Pioneer DEH-X3500UI: instruction
Manual for Pioneer DEH-X3500UI

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Owner’s Manual
Mode d’emploi
DEH-X3500UI
Manuale d’istruzioni
Manual de instrucciones
DEH-2500UI
Bedienungsanleitung
Handleiding
Руководство пользователя

Section
01
Before you start
Before you start
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER
! In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
About this unit
product
ferred to as “iPod”.
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated
To ensure proper use, please read through this
for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle
manual before using this product. It is especially
East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas
important that you read and observe WARN-
In case of trouble
may result in poor reception. The RDS (radio
INGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Please
Should this unit fail to operate properly, please
data system) function only operates in areas
keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
with broadcasting RDS signals for FM stations.
future reference.
PIONEER Service Station.
CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product classi-
fied under the Safety of laser products, IEC
60825-1:2007.
If you want to dispose this product, do not
mix it with general household waste. There is
a separate collection system for used elec-
tronic products in accordance with legislation
that requires proper treatment, recovery and
CAUTION
recycling.
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Private households in the member states of the
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating could result from contact with
EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their
used electronic products free of charge to desig-
liquids.
nated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you
! The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in
purchase a similar new one).
Germany.
For countries not mentioned above, please con-
! Always keep the volume low enough to hear
tact your local authorities for the correct method
outside sounds.
of disposal.
! Avoid exposure to moisture.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed
! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
product undergoes the necessary treatment, re-
any preset memory will be erased.
covery and recycling and thus prevent potential
Note
negative effects on the environment and human
Function setting operations are completed even
health.
if the menu is canceled before the operations
are confirmed.
About this manual
! In the following instructions, USB memories
and USB audio players are collectively re-
ferred to as “USB storage device”.
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Head unit
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Part Part
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DEH-2500UI
iPod
CAUTION
! Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-
U50E) to connect the USB storage device as
any device connected directly to the unit will
protrude out from the unit, which could be
dangerous.
! Do not use unauthorized products.
Display indication
DEH-X3500UI
1
Part Part
BAND/
(iPod
1 SRC/OFF 8
control)
8 ca
(back)/
2 h (eject) 9
DIMMER
(dimmer)
MULTI-CONTROL
3
a c/d
(M.C.)
4
(list) b 1/ to 6/
5 Disc loading slot c DISP
AUX input jack
6 USB port d
(3.5 mm stereo
jack)
7 9 b
2
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Operating this unit
Operating this unit
02
Indicator State
Indicator State
English
b
(repeat) Track or folder repeat is on.
! Tuner: band and fre-
quency
(iPod
This unit’s iPod function is op-
c
! RDS: program service
control)
erated from your iPod.
name, PTY information
Main infor-
and other literal informa-
1
mation sec-
tion
tion
Set up menu
! CD player, USB storage
device and iPod: elapsed
When you turn the ignition switch to ON after in-
playback time and text in-
stallation, set up menu appears on the display.
formation
You can set up the menu options below.
Appears when a lower tier of
2
1 After installation of this unit, turn the
folder or menu exists.
ignition switch to ON.
Shows when 12H is selected
SET UP appears.
under 12H/24H and CLOCK
3
is selected under INFO DIS-
2 Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
PLAY.
# If you do not operate for 30 seconds, the set up
menu will not be displayed.
The list function is being oper-
4
(list)
# If you prefer not to set up at this time, turn M.C.
ated.
to switch to NO. Press to select.
Sub infor-
If you select NO, you cannot set up in the set up
5
mation sec-
Sub information is displayed.
menu.
tion
3 Press M.C. to select.
6 LOC Local seek tuning is on.
TP (traffic
4 Perform the following procedures to set
program
the menu.
7
A TP station is tuned in.
identifica-
To proceed to the next menu option, you need to
c 7 6 a
tion)
confirm your selection.
TA (traffic
8
announce-
TA function is on.
ments)
The sound retriever function
9
(sound re-
is on.
triever)
Random play is on.
(ran-
The iPod source is selected
a
dom/shuf-
and the shuffle or shuffle all
fle)
function is on.
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Section
02
Operating this unit
Operating this unit
Notes
LANGUAGE (multi-language)
Removing the front panel to protect your unit from
Selecting a source
! You can set up the menu options from the
theft
1 Press SRC/OFF to cycle between:
This unit can display the text information from a
system menu. For details about the settings,
1 Press the detach button to release the front
TUNER (tuner)—CD (CD player)—USB (USB)/
compressed audio file even for information em-
refer to System menu on page 9.
panel.
iPod (iPod)—AUX (AUX)
bedded in English or Russian.
! You can cancel set up menu by pressing
2 Push the front panel upward (M) and then pull
! Only for DEH-2500UI
! If the embedded language and the selected
SRC/OFF.
it toward (N) you.
When there is an iPod connected and a source
language setting are not the same, text infor-
other than iPod is selected, you can switch to
mation may not display properly.
iPod by pressing iPod.
! Some characters may not be displayed prop-
Basic operations
erly.
Adjusting the volume
Important
1 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
1 Turn M.C. to adjust the volume.
! Handle gently when removing or attaching
ENG (English)—РУС (Russian)
the front panel.
2 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
3 Always keep the detached front panel in a pro-
CLOCK SET (setting the clock)
CAUTION
shock.
tection device such as a protection case.
For safety reasons, park your vehicle when re-
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight
1 Turn M.C. to adjust hour.
Re-attaching the front panel
and high temperatures.
moving the front panel.
2 Press M.C. to select minute.
1 Slide the front panel to the left.
! To avoid damaging the device or vehicle inte-
Note
3 Turn M.C. to adjust minute.
Make sure to insert the tabs on the left side of
rior, remove any cables and devices attached
When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected to
4 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
the head unit into the slots on the front panel.
to the front panel before detaching it.
the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control termi-
FM STEP (FM tuning step)
nal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when this
unit’s source is turned on. To retract the anten-
Normally, the FM tuning step employed by seek
na, turn the source off.
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
Frequently used menu
AF is on.
2 Press the right side of the front panel until it is
operations
! The tuning step remains at 50 kHz during man-
firmly seated.
ual tuning.
If you cannot attach the front panel to the
1 Turn M.C. to select the FM tuning step.
Returning to the previous display
head unit successfully, make sure that you are
50 (50 kHz)—100 (100 kHz)
Returning to the previous list (the folder one level
placing the front panel onto the head unit cor-
2 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
higher)
rectly. Forcing the front panel into place may
QUIT appears.
1 Press
/DIMMER.
result in damage to the front panel or head
unit.
Returning to the ordinary display
5 To finish your settings, turn M.C. to select
Canceling the main menu
Turning the unit on
YES.
1 Press BAND/
.
1 Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.
# If you prefer to change your setting again, turn
Returning to the ordinary display from the list
M.C. to switch to NO. Press to select.
Turning the unit off
1 Press BAND/
.
1 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns
6 Press M.C. to select.
off.
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2 Press one of the preset tuning buttons
Tuner
Searching for an RDS station by PTY information
OTHERS (others)
(1/
to 6/ ) to select the desired station.
English
You can search for general types of broadcasting
Basic operations
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CUL-
programs, such as those listed in the following
Switching the display
TURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Var-
section. Refer to this page.
Selecting a band
ied), CHILDREN (Children’s), SOCIAL (Social
1 Press
(list).
