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Entertainment Made Easy:
More and more of the worlds population is jumping to an all digital media source and forgoing CDs. For those who reign supreme with an ipod or MP3 player in hand to store all of their music and videos, the Pioneer MVH-P8200 is right for you. This "Music Video Headunit" is a media center compatible with a wide range of audio and video devices such as the iPod/iPhone, USB devices and SD memory cards. Not only will this unit playback audio from an iPod but it will also playback video and display album artwork.
A beautiful 3" TFT Display brings the unique user control interface to life with redesigned menu and customizable buttons. The Rotary Commander delivers fast and simple operation with the turn of a wheel. Advanced controls for the iPod feature album art display, Alphabet Search, iTunes Tagging and Passenger Control mode. This mechless receiver forgoes a CD player for a complete multimedia entertainment system in one small unique package.
General Features:
- In-dash Multimedia Receiver with Remote
- iPod USB direct connectivity via your standard iPod-to-USB connection cable allows you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system
- Redesigned menu buttons are easy to navigation and customizable
- Flip-down, detachable face
- 3" Full color display
- Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
- TFT Active matrix display method
- Wireless remote control included
- 6 Selectable display colors (blue, violet, red, amber, green, and white)
- 112 Variable color illumination button lighting
- Power Output:
- Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels (Pioneer Certified)
- RMS: 14 watts x 4 channels (CEA-2006 Certified)
- Rear channels can power a subwoofer directly from the speaker wires on the Pioneer harness (70 watt x 1 chan. @ 2 ohm)
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of MP3, JPEG, WMA, AAC, and DivX
- Compatible with the NTSC color system
- Tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
- With the optional Pioneer CD-MC20, the Pioneer MVH-P8200 will automatically equalize the sound and tailor the acoustics
- 8-Band Parametric equalizer with 7 preset tone curves
- Frequency: 40-10,000 Hz
- Gain: +12dB
- High Pass Filter enhances the sound quality of subwoofers
- HPF Frequency: 50-125 Hz
- Slope: -12 dB/octave
- Adjustable subwoofer features allow advanced tuning directly from the in-dash stereo
- Subwoofer Frequency: 50-125 Hz
- Slope: -18 dB/octave
- Gain: +6 dB to -24 dB
- Phase: Normal/Reverse
- Loudness function
- On-board bass boost and high pass filter
- Advanced Sound Retriever technology restores the audio frequencies lost when digital music is compressed, and brings it back to near CD quality for the best possible listening experience
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio ready: SIRIUS Satellite Radio Solution Package or Pioneer GEX-P920XM and subscription required and sold separately
- Bluetooth Ready: Pioneer CD-BTB200 required and sold separately for built-in controls for hands free talking when connected to a compatible Bluetooth phone
- iPod Ready: Connection, control, and charging via front USB
- HD radio ready: Pioneer GEX-P20HD required and sold separately
- Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
- SD Card Slot for access to digital media such as MP3, WMA, and DivX files
- Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-PSv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
Key Features And Comparison Chart
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| Display |
7" Widescreen QVGA |
7" Widescreen QVGA |
7" Widescreen QVGA |
5.8" Widescreen QVGA |
5.8" Widescreen QVGA |
3" Widescreen QVGA |
3" Widescreen QVGA |
| Pre-amp Outputs |
3 Sets
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3 Sets
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3 Sets
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3 Sets
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3 Sets
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3 Sets
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| Playback (DVD/CD) |
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| SD Memory Card Slot |
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| USB Interface |
FRONT |
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| USB Control for iPod/iPhone |
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| iTunes Tagging |
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| Satellite Radio Ready |
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| HD Radio Ready |
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| Dual Zone Video Playback |
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| Navigation Ready |
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Average Customer Rating is 4.1 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
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| Features |
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Quick Comparison:
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
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Review by
Troy Troy 22 from Arcadia California
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This headunit is a great buy. I have a 1000w 4-channel amp hooked up to four 6 1/2 speakers and two 6 x 9 speakers. I also have 1000w 2 channel amp hooked up to two 12inch subs. My car sounds so nice at this point I don't feel like I need any other upgrades.
