Pioneer MVH-S420BT Digital Media Receiver Instruction Manual

Pioneer MVH-S420BT Digital Media Receiver

Getting Started

Basic operation

MVH-S420BT /S42BT /S320BT

Frequently used operations

• 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.

Display indication

Detaching the front panel

Detach the front panel to prevent theft. Remove any cables and devices attached to the front panel and turn off the unit before detaching it.

Important

• Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock.
• Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.
• Always store the detached front panel in a protective case or bag.

Resetting the microprocessor

The microprocessor must be reset in the following situations:

• Before using this unit for the first time after installation
• If the unit fails to operate properly
• When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display

1. Remove the front panel (page 4).
2. Press the RESET button with a pointed instrument longer than 8 mm.

Setup menu

When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, the setup menu appears in the display.

1. Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm. To proceed to the next menu option, you need to confirm your selection.
   Menu Item| Description
   ---|---
   LANGUAGE ENG, PYC, TUR, FRA, DEU| Select the language to display the text information from a compressed audio file.
   CLOCK SET| Set the clock.

1 Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the hour, then press to confirm. The indicator moves to the minute setting automatically.

2    Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.

FM STEP [100], [SO]| Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
2. [QUIT:YES] appears.

• To return to the first item of the setup menu, turn the M.C. dial to select [QUIT:NO], then press to confirm.

3. Press the M.C. dial to confirm the settings.
   • NOTE: These settings can be made at any time from the SYSTEM settings (page 26) and INITIAL settings (page 6).

Cancelling the demonstration display (DEMO OFF)

1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [DEMO OFF], then press to confirm.
4. Turn the M.C. dial to select [YES], then press to confirm.

INITIAL settings

1. Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns off.
2. Press and hold SRC/OFF to display the main menu.
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [INITIAL], then press to confirm.
4. Turn the M.C. dial to select an option, then press to confirm.
   Menu Item| Description
   ---|---
   FM STEP [100], [SO]| Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
   SP-P/0 MODE [REAR/SUB.W]| Select when there is a full-range speaker connected to the rear speaker output leads and there is a subwoofer connected to the RCA output.
   | [SUB.W/SUB.W]| Select when there is a passive subwoofer connected directly to the rear speaker output leads and there is a subwoofer connected to the RCA output.
   [REAR/REAR]| Select when there are full-range speakers connected to the rear speaker output leads and RCA output. If there is a full-range speaker connected to the rear speaker output leads, and the RCA output is not used, you may select either [REAR/SUB.W] or [REAR/REAR].
   SYSTEM UPDATE [SYSTEM INFO], [S/ W UPDATE]| Select [SYSTEM INFO] to confirm the latest system information on the unit.

Select [S/W UPDATE] to update the unit to the latest software and initialize the unit settings. For details on the latest software and updating, visit our website.

SYSTEM RESET [YES], [NO]| Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be restarted automatically.

Radio

The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated 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 stations.
Receiving preset stations

1. Press SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].
2. Press BAND/ to select the band from [FM1], [FM2], [FM3], [MW] or [LW].
3. Press a number button .
   • TIP The buttons can be also used to select a preset station when [SEEK] is set to [PCH] in the FUNCTION settings (page 23).

Best stations memory (BSM)

The six strongest stations are stored on the number buttons ( ). 1 After selecting the band, press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2 Turn the M.C. dial to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.
3 Turn the M.C. dial to select [BSM], then press to confirm.
To seek a station manually

1. After selecting the band, press to select a station. Press and hold then release to seek an available station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. To cancel seek tuning, press .
2. NOTE: [SEEK] needs to be set to [MAN] in the FUNCTION settings (page 23).

To store stations manually

1. While receiving the station you want to store, press and hold one of the number buttons until it stops flashing.

Using PTY functions

The unit searches for a station by PTY (program type) information.

1. Press and hold during FM reception.
2. Turn the M.C. dial to select a program type from [NEWS/INFO], [POPULAR], [CLASSICS] or [OTHERS].
3. Press the M.C. dial.
   • The unit begins to search for a station. When it is found, its program service name is displayed.

NOTES

• To cancel the search, press the M.C. dial.
• 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.

USB/iPhone%/AUX

• (iPhone source is not available when [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 27).)

NOTE

• iPhone function is not available for MVH-S320BT.

Playing back

• Disconnect headphones from the device before connecting it to the unit.

