Pioneer AVIC-F20BT User Manual
Operation Manual
NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM
AVIC-F20BT
Be sure to read Important Information for the User
first!
Important Information for the User includes the
important information that you must understand before
using this navigation system.
English
Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference .
Important
The screens shown in the examples may differ
from actual screens.
Actual screens may be changed without notice
for performance and function improvements.
Introduction
Manual overview 8
– How to use this manual 8
– Conventions used in this manual 8
– Terms used in this manual 8
Notice regarding video viewing 9
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 9
Notice regarding MP3 file usage 9
iPod compatibility 9
Map coverage 9
Protecting the LCD panel and screen 10
Notes on internal memory 10
– Before removing the vehicle
battery 10
– Data subject to erasure 10
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions 11
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 12
Inserting and ejecting a disc 12
– Inserting a disc 12
– Ejecting a disc 13
Inserting and ejecting an SD memory
card 13
– Inserting an SD memory card 13
– Ejecting an SD memory card 14
Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
device 15
– Plugging in a USB storage device 15
– Unplugging a USB storage device 15
Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 15
– Connecting your iPod 15
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– Disconnecting your iPod 16
Flow from startup to termination 16
On first-time startup 16
Regular startup 17
How to use the navigation menu screens
Screen switching overview 18
What you can do on each menu 19
Shortcut Menu 19
– Selecting the shortcut 19
– Cancelling the shortcut 20
Operating list screens (e.g. POI list) 20
Operating the on-screen keyboard 20
How to use the map
How to read the map screen 21
– Enlarged map of the intersection 22
– Display during motorway driving 23
Roads without turn-by-turn instructions 23
Operating the map screen 23
– Changing the scale of the map 23
– Switching the map orientation 23
– Scrolling the map to the position you
want to see 24
– Setting the “Quick Access” menu 24
Switching the view mode 25
Eco-driving function
Displaying “Eco Graph” 27
Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance 28
Sudden start alert 28
Searching for and selecting a location
The basic flow of creating your route 29
Searching for a location by address 30
– Searching for a street name first 30
– Searching for a city name first 31
– Searching for a name by entering
multiple keywords 31
Setting up a route to your home 32
Contents
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 32
– Searching for POIs by preset
categories 32
– Searching for a POI directly from the
name of the facilities 32
– Searching for a nearby POI 33
– Searching for POIs around the
destination 33
– Searching for POIs around the city 33
Selecting destination from “Favourites” 34
Searching for POIs by using the data on the
SD memory card 34
Selecting a location you searched for
recently 35
Searching for a location by coordinates 35
After the location is decided
Setting a route to your destination 36
– Displaying multiple routes 36
Checking and modifying the current
route
Displaying the “Route Overview” screen 37
Modifying the route calculation
conditions 37
– Items that users can operate 37
Checking the current itinerary 38
Editing waypoints 39
– Adding a waypoint 39
– Deleting a waypoint 39
– Sorting waypoints 40
Cancelling the route guidance 40
Registering and editing locations
Storing a location in “Favourites” 41
– Registering a location by
“Favourites” 41
– Registering a location by scroll
mode 41
Editing registered locations 41
– Editing the entry in the “Favourites”
list 41
– Editing your home 42
– Sorting the entry in the “Favourites”
list 42
– Deleting the entry from the “Favourites”
list 43
Exporting and importing “Favourites”
items 43
– Exporting “Favourites” items 43
– Importing the “Favourites” items 44
Deleting the entry from the “History” list 44
Using traffic information
Checking all traffic information 45
Checking traffic information on the
route 46
How to read traffic information on the
map 46
Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic
jams 46
– Checking for traffic jams
automatically 47
– Checking traffic information
manually 47
Selecting traffic information to display 48
Selecting preferred RDS-TMC service
provider manually 48
Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device
Preparing communication devices 49
Registering your Bluetooth devices 49
– Searching for nearby Bluetooth
devices 49
– Pairing from your Bluetooth
devices 50
– Searching for a specified Bluetooth
device 51
– Deleting a registered device 52
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Connecting a registered Bluetooth
device 52
– Setting for priority connecting 53
Using hands-free phoning
Displaying the Phone Menu 54
Making a phone call 54
– Direct dialling 54
– Making a call home easily 55
– Calling a number in the “Contacts
List” 55
– Dialling from the history 55
– Dialling the entry stored in the
“Favourites” list 56
– Dialling a facility’s phone number 56
– Dialling from the map 56
Receiving a phone call 57
– Answering an incoming call 57
Transferring the phone book 57
– Deleting registered contacts 58
Changing the phone settings 59
– Editing the device name 59
– Editing the password 59
– Stopping Bluetooth wave
transmission 59
– Echo cancelling and noise
reduction 59
– Answering a call automatically 60
– Setting the automatic rejection
function 60
– Clearing memory 60
– Updating the Bluetooth wireless
technology software 61
Notes for hands-free phoning 61
