Pioneer AVH-X5600BT User Manual

Operation Manual
DVD RDS AV RECEIVER
AVH-X5600BT
AVH-X3600DAB
AVH-X2600BT
AVH-X1600DVD
English

Pioneer AVH-X5600BT Specifications

General

MP3 playback	Yes
CD-R playback	-
Audio formats supported	AAC, MP3, WMA
Video formats supported	DIVX, H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVID
Supported radio bands	AM, FM
Preset stations quantity	24
Aspect ratio	16:9
Display diagonal	7 \
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
Output power	200 W
Product color	Black
Disc types supported	CD, DVD
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Cables included	USB
Handheld remote control	No

Summary

Precautions

Important Safeguards

Read all instructions regarding the display and retain them for future reference.

To Ensure Safe Driving

Instructions and warnings for safe driving operation and viewing video while driving.

Rear Monitor Output Usage

Information on using the rear monitor output for rear seat passengers to watch videos.

Rear View Camera Usage

Guidance on using the rear view camera for parking assistance and potential image issues.

Avoiding Battery Exhaustion

Instructions to prevent battery drain while using the unit.

Before You Start

About This Unit

Information on tuner frequencies, region allocation, and RDS function compatibility.

DVD Video Disc Region Numbers

Explanation of DVD region number compatibility for playback.

About This Manual

Guidance on how to use the operation manual and its diagrams.

Troubleshooting Problems

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

Demo Mode

Explanation of the feature demo, how to start, stop, and cancel it.

What's What

Head Unit Overview

Identification of buttons and jacks on the AVH-X5600BT and other models.

Home Display Explained

Overview of the home display screen and its icons.

Turning Source On/Off

Instructions on how to turn the unit's source on and off using buttons.

Selecting a Source

Details on available source modes and how to select them.

Adjusting Volume

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

Common Operations

Menu Settings and Lists

Describes operations for menu settings, lists, Bluetooth telephone, and Favorite menu.

Scroll Icon and Scrubber Bar

How to use scroll icons and scrubber bars for navigation and playback point selection.

Touch Panel Keys Usage

Explanation of how to switch touch panel keys and their function.

Rear View Key Functionality

How to display the rear view image using the RearView key.

Rear Monitor Operation

Information on connecting and viewing content on a rear monitor.

Sound Retriever Function

Explanation of the Sound Retriever function to enhance compressed audio.

Wide-Screen Mode Adjustment

Instructions on how to select screen ratios for video playback.

Basic Operations

LCD Panel Angle and Media Ejection

How to adjust the LCD panel angle and eject discs safely.

Setting the Clock

Steps to set the date and time on the unit.

Digital Radio

Digital Radio Tuner Operations

Overview of Digital Radio operations, antenna requirements, and sound quality.

Digital Radio Touch Panel Keys

Identification of touch panel keys for Digital Radio operations.

Storing and Recalling Stations

How to store and recall preset radio stations.

Listening to Recent Broadcasts (Time Shift)

Instructions for using the time shift function to listen to recent broadcasts.

Selecting a Service Component

How to select a Service Component from the service list.

Updating Service List Information

Procedure to update the Digital Radio service list.

Selecting Digital Radio Display

How to choose between frequency and block ID display.

Setting Digital Radio Antenna Power Supply

Guide to enabling or disabling power supply to the digital radio antenna.

Tuner

Tuner Operations and Touch Panel Keys

Overview of tuner operations and touch panel keys.

Storing and Recalling Stations

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

Displaying Radio Text

How to display RDS radio text information on FM stations.

Storing and Recalling Radio Text

Instructions for storing and recalling up to six radio text transmissions.

Storing the Strongest Stations (BSM)

Using BSM to automatically store the six strongest stations.

Tuning in to Strong Signals

Using local seek tuning to find stations with strong signals.

Using iTunes Tagging

Instructions for storing song information (tag) from broadcast stations to iPod.

Receiving Traffic Announcements

How to receive traffic announcements automatically with TA.

Receiving Alarm Broadcasts

How to receive alarm broadcasts automatically, regardless of the current source.

Using PTY Functions

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

Searching RDS Stations by PTY

Searching for broadcast programs by general types.

News Program Interruption

Automatically switching to news stations when a PTY code news station broadcasts.

