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You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Pioneer DEH-X8500BS by Ken Nail Why replace your factory radio? Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car. Full of features, ready for SiriusXM Pioneer loaded their DEH-X8500BS CD receiver with plenty of great features, like built-in Bluetooth® and Pandora® Internet radio control. It also gives you the option of adding a SiriusXM tuner — so you'll always be in touch with your favorite team, breaking news, or a wide variety of commercial-free music channels. And SiriusXM's coast-to-coast reception means you never have to worry about finding the perfect station, no matter where you drive in the U.S. The DEH-X8500BS's display and controls colors can be adjusted separately. Built-in Bluetooth Your days of fumbling in your pocket or purse for your cell phone are over. The DEH-X8500BS's built-in Bluetooth pairs up with your mobile phone in a heartbeat, so you can take and make calls hands-free, with your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. You can also stream music wirelessly from Bluetooth-equipped devices to the receiver, with no messy cables getting in the way. Play your music and make it sound great You'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your music with this versatile Pioneer. All you iPhone® or iPod® users can use the Pioneer's controls to access your music, plus stream your favorite Pandora® Internet radio stations. Download a free app, and you can also enjoy music stored on an Android™ phone when it's plugged into the USB input. You can use the 5-band equalizer to adjust your tone, while the Advanced Sound Retriever adds some life to your compressed music. Step up the show with MIXTRAX Get the party started by simply pressing the "MIX" button on the receiver's face. MIXTRAX works with the playlists and music files of your connected iPhone®, iPod®, or Android™, adding DJ-inspired transitions between songs, while pulsing the variable color display of the receiver in time to the music. You'll also like what you see when you're not using MIXTRAX — you can easily choose from preset or custom colors for the display and controls, for a perfect match with your dash illumination. And Pioneer's sharp Organic Electro-Luminescent display offers a variety of animated backgrounds too. Want to keep your steering wheel controls? In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Pioneer stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the Pioneer, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters. Note: Bluetooth compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider. Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check Details for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter. See more info on this item Highlights:General features:CD receiver with AM/FM tunerbuilt-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streamingMIXTRAX for a DJ-inspired audio/visual experience with compatible devices (see Details)plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC filesPandora control through iPhonevariable color illumination with separate control of display and buttonsremote controlAudio features:Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) for improved sound quality from compressed music files5-band equalizer with seven preset tone settings3-level loudnesslow-pass and high-pass filterssubwoofer level controlExpandability:built in iPod control no adapter necessary, but adding Pioneer's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at homeaccess to music files on Android devices through USB inputcompatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tunerinputs: front panel auxiliary and rear USB inputsoutputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)Other info:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)CEA-2006 compliantwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant Yes RMS Power Output 14 watts Peak Output 50 watts RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz Preamp Outputs 6-channel Sub Preamp Outputs Yes Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No Video Screen No Preamp Voltage 4 volts Display Color Variable Key Button Color Variable EQ Bands 5 Wireless Remote Yes Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Front USB Input Rear Memory Card Slot USB memory Bluetooth Compatible Built-in Satellite Radio Ready SiriusXM HD Radio No Navigation --- iPod Compatibility Full size Classic/5Gen Nano 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 Touch 5/4/3/2/1 Mini No iPhone 5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity 9 dBf European Tuning No Seek/Scan Seek Radio Data System Yes Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual CD receiver (with 10-amp ATM mini fuse inserted into chassis) Face (attached) Sleeve (installed) Trim ring (installed) Wiring harness 59" USB extension cable (w/ a male USB type-A connector on one end and a female USB type-A connector on other end) Wireless remote control (QXE1044) CR2025 Lithium battery (installed) Microphone (w/ attached 13' cable termianted by a right-angle 2.5mm connector) Visor-bracket Two-sided tape 2 Extraction keys 4 Pan head ISO-mount screws (M5 x 8mm) 4 Flat-head ISO-mount screws (M5 x 9mm) Owner's Manual (En/Fr/Sp) Limited Warranty Information (USA/Canada) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Built-in Bluetooth USB/iPod/Aux Integration Pandora App Control AM/FM Tuner + SiriusXM Ready Disc Playback Audio Section Display Features Remote Control Built-in Bluetooth Bluetooth Technology: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (version 3.0), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: Hands-Free Communication: HFP (Hands Free Profile), HSP (Head Set Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAB (Phone Book Access Profile). Audio Streaming: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile). SPP (Secure Simple Pairing): With Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the DEH-X8500BS without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings. When a registered Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units. Up to 3 Bluetooth-compatible devices can be registered to this head unit. Only one device can be used at a time. Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Pioneer DEH-X8500BS. Hands-Free Communication: The DEH-X8500BS supports wireless hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The head unit will display the caller's information and an audible ring tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker during an incoming call. You can manually answer an incoming call or have the unit automatically answer the call. The DEH-X8500BS allows you to carry on a phone conversation from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone using the head unit's external microphone and your car audio speakers. During a conversation you can adjust the volume, as well as switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode. Using the DEH-X8500BS, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways: Phone Book: The phone book in your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone will be transferred automatically when the phone is paired to this unit. After finding the number you want to call in the phone book from the head unit, you can select the entry and make the call. If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone book, you can search for a phone number by the contact person's name alphabetically (A-Z). Call Log: The most recent calls dialed, received, and missed are stored in memory. You can browse them and call numbers from these