Purpose
Search for a file from a list
View a list of the files in the selected folder/
category*1
Play a song in the selected folder/
category*1
Repeat play
Random play
Pause/resume playback
Return to root folder (CD/USB only)*1
Switch between compressed audio and CD-
DA (CD only)
Change drives in USB device
(Devices that support the USB mass storage
device class protocol only)
*1 Compressed audio files only
*2 When you use the fast forward or reverse function while playing a VBR file, the playback time may
be not correct.
About MIXTRAX (USB only)
The MIXTRAX function creates a non-stop mix of your music library. For details on
MIXTRAX settings, see page 9.
NOTES
• This function is not compatible with an Android device connected via MTP.
• When USB is selected as a source and the MIXTRAX function is in use, the sound retriever function is
disabled.
• Depending on the file/song, sound effects may not be available.
1
Press 3/MIX to turn MIXTRAX on/off.
Operation
1 Press
to display the list.
2 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
file (folder) name or category, then press
to confirm.
3 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
file, then press to confirm.
Playback starts.
Press the M.C. dial when a folder/category
is selected.
Press and hold the M.C. dial when a folder/
category is selected.
Press 6/
.
Press 5/
.
Press 4/PAUSE.
Press and hold
.
Press BAND/
.
Press BAND/
.
Using Pioneer ARC APP
You can operate the unit from Pioneer ARC APP installed on an Android device. In some
cases, you can control aspects of the application, such as source selection, pause, etc., by
using the unit.
For details on what operations are available on the application, see the application's help
section.
WARNING
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.
For Android device users
This function is compatible with devices that have Android OS 4.1 or later installed and
also support AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0.
You can download Pioneer ARC APP on Google Play™.
NOTE
Some Android devices connected via AOA 2.0 may not work properly or emit sounds due to their own
software design, regardless of the OS version.
Making a connection with Pioneer ARC APP
1
Connect this unit with the mobile device.
• Android device via USB (page 6)
2
Press the M.C. dial to display the main menu.
3
Turn the M.C. dial to select [SYSTEM], then press to confirm.
4
Turn the M.C. dial to select [ANDROID WIRED], then press to confirm.
5
Turn the M.C. dial to select [APP CONTROL] for an Android device connected via
USB.
If [ON] is selected in [P.APP AUTO ON] (page 9), Pioneer ARC APP on the Android
device starts automatically, and all the steps are finished.
NOTE
If Pioneer ARC APP has not been installed on your Android device yet, a message that prompts you
to install the application will appear on your Android device. Select [OFF] in [P.APP AUTO ON] to
clear the message (page 9).
6
Press SRC/OFF to select any source.
7
Launch Pioneer ARC APP on the mobile device.
7
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