Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD 7-Inch In-Dash Touchscreen Double-Din DVD Multimedia A/V Receiver

I loaded a flash drive to test files that this receiver can and can't play. (one by one and erasing then from the flash drive after the test)

This are the files that did not play:
.wmv -video-
.mpg -video-
.avi -video-
.m2v -video-
.divx -video- the description says that it plays DIVX format but it didn't for me, very disappointing, I'm --- _ sure that there is a tricky explanation for this. What the manufacture has to say about this?
.vob -video-
.mp4 -video-
.wav(wave)-Music- I am surprise and very disappointed that Web files won't play, wtf ?- , I don't know if from a CD or DVD would but from a USB it didn't.

it did play:
.jpg -image-(foto)
.MP3 -Music-
.wma -music-

The GOOD about this receiver is the sound; it's amazing... out of this world. Better than my Bose (of course that I am using Pioneer speakers and an amplifier)
another good thing about this receiber is that I can use the SONY (joy) Wire remote control to turn the volume up and down and to skip songs and folders. Also to fade the sound, and to change sources

I have installed this product and the corresponding Pioneer XM Modules in a 2000 Honda Accord Sedan and a 2000 Ford F350 Super Duty. I refer to the AVH-P4100DVD AS UNIT OR RECIEVER IN THE TEXT BELOW. Both Installs were comparable to the average CD player install. You can purchase an aftermarket harness (Scosche or comparable brand from Wal-Mart), wire connectors, wire stripper to help complete the install. Please make sure your vehicle is accepts double-din recievers. The Accord was easy, and had a gap around all four sides, but no special installation kit was needed. The Ford F350 required a double-din installation kit and trimming of the dash (very minor, used Google to see what others have done, keywords "double-din, ford super duty, F250, F350, etc.) I recommend the purchase of the corresponding remote as well as the BYPASS KIT for the DVD player (sold separately)

Before you get started, understand removal of your old AM/FM/CD/Cassette Reciever. Many times you can get an auto repair manual for your vehicle, or use a search engine to find information on removal/installation of your old Reciever. I also reccomend a 3-6ft RCA cable to connect to the AUDIO INPUT on the back of the reviever if you use an MP3 player other than an iPod. You can route the cable to a convienent location and use a Headphone to RCA Y-Adapter for later use with the MP3 Player. The new Reciever comes with a USB Extension Cable to also route to a convienent location for use of a USB Flash Drive or connection to a USB iPod cable.

Once both installs were completed i was very pleased with the Unit. Controls were easy for me to use, picture quality was great, and the sound was most impressive. I will agree with other reviews that for the price, this is a great Unit. I would buy this product again. Definitely upgrades the appearance in both of the vehicles dash, with a more modern look.

In my Accord, the Unit is connected to the vehicles DIMMER. In this case, when i dim the dash, the display on the Unit dims to the lower preset. It is not variable, like the lights in the dash, You will notice it is SIMILAR TO a Bright/Dim setting, which is adjustable in the Unit. In the Ford F350, i believe i missed connecting to the dimmer, because it does not dim when I turn on the vehicles lights, OR when I adjust the dimmer. I will look into this. As mentioned in the other reviews, the MUTE and DISPLAY buttions are great for shutting off sound or display quickly and easily without interrupting what your viewing or watching.

I have found in the other reviews complaints about the 24-HR clock, this can be changed in one of the menus from <12HR> to <24HR>. This is why the product comes with manuals, or if you are like me, this is why you explore the product menus, WHILE PARKED.

The JUST option (as mentioned in other reviews) in the menu rounds up the HOUR for when you are SETTING THE CLOCK so you dont have to tap the minute button quite so frequently. This is similar to a Digital watch from the 80's or even a digital clock similar to the one in the dash of my Accord.

OVERALL: FUN, EASY TO USE, SOUNDS, LOOKS GREAT. VERY IMPRESSIVE. DONT TRY TO INSTALL IF YOU HAVE NO INSTALL EXPERIENCE. DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU ARE DISTRACTED EASILY WHILE DRIVING, DO NOT TRY TO LEARN THIS UNIT WHILE DRIVING, "PRACTICE" USING WHILE PARKED.
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT AND THE PRICE> I HIGHLY RECCOMEND IT! and both were purchased from Amazon

if you are looking for double din size unit without build in bluetooth or nav. then this unit will be perfect, so far i have nothing bad to say about it... other than if it comes with a free remote control then it will be much greater... hahahaa

Radio was as described. Has a lot of features that I probably will never use but good to know they are available. Tons of different settings and possible add ons. Gave it 4 stars cause of the lack of navigation, but for the price I can go and but one. Shipping was a little long but I got like a $150 discount plus it was after Christmas so shipping was crazy everywhere. Other that that cant really say to much bad about it. In Chicago we build our stereo systems piece by piece and this unit is a great building block. I will be king of the streets this summer. Great attention getter but looks factory when not on.

Glad I stepped up to the next size. We love it and it was $150.00 less then Best Buy