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CD RDS RECEIVER FH-S700BS FH-S701BS Owner’s Manual FH-S500BT FH-S501BT Important (Serial number) The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
Bluetooth ....................16 App Mode ....................21 Pandora® ....................23 Spotify® ....................24 SiriusXM Satellite Radio ..............26 Using Pioneer ARC APP ............... 30 Audio Adjustments ................31 Settings ....................33 FUNCTION settings ................33 AUDIO settings ..................36 SYSTEM settings ..................38 ILLUMINATION settings................
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• When an iPhone is connected to the unit, the source name on the unit appears as [iPod]. Please note that this unit supports only iPhones (iPhone 5 or later) regardless of the source name (for details, refer to page 58). - 3 - - 3 -...
Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
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This product is a class 1 laser product classified under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007. After-sales service for Pioneer products Please contact the dealer, distributor from where you purchased this unit or the authorized PIONEER Service Station for after-sales service or any other information. In case the necessary information is not...
Getting Started Basic operation FH-S700BS/S701BS DISP (display) Disc loading slot USB port Display window (eject) BAND/ AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack) SRC (source)/OFF M.C. (multi-control) dial - 6 -...
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FH-S500BT/S501BT DISP (display) Disc loading slot (eject) Display window USB port AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack) BAND/ SRC (source)/OFF M.C. (multi-control) dial Remote Control VOLUME +/– MUTE SRC (source) DISP (display) Frequently used operations The available buttons vary depending on the unit. - 7 - - 7 -...
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Operation Purpose Head Unit Remote Control Turn on the power* Press SRC/OFF to turn on Press SRC to turn on the the power. power. Press and hold SRC/OFF to Press and hold SRC to turn turn off the power. off the power. Adjust the volume Turn the M.C.
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Indication Description BASS Appears when [HI]/[LOW] is selected in [D.BASS] (page 38). Appears when random/shuffle play is set (except when BT AUDIO is selected as the source). Appears when repeat play is set (except when BT AUDIO is selected as the source).
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How to replace the battery Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles orientated properly. WARNING • Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. (The remote control supplied with) This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/ button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
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WARNING (Only for FH-S700BS/S701BS) Do not use the unit in standard mode when a speaker system for network mode is connected to the unit. Do not use the unit in network mode when a speaker system for standard mode is connected to the unit.
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Canceling the demonstration display (DEMO OFF) Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu. Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm. Turn the M.C. dial to select [DEMO OFF], then press to confirm. Turn the M.C. dial to select [YES], then press to confirm. INITIAL settings Press and hold SRC/OFF until the unit turns off.
Menu Item Description SXM RESET Select to initialize the SiriusXM settings. [YES], [NO] SYSTEM RESET Select [YES] to initialize the unit settings. The unit will be restarted automatically. [YES], [NO] Radio The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in North America. Use in other areas may result in poor reception.
AUTO] to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings (page 40). CAUTION Use an optional Pioneer USB cable (CD-U50E) to connect the USB device as any device connected directly to the unit will protrude out from the unit, which could be dangerous.
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MTP connection A device installed with Android OS 4.0 or later can be connected to the unit via MTP, using the cable supplied with the device. However, depending on the connected device and 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 file formats and FLAC file formats, and cannot be used with the MIXTRAX function.
For details on MIXTRAX settings, see page 43. NOTES • iPhone needs to be connected with Pioneer ARC APP via USB for using this function (page 30). • This function is not compatible with an Android device connected via MTP.
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Bluetooth device address and device name. If you make a Bluetooth connection from the unit, proceed to step 7. Select [Pioneer BT Unit] shown in the device display. Make sure the same 6-digit number appears on this unit and the device, then select “Yes”...
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Bluetooth. – [P.APP AUTO ON] needs to be set to [ON] (page 40). – Pioneer ARC APP needs to be installed on your Android device and [PHONE CONNECT] needs to be set to [APP CONTROL] (page 30).
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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. Basic operations Purpose Operation...
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Phone menu Menu Item Description RECENTS Display the missed call history. [MISSED] [DIALED] Display the dialed call history. [RECEIVED] Display the received call history. PHONE BOOK Display the contacts in your phone. Set [VISIBLE] in the Bluetooth settings to [ON] to browse the contacts via this unit. PRESET 1-6 Recall the preset phone numbers.
Basic operations You can make various adjustments in the FUNCTION settings (page 33). Purpose Operation Fast forward or reverse Press and hold Select a track Press Repeat play* Press 6/ Random play* Press 5/ Pause/resume playback Press 4/PAUSE. 1 Press Search for a file from a list to display a list.
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NOTE PIONEER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY APPS OR CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THEIR ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS. THE CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY OF SUCH APPS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APP PROVIDER. Playback of an application via the unit Connect this unit with the mobile device.
