Pioneer AVIC-F9220BT User Manual

Operation Manual

NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM

AVIC-F20BT
AVIC-F920BT
AVIC-F9210BT
AVIC-F9220BT

Be sure to read Important Information for the User
first!
Important Information for the User includes the
important information that you must understand before
using this navigation system.

English

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-

ual in a safe place for future reference .

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

Important

The screens shown in the examples may differ
from actual screens.
Actual screens may be changed without notice
for performance and function improvements.

Introduction
Manual overview 8

– How to use this manual 8
– Conventions used in this manual 8
– Terms used in this manual 8

Notice regarding video viewing 9
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 9
Notice regarding MP3 file usage 9
iPod compatibility 9
Map coverage 9
Protecting the LCD panel and screen 10
Notes on internal memory 10

– Before removing the vehicle

battery 10

– Data subject to erasure 10

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions 11
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 13
Inserting and ejecting a disc 13

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT) 13
– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT) 14
– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-

F9210BT and AVIC-F9220BT) 14

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-

F9210BT and AVIC-F9220BT) 14

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 15

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F20BT) 15

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F20BT) 16

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT and AVIC­F9220BT) 16

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F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT and AVIC­F9220BT) 17

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 17

– Plugging in a USB storage device 18
– Unplugging a USB storage device 18

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 18

– Connecting your iPod 18
– Disconnecting your iPod 18

Flow from startup to termination 19
On first-time startup 19
Regular startup 19

How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview 20
What you can do on each menu 21
Shortcut Menu 21

– Selecting the shortcut 21
– Cancelling the shortcut 22

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list) 22
Operating the on-screen keyboard 22

How to use the map
How to read the map screen 23

– Enlarged map of the intersection 24
– Display during motorway driving 25

Roads without turn-by-turn instructions 25
Operating the map screen 25

– Changing the scale of the map 25
– Switching the map orientation 25
– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 26

– Setting the “Quick Access” menu 26

Switching the view mode 27

Eco-driving function

Displaying “Eco Graph” 29
Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance 30
Sudden start alert 30

Searching for and selecting a location

The basic flow of creating your route 31
Searching for a location by address 32

– Searching for a street name first 32

Contents

– Searching for a city name first 33
– Finding your destination by specifying

the postcode 33

– Searching for a name by entering

multiple keywords 34
Setting up a route to your home 35
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 35

– Searching for POIs by preset

categories 35

– Searching for a POI directly from the

name of the facilities 35

– Searching for a nearby POI 36
– Searching for POIs around the

destination 36

– Searching for POIs around the city 37
Selecting destination from “Favourites” 37
Searching for POIs by using the data on the

SD memory card 38

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 38

Searching for a location by coordinates 38

After the location is decided
Setting a route to your destination 40

– Display multiple routes 40

Checking and modifying the current
route

Displaying the “Route Overview” screen 41
Modifying the route calculation

conditions 41

– Items that users can operate 41
Checking the current itinerary 42
Editing waypoints 43

– Adding a waypoint 43

– Deleting a waypoint 43

– Sorting waypoints 44

Cancelling the route guidance 44

Registering and editing locations

Storing a location in “Favourites” 45

– Registering a location by

“Favourites” 45

– Registering a location by scroll

mode 45

Editing registered locations 45

– Editing the entry in the “Favourites”

list 45

– Editing your home 46
– Sorting the entry in the “Favourites”

list 46

– Deleting the entry from the “Favourites”

list 47

Exporting and importing “Favourites”

items 47

– Exporting “Favourites” items 47
– Importing the “Favourites” items 48

Deleting the entry from the “History” list 48

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information 49
Checking traffic information on the

route 50

How to read traffic information on the

map 50

Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

jams 50

– Checking for traffic jams

automatically 51

– Checking traffic information

manually 51
Selecting traffic information to display 52
Selecting preferred RDS-TMC service

provider manually 52

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device

Preparing communication devices 53
Registering your Bluetooth devices 53

– Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 53

– Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 54

– Searching for a specified Bluetooth

device 55

– Deleting a registered device 56

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Connecting a registered Bluetooth

device 56

– Setting for priority connecting 57

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the Phone Menu 58
Making a phone call 58

– Direct dialling 58
– Making a call home easily 59
– Calling a number in the “Contacts

List” 59
– Dialling from the history 59
– Dialling the entry stored in the

“Favourites” list 60
– Dialling a facility’s phone number 60
– Dialling from the map 60