Basic operations of the AV source
Displaying the AV operation screen 63
– Selecting a source 63
Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list
screen) 63
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– Switching between the AV operation
screen and the list screen 63
– Selecting an item 64
– Returning to the previous display 64
Using the radio (FM)
Starting procedure 65
Reading the screen 65
Using the touch panel keys 66
– Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 66
Using the “Function” menu 67
– Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 67
– Tuning in strong signals 68
Using the radio (AM)
Starting procedure 69
Reading the screen 69
Using the touch panel keys 70
– Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 70
Using the “Function” menu 71
– Stores the strongest broadcast
frequencies 71
– Tunes in strong signals 71
Playing audio CDs
Starting procedure 72
Reading the screen 72
Using the touch panel keys 73
Using the “Function” menu 74
Playing music files on ROM
Starting procedure 75
Reading the screen 75
Using the touch panel keys 77
Using the “Function” menu 78
Playing a DVD-Video
Starting procedure 79
Contents
Reading the screen 79
Using the touch panel keys 80
– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 81
– Searching for a specific scene and
starting playback from a specified
time 82
– Direct number search 82
– Operating the DVD menu 82
– Using DVD menu by touch panel
keys 82
– Frame-by-frame playback 83
– Slow motion playback 83
Using the “Function” menu 83
Playing a DivX video
Starting procedure 85
Reading the screen 85
Using the touch panel keys 86
– Frame-by-frame playback 87
– Slow motion playback 87
– Starting playback from a specified
time 88
Using the “Function” menu 88
DVD-Video or DivX setup
Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 89
Setting the top-priority languages 89
Setting the angle icon display 89
Setting the aspect ratio 89
Setting the parental lock 90
– Setting the code number and level 90
Setting the auto play 91
Setting the subtitle file for DivX 91
Language code chart for DVDs 92
Playing music files (from USB or SD)
Starting procedure 93
Reading the screen 93
Using the touch panel keys (Music) 95
Using the “Function” menu 96
Playing video files (from USB or SD)
Starting procedure 97
Reading the screen 97
Using the touch panel keys (Video) 98
– Searching for a specific scene and
starting playback from a specified
time 99
Using the “Function” menu 99
Using an iPod (iPod)
Starting procedure 100
Reading the screen 100
Using the touch panel keys 102
Starting the video playback 104
Narrowing down a song or video with the
list 104
Operating the functions from your iPod 105
Playing MusicSphere 106
– Reading the screen 106
– Using the touch panel keys 106
Using the “Function” menu 106
Using the Bluetooth audio player
Starting procedure 108
Reading the screen 108
Using the touch panel keys 110
Using the “Function” menu 111
Using AV input
Reading the screen 112
Using AV1 112
Using AV2 112
Using the touch panel keys 112
Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)
Starting procedure 113
Reading the screen 113
Using the touch panel keys 114
Customising preferences
Displaying the “Navi Settings” screen 115
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Checking the connections of leads 115
Checking sensor learning status and driving
status 116
– Clearing status 116
Using the “Fuel cons.” function 117
– Inputting the fuel consumption
information for calculating the fuel
cost 117
– Calculating the fuel consumption 117
– Exporting the data of fuel cost
information 118
Recording your travel history 119
Using the demonstration guidance 119
Registering your home 119
Correcting the current location 120
Changing the eco-function setting 120
Displaying safety camera locations 121
Displaying the “Map Settings” screen 121
Setting the auto-zoom display 122
Setting the speed limit display 122
Displaying the Bluetooth connection
icon 122
Setting the current street name display 123
Setting the “Favourites” icon display 123
Displaying the 3D landmarks 123
Displaying manoeuvres 123
Displaying the fuel consumption
information 124
Displaying POI on the map 124
– Displaying preinstalled POIs on the
map 124
– Displaying the customised POIs 125
Changing “View Mode” 125
Setting the map colour change between day
and night 125
Changing the road colour 126
Changing the setting of navigation
interruption screen 126
Selecting the “Quick Access” menu 126
Displaying the “System Settings”
screen 127
– Customising the regional settings 127
– Setting the Volume for Guidance and
Phone 129
– Changing the preinstalled splash
screen 129
– Changing to the splash screen stored
in the SD memory card 130
– Setting for rear view camera 130
– Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panel (touch panel
calibration) 131
– Setting the illumination colour 131
– Checking the version information 132
Selecting the video for “Rear display” 132
Adjusting the picture 133
Displaying the “AV System Settings”
screen 134
– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 134
– Setting video input 2 (AV2) 134
– Changing the wide screen mode 135
– Setting the rear output 135
– Switching the muting/attenuation
timing 136
– Switching the muting/attenuation
level 136
– Displaying your DivX VOD registration
code 136
Displaying the “AV Sound Settings”
screen 136
– Using balance adjustment 137
– Using the equaliser 138
– Adjusting loudness 139
– Using subwoofer output 139
– Using the high pass filter 140
– Adjusting source levels 140
– Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 140
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– Setting the simulated sound
stage 141
Replicating the settings 141
Setting the safe mode 142
