Touchscreen Display
Built-in Bluetooth
Disc/SD/USB Playback
iPod/iPhone Control
AppRadio (for iPhone & Android)
HD+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio
Audio Section
AV Connections
Remote Control
Touchscreen Display
6.95" Motorized Touchscreen Display (Detachable): The Pioneer
AVH-X8500BHS features a 6.95" 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
paired Bluetooth device, or a connected component such as your iPod/iPhone or
USB mass storage class device. Menus appear on screen for making function
choices, audio adjustments, and setting up the system. The unit's touchscreen display is
motorized. The 6.95" touchscreen display electronically slides down to load and
eject your discs and SD/SDHC cards. The angle of the motorized touchscreen display can also
be adjusted to five different positions to meet your viewing needs in the car.
Note: You can detach
the head unit's touchscreen monitor to deter theft. A soft carrying case
is provided.
Display Adjustments: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS offers the
following monitor display adjustments.
- On Screen Display Color/Background Adjustment: The
color of the on-screen display can be set to red, amber, green, blue or white.
The background can be set to one of four preset still images, a moving image, a stored JPEG image, or turned Off.
- Picture Adjustments: You can store numerous video settings for
each source and the optional rear view camera; including brightness (adjusts the
black intensity), contrast (adjusts contrast), color (adjusts color saturation), hue
(adjusts the tone of color),
and temperature (adjust the color temperature).
- Widescreen Modes: You can choose from the following
widescreen modes when playing back video (Full, Zoom, Normal, or Trim).
Front-Panel Controls w/ Custom Illumination: In addition to the
touchscreen controls, the unit includes frequently used buttons along the bottom edge of the screen. The color of the button illumination can be set to red,
amber, green, blue, white, or scan (constantly cycling through the color
spectrum). You can also create a custom color to match your vehicle's interior
lighting (112 colors to choose from).
Dimmer: To prevent the display 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.
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 parked 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-X8500BHS 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.
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS is equipped
with built-in Bluetooth ver. 3.0 (powered by Parrot), allowing you to make and
receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music
wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth
wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to
interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth
Profiles:
- Hands-Free Communication: HFP (Hands Free Profile), HSP
(Head Set Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAB (Phone Book Access
Profile).
- Audio Streaming: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some
Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may
not support all features when used with the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS.
SPP (Secure Simple Pairing): With Secure Simple Pairing
(SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the AVH-X8500BHS without
having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings. When a registered
Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection
function automatically pairs the two units. Up to 3 Bluetooth-compatible devices
can be registered to this head unit. Only one device can be used at a time.
Hands-Free Communication: The AVH-X8500BHS supports wireless
hands-free communication (HFP/HSP/OPP/PBAB) for your Bluetooth enabled mobile
phone. The head unit will display the caller's information and an audible ring
tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker during an incoming call. You
can manually answer an incoming call or have the unit automatically answer the
call. The AVH-X8500BHS allows you to carry on a phone conversation from your
Bluetooth enabled mobile phone using the head unit's external microphone and
your car audio speakers. During a conversation you can adjust the volume, as
well as switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone)
and the Hands Free Mode. Using the AVH-X8500BHS, you can dial a phone number in
one of the following ways:
- Entering a Phone Number: You can make a call by
entering the phone number using the head unit's on-screen keypad (0-9, *, #,
+, C).
- Speed (Preset) Dialing: You can easily store up to six
phone numbers as presets for speed dialing.
- Phone Book: The phone book in your Bluetooth enabled
cellular phone will be transferred automatically when the phone is paired to
this unit. After finding the number you want to call in the phone book, you
can select the entry and make the call. If a lot of numbers are registered
in the phone book, you can search for the phone number by alphabet search
mode.
- Call Log: The 80 most recent calls dialed, received,
and missed are stored in memory. You can browse them and call numbers from
these lists.
- Voice Control: If your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone is equipped
with the voice control feature, you can use voice commands to make calls.
Note: Advanced phone operations that require attention,
such as dialing numbers on the monitor or adjusting Bluetooth settings, are
prohibited while driving. The vehicle's parking brake must be engaged to access these
functions.
External Microphone: During your wireless phone call, you
can talk into the head unit's included external microphone, and listen to the
other party through the vehicle's speaker system. The external microphone
provides better performance in noisy environments than the integrated microphone
found on the front-panel of many aftermarket or factory radios. The microphone
features a 13' cord that plugs into the back of the radio, and comes with an
adjustable visor-mount clip. The microphone measures 0.475" (diameter) x 1.445"
(depth). The unit is not equipped with an integrated microphone. The external
microphone must be installed for Bluetooth hands-free communication.