1 Press BAND/
until the desired band (FM1,
affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone
Selecting the desired text information
2 Turn M.C. to select a program type.
FM2,FM3 for FM or MW/LW) is displayed.
in), TOURING (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), DOCU-
1 Press DISP to cycle between the following:
NEWS/INFO—POPULAR—CLASSICS—
MENT (Documentaries)
! FREQUENCY (program service name or
Switching preset stations
OTHERS
frequency)
1 Press c or d.
3 Press M.C. to begin the search.
! BRDCST INFO (program service name/PTY
! Select PCH (preset channel) under SEEK to
The unit searches for a station broadcasting
Function settings
information)
use this function. For details about the set-
that type of program. When a station is found,
! CLOCK (source name and clock)
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
tings, refer to SEEK (left/right key setting) on
its program service name is displayed.
the next page.
! To cancel the search, press M.C. again.
Notes
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
! The program of some stations may differ
Manual tuning (step by step)
! If the program service name cannot be ac-
and press to select FUNCTION.
from that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
1 Press c or d.
quired in FREQUENCY, the broadcast fre-
! If no station is broadcasting the type of
! Select MAN (manual tuning) under SEEK to
quency is displayed instead. If the program
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
program you searched for, NOT FOUND is
use this function. For details about the set-
service name is detected, the program serv-
Once selected, the following functions can be
displayed for about two seconds and then
tings, refer to SEEK (left/right key setting) on
ice name will be displayed.
adjusted.
the tuner returns to the original station.
the next page.
! BRDCST INFO text information will change
# If MW/LW band is selected, only BSM, LOCAL
automatically.
and SEEK are available.
Seeking
! Depending on the band, text information can
1 Press and hold c or d, and then release.
PTY list
be changed.
BSM (best stations memory)
You can cancel seek tuning by briefly pressing
! Text information items that can be changed
c or d.
NEWS/INFO (news and information)
BSM (best stations memory) automatically stores
depend on the area.
While pressing and holding c or d, you can
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current affairs), INFO
the six strongest stations in the order of their sig-
skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as
(Information), SPORT (Sports), WEATHER (Weath-
nal strength.
you release c or d.
Using PTY functions
er), FINANCE (Finance)
1 Press M.C. to turn BSM on.
You can tune in to a station using PTY (program
To cancel, press M.C. again.
Note
type) information.
POPULAR (popular)
This unit’s AF (alternative frequencies search)
REGION (regional)
POP MUS (Popular music), ROCK MUS (Rock
function can be turned on and off. AF should be
music), EASY MUS (Easy listening), OTH MUS
When AF is used, the regional function limits the
off for normal tuning operation (refer to AF (al-
(Other music), JAZZ (Jazz), COUNTRY (Country
selection of stations to those broadcasting region-
ternative frequencies search) on the next page).
music), NAT MUS (National music), OLDIES
al programs.
(Oldies music), FOLK MUS (Folk music)
1 Press M.C. to turn the regional function on or
Storing and recalling stations
off.
CLASSICS (classics)
for each band
LOCAL (local seek tuning)
L. CLASS (Light classical), CLASSIC (Classical)
Using preset tuning buttons
1 When you find a station that you want
to store in memory, press one of the preset
tuning buttons (1/
to 6/ ) and hold until
the preset number stops flashing.
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Section
02
Operating this unit
Operating this unit
Operations using the MIXTRAX
Notes
Local seek tuning lets you tune in to only those
Playing songs on a USB storage device
! TRACK INFO and FILE INFO text information
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for
1 Open the USB port cover.
button
will change automatically.
good reception.
2 Plug in the USB storage device using a USB
! Depending on the version of iTunes used to
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
cable.
Turning MIXTRAX on or off
write MP3 files to a disc or media file types,
FM: OFF—LV1—LV2—LV3—LV4
Playback is performed automatically.
Only for DEH-X3500UI
incompatible text stored within an audio file
MW/LW: OFF—LV1 —LV2
You can use this function when USB is selected as
Stopping playback of files on a USB storage de-
may be displayed incorrectly.
The highest level setting allows reception of
the source.
vice
! Text information items that can be changed
only the strongest stations, while lower levels
1 Press MIX to turn MIXTRAX on or off.
1 You may disconnect the USB storage device at
depend on the media.
allow the reception of weaker stations.
! For more details about MIXTRAX, refer to
any time.
About MIXTRAX on page 10.
TA (traffic announcement standby)
The unit stops playback.
Selecting and playing files/
! For more details about MIXTRAX functions,
Selecting a folder
refer to MIXTRAX menu on page 11.
tracks from the name list
1 Press M.C. to turn traffic announcement
1 Press 1/
or 2/ .
! When MIXTRAX is in use, the sound retriever
standby on or off.
1 Press to switch to the file/track name
function is disabled.
Selecting a track
list mode.
AF (alternative frequencies search)
1 Press c or d.
Switching the display
2 Use M.C. to select the desired file name
1 Press M.C. to turn AF on or off.
Fast forwarding or reversing
(or folder name).
1 Press and hold c or d.
NEWS (news program interruption)
! When playing compressed audio, there is no
Selecting the desired text information
sound during fast forward or reverse.
1 Press DISP to cycle between the following:
Selecting a file or folder
1 Press M.C. to turn the NEWS function on or
CD-DA
1 Turn M.C.
off.
Returning to root folder
! ELAPSED TIME (track number and play-
Playing
SEEK (left/right key setting)
1 Press and hold BAND/
.
back time)
1 When a file or track is selected, press M.C.
Switching between compressed audio and CD-DA
! CLOCK (source name and clock)
You can assign a function to the left and right keys
Viewing a list of the files (or folders) in the se-
of the unit.
1 Press BAND/
.
! SPEANA (spectrum analyzer)
CD-TEXT
lected folder
Select MAN (manual tuning) to tune up or down
Switching between playback memory devices
! TRACK INFO (track title/track artist/disc
1 When a folder is selected, press M.C.
manually or select PCH (preset channel) to switch
You can switch between playback memory devices
title)
between preset channels.
Playing a song in the selected folder
on USB storage devices with more than one Mass
! ELAPSED TIME (track number and play-
1 Press M.C. to select MAN or PCH.
1 When a folder is selected, press and hold M.C.
Storage Device-compatible memory device.
back time)
1 Press BAND/
.
! CLOCK (source name and clock)
! You can switch between up to 32 different
! SPEANA (spectrum analyzer)
CD/CD-R/CD-RW and USB
memory devices.
MP3/WMA/WAV
storage devices
! TRACK INFO (track title/artist name/album
Note
title)
Disconnect USB storage devices from the unit
Basic operations
! FILE INFO (file name/folder name)
when not in use.
! ELAPSED TIME (track number and play-
Playing a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
back time)
1 Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with
! CLOCK (source name and clock)
the label side up.
! SPEANA (spectrum analyzer)
Ejecting a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
1 Press h.
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Operations using special buttons
Operations using the MIXTRAX
2 Use M.C. to select a category/song.
S.RTRV (sound retriever)
English
button
Automatically enhances compressed audio and
Selecting a repeat play range
Changing the name of the song or category
restores rich sound.
1 Press 6/
to cycle between the following:
1 Turn M.C.
Turning MIXTRAX on or off
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
CD/CD-R/CD-RW
Playlists—artists—albums—songs—podcasts
Only for DEH-X3500UI
For details, refer to Enhancing compressed
! ALL – Repeat all tracks
—genres—composers—audiobooks
1 Press MIX to turn MIXTRAX on or off.
audio and restoring rich sound (sound retriever)
! ONE – Repeat the current track
! For more details about MIXTRAX, refer to
Playing
on this page.
! FLD – Repeat the current folder
About MIXTRAX on page 10.
1 When a song is selected, press M.C.
USB storage device
! For more details about MIXTRAX functions,
! ALL – Repeat all files
Viewing a list of songs in the selected category
refer to MIXTRAX menu on page 11.