Receiving a phone call 61

– Answering an incoming call 61

Transferring the phone book 61

– Deleting registered contacts 62

Changing the phone settings 63

– Editing the device name 63
– Editing the password 63
– Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 63
– Echo cancelling and noise

reduction 63

– Answering a call automatically 64
– Setting the automatic rejection

function 64

– Clearing memory 64
– Updating the Bluetooth wireless

technology software 65

Notes for hands-free phoning 65

Basic operations of the AV source
Displaying the AV operation screen 67

– Selecting a source 67

Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list

screen) 67

– Switching between the AV operation

screen and the list screen 67

– Selecting an item 68
– Returning to the previous display 68

Using the radio (FM)

Starting procedure 69
Reading the screen 69
Using the touch panel keys 70

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 71

– Using radio text 71

Using the “Function” menu 72

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 72

– Tuning in strong signals 72
– Limiting stations to regional

programming 73

– Searching for an RDS station by PTY

information 73

– Receiving traffic announcements 73
– Tuning into alternative frequencies 74
– Using news programme

interruption 74

– Interruption icon status 75
– PTY list 76

Using the radio (AM)

Starting procedure 77
Reading the screen 77
Using the touch panel keys 78

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 78

Using the “Function” menu 79

– Stores the strongest broadcast

frequencies 79

– Tunes in strong signals 79

Playing audio CDs

Starting procedure 80
Reading the screen 80
Using the touch panel keys 81
Using the “Function” menu 82

Playing music files on ROM

Starting procedure 83
Reading the screen 83
Using the touch panel keys 85
Using the “Function” menu 86

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Playing a DVD-Video

Starting procedure 87
Reading the screen 87
Using the touch panel keys 88

– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 89
– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified
time 90

– Direct number search 90
– Operating the DVD menu 90
– Using DVD menu by touch panel

keys 90

– Frame-by-frame playback 91
– Slow motion playback 91

Using the “Function” menu 91

Playing a DivX video

Starting procedure 93
Reading the screen 93
Using the touch panel keys 94

– Frame-by-frame playback 95
– Slow motion playback 95
– Starting playback from a specified

time 96

Using the “Function” menu 96

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 97
Setting the top-priority languages 97
Setting the angle icon display 97
Setting the aspect ratio 97
Setting the parental lock 98

– Setting the code number and level 98
Setting the auto play 99
Setting the subtitle file for DivX 99
Language code chart for DVDs 100

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 101
Reading the screen 101
Using the touch panel keys (Music) 103
Using the “Function” menu 104

Playing video files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 105

Reading the screen 105
Using the touch panel keys (Video) 106

– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified
time 107

Using the “Function” menu 107

Using an iPod (iPod)

Starting procedure 108
Reading the screen 108
Using the touch panel keys 110
Starting the video playback 112
Narrowing down a song or video with the

list 112
Operating the functions from your iPod 113
Playing MusicSphere 114

– Reading the screen 114
– Using the touch panel keys 114

Using the “Function” menu 114

Using the Bluetooth audio player

Starting procedure 116
Reading the screen 116
Using the touch panel keys 118
Using the “Function” menu 118

Using AV input

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

Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)

Starting procedure 121
Reading the screen 121
Using the touch panel keys 122

Customising preferences

Displaying the “Navi Settings” screen 123
Checking the connections of leads 123
Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 124

– Clearing status 124

Using the “Fuel cons.” function 125

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– Inputting the fuel consumption

information for calculating the fuel
cost 125

– Calculating the fuel consumption 126
– Exporting the data of fuel cost

information 126
Recording your travel history 127
Using the demonstration guidance 127
Registering your home 127
Correcting the current location 128
Changing the eco-function setting 128
Displaying the “Map Settings” screen 129
Setting the auto-zoom display 129
Setting the detailed city map 130
Setting the barrier graphic for city map 130
Setting the speed limit display 130
Displaying the traffic notification icon 130
Displaying the Bluetooth connection

icon 131
Setting the current street name display 131
Setting the “Favourites” icon display 131
Displaying the 3D landmarks 131
Displaying manoeuvres 132
Displaying the fuel consumption

information 132
Displaying POI on the map 132

– Displaying preinstalled POIs on the

map 133

– Displaying the customised POIs 133
Changing “View Mode” 134
Setting the map colour change between day

and night 134
Changing the road colour 134
Changing the setting of navigation

interruption screen 135
Selecting the “Quick Access” menu 135
Displaying the “System Settings”

screen 136

– Customising the regional settings 136
– Setting the Volume for Guidance and

Phone 138

– Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 139

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– Changing to the splash screen stored

in the SD memory card 139

– Setting for rear view camera 140
– Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel
calibration) 141

– Setting the illumination colour 141
– Checking the version information 142

Selecting the video for “Rear display” 142
Adjusting the picture 143
Displaying the “AV System Settings”

screen 144

– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 144
– Setting video input 2 (AV2) 144
– Changing the wide screen mode 145
– Setting the rear output 145
– Switching the muting/attenuation

timing 146

– Switching the muting/attenuation

level 146

– Switching Auto PI seek 146
– Setting the FM tuning step 147
– Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 147

