Pioneer MVH-AV189, Owner'S Manual

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Important safety information
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.
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 authorised 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 odour from this
product, or any other abnormal signs on the LCD screen,
turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or
the nearest authorised 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 authorised 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
Precaution
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these instructions so you
will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instruc-
tions, keep this document in a safe place for
future reference.
Important
The screens shown in the examples may
differ from actual screens, which may be
changed without notice for performance and
function improvements.
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Precaution ..........................3
Important safety information ............................3
To ensure safe driving ......................................3
When using a display connected to V OUT ......3
To avoid battery exhaustion ..............................3
Rear view camera ............................................3
Handling the USB connector ............................3
In case of trouble..............................................4
Visit our website ...............................................4
Protecting the LCD panel and screen...............4
Notes on internal memory ................................4
About this manual ............................................4
Use and care of the remote control ..................4
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Basic operation ..................5
Checking part names and functions .................5
Remote control ................................................5
Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
device .........................................................6
On first-time startup .........................................6
How to use the screens ....................................7
Supported AV source .......................................8
Selecting a source ...........................................8
Using the touch panel ......................................8
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Radio ..................................8
Starting procedure ...........................................9
Searching by PTY information..........................9
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies .................................................9
Displaying the “Radio settings” screen .............9
Tuning into strong frequencies .........................9
Setting the FM or AM tuning step .....................9
Setting the alternative frequency search ..........9
Setting the Auto PI search ................................9
Limiting stations to regional programming ........9
Receiving traffic announcements (TA) ............10
Receiving news announcements....................10
Receiving alarm broadcasts ...........................10
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Compressed audio
files ...................................10
Starting procedure .........................................11
Selecting files from the file name list ..............11
Switching the media file type ..........................11
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Compressed video
files ...................................11
Starting procedure .........................................12
Selecting files from the file name list ..............12
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Still image files ................12
Starting procedure .........................................12
Selecting files from the file name list ..............13
Setting the slideshow interval .........................13
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AUX source ......................13
Starting procedure .........................................13
Setting the video signal ..................................13
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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
Setting the beep sound ..................................15
Adjusting the response positions of the touch
panel (touch panel calibration) ..................15
Setting the dimmer .........................................15
Adjusting the picture ......................................15
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Audio adjustments ..........16
Displaying the “Audio” setting screen .............16
Using fader/balance adjustment .....................16
Using balance adjustment ..............................16
Adjusting source levels ..................................16
Adjusting loudness .........................................16
Using the subwoofer output............................16
Adjusting the subwoofer settings ....................17
Switching the rear speaker output ..................17
Switching the RCA rear output .......................17
Boosting the bass ..........................................17
Setting the high pass filter ..............................17
Using the equaliser ........................................17
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Theme menu ....................18
Selecting the theme colour .............................18
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Favourite menu ................18
Creating a shortcut ........................................18
Selecting a shortcut .......................................18
Removing a shortcut ......................................18
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Common operations ........18
Setting the time and date ...............................18
Changing the wide screen mode ....................19
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Other functions ................19
Setting the video signal for the rear view
camera ......................................................19
Resetting various settings/Restoring this
product to the default settings ...................19
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Connection .......................20
Precautions ....................................................20
Precautions before connecting the system .....20
Before installing this product ..........................20
To prevent damage ........................................20
Notice for the blue/white lead .........................21
This product ...................................................21
Power cord .....................................................21
Speaker leads ................................................21
Power amp (sold separately) ..........................22
Camera ..........................................................22
External video component and the display .....23
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Installation .......................23
Precautions before installation .......................23
Before installing .............................................23
Installation notes ............................................24
Installation using the screw holes on the side of
this product ...............................................24
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Appendix ..........................24
Troubleshooting .............................................24
Error messages .............................................24
Detailed information for playable media .........25
Copyright and trademark notice .....................26
WMA ..............................................................26
AAC ...............................................................26
Notice regarding video viewing ......................26
Notice regarding MP3 file usage ....................26
Using the LCD screen correctly ......................27
Specifications.................................................27
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