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If you attempt to watch video image while driving, the warning 

Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly 

prohibited.

” will appear on the screen. To watch video image 

on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the 

parking brake. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before 

releasing the parking brake.

When using a display con-
nected to 

V OUT

The video output terminal (

V OUT

) is for connection of a display 

to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch video images.

WARNING

NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the 
driver to watch video images while driving.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using 

this product without running the engine can drain the battery.

WARNING

Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an 
ACC wire or circuitry available.

Rear view camera

With an optional rear view camera, you are able to use this 

product as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or backing into a 

tight parking spot.

WARNING

  SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED.

  USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE 

REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN 
INJURY OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION

The rear view mode is to use this product as an aid to keep 
an eye on the trailers, or while backing up. Do not use this 
function for entertainment purposes.

Handling the USB connector

CAUTION

  To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, 

never remove it from this product while data is being 
transferred.

CAUTION 

This product is a Class 1 laser product classified under the 
Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007, and contains a 
class 1M laser module. To ensure continued safety, do not 
remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of 
the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

CAUTION—CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE 

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, DO NOT VIEW 

DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

License, Warranty Disclaimer & 
Limitation of Liability

SAFETY PROVISIONS

Disclaimer

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN PIONEER’S LIMITED 

WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY PIONEER 

OR ANY OF ITS LICENSORS, AS APPLICABLE. PIONEER 

AND ITS LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER 

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT 

LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER 

APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER PIONEER NOR ITS LICENSORS 

WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR 

ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, 

OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF 

ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING 

NEGLIGENCE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED 

OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE 

LAW, PIONEER’S, OR ITS LICENSORS’, TOTAL LIABILITY OF 

ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE 

OF THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 

ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS, OR ANY CLAIMS FOR PROPERTY 

DAMAGE, DEATH OR DISABILITY, REGARDLESS OF THE 

FORUM AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY ACTION 

OR CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, (INCLUDING 

NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER 

LEGAL THEORY, WILL NOT EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS 

(USD$1 000).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION 

OF DAMAGES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE 

EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS, TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED 

BY APPLICABLE LAW, MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOUR SPECIFIC 

RIGHTS MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

Important safety information

WARNING

  Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself. 

Installation or servicing of this product 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, injury or other 
hazards.

  Do not allow this product to come into contact with liquids. 

Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to the product, 
smoke, and overheating could result from contact with 
liquids.

  If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this product, 

park your vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch 
off (ACC OFF) immediately and consult your dealer or the 
nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Do not use this 
product in this condition because doing so may result in a 
fire, electric shock, or other failure.

  If you notice smoke, a strange noise or odor from this 

product, or any other abnormal signs on the LCD screen, 
turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or 
the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Using this 
product in this condition may result in permanent damage 
to the system.

  Do not disassemble or modify this product, as there 

are high-voltage components inside which may cause 
an electric shock. Be sure to consult your dealer or the 
nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station for internal 
inspection, adjustments or repairs.

Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand 

the following safety information:

  Do not operate this product, any applications, or the rear 

view camera option (if purchased) if doing so will divert your 

attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. 

Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing 

traffic regulations. If you experience difficulty in operating 

this product or reading the display, park your vehicle in a 

safe location and apply the parking brake before making the 

necessary adjustments.

  Never set the volume of this product so high that you cannot 

hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.

  To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the 

vehicle is stopped and/or the parking brake is applied.

  Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating proce-

dures and safety information.

  Do not install this product where it may (i) obstruct the 

driver’s vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the 

vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including air 

bags or hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s ability 

to safely operate the vehicle.

  Please remember to fasten 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.

  Never use headphones while driving.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

 

LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR 
IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS 
AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER 
SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. 
IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD 
MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT 
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.

 

Do not take any steps to tamper with or disable the 
parking brake interlock system which is in place for 
your protection. Tampering with or disabling the 
parking brake interlock system could result in serious 
injury or death.

 

To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the 
potential violation of applicable laws, this product is 
not for use with a video image that is visible to the 
driver.

  In some countries the viewing of video image on a display 

inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may 
be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be 
obeyed.

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Summary of Contents for AVH-179DVD

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual AVH 279BT AVH 179DVD English CRB4485 A DVD RDS AV RECEIVER English 1 ...