lists. External Microphone: During your wireless phone call, you can talk into the head unit's included external microphone, and listen to the other party through the vehicle's speaker system. The external microphone provides better performance in noisy environments than the integrated microphone found on the front-panel of many aftermarket or factory radios. The microphone features a 13' cord that plugs into the back of the radio, and comes with a visor-mount clip. The microphone measures 0.475" (diameter) x 1.445" (depth). Wireless Audio Streaming (with Meta Data Display): The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The DEH-X8500BS will be able to control your stored music's basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, Fast-Forward/Reverse, and Repeat/Random. The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name, Song title, and Album label. The DEH-X8500BS also supports audio streaming of music apps (metadata display and control will depend on music app). When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume. Voice Recognition: The head unit's voice recognition feature can be used to control basic phone and music functions of your Bluetooth-enabled iPod or iPhone (which is also equipped with voice recognition). Press and hold the head unit's front-panel 3-way rotary knob and speak into the included external microphone. USB/iPod/Aux Integration Rear-Panel USB Input: The unit's rear-panel USB (type-A) port and 59" USB extension cable allows you to connect a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) compliant device; such as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital audio players, or USB thumbdrives. The USB port enables audio playback & control of AAC, MP3, WMA, and WAV audio files stored on portable USB mass-storage class devices. Basic playback functions include; Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next Track, Random (Folder), and Repeat (File/Folder/All). Advance playback functions include; Music Browsing which lets you browse your USB memory device's music library by Artist, Album, Song, or Genre from the head unit in alphabetical order; and Link Play which allows you to play songs related to the currently playing song. Link Play lets the head unit create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing album, or an album list of the currently playing genre. In addition, the unit is compatible with ID3/WMA Tags and will display song/artist information. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (1A) and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. File Format File Type File Extension Bit Rate Sampling Frequency Tags # of Files/folders FAT 12/16/32 AAC .m4a 16-320 kbps 11.025-48 kHz iTunes tag 1,500 folders 15,000 files MP3 .mp3 8-320 kbps 32, 44.1, 48 kHz ID3 tag (version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4) WMA .wma 48-320 kbps (48-384 kbps VBR) 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA tag WAV .wav 8 or 16-bit 16-48kHz or 22.05-44.1kHz N/A Note: You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or Multi-Card Reader to this unit. iPod Direct Connection w/ DAC Bypass: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS's rear-panel USB port and 59" USB extension cable can be used to connect your iPod/iPhone to the head unit, via Pioneer's dock connector-to-USB cable (130CDIU51, sold separately) or the dock connector-to-USB cable which comes with your iPod/iPhone. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. Using either cable, DEH-X8500BS supports audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of your compatible iPod/iPhone. The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 94dB. The Pioneer head unit supports audio playback of music, podcasts, audiobooks, and music apps stored on your iPod or iPhone. The head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information, including - Track number, Folder number, Elapsed playing time, Song title, Artist name, and Album title. The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position (if your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it). You can choose to operate your iPod/iPhone through the head unit's front-panel controls, from its clickwheel/touchscreen, or via a streamed app from your iPhone. Head Unit: From the head unit, you can browse your iPod/iPhone's music library by Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Playlist, Composer, Podcast, or Audiobook (your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen will be locked). Once you have selected a category, you can search each category alphabetically. In addition, the head unit offers Link Search, which allows you to play songs related to the currently playing song. Link Search lets the head unit create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing album, or an album list of the currently playing genre. You can also select Random & Repeat functions for a certain song or specific folder. iPod: In iPod mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen, while still being able to view song/artist information on the head unit's LCD. App Mode: App mode lets you listen to your favorite music apps, such as iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Rhapsody, & Slacker from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Pioneer head unit and your vehicle's speakers. Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode and App Mode will provide only limited (basic), if any, control over the app. Available controls may include; Play/Pause & Skip Previous/Next. There is no music information displayed when this unit is set to 'App Mode'. Instead, all music information will be displayed on your iPod/iPhone's LCD screen. The head unit's LCD will only display the text - 'App Mode'. iPod Compatibility Chart: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 12/4/2012): iPod Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Pandora app Bluetooth Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod App mode Artist/Song Text Track Info Phone Audio iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4S 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y 4th 6.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y 5th 6.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N Y Y N N N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 7th 1.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N Y Y N N N Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N 2 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N 3 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N 4 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N mini 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. MIXTRAX: Drawing from Pioneer's rich DJ heritage and passion for music, MIXTRAX delivers a unique DJ infused listening experience to listeners in the car. MIXTRAX is an innovative Pioneer technology that creates a non-stop mix of your music library complete with a range of DJ-inspired effects. MIXTRAX takes your typical music listening experience and creates a non-stop mix of your music with 9 random DJ effects and transitions, by removing the breaks and pauses normally introduced between tracks and replacing them with various beats. MIXTRAX is compatible with USB-connected iPhone, iPod, USB MSC device, and select Android devices. There is also a Short Playback option which limits the amount of time each track plays; select from 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, or 3 minutes. Note: The MIXTRAX function does not work in App mode or with the Pandora App for iPod/iPhone/iPad. Auxiliary Input: The DEH-X8500BS is equipped with a front-panel 