Pandora® Pandora internet radio is a music service not affiliated with Pioneer. The Pandora mobile application is available for iPhone and Android phones. Listening to Pandora Update the firmware of the Pandora application to the latest version before use. Connect this unit with the mobile device.
Some functions of Pandora may not be operated from the unit. Spotify® Spotify is a music streaming distribution service not affiliated with Pioneer. 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™.
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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 14) • iPhone/Android device via Bluetooth (page 16) If you choose a USB connection, proceed to step 6. Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].
Some functions of Spotify may not be operated from the unit. SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Only for FH-S700BS/S701BS) Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment.
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NOTE TuneStart is compatible with SXV200 or later tuner models. Not compatible with SXV100. TuneScan™ Scan through short previews of songs you may have missed on music channels stored on the current band of presets. Each song in the current channel plays for six seconds at a time. For details, refer to TUNE SCAN (scanning the songs) on page 35.
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Listening to a channel Press and hold DISP, then select [CHANNEL]. You can also select the operation mode by the SiriusXM settings (page 34). Press SRC/OFF to select [SIRIUSXM]. Press BAND/ to select a band from [SXM1], [SXM2] or [SXM3]. Press to select a channel.
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Channel search: Press the M.C. dial to stop a scan. NOTE Press DISP to change the display information between “Channel Name”, “Artist Name”, “Song Title”, “Content Info” and “Channel Number”. Scan options Purpose Operation Stopping a scan (selecting the channel or Press the M.C.
Using Pioneer ARC APP You can operate the unit from Pioneer ARC APP 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.
[ON] is selected in [P.APP AUTO ON] (page 40). NOTE 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 40).
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Operation modes This unit features two operation modes: network mode and standard mode. You can switch between modes as desired (page 11). Network mode You can create a 2-way + SW multi-amp and multi-speaker system with high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (bands).
[25] to [250] (if you choose [MID HPF] or [SUBWOOFER]) Standard mode: [25HZ] to [250HZ] Turn the M.C. dial to select an appropriate slope for the speaker unit (filter) selected in step 4. Network mode: [–6] to [–24] (if you choose [HIGH], [MID HPF] or [MID LPF]) [–12] to [–36] (if you choose [SUBWOOFER]) Standard mode: [–6] to [–24] (if you choose [FRONT] or [REAR])
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Pandora account. NEW STATION [FROM TRACK], [FROM ARTIST] Create a new station based on the track or artist currently being played. PAUSE Pause or resume playback. PLAY Start playback. STOP Stop playback. SiriusXM settings (Only for FH-S700BS/S701BS) - 34 -...
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Menu Item Description PAUSE Pause or resume playback. OPERATE MODE [CHANNEL], [REPLAY] Press buttons to select a channel or skip backward/skip forward. TUNEMIX [ON], [OFF] Create a music channel that’s a blend of songs made up from the music channels stored on the current band of presets.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to enter a new passcode. 2 After inputting the passcode, press the M.C. dial. The new passcode is saved. AUDIO settings Network mode is only available for FH-S700BS/S701BS. Menu Item Description EQ SETTING [SUPER BASS], [POWERFUL], Select or customize the equalizer curve.
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Menu Item Description BALANCE Adjust the left and right speaker balance. SUBWOOFER [ON], [OFF] Set to [ON] when using a subwoofer speaker. SUBWOOFER*3*4 [NOR], [REV] Select the subwoofer phase. SPEAKER LEVEL Network mode: [HIGH L], [HIGH Select a speaker unit (filter) and adjust the R], [MID L], [MID R], [SUBWOOFER] output level.
Menu Item Description SAVE SETTINGS [YES], [NO] Save to later recall the following sound settings at their current values: [CROSSOVER], [SPEAKER LEVEL], [EQ SETTING], [POSITION], [TIME ALGNMNT], [D.BASS], [SUBWOOFER]. LOAD SETTINGS Load the sound settings, when you have already performed [SAVE SETTINGS]. D.BASS [OFF], [LOW], [HI] Boost the bass level dynamically to offer an...
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LIVE FX], [SOURCE], [SPEANA], selected, display the antenna instead of the [OFF] speana on the radio source. INFO DISPLAY (Only for FH-S700BS/S701BS) [SOURCE/BTINFO], [SOURCE/ Display the item on the sub information display. SPEANA], [CLOCK/BTINFO], • When [SOURCE/SPEANA] or [CLOCK/SPEANA] is...
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The available sources differ depending on the setting value. Please set [PHONE CONNECT] according to the table for the source you want to use. For details on Pioneer ARC APP connection, see page 30. When Pioneer ARC APP connection is NOT performed...
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Bluetooth [BLUETOOTH] Bluetooth iPod, PANDORA, APP, SPOTIFY Android USB MTP Bluetooth PANDORA, APP, SPOTIFY When Pioneer ARC APP connection is performed Setting Value Device Connection method Available source(s) [WIRED] iPod, PANDORA, (When [IPHONE] or SPOTIFY [OTHERS] is selected) Bluetooth Android...