Turning off the screen 142
Other functions
Setting the anti-theft function 143
– Setting the password 143
– Entering the password 143
– Deleting the password 143
– Forgotten password 143
Returning the navigation system to the
default or factory settings 144
– Setting items to be deleted 145
– Restore Factory Settings 146
– Displaying the “Select Items to Reset”
screen 146
Appendix
Troubleshooting 147
Messages and how to react to them 152
Messages for audio functions 154
Positioning technology 156
– Positioning by GPS 156
– Positioning by dead reckoning 156
– How do GPS and dead reckoning work
together? 156
Handling large errors 157
– When positioning by GPS is
impossible 157
– Conditions likely to cause noticeable
positioning errors 158
Route setting information 159
– Route search specifications 159
Handling and care of discs 160
– Built-in drive and care 160
– Ambient conditions for playing a
disc 161
Playable discs 161
– DVD-Video and CD 161
– AVCHD recorded discs 161
– Playing DualDisc 161
– Dolby Digital 162
– DTS sound 162
Detailed information for playable media 162
– Compatibility 162
– Media compatibility chart 165
Bluetooth 169
SD and SDHC logo 169
WMA/WMV 169
DivX 170
AAC 170
Detailed information regarding connectable
iPods 170
– iPod 170
– iPhone 171
– iTunes 171
Using the LCD screen correctly 171
– Handling the LCD screen 171
– Liquid crystal display (LCD)
screen 171
– Maintaining the LCD screen 171
– LED (light-emitting diode)
backlight 172
Display information 173
– Destination Menu 173
– Phone Menu 173
– Settings Menu 174
Glossary 178
Specifications 181
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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.
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 the screen, you will find the necessary page from the Display information at
the end of the manual.
Glossary
Use the glossary to find the meanings of
terms.
Conventions used in this manual
Before moving on, take a few minutes to read
the following information about the conventions used in this manual. Familiarity with
these conventions will help you greatly as you
learn how to use your new equipment.
! Buttons on your navigation system are de-
scribed in ALL CAPITAL, BOLD lettering:
e.g.)
MENU button, MAP button.
! Items in different menus, screen titles, and
functional components are described in
bold with double quotation marks “”:
e.g.)
“Destination Menu” screen or “ AV
Source” screen
! Touch panel keys that are available on the
screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:
e.g.)
[Destination], [Settings].
! Extra information, alternatives and other
notes are presented in the following format:
e.g.)
p If the home location has not been stored
yet, set the location first.
! Descriptions of separate operations to be
performed on the same screen are indicated with # at the beginning of the description:
e.g.)
# Touch [OK].
! References are indicated like this:
e.g.)
= For details, refer to How to use the navi-
gation menu screens on page 18.
Terms used in this manual
“Front Display” and “Rear Display”
In this manual, the screen that is attached to
the body of this navigation unit will be referred
to as the “Front Display”. Any additional optional screen that is purchased for use in conjunction with this navigation unit will be
referred to as the “Rear Display”.
“Video image”
“Video image” in this manual indicates moving images of DVD-Video, DivX
equipment that is connected to this system
with an RCA cable, such as general-purpose
AV equipment.
“External storage device (USB, SD)”
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card
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”.
®
, iPod, and any
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“SD memory card”
The SD memory card and SDHC memory card
are collectively referred to as the “SD memory
card”.
Notice regarding video
viewing
Remember that use of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the author’s rights
as protected by the Copyright Law.
Notice regarding DVDVideo viewing
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorised by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Notice regarding MP3 file
usage
Supply of this navigation system conveys only
a licence for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a licence nor imply any right
to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating), real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other
media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems, such
as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent licence for such use is
required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
iPod compatibility
This product supports only the following iPod
models and iPod software versions. Others
may not work correctly.
! iPod nano first generation: Ver. 1.3.1
! iPod nano second generation: Ver. 1.1.3
! iPod nano third generation: Ver. 1.1.3
! iPod nano fourth generation: Ver. 1.0.3
! iPod nano fifth generation: Ver. 1.0.1
! iPod fifth generation: Ver. 1.3
! iPod classic: Ver. 2.0.2
! iPod touch first generation: Ver. 3.1.1
! iPod touch second generation: Ver. 3.1.1
! iPhone: Ver. 3.1.2
! iPhone 3G: Ver. 3.1.2
! iPhone 3GS: Ver. 3.1.2
p In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
ferred to as iPod.
p When you use this navigation system with
a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CDIU50V) (sold separately), you can control an
iPod compatible with this navigation system.
p To obtain maximum performance, we re-
commend that you use the latest software
for the iPod.
p Operation methods may vary depending on
the iPod model s and the software version
of iPod.
p For details about iPod compatibility with
this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.
