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Pioneer AVH-X550BT User Manual

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Operation Manual
DVD RDS AV RECEIVER
AVH-X5500BT
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English

Table of Contents

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Pioneer AVH-X550BT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPioneer
ModelAVH-X550BT
CategoryCar Receiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Essential safety instructions for safe operation and user protection.

To ensure safe driving

Guidelines and warnings for safe operation while driving.

Precautions

When using the rear view camera

Safety precautions and warnings when using the rear view camera.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Recommendations to prevent battery drain while using the unit.

Before you start

About this unit

Information about the unit's tuner frequency allocation and RDS function.

DVD video disc region numbers

Information about playing DVD video discs with compatible region numbers.

Before you start

About this manual

Explains the manual's purpose, use of diagrams, and terminology.

If you experience problems

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

Demo mode

Explanation of how the demo mode starts, cancels, and its battery impact.

What's what

Head unit

Identifies and explains the controls and features of the head unit.

What's what

Home display

Describes the main display elements and navigation keys.

Turning the source ON/OFF

Instructions on how to turn the unit's sources on and off.

What's what

Selecting a source

Guides on how to choose different audio/video sources.

Adjusting the volume

Instructions for adjusting the audio volume using +/- buttons.

Optional remote control

Information about the separately sold remote control.

Common operations

Common operations for menu settings/lists

Explains common actions within menus, lists, and search functions.

Operating the scroll icon and the scrubber bar

How to use scroll icons and scrubber bars to navigate content.

Common operations

Activating the touch panel keys

Explains how to use the tab key to switch touch panel functions.

Using the rear view key to display the rear view

How to display and turn off the rear view camera image.

Using the rear monitor

How to connect and use a rear monitor for passengers.

Using sound retriever

How to use the sound retriever to enhance audio quality.

Common operations

Changing the wide-screen mode

How to select appropriate screen ratios for video playback.

Basic operations

Adjusting the LCD panel angle and ejecting media

Instructions for adjusting the LCD panel angle and ejecting discs.

Setting the clock

How to adjust the date and time displayed on the unit.

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Digital Audio Broadcasting tuner operations

Overview of DAB tuner features and reception requirements.

Touch panel keys

Explains the touch panel keys used for DAB tuner operations.

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Basic operations

How to switch preset channels and perform manual tuning.

Storing and recalling stations

How to store and recall favorite DAB stations.

Listening to a recent broadcast (time shift)

How to use the time shift function to listen to past broadcasts.

Pausing

How to temporarily pause DAB playback.

Selecting a Service Component

How to select a DAB service component from a list.

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Selecting a Service Component

Detailed steps for selecting service components via various search methods.

Updating service list information

How to update the DAB service list information.

Tuner

Tuner operations

Explains touch panel keys for tuner operations like band selection and tagging.

Basic operations

How to switch preset channels and perform seek tuning.

Storing and recalling stations

How to store and recall radio stations using presets.

Displaying radio text

How to display radio text information from FM stations.

Tuner

Storing and recalling radio text

How to store and recall radio text data.

Storing the strongest stations

Using BSM to automatically store the strongest radio stations.

Tuning in to strong signals

Using local seek tuning for stronger radio signals.

Using iTunes tagging

Storing song information from broadcasts to an iPod.

Tuner

Storing the tagged information to your iPod

Steps to store tagged broadcast information onto an iPod.

Receiving traffic announcements

How to enable and use traffic announcement reception.

Receiving alarm broadcasts interrupting regular broadcasts

How to automatically receive alarm broadcasts.

Using PTY functions

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

Searching for an RDS station by PTY information

Searching for stations based on program type (PTY).

Tuner

Using news program interruption

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

PTY list

Lists various program types (PTY) for station searching.

Setting the FM tuning step

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

RDS setting

Settings related to RDS, including regional programming.

Limiting stations to regional programming

How to limit station selection to regional programs when AF is active.

Selecting alternative frequencies

How the unit searches for different stations in the same network.

Tuner

Switching Auto PI Seek

How to automatically search for stations with similar programming.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Introducing movie operations

Overview of viewing DVD/CD movie files on the unit.

