Pioneer AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F7010BT, AVIC-F700BT User Manual

Operation Manual

FLASH MEMORY MULTIMEDIA AV NAVIGATION RECEIVER

AVIC-F900BT AVIC-F700BT AVIC-F7010BT

Notice to all users:

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. This software requires that the navigation system is properly connected to your vehicle’s parking brake and depending on your vehicle, additional installation may be required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at (800) 421-1404.

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.

Regular startup 17

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 8

– How to read this manual 8 – Terminology 8 – About the definition of terminology 8

Features 9 Map coverage 11 Protecting the LCD panel and screen 11 Viewing the LCD comfortably 11 Notes for internal memory 11

– Before removing the vehicle

battery 11

– About the data being deleted 11 – Resetting the microprocessor 11

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions 13 Inserting/ejecting a disc 14

– Inserting a disc 14 – Ejecting a disc 14

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 14

– Inserting an SD memory card 15 – Ejecting an SD memory card 15

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 15

– Plugging in a USB storage device 15 – Unplugging a USB storage device 15

Connecting and disconnecting iPod 16

– Connecting your iPod 16 – Disconnecting your iPod 16

Flow from startup to termination 16 On first-time startup 16

How to use the navigation menu

screens 18

– Screen switching overview 18 – What you can do on each menu 19 – Displaying the rear camera image 19

How to use the map 20

– How to read the map screen 20 – Switching the map between 2D and

3D 22

– Changing the scale of the map 22 – Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 22

– Changing the tilt and rotation angle of

the map 23 The basic flow of creating your route 23 The operations of a list screen (e.g. city

list) 24

The operation of the on-screen keyboard 24

Searching for and selecting a location

Searching for a location by address 25 Searching for the vicinity Points of Interest

(POI) 27

– Searching for POIs around the

cursor 27

– Searching for a nearby POI 28 – Searching for POIs along the current

route 28

– Searching for POIs around the

destination 28

– Using “Saved Criteria” 29

Searching for POIs by using the data on

external storage devices (USB, SD) 31 Searching for a location by coordinates 32 Selecting a location you searched for

recently 33

– Deleting an entry in “History” 33

Selecting a location stored in “Favorites” 33

– Deleting an entry in “Favorites” 34 Setting up a route to your home 34 Setting a route by recalling a saved route 34

Contents

Searching for a location by scrolling the

map 35

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 37 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 customized

POI 39 Storing the location in “Favorites” 40 Deleting an entry in “Favorites” 40

Checking the current route Checking the current route conditions 41

– Playing simulated travel at high

speed 42

– Checking the entire route overview on

the map 42

Checking the current itinerary 42

Editing waypoints and the destination Editing waypoints 44

– Adding a waypoint 44 – Sorting waypoints 44 – Deleting a waypoint 44

Storing the current route 44

– Deleting the entry in “Saved

Routes” 45

Deleting the current route 45

Browsing information on MSN Direct Activating the service 46

– Checking your product key 46

– Subscribing to the MSN Direct

service 47

– Activating the MSN Direct

function 47 Browsing gas prices 47 Browsing movie times 48

– Searching for a theater by selecting a

movie title 48

– Searching for a movie title by selecting

a theater 49 Browsing weather information 50

– Checking the local weather

information 50

– Checking worldwide weather

conditions 50 Using traffic information 50

– Viewing the traffic list 50 – How to read traffic information on the

map 51

– Setting the traffic information 51

Using hands-free phoning

Hands-free phoning overview 52 Preparing communication devices 52 Displaying the Phone Menu 52 Registering your cellular phone 52

– Searching for nearby phones 53 – Searching for a specified phone 53 – Pairing from your mobile phone 54

Connecting a registered cellular phone 55

– Disconnecting a cellular phone 55 – Deleting a registered phone 55

Receiving a phone call 56

– Answering an incoming call 56 – Rejecting an incoming call 56

Making a phone call 56

– Direct dialing 57 – Dialing from the history 57 – Calling a number in the “Contacts”

screen 58

– Dialing a phone number on the “Map

Confirmation Screen” 58

– Making a call home easily 58

Contents

– Dialing GOOG-411 59 Announcing incoming short mails 59 Transferring the phone book 59 Clearing memory 60 Setting the phone 60