*USB devices (including Android’)/iPhone**

1. Open the USB port cover.
2. Plug in the USB device/iPhone using an appropriate cable.

NOTE

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CAUTION

• Use a USB cable (sold separately) to connect the USB device as any device connected directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit, which could be dangerous.
• Before removing the device, stop playback.

AOA connections

• A device running Android OS 4.1 or later installed and also supports AOA (Android Open
• Accessory) 2.0 can be connected to the unit via AOA, using the cable supplied with the device.

NOTE

• If you use an AOA connection, [APP CONTROL] needs to be set to (WIRED] (page 27) and [USB MTP] needs to be set to [OFF] (page 27) in the SYSTEM settings.

MTP connection

• A device installed with Android OS 4.0 or most of later versions can be connected to the unit via MTP, using the cable supplied with the device. However, depending on the connected device, OS version or the numbers of the files in the device, audio files/songs may not be able to be played back via MTP.
• Note that MTP connection is not compatible with WAV and FLAC file formats.

NOTE

• If you use an MTP connection, [USB MTP] needs to be set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 27).

Operations

• You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 22) (except for AUX IN/USB source).
• Note that the following operations do not work for an AUX device. To operate an AUX device, use the device itself.

BLUETOOTH

Important

If ten or more Bluetooth devices (e.g. a phone and separate audio player) are connected, they may not work properly.
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The next connection to the unit is performed automatically if the Bluetooth device has been connected previously in the following steps.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.
   • If you make a Bluetooth connection from the device, proceed to step 4.
2. Press to display the [ADD DEVICE] setting.
   • The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list.
   • To cancel searching, press the M.C. dial.
   • If the desired device is not in the list, select [RE-SEARCH].
   • If there is no device available, INOT FOUND] appears in the display.
   • If there is already a connected device, the phone menu appears by pressing .
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select a device from the device list, then press to confirm.
   • Press and hold the M.C. dial to switch the displayed device information between the
   • Bluetooth device address and device name.
   • If you make a Bluetooth connection from the unit, proceed to step 5.
4. Select the unit name shown in the device display.
5. Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device, then select |YES] if the 6-digit numbers displayed on this unit and the device are the same.

Bluetooth telephone
First, make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth telephone (page 10). Up to two Bluetooth telephones can be connected simultaneously.
Important

• Leaving the unit on standby to connect to your phone via Bluetooth while the engine is not running can drain the vehicle’s battery.
• Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake before operation.

To make a phone call

1. Press to display the phone menu. When two phones are connected, a phone name appears first then a phone menu will display. To switch to another phone, press again.
2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [RECENTS] or [PHONE BOOK], then press to confirm. If you select [PHONE BOOKI, proceed to step 4.
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [MISSED), (DIALLED] or [RECEIVED], then press to confirm.
4. Turn the M.C. dial to select a name or phone number, then press to confirm. The phone call starts.

To answer an incoming call

1. Press any button when a call is received.

TIP: When two phones are connected to the unit via Bluetooth and there is an incoming call while one phone is being used for a call, a message will appear in the display. To answer that incoming call, you need to end the existing call.

To preset phone numbers

1. Select a phone number from a phone book or call history.
2. Press and hold one of the number buttons .
3. The contact is stored in the selected preset number.
4. To make a call using a preset number, press one of the number buttons , then press the M.C. dial, while the phone menu is displayed.

Voice recognition

• (iPhone function is not available for MVH-S320BT.) This function is only available when an iPhone/Android device equipped with voice recognition is connected to the unit via Bluetooth.
• 1 Press and hold and then talk into the microphone to input voice commands. To exit the voice recognition mode, press BAND/ .

NOTE

• For details on the voice recognition features, refer to the manual supplied with your device.

TIP

• When a Pioneer Smart Sync connection is made (page 16), you can also use the voice recognition function from Pioneer Smart Sync installed on your iPhone/Android device by pressing and holding .
• For details on the voice recognition features, see the application’s help section.

Phone menu

1. Press to display the phone menu.

preset phone numbers by pressing one of the number buttons .
A.ANSR* [ON], [OFF]| Select [ON] to answer an incoming call automatically.
PBINVT| Invert the order of names in the phone book (name view).
DEVICELIST*| Display the list of paired Bluetooth devices.”” appears on the device name when the Bluetooth connection is established. When no device is selected in the device list, this function is not available.
DEL DEVICE [DELETE YES], [DELETE NO]| Delete the device information.
ADD DEVICE| Register a new device.
DEV. INFO**| Switch the device information on the display between the device name and Bluetooth device address.

