


| 1. | Volume (+/-) | |
| 2. | MODE |
Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to switch to the camera view mode. NOTE To activate the camera view mode with this button, set [Back Camera Input] to [On] or [AV Input] to [Camera] (page 88). |
| 3. | SRC |
Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off |
| 4. | TOP MENU | Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback. |
| 5. | MENU | Displays the DVD menu during DVD playback. |
| 6. | Thumb pad | Use to select a menu on the DVD menu. |
| 7. | MUTE | |
| 8. | AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE | Press to change the audio language, subtitle language or viewing angle during DVD playback. |
| 9. | BAND/ESC |
Press to select the tuner band when tuner is selected as a source. Press to switch between media file types when playing the following types of data: • Disc • USB |
| 10. | RETURN | Press to return to the specified point and start playback from there. |
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Press to pause or resume playback |
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For audio: Press and hold to perform fast reverse or fast forward. For video: Press to perform fast reverse or fast forward. |
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Press to return to the previous track (chapter) or go to the next track (chapter). Press to answer or end a call. |
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Press to stop playback. If you resume playback, playback will start from the point where you stopped. Press the button again to stop playback completely |
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| 12. . | FOLDER/P.CH |
Press to select the next or previous title or folder. Press to recall radio station frequencies assigned to preset channel keys. Press to answer or end a call. |
CAUTION
• Pressing the RESET button resets settings and recorded contents to the factory settings.
– Do not perform this operation when a device is connected to this product.
– Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset.
• The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:
– Prior to using this product for the first time after installation.
– If this product fails to operate properly.
– If there appears to be problems with the operation of the system.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
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How to replace the battery
Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and minus (-) poles orientated properly. |
WARNING
• Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. (The remote control supplied with) This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/ button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
• Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.
• There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
• Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
• If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.
• “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See dtsc perchlorate. (Applicable to California, U.S.A.)”
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.
NOTE The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight.
Important
• Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or gas pedal.
NOTE From the second time on, the screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.
. The [Speaker Mode Settings] screen appears.[Standard Mode] 4-speaker system with front and rear speakers, or a 6-speaker system with front and rear speakers and subwoofers.
[Network Mode] 3-way system with a high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer (low range speaker) for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (bands).
WARNING Do not use the unit in standard mode when a speaker system for 3-way network mode is connected to the unit. This may cause damage to the speakers.
NOTE Once the speaker mode is set, the setting cannot be changed unless this product is restored to the default settings. Restore the default settings to change the speaker mode setting (page 107).
Switching the speaker mode
To change the speaker mode, you need to restore this product to the default settings.
You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your fingers.
NOTE To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the screen only with your finger gently.
Common touch panel keys
: Returns to the previous screen.
: Close the screen.
Operating list screens

| 1 | Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation. |
| 2 |
Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area. If you touch the key, the rests are scrolled for display. NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. |
| 3 | Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page. Drag the side bar, the initial search bar or the list to view any hidden items |
Operating the time bar

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You can change the playback point by dragging the key. The playback time corresponding to the position of the key is displayed while dragging the key. |
Operating the menu bar
. The menu bar pops up on the screen.NOTE The menu bar availability may vary depending on the activating source



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Favorite source icons TIPS • When you connect the external navigation system to this unit, the navigation mode key is displayed at the middle of the right side of the display. • If you select [Power OFF], you can turn off almost all functions. – An incoming call is received (only for hands-free phoning via Bluetooth). – A rear view camera image is input when the vehicle is in reverse. – A button on this unit is pressed. – The ignition switch is turned off (ACC OFF), then turned on (ACC ON). |
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AV operation key Displays the current source. TIP When the last source is displayed behind the key, you can switch the source by touching the key. |
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Setting the time and date (page 106) |
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Settings (page 87) and Favorite menu (page 105) |
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Connected device key Displays connected device. Switches the source or application with connected devices such as AppRadio Mode +, external navigation system, etc. TIP When a device with a compatible application is connected, the favorite application key appears. Once the key appears, you can adjust the range of the favorite application key area with the following steps. 1 Touch and hold
2 Drag NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. |
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AV source (page 34) |
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Hands-free phoning (page 23) |
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. The Bluetooth screen appears.
