Pioneer AVIC-5000NEX, AVIC-6000NEX, AVIC-7000NEX, AVIC-8000NEX, AVIC-X8610BS Operating Manual
Operation Manual
MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION RECEIVER
AVIC-8000NEX
AVIC-7000NEX
AVIC-6000NEX
AVIC-5000NEX
AVIC-X8610BS
Notice to all users:
This software requires that the product 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
(800) 421-1404.
Be sure to read Important Information for the User
first!
Important Information for the User includes the
important infor mation that you must understand before
using this product.
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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, k eep this document in a
safe place for future reference.
How to use the screens 18
Important
The screens shown in the examples may differ
from actual screens, which 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
Notes on internal memory 11
– Before removing the vehicle
battery 11
– Data subject to erasure 11
– Resetting the microprocessor 11
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions 12
Protecting your product against theft 13
– Removing the detachable
faceplate 13
– Attaching the detachable faceplate 13
Notes on using the LCD panel 14
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 14
Inserting/ejecting/connecting media 14
– Inserting and ejecting a disc 14
– Inserting and ejecting an SD memory
card 15
– Connecting and disconnecting an
iPod 16
– Plugging and unplugging a USB
storage device 16
Startup and termination 16
On first-time startup 17
Regular startup 17
– A message about the map
database 17
Turning off the display 17
– Switching screens using the touch
panel keys 18
– Switching screens using the hardware
buttons 19
Supported AV source 20
Displaying the AV operation screen 20
– Selecting a front source on the AV
source selection screen 21
– Selecting a front source on the source
list 21
– Selecting a rear source 21
Turning off the AV source 21
Changing the display order of source
icons 21
Changing the display order of source
keys 22
Using the touch panel 22
– Using the common touch panel
keys 22
– Operating list screens 22
– Operating the time bar 23
– Operating the on-screen keyboard 23
On first-time startup of the navigation
system 23
How to use the Navigation menu screen
Operating the Navigation menu screen 25
How to use the map
How to read the Map screen 26
Frequently shown route events 26
Seeing the current position on the map 27
Browsing the data field 27
Configuring the driving display 28
Operating the Map screen 29
– Changing the scale of the map 29
– Smart Zoom 29
– Switching between 2D, 3D, and 2D
North up views 29
– Changing the view angle of the
map 30
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– Scrolling the map to the position you
want to see 30
Searching for and selecting a location
Searching for a location by address 31
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 32
– Searching for POIs using preset
categories 32
– Searching for POIs by categories or
directly from the name of the
facilities 33
– Searching for providers nearby that
offer emergency or roadside assistance
services 34
Selecting a destination from stored
locations 34
Selecting a destination from stored
routes 35
Selecting a location you searched for
recently 36
– History 36
– Smart History 36
Searching for a location using “Combined
Search” 36
Searching for a location by coordinates 37
Searching for a location by scrolling the
map 38
Checking and modifying the current
route
Modifying the route 39
– Checking route alternatives when
planning the route 39
– Checking route alternatives for an
existing route 39
– Setting a new starting position for the
route 39
– Editing the list of destinations 40
– Canceling the current route
guidance 40
Building a route using “Route Planner” 41
Checking route information and
preferences 41
– Watching the simulation of the
route 42
Registering and editing locations and
routes
Storing a location in “Saved Location” 43
Storing a route in “Saved Routes” 43
Saving a location as an alert point 43
Using traffic information
Receiving real-time traffic information
(TMC) 45
Checking the traffic incidents on the
map 45
Checking useful information about your
trip
Checking useful information 46
Customizing preferences of the
navigation
Customizing the navigation settings 47
– Restoring the default settings 48
Information on each option of “Settings” 48
–“Route Preferences” settings 48
–“Sound” settings 50
–“Warnings” settings 50
–“Navigation Map” settings 51
–“Regional” settings 53
–“Display” settings 53
–“Traffic” settings 53
–“Weather” settings 53
–“Fuel” settings 54
–“Trip Monitor ” settings 54
–“Connected Services” settings 54
–“Usage Reports” settings 54
–“Start Configuration Wizard”
settings 54
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Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device
Preparing communication devices 55
Registering your Bluetooth devices 55
– Searching for nearby Bluetooth
devices 55
– Pairing from your Bluetooth
devices 56
– Connecting to a Bluetooth device
automatically 57
– Deleting a registered device 57
Connecting a registered Bluetooth device
manually 58
Switching visibility 58
Entering the PIN code for Bluetooth wireless
connection 59
Displaying the Bluetooth device address 59
Clearing the Bluetooth memory 59
Updating Bluetooth software 60
Displaying the Bluetooth software
version 60
Using hands-free phoning
Displaying the phone menu 61
– Touch panel keys 61
– Reading the screen 61
Making a phone call 62
– Direct dialing 62
– Calling a number in the phone
book 62
– Dialing from the history 63
– Using the preset dial lists 64
Receiving a phone call 64
– Answering an incoming call 65
Minimizing the dial confirmation screen 65
Changing the phone settings 66
– Answering a call automatically 66
– Switching the ring tone 66
– Inverting names in the phone book 66
– Setting the private mode 66
– Adjusting the other party’s listening
volume 67
Using the voice recognition function (for
iPhone) 67
Notes for hands-free phoning 67
iPod / iPhone or smartphone setup
operation
The basic flow of iPod / iPhone or
