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General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, DVD, MP3, Pandora Receiver with Remote
- Full-color 7" LCD touchscreen display with 5 angle views
- Bluetooth Technology built-in for handsfree calling and A2DP music streaming
- HD Radio integrated for highest quality digital sound
- Pandora internet radio integration with connected iPhone
- Complete 2-way iPod control from the stereo or device
- App mode allows viewing and listening of content from downloaded iTunes apps
- MIXTRAX creates a non-stop mix of your music library with a range of DJ effects
- Selectable illuminated button lighting with 112 colors
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- Power Output:
- Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 14 watts x 4 channels
- Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate
- Advanced touch and slide operation
- Wireless remote control included
- CD text information display
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, DivX and WMA
- Playback of region #1 DVD discs
- AM/FM Supertuner IIID with 18FM/6AM presets
- Advanced Sound Retriever enhances compressed audio
- Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
- 8-band graphic equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (5 Preset, 2 User)
- 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
- SD Card reader for audio and video playback
- Dual zone audio playback control
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: SIRIUS Radio Package or XM Radio Package and subscription required and sold separately
- Navigation Ready: Pioneer AVIC-U220 required and sold separately
- Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
- iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible, however the Pioneer CD-IU201S is required for Audio/Video playback and is sold separately
- Rear A/V Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players
- Rear USB Input: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
- Backup Camera Input: Used for universal rear view cameras with an RCA composite input. The Pioneer ND-BC5 is recommended and sold separately
- Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-PSv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
- Rear RCA Video Output: Used for connection to separate monitors and devices
- Rear RCA Audio/Video Input: Used for connecting video accessories such as game consoles, video cameras, etc.
Bluetooth Features:
- Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
- Bluetooth version 3.0 +EDR certified
- Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
- Bluetooth Profiles Supported:
- HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- HSP: Headset Profile enables a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
- A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
- AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
- OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
- GAP: Generic Access Profile
- SDP: Service Discovery Protocol
- Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
- Includes a wired microphone for clear, distortion-free talking
Also Found As: AVHP8400BH, AVH-8400BH, AVH8400BH Product History:
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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS)
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Receiver Size
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Double DIN |
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Faceplate Security
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None |
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Motorized Faceplate
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Yes |
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Remote Control
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Yes |
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Peak Power Output
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50 watts x 4 channels |
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RMS Power Output
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14 watts x 4 channels |
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Preamp RCA Outputs
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3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer) |
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Sub Preamp RCA Output
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Yes |
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Preamp Voltage
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4 volts |
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Built-In Equalizer
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8-band graphic equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves |
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Display Type
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TFT-LCD Monitor |
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Display Color
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Full Color |
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Button Color
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Variable Color Illumination |
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CD Signal-to-Noise
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91 dB |
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CEA-2006 Compliant
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Yes |
| Playback Features |
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AM/FM Tuner
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Yes |
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FM Presets
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18 |
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AM Presets
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6 |
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CD-R/RW Playback
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Yes |
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MP3 Playback
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Yes |
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WMA Playback
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Yes |
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DVD / Video Playback
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DVD
DVD+R
DVD+RW
AVI
DivX
MPEG-4
SVCD (MPEG-2)
VCD (MPEG-1) |
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DVD Region Number
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1 |
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Dual Zone
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No |
| Monitor Screen Features |
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Touchscreen
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Yes |
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Monitor Screen Size
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7" |
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Monitor Angle Adjustment
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Backward
Forward |
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Display Adjustment
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Black Level
Brightness
Color
Contrast
Dimmer
Hue
Temperature |
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Navigation
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Optional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately) |
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Audio/Video Inputs
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Rear 3.5mm A/V Input
1 Set of Rear Audio RCA Inputs
1 Rear RCA Video Input |
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Audio/Video Outputs
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1 Set of Audio RCA Outputs
1 Video RCA Output |
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USB Input
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Rear |
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iPod Audio Connection
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Yes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below) |
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iPod Video Connection
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Optional (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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Satellite Radio
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Optional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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HD Radio
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Yes (Built-In/Included HD Radio Tuner) |
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Bluetooth Connectivity
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Yes (Built-in/Included Bluetooth Controls, Adapter and Microphone Included) |
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Steering Wheel Control Compatible
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Yes (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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CD Changer Controls
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No |
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Rear View Camera Input
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Yes (Accessory recommended and sold separately) |
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Memory Card Reader
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No |
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Compatible Apple Devices
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5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 6th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 3nd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPod Touch 4th Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S |
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iPod Charging Adapter Required
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No |
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| Warranty and Return Policy |
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| Return Policy |
Standard Return Policy |
| Parts Warranty Duration |
1 year |
| Labor Warranty Duration |
1 year |
| Warranty Provider |
Manufacturer |
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Average Customer Rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
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4.9 |
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4.4 |
| Features |
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4.6 |
| Design |
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4.6 |
| Usability |
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4.8 |
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JASON from GREENWOOD, IN
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I purchased this head unit several months ago and have loved it since the day it was installed. No complaints at all. Thank you Sonic and Pioneer.