Setting FM Tuning Step

How to set the FM tuning step to 50 kHz or 100 kHz.

RDS Setting: Regional Programming

Limiting stations to regional programming when AF is used.

Selecting Alternative Frequencies (AF)

Automatically searching for different stations in the same network when reception is poor.

Switching Auto PI Seek

Automatically searching for a different station with the same programming.

FM Tuner Sound Quality

Selecting sound quality settings (Stable, Standard, Hi-Fi) for the FM tuner.

Disc (CD/DVD)

Introducing Movie Operations

Guide to viewing DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW movie files.

DVD Touch Panel Keys

Identification of touch panel keys for DVD video and Video CD playback.

Disc Playback Features

Bookmark, arrow key, repeat, viewing angle, audio output, slow key, and media key functions.

Basic Disc Playback Operations

Instructions for playing back videos and ejecting discs.

Sound Playback Operations

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

USB Touch Panel Keys

Identification of touch panel keys for USB operations.

Switching Media File Type

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

Operating the DVD Menu

How to make selections from the disc contents using a menu.

Random Play (Shuffle)

Turning random play on or off for playback.

Repeating Playback

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

Searching for Playback Part

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

Selecting Audio Output

Switching audio output for LPCM audio or stereo/monaural.

PBC Playback

Instructions for PBC playback on Video CDs.

Selecting Tracks from Title List

Selecting tracks using the track title list.

Selecting Files from File Name List

Selecting files from a list of file names or folder names.

Playing DivX VOD Content

Information on playing DivX Video on Demand content.

iPod

iPod Control Overview

List of compatible iPod models and general control information.

iPod Touch Panel Keys

Identification of touch panel keys for iPod audio control and app mode.

iPod Sound Playback Operations

How to listen to iPod sound files through the unit.

Repeat and Speed Control

Selecting repeat range and changing audiobook playback speed.

Genre and Album Title Browsing

Displaying Genre and Album lists on the iPod.

Pause and Play Key

Pausing and starting playback of iPod content.

Unit Operation Key

Operating the iPod from the unit and listening via car speakers.

Screen Mode Key

Changing the screen mode for iPod content.

Bluetooth Audio Playback

How to enjoy audio from a Bluetooth connection.

Moving Images Operations

How to view iPod movie files on the unit.

Fast Forward/Reverse Key

Fast forwarding or reversing playback of iPod content.

Search Key for Menus

Displaying iPod menus for navigation.

iPod Control Mode Key

Switching between unit control and iPod control modes.

Shuffle Play

Playing videos or songs in random order.

Playing Videos from iPod

How to play various video types downloaded from iTunes.

Searching by Category

Searching for content by category like Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows.

Searching List Alphabetically

Searching for content alphabetically within a category.

Changing Audiobook Speed

Adjusting the playback speed of audiobooks on the iPod.

Link Search for Current Song

Opening a list of songs from the current album to select others.

AppRadio Mode

AppRadio Mode Operation

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

iPhone Compatibility for AppRadio

List of compatible iPod and iPhone models for AppRadio Mode.

AppRadio Mode Starting Procedure

Steps to install the AppRadio app and set device connection.

Setting the Keyboard Language

How to set the keyboard language for iPhone applications.

Smartphone Link Adaptor Operations

Starting Procedure for Smartphone Link

Steps to connect a smartphone via adaptor and operate applications.

USB

Moving Images Operations

How to view USB storage device files on the unit.

USB Touch Panel Keys

Identification of touch panel keys for USB operations.

Sound Playback Operations

How to listen to USB audio files through the unit.

MTP Connection

Information on USB MTP connection for Android devices.

Music Browse Mode

Creating an index for song browsing by artist, genre, etc.

Still Image Playback Operations

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

Random Play (Shuffle) on USB

Playing files in random order on USB.

Repeating Playback on USB

Selecting repeat ranges for USB playback (Folder, All).

Selecting Files from File Name List

Selecting files from a list of file names or folder names on USB.

Playing DivX VOD Content from USB

Information on playing DivX Video on Demand content from USB.

Capture Image in JPEG Files

Capturing an image from a slideshow to use as wallpaper.

Bluetooth Audio

Bluetooth Audio Playback Operations

How to listen to Bluetooth audio files.