The only thing that disappointed me was when I first hooked up my ipod through the usb. I would get a stat-icky sound every 5 secounds that really annoyed the **** outta me. I really thought it was a defected hu. i did some research and found it was the ipod firmware 4.1. I upgraded to 4.2.1 and it fixed the problem instantly.
I created a relay bypass so now i can watch movies anytime i want. The Video playback on this hu is very clear and actually i expected less then what it gives me. you can search youtube to find out how to make a relay bypass. its easy and should cost no more then 10$. i bought all the parts at a local radio shack.
The color versatility is great. i can match the color of this hu to my cars interior without any kind of worries.
The wheel is really not that bad like others are saying. I can see that those people just like to hate on everything they get there hands on. or are really high standards. I suggest if u are one of those people then don't buy this head unit. look for something that is around $600. Maybe that will satisfy you.
I really don't mind not having a cd player because all I listen to is my iPod anyways. If you need a cd player or a dvd player don't buy this hu.
I suggest doing a lot of research on what head unit suits your needs. Personally i love this headunit and am very satisfied with my choice.
If you don't mind not having a cd player. upgrading your ipod to 4.2 or 4.2.1 then you will love this product. its very easy to use and you dont need a manual to figure it out.
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Review by
Juan from Sacramento, CA
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This deck is tite it has a graphic eq and a lot of sound options. The price is nice and affortable. The only downs on this are its hard to play mp4 vids. I tried with sd card usb and an mp4 and cant quite get the hang of it the knob is also knda hard to control. But its nice I would really buy again. Sonics shipping is fast loved it.
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Review by
Flying Chrysler from Southaven, MS
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I would certainly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a very sleek looking head unit with good solid features and great ease of use.
Pros:
simplicity: You look around and there are a great many radios that have too many buttons, a cluttered face and are confusing to use. which button does what? does this button have a secondary feature? You don't have to worry about things like this. there are three buttons and one knob, and that's it. Navigating through the menus is made even easier by the great 3" screen whereas many other radios are still using an archaic 2-line led display. Adjusting the graphic EQ, changing the bass booster settings, all are very easy.
I also enjoyed the ability to make custom menus for items i frequently use (different EQ's for rap/rock, different bass settings, etc.)
I did not have any particular difficulty with the knob as some other people have mentioned, i place one finger at the 12 o'clock position and the other finger at the 6 o'clock position on the knob and push directly in when i want to [enter] something; I have found this method to work with almost 100% effectiveness.
The screen is very easily viewable in all but the brighest direct sunlight, I think this is a common pitfall for aftermarket head units, they are simply impossible to see in bright sunlight. I think in this category this unit did very well.
Cons:
Screen brightness. Should you opt to have the clock turned on (fills the entire display with just the time, the numbers in white and the background is user-controlled) at night, it is too bright and is distracting and annoying. I don't consider this to be a major drawback, seeing as how even on the normal source screen there is a clock in the upper right hand of the screen.
I also wish that the entire faceplate came off, not just the button portion of the faceplate, I'm a little unsure as to why they made the unit this way.
I do not know about other head units, but I went from double-din to single-din and had to use a Scosche dash mount kit. This unit's face was too big to fit through the opening in the faceplate of the dash mount kit and required a steady hand with a dremel to widen the dash mount faceplate enough to fit the radio through. Other than that, it installed easily, looks great, and sounds wonderful.
I really do not have any major complaints about this unit, between the great screen, the simplicity of use and the wonderful sound quality, this is a very nice unit. Five stars.
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Review by
Mike from New Hartford, CT
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I bought this unit when it was marked at 179, however I don't even mind that I paid extra because this unit is great! It plays my ipod without any fancy cables, and sounds great while doing so. I am using the subwoofer RCA out to power a few subs and they also sound great. All in all good buy, and I love the control scheme, its just too easy to navigate around!
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Thad from Canyon, TX
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love the usb input for ipod, its fast and has great sound quality, couldnt figure out how to select a playlist using the unit controls but there is an option to select music off the ipod not using headunit
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