Map coverage
For details about the map coverage of this navigation system, refer to the information on
our website.
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Chapter
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Introduction
Protecting the LCD panel
and screen
p Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the
LCD screen when this product is not being
used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight
can result in LCD screen malfunction due
to the resulting high temperatures.
p When using a mobile phone, keep the aer-
ial of the mobile phone away from the LCD
screen to prevent disruption of the video in
the form of spots, coloured stripes, etc.
p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be
sure to touch the touch panel keys with
your finger only and gently touch the
screen.
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 data remains. Be sure to read Return-
ing the navigation system to the default or
factory settings first.
= For detailed information about the items
which would be erased, refer to Return-
ing the navigation system to the default
or factory settings on page 144.
Data subject to erasure
The information is erased by disconnecting
the yellow lead from the battery (or removing
the battery itself). However, some items remain.
p Some data remains. Be sure to read Return-
ing the navigation system to the default or
factory settings first.
= For detailed information about the items
which would be erased, refer to Return-
ing the navigation system to the default
or factory settings on page 144.
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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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AVIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel closed)
Chapter
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Basic operation
AVIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel open)
1 button
Press the
dance.
Press and hold the
AV source to mute.
button to hear the next gui-
button to switch the
To cancel the muting, press and hold it
again.
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2 VOL (+/–) button
Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video)
source volume.
3 HOME button
! Press the HOME button to display the
“Top Menu” screen.
! Press to switch between the “Classic
Menu” and the “Shortcut Menu” while
the “Top Menu” is displayed.
= For details, refer to What you can do
on each menu on page 19.
! Press and hold to turn off the screen dis-
play.
4 MODE button
! Press to switch between the map screen
and the AV operation screen.
! Press to display the map screen while
the navigation function screen is displayed.
! Press and hold to display the “Picture
Adjustment” screen.
= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-
ture on page 133.
5 TRK button
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
= For details, refer to the descriptions from
Chapter 14 to Chapter 26.
6 h button
7 LCD screen
8 Disc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
= For details of the operation, refer to In-
serting and ejecting a disc on this page.
9 SD card slot
= For more detailed information, refer to In-
serting and ejecting an SD memory card
on the next page.
Adjusting the LCD panel angle
WARNING
When opening, closing and adjusting the angle
of the LCD panel, be careful not to get your fingers caught.
CAUTION
Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This
may cause malfunction.
1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.
2 Touch
3 Touch .
p The adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be
memorised and the LCD panel will automatically return to that angle the next time the
LCD panel is opened or closed.
or to adjust the angle.
Inserting and ejecting a disc
Inserting a disc
WARNING
! When opening, closing and adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel, be careful not to get
your fingers caught.
! Do not use with the LCD panel left open. If
LCD panel is left open, it may result in injury
in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
! Do not open or close the LCD panel by force.
This may cause malfunction.
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! Do not operate this navigation system until
the LCD panel completely opens or closes. If
this navigation system is operated while the
LCD panel is opening or closing, the LCD
panel may stop at that angle for safety.
! Do not place a glass or a can on the open
LCD panel. Doing so may break this navigation system.
! Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc loading slot.
1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.
2 Touch [Open].
The LCD panel opens, and the disc loading
slot appears.
3 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
2 Touch [Disc Eject].
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The LCD panel opens, and the disc is ejected.
3 Remove the disc, and press the h button.
The LCD panel closes.
Inserting and ejecting an
SD memory card
WARNING
Ejecting an SD memory card during data transfer
can damage the SD memory card. Be sure to
eject the SD memory card by following the procedure described in this manual.
CAUTION
If data loss or corruption occurs on the storage
device for any reason, it is usually not possible to
recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for
damages, costs or expenses arising from data
loss or corruption.
The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.
Ejecting a disc
1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.
p This system is not compatible with Multi
Media Card (MMC).
p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is
not guaranteed.
p This unit may not achieve optimum perfor-
mance with some SD memory cards.
Inserting an SD memory card
CAUTION
! Do not press the h button when an SD mem-
ory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may damage the card.
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! Do not press the h button before an SD mem-
ory card has been completely removed. Doing
so may damage the card.
1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.
2 Touch [SD Insert].
The LCD panel opens, and the SD card slot appears.
3 Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.
Insert it with the label surface facing to the upside and press the card until it clicks and completely locks.
2 Touch [Eject SD].
The LCD panel opens.
p Touch [Yes] if the message indicating that
the flap opens after the navigation system
restarts appears.
The navigation system restarts, and then the
LCD panel opens.
3 Press the middle of the SD memory
card gently until it clicks.
