forget your code number, refer to If you
(initial setting) forget your code number on this page.
! 7 to 2 – Playback of discs for children and
5 Touch 1 to 8 to select the desired level.
non-adult-oriented discs is possible
! 1 – Playback of discs for children only is 6 Touch Enter.
possible The new parental lock level is set.

Notes
If you forget your code number
! We recommend to keep a record of your code Press RESET.
number in case you forget it.
! The parental lock level is stored on the disc.
Look for the level indication written on the Setting the DivX subtitle file
disc package, included literature or on the You can select whether or not to display DivX
disc itself. Parental lock of this unit is not pos- external subtitles.
sible if a parental lock level is not stored on ! The DivX subtitles will be displayed even
the disc. when Custom is selected if no DivX exter-
! With some discs, the parental lock may be ac- nal subtitle files exist.
tive only for certain levels of scenes. The play-
back of those scenes will be skipped. For 1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.

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2 Touch DivX Subtitle on the Video Setup 2 Touch DivX VOD on the Video Setup
menu to select the desired subtitle setting. menu.
! Original – Display the DivX subtitles
! Custom – Display the DivX external subti- 3 Touch Deactivation Code.
tles # To cancel deactivation, touch Cancel.

4 Touch OK.
Notes
The deactivation completed.
! 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 Setting for digital output
on the next line. (Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
! Up to 126 characters can be displayed on one Audio which is outputted from digital output
screen. If more than 126 characters are set, of this unit can be selected. Normally, set to
the excess characters will not be displayed. Stream. If this unit’s digital output is not used,
there is no need to change settings.
! Selecting Linear PCM enables you to
Displaying the DivXâ VOD switch the output channel if playing the fol-
registration code lowing type of discs. (Refer to Selecting
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) audio output on page 34.)
content on this unit, the unit must first be re- — Dual mono mode DVD video discs
gistered with a DivX VOD content provider. For
1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
registration, generate a DivX VOD registration
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
code and submit it to your provider.
page 45.
! Keep a record of the code as you will need
it when you register your unit to the DivX 2 Touch Digital Output on the Video
VOD provider. setup menu to select the desired digital
output setting.
1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
! Stream – The Dolby Digital/DTS signal is
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
output as it is (initial setting)
page 45.
! Linear PCM – The Dolby Digital/DTS signal
2 Touch DivX VOD on the Video Setup is converted to and output as a linear PCM
menu. signal
Registration Code and Deactivation Code
appear.
Automatic playback of DVDs
3 Touch Registration Code. When a DVD disc with a DVD menu is in-
Your registration code is displayed. serted, this unit will cancel the menu automa-
tically and start playback from the first chapter
Displaying the deactivation code of the first title.
! Some DVDs may not operate properly. If
If your device is already activated, deactivate it
this function is not fully operated, turn this
by entering the deactivation code.
function off and start playback.
1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
1 Display the Video Setup Menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.
page 45.

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2 Touch DVD Auto Play to turn automatic System settings

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playback on.
# To turn automatic playback off, touch Switching the auxiliary setting
DVD Auto Play again. Activate this setting when using an auxiliary
device connected to this unit.

1 Display the system menu.

Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.

2 Touch AUX Input on the system menu

to turn AUX Input on or off.

Setting AV input
Activate this setting when using an external
video component connected to this unit.

1 Display the system menu.

Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.

2 Touch AV Input on the system menu to

turn AV Input on or off.

Setting the rear output and

subwoofer controller
This unit’s rear output (rear speaker leads out-
put and RCA rear output) can be used for full-
range speaker (Full) or subwoofer
(Subwoofer) connection. If you switch the
rear output setting to Subwoofer, you can
connect a rear speaker lead directly to a sub-
woofer without using an auxiliary amp.
Initially, the unit is set for a rear full-range
speaker connection (Full).
! (AVH-P4200DVD only)
When the DEQ-P6600 multi-channel pro-
cessor is connected to this unit, you cannot
operate this function.

1 Turn the unit off.

Refer to Basic Operations on page 9.

2 Display the system menu.

Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.

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3 Touch Rear Speaker on the system RDS setting

menu to switch the subwoofer output or
full-range speaker. Limiting stations to regional
# When no subwoofer is connected to the rear programming
output, select Full (full-range speaker). When AF is used, the regional function limits
# When a subwoofer is connected to the rear the selection of stations to those broadcasting
output, select Subwoofer (subwoofer). regional programs.
# When the rear output setting is Subwoofer,
1 Select the Radio source.
you cannot operate the following procedure.
Refer to Basic Operations on page 9.
Notes 2 Display the system menu.
! Even if you change this setting, there is no Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
output unless you turn the subwoofer output page 45.
on (refer to Using subwoofer output on page
3 Touch RDS Setup on the system menu.
47).
! If you change this setting, subwoofer output 4 Touch Regional on the function menu
in the audio menu will return to the factory to turn the regional function on.
settings. # To turn the regional function off, touch
! Both rear speaker lead outputs and RCA rear Regional again.
output are switched simultaneously in this
setting.
Selecting alternative frequencies
When the tuner cannot get a good reception,
Setting the FM tuning step the unit automatically searches for a different
Normally, the FM tuning step employed by station in the same network.
seek tuning is 50 kHz. When AF or TA is on,
1 Display the system menu.
the tuning step automatically changes to 100
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
kHz. It may be preferable to set the tuning step
page 45.
to 50 kHz when AF is on.
! The tuning step remains at 50 kHz during 2 Touch RDS Setup on the system menu.
manual tuning.
3 Touch Alternative FREQ to turn AF on.
1 Select the Radio source. # To turn AF off, touch Alternative FREQ again.
Refer to Basic Operations on page 9.

2 Display the system menu. Note

Refer to Introduction of menu operations on Sound may be temporarily interrupted by another
page 45. program during an AF frequency search.

3 Touch FM Step on the system menu to

select the FM tuning step. Switching Auto PI Seek
Touching FM Step will switch the FM tuning The unit can automatically search for a differ-
step between 50 kHz and 100 kHz. The se- ent station with the same programming, even
lected FM tuning step will appear. during preset recall.

1 Turn the unit off.

Refer to Basic Operations on page 9.

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2 Display the system menu. If text information such as the title name, artist

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Refer to Introduction of menu operations on name or a comment is embedded in a Eur-
page 45. opean language or Russian, they can also be
displayed on this unit.
3 Touch Auto PI on the system menu to ! The language can be changed for the fol-
turn Auto PI Seek on. lowing:
# To turn Auto PI Seek off, touch Auto PI again. — System menu
— Video Setup Menu
Switching sound muting/ — On-screen display
— Multi language setting for DivX
attenuation ! If the embedded language and the selected
Sound from this system is automatically language setting are not the same, text in-
muted or attenuated when a signal from formation may not be displayed properly.
equipment with a mute function is received. ! Some characters may not be displayed
! Sound from this system returns to normal properly.
when the muting or attenuation is can- ! To complete this operation, switch the igni-
celed. tion key off and on after you set this set-
ting.
1 Display the system menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on 1 Display the system menu.
page 45. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.
2 Touch Mute/ATT until the desired set-
ting appears. 2 Touch System Language on the system
Touch Mute/ATT until the desired setting ap- menu to select the desired language.
pears in the display.
! Mute – Muting 3 Touch the desired language.
! ATT -20dB – Attenuation (ATT -20dB has a English (English)—Español (Spanish)—
stronger effect than ATT -10dB) Português (Portuguese)—Русский (Russian)
! ATT -10dB – Attenuation
! Off – Turns the sound muting/attenuation
off
Clearing Bluetooth memory
(AVH-3200BT only)
Notes
Important
! When Mute is displayed, the sound is turned
off and no audio adjustments can be made. Never turn the unit off while the Bluetooth mem-
! When ATT is displayed, the sound is attenu- ory is being cleared.
ated and only the volume can be adjusted.
1 Turn the unit off.
(No other audio adjustments can be made.)
Refer to Basic Operations on page 9.
! Operation returns to normal when the phone
connection is ended. 2 Display the system menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
Selecting the menu language page 45.

The menu language can be selected from four 3 Touch Bluetooth Memory Clear on the
languages. system menu.