Displaying the “AV Sound Settings”

screen 147

– Using balance adjustment 148
– Using the equaliser 148
– Adjusting loudness 150
– Using subwoofer output 150
– Using the high pass filter 150
– Adjusting source levels 151
– Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 151
– Setting the simulated sound

stage 151
Replicating the settings 152
Setting the safe mode 152
Turning off the screen 152

Operating Your Navigation System with
Voice

To ensure safe driving 153
Basics of Voice Operation 153

– Flow of voice operation 153

Contents

– Starting voice operation 153
– How to use the voice operation 154

Available basic voice commands 156

– Basic commands 156
– Voice operation for AV source 156
– Voice commands related to hands-free

phoning 157

Tips for Voice Operation 157

Other functions
Setting the anti-theft function 158

– Setting the password 158
– Entering the password 158
– Deleting the password 158
– Forgotten password 158

Returning the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 159

– Setting items to be deleted 160
– Restore Factory Settings 161
– Displaying the “Select Items to Reset”

screen 161

Appendix

Troubleshooting 162
Messages and how to react to them 167
Messages for audio functions 169
Positioning technology 171

– Positioning by GPS 171
– Positioning by dead reckoning 171
– How do GPS and dead reckoning work

together? 171

Handling large errors 172

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 172

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 173

Route setting information 175

– Route search specifications 175

Handling and care of discs 175

– Built-in drive and care 176
– Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 176

Playable discs 176

– DVD-Video and CD 176

– AVCHD recorded discs 176
– Playing DualDisc 177
– Dolby Digital 177
– DTS sound 177

Detailed information for playable media 177

– Compatibility 177
– Media compatibility chart 180

Bluetooth 184
SD and SDHC logo 184
WMA/WMV 184
DivX 185
AAC 185
Detailed information regarding connectable

iPods 185

– iPod 185
– iPhone 186
– iTunes 186

Using the LCD screen correctly 186

– Handling the LCD screen 186
– Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 186

– Maintaining the LCD screen 186
– LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 186

Display information 188

– Destination Menu 188
– Phone Menu 188
– Settings Menu 189

Glossary 193
Specifications 196

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Chapter

01

Introduction

Manual overview

Before using this product, be sure to read Im­portant Information for the User (a separate

manual) which contains warnings, cautions,
and other important information that you
should note.

How to use this manual

Finding the operation procedure for
what you want to do

When you have decided what you want to do,
you can find the page you need from the Con-
tents.

Finding the operation procedure from
a menu name

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

Glossary

Use the glossary to find the meanings of
terms.

Conventions used in this manual

Before moving on, take a few minutes to read
the following information about the conven­tions used in this manual. Familiarity with
these conventions will help you greatly as you
learn how to use your new equipment.
! Buttons on your navigation system are de-

scribed in ALL CAPITAL, BOLD lettering:
e.g.)
MENU button, MAP button.

! Items in different menus, screen titles, and

functional components are described in
bold with double quotation marks “”:
e.g.)

“Destination Menu” screen or “ AV
Source” screen

! Touch panel keys that are available on the

screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:

e.g.)
[Destination], [Settings].

! Extra information, alternatives and other

notes are presented in the following for­mat:
e.g.)
p If the home location has not been stored

yet, set the location first.

! Descriptions of separate operations to be

performed on the same screen are indi­cated with # at the beginning of the de­scription:
e.g.)

# Touch [OK].

! References are indicated like this:

e.g.)

= For details, refer to How to use the navi-

gation menu screens on page 20.

Terms used in this manual

“Front Display” and “Rear Display”

In this manual, the screen that is attached to
the body of this navigation unit will be referred
to as the “Front Display”. Any additional op­tional screen that is purchased for use in con­junction with this navigation unit will be
referred to as the “Rear Display”.

“Video image”

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

“External storage device (USB, SD)”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, mi­croSD card, microSDHC card and USB mem­ory device are collectively referred to as the
“external storage device (USB, SD)”. If it indi­cates the USB memory only, it is referred to as
the “USB storage device”.

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, iPod, and any

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“SD memory card”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, mi­croSD card and microSDHC card are collec­tively referred to as the “SD memory card”.

Notice regarding video
viewing

Remember that use of this system for com­mercial or public viewing purposes may con­stitute an infringement on the author’s rights
as protected by the Copyright Law.

Notice regarding DVD­Video viewing

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorised by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.

