About the Pioneer AVH-170DVD
Easy to use
The thoughtful design of the AVH-170DVD makes it easy to use when you're driving.
Easy to use
Just having a touchscreen display on your in-dash DVD receiver isn't a guarantee that you'll enjoy smooth sailing when you're behind the wheel. Pioneer designed their AVH-170DVD receiver for ease of use, with a logical layout, fast response time, and clear, legible interface. So you'll spend less time checking out the manual and more time enjoying the great features it has to offer. (Need Bluetooth? Check out Pioneer's AVH-270BT receiver.)
To help you match the look of your new receiver to your car, the AVH-170DVD offers three screen background color choices. Combined with the cool blue button illumination, it'll look great in your dash.
Great sound
With this Pioneer on board, you'll hear marked difference in sound quality compared to your factory radio. Its powerful MOSFET amplifier delivers some serious punch, complemented by a versatile 5-band equalizer that shapes and sweetens the acoustics in your vehicle. If you're looking for a little more power, connect an amp or powered sub to the two sets of preamp outputs and rock your ride down the highway.
Want to keep your steering wheel controls?
In most cars, you'll need an adapter to retain those controls with this car stereo. Connect a few wires, program the adapter for your particular car and radio, and you'll be able to use your steering wheel controls. You'll see the adapters that work with your vehicle when you add this receiver to your cart.
iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- DVD/CD receiver with internal amp (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
- 6.2" touchscreen display
- three selectable illumination colors and blue key color
- fits double-DIN dash openings
- optional remote control
Smartphone Features
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control — optional adapter required for viewing video content (see Details tab for info)
- playback and control of music files on compatible Android devices
Audio/video Features:
- plays audio/video content from CDs, DVDs, and USB memory devices (see Details tab for full capabilities)
- 5-band graphic equalizer with 7 preset EQ curves
- high- and low-pass filters
- Advanced Sound Retriever
- digital time alignment
Expandability:
- inputs: rear A/V input (RCA), rear USB input, rear-view camera input
- outputs: video output, 4-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear/subwoofer)
Other Information:
- compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
- CEA-2006 compliant
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # AVH-170DVD
What's in the box:
Pioneer AVH-170DVD owner's manual
- DVD receiver w/ integrated 6.2" touchscreen monitor (10A fuse inserted in chassis)
- Wiring harness
- 58" USB extension cable (w/ a male USB type-A connector on one end and a female USB type-A connector on other end)
- 6 Pan-head ISO screws (M5 x 6mm)
- 6 Flat-head ISO screws (M5 x 6mm)
- Owner's Manual (En/Fr/Sp)
- Warranty sheet (USA/Canada)
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More details on the Pioneer AVH-170DVD
Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Mini (rear) | |
Audio/video Input | Mini (rear) | |
USB Input | Rear | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | Yes | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB memory | |
Bluetooth Compatible | No | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | No | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic | |
Nano | 7/6/5/4/3/2 | |
Touch | 5/4/3/2 | |
iPhone | 6+/6/5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS/3G | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 14 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 50 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 4-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Video Screen | Yes | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | 6.2 | |
Screen Type | Basic (Resistive) | |
Display Color | ||
Key Button Color | Blue | |
EQ Bands | 5 | |
Wireless Remote | Optional | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Adapter required | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 12 dBf | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | Yes | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV | |
High-res Playback | N |
Product Research
Touchscreen Display
Disc & USB Playback
iPod/iPhone Control
Audio & Tuner Section
AV Connections
Remote Control
Touchscreen Display
LCD Touchscreen: The AVH-170DVD features a 6.2" TFT Active Matrix, 16:9 widescreen touchscreen display. The resolution of the display is 800 x 480 (RGB), for a total of 1,152,000 pixels. The touchscreen display allows you to control this unit and a connected component such as an iPod/iPhone or USB mass storage class device. Menus appear on screen for making function choices, audio adjustments, and setting up the system.