Page 2: ...sed audio files 16 Starting procedure for Disc 17 Starting procedure for USB 17 Selecting files from the file name list 17 Switching the media file type 17 Compressed video files 17 Starting procedure 18 Selecting files from the file name list 18 Still image files 18 Starting procedure 18 Selecting files from the file name list 19 Switching the media file type 19 Setting the slideshow interval 19 ...

Page 3: ...edia 36 Copyright and trademark notice 38 Bluetooth 38 WMA 39 DivX 39 AAC 39 Using app based connected content 39 Notice regarding video viewing 39 Notice regarding DVD Video viewing 39 Notice regarding MP3 file usage 39 Using the LCD screen correctly 39 Specifications 40 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 28 d 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 32 32 32 32 of 32 32 32 CRB4485 A C...

Page 4: ...the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station Do not use this product in this condition because doing so may result in a fire electric shock or other failure If you notice smoke a strange noise or odor from this product or any other abnormal signs on the LCD screen turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station Using this product in this c...

Page 5: ...support section of the Pioneer website for all available software updates Protecting the LCD panel and screen Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight when this product is not used This may result in LCD screen malfunc tion due to the resulting high temperatures When using a cellular phone keep the antenna of the cel lular phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the video in...

Page 6: ...st 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 c...

Page 7: ... start from the point where you stopped Touch the key again to stop playback completely 12 FOLDER P CH Selects the next or previous disc or folder Recalls radio station frequencies assigned to preset channel keys Inserting ejecting connecting media CAUTION Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc loading slot Inserting and ejecting a disc Inserting a disc Insert a disc into the disc ...

Page 8: ...mat d m y m d y 48 21 6 10 Radio Disc Radio Bluetooth Audio Rear View ON AUX OFF USB Top menu screen Time and date setting screen Setting menu screen Phone menu screen AV source icons Current source By pressing the button on any screen you can display the Top menu screen Su You The an a Se So 1 2 p So 1 1 2 U You dire p C Basic operation CRB4485 A 8 ...

Page 9: ...1 1 You can change the playback point by dragging the key p This function is not available when the Bluetooth Audio is selected as the AV source Switching the operation panel Switches the operation panel of AV sources This key is not available on all sources Registration and connection of Bluetooth device 279BT Displaying the Bluetooth screen 1 Press 2 Touch and then The Bluetooth screen appears R...

Page 10: ...igits 4 Touch p The default PIN code is 0000 Displaying the device information 1 Display the Bluetooth screen Displaying the Bluetooth screen on page 9 2 Touch Device Information The device name and address of the Bluetooth device and this product are displayed Clearing the Bluetooth memory p This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake CAUT...

Page 11: ...mber in the phone book p The contacts on your phone will be automatically transferred to this product p Visibility of the Bluetooth screen should be on Switching visibility on page 10 1 Display the Phone menu screen Displaying the Phone menu screen on page 11 2 Touch 3 Touch the desired name on the list 4 Touch the phone number you want to dial The dial screen appears and dialing starts 5 Touch to...

Page 12: ...eed The line of sight distance between this product and your cellular phone must be 10 meters or less when sending and receiving voice and data via Bluetooth technology With some cellular phones the ring sound may not be output from the speakers If private mode is selected on the cellular phone hands free phoning may be disabled Registration and connection Cellular phone operations vary depending ...

Page 13: ... of sensitivity for FM to Level1 to Level4 for AM Level1 or Level2 p The FM Level4 AM Level2 setting allows reception of only stations with the strongest signals Setting the FM or AM tuning step You can switch the tuning step for FM or AM band p For FM band the seek tuning step is fixed to 50 kHz p The tuning step remains at 50 kHz during manual tuning 1 Turn the source off Source on the Top menu ...

Page 14: ...erforms slow motion playback Each time you touch it changes the speed in four steps in the following order 1 16 1 8 1 4 1 2 Hides the touch panel keys To display again the keys touch anywhere on the screen 1 Display the Radio settings screen Displaying the Radio settings screen on page 13 2 Touch TA Interrupt to switch On or Off default Receiving news announcements The news can be received from th...

Page 15: ...itle audio language Switching the subtitle audio language on page 16 p By pressing or you can also skip files chapters forward or backward p By pressing and holding or you can also perform fast reverse or fast forward p If a Video CD with PBC On is being played appears p Changing the wide screen mode Common operations on page 27 You can play a normal music CD Video CD or DVD Video using the built ...

