Pioneer MVH-X380BT/MVH-X381BT Digital Media Receiver

Owner's Manual

About This Manual

This manual provides instructions for operating the Pioneer MVH-X380BT and MVH-X381BT digital media receivers. In these instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player is referred to as "USB device", and iPod and iPhone are referred to as "iPod".

Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

FCC ID: AJDK071

MODEL NO.: MVH-X380BT/MVH-X381BT

IC: 775E-K071

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The Bluetooth antenna cannot be removed (or replaced) by user.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

Safety Information

Note on Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands

Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level—a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound, so what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

WARNING

CAUTION

After-sales service for Pioneer products

Please contact the dealer, distributor from where you purchased this unit or the authorized PIONEER Service Station for after-sales service or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below:

Please do not ship your unit to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without contacting them in advance.

Getting Started

Basic operation

MVH-X380BT/X381BT

M.C. (multi-control) dial

Head Unit Controls:

Remote Control:

Frequently used operations

Purpose Head Unit Operation
Turn on the power* Press SRC/OFF Press SRC to turn on the power. Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the M.C. dial. Press VOLUME + or –. Press MUTE to mute the unit. Press again to unmute.
Select a source Press SRC/OFF repeatedly. Press SRC repeatedly.
Change the display information Press DISP repeatedly. Press DISP repeatedly.
Return to the previous display/list Press BAND/ Press to select the next/previous folder.
Return to the normal display from the menu Press and hold BAND/ Press .
Answering a call Press Press .
Ending a call Press Press .

* When this unit's blue/white lead is connected to the vehicle's auto-antenna relay control terminal, the vehicle's antenna extends when this unit's source is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the source off.

Display indication

Indication Description
? Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists.
? Appears when a Bluetooth telephone is connected to this unit by HFP (Hands Free Profile) (page 9) and flashes while the telephone is on hold.
Appears when a Bluetooth audio player is connected to this unit by A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) (page 9).
? Appears when the button is pressed.
LOC Appears when the local seek tuning function is set (page 15).
S.Rtrv Appears when the sound retriever function is set (page 16).
XXX Appears when random/shuffle play is set (except when BT AUDIO is selected as the source).
? Appears when repeat play is set (except when BT AUDIO is selected as the source).
? Appears when the iPod control function is set (page 9).
? Appears when a Bluetooth connection is made (page 9).

Detaching the front panel

Detach the front panel to prevent theft. Remove any cables and devices attached to the front panel and turn off the unit before detaching it.

Detach:

  1. Remove any cables.
  2. Press the release buttons and pull the front panel off.

Attach:

  1. Align the front panel with the unit and push it until it clicks.

Important:

Preparing the remote control

Remove the insulation sheet before use.

How to replace the battery:

  1. Open the battery compartment cover.
  2. Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and minus (-) poles orientated properly.
  3. Close the battery compartment cover.

WARNING

CAUTION

Important:

Setting the clock (CLOCK SET)

When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, [SET UP :YES] appears in the display.

  1. Press the M.C. dial. The setup menu disappears after 30 seconds of no operation. If you prefer not to set at this time, turn the M.C. dial to select [NO], then press to confirm.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the hour, then press to confirm. The indicator moves to the minute setting automatically.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the minute, then press to confirm. [QUIT] appears.
  4. Turn the M.C. dial to select [YES], then press to confirm.

NOTES

Canceling the demonstration display (DEMO OFF)

  1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [DEMO OFF], then press to confirm.
  4. Turn the M.C. dial to select [YES], then press to confirm.

INITIAL settings

  1. Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns off.
  2. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [INITIAL], then press to confirm.
  4. Turn the M.C. dial to select an option, then press to confirm.
Menu Item Description
SP-P/O MODE Select when there is a full-range speaker connected to the rear speaker output leads and there is a subwoofer connected to the RCA output.
[REAR/SUB.W]
[SUB.W/SUB.W] Select when there is a passive subwoofer connected directly to the rear speaker output leads and there is a subwoofer connected to the RCA output.
[REAR/REAR] Select when there are full-range speakers connected to the rear speaker output leads and RCA output. If there is a full-range speaker connected to the rear speaker output leads, and the RCA output is not used, you may select either [REAR/SUB.W] or [REAR/REAR].
S/W UPDATE Select to update the unit to the latest Bluetooth software. For details on Bluetooth software and updating, visit our website.
SYSTEM RESET Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be restarted automatically. (Some of the settings will be retained even after resetting the unit, such as Bluetooth pairing information, etc.)
[YES], [CANCEL]

Radio

The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in North America. Use in other areas may result in poor reception.

