Operation Manual
CD RDS RECEIVER
DEH-X8500DAB
DEH-X8500BT
DEH-X7500SD
English
Section
Before you start
01
CAUTION
!
Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating could result from contact with liquids.
The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in
Germany.
!
!
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix
it with general household waste. There is a se-
parate collection system for used electronic
products in accordance with legislation that re-
quires proper treatment, recovery and recy-
cling.
Always keep the volume low enough to hear
outside sounds.
!
!
Avoid exposure to moisture.
If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
any preset memory will be erased.
Private households in the member states of
the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return
their used electronic products free of charge
to designated collection facilities or to a retai-
ler (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please
contact your local authorities for the correct
method of disposal.
Note
Function setting operations are completed even if
the menu is canceled before the operations are
confirmed.
If you experience problems
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed
product undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent po-
tential negative effects on the environment
and human health.
Should this unit fail to work properly, please
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station.
About this manual
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!
In the following instructions, USB mem-
ories, USB portable audio players, and SD
memory cards are collectively referred to as
“external storage devices (USB, SD)”. If
only USB memories and USB portable
audio players are indicated, they are collec-
tively referred to as “USB storage devices”.
In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
ferred to as “iPod”.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo-
cated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the
Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception. The RDS
(radio data system) function only works in
areas that broadcast RDS signals for FM sta-
tions.
CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product classi-
fied under the Safety of laser products, IEC
60825-1:2007.
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Using this unit
Head unit
Part
Part
DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-X8500BT
DEH-X8500DAB
and DEH-X8500BT
(phone)
1
2
3 4
5 6
6
7
d
e
Detach button
DEH-X7500SD
CLOCK
SD memory card
slot
Remove the front
panel to access the
SD memory card
slot.
BAND/ (iPod)
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DEH-X7500SD
CAUTION
1
2
3 4
5 6
!
Use a Pioneer USB cable when connecting a
USB storage device. Connecting a USB sto-
rage device directly may be dangerous be-
cause it may stick out.
!
Do not use unauthorized products.
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Optional remote control
The remote control CD-SR110 and CD-R320
Head unit (front panel open)
are sold separately.
Remote controller buttons marked with the
same numbers as on the unit work in the
same way as the corresponding unit button,
regardless of button name.
e
CD-SR110 (for DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-
X8500BT)
Part
Part
6
MULTI-CONTROL
(M.C.)
1
SRC/OFF
8
2
3
4
LEVER
9
a
b
/DISP
f
g
h
(list)
MIX (MIXTRAX)
Disc loading slot
/
(up/down)
i
AUX input jack
(3.5 mm stereo
jack)
5
h (eject)
c
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Part
Operation
Part
Operation
p
q
FUNCTION Press to select functions.
Press to start talking to the caller
while using the phone.
f
g
Press to display the disc title,
track title, folder, or file list de-
Press to end a call, reject an in-
coming call, or reject a call wait-
ing while on another call.
pending on the source.
Press to display the list depending
on the source.
LIST/
ENTER
Press to perform manual seek
tuning, fast forward, reverse and
track search controls. Also used
for controlling functions.
While in the operating menu,
press to control functions.
h
i
a/b/c/d
Press to increase or decrease vo-
lume.
VOLUME
Set up menu
CD-R320 (for DEH-X7500SD)
When you turn the ignition switch to ON after
installation, set up menu appears on the dis-
play.
j
You can set up the menu options below.
1
After installation of this unit, turn the
k
l
m
7
q
ignition switch to ON.
Set up appears.
p
1
o
2
#
Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
If you do not use the unit for 30 seconds, the
n
set up menu will not be displayed.
#
If you prefer not to set up at this time, turn
M.C. to switch to NO.
If you select NO, you cannot set up in the set up
Part
Operation
menu.
Press to increase or decrease vo-
lume.
j
k
VOLUME
3
4
Press M.C. to select.
Press to mute. Press again to un-
mute.
MUTE
Follow these steps to set the menu.
Press to perform manual seek
tuning, fast forward, reverse and
track search controls.
To proceed to the next menu option, you need
to confirm your selection.
l
a/b/c/d
Also used for controlling func-
tions.
Language select (multi-language)
1
Turn M.C. to select the desired language.
English—Français—Italiano—Español—
Deutsch—Nederlands—РУССКИЙ
Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
m
n
AUDIO
Press to select an audio function.
DISP/SCRL Press to select different displays.
2
Press to pause or resume play-
back.
o
e
Calendar (setting the date)
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Using this unit
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!
Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
To avoid damaging the device or vehicle inter-
ior, remove any cables and devices attached
to the front panel before detaching it.
1
Turn M.C. to change the year.
Press M.C. to select day.
Turn M.C. to change the day.
Press M.C. to select month.
Turn M.C. to change the month.
Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
2
3
4
5
6
Removing the front panel to protect your unit from
theft
Clock (setting the clock)
1
Press the detach button to release the front
panel.
Push the front panel upward (M) and then pull it
toward (N) you.
1
2
3
4
Turn M.C. to adjust hour.
Press M.C. to select minute.
Turn M.C. to adjust minute.
Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
2
FM step (FM tuning step)
1
2
Turn M.C. to select the FM tuning step.
50kHz (50 kHz)—100kHz (100 kHz)
Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Contrast (display contrast setting)
3
Always store the detached front panel in a protec-
tive case or bag.
1
Turn M.C. to adjust the contrast level.
0 to 15 is displayed as the level is increased or de-
creased.
Re-attaching the front panel
1
Slide the front panel to the left.
Make sure to insert the tabs on the left side of the
head unit into the slots on the front panel.
2
Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Quit appears.
5
To finish your settings, turn M.C. to se-
lect YES.
#
If you prefer to change your setting again, turn
M.C. to switch to NO.
6
Press M.C. to select.
2
Press the right side of the front panel until it is
firmly seated.
Notes
If you cannot attach the front panel to the head
unit successfully, make sure that you are placing
the front panel onto the head unit correctly. For-
cing the front panel into place may result in da-
mage to the front panel or head unit.
!
You can set up the menu options from the sys-
tem menu. For details about the settings, refer
You can cancel set up menu by pressing SRC/
OFF.
!
Turning the unit on
Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.
1
Turning the unit off
Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns off.
Basic operations
1
Important
!
!
Handle the front panel with care when remov-
ing or attaching it.
Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
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Frequently used menu
operations
Selecting a source
1
Press SRC/OFF to cycle between:
DEH-X8500DAB
DAB (digital audio broadcasting)—TUNER
(tuner)—CD (CD player)—USB1 (USB1)/iPod1
(iPod1)—Apps1 (Smartphone App1)—USB2
(USB2)/iPod2 (iPod2)—Apps2 (Smartphone
App2)—SD (SD memory card)—AUX (AUX)—BT
Audio (BT audio)
Returning to the previous display
Returning to the previous list/category (the folder/ca-
tegory one level higher)
1
Press /DISP.
Returning to the ordinary display
DEH-X8500BT
1
Press BAND/
.
TUNER (tuner)—CD (CD player)—USB1 (USB1)/
iPod1 (iPod1)—Apps1 (Smartphone App1)—
USB2 (USB2)/iPod2 (iPod2)—Apps2 (Smart-
phone App2)—SD (SD memory card)—AUX
(AUX)—BT Audio (BT audio)
Returning to the ordinary display from the list/cate-
gory
1
Press BAND/
.
Selecting a function or list
DEH-X7500SD
1
Turn M.C. or LEVER.
TUNER (tuner)—CD (CD player)—USB (USB)/
iPod (iPod)—Apps (Smartphone App)—SD (SD
memory card)—AUX (AUX)
!
In this manual, “Turn M.C.” is used to describe
the operation used to select a function or list.
Adjusting the volume
1
Turn M.C. to adjust the volume.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting)
CAUTION
For safety reasons, park your vehicle when remov-
ing the front panel.
Only for DEH-X8500DAB
To receive DAB signals, connect a DAB antenna
(AN-DAB1) sold separately to the unit.
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting
and has the following features:
Notes
!
!
!
When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected
to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control
terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when
this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the
antenna, turn the source off.
When there are two USB storage devices con-
nected to this unit and you want to switch be-
tween them for playback, disconnect
communications for the USB storage device
first before proceeding.
If connecting both USB1 (USB storage de-
vice1)/iPod1 (iPod connected using USB
input1) and USB2 (USB storage device2)/
iPod2 (iPod connected using USB input2) at
the same time, use a Pioneer USB cable (CD-
U50E) in addition to the regular Pioneer USB
cable.
!
High sound quality (nearly as high as for
CDs, although it may be reduced in some
cases in order to allow more services to be
broadcast)
!
Interference-free reception
Note
Some stations perform broadcast testing.
Basic operations
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Using this unit
1 Band indicator
2 News indicator
proximate memory capacity is five minutes
for 192 kbps.
3 Traffic Announce indicator
4 FM-LINK indicator
!
If the duration that a selection is paused ex-
ceeds the length of the memory capacity,
playback will resume from the beginning of
the selection in memory.
This displays while S.FOLLOW is searching
for another FM broadcast station broadcast-
ing the same content.
5 Preset number indicator
6 Service availability indicator
7 Signal level indicator
This function is disabled while time shift is on.
For more details about time shift, refer to Listen-
8 Bit rate indicator
9 Text information indicator
a Channel indicator
b Frequency indicator
Switching the display
Selecting the desired text information
%
Press /DISP.
Selecting a band
1
Press BAND/ until the desired band (DAB-1,
Service label/channel and frequency—PTY
label/channel and frequency—ensemble
label/channel and frequency—dynamic label/
channel and frequency
DAB-2, or DAB-3) is displayed.
Manual tuning (step by step)
1
Turn LEVER.
Ensemble
Notes
Service
Turn LEVER to the right.
!
For more details about PTY list, refer to PTY list
Primary Service Component
Service
Primary Service Component
!
This function is disabled while pausing. For
more details about pausing, refer to Pausing
Secondary Service Component
Secondary Service Component
!
Depending on the band, text information can
be changed.
Turn LEVER to the left.
Some individual services in an ensemble may be
further subdivided into Service Components. The
main Service Component is called the Primary Ser-
vice Component, and any auxiliary Service Compo-
nents are called Secondary Service Components.
