Operation Manual
6-Disc Multi DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA Player
XDV-P6
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 5
! DVD video disc region numbers 6
! When an operation is prohibited 8
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
4
To ensure safe driving
4
To avoid battery exhaustion
4
Before You Start
Information to User
5
About this unit
5
About this manual
6
After-sales service for Pioneer products
6
Product registration
6
Features
7
About WMA
8
What the marks on DVDs indicate
8
Changing the mode switch setting
8
Resetting the microprocessor
9
Use and care of the remote control
9
Customising your system
Connecting with separately sold Pioneer
products
11
Using multi-channel processor
11
Using the rear display
11
What
's What
DVD Player
12
Remote control
13
Basic Operations
Switching power ON/OFF
15
Loading/Ejecting discs
15
Playing DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video
17
Operating the DVD menu
17
Skipping back or forward to another title
18
Stopping playback
18
Pausing DVD video playback
18
Resume playback (Bookmark)
18
Frame-by-frame playback
18
Slow motion playback
18
Specifying title
19
Specifying chapter
19
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio)
19
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle)
20
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle)
20
Return to the specified scene
20
Automatic playback of DVDs
20
Operating from the information displays
21
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD
24
PBC playback
24
Stopping playback
25
Pausing Video CD playback
25
Frame-by-frame playback
25
Slow motion playback
25
Specifying track
25
Selecting audio output
26
Operating from the information display
26
Playing CDs
Listening to a CD
29
Stopping playback
29
Pausing CD playback
29
Operating from the information display
30
Contents
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Playing MP3/WMA
Listening to MP3/WMA
32
Stopping playback
33
Pausing MP3/WMA playback
33
Operating from the information display
33
Setting up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments
36
Returning to the previous display
36
Setting the subtitle language
36
Setting the audio language
37
Setting the menu language
37
Switching the assist subtitle on or off
38
Setting the angle icon display
38
Setting the aspect ratio
38
Setting the parental lock
39
Setting for digital output
40
Setting digital and analog audio output
40
Operating with the head unit
Switching power ON
42
Function compatibility
43
Function mode operation
43
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
45
Error messages
46
DVD player and care
48
DVD discs
48
CD-R/CD-RW discs
48
Dual Discs
49
MP3 and WMA files
49
About folders and MP3/WMA files
51
Language code chart for DVD
52
Terms
53
Specifications
56
Index
57
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Contents
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 be-
fore operating your display.
2
Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety informa-
tion.
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 driver
's vision, (ii) impair the
performance of any of the vehicle
's oper-
ating systems or safety features, includ-
ing air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii)
impair the driver
's ability to safely oper-
ate the vehicle.
6
Do not operate this display if doing so in
any way will divert your attention from
the safe operation of your vehicle. Always
observe safe driving rules and follow all
existing traffic regulations. If you experi-
ence difficulty in operating the system or
reading the display, park your vehicle in a
safe location and make necessary 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.
9
Never use headphones while driving.
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.
To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front
display, park your vehicle in a safe place and
apply the parking brake.
When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD
or TV while driving, the warning
VIDEO VIEW-
ING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING may
appear on the front display.
When using a display
connected to REAR VIDEO OUT
This unit
's REAR VIDEO OUT is for connection
of a display to enable passengers in the rear
seats to watch the DVD or TV.
WARNING
NEVER install the rear display in a location that
enables 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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Section
01
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user
's right to operate the equipment.
About this unit
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product or cords asso-
ciated with accessories sold with the product
may expose you to chemicals listed on proposi-
tion 65 known to the State of California and other
governmental entities to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat
could result from contact with liquids.
! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-
erating procedures and precautions.
! Always keep the volume low enough so that
you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.
! Protect this unit from moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the preset memory will be erased and must be
reprogrammed.
! If this unit does not operate properly, contact
your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Ser-
vice Station.
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
Playable discs
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.
DVD video
Video CD
CD
Before You Start
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Section
02
Before
Y
o
u
Start