Pioneer DEH-S520BT - CD RDS Receiver Quick Start Guide

Pioneer DEH-S520BT - CD RDS Receiver Quick Start Guide

Pioneer DEH-S520BT - CD RDS Receiver Quick Start Guide

Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product

To ensure proper use, please read through this guide before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this guide. Please keep the guide in a safe and accessible place for future reference.


If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

  • Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself. Installation or servicing of this product by persons without training and experience in electronic equipment and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the risk of electric shock, injury or other hazards.


This product is a Class 1 laser product classified under the safety standard, IEC 60825-1:2014.

If you experience problems
Should this unit fail to work properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station.

Connections

In the following, "NW" represents network mode and "STD" represents standard mode. According to the connections you have established, change the speaker mode to standard mode (STD) or network mode (NW).


Important

  • When installing this unit in a vehicle without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch, failure to connect the red cable to the terminal that detects operation of the ignition key may result in battery drain.
  • Use of this unit in conditions other than the following could result in fire or malfunction.
    • When rear speaker output is used by 2 Ω of subwoofer, use speakers over 70 W (maximum input power).
      * Please refer to connections for a connection method.
  • To prevent a short-circuit, overheating or malfunction, be sure to follow the directions below.
  • The graphical symbol placed on the product means direct current.

This unit

Overview

  1. Wired remote input
    Hard-wired remote control adapter can be connected (sold separately).

Power cord

Power cord

  1. Depending on the kind of vehicle, the function of and may be different. In this case, be sure to connect toand to .
  2. Yellow
    Back-up (or accessory)
  3. Yellow
    Connect to the constant 12 V supply terminal.
  4. Red
    Accessory (or back-up)
  5. Red
    Connect to terminal controlled by the ignition switch (12 V DC).
  6. Blue/white
    The pin position of the ISO connector will differ depending on the type of vehicle. Connect and when Pin 5 is an antenna control type. In another type of vehicle, never connectand .
  7. Blue/white
    Connect to the system control terminal of the power amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
  8. Blue/white
    Connect to the auto-antenna relay control terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
  9. Speaker leads
    White: Front left(STD) or high range left (NW)
    White/black: Front left(STD) or high range left(NW)
    Gray: Front right (STD) or high range right(NW)
    Gray/black: Front right (STD) or high range right (NW)
    Green: Rear left (STD) or middle range left(NW)
    Green/black: Rear left (STD) or middle range left(NW)
    Violet: Rear right (STD) or middle range right(NW)
    Violet/black: Rear right (STD) or middle range right (NW)
  10. Orange/white
    Connect to a car's illumination signal.
  11. ISO connector
    In some vehicles, the ISO connector may be divided into two. In this case, be sure to connect to both connectors.

NOTES

Power amp

(sold separately)

Perform these connections when using the optional amplifier.
Power amp connections

  1. System remote control
    Connect to blue/white cable.

Installation

  • Do not install this unit where:
  • Optimum performance is obtained when the unit is installed at an angle of less than 60°.
  • When installing, to ensure proper heat dispersal when using this unit, make sure you leave ample space behind the rear panel and wrap any loose cables so they are not blocking the vents.

DIN mount installation

  1. Insert the supplied mounting sleeve into the dashboard.
  2. Secure the mounting sleeve by using a screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°) into place.

DIN mount installation - Step 1

When not using the supplied mounting sleeve

  1. Determine the appropriate position where the holes on the bracket and the side of the unit match.
    DIN mount installation - Step 2
  2. Tighten two screws on each side.
    DIN mount installation - Step 3

Removing the unit (installed with the supplied mounting sleeve)

  1. Remove the trim ring.
    DIN mount installation - Step 4
  1. Insert the supplied extraction keys into both sides of the unit until they click into place.
  2. Pull the unit out of the dashboard.
    DIN mount installation - Step 5

Installing the microphone

The microphone should be placed directly in front of the driver at a suitable distance to pick up their voice clearly.


It is extremely dangerous to allow the microphone lead to become wound around the steering column or shift lever. Be sure to install the microphone in such a way that it will not obstruct driving. It is recommended to use the clamps (sold separately) to arrange the lead.

NOTE
Depending on the vehicle model, the microphone cable length may be too short when you mount the microphone on the sun visor. In such cases, install the microphone on the steering column.

To install on the sun visor

  1. Fit the microphone lead into the groove.
    Installing the microphone on the sun visor - Step 1
  1. Install the microphone clip on the sun visor.
    Lowering the sun visor reduces the voice recognition rate.
    Installing the microphone on the sun visor - Step 2

To install on the steering column

  1. Slide the microphone base to detach it from the microphone clip.
    Installing the microphone on the steering column - Step 1

Install the microphone on the rear side of the steering column.
Installing the microphone on the steering column - Step 2

Basic operation

DEH-S520BT
Basic operation

About the main menu

You can adjust various settings in the main menu.