Wireless Audio Streaming (with Meta Data Display): The
Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP)
of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The AVH-X8500BHS will be able
to control your stored music's basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause,
Previous/Next Track, Fast-Forward/Reverse, and Repeat/Random. The head unit will
also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name, Song
title, and Album Art. The AVH-X8500BHS also supports audio streaming of music
apps (metadata display and control will depend on music app). When an incoming
call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone,
audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is
finished, your streaming music will resume.
Siri Digital Assistant Control: When paired and connected
with an iPhone 4S/5 via Bluetooth (not USB), the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS has the
ability to access Siri through its touchscreen controls and external microphone.
Simply press head unit's on-screen voice control key to engage Siri and use the
included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will heard through
your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music
search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be
done through the AVH-X8500BHS and its microphone. The head unit's LCD
touchscreen will only display hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information
(all other functions of Siri are only audible through the Pioneer DVD receiver;
visual data will still need to be viewed from your iPhone device).
Note: You can ask Siri to get directions to a destination
and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's
speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone 4S/5. The
head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions.
Disc/SD/USB Playback
Multimedia Playback: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS features a
hidden disc slot and SD-card slot, plus dual rear-panel USB ports for playback of audio, video, and photo
files.
- Compatible Discs: The disc slot is located behind
the head unit's motorized slide-down touchscreen panel. The AVH-X8500BHS
supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-Audio, CD-Text, and CD-R/RW
discs.
- SD Card Slot: The AVH-X8500BHS features a hidden SD card
slot (located behind the motorized touchscreen monitor) which will accept SD (up to 2GB) and SDHC (up to
32GB) memory cards.
- Dual USB Ports: The unit features dual rear-panel USB ports
and
includes a 59" USB extension cable. You can connect a USB mass storage class
device; such as your Android smartphone, portable digital audio player, or
USB thumbdrive. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will
be charged when plugged into the DVD receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and
the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
Compatible Media Files: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS 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) |
Flash Memory (SD/SDHC, USB) |
|
File System |
ISO9660
Level 1 or 2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF |
FAT 12/16/32 |
|
Playable File Types |
Audio |
MP3: 8-320kbps bit
rate; 8-48kHz sampling rates
WMA: 48-320kbps bit rate; 32-48kHz sampling rates
AAC: 16-320kbps bit rate; 11.025-44.1kHz sampling rates |
MP3: 8-320kbps
bit rate; 8-48kHz sampling rates
WMA: 48-320kbps bit rate; 32-48kHz sampling rates
AAC: 16-320kbps bit rate; 11.025-44.1kHz sampling rates
WAV: 8- or16-bit rate;
16-44.1k sampling rates |
|
Video |
DivX: 720 x 576 max resolution; 8GB max file size
MPEG-4: 720 x 1280 max resolution; 8GB max file size |
DivX: 720 x 576 max resolution; 8GB max file size
MPEG-4: 720 x 1280 max resolution; 8GB max file size
WMV:
: 720 x 1280 max resolution; 8GB max file size
H.264: : 720 x 1280 max
resolution; 8GB max file size |
|
Photo |
N/A |
JPEG:
max resolution of 4092 x 4092 |
|
Maximum # of Folders/Files |
99 folders/999 files (700 folders/3,500 files
for DVD) |
1,500
folders/15,000 files |
|
Tags |
ID3 tags (ver.
1.0,/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA-tags, AAC-tags |
Note: Video and still-images can only be viewed when the vehicle's
parking brake is engaged.
Playback Functions: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS offers the
following playback functions:
- Automatic Playback: When a DVD disc with DVD menu is
inserted, this unit will cancel the DVD menu automatically and start
playback from the first chapter of the first title.
- Bookmark (Resume Playback): The Bookmark function lets
you resume playback from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded.
- Frame-By-Frame Playback: This feature lets you movie
ahead on frame at a time during playback of your DVD or Video CD.
- Slow Motion Forward: When playing a DVD or Video CD,
you can choose to play back video in slow motion (no audio).
- Repeat Play: Audio/Video content can be repeated. You
can choose from Disc (entire disc), Folder (current folder) Chapter (current
chapter), Title (current title), Track (current track), File (current file),
Folder (current folder), or One (current video/song/track).
