Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB User Manual (English)

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ijensenAug 12, 2025
How to fix Pioneer Car Receiver when the power will not turn on?
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  April ClarkAug 13, 2025
  If your Pioneer Car Receiver isn't powering on, there are a few potential reasons. First, double-check that all leads and connectors are correctly connected. Second, the fuse may be blown; if so, identify the cause, and replace the fuse with one of the same rating. Finally, noise or other factors might be causing the built-in microprocessor to malfunction; in this case, press the RESET button.
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What to do if there is no sound from my Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB?
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  Yolanda OlsonAug 16, 2025
  If you are not getting any sound from your Pioneer Car Receiver, check the following: * Ensure the volume level is adequately adjusted. * Make sure the attenuator is turned off.
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  Monica OwenAug 20, 2025
  If there is no sound from your Pioneer Car Receiver, it could be due to incorrect cable connections, so ensure they are correctly connected. Also, sound is not possible if the unit is performing still, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback.
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Caroline BeardAug 25, 2025
Why is there no image displayed on my Pioneer Car Receiver?
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  Sara JonesAug 25, 2025
  If there is no image displayed on your Pioneer Car Receiver, it may be because the parking brake cable is not connected or the parking brake is not applied. Ensure the parking brake cable is connected and the parking brake is engaged.
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Stephen SmithAug 28, 2025
Why is the sound and video skipping on my Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB?
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  Catherine FaulknerAug 28, 2025
  Sound and video skipping on your Pioneer Car Receiver can occur if the unit is not firmly secured, so ensure it is. Also, if the file size and transmission rate are above recommended rates, create a DivX file that is within the recommended size and transmission rate.
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Gregory BergerAug 31, 2025
What to do if playback is not possible on Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB?
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  Beverly MartinAug 31, 2025
  If playback is not possible on your Pioneer Car Receiver, it could be due to several reasons. First, clean the disc if it is dirty. Second, verify that the disc type is supported by the unit. Lastly, ensure the disc is compatible with your video system.
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Why operation with the remote control is not possible on Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB Car Receiver?
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  Heidi GreenSep 4, 2025
  If you cannot operate your Pioneer Car Receiver with the remote control, the battery power may be low, so load a new battery. Also, some operations are prohibited with certain discs; try operating with another disc.
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Cheyenne JohnsonSep 7, 2025
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  qwhiteSep 8, 2025
  If the image displayed on your Pioneer Car Receiver stops (pauses) and the unit cannot be operated, it may be because the data could no longer be read during playback. Stop playback once, and start playback again.

Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB Specifications

General

MP3 playback	Yes
CD-R playback	-
Audio formats supported	AAC, MP3, WMA
Video formats supported	DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XVID
Supported radio bands	AM, FM
Preset stations quantity	24
Output power	200 W
Product color	Black
Disc types supported	CD, DVD
Equalizer bands quantity	8
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Aspect ratio	16:9
Display diagonal	6.1 \
Number of OSD languages	9
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, POR, RUS, TUR
Video in	2
USB version	2.0
Line outputs (RCA)	3
USB ports quantity	1
Bluetooth functions	Audiostreaming, Handsfree calling
Cables included	USB
Handheld remote control	No

Summary

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all safety instructions and retain for future reference.

To ensure safe driving

Instructions for safe driving and warnings about video display usage.

When using a display connected to rear monitor output

Information on using the rear monitor output for rear seat passengers.

When using the rear view camera

Information on using an optional rear view camera for aid.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Advice on keeping the engine running to avoid draining the battery.

Before you start

CAUTION

General cautions regarding liquids, electrical shock, and volume.

About this unit

Information on tuner frequencies and RDS function for specific regions.

DVD video disc region numbers

Explains that only discs with compatible region numbers can be played.

About this manual

Explains the manual's purpose and how it uses diagrams.

If you experience problems

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

Demo mode

Description of the feature demo that starts automatically.

What's what

Head unit

Identifies parts of the AVH-X5600BT and AVH-X3600DAB/X2600BT/X1600DVD head units.

Home display

Illustrates the home display layout and key functions.

Turning the source ON/OFF

Explains how to turn the source ON and OFF using buttons.

Selecting a source

Lists available source modes and how to select them.

Adjusting the volume

Instructions on how to adjust the volume using +/- buttons.

Optional remote control

Mentions the optional remote control and refers to its manual.

Common operations

Common operations for menu settings/lists

Describes common controls for menus, settings, and lists.

Operating the scroll icon and the scrubber bar

Explains how to use scroll icons and scrubber bars for navigation.