. The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list.NOTES
• If five devices are already paired, [Memory Full] is displayed. Delete a paired device first (page 22).
• If your device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), a six-digit number appears on the display of this product. Touch [Yes] to pair the device.
• If you try to connect an unconnected cellular phone while two cellular phones are already connected, the first one of the two connected cellular phones will be disconnected and the unconnected cellular phone will be connected instead.
TIPS
• The Bluetooth connection can also be made by detecting this product from the Bluetooth device. Before registration, make sure that [Visibility] in the [Bluetooth] menu is set to [On] (page 22). For details on Bluetooth device operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.
• Two cellular phones can be connected to this product at the same time (page 22).
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.CAUTION Never turn this product off and disconnect the device while the Bluetooth setting operation is being processed.
| Menu Item | Description |
| [Connection] |
Connect, disconnect, or delete registered Bluetooth device manually. Touch To connect a registered Bluetooth device manually, touch the name of the device. To disconnect the device, touch the name of the connected device in the list. NOTE Connect the Bluetooth device manually in the following cases: • Two or more Bluetooth devices are registered, and you want to manually select the device to be used. • You want to reconnect a disconnected Bluetooth device. • Connection cannot be established automatically for some reason. |
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[Auto Connect] [On] [Off] |
Select [On] to connect the last connected Bluetooth device automatically. NOTE If two Bluetooth devices were connected the last time, the two devices are connected to this product automatically in the order that they are registered in the device list. |
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[Visibility] [On] [Off] |
Select [On] to make this product visible to the other device. |
| [PIN Code Input] |
Change the PIN code for Bluetooth connection. The default PIN code is “0000”. 1 Touch [0] to [9] to input the pin code (up to 8 digits). 2 Touch |
| [Device Information] | Displaying the device name and address of this product. |
| [Bluetooth Memory Clear] | Touch [Clear] then [OK] to clear the Bluetooth memory. |
After registering and connecting the Bluetooth devices to this product, you can switch among the devices using the switch devices key in the phone function and some audio sources.
• You can register up to five Bluetooth devices on this product (page 21).
• You can connect one of the registered devices to this product. In cases where the registered device is equipped with a phone function, a total of two devices can be connected at the same time when using the phone function. If two of the five registered devices are already connected, you can connect the remaining third device to use the audio function only from the switch devices key on the audio source screen.
• The icon for the cellular phone currently being used is displayed on the Phone menu screen. If you connect two cellular phones to this product at the same time, you can switch between the cellular phones using the switch devices key. The contents of the phone menu are memorized for each connected cellular phone (page 23).
• The switch devices key will appear for some audio sources. The audio source may automatically switch to another source depending on the selected device.
To use this function you need to connect your cellular phone to this product via Bluetooth in advance (page 21).
CAUTION For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving.
Making a phone call
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. The phone menu screen appears.
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The following items are displayed. • Name of the current cellular phone • List number of the current cellular phone • Reception status of the current cellular phone • Battery status of the current cellular phone TIP If you connect two cellular phones to this product at the same time, you can switch between the cellular phones using the switch devices key. |
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Switches the search language to English or system language. NOTE It may not appear depending on the system language setting |
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Synchronizes the contacts on this product's phone book with the contacts on your phone manually |
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Using preset dial list (page 24) |
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Using phone book Select a contact from the phone book. Touch the desired name on the list then select the phone number. TIPS • The contacts on your phone will be automatically transferred to this product. • Update the phone book manually. NOTES • [Visibility] of the [Bluetooth] screen should be on (page 22). • If two cellular phones are automatically connected to this product with the Bluetooth device auto connect function, the phone book of the second phone is displayed. |
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Using call history Make a phone call from the received call , dialed call , or missed call . |
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Direct phone number input Enter the number keys to enter the phone number then touch |
To end the call
.If you have problems operating this product, refer to this section. The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer service facility.
