Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AVH-8400BT Pioneer
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Operation Manual D VD RDS A V RECEIVER A VH-8400BT English.
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. T o ensure proper use , please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important th at you read and obser ve WARNING s and CAUTION si n this manual. Please keep the ma nual in a safe and acce ssible place for future r efer- ence.
Playing videos from USB storage device and SD 35 Browsing for a video/music on the iP od 35 Resume playback (Bookmark) 36 F rame-by-frame playback 36 Slow motion playback 36 Searching for the part you.
IMPORT ANT SA FEGUARDS Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future refer- ence. 1 Read this manual fully and carefully be- fore operating your display . 2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedur es and safety informa- tion.
When using a display connected to V OUT This unit ’ s V OUT is for connection of a dis- play to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch videos. WARNING NEVER install the rear display in a location where the driver can watch videos while driving.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a se- parate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that re- quires proper treatment, recover y and recy- cling.
In case of trouble Should this product fail to operate properly , please contact your dealer or nearest author- ized Pioneer Ser vice Station. Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (T o.
Head unit 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 9 a b Part Part 1 RESET 7 c / d ( TRK ) 2 SRC/OFF 8 h (eject) Refer to Ejecting a disc on page 12. Refer to Ejecting an SD on page 12. Refer to Adjusting the LCD panel angle on page 12. Refer to Removing the front panel on page 12.
Basic operations HOME display (Front) FRONT Bluetooth Favorite Theme System Settings Audio Video RearView ON USB/iPod1 USB/iPod2 Bluetooth Audio AUX Disc OFF AV Radio SD 23 1 4 5 6 HOME display (Rear).
4 Displaying the Bluetoo th connection menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth connectio n menu operations on page 60. 5 Displaying the Theme menu. Refer to Introduction of Theme setting menu opera- tions on page 62. 6 Displaying the menu. Refer to Menu operations on page 44.
Operating the scroll icon and the scrubber ba r SonicCenter Control FR: 0 Powerful On LR: 0 LR: 0 OFF ON Loudness Subwoofer Bass Booster High Pass Filter Source Level Adjuster Fader/Balance F/R 0 Powerful Off L/R 0 L/R 0 OFF ON Graphic EQ Auto EQ Sonic Center Control Loudness Subwoofer 1 1 2 DVD-V 13.
Displaying the EQ (Audio function menu). Refer to Using the equalizer on page 45. Displaying the Favorite menu. Refer to F avorite menu on page 59. Adjusting the LCD panel angle CAUTION Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock. ! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. ! If removed, replace the front panel on the unit before starting up your vehicle. 1 Press h (eject) to release the front panel.
! When strange or incorrect messages ap- pear on the display 1 T ur n the ignition switch OFF . 2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.
Introduction of tuner operations Radio 13 ARP PM 12:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 87 . 50 MHz TA Local News OFF ON FM MW 1 Dolby PLll TEXT WWWWWWWWWWWW W WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW W WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW W WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW W STEREO 65 7 8 9 a 1 3 2 4 T ouch panel keys 1 FM1 MW LW Selecting a band ( FM1 , FM2 or FM3 ) by tou ching the lef t icon.
Introduction of video playback operations Y ou can view DVD/DVD-R/DVD -RW/CD/CD -R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod . ! Depending on your iP od , there may not be any output unless you use CD-IU201S/CD - IU201V (sold separately). Be sure to use CD-IU201S/CD-IU201V to connect your iP od.
8 Stopping playback. If you resume playback, play- back will start from the point where you stopped. T ouch the key again to stop play- back completely. 9 Changing the screen mode. Refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 40. a P ausing playback.
Playing back videos 1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up. Playback will automatical ly start. ! If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear . Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 32 and PBC playback on page 38.
Introduction of sound playback operations Y ou can listen to DVD -R/DVD-RW/CD/CD -R/ CD-RW/USB/SD/iPod sound files. Audio CD ROM 05’ 26” -00’ 35” Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Abcdefghi 13 APR PM 12:25 S.
! When a call is in progress on the cellular phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth wireless technology, the sound of the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit is muted.
T ext information h Displaying the Songs list on the iPod . This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode. Refer to Searching for a video/music by categor y on page 35. i Displaying the Artists list on the iPod . This function is available for USB/SD when using Music browse mode.
Notes ! When playing back files recorded as VBR (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse operations are used. ! T o ensure proper operation, connect the dock connector cable from the iP od directly to this unit.
Introduction of Adva nced App Mode operation This system can switch to the Advanced App Mode, which you can display and operate the application for iPhone on the screen. In Advanced App Mode, you can operate appli- cations with finger gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the screen of the system.