4 Press the h button.
The LCD panel closes.
p If data related to map data, such as custo-
mised POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, the navigation system restarts.
Ejecting an SD memory card
1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.
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4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.
5 Press the h button.
The LCD panel closes.
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p If data related to map data, such as custo-
mised POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, the navigation system restarts.
p When you eject the SD memory card by
touching [Eject SD], the model information
that you are using will be automatically
stored into the SD memory card.
The utility programme AVIC FEEDS will use
this information to recognise the model
that you use.
Plugging and unplugging a
USB storage device
CAUTION
! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-
rage device, never remove it from this navigation system while data is being transferred.
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-
rage device for any reason, it is usually not
possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts
no liability for damages, costs or expenses
arising from data loss or corruption.
Plugging in a USB storage device
% Plug a USB storage device into the USB
connector.
USB connector
Unplugging a USB storage device
% Pull out the USB storage device after
checking that no data is being accessed.
Connecting and
disconnecting an iPod
CAUTION
! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-
rage device, never remove it from this navigation system while data is being transferred.
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-
rage device for any reason, it is usually not
possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts
no liability for damages, costs or expenses
arising from data loss or corruption.
Connecting your iPod
Using the USB interface cable for iPod enables you to connect your iPod to the navigation system.
p A USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU50V)
(sold separately) is required for connection.
1 Pull out the USB storage device after
checking that no data is being accessed.
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USB storage device
p Compatibility with all USB storage devices
is not guaranteed.
This navigation system may not achieve optimum performance with some USB storage devices.
p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.
USB and mini-jack
connector
USB interface cable
for iPod
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p For details about iPod compatibility with
this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.
p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.
2 Connect your iPod.
Disconnecting your iPod
% Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod
after checking that no data is being accessed.
Flow from startup to
termination
1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be
sure to touch the touch panel keys with
your finger only and gently touch the
screen.
2 Turn off the vehicle engine to terminate the system.
The navigation system is also turned off.
On first-time startup
When you use the navigation system 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.
2 Touch the language that you want to
use on the screen.
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3 Touch the language that you want to
use for the voice guidance.
The navigation system will now restart.
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4 Read the disclaimer carefully, checking
its details, and then touch [OK] if you
agree to the conditions.
The map screen appears.
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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 When there is no route, the disclaimer ap-
pears after the navigation system reboots.
Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its
details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to
the conditions.
p If the anti-theft function is activated, you
must enter your password.
Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its
details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to
the conditions.
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Chapter
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How to use the navigation menu screens
Screen switching overview
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How to use the navigation menu screens
Chapter
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What you can do on each
menu
1 Top Menu
Press the HOME button to display the “Top
Menu” screen.
This is the starting menu to access the desired
screens and operate the various functions.
There are two types of the “Top Menu” screen.
Classic Menu
Shortcut Menu
p In this manual, Classic Menu will be re-
ferred to as “Top Menu”.
2 Destination Menu
You can search for your destination on this
menu. You can also check or cancel your set
route from this menu.
3 Phone Menu
You can access the screen that is related to
hands-free phoning to see call histories.
4 AV operation screen
This is the screen that normally appears when
you play the AV source.
5 Settings Menu
You can access the screen to customise settings.
6 Map screen
Press the MODE button to display the navigation map screen.
Shortcut Menu
Registering your favourite menu items in
shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on
the Shortcut Menu screen.
Selecting the shortcut
p Up to 15 menu items can be registered in
shortcuts.
1 Press the HOME button repeatedly to
display the “Shortcut Menu” screen.
p When you use the navigation system for the
first time or no items are set on shortcut, a
message will appear. Touch [Yes ] to proceed to next step.
2 Touch [Shortcut].
The Shortcut selection screen appears.
3 Touch the tab on the right edge or scroll
the bar to display the icon that you want
to set to shortcut.
Scroll bar
4 Touch and hold the icon that you want
to add to shortcut.
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5 Move the icon to the left side of the
screen, and then release it.
The selected item is added to shortcut.
Cancelling the shortcut
1 Touch and hold the icon that you want
to cancel the shortcut.
2 Move the icon to the right side of the
screen, and then release it.
Operating list screens (e.g.
POI list)
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1 Screen title
2
Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls
through the list and allows you to view the remaining items.
3
Returns the previous screen.
4 Listed items
Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next
operation.
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If all of the characters cannot be displayed
within the displayed area, touching the key to
the right of the item allows you to see remaining characters.
Operating the on-screen
keyboard
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1 Screen title
The screen title appears.
2 Text box
Displays the characters that are entered. If
there is no text in the box, an informative
guide with text appears.
3 Keyboard
Touch the keys to enter the characters.
4
Returns the previous screen.
5 Keys
Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.
6 Sym., Others, 0-9
You can enter other characters of alphabet.