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4 Touch Clear. 3 Touch Bluetooth Version Information to

After selecting a desired item, a confirmation display to the version of the Bluetooth
display appears. Touch OK to delete the mem- module of this unit.
ory.
# If you do not want to clear the selected mem-
ory, touch Cancel. Setting the rear view camera
(back up camera)
Updating Bluetooth connection CAUTION
software Pioneer recommends the use of a camera
which outputs mirror-reversed images.
(AVH-3200BT only)
Otherwise, the screen image will appear re-
This function is used to update this unit with
versed.
the latest software. For information on the soft-
ware and updating, refer to our website. This unit features a function that automatically
switches to the rear view camera video (V IN)
Important when a rear view camera is installed on your
Never turn the unit off and never disconnect the car and the gear shift is moved to the RE-
phone while the software is being updated. VERSE (R) position.(For more details, con-
sult your dealer.)
1 Display the system menu. ! After you set up the rear view camera set-
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on ting, move the gear shift to REVERSE (R)
page 45. and confirm that the rear view camera
video is shown on the display.
2 Touch Bluetooth Software Update. ! Change this setting if the display switches
to the rear view camera video by error while
3 Touch Start to display the data transfer
you are driving forward.
mode.
! To stop watching the rear view camera
# Follow the on-screen instructions to finish up-
video and return to the source display,
dating the software.
press and hold MUTE.
! Touch the RearView source icon to display
Displaying the Bluetooth the rear view camera image while driving.
system version Touch the source icon again to turn the
rear view camera off. For details, refer to Se-
(AVH-3200BT only)
lecting a source using the touch panel keys
If this unit fails to operate properly, you may
on page 9.
need to consult your dealer for repair. In such
cases, you may be asked to specify the system 1 Display the system menu.
version. Perform the following procedure to Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
check the version on this unit. page 45.
1 Turn the unit off. 2 Touch Camera Polarity on the system
Refer to Basic Operations on page 9. menu to select the appropriate setting.
! Battery – When the polarity of the con-
2 Display the system menu.
nected lead is positive while the gear shift
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
is in REVERSE (R) position
page 45.

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! Ground – When the polarity of the con- 2 Touch TV Signal on the system menu to

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nected lead is negative while the gear shift select the appropriate TV signal.
is in REVERSE (R) position Auto—PAL—SECAM
! Off – When a rear view camera is not con-
nected to this unit
Selecting the area group
(Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
Selecting the video format
You can switch the video output format of V 1 Select the TV source.
OUT between NTSC and PAL. Refer to Basic Operations on page 9.

1 Display the system menu. 2 Display the system menu.

Refer to Introduction of menu operations on Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45. page 45.

2 Touch Video Output Format on the sys- 3 Touch TV Country Group on the func-
tem menu to select the video output for- tion menu.
mat.
4 Touch c or d until the desired area
NTSC—PAL
group appears.
Country1 (CCIR channel)—Country2 (Italy
Note
channel)—Country3 (U.K. channel)—
You can switch the video output format only for Country4 (OIRT channel)
the source from this unit.

Auto EQ (auto-equalizing)
Setting the TV signal The auto-equalizer automatically measures
When you connect this unit to a TV tuner, be the car’s interior acoustic characteristics, and
sure to adjust the TV signal setting to one that then creates an auto-equalizer curve based on
is suitable for your country. that information.
! As this function is initially set to Auto, the
unit will automatically adjust the TV signal
WARNING
setting.
As a loud tone (noise) may be emitted from the
However, the screen may turn black or
speakers when measuring the car's interior
images may not be displayed properly
acoustic characteristics, never perform auto TA
when Auto has been selected and the re-
or auto EQ while driving.
ception is weak. Normally, select the appro-
priate TV signal.
! About your country TV signal, consult with CAUTION
your nearest Pioneer dealer. ! Thoroughly check the conditions before per-
! You can operate this function only for the forming auto EQ as the speakers may be da-
video signal input into the AV input. maged if these functions are performed when:
— The speakers are incorrectly connected.
1 Display the system menu. (For example, when a rear speaker is con-
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on nected as a subwoofer output.)
page 45. — A speaker is connected to a power amp de-
livering output higher than the speaker’s
maximum input power capability.

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! If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable — The equalizer curve switches to Flat.

position the measurement tone may become (Refer to page 46.)
loud and measurement may take a long time, — The front, center and rear speakers will
resulting in battery drainage. Be sure to place automatically be adjusted to a high
the microphone in the specified location. pass filter setting.
! Previous settings for auto EQ will be over-
Before operating the auto EQ function written.
! Carry out auto EQ in as quiet a place as
possible, with the car engine and air condi- Performing auto EQ
tioning switched off. Also cut power to car 1 Stop the car in a place that is quiet,
phones or portable telephones in the car, or close all the doors, windows and sun roof,
remove them from the car before carrying and then turn the engine off.
out auto EQ. Sounds other than the mea- If the engine is left running, engine noise may
surement tone (surrounding sounds, en- prevent correct auto EQ.
gine sound, telephones ringing etc.) may
prevent correct measurement of the car in- 2 Fix the optional microphone in the cen-
terior acoustic characteristics. ter of the headrest of the driver’s seat, fa-
! Be sure to carry out auto EQ using the op- cing forward.
tional microphone. Using another micro- The auto EQ may differ depending on where
phone may prevent measurement, or result you place the microphone. If desired, place
in incorrect measurement of the car inter- the microphone on the front passenger seat to
ior acoustic characteristics. carry out auto EQ.
! In order to perform auto EQ, the front
speaker must be connected.
! When this unit is connected to a power
amp with input level control, auto EQ may
not be possible if the power amp’s 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 EQ. Also set the cut-off fre-
quency for the built-in LPF of an active sub-
woofer to the highest frequency.
3 Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC.
! The distance has been calculated by com-
If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned
puter to be the optimum delay to give accu-
on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air
rate results for the circumstances, so
conditioner or heater may prevent correct auto
please continue to use this value.
EQ.
— The reflected sound within the car is
strong and delays occur. 4 Display the system menu.
— The LPF on active subwoofers or exter- Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
nal amps delay the lower sounds. page 45.
! Auto EQ changes the audio settings as fol-
lows: 5 Touch Auto EQ Measurement to enter
— The fader/balance settings return to the auto EQ measurement mode.
center position. (Refer to Using fader/
balance adjustment on page 46.)

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6 Plug the microphone into the micro- 9 Store the microphone carefully in the

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phone input jack on this unit. glove compartment or another safe place.
If the microphone is subjected to direct sun-
light for an extended period, high tempera-
tures may cause distortion, color change or
malfunction.

10 Press h(eject) to close the panel.

(AVH-P4200DVD only)

Note
(AVH-P4200DVD)
(AVH-P4200DVD)
Do not press h (eject) to open or close the panel
when you are using the microphone.

Correcting distorted sound

(Function of AVH-P4200DVD)

(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT) When listening to a CD or other source on

which the recording level is high, setting the
7 Touch Start to start auto EQ. level of each frequency to high may result in
distortion. You can switch the digital attenua-
8 When the 10-second countdown starts,
tor to low to reduce distortion.
get out of the car and close the door within
! Sound quality is better at the high setting
10 seconds.
so this setting is usually used.
A measurement tone (noise) is emitted from
the speakers, and auto EQ measurement be- 1 Display the system menu.
gins. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
When auto EQ is completed, Complete is dis- page 45.
played.
When the car’s interior acoustic characteris- 2 Touch Digital ATT.
tics cannot be measured correctly, an error
3 Touch Digital ATT on the system menu
message will be displayed. (Refer to Under-
to select the digital attenuator level.
standing auto EQ/auto TA and EQ error mes-
High—Low
sages on page 80.)
# It takes about nine minutes for auto EQ mea-
surement to be completed when all the speakers Resetting the audio functions
are connected.
(Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
# To stop auto EQ, touch Stop.
# To cancel auto EQ measurement mode during You can reset all audio functions.
this procedure, touch the following touch panel
key. 1 Display the system menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
Canceling auto EQ measurement page 45.
mode.
2 Touch Audio Reset.