If two phones are connected, this function does not work on incoming calls that are received while one of the phones is being used for a call.

Bluetooth audio Important

• Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this unit, the available operations will be limited to the following two levels:
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) can only play back songs on your audio player.
  • AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) can perform functions such as playback, pause, select songs, etc.
• 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. formation displayed may lay bateau adultery have coronated to this unit operation and

1. Make a Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth audio player.
2. Press SRC/OFF to select [BT AUDIO] as the source.
3. Press BAND/→ to start playback.

NOTE
You must reconnect the Bluetooth connection when the source is switched or the unit is turned off.
TIP
When more than two and up to five devices are registered to the unit via Bluetooth, you can switch the Bluetooth device by playing back songs on the device. By doing so, playing back a song from the Bluetooth device of each passenger is easily available. However, depending on the usage conditions, multiple connections may not be available and the audio files/songs may not be able to be played back properly.

Basic operations

You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 22).

Depending on the connected device, these operations may not be available.
Spotify°

• (Not available when [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 27).)

NOTE

• iPhone connection is not available for MVH-S320BT.
• Spotify is a music streaming distribution service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at http://www.spotify.com.
• The Spotify application is available for compatible smartphones, please visit https:// support.spotify.com/for the latest compatibility information.
• To enjoy Spotify as you drive, first download the Spotify app to your iPhone or Android device. You can download it on the iTunes® App Store® or Google Play™. Choose a free account or a paid Premium account, either in the app or at spotify.com. A Premium account gives you more features, like offline listening.

Important

• This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
• For information on the countries and regions where Spotify can be used, take a look at https://spotify.com/us/select-your-country/.

Listening to Spotify

Update the firmware of the Spotify application to the latest version before use.

Connect this unit with the mobile device.

• iPhone via USB (page 8)
• iPhone/Android device via Bluetooth (page 10)
• Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].
• Press and hold 1/ ^ to display [APP CONTROL].
• Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
• Select [WIRED] for the USB connection.
• Select [BLUETOOTH] for the Bluetooth connection.
• Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].
• Launch the Spotify application on the mobile device and start playback.

NOTE: When you connect a mobile device other than an iPhone/Android device, it may not operate correctly depending on your mobile device.

Basic operations
You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 22).
NOTE
The available operations may vary according to the type of contents (track/album/artist/playlist/radio) you want to play.

Using Pioneer Smart Sync/APP

• NOTE¡ Phone connection is not available for MVH-S320BT. Pioneer Smart Sync is the application that intelligently brings your maps, messages, and music together in the vehicle.
• You can operate the unit from Pioneer Smart Sync installed on an iPhone/Android device. In some cases, you can control aspects of the application, such as source selection, pause, etc., by using the unit.
• For details on what operations are available on the application, see the application’s help section.

NOTE

• The APP source is not available when a Pioneer Smart Sync connection is not made or [USB MTP] is set to (ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 27).

WARNING

• Functions operated with a smartphone are merely tools available to the driver. The driver shall observe safe and sensible driving behavior under all circumstances.
• Do not attempt to operate the application while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the application.

For iPhone users

• This function is compatible with iOs 10.3 or later.
• You can download Pioneer Smart Sync on iTunes App Store.

For Android device users

• For Bluetooth connections, this function is compatible with devices that have Android OS 5.0 or later installed.
• For USB connections, this function is compatible with a phone that runs Android 5.0 or later up to 7.1.2 and also supports AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0. However, the compatibility dead Pis or heart syn on Google Play.

NOTE

• Some Android devices connected via AOA 2.0 may not work properly or emit sounds due to their own software design, regardless of the OS version.
• What kind of function does the application have?

Promoting the use of the unit

• The interface of the unit can be evolved by using your iPhone/Android device.