You can also enter text with marks such as [&]
or [+] or numbers.
Touch to toggle the selection.
p When you use any of “A”, “Ä”, “Å”, “Æ”,
the displayed result is the same.
7 OK
Confirms the entry and allows you to proceed
to the next step.
8
Deletes the input text one letter at a time, beginning at the end of the text. Continuing to
touch the button deletes all of the text.
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How to use the map
Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to become familiar with how information appears on the map.
How to read the map screen
This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.
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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.
1 Name of the street to be used (or next gui-
dance point)*
2 Next direction of travel*
When you approach a guidance point, this
item appears.
As you get closer to the guidance point, the
colour of the item changes to green.
p Touching this item enables you to hear
the next guidance again.
p You can select between display and
non-display.
= For details, refer to Displaying man-
oeuvres on page 123.
3 Distance to the guidance point*
Shows the distance to the next guidance
point.
p Touching this item enables you to hear
the next guidance again.
9 a
4 Second Manoeuvre Arrow*
Shows the turning direction after next and the
distance to there.
= For details, refer to Displaying man-
oeuvres on page 123.
5 Zoom in/Zoom out
Touching
changing the map scale and the map orientation.
6 Current position
Indicates the current location of your vehicle.
The apex of the triangular mark indicates your
orientation and the display moves automatically as you drive.
displays touch panel keys for
p The apex of the triangular mark is the
proper current position.
7 Eco-Meter
Displays a graph comparing the past average
fuel mileage and the average fuel mileage
since the navigation system was last started.
= For details, refer to Displaying the fuel
consumption information on page 124.
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8 Street name (or city name) that your vehi-
cle is travelling along
= For details, refer to Setting the current
street name display on page 123.
9 Extension tab for the AV information bar
Touching this tab opens the AV information
bar and enables you to briefly view the current
status on the AV source. Touching it again retracts the bar.
a Shortcut to the AV operation screen
The AV source currently selected is shown.
Touching the indicator displays the AV operation screen of the current source directly.
p If you connect your iPod to this naviga-
tion system, the artwork for the album
that is playing appears.
b Quick Access icon
Displays the “Quick Access” menu.
= For details, refer to Setting the “Quick
Access” menu on page 24.
c Map orientation indicator
! When “North up” is selected, is dis-
played.
! When “Heading up” is selected,
is
displayed.
p The red arrow indicates north.
d Current route*
The route currently set is highlighted in colour
on the map. If a waypoint is set on the route,
the route after the next waypoint is highlighted in another colour.
e Direction line*
The direction towards your destination (next
waypoint, or cursor) is indicated with a
straight line.
f Bluetooth connection icon
This icon shows whether the device featuring
Bluetooth technology is connected or not. You
can select between display and non-display.
= For details, refer to Displaying the Blue-
tooth connection icon on page 122.
g Multi-Info window
Each touch of [Multi-Info window] changes
the display information.
! Distance to the destination (or dis-
tance to waypoint)*
! Estimated time of arrival at your des-
tination or waypoint*
The estimated time of arrival is an ideal
value calculated based on the value set
for “Average Speed” and the actual
driving speed. The estimated time of arrival is only a reference value, and does
not guarantee arrival at that time.
! Travel time to your destination or
waypoint*
h Current time
Meaning of guidance flags
Destination
The checkered flag indicates your
destination.
Waypoint
The blue flags indicate your waypoints.
Guidance point
The next guidance point (next turning point, etc.) is shown by a yellow flag.
Enlarged map of the intersection
When “Close Up View” in the “Map Settings”
screen is “On”, an enlarged map of the intersection appears.
= For details, refer to Setting the auto-z oom
display on page 122.
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Display during motorway driving
In certain locations of the motorway, lane information is available, indicating the recommended lane to be in to easily manoeuvre the
next guidance.
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While driving on the motorway, motorway exit
numbers and motorway signs may be displayed when in the vicinity of interchanges
and exits.
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1 Lane information
2 Motorway exit information
Displays the motorway exit.
3 Motorway signs
These show the road number and give directional information.
p If the data for these items is not contained
in the built-in memory, the information is
not available even if there are the signs on
the actual road.
Roads without turn-by-turn
instructions
Routable roads (the route displayed and highlighted in purple) have only basic data and
can only be used to plot a navigable route.
Pioneer Navigation will only display a navigable route on the map (only the arrival guidance for the destination or a waypoint is
available). Please review and obey all local traffic rules along the highlighted route. (For your
safety.)
Operating the map screen
Changing the scale of the map
You can change the map scale between 25
metres and 500 kilometres (25 yards and 250
miles).
1 Display the map screen.
2 Touch
and with the map scale appear.
3 Touch or to change the map
scale.
p If you do not operate the function for a few
seconds, the initial map screen automatically returns.
