Pioneer AVIC-5100NEX, AVIC-6100NEX, AVIC-7100NEX, AVIC-8100NEX Operating Manual

Operation Manual

MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION RECEIVER

AVIC-8100NEX AVIC-7100NEX AVIC-6100NEX AVIC-5100NEX

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 information 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.

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 11

– How to use this manual 11 – Conventions used in this manual 11 – Terms used in this manual 11

Notes on internal memory 12

– Before removing the vehicle

battery 12

– Data subject to erasure 12 – Resetting the microprocessor 12

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions 13 Remote control 14 Use and care of the remote control 15

– Installing the battery 15 – Using the remote control 15

Protecting your product against theft 16

– Removing the detachable

faceplate 16

– Attaching the detachable faceplate 16 Notes on using the LCD panel 16 Adjusting the LCD panel angle 17 Inserting/ejecting/connecting media 17

– Inserting and ejecting a disc 17

– Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 18

– Connecting and disconnecting an

iPod 19

– Plugging and unplugging a USB

storage device 19 Startup and termination 19 On first-time startup 19

Regular startup 20

– A message about the map

database 20

Turning off the display 20

– When the Application screen is

available 20

– When the Application screen is not

available 20

How to use the screens 22

– Switching screens using the touch

panel keys 22

– Switching screens using the hardware

buttons 23 Supported AV source 24 Displaying the AV operation screen 24

– Selecting a front source on the AV

source selection screen 25

– Selecting a front source on the source

list 25

– Selecting a rear source 25 Turning off the AV source 25 Changing the display order of source

icons 25

Changing the display order of source

keys 26

Using the touch panel 26

– Using the common touch panel

keys 26

– Operating list screens 27

– Operating the time bar 27

– Operating the on-screen keyboard 27

On first-time startup of the navigation

system 28

How to use the Navigation menu screen Operating the Navigation menu screen 29

How to use the map

How to read the Map screen 31 AV information bar 31 Operating the Map screen 32

– Changing the scale of the map 32

Contents

– Smart Zoom 32 – Switching between 2D, 3D, and 2D

North up views 32

– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 33

– Control keys on the scrolled map 33

Understanding the route guidance 34

– Frequently shown route events 34

Browsing the data field 35

– When the system cannot receive a GPS

signal 35

Searching for a destination

Searching for a location by address 37 Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 38

– Searching for POIs using preset

categories 38

– Searching for POIs by categories or

directly from the name of the facilities 39

– Searching for providers nearby that

offer emergency or roadside assistance services 40

Selecting a destination from stored

locations 41

Selecting a destination from stored

routes 41

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 42

– History 42 – Smart History 42

Searching for a location using “Combined

Search” 43

Searching for a location by the

coordinates 44

Searching for a location by scrolling the

map 44

Using the “Map Location” screen 45

Checking and modifying the current route Modifying the route 46

– Building a route using “Route

Planner” 46

– Adding waypoints 47 – Checking route alternatives 47 – Checking detour routes 48 – Checking route information and

preferences 48

– Canceling the current route

guidance 49

– Watching the simulation of the

route 50

Registering and editing locations and routes

Storing a location in “Saved Location” 51

– Storing your home and your workplace

location 51

– Storing your favorite locations 51 – Editing stored locations 51

Storing a route in “Saved Routes” 52 Editing the stored route 53

– Renaming stored routes 53 – Deleting stored routes 53

Saving a location as an alert point 53 Editing the stored alert points 54

Receiving real-time traffic information (TMC)

Viewing the traffic list 55 Checking the traffic incidents on the

map 55

When traffic incidents occur on your

route 56

Turning the traffic information on or off 56

Checking useful information about your trip

Checking useful information 57 Recording your travel history 58

– Activating trip logger temporarily 58 – Browsing the trip log 58 – Setting the trip logger 59

Contents

– Editing a trip log 59 Using the Trip Computer mode 59 Calculating the fuel consumption 60