! ONE – Repeat the current file
iPod
1 When a category is selected, press M.C.
! FLD – Repeat the current folder
Playing a song in the selected category
Basic operations
Switching the display
Playing tracks in random order
1 When a category is selected, press and hold
1 Press 5/
to turn random play on or off.
M.C.
Playing songs on an iPod
Selecting the desired text information
Tracks in a selected repeat range are played in
1 Open the USB port cover.
1 Press DISP to cycle between the following:
Searching the list by alphabet
random order.
2 Connect an iPod to the USB cable using an
CONTROL AUDIO/CONTROL iPod
1 When a list for the selected category is dis-
! To change songs during random play, press d
iPod Dock Connector.
! TRACK INFO (track title/artist name/album
played, press
to switch to alphabet search
to switch to the next track. Pressing c restarts
Playback is performed automatically.
title)
mode.
playback of the current track from the begin-
! ELAPSED TIME (track number and play-
! You also can switch to alphabet search
ning of the song.
Selecting a song (chapter)
back time)
mode by turning M.C. twice.
1 Press c or d.
Pausing playback
! CLOCK (source name and clock)
2 Turn M.C. to select a letter.
1 Press 4/PAUSE to pause or resume.
Selecting an album
! SPEANA (spectrum analyzer)
3 Press M.C. to display the alphabetical list.
1 Press 1/
or 2/ .
CONTROL APP
! To cancel searching, press
/DIMMER.
Enhancing compressed audio and restoring rich
! CONTROL APP (APP MODE is displayed)
sound (sound retriever)
Fast forwarding or reversing
! CLOCK (source name and clock)
Notes
1 Press 3/S.Rtrv to cycle between:
1 Press and hold c or d.
! SPEANA (spectrum analyzer)
! You can play playlists created with the PC ap-
1—2—OFF (off)
Notes
plication (MusicSphere). The application will
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2
Note
be available on our website.
is effective for high compression rates.
! The iPod cannot be turned on or off when the
TRACK INFO text information will change auto-
! Playlists that you created with the PC appli-
! Key operation is disabled when MIXTRAX is
control mode is set to CONTROL AUDIO.
matically.
on.
! Disconnect headphones from the iPod be-
cation (MusicSphere) are displayed in abbre-
fore connecting it to this unit.
viated form.
Browsing for a song
! The iPod will turn off about two minutes after
Function settings
the ignition switch is set to OFF.
1 Press to switch to the top menu of list
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
search.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
Once selected, the function below can be ad-
justed.
! S.RTRV is not available when MIXTRAX is
turned on.
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Operating this unit
Operations using special buttons
2 Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to
% Press BAND/ to switch the control
AUDIO BOOK (audiobook speed)
select.
mode.
! ARTIST – Plays an album of the artist cur-
! CONTROL iPod – This unit’s iPod function
Selecting a repeat play range
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
rently being played.
can be operated from the connected iPod.
1 Press 6/
to cycle between the following:
2 Turn M.C. to select your favorite setting.
! ALBUM – Plays a song from the album cur-
! CONTROL APP – This unit’s iPod function
! ONE – Repeat the current song
! FASTER – Playback at a speed faster than
rently being played.
can be operated from the connected iPod.
! ALL – Repeat all songs in the selected list
normal
! GENRE – Plays an album from the genre cur-
The unit will play back the sound from your
! When the control mode is set to CONTROL
! NORMAL – Playback at normal speed
rently being played.
iPod applications.
iPod/CONTROL APP, the repeat play range will
! SLOWER – Playback at a speed slower
The selected song/album will be played after the
! CONTROL AUDIO – This unit’s iPod function
be same as what is set for the connected iPod.
than normal
currently playing song.
can be operated from this unit.
Selecting a random play range (shuffle)
Only for DEH-2500UI
S.RTRV (sound retriever)
1 Press 5/
to cycle between the following:
Notes
You can also switch the control mode by press-
Automatically enhances compressed audio and
! SNG – Play back songs in the selected list
! The selected song/album may be canceled if
ing iPod.
restores rich sound.
in random order.
you operate functions other than link search
Notes
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
! ALB – Play back songs from a randomly se-
(e.g. fast forward and reverse).
For details, refer to Enhancing compressed
lected album in order.
! Depending on the song selected to play, the
! Switching the control mode to
audio and restoring rich sound (sound retriever)
! OFF – Not play back in random order.
end of the currently playing song and the be-
CONTROL iPod/CONTROL APP pauses song
on this page.
ginning of the selected song/album may be
playback. Operate the iPod to resume play-
Playing all songs in random order (shuffle all)
cut off.
back.
1 Press and hold 5/
to turn shuffle all on.
! The following operations are still accessible
! To turn off shuffle all, select OFF in shuffle. For
Operating this unit’s iPod
from the unit even if the control mode is set
Audio adjustments
details, refer to Selecting a random play range
to CONTROL iPod/CONTROL APP.
function from your iPod
(shuffle) on this page.
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
— Pausing
This unit's iPod function can be operated from a
Pausing playback
— Fast forward/reverse
connected iPod.
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
1 Press 4/PAUSE to pause or resume.
— Selecting a song (chapter)
If you switch to APP Mode, you can have the
and press to select AUDIO.
! The volume can only be adjusted from this
Enhancing compressed audio and restoring rich
sound from your iPod applications be output
unit.
sound (sound retriever)
from your car's speakers.
3 Turn M.C. to select the audio function.
1 Press 3/S.Rtrv to cycle between:
CONTROL iPod is not compatible with the fol-
Once selected, the following audio functions
Function settings
1—2—OFF (off)
lowing iPod models.
can be adjusted.
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2
! iPod nano 1st generation
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
! FADER is not available when SUB.W/SUB.W
is effective for high compression rates.
! iPod with video
is selected in SP-P/O MODE. For details, refer
CONTROL APP is compatible with the following
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
to SP-P/O MODE (rear output and preout set-
iPod models.
and press to select FUNCTION.
ting) on page 11.
Playing songs related to the
! iPod touch 4th generation
! SUB.W, SUB.W CTRL and HPF SETTING are
currently playing song
! iPod touch 3rd generation
3 Turn M.C. to select the function.
not available when REAR/REAR is selected in
You can play songs from the following lists.
! iPod touch 2nd generation
Once selected, the following functions can be
SP-P/O MODE. For details, refer to
• Album list of the currently playing artist
! iPod touch 1st generation
adjusted.
SP-P/O MODE (rear output and preout set-
• Song list of the currently playing album
! iPhone 4S
! AUDIO BOOK is not available when
ting) on page 11.
• Album list of the currently playing genre
! iPhone 4
CONTROL iPod/CONTROL APP is selected in
! SUB.W CTRL and HPF SETTING are not avail-
! iPhone 3GS
the control mode. For details, refer to Operat-
able when SUB.W is selected in OFF. For de-
1 Press and hold
to switch to link play
! iPhone 3G
ing this unit’s iPod function from your iPod on
tails, refer to SUB.W (subwoofer on/off
mode.
! iPhone
this page.
setting) on the next page.
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02
FADER (fader adjustment)
SUB.W (subwoofer on/off setting)
SLA (source level adjustment)
LANGUAGE (multi-language)
English
This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output
SLA (Source level adjustment) lets you adjust the
This unit can display the text information from a
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
which can be turned on or off.
volume level of each source to prevent radical
compressed audio file even for information em-
2 Turn M.C. to adjust the front/rear speaker bal-
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
changes in volume when switching between sour-
bedded in English or Russian.
ance.
NOR (normal phase)—REV (reverse phase)—
ces.
! If the embedded language and the selected
BALANCE (balance adjustment)
OFF (subwoofer off)
! Settings are based on the FM volume level,
language setting are not the same, text infor-
which remains unchanged.
mation may not display properly.