  1. Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the categories below, then press to confirm.
  1. Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.

Frequently used operations

Purpose Operation
Turn on the power Press SRC/OFF to turn on the power.
Press and hold SRC/OFF to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the M.C. dial.
Select a source Press SRC/OFF repeatedly.
Change the display information Press DISP repeatedly.
Return to the previous display/list Press BAND/ .
Return to the normal display from the menu Press and hold BAND/ .
Change the display brightness Press and hold BAND/ .

Setup operation

When you turn the ignition switch to ON after installation, the setup menu appears in the display.


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. This may cause damage to the speakers.
  1. Turn the M.C. dial to select the options, then press to confirm.

To proceed to the next menu option, you need to confirm your selection.

Menu Item Description
LANGUAGE
[ENG](English),
[РУС](Russian),
[TUR](Turkish),
[FRA](French),
[DEU](German)
Select the language to display the text information from a compressed audio file.
CLOCK SET Set the clock.
  1. Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the hour, then press to confirm.
    The indicator moves to the minute setting automatically.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to adjust the minute, then press to confirm.
FM STEP
[100], [50]
Select the FM tuning step from 100 kHz or 50 kHz.
SPEAKER MODE
[STANDARD],
[NETWORK]
Switch between two operation modes: the 2-way network mode (NETWORK) and the standard mode (STANDARD) according to the connections you have established.
After selecting the appropriate mode, turn the M.C. dial to select [YES], then press to confirm.
  1. [QUIT:YES] appears.
    To return to the first item of the setup menu, turn the M.C. dial to select [QUIT:NO], then press to confirm.
  2. Press the M.C. dial to confirm the settings.

Tuner operation

Receiving preset stations

  1. Press SRC/OFF to select [RADIO].
  2. Press BAND/ to select the band.
    [FM1] [FM2][FM3][MW]/[LW]
  3. Press a number button (1/ to 6/).

Best stations memory (BSM)

  1. After selecting the band, press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [FUNCTION], then press to confirm.
  3. Turn the M.C. dial to select [BSM], then press to confirm.

To store stations manually

  1. While receiving the station you want to store, press and hold one of the number buttons (1/ to 6/) until it stops flashing.

CD/USB/iPhone®/AUX operation

(iPhone source is not available when [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings.)

CD

  1. Insert a disc into the disc loading slot with the label side up.
    To eject a disc, stop playback first then press .

USB/iPhone

MTP connection
A device installed with Android OS 4.0 or most of later versions can be connected to the unit via MTP, using the cable supplied with the Android device. However, depending on the connected device, OS version or the numbers of the files in the device, audio files/songs may not be able to be played back via MTP.

NOTE
If you use an MTP connection, [USB MTP] needs to be set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings.

AUX

  1. Press SRC/OFF to select [AUX IN] as the source.

Bluetooth connection

Up to two Bluetooth telephones can be connected simultaneously.

Bluetooth telephone

Basic operations

Purpose Operation
Answer an incoming call Press any button when a call is received.
End a call Press .
Reject an incoming call Press and hold when a call is received.

Activating voice recognition mode

  1. Press and hold and then talk into the microphone to input voice commands.
    To exit the voice recognition mode, press BAND/.

Making a connection with Pioneer Smart Sync

Pioneer Smart Sync is the application that intelligently brings your maps, messages, and music together in the vehicle.


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play.google.com


Do not attempt to operate the application while driving. Make sure to pull off the road and park your vehicle in a safe location before attempting to use the controls on the application.

  1. Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL], then press to confirm.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
  1. Turn the M.C. dial to select [AUTO APP CONN], then press to confirm.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select [ON], then press to confirm.

NOTE
Regardless of whether the [AUTO APP CONN] setting is set to [ON] or [OFF], you can also perform the following to start Pioneer Smart Sync.

  • For devices other than the USB-connected Android device, press SRC/OFF to select any source and press and hold the M.C. dial.

Listening to Spotify®

(Not available when [USB MTP] is set to [ON] in the SYSTEM settings.)

Update the firmware of the Spotify application to the latest version before use.

Before you start, connect this unit with the mobile device via USB (iPhone only) or Bluetooth.

  1. Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL], then press to confirm.
  2. Turn the M.C. dial to select one of the below.
  1. Press SRC/OFF to select [SPOTIFY].

Declaration of Conformity with regard to the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

Manufacturer:
Pioneer Corporation
28-8, Honkomagome 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo 113-0021, Japan
EU Representative's & Importer:
PIONEER EUROPE NV
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele,
Belgium/Belgique http://www.pioneer-car.eu

[*] DEH-S520BT[*] DEH-S520BT

English:
Hereby, Pioneer declares that the radio equipment type [*] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.pioneer-car.eu/compliance

Documents / Resources

References

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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

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