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Pioneer AVH-P4250DVD User Manual

Pioneer AVH-P4250DVD
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Operation Manual
DVD AV RECEIVER
AVH-P4250DVD
AVH-P3250DVD
AVH-P3250BT
English

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Pioneer AVH-P4250DVD Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution800 x 480 pixels
DVD PlaybackYes
CD PlaybackYes
USB InputYes
iPod ControlYes
NavigationNo
Max Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
HD RadioNo
SiriusXM ReadyNo
Display TypeLCD Touchscreen
Screen Size7 inches
BluetoothNo
Preamp Outputs3 pairs (Front, Rear, Subwoofer)
Video OutputYes
Dimensions7 inches x 3-15/16 inches x 6-1/2 inches
Equalizer13-band graphic equalizer

Summary

Precautions

Important Safeguards

Safety instructions for using the display and manual.

To Ensure Safe Driving

Warnings and advice for safe driving operations.

When Using a Display Connected to V OUT

Guidelines for using an external display connected via V OUT.

To Avoid Battery Exhaustion

Advice on preventing battery drain when using the unit.

When Using the Rear View Camera

Information and warnings about using a rear view camera.

Before You Start

About this unit

General information and cautions about the unit.

About this manual

Guidance on how to use the operation manual effectively.

In case of trouble

Instructions on what to do if the product fails to operate properly.

Visit our website

Information on where to find the latest updates and information.

Resetting the microprocessor

Procedure for resetting the unit's internal settings.

DVD video disc region numbers

Information on region number compatibility for DVD playback.

Operating environment

Recommended temperature range for unit operation.

Use and care of the remote control

Instructions for installing and caring for the remote control.

What's what

Head unit

Identification of parts and controls on the head unit.

Remote control

Identification of buttons and their functions on the remote control.

Basic Operations

Basic Operations

How to select sources and adjust volume using buttons and touch panel keys.

Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber bar

How to use scroll and scrubber bars for navigation and playback.

Activating the touch panel keys

How to use touch panel keys for various operations and screen modes.

Common operations for menu settings/lists

General operations for navigating menus and lists.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

How to adjust the angle of the LCD panel for better viewing.

Ejecting a disc

Procedure to eject a disc from the unit.

Ejecting an SD

Procedure to eject an SD card from the unit.

Setting the clock

How to set the current date and time on the unit.

Tuner

Introduction of tuner operations

Overview of touch panel keys and buttons for tuner operations.

Playing moving images

Introduction of video playback operations

Overview of playback controls for DVD, Video CD, and iPod video.

Switching the audio output

How to change audio output settings for LPCM audio discs.

Starting the search function

How to initiate a search function for playback.

Pausing playback

How to pause and resume video playback.

Stopping playback

How to stop playback, including resume playback points.

Using the arrow keys

How to use arrow keys to navigate DVD menus.

Skipping to another title

How to skip to a different title during playback.

Playing back videos

Steps for inserting a disc and starting video playback.

Playing audio

Introduction of sound playback operations

Overview of controls for playing audio from various sources.

Changing the speed of audiobook playback on the iPod

How to adjust audiobook playback speed on an iPod.

Switching to Link Search mode

How to use Link Search to find related songs.

Playing all songs on the iPod in random order

How to play all iPod songs in random order.

Conducting operation from your iPod

How to operate the unit's iPod function from the iPod itself.

Text information

Displaying song, artist, and album lists from iPod.

Notes

Notes on text information display, USB device charging, and background display.

Playing still images

Introduction of still image playback operations

Overview of controls for viewing JPEG files.

Notes

Notes on playing JPEG files and folder skipping.

Bluetooth Telephone

Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations

Overview of Bluetooth telephone functions and controls.

Telephone standby display

Screen display when the unit is ready for Bluetooth connection.

When switching to the entering phone number mode

How to enter a phone number for dialing.

Important

Important notes regarding Bluetooth usage while driving and phone compatibility.

Setting up for hands-free phoning

Steps to set up the unit for hands-free phone use.

TV tuner

Introduction of TV tuner operations

Overview of controls for operating the TV tuner.

Manual tuning (step by step) using the buttons

How to manually tune TV channels.

