Contents Contents Tuning in to strong signals Setting the App sound mixing Making a call by entering phone Precautions Receiving traffic announcements number IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Receiving alarm broadcasts interrupting Setting the private mode To ensure safe driving regular broadcasts Moving images operations Voice control To avoid battery exhaustion Using PTY functions...
Section Contents Precautions Setting the rear output and subwoofer Connecting the system Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER WARNING controller product. Do not attempt to install or service your dis- Using the keyboard Installation To ensure proper use, please read through this play by yourself.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over- ! We offer the latest information about heating could result from contact with PIONEER CORPORATION on our website. CAUTION liquids. ! The rear view camera function is to be used ! Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Section Before you start What’s what 5 Home button Important Head unit ! Do not store the remote control in high tem- Displaying the home display. AVH-X5590BTand AVH-X4590DVD The display returns to the Launcher screen peratures or direct sunlight. ! Do not let the remote control fall onto the while a 3rd-party application is being used in Advanced App Mode.
Audio System Theme Favorite Bluetooth ! Using SRC/OFF Displaying the Bluetooth connection menu. (Function of AVH-X5590BT/AVH-X4590DVD) 1 Press SRC/OFF. 6 Theme key ! Using the touch panel keys on the home dis- Source off display Displaying the Theme menu. play...
! Disc Press to return to the previous track (chap- Compressed audio and audio data (CD- (Function of AVH-X5590BT/AVH- ter). DA) such as with CD-EXTRA and MIXED- X2590BT) MODE CDs ! USB storage device Starting the Bluetooth telephone Press to go to the next track (chapter).
Section Common operations Common operations ! When a video is viewed in a wide screen Activating the touch panel keys Using the rear view key to Notes ! This function is enabled for playback on the mode that does not match its original aspect display the rear view Touch panel keys ratio, it may appear different.
Select the item to set. Adjusting the LCD panel angle Text Touch a or b to set the correct date and Switching preset channels using the buttons (Function of AVH-X5590BT/AVH-X4590DVD) 1 Press c or d (TRK). time. Local News Seek tuning using the buttons Press h(eject) to display the ejecting 1 Press and hold c or d (TRK).
Section Tuner Tuner # To cancel the storage process, touch Cancel. # The program of some stations may differ from Displaying radio text Turn off the announcement while a traf- fic announcement is being received. that indicated by the transmitted PTY. (Only available on FM stations) # If no station is broadcasting the type of program Refer to Tuner operations on the previous page.
Section Tuner Disc (CD/DVD) Turn the source off. Touch the system key to open the system Introducing movie operations Touch to change the fast forward and reverse Refer to Turning the source ON/OFF on page 6. menu. speed. You can use this unit to view DVD/DVD-R/DVD- RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW movie files.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) Disc (CD/DVD) ! You can also switch between subtitle lan- 9 Screen mode key g Audio output key Selecting a chapter using the buttons Changing the screen mode. Switching the audio output, when playing guages using Video Setup menu. For de- 1 Press c or d (TRK).
Section Disc (CD/DVD) Disc (CD/DVD) # Ways to display the menu will differ depending ! If you select another folder during repeat 2 Search key Operating the DVD menu Displaying a list of track titles/file names to on the disc. play, the repeat play range changes to Disc.
Section Disc (CD/DVD) Disc (CD/DVD) ! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM Start playback from the selected part. Touch 10key to display the numeric key- File name list is a list of file names (or folder pad. names) from which you can select a file (or fold- (Digital Rights Management) system.
Section iPod iPod 6 Screen mode key 5 Search key Moving images operations Sound playback operations Changing the screen mode. Displaying iPod menus. You can use the unit to view iPod movie files. You can use the unit to listen iPod sound files. Refer to Changing the wide-screen mode on ! Depending on your iPod, there may not be 6 Sound retriever key...
Section iPod iPod — iPhone 4 This function is not compatible with the follow- Switch to iPod video mode. Searching for a video/music by — iPhone 3GS ing iPod models. category ! iPod nano 1st generation — iPhone 3G ROOT ! iPod with video —...
Refer to Setting the App sound mixing on the next Touch the title of the list that you want page. to play. ! Pioneer is not liable for any issues that Repeat this operation until you find the desired may arise from incorrect or flawed app- song/video.
Section Advanced App Mode ! You can start an application available for Ad- 6 Repeat key Touch the system key to open the system Moving images operations vanced App Mode also from a launcher appli- menu. Selecting the repeat range. You can use this unit to view USB storage device cation.
Section ! You can also switch between languages/ 8 DB key Touch panel keys Touch DB to create a database in Music audio systems using Video Setup menu. For Creating a database that enables searches browse mode. details, refer to Setting the audio language on by artist name, genre, and other options.