# Touch the direct scale key to change the map
to the selected scale directly.
Switching the map orientation
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:
on the map screen.
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The map display always has north at the
top of the screen.
p The map orientation is fixed at “North up”
when the map scale is 50 kilometres (25
miles) or more.
p The map orientation is fixed at “Heading
up” when the 3D map screen is displayed.
1 Display the map screen.
2 Touch
or appears.
3 Touch or to switch the vehicle’s
direction.
Each time you touch the key changes that setting.
p If you do not operate the function for a few
seconds, the initial map screen automatically returns.
on the map screen.
Positioning the cursor to the desired location
results in a brief informational overview about
the location being displayed at the bottom of
screen, with street name and other information for this location being shown. (The information shown varies depending on the
position.)
p The scrolling increment depends on your
dragging length.
# Touch
The map returns to the current position.
p Pressing MODE button returns the map to
the current position.
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Setting the “Quick Access” menu
“Quick Access” menu allows you to perform
various tasks, such as route calculation for the
location indicated by the cursor or registering
a location in [Favourites], faster than using
the navigation menu.
You can customise “Quick Access” displayed
on screen. The “Quick Access” described here
are prepared as the default setting.
= For details, refer to Selecting the “Quick Ac-
cess” menu on page 126.
p Items marked with an asterisk (*) cannot
be removed from the Quick Access menu.
Scrolling the map to the
position you want to see
1 Display the map screen.
2 Touch and drag the map in the desired
direction to scroll.
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1 Cursor
2 Distance from the current position
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Quick Access menu
: Route Options*
Displayed when the map is not scrolled. This
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item can be selected only during route guidance.
You can modify the condi tions for route calculation and recalculate the current route.
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= For details, refer to Modifying the route cal-
culation conditions on page 37.
: Destination*
Displayed when the map is scrolled. Set the
route to the place specified with the cursor.
: Registration
Register information on the location indicated
by the cursor to “Favourites”.
= For details, refer to Registering a location by
scroll mode on page 41.
: Vicinity Search
Find POIs (Points Of Interest) in the vicinity of
the cursor.
= For details, refer to Searching for a nearby
POI on page 33.
: Overlay POI
Displays icons for surrounding facilities (POI)
on the map.
= For details, refer to Displaying POI on the
map on page 124.
: Volume
Displays the “Volume Settings” screen.
= For details, refer to Setting the Volume for
Guidance and Phone on page 129.
: Contacts
Displays the “Contacts List” screen.
= For details, refer to Calling a number in the
“Contacts List” on page 55.
Close
Hides the Quick Access menu.
Displays a normal map (2D map).
How to use the map
! 3D View:
Displays a map with an aerial view (3D
map).
! Street View:
Information on the next four guidance
points closest to the current location appear in order from top to bottom on the left
side of the screen. The following information is displayed.
Switching the view mode
Various types of screen displays can be selected for navigation guidance.
1 Display the “Map Settings” screen.
= For details, refer to Displaying the “Map
Settings” screen on page 121.
2 Touch [View Mode].
The “View Mode” screen appears.
3 Touch the type that you want to set.
You can select the following types:
! 2D View (default):
— Name of the next route to be taken by
the vehicle
— Arrow indicating the direction of the ve-
hicle
— Distance to the guidance points
p This mode is available when the route is
set.
! Rear View:
Displays the rear view image on the left
side of the screen and the map on the right
side of the screen.
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p This mode is available when [Camera]is
set to “On”.
= For details, refer to Setting for rear view
camera on page 130.
! Eco Graph:
Displays a graph for eco-driving on the left
side of the screen and the map on the right
side of the screen.
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= For details, refer to Displaying “Eco
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Eco-driving function
Chapter
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This navigation system is equipped with an
Eco-driving function that can be used to estimate whether you are driving in an environmentally friendly way.
This chapter describes this function.
p The fuel mileage calculated is based on a
theoretical value determined from vehicle
speed and position information from the
navigation system. The fuel mileage displayed is only a reference value, and does
not guarantee the mileage displayed can
be obtained.
Displaying “Eco Graph”
This function estimates approximate fuel mileage based on your driving, compares that with
your average fuel mileage in the past, and displays the results in a graph.
The graph appears when the map display is
set to “Eco Graph”.
1 Display the “Map Settings” screen.
= For details, refer to Displaying the “Map
Settings” screen on page 121.
2 Touch [View Mode].
The “View Mode” screen appears.
3 Touch [Eco Graph].
The “Eco Graph” screen appears.
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1 Eco Score
The result of the comparison of your past
average fuel mileage and current average
fuel mileage appears as a value from 0.0
Pts (points) to 10.0 Pts. The higher the
value, the better the fuel mileage when
compared to past route guidance.
The green gauge indicates the current
score, and the grey gauge indicates the
best score to date.