Seek tuning using the buttons

How to automatically seek TV channels.

Notes

Notes on TV signal and area group settings.

Using Bluetooth wireless technology

Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations

Overview of Bluetooth telephone controls.

Setting up for hands-free phoning

Steps for setting up hands-free phoning.

Bluetooth audio operations

How to control Bluetooth audio playback.

Setting up for Bluetooth audio

Steps to set up the unit for Bluetooth audio playback.

Detailed instructions

Storing and recalling stations

How to store and recall radio/TV stations.

Storing the strongest stations

How to use BSM to automatically store the strongest stations.

Tuning in to strong signals

How to use local seek tuning for strong radio signals.

Switching the media file type

How to switch between media file types for playback.

Operating the DVD menu

How to use the DVD menu for selections.

Select the desired menu item.

How to select menu items for DVD playback.

Operate the connected iPod to select a video/song and play.

How to control iPod playback from the unit.

Random play (shuffle)

How to play videos or songs in random order.

Playing all songs in random order (shuffle all)

How to play all iPod songs randomly.

Repeating playback

Various modes for repeating playback of discs and iPod content.

Playing videos from your iPod

How to play videos from an iPod connected to the unit.

Browsing for a video/music on the iPod

How to search for content on the iPod.

Searching for a video/music by category

How to search iPod content by category.

Resume playback (Bookmark)

How to resume playback from a saved point.

Searching the list by alphabet

How to search lists alphabetically on an iPod.

Frame-by-frame playback

How to perform frame-by-frame video playback.

Slow motion playback

How to perform slow motion video playback.

Searching for the part you want to play

How to find specific parts of DVD or VCD content.

Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio)

How to switch audio languages for DVDs/DivX.

Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle)

How to switch subtitle languages for DVDs/DivX.

Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle)

How to switch viewing angles for DVDs.

Return to the specified scene

How to return to a pre-programmed scene on DVDs.

Selecting audio output

How to select audio output for LPCM and Video CDs.

PBC playback

How to use PBC playback for Video CDs.

Selecting tracks from the track title list

How to select tracks using a track title list.

Selecting files from the file name list

How to select files using a file name list for USB/SD/DivX.

Using advanced sound retriever

How to enhance compressed audio sound quality.

Changing audiobook speed

How to adjust audiobook playback speed on iPod.

Playing DivX® VOD content

Information on playing DivX Video on Demand content.

Changing the wide screen mode

How to adjust screen aspect ratios for video playback.

Capture an image in JPEG files

How to capture an image for wallpaper.

Calling a number in the phone book

How to make calls using the phone book.

Selecting a number by alphabet search mode

How to search the phone book alphabetically.

Using the missed, received and dialed call lists

How to view and use call history lists.

Setting automatic answering

How to set the unit to automatically answer calls.

Adjusting the other party's listening volume

How to adjust the volume for the other party in a call.

Switching the ring tone

How to enable or disable the unit's ring tone.

Using the preset dial lists

How to store and use preset dial numbers.

Making a call by entering phone number

How to make a call by manually entering a number.

Setting the private mode

How to switch to private mode during a call.

Pairing from this unit

How to pair Bluetooth devices with the unit.

Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically

How to enable automatic Bluetooth connection.

Switching visible unit

How to set the unit's visibility for Bluetooth pairing.

Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address

How to display the unit's Bluetooth address.

Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection

How to enter a PIN code for Bluetooth connection.

Using a cellular phone to initiate a connection

How to establish a Bluetooth connection from the phone.

Registering a connected cellular phone

How to register a connected phone for feature access.

Voice recognition

How to use voice commands for making calls.

Connecting a Bluetooth audio player

How to establish a Bluetooth connection for audio playback.

Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically

How to enable automatic Bluetooth connection.

Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address

How to display the unit's Bluetooth address.

Menu operations

Introduction of menu operations

Overview of accessing and navigating various menus.

Video Setup Menu

Accessing settings for DVD player configuration.

Audio function menu

Accessing audio settings and adjustments.

DSP function menu

Accessing digital signal processor settings.

System menu

Accessing system-wide settings.

Entertainment menu

Accessing settings related to illumination and display.

Custom menu

How to create and register custom menus.