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3 Touch Reset . Entertainment settings

Ready to reset. Are you sure? appears in the
display. Selecting the illumination color
# To cancel this function on the way, touch This unit is equipped with multiple-color illu-
Cancel. mination.

4 Touch Reset again.

The reset end was carried out. appears in Direct selection from preset
the display and audio functions are reset. 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 45.

2 Touch Appearance.

3 Touch Illumination and then touch a

color on the list.

Customizing the illumination color

1 Display the entertainment menu.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.

2 Touch Appearance.

3 Touch Illumination and then touch

Custom.

4 Display the customizing menu.

Displaying the customizing menu.

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

Memo the memory.

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Menu operations 13

The customized color has been stored in the Customizing menus

Menu operations
memory.
The set color will be recalled from the memory 1 Display menu columns to register.
the next time you touch the same icon. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.
You can customize menus except
Selecting the OSD color Video Setup Menu.
The OSD color can be changed.
2 Touch and hold the menu column to
1 Display the entertainment menu. register it.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on # To cancel registration, touch and hold the
page 45. menu column again.

2 Touch Appearance. 3 Display the custom menu and choose a

registered menu.
3 Touch Screen. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on
page 45.
4 Touch one of the colors on the list.
Notes
Selecting the background display ! You can register up to 12 columns.
You can switch the background that is dis- ! If you register a column from the Audio func-
played when listening to a source. tion menu, the registration will be cancelled
when a DEQ-P6600 multi-channel processor
1 Display the entertainment menu. is connected.
Refer to Introduction of menu operations on ! If you register a column from the DSP menu,
page 45. the registration will be canceled when the
DEQ-P6600 multi-channel processor is dis-
2 Touch Background.
connected.
3 Touch the desired setting.
# 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 36.

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Changing the picture # You cannot adjust the picture adjustment for
the rear view camera when Camera Polarity is
adjustment set to Off. (Refer to Setting the rear view camera
You can adjust the Brightness (brightness), (back up camera) on page 66.)
Contrast (contrast), Color (color) ,Hue (hue), # If the color system is set to PAL/PAL-M/
Dimmer (dimmer), Temperature (tempera- SECAM, you cannot adjust Hue.
ture), Black Level (black level) and # With some rear view cameras, picture adjust-
RGB Dot ADJ (RGB dot clock adjustment) for ment may not be possible.
each source and rear view camera.
! You cannot adjust Color, Hue, Contrast 4 Touch c or d to adjust the selected
and Black Level for the audio source. item.
Each time you touch c or d, the level of the
1 Press and hold MENU to display selected item increases or decreases.
Picture Adjustment. # Dimmer can be adjusted from +1 to +48.
The adjustment function names are displayed. # Temperature can be adjusted from +3 to –3.

2 If you are adjusting the 5 Touch Black Level and RGB Dot ADJ to
Picture Adjustment, select the unit. adjust.
# Black Level can be set on or off.
Adjusting the Picture Adjustment # RGB Dot ADJ can be set to 1 or 2.
NAVI for the Navigation unit.
Notes
Rear Adjusting the Picture Adjustment ! You cannot operate this function while driving.
View for the rear view camera. ! Different Brightness/Contrast/Dimmer set-
tings can be set for when the illumination
switch is on and when it is off.
Adjusting the Picture Adjustment
Source for the source.

Setting rear monitor output

3 Touch any of the following touch panel
keys to select the function to be adjusted. The output source for the rear monitor can be
Picture Adjustment items are displayed. switched to the following:
! Brightness – Adjusts the black intensity ! Front – The source on the front screen of
! Contrast – Adjusts the contrast this unit
! Color – Adjusts the color saturation Disc – The video and sound from the DVD
! Hue – Adjusts the tone of color (red or AV – The video and sound from AV input
green is emphasized) AUX– The source for AUX input
! Dimmer – Adjusts the brightness of the dis- Off– No source
play
! Temperature – Adjusts the color tempera- Notes
ture, resulting in a better white balance ! You cannot play DivX files on the rear and
! Black Level – Emphasizes the dark portions front monitors at the same time.
of images making the difference between ! If Disc is set to rear monitor output, you can-
bright and dark more distinct not select MW/LW band for the front mon-
! RGB Dot ADJ – Adjusts phase shifting by itor.
dot clock when a Navigation unit is con-
nected

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Adjusting the response # To cancel the adjustment, press and hold

MENU.
positions of the touch panels

Other Functions
(Touch Panel Calibration) 7 Gently touch the center of the + mark
displayed on the screen.
If you feel that the touch panel keys on the After you touch all the marks, the data for the
screen deviate from the actual positions that adjusted position is saved.
respond to your touch, adjust the response po- # Do not turn off the engine while the data is
sitions of the touch panel. There are two ad- being saved.
justment methods: 4-point adjustment, in
which you touch four corners of the screen; 8 Press and hold MENU to complete the
and 16-point adjustment, in which you make adjustment.
fine-adjustments on the entire screen.
! Touch the screen gently for adjustment.
Forcefully pressing the touch panel may da-
Using an AUX source
mage the touch panel. Do not use a sharp
pointed tool such as a ballpoint pen or me- A separately sold auxiliary device such as a
chanical pen. Doing so may damage the VCR or portable device can be connected to
screen. this unit. When connected, the auxiliary device
! If the touch panel cannot be adjusted prop- is automatically recognized as an AUX source
erly, consult your local Pioneer dealer. and is assigned to AUX.

1 Turn the unit off.

Refer to Basic Operations on page 9. About AUX connection methods
There are two methods to connect auxiliary de-
2 Press and hold MENU to display vices to this unit.
Picture Adjustment.

3 Press and hold MENU to start Touch Mini pin plug cable (AUX)
Panel Calibration.
When connecting an auxiliary device using a
The 4-point touch panel adjustment screen ap-
mini plug cable
pears.
iPods and portable audio/video players can be
4 Touch each of the arrows on the four connected to this unit via mini plug cable.
corners of the screen. ! If an iPod with video capabilities is con-
# To cancel the adjustment, press and hold nected to this unit via 3.5mm plug (4 pole)
MENU. cable (such as the CD-V150M), you can
enjoy the video contents of the connected
5 Press MENU to complete 4-point adjust- iPod.
ment. ! A portable audio/video player can be con-
Data for the adjusted position is saved. nected by using a 3.5mm plug (4 pole) with
# Do not turn off the engine while the data is an RCA cable (sold separately). However,
being saved. depending on the cable, a reverse connec-
tion between the red (right side audio)
6 Press MENU to proceed to 16-point ad- cable and yellow (video) cable may be re-
justment. quired in order for the sound and video
The 16-point touch panel adjustment screen image to be reproduced correctly.
appears.

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% Insert the stereo mini plug into the Switching the equalizer curves.
AUX input jack on this unit. Refer to Using the equalizer on
Refer to the installation manual. page 46.
Refer to What’s what on page 8. Touch and hold for more than two
seconds to turn the auto-equalizer
on or off.
Refer to Using the auto-equalizer
Using an external unit on page 47.

(Function of AVH-P4200DVD)
An external unit refers to a Pioneer product, Actions will differ depending on
such as those which will be available in the fu- the connected external unit.
ture. Although incompatible as a source, the
basic functions of up to two external units can
be controlled with this unit. When two external F1
units are connected, the external units are
automatically allocated to external unit 1 or ex-
ternal unit 2. F2 Function 1 to 4
The basic operations of the external unit are Actions will differ depending on
explained below. The allocated functions will F3 the connected external unit.

differ depending on the connected external

unit. For details concerning these functions, F4
refer to the owner’s manual for the external
unit. Using the functions allocated to 1
to 6 keys.
Actions will differ depending on
Basic operations the connected external unit.
The functions allocated to the following opera-
tions will differ depending on the connected
external unit. For details concerning these
functions, refer to the owner’s manual for the
connected external unit.

Auto
Switching to auto or manual.

Audio
Switching to video and audio.

Video
Changing the screen mode.
Refer to Changing the wide screen
mode on page 37.