Notice regarding MP3 file
usage

Supply of this navigation system conveys only
a licence for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a licence nor imply any right
to use this product in any commercial (i.e. rev­enue-generating), real time broadcasting (ter­restrial, satellite, cable and/or any other
media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems, such
as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applica­tions. An independent licence for such use is

required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.

iPod compatibility

This product supports only the following iPod
models and iPod software versions. Others
may not work correctly.

! iPod nano first generation: Ver. 1.3.1
! iPod nano second generation: Ver. 1.1.3
! iPod nano third generation: Ver. 1.1.3
! iPod nano fourth generation: Ver. 1.0.3
! iPod nano fifth generation: Ver. 1.0.1
! iPod fifth generation: Ver. 1.3
! iPod classic: Ver. 2.0.2
! iPod touch first generation: Ver. 3.1.1
! iPod touch second generation: Ver. 3.1.1
! iPhone: Ver. 3.1.2
! iPhone 3G: Ver. 3.1.2
! iPhone 3GS: Ver. 3.1.2

p In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-

ferred to as iPod.

p When you use this navigation system with

a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD­IU50V) (sold separately), you can control an
iPod compatible with this navigation sys­tem.

p To obtain maximum performance, we re-

commend that you use the latest software
for the iPod.

p Operation methods may vary depending on

the iPod model s and the software version
of iPod.

p For details about iPod compatibility with

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

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

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

p iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Map coverage

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

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Chapter

01

Introduction

Protecting the LCD panel
and screen

p Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the

LCD screen when this product is not being
used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight
can result in LCD screen malfunction due
to the resulting high temperatures.

p When using a mobile phone, keep the aer-

ial of the mobile phone away from the LCD
screen to prevent disruption of the video in
the form of spots, coloured stripes, etc.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

sure to touch the touch panel keys with
your finger only and gently touch the
screen.

Notes on internal memory

Before removing the vehicle
battery

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

p Some data remains. Be sure to read Return-

ing the navigation system to the default or
factory settings first.

= For detailed information about the items

which would be erased, refer to Return-

ing the navigation system to the default
or factory settings on page 159.

Data subject to erasure

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

p Some data remains. Be sure to read Return-

ing the navigation system to the default or
factory settings first.

= For detailed information about the items

which would be erased, refer to Return-

ing the navigation system to the default
or factory settings on page 159.

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Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

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

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AVIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel closed)

Chapter

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Basic operation

AVIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel open)

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AVIC-F920BT

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AVIC-F9210BT, AVIC-F9220BT

1 button

! AVIC-F20BT

Press the

button to activate voice op-

erations.

! AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, AVIC-

F9220BT
Press the

button to hear the next gui-

dance.

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Press and hold the

button to switch the
AV source to mute.
To cancel the muting, press and hold it
again.

2 VOL (+/–) button

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

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3 HOME button

! Press the HOME button to display the

“Top Menu” screen.

! Press to switch between the “Classic

Menu” and the “Shortcut Menu” while
the “Top Menu” is displayed.

= For details, refer to What you can do

on each menu on page 21.

! Press and hold to turn off the screen dis-

play.

4 MODE button

! Press to switch between the map screen

and the AV operation screen.

! Press to display the map screen while

the navigation function screen is dis­played.

! Press and hold to display the “Picture

Adjustment” screen.

= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-

ture on page 143.

5 TRK button

Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
= For details, refer to the descriptions from

Chapter 14 to Chapter 26.

6 h button

WARNING

When opening, closing and adjusting the angle
of the LCD panel, be careful not to get your fin­gers caught.

CAUTION

Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This
may cause malfunction.

1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch

3 Touch .

p The adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be

memorised and the LCD panel will automa­tically return to that angle the next time the
LCD panel is opened or closed.

or to adjust the angle.

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7 LCD screen

8 Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

= For details of the operation, refer to In-

serting and ejecting a disc on this page.

9 SD card slot

= For more detailed information, refer to In-

serting and ejecting an SD memory card

on page 15.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

p This function is available for AVIC-F20BT

only.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT)

p This section describes operations for AVIC-

F20BT.

WARNING

! When opening, closing and adjusting the

angle of the LCD panel, be careful not to get
your fingers caught.

! Do not use with the LCD panel left open. If

LCD panel is left open, it may result in injury
in the event of an accident.

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Basic operation

CAUTION

! Do not open or close the LCD panel by force.

This may cause malfunction.

! Do not operate this navigation system until

the LCD panel completely opens or closes. If
this navigation system is operated while the
LCD panel is opening or closing, the LCD
panel may stop at that angle for safety.

! Do not place a glass or a can on the open

LCD panel. Doing so may break this naviga­tion system.

! Do not insert anything other than a disc into

the disc loading slot.

1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Open].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc loading
slot appears.

1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc is ejected.

3 Remove the disc, and press the h but­ton.

The LCD panel closes.

