Contents ■ Connecting a registered Bluetooth device Starting procedure .........18 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Setting up the video manually ...........10 Selecting files from the file name list ....18 Please read through these instructions so you ■ player ........25 Switching visibility ..........10...
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Contents Installation on the steering column ....33 Adjusting the microphone angle .....33 ■ Appendix ......33 Troubleshooting ..........33 Error messages ..........34 Handling and care of discs ......35 Playable discs ..........35 Detailed information for playable media ..36 Copyright and trademark notice .....38 Bluetooth ............38 WMA ..............39 DivX ...............39...
(ACC OFF) immediately and consult your dealer or the WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY PIONEER MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Do not use this OR ANY OF ITS LICENSORS, AS APPLICABLE. PIONEER IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.
Precaution ● If you attempt to watch video image while driving, the warning Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB mass Resetting the microprocessor “Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss prohibited.”...
Precaution Basic operation ● The remote control may not function properly in direct Use and care of the remote Checking part names and sunlight. control functions Important ● Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or Installing the battery direct sunlight.
Basic operation Remote control On first-time startup 12 FOLDER/P. Selects the next or previous disc or folder. Recalls radio station frequencies assigned to preset channel keys. 1 Start the engine to boot up the system. 1 2 3 After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds.
Basic operation How to use the screens Time and date setting screen 2014 Month/Date d/m/y m/d/y Time Format 12hour 24hour Setting menu screen Top menu screen System 6/10 Radio Current source Phone menu screen AV source icons Bluetooth Rear View Radio Disc Phone Book...
Operating list screens ● DVD-Video The following sources can be played back or used by connecting 279BT an auxiliary device. ● ● Displaying the “Bluetooth” Bluetooth audio (AVH-279BT) ● ROOT screen abcdefghi Selecting a source abcdefghi 1 Press abcdefghi 2 Touch...
Registration and connection of Bluetooth device to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth 3 Touch [Clear]. Switching visibility device. The confirmation screen appears. Switching visibility on page 10 This function sets whether or not to make this product visible to Updating Bluetooth software the other device.
Hands-free phoning 2 Touch Displaying the Phone menu 279BT 3 Touch the item to switch the history list. screen The following items are available: Bluetooth telephone ● : Received call list connected indicator 1 Press ● : Dialed call list ●...
Hands-free phoning Radio Changing the phone settings Notes for hands-free phoning Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the list ("1" to "6") General notes Answering a call automatically to switch to the preset channel. ● Connection to all cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wire- less technology is not guaranteed.
Radio ● 9kHz (default) Displaying the “Radio settings” p By keeping pressing and holding , you can ● 10kHz perform non stop seek tuning. If you press again, non stop screen seek tuning is canceled and the preset channel is switched. Setting the alternative fre- Starting procedure 1 Press...
Radio Disc 1 Display the “Radio settings” screen. Track number indicator Hides the touch panel keys. Displaying the “Radio settings” screen on page 13 Audio source screen 1 To display again the keys, 2 Touch [TA Interrupt] to switch “On” or “Off” touch anywhere on the screen.
Disc p If a Video-CD with PBC On is being played, appears. Video source screen 2 Video source screen 2 p Changing the wide screen mode. Common operations on page 27 6/10 6/10 You can play a normal music CD, Video-CD or DVD-Video using the built-in drive of this product.
Compressed audio files Disc 2 Touch the item to select the search function. Displays the artwork when the le Plays les in random order. with the artwork is being played. 3 Touch [0] to [9] to input the desired number. : Does not play les in random order.
Compressed video files Compressed audio files (Example: Disc) Hides the touch panel keys. To display again the keys, 6/10 touch anywhere on the screen. Starting procedure (for Disc) (Example: Disc) 1 Press 6/10 Stop 2 Insert the disc you want to play. Abcdefghi Abcdefghi The source changes and then playback will start.
Still image files Compressed video files Hides the touch panel keys. 6/10 To display again the keys, touch anywhere on the screen. Starting procedure Rotates the displayed picture 90° clockwise. Compressed audio files on page 16 Abcdefghi Abcdefghi Selects the previous Selecting files from the file Full or next folder.
Still image files Bluetooth audio player Selecting files from the file p By pressing the button, you can also skip files 279BT forward or backward. name list p By pressing and hold the button, you can also Playback screen 1 perform fast reverse or fast forward.
