Pioneer FH-P8000BT Double-Din In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth, iPod Control, and Rear USB Input
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Manufacturer: Pioneer MobileBrand: Pioneer
Edition: Electronics
Model: FH-P8000BT
Publisher: Pioneer Mobile
Studio: Pioneer Mobile
Music Label: Pioneer Mobile
Product features:
- Two-DIN AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC, USB, Bluetooth radio receiver
- 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with three 4V RCA preamp outputs
- Fixed faceplate with blue 16 x 3 OEL display
- Auxiliary input and USB; add adapters for iPod control, SAT/HD radio
- One-year warranty
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Customer Review: Great integration with iPhone 3GS with bluetooth A2DP stereo profile. No A2DP stereo on iPhone 4, though
Summary: 5 Stars
NOTE: I've owned this stereo while using the iPhone 3G, then iPhone 3GS, then iPhone 4. The comments below are in chronological order, with subsequent iOS firmware releases.
========iPhone 3G ownership========
I installed this stereo to work with Sirius, an iPod through the USB/iPod connection, miscellaneous items through auxiliary input, bluetooth handsfree, and to stream audio via bluetooth with my iPhone running 3.0 firmware.
CDs and iPod audio sounds wonderful on my car's stock speakers. To my surprise, the bluetooth audio connection sounds just as good. It was very easy to pair, once the A2DP bluetooth profile was made available for iPhone 3.0. Prior to that, pairing with my two different phones was simple. It would pick up a phone conversation as soon as one came in, switching away from whatever other input I was listening to, and then switching back to it once the call had ended - very nice. It will also continue a phone conversation from your phone to the car once you enter the vehicle, or once you exit it will continue the conversation to your phone - also very nice to not have to wait to exit/enter the car.
I see what Pioneer was trying to do with the one-button system to feel like an iPod and I can see why some people were confused, but it didn't take very long to get used to. The display is also very nice, with indicators when bluetooth handsfree and bluetooth stereo are connected.
Amazon's price was almost 20 percent less when I ordered four months ago - it's odd how prices fluctuate.
========iPhone 3GS ownership========
EDIT: I'm at the 11 month period of ownership with this stereo. In that time period, I've since upgraded to the iphone 3GS model, and the stereo still connects to it without any trouble. Bluetooth pairing, handsfree phone use, and audio streaming all work very well. I've noticed that the audio with my stock car stereo sounded better than with this stereo. I'm not sure if it's because I need to upgrade the speakers as well, but that should be noted.
========iPhone 4 ownership========
EDIT: I've just upgraded to the iPhone 4 running iOS 4.0. While it paired without any issues just like my iPhone 3GS had, the A2DP stereo bluetooth profile does not seem to be recognized. I'm currently listening to music off my iPhone using the USB connection, but hope to get the A2DP wireless bluetooth profile working with some fiddling.
EDIT: You can stop driving yourself crazy trying to get this stereo to work with your iPhone 4. There is a deeply documented issue with Bluetooth on the iPhone 4. I can't post the link here, but just search the Apple support forums for Bluetooth muffled, and you'll find related info. Bluetooth devices are just not pairing properly with iPhone 4.
EDIT: I'm on iPhone 4 iOS 4.1 with zero improvement with A2DP stereo bluetooth profile. I've contacted Pioneer requesting the latest firmware for this stereo, but I'm not holding my breath.
EDIT: I'm still on iPhone 4, but now with iOS 4.2.1. With every software release, I'm hopeful that A2DP stereo bluetooth will again magically work. Unfortunately, it still doesn't work with iOS 4.2.1 on my iPhone 4. The wireless handsfree profile pairs just fine, though.
I need to mention one oddity, and it's that the stereo will sometimes just shut itself off out of nowhere. This happened maybe a dozen times so far, and I've yet to figure out why. I can usually just switch back to the desired input and it starts playing again, but a couple of times I had to park and completely stop power to the car.
For sirius users, do not lose the remote control if you plan on storing saved channels! The manual states that you must use the remote control in order to store sirius stations. Also the display when listening to sirius radio is odd. You can view three lines of text. Line one consists of the input, band, and preset number. Line two is the sirius channel number. Line three is your choice of artist, song, channel name, genre, etc. The odd part comes when you want to see the time. If you press the time/toggle button, you now have only TWO lines of text - the first and third. The middle is gone and the third displays time. Basically, this means that you can't view the artist and time at the same moment - stupid. I usually leave the time display enabled, but find myself toggling when I want to see the name of the artist playing.
On another note, I'm now at the 2 year ownership period of this stereo, and it still works very well. Buttons are still responsive, auxiliary input and satellite radio connections are strong and come through properly. The plastic screen bezel has some noticeable scratches, even though I'm gentle with it - I figure this is unavoidable.