Listening to a recent broadcast
(time shift)
You can navigate through recent broadcasts
from the selected Service Component.
Seeking
1
Turn and hold down LEVER.
1
Press and hold /DISP to switch to
time shift mode.
Press and hold again to resume the live broad-
cast.
Pausing
You can use the pause function to temporarily
stop listening to a DAB.
2
Turn LEVER to adjust the playback
%
sume.
Press and hold M.C. to pause or re-
point.
!
!
Turn LEVER to the left to skip back one min-
ute.
Turn LEVER to the right to skip forward one
minute.
!
This unit stores recent broadcasts to mem-
ory automatically. The memory capacity of
this unit will vary depending on the bit rate
of the Service Component used. The ap-
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This unit stores recent broadcasts to memory
automatically. The memory capacity of this
unit will vary depending on the bit rate of the
Service Component used. The approximate
memory capacity is five minutes for 192 kbps.
Stored selections that are older than what can
be stored in the memory will not be available.
You can select a Service Component from the relevant
ensemble.
1
Turn M.C. to scroll to the desired ensemble and
press it to select.
2
3
Turn M.C. to select a Service Component.
Press M.C. to receive a broadcast from the se-
lected Service Component.
PCH LIST (setting preset channels)
You can store your favorite Service Components as
presets and recall them later on.
Selecting a Service Component
You can select a Service Component from the
following service list.
1
Turn M.C. to select a preset channel.
Press and hold M.C. to store the Service Compo-
nent as a preset.
2
3
Press M.C. to recall the preset channel.
1
Press
(list) to switch to the service
!
You can tune the channel up or down manu-
ally by pressing
or
list mode.
.
2
Turn M.C. to change the service list and
press to select.
Once selected, the following Service Compo-
nent functions can be adjusted.
Updating service list information
You can receive updates to the service list.
SERVICE (service label)
%
Press and hold down
(list).
To cancel, press and hold
(list) again.
You can select a Service Component from the list of
all components.
1
Turn M.C. to select a Service Component.
Press M.C. to receive a broadcast from the se-
lected Service Component.
Function settings
2
1
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
Using alphabet search
1
2
3
4
5
Press
(list).
2
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
Turn M.C. to select a letter.
and press to select FUNCTION.
Once selected, the function below can be ad-
justed.
Press M.C. to display the alphabetical list.
Turn M.C. to select a Service Component.
Press M.C. to receive a broadcast from the se-
lected Service Component.
S.FOLLOW (alternative Service Component search)
PROGRAM TYPE (PTY label)
If the tuner cannot get good reception, the unit will
automatically search for another ensemble that sup-
ports the same Service Component. If no alternative
Service Component can be found or reception re-
mains poor, this function will automatically switch to
an identical FM broadcast.
You can select a Service Component from PTY infor-
mation.
1
Turn M.C. to scroll to the desired PTY information
and press it to select.
NEWS/INFO—POPULAR—CLASSICS—OTHERS
Turn M.C. to select a Service Component.
Press M.C. to receive a broadcast from the se-
lected Service Component.
2
3
1
Press M.C. to turn alternative Service Component
search on or off.
ENSEMBLE (ensemble label)
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Using this unit
Tuner
Switching preset stations
1
Turn LEVER.
Basic operations
!
Select Preset (preset channel) under Tuning
Mode to use this function. For details about the
1
2
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Seeking
Turn and hold down LEVER.
1
!
While turning and holding down LEVER, you
can skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon
as you release LEVER.
a b
1
c
RDS
2
3 456 7 8
9
Using PI Seek
If the tuner cannot find a suitable station, or
the reception status deteriorates, the unit
automatically searches for a different station
with the same programming. During the
search, PI SEEK is displayed and the sound is
muted.
a
d
Non-RDS or MW/LW
1 TAG indicator
2 Tags transferring indicator
3 Band indicator
Using Auto PI Seek for preset
stations
When preset stations cannot be recalled, the
unit can be set to perform PI Seek during pre-
set recall.
4 News indicator
5 Traffic Announce indicator
6 5 (stereo) indicator
7 Preset number indicator
8 LOC indicator
!
The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off.
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
9 Signal level indicator
a TEXT indicator
Shows when the radio text is received.
b PTY label indicator
Storing and recalling stations
for each band
1
Press
(list).
The preset screen is displayed.
c Program service name
d Frequency indicator
2
Use M.C. to store the selected fre-
quency in the memory.
Turn to change the preset number. Press and
hold to store.
Selecting a band
1
Press BAND/ until the desired band (FM-1, FM-
2,FM-3 for FM or MW/LW) is displayed.
Manual tuning (step by step)
3
Use M.C. to select the desired station.
Turn to change the station. Press to select.
All stations stored for FM bands can be re-
called from each independent FM band.
You can tune the channel up or down manu-
ally by pressing or
1
Turn LEVER.
!
Select Manual (manual tuning) under Tuning
Mode to use this function. For details about the
#
#
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— iPod touch 1st generation
— iPod classic 160GB
— iPod classic 120GB
Switching the RDS display
RDS (radio data system) contains digital infor-
mation that helps search for the radio sta-
tions.
— iPod classic
— iPod nano 6th generation
— iPod nano 5th generation
— iPod nano 4th generation
— iPod nano 3rd generation
— iPhone 4S
%
Press /DISP.
PTY/program service name (frequency)—artist
name/song title
Notes
— iPhone 4
!
!
If the program service name cannot be ac-
quired, the broadcast frequency is displayed
instead. If the program service name is de-
tected, the program service name will be dis-
played.
— iPhone 3GS
— iPhone 3G
— iPhone
However, tag information can be stored in this
unit even while other iPod models are used.
The song information (tag) can be saved from
the broadcasting station to your iPod. The
songs will show up in a playlist called “Tagged
playlist” in iTunes the next time you sync your
iPod. Then you can directly buy the songs you
want from the iTunes Store.
Depending on the band, text information can
be changed.
PTY list
News&Inf (news and information)
!
The tagged songs and the song that you
can buy from the iTunes Store may be dif-
ferent. Make sure to confirm the song be-
fore you make the purchase.
News (News), Affairs (Current affairs), Info (Informa-
tion), Sport (Sports), Weather (Weather), Finance (Fi-
nance)
Popular (popular)
Pop Mus (Popular music), Rock Mus (Rock music),
Easy Mus (Easy listening), Oth Mus (Other music),
Jazz (Jazz), Country (Country music), Nat Mus (Na-
tional music), Oldies (Oldies music), Folk mus (Folk
music)
Storing the tag information to this unit
1
Tune in to the broadcast station.
2
Press and hold M.C. if TAG is indicated in the dis-
play while desired song is broadcasting.
!
While storing the tag data on this unit, TAG
flashes.
Classics (classics)
Storing the tagged information to your iPod
DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-X8500BT
L. Class (Light classical), Classic (Classical)
Others (others)
1
Switch the source to iPod.
The tag transfer screen is displayed.
Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
Press M.C. to select.
Tagged information is transferred to your iPod.
You can also transfer tagged information using
Tags transfer will stop if the source is changed
from iPod1 to iPod2, or from iPod2 to iPod1
while tagged information is being transferred.
Educate (Education), Drama (Drama), Culture (Cul-
ture), Science (Science), Varied (Varied), Children
(Children’s), Social (Social affairs), Religion (Reli-
gion), Phone In (Phone in), Touring (Travel), Leisure
(Leisure), Document (Documentaries)
2
3
!
!
Using iTunes tagging
This function can be performed with the follow-
ing iPod models.
— iPod touch 4th generation
— iPod touch 3rd generation
— iPod touch 2nd generation
DEH-X7500SD
1
The tag information on this unit is transferred to
the iPod automatically when an iPod is con-
nected.
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Using this unit
Using radio text
When Alternative FREQ is used, the regional func-
tion limits the selection of stations to those broad-
casting regional programs.
Displaying radio text
You can display the currently received radio text and
the three most recent radio texts.
1
Press M.C. to turn the regional function on or off.
Local (local seek tuning)
1
Press and hold down
When no radio text is received, NO TEXT ap-
pears in the display.
(list) to display radio text.
!
Local seek tuning allows you to tune in to only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good
reception.
2
3
Turn LEVER left or right to recall the three most
recent radio texts.
1
2
3
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Press M.C. to turn local on or off.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
FM: Level 1—Level 2—Level 3—Level 4
MW/LW: Level 1—Level 2
Press
or
to scroll.
Storing and recalling radio text
You can store data from up to six radio text transmis-
sions to the RT Memo 1 to RT Memo 6 keys.
The highest level setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower levels allow the
reception of weaker stations.
1
2
3
Display the radio text you want to store in the
memory.
Press
(list).
The preset screen is displayed.
PTY search (program type selection)
Use LEVER to store the selected radio text.
Turn it to change the preset number. Press and
hold down M.C. to store.
You can tune in to a station using PTY (program type)
information.
1
Turn LEVER left or right to select the desired set-
ting.
News&Inf—Popular—Classics—Others
Press M.C. to begin the search.
4
Use LEVER to select the desired radio text.
Turn it to change the radio text. Press M.C. to se-
lect.
2
The unit searches for a station broadcasting that
type of program. When a station is found, its pro-
gram service name is displayed.
PTY (program type ID code) information is listed
!
The tuner automatically stores the three lat-
est radio text broadcasts received, repla-
cing the oldest text with the newest text.
Function settings
To cancel the search, press M.C. again.
The program of some stations may differ from
that indicated by the transmitted PTY.
If no station is broadcasting the type of program
you searched for, Not found is displayed for
about two seconds and then the tuner returns to
the original station.
1
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
Turn M.C. to select the function.
3
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
Traffic Announce (traffic announcement standby)
1
Press M.C. to turn traffic announcement standby
!
If MW/LW band is selected, only BSM,
Local and Tuning Mode are available.
on or off.
Alternative FREQ (alternative frequencies search)
BSM (best stations memory)
When the tuner cannot get a good reception, the unit
automatically searches for a different station in the
same network.
BSM (best stations memory) automatically stores the
six strongest stations in the order of their signal
strength.
1
Press M.C. to turn the alternative frequencies
1
Press M.C. to turn BSM on.
search on or off.
To cancel, press M.C. again.
News interrupt (news program interruption)
Press M.C. to turn the NEWS function on or off.