- Random (Shuffle) Play: Audio/Video can be played back
in a random order. You can choose from Songs (videos/songs in selected
list), Albums (videos/songs from selected album), Folder (songs/tracks in
selected folder), or Disc (all songs/tracks on disc).
Search Functions: The AVH-X8500BHS provides the following
search functions:
- Track Title List: You can select tracks to playback
using the track title list which is a list of the tracks recorded on a disc, USB memory device
or SD/SDHC card.
- Scene Search: You can use the search function on the
unit's on-screen display to search for a desired scene on your DVD by
specifying a title and chapter track.
- Return to Scene: You can return to the specified scene
where the DVD you are currently playing has been preprogrammed to return.
- Skip Search: You can skip to the previous/next track,
file, folder, title, or chapter on a disc, USB device, or SD/SDHC card.
- Fast Forward/Reverse: You can fast forward/reverse
through a current track, file, or title on a disc, USB device, or SD/SDHC
card.
Advanced Playback & Search Functions (for SD/USB): Advance playback
functions include; Music Browsing which lets you browse your USB device's
or SD-card's music library by Artist, Album, Song, or Genre from the head unit in
alphabetical order; and Link Play which allows you to play songs related
to the currently playing song. Link Play lets the head unit create an
album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing
album, or an album list of the currently playing genre.
MIXTRAX: Drawing from Pioneer's rich DJ heritage and passion
for music, MIXTRAX delivers a unique DJ infused listening experience to
listeners in the car. MIXTRAX is an innovative Pioneer technology that creates a
non-stop mix of your music library complete with a range of DJ-inspired effects.
MIXTRAX takes your typical music listening experience and creates a non-stop mix
of your music with 9 random DJ effects and transitions, by removing the breaks
and pauses normally introduced between tracks and replacing them with various
beats. MIXTRAX is compatible with USB-connected iPhone, iPod, USB MSC device,
and select Android devices. There is also a Short Playback option which limits
the amount of time each track plays; select from 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, or 3 minutes.
Note: The MIXTRAX function does not work in App mode or
with the Pandora App for iPod/iPhone/iPad.
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-X8500BHS.
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/iPhone Connection: The Pioneer multimedia head unit
supports both audio/video & app playback from a compatible iPod or iPhone.
Select the appropriate cable for your model Apple device and media content.
- Audio Only: Using Pioneer's dock connector-to-USB cable (130CDIU51,
sold separately) or the dock connector-to-USB cable which comes with your
iPod/iPhone, you can enjoy audio playback of your stored music, podcasts,
and Pandora Internet Radio on your iPod or iPhone through the Pioneer A/V
head unit. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or
iPhone 5; use the Apple Lightning to USB cable that came with the Apple
device to connect it to the Pioneer head unit.
- Audio/Video: Using the Pioneer CD-IU201V iPod/iPhone connector
cable (130IU201V,
sold separately) you can enjoy audio playback, plus video playback of
movies, TV shows, video podcasts, and music videos stored on your
iPod/iPhone; as well as music or video based apps streamed to your iPhone.
Not compatible with iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5.
- Audio/Video + AppRadio: The Pioneer CD-IU201S iPhone/App cable (130IU201S,
sold separately) not only provides audio/video playback, but also allows you
to launch the AppRadio Mode on your iPhone 4/4S (iOS 4.2+), for playback of
advance applications (such as navigation and internet radio) on the Pioneer
AVH-X8500BHS. You can also access audio/video files and AppRadio Mode from
your iPhone 5 (iOS 6.1+) using Pioneer's
CD-IH202 cable, the
Apple Lightning-to-USB Cable, and the
Apple Lightning-to-Digital AV Adapter (all sold separately).
Note: Video from your iPod/iPhone device can only be
displayed while the vehicle's parking brake is engaged.
iPod/iPhone Control: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS lets you
control your iPod/iPhone from the head unit's touchscreen or from the
iPod/iPhone's touchscreen, clickwheel, or downloadable app.
- Head Unit: Head Unit mode lets you control your
connected iPod/iPhone device from the AVH-X8500BHS's touchscreen. You can
browse your iPod/iPhone's music content by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song,
Podcast, Genre, Composer, or Audiobook; and video content by Video Playlist,
Movie, Music Video, Video Podcast, TV Show, Rental. Once you have selected a
category, you can search each category alphabetically (A-Z). In addition,
the head unit offers Link Search, which allows you to play songs
related to the currently playing song. Link Search lets the head unit
create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the
currently playing album, or an album list of the currently playing genre.
You can also select Random & Repeat functions for a certain
song or specific folder.