(Android Music), SPOTIFY ILLUMINATION settings Menu Item Description COLOR (Only for FH-S700BS/S701BS) [KEY COLOR], [DISP COLOR], Select color for the keys/display of the unit from 12 [BOTH COLOR] preset colors, [SCAN] or [CUSTOM]*. • [SCAN]: Cycle through a variety of colors automatically.
[1] to [10] Change the display brightness. The available setting ranges differ depending on [DIM SETTING]. PHONE COLOR (Only for FH-S700BS/S701BS) [FLASHING] Select the key color when a call is received. Applies the color set by [KEY COLOR]. [FLASH FX1] to [FLASH FX6] Cycle through a variety of colors automatically.
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Menu Item Description FLASH PATTERN (Only for FH-S700BS/S701BS) [SOUND LEVEL 1] to [SOUND LEVEL Change the illumination effect according to the sound and bass level. The flash pattern changes according to the sound level. [LOW PASS 1] to [LOW PASS 6] The flash pattern changes according to the bass level.
Connections/Installation Connections Ground wire POWER AMP (Network mode is only available for FH- S700BS/S701BS.) In the following, "NW" represents network mode and "STD" represents standard mode. According to the connections you Other devices Metal parts of have established, change the speaker (Another electronic car’s body mode to standard mode (STD) or network...
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– Do not connect the yellow cable to the This unit battery by passing it through the hole to the engine compartment. FH-S700BS/S701BS – Cover any disconnected cable connectors with insulating tape. – Do not shorten any cables. – Never cut the insulation of the power cable of this unit in order to share the power with other devices.
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Do not connect anything to the green and green/black leads. Not used. Subwoofer (4 Ω) × 2 Orange/white (Only for FH-S700BS/ S701BS) Connect to a car’s illumination signal. Power amp (sold separately) Important In the case of above, two 4 Ω...
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Front speaker FH-S700BS/S701BS To rear output or subwoofer output Rear speaker or subwoofer Installation Important • Check all connections and systems before final installation. • Do not use unauthorized parts as this may cause malfunctions. • Consult your dealer if installation requires drilling of holes or other modifications to the vehicle.
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To install on the sun visor Fit the microphone lead into the groove. Microphone lead Tighten the screws on each side. Groove Install the microphone clip on the sun visor. Lowering the sun visor reduces the Screw voice recognition rate. Mounting bracket Dashboard or console •...
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Microphone base Install the microphone on the rear side of the steering column. Double-sided tape - 50 -...
ON again. If the message remains, – Select the repeat play range again. contact your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station for assistance. A subfolder is not played back. → Subfolders cannot be played when NO XXXX (NO TITLE, for example) [FLD] (folder repeat) is selected.
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– Replace the USB device. FORMAT READ → Sometimes there is a delay between the N/A USB start of playback and when you start to → The connected USB device is not hear any sound. supported by this unit. – Wait until the message disappears and –...
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displayed, reconnect the iPhone and Pandora reset it. ERROR-19 ERROR-23 → Communication failed. → USB device was not formatted properly. – Disconnect the cable from the device. – Format the USB device with FAT12, Once the device’s main menu is FAT16 or FAT32.
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– Connect a device that has a STATION LIMIT compatible version of the Pandora → A new station cannot be added. application installed. – Delete an old station to open a spot for a new one. LOG IN ERROR → Your Pandora account is not logged in. CANNOT DELETE –...
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Only CH LOCKED → The channel has been locked by the for FH-S700BS/S701BS) Parental Control function. – Set [LOCKED CH] to [OFF] or [CLEAR CHECK ANTENNA ALL] to [YES] in the FUNCTION settings →...
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be possible. Using such discs may result NO TUNEMIX CH in damage to this equipment. → There is only one music channel in the • Do not attach commercially available band. labels or other materials to the discs. – Select a band with two or more music –...
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.wav Quantization bits 8 and 16 (LPCM), 4 CAUTION (MSADPCM) • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility Sampling frequency 16 kHz to 48 kHz with all USB mass storage devices, and (LPCM), 22.05 kHz and assumes no responsibility for any loss of 44.1 kHz (MS ADPCM)
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• Audiobook, Podcast: Compatible Packet write data Not compatible transfer CAUTION Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data USB device lost on the iPhone, even if that data is lost while this unit is used. • There may be a slight delay when starting playback of audio files on a USB storage device with numerous folder hierarchies.
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Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED CORPORATION is under license. Other WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND trademarks and trade names are those of their FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE respective owners. DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE...
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Grounding system: Negative type Maximum current consumption: 10.0 A MIXTRAX Dimensions (W × H × D): MIXTRAX is a trademark of the PIONEER CORPORATION. Chassis: 178 mm × 100 mm × 165 mm Spotify® (7 in. × 3-7/8 in. × 6-1/2 in.) SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among Nose: 170 mm ×...