Regional (regional)
1
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6 Song time (progress bar)
7 Play time indicator
Tuning Mode (LEVER tuning setting)
You can assign a function to the LEVER on the unit.
Select Manual (manual tuning) to tune up or down
manually or select Preset (preset channel) to switch
between preset channels.
Playing a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
1
Insert the disc into the disc loading slot with the
label side up.
1
Press M.C. to select Manual or Preset.
Ejecting a CD/CD-R/CD-RW
Press h (eject).
1
Playing songs on a USB storage device
1
Use a Pioneer USB cable to connect the USB sto-
rage device to the unit.
CD/CD-R/CD-RW and external
storage devices (USB, SD)
!
Plug in the USB storage device using the USB
cable.
Basic operations
DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-X8500BT
Stopping playback of files on a USB storage device
!
You may disconnect the USB storage device at
any time.
1
2
3
Playing songs on an SD memory card
1
2
Remove the front panel.
Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot.
Insert it with the contact surface facing down,
and press on the card until it clicks and comple-
tely locks into place.
3
4
Re-attach the front panel.
Press SRC/OFF to select SD as the source.
Playback will start.
4
5
6
7
3
DEH-X7500SD
Stopping playback of files on an SD memory card
1
2
1
2
Remove the front panel.
Press on the SD memory card until it clicks.
The SD memory card is ejected.
Pull out the SD memory card.
Re-attach the front panel.
3
4
Selecting a folder
Press
or
1
.
4
6
7
5
Selecting a track
Turn LEVER.
1 Bit rate/sampling frequency indicator
1
Shows the bit rate or sampling frequency of
the current track (file) when the compressed
audio is playing.
Fast forwarding or reversing
Turn and hold down LEVER to the right or left.
1
!
When playing back VBR (variable bit
rate)-recorded AAC files, the average bit
rate value is displayed. However, de-
pending on the software used to decode
AAC files, VBR may be displayed.
Returning to root folder
Press and hold BAND/
1
.
Switching between compressed audio and CD-DA
Press BAND/
1
.
Switching between playback memory devices
You can switch between playback memory devices on
USB storage devices with more than one Mass Sto-
rage Device-compatible memory device.
2 Folder number indicator
Shows the current folder number when play-
ing a compressed audio file.
3 Track number indicator
4 PLAY/PAUSE indicator
5 S.Rtrv indicator
1
!
Press BAND/
You can switch between up to 32 different mem-
ory devices.
.
Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.
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Notes
2
Use M.C. to select the desired file name
(or folder name).
!
!
!
When playing compressed audio, there is no
sound during fast forward or reverse.
Disconnect USB storage devices from the unit
when not in use.
If there are two USB storage devices con-
nected to this unit, the device connected to
the input of the selected source is the one
that is operated.
Changing the file or folder name
1
Turn M.C.
Playing
1
When a file or track is selected, press M.C.
Viewing a list of the files (or folders) in the selected
folder
1
When a folder is selected, press M.C.
!
Disconnect communications for the USB sto-
rage device before switching to operation of
the other device.
Playing a song in the selected folder
1
When a folder is selected, press and hold M.C.
Operations using the MIXTRAX
button
Browsing for a song
You can use this function when USB or SD is
selected as the source.
Turning MIXTRAX on or off
This function is available when USB memory,
USB memory1, USB memory2 or SD card is
selected in Music browse. For details, refer to
You can use this function when USB or SD is selected
as the source.
1
!
Press MIX to turn MIXTRAX on or off.
For more details about MIXTRAX, refer to About
!
For more details about MIXTRAX functions, refer
1
Press
(list) to switch to the top menu
of the list search.
2
Use M.C. to select a category/song.
Switching the display
Selecting the desired text information
Changing the name of the song or category
1
Turn M.C.
Artists (artists)—Albums (albums)—Songs
(songs)—Genres (genres)
%
Press /DISP.
Notes
Playing
1
When a song is selected, press M.C.
!
Depending on the version of iTunes used to
write MP3 files to a disc or media file types, in-
compatible text stored within an audio file
may be displayed incorrectly.
Viewing a list of songs in the selected category
1
When a category is selected, press M.C.
Playing a song in the selected category
!
Text information items that can be changed
depend on the media.
1
When a category is selected, press and hold M.C.
Searching the list by alphabet
1
When a list for the selected category is displayed,
press to switch to alphabet search mode.
Selecting and playing files/
tracks from the name list
2
3
Turn M.C. to select a letter.
Press M.C. to display the alphabetical list.
This function is available when OFF is selected
in Music browse. For details, refer to
1
Press
(list) to switch to the file/track
name list mode.
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!
Depending on the song selected to play, the
end of the currently playing song and the be-
ginning of the selected song/album may be
cut off.
!
This unit must create an index in order to facil-
itate Artists, Albums, Songs, and Genres
searches. Typically, it will take approximately
70 seconds to create an index for 1 000 songs,
and we recommend that up to 3 000 songs be
used. Please note that certain types of file
may take longer to index than others.
Depending on the number of files in the USB
storage device, there may be a delay when dis-
playing a list.
Function settings
1
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
!
2
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
Turn M.C. to select the function.
!
!
Keys may not have any effect during the crea-
tion of an index or list.
Lists are recreated each time the unit is
turned on.
3
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
!
Link play is not available when OFF is se-
lected in Music browse. For details, refer to
Playing songs related to the
currently playing song
Play mode (repeat play)
You can use this function when USB or SD is
selected as the source.
1
Press M.C. to select a repeat play range.
CD/CD-R/CD-RW
This function is available when USB memory,
USB memory1, USB memory2 or SD card is
selected in Music browse. For details, refer to
!
!
!
Disc repeat – Repeat all tracks
Track repeat – Repeat the current track
Folder repeat – Repeat the current folder
External storage device (USB, SD)
!
!
!
All repeat – Repeat all files
Track repeat – Repeat the current file
Folder repeat – Repeat the current folder
You can play songs from the following lists.
• Album list of the currently playing artist
• Song list of the currently playing album
• Album list of the currently playing genre
Random mode (random play)
1
Press M.C. to turn random play on or off.
1
Press and hold M.C. to switch to link
Link play (link play)
play mode.
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to select.
For details about the settings, refer to Playing
2
Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to
select.
!
!
!
Artist – Plays an album by the artist cur-
rently playing.
Album – Plays a song from the album cur-
rently being played.
Genre – Plays an album from the genre
currently being played.
Pause (pause)
1
Press M.C. to pause or resume.
Sound Retriever (sound retriever)
The selected song/album will be played after
the currently playing song.
Automatically enhances compressed audio and re-
stores rich sound.
1
Notes
!
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1—2—OFF (off)
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2 is
effective for high compression rates.
The selected song/album may be canceled if
you use functions other than link search (e.g.
fast forward and reverse).
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iPod
Operations using the MIXTRAX
button
Basic operations
Turning MIXTRAX on or off
DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-X8500BT
1
!
Press MIX to turn MIXTRAX on or off.
For more details about MIXTRAX, refer to About
1
2
3 4
!
For more details about MIXTRAX functions, refer
Switching the display
5
6
7
8
Selecting the desired text information
DEH-X7500SD
%
Press /DISP.
1
2
3 4
Browsing for a song
1
Press
(list) to switch to the top menu
of the list search.
5
7
8
6
2
Use M.C. to select a category/song.
1 LINK PLAY indicator
2 Repeat indicator
3 Song number indicator
4 Shuffle indicator
5 PLAY/PAUSE indicator
6 S.Rtrv indicator
Changing the name of the song or category
1
Turn M.C.
Playlists (playlists)—Artists (artists)—Albums
(albums)—Songs (songs)—Podcasts (podcasts)
—Genres (genres)—Composers (composers)—
Audiobooks (audiobooks)
Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.
7 Song time (progress bar)
Playing
1
When a song is selected, press M.C.
8 Play time indicator
Viewing a list of songs in the selected category
1
When a category is selected, press M.C.
Playing songs on an iPod
1
Connect an iPod to the USB cable using an iPod
Dock Connector.
Playing a song in the selected category
1
When a category is selected, press and hold M.C.
Selecting a track (chapter)
Turn LEVER.
Searching the list by alphabet
1
1
When a list for the selected category is displayed,
press to switch to alphabet search mode.
Fast forwarding or reversing
Turn and hold down LEVER to the right or left.
2
3
Turn M.C. to select a letter.
Press M.C. to display the alphabetical list.
1
Selecting an album
Press or
1
.
Notes
!
You can play playlists created with the Music-
Sphere application. The application will be
available on our website.
Playlists that you created with the Music-
Sphere application are displayed in abbre-
viated form.
Notes
!
!
!
The iPod cannot be turned on or off when the
control mode is set to Ctrl Audio.
Disconnect headphones from the iPod before
connecting it to this unit.
The iPod will turn off about two minutes after
the ignition is switched off.
!
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Notes
Playing songs related to the
currently playing song
You can play songs from the following lists.
• Album list of the currently playing artist
• Song list of the currently playing album
• Album list of the currently playing genre
!
Switching the control mode to Ctrl iPod
pauses song playback. Use the iPod to re-
sume playback.
!
The following operations are still accessible
from the unit even if the control mode is set to
Ctrl iPod.
— Pausing
— Fast forward/reverse
1
Press and hold
to switch to link play
mode.
— Selecting a song (chapter)
The volume can only be adjusted from this
unit.
2
Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to
!
select.
!
!
!
Artist – Plays an album by the artist cur-
rently playing.
Album – Plays a song from the album cur-
rently being played.
Genre – Plays an album from the genre
currently being played.
Function settings
1
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
The selected song/album will be played after
the currently playing song.
and press to select FUNCTION.
Turn M.C. to select the function.
3
Notes
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
!
The selected song/album may be canceled if
you use functions other than link search (e.g.
fast forward and reverse).
Depending on the song selected to play, the
end of the currently playing song and the be-
ginning of the selected song/album may be
cut off.
!
!
Tags transfer is not available for DEH-
X7500SD.
Play mode, Shuffle mode, Shuffle all,
Link play and Audiobooks are not avail-
able when Ctrl iPod is selected in the con-
trol mode. For details, refer to Using this
!
Using this unit’s iPod function
from your iPod
Play mode (repeat play)
This unit’s iPod function can be controlled by
using the connected iPod.
