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 manual in a safe place for future reference.

Important

The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens.

Actual screens may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements.

Introduction
Manual overview 8
–	How to use this manual 8
–	Conventions used in this manual 8
–	Terms used in this manual 8

Notice regarding video viewing				9
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing						9
Notice regarding MP3 file usage					9
iPod compatibility 9
Map coverage		9
Protecting the LCD panel and screen						10
Notes on internal memory			10
–	Before removing the vehicle
	battery	10
–	Data subject to erasure			10
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions						11
Adjusting the LCD panel angle				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 AVICF20BT) 15

–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVICF20BT) 16

–Inserting an SD memory card (for AVICF920BT, AVIC-F9210BT and AVICF9220BT) 16

–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVICF920BT, 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

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–	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

–	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

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–	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 Contents.

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 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.

!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 navigation 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®, iPod, and any equipment that is connected to this system with an RCA cable, such as general-purpose AV equipment.

“External storage device (USB, SD)”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, 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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“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. rev- enue-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 referred to as iPod.

pWhen 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 sys-

tem.

p To obtain maximum performance, we recommend that you use the latest software for the iPod.

pOperation methods may vary depending on the iPod models and the software version of iPod.

pFor 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.

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

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 mobile phone, keep the aerial of the mobile phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the video in

the form of spots, coloured stripes, etc.

pTo 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.

pSome data remains. Be sure to read Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings first.

=For detailed information about the items which would be erased, refer to Returning 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.

pSome data remains. Be sure to read Returning 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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Checking part names and functions

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

operation Basic

1		2						3		4		5			6					7

AVIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel closed)

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9

AVIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel open)

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AVIC-F9210BT, AVIC-F9220BT

1 button

!AVIC-F20BT

Press the button to activate voice operations.

!AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, AVIC-

F9220BT

Press the button to hear the next guidance.

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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3HOME 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 display.

4MODE 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 picture on page 143.

5TRK 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.

6hbutton

7LCD screen

8Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

=For details of the operation, refer to Inserting and ejecting a disc on this page.

9SD card slot

=For more detailed information, refer to In-

serting and ejecting an SD memory card on page 15.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

pThis function is available for AVIC-F20BT only.

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 hbutton.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch or to adjust the angle.

3 Touch .

pThe adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be memorised and the LCD panel will automa-

tically return to that angle the next time the LCD panel is opened or closed.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT)

pThis section describes operations for AVICF20BT.

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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02 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 hbutton.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Open].

1 Press the hbutton.

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 hbutton.

The LCD panel closes.

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

3 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT)

pThis section describes operations for AVICF20BT.

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

pThis section describes operations for AVICF920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

pDo not insert anything other than a disc into the disc loading slot.

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

pThis section describes operations for AVICF920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.

1 Press the hbutton.

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.

pThis system is not compatible with Multi Media Card (MMC).

p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaranteed.

pThis unit may not achieve optimum performance with some SD memory cards.

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F20BT)

pThis section describes operations for AVICF20BT.

CAUTION

!Do not press the hbutton when an SD memory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may damage the card.

!Do not press the hbutton before an SD memory card has been completely removed. Doing so may damage the card.

1 Press the hbutton.

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.

4 Press the hbutton.

The LCD panel closes.

pIf data related to map data, such as customised POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, the navigation system restarts.

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Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F20BT)

pThis section describes operations for AVICF20BT.

1 Press the hbutton.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

The LCD panel opens.

pTouch [Yes] 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 hbutton.

The LCD panel closes.

pIf data related to map data, such as customised POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, the navigation system restarts.

pWhen 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.

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

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

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

pThis section describes operations for AVICF920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.

% 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.

pIf data related to map data, such as customised POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, the navigation system restarts.

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

pThis section describes operations for AVICF920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.

1 Press the hbutton.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media appear.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

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

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

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

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.

1Press the hbutton and then touch [Eject SD].

2Touch [Yes].

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

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

Eject the SD memory card before touching [OK].

4Touch [OK].

The navigation system restarts.

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.

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!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

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.

pA 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 storage device

pCompatibility with all USB storage devices is not guaranteed.

This navigation system may not achieve optimum performance with some USB sto-

rage 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.

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod

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

USB and mini-jack	USB interface cable
connector	for iPod

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

tion on our website.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

2 Connect your iPod.

Disconnecting your iPod

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

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Basic operation	02

Flow from startup to termination

1Start 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.

2Turn off the vehicle engine to termi-

nate 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.

1Start the engine to boot up the system.

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

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

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. Basicoperation

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.

pThe screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.

pWhen there is no route, the disclaimer appears after the navigation system reboots. Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its

details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions.

pIf the anti-theft function is activated, you must enter your password.

Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its

details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions.

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03How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview

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5

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What you can do on each menu

1Top 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

pIn this manual, Classic Menu will be referred to as “Top Menu”.

2Destination Menu

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

3Phone 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.

4AV operation screen

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

5Settings Menu

You can access the screen to customise settings.

6Map 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 re-
	gistered menu screen by a simple touch on
	the Shortcut Menu screen.		to How
	Selecting the shortcut
	p	Up to 15 menu items can be registered in	use
		shortcuts.	the
	1 Press the HOME button repeatedly to
			navigation
	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 pro-
		ceed to next step.	screensmenu
	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

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

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

The selected item is added to shortcut.