Page 16: ...17 p By pressing or you can also skip files forward or backward p By pressing and holding or you can perform fast reverse or fast forward You can play compressed audio files stored in a disc or a USB storage device Media compatibility chart on page 37 2 Touch the item to select the search function 3 Touch 0 to 9 to input the desired number p To cancel an input number touch C 4 Touch to start playb...

Page 17: ...sed audio files ROM 48 21 Stop 9999 99 9999 99 OFF Full 01 Pause 6 10 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 2 Stops playback 1 Performs frame by frame playback Performs slow motion playback Hides the touch panel keys To display again the keys touch anywhere on the screen Sets a repeat play range or Repeats all files Repeats the current folder Repeats the current file Example Disc HOLD ROM 48 21 Stop 9999 99 9999 99...

Page 18: ...n search 10 files at a time If the file currently being played is the first or last file in the folder the search is not performed p Changing the wide screen mode Common operations on page 27 You can view still images stored in an USB storage device Media compatibility chart on page 37 Starting procedure 1 Press 2 Plug the USB storage device Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device on page 7 p...

Page 19: ...ed back Bluetooth 9999 48 21 6 10 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi ABC House Plays files in random order Playback screen 2 Sets a repeat play range Switches between playback and pause Selects a file from the list Selecting files from the file name list on page 19 p By pressing the or button you can also skip files forward or backward p By pressing and hold the or button you can also perform fast reverse or fas...

Page 20: ...SECAM System settings Displaying the System setting screen 1 Press 2 Touch and then The System setting screen appears Setting the steering wheel control You can set the steering wheel control on the display via a wired remote cable Power cord on page 29 p This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake p This setting is available when turn all ...

Page 21: ...ying the System setting screen on page 20 2 Touch Camera Settings 3 Touch Back Camera Input to switch On or Off default Setting the polarity of the rear view camera p This function is available when Back Camera Input is On Setting rear view camera activation on page 21 1 Display the System setting screen Displaying the System setting screen on page 20 2 Touch Camera Settings 3 Touch Camera Polarit...

Page 22: ...cursor back ward or forward in the 15 minute width The default setting is 18 00 6 00 6 00 PM 6 00 AM When the cursors are placed on the same point the dimmer available time is 0 hours When the cursor for off time setting is placed on the left end and the cursor for on time setting is placed on the right end the dimmer available time is 0 hours When the cursor for on time setting is placed on the l...

Page 23: ...to adjust the source volume p If you directly touch the area where the cursor can be moved the SLA setting will be changed to the value of the touched point p 4 to 4 is displayed as the source volume is increased or decreased p The default setting is 0 Adjusting loudness This function compensates for deficiencies in the low frequency and high frequency ranges at low volume p This function is not a...

Page 24: ...this curve the effect is applied to all AV sources Custom2 is an adjusted equalizer curve that you create If you select this curve the effect is applied to all AV sources p The default setting is Todoroki 1 Display the Audio setting screen Displaying the Audio setting screen on page 23 2 Touch Graphic EQ 3 Touch the equalizer you want Customizing the equalizer curves You can adjust the currently s...

Page 25: ... The setting made here will not be affected even if the audio language is switched during playback using the switch audio languages key Setting the menu language You can set the preferred language in which the menus recorded on a disc are displayed 1 Display the Video Setup screen 2 Touch DVD DivX Setup 3 Touch Menu Language The pop up menu appears 4 Touch the desired language When you select Othe...

Page 26: ...ayed 4 Touch Registration Code Your 10 digit registration code is displayed p Make a note of the code as you will need it when you deregis ter from a DivX VOD provider Displaying your DivX VOD deregistration code A registration code registered with a deregistration code can be deleted p This setting is available when the selected source is Disc CD Video CD or DVD 1 Display the Video Setup screen 2...

Page 27: ...h the current time on the screen 2 Touch or to set the correct time and date You can operate the following items Year month date hour minute p You can change the time display format to 12hour default or 24hour p You can change the order of date display format Day month year Month day year Changing the wide screen mode You can set the screen size for the video and JPEG BMP images p The default sett...

Page 28: ...ble danger It is extremely dangerous to allow cables to become wound around the steering column or shift lever Be sure to install this product its cables and wiring away in such so that they will not obstruct or hinder driving Make sure that the cables and wires will not interfere with or become caught in any of the vehicle s moving parts especially the steering wheel shift lever parking brake sli...