Section ! All – Repeat all files ! Only one image can be stored on this unit. 3 Capture key Basic operations ! When Folder is selected, it is not possible to Capturing an image in JPEG files. Old image is overwritten with the new one. play back a subfolder of that folder.
Touch panel keys Notes ! When playing back files recorded as VBR (Function of AVH-X5590BT/AVH-X2590BT) (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not You can use this unit to listen to Bluetooth audio be correctly displayed if fast forward or re- files.
Section Using MIXTRAX Using MIXTRAX ! Flanger2 – A rushing sound that mimics MIXTRAX operation Touch MIXTRAX Setup on the system Notes ! If a sound effect is touched in the selection menu. that rising and falling sounds of a jet engine. MIXTRAX is original technology for creating ! Reverb –...
Incoming call notice Telephone standby display Indicates that an incoming call has been re- 7 History key (Function of AVH-X5590BT/AVH-X2590BT) ceived and has not been checked yet. You can use Bluetooth telephone. Switching to the missed, received and dialed...
Section Bluetooth telephone Bluetooth telephone ! Make sure to adjust the volume to a proper Selecting a number by Inverting names in phone book Select Missed Calls, Dialed Calls or level before disconnecting the cellular phone Received Calls. alphabet search mode When your cellular phone is connected to this from the unit.
Section Bluetooth telephone Bluetooth telephone % Touch the volume key to select ! Please note that wind blowing through the Making a call by entering Voice control Far-End VOL. vehicle windows and noise coming from out- phone number If your cellular phone is equipped with the voice 1—2—3 side the vehicle can interfere with voice com- control feature, you can use voice commands to...
Section Settings Audio adjustments Menu operations Press the home button to switch to the Using fader/balance adjustment Touch Balance on the audio function home display. menu. Fader/Balance displays when Rear Speaker is Touch panel keys set to Full on the System Menu. Touch any of the following touch panel Touch or to adjust the left/right You can change the fader/balance setting to pro-...
Section Audio adjustments Audio adjustments Press the home button to switch to the Touch the table to adjust the level of the Adjusting loudness Touch c or d next to Frequency to select home display. equalizer band. the cut-off frequency. Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the Range: +12dB to –12dB 50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz...
Section Audio adjustments Setting up the video player Adjusting source levels Setting the subtitle language Registering the code. With SLA (source level adjustment), the volume You can set a desired subtitle language. When levels of each source can be adjusted to prevent available, the subtitles will be displayed in the significant differences between sources.
Section Setting up the video player Setting up the video player Touch the video setup key to open the Press the home button to switch to the Touch Time Per Photo Slide on the video setup menu. home display. Video Setup menu to select the slideshow in- Registering the code.
Section Setting up the video player Setting up the video player Touch 0 to 9 to input the registered code Notes Touch the video setup key to open the ! Up to 42 characters can be displayed on one number. video setup menu.
Section System settings System settings Switching the auxiliary setting Setting the App sound mixing If you are adjusting the Notes ! You cannot operate this function while driv- Picture Adjustment, select the unit. Activate this setting when using an auxiliary de- Refer to Setting the App sound mixing on page ing.
Press the home button to switch to the latest Bluetooth software. For about Bluetooth Touch the system key to open the system home display. (Function of AVH-X5590BT/AVH-X2590BT) software and updating, refer to our website. menu. You need to activate the Bluetooth Audio Touch the system key to open the system source in order to use a Bluetooth audio player.
Be sure CAUTION menu. VERSE (R) position to place the microphone in the specified lo- Pioneer recommends the use of a camera ! Ground – When the polarity of the connected cation. which outputs mirror-reversed images. Oth- Touch BT Software Update.
Section System settings System settings ! Auto EQ changes the audio settings as fol- Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC. When the 10-second countdown starts, Setting the video signal lows: If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned on, get out of the car and close the door within When you connect this unit to an AV equipment —...
Bluetooth Display menu columns to register. device addresses. Refer to Menu operations on page 26. (Function of AVH-X5590BT/AVH-X2590BT) # You can customize menus except Video Setup # To cancel searching, touch Stop. Note menu. # If three devices are already paired, Memory Full If you are using a cellular phone that can be is displayed and pairing cannot be performed.
Section Bluetooth connection menu Theme menu Connecting to a Bluetooth Entering PIN code for Bluetooth Selecting the illumination color The customized color has been stored in the memory. device automatically wireless connection This unit is equipped with multiple-color illumi- The set color will be recalled from the memory nation.
! If the touch panel cannot be adjusted prop- rately can be connected to this unit. pointed instrument. Refer to What’s what on page 5. erly, consult your local Pioneer dealer. About AUX connection methods Note Turn the source off.