Activating the touch panel keys

Explains how to switch touch panel keys on the display.

Using the rear view

Details on using the rear view camera function.

Using the rear monitor

Information on connecting a rear monitor for viewing.

Using sound retriever

Explains the sound retriever function for enhancing audio.

Changing the wide-screen mode

Instructions on selecting the appropriate screen ratio for playback video.

Basic operations

Adjusting the angle of the LCD panel and ejecting media

How to adjust the LCD panel angle and eject media.

Setting the clock

Steps to set the clock on the unit.

Digital Radio

Digital Radio tuner operations

Explains how to operate the Digital Radio tuner, including touch panel keys.

Storing and recalling stations

How to store and recall digital radio stations as presets.

Listening to a recent broadcast (time shift)

How to listen to recent broadcasts using the time shift function.

Selecting a Service Component

How to select a Service Component from the service list.

Updating service list information

How to receive updates to the service list.

Selecting Digital Radio display

How to display frequency or block ID on the Digital Radio screen.

Setting Digital Radio antenna power supply

How to select whether to output power to a connected Digital Radio antenna.

Tuner

Tuner operations

Overview of tuner operations and touch panel keys.

Storing and recalling radio text

How to store and recall radio text data.

Storing the strongest stations

How BSM automatically stores the six strongest stations.

Tuning in to strong signals

Using local seek tuning to find strong radio signals.

Using iTunes tagging

Information about iTunes tagging and storing tag information.

Receiving traffic announcements

How to receive traffic announcements automatically.

Receiving alarm broadcasts interrupting regular broadcasts

How to receive alarm broadcasts that interrupt regular broadcasts.

Using PTY functions

How to tune in to stations using PTY (program type) information.

Searching for an RDS station by PTY information

How to search for stations by program type.

Setting the FM tuning step

How to set the FM tuning step for seek tuning.

RDS setting

RDS settings, including limiting stations to regional programming.

Selecting alternative frequencies

How to search for different stations in the same network when reception is poor.

Switching Auto PI Seek

How to automatically search for a different station with the same programming.

Switching the sound quality of the FM tuner

How to select sound quality settings for the FM tuner.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Introducing movie operations

Overview of viewing DVD/DVD-R/RW/CD/CD-R/RW movie files.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for DVD video and Video CD playback.

Bookmark key

How to set bookmarks for playback resume.

Arrow key

How to use arrow keys to operate the DVD menu.

Repeat key

How to select the repeat range.

Viewing angle key

How to switch viewing angles for multi-angle recordings.

Audio output key

How to switch audio output for LPCM audio.

Slow key

How to slow down playback speed.

Media key

How to switch between media file types.

Basic operations

General operations for playing back videos and ejecting discs.

Sound playback operations

How to listen to DVD-R/RW/CD/CD-R/RW sound files.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for sound playback.

Switching the media file type

How to switch between media file types when playing mixed media.

Operating the DVD menu

How to make selections from a DVD's menu.

Random play (shuffle)

How to enable or disable random playback.

Repeating playback

How to select the repeat range for playback.

Searching for the part you want to play

How to use the search function to find specific parts of a disc.

Selecting audio output

How to switch audio output for LPCM or stereo/monaural.

PBC playback

How to use PBC (playback control) for Video CDs.

Selecting tracks from the track title list

How to select tracks using the track title list.

Selecting files from the file name list

How to select files from a file name list.

Playing DivX® VOD content

Information on playing DivX Video on Demand content.

iPod

iPod control

Lists supported iPod models for control.

Sound playback operations

How to listen to iPod sound files through the unit.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for iPod audio control and app mode.

Moving images operations

How to view iPod movie files on the unit.

Sound playback operations for Bluetooth

How to enjoy audio via Bluetooth connection.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for iPod video playback.

Basic operations

How to play back videos from an iPod.

Repeating playback

How to repeat playback of songs or videos.

Playing videos from your iPod

How to play back movies, music videos, etc., from an iPod.

Browsing for a video/music on the iPod

How to easily browse and control an iPod with the unit.

Searching for a video/music by category

How to search for content by category.

Searching the list by alphabet

How to search lists alphabetically.

Changing audiobook speed

How to change the playback speed of audiobooks.

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

How to view related songs using link search.

AppRadio Mode

AppRadio Mode operation

How to switch to and operate iPhone applications on the unit's screen.

iPhone compatibility

Lists iPod/iPhone models compatible with AppRadio Mode.

Starting procedure

Steps to install and connect the AppRadio app and iPhone.

Setting the Keyboard

How to set the keyboard language for text input.