SUB.W CTRL (subwoofer adjustment)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
! The MW/LW volume level can also be adjusted
! Some characters may not be displayed prop-
2 Turn M.C. to adjust the left/right speaker bal-
Only frequencies lower than those in the selected
with this function.
erly.
ance.
range are outputted from the subwoofer.
! When selecting FM as the source, you cannot
1 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
switch to SLA.
ENG (English)—РУС (Russian)
EQ SETTING (equalizer recall)
2 Press M.C. to cycle between the following:
! USB and iPod are all set to the same setting
CLOCK SET (setting the clock)
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Cut-off frequency—Output level—Slope level
automatically.
2 Turn M.C. to select the equalizer.
Rates that can be adjusted will flash.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
POWERFUL—NATURAL—VOCAL—CUS-
3 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
2 Turn M.C. to adjust the source volume.
2 Press M.C. to select the segment of the clock
TOM1—CUSTOM2—FLAT—SUPER BASS
Cut-off frequency: 50HZ—63HZ—80HZ—
Adjustment range: +4 to –4
display you wish to set.
The equalizer band and equalizer level can be
100HZ—125HZ—160HZ—200HZ
Hour—Minute
customized when CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 is
Output level: –24 to +6
3 Turn M.C. to adjust the clock.
selected.
Slope level: –6 — –12
System menu
12H/24H (time notation)
If selecting CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, complete
BASS BOOST (bass boost)
Important
the procedures outlined below. If selecting
other options, press M.C. to return to the pre-
PW SAVE (power saving) is canceled if the ve-
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
vious display.
hicle battery is disconnected and will need to be
12H (12-hour clock)—24H (24-hour clock)
2 Turn M.C. to select a desired level.
! CUSTOM1 can be set separately for each
turned back on once the battery is reconnected.
0 to +6 is displayed as the level is increased or
INFO DISPLAY (sub information)
source. However, USB and iPod are all set
When PW SAVE (power saving) is off, depend-
decreased.
The type of text information displayed in the sub
to the same setting automatically.
ing on connection methods, the unit may con-
HPF SETTING (high pass filter adjustment)
information section can be toggled.
! CUSTOM2 is a shared setting used in com-
tinue to draw power from the battery if your
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
mon for all sources.
vehicle’s ignition doesn’t have an ACC (acces-
When you do not want low sounds from the sub-
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
3 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
sory) position.
woofer output frequency range to play from the
SPEANA—LEVEL METER—SOURCE—CLOCK
4 Press M.C. to cycle between the following:
front or rear speakers, turn on the HPF (high pass
—OFF
Equalizer band—Equalizer level
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
filter). Only frequencies higher than those in the
! The signal bar indicator displays for SPEANA
5 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
selected range are output from the front or rear
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
or LEVEL METER when the source is set to
Equalizer band: 80HZ—250HZ—800HZ—
speakers.
and press to select SYSTEM.
TUNER.
2.5KHZ—8KHZ
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Equalizer level: +6 to –6
2 Press M.C. to cycle between the following:
AUTO PI (auto PI seek)
3 Turn M.C. to select the system menu
Cut-off frequency—Slope level
LOUDNESS (loudness)
function.
The unit can automatically search for a different
3 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low-
Once selected, the following system menu func-
station with the same programming, even during
Cut-off frequency: OFF—50HZ—63HZ—80HZ
frequency and high-frequency ranges at low vol-
tions can be adjusted.
preset recall.
—100HZ—125HZ—160HZ—200HZ
ume.
! INFO DISPLAY is not available for DEH-
1 Press M.C. to turn Auto PI seek on or off.
Slope level: –6 — –12
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
2500UI.
AUX (auxiliary input)
OFF (off)—LOW (low)—MID (mid)—HI (high)
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Section
02
Operating this unit
Operating this unit
! SCAN (cycle through all colors)
Activate this setting when using an auxiliary de-
Selecting key and display color
Customizing the
! Sets of colors (WARM, AMBIENT, CALM)
vice connected to this unit.
Only for DEH-X3500UI
illumination color
! CUSTOM (customized illumination color)
1 Press M.C. to turn AUX on or off.
You can select the desired colors for the keys
Only for DEH-X3500UI
Notes
and display of this unit.
MUTE MODE (mute mode)
You can create custom illumination colors for
! When SCAN is selected, the system auto-
both KEY COLOUR and DISP COLOUR.
Sound from this system is automatically muted or
matically cycles through the preset colors.
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
attenuated when a signal from equipment with a
! When WARM is selected, the system auto-
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
mute function is received.
matically cycles through the warm colors.
2 Turn M.C. to display ILLUMI and press to
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
! When AMBIENT is selected, the system au-
select.
2 Turn M.C. to display ILLUMI and press to
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
tomatically cycles through the ambient col-
select.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
ors.
3 Turn M.C. to display BOTH COLOUR and
lowing list:
! When CALM is selected, the system auto-
press to select.
3 Turn M.C. to display KEY COLOUR or
! MUTE – Muting
matically cycles through the calm colors.
DISP COLOUR. Press to select.
! 20dB ATT – Attenuation (20dB ATT has a
! When CUSTOM is selected, the customized
4 Turn M.C. to select the illumination color.
stronger effect than 10dB ATT)
color saved is selected.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
4 Press M.C. and hold until the customizing
! 10dB ATT – Attenuation
lowing list:
illumination color setting appears in the dis-
! Preset colors (ranging from WHITE to ROSE)
PW SAVE (power saving)
play.
Selecting the display color
! SCAN (cycle through all colors)
Switching this function on enables you to reduce
Only for DEH-X3500UI
5 Press M.C. to select the primary color.
the consumption of battery power.
Notes
You can select the desired colors for the display
R (red)—G (green)—B (blue)
! Turning on the source is the only operation al-
! Once you select a color in this function, col-
of this unit.
lowed when this function is on.
ors on the keys and display of this unit auto-
6 Turn M.C. to adjust the brightness level.
1 Press M.C. to turn the power save on or off.
matically switch to the color you selected.
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
Adjustment range: 0 to 60
! For details about colors on the list, refer to
# You cannot select a level below 20 for all three of
Selecting the key color on this page.
2 Turn M.C. to display ILLUMI and press to
R (red), G (green), and B (blue) at the same time.
Selecting the key color
select.
# You can also perform the same operation on
Only for DEH-X3500UI
Switching the dimmer setting
other colors.
3 Turn M.C. to display DISP COLOUR and
You can select desired colors for the keys of this
You can adjust the brightness of illumination.
Note
press to select.
unit.
You cannot create a custom illumination color
4 Turn M.C. to select the illumination color.
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
while SCAN, WARM, AMBIENT or CALM is se-
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
lected.
lowing list:
2 Turn M.C. to display ILLUMI and press to
2 Turn M.C. to display ILLUMI and press to
! Preset colors (ranging from WHITE to ROSE)
select.
select.
About MIXTRAX
! SCAN (cycle through all colors)
! Sets of colors (WARM, AMBIENT, CALM)
3 Turn M.C. to display DIMMER and press
Only for DEH-X3500UI
3 Turn M.C. to display KEY COLOUR and
! CUSTOM (customized illumination color)
to select the desired setting.
MIXTRAX technology is used to insert a variety
press to select.
OFF (off)—ON (on)
of sound effects in between songs, allowing you
Note
! You can also change the dimmer setting by
to experience your music as a nonstop mix com-
4 Turn M.C. to select the illumination color.
For details about colors on the list, refer to Se-
pressing and holding
/DIMMER.
plete with visual and lighting effects.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
lecting the key color on this page.
lowing list:
! Preset colors (ranging from WHITE to ROSE)
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Section
Operating this unit
Operating this unit
02
Notes
2 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the main
FLASH PATTERN (flash pattern)
SP-P/O MODE (rear output and preout setting)
! Depending on the file/song, sound effects
menu appears in the display.
