Pioneer AVIC-F90BT User Manual

Operation Manual

FLASH MEMORY MULTIMEDIA AV NAVIGATION

RECEIVER

AVIC-F90BT

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 [phone].

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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 manual 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		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

Regular startup 17
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

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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

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–	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

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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

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–	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

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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

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01 Introduction

Manual overview

Terminology

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.

Glossary

See the glossary to find the meaning of a term.

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 described 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”.

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“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-pur- pose 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	Introduction

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.

pThis 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.

pImported 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

!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>)

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!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

pWhen 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 recommend that you use the latest software for the iPod.

p Operations may vary depending on the iPod models and the software version of iPod.

pFor more details about iPod compatibility with this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.

piPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered 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 compatible 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.

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—“Video image” that is output from the builtin 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.

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.

pSome data remains. Read Returning the navigation 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.

Introduction

Protecting the LCD panel and screen

pDo 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.

pWhen using a cellular phone, keep the antenna of the cellular phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the

video in the form of spots, colored stripes, etc.

pTo protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the touch panel keys with your finger. (The stylus is supplied for spe-

cial 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, “Brightness” may be used to adjust the black density of the video. When using the screen for the

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.

pSome data remains. Read Returning the navigation 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 factory settings on page 153.

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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 operation of the system.

!When changing the combination of the equipment.

!When adding/removing additional products that connect to the navigation system.

!If your vehicle position shown on the map with a significant positioning error.

1Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

RESET button

pIf you have connected other equipment to

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

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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.

1Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

=For details concerning operations, refer to Inserting/ejecting a disc on the next page.

2LCD screen

3EJECT button

4RESET button

=For details concerning operations, refer to Resetting the microprocessor on page 11.

5MENU button

Press MENU button to display the “Top Menu”.

Press and hold to display the “Screen Calibration” 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 Adjustment” 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.

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02 Basic operation

	Keep moving upward or downward;	Inserting/ejecting a disc
	Changes the map scale continuously.	Inserting a disc
	p This operation is available only while the
	map screen is displayed.	% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
	Moving MULTI-CONTROL to the left or
	right;
	Allows you to change the frequency one
	step at a time; operates track search con-
	trols.
	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	p The built-in drive plays one standard 12-cm
	“English” is selected, pressing the center al-	or 8-cm (single) disc at a time. Do not use
	lows you to hear the previous route gui-	an adapter when playing 8-cm discs.
	dance.)	p Do not insert anything other than a disc
	p When your phone is paired to the naviga-	into the disc loading slot.
	tion system, pressing its center allows
	you to answer an incoming call or end	Ejecting a disc
	the phone call.
	Keep pressing the center of MULTI-CON-	% Press EJECT button.
	TROL;	The disc is ejected.
	Mutes the AV (Audio and Video) source. To
	cancel the muting, press and hold it again.

8Bluetooth 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.

pTo connect your iPod by using USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU230V), use “AV1” input (RCA) on the backside.

aSD card slot

=For more detailed information, refer to In-

serting and ejecting an SD memory card on this page.

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 storage device, never remove it from this navigation system while data is being transferred.

!If data loss or corruption occurs on the storage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption.

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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.

pThere is no compatibility for Multi Media Card (MMC).

pCompatibility with all SD memory card is not guaranteed.

p Optimum performance of this unit may not be obtained depending on the SD memory card.

pDo not insert anything other than SD memory 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.

2 Pull out the SD memory card.

pInsert the dummy SD card to keep the SD

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

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device

CAUTION

!To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, never remove it from this navigation system while data is being transferred.

!If data loss or corruption occurs on the storage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption.

Plugging in a USB storage device

% Plug a USB storage device into the USB connector.

USB connector

USB storage device

pCompatibility 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.

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Connecting and	Disconnecting your iPod
disconnecting iPod	% Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod
CAUTION	after checking that no data is being ac-
	cessed.

!To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, never remove it from this naviga-

	tion system while data is being transferred.	Flow from startup to
	! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-	termination
	rage device for any reason, it is usually not
	possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts	1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
	no liability for damages, costs or expenses
		After a short pause, the navigation splash
	arising from data loss or corruption.
		screen comes on for a few seconds.
		p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be
	Connecting your iPod	sure to use your fingers to touch the touch
		panel keys. (The stylus is supplied for spe-
	Using the USB interface cable for iPod en-
		cial calibrations. Do not use the stylus for
	ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga-	normal operations.)
	tion system.	2 Turn off the vehicle engine to termi-
	p For connection, USB interface cable for
		nate the system.
	iPod (CD-IU230V) (sold separately) is re-
		The navigation system is also turned off.
	quired.
	p USB interface cable for iPod is supplied
	with AVIC-F90BT.	On first-time startup
	1 Pull out the USB storage device after
	checking that no data is being accessed.	CAUTION
	To AV input on the back of the navigation system	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
	iPod

pFor more details about iPod compatibility with this navigation system, refer to the in-

formation on our website.

p Connection via USB hub is not available.

