 
Operation Manual
DVD RECEIVER
DVH-P4050MP
English
 
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
Contents
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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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Contents
 
 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
Contents
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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
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