Touch panel keys

Identifies and explains touch panel keys for DVD/Video CD playback.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Basic operations

How to insert discs, play videos, and eject discs.

Selecting a chapter using the buttons

How to select chapters using the unit's buttons.

Fast forwarding or reversing using the buttons

How to fast forward or reverse playback using the buttons.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Sound playback operations

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

Touch panel keys

Identifies and explains touch panel keys for sound playback.

Switching the media file type

How to switch between different media file types on a disc.

Operating the DVD menu

How to use the DVD menu for selections.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Using the arrow keys

How to use arrow keys to navigate DVD menus.

Random play (shuffle)

How to play songs or videos in random order.

Repeating playback

How to set repeat playback modes (disc, chapter, track, etc.).

Disc (CD/DVD)

Searching for the part you want to play

How to find specific parts of a DVD or Video CD.

Selecting audio output

How to switch audio output types for DVD video and Video CDs.

PBC playback

How to enable and use PBC playback for Video CDs.

Selecting tracks from the track title list

How to select tracks using the track title list.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Selecting files from the file name list

How to select audio/DivX/MPEG files from a list.

Playing DivX® VOD content

How to play DivX Video on Demand content.

iPod

Moving images operations

How to view iPod movie files on the unit.

Touch panel keys

Identifies and explains touch panel keys for iPod operations.

Basic operations

How to play videos from an iPod and connect it.

iPod

Touch panel keys

Explains touch panel keys for iPod audio control and App Mode.

Using this unit's iPod function from your iPod

How to use the iPod for sound from applications in App Mode.

iPod

Repeating playback

How to set repeat playback for iPod content (one or all).

Playing videos from your iPod

How to play video files from an iPod, including supported formats.

Shuffle play

How to play songs or videos in random order.

iPod

Searching the list by alphabet

How to search iPod content alphabetically.

Browsing for a video/music on the iPod

How to search for content by category (artist, genre, etc.).

Searching for a video/music by category

How to search for content by category (artist, genre, etc.).

iPod

Changing audiobook speed

How to adjust the playback speed for audiobooks.

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

How to find related songs from the currently playing track's artwork.

Advanced App Mode

Advanced App Mode operation

Overview of operating iPhone applications via the unit.

Starting procedure

Step-by-step guide to start using Advanced App Mode.

Advanced App Mode

Setting the Keyboard

How to set the keyboard language for iPhone apps.

Setting the App sound mixing

How to adjust app sound volume relative to other sources.

USB

Moving images operations

How to view USB storage device video files on the unit.

Touch panel keys

Identifies and explains touch panel keys for USB operations.

Basic operations

How to play videos from a USB device.

USB

Sound playback operations

How to listen to USB audio files.

Touch panel keys

Explains touch panel keys for USB audio playback.

Basic operations

How to play tracks from a USB device.

USB

Music browse mode

Creating an index for easy browsing of songs by category.

Still image playback operations

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

Touch panel keys

Explains touch panel keys for still image playback.

USB

Basic operations

Playing still images from USB, file searching.

Switching the media file type

How to switch between different media file types on USB.

Random play (shuffle)

How to play files in random order.

Repeating playback

How to set repeat playback modes (folder, all).

Selecting files from the file name list

How to select files from a list.

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

Finding related songs from the currently playing track's artwork.

Playing DivX® VOD content

How to play DivX Video on Demand content.

Capture an image in JPEG files

How to capture images for wallpaper.

Bluetooth Audio

Sound playback operations

How to listen to Bluetooth audio files.

Touch panel keys

Identifies and explains touch panel keys for Bluetooth audio.

Setting up for Bluetooth audio

Steps to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection.

Bluetooth Audio

Random play (shuffle)

How to play audio files in random order.

Repeating playback

How to set repeat playback for audio tracks.

Using MIXTRAX

MIXTRAX operation

Overview of MIXTRAX for creating non-stop mixes with DJ effects.

MIXTRAX EZ operation

Using MIXTRAX EZ for sound effects between songs.

Starting MIXTRAX EZ

How to start the MIXTRAX EZ feature.

Setting MIXTRAX mode

How to configure MIXTRAX settings like playback mode and effects.

