Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD 2-Din DVD Multimedia AV Receiver by Pioneer Mobile
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Digital camera reviews of Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD 2-Din DVD Multimedia AV Receiver
Digital camera Review: LOVE IT! Bypass Safety lock-out instructions here
Summary: 5 Stars
For the price, this is definitely one of the best non-nav DVD headunits out there. Pair this with the optional Bluetooth Adapter (CD-BTB200) and optional Ipod Adapter (CD-I200) and you have yourself a very complete system (minus Navigation).
For setting this up to view DVD's while driving (bypass safety lock-out), you'll need to get a standard 5-wire automotive relay and wire it up per these instructions:
1. connect "30" to the parking brake wire from the headunit
2. connect both "86" and "87" to ground
3. connect "85" to the remote turn-on wire from the headunit
What this does is send a pulse to the headunit to trick it into thinking you've turned on the parking brake. If you simply connect the parking brake wire to ground only, it will not work.
The DVD, CD, Radio, Ipod, and Bluetooth functionality on this headunit are all great! The touchscreen is very responsive too. One of the best features is the ability to change both the external buttons and the on-screen display (OSD) colors to match your factory interior gauge lighting. My 2008 Subaru STI comes with all red interior lighting so I selected the AVH-P4000DVD to have red buttons and red OSD.
PROS:
- Ipod controls w/ CD-I200 are amazing: mimics real Ipod controls on the screen (Except for scroll wheel), responsive, and charges Ipod while docked
- Bluetooth Module (CD-BTB200) works well as long as you update the software of your phone (I needed a software update on my Blackberry Pearl 8100 to get it to work properly)
- External Volume knob, very helpful
- Clear 6.5" screen, dims when headlights are on for night viewing
- Touchscreen very accurate and responsive
- External button and OSD screen colors can be customized to any interior (Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Violet) for factory look
- DVD playback is great
- Easy to use interface
Cons:
- only 2 pairs of preouts (front and rear/subwoofer)
- No navigation, but that is why its so cheap
- No remote control comes standard (optional CD-R55)
Just get it. You'll love it.
Digital camera Review: Looks good until you turn it on
Summary: 2 Stars
I have typically always had Pioneer head units in the past I was very impressed by the look and performance. This however did not meet my expectations at all. Audio quality was pretty good but thats about where the pros end. The menu interface reminds me of something from the days of DOS. Also I did not find the menu system to be very user friendly.
It does not have the ability to connect Subs and the Front/Rear Pre-Amp outs. Almost every feature you have to pay extra for, example, Bluetooth, remote, etc. I returned this and end up buying the Clarion MAX685BT. It has built in BT, comes with a remote, and SUB pre outs. For about the same price.
Digital camera Review: Nice touch screen
Summary: 4 Stars
I like it , it sounds good and clear it's easy to work with I had no problems with it so far I just have to get the remote it's needed because right now the screen is stuck on the back up camera view the whole time I'm driving.I can't change to different songs when on cd or other things and I need to get back to the main menu to so I can make some changes other than that it's a good productDigital camera Review: Not a big deal
Summary: 3 Stars
LET ME BEGIN BY SAYING the service of the seller was excellent and the item was arived fast before the promise time.. But the dvd reciever is not that great, and I don't like watching blank screen while listening radio or cd. please get the one with gps. it is boring!If any one intersted I am ready to sellit for cheap. Until i installed it and ready to listen the return time has passed.Digital camera Review: Outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent timing, pristine condition. Everything went smoothly. Can't complain. Definitely will use this vendor in the future.