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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 speaker connection is 

incorrect; the protective circuit is activated.

—  Check the speaker connection. If the message fails to 

disappear even after the engine is switched off/on, contact 

your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station for 

assistance.

Product overheat. System will be shut down automatically 

in 1 minute. Restart the product by ACC Off/On may fix this 

problem. If this message keep showing up, it is possible 
that some problem occurred in the product.

  The temperature is too high for this product to operate.

—  Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. If this 

does not solve the problem, contact your dealer or an 

authorized Pioneer Station for assistance.

USB storage device

Error-02

  Communication failed.

—  Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON.

—  Disconnect the USB storage device.

—  Change to a different source. Then, return to the USB 

storage device.

Unplayable File

  This type of file cannot be played on this product.

—  Select a file that can be played.

  Security for the connected USB storage device is enabled.

—  Follow the USB storage device instructions to disable 

security.

Skipped

  The connected USB storage device contains DRM protected 

files.

—  The protected files are skipped.

Protect

  All the files on the connected USB storage device are 

embedded with DRM.

—  Replace the USB storage device.

Incompatible USB

  The connected USB storage device is not supported by this 

product.

—  Disconnect your device and replace it with a compatible 

USB storage device.

Check USB

  The USB connector or USB cable is short-circuited.

—  Check that the USB connector or USB cable is not caught 

in something or damaged.

  The connected USB storage device consumes more than 

maximum allowable current.

—  Disconnect the USB storage 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.

Video resolution not supported

  Files that cannot be played on this product are included in 

the file.

—  Select a file that can be played.

USB was disconnected for device protection. Do not re-
insert this USB memory into the unit. Press reset to restart 
USB memory.

  The USB connector or USB cable is short-circuited.

—  Check that the USB connector or USB cable is not caught 

in something or damaged.

  The connected USB storage device consumes more than 

maximum allowable current.

—  Disconnect the USB storage 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.

Detailed information for play-
able media

Compatibility

Common notes about the USB storage 

device

  Do not leave the USB storage device in any location with 

high temperatures.

  Depending on the kind of the USB storage device you use, 

this product may not recognize the storage device or files 

may not be played back properly.

  The text information of some audio and video files may not 

be correctly displayed.

  File extensions must be used properly.

  There may be a slight delay when starting playback of files 

on an USB storage device with complex folder hierarchies.

  Operations may vary depending on the kind of an USB stor-

age device.

  It may not be possible to play some music files from USB 

because of file characteristics, file format, recorded applica-

tion, playback environment, storage conditions, and so on.

USB storage device compatibility

  For details about USB storage device compatibility with this 

product, refer to 

Specifications

 on page 27.

  Protocol: bulk

  You cannot connect a USB storage device to this product via 

a USB hub.

  Partitioned USB storage device is not compatible with this 

product.

  Firmly secure the USB storage device when driving. Do not 

let the USB storage device fall onto the floor, where it may 

become jammed under the brake or gas pedal.

  There may be a slight delay when starting playback of audio 

files encoded with image data.

  Some USB storage devices connected to this product may 

generate noise on the radio.

  Do not connect anything other than the USB storage device.

The sequence of audio files on USB storage device

For USB storage device, the sequence is different from that of 

USB storage device.

Handling guidelines and supplemental information

  This product is not compatible with the Multi Media Card 

(MMC).

  Copyright protected files cannot be played back.

Media compatibility chart

General

  Maximum playback time of audio file stored on an USB stor-

age device: 7.5 h (450 minutes)

USB storage device

File system: FAT16/FAT32

Maximum number of folders: 300

Maximum number of files: 15 000

Playable file types: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, MPEG4, JPEG, BMP

MP3 compatibility

  Ver. 2.x of ID3 tag is prioritized when both Ver. 1.x and Ver. 2.x 

exist.

  This product is not compatible with the following: MP3i (MP3 

interactive), mp3 PRO, m3u playlist

USB storage device

File extension: .mp3

Troubleshooting

If you have problems operating this product, refer to this sec-

tion. 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.

Problems with the AV screen

The screen is covered by a caution message and the video 
cannot be shown.