Setting the effect

How to change settings for fixed sounds and sound effects.

Using MIXTRAX

Sound effects

Lists and describes various sound effects available.

Setting sounds and sound effects as presets using the preset key

How to set Standard and Simple sound effects as presets.

Registering sounds and sound effects as presets

How to register custom sound effect combinations.

Bluetooth telephone

Bluetooth telephone operations

Overview of using the Bluetooth telephone function.

Touch panel keys

Identifies and explains touch panel keys for phone standby.

Bluetooth telephone

Calling a number in the phone book

How to search for and make calls from the phone book.

Setting up for hands-free phoning

Steps for establishing Bluetooth connection and adjusting volume.

Bluetooth telephone

Selecting a number by alphabet search mode

How to search phone book entries 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 use call history lists.

Bluetooth telephone

Setting automatic answering

How to enable automatic answering for incoming 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 select whether to use the unit's ring tone.

Using the preset dial lists

How to store and use preset phone numbers.

Bluetooth telephone

Making a call by entering phone number

How to dial a phone number directly.

Setting the private mode

How to switch to private mode for talking directly on the phone.

Voice control

How to use voice commands for phone functions.

Settings

Menu operations

Overview of navigating settings menus using touch panel keys.

Touch panel keys

Identifies and explains touch panel keys for accessing settings menus.

Audio adjustments

Using fader/balance adjustment

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

Using balance adjustment

How to adjust the balance between right/left sound output.

Using the equalizer

How to adjust equalization and recall preset curves.

Audio adjustments

Adjusting the 8-band graphic equalizer

How to adjust individual bands of the graphic equalizer.

Using the auto-equalizer

How to use the auto-equalizer function with an optional microphone.

Using sonic center control

How to create sound suited for the listening position.

Adjusting loudness

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

Audio adjustments

Using subwoofer output

How to turn on/off subwoofer output and adjust frequency/level.

Boosting the bass

How to boost the bass level.

Using the high pass filter

How to use the high pass filter to control speaker output.

Adjusting source levels

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

Setting up the video player

Setting the subtitle language

How to select a subtitle language for video playback.

Setting the audio language

How to select a preferred audio language for video playback.

Setting the menu language

How to set the preferred language for disc menus.

Setting up the video player

Setting the multi-angle DVD display

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

Setting the aspect ratio

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

Setting the slideshow interval

How to set the interval between images in a slideshow.

Setting up the video player

Setting parental lock

How to set parental lock levels to restrict viewing.

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 previously set parental lock level.

Setting up the video player

Setting the DivX subtitle file

How to select whether to display DivX external subtitles.

Displaying the DivX® VOD registration code

How to generate and display the DivX VOD registration code.

Automatic playback of DVDs

How to enable or disable automatic DVD playback.

System settings

Switching the auxiliary setting

How to activate auxiliary device input.

Setting AV input

How to activate external video component input.

Setting the RGB Input

How to switch RGB input settings for iPhone or NAVI.

Changing the picture adjustment

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

System settings

Selecting the system language

How to select the display language for menus and text.

Setting Demo Mode

How to turn the demo mode on or off.

System settings

Switching sound muting/attenuation

How to mute or attenuate sound based on external signals.

Setting the rear output and subwoofer controller

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

Using the keyboard

Information about keyboard usage in Advanced App Mode.

Setting the ever scroll

How to enable continuous scrolling of text information.

System settings

Setting the Bluetooth audio

How to activate the Bluetooth audio source.

Clearing Bluetooth memory

How to clear paired Bluetooth device memory.

Updating Bluetooth connection software

How to update the unit's Bluetooth software.

Displaying the Bluetooth system version

How to check the Bluetooth system version.

System settings

Setting the Bluetooth safe mode

Restricting Bluetooth operations while driving.

Setting the rear view camera (back up camera)

How to set camera polarity and automatic switching.

Auto EQ (auto-equalizing)

How the auto-equalizer measures and adjusts acoustics.

System settings

Before operating the auto EQ function

Prerequisites and precautions before performing auto EQ measurement.

Performing auto EQ

Step-by-step instructions for performing auto EQ measurement.

System settings

Selecting the video format

How to switch video output format between NTSC and PAL.

