Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH User Manual

Operation Manual

MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION RECEIVER

AVIC-Z140BH

AVIC-X940BT

Notice to all users:

This software requires that the navigation system is properly connected to your vehicle’s parking brake and depending on your vehicle, additional installation may be required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at [phone].

Be sure to read Important Information for the User first!

Important Information for the User includes the important information that you must understand before using this navigation system.

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Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a safe place for future reference.

Important

The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens.

Actual screens may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements.

Introduction
Manual overview 10
–	How to use this manual 10
–	Conventions used in this manual 10
–	Terms used in this manual 10

Notice regarding video viewing				11
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing					11
Notice regarding MP3 file usage				11
iPod compatibility 11
Map coverage		11
Protecting the LCD panel and screen					12
Notes on internal memory 12
–	Before removing the vehicle
	battery	12
–	Data subject to erasure		12
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions					14
Protecting your product from theft 16
–	Removing the detachable
	faceplate	16
–	Attaching the detachable faceplate					16
Adjusting the LCD panel angle				17
Inserting and ejecting a disc			17
–	Inserting a disc (for AVIC-Z140BH)					17
–	Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-Z140BH)					18
–	Inserting a disc (for AVIC-X940BT)					18
–	Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-X940BT)					18

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card 18

–Inserting an SD memory card (for AVICZ140BH) 19

–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVICZ140BH) 19

–Inserting an SD memory card (for AVICX940BT) 20

–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVICX940BT) 20

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
device 21
–	Plugging in a USB storage device	22
–	Unplugging a USB storage device	22
Connecting and disconnecting an iPod		22
–	Connecting your iPod 22
–	Disconnecting your iPod 22

Startup and termination 23

On first-time startup	23
Regular startup 23

–A message about the map database 24

Demonstration images 24

How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview			26
What you can do on each menu				27
Shortcut Menu		27
–	Selecting the shortcut		27
–	Removing a shortcut		28
Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)					28
Operating the on-screen keyboard				28
How to use the map
How to read the map screen			29
–	Enlarged map of the intersection 30
–	Display during freeway driving				31
Types of the road stored in the map
database 31
Operating the map screen			31
–	Changing the scale of the map				31
–	Switching the map orientation				32
–	Scrolling the map to the position you
	want to see	32

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–	Viewing information about a specified
	location 32
–	Using shortcut menus on the map 33

Switching the view mode			34
Eco-friendly driving functions
Checking the eco-friendly driving status						35
Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance					36
Sudden start alert		36
Searching for and selecting a location
The basic flow of creating your route					37
Searching for a location by address					38
–	Searching for a city name first				38
–	Finding the location by specifying the
	house number 39
–	Searching by selected city history					40
Setting up a route to your home				40
Searching for Points of Interest (POI)					40
–	Searching for POIs by preset
	categories	41
–	Searching for a POI directly from the
	name of the facilities		41
–	Searching for a nearby POI			41
–	Searching for POIs around the
	destination	42
–	Searching for POIs around the city					42

Selecting destination from “Favorites” 43 Searching for POIs by using the data on the

SD memory card 43

Selecting a location you searched for recently 44

Searching for a location by coordinates 44

After the location is decided
Setting a route to your destination	45
– Displaying multiple routes	45

Checking and modifying the current

route
Displaying the route overview			46
Modifying the route calculation
conditions 46
–	Items that users can operate 46
Checking the current itinerary			47
Editing waypoints 48
–	Adding a waypoint	48
–	Deleting a waypoint	48
–	Sorting waypoints	49
Canceling the route guidance			49
Registering and editing locations
Storing favorite locations		50

–Registering a location by “Favorites” 50

–Registering a location by scroll

mode 50

Editing registered locations 50

–	Editing the favorite location in the
	list	50
–	Editing your home 51
–	Sorting the favorite locations in the
	list	51

–Deleting a favorite location from the list 52

Exporting and importing favorite
locations 52
–	Exporting favorite locations	52
–	Importing favorite locations	52

Deleting the destination history from the list 53

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information 54 Checking traffic information on the

route 55

How to read traffic information on the map 55

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Viewing the traffic flow 55

Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

congestion		56
–	Checking for traffic congestion
	automatically 57
–	Checking traffic information
	manually	57