Image (example):

Examples:

• Selecting a source of the unit
• Listening to the music on your iPhone/Android device
• Controlling the sound field intuitively
• Controlling your connected Bluetooth device

Extending the functions of the unit by using the application

• The following functions, which are unavailable on the unit alone, are available by making a Pioneer Smart Sync connection.

application installed on your device.
Message reading| You can read messages received from the apps installed on your device.
31 Band EQ setting| You can select an equalizer band from the 31-band graphic equalizer (13-band for not using the Pioneer Smart Sync connection).
Super “Todoroki” Sound| You can boost the bass level more dynamically than when not using the Pioneer Smart Sync connection.
Easy Sound Fit| You can perform the time alignment setting easily by selecting your vehicle type.

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It is recommended to enter the search term “Pioneer Smart Sync” in the search field to search for the application.

Making a connection with Pioneer Smart Sync

1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.

2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.

3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL], then press to confirm.
   Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.

   • Select [WIRED] for the USB connection.
   • Select [BLUETOOTH] for the Bluetooth connection.

4. Turn the M.C. dial to select [AUTO APP CONN], then press to confirm.

5. Turn the M.C. dial to select [ON], then press to confirm.

6. Connect this unit with the mobile device.

   • iPhone/Android device via USB (page 8)
   • iPhone/Android device via Bluetooth (page 10) Pioneer Smart Sync on the device starts automatically.

NOTE

• Regardless of whether the [AUTO APP CONN] setting is set to [ON] or [OFF], you can also perform the following to start Pioneer Smart Sync.
• For devices other than the USB-connected Android device, press SRC/OFF to select any source and press and hold the M.C. dial.
• For iPhone, launch Pioneer Smart Sync on the mobile device.

NOTES

• When you connect a mobile device other than an iPhone/Android device, it may not operate correctly depending on your mobile device.
• If Pioneer Smart Sync has not been installed on your iPhone/Android device yet, a message that prompts you to install the application will appear on your iPhone/Android device (except for the
• Android device connected via Bluetooth). Select [OFF) in [AUTO APP CONN) to clear the message (page 27).

Listening to music on your device

• 1 Press SRC/OFF to select [APP].

Using the Karaoke Function

WARNING

• A driver should never sing with a microphone while driving. Doing so may result in an accident.
• Do not carelessly leave a microphone for preventing an accident.

CAUTION

• It is extremely dangerous to allow the microphone lead to become wound around the steering column, brake pedal or shift lever, which may cause an accident. Be sure to install the microphone in such a way that it will not obstruct driving.

NOTES

• Use a commercially available dynamic mic and not the supplied microphone.
• This function is not available when the selected source is the following.
  • RADIO
  • AUX IN

1. Insert the stereo mini plug of your microphone into the AUX input jack.
2. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [MICROPHONE].
4. Press the M.C. dial to select [ON].
5. When the karaoke mode is activated, the volume on the unit is muted. Adjust the microphone volume on the [MIC VOL] setting.

To adjust the microphone volume

1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [MICROPHONE], then press to confirm.
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [MIC VOL].
4. Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the volume level.
   • NOTE: If howling occurs when using the microphone, keep the microphone away from the speaker or lower the microphone volume.

To reduce the level of the vocals in a song

1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [MICROPHONE] then press to confirm.
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [VOCAL].
4. Press the M.C. dial to select [OFF].
   • NOTE: Depending on the recording condition of songs, the level of vocals may not be reduced effectively.

Audio Adjustments

• You can also make various adjustments in the AUDIO settings (page 23). Adjusting the cut-off frequency value and the slope value
• You can adjust the cut-off frequency value and the slope value of each speaker. The following speakers can be adjusted. [FRONT], [REAR], [SUBWOOFER]

NOTE: [SUBWOOFER] can only be selected when [ON] is selected in (SUBWOOFER] (page 24).

1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [AUDIO], then press to confirm.
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [CROSSOVER], then press to confirm.
4. Turn the M.C. dial to select the speaker unit (filter) to be adjusted, then press to confirm.
5. Turn the M.C. dial to select [HPF] or [LPF] according to the speaker unit (filter), then press to confirm.
6. Turn the M.C. dial to select an appropriate cut-off frequency for the speaker unit (filter) selected in step 4, then press to confirm. [25HZ] to [250HZ]
7. Turn the M.C. dial to select an appropriate slope for the speaker unit (filter) selected in step 4.
   • [-6] to (-24] (if you choose [FRONT] or [REAR])
   • [-6] to [-36] (if you choose [SUBWOOFER])

Settings

You can adjust various settings in the main menu.