Setting the Keyboard CAUTION For your safety , the keyboard functionality is only available when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged.
Introduction of MIXTRAX operation Y ou can play the audio files of USB/SD. 13 ARP PM 12:25 ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK Beat BPM Dolby PLll 12 54 3 6 MIXTRAX is original technology for creating non-stop mixes of selections from your audio librar y , complete with DJ effects that make them sound as if a DJ is right there with you playing the music.
Introduction of still image playback operations Y ou can view still images saved in USB/SD. Still image SD 13 APR PM 12:25 Dolby PLll Media 2 1 5 6 7 83 4 a9 When loading a USB/SD containing JPEG pic- ture files, this unit starts a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the device.
Selecting a file using the buttons 1 Pre s s c or d ( TRK ). F ast file searching 1 Press and hold c or d ( TRK ). ! Y ou can search 10 JPEG files at a time. Notes ! Files are played back in file number order and folders are skipped if they contain no files.
Introduction of Bluetooth telephone operations Y ou can use Bluetooth telephone. T elephone standby display 13 ARP PM 12:25 1 Abcdefghi 1234567890123456 Auto ON Tone OFF 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 1 1 When switchi.
7 Switching to the call histor y list. Refer to Using the missed, re- ceived and dialed call lists on page 42. 8 Switching the mode to enter the phone number directly. Refer to Making a call by en- tering phone nu mber on page 43. 9 Ending a call. Rejecting an incoming call.
Storing and recalling stations Y ou can easily store up to six stations for each band as presets. 1 Display the preset screen. Refer to Introduction of tuner operations on page 15. The preset screen appears in the display . 2 T ouch and hold one of the preset tun- ing keys to store the selected frequency in the memory .
— iP od nano 6th generation — iP od nano 5th generation — iP od nano 4th generation — iP od nano 3rd generation — iPhone 4S — iPhone 4 — iPhone 3GS — iPhone 3G — iPhone The song information (tag) can be saved from the broadcasting station to your iPod .
Using PTY functions Y ou can tune in to a station using PTY (pro- gram type) information. Searching for an RDS station by PTY information Y ou can search for general types of broadcast- ing programs, such as those listed in the fol- lowing section. Refer to this page.
Using the arrow keys 1 Display arrow keys to operate the DVD menu. Refer to Playing moving images on page 16. 2 Select the desired menu item. Selecting the desired menu item. Starting playback from the se- lected menu item. Operating the DVD menu by di- rectly touching the menu item.
— iP od nano 2nd generation — iPhone 4S — iPhone 4 — iPhone 3GS — iPhone 3G — iPhone Random play (shuffle) iP od-videos/so ngs can be played back in ran- dom order . ! Songs – Play back videos/songs in the se- lected list in random order .
3 Play the video from the iPod. Video Playlists Movies Music Videos Video Podcasts TV Shows Rentals # If you want to switch to iPod music mode, touch the icon. Switching to iPod music mode. Playing videos from USB storage device and SD T ouch the playback sign of the thumbnail to preview the file.
2 Switch to alphabet search mode. Switching to alphabet search mode. Alphabet search mode is displayed. 3 T ouch the first letter of the title of the video/song you are looking for . While searching, touch panel key operation is not available. # T o refine the search with a different letter , touch Cancel .
Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) With DVDs/DivX files that provides audio play- back in different languages and different audio systems (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.
PBC playback (F unction for Video CDs) During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control), PBC On is displayed. 1 Start the search function. Refer to Playing moving images on page 16. 2 T ouch 10key to display the numeric keypad. 3 T ouch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu number .
Displaying lists related to the currently playing song (Link Search) (F unction for iP od/USB/SD) 1 T ouch the artwork display . Refer to Introduction of sound playback opera- tions on page 19.
! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Di- gital Rights Management) system. This re- stricts playback of content to specific, registered devices. % If a message is displayed after loading a disc containing DivX VOD content, touch Play. Playback of the DivX VOD content will start.
Calling a number in the phone book The phone book in your cellular phone will be transferred automaticall y when the phon e is connected to this unit. After finding the number you want to call in the phone book, you can select the entr y and make the call.
Inverting names in phone book When your cellular phone is connected to this unit, the first and last names of your contacts may be registered to the phone book in reverse order . Y ou can use this function to change the order back. (Inverting the names in the phone book) 1 Switch to phone book mode.
% Select Far -End VOL. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- erations on page 28. 1 — 2 — 3 # This function can be per formed even while talking on the phone. # Settings can be stored for each device. Switching the ring tone Y ou can select whether or not to use this unit ’ s ring tone.
