Connections/Installation ..............16 Additional Information ................ 19 If you experience problems Should this unit fail to work properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station. About this manual: • In the following instructions, a USB memory or USB audio player are referred to as “USB device”.
Remote Control Getting Started VOLUME +/– Basic operation MUTE DEH-X6890BT SRC (source) DISP (display) SRC (source)/OFF M.C. (multi-control) dial Display window Frequently used operations The available buttons vary depending on the unit. Operation Purpose Head Unit Remote Control BAND/ /DIMMER...
• Always store the detached front panel in a protective case or bag. Display indication The following indication may vary depending on the unit. Preparing the remote control Indication Description Remove the insulation sheet before use. Appears when a lower tier of the menu or folder exists. How to replace the battery Appears when the automatic answering function is set (page 10).
Setup menu Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu. Turn the M.C. dial to select [INITIAL], then press to confirm. When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, [SET UP :YES] appears in the display. Turn the M.C. dial to select an option, then press to confirm. Press the M.C.
[SEEK] is set to [PCH] in the For more details about PTY list, visit the following site: FUNCTION settings (page 13). http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/25/121/tech/CarAudio/PTY.html Best stations memory (BSM) CD/USB/iPod/AUX The six strongest stations are stored on the number buttons (1/ to 6/ After selecting the band, press the M.C.
CAUTION to confirm. Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to connect the USB device as any device connected 3 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit, which could be dangerous.
NOTES • Switching the control mode to [CONTROL iPod] pauses song playback. Use the connected iPod to Select [Pioneer BT Unit] shown in the device display. resume playback. • The following operations are still accessible from the unit, even if the control mode is set to Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device, then [CONTROL iPod].
Bluetooth settings To make a phone call Press to display the phone menu. Menu Item Description When two phones are connected, a phone name appears first then a phone menu DEVICELIST Display the list of paired Bluetooth devices. “*” appears on the will display.
To make a call using a preset number, press one of the number buttons (1/ to 6/ Menu Item Description then press the M.C. dial. PB A.SYNC Select whether or not to transfer the contacts from your phone automatically when your phone is connected to the unit. [ON], [OFF] Voice recognition (Only for iPhone) •...
APP. For iPhone users You can operate the unit from Pioneer ARC APP installed on an iPhone/Android device. This function is compatible with iPhones and iPod touches installed with iOS 5.0 or later. In some cases, you can control aspects of the application, such as source selection, pause, etc., by using the unit.
Menu Item Description If Pioneer ARC APP has not been installed on your Android device yet, a message that prompts you to install the application will appear on your Android device. Select [OFF] in [P.APP AUTO ON] to clear the message (page 14).
Menu Item Description Menu Item Description REGIONAL AUDIO BOOK iPod [ON], [OFF] Limit the reception to the specific regional [FASTER], [NORMAL], [SLOWER] Change the playback speed. (Not available when programs when AF (alternative frequencies [CONTROL iPod] is selected in the control mode.) search) is selected.
Select the time notation. [ON], [OFF] Select [ON] to automatically launch the car remote INFO DISPLAY (Only for DEH-X6890BT) application when an Android device is connected Display the item on the sub information display. to the unit via AOA. (Not available when Select from “SPEANA”, “LEVEL METER”, “SOURCE”,...
*2 Please use a commercially available wiring harness for each car model when [PRESET] mode is ILLUMI FX (Only for DEH-X6890BT) engaged, and use a commercially available adapter when in [PIONEER]. [ON], [OFF] The illumination effect can be seen when: –...
Menu Item Description Connections/Installation MIX PATTERN (Only for DEH-X4890BT) [SOUND LEVEL] Change the MIXTRAX special effects according red cable to the terminal that detects Connections to the audio level. operation of the ignition key may result The mix pattern changes according to the in battery drain.
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Subwoofer (4 Ω) × 2 • The semiconductor laser will be damaged Orange/white (Only for DEH-X6890BT) if it overheats. Install this unit away from Connect to a car’s illumination signal. hot places such as near the heater outlet.
DIN mount installation Microphone lead Insert the supplied mounting sleeve Groove into the dashboard. Secure the mounting sleeve by using a screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°) into place. Trim ring Notched tab Install the microphone clip on the sun •...
→ All the files on the inserted disc are contact your dealer or an authorized – Check that the USB connector or USB Pioneer Service Station for assistance. embedded with DRM. A subfolder is not played back. cable is not caught in something or –...
Do not let the USB storage CAUTION Bluetooth device device fall onto the floor, where it may • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility become jammed under the brake or ERROR-10 with all USB mass storage devices, and accelerator pedal.
Bluetooth SIG, • There may be a slight delay when starting about the file/format compatibility. Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER WAV files playback of audio files on a USB storage • Audiobook, Podcast: Compatible CORPORATION is under license.
Signal-to-noise ratio: 62 dB (IEC-A network) Usable discs: Compact disc MIXTRAX Signal-to-noise ratio: 94 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A SW tuner MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER network) Frequency range: CORPORATION. Number of channels: 2 (stereo) 2 300 kHz to 7 735 kHz (2 300 kHz to 2 MP3 decoding format: MPEG-1 &...