1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
2. Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the categories below, then press to confirm.
   • FUNCTION settings (page 22)
   • AUDIO settings (page 23)
   • SYSTEM settings (page 26)
   • ILLUMINATION settings (page 29)
   • MICROPHONE settings (page 29)
3. Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.
   • NOTE: iPhone-related menu items in the following tables are not available for MVH-S320BT.

FUNCTION settings

The menu items vary according to the source.

AUDIO settings

NOTE: [CHK APP SETTG.] may be displayed when the setting is performed from Pioneer Smart Sync.

1. Not available when [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected in [SP-P/O MODE] in the INITIAL settings (page 6).
2. Not available when [REAR/REAR] is selected in [SP-P/O MODE) in the INITIAL settings (page 6).

SYSTEM settings

You can also access to these menus when the unit is turned off.

Information on the connections for each device

• The available sources differ depending on the setting value.
• Please set [APP CONTROL] according to the table for the source you want to use.
• For details on Pioneer Smart Sync connection, see page 16.
  • NOTE: iPhone-related menu items in the following tables are not available for MVH-S320BT.

When Pioneer Smart Sync connection is NOT performed

When Pioneer Smart Sync connection is performed

ILLUMINATION settings

MICROPHONE settings

Additional Information

The display automatically returns to the normal display.

• No operations have been made for about 30 seconds.
  • Operate. The repeat play range changes unexpectedly.
• Depending on the repeat play range, the selected range may change when another folder or track is being selected or during fast forwarding/reversing.
  • Select the repeat play range again. A subfolder is not played back.
• Subfolders cannot be played when [FLD] (folder repeat) is selected.
  • Select another repeat play range. The sound is intermittent.
• You are using a device, such as a cellular phone, that may cause audible interference.
  • Move electrical devices that may be causing the interference away from the unit.
  • The sound from the Bluetooth audio source is not played back.
• There is a call in progress on a Bluetooth-connected cellular phone.
  • The sound will be played back when the call is terminated.
• A Bluetooth-connected cellular phone is currently being operated. – Stop using the cellular phone.
• The connection between the unit and the cellular phone is not established correctly after a call made by a Bluetooth-connected cellular phone.
  • Make a Bluetooth connection between the unit and the cellular phone again.

Error messages Common AMP ERROR

• This unit fails to operate or the speaker connection is incorrect.
• The protective circuit is activated.
  • Check the speaker connection.
  • Turn the ignition switch OFF and back to ON again. If the message remains, contact your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station for assistance. NO XXXX (NO TITLE, for example)
• There is no embedded text information.
  • Switch the display or play another track/file.

USB device/iPhone FORMAT READ

• Sometimes there is a delay between the start of playback and when you start to hear any sound.
  • Wait until the message disappears and you hear sound. NO AUDIO
• There are no songs.
  • Transfer the audio files to the USB device and connect.
• The connected USB device has security enabled.
  • Follow the USB device instructions to disable the security.

SKIPPED

• The connected USB device contains DRM protected files.
  • The protected files are skipped.

PROTECT

• All the files on the connected USB device are embedded with DRM.
  • Replace the USB device.

N/A USB

• The connected USB device is not supported by this unit.
  • Disconnect your device and replace it with a compatible USB device.

HUB ERROR

• The USB device connected via a USB hub is not supported by this unit.
  • Connect the USB device directly to this unit using a USB cable.

CHECK USB

• The USB connector or USB cable has short-circuited.
  • Check that the USB connector or USB cable is not caught in something or damaged.
• The connected USB device consumes more than maximum allowable current.
  • Disconnect the USB device and do not use it. Turn the ignition switch OFF and back to ACC or ON. Connect only compliant USB devices. ERROR-19
• Communication failed.
  • Perform one of the following operations, then return to the USB source.
  • Disconnect the USB device.
  • Change to a different source.
• iPhone failure.
  • Disconnect the cable from the iPhone. Once the iPhone’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the iPhone and reset it.

ERROR-23

• USB device was not formatted properly.
  • Format the USB device with FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32.

ERROR-16

• The iPhone firmware version is old.
  • Update the iPhone version.
• iPhone failure.
  • Disconnect the cable from the iPhone.
  • Once the iPhone’s main menu is displayed, reconnect the iPhone and reset it.

STOP

• There are no songs in the current list.
• Select a list that contains songs.

