Pioneer DMH-A5450BT Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

The device operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

Slots and ventilation openings are provided in the cabinet to ensure reliable product operation and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazards, never block or cover the openings with items such as paper, carpets, and clothes.

CAUTION

This product is evaluated under moderate and tropical climate conditions in audio, video, and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements, IEC 60065.

Safe Driving Guarantee

WARNING

The GREEN wire of the power connector is designed to detect the parked status of the vehicle and must be connected to the parking brake switch power source. Incorrect connection or use of this wire may violate applicable law and cause serious injury or damage.

• Do not attempt to alter or disable the parking brake interlock system, which is provided for your protection. Altering or disabling the parking brake interlock system may result in serious injury or death.
• To avoid the risk of damage and injury, and possible violation of applicable laws, this product must not be used with a video image that is visible to the driver.
• In some countries, displaying video images on a screen inside a vehicle, even by persons other than the driver, may be prohibited by law. These provisions must be obeyed in places where they are in effect.

If you attempt to view a video image while driving, the following warning will appear on the screen: “Viewing video from the front seat while driving is strictly prohibited.” To view a video image on this screen, stop the vehicle in a safe place and engage the parking brake. Keep the brake pedal pressed while releasing the parking brake.

Basic Operations

Touchscreen Gestures

• Touch: Tap the screen.
• Touch and slide: Tap and drag across the screen.
• Touch and hold: Tap and hold your finger on the screen.

Screen Functions

• Turn off screen: Tap the power icon.
• Turn off: Tap and hold the power icon.
• Display top menu: Tap the menu icon.
• Mute/unmute audio: Tap the volume icon.
• Activate voice recognition: Tap the microphone icon.

Setting the Clock

Navigate to the clock settings to adjust the date and time.

Steps:

1. Tap to switch to the clock adjustment screen.
2. Adjust the clock settings.

Selecting the Source

Choose your preferred audio or video source:

• Radio
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• USB
• iPod
• Bluetooth
• Phone
• AUX

Tap to select a source.

Tuner Operation

Radio Functions:

1. Store strongest broadcast frequencies.
2. Select a band.
3. Tune to the next station.
4. Recall a preset channel stored on a memory key.
5. Store the current broadcast frequency on a key.
6. Displays a preset channel for 10 seconds and automatically switches to the next channel.
7. Tune only to radio stations with sufficiently strong signals.
8. Initiate seek tuning.

Video Playback Operation

USB Video Playback:

1. Pause and play.
2. Select the previous or next file.
3. Fast forward or rewind. Tap again to change playback speed.

Audio Operation

USB Audio Playback:

1. Pause and play.
2. Select the previous or next file.
3. Fast forward or rewind. Tap again to change playback speed.
4. Set audio playback functions.

List Operation

List Operations:

1. Display the playlist.
2. Select media file types.
3. Select a list title or folder to play.
4. Scroll through the list.

Wi-Fi Connection

1. Activate the Wi-Fi function on your device.
2. Tap [Wi-Fi Settings].
3. Set [Wi-Fi] to ON.
4. Check the password in the [Password] menu.
5. [Device Information].
6. Check the [Network Name] and select the network name on your mobile device.
7. Enter the password displayed in [Password] on your mobile device.

Bluetooth Connection

1. Tap [Bluetooth] > [Search].
2. Select the Bluetooth device name.

NOTE

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.

Bluetooth Phone Operation

1. Enter the phone number directly.
2. Switch to the phonebook mode.
3. Switch to the call history list.
4. Make an outgoing call.

Installation

Precautions Before Installation

CAUTION

• Never install this product in locations where, or in a manner that:
• Injury to the driver or passengers may occur if the vehicle stops suddenly.
• It may interfere with the driver's operation of the vehicle, such as on the floor in front of the driver's seat or near the steering wheel or shift lever.

For proper installation, be sure to use the supplied parts as specified. If any parts are not supplied with this product, use compatible parts as specified after confirming compatibility with your dealer. Using different and incompatible parts may damage the internal parts of this product or may become loose and detach the product.