Setting the video signal

How to select the suitable video signal setting for AV equipment.

System settings

Setting the video signal

Adjusting AV, AUX, and camera video signals.

Favorite menu

Using the Favorite menu

How to register and use menus in the favorite menu.

Bluetooth connection menu

Bluetooth connection menu operations

Overview of Bluetooth connection menu operations.

Pairing from this unit

Steps to pair a Bluetooth device with the unit.

Connecting to a Bluetooth device automatically

How to enable automatic connection of Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth connection menu

Switching visible unit

How to set the unit's visibility 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

Restricting Bluetooth operations while driving.

Theme menu

Selecting the illumination color

How to select and customize illumination colors.

Direct selection from preset illumination colors

How to select colors directly from a preset list.

Customizing the illumination color

How to customize and store illumination colors.

Selecting the OSD (on-screen display) color

How to change the color of 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 calibrate touch panel response positions for accuracy.

Using an AUX source

How to connect and use an auxiliary audio source.

About AUX connection methods

Details on connecting auxiliary devices using mini plug cables.

Other functions

Resetting the microprocessor

How to reset the microprocessor to initial settings.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Common issues, causes, and actions for troubleshooting the unit.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Further troubleshooting for DVD playback and language/subtitle issues.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for video playback, iPod, and Bluetooth audio issues.

Error messages

Common error messages and their translations or causes.

Additional information

DAB tuner

Error messages related to DAB tuner antenna connection and data reception.

Tuner

Error messages for tuner data reception and disc compatibility.

DVD

Error messages for DVD region, parental lock, and playback issues.

DivX compatibility

Compatibility details for DivX video files.

Additional information

External storage device (USB)

Error messages related to USB file playback and device compatibility.

DivX compatibility

Details on DivX file format compatibility.

Additional information

iPod

Error messages related to iPod connection, firmware, and tagging.

iTunes tagging

Error messages for iPod tagging and memory issues.

Additional information

Bluetooth

Error messages related to Bluetooth module power and noise.

Understanding auto EQ error messages

Explains error messages encountered during auto EQ measurement.

Understanding messages

Explains messages related to screen image reversal.

Additional information

Indicator list

Explains various indicators and icons displayed on the unit.

Additional information

Handling guidelines

Guidelines for handling discs and USB storage devices.

External storage device (USB)

Guidelines and potential problems with USB devices.

USB storage device

Notes on USB connections and compatibility.

Additional information

DVD-R/RW discs

Information on DVD-R/RW disc playback compatibility.

CD-R/RW discs

Information on CD-R/RW disc playback compatibility.

DualDiscs

Information and warnings regarding DualDisc compatibility.

JPEG picture files

Information on JPEG file compatibility and standards.

DivX video files

Information on DivX video file compatibility.

Additional information

Compressed audio compatibility (USB)

Compatibility information for WMA, MP3, and AAC audio files via USB.

DivX compatibility

Compatibility details for various DivX video formats.

Additional information

Supplemental information

Notes on file name display, WMA encoding, and USB playback delays.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Playable folder and file limits for CD/DVD, file systems, and multi-session.

External storage device (USB)

Playable folder/file limits for USB, copyright protection, partitioning.

iPod compatibility

Lists supported iPod models and software versions.

Additional information

Sequence of audio files

Explains how audio files are sequenced based on hierarchy.

About iTunes tagging

Information on tagging songs for iPod and iTunes.

Additional information

External storage device (USB)

How to specify playback sequence for USB files.

Using the display correctly

Guidelines for using the unit's display and touch panel.

Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen

Information about LCD screen characteristics and care.

LED (light-emitting diode) backlight

Information about LED backlight behavior and protection.

Additional information

Keeping the display in good condition

How to clean the display screen properly.

Bluetooth profiles

Lists Bluetooth profiles supported by the unit.

License, Warranty Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

Legal information regarding software licenses and liability.

SAFETY PROVISIONS

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

Specifications

General and Display Specifications

Technical details for power, dimensions, weight, and display.

Specifications

Audio, Video, and Connectivity Specifications

Technical details for audio, video formats, USB, Tuner, and Bluetooth.

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