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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action (Refer-

ence page)
Common
There is no The parking Connect the park-
Symptom Cause Action (Refer- image dis- brake cable is ing brake cable,
ence page) played. not connected. and apply the park-

Additional Information
The power will Leads and con- Confirm once more ing brake.
not turn on. nectors are incor- that all connec- The parking Connect the park-
The unit will rectly connected. tions are correct. brake is not ap- ing brake cable,
not operate. The fuse is Rectify the cause plied. and apply the park-
blown. and then replace ing brake.
the fuse. Be sure to The icon is The operation is This operation is
install a fuse with displayed, and prohibited for the not possible.
the same rating. operation is not disc.
Noise and/or Press RESET. (Page possible.
The operation is This operation is
other factors are 8) not compatible not possible.
causing the built- with the config-
in microproces- uration of the
sor to operate in- disc.
correctly.
The image dis- The data could Stop playback
Operation with Battery power is Load a new battery. played stops no longer be once, and start
the remote low. (pauses) and read during play- playback again.
control is not the unit cannot back.
Some operations Try operating with
possible. are prohibited another disc. be operated.
The unit does with certain There is no The volume level Adjust the volume
not operate discs. sound. is low. level.
correctly even
The volume The attenuator is Turn the attenuator
when the ap-
level is low. on. off.
propriate re-
mote control The sound and The unit is not Firmly secure the
buttons are video skip. firmly secured. unit.
pressed.
File size and Create a DivX file
Playback is not The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. transmission rate that is within the
possible. (Page 83) are above recom- recommended size
The type of disc Check the disc mended rates. and transmission
loaded cannot be type. rate.
played on this The aspect The aspect ratio Select the appro-
unit. ratio is incor- setting is incor- priate setting for
The disc loaded Change the disc to rect and the rect for the dis- your display. (Page
is not compatible one that is compa- image is play. 60)
with this video tible with your stretched.
system. video system. The motor The unit is con- This is a normal
There is no Cables are not Connect the cables sounds when firming whether operation.
sound. connected cor- correctly. the ignition or not a disc is
The volume rectly. switch is loaded.
level will not turned ON (or
The unit is per- There is no sound
rise. is turned to
forming still, during still, slow
ACC).
slow motion or motion or frame-
frame-by-frame by-frame playback.
playback.

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Symptom Cause Action (Refer- Symptom Cause Action (Refer-

ence page) ence page)
Nothing is dis- The rear view Connect a rear Dialog lan- The DVD being The language can-
played. camera is not view camera. guage (and played does not not be switched if
The touch connected. Press and hold subtitle lan- feature multiple they are not re-
panel keys can- Camera Polarity MENU to return to guage) cannot language record- corded on the disc.
not be used. is at incorrect the source display be switched. ings.
setting. and then select the
You can only Switch the lan-
correct setting for
switch between guage using the
Camera Polarity. items indicated disc menu.
(Page 66) in the disc menu.
No xxxx ap- There is no text Switch the display
No subtitles The DVD being Subtitles are not
pears when a information em- or play another are displayed. played does not displayed if they
display is chan- bedded. track/file. feature subtitles. are not recorded
ged (No Title,
on the disc.
for example).
You can only Switch the lan-
Sub-folders Folder repeat Select the repeat
switch between guage using the
cannot be play has been se- range again.
items indicated disc menu.
played back. lected.
in the disc menu.
The repeat Another folder Select the repeat
Playback is not The DVD being The language can-
range changes was selected dur- range again.
performed with played does not not be switched if
automatically. ing repeat play. the audio lan- feature dialog or the selected lan-
Track search or Select the repeat guage and sub- subtitles in the guage is not re-
fast forward/re- range again. title language selected lan- corded on the disc.
verse was per- settings se- guage.
formed during lected in Video
file repeat play. Setup Menu.
The viewing The DVD being The viewing angle
DVD angle cannot played does not cannot be
be switched. feature scenes switched if the
Symptom Cause Action (Refer- shot from multi- DVD does not fea-
ence page) ple angles. ture scenes re-
Playback is not The loaded disc Replace the disc corded from
possible. has a different re- with one featuring multiple angles.
gion number the same region You are trying to Switch between
from this unit. number as this switch to multi- multiple angles
unit. angle viewing for when watching
A parental lock Parental lock is Turn parental lock a scene that was scenes recorded
message is dis- activated. off or change the not recorded from multiple an-
played and level. (Page 60) from multiple an- gles.
playback is not gles.
possible.
Parental lock The code number Enter the correct
cannot be can- is incorrect. code number.
celed. (Page 60)
You have forgot- Press RESET. (Page
ten your code 61)
number.

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Symptom Cause Action (Refer-

Bluetooth
ence page) Symptom Cause Action
The image is Some discs fea- Since this unit is The sound There is a call in The sound will be
extremely un- ture a signal to compatible with from the Blue- progress on a played back when
clear/distorted prohibit copying. the analog copy tooth audio Bluetooth-con- the call is termi-

Additional Information
and dark dur- generation man- source is not nected cellular nated.
ing playback. agement system, played back. phone.
when playing a
disc that has a sig- A Bluetooth-con- Do not operate the
nal prohibiting nected cellular cellular phone at
copying, horizontal phone is cur- this time.
stripes or other im- rently being oper-
perfections may ated.
appear when A call was made Reconnect the
viewed on some with a Bluetooth- Bluetooth connec-
displays. This is connected cellu- tion between this
not a malfunction. lar phone and unit and the cellu-
then immediately lar phone.
terminated. As a
Video CD
result, communi-
Symptom Cause Action cation between
this unit and the
The PBC (play- The Video CD This operation is
cellular phone
back control) being played not available for
was not termi-
menu cannot does not feature Video CDs that do
nated properly.
be called up. PBC. not feature PBC.
Repeat play The Video CD This operation is
Multi-channel processor
and track/time being played fea- not available for
search are not tures PBC. Video CDs that fea- Symptom Cause Action (Refer-
possible. ture PBC. ence page)
There is no The optical Connect the cables
iPod sound. cables are not correctly.
The volume connected cor-
Symptom Cause Action
level will not rectly.
The iPod does The cables are in- Disconnect the rise.
not operate correctly con- cable from the
Audio output is The digital output Normally, set the
correctly. nected. iPod. Once the
2-channel setting is set to digital output set-
iPod's main menu
audio even Linear PCM. ting to Stream.
is displayed, recon-
though multi- (Page 62)
nect the iPod and
channel audio
reset it.
is selected.
The iPod version Update the iPod
is old. version.

Error messages
When you contact your dealer or your nearest
Pioneer Service Center, be sure to note the
error message.

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Tuner Message Cause Action

Message Cause Action Unplayable The inserted disc Select a file that
No Data This unit cannot Move to the desir- File-High Defi- contains a high can be played.
receive program able location with nition definition DivX
service name in- good reception. file.
formation. It is not possi- This unit’s flash Select a file that
ble to write it memory used as can be played.
DVD in the flash. the temporary
storage area is
Message Cause Action full.
Different Re- The disc does not Replace the DVD Authorization This unit’s DivX Register this unit
gion Disc have the same with one bearing Error registration code to the DivX VOD
region number the correct region has not been contents provider.
as this unit. number. authorized by the (Page 36)
Error-02-XX/ The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. DivX VOD con-
FF-FF tents provider.
The disc is Replace the disc.
scratched. Unplayable This type of file Select a file that
File cannot be played can be played.
The disc is Check that the disc on this unit.
loaded upside is loaded correctly.
down. Format Read Sometimes there Wait until the mes-
is a delay be- sage disappears
There is an elec- Press RESET. tween the start of and you hear
trical or mechan- playback and sound.
ical error. when you start to
Unplayable This type of disc Replace the disc hear any sound.
Disc cannot be played with one that can Video frame DivX file’s frame Select a file that
on this unit. be played on this rate not sup- rate is more than can be played.
unit. ported. 30 fps.
The inserted disc Replace the disc. Audio format This type of file is Select a file that
does not contain not sup- not supported on can be played.
any playable ported. this unit.
files.
Protect All the files on Replace the disc. External storage device (USB, SD)
the inserted disc
are embedded Message Cause Action
with DRM. Unplayable This type of file Select a file that
Skipped The inserted disc Play an audio file File cannot be played can be played.
contains DRM not embedded with on this unit.
protected WMA Windows Media There are no Transfer the audio
files. DRM 9/10. songs. files to the USB
TEMP The temperature Wait until the unit portable audio
of the unit is out- returns to a tem- player/USB mem-
side the normal perature within the ory and connect.
operating range. normal operating Security for the Follow the USB
limits. connected USB memory instruc-
Rental Ex- The inserted disc Select a file that memory is en- tions to disable se-
pired. contains expired can be played. abled. curity.
DivX VOD con-
tent.