Ctrl iPod is not compatible with the following
iPod models.
1
Press M.C. to select a repeat play range.
!
!
Repeat One – Repeat the current song
Repeat All – Repeat all songs in the selected
list
!
When the control mode is set to Ctrl iPod, the re-
peat play range will be same as what is set for the
connected iPod.
!
!
iPod nano 1st generation
iPod with video
%
Press BAND/ to switch the control
mode.
Shuffle mode (shuffle)
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
!
Ctrl iPod – This unit’s iPod function can be
!
!
!
Shuffle Songs – Play back songs in the se-
lected list in random order.
Shuffle Albums – Play back songs from a
randomly selected album in order.
Shuffle OFF – Cancel random play.
operated from the connected iPod.
Ctrl Audio – This unit’s iPod function can
be controlled by using this unit.
!
Shuffle all (shuffle all)
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!
!
Operations may vary depending on the kind of
cellular phone.
1
Press M.C. to turn shuffle all on.
To turn off Shuffle all, select Shuffle OFF in Shuf-
Advanced operations that require attention
such as dialing numbers on the monitor,
using the phone book, etc., are prohibited
while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe place
when using these advanced operations.
Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place
and apply the parking brake when performing
this operation.
Link play (link play)
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to change the mode; press to select.
For details about the settings, refer to Playing
!
Pause (pause)
1
Press M.C. to pause or resume.
Audiobooks (audiobook speed)
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
!
Faster – Playback at a speed faster than nor-
mal
!
!
Normal – Playback at normal speed
Slower – Playback at a speed slower than nor-
mal
Tags transfer (Tags transfer)
Transfer the tag information contained in the tuner
source.
1
2
3
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
Press M.C. to select.
Tagged information is transferred to your iPod.
Sound Retriever (sound retriever)
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1—2—OFF (off)
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2 is
effective for high compression rates.
Using Bluetooth wireless
technology
Only for DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-X8500BT
Using the Bluetooth telephone
Important
!
Leaving the unit on standby to connect to your
phone via Bluetooth while the engine is not
running can drain the battery.
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Setting up for hands-free phoning
Using voice recognition
Before you can use the hands-free phoning
function you must set up the unit for use with
your cellular phone.
This feature can be used on an iPod equipped
with voice recognition that is connected by
Bluetooth with the source set to iPod or
BT Audio.
1
2
Connection
%
Press and hold M.C. to switch to voice
Use the Bluetooth telephone connection menu.
Function settings
recognition mode.
Notes
Use the Bluetooth telephone function menu.
!
For details on voice recognition features,
check the manual for the iPod you are using.
Some commands may not be available on this
unit.
!
Basic operations
Making a phone call
!
Connection menu operation
Answering an incoming call
1
Important
When a call is received, press
.
!
!
Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place
and apply the parking brake when performing
this operation.
Connected devices may not work properly if
more than one Bluetooth device is connected
at a time (e.g. a phone and a separate audio
player are connected simultaneously).
Ending a call
1
Press
.
Rejecting an incoming call
1
When a call is received, press and hold
.
Answering a call waiting
1
When a call is received, press
.
Switching between callers on hold
1
Press and hold
to display the con-
1
Press M.C.
nection menu.
#
Canceling call waiting
You cannot perform this step during a call.
1
Press and hold
.
2
Turn M.C. to select the function.
Adjusting the other party’s listening volume
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
1
Turn LEVER while talking on the phone.
When private mode is on, this function is not
available.
!
Device list (connecting or disconnecting a device
from the device list)
Turning private mode on or off
Press BAND/ while talking on the phone.
1
!
When no device is selected in the device list, this
function is not available.
Switching the information display
Press /DISP while talking on the phone.
1
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the name of a device you want
to connect/disconnect.
Notes
!
!
If private mode is selected on the cellular
phone, hands-free phoning may not be avail-
able.
The estimated call time appears in the display
(this may differ slightly from the actual call
time).
!
Press and hold M.C. to swap between the
Bluetooth device address and the device
name.
3
Press M.C. to connect/disconnect the selected de-
vice.
Once the connection is established, Connected
is displayed.
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Delete device (deleting a device from the device list)
Pin code input (PIN code input)
You must enter a PIN code on your device to confirm
the Bluetooth connection. The default code is 0000,
but you can change it with this function.
!
When no device is selected in the device list, this
function is not available.
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the name of a device you want
to delete.
1
2
1
2
3
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select a number.
Press M.C. to move the cursor to the next posi-
tion.
!
Press and hold M.C. to swap between the
Bluetooth device address and the device
name.
4
After inputting PIN code, press and hold M.C.
!
After inputting, pressing M.C. returns you to
the PIN code input display, and you can
change the PIN code.
3
4
Press M.C. to display Delete YES.
Press M.C. to delete the device information from
the device list.
!
While this function is in use, do not turn off the
engine.
Device INFO (Bluetooth device address display)
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
Device name—Bluetooth device address
Add device (connecting a new device)
1
2
3
Press M.C. to start searching.
!
!
To cancel, press M.C. while searching.
If this unit fails to find any available cellular
phones, Not found is displayed.
Phone menu operation
Turn M.C. to select a device from the device list.
Important
!
Press and hold M.C. to swap between the
Bluetooth device address and the device
name.
Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and
apply the parking brake when performing this op-
eration.
Press M.C. to connect the selected device.
!
To complete the connection, check the device
name (Pioneer BT Unit). Enter the PIN code
on your device if necessary.
1
2
Press
to display the phone menu.
!
!
PIN code is set to 0000 as the default. You
can change this code.
6-digit number appears on the display of this
unit. Once the connection is established, this
number disappears.
Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
Missed calls (missed call history)
Dialed calls (dialed call history)
Received calls (received call history)
!
!
If you are unable to complete the connection
using this unit, use the device to connect to
the unit.
If three devices are already paired, Device Full
is displayed and it is not possible to perform
this operation. In this case, delete a paired de-
vice first.
1
2
3
!
Press M.C. to display the phone number list.
Turn M.C. to select a name or phone number.
Press M.C. to make a call.
To display details about the contact you selected,
press and hold M.C.
Auto connect (connecting to a Bluetooth device
automatically)
PhoneBook (phone book)
1
Press M.C. to turn automatic connection on or
off.
Visibility (setting the visibility of this unit)
Bluetooth visibility can be turned on so that other de-
vices can discover the unit.
1
Press M.C. to turn the visibility of this unit on or
off.
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Bluetooth Audio
!
The contacts on your phone will normally be
transferred automatically when the phone is con-
nected. If it is not, use your phone menu to trans-
fer the contacts. The visibility of this unit should
be on when you use the phone menu. Refer to
Press M.C. to display ABC Search (alphabetical
list).
Turn M.C. to select the first letter of the name you
are looking for.
Important
!
Depending on the Bluetooth audio player con-
nected to this unit, the available operations
will be limited to the following two levels:
— A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile): You can only playback songs on
your audio player.
1
2
You cannot use the A2DP connection
when iPod is selected as a source.
— AVRCP profile (Audio/Video Remote Con-
trol Profile): You can perform playback,
pause playback, select songs, etc.
!
Press and hold M.C. to select the desired
character type.
TOP (alphabet)–ВСЕ (Cyrillic alphabet)
3
4
5
6
Press M.C. to display a registered name list.
Turn M.C. to select the name you are looking for.
Press M.C. to display the phone number list.
Turn M.C. to select a phone number you want to
call.
!
!
Functions will vary depending on the
Bluetooth audio player you are using. When
using your player with this unit, refer to the in-
struction manual that came with your
Bluetooth audio player as well as this manual.
As the signal from your cellular phone may
cause noise, avoid using it when you are lis-
tening to songs on your Bluetooth audio
player.
7
Press M.C. to make a call.
Phone Function (phone function)
You can set Auto answer, Ring tone and PH.B.
!
!
The sound of the Bluetooth audio player will
be muted when the phone is in use.
When the Bluetooth audio player is in use,
you cannot connect to a Bluetooth telephone
automatically.
Playback continues even if you switch from
your Bluetooth audio player to another source
while listening to a song.
Depending on the type of Bluetooth audio
player you have connected to this unit, opera-
tion and information display may not be avail-
able for some functions.
Function and operation
1
Display Phone Function.
!
!
2
Press M.C. to display the function
menu.
3
Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
Setting up for Bluetooth audio
Auto answer (automatic answering)
Before you can use the Bluetooth audio func-
tion you must set up the unit for use with your
Bluetooth audio player. You will need to pair
this unit with your Bluetooth audio player.
1
Press M.C. to turn automatic answering on or off.
Ring tone (ring tone select)
1
Press M.C. to turn the ring tone on or off.
PH.B.Name view (phone book name view)
1
Connection
Use the Bluetooth telephone connection menu.
1
Press M.C. to invert the order of names in the
phone book.
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Basic operations
Play (play)
1
2
1
Press M.C. to start playback.
Stop (stop)
1
Press M.C. to stop the playback.
Pause (pause)
3
4
5
6
1
Press M.C. to pause or resume.
1 Device name
Random (random play)
Shows the device name of the connected
Bluetooth audio player.
2 Track number indicator
3 PLAY/PAUSE indicator
4 S.Rtrv indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.
5 Song time (progress bar)
6 Play time indicator
1
Press M.C. to turn random play on or off.
!
!
This function may not be available depending
on the type of Bluetooth audio player con-
nected.
The random play range varies depending on
the Bluetooth audio player in use.
Repeat (repeat play)
1
Press M.C. to select a repeat play range.
Fast forwarding or reversing
!
!
This function may not be available depending
on the type of Bluetooth audio player con-
nected.
The repeat play range varies depending on the
Bluetooth audio player in use.
1
Turn and hold down LEVER to the right or left.
Selecting a track
1
Turn LEVER.
Pausing and starting playback
Sound Retriever (sound retriever)
1
Press BAND/
.
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1—2—OFF (off)
Switching the display
Selecting the desired text information
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2 is
effective for high compression rates.
%
Press /DISP.
Note
Depending on the device, text information can be
changed.
Using smartphone
applications
You can use this unit to perform streaming
playback of and control tracks in smartphone
applications or just for streaming playback.
Function settings
1
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
2
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select FUNCTION.
Turn M.C. to select the function.
3
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
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Important
!
