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Pioneer AVH-X3500DAB User Manual

Pioneer AVH-X3500DAB
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Operation Manual
DVD RDS AV RECEIVER
AVH-X5500BT
AVH-X3500DAB
AVH-X2500BT
AVH-X1500DVD
English

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Pioneer AVH-X3500DAB Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio systemMOSFET
MP3 playbackYes
Audio formats supportedAAC, MP3, WMA
Video formats supportedDIVX, MP4, XVID
Supported radio bandsAM, FM
Preset stations quantity24
Output power50 W
Product colorBlack
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Aspect ratio16:9
Display typeLCD
Display diagonal6.1 \
BluetoothNo
USB version2.0
Line outputs (RCA)2
USB ports quantity1

Summary

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Key safety instructions for proper use and future reference.

To ensure safe driving

Guidelines for safe operation, emphasizing visual and auditory awareness.

When using a display connected to rear monitor output

Instructions for using the rear monitor output and safety warnings.

When using the rear view camera

Details on using the optional rear view camera for safety and parking assistance.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Advice on preventing battery drain when using the unit.

Before you start

About this unit

Information about tuner frequencies and RDS function compatibility.

DVD video disc region numbers

Explanation of region number compatibility for DVD playback.

About this manual

Explains the manual's content, diagrams, and terminology used.

If you experience problems

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

Demo mode

How to activate, cancel, and operate the feature demo mode.

What's what

Head unit

Identifies controls and features of the AVH-X5500BT and other models.

Home display

Describes the main screen layout and its icons.

Turning the source ON/OFF

Instructions for turning the unit's source on and off.

Selecting a source

Details on how to choose different audio/video sources like DAB, Radio, Disc, USB/iPod.

Adjusting the volume

Simple instructions for adjusting the volume using +/- buttons.

Optional remote control

Information about the separately sold remote control.

Common operations

Common operations for menu settings/lists

Explains common functions like accessing menus, search, EQ, and favorites.

Operating the scroll icon and the scrubber bar

How to navigate hidden items and specify playback points using scroll icons.

Activating the touch panel keys

Details on using the Tab key to switch touch key functions on the display.

Using the rear view

How to set up and use the rear view camera feature.

Using the rear monitor

Connecting and using a rear monitor for passenger viewing.

Using sound retriever

Enhances compressed audio and restores sound quality.

Changing the wide-screen mode

Adjusting the screen ratio for optimal video playback.

Basic operations

Adjusting the angle of the LCD panel and ejecting media

How to adjust the LCD panel angle and eject discs.

Setting the clock

Steps to adjust the date and time settings.

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Digital Audio Broadcasting tuner operations

How to receive DAB signals, antenna requirements, and sound quality.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for DAB operations like Band, Search, Time Shift.

Basic operations

Details on switching preset channels and manual tuning.

Storing and recalling stations

How to store and recall up to six stations per band as presets.

Listening to a recent broadcast (time shift)

Navigating through recent broadcasts and using the time shift function.

Pausing

How to temporarily stop listening to DAB.

Selecting a Service Component

How to select a service component from the service list.

Updating service list information

How to receive updates for the DAB service list.

Tuner

Tuner operations

Overview of touch panel keys for tuner operations.

Basic operations

Switching preset channels and seek tuning using buttons.

Storing and recalling stations

Storing and recalling up to six stations per band as presets.

Displaying radio text

Viewing radio text data transmitted by RDS stations.

Storing and recalling radio text

Storing up to six radio text transmissions to memory keys.

Storing the strongest stations

Automatically storing the six strongest stations using BSM.

Tuning in to strong signals

Using local seek tuning to tune into strong radio signals.

Using iTunes tagging

Storing song information tagged from broadcast stations to an iPod.

Storing the tagged information to your iPod

How the iPod automatically stores tagged information when connected.

Receiving traffic announcements

Receiving traffic announcements automatically with TA function.

Receiving alarm broadcasts interrupting regular broadcasts

Receiving alarm broadcasts automatically regardless of the source.

Using PTY functions

Tuning to stations using PTY (program type) information.

Searching for an RDS station by PTY information

Searching for broadcast programs by PTY type.

Using news program interruption

How the unit switches to news broadcasts from PTY code news stations.