– Setting the initial odometer value 60

– Entering the fuel consumption

information 60

– Setting the car maintenance

schedule 61

Customizing preferences of the navigation Customizing the navigation settings 62

– Restoring the default settings 63 Information on each option of “Settings” 63

–“Route Preferences” settings 63

–“Sound” settings 65

–“Warnings” settings 66

–“Navigation Map” settings 66

–“Regional” settings 68

–“Display” settings 69

–“Traffic” settings 69

–“Weather” settings 69

–“Fuel” settings 69

–“Trip Monitor ” settings 69

–“Online Services” settings 69

–“Usage Reports” settings 70

Setting the alert point warnings 70 Expanding the use of the navigation

functions 71

– Be sure to read before you use

AVICSYNC function 71

– What is the AVICSYNC App? 72 Compatibility and connectivity 72

– AVICSYNC compatibility 72

– Preparations before using the

AVICSYNC function 73

Getting the map update 73

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device

Preparing communication devices 74 Registering your Bluetooth devices 74

– Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 74

– Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 75

– Connecting to a Bluetooth device

automatically 76

– Deleting a registered device 76

Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 77 Switching visibility 77 Entering the PIN code for Bluetooth wireless

connection 77 Displaying the Bluetooth address 78 Clearing the Bluetooth memory 78 Updating Bluetooth software 78 Displaying the Bluetooth software

version 79

Using hands-free phoning Displaying the phone menu 80

– Touch panel keys 80 – Reading the screen 80

Making a phone call 81

– Direct dialing 81 – Calling a number in the phone

book 81

– Dialing from the history 82 – Using the preset dial lists 83

Receiving a phone call 83

– Answering an incoming call 84 Minimizing the dial confirmation screen 84 Changing the phone settings 85

– Answering a call automatically 85

– Switching the ring tone 85

– Inverting names in the phone book 85

– Setting the private mode 85

– Adjusting the other party’s listening

volume 86 Using the voice recognition function 86 Notes for hands-free phoning 86

Contents

iPod / iPhone or smartphone setup operation

The basic flow of iPod / iPhone or

smartphone setup 88 Setting the device connection method 88 iPod compatibility 88 Android™ device compatibility 89 AppRadio Mode Compatibility 89 MirrorLink device compatibility 89 Information on the connections and

functions for each device 90

Using the radio

Using the touch panel keys 93 Reading the screen 93 Starting procedure 94 Selecting a band 94 Manual tuning 94 Seek tuning 94 Selecting a preset channel from the preset

channel list 95 Storing broadcast frequencies 95 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 95 Tuning into strong frequencies 95 Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 96 Operating with the hardware buttons 96

HD Radio™ reception

HD Radio stations 97 Using the touch panel keys 97 Reading the screen 98 Starting procedure 99 Selecting a band 99 Manual tuning 99 Seek tuning 99 Selecting a preset channel from the preset

channel list 100 Storing broadcast frequencies 100 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 100

Tuning into strong frequencies 100 Switching the seek mode 101 Switching the reception mode 102 Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 102

Operating with the hardware buttons 102

Playing a disc

Using the touch panel keys (for audio) 103 Using the touch panel keys (for video) 103 Reading the screen (for audio) 105 Reading the screen (for video) 105 Starting procedure 106 Selecting files from the file name list 106 Playing tracks in random order 106 Setting a repeat play range 106 Switching the media file type 107 Searching for the part you want to play 107 Operating the DVD menu 107 Switching the subtitle language 108 Switching the audio language 108 Frame-by-frame playback 108 Slow motion playback 108 Returning to a specified scene 108 Resuming playback (Bookmark) 109 Operating the DVD menu using touch panel

keys 109 Switching the multi-angle DVD display 109 Selecting the audio output 109 Operating with the hardware buttons 110

Playing compressed audio files

Using the touch panel keys 111 Reading the screen 112 Starting procedure (for Disc) 113 Starting procedure (for USB/SD) 113 Switching the browse mode 113 Selecting files from the file name list 114 Selecting a file from the list related to the

song currently playing (link search) 114 Playing files in random order 114 Setting a repeat play range 115

Contents

Switching the media file type 115 Operating with the hardware buttons 115

Playing compressed video files

Using the touch panel keys 116 Reading the screen 117 Starting procedure (for Disc) 117 Starting procedure (for USB/SD) 117 Selecting files from the file name list 117 Setting a repeat play range 118 Frame-by-frame playback 118 Slow motion playback 118 Switching the media file type 118 Operating with the hardware buttons 118