Please check our website for a list of sup-
Use of third party apps may involve or require
the provision of personally identifiable informa-
tion, whether through the creation of a user ac-
count or otherwise, and for certain
ported smartphone applications for this unit.
Pioneer is not liable for any issues that may
arise from incorrect or flawed app-based con-
tent.
!
applications, the provision of geolocation data.
ALL THIRD PARTY APPS ARE THE SOLE RE-
SPONSIBILITY OF THE PROVIDERS, INCLUD-
ING WITHOUT LIMITATION COLLECTION AND
SECURITY OF USER DATA AND PRIVACY
PRACTICES. BY ACCESSING THIRD PARTY
APPS, YOU AGREE TO REVIEW THE TERMS
OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICIES OF THE
PROVIDERS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH
THE TERMS OR POLICIES OF ANY PROVIDER
OR DO NOT CONSENT TO THE USE OF GEO-
LOCATION DATA WHERE APPLICABLE, DO
NOT USE THAT THIRD PARTY APP.
!
The content and functionality of the supported
applications are the responsibility of the App
providers.
Starting procedure for iPhone users
Connect an iPhone to the USB cable
using an iPhone Dock Connector.
Select Wired in APP CONNECT MODE.
1
2
For details, refer to APP CONNECT MODE
For DEH-X7500SD, skip to the next step.
3
Switch the source to Apps.
Information for the
smartphone compatibility
4
Start up the application on the smart-
phone and initiate playback.
The following devices are compatible with this
function.
Starting procedure for Android
device users
!
iPhone and iPod touch
In this chapter, iPod and iPhone will be re-
ferred to as “iPhone”.
Androidä device
Only for DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-X8500BT
1
Connect your Android device to this
!
unit using Bluetooth wireless technology.
For details, refer to Connection menu op-
For iPhone users
!
Use a Pioneer USB cable to connect an
iPhone.
2
Select Bluetooth in
!
Song information may not display correctly
for iOS versions earlier than 5.0.
APP CONNECT MODE. For details, refer to
For Android device users
!
The device supports Bluetooth SPP (Serial
Port Profile) and A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile).
The device is connected to this unit via
Bluetooth.
3
4
Switch the source to Apps.
Start up the application on the smart-
phone and initiate playback.
Compatibility with all Android devices is not
guaranteed.
For details about Android device compatibility
with this unit, refer to the information on our
website.
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Basic operations
DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-X8500BT
1
Pause (pause)
1
Press M.C. to pause or resume.
Sound Retriever (sound retriever)
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1—2—OFF (off)
1 is effective for low compression rates, and 2 is
effective for high compression rates.
2
3
4
5
DEH-X7500SD
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Audio adjustments
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4
5
3
1
2
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
1 Application name
2 PLAY/PAUSE indicator
3 S.Rtrv indicator
Appears when Sound Retriever function is on.
4 Song time (progress bar)
and press to select AUDIO.
3
Turn M.C. to select the audio function.
5 Play time indicator
Once selected, the following audio functions
can be adjusted.
Selecting a track
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The cut-off frequency and output level can
be adjusted when the subwoofer output is
on.
1
Turn LEVER.
Fast forwarding or reversing
1
Turn and hold down LEVER to the right or left.
!
SLA is not available when FM is selected as
the source.
Switching the display
Fader/Balance (fader/balance adjustment)
Selecting the desired text information
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Press M.C. to cycle between fader (front/rear) and
balance (left/right).
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Press /DISP.
3
Turn M.C. to adjust the front/rear speaker bal-
ance.
Function settings
Turn M.C. to adjust the left/right speaker balance.
1
2
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
Preset EQ (equalizer recall)
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select an equalizer curve.
Powerful—Natural—Vocal—Custom1—Cus-
tom2—Flat—SuperBass
and press to select FUNCTION.
3
Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
G.EQ (equalizer adjustment)
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You can adjust the currently selected equalizer curve
setting as desired. Adjusted equalizer curve settings
are stored in Custom1 or Custom2.
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select a desired level.
0 to +6 is displayed as the level is increased or de-
creased.
!
Custom1 can be set separately for each source.
However, each of the below combinations are set
to the same setting automatically.
HPF (high pass filter adjustment)
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USB, iPod, SD, and Apps (iPhone)
BT Audio, and Apps (Android)
When you do not want low sounds from the subwoo-
fer output frequency range to play from the front or
rear speakers, turn on the HPF (high pass filter). Only
frequencies higher than those in the selected range
are output from the front or rear speakers.
!
Custom2 is a shared setting used in common for
all sources.
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Press M.C. to cycle between the following:
Equalizer band—Equalizer level
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Equalizer band: 100Hz—315Hz—1.25kHz—
3.15kHz—8kHz
1
2
3
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Press M.C. to turn high pass filter on or off.
Turn M.C. to select the cut-off frequency.
50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz
3
SLA (source level adjustment)
Equalizer level: +6 to –6
SLA (Source level adjustment) lets you adjust the vo-
lume level of each source to prevent sudden changes
in volume when switching between sources.
Loudness (loudness)
Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low-fre-
quency and high-frequency ranges at low volume.
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Settings are based on the FM volume level, which
remains unchanged.
The MW/LW volume level can also be adjusted
with this function.
Each of the below combinations are set to the
same setting automatically.
1
2
3
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Press M.C. to turn loudness on or off.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Low (low)—Mid (mid)—High (high)
Subwoofer1 (subwoofer on/off setting)
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USB, iPod, SD, and Apps (iPhone)
BT Audio, and Apps (Android)
This unit is equipped with a subwoofer output which
can be turned on or off.
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to adjust the source volume.
Adjustment range: +4 to –4
1
2
3
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Press M.C. to turn subwoofer output on or off.
Turn M.C. to select the phase for the subwoofer
output.
Turn M.C. to the left to select reverse phase, and
Reverse appears in the display. Turn M.C. to the
right to select normal phase, and Normal appears
in the display.
Using different
entertainment displays
Subwoofer2 (subwoofer adjustment)
Only frequencies lower than those in the selected
range are outputted from the subwoofer.
1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Press M.C. to cycle between the cut-off frequency
and the output level for the subwoofer.
Turn M.C. to select the cut-off frequency.
50Hz—63Hz—80Hz—100Hz—125Hz
Turn M.C. to adjust the output level for the sub-
woofer.
2
3
4
You can enjoy entertainment displays while lis-
tening to each sound source.
1
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
+6 to –24 is displayed as the level is increased or
decreased.
2
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
Bass Booster (bass boost)
and press to select ENTERTAINMENT.
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Turn M.C. to select the entertainment
Key Side (key section color setting)
function.
You can select desired colors for the illuminated sec-
tions on the left side on the front of this unit.
Once selected, the following entertainment
functions can be adjusted.
1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
lowing list:
2
Background (background setting)
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Background visual—genre—background picture
1—background picture 2—background picture 3
—background picture 4—simple display—movie
screen —calendar
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Preset colors (ranging from White to Rose)
Scan (cycle through all colors)
Sets of colors (Warm, Ambient, Calm)
Custom (customized illumination color)
Display Side (display section color setting)
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Genre display changes depending on the
genre of music.
Genre display may not work correctly depend-
ing on the application used to encode audio
files.
You can select desired colors for the illuminated sec-
tions on the right side on the front of this unit.
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1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
lowing list:
2
3
Press M.C. to select.
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Preset colors (ranging from White to Rose)
Scan (cycle through all colors)
Sets of colors (Warm, Ambient, Calm)
Custom (customized illumination color)
Clock (clock display setting)
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
ON (clock display)—Elapsed time (elapsed time
display)—OFF (clock off)
Key & Display (key and display color setting)
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Only for DEH-X7500SD
You can switch the function by pressing
CLOCK.
You can select the desired colors for the keys and dis-
play of this unit.
1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
lowing list:
2
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Preset colors (ranging from White to Rose)
Scan (cycle through all colors)
Sets of colors (Warm, Ambient, Calm)
Selecting the illumination
color
Phone (phone color setting)
You can select the desired key colors to display when
an incoming call is received.
1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
lowing list:
2
1
2
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
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Flashing – The color selected from Key Side
flashes.
and press to select ILLUMINATION.
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Flash FX 1 to Flash FX 6 – The system automa-
tically cycles through all available key colors
for this unit. Select the desired mode.
OFF – No change in key color made when in-
coming calls are received.
3
Turn M.C. to select the illumination
function.
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Once selected, the following illumination func-
tions can be adjusted.
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Phone is not available for DEH-X7500SD.
Notes
The MIX color cannot be changed.
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When Scan is selected, the system automati-
cally cycles through the preset colors.
When Warm is selected, the system automati-
cally cycles through the warm colors.
When Ambient is selected, the system auto-
matically cycles through the ambient colors.
When Calm is selected, the system automati-
cally cycles through the calm colors.
About MIXTRAX
MIXTRAX technology is used to insert a variety
of sound effects in between songs, allowing
you to experience your music as a nonstop
mix complete with visual and lighting effects.
Notes
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Depending on the file/song, sound effects
may not be available.
When Custom is selected, the customized
color saved is selected.
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MIXTRAX includes a MIXTRAX flashing color
mode that when switched on turns the flash-
ing colors on and off in time with the audio
track. If you find the feature distracting while
driving, please turn MIXTRAX off. Refer to Op-
Customizing the
illumination color
You can create custom illumination colors for
both Key Side and Display Side.
1
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
MIXTRAX menu
2
Turn M.C. to display ILLUMINATION and
press to select.
Turn M.C. to display Key Side or
3
Display Side. Press to select.
1
2
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
4
Press M.C. and hold until the customiz-
ing illumination color setting appears in
the display.
and press to select MIXTRAX.
5
Press M.C. to select the primary color.
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tion.
Turn M.C. to select the MIXTRAX func-
R (red)—G (green)—B (blue)
Once selected, the following MIXTRAX func-
tions can be adjusted. The function is enabled
when MIXTRAX is on.
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Turn M.C. to adjust the brightness level.
Adjustment range: 0 to 60
You cannot select a level below 20 for all three
#
of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) at the same
time.
SHORT PLAYBACK (short playback mode)
#
You can also perform the same operation on
You can select the length of the playback time.
