 
Operation Manual
DVD RECEIVER
DVH-P6050UB
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 7
! When an operation is prohibited 10
Before You Start
To ensure safe driving
6
About this unit
6
 Playable discs 6
 DVD video disc region numbers 7
About this manual
7
Visit our website
7
Features
7
 About WMA 9
 About MP3 9
 About AAC 9
 About DivX 9
What the marks on DVDs indicate
9
 When an operation is prohibited 10
Protecting your unit from theft
10
 Removing the front panel 10
 Attaching the front panel 10
Resetting the microprocessor
10
Use and care of the remote control
11
 Installing the battery 11
 Using the remote control 11
Operating this unit
What
's What 12
 Head unit 12
 Remote control 13
 Display indication 16
Basic Operations
17
 Power ON/OFF 17
 Selecting a source 17
 Adjusting the volume 18
Tuner
18
 Basic Operations 18
 Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
18
 Introduction to advanced
operations
19
 Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
19
 Tuning in strong signals 19
Built-in DVD player
20
 Basic Operations 20
 Basic playback controls 21
 Switching the media file type 21
 Operating the DVD menu 21
 PBC playback 21
 Playing DivX® VOD content 22
 CM skip/CM back 22
 Resume playback (Bookmark) 22
 Specifying title 23
 Specifying track 23
 Searching for the part you want to
play
23
 Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio)
24
 Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle)
24
 Changing the viewing angle during
playback (Multi-angle)
24
 Frame-by-frame playback 25
 Slow motion playback 25
 Return to the specified scene 25
 Automatic playback of DVDs 25
 Displaying text information 26
 Selecting titles from the title list 26
 Selecting files from the file name
list
26
 Selecting tracks from the track title
list
27
 Introduction to advanced
operations
27
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 Repeating play 28
 Playing tracks in random order 28
 Scanning folders and tracks 28
 Selecting audio output 29
 Pausing playback 29
 Searching every 10 tracks in the current
disc or folder
29
 Using compression 30
 Using disc title functions 30
 Selecting the play mode 30
 Switching the information display 31
Playing songs on USB portable audio player/
USB memory
32
 Basic Operations 32
 Selecting an audio file directly in the
current folder
33
 Displaying text information 33
 Selecting files from the file name
list
33
 Introduction to advanced
operations
33
 Switching the information display 34
Playing songs on iPod
34
 Basic Operations 34
 Browsing for a song 34
 Displaying text information on
iPod
35
 Introduction to advanced
operations
36
 Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle)
36
 Playing all songs in a random order
(shuffle all)
36
 Selecting songs from album list of
currently playing artist
37
 Operating this unit's iPod function
from your iPod
37
 Changing audiobook speed 37
 Information display 37
Audio Adjustments
38
 Introduction of audio adjustments 38
 Using balance adjustment 38
 Using the equalizer 39
 Adjusting loudness 40
 Using subwoofer output 40
 Using the high pass filter 41
 Boosting the bass 41
 Adjusting source levels 42
Setting up the DVD player
43
 Introduction of DVD setup
adjustments
43
 Setting the subtitle language 43
 Setting the audio language 43
 Setting the menu language 44
 Switching the assist subtitle on or
off
44
 Setting the angle icon display 44
 Setting the aspect ratio 45
 Setting the parental lock 45
 Displaying your DivX® VOD
registration code
46
 Setting the DivX subtitle file 47
 Setting for digital output 47
Initial Settings
48
 Adjusting initial settings 48
 Setting the clock 48
 Setting the FM tuning step 48
 Setting the AM tuning step 49
 Switching the warning tone 49
 Switching the auxiliary setting 49
 Setting the AV input 49
 Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller
50
 Switching the ever scroll 51
 Setting the TV signal 51
 Correcting distorted sound 51
 Resetting the audio functions 51
Other Functions
52
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 Turning the clock display on or off 52
 Switching the display indication and
button illumination
52
 Using the AUX source 53
 Switching between digital and
analog
53
 Using the external unit 54
 Using the PGM button 54
 Sound muting 55
Available accessories
Playing songs on iPod
56
 Basic Operations 56
 Browsing for a song 56
 Displaying text information on
iPod
56
 Introduction to advanced
operations
56
 Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle)
56
 Information display 57
Multi-CD Player
57
 Basic Operations 57
 Selecting a track directly 57
 Using CD TEXT functions 58
 Introduction to advanced
operations
58
 Using compression and bass
emphasis
59
 Using ITS playlists 59
 Using disc title functions 60
TV tuner
61
 Basic Operations 61
 Storing and recalling broadcast
stations
61
 Storing the strongest broadcast
stations sequentially
62
Bluetooth adapter
62
DVD Player
63
 Introduction of DVD operation 63
 Introduction to advanced
operations
63
Digital Signal Processor
64
 When the separately sold display is
connected to this unit
64
 Introduction of DSP adjustments 64
 Using balance adjustment 65
 Using the position selector 65
 Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 65
 Using the sound field control 66
 Using the down-mix function 67
 Using the dynamic range control 67
 Using the direct control 67
 Adjusting source levels 67
 Using the auto-equalizer 68
 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment
and auto-equalizing)
68
 Setting the speaker setting 70
 Selecting a cross-over frequency 71
 Adjusting the speaker output
levels
72
 Adjusting the speaker output levels
using a test tone
73
 Using the time alignment 73
 Using the equalizer 74
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
76
Error messages
78
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages
79
Understanding messages
80
Handling guideline of discs and player
81
DVD discs
81
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
81
AVCHD recorded discs
82
CD-R/CD-RW discs
82
Dual Discs
82
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USB audio player/USB memory
82
 USB audio player/USB memory
compatibility
82
 Handling guideline and supplemental
information
82
iPod
84
 About handling the iPod 84
 About iPod settings 84
Compressed audio files on the disc
84
 Example of a hierarchy 85
 Compressed audio compatibility 85
DivX video files
85
 DivX compatibility 86
Language code chart for DVD
87
Terms
88
Specifications
91
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