smartphone setup 69
Setting the device connection method 69
iPod compatibility 69
Android™ device compatibility 70
MirrorLink device compatibility 70
Information on the connections and
functions for each device 71
Using the radio
Using the touch panel keys 74
Reading the screen 74
Starting procedure 75
Selecting a band 75
Manual tuning 75
Seek tuning 75
Selecting a preset channel from the preset
channel list 76
Storing broadcast frequencies 76
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 76
Tuning into strong frequencies 76
Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes
Tagging) 77
Operating with the hardware buttons 77
HD Radio™ reception
HD Radio stations 78
Using the touch panel keys 78
Reading the screen 79
Starting procedure 80
Selecting a band 80
Manual tuning 80
Seek tuning 80
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Selecting a preset channel from the preset
channel list 81
Storing broadcast frequencies 81
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 81
Tuning into strong frequencies 81
Switching the seek mode 82
Switching the reception mode 83
Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes
Tagging) 83
Operating with the hardware buttons 83
Playing a disc
Using the touch panel keys (for audio) 84
Using the touch panel keys (for video) 84
Reading the screen (for audio) 86
Reading the screen (for video) 86
Starting procedure 86
Selecting files from the file name list 87
Playing tracks in random order 87
Setting a repeat play range 87
Switching the media file type 88
Searching for the part you want to play 88
Operating the DVD menu 88
Switching the subtitle language 89
Switching the audio language 89
Frame-by-frame playback 89
Slow motion playback 89
Returning to a specified scene 89
Resuming playback (Bookmark) 90
Operating the DVD menu using touch panel
keys 90
Switching the multi-angle DVD display 90
Selecting the audio output 90
Operating with the hardware buttons 91
Playing compressed audio files
Using the touch panel keys 92
Reading the screen 93
Starting procedure (for Disc) 94
Starting procedure (for USB/SD) 94
Switching the browse mode 94
Selecting files from the file name list 95
Selecting a file from the list related to the
song currently playing (link search) 95
Playing files in random order 95
Setting a repeat play range 95
Switching the media file type 96
Operating with the hardware buttons 96
Playing compressed video files
Using the touch panel keys 97
Reading the screen 98
Starting procedure (for Disc) 98
Starting procedure (for USB/SD) 98
Selecting files from the file name list 98
Setting a repeat play range 99
Frame-by-frame playback 99
Slow motion playback 99
Switching the media file type 99
Operating with the hardware buttons 99
Playing compressed still image files
Using the touch panel keys 100
Reading the screen 100
Starting procedure 100
Selecting files from the file name list 101
Playing files in random order 101
Setting a repeat play range 101
Switching the media file type 101
Setting the slideshow interval 102
Operating with the hardware buttons 102
Using an iPod
Using the touch panel keys (for audio) 103
Using the touch panel keys (for video) 103
Reading the screen (for audio) 104
Reading the screen (for video) 104
Starting procedure 105
Setting the shuffle play 105
Setting a repeat play range 105
Selecting song or video sources from the
playlist screen 106
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Using this product’s iPod function from your
iPod 106
Changing the speed of audiobook
playback 107
Displaying lists related to the song currently
playing (link search) 107
Operating with the hardware buttons 107
Playing back music from a music app other
than iPod music, as the iPod source 107
– Using the touch panel keys 107
– Reading the screen 108
Using your iPhone or smartphone
applications
Using AppRadio Mode 109
– Using the touch panel keys (App
control side bar) 109
– Starting procedure 110
– Using the keyboard 111
– Adjusting the image size (For
smartphone users) 112
– Displaying the image of your
application (iPhone with 30-pin
connector) 112
– Displaying the image of your
application (iPhone with Lightning
connector) 113
– Displaying the image of your
application (smartphone) 113
Using MirrorLink 114
– Using the touch panel keys (App
control side bar) 114
– Starting procedure 114
Using the audio mix function 115
Streaming Pandora
Pandora operations 116
Using the touch panel keys 116
Reading the screen 117
Starting procedure 117
– For iPhone with a 30-pin connector
users 117
®
– For iPhone with a Lightning connector
users 118
– For smartphone users 118
Selecting a Pandora station from the
list 118
Add station 119
Operating with the hardware buttons 119
Using Aha Radio
Using the touch panel keys 120
Reading the screen 121
Starting procedure 121
– For iPhone with a 30-pin connector
users 121
– For iPhone with a Lightning connector
users 121
– For smartphone users 122
Operating with the hardware buttons 122
Using iDatalink
Activating iDatalink Maestro 123
– Checking the device number 123
– Updating the iDatalink Maestro
module 123
Starting procedure 124
Hands-free phone 125
– Setting Bluetooth 125
– Phone Book screen 125
– History list screen 126
– Dial screen 126
– Dial confirmation screen 126
Using a Bluetooth audio player
Using the touch panel keys 127
Reading the screen 128
Starting procedure 128
Selecting files from the file name list 129
Playing files in random order 129
Setting a repeat play range 129
Operating with the hardware buttons 129
Using the SiriusXM®tuner
SiriusXM tuner operations 130
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– Subscribing to the SiriusXM Satellite
Radio service 130
Using the touch panel keys 130
Reading the screen 131
Starting procedure 132
Manual tuning 133
Selecting a preset channel from the preset
channel list 133
Storing broadcast channels 133
Selecting a SiriusXM channel directly 133
Selecting a channel from a list of all
channels 134
Selecting a channel from the category
list 134
Switching the displayed list 134
Using the Replay™ function 135
Setting SiriusXM TuneStart™ 135
Using TuneScan™ 135