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Cancelling the shortcut

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

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

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)

1 4 5

2

3

1Screen title

2

Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls through the list and allows you to view the re-

maining items.

3

Returns the previous screen.

4Listed 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.

Operating the on-screen keyboard

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2

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3

4 5 6 7

1Screen title

The screen title appears.

2Text box

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

3Keyboard

Touch the keys to enter the characters.

4

Returns the previous screen.

5Keys

Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.

6Sym., 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.

7OK

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

8

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

ginning 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	04

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.
1											h
2											g
											f
3											e
											d
4											c
5											b
6
7

8		9	a
p Information with an asterisk (*) appears	Shows the turning direction after next and the
only when the route is set.	distance to there.
p Depending on the conditions and settings,	= For details, refer to Displaying man-
some items may not be displayed.	oeuvres on page 132.
1 Name of the street to be used (or next gui-	5 Zoom in/Zoom out
dance point)*	Touching	displays touch panel keys for
2 Next direction of travel*	changing the map scale and the map orienta-
When you approach a guidance point, this	tion.
item appears.	6 Current position
As you get closer to the guidance point, the	Indicates the current location of your vehicle.
colour of the item changes to green.	The apex of the triangular mark indicates your
p Touching this item enables you to hear	orientation and the display moves automati-
the next guidance again.	cally as you drive.
p You can select between display and	p The apex of the triangular mark is the
non-display.	proper current position.
= For details, refer to Displaying man-	7 Eco-Meter
oeuvres on page 132.	Displays a graph comparing the past average
3 Distance to the guidance point*	fuel mileage and the average fuel mileage
Shows the distance to the next guidance	since the navigation system was last started.
point.	= For details, refer to Displaying the fuel
p Touching this item enables you to hear	consumption information on page 132.
the next guidance again.	8 Street name (or city name) that your vehi-
4 Second Manoeuvre Arrow*	cle is travelling along

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=For details, refer to Setting the current street name display on page 131.

9Extension 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.

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.

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

bQuick Access icon

Displays the “Quick Access” menu.

=For details, refer to Setting the “Quick Access” menu on page 26.

cMap orientation indicator

! When “North up” is selected, is displayed.

! When “Heading up” is selected, is displayed.

p The red arrow indicates north.

dCurrent 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.

eDirection line*

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

fBluetooth 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 Bluetooth connection icon on page 131.

gMulti-Info window

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

! Distance to the destination (or distance to waypoint)*

! Estimated time of arrival at your destination or waypoint*

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

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

!Travel time to your destination or waypoint*

h Current time

Meaning of guidance flags

Destination

The checkered flag indicates your destination.

Waypoint

The blue flags indicate your waypoints.

Guidance point

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

Enlarged map of the intersection

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

=For details, refer to Setting the auto-zoom display on page 129.

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Display during motorway driving

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

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

1Lane information

2Motorway exit information

Displays the motorway exit.

3Motorway signs

These show the road number and give direc-

tional information.

pIf 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).

1Display the map screen.

2Touch on the map screen.

and with the map scale appear.

3 Touch or to change the map scale.

pIf 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.

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pThe map orientation is fixed at “North up” when the map scale is 50 kilometres (25

miles) or more.

pThe map orientation is fixed at “Heading up” when the 3D map screen is displayed.

1Display the map screen.

2Touch on the map screen.

or appears.

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

pThe scrolling increment depends on your dragging length.

#Touch .

The map returns to the current position.

pPressing MODE button returns the map to the current position.

3 Touch or to switch the vehicle’s direction.

Each time you touch the key changes that setting.

pIf you do not operate the function for a few seconds, the initial map screen automatically returns.

Scrolling the map to the position you want to see

1Display the map screen.

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

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 Access” menu on page 135.

pItems marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be removed from the Quick Access menu.

% When the map is displayed, touch .

1

2

1Cursor

2Distance 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

Quick Access menu

: Route Options*

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

You can modify the conditions for route calculation and recalculate the current route.

=For details, refer to Modifying the route calculation conditions on page 41.

: Destination*

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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.

Switching the view mode

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

1Display the “Map Settings” screen.

=For details, refer to Displaying the “Map Settings” screen on page 129.

2Touch [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).

	! 3D View:	How
	Displays a map with an aerial view (3D	to
	map).
		map the use

!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.

—Name of the next route to be taken by the vehicle

—Arrow indicating the direction of the vehicle

—Distance to the guidance points

pThis 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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pThis 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.

=For details, refer to Displaying “Eco Graph” on the next page.

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This navigation system is equipped with an Eco-driving function that can be used to estimate whether you are driving in an environmentally friendly way.

This chapter describes this function.

pThe 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”.

1Display the “Map Settings” screen.

=For details, refer to Displaying the “Map Settings” screen on page 129.

2Touch [View Mode].

The “View Mode” screen appears.

3 Touch [Eco Graph].

The “Eco Graph” screen appears.

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2

3

4

1Eco 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.

2Best 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.

3Average 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 location.

! : Ordinary Road

A comparison of the past average fuel mileage and the average fuel mileage for 90 seconds in the past, while the vehicle 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 vehicle is driving on a motorway.

4Animal 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.

pIf you try to use the “Eco Graph” function immediately after you start using the navi-

gation system for the first time, may be displayed and the function may not be avail-

able.

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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.

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.

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

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.

=For details of the operation, refer to Chan-

ging the eco-function setting on page 128.

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