Do not install this navigation system where it may (i) obstruct the driver's view, (ii) impair the performance of any of the vehicle's safety-related operating systems, including airbags, hazard warning lights, etc., or (iii) impair the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely.

Never install this product in front of or near the dashboard, door, or pillar from which any of the vehicle's airbags would deploy. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for front airbag deployment areas.

Before Installation

• Consult your dealer if installation requires drilling or other vehicle modifications.
• Before final installation of this product, temporarily connect the wiring to confirm that the connections are correct and the system operates properly.

Installation Notes

Do not install this product in locations subject to high temperatures or humidity, such as:

• Locations near a heater, ventilation opening, or air conditioner.
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
• Locations that may be exposed to rain, such as near the door or on the vehicle floor.

Install this product horizontally on a surface with a tolerance of 0 to 60 degrees.

Installing Using the Screw Holes on the Side of the Product

1. Attach this product to the factory radio mounting bracket. Position this product so that its screw holes align with the bracket's screw holes and tighten the screws at the three points on each side.

DICA

The protrusion level of the dashboard/console of this unit can be adjusted by changing the position of this unit's screw hole to the radio mounting bracket.

1. Factory radio mounting bracket
2. If the tab interferes with installation, you can bend it down and out of the way.
3. Dashboard or console
4. Pan head screw. Be sure to use the screws supplied with this product.

Microphone Installation

Install the microphone where its direction and distance from the driver facilitate voice capture. Turn off (ACC OFF) the product before connecting the microphone. Depending on the vehicle model, the microphone cable length may be too short for mounting the microphone on the sun visor. In such cases, install the microphone on the steering column.

Mounting on the Sun Visor

1. Fit the microphone cable into the slot.
2. Attach the microphone clip to the sun visor.

• Microphone cable
• Slot
• Microphone clip
• Clips. Use clips sold separately to secure the cables where necessary inside the vehicle.

Install the microphone on the sun visor when it is in the raised position. It cannot recognize the driver's voice when the sun visor is in the lowered position.

Installation on the Steering Column

1. Disconnect the microphone base from its clip by sliding the base while pressing the tab.
2. Mount the microphone on the steering column.

• Tab
• Microphone base
• Clips. Use clips sold separately to secure the cables where necessary inside the vehicle.

Install the microphone on the steering column, keeping it away from the steering wheel.

Adjusting the Microphone Angle

The microphone angle can be adjusted.

Power Cable

Power Cable Connections:

1. To power source
2. Power cable
3. Yellow: To the power supply terminal, regardless of ignition switch position.
4. Red: To the ignition-switch-controlled electrical terminal (12 V DC) for ON/OFF.
5. Orange/White: To the illumination switch terminal.
6. Black (ground): To the vehicle body (metal).
7. Violet/White: Of the two cables connected to the rear lamp, connect the one whose voltage changes when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R). This connection allows the unit to detect whether the car is moving forward or backward.
8. Blue/White: Connect to the system power amplifier's remote control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
9. Light Green: Used to detect the parking brake's ON/OFF status. This cable must be connected to the power source side of the parking brake switch.

Power Source:

• For connector 1
• Yellow/Black (MUTE): If using equipment with a Mute function, connect this cable to the Audio Mute cable of that equipment. Otherwise, do not connect the Audio Mute cable.
• Black/Red (STEERING WHEEL CONTROL INPUT 1)
• Black/Blue (STEERING WHEEL CONTROL INPUT 2)
• Black/White (STEERING WHEEL CONTROL GND)
• Brown (REAR VIEW CAMERA IN)

Speaker Cables

Speaker Cable Connections:

1. To power source
2. Power cable
3. Left
4. Right
5. Front speaker
6. Rear speaker
7. White
8. White/Black
9. Gray
10. Gray/Black
11. Green
12. Green/Black
13. Violet
14. Violet/Black

NOTE

With a two-speaker system, do not connect anything to the speaker cables that are not connected to speakers.