Using category scan 136
Setting parental lock 136
– Setting the passcode 136
– Locking the channel 137
Using the content alerts function (such as
Song Alerts, Artist Alerts and Game
Alerts) 138
– Memorizing the current contents 138
Setting the program you want to be alerted
for 138
Selecting teams for Game Alert 139
Restoring the SiriusXM settings to the
default 139
Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes
Tagging) 140
Operating with the hardware buttons 140
Using an HDMI source
Using the touch panel keys 141
Reading the screen 141
Starting procedure 141
Using an AUX source
Using the touch panel keys 142
Reading the screen 142
Starting procedure 142
Setting the video signal 143
Switching the operation screen 143
Using AV input
Using the touch panel keys 144
Reading the screen 144
Starting procedure (for AV source) 144
Starting procedure (for camera) 145
Setting the video signal 145
Using MIXTRAX
MIXTRAX operation 147
Touch panel keys 147
Selecting an item to play songs 147
Selecting songs not to be played 148
Specifying the playback portion 148
Setting the flash pattern 148
System settings
Navigation info window 149
Setting automatic switching to the navigation
screen 149
Activating the Bluetooth audio source 149
Setting the ever scroll 150
Setting AV input 150
Setting the rear view camera 150
– Setting rear view camera
activation 151
– Setting the polarity of the rear view
camera 151
Setting the camera for Camera View
mode 152
Displaying the parking assist
guidelines 152
Setting guidelines on the rear view
image 153
Turning off the demo screen 154
Selecting the system language 154
Setting the keyboard language with the
application for iPhone 155
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Setting the beep sound 155
Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panel (touch panel calibration) 156
Adjusting the picture 156
Displaying the firmware version 158
Updating firmware 158
Checking sensor learning status and driving
status 159
Clearing the status 159
Checking the connections of leads 160
Audio adjustments
Using fader/balance adjustment 162
Using balance adjustment 162
Switching sound muting/attenuation 163
Adjusting source levels 163
Adjusting the filter 166
– Adjusting the front and rear speaker
output 166
– Using the subwoofer output 166
Selecting the listening position 167
Adjusting the speaker output levels
finely 167
Adjusting the time alignment 168
Using the automatic sound levelizer 170
Using the equalizer 170
– Recalling equalizer curves 170
– Customizing the equalizer curves 171
– Using the auto-adjusted equalizer 171
Adjusting the equalizer curve automatically
(Auto EQ) 171
– Before operating the Auto EQ
function 172
– Performing Auto EQ 172
Theme menu
Selecting the background display 175
– Changing to the background display
image stored on the external device
(USB/SD) 175
Setting the illumination color 176
– Selecting the color from the preset
colors 176
– Creating a user-defined color 176
Selecting the theme color 177
Selecting the clock image 177
Changing the preinstalled splash
screen 178
– Changing to the splash screen stored
on the external device (USB/SD) 178
Replicating the settings 179
– Exporting “Theme” settings 179
– Importing “Theme” settings 179
Setting up the video player
Setting the top-priority languages 181
– Setting the subtitle language 181
– Setting the audio language 181
– Setting the menu language 182
Setting the angle icon display 182
Setting the aspect ratio 183
Setting parental lock 183
– Setting the code number and
level 183
Displaying your DivX VOD registration
code 184
Displaying your DivX VOD deregistration
code 185
Automatic playback of DVDs 185
Setting the video signal for the rear view
camera 186
Language code chart for DVDs 187
Favorite menu
Selecting a shortcut 188
Removing a shortcut 188
Common operations
Setting the time and date 189
Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes
Tagging) 189
Setting the “Sound Retriever” function 190
Changing the wide screen mode 191
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Other functions
Selecting the video for the rear display 192
Setting the anti-theft function 192
– Setting the password 192
– Entering the password 193
– Deleting the password 193
– Forgotten password 194
Restoring this product to the default
settings 194
– Restoring the default settings 194
Appendix
Troubleshooting 195
Error messages 197
Positioning technology 203
– Positioning by GPS 203
– Positioning by dead reckoning 203
– How do GPS and dead reckoning work
together? 203
Handling large errors 204
– When positioning by GPS is
impossible 204
– Conditions likely to cause noticeable
positioning errors 205
Route setting information 207
– Route search specifications 207
Handling and care of discs 207
– Built-in drive and care 208
– Ambient conditions for playing a
disc 208
Playable discs 208
– DVD-Video and CD 208
– AVCHD recorded discs 209
– Playing DualDisc 209
– Dolby Digital 209
Detailed information for playable media 209
– Compatibility 209
– Media compatibility chart 212
Bluetooth 216
SiriusXM
®
satellite radio 216
HD Radio™ Technology 216
SDHC and microSDHC 216
WMA/WMV 217
DivX 217
AAC 217
Android™ 217
MirrorLink 217
Detailed information regarding connected
iPod devices 217
– iPod and iPhone 218
– Lightning 218
– App Store 218
– iOS 218
– iTunes 218
Using app-based connected content 218
– Pandora
®
219
– Aha Radio 219
HDMI 219
MHL 219
IVONA Text-to-Speech 219
Notice regarding video viewing 219
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 219
Notice regarding MP3 file usage 219
Map coverage 220
Using the LCD screen correctly 220
– Handling the LCD screen 220
– Liquid crystal display (LCD)
screen 220
– Maintaining the LCD screen 220
– LED (light-emitting diode)
backlight 220
Display information 221
– Phone menu 221
– System menu 221
– Theme menu 222
– Audio menu 223
– Video Setup menu 223
– Bluetooth menu 224
Specifications 225
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Chapter
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 those for AVIC-8000NEX. The screens may
vary according to the models.
