Operation Manual
Multi-CD control high power DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3/
WMA player with FM/AM tuner
DVH-P5850MP
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 9
Precautions
To ensure safe driving 5
Before You Start
About this unit 6
Playable discs 6
DVD video disc region numbers 6
About this manual 7
Features 7
About WMA 8
What the marks on DVDs indicate 9
Use and care of the remote control 9
Whats What
Head unit 11
Remote control 12
Basic Operations
Using the remote control operation mode
switch 15
Turning the unit on 15
Selecting a source 15
Loading a disc 16
Adjusting the volume 16
Turning the unit off 16
Protecting your unit from theft 17
Tuner
Listening to the radio 18
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 19
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 19
Tuning in strong signals 19
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 20
PlayingDVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 21
Basic operation of DVD video 21
Specifying title 22
Specifying chapter 22
Selecting a chapter directly 22
Frame-by-frame playback 23
Pausing DVD video playback 23
Slow motion playback 23
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 23
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 24
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 24
Resume playback (Bookmark) 25
Operating from the information displays 25
Operating from the function display 28
PlayingVideo CDs
Watching a Video CD 29
Basic operation of Video CD 29
Specifying track 30
Selecting a track directly 30
Pausing Video CD playback 30
Slow motion playback 31
Operating from the information display 31
Operating from the function display 33
PlayingCDs
Listening to a CD 34
Basic operation of CD 34
Operating from the information display 35
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Operating from the function display 37
PlayingMP3/WMA
Listening to MP3/WMA 40
Basic operation of MP3/WMA 40
Operating from the information display 42
Operating from the function display 44
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 47
Selecting a track directly 47
50-disc multi-CD player 48
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 48
Repeating play 48
Playing tracks in random order 49
Scanning CDs and tracks 49
Pausing CD playback 49
Using ITS playlists 50
Using disc title functions 51
Using CD TEXT functions 52
Using compression and dynamic bass
emphasis 53
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 54
Using the equalizer 55
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 55
Setting the sound focus equalizer
(SFEQ) 55
Using balance adjustment 56
Adjusting equalizer curves 56
Fine-adjusting equalizer curve 57
Adjusting bass and treble 57
Adjusting loudness 58
Using subwoofer output 58
Using nonfading output 59
Using the high pass filter 59
Adjusting source levels 60
Digital Signal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 61
Using the sound field control 62
Using the position selector 63
Using balance adjustment 63
Adjusting source levels 63
Using the dynamic range control 64
Using the direct control 64
Using the down-mix function 64
Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 65
Setting the speaker setting 66
Selecting a cross-over frequency 67
Adjusting the speaker output levels 67
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 68
Using the time alignment 68
Using the auto-equalizer 69
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 69
Using the equalizer 72
Settingup the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 74
Returning to the previous display 74
Setting the subtitle language 74
Setting the audio language 75
Setting the menu language 75
Setting assist subtitles on or off 76
Setting angle icon display 76
Setting the aspect ratio 76
Setting the parental lock 77
Automatic playback of DVDs 78
Setting remote control code type 78
Initial Settings
Adjusting initial settings 79
Setting the clock 79
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Setting the FM tuning step 79
Setting the AM tuning step 80
Switching the warning tone 80
Switching the auxiliary setting 80
Switching the dimmer setting 80
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 81
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 81
Switching the automatic disc playback 82
Correcting distorted sound 82
Resetting the audio functions 82
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 83
Setting the level indicator 83
Using the AUX source 83
Switching between digital and analog 84
Introduction of DVD operation 84
Using the PGM button 85
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 86
Error messages 88
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 89
DVD player and care 90
DVD discs 90
CD-R/CD-RW discs 91
MP3 and WMA files 91
About folders and MP3/WMA files 93
Language code chart for DVD 94
Terms 95
Specifications 98
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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 cars parking
brake is engaged or not, and prevents you
from watching a DVD or Video CD on the dis-
play connected to FRONT VIDEO OUTPUT
while driving. When you attempt to watch a
DVD/Video CD, the screen will turn black.
When you park your car in a safe place and
apply the parking brake, the picture appears
on the screen.
When using a display connected
to DVD REAR MONITOR OUTPUT
This units DVD REAR MONITOR OUTPUT is
for connection of a display to enable passen-
gers in the rear seats to watch the DVD or
Video CD.
WARNING
NEVER install the display in a location that en-
ables the driver to watch the DVD or Video CD
while driving.
Precautions
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Prec
autions