Operation Manual
AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display
AVH-P6650DVD
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 7
Precautions 7
Features 8
About WMA 9
To protect the LCD screen 9
For viewing LCD comfortably 9
What the marks on DVDs indicate 10
Resetting the microprocessor 10
Use and care of the remote control 10
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
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
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 25
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 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
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 29
Repeating play 29
Pausing DVD video playback 29
Frame-by-frame playback 30
Slow motion playback 30
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 30
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 31
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 31
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 32
Resume playback (Bookmark) 32
Selecting audio output 32
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 33
Stopping playback 34
PBC playback 34
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 34
Repeating play 34
Pausing Video CD playback 35
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Frame-by-frame playback 35
Slow motion playback 35
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 36
Selecting audio output 36
Playing CDs
Listening to a CD 37
Stopping playback 38
Introduction of advanced CD operation 38
Repeating play 38
Playing tracks in a random order 39
Scanning tracks of a CD 39
Pausing CD playback 39
Searching for a desired track 39
Entering disc titles 40
Using CD TEXT functions 40
Playing MP3/WMA
Listening to MP3/WMA 42
Stopping playback 43
Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player
(MP3/WMA) operation 44
Repeating play 44
Playing tracks in a random order 44
Scanning folders and tracks 45
Pausing MP3/WMA playback 45
Searching for a desired track in the current
folder 45
Displaying text information on MP3/WMA
disc 45
Scrolling text information in the display 46
Selecting tracks from the file name list 46
Multi-CD Player
Listening to a CD 47
50-disc multi-CD player 47
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 48
Repeating play 48
Playing tracks in a random order 48
Scanning CDs and tracks 49
Pausing CD playback 49
Using ITS playlists 49
Using disc title functions 50
Using CD TEXT functions 51
Using compression and bass emphasis 52
TV tuner
Watching the TV tuner 53
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 54
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 54
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 54
Selecting the country group 55
DVD Player
Playing a disc 56
Turning the DVD player on or off 56
Selecting a disc 57
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 57
Repeating play 57
Pausing disc playback 58
Playing tracks in a random order 58
Scanning tracks of a CD 58
Using ITS playlists 58
Using disc title functions 58
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 59
Using balance adjustment 59
Using the equalizer 60
Adjusting bass and treble 61
Adjusting loudness 61
Using subwoofer output 62
Using nonfading output 62
Using the high pass filter 62
Adjusting source levels 63
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Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 63
Setting the sound focus equalizer
(SFEQ) 64
DigitalSignalProcessor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 65
Using the sound field control 65
Using the position selector 66
Using balance adjustment 66
Adjusting source levels 67
Using the dynamic range control 67
Using the down-mix function 68
Using the direct control 68
Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 68
Setting the speaker setting 69
Selecting a cut-off frequency 70
Adjusting the speaker output levels 70
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 71
Using the time alignment 72
Using the equalizer 72
Using the auto-equalizer 74
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 74
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
Automatic playback of DVDs 80
Setting remote control code type 80
InitialSettings
Adjusting initial settings 82
Setting the FM tuning step 82
Setting the AM tuning step 82
Switching the warning tone 83
Switching the auxiliary setting 83
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 83
Correcting distorted sound 84
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 84
Switching the automatic disc playback 84
Switching the dimmer setting for sub-
display 84
Resetting the audio functions 85
Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 86
Setting the video input 86
Setting for rear view camera 86
Setting the automatic open function 87
Setting the clock 87
Setting the display appearance 88
Using the AUX source 88
Switching the background display 89
Using the PGM button 89
AdditionalInformation
Troubleshooting 90
Error messages 92
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 92
DVD player and care 94
DVD discs 94
CD-R/CD-RW discs 94
MP3 and WMA files 95
About folders and MP3/WMA files 96
Using the display correctly 97
Language code chart for DVD 99
Terms 100
Specifications 103
Index 105
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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 before
operating your display.
2 Keep this manual handy 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 until they 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 operat-
ing systems or safety features, including
air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair
the drivers ability to safely operate the ve-
hicle.
6 As with any accessory in your vehiclesin-
terior, the display should not divert your
attention from the safe operation of your
vehicle. If you experience difficulty in oper-
ating the system or reading the display,
please park safely before making adjust-
ments.
7 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 ha-
zards and can cause damage to the system
that is not covered by warranty.
8 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.
9 Never use headphones while driving.
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 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.
This unit detects whether your vehicles park-
ing brake is engaged or not, and prevents you
from watching a DVD, Video CD or TV on the
front display while driving. When you attempt
to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV, the warning
VIDEO VIEWING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE
DRIVING will appear on the front display.
To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front
display, park your vehicle in a safe place and
apply the parking brake.
When using a display connected
to REAR MONITOR OUT
This units REAR MONITOR OUT is for con-
nection of a display to enable passengers in
the rear seats to watch the DVD, Video CD or
TV.
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Prec
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