1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
1.0 MIN (1.0 minute)—1.5 MIN (1.5 minutes)—
2.0 MIN (2.0 minutes)—2.5 MIN (2.5 minutes)—
3.0 MIN (3.0 minutes)—Random (random)—OFF
(off)
other colors.
2
Note
You cannot create a custom illumination color
while Scan, Warm, Ambient or Calm is
selected.
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Turn this option OFF if you want to play a selection
all the way through from start to finish.
FLASH AREA (flash area)
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Notes
You can select areas for flashing colors.
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The MIX color cannot be changed.
1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
Key & Display (key and display)—KEY SIDE (key
section)—OFF (off)
2
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MIX does not flash.
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When KEY SIDE is selected, the illuminated sec-
tions on the left side on the front of this unit flash.
When OFF is selected, the color set under ILLU-
MINATION is used as the display color.
MIXTRAX settings
You can change the settings for fixed sounds
and sound effects.
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The fixed sound settings can be changed
from MIX Fixed.
The sound effect settings can be changed
from any of the following menus:
LOOP EFFECT, Flanger EFFECT,
Echo EFFECT, and Crossfade EFFECT.
Flashing Colour (flash pattern)
You can select flashing color patterns.
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1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
You can select any one of the options in the fol-
lowing list:
2
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Sound Level Mode Colour 1 to Colour 6 –
Flashing colors will flash on and off in syn-
chronization with the sound level in a song.
Select the desired mode.
Low Pass Mode Colour 1 to Colour 6 –
Flashing colors will flash on and off in syn-
chronization with the bass level in a song. Se-
lect the desired mode.
Flashing Colour Random – The pattern for
the flashing colors is randomly selected for
each song from the sound level mode and low
pass mode.
Sound Level Mode Random – The pattern
for the flashing colors is randomly selected for
each song from the sound level mode.
Low Pass Mode Random – The pattern for
the flashing colors is randomly selected for
each song from the low pass mode.
1
2
Display MIX Settings.
Press M.C. to display the function
menu.
3
Turn M.C. to select the function.
Once selected, the following functions can be
adjusted.
MIX Fixed (MIXTRAX sound effects)
The fixed sounds can be removed from MIXTRAX
sound effects.
1
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Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
ON (fixed sounds and sound effects)—OFF
(sound effects)
LOOP EFFECT (loop effect)
DISP EFFECT (display effect)
The loop effect, which is inserted at the end of each
song automatically, can be removed from the sound
effect.
The MIXTRAX special effects display can be turned on
or off.
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
1
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to select the desired setting.
MIXTRAX 1 (MIXTRAX special effects display 1)—
MIXTRAX 2 (MIXTRAX special effects display 2)—
OFF (normal display)
ON (on)—OFF (off)
2
Flanger EFFECT (flanger effect)
The flanger effect can be removed from the sound ef-
fect.
CUT IN EFFECT (manual cut-in effect)
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
ON (on)—OFF (off)
You can turn on or off the MIXTRAX sound effects
while manually changing tracks.
Echo EFFECT (echo effect)
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
The echo effect can be removed from the sound ef-
fect.
ON (on)—OFF (off)
MIX Settings (MIXTRAX settings)
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
ON (on)—OFF (off)
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Crossfade EFFECT (crossfade effect)
1
2
Press M.C. to select the segment of the clock dis-
play you wish to set.
Hour—Minute
The crossfade effect can be removed from the sound
effect.
Turn M.C. to adjust the clock.
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
ON (on)—OFF (off)
EngineTime alert (elapsed time display setting)
!
When iPod is selected as the source, the cross-
fade effect is disabled.
This setting displays how much time has elapsed
since the machine was turned on.
You can set a timer and an alarm.
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
OFF—15Minutes—30Minutes
Auto PI (auto PI seek)
System menu
The unit can automatically search for a different sta-
tion with the same programming, even during preset
recall.
1
Press M.C. to turn Auto PI seek on or off.
Music browse (music browse)
1
2
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
You can select an device on which to browse music.
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
DEH-X8500DAB and DEH-X8500BT
OFF—USB memory1—USB memory2—SD card
DEH-X7500SD
and press to select SYSTEM.
3
Turn M.C. to select the system menu
OFF—USB memory—SD card
function.
Warning tone (warning tone setting)
Once selected, the following system menu
functions can be adjusted.
If the front panel is not detached from the head unit
within four seconds of turning off the ignition, a warn-
ing tone sounds. You can turn off the warning tone.
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BT AUDIO, Clear memory,
BT Version info. and
APP CONNECT MODE are not available for
DEH-X7500SD.
1
Press M.C. to turn the warning tone on or off.
AUX (auxiliary input)
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APP CONNECT MODE is not available
when the source is selected as Apps.
Activate this setting when using an auxiliary device
connected to this unit.
1
Press M.C. to turn AUX on or off.
Language select (multi-language)
Dimmer (dimmer setting)
For your convenience, this unit offers a choice of sev-
eral languages. You can select the language you pre-
fer to use.
To prevent the display from being too bright at night,
the display is automatically dimmed when the car’s
headlights are turned on. You can turn the dimmer on
or off.
1
Press M.C. to select the language.
English—Français—Italiano—Español—
Deutsch—Nederlands—РУССКИЙ
1
Press M.C. to turn dimmer on or off.
Contrast (display contrast setting)
Calendar (setting the date)
1
2
Press M.C. to display the setting mode.
Turn M.C. to adjust the contrast level.
0 to 15 is displayed as the level is increased or de-
creased.
1
Press M.C. to select the segment of the calendar
display you wish to set.
Year—Day—Month
2
Turn M.C. to set the date.
Ever-scroll (scroll mode setting)
Clock (setting the clock)
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Press and hold M.C. until the main
When ever scroll is set to ON, recorded text informa-
tion scrolls continuously in the display. Set to OFF if
you prefer the information to scroll just once.
menu appears in the display.
3
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
1
Press M.C. to turn the ever scroll on or off.
and press to select SETUP.
BT AUDIO (Bluetooth audio activation)
4
Turn M.C. to select the set up menu
You need to activate the BT Audio source in order to
use a Bluetooth audio player.
function.
1
Press M.C. to turn the BT Audio source on or off.
Once selected, the following set up menu
functions can be adjusted.
Clear memory (clearing the Bluetooth device data
stored on this unit)
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Software Update is not available for DEH-
X7500SD.
Bluetooth device data stored on this unit can be
cleared. To protect your personal information, clear
the device memory before you pass the unit on to
someone else. The following information will be de-
leted.
FM step (FM tuning step)
Normally, the FM tuning step setting used for seek
tuning is 50 kHz. The tuning step changes to 100 kHz
automatically when the alternative frequencies
search or traffic announcement standby function is in
use. It may be preferable to set the tuning step to
50 kHz when the alternative frequencies search func-
tion is on.
!
Device list
!
PIN code
!
Call history
!
1
Phone book
Press M.C. to show the confirmation display.
Clear memory YES is displayed. Clearing mem-
ory is now on standby.
1
Press M.C. to select the FM tuning step.
50kHz (50 kHz)—100kHz (100 kHz)
If you do not want to clear the Bluetooth device
data stored on this unit, turn M.C. to display Can-
cel and press it again to select.
Press M.C. to clear the memory.
Cleared is displayed and the Bluetooth device
data is cleared.
S/W control (rear output and subwoofer setting)
This unit’s rear output (rear speaker leads output and
RCA rear output) can be used for full-range speaker
(Rear SP :F.Range) or subwoofer (Rear SP :S/W) con-
nection. If you switch the rear output setting to Rear
SP :S/W, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly
to a subwoofer without using an auxiliary amp.
2
!
While this function is in use, do not turn off
the engine.
1
Press M.C. to switch the rear output setting.
BT Version info. (Bluetooth version display)
!
When no subwoofer is connected to the rear
output, select Rear SP :F.Range (full-range
speaker).
You can display the system versions of this unit and
of Bluetooth module.
1
Press M.C. to display the information.
!
When a subwoofer is connected to the rear
output, select Rear SP :S/W (subwoofer).
APP CONNECT MODE (APP connect mode setting)
!
Even if you change this setting, there will be no
output unless you turn the subwoofer output on
If you change this setting, subwoofer output in
the audio menu will return to the factory settings.
Both rear speaker lead outputs and RCA rear out-
put are switched simultaneously in this setting.
Select an appropriate option for your smartphone.
1
Press M.C. to select the desired setting.
Wired (for iPhone)—Bluetooth (for Android de-
vice)
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Set up menu
1
Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit
turns off.
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2
Press M.C. to display the main menu.
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
Software Update (updating the software)
This function is used to update this unit with the lat-
est Bluetooth software. For about Bluetooth software
and updating, refer to our website.
and press to select SYSTEM.
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Never turn the unit off while the Bluetooth soft-
ware is being updated.
Press M.C. to display the data transfer mode.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish updat-
ing the Bluetooth software.
3
Turn M.C. to display DEMO OFF and
press to select.
1
4
5
Turn M.C. to switch to YES.
Press M.C. to select.
System menu
1
Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit
turns off.
2
Press and hold M.C. until the main
menu appears in the display.
3
Turn M.C. to change the menu option
and press to select SYSTEM.
4
Turn M.C. to select the system menu
function.
Using an AUX source
1
Insert the stereo mini plug into the
AUX input jack.
2
Press SRC/OFF to select AUX as the
source.
Note
AUX cannot be selected unless the auxiliary set-
ting is turned on. For more details, refer to AUX
If an unwanted display
appears
Turn off the unwanted display using the proce-
dures listed below.
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Action
The sound
from the
Bluetooth
audio source is nected cellular
not played
back.
There is a call in The sound will be
progress on a
Bluetooth con-
Symptom
Cause
Action
played back when
the call is termi-
nated.
The display
You did not per- Perform operation
automatically form any opera- again.
returns to the tion within about
phone.
A Bluetooth con- Do not use the cel-
ordinary dis-
play.
30 seconds.
nected cellular
phone is cur-
rently being oper-
ated.
lular phone at this
time.
The repeat play Depending on
range changes the repeat play
unexpectedly. range, the se-
lected range may
Select the repeat
play range again.
A call was made Reconnect the
with a Bluetooth Bluetooth connec-
connected cellu- tion between this
change when an-
other folder or
lar phone and
unit and the cellu-
track is being se-
then immediately lar phone.
terminated. As a
result, communi-
cation between
this unit and the
cellular phone
lected or during
fast forwarding/
reversing.