- iPod/App: App Control mode allows you to navigate
stored audio/video content from your connected iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or
touchscreen. This is very useful for the person riding in your passenger
seat. The App mode also lets you listen to your favorite music apps, such as
iHeartRadio,
SiriusXM,
Last.fm,
Rhapsody, &
Slacker from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Pioneer head unit
and your vehicle's speakers. In addition, you can watch video on the Pioneer
A/V receiver's touchscreen from streaming movie apps, such as
Netflix & YouTube, downloaded on your iPhone 4/4S (iOS 4.0+)
or iPhone 5 (iOS 6.1+). Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode and
App Mode will provide only limited (basic), if any, control over the app.
Available controls may include; Play/Pause & Skip Previous/Next. The App
Mode's video functions can only be accessed when the vehicle's parking brake is fully engaged.
iPod/iPhone Display: The DVD head unit will display
your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information, as well as metadata from
Pandora and Advance Apps; including Track number, Folder number, Elapsed playing
time, Song/Album title, Artist name, and Album art. There is no music
information displayed when this unit is set to 'basic App mode'. Instead, all
music information will be displayed on your iPod/iPhone's LCD screen.
iPod 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.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS is
"Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
functions (as of 3/26/2013):
|
iPod/iPhone |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Bluetooth |
iTunes Tagging |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Head Unit |
iPod/App Mode |
Pandora App |
AppRadio Mode |
Song/Artist Text |
Track Info |
Album Art |
Phone |
Audio |
Siri |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
5.1.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
6.1.3 |
Y* |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y** |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y** |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.1.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
6.1.3 |
Y* |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.2 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
7th |
1.02 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
|
iPad |
1 |
5.1.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
|
2 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
|
3 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
|
4 |
6.1.3 |
Y* |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
mini |
6.1.3 |
Y* |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Note:
- *Requires the Apple Lightning-to-USB cable (included with Apple
device).
- **Requires Pioneer's
CD-IH202 cable, the
Apple Lightning-to-USB Cable, and the
Apple Lightning-to-Digital AV Adapter (all sold separately).
- 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.
AppRadio (for iPhone &
Android)
AppRadio Mode: The AppRadio Mode allows you to access your
Calendar, Contacts, Maps, Photos and other Advanced Applications from your
iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, or Android smartphone (using proprietary cable, sold
separately) and displays content directly on the Pioneer head unit's larger
touchscreen display. The AppRadio mode will even recommend and notify you of the
latest compatible apps. Please view the
AppRadio Compatible Device List for the latest compatible iPhone 4/4S and
Android smartphone information to see if your iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, or Android
smartphone is compatible. You must initially download the AppRadio App onto your
iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, or Android smartphone from the
iTunes App Store or
Google Play App Store. Choose the appropriate cable for your model iPhone or
Android smartphone.
Note:
Make sure to use the head unit's USB 1 port for connection (not USB 2 port).
AppRadio Apps: Pioneer has teamed up with app providers to
offer compatibility with many of today's most popular in-vehicle apps, while
also developing an expanding catalog of compatible apps for future use that can
be easily & seamlessly added. Visit the
Pioneer AppRadio Site for the latest compatible apps. Popular apps include
(as of 3/26/2013):
|
App Categories |
Application Description |
|
M
U
S
I
C |
AUPEO! Personal Radio: AUPEO!
Personal Radio offers free online music. With more than 120 Internet
radio stations available, users can search for their favorite music
by artists, songs, genres, or AUPEO!'s "Mood-Tuner". Users can also
choose to "love" or "ban" songs directly from the AppRadio screen,
enabling the app to adjust content to the user's personal taste. |
| CarMediaPlayer: CarMediaPlayer
allows you to swipe, drag, and directly touch the desired artist,
song, or album in your music library directly from the Pioneer head
unit's touchscreen with Alphabet Search and Album View function.
When you're searching through your library, Alphabet Search allows
you to select the first letter in the desired song, album, or artist
name from the Pioneer receiver making it quick an easy to get to the
music you want. The iPhone version of the app even allows you to
play and access your iTunes Match collection directly from the
Pioneer's touchscreen. |
| iHeartAuto: The iHeartAuto app
offers access to more than 1,500 live radio stations from across the
country. Plus, you can create custom stations based on your favorite
artists or songs. With the top live radio stations in America and
more than 15 million songs in our catalog, iHeartAuto features more
music, backed by better music programming, than any other service
available. |
| Livio Radio: The Livio Radio app
($4.99) lets you listen to more than 42,000 AM/FM and Internet-only
radio streams from around the world. The Livio Radio app has been
optimized for use in the vehicle with a range of features an
controls right from the Pioneer head unit's touchscreen.
