Operation Manual
7 inch Wide Fully Motorized LCD Color Display with 5-
Channel High-Power DVD/VCD/CD Receiver
AVH-P7550DVD
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 9
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 9
Use and care of the remote control 9
Feature demo 10
Whats What
Head unit 11
Remote control 13
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 16
Loading a disc 17
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 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 audio discs
Listening a DVD audio 27
Operating the DVD menu 28
Skipping back or forward to another
group 28
Stopping playback 28
Introduction of advanced DVD audio
operation 29
Repeating play 29
Playing tracks in a random order 29
Scanning tracks 29
Pausing DVD audio playback 30
Browsing still pictures 30
Frame-by-frame playback 30
Slow motion playback 31
Searching for a desired track or group 31
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 32
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 32
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 32
Using the dynamic range control 33
Playing DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 34
Operating the DVD menu 35
Skipping back or forward to another title 35
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Stopping playback 35
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 36
Repeating play 36
Pausing DVD video playback 36
Frame-by-frame playback 36
Slow motion playback 37
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 37
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 38
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 38
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 39
Using the dynamic range control 39
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 40
Operating the menu 41
Stopping playback 41
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 42
Repeating play 42
Pausing Video CD playback 42
Frame-by-frame playback 43
Slow motion playback 43
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 43
Selecting audio output 44
Playing CDs
Listening a CD 45
Stopping playback 45
Introduction of advanced CD operation 46
Repeating play 46
Playing tracks in a random order 46
Scanning tracks of a CD 46
Pausing CD playback 47
Entering disc titles 47
Using CD TEXT functions 48
Playing MP3
Listening MP3 49
Stopping playback 50
Introduction of advanced MP3 operation 50
Repeating play 51
Playing tracks in a random order 51
Scanning folders and tracks 51
Pausing MP3 playback 51
Displaying text information on MP3
discs 52
Scrolling text information in the display 52
Selecting tracks from the file name list 52
Multi-CD Player
Listening a CD 53
50-disc multi-CD player 53
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 54
Repeating play 54
Playing tracks in a random order 54
Scanning CDs and tracks 55
Pausing CD playback 55
Using ITS playlists 55
Using disc title functions 56
Using CD TEXT functions 58
Using compression and bass emphasis 58
TV tuner
Watching the TV tuner 59
Introduction of advanced TV tuner
operation 60
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 60
Storing the strongest broadcast stations
sequentially 60
Selecting the country group 61
DVD Player
Playing a disc 62
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Contents
Turning the DVD player on or off 63
Selecting a disc 63
Introduction of advanced DVD player
operation 63
Repeating play 63
Pausing disc playback 64
Playing tracks in a random order 64
Scanning tracks of a CD 64
Using ITS playlists 64
Using disc title functions 64
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 65
Using the equalizer 66
Using the auto-equalizer 67
Using the position selector 68
Using balance adjustment 68
Adjusting source levels 68
Using the direct control 69
Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 69
Setting the speaker setting 70
Selecting a cut-off frequency 71
Adjusting the speaker output levels 71
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 71
Using the time alignment 72
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 73
Setting up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 76
Setting the subtitle language 76
Setting the audio language 77
Setting the menu language 77
Setting assist subtitles on or off 77
Setting angle icon display 78
Setting the aspect ratio 78
Setting the parental lock 78
To play back bonus groups 79
Setting remote control code type 79
InitialSettings
Adjusting initial settings 81
Setting the FM tuning step 81
Setting the AM tuning step 81
Switching the warning tone 82
Switching the auxiliary setting 82
Correcting distorted sound 82
Switching the sound muting/attenuation 82
Switching the automatic disc playback 82
Switching the dimmer setting for sub-
display 83
Resetting the audio functions 83
Other Functions
Introduction of setup adjustments 84
Setting the video input 84
Setting for back-up camera 84
Setting the clock 85
Setting the automatic open function 85
Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 86
Setting the video of rear display 86
Using the AUX source 86
Switching the background display 87
Using the PGM button 87
AdditionalInformation
Troubleshooting 88
Error messages 90
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 91
DVD player and care 92
DVD discs 92
CD-R/CD-RW discs 92
MP3 files 93
Using the display correctly 94
Language code chart for DVD 96
Terms 97
Specifications 100
Index 102
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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 whether 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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