User manual PIONEER AVH-P7950DVD

[. . . ] Operation Manual DVD AV RECEIVER AVH-P7950DVD English Contents 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 manual in a safe place for future reference. Built-in DVD player basic operations 26 Be sure to read this !When an operation is prohibited 12 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 Visit our website 9 Features 9 About WMA 11 About AAC 11 About DivX 11 To protect the LCD screen 12 For viewing LCD comfortably 12 What the marks on DVDs indicate 12 Resetting the microprocessor 12 Feature demo mode 13 Use and care of the remote control 13 What's What Head unit 15 Sub-display 16 Remote control 17 Basic Operations Turning the unit on and selecting a source 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning the unit off 22 Using the rear display 22 Touch panel key basic operation 23 Opening and closing the LCD panel 24 Protecting your unit from theft 25 Tuner Listening to the radio 28 Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 28 Introduction of advanced tuner operation 29 Tuning in strong signals 29 Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 30 Playing DVD discs Watching a DVD 31 Selecting titles from the title list 32 Displaying information of DVD-VR 32 Listening to a DVD audio 33 Operating the DVD menu 34 Browsing still pictures 34 Skipping back or forward to another title/ group 34 Selecting the play mode 35 Resume playback (Bookmark) 35 Frame-by-frame playback 35 Slow motion playback 35 Searching for the part you want to play 35 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 36 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 36 Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle) 37 Automatic playback of DVDs 37 Introduction of advanced DVD operation 38 Repeating play 38 Playing tracks in random order 38 Scanning tracks 38 Selecting audio output 38 Playing Video CDs Watching a Video CD 40 2 En Contents PBC playback 40 Frame-by-frame playback 41 Slow motion playback 41 Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time 41 Introduction of advanced Video CD operation 42 Repeating play 42 Selecting audio output 42 Playing CDs Listening to a CD 43 Selecting tracks from the track title list 43 Displaying text information on CD TEXT discs 43 Introduction of advanced CD operation 44 Repeating play 44 Playing tracks in random order 45 Scanning tracks of a CD 45 Playing compressed audio Listening to compressed audio 46 Selecting tracks from the file name list 47 Displaying information on compressed audio 47 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player (compressed audio) operation 48 Repeating play 48 Playing tracks in random order 48 Scanning folders and tracks 48 Playing DivX/JPEG files Watching a DivX/JPEG 49 Viewing a JPEG slideshow 50 Playing DivX® VOD content 50 Selecting files from the file name list 51 Displaying text information on DivX/JPEG disc 51 Frame-by-frame playback 51 Slow motion playback 51 Searching for the part you want to play 51 Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 52 Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 52 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player (DivX/JPEG) operation 53 Repeating play 53 Playing files in random order 53 Multi-CD Player Listening to a CD 54 Pausing CD playback 54 Selecting tracks from the track title list 55 Displaying text information on CD TEXT discs 55 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player operation 56 Repeating play 56 Playing tracks in random order 56 Scanning CDs and tracks 56 Using compression and bass emphasis 57 Using ITS playlists 57 Playing songs on iPod Listening to songs on your iPod 59 Browsing for a song 59 Pausing a song 60 Displaying text information on iPod 60 Displaying information on song 60 Repeating play 60 Playing songs in a random order (shuffle) 60 Bluetooth Audio Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth audio player) 61 Introduction of advanced BT Audio operation 62 Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 62 Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 63 En 3 Contents Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 63 Bluetooth Telephone Hands-free phoning with cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology 64 Setting up for hands-free phoning 65 Basic operation of hands-free phoning 65 Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning operation 66 Connecting a cellular phone 66 Disconnecting a cellular phone 67 Registering connected cellular phone 67 Deleting a registered phone 67 Connecting to a registered cellular phone 68 Using the Phone Book 68 Using the Call History 70 Using preset numbers 71 Making a call by entering phone number 71 Clearing memory 71 Setting the automatic answering 72 Setting the automatic rejecting 72 Switching the ring tone 72 Echo canceling and noise reduction 72 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 72 TV tuner Watching the television 73 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 73 Introduction of advanced TV tuner operation 74 Storing the strongest broadcast stations sequentially 74 Selecting the area group 75 DVD Player Playing a disc 76 Turning the DVD player on or off 77 Selecting a disc 77 Introduction of advanced DVD player operation 78 Repeating play 78 Playing tracks in random order 78 Scanning tracks of a CD and compressed audio 78 Selecting audio output 79 Audio Adjustments Introduction to built-in DSP features 80 Introduction of audio adjustments 82 Using balance adjustment 82 Adjusting source levels 83 Using the direct control 83 Listening in surround sound 83 Using the dynamic range control 85 Using the down-mix function 85 Switching the sound settings 86 Switching between the multi-channel output and 2-channel output 86 Introduction of sound settings 87 Using the position selector 87 Recalling equalizer curves 88 Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer 88 Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer 90 Setting the speaker setting 91 Using the cut-off frequency 92 Using the time alignment 93 Adjusting the speaker output levels 94 Using the auto-equalizer 96 Storing the adjusted audio settings in memory 96 Editing the name of sound settings 96 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) 96 Setup Introduction of setup