Power Amplifier (Sold Separately)

Important

Speaker cables are not used when this connection is in use.

• Subwoofer output (SUBWOOFER OUT L/SUBWOOFER OUT R)
• RCA cable (sold separately)
• Power amplifier
• Front output (FRONT OUT L/FRONT OUT R)
• Rear output (REAR OUT L/REAR OUT R)
• Yellow/Black (MUTE): If using equipment with a Mute function, connect this cable to the Audio Mute cable of that equipment. Otherwise, do not connect the Audio Mute cable.
• Pre-output cable
• For pre-output power
• For connector 1
• System remote control. Connect to the Blue/White cable.

External Video Component and Display

Rear View Camera and Display

When using the rear view camera, the rear view changes automatically from video when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R). The Camera View mode also allows you to check what is behind you while driving.

WARNING

USE THIS INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR REAR VIEW CAMERA MIRROR IMAGE. OTHER USES MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION

• The screen image may appear reversed.
• With the rear view camera, you can keep an eye on trailers, or back into a tight parking space. Do not use for entertainment purposes.
• Objects in the rear view may appear closer or farther than they actually are.
• The image area of full-screen images displayed during reversing or checking the rear of the vehicle may differ slightly.

External Video Component and Display

NOTE

Appropriate setup is necessary to use the external video component. For details, consult the Operation Manual.

WARNING

NEVER install the rear display in a location that allows the driver to watch the video source while driving. The rear video output of this product is intended for connecting a display to allow rear-seat passengers to watch the video.

CAUTION

Be sure to use an AV cable with a mini-jack (sold separately) for wiring. If you use other cables, the wiring position may differ, resulting in distorted images and sound.

Connections:

• This product
• Connector 1
• Power source
• For connector 1
• For power source
• Power cable
• Brown (REAR VIEW CAMERA IN)
• Violet/White (REVERSE-GEAR SIGNAL INPUT): Refer to Power Cable on page 8.
• RCA cable (sold separately)
• For video output
• Rear view camera (sold separately)

NOTES

• Connect only the rear view camera to REAR VIEW CAMERA IN. Do not connect any other equipment.
• Some appropriate settings are necessary to use rear view cameras. For detailed information, consult the Operation Manual.

Connections for External Video Component:

• This product
• Pre-output power
• Connector 2
• For connector 2
• For pre-output power
• Pre-output cable
• AV cable with mini-jack (sold separately)
• AUX IN (AUX IN)
• Yellow (REAR MONITOR OUT)
• Yellow
• Red, White
• RCA cables (sold separately)

Display with Rear Input Connectors:

• For video input
• Rear display with RCA input connectors
• For video output
• For audio outputs
• External video component (sold separately)

Wiring Diagram:

• L: Left audio (White)
• R: Right audio (Red)
• RGVV: Video (Yellow)
• G: Ground

iPhone and Smartphones

NOTES

• For detailed information on connecting an external device using a separately sold cable, refer to the cable's manual.
• For details on connecting and operating an iPhone or smartphone, refer to the chapter for each source or application.

iPhone with Lightning Connector

Connection via USB Port

1. iPhone with Lightning connector
2. USB interface cable for iPhone (sold separately)
3. 1.5 m USB cable
4. USB port

Smartphone (Android™ Device)

Connection via USB Port

1. Smartphone
2. USB cable - micro USB (USB Type A - micro USB B) (sold separately)
3. USB Type-C cable (USB Type A - USB C) (sold separately)
4. 1.5 m USB cable
5. USB port

NOTES

The length of the USB Type A - micro USB B cable cannot exceed 2 m, and the USB Type A - USB C cable cannot exceed 4 m, according to the USB cable standard. When using a cable that does not meet these conditions, the main unit may not function correctly.

Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

Camera

About the Rear View Camera

When you use the rear view camera, the rear view automatically changes from video when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R). The Camera View mode also allows you to check what is behind you while driving.