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary input for connecting external components, such as a portable MP3 player. Pandora App Control Pandora Internet Radio: Pandora is the leading Internet Radio music service in the United States, giving people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations. The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS CD receiver lets you playback and control the Pandora Internet Radio music service that is being streamed to your Apple iPhone or Android smartphone. Your iPhone or Androidsmartphone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. In addition, you will need an active Pandora music service account. Pandora App for iPhone: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS provides complete access to your Pandora account using your iPhone, via the head unit's front-panel USB port. To access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone (iOS3 or later) with the latest version of the Pandora App from Apple's iTunes App Store. Pandora via Android: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS lets you playback and control Pandora Internet Radio streamed from your Android smartphone, via Bluetooth (no hard-wired connection required). To access Pandora from the Pioneer head unit, your Bluetooth-enabled Android smartphone must have the latest version of the Pandora App from the Google Play App Store. Your Android smartphone must support A2DP, AVRCP, and SPP Bluetooth profiles. Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone or smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and only available in the United States. Pandora Control: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS will provide control over the Pandora music service streamed to your USB-connected iPhone or Bluetooth-enabled or Android smartphone. Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z). QuickMix: QuickMix allows you to listen to songs played on one or more Pandora stations in your Station List randomly. You will need to edit your QuickMix station selections on the phone before connection. Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed. Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences. Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account. Information Display: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS will display Artist, Album, & Song information provided by the Pandora app on your iPhone or Android smartphone. AM/FM Tuner + SiriusXM Ready Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner: The Supertuner IIID features Feed Forward Control, which avoids multi-path interference. This pre-detection of interference enables quick filter control and results in less distortion. In addition, the Supertuner IIID creates enhanced stereo during multi-path interference, unlike conventional tuners that collapse to mono. Digital processing reduces distortion, and improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio and stereo separation. Advanced analog technology improves signal processing sensitivity. RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to compatible AM/FM stations. BSM (Best Stations Memory): The BSM (Best Stations Memory) function lets you automatically store the six strongest stations under presets 1-6 of the currently tuned band. The tuner has 3 FM banks and 1 AM bank. You can store 6 presets for each bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets. Local Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. There are 4 levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM. The higher settings allow reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations. SiriusXM Ready: The DEH-X8500BS is SiriusXM Ready so you can listen to commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment, comedy, news, traffic, weather, and more. Simply connect the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (220SXV200, sold separately) to the dedicated SiriusXM port on the rear of the CD receiver and enjoy satellite radio without additional translators or cables. With the SiriusXM Connect tuner you'll have access to more than 150 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM All Access" package (subscription required). Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options and channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include: The List Menu displays a list of all available channels. Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title can be viewed on the head unit's LCD. You can store up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Station Presets. Tune Start allows you to choose whether to start a song from the beginning or from its live point when tuning to a preset music channel. You can scan through channels within categories or songs from your preset channels. Tune Scan allows you to play back eight seconds of each song in a preset music channel. Category Scan lets you play back five seconds of a live broadcast in the currently selected category. The iTunes Tagging feature lets you Tag songs you hear on SiriusXM and stores the info on your iPod/iPhone (connected to your head unit via USB). The next time you connect your iPod/iPhone to iTunes, you will be able to preview your selections and then purchase and download them directly from iTunes. The SiriusXM Parental Control feature allows you to control access to channels that you consider inappropriate for younger listeners. When enabled, The Parental Control feature requires you to enter a 4-digit passcode to tune to the locked channels. Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan.Disc Playback Compatible Discs: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS supports playback of CD-Audio, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. MP3/WMA Playback: This unit can play MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs in ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, and Romeo formats. MP3 files with a bit rate from 8-320 kbps, WMA files with a constant bit rate from 48-320 kbps, and WMA files with a variable bit rate from 48-384 kbps are supported. The unit is compatible with ID3 Tags and will display artist, folder, file, and album name. Up to 8 directories, 99 folders and 999 files per disc are recognized by this unit. AAC Decoding: This unit will playback AAC files with a bit rate of 16-320 kbps (encoded by iTunes) recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs. The AAC file (.m4a) must originate from iTunes. The AAC file must also not contain DRM protection. Not compatible with Apple Lossless. WAV File Playback: The DEH-X8500BS offers playback of audio WAV files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs. The head unit supports 8-bit and 16-bit LPCM (Linear PCM) WAV files with a sampling frequency between 16 to 48 kHz. File/Track Name List: The Name List feature displays a list of MP3/WMA folders and tracks on a loaded CD or connected USB device, so you can easily access your music. Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. Auto Off Eject: When you eject a disc, the unit will automatically power off (unless you switch sources before ejecting the disc). Installation Angle: Optimum CD playback performance is obtained when the unit is installed at an angle of less than 60-degrees. Audio Section 24 Bit D/A Converter: The Pioneer in-dash head unit utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality. MOSFET Amplifier: The DEH-X8500BS is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power specifications for the DEH-X8500BS are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and between manufacturers. CEA2006 Specs: 14 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N) Continuous Power Output: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 50Hz-15kHz, 5% THD) Maximum Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels Advanced Sound Retriever: The Advanced Sound Retriever automatically enhances compressed audio and restores the original richness of the recording. Hear the detail, warmth, and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on your USB device, iPod/iPhone, and portable media players. By restoring data (especially higher frequencies) that tends to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever technology enhances audio reproduction nearly all the way up to 20 kHz frequencies Equalizer: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS features a Preset & Custom EQ. The built-in equalizer offers 7 preset sound modes (Powerful, Dynamic, Vocal, Natural, Custom 1, Custom 2, and Flat) suitable for the music genre of your choice. The two Custom modes allow you to manually adjust the head unit's 5-band EQ (100Hz, 315Hz, 1,25kHz, 3.15kHz, 8kHz) from +/-6dB. Custom 1 can be set separately for each source (except for USB/iPod/Pandora); while Custom 2 and the other 5 presets are shared settings used for all sources. Bass Boost The DEH-X8500BS features a bass boost function which can be used to enhance low-frequency bass sound. The bass boost function can be set between 0-6. Loudness: The Loudness feature compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges at low volume. You can set the Loudness feature to Low, Mid, High, or Off. Source Level Adjustment (SLA): This function lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources. Settings are based on the volume level of the FM tuner, which remains unchanged. Each source can be independently adjusted from -4dB to +4dB. 4V/6CH Preamp Outputs: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS features three pair of 4.0-volt preamp outputs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer). The unit's front and rear preamp output can be faded (front/rear), while the subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. Crossovers: The DEH-X8500BS employs high pass and low pass crossovers to tailor the head unit to your connected speakers. HPF: The head unit's 12dB/octave high pass filter only allows frequencies higher than those in the selected range (50, 63, 80, 100, 125Hz) to your front and rear speakers through the unit's speaker-level or line-level outputs. LPF: The subwoofer preamp output features an18dB/octave low pass filter so only frequencies lower than those in the selected range (50, 63, 80, 100, 125Hz) are output to your connected subwoofer. Subwoofer Controls: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS lets you adjust the subwoofer preamp output's phase (normal/reverse) and volume (+6 to -24). Switchable Rear Channel/Subwoofer Speaker Output: The rear speaker outputs can be set to provide full range output with full fading capability, or they can be set to provide non-fading subwoofer (low-pass) output. When the rear speaker outputs are set to subwoofer mode, the rear preamp outputs also switch from full range to subwoofer outputs. When set for subwoofer operation, you can connect the rear speaker leads directly to two small 4-ohm passive subwoofers or a dual voice coil sub with 4-ohm voice coils. If you prefer to use a single 2-ohm subwoofer, you can connect the woofer to one set of speaker leads, leaving the other set of rear leads disconnected. The maximum output provided when a 2-ohm load is connected to one set of leads is 70 watts. Display Features Detachable Face Security: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS in-dash CD receiver features Detachable Face Security. If the front-panel is not detached from the head unit within five seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound. The warning tone can be turned off in the menu, if desired. No face case is included with this unit. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. Large Full-Dot LCD: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS features a 3-line, full-dot LCD which makes it easier to see what is playing in most lighting conditions. You can easily view file/folder lists from your MP3, WMA, AAC, and CD Text-encoded discs, Radio presets, or data from your connected iPod/iPhone. The contrast of the display can be set between 0 and 15. Color Customization: Color Customization lets the user match their receiver illumination to their vehicle's interior lighting. Over 210,000 colors are available to match the illumination of almost any car. The button illumination and display illumination colors can be customized separately for an endless number of color combinations. You can select from 27 preset colors (White to Rose), customize an illumination color (by adjusting Red, Blue, and Green brightness levels), or scan through various color settings (All/Warm/Ambient/Calm/Custom). MIXTRAX Illumination: MIXTRAX features a club-style illumination that enhances the mood with a dynamic dance club-like lighting effect. As MIXTRAX begins, lights start pulsing to the beat of the music, adding an extra level of entertainment. You can choose among twelve patterns of lighting variations from sound pressure level or low-pass synchronization modes. The lighting effects work like a spectrum analyzer, reaching peak colors based on the intensity of the music. You can also choose which area's of the head unit's face illuminates; select Display, Keys, Both or Off. Multi-Language Display: For your convenience, this unit is equipped with a multiple language display. You can select the language which is best suited to your first language - English, French, or Spanish. Ever Scroll: When the Ever Scroll feature is set to On, recorded text information scrolls continuously on the display. It will auto-scroll up to 64 characters. Set this feature to Off if you prefer the information to scroll only once. Entertainment Displays: You can enjoy entertainment displays while listening to each sound source. You can choose from the following; Background Visual, Genre, Background Picture (1/2/3/4), Simple Display, Movie Screen, or Calendar. Calendar/Clock Display: The Pioneer DEH-X8500BS provides time, date, month, and year display. You can choose to have the head unit display the calendar and clock even when the unit is powered off (your vehicle must be running or in the accessory position. Automatic Dimmer: To prevent the display from being too bright at night, the display is automatically dimmed when the car's headlights are turned on. You can turn the auto dimmer feature on or off. The automatic dimmer function only works when the orange/white illumination wire in the wiring harness is connected to the vehicle's headlight circuit. Display Illumination/Clock Display: When the Clock Display has been turned on, pressing and holding the "SRC" button turns off audio output, but the clock display and button illumination remains on (you can press the "Clock" button to turn off). When the Clock Display has been turned off, pressing and holding the "SRC" button turns the unit off completely. Even if you have turned the radio completely off you can view the clock display by pressing the "Clock" button. The clock will then remain On until you turn it back Off. When the unit is On, both clock and source information can be displayed at the same time; or you can set the unit to display only source info or only clock/calendar. Engine Time Alert: This setting allows you to measure the length of time that elapses from when the head unit is turned on and display the amount of elapsed time per set period (15 min., 30 min., or Off). There will also be an audible alarm. This function is handy if you are listening to the radio with the vehicle' ignition is in the accessory position, and the engine off. Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be turned On/Off within the menu. Remote Control Wireless Remote Control: The DEH-X8500BS comes with an IR wireless remote control. The remote allows you to control the volume, switch between sources, pause the CD, change the display, and adjust the audio. You can also mute the volume (function that cannot be performed from the front panel). In addition, you can answer and end a phone call from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Reviews Average Customer Review: 26 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 4 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Written By Anonymous, derby, Kansas 67037 on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sounds good and love the blue tooth function Pros: Definitely recommend Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Written By Lvspider2k, Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good head unit, had all the functions I was looking for. Pros: Good sound, great features for the value Cons: Display is too bright at night in any color, stereo functions are not very intuitive, Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Nice stereo. Written By Eric, Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent stereo unit. Nice sound and easy to install, setup, and use. BT sounds good, and connects very easily. Pros: Ease of use, Bluetooth, and value of purchase (especially with included install gear) Cons: None found yet. (Would be better with a face plate case, but not a big deal) Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Written By Arumugam, King of Prussia on Monday, May 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great receiver... I really love the build quality and the value for money Pros: Excellent sound quality Easy to use Great features for the money Cons: BT audio sometimes hangs Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Good head unit Written By Anonymous, Dallas, TX on Thursday, May 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a good head unit at a great price. Installation was straight forward and easy into a 2003 4runner. Lots of options and the sound is much better than stock JBL. Pros: Lots of features Cons: Controls are not too intuitive. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Quality! Written By James, Homestead, Fl. on Friday, April 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This receiver was super easy to install, has great sound quality with built in amp and blue tooth pairs quicker than expected. I can even use Google now through the included mic. All around exceeded my expectations. Pros: Quick and easy pairing. Superior Sound Quality. Cons: Usb not compatible with certain androids. (Still not something to gripe over) Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 GREAT UNIT Written By NormanD, Tracy, CA on Thursday, April 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Been a pioneer user since the 90s. I like this one because of its features and ease of use. The display can be customized to fit your dash. GREAT! Pros: Ease of use, lots of features Cons: No easy access for preset buttons on the radio, limited functions in the remote control Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Unit Written By Chris, South Carolina on Monday, April 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Was really impressed with the display effects. I have had other Pioneer radios in the past and this still has the quality I expected. Pros: Blue tooth easy to pair. USB in the back to run cable to glove box. great display. Cons: no preset buttons on face for radio stations. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great budget stereo Written By Bob, Gardiner, ME on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wanted a way to listen to my iPhone in my car and had no way of doing so except through a less than desirable FM transmitter. So I Bought this head unit to upgrade the factory stock radio in my '06 ford freestyle. Couldn't be happier. Easy install, great sound, extensive customization, and looks good too. The wiring harness that was provided by Crutchfield made hooking up the wires a breeze. Just soldered the harness to the wires on the head unit and plugged it into the existing harness that the old radio plugged into. Pros: Great price for what you get. Cons: None that I can think of aside from the free mounting bracket was snapped in half when I revived it. Nothing a bit of super glue can't handle though and you'd never even know. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneers the best Written By Culpret, Fontana on Monday, March 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy to use and set up sounds great, paired with my iPhone 5 no problem! Pros: Bluetooth is great! Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Written By jbill, east texas on Friday, February 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The unit is a little hard to use at first, but once you get the hang of it its not too bad. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 DEH-X8500BS Written By Nolan T, Methow, WA. on Sunday, February 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sounding stereo! The installation kit, and MasterSheet that Crutchfield includes, make the installation super easy. The phone and iPod connected without any difficulty. Audio quality is excellent. The FM tuner works as good (if not better) at receiving weak stations as the factory radio did. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Everything I need Written By Kark, North Providence, RI on Sunday, November 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I went from a double DIN 7-inch touchscreen DVD receiver to this unit because the New England winter wreaked havoc on the touchscreen, sporadically rendering it useless. I was going to replace it with another DVD receiver, but after getting a tablet vehicle mount, I realized there is absolutely no need for in-dash video anymore. Pros: Six 4v preamp outs, BT audio, seamless Android Pandora control Cons: Mixtrax is worthless & the red Mixtrax button is annoying (all the other button colors are adjustable) Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Written By Geoff H, Belvidere, NJ on Saturday, October 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great product, easy to use. Has all the features I needed and wanted in a receiver. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Good radio Written By Dave H., Orem, UT on Monday, September 23, 2013 As always Crutchfield was awesome when it came to including everything I needed hooking up the head unit to the car. One thing that was frustrating during installation was that it wasn't very clear in any of the instructions that four wires (blue for power amp or something like that) had to all be connected to each other. I don't remember running into that with previous radio installations but it's been several years since I did one. When I called Crutchfield's help line I spoke to one rep who was very rude about the blue wire problem. I called back in again and got help from a different rep. The radio as a whole is pretty good. The remote control is VERY basic and leaves some things to be desired vs other remotes I've had before. For me, I can barely see the head unit display during the day due to glare unless I use the White illumination... But that could be just me and my specific car. I had it set to red to match the rest of my car but during the day you just can't see anything on the display. The settings are pretty easy to navigate and make changes to for the most part... Though you'll need the manual to determine what some of the settings actually do. The navigation for the physical buttons on the head unit face are really unintuitive. I overlooked it when I was looking at buying the radio. There aren't any clear pause/play buttons. I know they're on there somewhere, but I forgot what they are and haven't gone back to the manual to check yet. Pros: Bluetooth audio streaming is nice for Spotify. Bluetooth phone calls are sometimes convenient.. But sometimes people can't hear me very well even with my AC off. Lots of customizable features with Mixtrack or whatever it's called.. Also pretty good audio customization. Cons: Can't see most color illuminations during the day. Poor physical key design on the head unit Poor remote control design 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Excellent Choice Written By Dad, Dallas on Thursday, September 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed this in my son's 2000 Mustang and he loves it. The most difficult part was connecting the speaker plug, the factory male and supplied female fitting must be finessed or you can bend the pins or ruin the connector (I did). I eventually took my time and got it connected and everything works perfectly. He loves the sound and the many colors. Programming was simple and quality is on par with other brands. Pros: Ease of use, sound quality, Bluetooth is exceptional, clear voice over microphone, colors, colors and more colors. Cons: None (the speaker plug for Fords will require patience and finess). Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Very nice unit Written By Scott J, Grafton, WI on Friday, September 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit is a replacement that I bought after my after market Kenwood unit died. I'm very pleased with the features and usability of the unit. The ONLY downside to this unit seems to be it's rather weak FM reception. I drive about 20 miles one way to and from work every day, and my morning drive is usually locked into one local morning show. Every radio I've had for this route has never had a problem with this station - except this radio. For about a 2 mile stretch I get bleed over from other stations (that are nowhere near this one on the spectrum) and static. I've pulled the unit out and made sure that all of the antenna connections are secure, I've even used electrical tape to tape the male and female antenna connections in place to ensure that nothing is loose. It still does the same thing. Pros: iPod/iPhone/USB controls Control layout Menu options Rear USB connection Bluetooth Cons: FM radio reception Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Written By deathrho6, Oregon on Friday, September 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This was installed in a 2008 dodge ram. With Crutchfield's guidance, installation was a breeze. After installation, use of the receiver was easy. It took some time to learn the use of the buttons along w/ features but I was able to do so w/o looking at the instruction book (which is always a bonus). The display is well lit and is not to bright at night. Sound quality seems to be on par w/ an older Alpine receiver that I had installed in another car ( I also have an Alpine amp along w/ new Polk Audio DXi 6x9 and 5 1/4 speakers and Polk Audio tweeters so sound quality may be skewed due to this). I will hopefully be hooking up 2- 10" subs in the near future w/ another amp. This will be the true test. Overall, I am very happy w/ this receiver. Highly recommended for someone looking for a clean, looking receiver w/ crisp sound and blue tooth capability Pros: Appearance Sound quality good blue tooth Special features Cons: Wish that Mixtrax was better (but not really a problem) Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great unit Written By Dan, Charlotte NC on Sunday, July 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I put this in my 1991 Suburban and I am very happy with it. The Bluetooth works excellent. Everyone can hear me perfectly and I can hear them perfectly as well. I have an Iphone5 and it paired up with no issues. Works flawlessly every time I get in the car. The sound is great when I listen to Pandora through my phone. I also added a SiriusXM module and it also sounds great. I also wanted this unit because it has 4v outputs for my amps. The colors are cool too and you can choose different colors for each side of the unit. Also my old remote control from my old Pioneer HU works on this unit too so I can use either remote. I am using my old one because I have memorized all the functions and they work exactly the same so it's really a surprise bonus for me! Pros: Clear Bluetooth. Long USB cable coming out of the back. Different colors for each side. 4v outputs for building your system. Older Pioneer remote control works on this unit. Good price. Cons: None that I have found. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Nice receiver Written By Marc, Houston, TX on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great unit, Crutchfield service is amazing as always. Installation was straight forward, even for a first time self-installer. Bought this unit with the optional SiriusXM receiver (SXV200), I had a dock and play receiver beforehand, and this was mainly a replacement for that with the added bonus of bluetooth audio streaming/ipod/iphone control. The hands free sounds great for folks on the other end of the call, depending on your speakers it sounds decent on your end as well. Tested call quality with a couple of test calls to my voicemail, tinkering with a/c settings and road noise-- unit handled most scenarios fairly well. Only issues I've encountered after a few days of usage and combing through the manual off and on, aren't big deal breakers-- but I feel like these basic options/settings are missing considering they're partially baked in to other functions/sources. Pros: Everything is pretty much what you should expect from a modern car stereo-- connectivity options, variable color options to match your interior, detachable face, decent display. I like USB on rear of devices-- I mounted a USB jack with a PAC cable in my center console to avoid a tangle of cables from the front of the stereo (part of the reason why I got away from a dock and play satellite radio) or on my dash/console, and I almost never use a 3.5mm aux input device. Cons: - USB mode switched to automatically when you plug your phone in, if you are in a different source. Wish there was an option to disable this-- just mount the device and charge. - Pandora opens automatically when you plug your iPhone in via USB. Would prefer USB over Pandora mode by default, but no change above all-- keep my current source selection, please. - No dedicated voice control button in any source, defeats purpose of hands free control if I have to tinker or look down. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 awesome Written By dain, NE on Saturday, June 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) very cool, didnt work with my samsung galaxy S3 with usb, but bluetooth works great. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Good stuff Written By Dsears, Salt Lake City UT on Monday, May 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I like almost everything about this head unit. Mix track feature is pretty useless Pros: Bluetooth compatible, pretty easy to adjust levels. Very customizable. Cons: Mixtrack is kind of dumb, it has the DJ effect when the song ends, but it still has a couple seconds of silence before the next song starts, and when it does start it starts a couple seconds into the next song. You also can't use Siri with the built in mic. And you can't browse your music from the headunit while connected using bluetooth. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Written By Anonymous, Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, April 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Directions jump around too much. Could not adjust fade at first due to setting on unit. Had to lread directions thoroughly to find how to reset. Mixtrax is another story, totally useless. 2 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Written By Anonymous, Roanoke, VA on Monday, March 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This head unit works pretty well, sounds great, and connects well with my iPhone everytime! Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 great stereo Written By shawn s, Seltzer, PA on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install, easy to use. Sounds great Cons: I wish usb terminal could have been on front of stereo instead of back of it. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Gotta love pioneer Written By Anonymous, Garberville, CA on Tuesday, March 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound, easy Bluetooth setup, very solid deck! Pros: Bluetooth audio streaming, sound quality Cons: Not sure yet Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 questions already asked Show all answers Can I control the Pandora app through the head unit if using an Android phone connected through USB? [ Jonathan Mar 23, 2014 ] 3 answers Unfortunately android phones are not compatible to run any of the apps pioneer offers while connected through USB. However, connecting the phone via bluetooth will let you control Pandora, steam music wirelessly, and make phone calls. [ JUSTIN Mar 25, 2014 ] Yes android connects through blue tooth to use the Pandora app. Skip and thumb function can be controlled through the headunit [ ALBERT Mar 24, 2014 ] I guess I never tried it with it connected, me and my wife's phones are synced with it and can control Pandora that way through the head unit. [ SHANE Mar 24, 2014 ] When's connect my phone to the USB cord and play a song an it ends, when next song is playing The name of the song and artist is from the first song and won't change until I turn the wheel forward? [ Criz c Feb 26, 2014 ] 1 answer If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/. [ Jeff Staff Feb 27, 2014 ] Can you turn off the lights on this at night? Buying for husband he gets distracted easily. If not, any suggestions? [ K. Sanchez Feb 07, 2014 ] 10 answers I'm not sure if you can turn them all the way off but I do know there is a dimmer setting in one of the menus [ MIKE Feb 09, 2014 ] yep, if you push and hold the "MIX" button, the display will completely turn off.. if you change tracks or the volume, it will temporarily light up then turn back off.. [ MARCUS Feb 09, 2014 ] Turn off? No I don't think that is possible. Actually it doesn't dim with the dimmer switch either. It has settings for colors for each half of the unit so I would suggest choosing a dim color like purple or something like that. [ DANIEL P Feb 08, 2014 ] The lights stay on, depending on the make and model of the vehicle the illumination line/switch can be hooked up. However not all vehicles and decks work with the illumination feature. Your best bet for this issue is to get a deck that has a fold down face so he can start the music and then fold the face down to remove all lights from your veiw. Just an installers two cents... [ DONALD Feb 08, 2014 ] Yes you can you just have to hold the MIX button untill they turn off and same to turn them back on [ JORDAN Feb 07, 2014 ] Supposedly you can but I never did figure it out, the book must be in your lap and the printing is very small. [ THOMAS Feb 07, 2014 ] You can't turn off the lights completely it does have a dimmer and you can select a display that doesn't move and turn off the flashing so its not distracting. [ BRANDON Feb 07, 2014 ] Yes, if you press and hold the MIX button, the display will turn off or on, depending on the state it is in. You can also change the color of the display, I use dark red for long night time drives as this is least distracting. Hope this helps! I love my Pioneer DEH-X8500BS! Get your husband a sub-woffer if he doesn't have one - he will LOVE that. I got a Kicker self amplifed one for under the back seat of my F-150 [ MARK E Feb 07, 2014 ] You cannot turn the lights off at night. You can dim them and choose a more soothing color, but the only way to kill the lights is to take off the face. [ MARK D Feb 07, 2014 ] You don't turn the lights off but you can change it to a non changing solid color with a non moving display. I just set mine to match my stock dash. [ BRIAN Feb 07, 2014 ] will this stream Pandora wireless? [ DGRazak Jan 20, 2014 ] 5 answers Yes it will stream Pandora wireless [ DAVID Jan 20, 2014 ] You can connect with a mobile device through Bluetooth, and then stream Pandora on that mobile device through your head unit(all wirelessly), but without internet capabilities(which would require a data plan) you cannot stream Pandora directly to the head unit. [ DEVIN Jan 20, 2014 ] Yes, but only through your smartphone when connected by Bluetooth. Hope this answers your question. [ PAUL R Jan 20, 2014 ] Yes it will with the help of your phone. As long as your phone has the app you can control Pandora threw the head unit and skip songs and switch stations just like a CD. Is this what your question was? [ SHANE Jan 20, 2014 ] Yes it will. You will use a ton of data use on your device however. [ ANTHONY K Jan 20, 2014 ] Add accessories for the Pioneer DEH-X8500BS Add Accessories Add a Warranty Keep one of these in your car, so you can leave your other cable at home. See all categories & accessories Keep one of these in your car, so you can leave your other cable at home. iPod® Adapters for Aftermarket Radios Smartphone Cables & Adapters You can operate your new radio with your factory-installed steering wheel controls by adding an adapter. Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Control your new radio without taking your eyes off the road. Remote Controls Add the variety of satellite radio programming to your receiver Subscription required. Satellite Radio for Your Car Plug your favorite portable device directly to your receiver's aux input. Stereo Mini Patch Cables Store and play back music from a USB drive. USB Flash Memory Drives Save money by doing the installation yourself. The right tools will help. Tools Connectors Get more info about having your new receiver put in by a qualified professional in your area. 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Area Sports Briefs
West Rowan junior shortstop Hunter Gibbons has committed verbally to play for N.C. State's softball program.
Gibbons is an all-county player and has been All-NPC the last two seasons.
Gibbons batted .412 for her Team N.C. travel squad summer. She had five homers, five triples and 10 doubles in 80 at-bats. She scored 31 runs and drove in 35.
West's Blair Harkey was a starting center fielder for N.C. State from 2005-08.
Prep soccer
Carson won 4-3 in two overtimes against Cox Mill in SPC boys soccer on Thursday.
Carson's Sam Cooley and Raunel Vasquez scored goals for a 2-1 halftime lead.
With the Cougars down 3-2, Logan Correll scored the goal that forced overtime.
Brandon Flores scored the decisive goal six minutes into the second 10-minute overtime period.
• Carson's jayvees lost 1-0 to the Chargers.
•South Rowan won 3-1 against East Rowan in SPC boys soccer on Thursday.