Receiving preset stations

  1. Press SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].
  2. Press BAND/ to select the band from [FM1], [FM2], [FM3] or [AM].
  3. Press a number button (1/∧ to 6/1).

TIP

The buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to [PCH] in the FUNCTION settings (page 15).

Best stations memory (BSM)

The six strongest stations are stored on the number buttons (1/∧ to 6/1).

  1. After selecting the band, press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [BSM], then press to confirm.

To seek a station manually

  1. After selecting the band, press k to select a station.
  2. Press and hold then release to seek an available station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. To cancel seek tuning, press K .

NOTE

[SEEK] needs to be set to [MAN] in the FUNCTION settings (page 15).

To store stations manually

  1. While receiving the station you want to store, press and hold one of the number buttons (1/∧ to 6/) until it stops flashing.

USB/iPod/AUX

Playing back

Disconnect headphones from the device before connecting it to the unit.

Head Unit Controls:

USB devices (including Android)/iPod

  1. Open the USB port cover.
  2. Plug in the USB device/iPod using an appropriate cable.

NOTE

To automatically switch to [USB] source when a USB device/iPod is connected to the unit, set [USB AUTO] to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 17).

A CAUTION

Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to connect the USB device as any device connected directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit, which could be dangerous.

Before removing the device, stop playback.

AOA connections

For details on AOA connection, see page 14.

Operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 15). Note that the following operations do not work for an AUX device. To operate an AUX device, use the device itself.

Purpose Operation
Select a folder/album* Press 1/ or 2/V.
Select a track/song (chapter) Press or .
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .
Search for a file from a list 1 Press to display the list. 2 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired file (folder) name or category, then press to confirm. 3 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired file, then press to confirm. Playback starts.
View a list of the files in the selected folder/category* Press the M.C. dial when a folder/category is selected.
Play a song in the selected folder/category* Press and hold the M.C. dial when a folder/category is selected.
Alphabetical search (iPod only) 1 Press to display the list. 2 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired category list, then press to enter the alphabetical search mode. (Turning the M.C. dial twice also enters the alphabetical search mode.) 3 Turn the M.C. dial to select a letter, then press to display the alphabetical list. To cancel alphabetical search, press BAND/.
Repeat play Press 6/ .
Random/shuffle play Press 5/X.
Shuffle all play (iPod only) Press and hold 5/X.
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Return to root folder (USB only)* Press and hold 9.
Change drives in USB device (Devices that support the USB mass storage device class protocol only) Press BAND/.

* Compressed audio files only

Useful functions for iPod

Link play mode

You can access songs based on the artist, album, or genre currently playing.

  1. While listening to a song, press and hold a to enter the link play mode.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select the mode ([ARTIST], [ALBUM], [GENRE]), then press to confirm. The selected song/album will be played after the currently playing song.

NOTE

The selected song/album may be canceled if you use functions other than those from the link play mode (e.g. fast forward and reverse).

iPod control

You can control the unit via a connected iPod. The following iPod models are not compatible with this function: iPod nano 1st generation, iPod with video.

  1. Press BAND/ during playback, then select the control mode.
    • [CTRL iPod]: The unit's iPod function can be operated from the connected iPod.
    • [CTRL AUDIO]: The unit's iPod function can only be operated by the buttons on the unit or supplied remote control. In this mode, the connected iPod cannot be turned on or off.

NOTES

About MIXTRAX (USB/iPod only)

The MIXTRAX function creates a non-stop mix of your music library. For details on MIXTRAX settings, see page 18.