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 Con-
tents.
Finding the operation procedure from
a menu name
If you want to check the meaning of an item
displayed on screen, you will find the necessary page from the Display information at the
end of this manual.
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 this product are described in
ALL CAPITALS, 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.)
“System” screen or “Audio” screen
! Touch panel keys that are available on the
screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:
e.g.)
[Disc], [AV Source 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
How to use the screens on page 18.
! Model icons shown in this manual indicate
that the description is intended for the
models indicated by the icons.
If the following icons are shown, the description is applied only to the models
shown.
e.g.)
8000NEX 7000NEX
Terms used in this manual
“Front display” and “Rear display”
In this manual, the screen that is attached to
the body of this product will be referred to as
the “Front display”. Any additional screen that
is commercially available and can be connected to this product will be referred to as the
“Rear display”.
“Video image”
“Video image” in this manual indicates moving images of DVD-Video, DivX
equipment that is connected to this system
with an RCA cable, such as general-purpose
AV equipment.
®
, iPod, and any
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“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”.
“SD memory card”
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
microSD card and microSDHC card are collectively referred to as the “SD memory card”.
“iPod”
In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be referred to as “iPod”.
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.
p Some of the settings and recorded con-
tents will not be reset.
Data subject to erasure
The information is erased by disconnecting
the yellow lead from the battery (or removing
the battery itself).
p Some of the settings and recorded con-
tents will not be reset.
The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
! Prior to using this product for the first time
after installation.
! If this product fails to operate properly.
! If there appears to be problems with the op-
eration of the system.
! If your vehicle position is shown on the
map with a significant positioning error.
1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2 Press the RESET button with a pen tip
or other pointed implement.
Settings and recorded contents are reset to
the factory settings.
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Resetting the microprocessor
CAUTION
Pressing the RESET button resets settings and recorded contents to the factory settings.
p Do not perform this operation when a device
is connected to this product.
p Some of the settings and recorded contents
will not be reset.
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Chapter
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.
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4
5
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d
1 LCD screen
2 VOL (+/–) button
Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video)
source volume.
3 MAP button
! Press to display the Map screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to
How to use the screens on page 18.
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4 HOME button
! Press to display the Top menu screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to
How to use the screens on page 18.
! Press and hold the HOME button to acti-
vate the voice recognition function.
= For details, refer to Using the voice re-
cognition function (for iPhone) on
page 67.
5 MODE button
! Press to switch between the Application
screen and the AV operation screen.
p If the display cannot switch from the
AV operation screen to the Application screen when the MODE button is
pressed, the display will turn off.
= For details of the operations, refer to
a
How to use the screens on page 18.
! Press and hold to turn the display off.
b
= For details, refer to Turning off the dis-
play on page 17.
6 TRK button
! Press to perform manual seek tuning,
fast forward, reverse and track search
controls.
7 h button
8 RESET button
= For details of the operations, refer to Re-
setting the microprocessor on page 11.
9 Auto EQ microphone input jack
Use to connect a microphone for acoustical
measurement (sold separately).
a Disc-loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting
a disc on page 14.
b SD card slot
= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting
an SD memory card on page 15.
c Detachable faceplate
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d button
Press to remove the detachable faceplate
from this product.
= For details, refer to Removing the detach-
able faceplate on page 13.
Protecting your product
against theft
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The detachable faceplate can be detached
from this product to discourage theft, as described below.
CAUTION
! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to ex-
cessive shock or disassemble it.
! Never grip the buttons tightly or use force
when removing or attaching the detachable
faceplate.
! Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of
small children to prevent them from placing it
in their mouths.
! After removing the detachable faceplate, keep
it in a safe place so it is not scratched or damaged.
! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to di-
rect sunlight and high temperatures.
! When removing or attaching the detachable
faceplate, do so after turning off the ignition
switch (ACC OFF).
Removing the detachable
faceplate
p This product cannot be operated while the
detachable faceplate is removed from this
product.
1 Press the
When you release your finger, the bottom of
the detachable faceplate separates slightly
from this product.