Playing compressed still image files

Using the touch panel keys 119 Reading the screen 119 Starting procedure 119 Selecting files from the file name list 120 Playing files in random order 120 Setting a repeat play range 120 Switching the media file type 120 Setting the slideshow interval 120 Operating with the hardware buttons 121

Using an iPod

Using the touch panel keys (for audio) 122 Using the touch panel keys (for video) 122 Using the touch panel keys (for iTunes

Radio) 123 Reading the screen (for audio) 123 Reading the screen (for video) 124 Reading the screen (for iTunes Radio) 124 Starting procedure 125 Setting the shuffle play 125 Setting a repeat play range 125 Selecting song or video sources from the

playlist screen 126 Using iTunes Radio 127

– Playing back songs similar to the

current song 127

– Setting the current song not to be

played back again 127

– Adding the current song to the wish

list 127

Using this product’s iPod function from your

iPod 128

Changing the speed of audiobook

playback 128

Displaying lists related to the song currently

playing (link search) 129 Operating with the hardware buttons 129 Playing back music from a music app other

than iPod music, as the iPod source 129

– Using the touch panel keys 129 – Reading the screen 130

Playing music output from the Android Auto-compatible device

Using the touch panel keys 131 Reading the screen 131 Starting procedure 132

Using your iPhone or smartphone applications Using AppRadio Mode 133

– Using the touch panel keys (App

control side bar) 133

– Starting procedure 134 – Using the keyboard 135 – Adjusting the image size (For

smartphone users) 136

– Displaying the image of your

application (iPhone with 30-pin connector) 137

– Displaying the image of your

application (iPhone with Lightning connector) 137

– Displaying the image of your

application (smartphone) 138

Using Android Auto 138

– Starting procedure 139 – Setting the driving position 139

Contents

– Adjusting the volume 140

Using MirrorLink mode 140

– Using the touch panel keys (App

control side bar) 140

– Starting procedure 140

Using the audio mix function 141

Streaming Pandora

Pandora operations 142 Using the touch panel keys 142 Reading the screen 143 Starting procedure 143

– For iPhone with a 30-pin connector

users 144

– For iPhone with a Lightning connector

users 144

– For smartphone users 144

Selecting a Pandora station from the

list 145 Creating a station 145 Operating with the hardware buttons 145

Using Aha Radio

Using the touch panel keys 146 Reading the screen 147 Starting procedure 147

– For iPhone with a 30-pin connector

users 147

– For iPhone with a Lightning connector

users 147

– For smartphone users 148

Operating with the hardware buttons 148

Using iDatalink Activating iDatalink Maestro 149

– Updating the iDatalink Maestro

module 149 Starting procedure 149 Hands-free phone 151

– Setting Bluetooth 151 – Phone Book screen 152 – History list screen 152

– Dial screen 152 – Dial confirmation screen 152

Using a Bluetooth audio player

Using the touch panel keys 153 Reading the screen 154 Starting procedure 154 Selecting files from the file name list 155 Playing files in random order 155 Setting a repeat play range 155 Operating with the hardware buttons 155

Using the SiriusXM®satellite radio SiriusXM satellite radio operations 156

– Subscribing to the SiriusXM Satellite

Radio service 156 Using the touch panel keys 156 Reading the screen 157 Starting procedure 158 Manual tuning 159 Selecting a preset channel from the preset

channel list 159 Storing broadcast channels 159 Selecting a SiriusXM channel directly 159 Selecting a channel from a list of all

channels 160 Selecting a channel from the category

list 160 Switching the displayed list 160 Using the Replay™ function 161 Setting SiriusXM TuneStart™ 161 Using TuneScan™ 162 Using category scan 162 Using TuneMix™ 162 Checking the update Traffic and Weather

information 163

– Registering the city 163

Setting parental lock 164

– Setting the passcode 164 – Locking the channel 164

Contents

Using the content alerts function (such as

Song Alerts, Artist Alerts and Game Alerts) 165

– Memorizing the current contents 165

Setting the program you want to be alerted

for 165 Selecting teams for Game Alert 166 Setting the Featured Favorites function 167 Setting the update notification for Featured