– Setting the phone volume 60

– Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 61

– Answering a call automatically 61

– Setting the automatic rejection

function 61

– Echo canceling and noise

reduction 62

– Setting the automatic connection 62

– Editing the device name 62

Notes for hands-free phoning 62 Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology

software 64

Playing the audio CD

Reading the screen 65 Using the touch panel keys 65 Selecting a track from the list 66 Using the “Function” menu 66

Playing music files on ROM

Reading the screen 67 Using the touch panel keys 67

– Selecting a track from the list 68

– Browsing embedded text

information 68

Using the “Function” menu 69

Playing a DVD-Video

Reading the screen 70 Using the touch panel keys 70

– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 72

– Searching for a desired scene and

starting playback from a specified time 72

– Direct number search 72

– Operating the DVD menu 72

– Frame-by-frame playback 73

– Slow motion playback 73

Using the “Function” menu 73

Playing a DVD-VR

Reading the screen 75 Using the touch panel keys 75

– Searching for a desired scene and

starting playback from a specified time 76

– Switching the playback mode 77 – Using the short-time skip function 77 – Playing by selecting from the title

list 77

– Frame-by-frame playback 77 – Slow motion playback 77

Using the “Function” menu 78

Playing a DivX

Reading the screen 79 Using the touch panel keys 79

– Frame-by-frame playback 80 – Slow motion playback 80 – Searching for a desired scene and

starting playback from a specified time 80

Using the “Function” menu 81

DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup

Displaying DVD Setup menu 82 Setting the top-priority languages 82 Setting assist subtitles on or off 82 Setting the angle icon display 83 Setting the aspect ratio 83 Setting the parental lock 83

– Setting the code number and level 83

Displaying your DivX® VOD registration

code 84 Setting “Auto Play” 84 Setting the subtitle file for DivX® 85 Language code chart for DVDs 86

Playing the music file (USB, SD)

Starting procedures 87 Reading the screen 87

Contents

Using the touch panel keys (Music) 88

– Selecting a track from the list 89 – Browsing embedded text

information 89

Using the “Function” menu 89

Playing the movie file (USB, SD)

Starting procedures 91 Reading the screen 91 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 91

– Searching for a desired scene and

starting playback from a specified time 92

Using the “Function” menu 92

Using the iPod® (iPod)

Starting procedures 94 Reading the screen 94 Using the touch panel keys (Music) 95

– Browsing for a song 95 Starting the video playback 96 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 97

– Browsing for a video 97 Using the “Function” menu 98

Using the radio (FM)

Reading the screen 100 Using the touch panel keys 100

– Switching between the detailed

information display and the preset list display 101

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 101

Using the “Function” menu 101

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 101

– Tuning in strong signals 102

Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio)

Reading the screen 103 Using the touch panel keys 103

– Switching between the detailed

information display and the preset list display 104

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 104 Switching the display 104 Using the “Function” menu 104

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 105

– Switching the seek mode 105 – Tuning in strong signals 105 – Switching the reception mode 105

Using the radio (AM)

Reading the screen 106 Using the touch panel keys 106

– Switching between the detailed

information display and the preset list

display 106

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 107 Using the “Function” menu 107

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 107

– Tuning in strong signals 107

Using the XM tuner

Reading the screen 109 Using the touch panel keys 109

– Selecting an XM channel directly 110 – Displaying the Radio ID 110 – Storing and recalling broadcast

stations 111

– Selecting a channel from the list 111 – Using “My Mix” function 111 – Using the direct traffic announcement

function 112 Using the “Function” menu 112

– Setting the memorized songs 113

Using the SIRIUS tuner

Reading the screen 114 Using the touch panel keys 114

– Selecting a SIRIUS channel

directly 115

– Display the Radio ID 115

Contents

– Storing and recalling broadcast

stations 116

– Using “My Mix” function 116 – Using the direct traffic announcement

function 116

– Using the “Instant Replay”

function 117

Using the “Function” menu 117

– Setting the memorized songs 118 – Using the Game Alert function 118 – Displaying Game Information 119