NOTES

Press 3/MIX to turn MIXTRAX on/off.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth connection

Important

  1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.
  2. Press to display the phone menu.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [BT SETTING], then press to confirm.
  4. Turn the M.C. dial to select [ADD DEVICE], then press to confirm. The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list.
  1. Turn the M.C. dial to select a device from the device list, then press to confirm. Press and hold the M.C. dial to switch the displayed device information between the Bluetooth device address and device name.
  2. Select [Pioneer BT Unit] shown in the device display.
  3. Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device, then select "Yes" on the device.

Bluetooth settings

Menu Item Description
DEVICELIST Display the list of paired Bluetooth devices. "*" appears on the device name when the Bluetooth connection is established.
PIN CODE Change the PIN code. 1 Press the M.C. dial to display the setting mode. 2 Turn the M.C. dial to select a number. 3 Press the M.C. dial to move the cursor to the next position. 4 After inputting the PIN code, press and hold the M.C. dial. After inputting the PIN code, pressing the M.C. dial returns you to the PIN code input display, and you can change the PIN code.
DEV. INFO Switch the device information on the display between the device name and Bluetooth device address.
GUEST MODE Select [ON] to move to the [DEL DEVICE] screen automatically when the unit has already been paired with three devices.
[ON], [OFF]
DEL DEVICE Delete the device information.
[DELETE YES], [DELETE NO]
ADD DEVICE Register a new device.
A.PAIRING Select [ON] to pair the unit and iPhone automatically when an iPhone is connected to the unit via USB. (This function may not be available depending on the version of iOS you are using.)
[ON], [OFF]
A.CONN Select [ON] to connect to a Bluetooth device automatically.
[ON], [OFF]
VISIBLE Select [ON] so that a Bluetooth device can detect the unit when the unit is connected via Bluetooth to another device.
[ON], [OFF]

NOTES

TIP

The Bluetooth connection can be also made by detecting the unit from the Bluetooth device. To do so, [VISIBLE] in the Bluetooth settings needs to be set to [ON]. For details on a Bluetooth device operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth telephone

First, make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth telephone (page 9). Up to two Bluetooth telephones can be connected simultaneously.

Important

To make a phone call

  1. Press to display the phone menu. When two phones are connected, a phone name appears first then a phone menu will display. To switch to another phone, press again.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [RECENTS] or [PHONE BOOK], then press to confirm. If you select [PHONE BOOK], proceed to step 4.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [MISSED], [DIALED] or [RECEIVED], then press to confirm.
  4. Turn the M.C. dial to select a name or phone number, then press to confirm. The phone call starts.

To preset phone numbers

  1. Select a phone number from a phone book or call history.
  2. Press and hold one of the number buttons (1/∧ to 6/1). The contact is stored in the selected preset number.

To make a call using a preset number, press one of the number buttons (1/∧ to 6/), then press the M.C. dial.

Voice recognition (Only for iPhone)

This function is only available when an iPhone equipped with voice recognition is connected to the unit via Bluetooth.

  1. Press and hold to activate the voice recognition mode.
  2. Press the M.C. dial and then talk into the microphone to input voice commands.

To exit the voice recognition mode, press BAND/.

NOTE

For details on the voice recognition features, refer to the manual supplied with your iPhone.

Phone menu

Menu Item Description
RECENTS Display the missed call history.
[MISSED]
[DIALED] Display the dialed call history.
[RECEIVED] Display the received call history.
PHONE BOOK*1 Display the contacts which have been transferred from your phone. Set [VISIBLE] in the Bluetooth settings to [ON] to browse the contacts via this unit.
PRESET 1-6 Recall the preset phone numbers. You can also recall the preset phone numbers by pressing one of the number buttons (1/Ʌ to 6/1).

Basic operations

Purpose Operation
End a call Press .
Reject an incoming call Press and hold when a call is received.
Switch between the current caller and a caller on hold Press the M.C. dial.
Cancel a caller on hold Press and hold .
Adjust the volume of the caller's voice (When private mode is on, this function is not available.) Turn the M.C. dial during the call.
Turn the privacy mode on or off Press BAND/ during the call.

Bluetooth audio

Important

  1. Make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth audio player.
  2. Press SRC/OFF to select [BT AUDIO] as the source.
  3. Press BAND/ to start playback.