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Message Cause Action Message Cause Action

Format Read Sometimes there Wait until the mes- Check USB The USB connec- Check that the
is a delay be- sage disappears tor or USB cable USB connector or
tween the start of and you hear has short- USB cable is not
playback and sound. circuited. caught in some-

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when you start to thing or damaged.
hear any sound.
The connected Disconnect the
Skipped The connected Play an audio file USB portable USB portable
USB portable not embedded with audio player/ audio player/USB
audio player/ Windows Media USB memory memory and do
USB memory DRM 9/10. consumes more not use it. Turn the
contains WMA than maximum ignition switch to
files that are pro- allowable cur- OFF, then to ACC
tected by rent. or ON and then
Windows Med- connect a compli-
iaä DRM 9/10. ant USB portable
Protect All the files on Transfer audio files audio player/USB
the connected not protected by memory.
USB portable Windows Media Error-02-9X/- Communication Perform one of the
audio player/ DRM 9/10 to the DX failed. following opera-
USB memory are USB portable tions.
protected by audio player/USB –Turn the ignition
Windows Media memory and con- switch OFF and
DRM 9/10. nect. back ON.
–Disconnect the
Incompatible The USB device Connect a USB
USB portable
USB connected to is portable audio
audio player/USB
not supported by player or USB
this unit. memory that is memory.
USB Mass Storage –Change to a dif-
ferent source.
Class compliant.
Then, return to the
The USB device The connected USB portable
is not formatted USB device should audio player/USB
with FAT16 or be formatted with memory.
FAT32. FAT16 or FAT32.
Rental Ex- The inserted disc Select a file that
Incompatible Unsupported SD Use the surpported pired. contains expired can be played.
SD card is inserted. SD card. DivX VOD con-
Not compatible Remove your de- tent.
SD storage de- vice and replace it Unplayable The inserted disc Select a file that
vice with a compatible File-High Defi- contains a high can be played.
SD storage device. nition definition DivX
file.
It is not possi- This unit’s flash Select a file that
ble to write it memory used as can be played.
in the flash. the temporary
storage area is
full.
Authorization This unit’s DivX Register this unit
Error registration code to the DivX VOD
has not been contents provider.
authorized by the (Page 36)
DivX VOD con-
tents provider.

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Message Cause Action

Bluetooth

Unplayable This type of file Select a file that Message Cause Action
File cannot be played can be played. Error-10 The power failed Turn the ignition
on this unit. for the Bluetooth switch OFF and
Format Read Sometimes there Wait until the mes- module of this then to ACC or ON.
is a delay be- sage disappears unit. If the error mes-
tween the start of and you hear sage is still dis-
playback and sound. played after
when you start to performing the
hear any sound. above action,
please contact
Video frame DivX file’s frame Select a file that your dealer or an
rate not sup- rate is more than can be played. authorized Pioneer
ported. 30 fps. Service Station.
Audio format This type of file is Select a file that
not sup- not supported on can be played.
ported. this unit.

iPod Understanding auto EQ/

Message Cause Action auto TA and EQ error
Format Read/
Ready
Sometimes there
is a delay be-
Wait until the mes-
sage disappears
messages
tween the start of and you hear When correct measurement of the car’s inter-
playback and sound. ior acoustic characteristics is not possible
when you start to
using auto TA and EQ, an error message may
hear any sound.
appear on the display. In such cases, refer to
Error-02-6X/- Communication Disconnect the
9X/-DX failed. cable from the
the table below to see what the problem is and
iPod. Once the how it may be corrected. After checking, try
iPod's main menu again.
is displayed, recon-
nect the iPod and
Message Cause Action
reset it.
Error. Please The microphone Plug the optional
iPod failure Disconnect the
check MIC. is not connected. microphone se-
cable from the
curely into the
iPod. Once the
jack.
iPod's main menu
is displayed, recon- Error. Please The microphone ! Confirm that the
nect the iPod and check xxxx cannot pick up speakers are con-
reset it. speaker., the measuring nected correctly.
Error. Please tone of a speaker. ! Correct the input
Error-02-67 The iPod firm- Update the iPod
check Sub- level setting of the
ware versions are version.
woofer. power amp con-
old.
nected to the
Stop There are no Transfer songs to speakers.
songs. the iPod. ! Plug the micro-
There are no Select a list that phone securely
songs in the cur- contains songs. into the jack.
rent list.

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Message Cause Action Indicator list

Error. Please The surrounding ! Stop your car in
check noise. noise level is too a place that is Area 1 Area 2
high. quiet, and switch
off the engine, air

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conditioner and
heater.
! Set the micro-
phone correctly.
Error. Please Power is not ! Connect the bat-
check battery. being supplied tery correctly.
from the battery ! Check the battery
to this unit. voltage.

Area 3

Area 1
Understanding messages
Indicates that the selected fre-
Messages Translation quency is being broadcast in
stereo.
Pioneer recommends
the use of a camera Indicates that a radio text has been
CAUTION: Screen which outputs mirror- received.
image may appear re- reversed images.
versed. Otherwise, the screen Indicates that TA (traffic an-
image will appear re- nouncement standby) is on.
versed.
Indicates that the news program
interruption is on.

Indicates that a Bluetooth tele-

phone is connected.

Indicates that the digital format is

Dolby Digital.

Indicates that the digital format is

MPEG Audio.

Indicates that the digital format is

Linear PCM.

Indicates the sampling frequency.

Indicates that the digital format is

DTS.

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Area 2

Shows the disc/album currently

1+1ch being played.

Indicates the audio channel.

Shows the track/song currently
2 ch being played.

Mch Shows the comment currently being

played.

Indicates that a disc with PBC On

is being played. Shows the artist name for the track/
song currently being played.
Indicates that a cellular phone is
connected.
! Indicates that an incoming call Shows cellular phone information.
has been received and has not
been checked yet.
! Not displayed for calls made Shows general phone information.
when your cellular phone is
disconnected from this unit.

Indicates the battery strength of Shows home phone information.

the cellular phone.
! The level shown on the indica-
tor may differ from the actual Shows office phone information.
battery strength.
! If the battery strength is not
available, nothing is displayed
Shows other phone information.
in the battery strength indica-
tor area.
Shows the name of the folder cur-
Indicates the signal strength of the rently being played.
cellular phone.

Indicates that Dolby Pro Logic II is Shows the name of the file currently
on. being played.

Indicates that Auto EQ is on. Shows the preset number of the sta-
tion currently being tuned in to.
Shows which audio language has
been selected.
CH Shows the channel currently being
tuned in to.
Shows which subtitle language
has been selected.
Area 3
Shows which viewing angle has
been selected. Shows the title number currently
being played.
Shows which audio output has
been selected. Shows the chapter number cur-
rently being played.

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Shows the genre of the track/song

Handling guideline
currently being played. Discs and player
Indicates that the feature demo is Use only discs featuring any of following logos.
on.

Additional Information
Use 12-cm disc. Do not use 8-cm disc or an adapter
for 8-cm disc.
Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use
shaped discs.

Do not insert anything other than a DVD (-R/-RW) or

CD (-R/-RW) into the disc loading slot.
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise
damaged discs as they may damage the player.
Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW disc playback is not possi-
ble.
Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs.
Store discs in their cases when not in use.
Avoid leaving discs in excessively hot environments
including under direct sunlight.
Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to
the surface of the discs.
To clean a disc, wipe the disc with a soft cloth out-
ward from the center.
Condensation may temporarily impair the player’s
performance. Leave it to adjust to the warmer tem-
perature for about one hour. Also, wipe any damp
discs with a soft cloth.
Playback of discs may not be possible because of
disc characteristics, disc format, recorded applica-
tion, playback environment, storage conditions, and
so on.