The “Eco Score” is updated every 5 minutes.
p This is not displayed when “Eco Score”
is set to “Off” or when no route is set.
= For details of the operation, refer to
Changing the eco-function setting on
page 120.
2 Best Score
Displays the best score to date.
p This is not displayed when “Eco Score”
is set to “Off” or when no route is set.
= For details of the operation, refer to
Changing the eco-function setting on
page 120.
3 Average fuel mileage comparison graph
Displays a comparison of the average fuel
mileage up to the point the navigation system was last stopped (past average fuel
mileage) and the current average fuel mileage. The display is updated every 3 seconds. The more the value moves in the
direction of +, the better the fuel mileage.
There are three different graph bars.
! Total
A comparison of the past average fuel
mileage and the average fuel mileage
from the location the navigation system
was last started to the current driving lo-
cation.
: Ordinary Road
!
A comparison of the past average fuel
mileage and the average fuel mileage
for 90 seconds in the past, while the ve-
hicle is driving on an ordinary road.
: Motorway
!
A comparison of the past average fuel
mileage and the average fuel mileage
for 90 seconds in the past, while the ve-
hicle is driving on a motorway.
4 Animal icons
The number of displayed animal icons increases or decreases according to the value
of “Eco Score”.
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p This is not displayed when “Eco Score”
is set to “Off” or when no route is set.
p If you try to use the “Eco Graph” function
immediately after you start using the navigation system for the first time,
displayed and the function may not be available.
= For details, refer to Troubleshooting on page
147.
p The display settings can be changed.
= For details, refer to Changing the eco-func-
tion setting on page 120.
may be
Displaying Eco Drive Level
guidance
This navigation system is equipped with the
“Eco Drive Level” function that estimates how
well you have driven in an environmentally
friendly way.
The points of “Eco Drive Level” change according to “Eco Score” when the vehicle
reaches the destination. When a certain number of points is reached, the level increases
and a message appears.
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Sudden start alert
If the speed of the vehicle exceeds 41 kmph
(25.5 mph) within 5 seconds from the time it is
started, a message appears and a warning
sound beeps.
= For details of the operation, refer to Chan-
ging the eco-function setting on page
120.
1 Tree icon
As the level increases, a tree icon changes
from a young tree to a big tree.
p This is not displayed when “Eco Drive
Level” is set to “Off”.
= For details of the operation, refer to Chan-
ging the eco-function setting on page
120.
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CAUTION
For safety reasons, these route-setting functions
are not available while your vehicle is in motion.
To enable these functions, you must stop in a
safe place and put on the handbrake before setting your route.
p Some information regarding traffic regula-
tions depends on the time when the route
calculation is performed. Thus, the information may not correspond with a certain
traffic regulation when your vehicle actually
passes through the location in question.
Also, the information on the traffic regulations provided will be for a passenger vehicle, and not for a truck or other delivery
vehicles. Always follow the actual traffic
regulations when driving.
The basic flow of creating
your route
1 Park your vehicle in a safe place and apply
the handbrake.
j
2 Display the “Top Menu” screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to
Screen switching overview on page 18.
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3 Select the method of searching for your
destination.
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4 Enter the information about your destina-
tion to calculate route.
j
5 Confirm the location on the map.
= For details, refer to Setting a route to
your destination on page 36.
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6 The navigation system calculates the route
to your destination, and then shows the
route on the map.
Searching for and selecting a location
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7 Check and decide the route.
= For details, refer to Setting a route to
your destination on page 36.
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8 Your navigation system sets the route to
your destination, and the map of your surroundings appears.
j
9 After releasing the handbrake, drive in ac-
cordance with navigation guidance.
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Searching for and selecting a location
Searching for a location by
address
The most frequently used function is “Ad-
dress”, in which the address is specified and
the destination is searched.
You can select the method of searching for a
location by address.
! Searching for a street name first
! Searching for a city name first
Searching for a street name first
p Depending on the search results, some
steps may be skipped.
1 Display the “Destination Menu” screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to Screen
switching overview on page 18.
2 Touch [Address].
3 Touch the key next to “State” and
touch the desired state or territory on the
list.
If the location that you want to search for is in
another state or territory, this changes the
area setting.
p Once the state or territory has been se-
lected, you only have to change states or
territories when your destination is outside
of the state or territory you selected.
4 Touch [Street].
5 Enter the street name and then touch
[OK].
The “Street Selection” screen appears.
6 Touch the street you want.
7 Enter the city name and then touch
[OK].
The “Select City” screen appears.
8 Touch the desired city name.
# Touch .
The representative location of the city appears on
the map screen.
9 Enter the house number and then
touch [OK].
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The “House Number Selection” screen appears.
10 Touch the desired house number range.
The searched location appears on the map
screen.
= For the subsequent operations, refer to Set-
ting a route to your destination on page 36.
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