Basic operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 15).

Purpose Operation
Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .
Select a track Press or .
Repeat play* Press 6/ .
Random play* Press 5/X.
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Search for a file from a list 1 Press to display a list. 2 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired folder name, then press to confirm. 3 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired file, then press to confirm. Playback starts.

* Depending on the connected device, these operations may not be available.

App Mode

You can enjoy listening to an application on an iPhone/Android device via the unit. In some cases, you can control an application by using the unit. For details on compatible devices, visit our website.

Playback of an application via the unit

  1. Connect this unit with the mobile device.
    • iPhone via USB (page 7)
    • Android device via Bluetooth (page 9)
  2. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
  4. Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONN.SET], then press to confirm.
  5. Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
    • Select [WIRED] for iPhone.
    • Select [BLUETOOTH] for an Android device.
  6. Press SRC/OFF to select [APP].
  7. Operate the mobile device to start up the application.

Listening to Pandora

Update the firmware of the Pandora application to the latest version before use.

  1. Connect this unit with the mobile device.
    • iPhone via USB (page 7)
    • Android device via Bluetooth (page 9)
    If you choose a USB connection, proceed to step 5.
  2. Press SRC/OFF to select [PANDORA].
  3. Press and hold to display [APP CONN.SET].
  4. Turn the M.C. dial to select [BLUETOOTH].
  5. Press SRC/OFF to select [PANDORA].
  6. Launch the Pandora application on the mobile device and start playback.

Basic operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 15).

Purpose Operation
Skip a track Press .
Switch between Shuffle and the station Press Q (list), then turn the M.C. dial to select the Shuffle or the desired station.
Change the sort order Press (list), then select one of the following.
  • [ABC]: Sort the items in the list alphabetically.
  • [DATE]: Sort the items in the list in order of the dates on which the items were created.
Play When Shuffle or the station is selected, press the M.C. dial.
Delete a station 1 When the station is selected, press and hold the M.C. dial. [DELETE YES] appears. 2 Press the M.C. dial. To cancel, press BAND/ in step 1.
Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.
Thumbs Up Press 1/Λ.
Thumbs Down Press 2/V.
Create a new station based on the track currently being played Press and hold 5/XX.
Create a new station based on the artist currently being played Press and hold 6/ .

NOTE

Some functions of Pandora may not be operated from the unit.

Car Remote Mode

You can operate the unit from a car remote application installed on an iPhone/Android device. In some cases, you can control aspects of the application, such as source selection, pause, etc., by using the unit. For details on what operations are available on the application, see the application's help section.

A WARNING

Do not attempt to operate the application while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the application.

For iPhone users

This function is compatible with iPhones and iPod touches installed with iOS 8.0 or later.

For Android device users

This function is compatible with devices that have Android OS 4.1 or later installed and also support Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) and AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0.

Making the car remote connection

  1. Connect this unit with the mobile device.
    • iPhone/Android device via USB (page 7)
    • Android device via Bluetooth (page 9)
  2. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
  4. Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONN.SET], then press to confirm.
  5. Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
    • Select [WIRED] for a device connected via USB.
    • Select [BLUETOOTH] for an Android device connected via Bluetooth.
    Proceed to step 9 if you select the USB connection for iPhone or the Bluetooth connection.
  6. Press BAND/ to display the previous menu list.
  7. Turn the M.C. dial to select [ANDROID WIRED], then press to confirm.
  8. Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL] for an Android device connected via USB. If [ON] is selected in [P.APP AUTO ON] (page 17), the car remote application on the Android device starts automatically, and all the steps are finished.

NOTE

If the car remote application has not been installed on your Android device yet, a message that prompts you to install the application will appear on your Android device. Select [OFF] in [P.APP AUTO ON] to clear the message (page 17).

  1. Press SRC/OFF to select any source.
  2. Press and hold the M.C. dial. The car remote application on the mobile device starts.

Listening to music on Android

  1. Press SRC/OFF to select [ANDROID].
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the categories below, then press to confirm.
    • FUNCTION settings (page 15)
    • AUDIO settings (page 16)
    • SYSTEM settings (page 17)
    • ILLUMINATION settings (page 18)
    • MIXTRAX settings (page 18)
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.

