Pioneer MVH-180UB: Bluetooth

Bluetooth: Pioneer MVH-180UB

Link play mode

You can access songs based on the artist, album, or genre currently playing.

1 While listening to a song, press and hold to enter the link play mode.

2 Turn the M.C. dial to select the mode ([ARTIST], [ALBUM], [GENRE]), then

press to confirm.

The selected song/album will be played after the currently playing song.

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NOTE

The selected song/album may be canceled if you use functions other than those from the

link play mode (e.g. fast forward and reverse).

iPod control

You can control the unit via a connected iPod.

The following iPod models are not compatible with this function.

iPod nano 1st generation, iPod with video

1 Press BAND/ during playback, then select the control mode.

[CTRL iPod]: The unit’s iPod function can be operated from the connected

iPod.

[CTRL AUDIO]: The unit’s iPod function can only be operated by the

buttons on the unit or supplied remote control. In this mode, the connected

iPod cannot be turned on or off.

NOTES

Useful functions for iPod

(Only for MVH-X380BT)

The MIXTRAX function creates a non-stop mix of your music library. For details

on MIXTRAX settings, see page 19.

Pressing iPod can also switch the control mode (only for MVH-180UI).

Switching the control mode to [CTRL iPod] pauses song playback. Use the connected iPod

to resume playback.

The following operations are still accessible from the unit, even if the control mode is set

to [CTRL iPod].

Pause, fast forward/reverse, song/chapter selection

The volume can only be adjusted from the unit.

NOTES

This function is not compatible with an Android device connected via MTP.

When USB is selected as a source and the MIXTRAX function is in use, the sound retriever

function is disabled.

Depending on the file/song, sound effects may not be available.

1 Press 3/MIX to turn MIXTRAX on/off.

(Only for MVH-X380BT)

Important

About MIXTRAX (USB/iPod only)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth connection

If three or more Bluetooth devices (e.g. a phone and separate audio player) are connected,

they may not work properly.

1 Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.

2 Press to display the phone menu.

3 Turn the M.C. dial to select [BT SETTING], then press to confirm.

4 Turn the M.C. dial to select [ADD DEVICE], then press to confirm.

The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the

device list.

To cancel searching, press the M.C. dial.

If the desired device is not in the list, select [RE-SEARCH].

If there is no device available, [NOT FOUND] appears in the display.

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5 Turn the M.C. dial to select a device from the device list, then press to

confirm.

Press and hold the M.C. dial to switch the displayed device information

between the Bluetooth device address and device name.

6 Select [Pioneer BT Unit] shown in the device display.

7 Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device,

then select “Yes” on the device.

NOTES

[DEVICE FULL] appears if the unit has already been paired with three other devices. In this

case, delete one of the paired devices. See [DEL DEVICE] or [GUEST MODE] in the

Bluetooth settings (page 11).

Depending on the device, the PIN code is required in step 7. In this case, input [0000].

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The Bluetooth connection can be also made by detecting the unit from the Bluetooth

device. To do so, [VISIBLE] in the Bluetooth settings needs to be set to [ON]. For details on a

Bluetooth device operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth settings

Menu Item Description

DEVICELIST Display the list of paired Bluetooth devices. “*” appears

on the device name when the Bluetooth connection is

established.

DEL DEVICE Delete the device information.

First, make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth telephone (page 10).

[DELETE YES],

Up to two Bluetooth telephones can be connected simultaneously.

[DELETE NO]

ADD DEVICE Register a new device.

A.CONN Select [ON] to connect to a Bluetooth device

automatically.

[ON], [OFF]

Important

Menu Item Description

VISIBLE Select [ON] so that a Bluetooth device can detect the

unit when the unit is connected via Bluetooth to another

[ON], [OFF]

device.

PIN CODE Change the PIN code.

1 Press the M.C. dial to display the setting mode.

2 Turn the M.C. dial to select a number.

3 Press the M.C. dial to move the cursor to the next

position.

4 After inputting the PIN code, press and hold the M.C.

dial.

After inputting the PIN code, pressing the M.C. dial

returns you to the PIN code input display, and you can

change the PIN code.

DEV. INFO Switch the device information on the display between

the device name and Bluetooth device address.

GUEST MODE Select [ON] to move to the [DEL DEVICE] screen

automatically when the unit has already been paired

[ON], [OFF]

with three devices.

