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Pioneer SPH-DA120 User Manual

Pioneer SPH-DA120
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Operation Manual
Smartphone Receiver
SPH-DA120
Be sure to read Important Information for the User
first!
Important Information for the User includes the
important information that you must understand before
using this product.
English

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Pioneer SPH-DA120 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MP3 playbackYes
CD-R playbackNo
Audio formats supportedAAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Image formats supportedJPG
Video formats supportedDIVX, FLV, H.264, MKV, MPEG4, WMV7
DIN size2 DIN
Product colorBlack
Volume controlDigital
Audio output channels4.0 channels
Equalizer bands quantity13
Supported radio bandsAM, FM
Display diagonal6.2 \
USB version2.0
Line outputs (RCA)3
USB ports quantity2
Video out1
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)200 W

Summary

Important Information

Introduction

Manual Overview

Provides an overview of how to use the manual and conventions.

How to Use This Manual

Explains how to find operation procedures and understand manual conventions.

Terms Used in This Manual

Defines key terms like "Front display," "Rear display," "Video image," and "iPod."

Notes on Internal Memory

Information about internal memory before battery removal and data erasure.

Basic Operation

Checking Part Names and Functions

Identifies and explains the main parts and buttons of the product.

Connecting Media

Details on connecting and disconnecting iPods and USB storage devices.

Startup and Termination

Procedures for starting up, regular startup, and shutting down the system.

Turning Off the Display

Instructions on how to turn off the display when the application screen is available or not.

How to Use the Screens

Explains switching screens using touch panel keys and buttons.

Supported AV Sources

Lists the sources that can be played back or used with the product.

Displaying the AV Operation Screen

Guides on selecting front/rear sources and turning off AV sources.

Using Hands-Free Phoning

Displaying the Phone Menu

How to access and navigate the phone menu for making calls.

Making a Phone Call

Detailed steps for direct dialling, calling from the phone book, and history.

Receiving a Phone Call

Instructions for answering or rejecting incoming calls.

Minimising the Dial Confirmation Screen

How to minimize the dial confirmation screen during calls.

Changing Phone Settings

Settings like auto-answering, ring tone, and private mode.

Voice Recognition Function (iPhone)

How to use Siri Eyes Free or voice recognition with iPhone.

Notes for Hands-Free Phoning

Important notes and considerations for using the hands-free function.

iPod/iPhone or Smartphone Setup Operation

Basic Flow of iPod/iPhone/Smartphone Setup

Outlines the general steps for connecting and setting up devices.

Setting Device Connection Method

Guide to selecting the correct connection method for your device.

iPod Compatibility

Lists supported iPod models and software versions for compatibility.

Androidâ„¢ Device Compatibility

Information on compatibility with Android devices and OS versions.

Apple CarPlay Compatibility

Details on iPhone models and iOS versions supported by Apple CarPlay.

MirrorLink Device Compatibility

Information on compatibility with MirrorLink version 1.1.

Using the Radio

Using the Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for radio operation.

Reading the Screen

Explains indicators and information displayed on the radio screen.

Starting Procedure

Steps to start and operate the radio source.

Selecting a Band

How to switch between FM and MW/LW bands.

Manual Tuning

Steps for tuning radio frequencies manually.

Seek Tuning

How to automatically scan for broadcast frequencies.

Playing Compressed Audio Files

Using the Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for audio playback control.

Reading the Screen

Explains the information displayed during audio playback.

Starting Procedure

Steps to begin playing compressed audio files from a USB device.

Switching Browse Mode

How to switch between Folder and Music Browse modes.

Selecting Files from File Name List

Guide to finding and selecting files from the USB storage list.

Selecting Files via Link Search

How to find related songs or files using link search.

Playing Compressed Video Files

Using the Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for video playback control.

Reading the Screen

Describes the screen elements during video playback.

Starting Procedure

Steps to begin playing compressed video files from a USB device.

Selecting Files from File Name List

Guide to finding and selecting video files from the USB storage list.

Setting Repeat Play Range

How to set the repeat play range for video files.

Slow Motion Playback

How to adjust the playback speed to slow motion.

Playing Compressed Still Image Files

Using the Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for viewing still images.

Reading the Screen

Describes the screen elements for still image display.

Starting Procedure

Steps to begin viewing compressed still image files from a USB device.

Selecting Files from File Name List

Guide to finding and selecting still image files from the USB storage list.

Playing Files in Random Order

How to play still image files in random order.

Setting Repeat Play Range

How to set the repeat play range for still image files.

Switching Media File Type

How to switch between music, video, and photo file types.

Setting Slideshow Interval

How to set the interval between JPEG images in a slideshow.

Using an iPod

Using Touch Panel Keys (Audio)

Explains touch panel keys for iPod audio playback.