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F920BT,
AVIC-F9210BT and AVIC-F9220BT)

p This section describes operations for AVIC-

F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

3 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT)

p This section describes operations for AVIC-

F20BT.

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p Do not insert anything other than a disc

into the disc loading slot.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F920BT,
AVIC-F9210BT and AVIC-F9220BT)

p This section describes operations for AVIC-

F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.

1 Press the h button.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media
appear.

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2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The disc is ejected.

Inserting and ejecting an
SD memory card

WARNING

Ejecting an SD memory card during data transfer
can damage the SD memory card. Be sure to
eject the SD memory card by following the proce­dure described in this manual.

CAUTION

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

! Do not press the h button before an SD mem-

ory card has been completely removed. Doing
so may damage the card.

1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [SD Insert].

The LCD panel opens, and the SD card slot ap­pears.

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

Insert it with the label surface facing to the up­side and press the card until it clicks and com­pletely locks.

Basic operation

p This system is not compatible with Multi

Media Card (MMC).

p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is

not guaranteed.

p This unit may not achieve optimum perfor-

mance with some SD memory cards.

Inserting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F20BT)

p This section describes operations for AVIC-

F20BT.

CAUTION

! Do not press the h button when an SD mem-

ory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may da­mage the card.

4 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

p If data related to map data, such as custo-

mised POI data, is stored on the SD mem­ory card, the navigation system restarts.

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Basic operation

Ejecting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F20BT)

p This section describes operations for AVIC-

F20BT.

1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

The LCD panel opens.

p Touch [Ye s ] if the message indicating that

the flap opens after the navigation system
restarts appears.

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

5 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

p If data related to map data, such as custo-

mised POI data, is stored on the SD mem­ory card, the navigation system restarts.

p When you eject the SD memory card by

touching [Eject SD], the model information
that you are using will be automatically
stored into the SD memory card.
The utility programme navgate FEEDS will
use this information to recognise the model
that you use.

Inserting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT
and AVIC-F9220BT)

p This section describes operations for AVIC-

F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.

The navigation system restarts, and then the
LCD panel opens.

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

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

Insert the SD memory card with the terminal
contacts facing down, and press the card until
it clicks and locks completely.

p If data related to map data, such as custo-

mised POI data, is stored on the SD mem­ory card, the navigation system restarts.

Basic operation

Chapter

02

Ejecting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT
and AVIC-F9220BT)

p This section describes operations for AVIC-

F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.

1 Press the h button.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media
appear.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

A message prompting you to remove the SD
memory card appears.

When the data related to map data is
stored

If data related to map data, such as custo­mised POI data, is stored on the SD memory
card, operating procedures are slightly differ­ent.

1 Press the h button and then touch
[Eject SD].

2 Touch [Yes].

The navigation system restarts, and a message
prompting you to remove the SD memory card
appears.

Basic operation

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

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

3 Eject the SD memory card while the
message is displayed.

Eject the SD memory card before touching
[OK].

4 Touch [OK].

The navigation system restarts.

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.

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! 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 devices

is not guaranteed.
This navigation system may not achieve op­timum performance with some USB sto­rage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

Unplugging a USB storage device

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

no liability for damages, costs or expenses
arising from data loss or corruption.

Connecting your iPod

Using the USB interface cable for iPod en­ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga­tion system.
p A USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU50V)

(sold separately) is required for connection.

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

USB and mini-jack
connector

p For details about iPod compatibility with

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

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

USB interface cable

for iPod

Connecting and
disconnecting an iPod

CAUTION

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

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

! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-

rage device for any reason, it is usually not
possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts

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2 Connect your iPod.

Disconnecting your iPod

% Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod
after checking that no data is being ac­cessed.

Basic operation

Chapter

02

Flow from startup to
termination

1 Start the engine to boot up the system.

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

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

sure to touch the touch panel keys with
your finger only and gently touch the
screen.

2 Turn off the vehicle engine to termi­nate the system.

The navigation system is also turned off.

On first-time startup

When you use the navigation system for the
first time, select the language that you want to
use.

1 Start the engine to boot up the system.

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

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

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

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

The map screen appears.

Regular startup

% Start the engine to boot up the system.

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

p The screen shown will differ depending on

the previous conditions.

p When there is no route, the disclaimer ap-

pears after the navigation system reboots.
Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its
details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to
the conditions.

p If the anti-theft function is activated, you

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

Basic operation

The navigation system will now restart.

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Chapter

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How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview

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How to use the navigation menu screens

Chapter

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What you can do on each
menu

1 Top Menu

Press the HOME button to display the “Top
Menu” screen.

This is the starting menu to access the desired
screens and operate the various functions.
There are two types of the “Top Menu” screen.