  The parking brake lead is not connected or applied.

—  Connect the parking brake lead correctly, and apply the 

parking brake.

  The parking brake interlock is activated.

—  Park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking 

brake.

The audio or video skips.

  This product is not firmly secured.

—  Secure this product firmly.

No sounds are produced. The volume level will not rise.

  Cables are not connected correctly.

—  Connect the cables correctly.

The picture is stretched, with an incorrect aspect ratio.

  The aspect setting is incorrect for the display.

—  Select the appropriate setting for that image.

Problems with the Application screen

A black screen is displayed.

  While operating an application, the application was ended 

on the smartphone side.

— Press   to display the Top menu screen.

  The smartphone OS may be awaiting screen operation.

—  Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the screen on 

the smartphone.

The screen is displayed, but operation does not work at all.

  An error has occurred.

—  Park your vehicle in a safe place, and then turn off the 

ignition switch (ACC OFF). Subsequently, 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 

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Appendix

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Summary of Contents for MVH-AV179

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MVH AV179 English CRB4583 A RDS AV RECEIVER English CRB4583 A 1 ...

Page 2: ... Starting procedure 12 Selecting files from the file name list 12 Setting the slideshow interval 13 AUX source 13 Starting procedure 13 Setting the video signal 13 System settings 14 Displaying the System setting screen 14 Setting the steering wheel control 14 Setting the ever scroll 14 Setting the rear view camera 14 Setting the camera for Rear View mode 14 Selecting the system language 14 Settin...

Page 3: ...nal 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 ex...

Page 4: ... do so gently Notes on internal memory Before removing the vehicle battery Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset Data subject to erasure The information is erased by disconnecting the yellow lead from the battery or removing the battery itself Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset Resetting the microprocessor CAUTION Pressing the RESET button resets se...

Page 5: ...ernmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country area Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Applicable to California U S A Using the remote control Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight Important Do not...

Page 6: ... forward For video Press to perform fast reverse or fast forward or Press to return to the previous track chapter or go to the next track chapter Stops playback If you resume playback playback will start from the point where you stopped Touch the key again to stop playback completely 12 FOLDER P CH Selects the next or previous folder Recalls radio station frequencies assigned to preset channel key...

Page 7: ...e Format d m y m d y 48 21 6 10 Radio Radio USB Rear View ON AUX OFF Top menu screen Time and date setting screen Setting menu screen AV source icons Current source By pressing the button on any screen you can display the Top menu screen he CRB4583 A Basic operation CRB4583 A 7 ...

Page 8: ...not displayed on the display area If you touch the key the rest are scrolled for display 3 Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page Touch or to view any hidden items Operating the time bar 9999 99 9999 99 1 1 You can change the playback point by dragging the key Switching the operation panel Switches the operation panel of AV sources This key is not available on all sources Radio 48...

Page 9: ...nsitivity 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 screen...

Page 10: ... playback and pause 2 Playback screen 1 Switches the current music information display Displays the artwork when the file with the artwork is being played The artwork file type needs to be JPEG and the file size should be less than 99 KB USB 48 21 6 10 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi ABC R B Plays files in random order Does not play files in random order Plays all files within the repeat range in random order...

Page 11: ...erforms slow motion playback Hides the touch panel keys To display again the keys touch anywhere on the screen Sets a repeat play range Repeats all files Repeats the current file Repeats the current folder HOLD USB 48 21 Stop 9999 99 9999 99 Full Pause 6 10 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Touch again to change the playback speed Performs fast reverse or fast forward 2 Switches between playback and pause 1 Sel...

Page 12: ...cdefghi Abcdefghi 6 10 Full Skips files forward or backward Switches between playback and pause 2 1 Selects a file from the list Selecting files from the file name list on page 12 2 Switches the media file type Switching the media file type on page 11 p JPEG images are not displayed in the rear display p By pressing or you can also skip files forward or backward p By pressing and holding or you ca...

Page 13: ...ent p A Mini jack AV cable CD RM10 sold separately is required for connection External video component and the display on page 23 CAUTION For safety reasons video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion To view video images stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake Starting procedure You can display the video image output by the device connected to video input 1 Display the ...