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rick from yuma, AZ
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i installed it in my 2500hd and hooked up all the steering wheel controls and onstar everthing works great bluetooth is nice no stupid wires all over the place. the only complaints is it is not fully compatable with android devices and i lost my factory installed xm. if you have an i phone that takes care of some these issues it is better set up for i phone. if had known this info before i would have looked for other options.
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Very nice head unit. Great quality that I have come to expect from Pioneer touchscreen head units. Very refined screen and looks. Only issue that I have with it is when using an ipod you need to use the aux cord and usb plug.
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Pascal from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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I installed this radio and I'm really asking if it's worth the pricetag. Screen is nice, but the ipod navigation is horrible. You can't select playlist, or artists or genre. I mean, yes you can but if you press let's say the playlist you wanna play, it will open another menu with all the songs, then you select A song... you just can't press the playlist and bang, it plays the playlist. Some options in the setup menu can't be accessed and i can't find why (yes, parking brake is applied) I can't get in the bluetooth menu to import my contacts or whatever but phone bluetooth does work. Reverse camera image is mirrored and there's no option to switch the video. It's pretty useless when trying to hitch a trailer and you gotta think that when you turn right, the back end will go left on the image because it's mirrored... (I'm using a generic camera, not the pioneer model). Also, this thing won't play files from a GoPro HD Hero2 camera. I'm an outdoor fan and uses my gopro a lot, it's sad that i can't listen to my videos in my car with my friends on the site. Overall, for a top of the line product, it needs a big software update. Don't get me wrong, i'm a big pioneer fan when it comes to head unit. I changed an old 3400 for this one, the 3400 was bulletproof and sounded great AND, easy to use. Be prepared to spend big money to use the apps on the pioneer (GPS drive charges 25$) and again, is flawed because you can't hide the directions on the headunit even tho there's an arrow that you could press to hide them.
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Rick M. from Euless, Texas (DFW)
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This is my review on the Pioneer AVH-P8400. Unfortunately, this is not really a positive purchase. I can honestly say I am pretty disappointed in Pioneer and this head unit. I am hoping Pioneer gets these issues straightened out and fixed with a firmware update.
First, the positive:
-This unit really sounded much better than my previous Pioneer Premier F90BT. There was a notable clarity once I switched to it.
-I can connect two ipods to it rather than just one.
-The G.U.I. was also very appealing.
-Not having a bunch of harnesses in the back of the unit was also a plus and made installation a lot easier.
-Most of the issues with the head unit appear to be software based, and hopefully will be fixed soon
-The screen has a very vivid and clear resolution. It is definitely one of the nicer screens I have seen.
-Very quick load up time. Unit is ready to go in seconds from turning the car on.
The Negative:
-The screen goes dead and does not respond to any touches intermittently. Considering so many features are controlled by touching the screen, this is a bad deal.
-If you’re using an iphone, the iphone alert sound effects come though when listening to Pandora or the ipod feature from the iphone. Im not sure if it’s a head unit issue or a iphone issue, but when driving to music this is annoying.
-The GPS apps are garbage. PERIOD.
-If you connect the iphone before the Bluetooth connects, it causes all sorts of problems. The Pandora feature does not work, you have to use AppRadio in order to hear Pandora, but AppRadio will also not function properly. If you turn off your car for any reason, you have to disconnect the iphone when you restart it, if the Bluetooth connects while the iphone is already connected to the head unit, then you will have the above mentioned problems.
-The CD-IU201S Cable is ridiculously too short. The part of the cable that connects to the iphone is sadly only 2 feet long, which means you have to mount the iphone very close to the unit. I bought an Iphone extension and it caused AppRadio to no longer function. Ridiculous.
Im really saddened by this unit. I have been a loyal pioneer customer for many years. I have gone through 8 Units and this is terrible. I wanted to replace my F90BT with something newer and faster, with a more precise GPS. I originally was considering the AVIC-Z140BH, but I really didn’t like that I would have to disconnect my ipod and connect my iphone to use certain features. I am accustomed to connecting my ipod, which has all my music on it, to the head unit and putting it in the glove box and not messing with it anymore. I was hoping for the same with the iphone apps but this is not the car. You have to use the iphone itself to control the iphone apps, with the exception of Pandora. This is dangerous as you have to keep taking your eyes off the road to do this, not to mention the clumsy short cable causing problems with reach.
I will say that as just a head unit its great. the major downside to it is the iphone/ipod controls in appmode. also the whole having to wait till bluetooth connects is also annoying. if you do it wrong you have to turn off the car and try again.
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