Classic Menu

Shortcut Menu

p In this manual, Classic Menu will be re-

ferred to as “Top Menu”.

2 Destination Menu

You can search for your destination on this
menu. You can also check or cancel your set
route from this menu.

3 Phone Menu

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

4 AV operation screen

This is the screen that normally appears when
you play the AV source.

5 Settings Menu

You can access the screen to customise set­tings.

6 Map screen

Press the MODE button to display the naviga­tion map screen.

Shortcut Menu

Registering your favourite menu items in
shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the re­gistered menu screen by a simple touch on
the Shortcut Menu screen.

Selecting the shortcut

p Up to 15 menu items can be registered in

shortcuts.

1 Press the HOME button repeatedly to
display the “Shortcut Menu” screen.

p When you use the navigation system for the

first time or no items are set on shortcut, a
message will appear. Touch [Yes ] to pro­ceed to next step.

2 Touch [Shortcut].

The Shortcut selection screen appears.

3 Touch the tab on the right edge or scroll
the bar to display the icon that you want
to set to shortcut.

Scroll bar

4 Touch and hold the icon that you want
to add to shortcut.

5 Move the icon to the left side of the
screen, and then release it.

The selected item is added to shortcut.

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Operating the on-screen
keyboard

1

Cancelling the shortcut

1 Touch and hold the icon that you want
to cancel the shortcut.

2 Move the icon to the right side of the
screen, and then release it.

Operating list screens (e.g.
POI list)

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2

3

1 Screen title
2

Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls
through the list and allows you to view the re­maining items.

3

Returns the previous screen.

4 Listed items

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

5

If all of the characters cannot be displayed
within the displayed area, touching the key to
the right of the item allows you to see remain­ing characters.

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1 Screen title

The screen title appears.

2 Text box

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

3 Keyboard

Touch the keys to enter the characters.

4

Returns the previous screen.

5 Keys

Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.

6 Sym., Others, 0-9

You can enter other characters of alphabet.
You can also enter text with marks such as [&]
or [+] or numbers.
Touch to toggle the selection.

p When you use any of “A”, “Ä”, “Å”, “Æ”,

the displayed result is the same.

7 OK

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

8

Deletes the input text one letter at a time, be­ginning at the end of the text. Continuing to
touch the button deletes all of the text.

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How to use the map

Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to be­come familiar with how information appears on the map.

How to read the map screen

This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.

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How to use the map

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2

3

4

5
6

7

8

p Information with an asterisk (*) appears

only when the route is set.

p Depending on the conditions and settings,

some items may not be displayed.

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

dance point)*

2 Next direction of travel*

When you approach a guidance point, this
item appears.
As you get closer to the guidance point, the
colour of the item changes to green.

p Touching this item enables you to hear

the next guidance again.

p You can select between display and

non-display.

= For details, refer to Displaying man-

oeuvres on page 132.

3 Distance to the guidance point*

Shows the distance to the next guidance
point.

p Touching this item enables you to hear

the next guidance again.

4 Second Manoeuvre Arrow*

h

g
f

e
d
c

b

9 a

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

= For details, refer to Displaying man-

oeuvres on page 132.

5 Zoom in/Zoom out

Touching
changing the map scale and the map orienta­tion.

6 Current position

Indicates the current location of your vehicle.
The apex of the triangular mark indicates your
orientation and the display moves automati­cally as you drive.

displays touch panel keys for

p The apex of the triangular mark is the

proper current position.

7 Eco-Meter

Displays a graph comparing the past average
fuel mileage and the average fuel mileage
since the navigation system was last started.

= For details, refer to Displaying the fuel

consumption information on page 132.

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

cle is travelling along

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= For details, refer to Setting the current

street name display on page 131.

9 Extension tab for the AV information bar

Touching this tab opens the AV information
bar and enables you to briefly view the current
status on the AV source. Touching it again re­tracts the bar.

a Shortcut to the AV operation screen

The AV source currently selected is shown.
Touching the indicator displays the AV opera­tion screen of the current source directly.

p If you connect your iPod to this naviga-

tion system, the artwork for the album
that is playing appears.

b Quick Access icon

Displays the “Quick Access” menu.

= For details, refer to Setting the “Quick

Access” menu on page 26.

c Map orientation indicator

! When “North up” is selected, is dis-

played.

! When “Heading up” is selected,

is
displayed.
p The red arrow indicates north.

d Current route*

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

e Direction line*

The direction towards your destination (next
waypoint, or cursor) is indicated with a
straight line.

f Bluetooth connection icon

This icon shows whether the device featuring
Bluetooth technology is connected or not. You
can select between display and non-display.

= For details, refer to Displaying the Blue-

tooth connection icon on page 131.

g Multi-Info window

Each touch of [Multi-Info window] changes
the display information.