PTY list

Lists program types for searching stations.

Setting the FM tuning step

Adjusting the FM tuning step for seek tuning.

RDS setting

Limiting stations to regional programming using AF.

Selecting alternative frequencies

Automatically searching for different stations in the same network.

Switching Auto PI Seek

Automatically searching for stations with the same programming.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Introducing movie operations

Overview of playing DVD/CD movie files.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for DVD video playback.

Basic operations

How to play back videos, including auto-playback and menu operations.

Selecting a chapter using the buttons

Using buttons to select chapters or fast forward/reverse.

Notes

Compatibility notes for DivX files and disc playback.

Sound playback operations

Listening to DVD-RW/CD audio files.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for sound playback operations.

Switching the media file type

Switching between media file types like DivX, MPEG, MP3.

Operating the DVD menu

How to use the DVD menu for selection.

Using the arrow keys

Using arrow keys to navigate the DVD menu.

Random play (shuffle)

Playing back songs or videos in random order.

Repeating playback

Selecting repeat ranges for playback (Disc, Chapter, Track, File, Folder, One).

Searching for the part you want to play

Using search function to find specific parts of a DVD or Video CD.

Selecting audio output

Switching audio output for DVD video and Video CD playback.

Selecting tracks from the track title list

Selecting tracks using the track title list.

PBC playback

Using playback control (PBC) for Video CDs.

Selecting files from the file name list

Selecting files from a list for compressed audio/DivX/MPEG playback.

Playing DivX® VOD content

Information on playing DivX Video-on-Demand content.

iPod

Moving images operations

Viewing iPod movie files on the unit.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for iPod operations.

Basic operations

Playing back videos from an iPod.

Touch panel keys

Details iPod audio touch panel keys for Song, Artist, MIXTRAX, Artwork, Search.

Using this unit's iPod function from your iPod

Using the unit to play iPod sound via car speakers when App Mode is selected.

Repeating playback

Repeating playback for current song or all songs.

Playing videos from your iPod

Playing back movies, music videos from iPod.

Browsing for a video/music on the iPod

Searching for video/music by category or alphabet.

Changing audiobook speed

Adjusting the playback speed for audiobooks.

Displaying lists related to the song currently playing (link search)

Opening a list of songs from the current album via artwork.

Advanced App Mode

Advanced App Mode operation

Using iPhone applications on the system screen with touch gestures.

Starting procedure

Steps to install AppRadio, set RGB input, and start an application.

Setting the Keyboard

Setting the keyboard language for text input in applications.

Setting the App sound mixing

Adjusting the sound level of applications and mixing with other sources.

USB

Moving images operations

Viewing USB storage device files on the unit.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for USB moving images operations.

Basic operations

Playing back videos from a USB device.

Sound playback operations

Listening to USB audio files.

Touch panel keys

Details USB audio touch panel keys for MIXTRAX, Information, Search, Media.

Basic operations

Playing back tracks from a USB device.

Music browse mode

Creating an index for browsing songs by category like Albums and Artists.

Still image playback operations

Viewing still images saved on a USB storage device.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for still image playback.

Basic operations

Playing still images from a USB device.

Switching the media file type

Switching between media file types on USB.

Random play (shuffle)

Playing files in random order.

Repeating playback

Selecting repeat ranges for playback.

Selecting files from the file name list

Selecting files from a list for compressed audio/DivX/MPEG playback.

Playing DivX® VOD content

Information on playing DivX Video-on-Demand content.

Capture an image in JPEG files

Capturing image data to use as wallpaper.

Capture an image in JPEG files

Steps to capture and save an image.

Bluetooth Audio

Sound playback operations

Listening to Bluetooth audio files.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for Bluetooth audio operations.

Setting up for Bluetooth audio

Establishing a Bluetooth wireless connection between the unit and player.

Random play (shuffle)

Playing files in random order.

Repeating playback

Repeating playback for current song or all songs.

Using MIXTRAX

MIXTRAX operation

Creating non-stop mixes with DJ effects.

MIXTRAX EZ operation

Adding sound effects between songs for non-stop listening.

Starting MIXTRAX EZ

Initiating the MIXTRAX EZ function.

Setting MIXTRAX mode

Configuring MIXTRAX settings for audio playback.