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| Rdio: Rdio (from for $4.99 per
month) gives you access to over 8 million songs. You are able to
search and find any song, album or artist, and start listening
immediately. You can search music by new releases and chart toppers.
You can also check out what other listeners have been listening to
the most, or look at your own recent listening history. In addition,
you can even create your own music collection or make your own
playlists. Rdio will even recommend music for you, based on your
previous music listening. The AppRadio will display
Artist,/Album/Song information, as well as Album art. |
| StreamS HiFi Radio: The StreamS
HiFi Radio app ($4.99) provides access to more than 4,000 live
Internet radio stations from across the globe delivered in
AAC/HE-AACv1/HE-AACv2 at 32kbps for high fidelity listening.
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| Google Music: Google Music
allows you to keep up to 20,000 of your favorite songs in the cloud.
Now you can listen to your entire music collection without having to
use any space on your iOS device. gMusic offers full playlist
editing, Last.fm scrobbling, thumbs up playlist, metadata editing,
and innovative navigation. |
| 7digital: 7digital is a leading
digital music provider which sells high quality MP3s across 32
countries worldwide. With over 20 million tracks you're sure to find
what you're looking for. With this app you can Sync your 7digital
music from the cloud to your phone wirelessly, play music that is
already stored on your device, and browse top album and track
charts, new releases and recommendations right on the screen of the
Pioneer DVD receiver. |
| MIXTRAX: Pioneer's proprietary
MIXTRAX app from iTunes analyzes the music in your iTunes library to
create custom playlists for non-stop song mixes with added DJ
effects. |
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Apple Maps: You can view Apple
maps on the Pioneer head unit's touchscreen as you would on your
iPhone. Functionality is bundled with the Pioneer AppRadio app.
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| MotionX-GPS Drive App:
The MotionX-GPS Drive App ($0.99) is available from
iTunes for your iPhone 4/4S (not compatible w/ iPhone 5). There is a $2.99 per month subscription
fee with an additional $19.99 per year for Voice Guidance feature.
MotionX-GPS Drive is a complete GPS navigation solution, designed
and optimized for the iPhone, that can be displayed on the Pioneer
AppRadio. MotionX-GPS Drive helps you find what you're looking for
and provides turn-by-turn directions with optional Live Voice
Navigation, using industry-leading maps (including US and Canada).
All the functionality of an advanced dedicated turn-by-turn GPS unit
is presented in this intuitive iPhone application. MotionX-GPS Drive
Offers full support for the iPhone with multitasking, routing, and
live voice guidance instructions continuing in the background; while
you listen to streaming music from your car audio system or use
other applications from the iPhone. The 2D/3D navigation map will be
displayed on the Pioneer AppRadio, but you will still control the
MotionX-GPS Drive Navigation app from your iPhone. |
| iGO Primo North: iGO
primo app ($24.99) is powered by the same tried-and-trusted iGO
Engine used in millions of GPS navigation devices around the world.
The maps are part of the application so there are no roaming fees
and no need for cellular/network coverage. Highlights include -
Fast, short, easy-to-follow, and Green routes; automatic route
recalculation; multipoint-route support; smart keyboard & history;
TTS Pro; in-app shop; local/POI search; and more. |
| NavFree GPS Live:
NavFree GPS Live is a free navigation app that offers
turn-by-turn directions, voice and on-screen instructions, offline
map use, address search, live searches via Google and Microsoft
Bing, and many other features. Navfree is a completely free
navigation app with no additional monthly charges. It uses map data
created by a community of thousands of users around the world. The
map gets downloaded to the phone so data connection is not required
for navigating. |
| My GPS USA: My GPS USA is the
next generation GPS satellite navigation from the makers of NavFree.
Full featured with voice guided, turn-by-turn satellite navigation
with no hidden costs. It offers a HD live map display with 2D and 3D
modes. You can navigate by pinching, swiping and touching. Full
voice guidance is available in 12 languages. Multiple Routing Modes
include - Fastest, Shortest, Easy, Pedestrian, and Economical
Routes. You can even navigate from your Contacts. |
| INRIX Traffic:
INRIX is a leading provider of highly accurate
traffic services. INRIX's strategic partnership with Clear Channel
Radio and Total Traffic Network extends the delivery of the highest
quality data and broadest coverage available for personal
navigation. The INRIX Traffic app ($24.95 per month) provides
real-time traffic information and traffic forecasts for all major
highways, interstates, arterials and city streets nationwide.
Traffic information will be displayed on the Pioneer head unit,
while control is still handled from the iPhone. |
| Beej!: Beej! is an in-vehicle
location/navigation application ($1.99). Beej! quickly identifies
your position and allows you to select the nearest bank, bar, gas
station, hospital, hotel, restaurant and more. Beej! provides a
complete list of all the businesses in the category selected,
including the distance from your current location and address, with
options to get directions (via MotionX-GPS Drive app) or place a
call to the selected business. The layout and aesthetics provide
optimal in-vehicle viewing, without becoming a distraction for
drivers from safe vehicle operations. |
| Extra Mile:
Extra Mile ($1.99) is an all-in-one app for
convenient voice navigation that gives audio feedback to improve
your driving performance and conserve fuel. |
| EasyCar Touch: The EasyCar app
is designed specifically for AppRadio and provides large icons,
simple commands, and swipe gestures that enable you to access your
iPhone's music, contacts, mapping, and more. |
| Waze: Waze
is a cool social GPS driving and navigation app that connects you to
other drivers. When you download Waze, you not only get a free GPS
traffic & navigation app, but also become part of the local driving
community in your area, joining forces with other drivers nearby to
outsmart traffic, save time and gas, and improve everyone's daily
commute. |
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DashCommand:
Utilizing the built-in GPS & accelerometer sensors of
the iPhone, the DashCommand app ($49.99) displays advanced vehicle
and driving statistics. When connected to a compatible vehicle's OBD-II
data port (optional OBD-II interface sold separately from
Palmer Performance Engineering), advanced data monitoring,
logging and analysis are enabled. Users can create and display up to
27 virtual dashboards with many styles including digital gauges,
analog gauges, indicator lights, and more, which can all be accessed
on the Pioneer head unit's screen. Compatible with more than 13 OBD-II
compliant interfaces, the app can also be used as a scan tool to
read vehicle trouble codes. |
| Best Parking: Best Parking is a
parking search engine that steers drivers towards the cheapest and
most convenient parking garages and lots in 55 cities and 80
airports. |
| Parkopedia: Parkopedia ($1.99)
has grown to cover over 25 million parking spaces in 28 countries
around the world thanks to contributions from other drivers. Use
this app to find parking using your current location or by entering
an address. Get directions straight to the space and see parking
space availability in real-time (where available). Find opening
hours, up to date prices, payment methods and more. You can quickly
narrow down parking choices using filters such as free, credit cards
accepted, covered, etc. |
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CarBrowser: CarBrowser ($1.99)
allows you to search and navigate the internet directly from the
Pioneer head unit's touchscreen while the vehicle's parking brake is
engaged. |
| CommuteWX: CommuteWX ($0.99)
provides real-time weather information (current/forecast/in-route).
Weather conditions are featured in large, easy to read graphics in a
streamlined user interface that's well suited for in-vehicle travel.
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| Contacts: Access your iPhone's
contacts. This function is bundled with the Pioneer AppRadio app.
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| Calendar:
Access your iPhone's calendar, so you can view
important events and reminders. This functionality is bundles with
the Pioneer AppRadio app. |
| Photos: You can view
photos stored on your iPhone. Access albums and camera rolls, and
even view a slideshows. Functionality is bundled with the Pioneer
AppRadio app. |
Note: As the library of Advance App compatible applications
grows, users will be automatically notified via Pioneer's AppRadio iPhone
application, with a link to the respective app(s) page within the App Store.
HD+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio
HD Radio: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS's built-in HD Radio tuner
lets you listen to the radio with the same fidelity as your digital music. HD
Radio is the system for digital AM and FM broadcasting in the U.S. More than
2,000 radio stations are broadcasting their primary signals in digital HD Radio
technology, as a free service. HD Radio features high quality audio, FM
multicasting, and data services. With HD Radio, your FM stations offer near
CD-quality sound, AM stations provide FM-like sound, and there is crystal-clear
reception with no audio distortion. Best of all, HD Radio is 100% subscription
free. The unit's tuner also supports analog AM/FM broadcasts. Go to
HDRadio.com to check for
HD Radio stations in your area.
- Multicasting: In addition to conventional broadcasts, with
HD Radio broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 3 multicast programs
(HD1 to HD3, and analog). There are also data programs for each program.
- RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio
broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to
compatible analog or HD AM/FM stations.