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Description of Pioneer FH-P8000BT Double-Din In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth, iPod Control, and Rear USB Input
Pioneer Fh-P8000Bt Double Din In-Dash Cd/Mp3/Wma/Itunes Aac/Wav ReceiverUpgrade your factory two-DIN system with Pioneer's FH-P8000BT. Enjoy hands-free calling or streaming audio with built-in Bluetooth capability, playback of CDs and MP3/WMA/AAC files, direct USB control for your iPod, and plenty more, through a 50W x 4 MOSFET amplifier. Need more? Expand your options by adding HD/SAT radio, or expand your system using the three 4V RCA preamp outputs.
 | Pioneer Car Audio SystemsPioneer's Mobile Business Group is known for offering the kind of in-car products that make driving more enjoyable by offering high quality audio and video, seamless connectivity and ease-of-use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and sound competitors. |
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 Rear auxiliary input and three 4V RCA preamp outs for system expansion. |
 Remote control included. |
FH-P8000BT Features
Built-in Bluetooth Solution
Your calls come in loud & clear with advanced echo cancellation. Setup is easy with simple phone pairing and automatic phonebook transfer.
- Simple Phone Pairing
Simply tilt, turn and push the Rotary Commander to register and use up to three Bluetooth-compatible cell phones.
- Transfer All Your Phonebook Information and Numbers
Use with Phone Pairing to transfer your entire phonebook at a single time to the headunit, which can memorize up to 3600 different numbers: 400 persons x 3 contacts x 3 phone types (cell phone, home, office, etc.). Compatible Phone with PBAP profile required.
- New Echo Cancellation
Advanced Echo Cancellation has three levels of adjustment to keep phone calls sounding sufficiently loud and clear.
Note: Not all Bluetooth phones may be compatible, and some features may not be available with all phones.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology for "Wireless Audio" Control and Streaming
When you're not utilizing hands-free calling, the FH-P8000BT can use Bluetooth Wireless Technology to feed your appetite for entertainment. Using "wireless audio" control and streaming (AVRCP, A2DP), you can control and listen to a compatible audio player or music phone on your headunit.
Advanced Sound Retriever
Hear the detail, warmth and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3, WMA and AAC files stored on USB memory device, iPod and portable digital players. By restoring data (especially higher frequencies) that tend 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.
USB Direct Control for iPod and more
Pioneer's FH-P8000BT is ready to roll with capability for direct connection to your iPod . USB 2.0's speed and capability allow an elevated iPod experience in the car, and nearly limitless expandability for portable media players and USB memory devices.
File search and access are extra-quick. The headunit keeps song, artist, time and album information displays very clear and user-friendly, and control is intuitive through the 7-Way Rotary Commander. The system's wired USB connection provides direct digital signal transfer from the iPod for clean, clear sound. In addition, Pioneer has developed the following new features to make using your iPod in the car extremely easy and convenient:
- Alphabetical Speed Search
When searching for artist/album, you can initiate alphabet search by pressing "List" button.
- Link Search
While listening to a specific artist you can hold "List" button down and it will pop up folders containing that specific artist.
- Passenger Control Mode
Allows passenger to use the iPod directly to browse and select music, while connected to the headunit for playback.
- Random (Shuffle) Key
Physical Random Button on faceplate (Shuffle) makes it easy to hear something fresh.
- Full Featured and High Performance
The FH-P8000BT is smartly designed to expand your system, customize your experience, provide superior sound quality and easy operation.
Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner
Pioneer's legendary Supertuner IIID combines the best of digital and analog tuner technologies to reduce distortion to bring you exceptional FM and AM performance. If you live in an area where reception is weak, you'll hear a big improvement in signal strength. And when you're near tall buildings, Supertuner IIID reduces the effect of multi-path noise, which occurs when the signal is reflecting off of the buildings.
MOSFET 50W x4 Amplifier for the Power Hungry
Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, delivering power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. And that doesn't just mean a boost in volume: it means that your music will be cleaner at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. Clean, efficient power that will rock your vehicle.
For those who'd like a bit more power, three 4V preamp outputs are also included for system expansion (front/rear/sub).
FH-P8000BT Basic Specs
| iPod Control: | Built-In (Cable Required) |
| iTunes Tagging: | -- |
| USB Input: | Yes |
| Sound Retriever: | Yes |
| RCA Pre-Outs: | 3 sets (4V) |
| Display: | Segment OEL (16 x 3) |
| Bluetooth: | Built-In |
| CD Formats: | CD/CD-RW, MP3, WMA, AAC |
| HD Radio: | Ready |
| SAT Radio Ready: | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input: | Built-In (Rear) |
| Key Illumination: | Blue |
| Power: | MOSFET 50W x 4 |
What's in the Box
Pioneer FH-P8000BT Receiver, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Owner's Manual
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