Operation Manual
DVD RECEIVER
DVH-P4050MP
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 6
! DVD video disc region numbers 6
! When an operation is prohibited 8
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
5
Precautions
5
To ensure safe driving 5
Before You Start
About this unit
6
Playable discs 6
DVD video disc region numbers 6
About this manual
6
Visit our website
7
Features
7
About WMA 7
About MP3 8
About AAC 8
About DivX 8
What the marks on DVDs indicate
8
When an operation is prohibited 8
Protecting your unit from theft
8
Removing the front panel 9
Attaching the front panel 9
Use and care of the remote control
9
Installing the battery 9
Using the remote control 9
Operating this unit
What
's What 11
Head unit 11
Remote control 12
Basic Operations
15
Power ON/OFF 15
Selecting a source 15
Built-in DVD player basic
operations
15
Tuner
16
Basic Operations 16
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
17
Introduction of advanced
operations
17
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
17
Tuning in strong signals 17
Playing DVD video discs
18
Watching a DVD video 18
Basic operation of DVD video 18
Specifying title 18
Selecting a chapter directly 19
Pausing DVD video playback 19
Frame-by-frame playback 19
Slow motion playback 19
Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio)
20
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle)
20
Changing the viewing angle during
playback (Multi-angle)
20
Resume playback (Bookmark) 21
Automatic playback of DVDs 21
CM skip/CM back 21
Return to the specified scene 21
Selecting the title list 21
Introduction of advanced
operations
22
Switching the information displays 23
Playing Video CDs
24
Watching a Video CD 24
Basic operation of Video CD 24
Specifying track 25
Selecting a track directly 25
Pausing Video CD playback 25
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Frame-by-frame playback 26
Slow motion playback 26
Introduction of advanced
operations
26
Switching the information display 27
Playing DivX files
28
Watching a DivX 28
Basic Operations 28
Selecting a file directly 28
Playing DivX® VOD content 29
Pausing playback 29
Frame-by-frame playback 29
Slow motion playback 29
Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio)
30
Selecting files from the file name
list
30
Introduction of advanced
operations
30
Switching the information displays 31
Playing CDs
32
Listening to a CD 32
Basic Operations 32
Pausing playback 33
Selecting a track directly 33
Displaying text information on disc 33
Selecting tracks from the track title
list
34
Selecting tracks from the file name
list
34
Introduction of advanced
operations
34
Displaying the information display 36
Audio Adjustments
37
Introduction of audio adjustments 37
Using balance adjustment 37
Using the equalizer 37
Adjusting loudness 38
Using subwoofer output 39
Boosting the bass 39
Using the high pass filter 39
Adjusting source levels 40
Setting up the DVD player
40
Introduction of DVD setup
adjustments
40
Setting the subtitle language 40
Setting the audio language 41
Setting the menu language 41
Switching the assist subtitle on or
off
42
Setting the angle icon display 42
Setting the aspect ratio 42
Setting the parental lock 42
Displaying your DivX® VOD
registration code
44
Setting the DivX subtitle file 44
Setting for digital output 44
Initial Settings
45
Adjusting initial settings 45
Setting the clock 45
Setting the FM tuning step 45
Setting the AM tuning step 45
Switching the warning tone 45
Switching the auxiliary setting 46
Setting the AV input 46
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller
46
Switching the ever scroll 47
Other Functions
47
Turning the clock display on or off 47
Setting the level indicator 47
Using the AUX source 47
Using the external unit 48
Using the PGM button 49
Sound muting 49
Available accessories
Multi-CD Player
50
Basic Operations 50
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Contents
Selecting a track directly 50
Introduction of advanced
operations
50
Using ITS playlists 51
Using disc title functions 52
Using CD TEXT functions 53
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
54
Error messages
55
Handling guideline of discs and player
57
DVD discs
57
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
57
AVCHD recorded discs
58
CD-R/CD-RW discs
58
Dual Discs
58
Compressed audio files on the disc
58
Example of a hierarchy 59
Compressed audio compatibility 59
DivX video files
59
DivX compatibility 60
Language code chart for DVD
61
Terms
62
Specifications
65
Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
! 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
hazards.
Precautions
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
! 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 unit
's DVD features should
not be used.
! NEVER install the display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or Video
CD while driving.
When you park your car in a safe place and
apply the parking brake, the picture appears
on the screen.
Precautions
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Section
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Prec
autions