2 Connect your iPod.

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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.

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.

% Start the engine to boot up the system.

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

pThe screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.

pIf the navigation screen was shown previously, the disclaimer appears.

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

the conditions.

pIf other screens were shown previously, the disclaimer screen will be skipped.

pIf 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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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

2		3	4

	1
5	6
7	8

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What you can do on each menu

1Top Menu

Press MENU button to display the “Top Menu”.

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

2Destination 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 AVICF900BT and AVIC-F90BT.

3Contacts screen

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

4AV Source menu

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

5Phone 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.

6Settings Menu

You can access the screen to customize settings.

7Map screen

Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

8AV 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.

pTo return to the previous screen, touch

.

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

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

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

5Touch [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 “Top 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.

1	2	3		4
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				a
	e	d	c	b

p Information with the mark (*) appears only when the route is set.

pDepending on the conditions and settings, some items may not be displayed.

1Next 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 direction symbol, refer to Supplemental information about directions on page 167.

2Distance to the guidance point*

Shows the distance to the next guidance point.

3Name of the street to be used (or next guidance point)*

4Current time

5Compass

The red arrow indicates north.

6Map mode selector

=For details, refer to Switching the map between 2D and 3D on page 22.

7Shortcut 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.

8Stop 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 travel at high speed on page 42.

9Album artwork on iPod

If you connect your iPod to this navigation sys-

tem, the album artwork that is playing appears.

aShortcut 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.

bExtension 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.

cCurrent 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.

dCurrent 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.

eStreet name (or city name) that your vehicle is traveling along

fMulti-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.

pThis item is not shown when “Full Screen Cockpit” is set to “On”.

=For details, refer to Map Settings on page 125.

pThe 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.

gMap scale

The scale of the map is indicated by distance.

hSecond 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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pThis information is based on the map database. 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

pA 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

Changing the scale of the map

1Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

2Move 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.

2D map screen

3D map screen

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 traffic information.

1Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

2Touch or to switch the map mode.

Scrolling the map to the position you want to see

1 Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

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2Touch to switch the 2D map mode.

3Touch 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.

pPressing 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.

1Press MAP button to display the navigation map screen.

2Touch 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

1Park your vehicle in a safe place, and apply the parking brake.

j

2 Display the “Destination Menu”.

j

3Select the method of searching for your destination.

j

4Enter the information for the destination and narrow down candidates to one.

j

5Touch [Go Here Now] on the “Map Confirmation Screen”.

j

6The navigation system calculates the route to your destination, and then shows the route on the map.

j

7After releasing the parking brake, drive in accordance with navigation guidance.

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The operations of a list

Displays the characters that are entered. If

screen (e.g. city list)

there is no text in the box, an informative

guide with text appears.

1

2 3

2 Screen title

This description will provide you with a refer-

ence 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.

6

:

Deletes the input text one letter at a time, be-

4

5

ginning at the end of the text. Continuing to

1 Screen title

touch the button deletes all of the text.

This description will provide you with a refer-

7 Caps lock control

ence for the next operation.

Switches the keyboard between lowercase let-

2 Current page/total pages

ters and uppercase letters.

3

:

Each touch of [aA] changes the settings as

Returns the previous screen.

follows:

4

:

— enables you to capitalize the first

Touching or

on the scroll bar scrolls

letter of a word.

through the list and allows you to view the re-

— enables you to enter letters in

maining items.

lower-case. (When a space is entered, it

5 Listed items:

switches

automatically.)

Touching an item on the list allows you to nar-

— enables you to enter letters with

row down the options and proceed to the next

capitals (caps) lock.

operation.

8 [@/!]:

The operation of the on-

Displays the key to enter special characters,

such as [!].

screen keyboard

p The appearance of this key and typeable

	1	2	3	4	5	6	characters change according to the cur-
							rent keyboard layout.
						9	[Keys]:
							Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.
						a [Done]:
							Confirms the entry and allows you to proceeds
							to the next step.

7 8 9 a

1 Text box:

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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.

pSome information regarding traffic regulations 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

2 Touch [Address].

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

location a selecting and for Searching

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”.

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.

8 Touch the desired city name.

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.

!When a city is already set, touching [City Center] allows you to select the representative location of the city and proceed to the “Map Confirmation Screen”.

9Enter 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 [Intersection] allows you to search for an intersection. 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.

10Enter 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.

!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.

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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 to retry with another address.

2 Touch [Around Cursor].

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.

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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.

pIcons are helpful for quickly telling the category 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.

pSearching 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

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

2Touch [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

pThis function is available when the route is set.

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

2Touch [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

pThis function is available when the route is set.

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

2Touch [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.

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

2Touch [Register Search Criteria].

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.

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.

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

2Touch [Saved Criteria].

3Touch 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

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

2Touch [Saved Criteria].

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