Using the AV input

Using the AV1 120 Using the AV2 120 Using the touch panel keys 120

Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)

Reading the screen 121 Using the touch panel keys 121

Customizing preferences

The options in the “Navi Settings”

menu 123

– Basic operations in the “Navi Settings”

menu 123

– GPS & Time Settings 123 – Time Settings 124 – 3D Settings 125 – Map Settings 125 – Displayed Info 126 – Smart Zoom 126 – Overview Mode 127 – Manage POI 127 – Manage Track Logs 127 – Route 127 – Warnings 128 – Regional Settings 129 – Restore Factory Settings 129 – Set Home 129 – Demo Mode 129 – Sound settings 130 – About 130

– Setting the POI appearance 130 – Creating new categories 131 – Editing your customized POI 132 – Recording your travel history 132 – Setting your home position 134

The options on the “System Settings”

menu. 134

– Displaying the “System Settings”

menu 134

– Selecting the language 135 – Changing the splash screen 135 – Setting the rear view camera 136 – Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panels (touch panel calibration) 137

– Adjusting the screen brightness 137 – Setting the illumination color 137 – Checking the version information 138 – Turning off the screen 138

The “AV Sound” menu options 139

– Displaying the “AV Sound” menu 139 – Using balance adjustment 139 – Using the equalizer 139 – Adjusting loudness 141 – Using subwoofer output 141 – Using the high pass filter 142 – Adjusting source levels 142 – Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 142

The options on the “AV Settings” menu 142

– Displaying the “AV Settings”

menu 142

– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 143 – Setting video input 2 (AV2) 143 – Switching the auto antenna

setting 143

– Changing the wide screen mode 143 – Switching the sound muting/

attenuation 144

– Setting the rear output 144 – Acquiring iPod music

information 144

Contents

Operating Your Navigation System with Voice

To Ensure Safe Driving 146 Basics of Voice Operation 146

– Flow of voice operation 146 – Starting voice operation 147

Operating iPod by voice 147 Calling the entry on “Contacts” 147 Available Basic Voice Commands 148

– Basic commands 148 – Voice operation for the iPod 148 – Voice operation for AV source (other

than iPod) 149

– Voice commands related to hands-free

phoning 150

Tips for Voice Operation 151

Other functions Setting the anti-theft function 152

– Setting the password 152 – Entering the password 152 – Deleting the password 152 – Forgotten passwords 152

Returning the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 153

– Setting items to be deleted 154

Appendix

Troubleshooting 155 Messages and how to react to them 159 Messages for Audio Functions 160 Positioning technology 163

– Positioning by GPS 163 – Positioning by “Dead Reckoning” 163 – How do GPS and “Dead Reckoning”

work together? 163

Handling large errors 164

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 164

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 165

Route setting information 166

– Route search specifications 166

Handling and care of the disc 168

– Built-in drive and care 168 – Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 168 Playable discs 169

– About DVD-Video and CD 169 – About AVCHD recorded discs 169 – About playing DualDisc 169 – About Dolby Digital 169 – About DTS sound 169

Detailed information for playable media 169

– Compatibility 169 – Media compatibility chart 172

About Bluetooth 176 About the SAT RADIO READY Logo 176 About HD Radio 176 About SD and SDHC logo 177 About WMA 177 About DivX 177 About AAC 177 Detailed information regarding connectable

iPods 177

Using the LCD screen correctly 178

– Handling the LCD screen 178 – Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 178

– Maintaining the LCD screen 178 – Small fluorescent tube 178

Display information 179

– Destination Menu 179 – Phone Menu 179 – Settings Menu 180 – Shortcut menu 182 – DVD Setup 183

Glossary 184 Specifications 187

Chapter

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 cellular phone featuring Bluetooth®technology. Chapter 9 to Chapter 23 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 25 describes how to change the settings so as to suit your tastes. The behavior 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.

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 134.

About the definition of terminology

“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”.

Glossary

See the glossary to find the meaning of a term.

Introduction

Chapter

“Video image”

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

“External storage device (USB, SD)”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, 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 customized 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 customized 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.

Introduction

A wide variety of playable file formats

! Built-in DVD drive (AVIC-F900BTand

AVIC-F90BT)

DVD-Video (commercial-release DVDVideo), DVD-R/-RW/-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, Data<MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX>), CD (commercial-release audio CD), CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Data<MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX>)

Chapter

Introduction

! Built-in CD drive (AVIC-F700BTand

AVIC-F7010BT)

CD (commercial-release audio CD), CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Data<MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX, WAV>)

! External storage device (USB, SD)

Following file types is playable on the external 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 DVD-Video 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 authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

— Notice regarding MP3 file usage

Supply of this navigation system conveys only a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. 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 license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

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 (CDIU230V) (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 sof tware 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 cellular phone featuring Bluetooth

technology can be connected wirelessly. — The cellular 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 cellular phone.

Rear display entertainment

Video sources can be displayed on the rear display.

Introduction

Chapter

—“Video image” that is output from the built-

in DVD drive (DVD-V, DVD-VR, DivX) and AV input (AV1, AV2) can be displayed on the rear display.

— This function is available for AVIC-F900BT

and AVIC-F90BT.

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 cellular phone, keep the an-

tenna of the cellular phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the video in the form of spots, colored stripes, etc.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

sure to touch the touch panel keys with your finger. (The stylus is supplied for special calibrations. Do not use the stylus for normal operations.)

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.

Notes for 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. Read Returning the na-

vigation system to the default or factory 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 153.

About the data being deleted

The information is erased by pressing RESET button or disconnecting the yellow lead from the battery (or removing the battery itself). However, some items remain.

p Some data remains. Read Returning the na-

vigation system to the default or factory 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 153.

Resetting the microprocessor

CAUTION

Pressing RESET button clears the settings for the AV source without clearing all the navigation function items. Please refer to the related section before clearing. = For more detailed information about the items

to be deleted, refer to Returning the navigation system to the default or factor y settings on page 153.

Introduction

Chapter

Introduction

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this product for the first time

after installation.

! If the product fails to operate properly. ! If there appear to be problems with the op-

eration of the system.

! When changing the combination of the

equipment.

! 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.

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

RESET button

p If you have connected other equipment to

this navigation system with IP-BUS, be sure to reset that equipment too.

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Chapter

1234

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

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

1 Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play. = For details concerning operations, refer

to Inserting/ejecting a disc on the next page.

2 LCD screen

3 EJECT button

4 RESET button

= For details concerning operations, refer

to Resetting the microprocessor on page

11.

5 MENU button

Press MENU button to display the “To p Menu”.

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 137.

6 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 137.

7 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.

Chapter

Basic operation

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 forward or reverse. Pressing the center of MULTI-CONTROL; Enables you to start the voice operation when “English” is selected in “Program lan-

guage:”. (When a language other than “English” is selected, pressing the center al-

lows you to hear the previous route guidance.) p When your phone is paired to the naviga-

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

Keep pressing the center of MULTI-CONTROL;

Mutes the AV (Audio and Video) source. To cancel the muting, press and hold it again.

8 Bluetooth connection status indicator

Lights up when your phone is paired to the navigation system by Bluetooth wireless technology.

9 “AV2” input jack

This is the “AV2” input terminal. Use the CD-RM10 (sold separately) to connect the external video component. p To connect your iPod by using USB inter-

face cable for iPod (CD-IU230V), use “AV1” input (RCA) on the backside.

a SD card slot

= For more detailed information, refer to In-

serting and ejecting an SD memory card

on this page.