Audio Adjustments

Adjusting audio settings like fader/balance and equalizer.

Using fader/balance adjustment

How to adjust front/rear and left/right speaker balance.

Using the equalizer

How to adjust equalization and recall curves.

Adjusting the 8-band graphic equalizer

How to adjust the levels of the 8-band graphic equalizer.

Adjusting loudness

How to compensate for low-frequency deficiencies at low volume.

Using the auto-equalizer

How to turn the auto-equalizer on or off.

Using sonic center control

How to create sound suited for listening position.

Using subwoofer output

How to turn subwoofer output on/off and adjust settings.

Boosting the bass

How to increase the bass level.

Using the high pass filter

How to use HPF to limit low frequencies for speakers.

Adjusting source levels

How to adjust volume levels for different sources (SLA).

Digital Signal Processor

Introduction to DSP adjustments using a DEQ-P7650 processor.

Using the position selector

How to optimize sound field by selecting listening position.

Using fader/balance adjustment

How to adjust fader/balance for listening environment.

Using sound field control

How to use SFC to create a live performance sound sensation.

Adjusting source levels

How to adjust volume levels for different sources (SLA).

Using dynamic range control

How to compress dynamic range for clearer sound at low volumes.

Using the down-mix function

How to play multi-channel audio in 2 channels.

Using direct control

How to override audio settings to check effectiveness.

Using Dolby Pro Logic II

How to enable Dolby Pro Logic II for surround sound.

Setting the speaker setting

How to adjust speaker size and type settings.

Correcting the subwoofer's phase

How to adjust subwoofer phase for optimal bass.

Adjusting the speaker output levels

How to fine-tune speaker output levels.

Selecting a cross-over frequency

How to select frequencies for subwoofer and speaker output.

Adjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone

How to adjust speaker levels using a test tone.

Using time alignment

How to adjust speaker distance for optimal sound field.

Using the equalizer

How to adjust equalization and recall curves.

Adjusting the 3-band parametric equalizer

How to adjust parametric EQ for custom curves.

Using the auto-equalizer

How to turn the auto-equalizer on or off.

Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing)

How auto TA and EQ create optimal sound settings.

Before operating the auto EQ function

Prerequisites and environment for performing auto EQ.

Performing auto EQ

Step-by-step guide to performing auto EQ measurement.

Performing auto EQ

Steps for performing auto EQ measurement.

Setting up the DVD player

Settings for DVD player, including subtitle and audio language.

Setting the subtitle language

How to set the desired subtitle language.

Setting the audio language

How to set the preferred audio language.

Setting the menu language

How to set the preferred language for DVD menus.

Setting the multi-angle DVD display

How to enable angle icon display for multi-angle scenes.

Setting the aspect ratio

How to select aspect ratios for wide screen and regular displays.

Setting the slide show interval

How to set the interval for JPEG slideshows.

Setting parental lock

How to set parental lock levels for DVD content.

Setting the code number and level

How to set a parental lock code and level.

Changing the level

How to change the set parental lock level.

Setting the DivX subtitle file

How to select whether to display DivX external subtitles.

Displaying the DivX® VOD registration code

How to display the DivX VOD registration code.

Displaying the deactivation code

How to display the deactivation code for DivX VOD.

Setting for digital output

How to select audio output format (Stream or Linear PCM).

Automatic playback of DVDs

How to enable or disable automatic DVD playback.

System settings

Overview of system settings.

Switching the auxiliary setting

How to activate auxiliary input for external devices.

Setting AV input

How to activate external video component input.

Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller

How to set rear output for full-range or subwoofer connection.

Switching sound muting/attenuation

How to mute or attenuate sound based on incoming signals.

Selecting the menu language

How to select the language for menus and text information.

Setting the FM tuning step

How to switch the FM tuning step between 50 kHz and 100 kHz.

Setting the AM tuning step

How to switch the AM tuning step between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.

Clearing Bluetooth memory

How to clear stored Bluetooth device information.

Updating Bluetooth connection software

How to update the unit's Bluetooth software.

Displaying the Bluetooth system version

How to check the Bluetooth module's system version.

Setting the rear view camera (back up camera)

How to set up automatic switching to the rear view camera.