Setting the effect

Changing settings for fixed sounds and sound effects.

Sound effects

Describes various sound effects like Cross Fade, Flanger, Echo, Loop.

Registering sounds and sound effects as presets

Registering custom sound and effect combinations.

Bluetooth telephone

Bluetooth telephone operations

Overview of using Bluetooth for telephone functions.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for telephone standby display.

Calling a number in the phone book

Steps to find and make calls from the phone book.

Setting up for hands-free phoning

Establishing Bluetooth connection and adjusting volume for hands-free calls.

Selecting a number by alphabet search mode

Searching phone book entries using alphabet search.

Inverting names in phone book

Reversing first and last name order in the phone book.

Using the missed, received and dialed call lists

Browsing and calling from call history lists.

Setting automatic answering

Automatically answering incoming calls.

Adjusting the other party's listening volume

Adjusting the caller's volume for better sound quality.

Switching the ring tone

Selecting whether to use the unit's ring tone or the phone's.

Using the preset dial lists

Storing and using up to six preset phone numbers.

Making a call by entering phone number

Dialing a phone number directly using the keypad.

Setting the private mode

Switching to private mode for direct calls on the cellular phone.

Voice control

Using voice commands for phone operations.

Settings

Menu operations

Overview of touch panel keys for accessing menus like Video, Audio, System, Favorite.

Audio adjustments

Using fader/balance adjustment

Adjusting front/rear and left/right speaker balance for optimal listening.

Using balance adjustment

Adjusting balance between right/left sound output.

Using the equalizer

Adjusting equalization to match car's acoustics.

Recalling equalizer curves

Lists stored equalizer curves that can be recalled.

Adjusting the 8-band graphic equalizer

Adjusting the level of each band in the equalizer curves.

Using the auto-equalizer

Using auto EQ to automatically measure and set equalizer curves.

Using sonic center control

Creating suited sound for the listening position.

Adjusting loudness

Compensating for low-frequency deficiencies at low volumes.

Using subwoofer output

Turning subwoofer output on/off and adjusting frequency/level.

Boosting the bass

Enhancing the bass level of the audio.

Using the high pass filter

Filtering low sounds from front/rear speakers.

Adjusting source levels

Adjusting volume levels for different sources to prevent differences.

Adjusting source levels

Continuing adjustment for source volume levels.

Setting up the video player

Setting the subtitle language

Setting the desired subtitle language for display.

Setting the audio language

Setting the preferred audio language for playback.

Setting the menu language

Setting the preferred language for on-disc menus.

Setting the multi-angle DVD display

Enabling an icon to switch angles on multi-angle scenes.

Setting the aspect ratio

Selecting the correct TV aspect ratio for the display.

Setting the slideshow interval

Setting the interval between images for JPEG slideshows.

Setting parental lock

Restricting viewing of violent/adult scenes based on parental lock levels.

Setting the code number and level

Registering a code number and setting the parental lock level.

Changing the level

Modifying the previously set parental lock level.

Setting the DivX subtitle file

Selecting whether to display DivX external subtitles.

Displaying the DivX® VOD registration code

Generating and displaying the registration code for DivX VOD content.

Displaying the deregistration code

Entering the deregistration code to remove device registration.

Automatic playback of DVDs

Automatically starting playback from the first chapter of a DVD.

System settings

Switching the auxiliary setting

Activating settings for auxiliary devices.

Setting AV input

Activating settings for external video components.

Setting the RGB Input

Switching the RGB input setting for iPhone or NAVI.

Changing the picture adjustment

Adjusting brightness, contrast, color, hue, dimmer, and temperature.

Selecting the system language

Selecting the display language for menus and text information.

Setting Demo Mode

Turning the demo mode screen on or off.

Switching sound muting/attenuation

Muting or attenuating sound based on external equipment signals.

Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller

Configuring rear output for full-range speakers or subwoofers.

Using the keyboard

Setting up the keyboard for text input in Advanced App Mode.

Setting the ever scroll

Controlling continuous scrolling of text information.

Setting the Bluetooth audio

Activating the Bluetooth Audio source for audio players.

Clearing Bluetooth memory

Clearing paired Bluetooth device memory.

Updating Bluetooth connection software

Updating the unit's Bluetooth software.