Settings

You can adjust various settings in the main menu.

  1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.

FUNCTION settings

The menu items vary according to the source.

Menu Item Description
BSM RADIO Store the six strongest stations on the number buttons (1/∧ to 6/1) automatically.
LOCAL RADIO Restrict the tuning station according to the signal strength.
FM: [OFF], [LV1], [LV2], [LV3], [LV4] AM: [OFF], [LV1], [LV2]
SEEK RADIO Assign or buttons to seek the stations one by one (manual tuning) or select a station from the preset channels.
[MAN], [PCH]
SEL DEVICE PANDORA APP BT AUDIO Connect a Bluetooth device in the list.
S.RTRV Enhance compressed audio and restore rich sound. (Not available when USB is selected as a source and the MIXTRAX function is set to on.)
[1] (effective for low compression rates), [2] (effective for high compression rates), [OFF]
AUDIO BOOK iPod Change the playback speed. (Not available when [CTRL iPod] is selected in the control mode.)
[FASTER], [NORMAL], [SLOWER]
BOOKMARK PANDORA Store the track information currently being played in your Pandora account.
NEW STATION PANDORA [FROM TRACK], [FROM ARTIST] Create a new station based on the track or artist currently being played.
PAUSE APP Pause or resume playback.
PLAY BT AUDIO Start playback.
STOP BT AUDIO Stop playback.

AUDIO settings

Menu Item Description
FADER*1 Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
BALANCE Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
EQ SETTING Select or customize the equalizer curve. [CUSTOM1] can be set separately for each source. However, each of the below combinations are set to the same setting automatically.
  • USB, iPod, PANDORA (iPhone), ANDROID, and APP (iPhone)
  • BT AUDIO, PANDORA (Android), ANDROID, and APP (Android)
  • [CUSTOM2] is a shared setting used for all sources.
[SUPER BASS], [POWERFUL], [NATURAL], [VOCAL], [CUSTOM1], [CUSTOM2], [FLAT]
Equalizer band: [80HZ], [250HZ], [800HZ], [2.5KHZ], [8KHZ] Equalizer level: [+6] to [−6] Select an equalizer band and level for further customizing.
LOUDNESS Compensate for clear sound at low volume.
[OFF], [LOW], [MID], [HI]
SUB.W*2 Select the subwoofer phase.
[NOR], [REV], [OFF]
SUB.W CTRL*2*3 Only frequencies lower than those in the selected range are output from the subwoofer.
Cut-off frequency: [50HZ], [63HZ], [80HZ], [100HZ], [125HZ], [160HZ], [200HZ] Output level: [-24] to [+6] Slope level: [-12], [−24]
BASS BOOST Select the bass boost level.
[0] to [+6]
HPF SETTING Only frequencies higher than the high-pass filter (HPF) cutoff are output from the speakers.
Cut-off frequency: [OFF], [50HZ], [63HZ], [80HZ], [100HZ], [125HZ], [160HZ], [200HZ] Slope level: [-12], [−24]
SLA Adjust the volume level for each source except FM. Each of the below combinations are set to the same setting automatically.
  • USB, iPod, PANDORA (iPhone), ANDROID, and APP (iPhone)
  • BT AUDIO, PANDORA (Android), ANDROID, and APP (Android)
[+4] to [-4]

*1 Not available when [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected in [SP-P/O MODE] in the INITIAL settings (page 6).

*2 Not available when [REAR/REAR] is selected in [SP-P/O MODE] in the INITIAL settings (page 6).

*3 Not available when [OFF] is selected in [SUB.W].

SYSTEM settings

You can also access to these menus when the unit is turned off.