A black screen is displayed, and operation is not possible using the touch panel keys.
CD or DVD playback is not possible.
– Insert the disc with the label upward.
– Clean the disc.
– Insert a normal, round disc.
– Check the file format.
– Replace the disc.
– Check what type of disc it is.
The screen is covered by a caution message and the video cannot be shown.
No video output from the connected equipment.
The audio or video skips.
No sounds are produced. The volume level will not rise.
The icon
is displayed, and operation is impossible.
Random playback in Music Browse mode is released in the USB storage device.
The picture stops (pauses) and this product cannot be operated.
The picture is stretched, with an incorrect aspect ratio.
A parental lock message is displayed and DVD playback is not possible.
The parental lock for DVD playback cannot be canceled.
Playback is not with the audio language and subtitle language settings selected in [DVD Setup].
The picture is extremely unclear/ distorted and dark during playback.
iPod cannot be operated.
Sound from the iPod cannot be heard.
No back camera image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Black screen displayed when the vehicle is in reverse, with no camera installed.
Back image displayed when vehicle is not in reverse.
Dialing is impossible because the touch panel keys for dialing are inactive.
A black screen is displayed.
to display the top menu screen.The screen is displayed, but operation does not work at all.
The smartphone was not charged.
Sound from AppRadio Mode + of the Android device cannot be heard from the speakers of this unit.
When problems occur with this product, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer service center.
AMP Error
Error-19
( Communication error occurred.)
Our content licenses limit the number of tracks you may skip.
Log in error
Check USB
Poor network connection. Listening will resume when it’s restored.
Skip limit reached.
Check USB
No Spotify
Update App
Login Please
No Signal
Check Antenna
Check Tuner
No Signal
No Content
Channel Not Available
Subscription Updated Press Enter to Continue
Channel Not Subscribed. Call SiriusXM to Subscribe.
Channel Locked Please Enter the Lock Code
Memory Full
Memory Nearly Full
There are no qualified TuneMix music
Error-02-XX/FF-FF
Different Region Disc
Unplayable Disc
Unplayable File
Skipped
Protect
TEMP
Your device is not authorized to play this DivX protected video.
Video frame rate not supported
Audio Format not supported
Error-02-9X/-DX
Unplayable File
Skipped
Protect
Incompatible USB
Check USB
HUB Error
No Response
USB was disconnected for device protection. Do not re-insert this USB memory into the unit. Please restart the unit.
Your device is not authorized to play this DivX protected video.
Audio Format not supported
Error-02-6X/-9X/-DX
Error-02-67
Error-10
If the error message is still displayed after performing the above action, please contact your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Some basic precautions are necessary when handling your discs.
• Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs.
• Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the built-in drive.
• Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm discs.
• When using discs that can be printed on label surfaces, check the instructions and the warnings of the discs. Depending on the discs, inserting and ejecting may not be possible. Using such discs may result in damage to this equipment.
• Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to the surface of the discs.
• Do not attach commercially available labels or other materials to the discs.
• To clean a disc, wipe it with a soft cloth, moving outward from the center.
• Condensation may temporarily impair the built-in drive’s performance.
• Playback of discs may not be possible because of disc characteristics, disc format, recorded application, playback environment, storage conditions and so on.
• Road shocks may interrupt disc playback.
• Read the precautions for discs before using them.
• At extremely high temperatures, a temperature cutout protects this product by switching it off automatically.
• Despite our careful design of the product, small scratches that do not affect actual operation may appear on the disc surface as a result of mechanical wear, ambient conditions for use or handling of the disc. This is not a sign of the malfunction of this product. Consider it to be normal wear and tear
Reference file: Pioneer AVH-501EX Multimedia DVD Receiver
Additionally, the document applies to other Pioneer models: AVH-601EX, AVH-600EX, AVH-500EX