Angel Dominguez had two goals for South, while Javier Saucedo had one.
Dominguez scored on a corner kick from Walter Joyce for a 1-0 South lead.
After East tied it on Jacob Daye's goal off a cross by Erik Estrada, Saucedo's goal gave the Raiders (2-2, 2-0) a 2-1 halftime lead.
Dominguez scored unassisted to close the scoring.
Tyler Livengood, Jose Sanchez, Dalton Carter and Alex Hopkins played well on defense for South.
South is at Cox Mill on Tuesday. East hosts Hickory Ridge.
•Christ the King's Crusaders won 3-2 against North Hills. Patrick Blattner scored two goals for Christ The King, and Rigo Salazar had one.
Prep volleyball
Salisbury lost 28-26, 15-25, 21-25, 25-22 and 11-15 to West Stanly in a non-conference match on Thursday.
Juliana Anderson had 12 kills, 15 blocks and seven digs for the Hornets. Olivia Smith had seven kills, nine blocks and 12 assists. Mary Seifert had five aces and eight assists.
Carson swept West Rowan, and South Rowan lost 3-1 to Cox Mill in SPC volleyball on Thursday. East Rowan lost 25-14, 25-12 and 25-16 to Hickory Ridge.
Carson and Hickory Ridge stayed unbeaten in the league.
• South's jayvees won 2-0 against Cox Mill.
• Salisbury's jayvees lost 2-0 to West Stanly.
Prep football
There were a handful of varsity football games played on Thursday.
Bunn 51, North Johnston 20
Hertford County 21, Wilson Hunt 15
Raleigh Athens Drive 22, Raleigh Broughton 21
Raleigh Leesville Road 40, Apex 6
Southern Nash 30, Wilson Beddingfield 24
Wilson Fike 49, Roanoke Rapids 0
Local golf
Kevin Lentz made a hole-in-one on the par-4, 315-yard No. 10 hole at Corbin Hills on Wednesday.
Lentz used a driver for his fifth career ace.
John McDufford, John McDufford Jr. and Tim Moody witnessed the feat.
• After three rounds of the eGolf Tour's Mid Pines Classic, Frank Adams III is tied for 11th at 8-under 65-70-70 — 205. Will Collins is tied for 16th at 67-74-66 — 207.
• The 3rd annual Debbie Plummer Memorial Golf Tournament is set for Corbin Hills on Sept. 7.
The format is Captain's Choice. There will be a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
The entry fee is $50 per player. Entry fee includes golf, lunch during play, beverages, prizes and a meal after play.
The tournament fundraiser honors the spirit of Debbie Plummer and her passion for life. Proceeds will benefit local families fighting cancer and needing help with expenses.
Contact Perry Voncanon at 704-642-7468 or Jay Hill at 704-636-0672 for information.
Checks should be made payable to Bethel Lutheran Church.
• Match play in the Labor Day Four-Ball tournament at the Country Club of Salisbury begins on Saturday.
Jayvee football
North Rowan's jayvee football team rallied to beat Carson 18-13 on Thursday in China Grove.
Trey Stoner made two big runs on the game-winning drive, while Malik Alford scored the deciding TD from 20 yards out.
Naquis Caldwell scored on a pass reception and on a punt return.
Stevie Thurston made an interception and led the North defense, along with Zion Dubose, Terry Cathcart, Spencer Bowler and Javon Goodine.
QB Andy Lear scored on touchdown runs of 52 and 38 yards for the Cougars. Lear also broke a 65-yard run late in the game that was called back by a penalty.
Scott Vandergriff, Connor Wilson, Chandler Herring, Brandon Mock and Alex Deal were defensive standouts for Carson.
• A.L. Brown's jayvees won 42-0 against South Rowan in Kannapolis.
Sophomore running back Robert Lyles scored three TDs.
Brown's kickoff coverage team scored on a scoop-and-score, and the defensive unit had a strong effort.
• West Rowan won 36-26 against Davie in Mocksville.
Lee Poteat, Javon Quarles, Juwan Houston and Kortez Weeks led West's offense behind the blocking of Shane Barber and Caleb Epps.
Austin Love, J.T. Sanders, Otis Smith and Jonathan Johnson led West's defense.
• Salisbury won 24-0 against East Rowan at Ludwig Stadium.
College cross country
Catawba's men's cross country team was picked 10th in the SAC preseason poll, while Catawba's women's cross country team was picked ninth oout of 12 teams.
Mars Hill's men and Lenoir-Rhyne's women are the favorites.
Minor leagues
Former Kannapolis second baseman Micah Johnson was named to the All-South Atlantic League team for this season.
• The Intimidators lost 5-1 to Delmarva on Thursday. Tim Anderson had two hits for Kannapolis and scored the only run.
• Justin Seager (NW Cabarrus) is batting .270 with three homers and 29 RBIs for Everett.
• Whit Merrifield (Davie) is batting .279 with three homers and 42 RBIs for Northwest Arkansas.
•Daniel Wagner (South Rowan) has enjoyed a hot stretch that included a 4-for-5 outing. Wagner is batting .274 for Birmingham.
College football
North Carolina's Romar Morris (Salisbury) had 15 carries for 69 yards and caught two passes for 18 in a 27-10 loss to South Carolina on Thursday.
• Western Carolina's Shaun Warren (Carson) carried 13 times for 55 yards and a touchdown in a 45-24 loss to Middle Tennessee on Thursday.
• The first Catawba football press conference is Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Catawba preview is scheduled for Wednesday. The Indians open at home against West Liberty at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 7.

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