English
may not be added.
You can select flashing color patterns.
The rear speaker leads output and the RCA output
! MIXTRAX includes a MIXTRAX flashing color
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
3 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
of this unit can be used to connect a full-range
mode that when switched on turns the flash-
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
and press to select INITIAL.
speaker or subwoofer. Select a suitable option for
ing colors on and off in time with the audio
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
your connection.
track. If you find the feature distracting while
lowing list:
4 Turn M.C. to select the initial menu func-
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
driving, please turn MIXTRAX off. Refer to Op-
! SOUND LEVEL 1 to SOUND LEVEL 6 –
tion.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
erations using the MIXTRAX button on page 6.
Flashing colors will flash on and off in syn-
Once selected, the following initial menu func-
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
chronization with the sound level in a
tions can be adjusted.
lowing list:
song. Select the desired mode.
! REAR/SUB.W – Select when there is a full-
MIXTRAX menu
! LOW PASS 1 to LOW PASS 6 – Flashing
FM STEP (FM tuning step)
range speaker connected to the rear speak-
colors will flash on and off in synchroniza-
er leads output and there is a subwoofer
Only for DEH-X3500UI
Normally, the FM tuning step employed by seek
tion with the bass level in a song. Select
connected to the RCA output.
tuning is 50 kHz. When AF or TA is on, the tuning
the desired mode.
! SUB.W/SUB.W – Select when there is a
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
step automatically changes to 100 kHz. It may be
! RANDOM 1 – The pattern for the flashing
subwoofer connected directly to the rear
preferable to set the tuning step to 50 kHz when
colors is randomly selected from the sound
speaker leads output without any auxiliary
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
AF is on.
level mode and low pass mode.
amp and there is a subwoofer connected
and press to select MIXTRAX.
! The tuning step remains at 50 kHz during man-
! RANDOM 2 – The pattern for the flashing
to the RCA output.
ual tuning.
colors is randomly selected from the sound
! REAR/REAR – Select when there is a full-
3 Turn M.C. to select the MIXTRAX func-
1 Press M.C. to select the FM tuning step.
level mode.
range speaker connected to the rear speak-
tion.
50 (50 kHz)—100 (100 kHz)
! RANDOM 3 – The pattern for the flashing
er leads output and the RCA output.
Once selected, the following MIXTRAX functions
colors is randomly selected from the low
If there is a full-range speaker connected to
can be adjusted. The function is enabled when
pass mode.
the rear speaker leads output and the RCA
MIXTRAX is on.
output is not used, you may select either
DISPLAY FX (display effect)
REAR/SUB.W or REAR/REAR.
SHT PLAYBACK (short playback mode)
The MIXTRAX special effects display can be turned
You can select the length of the playback time.
on or off.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
System menu
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
ON (MIXTRAX special effects display)—OFF
1.0 MIN (1.0 minute)—1.5 MIN (1.5 minutes)—
(normal display)
1 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit
2.0 MIN (2.0 minutes)—2.5 MIN (2.5 minutes)
turns off.
CUT IN FX (manual cut-in effect)
—3.0 MIN (3.0 minutes)—OFF (off)
! Turn this option OFF if you want to play a selec-
You can turn on or off the MIXTRAX sound effects
2 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the main
tion all the way through from start to finish.
while manually changing tracks.
menu appears in the display.
1 Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
FLASH AREA (flash area)
ON (on)—OFF (off)
3 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
You can select areas for flashing colors.
and press to select SYSTEM.
1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
4 Turn M.C. to select the system menu
Initial menu
KEY/DISPLAY (key and display)—KEY (key)—
function.
OFF (off)
1 Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit
Once selected, the following system menu func-
! When OFF is selected, the color set under IL-
turns off.
tions can be adjusted.
LUMI is used as the display color.
For details, refer to System menu on page 9.
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— Never wire the negative speaker cable directly
Using an AUX source
Connections
to ground.
1 Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX
Important
— Never band together negative cables of multi-
input jack.
! When installing this unit in a vehicle without
ple speakers.
an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition
! When this unit is on, control signals are sent
2 Press SRC/OFF to select AUX as the
switch, failure to connect the red cable to the
through the blue/white cable. Connect this
source.
terminal that detects operation of the ignition
cable to the system remote control of an ex-
key may result in battery drain.
ternal power amp or the vehicle’s auto-anten-
Note
na relay control terminal (max. 300 mA
AUX cannot be selected unless the auxiliary set-
F
O
N
12 V DC). If the vehicle is equipped with a
O
F
ting is turned on. For more details, refer to AUX
S
T
A
glass antenna, connect it to the antenna
(auxiliary input) on page 9.
T
R
booster power supply terminal.
! Never connect the blue/white cable to the
ACC position No ACC position
Switching the display
power terminal of an external power amp.
! Use of this unit in conditions other than the
Also, never connect it to the power terminal
Selecting the desired text information
following could result in fire or malfunction.
of the auto antenna. Doing so may result in
1 Press DISP to cycle between the following:
— Vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative
battery drain or a malfunction.
! Source name
grounding.
! The black cable is ground. Ground cables for
! Source name and clock
— Speakers with 50 W (output value) and 4 W to
this unit and other equipment (especially,
8 W (impedance value).
high-current products such as power amps)
! To prevent a short-circuit, overheating or mal-
must be wired separately. If they are not, an
function, be sure to follow the directions
accidental detachment may result in a fire or
If an unwanted display appears
below.
malfunction.
Turn off the unwanted display using the proce-
— Disconnect the negative terminal of the bat-
dures listed below.
tery before installation.
This unit
— Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhe-
1 Press M.C. to display the main menu.
sive tape. Wrap adhesive tape around wiring
that comes into contact with metal parts to
2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option
protect the wiring.
and press to select SYSTEM.
— Place all cables away from moving parts,
such as the shift lever and seat rails.
3 Turn M.C. to display DEMO OFF and press
— Place all cables away from hot places, such
to select.
as near the heater outlet.
— Do not connect the yellow cable to the battery
4 Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
by passing it through the hole to the engine
compartment.
5 Press M.C. to select.
— Cover any disconnected cable connectors
with insulating tape.
— Do not shorten any cables.
— Never cut the insulation of the power cable of
this unit in order to share the power with
other devices. The current capacity of the
cable is limited.
— Use a fuse of the rating prescribed.
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Section
02
Operating this unit
Installation
03
1
2
3
1 Power cord input
2 Rear output or subwoofer output
3 Front output
4 Antenna input
5 Fuse (10 A)
6 Wired remote input
Hard-wired remote control adapter can be
connected (sold separately).
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Power cord
3
4
1
2
5
6
3
4
7
5
6
8
a
9
b
e
d
9 Blue/white
Power amp (sold separately)
! Optimum performance is obtained when the
The pin position of the ISO connector will dif-
unit is installed at an angle of less than 60°.
Perform these connections when using the op-
fer depending on the type of vehicle. Connect
tional amplifier.
9 and b when Pin 5 is an antenna control
60°
type. In another type of vehicle, never con-
1
3
nect 9 and b.
2
a Blue/white
4
Connect to system control terminal of the
55
! When installing, to ensure proper heat dis-
power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
3
persal when using this unit, make sure you
b Blue/white
1
2
leave ample space behind the rear panel and
Connect to auto-antenna relay control termi-
6
wrap any loose cables so they are not block-
nal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
77
ing the vents.
c Yellow/black
If you use an equipment with Mute function,
1 System remote control
wire this lead to the Audio Mute lead on that
Connect to Blue/white cable.
equipment. If not, keep the Audio Mute lead
2 Power amp (sold separately)
free of any connections.