Introduction of menu operations SonicCenter Control FR: 0 Powerful On LR: 0 LR: 0 OFF ON Loudness Subwoofer Bass Booster High Pass Filter Source Level Adjuster Fader/Balance F/R 0 Powerful Off L/R 0 L/R 0 OFF ON Graphic EQ Auto EQ Sonic Center Control Loudness Subwoofer 1 2 43 5 1 Display menus.
Audio adjustments Using fade r/balance ad justment Y ou can change the fader/balance setting to provide an ideal listening environment for all of the occupied seats. 1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on the previous page.
2 T ouch Graphic EQ on the audio function menu. 3 T ouch the desired setting. S.Bass — Powerful — Natural — V ocal — Flat — Custom1 — Custom2 4 T ouch the table to adjust the level of the equalizer band.
1 Display the audio function menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 44. 2 T ouch c or d to select a desired level. Range: 0 to +6 Using the high pass filter When you do not want low sounds from the subwoofer output frequency range to play from the front or rear speakers, turn on the HPF (high pass filter).
Setting up the Video player Setting the subtitle language Y ou can set a desired subtitle language. When available, the subtitles will be displayed in the selected language. 1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 44.
1 Display the Video Setup menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 44. 2 T ouch Multi Angle on the Video Setup menu to turn angle icon display on or off.
# T o register the code, touch the following touch panel key . Registering the code. The code number is set, and the level can now be set. 4 T ouch 1 to 8 to select the desired level.
Displaying the DivX â VOD registration code In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) contents on this unit, the unit must first be re- gistered with a DivX VOD contents provider . F or registration, generate a DivX VOD registra- tion code and submit it to your provider .
System settings Switching the auxiliary setting Activate this setting when using an auxiliar y device connected to this unit. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 44. 2 T ouch AUX Input on the system menu to tur n AUX Input on or off.
Setting the FM tuning step Normally , the FM tuning step employed by seek tuning is 50 kHz. When AF or TA is on, the tuning step automatically changes to 100 kHz. It may be preferable to set the tuning step to 50 kHz when AF is on. ! The tuning step remains at 50 kHz during manual tuning.
1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 44. 2 T ouch Mute/A TT until the desired set- ting appears. T ouch Mute/A TT until the desired setting ap- pears in the display .
2 Press HOME to switch to the HOME dis- play . 3 T ouch System key . System menu is displayed. 4 T ouch Bluetooth Memory Clear on the system menu. 5 T ouch Clear. After selecting a desired item, a confirmation display appears. T ouch OK to delete the mem- or y.
! After you set up the rear view camera set- ting, move the shif t lever to REVERSE (R) and confirm that the rear view camera video is shown on the display. ! Change this setting if the display switches to the rear view camera video by error while you are driving forward.
! Y ou cannot adjust Color , Hue and Contrast for the audio source. 1 Display the system menu. Refer to Introduction of menu operations on page 44. 2 If you are adjusting the Picture Adjustment, select the unit. NAVI Apps Completing Picture Adjustment for the Navigation system when the RGB input setting is set to NA VI .
Before operating the auto EQ function ! Carr y out auto EQ in as quiet a place as possible, with the car engine and air condi- tioning switched off . Also cut power to car phones or portable telephones in the car , or remove them from the car before carr ying out auto EQ.
8 When the 10-second countdown starts, get out of the car and close the door within 10 seconds. A measurement tone (noise) is emitted from the speakers, and auto EQ measurement be- gins. When auto EQ is completed, The measure- ment has finished. Please disconnect the microphone and then push HOME key .
Introduction of Bluetooth connection menu operations Refer to Basic operations on page 9. If you are using a cellular phone that can be connected via Bluetooth wireless technology, we recommend that you use your phone to search for this unit and establish a connection between it and your phone.
Using a Bluetooth device to pair If you cannot open the connection between your Bluetooth device and this unit from your Bluetooth device, you can use this function to establish a connection. 1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- erations on page 28.
1 Display the Bluetooth Connection Menu. Refer to Introduction of Bluetooth telephone op- erations on page 28. 2 T ouch Device Information to display de- vice information.
Selecting the OSD (on-screen display) color The OSD color can be changed. 1 Display the Theme menu. Refer to Basic operations on page 9. 2 T ouch Screen. 3 T ouch one of the colors on the list. Selecting the background display Y ou can switch the background that is dis- played when listening to a source.
Setting rear monitor output The output source for the rear monitor can be switched to the following: ! Mirror – The source on the front screen of this unit Disc – The video and sound from the disc.
Mini pin plug cable ( AUX ) When connecting an auxiliar y device using a mini plug cable iP ods and portable audio/video players can be connected to this unit via mini plug cable. ! If an iP od with video capabilities is con- nected to this unit via 3.
