Operation Manual
AV Receiver/6-Disc Changer with 7 inch Wide Display
AVH-P6850DVD
English
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! Playable discs 8
! DVD video disc region numbers 8
! When an operation is prohibited 11
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
6
To ensure safe driving
6
To avoid battery exhaustion
7
Before You Start
About this unit
8
About this manual
9
In case of trouble
9
Features
9
About WMA
10
To protect the LCD screen
10
For viewing LCD comfortably
11
What the marks on DVDs indicate
11
Resetting the microprocessor
11
About the demo mode
12
Use and care of the remote control
12
Customising your system
Connecting with separately sold Pioneer
products
13
Using multi-channel processor
13
Using iPod
13
Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle
Dynamics Processor)
13
Using the rear display
13
Using Bluetooth wireless technology
14
What
's What
Head unit
15
Remote control
16
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source
19
Loading/Ejecting discs
20
Adjusting the flap angle
21
Adjusting the volume
21
Turning the unit off
21
Touch panel key basic operation
22
Tuner
Listening to the radio
24
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
25
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation
25
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
25
Tuning in strong signals
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
Resume playback (Bookmark)
29
Frame-by-frame playback
29
Slow motion playback
29
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time
30
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
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Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation
32
Repeating play
32
Selecting audio output
33
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD
34
Stopping playback
35
Pausing Video CD playback
35
Frame-by-frame playback
35
Slow motion playback
35
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time
36
PBC playback
36
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation
37
Repeating play
37
Selecting audio output
37
Playing CDs
Listening to a CD
38
Stopping playback
39
Pausing CD playback
39
Using CD TEXT functions
39
Introduction of advanced CD operation
40
Repeating play
40
Playing tracks in random order
40
Scanning tracks of a CD
40
Playing MP3/WMA
Listening to MP3/WMA
41
Stopping playback
42
Pausing MP3/WMA playback
42
Displaying information on MP3/WMA
file
43
Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player
(MP3/WMA) operation
44
Repeating play
44
Playing tracks in random order
44
Scanning folders and tracks
45
Multi-CD Player
Listening to a CD
46
Pausing CD playback
47
Using CD TEXT functions
47
50-disc multi-CD player
47
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation
48
Repeating play
48
Playing tracks in random order
48
Scanning CDs and tracks
49
Using ITS playlists
49
Using compression and bass emphasis
50
TV tuner
Watching the television
51
Storing and recalling broadcast stations
52
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation
52
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially
53
Selecting the area group
53
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod
54
Browsing for a song
54
Pausing a song
55
Displaying text information on iPod
55
Displaying information on song
55
Repeating play
55
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle)
56
Bluetooth Audio
Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth
audio player)
57
Connecting a Bluetooth audio player
58
Playing songs on Bluetooth audio player
58
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Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player
59
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address
59
Bluetooth Telephone
Hands-free phoning with cellular phones
featuring Bluetooth wireless
technology
60
Setting up for hands-free phoning
61
Basic operation of hands-free phoning
61
Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning
operation
62
Connecting a cellular phone
62
Disconnecting a cellular phone
63
Registering connected cellular phone
63
Deleting a registered phone
64
Connecting to a registered cellular
phone
64
Using the Phone Book
64
Using the Call History
66
Using preset numbers
67
Making a call by entering phone number
68
Clearing memory
68
Setting the automatic answering
68
Setting the automatic rejecting
68
Switching the ring tone
68
Echo canceling and noise reduction
69
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address
69
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments
70
Using balance adjustment
70
Using the equalizer
71
Adjusting loudness
72
Using subwoofer output
72
Using nonfading output
72
Using the high pass filter
73
Adjusting source levels
73
Staging for car environment
73
Digital Signal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments
75
Using the position selector
75
Using balance adjustment
76
Adjusting source levels
76
Using the dynamic range control
77
Using the down-mix function
77
Using the direct control
77
Using the Dolby Pro Logic II
77
Setting the speaker setting
78
Adjusting the speaker output levels
79
Selecting a cross-over frequency
80
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone
80
Using the time alignment
81
Using the equalizer
82
Using the auto-equalizer
84
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing)
84
Setup
Introduction of setup adjustments
87
Setting the AV input
87
Setting the clock
88
Selecting video on rear display
89
DVD Setup
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments
90
Setting the subtitle language
90
Setting the audio language
91
Setting the menu language
91
Switching the assist subtitle on or off
91
Setting the angle icon display
91
Setting the aspect ratio
92
Setting the parental lock
92
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Initial Setup
Adjusting initial settings
94
Switching the auxiliary setting
94
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller
94
Setting the FM tuning step
95
Setting the AM tuning step
95
Changing languages for CAUTION
95
Switching the sound muting/attenuation
95
Mixing AVG-VDP1 beep and audio sound
96
Correcting distorted sound
96
Setting the TV signal
96
Resetting the audio functions
97
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless
connection
97
Extending the vehicle
's antenna 97
Other Functions
Adjusting the screen
98
Selecting the background display
99
Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panels (Touch Panel
Calibration)
100
Displaying the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle
Dynamics Processor)
100
Using the AUX source
101
Setting remote control code type
102
Using the preprogrammed function
102
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
103
Error messages
105
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages
105
DVD player and care
107
DVD discs
107
CD-R/CD-RW discs
107
Dual Discs
108
MP3 and WMA files
108
About folders and MP3/WMA files
110
Using the display correctly
110
Language code chart for DVD
112
Terms
113
Specifications
116
Index
118
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