Favorites 168 Using the SportsFlash™ function 168 Selecting teams for SportsFlash 169 Restoring the SiriusXM settings to the

default 170 Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 170 Operating with the hardware buttons 171

Using an HDMI source

Using the touch panel keys 172 Reading the screen 172 Starting procedure 172

Using an AUX source

Using the touch panel keys 173 Reading the screen 173 Starting procedure 173 Setting the video signal 174 Switching the operation screen 174

Using AV input

Using the touch panel keys 175 Reading the screen 175 Starting procedure 175 Setting the video signal 176

Using MIXTRAX

Touch panel keys 177 Selecting an item to play songs 177 Selecting songs not to be played 177 Specifying the playback portion 178 Setting the flash pattern 178

System settings

Navigation info window 179 Setting automatic switching to the navigation

screen 179 Activating the Bluetooth audio source 179 Setting the ever scroll 180 Setting AV input 180 Setting the rear view camera 180

– Setting rear view camera

activation 181

– Setting the polarity of the rear view

camera 181

– Setting the reversed image display for

the rear view image 182

Setting the camera for Camera View

mode 182 Displaying the parking assist

guidelines 183 Setting guidelines on the rear view

image 183 Setting the second camera input 184

– Setting the second camera

activation 185

– Setting the reversed image setting for

the second camera input image 185 Turning off the demo screen 185 Selecting the system language 186 Setting the keyboard language with the

application for iPhone 186 Setting the beep sound 186 Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel calibration) 187 Setting the dimmer function 187 Setting whether to activate the dimmer

function 188 Setting the duration of time for the dimmer

function to be active 188 Adjusting the picture 189 Displaying the firmware version 190 Updating firmware 190

Contents

Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 191 Clearing the status 192 Checking the connections of leads 192

Audio adjustments

Using fader/balance adjustment 194 Using balance adjustment 194 Switching sound muting/attenuation 195 Adjusting source levels 195 Adjusting the filter 198

– Adjusting the front and rear speaker

output 198

– Using the subwoofer output 198 Selecting the listening position 199 Adjusting the speaker output levels

finely 199 Adjusting the time alignment 200 Using the automatic sound levelizer 202 Using the equalizer 202

– Recalling equalizer curves 202 – Customizing the equalizer curves 203 – Using the auto-adjusted equalizer 203

Adjusting the equalizer curve automatically

(Auto EQ) 203

– Before operating the Auto EQ

function 204

– Performing Auto EQ 204

Theme menu Selecting the background display 207

– Changing to the background display

image stored on the external storage device (USB, SD) 207

Setting the illumination color 208

– Selecting the color from the preset

colors 208

– Creating a user-defined color 209 Selecting the theme color 209 Selecting the clock image 209 Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 210

– Changing to the splash screen stored

on the external storage device (USB, SD) 210

Replicating the settings 211

– Exporting “Theme” settings 211 – Importing “Theme” settings 212

Setting up the video player Setting the top-priority languages 213

– Setting the subtitle language 213 – Setting the audio language 213 – Setting the menu language 214

Setting the angle icon display 214 Setting the aspect ratio 215 Setting parental lock 215

– Setting the code number and

level 215

Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 216

Displaying your DivX VOD deregistration

code 217 Automatic playback of DVDs 217 Setting the video signal for the rear view

camera 218 Language code chart for DVDs 219

Favorite menu

Creating a shortcut 220 Selecting a shortcut 220 Removing a shortcut 220

Common operations

Setting the time and date 221 Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 221 Setting the “Sound Retriever” function 222 Changing the wide screen mode 223

Other functions

Selecting the video for the rear display 224 Setting the anti-theft function 224

– Setting the password 224 – Entering the password 225

Contents

– Deleting the password 225 – Forgotten password 226

Restoring this product to the default

settings 226

– Restoring the default settings 226

Appendix

Troubleshooting 227 Error messages 229 Positioning technology 236

– Positioning by GPS 236 – Positioning by dead reckoning 236 – How do GPS and dead reckoning work

together? 236

Handling large errors 237

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 237

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 238

Route setting information 240

– Route search specifications 240

Handling and care of discs 240

– Built-in drive and care 241 – Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 241