3 Connect with RCA cables (sold separately)
d Speaker leads
c
4 To Front output
White: Front left +
5 Front speaker
White/black: Front left *
6 To Rear output or subwoofer output
Gray: Front right +
7 Rear speaker or subwoofer
1 To power cord input
Gray/black: Front right *
2 Depending on the kind of vehicle, the func-
Green: Rear left + or subwoofer +
tion of 3 and 5 may be different. In this
Green/black: Rear left * or subwoofer *
Installation
case, be sure to connect 4 to 5 and 6 to
Violet: Rear right + or subwoofer +
3.
Violet/black: Rear right * or subwoofer *
Important
3 Yellow
e ISO connector
! Check all connections and systems before
Back-up (or accessory)
In some vehicles, the ISO connector may be
final installation.
4 Yellow
divided into two. In this case, be sure to con-
! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may
Connect to the constant 12 V supply termi-
nect to both connectors.
cause malfunctions.
nal.
! Consult your dealer if installation requires
Notes
5 Red
drilling of holes or other modifications to the
! Change the initial menu of this unit. Refer to
Accessory (or back-up)
vehicle.
SP-P/O MODE (rear output and preout set-
6 Red
! Do not install this unit where:
ting) on page 11.
Connect to terminal controlled by ignition
— it may interfere with operation of the vehicle.
The subwoofer output of this unit is monau-
switch (12 V DC).
— it may cause injury to a passenger as a result
ral.
7 Connect leads of the same color to each
of a sudden stop.
! When using a subwoofer of 70 W (2 W), be
other.
! The semiconductor laser will be damaged if
sure to connect the subwoofer to the violet
8 Black (chassis ground)
it overheats. Install this unit away from hot
and violet/black leads of this unit. Do not
places such as near the heater outlet.
connect anything to the green and green/
black leads.
5cmcm
Section
Installation
Installation
03
English
Leave ample
5 cm
space
5 cm
DIN front/rear mount
This unit can be properly installed using either
front-mount or rear-mount installation.
Use commercially available parts when instal-
ling.
DIN Front-mount
1 Insert the mounting sleeve into the dash-
board.
For installation in shallow spaces, use the sup-
plied mounting sleeve. If there is enough space,
use the mounting sleeve that came with the ve-
hicle.
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Section
03
Installation
Additional information
2 Secure the mounting sleeve by using a
Removing the unit
Troubleshooting
Error messages
screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°) into
1 Remove the trim ring.
When you contact your dealer or your nearest
place.
Symptom Cause Action
Pioneer Service Center, be sure to note the error
1
message.
The display
You did not per-
Perform operation
automatically
form any opera-
again.
Common
returns to the
tion within
ordinary dis-
about 30 sec-
Message Cause Action
play.
onds.
2
AMP ERROR Unit fails to op-
Check the speak-
The repeat
Depending on
Select the repeat
1 Trim ring
erate or speaker
er connection. If
play range
the repeat play
play range again.
2 Notched tab
connection is
the message fails
1 Dashboard
changes un-
range, the se-
! Releasing the front panel allows easier ac-
incorrect; pro-
to disappear even
2 Mounting sleeve
expectedly.
lected range
cess to the trim ring.
tective circuit is
after the engine is
# Make sure that the unit is installed securely in
may change
! When reattaching the trim ring, point the
activated.
switched off/on,
place. An unstable installation may cause skipping
when another
side with the notched tab down.
contact your deal-
or other malfunctions.
folder or track is
er or an author-
being selected
2 Insert the supplied extraction keys into
ized Pioneer
or during fast
DIN Rear-mount
both sides of the unit until they click into
Service Station
forwarding/re-
place.
for assistance.
1 Determine the appropriate position
versing.
where the holes on the bracket and the side
3 Pull the unit out of the dashboard.
A subfolder is
Subfolders can-
Select another re-
of the unit match.
not played
not be played
peat play range.
CD player
back.
when FLD (fold-
Message Cause Action
er repeat) is se-
lected.
ERROR-07,
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
NO XXXX ap-
There is no em-
Switch the display
11, 12, 17, 30
The disc is
Replace the disc.
pears when a
bedded text in-
or play another
scratched.
display is
formation.
track/file.
2 Tighten two screws on each side.
ERROR-07,
There is an elec-
Turn the ignition
changed (NO
10, 11, 12,
trical or me-
switch OFF and
Removing and re-attaching the front
TITLE, for ex-
15, 17, 30,
chanical error.
back ON, or
panel
3
ample).
1
A0
switch to a differ-
You can remove the front panel to protect your
The unit is
You are using a
Move electrical
ent source, then
unit from theft.
malfunction-
device, such as
devices that may
back to the CD
Press the detach button and push the front
2
ing.
a cellular
be causing the in-
player.
panel upward and pull it toward you.
There is inter-
phone, that
terference away
For details, refer to Removing the front panel to
ERROR-15 The inserted
Replace the disc.
ference.
transmits elec-
from the unit.
1 Tapping screw (5 mm × 8 mm)
protect your unit from theft and Re-attaching the
disc is blank.
tric waves near
2 Mounting bracket
front panel on page 4.
the unit.
ERROR-23 Unsupported
Replace the disc.
3 Dashboard or console
CD format.
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Appendix
Additional information
Additional information
Message Cause Action
Message Cause Action
Message Cause Action
Message Cause Action
English
FORMAT
Sometimes
Wait until the
SKIPPED The connected
Play an audio file
CHECK USB The iPod oper-
Make sure the
ERROR-16 The iPod firm-
Update the iPod
READ
there is a delay
message disap-
USB storage de-
not embedded
ates correctly
connection cable
ware version is
version.
between the
pears and you
vice contains
with Windows
but does not
for the iPod has
old.
start of playback
hear sound.
files embedded
Media DRM 9/10.
charge.
not shorted out
iPod failure. Disconnect the
and when you
with Windows
(e.g., not caught
cable from the
start to hear any
Mediaä DRM 9/
in metal objects).
iPod. Once the
sound.
10.
After checking,
iPod’s main
turn the ignition
NO AUDIO The inserted
Replace the disc.
PROTECT All the files in
Transfer audio
menu is dis-
switch OFF and
disc does not
the USB storage
files not em-
played, reconnect
back ON, or dis-
contain any
device are em-
bedded with
the iPod and reset
connect the iPod
playable files.
bedded with
Windows Media
it.
and reconnect.
Windows Media
DRM 9/10 to the
SKIPPED The inserted
Replace the disc.
STOP There are no
Select a list that
DRM 9/10.
USB storage de-
ERROR-19 Communication
Perform one of
disc contains
songs in the
contains songs.
vice and connect.
failed.
the following op-
DRM protected
current list.
erations.
files.
N/A USB The USB device
! Connect a USB
NOT FOUND No related
Transfer songs to
–Turn the ignition
connected to is
Mass Storage
PROTECT All the files on
Replace the disc.
songs.
the iPod.
switch OFF and
not supported
Class compliant
the inserted
back ON.
by this unit.
device.
disc are em-
–Disconnect the
! Disconnect
bedded with
USB storage de-
Handling guidelines
your device and
DRM.
vice.
replace it with a
Discs and player
–Change to a dif-
compatible USB
ferent source.
USB storage device/iPod
storage device.
Use only discs that feature either of the following
Then, return to
CHECK USB The USB con-
Check that the
two logos.
Message Cause Action
the USB source.
nector or USB
USB connector or
iPod failure. Disconnect the
FORMAT
Sometimes
Wait until the
cable has short-
USB cable is not
cable from the
READ
there is a delay
message disap-
circuited.
caught in some-
between the
pears and you
iPod. Once the
thing or dam-
iPod’s main
start of playback
hear sound.
aged.
and when you
menu is dis-
CHECK USB The connected
Disconnect the
start to hear any
played, reconnect
USB storage de-
USB storage de-
the iPod and reset
sound.
vice consumes
vice and do not
it.
Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an
NO AUDIO There are no
Transfer the audio
more than maxi-
use it. Turn the
adapter for 8-cm discs.
songs.
files to the USB
ERROR-23 USB storage de-
USB storage de-
mum allowable
ignition switch to
vice was not for-
vice should be for-
storage device
current.
OFF, then to ACC
Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not
and connect.
matted with
matted with
or ON and then
use shaped discs.
FAT12, FAT16 or
FAT12, FAT16 or
The connected
Follow the USB
connect only
FAT32.
FAT32.
USB storage de-
storage device in-
compliant USB
vice has secur-
structions to dis-
storage devices.
ity enabled.
able the security.
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Appendix
Additional information
Additional information
USB storage device
DualDiscs
Do not insert anything other than a CD into the
Compatible ID3 tag version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
CD loading slot.
(ID3 tag Version 2.x is given priority over Version
DualDiscs are two-sided discs that have a record-
Address any questions you have about your USB
1.x.)
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or other-
able CD for audio on one side and a recordable
storage device to the manufacturer of the device.
wise damaged discs as they may damage the play-
DVD for video on the other.
M3u playlist: Not compatible
Connections via USB hub are not supported.
er.
Since the CD side of DualDiscs is not physically
MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO: Not compatible
Do not connect anything other than a USB stor-
compatible with the general CD standard, it may
Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs cannot be played
not be possible to play the CD side with this unit.
back.
age device.
Frequent loading and ejecting of a DualDisc may
WAV
Firmly secure the USB storage device when driv-
Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs.
result in scratches on the disc. Serious scratches
ing. Do not let the USB storage device fall onto the
can lead to playback problems on this unit. In
Store discs in their cases when not in use.
File extension: .wav
floor, where it may become jammed under the
some cases, a DualDisc may become stuck in the
brake or accelerator pedal.
Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals
disc loading slot and will not eject. To prevent this,
Quantization bits: 8 and 16 (LPCM), 4 (MS
to the surface of the discs.
we recommend you refrain from using DualDisc
ADPCM)
Depending on the USB storage device, the follow-
ing problems may occur.
with this unit.
To clean a CD, wipe the disc with a soft cloth out-
Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (LPCM),
! Operations may vary.
Please refer to the information from the disc man-
ward from the center.
22.05 kHz and 44.1 kHz (MS ADPCM)
! The storage device may not be recognized.
ufacturer for more detailed information about
Condensation may temporarily impair the player’s
! Files may not be played back properly.
DualDiscs.
performance. Let it rest for about one hour to ad-
! The device may generate noise in the radio.
Supplemental information
just to a warmer temperature. Also, wipe any
damp discs off with a soft cloth.
Only the first 32 characters can be displayed as a
Compressed audio
iPod
file name (including the file extension) or a folder
Playback of discs may not be possible because of
compatibility (disc, USB)
name.
disc characteristics, disc format, recorded applica-
Do not leave the iPod in places with high tempera-
tion, playback environment, storage conditions,
WMA
Russian text to be displayed on this unit should be
tures.
and so on.
encoded in one of the following character sets:
To ensure proper operation, connect the dock con-
File extension: .wma
! Unicode (UTF-8, UTF-16)
Road shocks may interrupt disc playback.
nector cable from the iPod directly to this unit.
! A character set other than Unicode that is
Bit rate: 48 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), 48 kbps to
Read the precautions for discs before using them.
used in a Windows environment and is set to
Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do not let the
384 kbps (VBR)
Russian in the multi-language setting
When using discs that can be printed on label sur-
iPod fall onto the floor, where it may become
Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
faces, check the instructions and the warnings of
jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
This unit may not operate correctly depending on
the discs. Depending on the discs, inserting and
Windows Media Audio Professional, Lossless,
the application used to encode WMA files.
About iPod settings
ejecting may not be possible. Using such discs
Voice/DRM Stream/Stream with video: Not com-
! When an iPod is connected, this unit changes
There may be a slight delay at the start of playback
may result in damage to this equipment.
patible
the EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in
of audio files embedded with image data or audio
Do not attach commercially available labels or
order to optimize the acoustics. When you dis-
files stored on a USB storage device that has nu-
other materials to the discs.
connect the iPod, the EQ returns to the original
MP3
merous folder hierarchies.
! The discs may warp making the disc unplay-
setting.
able.
! You cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when
File extension: .mp3
! The labels may come off during playback and
using this unit. Repeat is automatically
Disc
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR
prevent ejection of the discs, which may result
changed to All when the iPod is connected to
in damage to the equipment.
this unit.
Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A prac-
Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz,
tical hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz for emphasis)
Incompatible text saved on the iPod will not be dis-
played by the unit.
Playable folders: up to 99
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Appendix
Additional information
Additional information
1 Create a file name that includes numbers
Playable files: up to 999
iPod compatibility
A Pioneer CD-IU51 interface cable is also avail-
that specify the playback sequence (e.g.,
English
able. For details, consult your dealer.
File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet
This unit supports only the following iPod mod-
001xxx.mp3 and 099yyy.mp3).
els. Supported iPod software versions are shown
About the file/format compatibility, refer to the
2 Put those files into a folder.
Multi-session playback: Compatible
below. Older versions may not be supported.
iPod manuals.
3 Save the folder containing files on the USB
Packet write data transfer: Not compatible
Made for
storage device.
Audiobook, Podcast: Compatible
! iPod touch 4th generation (software version
However, depending on the system environment,
Regardless of the length of blank sections be-
5.1.1)
you may not be able to specify the playback se-
tween the songs from the original recording, com-
! iPod touch 3rd generation (software version
quence.
pressed audio discs play with a short pause
5.1.1)
CAUTION
For USB portable audio players, the sequence is
between songs.
! iPod touch 2nd generation (software version
Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost
different and depends on the player.
4.2.1)
on the iPod, even if that data is lost while this
! iPod touch 1st generation (software version
unit is used.
USB storage device
3.1.3)
Russian character chart
! iPod classic 160GB (software version 2.0.4)
Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A prac-
! iPod classic 120GB (software version 2.0.1)
Sequence of audio files
tical hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
D: C D: C D: C D: C D: C
! iPod classic (software version 1.1.2)
The user cannot assign folder numbers and
Playable folders: up to 500
: А : Б : В : Г : Д
! iPod with video (software version 1.3.0)
specify playback sequences with this unit.
! iPod nano 6th generation (software version
Playable files: up to 15 000
: Е, Ё : Ж : З : И, Й : К
1.2)
Example of a hierarchy
Playback of copyright-protected files: Not compati-
: Л : М : Н : О : П
! iPod nano 5th generation (software version
01
ble
1.0.2)
02
: Р : С : Т : У : Ф
! iPod nano 4th generation (software version
Partitioned USB storage device: Only the first par-
: Ш,
1.0.4)
: Folder
tition can be played.
: Х : Ц : Ч
: Ъ
! iPod nano 3rd generation (software version
03
Щ
: Compressed
There may be a slight delay when starting play-
1.1.3)
04
audio file
: Ы : Ь : Э : Ю : Я
back of audio files on a USB storage device with
! iPod nano 2nd generation (software version
01 to 05: Folder
numerous folder hierarchies.
