Operation Manual
AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display
AVH-P6550DVD
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 6
! DVD video disc region numbers 6
! When an operation is prohibited 8
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5
To ensure safe driving 5
To avoid battery exhaustion 5
Before You Start
About this unit 6
About this manual 6
Precautions 6
Features 7
To protect the LCD screen 8
For viewing LCD comfortably 8
Condition memory 8
What the marks on DVDs indicate 8
Resetting the microprocessor 8
Use and care of the remote control 9
Whats What
Head unit 11
Remote control 13
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 16
Loading a disc 16
Adjusting the volume 17
Turning the unit off 17
Using the rear display 17
Touch panel key basic operation 18
Opening and closing the LCD panel 19
Changing the wide screen mode 20
Adjusting the picture adjustment 21
Protecting your unit from theft 22
Tuner
Listening to the radio 23
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 24
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 24
Tuning in strong signals 24
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 25
Playing DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 26
Operating the DVD menu 27
Skipping back or forward to another title 27
Stopping playback 27
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 28
Repeating play 28
Pausing DVD video playback 28
Frame-by-frame playback 28
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) 30
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 31
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 32
Stopping playback 33
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 33
Repeating play 33
Pausing Video CD playback 34
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Frame-by-frame playback 34
Slow motion playback 34
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 35
Selecting audio output 35
Playing CDs
Listening a CD 36
Stopping playback 36
Introduction of advanced CD operation 37
Repeating play 37
Playing tracks in a random order 37
Scanning tracks of a CD 37
Pausing CD playback 38
Searching for a desired track 38
Entering disc titles 38
Using CD TEXT functions 39
Playing MP3
Listening MP3 40
Stopping playback 41
Introduction of advanced MP3 operation 41
Repeating play 41
Playing tracks in a random order 42
Scanning folders and tracks 42
Pausing MP3 playback 42
Searching for a desired track in the current
folder 43
Displaying text information on MP3 disc 43
Scrolling text information in the display 43
Selecting folders from the folder name
list 43
Multi-CD Player
Listening a CD 44
50-disc multi-CD player 44
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 45
Repeating play 45
Playing tracks in a random order 45
Scanning CDs and tracks 46
Pausing CD playback 46
Using ITS playlists 46
Using disc title functions 47
Using CD TEXT functions 48
Using compression and bass emphasis 49
TV tuner
Watching the TV tuner 50
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 51
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 51
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 51
Selecting the country group 52
DVD Player
Playing a disc 53
Turning the DVD player on or off 53
Selecting a disc 54
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 54
Repeating play 54
Pausing disc playback 55
Playing tracks in a random order 55
Scanning tracks of a CD 55
Using ITS playlists 55
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 56
Using balance adjustment 56
Using the equalizer 57
Adjusting bass and treble 58
Adjusting loudness 58
Using subwoofer output 59
Using non fading output 59
Using the high pass filter 59
Adjusting source levels 60
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Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 60
Setting the sound focus equalizer
(SFEQ) 61
DigitalSignalProcessor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 62
Using the sound field control 62
Using the position selector 63
Using balance adjustment 63
Adjusting source levels 64
Using the dynamic range control 64
Using the dual mono mode 64
Using the direct control 65
Using the Dolby Pro Logic 65
Setting the speaker setting 65
Selecting a cut-off frequency 66
Adjusting the speaker output levels 67
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 67
Adjusting the time alignment 68
Using the equalizer 68
Setting up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 70
Setting the subtitle language 70
Setting the audio language 71
Setting the menu language 71
Setting assist subtitles on or off 71
Setting angle icon display 72
Setting the aspect ratio 72
Setting the parental lock 72
Setting remote control code type 73
InitialSettings
Adjusting initial settings 74
Setting the FM tuning step 74
Setting the AM tuning step 74
Switching the warning tone 75
Switching the auxiliary setting 75
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 75
Correcting distorted sound 76
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 76
Switching the automatic disc playback 76
Switching the dimmer setting for sub-
display 77
Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 78
Setting the video input 78
Setting for back-up camera 78
Setting the automatic open function 79
Setting the clock 79
Using the AUX source 80
Switching the background display 80
Using the PGM button 81
AdditionalInformation
Troubleshooting 82
Error messages 84
DVD player and care 85
DVD discs 85
CD-R/CD-RW discs 85
MP3 files 86
Using the display correctly 87
Language code chart for DVD 89
Terms 90
Specifications 93
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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 for future refer-
ence.
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, or (iii) impair the drivers ability to
safely operate the vehicle.
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.
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.
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for
use with a video screen that is visible 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.
This unit detects whther your cars parking
brake is engaged or not, and prevents you
from watching a DVD or TV on this display
while driving. When you attempt to watch a
DVD or TV, the warning VIDEO VIEWING IS
NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING will appear
on the screen.
To watch a DVD or TV on this display, park
your car 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 or TV.
WARNING
NEVER install the display in a location that en-
ables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while
driving.
To avoid battery exhaustion
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using
this unit. Using this unit without running the
engine can result in battery drainage.
WARNING
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an
ACC position.
Precautions
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