- Favorites: You can register the desired menu items on the AVH-170DVD's "Favorites" menu screen. Registering your favorite menu items allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu item by a simple touch on the favorites menu. Up to 12 menu items can be registered as a "Favorite".
- Color Customization: You can choose between 3 display colors - Red, Blue, or Green.
- Widescreen Modes: You can choose from the following widescreen modes when playing back video - Full (4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only; enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture without any omissions), Zoom (4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion both vertically and horizontally; ideal for a 16:9 screen), Normal (4:3 picture is displayed as it is).
- Picture Adjustments: You can store numerous video settings for the head unit's video source and rear-view camera; including brightness (adjusts the black intensity), contrast (adjusts contrast) color (adjusts color saturation), hue (adjust color tone), and Dimmer (adjusts brightness).
- Dimmer: To prevent the touchscreen display and button illumination from being too bright at night, the display is automatically dimmed when the car's headlights are turned on. The automatic dimmer function only works when the orange/white illumination wire in the wiring harness is connected to the vehicle's headlight circuit.
Front-Panel Controls: In addition to the touchscreen controls, the unit includes frequently used buttons along the left edge of the screen with blue illumination. Controls included Eject, Volume Mute, Source, Display, Previous/Next Track, and Fast Forward/Reverse.
Parking Brake Interlock: This unit has a parking brake interlock system that prohibits viewing of video programming and operating certain controls when the vehicle is in motion. In order to watch video on the in-dash monitor, the vehicle must be stopped with the parking brake engaged. The head unit's light green wire must be connected to your vehicle's parking brake detection circuit. The head unit's touchscreen will display "Attention! Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited", if you try to watch a video when your vehicle is in motion.
2-DIN Chassis: The Pioneer AVH-170DVD has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as "Double-DIN"), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets. There is also an optional double-DIN sleeve (130ADTV133, sold separately) available for this unit that will allow you to Euro-mount or custom mount the Pioneer head unit in your vehicle. As always, please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to verify fit with your vehicle.
Disc & USB Playback
Compatible Discs: The AVH-170DVD supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-Audio, and CD-R/RW discs with music, video, and photo files.
USB Port: The unit's rear-panel USB (type-A) port and 58" USB extension cable allows you to connect a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device; such as your Android smartphone (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only) or USB thumbdrive. The USB port enables playback & control of music, video, and photo files stored on your portable USB MSC device through the Pioneer AVH-170DVD. USB devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (1A) and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
Compatible Media Files: The Pioneer AVH-170DVD supports the following types of audio, video, and photo files recorded onto a disc or inserted USB device.
Media Type | Disc (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW/-R DL) | USB (MSC) | |
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File System | ISO9660 Level 1 or 2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF | FAT 16/32 | |
Playable File Types | Audio | MP3: 8-320kbps bit rate; 16-48kHz sampling rates WMA: 5-320kbps bit rate; 8-48kHz sampling rates AAC: 8-320kbps bit rate; 8-44.1kHz sampling rates | MP3: 8-320kbps bit rate; 8-48kHz sampling rates WMA: 5-320kbps bit rate; 8-48kHz sampling rates AAC: 8-320kbps bit rate; 8-48kHz sampling rates WAV: 8- or16-bit rate; 16-48k sampling rates |
Video | DivX: 720-576 max resolution; 4GB max file size | AVI: 720 x 480 max resolution; 30 fps MP4:720 x 480 max resolution; 30 fps MOV: 720 x 480 max resolution; 30 fps | |
Photo | JPEG: max resolution of 8192 x 7680 (not supported by MTP) | ||
Maximum # of Folders/Files | CD: 300 folders/999 files DVD: 300 folders/3,500 files | 300 folders/15,000 files | |
Tags | ID3 tags (ver. 1.0,/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA-tags, AAC-tags |
File/Track Name List: The Name List feature displays a list of music, movie, and photo files recorded onto a disc or loaded onto a connected USB device, so you can easily access your content.