Smartphone link adaptor operations

Starting procedure

Steps to connect and operate a smartphone via the adaptor.

USB

Moving images operations

How to view USB storage device files for moving images.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for USB operations.

Sound playback operations

How to listen to USB audio files.

MTP connection

Information on USB MTP connection for Android devices.

Music browse mode

How to create an index for browsing songs by artist or album.

Still image playback operations

How to view still images saved on a USB storage device.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for USB still image playback.

Switching the media file type

How to switch between media file types on USB.

Random play (shuffle)

How to enable random play for files.

Repeating playback

How to select the repeat range for files.

Selecting files from the file name list

How to select files from a file name list on USB.

Playing DivX® VOD content

Information on playing DivX VOD content from USB.

Capture an image in JPEG files

How to capture and save JPEG images as wallpaper.

Bluetooth Audio

Sound playback operations

How to listen to Bluetooth audio files.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for Bluetooth audio.

Setting up for Bluetooth audio

Steps to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection for audio.

Random play (shuffle)

How to enable random play for Bluetooth audio.

Repeating playback

How to repeat playback of Bluetooth audio songs.

Using MIXTRAX

MIXTRAX operation

Overview of MIXTRAX technology for creating non-stop mixes.

MIXTRAX EZ operation

How to use MIXTRAX EZ to add sound effects between songs.

Starting MIXTRAX EZ operation

Steps to start the MIXTRAX EZ function.

Setting MIXTRAX mode

How to turn on MIXTRAX for playback.

Setting the effect

How to change settings for fixed sounds and sound effects.

Bluetooth telephone

Bluetooth telephone operations

Overview of using Bluetooth telephone functions.

Touch panel keys

Identifies touch panel keys for telephone standby display.

Text information

Information on incoming call notices.

Setting up for hands-free phoning

Steps for setting up hands-free phoning.

Calling a number in the phone book

How to call numbers from the phone book.

Selecting a number by alphabet search mode

How to search the phone book alphabetically.

Inverting names in phone book

How to reverse the order of first and last names in the phone book.

Using the missed, received and dialed call lists

How to browse and call from call history lists.

Setting automatic answering

How to automatically answer incoming calls.

Adjusting the other party's listening volume

How to adjust the other party's listening volume.

Switching the ring tone

How to select whether to use 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 phone number.

Setting the private mode

How to switch to private mode during a conversation.

Voice control

How to use voice commands for calls and other functions.

Settings

Menu operations

Identifies touch panel keys for accessing different menus.

Audio adjustments

Using fader/balance adjustment

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

Using balance adjustment

How to adjust balance between left/right sound output.

Using the equalizer

How to adjust equalization to match interior acoustics.

Recalling equalizer curves

How to recall stored equalizer curves.

Adjusting the 8-band graphic equalizer

How to adjust the level of each band for equalizer curves.

Using the auto-equalizer

How to turn the auto-equalizer on or off.

Using sonic center control

How to create sound suited for the listening position.

Adjusting loudness

How loudness compensates for low-frequency deficiencies.

Using subwoofer output

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

Boosting the bass

How to boost the bass level.

Using the high pass filter

How to listen to high-frequency sounds only.

Adjusting source levels

How to adjust volume levels of each source to prevent differences.

Adjusting source levels

Continuation of adjusting source volume levels.

Setting up the video player

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 disc menus.

Setting the multi-angle DVD display

How to set the angle icon to appear for switching viewing angles.

Setting the aspect ratio

How to select the correct TV aspect ratio for the display.

Setting the slideshow interval

How to set the interval for viewing JPEG images as a slideshow.

Setting parental lock

How to set parental lock to restrict viewing of scenes.

Setting the code number and level

How to register a code number and set the parental lock 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 obtain the DivX VOD registration code.

Automatic playback of DVDs

How to enable automatic DVD playback, skipping the menu.

System settings

Switching the auxiliary setting

How to activate settings for an auxiliary device.

Setting AV input

How to activate settings for an external video component.

Setting the navigation system

How to activate settings for a Pioneer Add-on Navigation system.

Selecting MirrorLink Mode

How to select MirrorLink Mode for smartphone applications.

Updating the firmware for the smartphone link adaptor

How to update the smartphone link adaptor firmware.

Displaying the smartphone link adaptor firmware version

How to check the firmware version of the adaptor.

Updating firmware

How to update the unit's firmware.

Displaying the firmware version

How to check the unit's firmware version.

Setting MIXTRAX mode

How to set MIXTRAX mode for playback.

Changing the picture adjustment (Brightness, Contrast, Color, Hue, Dimmer and Temperature)

How to adjust brightness, contrast, color, hue, dimmer, and temperature.