NO BT DEVICE GO TO BT MENU TO REGISTER

• No Bluetooth device was found.
  • Connect the unit and iPhone via Bluetooth (page 10).
• CONN. FAILED PRESS BAND KEY TO RETRY
• Bluetooth connection with iPhone failed.
  • Press BAND/ to make a connection again.

DISCONNECTED PRESS BAND KEY TO RETRY

• Bluetooth connection lost.
  • Press BAND/ to make a connection again. Bluetooth device

ERROR-10

• The power failed for the Bluetooth module of the unit.
  • Turn the ignition switch OFF and back to ACC or ON.

APP CONNECT APP

• Pioneer Smart Sync connection is not made.
  • Make a connection with Pioneer Smart Sync (page 16).

Spotify NOT FOUND

• The Spotify application has not started running yet.
  • Start up the Spotify application.

NO BT DEVICE GO TO BT MENU TO REGISTER

• No Bluetooth device was found.
  • Connect the unit and the device via Bluetooth (page 10).

CONN. FAILED PRESS BAND KEY TO RETRY

• Bluetooth connection failed.
  • Press BAND/ to make a connection again.

CHECK THE APP AND PRESS THE BAND KEY TO RETRY

• Connection to the Spotify application failed.
  • Press BAND/ to make a connection again.

DISCONNECTED PRESS BAND KEY TO RETRY

• Bluetooth connection lost.
  • Press BAND/ to make a connection again.

CHECK APP

• An unknown error including communication error) has occurred.
  • Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Handling guidelines

USB storage device

• Connections via USB hubs are not supported.
• Firmly secure the USB storage device before driving. Do not let the USB storage device fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
• Depending on the USB storage device, the following problems may occur.
  • Operations may vary.
  • The storage device may not be recognized.
  • Files may not be played back properly.
  • The device may cause audible interference when you are listening to the radio.

iPhone

• Do not leave the iPhone in places with high temperatures.
• Firmly secure the iPhone when driving.
• Do not let the iPhone fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
• Incompatible text saved on the iPhone will not be displayed by the unit.

Compressed audio compatibility

• Only the first 32 characters can be displayed as a file name (including the file extension) or a folder name.
• The unit may not work properly depending on the application used to encode WMA files.
• There may be a slight delay at the start of the playback of audio files embedded with image data, or audio files stored on a USB device with numerous folder hierarchies.
• Russian text to be displayed on this unit should be encoded 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

CAUTION

• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices, and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data on media players, smartphones, or other devices while using this product.
• Do not leave a USB device in any place that is subject to high temperatures.

WMA files

(CBR), 48 kbps to 384 kbps (VBR)

Sampling frequency| 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48

kHz

Windows Media™ Audio Professional, Lossless, Voice/DRM Stream/Stream with video| Not compatible

MP3 files

kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz for emphasis)

Compatible ID3 tag version| 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

(1D3 tag Version 2.x is given priority over Version 1.x.)

M3u playlist| Not compatible
MP3i (MP3

interactive), mp3 PRO

| Not compatible
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WAV files

• WAV file formats cannot be connected via МТР.

AAC files (MVH-S420BT/S42BT only)

FLAC files

• FLAC file formats cannot be connected via MTP.
• FLAC files may not be playable, depending on the encoder.

24/32/44.1/48/96 kHz

Quantization bit rate| 8/16/24 bit
Channel mode| 1/2 ch

USB device

• There may be a slight delay when starting playback of audio files on a USB storage device with numerous folder hierarchies.

Playable folder hierarchy| Up to eight tiers (A practical hierarchy is less than two tiers.)
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Playable folders| Up to 1 500
Playable files| Up to 15 000
Playback of copyright- protected files| Not compatible
Partitioned USB device| Only the first partition can be played.

iPhone compatibility

This unit supports only the following iPhone models. Older versions may not be supported.
Made for

• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone 5s
  • Operations may vary depending on the generation and/or software version of the iPhone.
  • Users of iPhone with the Lightning® Connector should use the Lightning to USB Cable (supplied with iPhone).
  • Refer to the iPhone manuals for information about the file/format compatibility.
  • Audiobook, Podcast: Compatible

CAUTION: Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost on the iPhone, 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.
• Sequence of audio file depends on the connected device.
• Note that the hidden files in a USB device cannot be played back.

Example of a hierarchy

Russian character chart

Copyright and trademark Bluetooth

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

iTunes

• Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

WMA

• Windows Media is either a registered trademark 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.