A subfolder is Subfolders can- Select another re-
not played
back.
not be played
peat play range.
when Folder re-
peat (folder re-
peat) is selected.
was not termi-
nated properly.
NO XXXX ap- There is no em-
pears when a
Switch the display
bedded text infor- or play another
display is chan- mation.
ged (NO TITLE,
for example).
track/file.
Error messages
When you contact your dealer or your nearest
Pioneer Service Center, be sure to note the
error message.
The unit is mal- You are using a
Move electrical de-
functioning.
device, such as a vices that may be
There is inter- cellular phone,
causing the inter-
ference away from
ference.
that may cause
audible interfer- the unit.
ence.
Common
Message
Cause
This unit fails to Check the speaker
operate or the connection. If the
Action
AMP ERROR
speaker connec- message fails to
tion is incorrect; disappear even
the protective cir- after the engine is
cuit is activated. switched off/on,
contact your dealer
or an authorized
Pioneer Service
Station for assis-
tance.
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Additional information
DAB tuner
External storage device (USB, SD)/iPod
Message
Cause
Action
Message
Cause
Action
ANTENNA
ERROR
The antenna con- Check the antenna
nection is incor- connection. If the
NO DEVICE
No USB storage Connect a compa-
device or iPod is tible USB storage
rect.
message fails to
disappear even
after the engine is
switched off/on,
contact your dealer
or an authorized
Pioneer Service
Station for assis-
tance.
connected.
Sometimes there Wait until the mes-
is a delay be- sage disappears
tween the start of and you hear
device/iPod.
FORMAT
READ
playback and
sound.
when you start to
hear any sound.
NO AUDIO
There are no
songs.
Transfer the audio
files to the USB
storage device and
connect.
CD player
Message
Cause
Action
The connected
Follow the USB
USB storage de- storage device in-
vice has security structions to dis-
ERROR-07, 11, The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
12, 17, 30
The disc is
scratched.
Replace the disc.
enabled.
able the security.
SKIPPED
PROTECT
The connected
Play an audio file
ERROR-10, 11, There is an elec- Turn the ignition
12, 15, 17, 30, trical or mechan- switch OFF and
USB storage de- not embedded with
vice contains
files embedded
with Windows
Mediaä DRM 9/
10.
Windows Media
DRM 9/10.
A0
ical error.
back ON, or switch
to a different
source, then back
to the CD player.
ERROR-15
ERROR-23
The inserted disc Replace the disc.
is blank.
All the files in the Transfer audio files
USB storage de- not embedded with
vice are em-
bedded with
Windows Media
DRM 9/10 to the
Unsupported CD Replace the disc.
format.
Windows Media USB storage de-
DRM 9/10. vice and connect.
FORMAT
READ
Sometimes there Wait until the mes-
is a delay be-
sage disappears
NOT COMPA- The USB device ! Connect a USB
TIBLE connected to is Mass Storage
not supported by Class compliant
tween the start of and you hear
playback and
sound.
when you start to
hear any sound.
this unit.
device.
! Disconnect your
device and replace
it with a compati-
ble USB storage
device.
NO AUDIO
The inserted disc Replace the disc.
does not contain
any playable
files.
SKIPPED
PROTECT
The inserted disc Replace the disc.
contains DRM
protected files.
Non-compatible Disconnect your
iPod
device and replace
it with a compati-
ble iPod.
All the files on
the inserted disc
are embedded
with DRM.
Replace the disc.
Non-compatible Remove your de-
SD storage de-
vice
vice and replace it
with a compatible
SD storage device.
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Additional information
Message
Cause
Action
Message
Cause
Action
CHECK USB
The USB connec- Check that the
tor or USB cable USB connector or
ERROR-16
The iPod firm-
ware version is
old.
Update the iPod
version.
has short-
circuited.
USB cable is not
caught in some-
thing or damaged.
iPod failure.
Disconnect the
cable from the
iPod. Once the
iPod’s main menu
is displayed, recon-
nect the iPod and
reset it.
CHECK USB
The connected
Disconnect the
USB storage de- USB storage de-
vice consumes vice and do not
more than maxi- use it. Turn the
mum allowable ignition switch to
current.
OFF, then to ACC
or ON and then
connect only com-
pliant USB storage
devices.
STOP
There are no
songs in the cur- contains songs.
rent list.
Select a list that
Not found
No related
songs.
Transfer songs to
the iPod.
CHECK USB
The iPod oper-
Make sure the con-
ates correctly but nection cable for
does not charge. the iPod has not
shorted out (e.g.,
Bluetooth device
Message
Cause
Action
not caught in
metal objects).
After checking,
ERROR-10
The power failed Turn the ignition
for the Bluetooth switch OFF and
turn the ignition
switch OFF and
back ON, or dis-
connect the iPod
module of this
unit.
then to ACC or ON.
If the error mes-
sage is still dis-
played after
and reconnect.
performing the
above action,
please contact
your dealer or an
authorized Pioneer
Service Station.
ERROR-19
Communication Perform one of the
failed.
following opera-
tions.
–Turn the ignition
switch OFF and
back ON.
–Disconnect or
eject the external
storage device.
–Change to a dif-
ferent source.
Then, return to the
USB or SD source.
Apps
Message
Cause
Action
No BT device. No Bluetooth de- Follow the instruc-
Go to BT
MENU to reg-
ister.
vice found.
tions that appear
on the screen.
iPod failure.
Disconnect the
cable from the
iPod. Once the
iPod’s main menu
is displayed, recon-
nect the iPod and
reset it.
BTerror.Press Bluetooth con-
BAND key to nection failed.
retry.
Follow the instruc-
tions that appear
on the screen.
Check your
App.Press
Connection to
the application
Follow the instruc-
tions that appear
on the screen.
BAND key to failed.
retry.
ERROR-23
USB storage de- USB storage de-
vice was not for- vice should be for-
matted with
FAT12, FAT16 or FAT16 or FAT32.
FAT32.
Start up and
The application
Follow the instruc-
tions that appear
on the screen.
play your Ap- has not started
matted with FAT12,
plication.
running yet.
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Additional information
Handling guidelines
Discs and player
When using discs that can be printed on label sur-
faces, check the instructions and the warnings of the
discs. Depending on the discs, inserting and ejecting
may not be possible. Using such discs may result in
damage to this equipment.
Use only discs that feature either of the following two
logos.
Do not attach commercially available labels or other
materials to the discs.
!
!
The discs may warp making the disc unplayable.
The labels may come off during playback and pre-
vent ejection of the discs, which may result in da-
mage to the equipment.
External storage device (USB, SD)
Use 12-cm discs. Do not use 8-cm discs or an adapter
for 8-cm discs.
Address any questions you have about your external
storage device (USB, SD) to the manufacturer of the
device.
Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use
shaped discs.
Do not leave the external storage device (USB, SD) in
places with high temperatures.
Depending on the external storage device (USB, SD),
the following problems may occur.
!
!
!
Operations may vary.
The storage device may not be recognized.
Files may not be played back properly.
Do not insert anything other than a CD into the disc
loading slot.
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise
damaged discs as they may damage the player.
USB storage device
Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs cannot be played back.
Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs.
Store discs in their cases when not in use.
Connections via USB hub are not supported.
Do not connect anything other than a USB storage
device.
Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to
the surface of the discs.
Firmly secure the USB storage device when driving.
Do not let the USB storage device fall onto the floor,
where it may become jammed under the brake or ac-
celerator pedal.
To clean a CD, wipe the disc with a soft cloth outward
from the center.
Depending on the USB storage device, the following
problems may occur.
Condensation may temporarily impair the player’s
performance. Let it rest for about one hour to adjust
to a warmer temperature. Also, wipe any damp discs
off with a soft cloth.
!
The device may cause audible interference when
you are listening to the radio.
Playback of discs may not be possible because of
disc characteristics, disc format, recorded applica-
tion, playback environment, storage conditions, and
so on.
Road shocks may interrupt disc playback.
Read the precautions for discs before using them.
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Additional information
SD memory card
DualDiscs
DualDiscs are two-sided discs that have a recordable
CD for audio on one side and a recordable DVD for
video on the other.
This unit supports only the following types of SD
memory cards.
!
!
!
!
SD
Since the CD side of DualDiscs is not physically com-
patible with the general CD standard, it may not be
possible to play the CD side with this unit.
Frequent loading and ejecting of a DualDisc may re-
sult in scratches on the disc. Serious scratches can
lead to playback problems on this unit. In some
cases, a DualDisc may become stuck in the disc load-
ing slot and will not eject. To prevent this, we recom-
mend you refrain from using DualDisc with this unit.
Please refer to the information from the disc manu-
facturer for more detailed information about
DualDiscs.
miniSD
microSD
SDHC
Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of chil-
dren. Should the SD memory card be swallowed, con-
sult a doctor immediately.
Do not touch the connectors of the SD memory card
directly with your fingers or with any metal device.
Do not insert anything other than an SD memory card
into the SD card slot. If a metal object (such as a
coin) is inserted into the slot, the internal circuits may
break and cause malfunctions.
CAUTION
When inserting a miniSD or microSD, use an adapter.
Do not use an adapter which has metal parts other
than the connectors exposed.
Do not leave the discs/external storage device
(USB, SD) or iPod in places with high
temperatures.
Do not insert a damaged SD memory card (e.g.
warped, label peeled off) as it may not be ejected
from the slot.
Compressed audio
compatibility (disc, USB, SD)
WMA
Do not try to force an SD memory card into the SD
card slot as the card or this unit may be damaged.
When ejecting an SD memory card, press it and hold
it until it clicks. Take care not to release your finger
immediately after you press on the card as the card
may shoot out of the slot and cause damage or injury.
If the card shoots out of the slot, it may become lost.
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 48 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), 48 kbps to
384 kbps (VBR)
iPod
Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Windows Mediaä Audio Professional, Lossless,
Voice/DRM Stream/Stream with video: Not compati-
ble
To ensure proper operation, connect the dock connec-
tor cable from the iPod directly to this unit.
Firmly secure the iPod when driving. Do not let the
iPod fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed
under the brake or accelerator pedal.
MP3
About iPod settings
File extension: .mp3
!