If this function does not work correctly, contact your dealer for connection. or an authorized Pioneer Service Station. External video component and the display on page 31 p When you start to set, all the default key settings is automati- cally cleared.
5 Touch the item to set. p To set the rear view camera for Rear View mode, set “Back Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs Camera Input” to “On”. Follow the on-screen instructions to register the function setting.
System settings ● 5 Press once again. Day (default): CAUTION Turns the dimmer manually to off. Proceed to 16-point adjustment. For safety reasons, you cannot use some of these functions ● Night: 6 Gently touch the center of the “+” mark dis- while your vehicle is in motion.
Audio adjustments Displaying the “Audio” setting Adjusting source levels Adjusting the subwoofer screen settings SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switch- p This function is available only when “Subwoofer” is “On”. ing between sources.
Audio adjustments Theme menu Boosting the bass Selecting the theme color Customizing the equalizer curves A theme color can be selected from 3 different colors. 1 Display the “Audio” setting screen. You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve setting as desired.
Setting up the video player Setting the top-priority Setting the angle icon display languages The angle icon can be set so it appears on scenes where the angle can be switched. You can assign the top-priority language to the top-priority sub- p This setting is available when the selected source is “Disc”, title, audio and menu in initial playback.
Setting up the video player 4 Touch [0] to [9] to input a four-digit code content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registra- Automatic playback of DVDs tion code, which you submit to your provider. number. p Keep a record of the code as you will need it when you When a DVD disc with a DVD menu is inserted, this product will 5 Touch the following key.
Favorite menu Common operations Registering your favorite menu items in shortcuts allows you to A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on enabling you to enjoy an image without any omissions. the “Favorites”...
1 Display the “System” setting screen. ● Do not shorten any leads. If you do, the protection Pioneer does not recommend that you install this product circuit (fuse holder, fuse resistor or filter, etc.) may fail yourself. This product is designed for professional to work properly.
● When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of 1 Microphone 4 m the rating prescribed on this product. (AVH-279BT) ● This product cannot be installed in a vehicle without ACC 2 This product 1 To power supply (accessory) position on the ignition switch.
Connection lead must be connected to the power supply side of the parking brake switch. a Power supply side b Parking brake switch c Ground side Parking Brake 1 If “Light green” cable is connected to parking brake switch, video image on the display will be controlled by this function.
Connection a To Yellow External video component and WARNING b To Red, white USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR the display c To video output VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR d To audio outputs DAMAGE.
Installation than these tolerances increases the potential for errors in Precautions before installation the vehicle’s location display, and might otherwise cause reduced display performance. CAUTION Never install this product in places where, or in a manner that: ● Could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.
The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer service facility. Problems with the AV screen CD or DVD playback is not possible.
TEMP playback. your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station for The temperature of this product is outside the normal operat- The disc features a signal to prohibit copying. (Some discs assistance.
If the error message is still displayed after performing the — Follow the USB storage device instructions to disable above action, please contact your dealer or an authorized security. DVD-Video Pioneer Service Station. Skipped The connected USB storage device contains DRM protected files. Handling and care of discs —...
Appendix of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, scratches or condensation on the lens of the built-in drive. ● Playback of discs recorded on a computer may not be pos- sible, depending on the recording device, writing software, their settings, and other environmental factors.
Appendix ● If multiple subtitles are programed to display within a very Handling guidelines and supplemental information USB storage device ● short time frame, such as 0.1 seconds, the subtitles may not This product is not compatible with the Multi Media Card File extension: .mp3 be displayed at the correct time.
Copyright and trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Depending on the version of Windows Media™ Player used PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks notice to encode WMA files, album names and other text informa- and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Using the LCD screen correctly network. This product includes technology owned by Microsoft ● Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license Optional Pioneer adapter cable connecting your iPhone to from Microsoft Licensing, Inc. this product. Handling the LCD screen Limitations: DivX ●...
Usable discs ..DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, be visible. In that case, please consult your dealer or the Signal-to-noise ratio ........72 dB (IEC-A network) DVD-RW, DVD-RDL nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. AM tuner Region number ................5 Signal Format: Specifications Frequency range .......530 kHz to 1 640 kHz (10 kHz)
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