1.1.3)
number
D: Display C: Character
! iPod nano 1st generation (software version
05
1 to 6: Playback
1.3.1)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
sequence
! iPhone 4S (software version 5.1.1)
CAUTION
Copyright and trademark
! iPhone 4 (software version 5.1.1)
! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with
Disc
! iPhone 3GS (soft ware version 5.1.1)
iTunes
all USB mass storage devices and assumes
Folder selection sequence or other operation
! iPhone 3G (software version 4.2.1)
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
no responsibility for any loss of data on
may differ depending on the encoding or writing
! iPhone (software version 3.1.2)
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
media players, smart phones, or other devi-
software.
ces while using this product.
Depending on the generation or version of the
MP3
! Do not leave discs or a USB storage device
USB storage device
iPod, some functions may not be available.
Supply of this product only conveys a license for
in any place that is subject to high tempera-
Playback sequence is the same as recorded se-
private, non-commercial use and does not con-
tures.
Operations may vary depending on the software
quence in the USB storage device.
vey a license nor imply any right to use this prod-
version of iPod.
To specify the playback sequence, the following
uct in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating)
method is recommended.
When using an iPod, an iPod Dock Connector to
real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite,
USB Cable is required.
cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/
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Appendix
Additional information
Additional information
streaming via internet, intranets and/or other
CD player
Specifications
networks or in other electronic content distribu-
System ............................ Compact disc audio system
tion systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-de-
General
Usable discs .................... Compact disc
mand applications. An independent license for
Power source ................... 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V al-
Signal-to-noise ratio ......... 94dB (1kHz) (IEC-A network)
lowable)
Number of channels ........ 2 (stereo)
such use is required. For details, please visit
Grounding system ............ Negative type
MP3 decoding format ...... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
Maximum current consumption
WMA decoding format ..... Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (2ch
................................... 10.0 A
audio)
WMA
Dimensions (W × H × D):
(Windows Media Player)
DIN
WAV signal format ........... Linear PCM & MS ADPCM
Windows Media is either a registered trademark
Chassis .............. 178mm × 50mm ×
(Non-compressed)
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
165 mm
United States and/or other countries.
Nose .................. 188 mm × 58mm ×
This product includes technology owned by
USB
15 mm
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or
USB standard specification
D
................................... USB 2.0 full speed
distributed without a license from Microsoft
Chassis .............. 178mm × 50mm ×
Maximum current supply
Licensing, Inc.
165 mm
................................... 1 A
Nose .................. 170 mm × 46mm ×
USB Class ....................... MSC (Mass Storage Class)
15 mm
iPod & iPhone
File system ....................... FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
(DEH-X3500UI)
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
MP3 decoding format ...... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3
Nose .................. 170 mm × 46mm ×
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
WMA decoding format ..... Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (2ch
16 mm
audio)
the U.S. and other countries.
(DEH-2500UI)
(Windows Media Player)
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean
Weight ............................. 1kg
WAV signal format ........... Linear PCM & MS ADPCM
that an electronic accessory has been designed
(Non-compressed)
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respec-
Audio
tively, and has been certified by the developer to
Maximum power output ... 50 W × 4
FM tuner
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is
70 W × 1/2 W (for subwoofer)
Frequency range .............. 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
not responsible for the operation of this device
Continuous power output
Usable sensitivity ............. 9 dBf (0.8 µV/75 W, mono, S/N:
................................... 22W × 4 (50 Hz to 15000Hz,
or its compliance with safety and regulatory
30 dB)
5 % THD, 4 W load, both chan-
standards. Please note that the use of this ac-
Signal-to-noise ratio ......... 72dB (IEC-A network)
nels driven)
cessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless
Load impedance .............. 4W (4 W to 8 W allowable)
performance.
Preout maximum output level
MW tuner
................................... 2.0V
Frequency range .............. 531 kHz to 1 602kHz
MIXTRAX
Loudness contour ............ +10dB (100 Hz), +6.5 dB
Usable sensitivity ............. 25µV (S/N: 20 dB)
(10 kHz) (volume: –30 dB)
MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER
Signal-to-noise ratio ......... 62dB (IEC-A network)
Equalizer (5-Band Graphic Equalizer):
CORPORATION.
Frequency ................. 80Hz/250 Hz/800 Hz/
2.5 kHz/8 kHz
LW tuner
Equalization range .... ±12 dB (2 dB step)
Frequency range .............. 153 kHz to 281 kHz
Subwoofer (mono):
Usable sensitivity ............. 28µV (S/N: 20 dB)
Frequency ................. 50Hz/63 Hz/80 Hz/100 Hz/
Signal-to-noise ratio ......... 62dB (IEC-A network)
125 Hz/160 Hz/200 Hz
Slope ........................ –6 dB/oct, –12 dB/oct
Note
Gain ......................... +6dB to –24 dB
Specifications and the design are subject to
Phase ....................... Normal/Reverse
modifications without notice.
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Section
01
Avant de commencer
Avant de commencer
Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté cet ap-
Quelques mots sur cet appareil
Quelques mots sur ce mode
pareil PIONEER.
Les fréquences du syntoniseur de cet appareil
d’emploi
Pour garantir une utilisation correcte, lisez bien
sont attribuées pour une utilisation en Europe
ce mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser cet appareil. Il
! Dans les instructions suivantes, les mémoi-
de l’Ouest, Asie, Moyen Orient, Afrique et Océ-
est particulièrement important que vous lisiez et
res USB et les lecteurs audio USB sont col-
anie. Son utilisation dans d’autres régions peut
respectiez les indications ATTENTION et PRÉ-
lectivement appelés “périphériques de
se traduire par une réception de mauvaise qua-
CAUTION de ce mode d’emploi. Conservez-le
stockage USB”.
lité. La fonction RDS (radio data system) n’est
dans un endroit sûr et facilement accessible pour
! Dans ce mode d’emploi, iPod et iPhone sont
opérationnelle que dans les régions où des si-
toute consultation ultérieure.
désignés par le terme “iPod”.
gnaux RDS sont diffusés pour les stations FM.
En cas d’anomalie
PRÉCAUTION
En cas d’anomalie, veuillez contacter votre re-
Cet appareil est un produit laser de Classe 1,
vendeur ou le centre d’entretien agréé par
classé selon l’article IEC 60825-1:2007 relatif à
PIONEER le plus proche.
la Sécurité des produits laser.
Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser de cet ap-
pareil, ne le mettez pas à la poubelle avec vos
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
ordures ménagères. Il existe un système de
collecte séparé pour les appareils électroni-
ques usagés, qui doivent être récupérés, trai-
tés et recyclés conformément à la législation.
PRÉCAUTION
! Ne laissez pas cet appareil entrer en contact
avec des liquides. Cela pourrait provoquer
Dans les états membres de l’UE, en Suisse et en
Norvège, les foyers domestiques peuvent rap-
une électrocution. Tout contact avec des li-
porter leurs produits électroniques usagés gra-
quides pourrait également provoquer des
dommages, de la fumée et une surchauffe
tuitement à des points de collecte spécifiés ou à
un revendeur (sous réserve d’achat d’un produit
de l’appareil.
similaire).
! Le Pioneer CarStereo-Pass est utilisable seu-
lement en Allemagne.
Dans les pays qui ne sont pas mentionnés ci-
dessus, veuillez contacter les autorités locales
! Maintenez le niveau d’écoute à une valeur
pour vous informer de la méthode correcte de
telle que vous puissiez entendre les sons pro-
mise au rebut.
venant de l’extérieur.
En agissant ainsi vous assurerez que le produit
! Évitez tout contact avec l’humidité.
que vous mettez au rebut est soumis au proces-
! Si la batterie est débranchée ou déchargée,
sus de traitement, de récupération et de recy-
le contenu de la mémoire sera effacé.
clage nécessaire et éviterez ainsi les effets
Remarque
négatifs potentiels sur l’environnement et la
Les opérations de réglage des fonctions sont va-
santé publique.
lidées même si le menu est annulé avant la
confirmation des opérations.
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