adjustments 100 Setting the AV input 100 Setting the automatic open function 101 4 En Contents Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 102 Setting the clock 102 Setting the video of rear display 102 Switching the dimmer setting for subdisplay 102 Adjusting the contrast for the subdisplay 102 Setting up the DVD player Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 103 Setting the subtitle language 103 Setting the audio language 103 Setting the menu language 104 Switching the assist subtitle on or off 104 Setting the angle icon display 104 Setting the aspect ratio 104 Setting the parental lock 105 Setting the still picture 106 To play back bonus groups 106 Displaying your DivX® VOD registration code 106 Setting the DivX subtitle file 106 Setting remote control code type 107 Initial Settings Adjusting initial settings 108 Setting the FM tuning step 108 Setting the AM tuning step 108 Switching the warning tone 108 Switching the auxiliary setting 109 Correcting distorted sound 109 Switching the sound muting/ attenuation 109 Switching the automatic disc playback 109 Resetting the audio functions 110 Switching the DSP setting mode 110 Setting the optical input 110 Setting the TV signal 110 Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection 111 Setting the security indicator 111 Changing languages for CAUTION 111 Other Functions Switching the button illumination 112 Switching the display on the subdisplay 112 Adjusting the screen 112 Selecting the background display 114 Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 114 Using the AUX source 115 Using the PGM button 115 Additional Information Troubleshooting 117 Error messages 119 Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages 120 DVD player and care 121 DVD discs 121 DVD-R/DVD-RW discs 121 AVCHD recorded discs 122 CD-R/CD-RW discs 122 Dual Discs 122 WMA, MP3 and AAC files 122 About folders and compressed audio files 124 JPEG picture files 125 DivX video files 125 Using the display correctly 126 Language code chart for DVD 128 DSP adjustment value record sheet 129 Terms 131 Specifications 135 Index 137 En 5 Section 01 Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future reference. 1 Read this manual fully and carefully before operating your display. 2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information. [. . . ] Therefore, a total of 12 types of sound settings can be set and stored. Auto TA and EQ (refer to Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) on page 96) can be performed only when the standard mode is selected. Performing Auto TA and EQ creates auto settings (AUTO) which are adjusted finely for both 2-channel mode and multi-channel mode. Auto TA and EQ (refer to Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) on page 96) is carried out depending on the speaker setting (refer to Setting the speaker setting on page 91) in SETTING1. Output channel modes (2CH/Multi CH) This unit has two output channel modes for each DSP mode: the 2-channel mode and the multi-channel mode. You can switch between output channel modes depending on the source that you have selected. Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Digital EX and DTS Neo:6 (Dolby/DTS) can be used for multichannel mode only. 80 En Section Audio Adjustments 17 Source groups Each source stores both sound settings and output channels information. When a DVD player (built-in or optional) is selected as a source, the each medium stores these settings independently. DivX video files Note External unit 1 and external unit 2 are set to the same value automatically. Custom settings (CUSTOM1, CUSTOM2 and CUSTOM3) Following functions can store the settings in the custom settings (CUSTOM1, CUSTOM2 and CUSTOM3). Custom settings are common to sound settings (SETTING1, SETTING2 and SETTING3). Parametric equalizer setting (PARAMETRIC EQ) (when selecting multichannel mode only) !Graphic equalizer setting (GRAPHIC EQ) (when selecting 2-channel mode only) channel mode and multi-channel mode according to your vehicle interior acoustic characteristics. (Refer to Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) on page 96. ) If AUTO TA and EQ has been completed, sound setting is set to AUTO. Basically, that's all you need to do to adjust the audio setting and no other fine tuning is necessary. However, according to your wishes, it is possible to customize audio settings based on Auto TA and EQ settings. By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in the order shown, you can customize sound field effortlessly. Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer (PARAMETRIC EQ) (when selecting multichannel mode only) !Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer (GRAPHIC EQ) (when selecting 2-channel mode only) Audio Adjustments Network mode Make sure of the following settings before performing finely audio adjustments. Function Digital Direct PARAMETRIC EQ/ GRAPHIC EQ FADER/BALANCE Dolby/DTS Setting OFF FLAT FRONT 0/REAR 0/ LEFT 0/RIGHT 0 OFF Page 83 88, 90 82 83 Audio setup procedure Standard mode First, perform Auto TA and EQ. Auto TA and EQ creates finely-tuned sound field for both 2- En 81 Section 17 Audio Adjustments By carrying out the following settings/adjustments in the order shown, you can create a finely-tuned sound field effortlessly. Adjusting 3-band parametric equalizer (PARAMETRIC EQ) (when selecting multichannel mode only) !Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer (GRAPHIC EQ) (when selecting 2-channel mode only) Introduction of audio adjustments 1 1 Audio display Shows the audio function names. The audio function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted. # When selecting the FM as the source, you cannot switch to SOURCE LEVEL ADJUSTER. # When selecting 2-channel mode, you cannot switch to Dolby/DTS. Extra functions These functions are helpful in adjusting the sound to suit your system or your personal preferences. [. . . ] MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes® encoded only) (. m4a) DivX decoding format . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4, 5. 2, 6 (. avi, . divx) FM tuner Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 dBf (0. 7 µV/75 W, mono, S/N: 30 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 dB (IEC-A network) Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]