Operation Manual
AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display
AVH-P6500DVD
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, put them away
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 11
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6
To ensure safe driving 6
To avoid battery exhaustion 6
Before You Start
Information to User 7
For Canadian model 7
About this unit 7
About this manual 8
After-sales service for Pioneer products 8
Product registration 9
Precautions 9
Features 9
To protect the LCD screen 10
For viewing LCD comfortably 10
Condition memory 10
What the marks on DVDs indicate 11
Resetting the microprocessor 11
Use and care of the remote control 12
About the XM READY mark 12
Whats What
Head unit 13
Remote control 15
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 18
Loading a disc 19
Adjusting the volume 19
Turning the unit off 19
Using the rear display 19
Displaying the navigation video 20
Touch panel key basic operation 20
Opening and closing the LCD panel 21
Changing the wide screen mode 22
Adjusting the picture adjustment 23
Protecting your unit from theft 24
Tuner
Listening to the radio 26
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 27
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 27
Tuning in strong signals 27
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 28
Playing DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 29
Operating the DVD menu 30
Skipping back or forward to another title 30
Stopping playback 30
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 31
Repeating play 31
Pausing DVD video playback 31
Frame-by-frame playback 31
Slow motion playback 32
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 32
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 33
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 33
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 34
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 35
Stopping playback 36
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Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 36
Repeating play 36
Pausing Video CD playback 37
Frame-by-frame playback 37
Slow motion playback 37
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 38
Selecting audio output 38
Playing CDs
Listening a CD 39
Stopping playback 40
Introduction of advanced CD operation 40
Repeating play 40
Playing tracks in a random order 41
Scanning tracks of a CD 41
Pausing CD playback 41
Searching for a desired track 41
Entering disc titles 42
Using CD TEXT functions 43
Playing MP3
Listening MP3 44
Stopping playback 45
Introduction of advanced MP3 operation 45
Repeating play 45
Playing tracks in a random order 46
Scanning folders and tracks 46
Pausing MP3 playback 46
Searching for a desired track in the current
folder 47
Displaying text information on MP3 disc 47
Scrolling text information in the display 47
Selecting folders from the folder name
list 47
Multi-CD Player
Listening a CD 48
50-disc multi-CD player 48
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 49
Repeating play 49
Playing tracks in a random order 49
Scanning CDs and tracks 50
Pausing CD playback 50
Using ITS playlists 50
Using disc title functions 51
Using CD TEXT functions 52
Using compression and bass emphasis 53
XM tuner
Listening to the XM 54
Introduction of advanced XM tuner
operation 55
Switching the XM display 55
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 55
Swiching the XM channel select setting 55
Selecting the XM channel directly 56
Display the ID code 56
TV tuner
Watching the TV tuner 57
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 58
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 58
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 58
DVD Player
Playing a disc 60
Turning the DVD player on or off 60
Selecting a disc 61
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 61
Repeating play 61
Pausing disc playback 62
Playing tracks in a random order 62
Scanning tracks of a CD 62
Using ITS playlists 62
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Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 63
Using balance adjustment 63
Using the equalizer 64
Adjusting bass and treble 65
Adjusting loudness 65
Using subwoofer output 66
Using non fading output 66
Using the high pass filter 66
Adjusting source levels 67
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 67
Setting the sound focus equalizer
(SFEQ) 68
DigitalSignalProcessor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 69
Using the sound field control 69
Using the position selector 70
Using balance adjustment 70
Adjusting source levels 71
Using the dynamic range control 71
Using the dual mono mode 71
Using the direct control 72
Using the Dolby Pro Logic 72
Setting the speaker setting 72
Selecting a cut-off frequency 73
Adjusting the speaker output levels 74
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 74
Adjusting the time alignment 75
Using the equalizer 75
Setting up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 77
Setting the subtitle language 77
Setting the audio language 78
Setting the menu language 78
Setting assist subtitles on or off 78
Setting angle icon display 79
Setting the aspect ratio 79
Setting the parental lock 79
Setting remote control code type 80
InitialSettings
Adjusting initial settings 81
Switching the warning tone 81
Switching the auxiliary setting 81
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 81
Correcting distorted sound 82
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 82
Switching the automatic disc playback 83
Switching the dimmer setting for sub-
display 83
Mixing navigation voice/beep and audio
sound 83
Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 84
Setting the video input 84
Setting for back-up camera 84
Selecting the video of rear display 85
Setting the automatic open function 85
Setting the clock 85
Using the AUX source 86
Switching the background display 87
Using the PGM button 87
AdditionalInformation
Troubleshooting 88
Error messages 90
DVD player and care 91
DVD discs 91
CD-R/CD-RW discs 91
MP3 files 92
Using the display correctly 93
Language code chart for DVD 95
Terms 96
Specifications 99
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One
that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion--and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
· Start your volume control at a low setting.
· Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
· Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level
Example
30
Quiet library, soft whispers
40
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140
Gunshot blast, jet plane
180
Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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