Pioneer DEH-X8500DAB - User Manual

Operation Manual
CD RDS RECEIVER
DEH-X8500DAB
DEH-X8500BT
DEH-X7500SD
English

Summary

Before You Start

About This Unit

Describes the unit's tuner frequency allocation and RDS function limitations.

About This Manual

Explains abbreviations and references used throughout the manual.

Troubleshooting & Problems

Guides on resolving issues and contacting authorized service stations.

Safety Precautions

Lists important cautions regarding liquids, volume, moisture, and battery.

Section 02: Using This Unit

Head Unit Overview

Details the front panel layout, controls, and indicators for different models.

Optional Remote Control

Information about available optional remote controls for operation.

Setup Menu

Guides through initial setup of language, date, time, and other system settings.

Basic Operations and Panel Handling

Covers fundamental operations, panel removal/attachment, and power.

Source Selection, Volume, and Menu Navigation

Explains switching sources, volume control, and common menu actions.

DAB Radio Introduction

Introduction to Digital Audio Broadcasting features.

DAB Radio Features

Covers pausing, display switching, and time shift for DAB.

DAB Service Selection and Settings

Covers selecting service components and function settings for DAB.

Tuner Operations and Station Management

Details basic tuner functions, seeking, PI Seek, and storing/recalling stations.

RDS, PTY, and iTunes Tagging

Explains RDS display, PTY list, and saving song information to iPod.

Radio Text and Advanced Tuner Settings

Covers radio text, BSM, regional, local, PTY search, and other tuner functions.

CD;External Storage Device Operations

Guides on playing CDs, USB, and SD cards, including folder/track selection and playback modes.

MIXTRAX and Music Browsing Functions

Instructions for using MIXTRAX and browsing music files.

Link Play, Function Settings, and Playback Modes

Covers playing related songs, function settings, and playback modes like repeat and random.

iPod Basic Operations and Music Browsing

Details iPod basics, MIXTRAX, display switching, and browsing music.

iPod Function Control and Settings

Covers controlling iPod from unit, function settings, repeat, and shuffle modes.

Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Telephone Operations

Introduction to Bluetooth, telephone use, tags transfer, and sound retriever.

Hands-Free Phoning Setup and Operations

Covers setup, basic call handling, voice recognition, and connection management.

Bluetooth Device Management and Phone Menu

Details managing devices, phone menu functions, and PIN codes.

Bluetooth Audio Playback and Setup

Instructions for connecting and controlling Bluetooth audio players.

Bluetooth Audio Operations and Smartphone Apps

Covers Bluetooth audio playback controls and using smartphone applications.

Smartphone Compatibility and Setup Procedures

Details device compatibility and setup for iPhone and Android.

App Operations and Audio Adjustments

Covers app playback, display switching, function settings, and audio adjustments.

Audio Fine-Tuning Options

Covers equalizer, loudness, subwoofer, bass boost, HPF, and SLA settings.

Entertainment Display Settings

Details customizing entertainment displays.

Background, Clock, and Illumination Customization

Covers background, clock, and various illumination color settings.

Customizing Illumination and MIXTRAX Introduction

Covers creating custom colors and an overview of MIXTRAX.

MIXTRAX Menu Operations

Details the MIXTRAX settings menu.

MIXTRAX Color Patterns and Effect Settings

Covers flashing colors, display effects, cut-in effects, and sound effect settings.

System Menu and Various Settings

Covers language, clock, warning tones, AUX, dimmer, contrast, and scroll settings.

Bluetooth and Connection Mode Settings

Details Bluetooth activation, memory clearing, app modes, FM step, and S/W control.

Software Update and System Menu Access

Covers software updates, system menu access, AUX source, and display issues.

Appendix: Additional Information

Troubleshooting and Error Messages

Provides solutions for common issues and explains error messages.

Component-Specific Error Messages

Lists error messages for DAB, CD player, and external storage devices.

Specific Error Codes and Scenarios

Details error codes related to USB, iPod, Bluetooth, and Apps.

Handling Guidelines for Media, Devices, and Storage

Advice on handling discs, external devices, USB connections, and storage.

Media and iPod Compatibility

Lists compatibility for SD cards, iPods, DualDiscs, and compressed audio formats.

File Format Details and Trademarks

Details WMA, SD card, iPod/iPhone compatibility, and trademarks.

iPod Compatibility and Audio File Sequencing

Provides detailed iPod compatibility and information on audio file playback order.

Bluetooth Profiles and Copyright Information

Lists Bluetooth profiles and copyright/trademark information.

Technical Specifications (General to DAB Tuner)

Provides detailed technical specifications for various unit components.

Technical Specifications Continued (FM, MW;LW, Bluetooth)

Continues technical specifications for tuners and Bluetooth.

Pioneer DEH-X8500DAB Specifications