2 Gently grip the bottom of the detachable faceplate and slowly pull it outward.
1
1 Detachable faceplate
button.
Attaching the detachable faceplate
1 Slide the detachable faceplate all the
way into this product.
Make sure the detachable faceplate is securely connected to the mounting hooks of
this product.
2 Push the lower part of the detachable
faceplate until you hear a click.
If you fail to successfully attach the detachable faceplate to this product, try again but be
careful not to force it as the panel could be
damaged.
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Chapter
02
Basic operation
Notes on using the LCD panel
8000NEX 7000NEX
WARNING
! Keep hands and fingers clear of this product
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 the
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 a malfunction.
! Do not operate this product until the LCD
panel has completely opened or closed. If this
product 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 can on the open LCD
panel. Doing so may break this product.
Adjusting the LCD panel angle
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1 Press the h button.
The following screen appears.
p The adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be
memorized and the LCD panel will automatically return to that angle the next time the
LCD panel is opened or closed.
Inserting/ejecting/
connecting media
CAUTION
! Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc-loading slot.
! Do not insert anything other than SD memory
cards into the SD card slot.
! 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.
! Do not press the h button when an SD mem-
ory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may damage the card.
! Do not press the h button before an SD mem-
ory card has been completely removed. Doing
so may damage the card.
Inserting and ejecting a disc
Inserting a disc
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1 Press the h button.
The following screen appears.
2 Touch the following keys to adjust the
angle of the LCD panel.
Laying the panel down.
Returning the panel to the upright
position.
3 Touch the following key.
Returns to the previous screen.
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2 Touch the following key.
Opens the LCD panel.
3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.
The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.
Ejecting a disc
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1 Press the h button.
The following screen appears.
2 Touch the following key.
The LCD panel opens, and the disc
is ejected.
3 Remove the disc, and press the h button.
The LCD panel closes.
Inserting a disc
6000NEX 5000NEX X8610BS
% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.
Ejecting a disc
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% Press the h button.
The disc is ejected.
Inserting and ejecting an SD
memory card
p This system is not compatible with the
Multi Media Card (MMC).
p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is
not guaranteed.
p This product may not achieve optimum per-
formance with some SD memory cards.
2 Touch the following key.
Opens the LCD panel.
3 Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.
Insert it with the label surface face-up and
press the card until it clicks and completely
locks.
4 Press the h button.
The LCD panel closes.
Ejecting an SD memory card
8000NEX 7000NEX
1 Press the h button.
The following screen appears.
2 Touch the following key.
Opens the LCD panel.
Basic operation
Inserting an SD memory card
8000NEX 7000NEX
1 Press the h button.
The following screen appears.
3 Press the middle of the SD memory
card gently until it clicks.
4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.
5 Press the h button.
The LCD panel closes.
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Inserting an SD memory card
6000NEX 5000NEX X8610BS
% Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.
Insert the SD memory card with the terminal
contacts face-down, and press the card until it
clicks and locks completely.
Ejecting an SD memory card
6000NEX 5000NEX X8610BS
1 Press the middle of the SD memory
card gently until it clicks.
2 Pull the SD memory card out straight.
Connecting and disconnecting
an iPod
Connecting your iPod
= For details of the connections, refer to the
Installation Manual.
Disconnecting your iPod
% Pull out the cables after confirming
that no data is being accessed.
Plugging in a USB storage device
1 Pull out the plug from the USB port of
the USB cable.
2 Plug a USB storage device into the USB
cable.
1
1 USB cable
2 USB storage device
Unplugging a USB storage device
% Pull out the USB storage device after
checking that no data is being accessed.
Startup and termination
1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
2 Turn off the vehicle engine to terminate the system.
This product is also turned off.
Plugging and unplugging a USB
storage device
p This product may not achieve optimum per-
formance with some USB storage devices.
p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.
p A USB cable is required for connection.
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On first-time startup
When you use this product for the first time,
select the language that you want to use.
1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
The “Select Program Language” screen appears.
2 Touch the language that you want to
use on screen.
3 Touch the following key.
Displays the “Smartphone Setup”
screen.
4 Touch the item you want to set.
= For details, refer to Information on the con-
nections and functions for each device on
page 71.
5 Touch the following key.
Displays the Top menu screen.
After you touch [OK], the screen that was
displayed just before turning off the ignition
switch (ACC OFF) is displayed.
A message about the map
database
After you start using this product, a message
related to map data may be displayed.
p This message is displayed the first time you
turn on this product each month.
Turning off the display
You can turn off the display at night or when
the screen is too bright.
% Press and hold the MODE button.
The display turns off.
p If you touch the screen when the display is
off, it reverts to the original screen.
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# If you touch , the display returns to the pre-
vious screen.
Regular startup
% Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
p The screen shown will differ depending on
the previous conditions.
p If the anti-theft function is activated, you
must enter your password.
p The terms appear if the screen displayed
last was the navigation screen.
Read the terms carefully, checking the details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to
the conditions.
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1 Top menu screen
This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions.
p If you press the HOME button, the Top
menu screen is displayed.
2 Time and date setting screen
You can set the time and date settings.
3 Setting menu screen
You can customize the system and audio
settings, etc.
4 Phone menu screen
You can access the screen that is related to
hands-free phoning.