Using Touch Panel Keys (Video)

Explains touch panel keys for iPod video playback.

Reading the Screen (Audio)

Describes the screen elements for iPod audio playback.

Reading the Screen (Video)

Describes the screen elements for iPod video playback.

Starting Procedure

Steps to connect and start using an iPod.

Setting Shuffle Play

How to shuffle songs, albums, or videos for playback.

Setting Repeat Play Range

How to set the repeat play range for iPod content.

Selecting Song/Video from Playlist

How to search for songs or videos from the playlist.

Using iPod Function from iPod

How to control the product's iPod functions directly from the connected iPod.

Changing Audiobook Playback Speed

How to adjust the playback speed for audiobooks.

Using iPhone/Smartphone Applications

Using AppRadio Mode

How to control iPhone/smartphone apps directly from the product screen.

Touch Panel Keys (App Control Side Bar)

Explains the touch panel keys for app control side bar.

Starting Procedure

Steps to connect and start using iPhone or smartphone applications.

Using the Keyboard

How to use the on-screen keyboard for text input in applications.

Adjusting Image Size (Smartphone)

How to adjust the image size for smartphone apps in AppRadio Mode.

Displaying iPhone App Image (30-pin)

How to display an application image from an iPhone via 30-pin connector.

Displaying iPhone App Image (Lightning)

How to display an application image from an iPhone via Lightning connector.

Displaying Smartphone App Image

How to display an application image from a smartphone.

Using Apple CarPlay

How to control iPhone applications via Apple CarPlay.

Touch Panel Keys (Apple CarPlay)

Explains touch panel keys for Apple CarPlay interface.

Starting Procedure (Apple CarPlay)

Steps to connect and start using Apple CarPlay.

Adjusting Volume (Apple CarPlay)

How to adjust guidance/alert sound volume in Apple CarPlay.

Setting Driving Position

How to set the driving position for the side bar in Apple CarPlay.

Using MirrorLink

How to control mobile device applications via MirrorLink.

Using Audio Mix Function

How to output mixed audio from AV source and smartphone apps.

Using a Bluetooth Audio Player

Using the Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for controlling a Bluetooth audio player.

Reading the Screen

Describes screen elements for Bluetooth audio playback.

Starting Procedure

Steps to connect and start using a Bluetooth audio player.

Selecting Files from File Name List

Guide to finding and selecting audio files from the player list.

Playing Files in Random Order

How to play audio files in random order.

Setting Repeat Play Range

How to set the repeat play range for audio files.

Using an HDMI Source

Using the Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for HDMI source control.

Reading the Screen

Describes screen elements when using an HDMI source.

Starting Procedure

Steps to connect and start using an HDMI source.

Using an AUX Source

Using the Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for AUX source control.

Reading the Screen

Describes screen elements when using an AUX source.

Starting Procedure

Steps to connect and start using an AUX source.

Setting Video Signal

How to select the video signal setting for AUX input.

Switching Operation Screen

How to switch between music and video operation screens.

Using AV Input

Using the Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for AV input control.

Reading the Screen

Describes screen elements when using AV input.

Starting Procedure

Steps to connect and start using AV input.

Setting Video Signal

How to select the video signal setting for AV input.

Using MIXTRAX

Touch Panel Keys

Explains the touch panel keys for MIXTRAX operation.

Selecting an Item to Play Songs

How to specify items to play songs related to them.

Selecting Songs Not to Be Played

How to select items or songs that should not be played.

Specifying Playback Portion

How to specify the portion of a song for playback.

Setting Flash Pattern

How to set flashing colours based on sound and bass levels.

System Settings

Setting FM Tuning Step

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

Activating Bluetooth Audio Source

How to enable the Bluetooth audio source for playback.

Setting Ever Scroll

How to set text information to scroll continuously or once.

Setting AV Input

How to enable external video equipment input.

Setting Rear View Camera

Information on rear view camera functions and requirements.

Setting Rear View Camera Activation

How to enable or disable the rear view camera input.

Setting Rear View Camera Polarity

How to set the camera polarity based on the connected lead.

Setting Camera for Camera View Mode

How to set the camera to display at all times.

Displaying Parking Assist Guidelines

How to show or hide parking assist guidelines.

Setting Guidelines on Rear View Image

How to adjust parking assist guidelines on the rear view image.

Audio Adjustments

Using Fader/Balance Adjustment

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

Using Balance Adjustment

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

Switching Sound Muting/Attenuation

How to automatically mute or attenuate volume for guidance voice.

Adjusting Source Levels

How to adjust volume levels for different sources to prevent sudden changes.

Adjusting the Filter

How to adjust the crossover frequency and slope for speaker output.

Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Output

How to set the frequency range for sound output from front and rear speakers.

Using Subwoofer Output

How to turn the subwoofer output mechanism on or off.

Selecting Listening Position

How to select a listening position for sound effect optimization.

Adjusting Speaker Output Levels Finely

How to make fine adjustments to speaker output levels.

Adjusting Time Alignment

How to correct sound timing by adjusting speaker distance.

Using the Equaliser

How to adjust equalisation to match vehicle acoustics.

Recalling Equaliser Curves

How to recall stored equaliser curves.

Customising Equaliser Curves

How to adjust and save custom equaliser curve settings.

Using Auto-Adjusted Equaliser

How to set the auto-adjusted equaliser to suit vehicle acoustics.

Adjusting Equaliser Curve Automatically (Auto EQ)

How to automatically adjust the equaliser curve based on vehicle acoustics.

Theme Menu

Selecting Background Display

How to select background displays from presets or USB.

Changing Background from USB Storage

How to change the background display to a USB-imported image.

Setting Illumination Colour

How to select illumination colours from presets or custom settings.

Selecting Preset Colours

How to select illumination colours from a predefined list.

Creating User-Defined Colour

How to create and store custom illumination colours.

Selecting Theme Colour

How to select a theme colour from different options.

Selecting Clock Image

How to select clock images for the screen displays.

Changing Preinstalled Splash Screen

How to change the splash screen to other images.

Changing Splash Screen from USB Storage

How to set a splash screen image imported from a USB storage device.

Setting Up the Video Player

Displaying DivX VOD Registration Code

How to display the DivX VOD registration code for content providers.

Displaying DivX VOD Deregistration Code

How to display the DivX VOD deregistration code.

Setting Video Signal for Rear View Camera

How to select the video signal setting for the rear view camera.

Setting Video Output Format

How to switch the video output format between NTSC and PAL.

Favourite Menu

Creating a Shortcut

How to add menu items to favourite shortcuts.

Selecting a Shortcut

How to access registered favourite menu items.

Removing a Shortcut

How to remove shortcuts from the favourite menu.

Common Operations

Setting the Time and Date

How to change the date display format and time format.

Storing Song Info to iPod (iTunes Tagging)

How to store song information to iPod for direct purchase via iTunes.

Setting Sound Retriever Function

How to automatically enhance compressed audio for richer sound.

Changing Wide Screen Mode

How to set the screen size for video and JPEG images.

Other Functions

Selecting Video for Rear Display

How to choose the image source for the rear display.

Setting Anti-Theft Function

How to set a password to protect the product.

Setting the Password

Steps to set a password for the anti-theft function.

Entering the Password

How to enter the password to unlock the product.

Deleting the Password

How to remove the current password and hint.

Forgotten Password

Information on what to do if the password is forgotten.

Restoring to Default Settings

Methods for restoring settings or recorded content to factory defaults.

Restoring Default Settings

How to reset various settings to their default values.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Lists common problems, causes, and solutions for AV and phone screens.

Problems with AV Screen

Troubleshooting specific issues related to the AV screen display and operation.

Problems with Phone Screen

Troubleshooting issues related to phone connectivity and dialing.

Problems with Application Screen

Troubleshooting issues when operating smartphone applications.

Error Messages

Explains common error messages and their corrective actions.

Positioning Technology

Positioning by GPS

Explains how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works for vehicle positioning.

Handling Large Errors

How positioning errors are minimized by combining GPS, dead reckoning, and map matching.

When GPS Positioning is Impossible

Conditions under which GPS positioning cannot be used.

Conditions Causing Positioning Errors

Factors that can lead to inaccuracies in vehicle positioning.

Detailed Information for Playable Media

Compatibility

Notes on USB storage device compatibility and file extensions.

Notes Specific to DivX Files

Information on DivX file requirements, playback limits, and subtitle usage.

DivX Subtitle Files

Guidelines for using .srt subtitle files with DivX video files.

Media Compatibility Chart

General Media Compatibility

Chart detailing file systems, folder/file limits, and playable file types.

MP3 Compatibility

Details on MP3 file extensions, bit rates, sampling frequencies, and ID3 tags.

WMA Compatibility

Details on WMA file extensions, bit rates, and sampling frequencies.

WAV Compatibility

Details on WAV file formats, sampling frequencies, and quantisation bits.

AAC Compatibility

Details on AAC file extensions, bit rates, and sampling frequencies.

DivX Compatibility

Details on DivX file extensions, profiles, codecs, image size, and file size.

Video Files Compatibility (USB)

Common Notes for Video Files

General notes on video file playback issues and limitations.

Example of a Hierarchy

Notes on Folder Hierarchy

Notes on how the product assigns folder numbers and handles empty folders.

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