Selecting traffic information to display 58 Selecting preferred RDS-TMC service

provider manually 58

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth

device
Preparing communication devices			59
Registering your Bluetooth devices			59
–	Searching for nearby Bluetooth
	devices	59
–	Pairing from your Bluetooth
	devices	60
–	Searching for a specified Bluetooth
	device	61
–	Deleting a registered device		62

Connecting a registered Bluetooth device manually 62

– Setting for priority connecting 63

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the phone menu 64

Making a phone call		64
–	Direct dialing	64
–	Making a call home easily 65

–Calling a number in the phone book 65

–	Dialing from the history	66
–	Dialing a favorite location 66
–	Dialing a facility’s phone number 66
–	Dialing from the map	67
Receiving a phone call 67
–	Answering an incoming call 67
Transferring the phone book		68

–	Changing the order of names in the
	phone book		69
–	Deleting registered contacts 69
Changing the phone settings				69
–	Editing the device name			69
–	Editing the password 70
–	Stopping Bluetooth wave
	transmission		70
–	Echo canceling and noise
	reduction	70
–	Answering a call automatically 70
–	Setting the automatic rejection
	function	71
–	Clearing memory 71

–Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology software 72

Notes for hands-free phoning 72

Basic operations of the AV source

Displaying the AV operation screen 74

–	Selecting a source		74
Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list
screen) 74
– Switching between the AV operation
	screen and the list screen 74
–	Selecting an item		75
–	Returning to the previous display 75
Using the radio (FM)
Starting procedure		76
Reading the screen		76

Using the touch panel keys 77

–Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 77

Operating by hardware buttons		78
Using advanced functions 78
–	Storing the strongest broadcast
	frequencies 78
–	Tuning in strong signals	78

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Using the radio (AM)

Starting procedure	80
Reading the screen	80

Using the touch panel keys 81

–Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 81

Operating by hardware buttons					82
Using advanced functions				82
–	Storing the strongest broadcast
	frequencies	82
–	Tuning in strong signals				82
HD Radio™ reception
HD Radio broadcasting			84
Starting procedure		84
Reading the screen		85
Using the touch panel keys				86
–	Storing and recalling broadcast
	frequencies	87
Operating by hardware buttons					87
Switching the display			87
–	Scrolling the detailed information 88

Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 88
Using advanced functions		88
– Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies	89
– Switching the seek mode			89
– Tuning in strong signals			89
– Switching the reception mode 89
Playing audio CDs
Starting procedure	91
Reading the screen	91
Using the touch panel keys		92
Operating by hardware buttons			93
Using advanced functions		93
Playing music files on ROM
Starting procedure	94

Reading the screen 94

Using the touch panel keys 96

Operating by hardware buttons 97

Using advanced functions		97
Playing a DVD-Video
Starting procedure	99
Reading the screen	99
Using the touch panel keys		100

– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 101

–Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified

	time	102
–	Direct number search			102
–	Operating the DVD menu				102
–	Using DVD menu by touch panel
	keys	102
–	Frame-by-frame playback				103
–	Slow motion playback			103
Operating by hardware buttons					103
Using advanced functions				103
Playing a DivX video
Starting procedure			105
Reading the screen			105
Using the touch panel keys				106
–	Frame-by-frame playback				107
–	Slow motion playback			107
–	Starting playback from a specified
	time	108
Operating by hardware buttons					108
Using advanced functions				108

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 109 Setting the top-priority languages 109 Setting the angle icon display 109

Setting the aspect ratio	110
Setting the parental lock	110

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– Setting the code number and

level 110
Setting the auto play 111
Setting the subtitle file for DivX	111
Language code chart for DVDs	112

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure	113
Reading the screen	113

Using the touch panel keys (Music) 115 Operating by hardware buttons 116 Using advanced functions 116

Playing video files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure	117
Reading the screen	117

Using the touch panel keys (Video) 118

–Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified

time 119
Operating by hardware buttons			119
Using advanced functions		119
Using an iPod (iPod)
Starting procedure	120
Reading the screen	120
Using the touch panel keys		122
Operating by hardware buttons			124
Starting the video playback		124
Narrowing down a song or video with the
list 124

Operating an application for iPhone from the

navigation system 126
–	Starting procedure	126
–	Using the touch panel keys 126
–	Using the keyboard	127

–When using an application not compatible with Advanced App

Mode 128

Operating the functions from your iPod 128

–	Starting procedure	128
–	Using the touch panel keys		128
Playing MusicSphere 129
–	Starting procedure	129
–	Reading the screen	129
–	Using the touch panel keys		129

Using advanced functions				129
Using smartphone applications
Information for the smartphone
compatibility		131
Starting procedure			131
–	For Android device and BlackBerry
	device users		132
–	For iPhone users 132
Using Pandora® internet radio						133
–	Reading the screen			133
–	Using the touch panel keys					134
–	Operating by hardware buttons						135
Using Aha Radio		135
–	Reading the screen			135
–	Using the touch panel keys					136
–	Functions coupled with Aha Radio and
	the navigation system				137
Using the Bluetooth audio player
Starting procedure			138
Reading the screen			138
Using the touch panel keys					140
Operating by hardware buttons						140
Using advanced functions				141
Using the XM tuner
Starting procedure			142
Reading the screen			142
Using the touch panel keys					144
–	Selecting an XM channel directly						145
–	Displaying the Radio ID				145

–Storing and recalling broadcast stations 146

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–	Selecting a channel from the list 146
–	Using “MyMix” function				146
Operating by hardware buttons					147
Using advanced functions				147
–	Setting the memorized songs					147
Using the SIRIUS tuner
Starting procedure			148
Reading the screen			148
Using the touch panel keys				149
–	Selecting a SIRIUS channel
	directly	150
–	Display the Radio ID			150
–	Storing and recalling broadcast
	stations	150
–	Using the song alert function					151

–Using the “Instant Replay” function 151

Operating by hardware buttons 152

Using advanced functions		152
– Setting the memorized songs			152
– Using the Game Alert function			152
– Displaying Game Information			153
Using AV input
Reading the screen 154
Using AV1	154
Using AV2	154
Using the touch panel keys		154

Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)

Starting procedure	155
Reading the screen	155

Using the touch panel keys 156

Customizing preferences

Displaying the screen for navigation settings 157

Checking the connections of leads 157

Checking sensor learning status and driving status 158

– Clearing status 158

Using the fuel consumption function 159

–Inputting the fuel consumption information for calculating the fuel

cost 159

– Calculating the fuel consumption 159

–Exporting the data of fuel cost information 160

Recording your travel history		161
Using the demonstration guidance			161
Registering your home	162
Correcting the current location		162
Changing the eco-function setting			162
– Clearing the fuel consumption
information 163
Displaying the screen for map settings				163
Setting the auto-zoom display		164
Setting the detailed city map		164
Setting the barrier graphic for city map				164
Displaying the traffic notification icon				165
Displaying the Bluetooth connection
icon 165
Setting the current street name display				165
Setting the display of icons of favorite
locations 166
Displaying the 3D landmarks		166
Displaying maneuvers	166

Displaying the fuel consumption information 167

Displaying POI on the map 167

–Displaying preinstalled POIs on the map 167

– Displaying the customized POIs 168 Changing the view mode 168

Setting the map color change between day and night 168

Changing the road color 169

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Changing the setting of navigation interruption screen 169

Selecting the “Quick Access” menu 169 Displaying the screen for system

settings 170

– Customizing the regional settings 170

–Setting the Volume for Guidance and Phone 172

–Changing the preinstalled splash

	screen	173
–	Changing to the splash screen stored
	in the SD memory card			173
–	Setting for rear view camera				174
–	Adjusting the response positions of the
	touch panel (touch panel
	calibration)		174
–	Setting the illumination color 175
–	Checking the version information					175
Selecting the video for rear display					176
Adjusting the picture 176
Displaying the screen for AV system
settings		177
–	Setting video input 1 (AV1)				177
–	Setting video input 2 (AV2)				178
–	Changing the wide screen mode					178
–	Setting the rear output			179
–	Switching the muting/attenuation
	timing	179
–	Switching the muting/attenuation
	level	179
–	Acquiring/Cataloging iPod music
	information		180

–Displaying your DivX VOD registration code 181

–Displaying your DivX VOD

deregistration code 181

–Selecting the smartphone connection method 181

Displaying the screen for AV sound

settings 181
–	Using balance adjustment			182
–	Using the equalizer	182
–	Adjusting the equalizer curve
	automatically (Auto EQ)		184
–	Using sonic center control			186
–	Adjusting loudness	186
–	Using subwoofer output		187
–	Using the high pass filter			187
–	Adjusting source levels		187
–	Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 188
Replicating the settings		188
Turning off the screen 188

Operating your navigation system with

voice
To Ensure Safe Driving		189
Basics of the voice operation 189
–	Flow of the voice operation		189
–	Starting the voice operation		189
–	How to use the voice operation 190
Available basic voice commands			191
–	Basic commands	191
–	Voice operation for the iPod		191
–	Voice operation for AV source (other
	than iPod) 192

–Voice commands related to hands-free phoning 193

Tips for the voice operation 194

Other functions

Setting the anti-theft function 195

–	Setting the password	195
–	Entering the password	195
–	Deleting the password	195
–	Forgotten password 195

Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings 196

– Restoring the default setting 196

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–	Returning the navigation system to the
	initial state	196
–	Setting items to be deleted 197
Appendix
Troubleshooting		199
Messages for navigation functions				204
Messages for audio functions 206
Positioning technology			208
–	Positioning by GPS 208
–	Positioning by dead reckoning			208
–	How do GPS and dead reckoning work
	together?	208
Handling large errors			209
–	When positioning by GPS is
	impossible	209

–Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors 210

Route setting information		212
–	Route search specifications 212
Handling and care of discs			212
–	Built-in drive and care		213
–	Ambient conditions for playing a
	disc 213
Playable discs 213
–	DVD-Video and CD	213
–	AVCHD recorded discs		214
–	Playing DualDisc 214
–	Dolby Digital 214

Detailed information for playable media 214

–	Compatibility 214
–	Media compatibility chart 217
Bluetooth 221

About the SAT RADIO READY Logo 221 HD Radio™ Technology 221

SD and SDHC logo 222

WMA/WMV		222
DivX	222
AAC	222
Android™		222

BlackBerry® 223

Detailed information regarding connected iPod devices 223

–	iPod and iPhone 223
–	iTunes 223

Using app-based connected content 223

–	Pandora® internet 224
–	Aha Radio	224
Using the LCD screen correctly			224
–	Handling the LCD screen		224
–	Liquid crystal display (LCD)
	screen 224
–	Maintaining the LCD screen 224
–	LED (light-emitting diode)
	backlight	225

Display information		226
–	Destination Menu		226
–	Phone Menu	226
–	Settings Menu	227
–	Navi Settings menu		227
–	System Settings menu 228
–	Map Settings menu		228
–	Bluetooth Settings menu			229
–	AV System Settings menu			229
–	AV Sound Settings menu			230

Glossary 231

Specifications 234

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01	Introduction

Manual overview

Before using this product, be sure to read Important Information for the User (a separate manual) which contains warnings, cautions, and other important information that you should note.

The screen examples shown in this manual are the ones for AVIC-Z140BH. If you use a different model, the screens that appear may differ from the examples in the manual.

How to use this manual

Finding the operation procedure for what you want to do

When you have decided what you want to do, you can find the page you need from the Contents.

Finding the operation procedure from a menu name

If you want to check the meaning of an item displayed on the screen, you will find the necessary page from the Display information at the end of the manual.

Glossary

Use the glossary to find the meanings of terms.

Conventions used in this manual

Before moving on, take a few minutes to read the following information about the conventions used in this manual. Familiarity with these conventions will help you greatly as you learn how to use your new equipment.

!Buttons on your navigation system are described in ALL CAPITAL, BOLD lettering: e.g.)

HOME button, MODE button.

!Menu items, screen titles, and functional components are described in bold with double quotation marks “ ”:

e.g.)

“Destination Menu” screen or “AV Source” screen

!Touch panel keys that are available on the screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]: e.g.)

[Destination], [Settings].

!Extra information, alternatives and other notes are presented in the following format:

e.g.)

p If the home location has not been stored yet, set the location first.

!Functions of other keys on the same screen are indicated with # at the beginning of the description:

e.g.)

# If you touch [OK], the entry is deleted.

!References are indicated like this: e.g.)

= For details of the operations, refer to

Screen switching overview on page 26.

Terms used in this manual

“Front display” and “Rear display”

In this manual, the screen that is attached to the body of this navigation unit will be referred to as the “Front display”. Any additional screen that is commercially available and can be connected to this navigation unit will be referred to as the “Rear display”.

“Video image”

“Video image” in this manual indicates moving images of DVD-Video, DivX®, iPod, and any equipment that is connected to this system with an RCA cable, such as general-purpose AV equipment.

“External storage device (USB, SD)”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, microSD card, microSDHC card and USB memory device are collectively referred to as the “external storage device (USB, SD)”. If it indicates the USB memory only, it is referred to as the “USB storage device”.

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“SD memory card”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, microSD card and microSDHC card are collectively referred to as the “SD memory card”.

Notice regarding video viewing

Remember that use of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the author’s rights as protected by the Copyright Law.

Notice regarding DVDVideo viewing

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

Notice regarding MP3 file usage

Supply of this navigation system conveys only a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. rev- enue-generating), real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

iPod compatibility

This product supports only the following iPod models and iPod software versions. Others may not work correctly.

!iPod touch (4th generation): iOS 5.0

!iPod touch (3rd generation): iOS 5.0

!iPod touch (2nd generation): iOS 4.2.1

!iPod touch (1st generation): iOS 3.1.3

!iPod classic 120GB: Ver. 2.0.1

!iPod classic 160GB (2009): Ver. 2.0.4

!iPod classic 80GB: Ver. 1.1.2

!iPod classic 160GB (2007): Ver. 1.1.2

!iPod nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.1

!iPod nano (5th generation): Ver. 1.0.2

!iPod nano (4th generation): Ver. 1.0.4

!iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver. 1.1.3

!iPhone 4S: iOS 5.0

!iPhone 4: iOS 5.0

!iPhone 3GS: iOS 5.0

!iPhone 3G: iOS 4.2.1

!iPhone: iOS 3.1.3

p In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be referred to as iPod.

pWhen you use this navigation system with a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD-

IU51V) (sold separately), you can control an iPod compatible with this navigation system.

pOperation methods may vary depending on the iPod models and the software version of iPod.

pDepending on the software version of the iPod, it may not be compatible with this equipment.

For details about iPod compatibility with

this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.

Map coverage

For details about the map coverage of this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.

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Protecting the LCD panel and screen

pDo not allow direct sunlight to fall on the LCD screen when this product is not being used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in LCD screen malfunction due

to the resulting high temperatures.

pWhen using a cellular phone, keep the antenna of the cellular phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the video in the form of spots, colored stripes,

etc.

pTo protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the touch panel keys with

your finger only and gently touch the screen.

Notes on internal memory

Before removing the vehicle battery

If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

pSome data remains. Be sure to read Setting items to be deleted first.

=For details, refer to Setting items to be deleted on page 197.

Data subject to erasure

The information is erased by disconnecting the yellow lead from the battery (or removing the battery itself).

pSome data remains. Be sure to read Setting items to be deleted first.

=For details, refer to Setting items to be deleted on page 197.

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02 Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons.

AVIC-Z140BH (with the LCD panel closed)

1		2						3		4		5			6					7

AVIC-Z140BH (with the LCD panel open)

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AVIC-X940BT

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c

	1	button			! Press to display the map screen while
	!	Press the	button to activate voice op-		the navigation function screen is dis-
		erations.			played.
	!	= For details, refer to Chapter 32.			! Press and hold to display the “Picture
		Press and hold the		button to switch	Adjustment” screen.
		the AV source to mute.			= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-
		To cancel the muting, press and hold it			ture on page 176.
		again.			5 TRK button
	2 VOL (+/–) button				Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
	Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video)				forward, reverse and track search controls.
	source volume.				6 hbutton
	3 HOME button				7 LCD screen
	! Press the HOME button to display the
		“Top Menu” screen.			8 Disc-loading slot
	! Press to switch between the Classic
					Insert a disc to play.
		Menu and the Shortcut Menu while the
					= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting
		“Top Menu” is displayed.
					a disc on page 17.
		= For details, refer to What you can do
		on each menu on page 27.			9 SD card slot
	! Press and hold to turn off the screen dis-				= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting
		play.			an SD memory card on page 18.
	4 MODE button				a Multi-control (Volume knob/ /MUTE)
	! Press to switch between the map screen				! Rotate to adjust the AV (Audio and
		and the AV operation screen.			Video) source volume.

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!Press the center of Multi-control to hear the route guidance.

!Press and hold the center of Multi-con- trol to mute the AV (Audio and Video) source. To cancel the muting, press and hold it again.

bDetachable faceplate

c button

Press to remove the detachable faceplate from the navigation system.

=For details, refer to Removing the detachable faceplate on this page.

Protecting your product from theft

pThis function is available for AVIC-X940BT only.

The detachable faceplate can be detached from the navigation system to discourage theft, as described below.

CAUTION

!Do not expose the detachable faceplate to excessive shock or disassemble it.

!Never grip the buttons tightly or use force when removing or attaching.

!Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of small children to prevent them from putting it in their mouths.

!After removing the detachable faceplate, keep it in a safe place so it is not scratched or damaged.

!Keep the detachable faceplate out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.

!When removing or attaching the detachable faceplate, do so after turning the ignition switch off (ACC OFF).

Removing the detachable faceplate

pThe navigation system cannot be operated while the detachable faceplate is removed from the navigation system.

1 Press and hold the button, and slide it down.

When you release your finger, the bottom of the detachable faceplate separates slightly from the navigation system.

2 Gently grip the bottom of the detachable faceplate and slowly pull it outward.

Detachable faceplate

Attaching the detachable faceplate

1 Slide the detachable faceplate all the way into the navigation system.

Make sure the detachable faceplate is securely connected to the mounting hooks of the navigation system.

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2 Push the lower part of the detachable faceplate until you hear a click.

If you fail to successfully attach the detachable faceplate to the navigation system, try again but be careful not to force it as the panel could be damaged.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

pThis function is available for AVIC-Z140BH only.

WARNING

Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.

CAUTION

Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This may cause malfunction.

1 Press the hbutton.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch or to adjust the angle.

3 Touch .

pThe adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be memorized and the LCD panel will automa-

tically return to that angle the next time the LCD panel is opened or closed.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-Z140BH)

WARNING

!Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.

!Do not use with the LCD panel left open. If LCD panel is left open, it may result in injury in the event of an accident.

CAUTION

!Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This may cause malfunction.

!Do not operate this navigation system until the LCD panel completely opens or closes. If this navigation system is operated while the LCD panel is opening or closing, the LCD panel may stop at that angle for safety.

!Do not place a glass or a can on the open LCD panel. Doing so may break this navigation system.

!Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot.

1 Press the hbutton.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Open].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc-loading slot appears.

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3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-Z140BH)

1 Press the hbutton.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc is ejected.

3 Remove the disc, and press the hbutton.

The LCD panel closes.

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-X940BT)

CAUTION

Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-X940BT)

1 Press the hbutton.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media appear.

2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The disc is ejected.

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card

CAUTION

!Ejecting an SD memory card during data transfer can damage the SD memory card. Be sure to eject the SD memory card by the procedure described in this manual.

!If data loss or corruption occurs on the storage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption.

!Do not insert anything other than SD memory cards.

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pThis system is not compatible with Multi Media Card (MMC).

pCompatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaranteed.

pThis unit may not achieve optimum performance with some SD memory cards.

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-Z140BH)

CAUTION

!Do not press the hbutton when an SD memory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may damage the card.

!Do not press the hbutton before an SD memory card has been completely removed. Doing so may damage the card.

1 Press the hbutton.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [SD Insert].

The LCD panel opens, and the SD card slot appears.

3 Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot.

Insert it with the label surface facing to the upside and press the card until it clicks and completely locks.

4 Press the hbutton.

The LCD panel closes.

pIf data related to map data, such as customized POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, the navigation system restarts.

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-Z140BH)

1 Press the hbutton.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

The LCD panel opens.

3 Press the middle of the SD memory card gently until it clicks.

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4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

5 Press the hbutton.

The LCD panel closes.

pWhen you eject the SD memory card by touching [Eject SD], the model information that you are using will be automatically stored into the SD memory card.

The utility program AVIC FEEDS will use this information to recognize the model that you use.

When the data related to map data is stored

p This description is for AVIC-Z140BH.

If data related to map data, such as customized POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, operating procedures are slightly different.

1Press the hbutton and then touch [Eject SD].

2Touch [Yes].

The navigation system restarts, and then the LCD panel opens.

3Eject the SD memory card.

4Press the hbutton.

The LCD panel closes.

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-X940BT)

% Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot.

Insert the SD memory card with the terminal contacts facing down, and press the card until it clicks and locks completely.

pIf data related to map data, such as customized POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, the navigation system restarts.