A.PAIRING Select [ON] to pair the unit and iPhone automatically

when an iPhone is connected to the unit via USB. (This

[ON], [OFF]

function may not be available depending on the version

of iOS you are using.)

Bluetooth telephone

Leaving the unit on standby to connect to your phone via Bluetooth while the engine is

not running can drain the vehicles battery.

Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake before operation.

To make a phone call

1

Press to display the phone menu.

When two phones are connected, a phone name appears first then a phone

menu will display. To switch to another phone, press again.

2 Turn the M.C. dial to select [RECENTS] or [PHONE BOOK], then press to

confirm.

If you select [PHONE BOOK], proceed to step 4.

3 Turn the M.C. dial to select [MISSED], [DIALLED] or [RECEIVED], then

press to confirm.

4 Turn the M.C. dial to select a name or phone number, then press to

confirm.

The phone call starts.

To answer an incoming call

1

Press when a call is received.

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To preset phone numbers

1

Select a phone number from a phone book or call history.

2 Press and hold one of the number buttons (1/ to 6/).

The contact is stored in the selected preset number.

To make a call using a preset number, press one of the number buttons (1/

to 6/ ), then press the M.C. dial.

Voice recognition (Only for iPhone)

This function is only available when an iPhone equipped with voice

When two phones are connected to the unit via Bluetooth and there is an incoming call

recognition is connected to the unit via Bluetooth.

while one phone is being used for a call, a message will appear in the display. To answer that

incoming call, you need to end the existing call.

1 Press and hold to activate the voice recognition mode.

2 Press the M.C. dial and then talk into the microphone to input voice

commands.

Basic operations

To exit the voice recognition mode, press BAND/.

Purpose Operation

End a call Press .

Reject an incoming call Press and hold when a call is received.

Switch between the current

Press the M.C. dial.

caller and a caller on hold

Cancel a caller on hold Press and hold .

NOTE

Purpose Operation

Adjust the volume of the

Turn the M.C. dial during the call.

callers voice (When private

mode is on, this function is not

available.)

Turn the privacy mode on or

Press BAND/ during the call.

off

For details on the voice recognition features, refer to the manual supplied with your iPhone.

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*1 The contacts on your phone will normally be transferred automatically when the phone

Phone menu

is connected. If they are not, use your phone to transfer the contacts.

*2 If two phones are connected, this function does not work on incoming calls that are

Menu Item Description

received while one of the phones is being used for a call.

RECENTS Display the missed call history.

[MISSED]

[DIALLED] Display the dialed call history.

[RECEIVED] Display the received call history.

PHONE BOOK*1 Display the contacts which have been transferred from

your phone. Set [VISIBLE] in the Bluetooth settings to

[ON] to browse the contacts via this unit.

PRESET 1-6 Recall the preset phone numbers. You can also recall the

preset phone numbers by pressing one of the number

buttons (1/ to 6/).

A.ANSR*2 Select [ON] to answer an incoming call automatically.

[ON], [OFF]

R.TONE Select [ON] if the ring tone does not come out from the

car speakers. Depending on the connected phone, this

[ON], [OFF]

function may not work.

PB INVT Invert the order of names in the phone book (name

view).

PB A.SYNC Select whether or not to transfer the contacts from your

phone automatically when your phone is connected to

[ON], [OFF]

the unit.

When connected for the first time, the contacts from

your phone are transferred automatically, regardless of

the [PB A.SYNC] setting.

If you switch from [ON] to [OFF], the auto

synchronization will be performed on the next

connection.

During the auto synchronization, you cannot cancel

the synchronization, even if you select [OFF].

BT SETTING You can adjust various settings for Bluetooth

connections. For details on Bluetooth settings, see

page 11.

Important

Bluetooth audio

Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit, the available operations

will be limited to the following two levels:

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) can only play back songs on your audio

player.

AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) can perform functions such as playback,

pause, select song, etc.

The sound of the Bluetooth audio player will be muted when the phone is in use.

When the Bluetooth audio player is in use, you cannot connect to a Bluetooth telephone

automatically.

Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio player you have connected to this unit,

operation and information displayed may vary based on availability and functionality.

1 Make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth audio player.

2 Press SRC/OFF to select [BT AUDIO] as the source.

3 Press BAND/ to start playback.

Basic operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 16).

Purpose Operation

Fast forward or reverse Press and hold or .

Select a track Press or .

Repeat play* Press 6/.

Random play* Press 5/.

Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE.