Pioneer AVIC F500BT User Manual

Operation Manual

NAVIGATION GATEWAY SYSTEM

AVIC-F500BT

Be sure to read “Important Information for the user” first! “Important Information for the user” includes the

important information that you must understand before using this navigation system.

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Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these 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 the actual screens. The actual screens may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements.

Introduction Manual overview 6

– How to read this manual 6 – Terminology 6 – About the definition of terminology 6

Features 7 Map coverage 8 Protecting the LCD panel and screen 8 Viewing the LCD comfortably 8 Notes for internal memory 9

– Before detaching the battery pack 9 – Resetting the navigation system 9

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions 10 Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 12

– Inserting an SD memory card 12 – Ejecting an SD memory card 12

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 13

– Plugging in a USB storage device 13 – Unplugging a USB storage device 13

Connecting and disconnecting iPod 13

– Connecting your iPod 13 – Disconnecting your iPod 14

Flow from startup to termination 14 On first-time startup 14 Regular startup 15 How to use the navigation menu

screens 16

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– Screen switching overview 16 – What you can do on each menu 17 – Displaying the rear camera image 17 – Listening to the combined car stereo

sounds 17

How to use the map 18

– How to read the map screen 18 – Switching the map between 2D and

3D 20

– Changing the scale of the map 20 – Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 21

– Changing the tilt and rotation angle of

the map 21 The basic flow of creating your route 22 The operations of a list screen (e.g. city

list) 22

The operation of the on-screen keyboard 22

Searching for and selecting a location

Searching for a location by address 24 Searching for the vicinity Points of Interest

(POI) 26

– Searching for POIs around the

cursor 26

– Searching for a nearby POI 27 – Searching for POIs along the current

route 27

– Searching for POIs around the

destination 27

– Using “Saved Criteria” 27

Searching for POIs by using the data on

external storage devices (USB, SD) 29 Searching for a location by coordinates 30 Selecting a location you searched for

recently 31

– Deleting an entry in “History” 32

Selecting a location stored in

“Favourites” 32

– Deleting an entry in “Favourites” 33

Contents

Setting up a route to your home 33 Setting a route by recalling a saved route 33 Searching for a location by scrolling the

map 34

After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen)

What you can do with the “Map Confirmation

Screen” 36 Route... 36 Save as... 37 Setting the location as a new destination 37 Setting the location as a waypoint 37 Replacing the location as the new final

destination 37 Setting the location as the start point 38 Viewing the information of a specified

location 38 Placing a map pin on the location 38

– Removing a map pin 39

Registering the location as a customised

POI 39 Storing the location in “Favourites” 40 Deleting an entry in “Favourites” 40 Storing the position as safety camera

location 40

Checking the current route Checking the current route conditions 42

– Playing simulated travel at high

speed 43

– Checking the entire route overview on

the map 43

Checking the current itinerary 43

Editing waypoints and the destination Editing waypoints 45

– Adding a waypoint 45 – Sorting waypoints 45 – Deleting a waypoint 45

Storing the current route 45

– Deleting the entry in “Saved

Routes” 46

Deleting the current route 46

Using traffic information

Viewing the traffic list 47 How to read traffic information on the

map 47

Setting the traffic information 48

Using hands-free phoning

Hands-free phoning overview 49 Preparing communication devices 49 Displaying the Phone Menu 49 Registering your mobile phone 49

– Searching for nearby phones 50 – Searching for a specified phone 50 – Pairing from your mobile phone 51

Connecting a registered mobile phone 52

– Disconnecting a mobile phone 52 – Deleting a registered phone 52

Receiving a phone call 53

– Answering an incoming call 53 – Rejecting an incoming call 53

Making a phone call 53

– Direct dialling 54 – Dialling from the history 54 – Calling a number in the “Contacts”

screen 55

– Dialling a phone number on the “Map

Confirmation Screen” 55

– Making a call home easily 55 Announcing incoming short mails 56 Transferring the phone book 56 Clearing memory 57 Setting the phone 57

– Setting the phone volume 57

– Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 58

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– Answering a call automatically 58 – Setting the automatic rejection

function 58

– Echo cancelling and noise

reduction 59

– Setting the automatic connection 59 – Editing the device name 59

Notes for hands-free phoning 59 Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology

software 60

Playing the music file (USB, SD)

Starting procedures 62 Reading the screen 62 Using the touch panel keys (Music) 63

– Selecting a track from the list 64 – Browsing embedded text

information 64

Using the “Function” menu 64

Playing the movie file (USB, SD)

Starting procedures 66 Reading the screen 66 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 67

– Searching for a desired scene and

starting playback from a specified time 67

Using the “Function” menu 68

Using the iPod® (iPod)

Starting procedures 69 Reading the screen 69 Using the touch panel keys (Music) 70

– Browsing for a song 70 Starting the video playback 71 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 72

– Browsing for a video 72 Using the “Function” menu 73

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Using the AV input

Starting procedures (AV) 75 Using the touch panel keys 75

Customising preferences

The options in the “Navi Settings” menu 76

– Basic operations in the “Navi Settings”

menu 76

– GPS & Time Settings 76 – Time Settings 77 – 3D Settings 78 – Map Settings 78 – Displayed Info 79 – Smart Zoom 79 – Overview Mode 80 – Manage POI 80 – Manage Track Logs 80 – Route 80 – Warnings 82 – Regional Settings 82 – Restore Factory Settings 83 – Set Home 83 – Demo Mode 83 – Sound settings 83 – About 84 – Setting the POI appearance 84 – Creating new categories 85 – Editing your customised POI 86 – Recording your travel history 86 – Setting your home position 88

The options on the “System Settings”

menu 88

– Displaying the “System Settings”

menu 88

– Selecting the language 89 – Changing the splash screen 89 – Setting the rear view camera 90 – Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panels (touch panel calibration) 90

Contents

– Adjusting the screen brightness 91 – Setting the power-saving function 91 – Monitoring the battery status 92 – Checking the version information 92 – Turning off the screen 92

The options on the “AV Settings” menu 92

– Displaying the “AV Settings” menu 92 – Setting video input (AV) 93 – Switching the sound muting/

attenuation 93

– Changing the wide screen mode 93 – Setting the audio output 94

Other functions

Installing the additional file for voice

guidance (TTS files) 95

Returning the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 96

– Setting items to be deleted 97

Appendix

Troubleshooting 98 Messages and how to react to them 101 Messages for Audio Functions 102 Positioning technology 103

– Positioning by GPS 103 – Map matching 103

Handling large errors 103

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 104

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 104

Route setting information 106

– Route search specifications 106

Detailed information for playable media 107

– Compatibility 107 – Media compatibility chart 109

About Bluetooth 112 About SD and SDHC logo 112 About WMA 112

About AAC 112 Detailed information regarding connectable

iPods 112

Using the LCD screen correctly 113

– Handling the LCD screen 113 – Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 113

– Maintaining the LCD screen 113 – LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 113

Display information 114

– Destination Menu 114 – Phone Menu 114 – Settings Menu 115 – Shortcut menu 117

Glossary 118 Specifications 120

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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.

This manual provides important information you need to make full use of your new navigation system. The beginning chapters outline this navigation system. The later chapters describe the details of the navigation functions. Chapter 8 describes the operations related to hands-free phoning by using a mobile phone featuring Bluetooth®technology. Chapter 9 to Chapter 12 describe how to control the AV sources. Please read these chapters when you use the various functions in the built-in audio and visual source or operate the audio equipment connected to the navigation system. Chapter 13 describes how to change the settings so as to suit your tastes. The behaviour of your navigation system depends the settings for navigation and audio-visual functions.

How to read this manual

Finding the operation procedure from what you want to do

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

Finding the operation procedure from a menu name

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

Glossary

See the glossary to find the meaning of a term.

Terminology

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.

! References are indicated like this:

e.g.)

= For details, refer to Setting your home

position on page 88.

About the definition of terminology

“Video image”

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

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“External storage device (USB, SD)”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, USB memory device and USB portable audio player are collectively referred to as the “external storage device (USB, SD)”. If it indicates the USB memory and USB portable audio player only, they are referred to as the “USB storage device”.

Features

Touch panel key operation

It is possible to operate the navigation and audio functions by using the touch panel key.

2D and 3D map view modes

Various types of screen displays can be selected for navigation guidance.

2D map screen

3D map screen

A wide variety of Points of Interest (POI) information

More than 100 types of POI categories are included in the database. You can also create your own customised POIs and categories.

Auto reroute function

If you deviate from the set route, the system will re-calculate the route from that point so that you remain on track to the destination. p This function may not work under certain

conditions.

Assign your original image as a splash screen

You can store your own pictures on an external storage device (USB, SD) in JPEG or BMP format and import an original splash screen to this navigation system. These imported images can be set up as customised splash screens. p Imported original images will be stored in

the built-in memory, but the ability to save these images cannot be guaranteed completely. If your original image data is deleted, set the external storage device (USB, SD) again and re-import the original image.

A wide variety of playable file formats

! Following file types is playable on the exter-

nal storage device (USB, SD). MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, MPEG-4, AVI

— 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 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 payaudio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent licence for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

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Introduction

Auto file name listing

The track name will be automatically listed when this function is available. This system provides easy-to-operate audio functions that allow playback simply by selecting an item from the list.

iPod

compatibility

This product supports only the following iPod models and iPod software versions. Others may not be 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 ! iPod fifth generation; Ver. 1.3 ! iPod classic; Ver. 1.1.1 ! iPod touch; Ver. 1.1.4

p When you use this navigation system with

a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CDIU200VM) (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 Operations may vary depending on the

iPod models and the software version of iPod.

p For more details about iPod compatibility

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

p iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

Hands-free phoning

A mobile phone featuring Bluetooth ogy can be connected wirelessly. — The mobile phone used must be compati-

ble with the profile of this navigation system.

— When using Bluetooth wireless technology,

this navigation system may not be able to operate all of the functions on the mobile phone.

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Rear view camera ready

You can display what is behind the vehicle if connected to a rear view camera (e.g. NDBC2) (sold separately).

Map coverage

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

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 only with your fingers. (Keep the use of other instruments at a minimum, and only in cases in which the touch panel calibration is necessary.)

Viewing the LCD comfortably

Due to its construction, the viewing angle of the LCD screen is limited. However, “Bright- ness” may be used to adjust the black density of the video. When using the screen for the first time, the adjustment of the black density for clear viewing is recommended.

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Notes for internal memory

Before detaching the battery pack

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

p Some data remains. Read Returning the na-

vigation system to the default or factor y settings before you operate this function.

= For more detailed information about the

items to be deleted, refer to Returning

the navigation system to the default or factory settings on page 96.

Resetting the navigation system

Press RESET button only under the following conditions:

! Prior to using this product for the first time. ! If the product fails to operate properly. ! If there appear to be problems with the op-

eration of the system.

! When adding/removing additional pro-

ducts that connect to the navigation system.

! If your vehicle position shown on the map

with a significant positioning error.

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1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2 Detach the navigation unit from the cradle.

3 Press RESET button with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

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.

1 MENU button

Press MENU button to display the “Top Menu”.

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Press and hold to display the “Screen Cali- bration” screen.

= For details concerning operations, refer

to Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (touch panel calibration) on page 90.

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2 MAP button

Press to view the map screen. Press and hold to display the “Picture Ad- justment” screen. = For details concerning operations, refer

to Adjusting the screen brightness on page 91.

3 LCD screen

4 Bluetooth connection status indicator

Lights up when your phone is paired to the navigation system by Bluetooth wireless technology. During charging via the DC power jack, the indicator lights even if the system is powered off. The indicator will go off after full charge.

5 MULTI-CONTROL

Rotating; Adjusts the AV (Audio and Video) source volume. Moving upward or downward once; Changes the map scale one step at a time. Keep moving upward or downward; Changes the map scale continuously. p This operation is available only while the

map screen is displayed.

Moving MULTI-CONTROL to the left or right;

Allows you to change the frequency one step at a time; operates track search controls.

Keep moving MULTI-CONTROL to the left or right;

Allows you to perform manual seek tuning, fast for ward or reverse. Pressing the centre of MULTI-CONTROL; Allows you to hear the previous route guidance. p When your phone is paired to the naviga-

tion system, pressing its centre allows you to answer an incoming call or end the phone call.

6 Built-in microphone

Microphone for hands-free operation.

7 Power button

When the system is powered off, press and hold the key to turn the power on. When the system is powered on, press the key to go into the power-saving mode, and press and hold the key to turn the power off completely. When in power-saving mode, pressing returns the system to the normal mode.

8 Optional GPS aerial jack

Use this jack only when optional GPS aerial connection is necessary.

9 Built-in speaker

When the sounds are not output in the following conditions;

— The setting on “Audio Out Selection” is

“Preout”

— Headphone being connected

a Optional microphone jack

Use this jack only when optional microphone connection is necessary.

b Headphone jack

c SD card slot

= For more detailed information, refer to In-

serting and ejecting an SD memory card

on the next page.

d RESET button

= For details concerning operations, refer

to Resetting the navigation system on page 9.

e Battery lock knob

To remove the batteries, move this knob to unlock position. = Be sure to keep this knob to lock position

in regular use. Otherwise, the navigation system cannot boot up.

f USB connector (Mini-USB)

Use this port to connect an USB storage device with using the supplied USB cable. Also you can connect an iPod (cable sold separately, CD-IU200VM).

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= For details, refer to Plugging and unplug-

ging a USB storage device on the next

page.

= For details, refer to Connecting your iPod

on the next page.

g AV input jack

To connect your iPod using a USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU200VM), connect it to both this input jack and USB connector. = Use the CD-RM10 (sold separately) to

connect the external video component.

h DC power jack

Use this jack only to connect with the AC adapter.

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card

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.

Inserting an SD memory card

1 Open the cover.

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

Insert it with the label facing in the same direction as the LCD screen and press the card until it clicks and completely locks.

Label side

3 Close the cover.

p There is no compatibility for Multi Media

Card (MMC).

p Compatibility with all SD memory card is

not guaranteed.

p Optimum performance of this unit may not

be obtained depending on the SD memory card.

p Do not insert anything other than SD mem-

ory cards or dummy SD cards into the SD card slot.

Ejecting an SD memory card

1 Open the cover.

2 Press the SD memory card until it clicks.

The SD memory card is ejected.

3 Pull out the SD memory card.

4 Close the cover.

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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.

When you run this navigation system on power from the built-in battery alone, you cannot use an iPod and a USB memory device. To use them, supply power through this product by another method, such as connecting an AC adapter or vehicle power charger.

Plugging in a USB storage device

1 Connect the supplied USB cable to USB connector.

2 Plug a USB storage device into the USB connector.

USB cable (supplied)

USB storage device

p Compatibility with all USB storage device is

not guaranteed. Optimum performance of this navigation system may not be obtained depending on the USB storage device that is connected.

p Connection via USB hub is not available.

Unplugging a USB storage device

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

Connecting and disconnecting iPod

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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.

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p For connection, USB interface cable for

iPod (CD-IU200VM) (sold separately) is required.

1 Detach the supplied USB cable after checking that no data is being accessed.

2 Connect the USB interface cable for iPod to both USB connector and AV input.

USB interface cable for iPod

3 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 navigation splash screen comes on for a few seconds.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

sure to touch the touch panel keys only with your fingers. (Keep the use of other instruments at a minimum, and only in cases in which the touch panel calibration is necessary.)

2 Turn off the vehicle engine to terminate the system.

The navigation system is also turned off.

On first-time startup

CAUTION

The rear view camera function is not available for safety reasons until the navigation system boots up completely.

USB interface cable for iPod

p For more details about iPod compatibility

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

p Connection via USB hub is not available.

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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 navigation splash screen comes on for a few seconds.

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

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The “Top Menu” appears.

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

The navigation system will now restart.

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

Regular startup

CAUTION

The rear view camera function is not available for safety reasons until the navigation system boots up completely.

% Start the engine to boot up the system.

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

p The screen shown will differ depending on

the previous conditions.

p If the navigation screen was shown pre-

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

p If other screens were shown previously, the

disclaimer screen will be skipped.

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How to use the navigation menu screens

The “Top Menu” appears when you boot up the navigation system for the first time.

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What you can do on each menu

1 Top Menu

Press MENU button to display the “Top Menu”.

This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions.

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 Contacts screen

You can access the list of contacts to call up an entry.

4 AV Source menu

You can access the screen for selecting the audio and visual source to play.

5 Phone Menu

You can access the screen that is related to hands-free phoning to see call histories and change the settings on the Bluetooth wireless technology connection.

6 Settings Menu

You can access the screen to customise settings.

7 Map screen

Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

8 AV operation screen

When you play the AV source, this screen appears regularly. Touching the icon on the top left corner displays the “AV Source” menu.

p To return to the previous screen, touch

Displaying the rear camera image

[RearView] can be displayed the full-screen rear camera image. [RearView] is useful if you want to monitor an attached trailer, etc.

= For details, refer to Setting the rear view

camera on page 90.

1 Press MENU button to display the “To p Menu”, and then touch [Settings].

2 Touch [System Settings] and then touch [Back Camera].

3 Touch [On] next to “Camera” to activate the camera setting.

4 Press MENU button to display the “To p Menu” and then touch [AV Source].

5 Touch [RearView] on the “AV Source” menu.

Listening to the combined car stereo sounds

When the navigation system is combined with ND-G500 (sold separately), you can listen to the sound output from the connected car stereo.

1 Select “Preout” on [Audio Out Selection].

= For details, refer to Setting the audio output

on page 94.

2 Press MENU button to display the “To p Menu” and then touch [AV Source].

3 Touch [OFF] on the “AV Source” menu.

4 Turn the car stereo on.

5 Adjust the volume level with the combined car stereo.

p When ND-G500 is connected with this sys-

tem, the following cases always mute the sound output from the connected car stereo: — While you use a mobile phone con-

nected with Bluetooth technology (dialing, talking, incoming call).

— When the navigation guidance voice is

output.

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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 the 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 the mark (*) appears only

when the route is set.

p Depending on the conditions and settings,

some items may not be displayed.

1 Next direction of travel*

When you approach a guidance point, this appears green. Touching this item enables you to hear the previous guidance again.

p For more information about the direc-

tion symbol, refer to Supplemental infor- mation about directions on page 107.

2 Distance to the guidance point*

Shows the distance to the next guidance point.

3 Name of the street to be used (or next gui-

dance point)*

4 Current time

bcde

5 Compass

The red arrow indicates north.

6 Map mode selector

= For details, refer to Switching the map

between 2D and 3D on page 20.

7 Shortcut to the “Map Confirmation

Screen”

Touching this shortcut enables the screen to switch to the “Map Confirmation Screen” directly with the current position or the cursor position centred.

= For details, refer to What you can do with

the “Map Confirmation Screen” on page

36.

8 Stop key for the dummy run

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This key will be displayed while you activate the dummy run (“Fly over” or “Demo Mode”). Touching the key to cancel the dummy run.

= For details, refer to Demo Mode on

page 83.

= For details, refer to Playing simulated tra-

vel at high speed on page 43.

9 Album artwork on iPod

If you connect your iPod to this navigation system, the album artwork that is playing appears.

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.

b 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.

c Current route*

The route currently set is highlighted in bright colour on the map. If a waypoint is set on the route, the route after the next waypoint is highlighted in other colour.

d 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.

p The apex of the triangular mark is the

proper current position.

e Street name (or city name) that your vehi-

cle is travelling along

f Multi-Info window

Shows the value on the items selected on “Displayed Info”. Touching this area allows you to display the “Route Information” screen.

= For details, refer to Displayed Info on

page 79.

= For details, refer to Checking the current

route conditions on page 42.

p This item is not shown when “Full

Screen Cockpit” is set to “On”.

= For details, refer to Map Settings on

page 78.

p The estimated time of arrival is an ideal

value that the navigation system computes internally as the route is calculated. The estimated time of arrival should be read just as a reference value, and does not guarantee arrival at the time indicated.

g Map scale

The scale of the map is indicated by distance.

h Battery status indicator

Shows the battery power if “Battery Power Indication” is [On].

= For details, refer to Displaying the bat-

tery power on page 92.

i Second Manoeuvre Arrow*

Shows the turning direction after next and the distance to there.

p This item is not shown when “Full

Screen Cockpit” is set to “On”.

= For details, refer to Map Settings on

page 78.

Meaning of guidance flags

: Destination

The chequered flag indicates your destination.

: Waypoint

The yellow flags indicate your waypoints.

: Start point

The bright green flag indicates your start point.

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When you drive on a multi-lane road

Appears where multi-lane roads exist when you are driving on your route. The highlighted lane indicates the recommended lane.

p This information is based on the map data-

base. Thus, the information may be different from what actual condition exists. Use it as just a directional reference for your driving.

Note regarding the route highlighted in purple

p A route highlighted in purple on the map

indicates that your route includes a road not matching your preference on the following settings in “Route”; “Unpaved

Roads”, “Motorways”, “Ferries”, “Uturns”, “Permit Needed”, “Toll Roads”.

For your safety, please review and obey all local traffic rules along the highlighted route.

3D map screen

1 Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

2 Touch mode.

or to switch the map

Changing the scale of the map

1 Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

2 Move MULTI-CONTROL down or up to zoom in or out.

Moving MULTI-CONTROL upward or downward once allows you to change the map scale one step at a time. Holding MULTI-CON- TROL while moving it up or down allows you to change the scale sequentially.

Switching the map between 2D and 3D

2D map screen

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p Zooming out will reduce the size of the icon

and further zooming out will hide it. However, the pin-shaped icon is not resized and keeps displayed.

p Further zooming out hides the lines of traf-

fic information.

4 Touch and drag the map in the desired direction to scroll.

Dragging the map scrolls it. The scrolling increment depends on your dragging length.

p Pressing MAP button returns the map to

the current position.

Changing the tilt and rotation angle of the map

On the 3D map screen, briefly touching the map shows the tilt controls and rotation angle.

1 Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

2 Touch

to switch the 3D map mode.

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Scrolling the map to the position you want to see

1 Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

2 Touch

3 Touch the map briefly.

Briefly touching the position on the map that you want to see positions the cursor there.

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.)

to switch the 2D map mode.

Cursor

3 Touch anywhere on the map briefly to show the tilt controls and rotation angle.

Controls for tilt and rotation angle

4 Touch the controls to adjust the tilt and rotation angle.

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The basic flow of creating your route

1 Park your vehicle in a safe place, and apply

the handbrake.

2 Display the “Destination Menu”.

3 Select the method of searching for your

destination.

4 Enter the information for the destination

and narrow down candidates to one.

5 Touch [Go Here Now] on the “Map Confir-

mation Screen”.

6 The navigation system calculates the route

to your destination, and then shows the route on the map.

7 After releasing the handbrake, drive in ac-

cordance with navigation guidance.

This description will provide you with a reference for the next operation.

2 Current page/total pages 3

Returns the previous screen.

: Touching through the list and allows you to view the remaining items.

5 Listed items:

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

or on the scroll bar scrolls

The operation of the onscreen keyboard

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The operations of a list screen (e.g. city list)

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1 Text box:

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

guide with text appears.

2 Screen title

This description will provide you with a reference for the next operation.

3 Keyboard:

Touching the keys enables you to enter the characters.

4 Number of possible choices 5

Returns the previous screen.

: 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.

Basic operation

7 Caps lock control

Switches the keyboard between lowercase letters and uppercase letters. Each touch of [aA] changes the settings as follows:

— enables you to capitalise the first

letter of a word.

— enables you to enter letters in lower-case. (When a space is entered, it switches

— enables you to enter letters with capitals (caps) lock.

8 [@/!]:

Displays the key to enter special characters, such as [!].

p The appearance of this key and typeable

characters change according to the current keyboard layout.

9 [Keys]:

Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.

a [Done]:

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

automatically.)

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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.

Searching for a location by address

The most frequently used function is [Address], in which the address is specified and

the destination is searched.

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”.

2 Touch [Address].

3 Touch the key next to “Country:” to display the country list.

4 Touch one of the items on the list to set the country as search area.

The screen returns to the previous screen.

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5 Touch the key next to “City:” to enter the city name.

6 Enter the city name or postcode.

! When the options are narrowed down to six

or less, those are automatically listed.

! If you want to list the options matching to

the current information entered, touch [Done].

! Touching [History] displays the list of cities

that you selected before.

8 Enter the street name and touch the desired one from the list.

! When a street is already set, touching

[Street Centre] allows you to select the representative point of the street and proceed to the “Map Confirmation Screen”.

! When a street is already set, touching [In-

tersection] allows you to search for an in-

tersection. After entering the second street name and selecting the desired intersection, the “Map Confirmation Screen” appears. This is useful when you don’t know the house number or cannot input the house number of the selected street.

9 Enter the house number and then touch [Done].

! If the house number you have entered is

not found, a message appears. In that case, touch [OK] and try entering the existing house number.

10 Touch on of the options at the bottom of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select the next operation.

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7 Touch the desired city name.

! When a city is already set, touching [City

Centre] allows you to select the representa-

tive location of the city and proceed to the “Map Confirmation Screen”.

Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] sequentially enables you to set your selected position as your destination and calculate the route up that point.

= For details concerning other operations on

the “Map Confirmation Screen”, refer to

What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Screen” on page 36.

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If only one option is appropriate for your entry, the screen will jump to the “Map Confirmation Screen” directly and the process of entering the street name or house number will be skipped. If this is an undesirable location, touch with another address.

to retry

Searching for the vicinity Points of Interest (POI)

Information about various facilities (Points Of Interest - POI), such as petrol stations, parkings or restaurants, is available. By selecting the category (or entering the POI Name), you can search for a POI.

Searching for POIs around the cursor

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [POI].

2 Touch [Around Cursor].

The number of nearby POIs will appear at the bottom of the screen.

4 Touch your desired category.

If there are more detailed categories within the selected category, repeat this step as many times as necessary. Touch [Search] to search for a POI by entering the POI name in the selected category.

5 Touch your desired POI.

3 Drag the map to move the cursor to the desired position and touch [OK].

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! Touching [Name] tab sorts the options in

the list in alphabetical order.

! Touching [Distance] tab sorts the options in

the list in order by distance.

p Icons are helpful for quickly telling the cate-

gory of facilities with the same name.

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6 Touch on of the options at the bottom of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select the next operation.

Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] sequentially enables you to set your selected position as your destination and calculate the route up that point.

= For details concerning other operations on

the “Map Confirmation Screen”, refer to

What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Screen” on page 36.

p Searching for a spot and touching [Info]on

the “Map Confirmation Screen” also allows you to search for the nearby POIs around the cursor.

= For details, refer to Viewing the information

of a specified location on page 38.

Searching for a nearby POI

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [POI].

2 Touch [Around Current GPS Location].

The list of POI categories appears.

= For the subsequent operations, refer to

Searching for POIs around the cursor on the previous page.

2 Touch [Along Route].

The list of POI categories appears.

= For the subsequent operations, refer to

Searching for POIs around the cursor on the previous page.

Searching for POIs around the destination

p This function is available when the route is

set.

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [POI].

2 Touch [Around Destination].

The list of POI categories appears.

= For the subsequent operations, refer to

Searching for POIs around the cursor on the previous page.

Using “Saved Criteria”

Memorising your selection sequence

You can store the selected search method and one of the categories as the shortcut to recall it later. It allows you to search for a POI in the same way as you did before. You can also delete the shortcuts.

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [POI].

2 Touch [Register Search Criteria].

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Searching for POIs along the current route

p This function is available when the route is

set.

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [POI].

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3 Touch one of the items on the list.

! Selecting an item that has already been

stored allows you to overwrite it.

4 Touch the search method that you want to put it into memory.

The list of POI categories appears.

5 Touch the category that you want to put it into memory.

If there are more detailed categories within the selected category, select the desired category from the list repeatedly until your desired category appears.

6 Recheck the sequence and touch [Save Criteria] to put it into memory.

! Touching [Save Criteria] without selecting

a category allows you to store only your selected search method including all categories.

! If there aren’t anymore detailed categories,

a blank list appears. In such case, touching [Save Criteria] allows you to store it as the currently selected category. To know the states of the current sequence, refer to the top of the screen.

7 Enter the desired name and then touch [Done] to complete the entry.

Your selection sequence is shown on the top of the screen.

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The storing process has completed and the shortcut is available on “Saved Criteria”.

Searching for POIs by using the memorised sequence

You can search for POIs with using the prestored shortcut.

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [POI].

2 Touch [Saved Criteria].

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3 Touch one of the items on the list.

4 Touch the desired POI.

5 Touch on of the options at the bottom of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select the next operation.

Deleting the memorised POI shortcuts

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [POI].

2 Touch [Saved Criteria].

3 Touch [Delete] on the right of the item that you want to delete.

Searching for POIs by using the data on external storage devices (USB, SD)

Creating a customised POI is possible by using the utility programme “NavGate FEEDS” which is available separately, on your PC. (“NavGate FEEDS” will be available on our website.) Storing the customised POI properly and connecting the external storage device (USB, SD) enables the system to use the data for searches.

Searching for and selecting a location

Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] sequentially enables you to set your selected position as your destination and calculate the route up that point.

= For details concerning other operations on

the “Map Confirmation Screen”, refer to

What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Screen” on page 36.

1 Connect the USB device or insert the SD card.

2 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [USB/SD].

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3 Touch the desired storage that you want to load.

4 Touch the folder that includes the desired item on the list.

5 Touch one of the items on the list.

6 Touch on of the options at the bottom of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select the next operation.

Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] sequentially enables you to set your selected position as your destination and calculate the route up that point.

= For details concerning other operations on

the “Map Confirmation Screen”, refer to

What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Screen” on page 36.

Searching for a location by coordinates

Entering a latitude and longitude pinpoints the location.

1 Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu ”, and then touch [Route Function].

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