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Road shocks may interrupt disc playback. Depending on the kind of USB portable audio player/
USB memory you use, the device may not be recog-
Read the precautions for discs before using them. nized or audio files may not be played back properly.
Certain functions may not be available for some DVD Do not leave the USB portable audio player/USB
video discs. memory in direct sunlight for extended amounts of
It may not be possible to play back some DVD video time. Doing so may cause the device to malfunction
discs. from the extreme rise in temperature.

It is not possible to play back DVD-RAM discs.

SD memory card
This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) for- This unit supports only the following types of SD
mat. Do not insert AVCHD discs as you may not be memory cards.
able to eject the disc. ! SD

Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of chil-

External storage device (USB, SD) dren. Should the SD memory card be swallowed, con-
sult a doctor immediately.
Address any questions you have about your external
storage device (USB, SD) to the manufacturer of the Do not touch the connectors of the SD memory card
device. directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Do not leave the external storage device (USB, SD) in Do not insert anything other than an SD memory card
places with high temperatures. into the SD card slot. If a metal object (such as a
coin) is inserted into the slot, the internal circuits may
Depending on the external storage device (USB, SD), break and cause malfunctions.
the following problems may occur.
! Operations may vary. Do not insert a damaged SD memory card (e.g.
! The storage device may not be recognized. warped, label peeled off) as it may not be ejected
! Files may not be played back properly. 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.
USB storage device
When ejecting an SD memory card, press it and hold
Connections via USB hub are not supported. it until it clicks. It is dangerous to release your finger
immediately after pressing the card as it may shoot
Do not connect anything other than a USB storage out of the slot and hit you in the face, etc. If the card
device. shoots out of the slot, it may be lost.
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 ac-
iPod
celerator pedal.
Do not leave the iPod in direct sunlight for extended
Depending on the USB storage device, the device amounts of time. Doing so may cause the iPod to
may cause noise to occur on the radio. malfunction from the extreme rise in temperature.

Copyright protected files that are stored in the USB Do not leave the iPod in places with high tempera-
devices cannot be played back. tures.

You cannot connect a USB portable audio player/USB To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connec-
memory to this unit via USB hub. tor cable from the iPod directly to this unit.

Partitioned USB memory is not compatible with this Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do not let the
unit. iPod fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed
under the brake or accelerator pedal.

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For details, refer to the manuals for the iPod. Frequent loading and ejecting of a DualDisc may re-
sult in scratches on the disc. Serious scratches can
About iPod settings lead to playback problems on this unit. In some
! When an iPod is connected, this unit changes the cases, a DualDisc may become stuck in the disc load-
EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in order to ing slot and will not eject. To prevent this, we recom-
optimize the acoustics. When you disconnect the mend you refrain from using DualDisc with this unit.

Additional Information
iPod, the EQ returns to the original setting. Please refer to the information from the disc manu-
! You cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when facturer for more detailed information about Dual-
using this unit. Repeat is automatically changed Discs.
to All when the iPod is connected to this unit.
JPEG picture files
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs JPEG is short for Joint Photographic Experts Group
Unfinalized DVD-R/-RW discs which have been re- and refers to a still image compression technology
corded in the Video format (video mode) cannot be standard.
played back. Files are compatible with Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1
Playback of DVD-R/DVD-RW discs may not be possi- still images up to a resolution of 8 192 × 7 680. (EXIF
ble, due to disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on format is used most commonly with digital still cam-
the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc. on the lens of this eras.)
unit.
Depending on the application settings and the envir- Playback of EXIF format files that were processed by a
onment, playback of discs recorded on a personal personal computer may not be possible.
computer may not be possible. (For details, contact
There is no progressive JPEG compatibility.
the manufacturer of the application.)

CD-R/CD-RW discs DivX video files

When CD-R/CD-RW discs are used, playback is possi- Depending on the composition of the file information,
ble only for discs which have been finalized. such as the number of audio streams or file size,
Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded on a music there may be a slight delay when playing back discs.
CD recorder or a personal computer may not be pos-
sible due to disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on Some special operations may be prohibited due to
the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc., on the lens of this the composition of the DivX files.
unit.
Only DivX files downloaded from a DivX partner site
Depending on the application settings and the envir- are guarantee for proper operation. Unauthorized
onment, playback of discs recorded on a personal DivX files may not operate properly.
computer may not be possible. (For details, contact
the manufacturer of the application.) DRM rental files cannot be operated until playback is
Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs may become impossi- started.
ble in case of direct exposure to sunlight, high tem-
peratures, or the storage conditions in the vehicle. Recommended file size: 2 Mbps or less with a trans-
mission rate of 2 GB or less.
Titles and other text information recorded on a CD-R/
CD-RW disc may not be displayed by this unit (in the The ID code of this unit must be registered to a DivX
case of audio data (CD-DA)). VOD provider in order to playback DivX VOD files. For
information on ID codes, refer to Displaying the DivXâ
DualDiscs VOD registration code on page 62.

DualDiscs are two-sided discs that have a recordable For more details about DivX, visit the following site:
CD for audio on one side and a recordable DVD for http://www.divx.com/
video on the other.
Playback of the DVD side is possible with this unit.
However, since the CD side of DualDiscs is not physi- Important
cally compatible with the general CD standard, it may
not be possible to play the CD side with this unit. ! When naming a JPEG image file, add the cor-
responding filename extension (.jpg, .jpeg, .
jpe or .jfif).

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! This unit plays back files with these filename DivX compatibility
extensions (.jpg, .jpeg, .jpe or .jfif) as a JPEG
image file. To prevent malfunctions, do not Compatible format: DivX video format implemented in
relation to DivX standards
use these extensions for files other than JPEG
image files. File extensions: .avi or .divx
DivX Ultra format: No
DivX HD format: No
Compressed audio DivX files without video data: No
compatibility (disc, USB, SD) DivX plus: No
WMA Compatible audio codec: MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital
File extension: .wma LPCM: No
Bit rate: 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR
Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz
Windows Media Audio Professional, Lossless, Voice/ Compatible external subtitle file extension: .srt
DRM Stream/Stream with video: No

Supplemental information
MP3
Some characters in a file name (including the file ex-
File extension: .mp3 tension) or a folder name may not be displayed.
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps This unit may not operate correctly depending on the
application used to encode WMA files.
Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1
kHz, 48 kHz for emphasis) There may be a slight delay when starting playback of
audio files embedded with image data.
Compatible ID3 tag version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 (ID3 tag
Version 2.x is given priority over Version 1.x.) Russian text to be displayed on this unit should be en-
coded with the following character sets:
M3u playlist: No
! Unicode (UTF-8, UTF-16)
MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO: No ! Character sets other than Unicode that are used
in a Windows environment and are set to Russian
in the multi-language setting
AAC

Compatible format: AAC encoded by iTunes Disc

File extension: .m4a Playable folders: up to 700
Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz Playable files: up to 999 for CD-R/CD-RW
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps Playable files: up to 3 500 for DVD-R/DVD-RW
Apple Lossless: No File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet,
AAC file bought on the iTunes Store (.m4p file exten- UDF 1.02 (DVD-R/DVD-RW)
sion): No 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.

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External storage device (USB, SD) When using an iPod, iPod Dock Connector to USB
Cable is required.
Playable folders: up to 6 000
Pioneer CD-IU50 interface cable is also available. For
Playable files: up to 65 535, up to 255 for one folder details, consult your dealer.
Playback of copyright protected files: No

Additional Information
About the file/format compatibility, refer to iPod man-
Partitioned external storage device (USB, SD): Only uals.
the first playable partition can be played. Audio Book, Podcast: Yes
There may be a slight delay when starting playback of
audio files on an external storage device (USB, SD)
with numerous folder hierarchies. CAUTION
Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on
There is no compatibility for Multi Media Cards
the iPod even if that data is lost while using this
(MMC).
unit.
Compatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaran-
teed.
This unit is not compatible with SD-Audio/SD-Video.
Sequence of audio files
The user cannot assign folder numbers and
CAUTION specify playback sequences with this unit.
Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on Example of a hierarchy
the USB memory/USB portable audio player/SD 01
memory card even if that data is lost while using 02
this unit.


