Operation Manual
AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display
AVH-P5750DVD
English
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Be sure to read this
! Playable discs 7
! DVD video disc region numbers 7
! When an operation is prohibited 10
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5
To ensure safe driving 5
To avoid battery exhaustion 6
Before You Start
About this unit 7
About this manual 8
In case of trouble 8
Features 8
About WMA 9
To protect the LCD screen 10
For viewing LCD comfortably 10
What the marks on DVDs indicate 10
Resetting the microprocessor 10
Use and care of the remote control 11
Whats What
Head unit 12
Remote control 14
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 17
Loading a disc 17
Adjusting the volume 18
Turning the unit off 18
Using the rear display 18
Displaying the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle
Dynamics Processor) 18
Touch panel key basic operation 19
Opening and closing the LCD panel 20
Changing the wide screen mode 21
Adjusting the picture adjustment 22
Protecting your unit from theft 23
Tuner
Listening to the radio 24
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 25
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 25
Tuning in strong signals 25
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 26
Playing DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 27
Operating the DVD menu 28
Skipping back or forward to another title 28
Stopping playback 28
Pausing DVD video playback 28
Frame-by-frame playback 29
Slow motion playback 29
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 29
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 30
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 31
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 31
Return to the specified scene 32
Automatic playback of DVDs 32
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 33
Repeating play 33
Selecting audio output 33
Resume playback (Bookmark) 33
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 35
Stopping playback 36
Pausing Video CD playback 36
Frame-by-frame playback 36
Slow motion playback 36
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 36
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PBC playback 37
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 38
Repeating play 38
Selecting audio output 38
Playing CDs
Listening to a CD 39
Stopping playback 39
Pausing CD playback 40
Searching for a desired track 40
Using CD TEXT functions 40
Introduction of advanced CD operation 41
Repeating play 41
Playing tracks in a random order 41
Scanning tracks of a CD 41
Entering disc titles 42
Selecting tracks from the track title list 42
Playing MP3/WMA
Listening to MP3/WMA 43
Stopping playback 44
Pausing MP3/WMA playback 44
Displaying the list of information on MP3/
WMA file 45
Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player
(MP3/WMA) operation 46
Repeating play 46
Playing tracks in a random order 46
Scanning folders and tracks 47
Multi-CD Player
Listening to a CD 48
Pausing CD playback 48
Using CD TEXT functions 49
50-disc multi-CD player 49
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 50
Repeating play 50
Playing tracks in a random order 50
Scanning CDs and tracks 51
Using ITS playlists 51
Using disc title functions 52
Selecting tracks from the track title list 53
Using compression and bass emphasis 53
TV tuner
Watching the television 54
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 55
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 55
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 56
Selecting the country group 56
DVD Player
Playing a disc 57
Selecting a disc 58
Pausing disc playback 58
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 58
Repeating play 58
Playing tracks in a random order 59
Scanning tracks of a CD 59
Using ITS playlists 59
Using disc title functions 59
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 60
Browsing for a song 60
Pausing a song 61
Displaying text information on iPod 61
Repeating play 61
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 61
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 62
Using balance adjustment 62
Using the equalizer 63
Adjusting bass and treble 64
Adjusting loudness 64
Using subwoofer output 65
Using nonfading output 65
Using the high pass filter 65
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Adjusting source levels 66
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 66
DigitalSignalProcessor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 67
Using the sound field control 68
Using the position selector 68
Using balance adjustment 69
Adjusting source levels 69
Using the dynamic range control 70
Using the down-mix function 70
Using the direct control 70
Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 70
Setting the speaker setting 71
Selecting a cross-over frequency 72
Adjusting the speaker output levels 73
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 74
Using the time alignment 74
Using the equalizer 75
Using the auto-equalizer 76
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 77
Setting up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 80
Setting the subtitle language 80
Setting the audio language 81
Setting the menu language 81
Setting assist subtitles on or off 81
Setting angle icon display 81
Setting the aspect ratio 82
Setting the parental lock 82
Setting remote control code type 83
InitialSettings
Adjusting initial settings 84
Setting the FM tuning step 84
Setting the AM tuning step 84
Switching the warning tone 84
Switching the auxiliary setting 85
Setting the illumination switch 85
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 85
Correcting distorted sound 86
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 86
Mixing AVG-VDP1 beep and audio sound 87
Resetting the audio functions 87
Setting the TV signal 87
Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 88
Setting the AV input 88
Setting for rear view camera 88
Monitoring rear view 89
Setting the automatic open function 89
Setting the clock 90
Selecting video on rear display 90
Using the AUX source 91
Selecting the background display 91
Using the PGM button 92
AdditionalInformation
Troubleshooting 93
Error messages 95
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 95
Understanding messages 96
DVD player and care 97
DVD discs 97
CD-R/CD-RW discs 97
MP3 and WMA files 98
About folders and MP3/WMA files 99
Using the display correctly 100
Language code chart for DVD 102
Terms 103
Specifications 106
Index 108
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of these instructions regarding
your display and retain them for future refer-
ence.
1 Read this manual fully and carefully be-
fore operating your display.
2 Keep this manualhandy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety informa-
tion.
3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this
manual and follow the instructions care-
fully.
4 Do not allow other persons to use this sys-
tem untilthey have read and understood
the operating instructions.
5 Do not install the display where it may (i)
obstruct the drivers vision, (ii) impair the
performance of any of the vehicles oper-
ating systems or safety features, includ-
ing air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii)
impair the drivers ability to safely oper-
ate the vehicle.
6 Do not operate this display if doing so in
any way will divert your attention from
the safe operation of your vehicle. Always
observe safe driving rules and follow all
existing traffic regulations. If you experi-
ence difficulty in operating the system or
reading the display, park your vehicle in a
safe location and make necessary adjust-
ments.
7 Please remember to wear your seat belt at
all times while operating your vehicle. If
you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe if your
seat belt is not properly buckled.
8 Never use headphones while driving.
9 To promote safety, certain functions are
disabled unless the parking brake is on,
and the vehicle is not in motion.
10 Never set the volume of your display so
high that you cannot hear outside traffic
and emergency vehicles.
WARNING
! Do not attempt to install or service your
display by yourself. Installation or servi-
cing of the display by persons without
training and experience in electronic
equipment and automotive accessories
may be dangerous and could expose you
to the risk of electric shock or other
hazards.
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-
NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT
PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CON-
NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE
OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IM-
PROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DAMAGE.
! To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the
potential violation of applicable laws, this unit
is not for use with a video screen that is visible
to the driver.
! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or
TV (sold separately) feature should never be
used while the vehicle is being driven. Also,
rear displays should not be in a location
where it is a visible distraction to the driver.
! In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed and this units DVD features should
not be used.
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