Parental Lock: This unit features an 8-level Parental Lock system protected by a user-selected 4-digit password to prevent certain DVD's from being played back on the AVH-170DVD.
Installation Angle: Optimum disc playback performance is obtained when the unit is installed at an angle of less than 30-degrees.
iPod/iPhone Control
iPod Connectivity w/ DAC Bypass: The Pioneer AVH-170DVD supports direct connection of your 30-pin or Lightning-connector iPod/iPhone through its rear-panel USB port and 3.5mm jack. The AVH-170DVD offers audio/video playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of select Apple iPod/iPhone models. The AVH-170DVD allows your iPod/iPhone's music library to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter (bypassing iPod/iPhone DAC), allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 91dB.
- Lightning Dock Connector: If you have a newer iPhone with the Lightning-connector, simply use Pioneer's Lightning-to-USB cable (130CDIU52, sold separately) or the Lightning-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect your iPod/iPhone to the AVH-170DVD for music playback only.
- 30-Pin Dock Connector: If you have an older iPod or iPhone with a 30-pin dock connector, use the Pioneer CD-IU201V iPod Video cable (130IU201V, sold separately) for playback of music and movies files stored on your device, as well as music apps. Simply use Pioneer's dock connector-to-USB cable (130CDIU51, sold separately) or the dock connector-to-USB cable that comes with your Apple device if you desire stored music and music app playback only.
iPod/iPhone Control: The Pioneer AVH-170DVD offers head unit control, song/artist information display, and battery charging of your USB-connected iPod/iPhone device.
- Head Unit Mode: Head Unit mode is supported by 30-pin and Lightning connector iPod/iPhones when used with one of the appropriate cables mentioned above. From the head unit's touchscreen, you can search your iPod/iPhone's audio content by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, or Audiobook; and your video content by Video Playlist, Movie, Music Video, Video Podcast, or TV Show. Once you have selected a category, the music or video content is listed alphabetically. You can also select Random & Repeat functions for a certain song or specific folder.Newer iPod/iPhones with iOS 6.0+ will still allow you to navigate stored music and movies from the Apple device's touchscreen, as well access music and video apps; older iPod/iPhone devices will be locked during connection.
- Song/Artist Display: In addition, the head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music information including Track number, Elapsed playing time, Song/Album title, Artist name, and Album art. It will also display song/artist information of select music apps (not all apps will be compatible).
- Battery Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit will not charge the Apple iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it.
Apple Device Compatibility Chart: The Pioneer AVH-170DVD supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 12/2/2014):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Charge | ||||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | Song/Artist Text | Track Info | Album Art | ||||
iPhone | ||||||||||
3G | 4.2.1 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3GS | 5.1.1 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4 | 7.1.2 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4S | 8.1.1 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5/5C/5S | 8.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6/6+ | 8.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | ||||||||||
2nd | 4.2.1 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3rd | 5.1.1 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4th | 6.1.3 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5th | 8.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
nano | ||||||||||
2nd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3rd | 1.1.3 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4th | 1.0.4 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6th | 1.2 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
7th | 1.02 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
iPad | 1 | 5.1.1 | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N |
2 | 8.1.1 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | |
3 | 8.1.1 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | |
4/air | 8.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | |
mini | 8.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.
Audio & Tuner Section
24-Bit/96kHz DAC: For superb quality audio playback from DVDs, CDs, and flash media, the Pioneer AVH-170DVD is equipped with a 24-bit/96kHz digital-to-analog converter.
MOSFET50 Internal Amplifier: The Pioneer AVH-170DVD is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power specifications for the AVH-170DVD are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and between manufacturers.
- CEA2006 Specs: 14 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Continuous Power Output: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 50Hz-15kHz, 5% THD)
- Maximum Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels (or 50 watts x 2 channels at 4 ohms + 70 watts x 1 channel at 2 ohms for subwoofer)
2V/4CH Preouts + Sub Control: The Pioneer AVH-170DVD features two pair of 2.0-volt preouts (Front & Rear/SW). The unit's Rear/SW preouts can be configured as fading rear-channel outputs or a non-fading subwoofer output with a low-pass filter, phase adjustment, and output level control.