T roubleshooting Common Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) The power will not turn on. The unit will not operate. Leads and con- nectors are incor- rectly connected. Confirm once mor e that all connec- tions are correct. The fuse is blown. Rectify the cause and then replace the fuse.
Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) Nothing is dis- played. The touch panel keys can- not be used. The rear view camera is not connected. Connect a rear view camera. Camera Polarity is at incorrect setting. Press and hold HOME to return to the source display and then select the correct setting for Camera Polarity .
Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) The image is extremely un- clear/distorted and dark dur- ing playback. Some discs fea- ture a signal to prohibit copying.
Message Cause Action Error -02-XX/ FF-FF The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The disc is scratched. Replace the disc. The disc is loaded upside down. Check that the disc is loaded correctly. There is an elec- trical or mechan- ical error . Press RESET .
Message Cause Action Protect All the files on the connected USB portable audio player/ USB memor y are protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10. T ransfer audio files not protected by Windows Media DRM 9/10 to the USB portable audio player/USB memor y and con- nect.
iPod Message Cause Action Format Read Sometimes there is a delay be- tween the start of playback and when you start to hear any sound. W ait until the mes- sage disappears and you hear sound. Error -02-6X/- 9X/-DX Communication failed. Disconnect the cable from the iP od .
Message Cause Action Error . Please check xxxx speaker . The microphone cannot pick up the measuring tone of a speaker . ! Confirm that the speakers are con- nected correctly. ! Correct the input level setting of the power amp con- nected to the speakers.
Indicates that the digital format is MPEG Audio. Indicates that the digital format is Linear PCM. Indicates the samp ling frequency. Indicates that the digital format is DTS. 1+1ch 2 ch Indicates the audio channel. Indicates that a disc with PBC On is being played.
Shows other phone information. Shows the folder name of the folder containing the MP3/WMA/ AAC file curren tly being played. Shows the file name of the MP3/ WMA/AAC file currently being played. Shows the prese t number of the station currently being tuned in to.
Handling guidelines Discs and player Use only discs featuring any of following logos. Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter for 8-cm discs. Use only convention al, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Do not insert anything other than a DVD-R/ RW or CD- R/RW into the disc loading slot.
Depending on the kind of USB portable audio playe r/ USB memor y you use, the device may not be reco g- nized or audio files may not be played back properly. Do not leave the USB portable audio player/USB memor y in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time.
F requent loading and ejecting of a DualDisc may re- sult in scratches on the disc. Serious scratches can lead to playback problems on this unit. In some cases, a DualDis c may become stuck in the disc load- ing slot and will not eject. T o prevent this, we recom- mend you refrain from using DualDis c with this unit.
DivX compatibility Compatible format: DivX video format implemented in relation to DivX standards File extensions: .avi or .divx DivX Ultra format: Not compatible DivX HD forma t: Not compatible DivX .
iPod compatibility This unit supports only the followi ng iPod models. Supported iPod sof tware versions are shown below . Older versions may not be supported. Made for ! iP od touch 4th generation (software version 5.0.1) ! iP od touch 3rd gen eration (software version 5.
! If you notice smoke, a strange noise or smell, or any other abnormal signs from the display , turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Ser vice Station. Using this unit in this condition may result in permanent da- mage to the system.
Bluetooth profiles In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology , devices must be able to interpret certain pro- files. This unit is compatible with the following profiles.
“ Made for iP od ” and “ Made for iPhone ” mean that an electronic accessor y has been de- signed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone , respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple per formance standards.
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Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Dzongkha (dz), 0426 Kurdish (ku), 1121 Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823 English (en), 0514 Ewe (ee), 0505 Komi (kv), 1122 Sanskrit (sa.
Specifications General Rated power source ............... 14.4 V DC (allowable voltage range: 10.8 V to 15.1 V DC) Grounding system ................... Negative type Maximum current consumpti on ..................................................... 10.
AAC decoding forma t ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iT unes en- coded only) (V er . 9.0.3 and earlier) WAVE WAVE signal forma t ..... Linear PCM, MS ADPCM (.wav) Sampling Frequency .... Linear PCM:16,22.05,24,32,44.1,48 [kHz] MS ADPCM:22.05/44.1[kHz] DivX DivX decoding forma t .
WMV WMV decoding format ........................................... Main Profile (.wmv) Max Bit Rate .................... 8000kbps Max Frame Rate ............. 30fps Audio Codec .................... WMA Decode Size ..................... MAX:720 (H) x 1280(W), MIN:48(H) x 48(W) MPEG-4 MPEG-4 video decoding format .
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