03
 : Folder
iPod compatibility 04  : Compressed
 audio file
This unit supports only the following iPod models.  01 to 05: Folder
Supported iPod software versions are shown below. number
05
Older versions may not be supported. 1 to 6: Playback
! iPod nano 5th generation (software version 1.0.2) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 sequence
! iPod nano 4th generation (software version 1.0.3)
! iPod nano 3rd generation (software version 1.1.3) Disc
! iPod nano 2nd generation (software version 1.1.3) Folder selection sequence or other operation
! iPod nano 1st generation (software version 1.3.1)
may differ depending on the encoding or writ-
! iPod touch 2nd generation (software version 3.0)
! iPod touch 1st generation (software version 3.0) ing software.
! iPod classic 120GB (software version 2.0.1)
! iPod classic (software version 1.1.2) External storage device (USB, SD)
! iPod 5th generation (software version 1.3.0) Playback sequence is the same as recorded
! iPhone 3GS (software version 3.0) sequence in the external storage device (USB,
! iPhone 3G (software version 3.0) SD).
! iPhone (software version 3.0) To specify the playback sequence, the follow-
Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, ing method is recommended.
some functions can not be operated. 1 Create the file name including numbers that
Operations may vary depending on the software ver- specify the playback sequence (e.g., 001xxx.
sion of iPod. mp3 and 099yyy.mp3).
2 Put those files into a folder.

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3 Save the folder containing files on the external At temperatures higher or lower than this
storage device (USB, SD). operating temperature range, the display
However, depending on the system environ- may not operate normally.
ment, you may not be able to specify the play- ! The LCD screen is exposed in order to in-
back sequence. crease its visibility within the vehicle. Do
For USB portable audio players, the sequence not press it strongly on it as this may da-
is different and depends on the player. mage it.
! Do not push the LCD screen forcefully as
this may scratch it.
Using the display correctly
CAUTION
Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen
! If liquid or foreign matter should get inside ! Heat from the heater may damage the LCD
this unit, turn off the power immediately and screen, and cool air from the cooler may
consult your dealer or the nearest authorized cause moisture to form inside the display
PIONEER Service Station. Do not use the unit resulting in possible damage.
in this condition because doing so may result ! Small black dots or white dots (bright dots)
in fire, electric shock, or other failure. may appear on the LCD screen. These are
! If you notice smoke, a strange noise or smell, due to the characteristics of the LCD
or any other abnormal signs from the display, screen and do not indicate a malfunction.
turn off the power immediately and consult ! When using a cellular phone, keep the an-
your dealer or the nearest authorized tenna away from the display to prevent dis-
PIONEER Service Station. Using this unit in ruption of the video image by the
this condition may result in permanent da- appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc.
mage to the system.
! Do not disassemble or modify this unit, as
there are high-voltage components inside
LED (light-emitting diode)
which may cause electric shock. Be sure to backlight
consult your dealer or the nearest authorized ! At low temperatures, using the LED back-
PIONEER Service Station for internal inspec- light may increase image lag and degrade
tion, adjustments, or repairs. the image quality due to the characteristics
of the LCD screen. Image quality will im-
prove with an increase in temperature.
Handling the display ! To protect the LED backlight, the display
! Never touch the screen with anything be- will darken in the following environments:
sides your finger when operating the touch — In the direct sunlight
panel function. The screen can scratch ea- — Near the heater vent
sily. ! The product lifetime of the LED backlight is
! When the display is subjected to direct sun- more than 10 000 hours. However, it may
light for a long period of time, it will be- decrease if used in high temperatures.
come very hot resulting in possible ! If the LED backlight reaches the end of its
damage to the LCD screen. You should product lifetime, the screen will become
avoid exposing the display unit to direct dark and the image will no longer be pro-
sunlight as much as possible. jected. In such cases, please consult your
! The display should be used within the tem- dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER
perature range of -10°C to +60°C. Service Station.

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Keeping the display in good Nokia Corp., Toshiba and IBM in 1998, and
condition it is currently developed by nearly 2 000
companies worldwide.
! When removing dust from the screen or
cleaning the display, first turn the system DVD video
power off, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.

Additional Information
! When wiping the screen, take care not to
scratch the surface. Do not use harsh or
abrasive chemical cleaners.

Copyright and trademark

This product incorporates copyright protection is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
technology that is protected by method claims Licensing Corporation.
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision iTunes
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple
this copyright protection technology must be Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is tries.
intended for home and other limited viewing
MP3
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Supply of this product only conveys a license
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
for private, non-commercial use and does not
or disassembly is prohibited.
convey a license nor imply any right to use
Bluetooth this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media), broad-
casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
or other networks or in other electronic con-
tent distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An indepen-
dent license for such use is required. For de-
The Bluetoothâ word mark and logos are regis- tails, please visit
tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. http://www.mp3licensing.com.
and any use of such marks by Pioneer
WMA
Corporation is under license. Other trade-
marks and trade names are those of their re-
spective owners.
! Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio
connectivity technology that is developed
as a cable replacement for mobile phones,
handheld PCs and other devices. Bluetooth
operates in 2.4 GHz frequency range and
transmits voice and data at speeds up to 1
megabit per second. Bluetooth was
launched by a special interest group (SIG)
that comprises of Ericsson Inc., Intel Corp.,

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Windows Media and the Windows logo are tra- “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic
demarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft accessory has been designed to connect spe-
Corporation in the United States and/or other cifically to iPhone and has been certified by
countries. the developer to meet Apple performance
This product includes technology owned by standards.
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or Apple is not responsible for the operation of
distributed without a license from Microsoft this device or its compliance with safety and
Licensing, Inc. regulatory standards.

SD memory card Dolby Pro Logic II

SD Logo is a trademark.

iPod
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

DTS Digital Out

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic ac-
cessory has been designed to connect specifi-
cally to iPod and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance stan-
dards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
regulatory standards.
#: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide pa-
iPhone tents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol
are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Out
and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Product includes software.ã DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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DivX

Additional Information
DivXâ is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc.,
and is used under license.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivXâ is a digital
video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of-
ficial DivX Certified device that plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more informa-
tion and software tools to convert your files
into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This
DivX Certifiedâ device must be registered in
order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
content. To generate the registration code, lo-
cate the DivX VOD section in Menu operations.
Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete
the registration process and learn more about
DivX VOD.