! Distance to the destination (or dis-

tance to waypoint)*

! Estimated time of arrival at your des-

tination or waypoint*

The estimated time of arrival is an ideal
value calculated based on the value set

for “Average Speed” and the actual
driving speed. The estimated time of ar­rival is only a reference value, and does
not guarantee arrival at that time.

! Travel time to your destination or

waypoint*

h Current time

Meaning of guidance flags

Destination

The checkered flag indicates your
destination.

Waypoint

The blue flags indicate your way­points.

Guidance point

The next guidance point (nex t turn­ing point, etc.) is shown by a yel­low flag.

Enlarged map of the intersection

When “Close Up View” in the “Map Settings”
screen is “On”, an enlarged map of the inter­section appears.

= For details, refer to Setting the auto-z oom

display on page 129.

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Chapter

04

Display during motorway driving

In certain locations of the motorway, lane in­formation is available, indicating the recom­mended lane to be in to easily manoeuvre the
next guidance.

1

While driving on the motorway, motorway exit
numbers and motorway signs may be dis­played when in the vicinity of interchanges
and exits.

2 3

1 Lane information
2 Motorway exit information

Displays the motorway exit.

3 Motorway signs

These show the road number and give direc­tional information.

p If the data for these items is not contained

in the built-in memory, the information is
not available even if there are the signs on
the actual road.

Roads without turn-by-turn
instructions

Routable roads (the route displayed and high­lighted in purple) have only basic data and
can only be used to plot a navigable route.
Pioneer Navigation will only display a navig-

able route on the map (only the arrival gui­dance for the destination or a waypoint is
available). Please review and obey all local traf­fic rules along the highlighted route. (For your
safety.)

Operating the map screen

Changing the scale of the map

You can change the map scale between 25
metres and 2 000 kilometres (25 yards and
1 000 miles).

1 Display the map screen.

2 Touch

and with the map scale appear.

3 Touch or to change the map
scale.

p If you do not operate the function for a few

seconds, the initial map screen automati­cally returns.

# Touch the direct scale key to change the map
to the selected scale directly.

Switching the map orientation

You can switch how the map shows your vehi­cle’s direction between “Heading up” and
“North up”.
! Heading up:

The map display always shows the vehicle’s
direction as proceeding toward the top of
the screen.

! North up:

The map display always has north at the
top of the screen.

on the map screen.

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p The map orientation is fixed at “North up”

when the map scale is 50 kilometres (25
miles) or more.

p The map orientation is fixed at “Heading

up” when the 3D map screen is displayed.

1 Display the map screen.

2 Touch

or appears.

3 Touch or to switch the vehicle’s
direction.

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

p If you do not operate the function for a few

seconds, the initial map screen automati­cally returns.

on the map screen.

Scrolling the map to the
position you want to see

1 Display the map screen.

screen, with street name and other informa­tion for this location being shown. (The infor­mation shown varies depending on the
position.)

p The scrolling increment depends on your

dragging length.

# Touch
The map returns to the current position.

p Pressing MODE button returns the map to

the current position.

.

Setting the “Quick Access” menu

“Quick Access” menu allows you to perform
various tasks, such as route calculation for the
location indicated by the cursor or registering
a location in [Favourites], faster than using
the navigation menu.
You can customise “Quick Access” displayed
on screen. The “Quick Access” described here
are prepared as the default setting.

= For details, refer to Selecting the “Quick Ac-

cess” menu on page 135.

p Items marked with an asterisk (*) cannot

be removed from the Quick Access menu.

% When the map is displayed, touch

.

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

1

1 Cursor
2 Distance from the current position

Positioning the cursor to the desired location
results in a brief informational overview about
the location being displayed at the bottom of

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Quick Access menu

: Route Options*

Displayed when the map is not scrolled. This
item can be selected only during route gui-

2

dance.
You can modify the condi tions for route calcu­lation and recalculate the current route.

= For details, refer to Modifying the route cal-

culation conditions on page 41.

: Destination*

How to use the map

Displayed when the map is scrolled. Set the
route to the place specified with the cursor.

: Registration

Register information on the location indicated
by the cursor to “Favourites”.

= For details, refer to Registering a location by

scroll mode on page 45.

: Vicinity Search

Find POIs (Points Of Interest) in the vicinity of
the cursor.

= For details, refer to Searching for a nearby

POI on page 36.

: Overlay POI

Displays icons for surrounding facilities (POI)
on the map.

= For details, refer to Displaying POI on the

map on page 132.

: Volume

Displays the “Volume Settings” screen.

= For details, refer to Setting the Volume for

Guidance and Phone on page 138.