Menu Item Description
CLOCK SET Set the clock (page 6).
12H/24H Select the time notation.
[12H], [24H]
AUX Set to [ON] when using an auxiliary device connected to the unit.
[ON], [OFF]
USB AUTO Select [ON] to automatically switch to [USB] source when a USB device/iPod is connected to the unit. Select [OFF] when a USB device/iPod is being connected to the unit just for charging.
[ON], [OFF]
BT AUDIO Set the Bluetooth signal on/off.
[ON], [OFF]
BT MEM CLEAR Clear the Bluetooth device data (device list, PIN code, call history, phone book, preset phone numbers) stored in the unit. [CLEARED] appears when data is successfully deleted.
[YES], [CANCEL]
BT VERSION Displays the system version of the unit and the Bluetooth module.
APP CONN.SET Select the appropriate connection method according to your device.
[WIRED], [BLUETOOTH]
ANDROID WIRED Select the appropriate connection method for an Android device.
[MEMORY], [APP CONTROL]
P.APP AUTO ON Select [ON] to automatically launch the car remote application when an Android device is connected to the unit via AOA. (Not available when [MEMORY] is selected in [ANDROID WIRED].)
[ON], [OFF]

ILLUMINATION settings

Menu Item Description
DIM SETTING Change the display brightness.
[SYNC CLOCK], [MANUAL]
BRIGHTNESS Change the display brightness. The available setting ranges differ depending on [DIM SETTING].
[1] to [10]

MIXTRAX settings

Menu Item Description
SHORT MODE Select the length of the playback time.
[1.0 ΜΙΝ], [1.5 MIN], [2.0 MIN], [2.5 ΜΙΝ], [3.0 ΜΙΝ], [OFF]
MIX PATTERN Change the MIXTRAX special effects according to the audio level.
[SOUND LEVEL] The mix pattern changes according to the sound level.
[LOW PASS] The mix pattern changes according to the bass level.
[RANDOM] The mix pattern changes randomly according to the sound level mode and low pass mode.
DISP FX Set the MIXTRAX special effects on/off.
[ON], [OFF]
CUT IN FX Turn the MIXTRAX sound effects on/off while manually changing the tracks.
[ON], [OFF]

Connections/Installation

Connections

WARNING

Ground wire

Other devices (Another electronic device in the car)

POWER AMP

Metal parts of car's body

*1 Not supplied for this unit

Important

ACC position

OFF ON START

No ACC position

OFF ON START

• When this unit is on, control signals are sent through the blue/white cable. Connect this cable to the system remote control of an external power amp or the vehicle's auto-antenna relay control terminal (max. 300mA 12 V DC). If the vehicle is equipped with a glass antenna, connect it to the antenna booster power supply terminal.

• Never connect the blue/white cable to the power terminal of an external power amp. Also, never connect it to the power terminal of the auto antenna. Doing so may result in battery drain or a malfunction.

This unit

1 Microphone 4 m (13 ft. 1 in.)

2 Rear output or subwoofer output

3 Antenna input

4 Power cord input

5 Fuse (10 A)

6 Wired remote input

Hard-wired remote control adapter can be connected (sold separately).

7 Microphone input

Power cord

Perform these connections when not connecting a rear speaker lead to a subwoofer.

1 To power cord input

2 Left

3 Right

4 Front speaker

5 Rear speaker

6 White

7 White/black

8 Gray

9 Gray/black

10 Green

11 Green/black

12 Violet

13 Violet/black

14 Black (chassis ground)

Connect to a clean, paint-free metal location.

15 Yellow

Important

In the case of 19 above, two 4 Ω subwoofers wired in parallel will represent a 2 Ω load.

Power amp (sold separately)

Perform these connections when using the optional amplifier.

1 System remote control

Connect to blue/white cable.

2 Power amp (sold separately)

3 Connect with RCA cables (sold separately)

Perform these connections when using a subwoofer without the optional amplifier.

1 Connect to the constant 12 V supply terminal.

16 Red

Connect to terminal controlled by the ignition switch (12 V DC).

17 Blue/white

Connect to the system control terminal of the power amp or auto-antenna relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).

18 Subwoofer (4 Ω)

19 When using a subwoofer of 70 W (2 Ω), be sure to connect the subwoofer to the violet and violet/black leads of this unit. Do not connect anything to the green and green/black leads.

20 Not used.

21 Subwoofer (4 Ω) × 2

NOTE

Change the initial menu of this unit. Refer to [SP-P/O MODE] (page 6). The subwoofer output of this unit is monaural.