Selecting the video format

How to select video output format (NTSC/PAL).

Setting the TV signal

How to adjust TV signal settings for country compatibility.

Selecting the area group

How to select the TV country group for signal reception.

Auto EQ (auto-equalizing)

How auto EQ automatically measures and adjusts acoustics.

Performing auto EQ

Steps for performing auto EQ measurement.

Correcting distorted sound

How to reduce distortion by adjusting digital attenuation.

Resetting the audio functions

How to reset all audio functions to default.

Entertainment settings

Settings for illumination and OSD colors, and background display.

Selecting the illumination color

How to select and customize illumination colors.

Selecting the OSD color

How to change the On-Screen Display color.

Selecting the background display

How to switch the background display.

Customizing menus

How to register custom menu columns.

Other Functions

Changing the picture adjustment

How to adjust brightness, contrast, color, etc. for various sources.

Setting rear monitor output

How to switch the output source for the rear monitor.

Using an AUX source

How to connect and use auxiliary devices.

Using an external unit

How to control connected external Pioneer products.

Basic operations

Overview of basic operations for external units.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions for unit operation.

Troubleshooting

Continued troubleshooting for DVD and camera issues.

Troubleshooting

Continued troubleshooting for iPod and Bluetooth issues, plus error messages.

Error messages

Information about specific error messages and their causes.

Troubleshooting

Continued troubleshooting for various file types and storage devices.

Troubleshooting

Continued troubleshooting for USB, SD, and iPod compatibility.

Troubleshooting

Continued troubleshooting for communication errors and auto EQ messages.

Understanding auto EQ/auto TA and EQ error messages

Explains error messages related to auto EQ/TA.

Understanding messages

Explains screen messages and warnings.

Indicator list

Explains various icons and indicators displayed on the unit.

Indicator list

Explains icons related to phone, audio, and playback status.

Handling guideline

Guidelines for using discs and external storage devices.

Discs and player

Precautions for using discs and the player.

External storage device (USB, SD)

Precautions for using USB and SD devices.

USB storage device

Specific precautions for USB storage devices.

SD memory card

Precautions for using SD memory cards.

iPod

Precautions for using iPods with the unit.

About iPod settings

Information on iPod EQ and repeat settings.

DVD-R/DVD-RW discs

Compatibility information for DVD-R/RW discs.

CD-R/CD-RW discs

Compatibility information for CD-R/RW discs.

DualDiscs

Information on DualDisc compatibility.

JPEG picture files

Information on JPEG file compatibility and naming.

DivX video files

Information on DivX file compatibility and operations.

Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB, SD)

Details on WMA, MP3, and AAC file compatibility.

DivX compatibility

Information on DivX video format compatibility.

iPod compatibility

List of compatible iPod models and software versions.

Handling the display

Precautions for handling and cleaning the display screen.

Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen

Precautions regarding LCD screen care.

LED (light-emitting diode) backlight

Information on LED backlight characteristics and lifespan.

Keeping the display in good condition

How to clean and maintain the display screen.

Copyright and trademark

Information on copyright protection technology.

Bluetooth

Information about Bluetooth technology and its trademarks.

iTunes

Trademark information for Apple iTunes.

MP3

Licensing information for MP3 technology.

WMA

Trademark information for Windows Media.

SD memory card

Trademark information for SD logo.

iPod

Trademark information and "Made for iPod" certification.

iPhone

Trademark information and "Works with iPhone" certification.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Trademark information for Dolby Pro Logic II.

DTS Digital Out

Trademark information for DTS Digital Out.

DivX

Trademark and information about DivX video format.

Language code chart for DVD

A comprehensive list of language codes for DVD.

Specifications

General

General specifications of the unit.

Display

Display specifications including size and resolution.

Audio

Audio specifications including power output and equalizer.

HPF

High-pass filter specifications.

DVD Player

DVD player specifications.

USB

USB interface and file system specifications.

SD

SD card compatibility and file system specifications.

FM tuner

FM tuner specifications including frequency range and sensitivity.

AM tuner

AM tuner specifications including frequency range and sensitivity.

Bluetooth (AVH-P3250BT)

Bluetooth specifications including version and output power.

Infrared remote control

Specifications for the infrared remote control.

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