Displaying the Bluetooth system version

Checking the Bluetooth module version.

Setting the Bluetooth safe mode

Restricting Bluetooth operations while driving.

Setting the rear view camera (back up camera)

Configuring the rear view camera input and polarity settings.

Auto EQ (auto-equalizing)

Automatically measuring and setting equalizer curves based on car acoustics.

Before operating the auto EQ function

Prerequisites and precautions before performing auto EQ.

Performing auto EQ

Step-by-step guide for performing the auto EQ measurement.

Selecting the video format

Switching video output format between NTSC and PAL.

Setting the video signal

Selecting video signal settings for AV equipment.

Setting the video signal

Adjusting video signal settings for AV, AUX, and camera inputs.

Favorite menu

Using the Favorite menu

Registering and choosing favorite menus for quick access.

Bluetooth connection menu

Bluetooth connection menu operations

Operations for pairing and connecting Bluetooth devices.

Pairing from this unit

Steps to pair a Bluetooth device with the unit.

Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically

Enabling automatic connection to Bluetooth devices.

Switching visible unit

Setting unit visibility to other Bluetooth devices.

Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection

Entering and changing the PIN code for Bluetooth connection.

Displaying Bluetooth Device address

Displaying the unit's Bluetooth device address.

Setting the Bluetooth safe mode

Restricting Bluetooth operations while driving for safety.

Theme menu

Selecting the illumination color

Selecting illumination colors from presets or customizing.

Selecting the OSD (on-screen display) color

Changing the color of the on-screen display elements.

Selecting the background display

Switching the background displayed while listening to a source.

Other functions

Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration)

Calibrating touch panel response positions for accuracy.

Using an AUX source

Connecting and using auxiliary devices or portable players.

Resetting the microprocessor

Resetting the unit to initial settings without changing bookmark data.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Common issues, causes, and actions for problems like no power, no image, or sound issues.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting specific issues related to DVD playback, language, and angle selection.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues with Bluetooth audio, Video CD, iPod, and common error messages.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting messages and causes for DAB, Tuner, DVD, and DivX playback.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues with USB devices, including unplayable files and format errors.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting DivX, iPod, and iTunes tagging related messages and errors.

Understanding auto EQ error messages

Explains auto EQ error messages and how to correct them.

Understanding messages

Explains specific messages related to camera output.

Indicator list

Explains various indicators and icons displayed on the unit.

Indicator list

Continues explanation of indicators for audio, phone, and system status.

Handling guidelines

Guidelines for handling discs, players, and external storage devices.

Handling guidelines

Continues guidelines for USB, iPod, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, DualDiscs, and JPEG files.

Compressed audio compatibility (USB)

Compatibility details for WAV, WMA, MP3, AAC audio files.

DivX compatibility

Compatibility details for DivX video formats.

Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB)

Compatibility for MPEG video files and USB storage specifications.

iPod compatibility

Lists supported iPod models and software versions.

iPod compatibility

Continues listing supported iPod models and software versions.

About iTunes tagging

Information on saving song tags to an iPod via iTunes.

Sequence of audio files

Explains how audio files are sequenced.

External storage device (USB)

Details on USB playback sequence and naming conventions.

Using the display correctly

Precautions for handling the unit and its display.

Handling the display

Guidelines for safe operation and care of the LCD screen.

Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen

Information on LCD screen characteristics and potential issues.

LED (light-emitting diode) backlight

Information on LED backlight lifetime and performance.

Bluetooth profiles

Lists Bluetooth profiles supported by the unit.

License, Warranty Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

Legal disclaimers and warranty information.

SAFETY PROVISIONS

Safety information for Bluetooth, DVD, iTunes, MP3, WMA, iPod & iPhone.

SAFETY PROVISIONS

Continues safety provisions and licensing information.

Language code chart for DVD

A chart listing language codes for DVD subtitle and audio selection.

Specifications

General

General specifications like power source, dimensions, and weight.

Display

Display specifications like screen size, pixels, and color system.

Audio

Audio specifications like maximum power output and impedance.

DVD Player

DVD player specifications including system, usable discs, and frequency response.

Specifications

Continues specifications for USB, FM tuner, MW tuner, LW tuner, and DAB tuner.

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