: Contacts

Displays the “Contacts List” screen.

= For details, refer to Calling a number in the

“Contacts List” on page 59.

Close
Hides the Quick Access menu.

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How to use the map

! 3D View:

Displays a map with an aerial view (3D
map).

! Street View:

Information on the next four guidance
points closest to the current location ap­pear in order from top to bottom on the left
side of the screen. The following informa­tion is displayed.

Switching the view mode

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

1 Display the “Map Settings” screen.

= For details, refer to Displaying the “Map

Settings” screen on page 129.

2 Touch [View Mode].
The “View Mode” screen appears.

3 Touch the type that you want to set.

You can select the following types:

! 2D View (default):

Displays a normal map (2D map).

— Name of the next route to be taken by

the vehicle

— Arrow indicating the direction of the ve-

hicle
— Distance to the guidance points
p This mode is available when the route is

set.

! Rear View:

Displays the rear view image on the left
side of the screen and the map on the right
side of the screen.

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p This mode is available when [Camera]is

set to “On”.

= For details, refer to Setting for rear view

camera on page 140.

! Eco Graph:

Displays a graph for eco-driving on the left
side of the screen and the map on the right
side of the screen.

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= For details, refer to Displaying “Eco

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Eco-driving function

Chapter

05

This navigation system is equipped with an
Eco-driving function that can be used to esti­mate whether you are driving in an environ­mentally friendly way.
This chapter describes this function.
p The fuel mileage calculated is based on a

theoretical value determined from vehicle
speed and position information from the
navigation system. The fuel mileage dis­played is only a reference value, and does
not guarantee the mileage displayed can
be obtained.

Displaying “Eco Graph”

This function estimates approximate fuel mile­age based on your driving, compares that with
your average fuel mileage in the past, and dis­plays the results in a graph.
The graph appears when the map display is
set to “Eco Graph”.

1 Display the “Map Settings” screen.

= For details, refer to Displaying the “Map

Settings” screen on page 129.

2 Touch [View Mode].
The “View Mode” screen appears.

3 Touch [Eco Graph].
The “Eco Graph” screen appears.

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2

3

4

1 Eco Score

The result of the comparison of your past
average fuel mileage and current average
fuel mileage appears as a value from 0.0
Pts (points) to 10.0 Pts. The higher the
value, the better the fuel mileage when
compared to past route guidance.

The green gauge indicates the current
score, and the grey gauge indicates the
best score to date.
The “Eco Score” is updated every 5 min­utes.
p This is not displayed when “Eco Score”

is set to “Off” or when no route is set.

2 Best Score

Displays the best score to date.
p This is not displayed when “Eco Score”

is set to “Off” or when no route is set.

3 Average fuel mileage comparison graph

Displays a comparison of the average fuel
mileage up to the point the navigation sys­tem was last stopped (past average fuel
mileage) and the current average fuel mile­age. The display is updated every 3 sec­onds. The more the value moves in the
direction of +, the better the fuel mileage.
There are three different graph bars.

! Total

A comparison of the past average fuel

mileage and the average fuel mileage

from the location the navigation system

was last started to the current driving lo-

cation.

: Ordinary Road

!

A comparison of the past average fuel

mileage and the average fuel mileage

for 90 seconds in the past, while the ve-

hicle is driving on an ordinary road.

: Motorway

!

A comparison of the past average fuel

mileage and the average fuel mileage

for 90 seconds in the past, while the ve-

hicle is driving on a motorway.

4 Animal icons

The number of displayed animal icons in­creases or decreases according to the value
of “Eco Score”.
p This is not displayed when “Eco Score”

is set to “Off” or when no route is set.

p If you try to use the “Eco Graph” function

immediately after you start using the navi­gation system for the first time,
displayed and the function may not be avail­able.

may be

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= For details, refer to Troubleshooting on page

162.

p The display settings can be changed.

= For details, refer to Changing the eco-func-

tion setting on page 128.

Displaying Eco Drive Level
guidance

This navigation system is equipped with the
“Eco Drive Level” function that estimates how
well you have driven in an environmentally
friendly way.
The points of “Eco Drive Level” change ac­cording to “Eco Score” when the vehicle
reaches the destination. When a certain num­ber of points is reached, the level increases
and a message appears.

1

Sudden start alert

If the speed of the vehicle exceeds 41 kmph
(25.5 mph) within 5 seconds from the time it is
started, a message appears and a warning
sound beeps.

= For details of the operation, refer to Chan-

ging the eco-function setting on page

128.

1 Tree icon

As the level increases, a tree icon changes
from a young tree to a big tree.

p This is not displayed when “Eco Drive

Level” is set to “Off”.

= For details of the operation, refer to Chan-

ging the eco-function setting on page

128.

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