5 AV source selection screen
You can select the AV source.
6 Favorite source icons
You can display the icons of frequently used
sources by dragging the icons to the display
area.
= For details of the operation, refer to
Changing the display order of source
icons on page 21.
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7 AV operation screen
You can customize the settings for each
source.
8 Navigation menu screen
You can specify way points and a destination.
9 Map screen
! You can use this screen to check the cur-
rent vehicle position information and
route to the destination.
! You can customize navigation settings.
p If you press the MAP button, the Map
screen is displayed.
a Application operation screen
You can control the iPhone or smartphone
applications directly on this product.
p If applications are not available, the Ap-
plication operation screen will not be displayed.
b Application menu screen
This product can switch to the application
menu, on which you can display and operate the application for an iPhone or a smartphone on the screen.
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p If application menus are not available,
the Application menu screen will not be
displayed.
Supported AV source
You can play or use the following sources with
this product.
! Radio (FM, AM) (*1)
! HD Radio (HD Radio
™
tuner) (*2)
! CD
! ROM (compressed audio files)
! DVD-Video
! USB
! SD
The following sources can be played back or
used by connecting an auxiliary device.
! iPod
! iDatalink
! Pandora
®
! Aha Radio
! Bluetooth audio
! SiriusXM
™
tuner
! AV input (AV)
! AUX
! HDMI (*2)
p (*1) Available for AVIC-5000NEX and AVIC-
X8610BS only.
p (*2) Available for AVIC-8000NEX, AVIC-
7000NEX and AVIC-6000NEX only.
Displaying the AV
operation screen
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.
2 Touch the AV operation key.
1
1 AV operation key
The AV operation screen appears.
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1 Displays the source list.
= For details, refer to Selecting a front
source on the source list on page 21.
2 Displays the Time and date setting
screen.
= For details, refer to Setting the time and
date on page 189.
3 Displays the Setting menu screen.
4 Recalls equalizer curves.
= For details, refer to Using the equalizer
on page 170.
5 Displays the Phone menu screen.
= For details, refer to Displaying the phone
menu on page 61.
6 Shows the navigation information.
The distance to the next guidance point, the
name of the street on which the next guidance point is located, the name of the
street that the vehicle is currently traveling
on, the estimated time of arrival, and warning icons, etc. are displayed.
p This is not displayed for some sources.
p This is not displayed when “Navigation
info window” is set to “Off”.
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dow on page 149.
Selecting a front source on the
AV source selection screen
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.
2 Touch the following key.
Displays the AV source selection
screen.
3 Touch the source icon you want to select.
The AV operation screen of the selected
source appears.
Selecting a front source on the
source list
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.
2 Touch the AV operation key.
4 Touch the source key you want to select.
The AV operation screen of the selected
source appears.
Selecting a rear source
You can select a source output to the rear display.
= For details of the operations, refer to Select-
ing the video for the rear display on page
192.
Turning off the AV source
Turn off the AV source to stop playing or receiving the AV source.
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.
2 Touch the following key.
Displays the AV source selection
screen.
3 Touch [OFF].
The AV source is turned off.
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1 AV operation key
The AV operation screen appears.
3 Touch the following key.
Displays the source list.
1
Changing the display order
of source icons
You can change the display order of source
icons on the AV source selection screen.
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.
2 Touch the following key.
Displays the AV source selection
screen.
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3 Touch and hold a source icon, and drag
the icon to the desired position.
p If the source icon is moved, the order of the
source list is also changed.
Changing the display order
of source keys
You can change the display order of source
keys on the source list.
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.
2 Touch the AV operation key.
1 AV operation key
The AV operation screen appears.
3 Touch the following key.
p If the source key is moved, the source icons
displayed on the Top menu screen and the
AV source screen are also moved.
Using the touch panel
You can operate this product by touching the
marks and items (touch panel keys) displayed
on the screen directly with your fingers.
p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be
sure to touch the touch panel keys only
with your finger and do so gently.
Using the common touch panel
keys
1 2
1
1 Returns to the previous screen.
2 Closes the screen.
Displays the source list.
4 Touch the following key.
The source keys can be moved.
5 Drag the source key to the desired position.
6 Touch the following key.
Returns to the previous screen.
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Operating list screens
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1 Touching an item on the list allows you to nar-
row down the options and proceed to the next
operation.
2 Appears when all characters are not displayed
on the display area.
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If you touch the key, the rest of the characters
are scrolled for display.
3 Appears when items cannot be displayed on a
single page only.
Drag the scrubber bar to view any hidden
items.
Also, you can drag the list to view any hidden
items.
Operating the time bar
1
1 You can change the playback point by drag-
ging the key.
p Playback time corresponding to the po-
sition of the key is displayed while dragging the key.
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1 Displays the characters that are entered. If
there is no text in the box, an informative
guide with text appears.
2 Allows you to move the cursor to the right or
left for a number of characters equivalent to
the number of touches.
3 Touching the keys enters the characters in the
text box.
4 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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5 Confirms the entry and allows you to proceed
to the next step.
6 You can leave spaces.
A space equivalent to the number of touches
is inserted.
7 Switches between alphabet and numbers/
symbols.