Inserting/ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

p The built-in drive plays one standard 12-cm

or 8-cm (single) disc at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8-cm discs.

p Do not insert anything other than a disc

into the disc loading slot.

Ejecting a disc

% Press EJECT button.

The disc is ejected.

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card

CAUTION

! Keep the dummy SD card out of the reach of

small children to prevent them from accidentally swallowing it.

! 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.

Basic operation

Chapter

Inserting an SD memory card

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

Insert it with the contact surface facing to the left and press the card until it clicks and completely locks.

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 Press the SD memory card until it clicks.

The SD memory card is ejected.

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

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.

Basic operation

2 Pull out the SD memory card.

p Insert the dummy SD card to keep the SD

card slot free of dust when the SD memory card is not inserted.

Unplugging a USB storage device

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

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Basic operation

Connecting and disconnecting 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 For connection, USB interface cable for

iPod (CD-IU230V) (sold separately) is required.

p USB interface cable for iPod is supplied

with AVIC-F90BT.

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

To AV input on the back of the navigation system

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 use your fingers to touch the touch panel keys. (The stylus is supplied for special calibrations. Do not use the stylus for normal operations.)

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.

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.

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

USB connector USB interface cable for

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.

2 Connect your iPod.

iPod

Basic operation

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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.

% 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.

p If the anti-theft function is activated, you

must enter your password. After unlocking the navigation system, the “Top Menu” appears. If you enter the navigation screen first, the disclaimer screen will appear. Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions.

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The “Top Menu” appears.

Regular startup

CAUTION

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

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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.

Screen switching overview

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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.

p [MSN Direct] is available for AVIC-

F900BT and AVIC-F90BT.

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 customize 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

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.

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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 136.

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

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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 167.

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 22.

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 centered.

= 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 129.

= For details, refer to Playing simulated tra-

vel at high speed on page 42.

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

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 traveling 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 126.

= For details, refer to Checking the current

route conditions on page 41.

p This item is not shown when “Full

Screen Cockpit” is set to “On”.

= For details, refer to Map Settings on

page 125.

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 Second Maneuver 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 125.

Meaning of guidance flags

: Destination

The checkered flag indicates your destination.

: Waypoint

The yellow flags indicate your waypoints.

: Start point

The light blue flag indicates your start point.

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.

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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”, “Highways”, “Ferries”, “U-turns”, “Permit Needed”, “Toll Roads”.

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

Switching the map between 2D and 3D

2D map screen

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.

3D map screen

1 Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

2 Touch mode.

or to switch the map

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.

Scrolling the map to the position you want to see

1 Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

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2 Touch to switch the 2D map mode.

3 Touch the map briefly.

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

Cursor

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.)

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.

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

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Controls for tilt and rotation angle

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

The basic flow of creating your route

1 Park your vehicle in a safe place, and apply

the parking brake.

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 parking brake, drive in

accordance with navigation guidance.

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

1 Screen title

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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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.

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 capitalize 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 [!].

automatically.)

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.

1 Text box:

789a

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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 parking brake 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].

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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 “State:” and touch the desired state, province, or territory on the list.

The screen returns to the previous screen.

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

7 Enter the city name or Zip code.

8 Touch the desired city name.

! When a city is already set, touching [City

Center] allows you to select the representa-

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

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

! When a street is already set, touching

[Street Center] 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.

! 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.

10 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.

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11 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.

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

2 Touch [Around Cursor].

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

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

4 Touch your desired category.

Searching for the vicinity Points of Interest (POI)

Information about various facilities (Points Of Interest - POI), such as gas 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].

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.

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5 Touch your desired POI.

! 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.

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 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.

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].

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.

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Using “Saved Criteria”

Memorizing 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].

3 Touch one of the items on the list.

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

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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.

! Selecting an item that has already been

stored allows you to overwrite it.

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

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

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! 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.

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

Searching for POIs by using the memorized 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].

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.

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.

Deleting the memorized POI shortcuts

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

2 Touch [Saved Criteria].

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