Bluetooth Audio Touch Panel Keys

Identification of touch panel keys for Bluetooth Audio.

Setting Up for Bluetooth Audio

Steps to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection for audio playback.

Random Play (Shuffle) for Bluetooth

Playing songs in random order via Bluetooth.

Repeating Playback for Bluetooth

Repeating playback of songs via Bluetooth.

Using MIXTRAX

MIXTRAX Operation Overview

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

MIXTRAX EZ Operation

How to use MIXTRAX EZ for sound effects between songs.

Starting MIXTRAX EZ

Steps to start the MIXTRAX EZ function.

Setting MIXTRAX Mode

Turning on MIXTRAX mode for audio playback.

Setting MIXTRAX Effects

Changing settings for fixed sounds and sound effects.

MIXTRAX Sound Effects

Description of various sound effects like Cross Fade, Flanger, Echo, Loop.

Bluetooth Telephone

Bluetooth Telephone Operations

Overview of using Bluetooth telephone features.

Telephone Touch Panel Keys

Identification of touch panel keys for telephone standby display.

Text Information: Incoming Call

Indicates incoming call status and information.

Setting Up for Hands-Free Phoning

Instructions for connecting a phone and adjusting earpiece volume.

Calling from Phone Book

Steps to search for and call contacts from the phone book.

Alphabet Search Mode

Searching for phone numbers alphabetically in the phone book.

Inverting Phone Book Names

Reversing the order of first and last names in the phone book.

Using Call History Lists

Browsing and calling from call history lists.

Using Preset Dial Lists

Storing and using up to six phone numbers as presets.

Making a Call by Entering Number

Instructions for directly entering a phone number to make a call.

Setting Automatic Answering

Turning automatic answering for incoming calls on or off.

Adjusting Other Party's Volume

Adjusting the listening volume for the other party during calls.

Switching Ring Tone

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

Setting Private Mode

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

Voice Control

Using voice commands for phone operations.

Settings

Menu Operations and Touch Panel Keys

Overview of touch panel keys for accessing menus like Audio, System, and Favorites.

Audio Adjustments

Fader/Balance Adjustment

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

Balance Adjustment

Adjusting balance between left/right sound output.

Equalizer Adjustment

Adjusting equalization to match interior acoustics.

8-Band Graphic Equalizer

Adjusting the level of each band for equalizer curves.

Auto-Equalizer Usage

Creating an equalizer curve based on car acoustics using auto EQ.

Sonic Center Control

Creating sound suited for the listening position.

Adjusting Loudness

Compensating low-frequency deficiencies at low volumes.

Subwoofer Output Settings

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

Boosting Bass

Increasing the bass level.

High Pass Filter Usage

Filtering out low-frequency sounds to listen to high-frequency sounds.

Adjusting Source Levels

Adjusting volume levels of each source to prevent differences.

Setting Up the Video Player

Setting Subtitle Language

Selecting a subtitle language for display.

Setting Audio Language

Selecting a preferred audio language for playback.

Setting Menu Language

Setting the preferred language for on-disc menus.

Multi-Angle DVD Display

Setting the angle icon to appear for scenes with switchable angles.

Setting Aspect Ratio

Selecting display aspect ratio (16:9, Letter Box, Pan Scan).

Setting Slideshow Interval

Setting the interval for viewing JPEG files as a slideshow.

Setting Parental Lock

Restricting viewing of violent/adult-oriented scenes with parental lock.

Setting Code Number and Level

Registering a code number and setting the parental lock level.

Changing Parental Lock Level

Modifying the previously set parental lock level.

Setting DivX Subtitle File

Selecting whether to display DivX external subtitles.

Displaying DivX VOD Registration Code

Generating and displaying the DivX VOD registration code.

Automatic DVD Playback

Automatically starting playback from the first chapter, skipping the DVD menu.

System Settings

Switching Auxiliary Setting

Activating or deactivating the auxiliary device input.

Setting AV Input

Activating or deactivating the external video component input.

Setting Navigation System

Activating the setting for a Pioneer Add-on Navigation system.

Selecting MirrorLink Mode

Selecting MirrorLink Mode for smartphone applications.

Smartphone Link Adaptor Firmware Version

Checking the firmware version of the smartphone link adaptor.

Updating Firmware

Updating the unit's firmware using a USB storage device.