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Language code chart for DVD

Language (code), input code
Japanese (ja), 1001 Dzongkha (dz), 0426 Kurdish (ku), 1121 Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823
English (en), 0514 Ewe (ee), 0505 Komi (kv), 1122 Sanskrit (sa), 1901
French (fr), 0618 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Cornish (kw), 1123 Sardinian (sc), 1903
Spanish (es), 0519 Estonian (et), 0520 Kirghiz, Kyrgyz (ky), 1125 Sindhi (sd), 1904
German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521 Latin (la), 1201 Northern Sami (se), 1905
Italian (it), 0920 Persian (fa), 0601 Luxembourgish (lb), 1202 Sangho (sg), 1907
Chinese (zh), 2608 Fulah (ff), 0606 Ganda (lg), 1207 Sinhala (si), 1909
Dutch, Flemish (nl), 1412 Finnish (fi), 0609 Limburgan (li), 1209 Slovak (sk), 1911
Portuguese (pt), 1620 Fijian (fj), 0610 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovenian (sl), 1912
Swedish (sv), 1922 Faroese (fo), 0615 Lao (lo), 1215 Samoan (sm), 1913
Russian (ru), 1821 Western Frisian (fy), 0625 Lithuanian (lt), 1220 Shona (sn), 1914
Korean (ko), 1115 Irish (ga), 0701 Luba-Katanga (lu), 1221 Somali (so), 1915
Greek (el), 0512 Gaelic (gd), 0704 Latvian (lv), 1222 Albanian (sq), 1917
Afar (aa), 0101 Galician (gl), 0712 Malagasy (mg), 1307 Serbian (sr), 1918
Abkhazian (ab), 0102 Guarani (gn), 0714 Marshallese (mh), 1308 Swati (ss), 1919
Avestan (ae), 0105 Gujarati (gu), 0721 Maori (mi), 1309 Sotho, Southern (st), 1920
Afrikaans (af), 0106 Manx (gv), 0722 Macedonian (mk), 1311 Sundanese (su), 1921
Akan (ak), 0111 Hausa (ha), 0801 Malayalam (ml), 1312 Swahili (sw), 1923
Amharic (am), 0113 Hebrew (he), 0805 Mongolian (mn), 1314 Tamil (ta), 2001
Aragonese (an), 0114 Hindi (hi), 0809 Marathi (mr), 1318 Telugu (te), 2005
Arabic (ar), 0118 Hiri Motu (ho), 0815 Malay (ms), 1319 Tajik (tg), 2007
Assamese (as), 0119 Croatian (hr), 0818 Maltese (mt), 1320 Thai (th), 2008
Avaric (av), 0122 Haitian (ht), 0820 Burmese (my), 1325 Tigrinya (ti), 2009
Aymara (ay), 0125 Hungarian (hu), 0821 Nauru (na), 1401 Turkmen (tk), 2011
Azerbaijani (az), 0126 Armenian (hy), 0825 Bokmal (nb), 1402 Tagalog (tl), 2012
Bashkir (ba), 0201 Herero (hz), 0826 Ndebele, North (nd), 1404 Tswana (tn), 2014
Belarusian (be), 0205 Interlingua (ia), 0901 Nepali (ne), 1405 Tonga (to), 2015
Bulgarian (bg), 0207 Indonesian (id), 0904 Ndonga (ng), 1407 Turkish (tr), 2018
Bihari (bh), 0208 Interlingue (ie), 0905 Nynorsk (nn), 1414 Tsonga (ts), 2019
Bislama (bi), 0209 Igbo (ig), 0907 Norwegian (no), 1415 Tatar (tt), 2020
Bambara (bm), 0213 Sichuan Yi (ii), 0909 Ndebele, South (nr), 1418 Twi (tw), 2023
Bengali (bn), 0214 Inupiaq (ik), 0911 Navajo, Navaho (nv), 1422 Tahitian (ty), 2025
Tibetan (bo), 0215 Ido (io), 0915 Chichewa (ny), 1425 Uighur, Uyghur (ug), 2107
Breton (br), 0218 Icelandic (is), 0919 Occitan (oc), 1503 Ukrainian (uk), 2111
Bosnian (bs), 0219 Inuktitut (iu), 0921 Ojibwa (oj), 1510 Urdu (ur), 2118
Catalan (ca), 0301 Javanese (jv), 1022 Oromo (om), 1513 Uzbek (uz), 2126
Chechen (ce), 0305 Georgian (ka), 1101 Oriya (or), 1518 Venda (ve), 2205
Chamorro (ch), 0308 Kongo (kg), 1107 Ossetian (os), 1519 Vietnamese (vi), 2209
Panjabi, Punjabi (pa),
Corsican (co), 0315 Kikuyu, Gikuyu (ki), 1109 Volapük (vo), 2215
1601
Cree (cr), 0318 Kuanyama (kj), 1110 Pali (pi), 1609 Walloon (wa), 2301
Czech (cs), 0319 Kazakh (kk), 1111 Polish (pl), 1612 Wolof (wo), 2315
Church Slavic (cu), 0321 Kalaallisut (kl), 1112 Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619 Xhosa (xh), 2408
Chuvash (cv), 0322 Central Khmer (km), 1113 Quechua (qu), 1721 Yiddish (yi), 2509
Welsh (cy), 0325 Kannada (kn), 1114 Romansh (rm), 1813 Yoruba (yo), 2515
Zhuang, Chuang (za),
Danish (da), 0401 Kanuri (kr), 1118 Rundi (rn), 1814
2601
Divehi (dv), 0422 Kashmiri (ks), 1119 Romanian (ro), 1815 Zulu (zu), 2621

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Load impedance ...................... 4 W (4 W to 8 W (2 W for 1

Specifications ch) allowable)
General Preout maximum output level
Rated power source ............... 14.4 V DC ..................................................... 4.0 V
(allowable voltage range: Equalizer (8-Band Graphic Equalizer):
12.0 V to 14.4 V DC) Frequency .......................... 40/80/200/400/1k/2.5k/8k/

Additional Information
Grounding system ................... Negative type 10k Hz
Maximum current consumption Gain ...................................... ±12 dB
..................................................... 10.0 A HPF:
Dimensions (W × H × D): Frequency .......................... 50/63/80/100/125 Hz
DIN Slope .................................... –12 dB/oct
Chassis ..................... 180 mm × 100 mm × 157 Subwoofer (mono):
mm Frequency .......................... 50/63/80/100/125 Hz
Nose ........................... 188 mm × 118 mm × 26 Slope .................................... –18 dB/oct
mm Gain ...................................... +6 dB to –24 dB
(AVH-P4200DVD) Phase .................................. Normal/Reverse
Nose ........................... 188 mm × 118 mm × 15 Bass boost:
mm Gain ...................................... +12 dB to 0 dB
(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT)
D DVD Player
Chassis ..................... 180 mm × 100 mm × 165 System .......................................... DVD video, Video CD, CD,
mm WMA, MP3, AAC, DivX,
Nose ........................... 171 mm × 97 mm × 18 mm JPEG system
(AVH-P4200DVD) Usable discs .............................. DVD video, Video CD, CD,
Nose ........................... 171 mm × 97 mm × 7 mm CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW/RDL
(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT) Region number ........................ 2
Weight .......................................... 2.9 kg Frequency response ............... 5 Hz to 44 000 Hz (with DVD,
(AVH-P4200DVD) at sampling frequency 96
Weight .......................................... 1.8 kg kHz)
(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT) Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 96 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A net-
work) (RCA level)
Display Output level:
Screen size/aspect ratio ....... 6.95 inch wide/16:9 Video .................................... 1.0 Vp-p/75 W (±0.2 V)
(effective display area: 156.4 Number of channels .............. 2 (stereo)
× 81.7 mm) MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3
(AVH-P4200DVD) WMA decoding format ......... Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11 (2ch
Screen size/aspect ratio ....... 5.8 inch wide/16:9 audio)
(effective display area: 128.4 (Windows Media Player)
× 70.9 mm) AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes en-
(AVH-3200DVD/AVH-3200BT) coded only) (.m4a)
Pixels ............................................. 345 600 (1 440 × 240) (Ver. 8.2 and earlier)
Display method ........................ TFT active matrix, driving DivX decoding format ............ Home Theater Ver. 3, 4, 5.2,
type 6 (.avi, .divx)
Color system .............................. PAL/SECAM compatible
Durable temperature range (power off) USB
..................................................... -20 °C to +80 °C USB standard specification
..................................................... USB 1.1, USB 2.0 full speed
Audio Maximum current supply .... 500 mA
Maximum power output ....... 50 W × 4 USB Class ................................... MSC (Mass Storage Class)
70 W × 1/2 W (for subwoo- File system .................................. FAT16, FAT32
fer) MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3
Continuous power output ... 22 W × 4 (50 Hz to 15 000 WMA decoding format ......... Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11 (2ch
Hz, 5 % THD, 4 W load, both audio)
channels driven) (Windows Media Player)

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AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes en-

coded only)
(Ver. 8.2 and earlier)
DivX decoding format ............ Home Theater Ver. 3, 4, 5.2,
6 (.avi, .divx)

SD
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 en-
coded only)
(Ver. 8.2 and earlier)
DivX decoding format ............ Home Theater Ver. 3, 4, 5.2,
6 (.avi, .divx)

FM tuner
Frequency range ...................... 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity ..................... 9 dBf (0.8 µV/75 W, mono,
S/N: 30 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 72 dB (IEC-A network)

MW tuner
Frequency range ...................... 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz (9 kHz)
Usable sensitivity ..................... 25 µV (S/N: 20 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 62 dB (IEC-A network)

LW tuner
Frequency range ...................... 153 kHz to 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity ..................... 28 µV (S/N: 20 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 62 dB (IEC-A network)

Bluetooth
(AVH-3200BT)
Version .......................................... Bluetooth 2.0 certified
Output power ............................ +4 dBm Max.
(Power class 2)

Note
Specifications and the design are subject to mod-
ifications without notice.

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