- iTunes Tagging: It is possible to save the song's
information (tag) from a HD Radio or RDS FM broadcasting station to your
USB-direct connected iPod/iPhone. The songs will show up in a playlist called
"Tagged" in iTunes the next time you sync your iPod/iPhone. Then you can
directly buy the songs you want from the iTunes Music Store.
- Supertuner IIID: The Supertuner IIID 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.
- Reception Blending: If a digital broadcast reception
condition gets poor, this unit automatically switches to the analog broadcast of
the same frequency level. If this function is set to "On", the tuner switches
between digital broadcast and analog broadcast automatically. If this function
is 'Off', reception will be conducted within an analog broadcast.
- BSM (Best Stations Memory): The BSM (Best Stations Memory)
function lets you automatically store the six strongest analog or HD stations
under presets 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.
Pandora Internet Radio: The free Pandora App (either from
iTunes
Apps/Google
Play) lets you play music from the
Pandora music service
through the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS3+) or
Bluetooth paired Android smartphone. Your Apple iPhone must be connected to the
AVH-X8500BHS via the appropriate Pioneer iPod connector cable (see iPod/iPhone
Control section above)
or the connector-cable that came with your iPhone. Your Android smartphone
must support A2DP/AVRCP/SPP Bluetooth profiles and be paired with the Pioneer
AVH-X8500BHS. Your iPhone or Android smartphone will also need an active Data
Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. The
AVH-X8500BHS provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist,
Album, and Song information.
- Station List: You can select Pandora stations from
your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z).
- QuickMix: QuickMix allows you to listen to songs
played on one or more Pandora stations in your Station List randomly.
You will need to edit your QuickMix station selections on the phone
before connection.
- Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a
station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the
number of skips allowed.
- Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or
thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your
preferences.
- Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being
played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account.
Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the
availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your
iPhone or smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in
Canada and only available in the United States.
SiriusXM Ready: The AVH-X8500BHS is SiriusXM Ready so you
can listen to commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk
and entertainment, comedy, news, traffic, weather, and more. Simply connect the
SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (220SXV200,
sold separately) to the dedicated SiriusXM port on the rear of the DVD receiver
and enjoy satellite radio without additional translators or cables. With the
SiriusXM Connect tuner you'll have access to more than 150 channels of exclusive
programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM
All Access" package (subscription required). Visit
SiriusXM.com
for a complete list of subscription options and channel guide. Additional
features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include:
- The List Menu displays a list of all available channels.
- Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song
Title can be viewed on the head unit's LCD touchscreen.
- You can store up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Station Presets.
- Direct Tuning lets you select a broadcast channel directly by
entering the desired channel number.
- Tune Start allows you to choose whether to start a song from the
beginning or from its live point when tuning to a preset music channel.
- You can scan through channels within categories or songs from your
preset channels. Tune Scan allows you to play back eight seconds of
each song in a preset music channel. Category Scan lets you play back
five seconds of a live broadcast in the currently selected category.
- When listening to SiriusXM, Content Alerts notify you when your
favorite songs, artists, or games involving your favorite sports teams are
playing on other channels. The radio will display an Alert message when a
matching artist, song, or team is found on another channel. Then you can
choose if you want to tune to that channel or ignore the Alert.
- The iTunes Tagging feature lets you Tag songs you hear on
SiriusXM and stores the info on your connected iPod/iPhone. The next time
you connect your iPod/iPhone to iTunes, you will be able to preview your
selections and then purchase and download them directly from iTunes.
- The SiriusXM Parental Control feature allows you to control
access to channels that you consider inappropriate for younger listeners.
When enabled, The Parental Control feature requires you to enter a 4-digit
passcode to tune to the locked channels.
Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is
required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this
SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio
Discount Plan.
Audio Section
24-Bit/96kHz DAC: For superb quality audio playback from
DVDs, CDs, and flash media, the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS is equipped with a
24-bit/96kHz digital-to-analog converter.
MOSFET50 Internal Amplifier: This receiver is equipped with a 50 watts x 4 (peak)
MOSFET amplifier for low distortion, high power output. The amplifier is strong
enough to power small subwoofers to moderate volume levels in compact cars and
pickups. For higher volume levels from subwoofers, an optional amplifier may be
connected to the preamp outputs.
CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the
AVH-X8500BHS 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. The power output specs are as follows:
- 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)
4V/6CH Preamp Outputs: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS features
three pair of 4.0-volt preamp outputs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer). The unit's front
and rear preamp output can be faded (front/rear), while the subwoofer preamp
output is non-fading.