Displaying Firmware Version

Checking the current firmware version of the unit.

Changing Picture Adjustment

Adjusting display picture settings for various sources and cameras.

Selecting System Language

Changing the display language for menus and messages.

Setting Demo Mode

Turning the Demo Mode on or off.

Switching Sound Muting/Attenuation

Using mute or attenuation for incoming signals.

Setting Rear Output and Subwoofer

Configuring rear output for full-range speakers or subwoofer connection.

Setting Ever Scroll

Turning continuous scrolling of recorded text information on or off.

Setting Bluetooth Audio Source

Activating the Bluetooth Audio source for playback.

Clearing Bluetooth Memory

Deleting paired Bluetooth devices from memory.

Updating Bluetooth Software

Updating the unit's Bluetooth software.

Displaying Bluetooth Software Version

Checking the version of the Bluetooth module's software.

Setting Bluetooth Safe Mode

Restricting Bluetooth operations for safety while driving.

Setting Rear View Camera (Back Up Camera)

Configuring the rear view camera input polarity.

Auto EQ (Auto-Equalizing)

Automatically measures car acoustics to create an equalizer curve.

Before Operating Auto EQ

Precautions and conditions for performing auto EQ.

Performing Auto EQ

Detailed steps for performing the auto EQ measurement.

Selecting Video Format

Switching the video output format between NTSC and PAL.

Setting Video Signal

Selecting the suitable video signal setting for AV equipment.

Favorite Menu

Using the Favorite Menu

How to register and display favorite menus.

Bluetooth Connection Menu

Bluetooth Connection Menu Operations

Overview of connecting and managing Bluetooth devices.

Pairing from This Unit

Steps to search for and pair Bluetooth devices with the unit.

Automatic Bluetooth Connection

Setting the unit to automatically connect to a Bluetooth device.

Switching Visible Unit

Setting whether the unit is visible to other Bluetooth devices.

Entering PIN Code for Bluetooth

Inputting the PIN code to establish a Bluetooth connection.

Setting Bluetooth Safe Mode

Restricting Bluetooth operations for safety while driving.

Theme Menu

Selecting Illumination Color

Choosing from preset illumination colors or customizing them.

Selecting OSD (On-Screen Display) Color

Changing the color of on-screen display elements.

Selecting Background Display

Switching the background displayed when listening to a source.

Other Functions

Touch Panel Calibration

Calibrating touch panel response for accuracy.

Using an AUX Source

Connecting and using auxiliary devices via mini plug cable.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Resetting the unit to initial settings.

Operating the Sound Mixer

Listening to unit audio and smartphone audio simultaneously.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common issues, operation problems, and solutions.

DVD Playback Troubleshooting

Specific troubleshooting for DVD playback issues.

Video CD Playback Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting specific to Video CD playback.

iPod Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting iPod operation and sound issues.

Bluetooth Audio/Telephone Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Bluetooth audio and telephone sound issues.

Error Messages Guide

Common error messages and their causes/actions.

DVD Error Codes

Specific DVD error messages like 'Different Region Disc' and 'Unplayable Disc'.

USB Device Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues with USB devices.

iPod Error Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting iPod errors like Format Read, communication failure, and old firmware.

Bluetooth Error Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Bluetooth power failure.

MirrorLink Error Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting application list read errors.

Auto EQ Error Messages

Information on auto EQ error messages and how to correct them.

Indicator List

Explanation of various icons and indicators displayed on the unit.

Handling Guidelines

Guidelines for using discs and the player, and USB storage devices.

iPod Compatibility

List of supported iPod models and general compatibility notes.

Using Display Correctly

Caution regarding liquid or foreign matter affecting the unit.

Handling the Display

Precautions for touching and cleaning the screen.

LCD Screen Notes

Notes on LCD screen characteristics like dots and temperature.

LED Backlight Information

Information on LED backlight behavior and lifetime.

Keeping Display in Good Condition

Instructions for cleaning the display screen.

Bluetooth Profiles

List of Bluetooth profiles supported by the unit.

Copyright and Trademark Notice

Information on copyright, trademarks, and licensing.

Language Code Chart for DVD

List of language codes and their corresponding input codes for DVD menus.

Specifications

Technical specifications for the unit, including power, dimensions, and display.