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Operation Manual
DVD RECEIVER
DVH-P4050MP
English


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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Be sure to read this
! Playable discs 6
! DVD video disc region numbers 6
! When an operation is prohibited 8
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
5
Precautions
5
­ To ensure safe driving 5
Before You Start
About this unit
6
­ Playable discs 6
­ DVD video disc region numbers 6
About this manual
6
Visit our website
7
Features
7
­ About WMA 7
­ About MP3 8
­ About AAC 8
­ About DivX 8
What the marks on DVDs indicate
8
­ When an operation is prohibited 8
Protecting your unit from theft
8
­ Removing the front panel 9
­ Attaching the front panel 9
Use and care of the remote control
9
­ Installing the battery 9
­ Using the remote control 9
Operating this unit
What
's What 11
­ Head unit 11
­ Remote control 12
Basic Operations
15
­ Power ON/OFF 15
­ Selecting a source 15
­ Built-in DVD player basic
operations
15
Tuner
16
­ Basic Operations 16
­ Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
17
­ Introduction of advanced
operations
17
­ Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
17
­ Tuning in strong signals 17
Playing DVD video discs
18
­ Watching a DVD video 18
­ Basic operation of DVD video 18
­ Specifying title 18
­ Selecting a chapter directly 19
­ Pausing DVD video playback 19
­ Frame-by-frame playback 19
­ Slow motion playback 19
­ Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio)
20
­ Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle)
20
­ Changing the viewing angle during
playback (Multi-angle)
20
­ Resume playback (Bookmark) 21
­ Automatic playback of DVDs 21
­ CM skip/CM back 21
­ Return to the specified scene 21
­ Selecting the title list 21
­ Introduction of advanced
operations
22
­ Switching the information displays 23
Playing Video CDs
24
­ Watching a Video CD 24
­ Basic operation of Video CD 24
­ Specifying track 25
­ Selecting a track directly 25
­ Pausing Video CD playback 25
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­ Frame-by-frame playback 26
­ Slow motion playback 26
­ Introduction of advanced
operations
26
­ Switching the information display 27
Playing DivX files
28
­ Watching a DivX 28
­ Basic Operations 28
­ Selecting a file directly 28
­ Playing DivX® VOD content 29
­ Pausing playback 29
­ Frame-by-frame playback 29
­ Slow motion playback 29
­ Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio)
30
­ Selecting files from the file name
list
30
­ Introduction of advanced
operations
30
­ Switching the information displays 31
Playing CDs
32
­ Listening to a CD 32
­ Basic Operations 32
­ Pausing playback 33
­ Selecting a track directly 33
­ Displaying text information on disc 33
­ Selecting tracks from the track title
list
34
­ Selecting tracks from the file name
list
34
­ Introduction of advanced
operations
34
­ Displaying the information display 36
Audio Adjustments
37
­ Introduction of audio adjustments 37
­ Using balance adjustment 37
­ Using the equalizer 37
­ Adjusting loudness 38
­ Using subwoofer output 39
­ Boosting the bass 39
­ Using the high pass filter 39
­ Adjusting source levels 40
Setting up the DVD player
40
­ Introduction of DVD setup
adjustments
40
­ Setting the subtitle language 40
­ Setting the audio language 41
­ Setting the menu language 41
­ Switching the assist subtitle on or
off
42
­ Setting the angle icon display 42
­ Setting the aspect ratio 42
­ Setting the parental lock 42
­ Displaying your DivX® VOD
registration code
44
­ Setting the DivX subtitle file 44
­ Setting for digital output 44
Initial Settings
45
­ Adjusting initial settings 45
­ Setting the clock 45
­ Setting the FM tuning step 45
­ Setting the AM tuning step 45
­ Switching the warning tone 45
­ Switching the auxiliary setting 46
­ Setting the AV input 46
­ Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller
46
­ Switching the ever scroll 47
Other Functions
47
­ Turning the clock display on or off 47
­ Setting the level indicator 47
­ Using the AUX source 47
­ Using the external unit 48
­ Using the PGM button 49
­ Sound muting 49
Available accessories
Multi-CD Player
50
­ Basic Operations 50
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­ Selecting a track directly 50
­ Introduction of advanced
operations
50
­ Using ITS playlists 51
­ Using disc title functions 52
­ Using CD TEXT functions 53
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
54
Error messages
55
Handling guideline of discs and player
57
DVD discs
57
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
57
AVCHD recorded discs
58
CD-R/CD-RW discs
58
Dual Discs
58
Compressed audio files on the disc
58
­ Example of a hierarchy 59
­ Compressed audio compatibility 59
DivX video files
59
­ DivX compatibility 60
Language code chart for DVD
61
Terms
62
Specifications
65
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
! Do not attempt to install or service your
display by yourself. Installation or servi-
cing of the display by persons without
training and experience in electronic
equipment and automotive accessories
may be dangerous and could expose you
to the risk of electric shock or other
hazards.
Precautions
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or
TV (sold separately) feature should never be
used while the vehicle is being driven. Also,
rear displays should not be in a location
where it is a visible distraction to the driver.
! In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed and this unit
's DVD features should
not be used.
! NEVER install the display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or Video
CD while driving.
When you park your car in a safe place and
apply the parking brake, the picture appears
on the screen.
Precautions
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Section
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Prec
autions