When an iPod is connected, this unit changes the
EQ (equalizer) setting of the iPod to off in order to
optimize the acoustics. When you disconnect the
iPod, the EQ returns to the original setting.
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR
Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz for emphasis)
!
You cannot set Repeat to off on the iPod when
using this unit. Repeat is automatically changed
to All when the iPod is connected to this unit.
Compatible ID3 tag version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 (ID3
tag Version 2.x is given priority over Version 1.x.)
M3u playlist: Not compatible
Incompatible text saved on the iPod will not be dis-
played by the unit.
MP3i (MP3 interactive), mp3 PRO: Not compatible
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WAV
Packet write data transfer: Not compatible
Regardless of the length of blank sections between
the songs from the original recording, compressed
audio discs play with a short pause between songs.
File extension: .wav
Quantization bits: 8 and 16 (LPCM), 4 (MS ADPCM)
Sampling frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz (LPCM),
22.05 kHz and 44.1 kHz (MS ADPCM)
External storage device (USB, SD)
Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A practical
hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
AAC
Compatible format: AAC encoded by iTunes
File extension: .m4a
Playable folders: up to 1 500
Playable files: up to 15 000
Sampling frequency: 11.025 kHz to 48 kHz
Transmission rate: 16 kbps to 320 kbps, VBR
Apple Lossless: Not compatible
Playback of copyright-protected files: Not compatible
Partitioned external storage device (USB, SD): Only
the first playable partition can be played.
There may be a slight delay when starting playback of
audio files on a USB storage device with numerous
folder hierarchies.
AAC file bought from the iTunes Store (.m4p file ex-
tension): Not compatible
Supplemental information
SD memory card
Only the first 32 characters can be displayed as a file
name (including the file extension) or a folder name.
There is no compatibility for Multi Media Cards
(MMC).
This unit may not work properly depending on the ap-
plication used to encode WMA files.
Compatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaran-
teed.
There may be a slight delay at the start of playback of
audio files embedded with image data or audio files
stored on a USB storage device that has numerous
folder hierarchies.
This unit is not compatible with SD-Audio.
CAUTION
Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost
on USB memory/USB portable audio players/
SD memory cards/SDHC memory cards, even
if that data is lost while this unit is used.
Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with
all USB mass storage devices and assumes
no responsibility for any loss of data on media
players, smart phones, or other devices while
using this product.
Russian text to be displayed on this unit should be en-
coded in one of the following character sets:
!
!
!
!
Unicode (UTF-8, UTF-16)
A character set other than Unicode that is used in
a Windows environment and is set to Russian in
the multi-language setting
Disc
Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A practical
hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
Playable folders: up to 99
Playable files: up to 999
iPod compatibility
File system: ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Romeo, Joliet
Multi-session playback: Compatible
This unit supports only the following iPod
models. Supported iPod software versions are
shown below. Older versions may not be sup-
ported.
Made for
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!
!
!
!
iPod touch 4th generation (software version
5.1.1)
iPod touch 3rd generation (software version
5.1.1)
iPod touch 2nd generation (software ver-
sion 4.2.1)
iPod touch 1st generation (software version
3.1.3)
iPod classic 160GB (software version 2.0.4)
iPod classic 120GB (software version 2.0.1)
iPod classic (software version 1.1.2)
iPod with video (software version 1.3.0)
iPod nano 6th generation (software version
1.2)
iPod nano 5th generation (software version
1.0.2)
iPod nano 4th generation (software version
1.0.4)
CAUTION
Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on
the iPod, even if that data is lost while this unit is
used.
Sequence of audio files
The user cannot assign folder numbers and
specify playback sequences with this unit.
!
!
!
!
!
Example of a hierarchy
01
02
ꢀ
ꢁ
!
!
!
!
!
03
: Folder
: Compressed
audio file
01 to 05: Folder
number
1 to 6: Playback
sequence
ꢂ
04
ꢃ
iPod nano 3rd generation (software version
1.1.3)
iPod nano 2nd generation (software version
1.1.3)
iPod nano 1st generation (software version
1.3.1)
ꢄ
ꢅ
05
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Disc
!
!
!
!
!
iPhone 4S (software version 5.1.1)
iPhone 4 (software version 5.1.1)
iPhone 3GS (software version 5.1.1)
iPhone 3G (software version 4.2.1)
iPhone (software version 3.1.2)
Folder selection sequence or other operation
may differ depending on the encoding or writ-
ing software.
External storage device (USB, SD)
The playback sequence is the same as the re-
corded sequence in the external storage de-
vice (USB, SD).
Depending on the generation or version of the iPod,
some functions may not be available.
To specify the playback sequence, the follow-
ing method is recommended.
Operations may vary depending on the software ver-
sion of iPod.
1 Create a file name that includes numbers that
specify the playback sequence (e.g.,
001xxx.mp3 and 099yyy.mp3).
When using an iPod, an iPod Dock Connector to USB
Cable is required.
A Pioneer CD-IU51 interface cable is also available.
For details, consult your dealer.
2 Put those files into a folder.
3 Save the folder that contains the files to the
external storage device (USB, SD).
About the file/format compatibility, refer to the iPod
manuals.
However, depending on the system environ-
ment, you may not be able to specify the play-
back sequence.
Audiobook, Podcast: Compatible
For USB portable audio players, the sequence
is different and depends on the player.
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Bluetooth profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain pro-
files. This unit is compatible with the following
profiles.
WMA
Windows Media is either a registered trade-
mark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
This product includes technology owned by
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or
distributed without a license from Microsoft
Licensing, Inc.
!
!
!
!
!
!
GAP (Generic Access Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
HFP (Hands Free Profile) 1.5
HSP (Head Set Profile)
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Pro-
file)
SD memory card
SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
miniSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
!
!
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Pro-
file) 1.3
SPP (Serial Port Profile) 1.1
iPod & iPhone
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
Copyright and trademark
Bluetooth
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean
that an electronic accessory has been de-
signed to connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the op-
eration of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with iPod or
iPhone may affect wireless performance.
The Bluetoothâ word mark and logos are regis-
tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by PIONEER
CORPORATION is under license. Other trade-
marks and trade names are those of their re-
spective owners.
iTunes
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Androidä
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
MP3
Supply of this product only conveys a license
for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any right to use
this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media), broad-
casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
or other networks or in other electronic con-
tent distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An indepen-
dent license for such use is required. For de-
tails, please visit
MIXTRAX
MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER
CORPORATION.
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MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3
WMA decoding format ......... Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
(2 ch audio)
(Windows Media Player)
AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes en-
coded only) (.m4a)
(Ver. 10.6 and earlier)
WAV signal format .................. Linear PCM & MS ADPCM
(Non-compressed)
Specifications
General
Power source ............................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V
allowable)
Grounding system ................... Negative type
Maximum current consumption
..................................................... 10.0 A
Dimensions (W × H × D):
DIN
USB
Chassis ..................... 178 mm × 50 mm ×
165 mm
USB standard specification
..................................................... USB 2.0 full speed
Maximum current supply .... 1 A
Nose ........................... 188 mm × 58 mm × 18 mm
D
USB Class ................................... MSC (Mass Storage Class)
File system .................................. FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3
WMA decoding format ......... Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
(2 ch audio)
Chassis ..................... 178 mm × 50 mm ×
165 mm
Nose ........................... 170 mm × 46 mm × 18 mm
Weight .......................................... 1.05 kg
(Windows Media Player)
AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes en-
coded only) (.m4a)
Audio
Maximum power output ....... 50 W × 4
70 W × 1/2 W (for subwoo-
fer)
(Ver. 10.6 and earlier)
WAV signal format .................. Linear PCM & MS ADPCM
(Non-compressed)
Continuous power output ... 22 W × 4 (50 Hz to
15 000 Hz, 5 % THD,
4 W load, both channels dri-
ven)
SD
Compatible physical format
Load impedance ...................... 4 W to 8 W × 4
4 W to 8 W × 2 + 2 W × 1
Preout maximum output level
..................................................... 4.0 V
Equalizer (5-Band Graphic Equalizer):
Frequency .......................... 100 Hz/315 Hz/1.25 kHz/
3.15 kHz/8 kHz
..................................................... Version 2.00
Maximum memory capacity
..................................................... 32 GB (for SD and SDHC)
File system .................................. FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
MP3 decoding format ........... MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3
WMA decoding format ......... Ver. 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
(2 ch audio)
Gain ...................................... 12 dB
HPF:
(Windows Media Player)
AAC decoding format ............ MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes en-
coded only) (.m4a)
(Ver. 10.6 and earlier)
WAV signal format .................. Linear PCM & MS ADPCM
(Non-compressed)
Frequency .......................... 50 Hz/63 Hz/80 Hz/100 Hz/
125 Hz
Slope .................................... –12 dB/oct
Subwoofer (mono):
Frequency .......................... 50 Hz/63 Hz/80 Hz/100 Hz/
125 Hz
Slope .................................... –18 dB/oct
Gain ...................................... +6 dB to –24 dB
Phase .................................. Normal/Reverse
Bass boost:
FM tuner
Frequency range ...................... 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity ..................... 9 dBf (0.8 µV/75 W, mono,
S/N: 30 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 72 dB (IEC-A network)
Gain ...................................... +12 dB to 0 dB
DAB tuner
(DEH-X8500DAB)
CD player
System .......................................... Compact disc audio system
Usable discs .............................. Compact disc
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 94 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A net-
work)
Number of channels .............. 2 (stereo)
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Frequency range (Band C)
..................................................... 174.928 MHz to
239.200 MHz (5A to 13F)
Frequency range (L Band) ... 1 452.960 MHz to
1 490.624 MHz (LA to LW)
Usable sensitivity (Band C)
..................................................... –90 dBm
Usable sensitivity (L Band)
..................................................... –90 dBm
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 85 dB
MW tuner
Frequency range ...................... 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
Usable sensitivity ..................... 25 µV (S/N: 20 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 62 dB (IEC-A network)
LW tuner
Frequency range ...................... 153 kHz to 281 kHz
Usable sensitivity ..................... 28 µV (S/N: 20 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 62 dB (IEC-A network)
Bluetooth
(DEH-X8500DAB/DEH-X8500BT)
Version .......................................... Bluetooth 3.0 certified
Output power ............................ +4 dBm Maximum
(Power class 2)
Note
Specifications and the design are subject to mod-
ifications without notice.
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