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-X940BT)

1 Press the hbutton.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media appear.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

A message prompting you to remove the SD memory card appears.

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3 Press the middle of the SD memory card gently until it clicks.

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

When the data related to map data is stored

p This description is for AVIC-X940BT.

If data related to map data, such as customized POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, operating procedures are slightly different.

1Press the hbutton and then touch [Eject SD].

2Touch [Yes].

The navigation system restarts, and a message prompting you to remove the SD memory card appears.

3Eject the SD memory card while the message is displayed.

Eject the SD memory card before touching [OK].

4Touch [OK].

The navigation system restarts.

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device

CAUTION

!To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, never remove it from this navigation system while data is being transferred.

!Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data on media players, smart phones, or other devices while using this product.

p This navigation system may not achieve optimum performance with some USB storage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

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		Plugging in a USB storage device		1	Check that no USB storage device is
		% Plug a USB storage device into the USB		connected.
		and mini-jack connector.		2	Connect your iPod.

USB and mini-jack connector

USB storage device

Unplugging a USB storage device

% Pull out the USB storage device after checking that no data is being accessed.

USB and mini-jack con-	USB interface cable for
nector	iPod

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod

CAUTION

!To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, never remove it from this navigation system while data is being transferred.

!Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data on media players, smart phones, or other devices while using this product.

Disconnecting your iPod

% Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod after checking that no data is being accessed.

Connecting your iPod

Using the USB interface cable for iPod enables you to connect your iPod to the navigation system.

p A USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU51V) (sold separately) is required for connection.

p For details about iPod compatibility with this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

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Startup and termination

1Start the engine to boot up the system.

After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the touch panel keys with your finger only and gently touch the screen.

2Turn off the vehicle engine to termi-

nate the system.

The navigation system is also turned off.

4 Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions.

The map screen appears.

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On first-time startup

When you use the navigation system for the first time, select the language that you want to use.

1Start the engine to boot up the system.

After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds.

2Touch the language that you want to use on the screen.

3 Touch the language that you want to use for the voice guidance.

The navigation system will now restart.

Regular startup

% Start the engine to boot up the system.

After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds.

pThe screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.

pWhen there is no route, the disclaimer appears after the navigation system reboots.

Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions.

pIf the anti-theft function is activated, you must enter your password.

Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions.

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A message about the map database

After you start using this navigation system, a message related to map data may be displayed.

pThis message is displayed the first time you turn on the navigation system each month.

pTouch the message to close it or it will dis-

appear automatically after eight seconds.

Demonstration images

If you do not operate this navigation system for two minutes, demonstration images are displayed.

pThe demonstration images will not be dis-

played if you drive after mounting this navigation system.

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03How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview

2	3	4
1		1

5

6

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What you can do on each menu

1Top Menu

Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen.

This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions. There are two types of the “Top Menu” screen.

Classic Menu

Shortcut Menu

p In this manual, Classic Menu will be referred to as “Top Menu”.

2Destination Menu

You can search for your destination on this menu. You can also check or cancel your set route from this menu.

3Phone Menu

You can access the screen that is related to hands-free phoning.

4AV operation screen

This is the screen that normally appears when you play the AV source.

5Settings Menu

You can access the screen to customize settings.

6Map screen

You can use this screen to check the current

vehicle position information and route to the destination.

Shortcut Menu

	Registering your favorite menu items in short-
	cuts allows you to quickly jump to the regis-
	tered menu screen by a simple touch on the		to How
	Shortcut Menu screen.
	Selecting the shortcut
	p	Up to 15 menu items can be registered in	use
		shortcuts.	the
	1 Press the HOME button repeatedly to
			navigation
	display the Shortcut Menu screen.
		p When you use the navigation system for the
		first time or no items are set on shortcut, a
		message will appear. Touch [Yes] to pro-
		ceed to next step.	screensmenu
	2	Touch [Shortcut].

The Shortcut selection screen appears.

3 Touch the tab on the right edge or scroll the bar to display the icon that you want to set to shortcut.

Scroll bar

4 Touch and hold the icon that you want to add to shortcut.

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5 Move the icon to the left side of the screen, and then release it.

The selected item is added to shortcut.

Removing a shortcut

1Touch and hold the icon of the shortcut you want to remove.