Crossovers: The AVH-170DVD employs high pass and low pass crossovers to tailor the head unit to your connected speakers.
- HPF: The head unit's 12dB/octave high pass filter only allows frequencies higher than those in the selected range (50, 63, 80, 100, 125Hz) to your front and rear speakers through the unit's speaker-level or line-level outputs.
- LPF: The subwoofer preamp output features an18dB/octave low pass filter so only frequencies lower than those in the selected range (50, 63, 80, 100, 125Hz) are output to your connected subwoofer.
EEQ (Easy EQ) w/ 5-Band Graphic EQ: There are seven stored equalizer curves which you can easily recall at any time. You can choose from - Powerful, Natural, Vocal, Super Bass, Flat, Custom 1, or Custom 2. The Custom 1 and Custom 2 EQ modes allow you to manually adjust the level (+/- 12dB) of each band of the head unit's 5-band graphic equalizer (100, 315, 1.25k, 3.15k, & 8k Hz).
Audio Settings: The head unit provides further sound adjustments for your car audio system.
- Loudness: The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-frequency ranges at low volume. You can set the Loudness to High, Mid, Low, or Off.
- Bass Boost: You can easily boost the subwoofer bass level by using the Bass Boost function. The Bass Boost feature allows you increase the subwoofer level from 0 to +6 (12dB).
- Source Level Adjustment (SLA): This function lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources. Settings are based on the unit's FM volume level, which remains unchanged. Each source can be independently adjusted from -4 dB to +4 dB.
Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation.
Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner: The Supertuner IIID AM/FM tuner features Feed Forward Control, which avoids multi-path interference. This pre-detection of interference enables quick filter control and results in less distortion. In addition, the Supertuner IIID creates enhanced stereo during multi-path interference, unlike conventional tuners that collapse to mono. Digital processing reduces distortion, and improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio and stereo separation. Advanced analog technology improves signal processing sensitivity.
- RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.
- BSM (Best Stations Memory): BSM lets you automatically store the six strongest stations under preset buttons 1-6 of the currently tuned band. The tuner has 3 FM banks and 1 AM bank. You can store 6 presets for each bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets.
- Local Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. There are 4 level of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM. The higher settings allow reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.
AV Connections
AV Input: The head unit has a rear-panel 3.5mm minijack AV input for connecting an external audio/video device. The rear-panel 3.5mm minijack input also serves as the A/V input for your USB-connected iPod/iPhone (using the proprietary Pioneer cable).
Video Output: The AVH-170DVD features a rear-panel composite video output that allows you to connect an external display to the unit. You can play back the same video source which is being played on the head unit. You can select the unit to output a 16:9, Letter-Box or Pan-Scan aspect ratio to match your external display's screen size.
Rear-View Camera: The AVH-170DVD is equipped with a composite video rear-view camera input for the addition of an optional backup camera (130NDBC6, sold separately). The unit features a function that automatically switches to the rear camera image. When the vehicle's transmission is put in reverse, the screen automatically switches to the rear view camera (violet/white wire of the harness must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching). Automatic video switching takes approximately 1.0 seconds. Pioneer recommends using a camera with a mirror image (reversed) output. Audio from your music source will continue playing, while the back-up camera is displayed.
Remote Control
Optional Wireless Remote: The AVH-170DVD is compatible with Pioneer's CD-R55 wireless remote control or CD-SR100 steering-wheel mount IR remote (both sold separately).
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.
The Pioneer AVH-170DVD replaces these items
Pioneer AVH-100DVD
- 6.1" LCD touchscreen display
- Pandora control from iPhone
- music playback through USB with compatible Android phones (MSC and MTP protocols)
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Easy install and awesome performance. Easy to use touch screen and great sound. It has everything that I wanted in a deck. And it just looks cool.
Greg from Hawaii