Playable discs 241

– DVD-Video and CD 241 – AVCHD recorded discs 242 – Playing DualDisc 242 – Dolby Digital 242

Detailed information for playable media 242

– Compatibility 242 – Media compatibility chart 245

Bluetooth 249 SiriusXM

satellite radio 249 HD Radio™ Technology 249 SDHC 249 WMA/WMV 249 DivX 249 AAC 250 Google, Google Play, Android™, and Android

Auto 250

MirrorLink 250 MIXTRAX 250 Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 250

– iPod and iPhone 250 – Lightning 251 – App Store 251 – iOS 251 – iTunes 251 – iTunes Radio 251

Using app-based connected content 251

– Pandora

252

– Aha Radio 252 HDMI 252 MHL 252 IVONA Text-to-Speech 252 Notice regarding video viewing 252 Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 252 Notice regarding MP3 file usage 253 Notice regarding open source licenses 253 Map coverage 253 Using the LCD screen correctly 253

– Handling the LCD screen 253

– Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 253

– Maintaining the LCD screen 253

– LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 254

Display information 255

– Phone menu 255

– System menu 255

– Theme menu 256

– Audio menu 257

– Video Setup menu 257

– Bluetooth menu 258

Specifications 259

Introduction

Chapter

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-8100NEX. 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 22.

! 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.)

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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-Videos, Video-CDs, ROMVideos, DivX connected to this product, such as generalpurpose AV equipment.

, iPod, and any equipment that is

Introduction

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Introduction

“External storage device (USB, SD)”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory 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 and SDHC memory 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.

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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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.

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.

1 RESET button

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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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1 LCD screen

2 Remote control sensor

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3 4 5 6 7 d e

p The remote control CD-R33 (sold sepa-

rately) is available. For details concerning operations, see the remote control manual.

3 VOL (+/–) button

Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video) source volume.

4 MAP button

! Press to display the Map screen.

! Press and hold to display the rear view

5 HOME button

! Press to display the Top menu screen.

! Press and hold to activate the voice re-

6 MODE button

! Press to switch between the Application

! Press and hold to turn the display off

7 TRK button

Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls.

8 h button

9 RESET button

= For details of the operations, refer to Re-

Basic operation

= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the screens on page 22.

camera image. p This function is available only when

“Back Camera Input” or “2nd Cam-

era Input” is set to “On”.

= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the screens on page 22.

cognition function.

= For details, refer to Using the voice re-

cognition function on page 86.

screen and the AV operation screen. p If the display cannot switch from the

AV operation screen to the Applica-

tion screen when the MODE button is

pressed, the display will turn off. = For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the screens on page 22.

when the Application screen is available.

= For details, refer to Turning off the dis-

play on page 20.

setting the microprocessor on page 12.

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a Auto EQ microphone input jack

Use to connect a microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately).

b Disc-loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

a disc on page 17.

c SD card slot

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

an SD memory card on page 18.

d Detachable faceplate

button

Press to remove the detachable faceplate from this product.

= For details, refer to Removing the detach-

able faceplate on page 16.

Remote control

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1 VOLUME (+/–)

2 REAR SRC

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! Press to cycle through all the available

rear sources.

! Press and hold to turn the rear source

off.

3 SRC/OFF

! Press to cycle through all the available

front sources.

! Press and hold to turn the front source

off.

4 Source mode select switch

Use to switch the source mode between the front source and the rear source.

5 Thumb pad

Use to select a menu on the DVD menu.

6 RETURN

Returns to the specified point and starts playback from there.

7 f

Press to pause or resume playback.

For audio

Press and hold to perform fast reverse.

For video

! Press to perform fast reverse. ! Press to change the fast reverse speed.

For audio

Press and hold to perform fast forward.

For video

! Press to perform fast forward. ! Press to change the fast forward speed.

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

Press to stop playback. If you resume playback, playback will start from the point where you stopped. Touch the key again to stop playback completely.

8 FOLDER/P.CH

! Press to select the next or previous disc

or folder.