2Move the icon to the right side of the screen, and then release it.

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)

4

5

6

1

2

3

1Screen title

2

Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls through the list and allows you to view the re-

maining items.

3

The previous screen returns.

4Listed items

Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation.

5Number of possible choices

p If there are 10 000 or more possible choices, “****” is displayed.

6

If all of the characters cannot be displayed within the displayed area, touching the key to the right of the item allows you to see remaining characters.

Operating the on-screen keyboard

1

2							8
3
4
5						6	7

1Screen title

The screen title appears.

2Text box

Displays the characters that are entered. If there is no text in the box, an informative guide with text appears.

3Keyboard

Touch the keys to enter the characters.

4

The previous screen returns.

5Keys

Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.

6Sym., Others, 0-9

You can enter other characters of alphabet. You can also enter text with marks such as [&] or [+] or numbers.

Touch to toggle the selection.

p Even if you use any of “A”, “Ä”, “Å”, “Æ”, the displayed result is the same.

7OK

Confirms the entry and allows you to proceed to the next step.

8

Deletes the input text one letter at a time, be-

ginning at the end of the text. Continuing to touch the key deletes all of the text.

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Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to become familiar with how information appears on the map.

How to read the map screen

This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.
1										g
2										f
										e
3
										d
4										c
5										b
6
7

8		9	a
p Information with an asterisk (*) appears	Shows the turning direction after next gui-
only when the route is set.	dance point and the distance to there.
p Depending on the conditions and settings,	= For details, refer to Displaying maneu-
some items may not be displayed.	vers on page 166.
1 Name of the street to be used (or next gui-	5 Map control
dance point)*	Touching	displays touch panel keys for
2 Next direction of travel*	changing the map scale and the map orienta-
As you get closer to the guidance point, the	tion.
color of the item changes to green.	6 Current position
p Touching this item enables you to hear	Indicates the current location of your vehicle.
the next guidance again.	The apex of the triangular mark indicates your
p You can select between display and	orientation and the display moves automati-
non-display.	cally as you drive.
= For details, refer to Displaying man-	p The apex of the triangular mark is the
euvers on page 166.	proper current position of the vehicle.
3 Distance to the guidance point*	7 Eco-Meter
Shows the distance to the next guidance	Displays a graph comparing the past average
point.	fuel mileage and the average fuel mileage
p Touching this item enables you to hear	since the navigation system was last started.
the next guidance again.	= For details, refer to Displaying the fuel
4 Second maneuver arrow*	consumption information on page 167.

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8Street name (or city name) that your vehicle is traveling along

=For details, refer to Setting the current street name display on page 165.

9Extension tab for the AV information bar

Touching this tab opens the AV information bar and enables you to briefly view the current status on the AV source. Touching it again re-

tracts the bar.

aShortcut to the AV operation screen

The AV source currently selected is shown. Touching the indicator displays the AV operation screen of the current source directly.

p Depending on the source currently chosen, an image is displayed.

bQuick Access icon

Displays the “Quick Access” menu.

=For details, refer to Using shortcut menus on the map on page 33.

cMap orientation indicator

! When “North up” is selected, is displayed.

! When “Heading up” is selected, is displayed.

p The red arrow indicates north.

=For details, refer to Switching the map orientation on page 32.

dCurrent route*

The route currently set is highlighted in color on the map. If a waypoint is set on the route, the route after the next waypoint is highlighted in another color.

eDirection line*

The direction towards your destination (next waypoint, or the position of a cursor) is indicated with a straight line.

fMulti-Info window

Each touch of Multi-Info window changes the display information as follows.

! Distance to the destination (or distance to waypoint)*

! Estimated time of arrival at your destination or waypoint*

The estimated time of arrival is an ideal value calculated based on the value set for “Average Speed” and the actual driving speed. The estimated time of ar-

rival is only a reference value, and does not guarantee arrival at that time.

!Travel time to your destination or waypoint*

g Current time

Meaning of guidance flags

Destination

The checkered flag indicates your destination.

Waypoint

The blue flags indicate your waypoints.

Guidance point

The next guidance point (next turning point, etc.) is shown by a yellow flag.

Enlarged map of the intersection

When “Close Up View” in the “Map Settings” screen is “On”, an enlarged map of the intersection appears.

=For details, refer to Setting the auto-zoom display on page 164.

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