Section Connection Connection ! The black cable is ground. When installing — Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhe- WARNING this unit or power amp (sold separately), sive tape. Wrap adhesive tape around wiring ! In some countries or states the viewing of images make sure to connect the ground wire first.
Section Connection Connection Connecting the power cord Microphone input Microphone (Function of AVH-X5590BT and AVH-X2590BT) (Function of AVH-X5590BT and AVH-X2590BT) Wired remote input Antenna input Hard-wired remote control adapter can be connected This product (sold separately). Violet/white Fuse (10 A) Of the two lead wires connected to the back lamp, connect the one in which the voltage changes when the gear shift is in the REVERSE (R) position.
Section Connection Connection When connecting to separately sold power amp When connecting the external video component and the display Front output External video component This product Rear output (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) To front output Power amp (sold separately) To rear output Power amp To video...
Section Connection Connection When connecting with a rear Connecting the system When connecting with optional Rear view camera input (R.C IN) CD-IU201S cable view camera When connecting with optional If you switch the shift lever to REVERSE (R), the CD-IU201V cable USB/iPod input display on this unit will automatically switch to This product...
Section Installation Installation Notes Installation using the screw Installing the microphone ! Check all connections and systems before holes on the side of the unit final installation. CAUTION ! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may % Fastening the unit to the factory radio- It is extremely dangerous to allow the micro- cause malfunctions.
Section Installation Additional information Install the microphone on the steering Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action (Refer- column. ence page) Common Playback is The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. Symptom Cause Action (Refer- not possible. ence page) The type of disc Check the disc loaded cannot type.
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Appendix Additional information Additional information Symptom Cause Action (Refer- Symptom Cause Action (Refer- Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) ence page) Symptom Cause Action (Refer- ence page) ence page) The image The data could Stop playback Nothing is The rear view Connect a rear Playback is The DVD being...
Action (Refer- When you contact your dealer or your nearest time search features PBC. Video CDs that ence page) Pioneer Service Center, be sure to note the error are not possi- feature PBC. message. Different Re- The disc does Replace the DVD ble.
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Appendix Additional information Additional information External storage device (USB) Message Cause Action (Refer- Message Cause Action (Refer- Message Cause Action (Refer- ence page) ence page) Message Cause Action (Refer- ence page) ence page) Error-02-XX/ The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. Video resolu- The inserted Select a file that...
Then, return to Pioneer Service start to hear any played, reconnect the USB portable Station. sound. the iPod and reset audio player/USB Video frame DivX file’s frame...
Error. Please The microphone Messages Translation check xxxx cannot pick up the speakers are Area 1 Area 2 Pioneer rec- Indicates that the digital for- speaker. the measuring connected cor- ommends mat is DTS. tone of a speak- rectly. the use of a...
Appendix Additional information Additional information Handling guidelines Indicates that the unit is cur- Shows the folder name of the Indicates the signal strength of rently processing an operation folder containing the MP3/ Discs and player the cellular phone. such as search. WMA/AAC file currently being played.
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Appendix Additional information Additional information USB storage device Playback of CD-R/RW discs may become impossi- Condensation may temporarily impair the player’s About iPod settings ble in case of direct exposure to sunlight, high ! When an iPod is connected, this unit changes performance.
Appendix Additional information Additional information DivX video files Compressed audio Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR compatibility (USB) Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Depending on the composition of the file informa- Compatible format: AAC encoded by iTunes tion, such as the number of audio streams or file File extension: .m4a size, there may be a slight delay when playing...
! iPod nano 2nd generation (software version audio file (MMC). PIONEER Service Station. Do not use the 1.1.3) 01 to 05: Folder unit in this condition because doing so may ! iPod nano 1st generation (software version number result in fire, electric shock, or other failure.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are regis- nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station. TIES MADE BY PIONEER OR ANY OF ITS LICEN- the U.S. and other countries. tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. SORS, AS APPLICABLE. PIONEER AND ITS...
Additional information Additional information Specifications Preout maximum output level Language (code), input code ........4.0 V Navajo, Navaho (nv), (AVH-X5590BT/AVH-X4590DVD) Bengali (bn), 0214 Inupiaq (ik), 0911 Tahitian (ty), 2025 General 1422 Preout maximum output level Power source ....14.4 V DC (12.0 V to 14.4 V al- Uighur, Uyghur (ug), ........
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Usable sensitivity ..... 25 µV (S/N: 20 dB) ........MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Signal-to-noise ratio ..62 dB (IEC-A network) Bluetooth USB standard specification (AVH-X5590BT/AVH-X2590BT) ........USB 1.1, USB 2.0 full speed Version ......Bluetooth 3.0 certified (For video files) Output power ....+4 dBm Maximum USB 2.0 high speed (For...
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