Page 29: ...he blue white lead When the ignition switch is turned on ACC ON a control signal is output through the blue white lead Connect to an external power amp s system remote control terminal the auto antenna relay control terminal or the antenna booster power control terminal max 300 mA 12 V DC The control signal is output through the blue white lead even if the audio source is switched off This product...

Page 30: ...tput setting in the initial setting The subwoofer output of this product is monaural Switching the rear speaker output on page 23 With a two speaker system do not connect anything to the speaker leads that are not connected to speakers Power amp sold separately Without internal amp Important The speaker leads are not used when this connection is in use 1 3 2 4 3 6 5 5 7 7 2 1 With internal amp Imp...

Page 31: ...9 Connect only the rear view camera to R C IN Do not connect any other equipment Some appropriate settings are required to use other view cameras Setting the rear view camera on page 21 External video component and the display 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 3 a b c d e 5 4 1 Rear display with RCA input jacks 2 To video input 3 RCA cables sold separately 4 This product 5 Yellow V OUT 6 AUX input 7 Mini jack AV cabl...

Page 32: ...duct in places subject to high tempera tures or humidity such as Places close to a heater vent or air conditioner Places exposed to direct sunlight such as on top of the dashboard Places that may be exposed to rain such as close to the door or on the vehicle s floor Install this product horizontally on a surface within 0 to 30 degrees tolerance within 5 degrees to the left or right Improper instal...

Page 33: ...n CD or DVD playback is not possible The disc is inserted upside down Insert the disc with the label upward The disc is dirty Clean the disc The disc is cracked or otherwise damaged Insert a normal round disc The files on the disc are in an irregular file format Check the file format The disc format cannot be played back Replace the disc The loaded disc is a type this product cannot play Check wha...

Page 34: ...equently turn the ignition switch to on ACC ON again Error messages 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 Common AMP Error This product fails to operate or the...

Page 35: ...rage device and do not use it Turn the ignition switch to OFF then to ACC or ON and then connect a compliant USB storage device Audio Format not supported This type of file is not supported on this product Select a file that can be played Bluetooth Error 10 The power failed for the Bluetooth module of this product Turn the ignition switch to OFF and then to ON If the error message is still display...

Page 36: ...the manufacturer of media recorders or writing software CD R CD RW discs Unfinalized discs cannot be played back It may not be possible to playback CD R CD RW discs recorded on a music CD recorder or a computer because of disc characteristics scratches or dirt on the disc or dirt scratches or condensation on the lens of the built in drive Playback of discs recorded on a computer may not be pos sib...

Page 37: ...art General Maximum playback time of audio file stored in the disc 60 h Maximum playback time of audio file stored on an USB stor age device 7 5 h 450 minutes CD R RW File system ISO9660 level 1 ISO9660 level 2 Romeo Joliet UDF 1 02 1 50 2 00 2 01 2 50 Maximum number of folders 300 Maximum number of files 999 Playable file types MP3 WMA AAC WAV DivX MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 DVD R R SL R DL DVD RW File sy...

Page 38: ...th a short pause between songs avi Format MPEG 4 Compatible video codec MPEG 4 Compatible audio codec Linear PCM LPCM MP3 Maximum resolution 720 pixels x 480 576 pixels Maximum Frame rate 30 fps Files may not be able to be played back depending on the bit rate mp4 Format MPEG 4 Compatible video codec MPEG 4 Compatible audio codec AAC Maximum resolution 720 pixels x 480 576 pixels Maximum Frame rat...

Page 39: ... the connected Content application s or service by its provider Notice regarding video viewing Remember that use of this system for commercial or public view ing purposes may constitute an infringement on the author s rights as protected by the Copyright Law Notice regarding DVD Video viewing This item incorporates copy protection technology that is pro tected by U S patents and other intellectual...

Page 40: ...8 dB oct Gain 6 dB to 24 dB Phase Normal Reverse Bass boost Gain 12 dB to 0 dB DVD drive System DVD Video VCD CD MP3 WMA AAC DivX MPEG player Usable discs DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD CD CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RDL Region number 5 Signal Format Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz Number of quantization bits 16 bit 20 bit 24 bit linear Frequency response 5 Hz to 44 000 Hz with DVD at samplin...

Page 41: ...41 ows nly Hz kHz jpe 2 0 W ofile fied Max MHz dB ork Hz Hz dB ork a CRB4485 A 41 ...

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