FLAC

• Copyright © 2000-2009 Josh Coalson
• Copyright © 2011-2014 Xiph.Org

Foundation
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

• Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
• Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
• Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE  FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF  USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. iPhone and Lightning Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple  products) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance. iPhone and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Siri®

• Works with Siri through the microphone. Google, Google Play, Android Google, Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.

Spotify®

• SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB.
• Compatible mobile digital devices and premium subscription required, where available, see https://www.spotify.com.

T-Kernel 2.0

• This product uses the source code of T-
• Kernel 2.0 under T-License 2.0 granted by
• T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).

MP3

• Copyright (C) 1998-2009 PacketVideo Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
• You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.
• Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
• See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.

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 x H x D): DIN
• Chassis: 178 mm x 50 mm x 97 mm
• Nose: 188 mm x 58 mm x 17 mm D
• Chassis: 178 mm x 50 mm x 97 mm
• Nose: 170 mm x 46 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 0.5 kg

Audio

• Maximum power output:
  • 50 W x 4 ch/4 Q (for no subwoofer)
  • 50 W x 2 ch/40 + 70 W x 1 ch/29 (for subwoofer)
• Continuous power output: 22 W x 4 (50 Hz to 15 000 Hz, 5 % THD, 4 Q load, both channels driven)
• Load impedance: 40(4 0 to 8 0(2 0 for 1 ch) allowable)
• Preout maximum output level: 2.0 V
• Equalizer (13-Band Graphic Equalizer):
• Frequency: 50 Hz/80 Hz/125 Hz/200
  • Hz/315 Hz/500 Hz/800 Hz/1.25 kHz/2
  • kHz/3.15 kHz/5 kHz/8 kHz/12.5 kHz
• Gain: ≤12 dB (2 dB step)

High pass filter:

• Frequency: 25 Hz/31.5 Hz/40 Hz/50 Hz/63 Hz/80 Hz/100 Hz/125 Hz/160 Hz/200 Hz/250 Hz
• Slope: -6 dB/oct, -12 dB/oct, – 18 dB/ oct, -24 dB/oct, OFF

Subwoofer/Low pass filter:

• Frequency: 25 Hz/31.5 Hz/40 Hz/50 Hz/63 Hz/80 Hz/100 Hz/125 Hz/160 Hz/200 Hz/250 Hz
• Slope: -6 dB/oct, -12 dB/oct, -18 dB/ oct, -24 dB/oct, -30 dB/oct, -36 dB/ oct, OFF
• Phase: Normal/Reverse
• Speaker level: +10 dB to -24 dB (1 dB step)
• Time alignment: 0 cm to 350 cm (2.5 cm/Step)

USB

• USB standard specification: USB 2.0 full speed
• Maximum current supply: 1.5 A
• USB Protocol:
  • MSC (Mass Storage Class)
  • MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
• AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0
• File system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
• MP3 decoding format: MPEG-1 & 2 Audio Layer 3
• WMA decoding format: Ver. 7, 8, 9, 9.1, 9.2 (2 ch audio)
• AAC decoding format: MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes encoded only) (Ver. 10.6 and earlier) (MVH-S420BT/S42BT only)
• FLAC decoding format: v1.2.1 (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
• WAV signal format: Linear PCM (Non- compressed)

FM tuner

• Frequency range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
• Usable sensitivity: 11 dBf (1.0 V/75 0, mono, S/N: 30 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio: 65 dB (IEC-A network)

MW tuner

• Frequency range: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
• Usable sensitivity: 25 uV (S/N: 20 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB (IEC-A network)

LW tuner

• Frequency range: 153 kHz to 281 kHz
• Usable sensitivity: 28 uV (S/N: 20 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB (IEC-A network)

Bluetooth

• Version: Bluetooth 4.0 certified
• Output power: +4 dBm Maximum (Power class 2)
• BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Version: 4.0 certified
• BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Output power: +3 dBm Maximum
• Frequency band(s): 2 400 MHz to 2 483.5 MHz

Bluetooth profiles:

• GAP (Generic Access Profile)
• SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) 1.6
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5
• SPP (Serial Port Profile) 1.1
  • NOTE: Specifications and the design are subject to modifications without notice.

About this manual:

• In the following instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player is referred to as a “USB device”.

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