8 You can switch between capital and lower
case letters.
On first-time startup of the
navigation system
When you use the navigation function for the
first time, an initial setup process starts automatically. Follow the steps below.
1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.
2 Touch the following key.
Initiates the initial startup of the
navigation system.
p The first time that the MAP button is
pressed, the navigation system begins its
initial startup.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
The “Language” screen appears.
3 Select the language that you want to
use on the screen, then touch [Select].
p Later you can change it in “Regional” set-
tings.
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= For details, refer to Customizing the navi-
gation settings on page 47.
The “End User Licence Agreement” screen
appears.
4 Read the terms carefully, checking its
details, and then touch [Accept] if you
agree to the conditions.
The “Usage Reports” screen appears.
5 Touch [Yes].
The software collects usage information and
GPS logs that may be used for improving the
application and the quality and coverage of
maps.
p Later you can turn them on or off individu-
ally in the “Usage Reports” menu.
= For details, refer to Customizing the navi-
gation settings on page 47.
The configuration wizard starts.
6 Touch [Next].
The “Voice Language” screen appears.
7 Select the language that you want to
use for voice guidance messages, then
touch [Next].
8 If needed, modify the unit settings,
then touch [Next].
p Later you can change it in “Regional” set-
tings.
= For details, refer to Customizing the navi-
gation settings on page 47.
The “Route Preferences” screen appears.
9 If needed, modify the default route
planning options, then touch [Next].
p Later you can change it in “Route Prefer-
ences” settings.
= For details, refer to Customizing the navi-
gation settings on page 47.
10 Touch [Activate], then [Next].
A message saying that the connected online
features are activated appears if you activate
these services right away.
p You will need to install the AVICSYNC App
on your iPhone or smartphone first in order
to be able to use online services, which require a subscription. The service coverage
for each online service may vary depending
on the content provider providing the service.
= For details, refer to “Connected Services”
settings on page 54.
11 Select the connected services you want
to use, then touch [Next].
The initial setup is now complete. The Map
screen appears and you can start using the
navigation system.
p Later you can change it in “Regional” set-
tings.
= For details, refer to Customizing the navi-
gation settings on page 47.
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Operating the Navigation
menu screen
1 Press the MAP button.
The Map screen appears.
2 Touch the following key.
Displays the navigation menu on
the Map screen.
The following screen appears.
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You can see the following keys when you are
navigating without a planned route.
1 Returns to the Map screen.
2 Searches for your destination by entering
an address, its coordinate, or selecting a
place of interest, etc.
= For details, refer to Chapter 5.
3 Builds your route using the list of destina-
tions.
= For details, refer to Building a route
using “Route Planner” on page 41.
4 Displays useful information to support your
driving.
= For details, refer to Chapter 9.
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5 Configures the program settings.
= For details, refer to Chapter 10.
6 Sees notifications that contain important in-
formation for the users.
7 Displays the “Driver Profiles” screen where
you can create new profiles or edit the existing profiles.
If more drivers are using this product, they
can create their own profiles with their own
settings. If you select a new profile, this product restarts so that the new settings can
take effect.
8 Mutes the sound of the navigation system
(the voice guidance, or beep sounds, for example).
9 Switches among 2D, 3D, or 2D North up
view modes.
a Displays the location where you saved as a
favorite.
= For details, refer to Selecting a destina-
tion from stored locations on page 34.
b Displays the information of your navigation
system (the version information, or licenses, for example).
p When you are navigating a planned route,
the following route-related keys are available.
Displays route alternatives, parts of the
route to avoid, or specific roads in your
planned route to
avoid.
Displays the route in
its full length on the
map, and displays
route parameters and
route alternatives.
Adds a waypoint.
Removes a waypoint.
Deletes your route.
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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
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2
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p Information with an asterisk (*) appears
only when the route is set.
p Depending on the conditions and settings,
some items may not be displayed.
p The AV information is displayed in the bot-
tom of the Map screen.
p You can decide whether you want to see
the speed limit sign on the map all the
time. If you exceed the speed limit, the sign
color is changed.
= For details, refer to “Warnings” settings on
page 50.
1 Shows the number and name of the street to
be used (or next guidance point).*
2 Shows the next guidance point (maneuver).*
Both the type of the event (turn, traffic circle,
exiting freeway, etc.) and its distance from the
current position are displayed. A smaller icon
shows the type of the second next maneuver if
it is near the next maneuver.
= For details, refer to Frequently shown
route events on page 26.
3 Shows the distance to the next guidance point
(maneuver).*
4 Shows the second maneuver arrow.*
5 Indicates the current location of your vehicle.
The apex of the triangular mark indicates your
orientation and the display moves automatically as you drive.
6 Displays the data field.
a
9
Touching this field displays route information
during navigation.
= For details, refer to Browsing the data
field on page 27.
7 Shows the name of the street (or city) that
your vehicle is traveling on (or in).
8 Indicates the current route.*
The route currently set is highlighted in color
on the map.
9 Displays the Navigation menu screen.
Indicates the progress to the final destination.*
a
Frequently shown route
events
Icon Meaning
Turn left.
Turn right.
Turn back.
Bear right.
Turn sharp left.
