How To Install Pioneer AVH-500EX Car Multimedia DVD Receiver Installation Manual

How To Install Pioneer AVH-500EX Car Multimedia DVD Receiver Installation Manual

A feature-rich and adaptable automobile multimedia DVD receiver, the Pioneer AVH-500EX is made to improve your in-car entertainment experience. You may enjoy a variety of entertainment alternatives on the go with this receiver thanks to its user-friendly interface and cutting-edge technology. The AVH-500EX offers excellent audiovisual quality and smooth integration whether you’re watching DVDs, connecting to your favourite apps, or streaming music from your smartphone. It’s more than just a stereo in your car; it’s a centre for connectivity, convenience, and entertainment that makes every trip more pleasurable.

How to Use Pioneer AVH-500EX

The Pioneer AVH-500EX Car Multimedia DVD Receiver installation calls only a few technical know-how and supplies. The general instructions for installing it in your car are as follows. Note that automobile models can differ, therefore for full instructions, refer to the Pioneer AVH-500EX manual and the handbook appropriate to your vehicle:

• AVH-500EX Pioneer DVD receiver for multimedia in cars
  adaptor for wiring harness (unique to a vehicle)
• Crimp connections or tools for soldering cutter/wire stripper screwdrivers
• Tool for crimping
• mounting package, if required
• Tools for removing trim (if needed)
• connections for wires
• Clips for electrical tape panels

• Disconnect the Vehicle Battery: In order to avoid any electrical dangers, make sure the vehicle’s battery is disconnected before beginning the installation.
• Assemble Your Components: Ensure that you have the Pioneer AVH-500EX unit, the wiring harness adapter particular to your car, and any extra mounting kits or brackets.
• Take out the old stereo, if any:
  • To remove any panels or trim around the stock car stereo, gently use trim removal tools.
  • Remove the old stereo unit by unscrewing it.
• Connections for Wiring:
  • Attach the wiring harness adapter to the electrical harness of the car. Verify that the wires are accurately matched in terms of color (e.g., black to black, red to red).
  • Attach the opposite end of the wiring harness adapter to the wiring harness of the Pioneer AVH-500EX.
  • If required, attach the Pioneer unit’s parking brake cable to your car’s parking brake wire. For safety measures like video playback limitations, this wire is necessary.
• How to Mount the AVH-500EX Pioneer:
  • To fasten the Pioneer unit into the dashboard, use the mounting kit or brackets. For correct installation, adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Antenna Connectors:
  • Attach the Pioneer unit to the AM/FM and, if applicable, GPS antennas on the car.
• Last-Minute Wiring Inspections:
  • Verify that all wire connections are tight and properly matched by checking them twice.
  • Use zip ties to bundle and secure any extra wires.
• Reassemble the trim panels:
  • Any panels or trim that were removed during installation should be reattached.
  • Make sure all of the screws and clips are firmly in place.
• Turn on and give it a test:
  • Reconnect the battery in the car.
  • Turn on the Pioneer AVH-500EX to make sure it’s working properly.
  • Check that the Bluetooth, CD/DVD player, radio, and any other features function as intended.
• Adjusting:
  • As necessary, change the display, audio, and other preferences.
• Safe and Non-conductive Wires:
  • Use electrical tape or wire connectors to fasten any loose wires.
  • Make sure that cables don’t obstruct the airbags, pedals, or controls on the car.
• Last-minute verifications:
  • Verify that every feature and function is operating as intended by testing it.
  • Verify that the dashboard is free of any loose screws or pieces.
• Appreciate Your New Stereo: Now that it’s installed correctly, your Pioneer AVH-500EX Car Multimedia DVD Receiver ought to be operational.

Please be aware that the precise procedures may differ based on the make and model of your car; this is only a general installation guide. It’s important to refer to the user instructions for the Pioneer AVH-500EX and your car. If you’re not sure you can handle the installation, think about hiring a pro car audio technician.

This product

1. Microphone 3 m (9 ft. 10-1/8 in.)
2. Wired remote input
   A hard-wired remote control adapter can be connected (sold separately). SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner
3. Refer to the instruction manual for SiriusXM Connect Vehicle  Tuner (sold separately).
4. RGB cable (supplied with Navigation system)
5. This product
6. Pioneer navigation system
7. Contact your dealer to inquire about the connectable navigation unit.
8. Antenna jack
9. Subwoofer output (STD)/Low range output (NW)
10. Rear output (STD)/Middle range output (NW)
11. Front output (STD)/High range output (NW)
12. Power supply
13. Fuse (10 A)
14. iDatalink adapter input

NOTE
Before using and/or connecting the iDatalink Maestro adapter, you will need to first flash the Maestro module with the appropriate vehicle and head unit firmware. You can find the device number that is required for the activation on the following (refer to the Operation Manual.):

• The label on the packaging of this product
• The label on this product
• The [Firmware Information] screen

Power cord

• To power supply
• Power cord
• Yellow
  To terminal is supplied with power regardless of the ignition switch position.
• Red
  To electric terminal controlled by ignition switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF
• Orange/white
  To lighting switch terminal.
• Black (ground)
  To vehicle (metal) body.
• Violet/white
  Of the two lead wires connected to the back lamp, connect the one in which the voltage changes when the gear shift is in the REVERSE (R) position. This connection enables the unit to sense whether the car is moving forward or backwards.
• Yellow/black
  If you use equipment with a Mute function, wire this lead to the Audio Mute lead on that equipment. If not, keep the Audio Mute lead free of any connections.
• Blue/white
  Connect to the system control terminal of the power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
• Light green
  Used to detect the ON/OFF status of the parking brake. This lead must be connected to the power supply side of the parking brake switch.
• Power supply side
• Parking brake switch
• Ground side

Speaker leads

Perform these connections when using a subwoofer without the optional amplifier.

• To power supply
• Power cord
• Left
• Right
• Front speaker (STD) or high range speaker (NW)
• Rear speaker (STD) or middle range speaker (NW)
• White
• White/black
• Gray
• Gray/black
• Green
• Green/black
• Violet
• Violet/black
• Subwoofer (4 Ω)
• When using a subwoofer of 2 Ω, be sure to connect the subwoofer to the violet and violet/black leads of this unit. Do not connect anything to the green and green/black leads.
• Not used.
• Subwoofer (4 Ω) × 2

NOTES

• When a subwoofer is connected to this product instead of a rear speaker, change the rear output setting in the initial setting. The subwoofer output of this product is monaural. For details, refer to the Operation Manual.
• With a two-speaker system, do not connect anything to the speaker leads that are not connected to speakers.

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