Front & Rear High-Pass Crossovers: 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.
Subwoofer Controls: 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.
You can also adjust the subwoofer preamp output's phase (normal/reverse) and
volume (+6 to -24).
EEQ (Easy EQ) w/ 8-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 8-band
graphic equalizer (40Hz, 80Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.5kHz, 8kHz, and10kHz).
Auto EQ (Optional): The auto-equalizer automatically measures
your car's interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates an auto-equalizer
curve base on that information. The Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ microphone
(130CDMC20, sold separately) is required to use this function. The Pioneer CD-MC20
Auto-EQ microphone plugs into your compatible Pioneer A/V receiver's 3.5mm
input (located behind motorized front-panel). The Auto-EQ microphone should be placed in the center of your vehicle's driver
seat headrest facing forward for EQ measurement.
Sound Enhancements: The head unit provides further sound
enhancements for your car audio system.
- Sonic Center Control: Sound that is suited for the listening
position can easily be created with this function. You can adjust sound more toward
the listening position left (7) to right (7).
- 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).
- Advanced Sound Retriever: The Advanced Sound Retriever automatically enhances
compressed audio and restores the original richness of the recording. When the
Advanced Sound
Retriever is on, the high frequency range is compensated to match the frequency
response curve to the original sound. There are two available levels of the
Advanced Sound Retriever effect.
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 volume level of the FM
tuner, which remains unchanged. Each source can be independently adjusted from
-4 dB to +4 dB.
Mute/Attenuation Level: You an select the muting/attenuation
level of head unit. Choose from Mute (0 volume), -20dB (1/10 volume), or -10dB
(1/3 volume).
Switchable Rear Channel/Subwoofer Speaker Output: The rear
speaker outputs can be set to provide full range output with full fading
capability, or they can be set to provide non-fading subwoofer (low-pass)
output. When the rear speaker outputs are set to subwoofer mode, the rear preamp
outputs also switch from full range to subwoofer outputs. When set for subwoofer
operation, you can connect the rear speaker leads directly to two small 4-ohm
passive subwoofers or a dual voice coil sub with 4-ohm voice coils. If you
prefer to use a single 2-ohm subwoofer, you can connect the woofer to one set of
speaker leads, leaving the other set of rear leads disconnected. The maximum
output provided when a 2-ohm load is connected to one set of leads is 70 watts.
AV Connections
Dual AV Inputs: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS has dual AV inputs
to connect two external audio/video sources. The head unit has a rear-panel
3.5mm minijack AV input for connecting a portable audio/video device. There is
also a rear-panel composite video/stereo RCA AV input for connecting a video
component such as a mobile TV tuner or game console. 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).
AV Output (with Dual Zone): The AVH-X8500BHS features a
rear-panel composite video/3.5mm minijack audio output that allows you to connect an
external display to the unit. You can playback audio/video content from a Disc,
iPod/iPhone, USB device, SD-card, and the AV 1/2 inputs in the rear zone; or you
can simply have the rear AV output mirror the head unit's selected source. 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-X8500BHS is equipped with a composite
video Rear View Camera input. The unit features a function that automatically switches
to the rear camera image (Rear View Camera input jack) when an optional rear camera
(130NDBC5,
sold separately) is installed. When the transmission is in reverse, the screen
automatically switches to the rear view camera (the violet/white wire in the
AVH-X8500BHS's harness must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit
for automatic video switching). Automatic video switching takes approximately
1.2 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.
HDMI Input (for AppRadio mode): The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS is
fitted with a rear-panel HDMI input which allows you to access the head unit's
AppRadio mode from your connected iPhone 5 or Android smartphone using
proprietary Pioneer & Apple accessory adapters (sold separately; see above
AppRadio section for details). This HDMI input cannot be used to connect other
external AV devices, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player or game system.
Navigation Ready: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS allows you to
connect the Pioneer AVIC-U250 add-on navigation unit (130AVIC250, sold
separately) through its RGB Input. This versatile hideaway unit allows you to
switch to navigation mode with the touch of a button. Get to your destination by
inputting an address or search through the POI library while enjoying whatever
source is currently playing.
Note: If you are already using the head unit's RGB input to
access AppRadio Mode from your iPhone, then you cannot connect this
add-on navigation module (or vise-versa).
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS includes an
IR remote control (CXE5116) for wireless operation of the multimedia head unit
and your connected devices. There are no controls to answer/end or dial call
from your Bluetooth-enabled phone.
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.