Keep left.
Continue straight in the intersection.
Go left on the traffic circle, 3rd exit
(next maneuver).
Enter traffic circle (second next
maneuver).
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Icon Meaning
Enter freeway.
Exit freeway.
Board ferry.
Leave ferry.
Approaching a waypoint.
Approaching the destination.
Seeing the current position
on the map
The Map screen shows the current position,
recommended route and surrounding map
area.
When there is no GPS position, the arrow
mark is transparent. It shows your last known
position.
When GPS position is available, the arrow
mark is displayed in full color, now showing
your current position.
How to use the map
Browsing the data field
The data fields are different when you are navigating the current route and when you have
no specified destination. The data field provides the following information.
! When the route is set:
Distance to final destination, time needed
to reach the final destination and estimated
arrival time
! When the route is not set:
p You can change the value by touching and
holding any of the fields.
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p The estimated time of arrival is an ideal
value calculated based on the value set for
“Max. Speed” and the actual driving
speed. The estimated time of arrival is only
a reference value, and does not guarantee
arrival at that time.
Configuring the driving
display
When navigating on multilane roads, you will
need to make sure to take the proper lane for
the recommended route.
If there is lane information available in the
map data, the navigation system will display
the lanes and corresponding directions of travel at the bottom of the map using small arrows. Highlighted arrows represent the lane
and direction that you need to take for the recommended route.
Lane information
Junction view
p If the data for these items is not contained
in the map data, the information is not
available even if there are signs on the ac-
tual road.
An icon showing a gas station or a restaurant
will appear on the map during you are driving
on freeways. Touch the icon to open the details
of the next few exits or service stations.
p You can add any of them as a waypoint to
your route.
p If you want to display other types of POIs
for the exits, you can change the icons in
“Navigation Map”.
= For details, refer to “Navigation Map” set-
tings on page 51.
Signs display at the top of the map. Sign colors and design styles are similar to those of
the actual signs in place above or along the indicated roads. These signs display select destinations and the road number of the road that
the relevant lane leads to.
If you are approaching a complex intersection
and the needed information exists, the map is
replaced with a 3D view of the junction.
Signposts
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Operating the Map screen
Changing the scale of the map
You can change how much of the map is displayed on the screen with street names and
other text displayed in the same font size.
1 Press the MAP button.
The Map screen appears.
2 Touch anywhere on the map during navigation.
The map stops following the current position
and control keys appear.
3 Touch the following key to change the
map scale.
Zooms in.
Zooms out.
p You can also pinch to zoom in or out.
p Map scaling has a limit in 3D map view
mode. If you zoom out further, the map
switches to 2D view mode.
= For details, refer to Switching between 2D,
3D, and 2D North up views on page 29.
4 Touch the following key.
Returns to the Map screen.
p If you press the MAP button, you can return
to the Map screen.
cognize your maneuver at the next junction. If the next turn is at a distance, it will
zoom out and lower the view angle to be
flat so you can see the road in front of you.
! When the route is not set:
“Smart Zoom” will zoom in if you drive
slowly and zoom out when you drive at
high speed.
Switching between 2D, 3D, and
2D North up views
You can switch how the map shows your vehicle’s direction between “Heading up” and
“North up”.
! Heading up:
The map display always shows the vehicle’s
direction as proceeding toward the top of
the screen.
! North up:
The map display always has north at the
top of the screen.
p The map orientation is fixed at “Heading
up” when the 3D map screen is displayed.
1 Press the MAP button.
The Map screen appears.
2 Touch the following key.
Displays the navigation menu on
the Map screen.
3 Touch the following key.
Displays the map in 2D view mode.
Displays the map in 3D view mode.
How to use the map
Smart Zoom
Your navigation system features “Smart Zoom”
that works in two ways:
! When the route is set:
When approaching a turn, it will zoom in
and raise the view angle to let you easily re-
Displays the map in 2D North up
view mode.
Each time you touch the key the setting
changes.
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4 Touch the following key.
Returns to the Map screen.
p If you press the MAP button, you can return
to the Map screen.
Changing the view angle of the
map
You can change the view angle of the map horizontally or vertically.
p You can change the vertical view angle of
the map in 3D mode only.
= For details, refer to Switching between 2D,
3D, and 2D North up views on page 29.
1 Press the MAP button.
The Map screen appears.
2 Touch anywhere on the map during navigation.
The map stops following the current position
and control keys appear.
3 Touch the following key to change the
view angle of the map.
Tilts up.
Tilts down.
4 Touch the following key.
Returns to the Map screen.
p If you press the MAP button, you can return
to the Map screen.
Scrolling the map to the
position you want to see
1 Press the MAP button.
The Map screen appears.
2 Touch and drag the map in the desired
direction to scroll.
p Positioning the cursor to the desired loca-
tion results in a brief information overview
about the location being displayed at the
top of the screen, with street name and
other information for this location being
shown.
p The scrolling increment depends on your
dragging length.
3 Touch the following key.
Returns to the Map screen.
p If you press the MAP button, you can return
to the Map screen.
Rotates left.
Rotates right.
p Touching the key once modifies the view in
large steps and touching and holding the
key modifies it continuously and smoothly.
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