Basic operation

! Press to recall radio station frequencies

assigned to preset channel keys.

9 MUTE

Press to mute. Press again to unmute.

a MENU

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

TOP MENU

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

b AUDIO

Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

SUBTITLE

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

ANGLE

Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

c BAND/ESC

! Press to select the tuner band when

tuner is selected as a source.

! Press to cancel the control mode of func-

tions.

! Press to switch between media file types

when playing the following types of data:

— Disc — External storage device (USB, SD)

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WARNING

! Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

! Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)

must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

! Remove the battery if the remote control is not

used for a month or longer.

! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools. ! Do not store the battery with metallic objects. ! If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control

completely clean and install a new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, comply

with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray on the back of the remote control out and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles aligned properly. ! When using for the first time, pull out the

film protruding from the tray.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. ! The remote control may not function prop-

erly in direct sunlight.

Important

! Do not store the remote control in high tem-

peratures or direct sunlight.

! Do not let the remote control fall onto the

floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or gas pedal.

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Protecting your product against theft

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The detachable faceplate can be detached from this product to discourage theft, as described below.

! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to ex-

! Never grip the buttons tightly or use force

! Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of

! After removing the detachable faceplate, keep

! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to di-

! When removing or attaching the detachable

Removing the detachable faceplate

p This product cannot be operated while the

1 Press the

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CAUTION

cessive shock or disassemble it.

when removing or attaching the detachable faceplate.

small children to prevent them from placing it in their mouths.

it in a safe place so it is not scratched or damaged.

rect sunlight and high temperatures.

faceplate, do so after turning off the ignition switch (ACC OFF).

detachable faceplate is removed from this product.

button.

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 Detachable faceplate

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.

Notes on using the LCD panel

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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.

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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.

2 Touch the following keys to adjust the angle of the LCD panel.

Laying the panel down.

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.

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Returning the panel to the upright position.

3 Touch the following key.

Returns to the previous screen.

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.

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.

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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

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5100NEX

% 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.

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

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1 Press the h button.

The following screen appears.

2 Touch the following key.

Inserting an SD memory card

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1 Press the h button.

The following screen appears.

Opens the LCD panel.

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

The SD memory card is ejected.

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

5 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

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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 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.

Plugging in a USB storage device

% Plug a USB storage device into the USB cable.

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.

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.

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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.

4 Touch the item you want to set.

= For details, refer to Information on the con-

nections and functions for each device on

page 90.

5 Touch the following key.

Displays the Top menu screen.

# If you touch , the display returns to the pre- vious screen.

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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 Enter the password for the anti-theft func-

tion if the password entry screen appears.

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. 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.

When the Application screen is available

% 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.

When the Application screen is not available

% Press 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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How to use the screens

Switching screens using the touch panel keys

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Switching screens using the hardware buttons

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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.

p “APPS” is displayed when AppRadio

Mode or MirrorLink mode is on.

p “Android Auto” is displayed when

Android Auto is on (for AVIC-8100NEX

and AVIC-7100NEX).

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.

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 25.

7 AV operation screen

You can operate 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.

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5 AV source selection screen

You can select the AV source.

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.

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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. 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 or video files) ! DVD-Video ! Video-CD

The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device.

! USB ! SD (*3) ! iPod ! My Vehicle ! Pandora

! Aha Radio ! Bluetooth audio ! SiriusXM

Satellite Radio

! AV input (AV) ! AUX ! HDMI (*2)

p (*1) Available for AVIC-5100NEX. p (*2) Available for AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-

7100NEX and AVIC-6100NEX.

p (*3) Available for AVIC-8100NEX and AVIC-

7100NEX.

Displaying the AV operation screen

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.

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1 Displays the source list.

= For details, refer to Selecting a front

source on the source list on page 25.

2 Displays the Time and date setting

screen.

= For details, refer to Setting the time and

date on page 221.

3 Displays the Setting menu screen. 4 Recalls equalizer curves.

= For details, refer to Using the equalizer

on page 202.

5 Displays the Phone menu screen.

= For details, refer to Displaying the phone

menu on page 80.

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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= For details, refer to Navigation info win-

dow on page 179.

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

p This function is not available during a call

via this product.