Selecting the system language

How to select the system language for menus and text.

Setting Demo Mode

How to turn the Demo Mode on or off.

Switching sound muting/attenuation

How to switch sound muting or attenuation.

Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller

How to set rear output for full-range speakers or subwoofers.

Using the keyboard

Information on keyboard usage in AppRadio Mode.

Setting the ever scroll

How to set recorded text information to scroll continuously.

Setting the Bluetooth audio

How to activate the Bluetooth Audio source.

Clearing Bluetooth memory

How to clear Bluetooth memory.

Updating Bluetooth software

How to update the unit's Bluetooth software.

Setting the rear view camera (back up camera)

How to set up the rear view camera and polarity.

Displaying the Bluetooth software version

How to check the Bluetooth software version.

Setting the Bluetooth safe mode

How to set Bluetooth safe mode for driving safety.

Auto EQ (auto-equalizing)

How auto EQ automatically measures and creates an equalizer curve.

Before operating the auto EQ function

Precautions and conditions before performing auto EQ.

Performing auto EQ

Steps to perform the auto EQ measurement.

Selecting the video format

How to switch the video output format (NTSC/PAL).

Setting the video signal

How to set the video signal for AV equipment.

Favorite menu

Using the Favorite menu

How to register and use favorite menus.

Bluetooth connection menu

Bluetooth connection menu operations

Overview of Bluetooth connection menu operations.

Pairing from this unit

Steps to pair Bluetooth devices from the unit.

Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically

How to enable automatic connection to Bluetooth devices.

Switching visible unit

How to make the unit visible or invisible to other devices.

Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection

How to enter the PIN code for Bluetooth connection.

Displaying Bluetooth Device address

How to display the unit's Bluetooth device address.

Setting the Bluetooth safe mode

How to set Bluetooth safe mode for driving safety.

Theme menu

Selecting the illumination color

How to select or customize the illumination color.

Selecting the OSD (on-screen display) color

How to change the color of the on-screen display elements.

Selecting the background display

How to switch the background displayed when listening to a source.

Other functions

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

How to adjust touch panel sensitivity and accuracy.

Using an AUX source

How to connect and use an auxiliary device.

Resetting the microprocessor

How to reset the unit to initial settings.

Operating the sound mixer

How to mix audio from the unit and a smartphone.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for power, remote control, playback, sound, and image.

Error messages

Common error messages like AMP Error, DAB Antenna Error, and Tuner errors.

iPod compatibility

Lists supported iPod models and general compatibility notes.

Specifications

Technical specifications for the unit (General, Display, Audio, DVD Player).

USB

USB standard specification and file system details.

FM tuner

FM tuner specifications.

MW tuner

MW tuner specifications.

LW tuner

LW tuner specifications.

DAB tuner

DAB tuner specifications.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version and output power specifications.

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Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB Specifications

Summary

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To ensure safe driving

When using a display connected to rear monitor output

When using the rear view camera

To avoid battery exhaustion

Before you start

CAUTION

About this unit

DVD video disc region numbers

About this manual

If you experience problems

Demo mode

What's what

Head unit

Home display

Turning the source ON/OFF

Selecting a source

Adjusting the volume

Optional remote control

Common operations

Common operations for menu settings/lists

Operating the scroll icon and the scrubber bar

Activating the touch panel keys

Using the rear view

Using the rear monitor

Using sound retriever

Changing the wide-screen mode

Basic operations

Adjusting the angle of the LCD panel and ejecting media

Setting the clock

Digital Radio

Digital Radio tuner operations

Storing and recalling stations

Listening to a recent broadcast (time shift)

Selecting a Service Component

Updating service list information

Selecting Digital Radio display

Setting Digital Radio antenna power supply

Tuner

Tuner operations

Storing and recalling radio text

Storing the strongest stations

Tuning in to strong signals

Using iTunes tagging

Receiving traffic announcements

Receiving alarm broadcasts interrupting regular broadcasts

Using PTY functions

Searching for an RDS station by PTY information

Setting the FM tuning step

RDS setting

Selecting alternative frequencies

Switching Auto PI Seek

Switching the sound quality of the FM tuner

Disc (CD/DVD)

Introducing movie operations

Touch panel keys

Bookmark key

Arrow key

Repeat key

Viewing angle key

Audio output key

Slow key

Media key

Basic operations

Sound playback operations

Touch panel keys

Switching the media file type

Operating the DVD menu

Random play (shuffle)

Repeating playback

Searching for the part you want to play

Selecting audio output

PBC playback