Installation

Important

60°

Leave ample 5 cm space

5 cm

DIN mount installation

  1. Insert the supplied mounting sleeve into the dashboard.
  2. Secure the mounting sleeve by using a screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°) into place.

1 Dashboard

2 Mounting sleeve

When not using the supplied mounting sleeve

  1. Line up the holes on the mounting bracket with the holes on the sides of the unit to attach the bracket.
  2. Screw in one screw on each side to hold the unit in place.

1 Screw

2 Mounting bracket

3 Dashboard or console

Using the included bracket

Check to make sure that the included bracket matches your particular model of vehicle and then attach it to the unit as shown below.

1 Screw

2 Bracket

Removing the unit (installed with the supplied mounting sleeve)

  1. Remove the trim ring.

1 Trim ring

2 Notched tab

  1. Insert the supplied extraction keys into both sides of the unit until they click into place.
  2. Pull the unit out of the dashboard.

To secure the front panel

The front panel can be secured with the supplied screw.

1 Screw

Installing the microphone

The microphone should be placed directly in front of the driver at a suitable distance to pick up their voice clearly.

A CAUTION

It is extremely dangerous to allow the microphone lead to become wound around the steering column or shift lever. Be sure to install the microphone in such a way that it will not obstruct driving. It is recommended to use the clamps (sold separately) to arrange the lead.

To install on the sun visor

  1. Fit the microphone lead into the groove.

1 Microphone

2 Groove

  1. Install the microphone clip on the sun visor. Lowering the sun visor reduces the voice recognition rate.

1 Microphone

2 Microphone clip

3 Microphone base

  1. Install the microphone on the rear side of the steering column.

1 Microphone clip

2 Double-sided tape

To install on the steering column

  1. Slide the microphone base to detach it from the microphone clip.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

The display automatically returns to the normal display.

The repeat play range changes unexpectedly.

A subfolder is not played back.

The sound is intermittent.

The sound from the Bluetooth audio source is not played back.

Common Error messages

AMP ERROR

NO XXXX (NO TITLE, for example)

USB device/iPod

FORMAT READ

NO AUDIO

SKIPPED

PROTECT

N/A USB

HUB ERROR

CHECK USB

ERROR-19

ERROR-23

ERROR-16

STOP

NOT FOUND

Bluetooth device

ERROR-10

Pandora

ERROR-19

START UP APP

INOPERABLE

TRY LATER

MAINTENANCE

SKIP LIMIT

UPDATE APP

LOGIN ERROR

CHECK DEVICE

PLEASE CREATE A STATION ON THE PHONE

SELECT STN

NO BT DEVICE GO TO BT MENU TO REGISTER

CONN. FAILED PRESS BAND KEY TO RETRY

CHECK APP PRESS BAND KEY TO RETRY

DISCONNECTED PRESS BAND KEY TO RETRY

STATION FULL

CAN.T DELETE

NO NETWORK

NO SERVICE IN THIS COUNTRY

STN DELETED

Apps

NO BT DEVICE GO TO BT MENU TO REGISTER

Handling guidelines

USB storage device

iPod

Compressed audio compatibility

A CAUTION

Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on the iPod, even if that data is lost while this unit is used.

Sequence of audio files

The user cannot assign folder numbers and specify playback sequences with this unit. Sequence of audio file depends on the connected device.

Note that the hidden files in a USB device cannot be played back.

Example of a hierarchy

01 to 05: Folder number

① to 6: Playback sequence

Copyright and trademark

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

iTunes

Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

WMA

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

iPod & iPhone

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc. "Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

Android™ & Google Play

Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

Pandora® internet radio

PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. Pandora is currently available in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

MIXTRAX

MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER CORPORATION.

Specifications

General

Dimensions (W × H × D):

Audio

USB

FM tuner

AM tuner

Bluetooth

CEA2006 Specifications

Amplifier Power Standard

Power output: 14 W RMS × 4 Channels (4 Ω and≦ 1% THD+N)

S/N ratio: 91 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)

NOTE

Specifications and the design are subject to modifications without notice.

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