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.

p “Camera View” is available only when

“Back Camera Input” or “2nd Camera Input” is set to “On”.

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

224.

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.

Changing the display order of source icons

You can change the display order of source icons on the AV source selection screen. p This setting is available only when you stop

your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

p This function is not available during a call

via this product.

1 Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.

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2 Touch the following key.

Displays the AV source selection screen.

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. p This setting is available only when you stop

your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

p This function is not available during a call

via this product.

1 Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.

2 Touch the AV operation key.

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.

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.

1 AV operation key

The AV operation screen appears.

3 Touch the following key.

Displays the source list.

Using the common touch panel keys

1 2

1 Returns to the previous screen. 2 Closes the screen.

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Operating list screens

1 Touching an item on the list selects the item

or narrows down the options.

2 Appears when all characters are not displayed

on the display area. 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 slider bar to view any hidden items. Also, you can drag the list to view any hidden items.

Operating the time bar

p This function is not available when

using iPod function with an iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, or iPod touch (5th generation).

p This function is not available for some

media or sources.

Operating the on-screen keyboard

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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 Moves the cursor to the right or left for a num-

ber of characters equivalent to the number of touches.

3 Enters the characters in the text box. 4 Deletes the input text to the left of the cursor

one letter at a time. Continuing to touch the key deletes all of the text.

5 Confirms the entry and proceeds to the next

step.

6 Enters a space.

A space equivalent to the number of touches is inserted.

7 Switches between alphabet and numbers/

symbols.

8 Switches between capital and lower case

letters.

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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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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. p You can change the language and GPS log

setting later using [Regional] and [Usage Reports] in the “Settings” screen. Other settings can be restarted later using [Start Configuration Wizard] in the “Settings” screen.

1 Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.

2 Touch the following keys.

Initiates the initial startup of the navigation system.

p The first time that the MAP button is

pressed, the navigation system also 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].

The “EULA” screen appears.

4 Read the terms carefully, checking the details, and then touch [Accept] if you agree to the conditions. The “Usage Reports” screen appears.

5 Touch [Yes].

If you 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 If you do not wish to activate information

collection, touch [No].

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]. The “Route Preferences” screen appears.

9 If needed, modify the default route planning options, then touch [Next].

10 Touch [Activate], then [Next].

A message saying that the connected online features are activated appears if you activate these services right away.

= For details, refer to “Online Services” set-

tings on page 69.

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 paid subscription. Service coverage for each online service may vary depending on the content provider providing the service.

= For details, refer to Expanding the use of

the navigation functions on page 71.

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.

How to use the Navigation menu screen

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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 will see the following keys when you are navigating without a planned route.

1 Returns to the Map screen. 2 Searches for your destination by the ad-

dress or coordinates, or searches for the selected place of interest, etc. = For details, refer to Chapter 5.

3 Builds your route or edits the route cur-

rently set.

= For details, refer to Building a route

using “Route Planner” on page 46.

4 Displays the “Traffic Summary” screen.

= For details, refer to Checking the traffic

incidents on the map on page 55.

p For AVIC-5100NEX, this key becomes ac-

tive when the online traffic feature is

available.

5 Displays useful information to support your

driving. = For details, refer to Chapter 9.

6 Displays notifications that contain impor-

tant information.

7 Displays the location that you saved as a fa-

vorite.

= For details, refer to Selecting a destina-

tion from stored locations on page 41.

8 Switches among 2D, 3D, and 2D North up

view modes.

9 Displays the “User Profiles” screen where

you can create new profiles or edit the existing profiles. If multiple 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.

a Displays the next page of the navigation

menu.

b Displays the previous page of the naviga-

tion menu.

c Configures the navigation-related settings

and enables you to access the “SyncTool” screen. = For details, refer to Chapter 10.

d Displays the information of your navigation

system (the version information, or licenses, for example).

on the upper right corner of the screen

is used for AVICSYNC App connection.

= Be sure read Expanding the use of the

navigation functions (page 71) before

using the AVICSYNC function.

p When you are navigating a planned route,

the following route-related keys are available.

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Adds a waypoint.

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.

Deletes your route or removes a waypoint.

Suspends and resumes the route guidance.

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