Page 14: ... the full screen image of the rear view camera installed on your vehicle when the shift lever is in the REVERSE R position p When the shift lever is aligned to the REVERSE R position immediately after the system of this product is started up only the camera image will be displayed and the parking assist guidelines will not be displayed Camera for Rear View mode Rear View can be displayed at all ti...

Page 15: ...r is set to Manual p This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake 1 Display the System setting screen Displaying the System setting screen on page 14 2 Touch Dimmer Settings 3 Touch Day Night to switch the following items Day default Turns the dimmer manually to off Night Turns the dimmer manually to on Setting the dimmer duration optional Y...

Page 16: ...d table Using balance adjustment p This function is available when Rear Speaker Output and Preout are set to Subwoofer Settings 1 Display the Audio setting screen Displaying the Audio setting screen on page 16 2 Touch Balance 3 Touch or to adjust the left right speaker balance p Left15 to Right15 is displayed as the left right speaker balance moves from the left to right p The default setting is L...

Page 17: ...ly recall at any time Here is a list of the equalizer curves S Bass is a curve in which only low pitched sound is boosted Powerful is a curve in which low and high pitched sounds are boosted Todoroki is a curve in which low and high pitched sounds are slightly boosted Vocal is a curve in which the midrange which is the human vocal range is boosted Flat is a flat curve in which nothing is boosted C...

Page 18: ...an also remove a shortcut by touching the star icon in the registered menu column AUX 48 21 Full 6 10 2 1 1 Clock display Displays the time and date setting screen Setting the time and date on page 18 2 Screen display mode key Changes the wide screen mode Changing the wide screen mode on page 18 Setting the time and date 1 Touch the current time on the screen 2 Touch or to set the correct time and...

Page 19: ... Adjusts the video signal setting automatically PAL Sets the video signal to PAL NTSC Sets the video signal to NTSC PAL M Sets the video signal to PAL M PAL N Sets the video signal to PAL N SECAM Sets the video signal to SECAM Resetting various settings Restoring this product to the default settings You can restore settings or recorded content to the default set tings Various methods are used to c...

Page 20: ...come 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 sliding seat tracks doors or any of the vehicle s controls Do...

Page 21: ...rminal 6 Black ground To vehicle metal body 7 Violet white Of the two lead wires connected to the back lamp connect the one in which the voltage changes when the gear shift is in the REVERSE R position This connection enables the unit to sense whether the car is moving forwards or backwards 8 Blue white Connect to system control terminal of the power amp max 300 mA 12 V DC 9 Light green Used to de...

Page 22: ...t Connect a cable according to the preout setting 5 Rear speaker or subwoofer 6 To Front output 7 Front speaker 8 Subwoofer You can change the RCA output of the subwoofer depending on your subwoofer system The subwoofer output of this product is monaural Camera About rear view camera When you use the rear view camera the rear view image is automatically switched from the video by moving the shift ...

Page 23: ...r than supplied or compatible ones are used they may damage internal parts of this product or they may work loose and the product may become detached 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 airbags hazard lamp buttons or iii impair the driver s ability to safely operate ...

Page 24: ... the nearest authorized Pioneer service facility Problems with the AV screen The screen is covered by a caution message and the video cannot be shown The parking brake lead is not connected or applied Connect the parking brake lead correctly and apply the parking brake The parking brake interlock is activated Park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake The audio or video skips Th...

Page 25: ... than maximum allowable current Disconnect the USB storage 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 Detailed information for play able media Compatibility Common notes about the USB storage device Do not lea...

Page 26: ...s The user cannot assign folder numbers Copyright and trademark notice Copyright c 1987 1993 1994 The Regents of the University of California All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copy right notice this list of conditions a...

Page 27: ...n At low temperatures using the LED backlight may increase image lag and degrade the image quality because of the characteristics of the LCD screen Image quality will improve with an increase in temperature The product lifetime of the LED backlight is more than 10 000 hours However it may decrease if used in high temperatures If the LED backlight reaches the end of its product lifetime the screen ...

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