Pioneer AVIC-F9310BT User Manual

Operation Manual

NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM

AVIC-F30BT
AVIC-F930BT
AVIC-F9310BT

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 .

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 9

– How to use this manual 9
– Conventions used in this manual 9
– Terms used in this manual 9

Notice regarding video viewing 10
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 10
Notice regarding MP3 file usage 10
iPod compatibility 10
Map coverage 11
Protecting the LCD panel and screen 11
Notes on internal memory 11

– Before removing the vehicle

battery 11

– Data subject to erasure 11

Basic operation
Checking part names and functions 12

– Protecting your product from theft 14
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 15
Inserting and ejecting a disc 15

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F30BT) 15

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F30BT) 16

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F930BT and

AVIC-F9310BT) 16

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F930BT and

AVIC-F9310BT) 16

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 17

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F30BT) 17

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F30BT) 17

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F930BT and AVIC-F9310BT) 18

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F930BT and AVIC-F9310BT) 19

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 19

– Plugging in a USB storage device 20
– Unplugging a USB storage device 20

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 20

– Connecting your iPod 20
– Disconnecting your iPod 20

Startup and termination 21
On first-time startup 21
Regular startup 21

How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview 22
What you can do on each menu 23
Shortcut Menu 23

– Selecting the shortcut 23
– Removing a shortcut 24

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list) 24
Operating the on-screen keyboard 24

How to use the map
How to read the map screen 25

– Enlarged map of the intersection 26
– Display during motorway driving 27

Types of the road stored in the map

database 27

Operating the map screen 27

– Changing the scale of the map 27
– Switching the map orientation 28
– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 28

– Viewing information about a specified

location 28

– Using shortcut menus on the map 29

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Switching the view mode 30

Eco-friendly driving functions

Checking the eco-friendly driving status 32
Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance 33
Sudden start alert 33

Searching for and selecting a location

The basic flow of creating your route 34
Searching for a location by address 35

– Searching for a street name first 35
– Searching for a city name first 36
– Finding your destination by specifying

the postcode 37
Setting up a route to your home 38
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 38

– Searching for POIs by preset

categories 38

– Searching for a POI directly from the

name of the facilities 38

– Searching for a nearby POI 39
– Searching for POIs around the

destination 39

– Searching for POIs around the city 39
Selecting destination from “Favourites” 40
Searching for POIs by using the data on the

SD memory card 40

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 41

Searching for a location by coordinates 41

After the location is decided
Setting a route to your destination 42

– Displaying multiple routes 42

Checking and modifying the current
route

Displaying the route overview 43
Modifying the route calculation

conditions 43

– Items that users can operate 43
Checking the current itinerary 44
Editing waypoints 45

– Adding a waypoint 45

– Deleting a waypoint 45

– Sorting waypoints 46

Cancelling the route guidance 46

Registering and editing locations
Storing favourite locations 47

– Registering a location by

“Favourites” 47

– Registering a location by scroll

mode 47

Editing registered locations 47

– Editing the favourite location in the

list 47

– Editing your home 48

– Sorting the favourite locations in the

list 48

– Deleting a favourite location from the

list 49

Exporting and importing favourite

locations 49

– Exporting favourite locations 49

– Importing favourite locations 49

Deleting the destination history from the

list 50

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information 51
Checking traffic information on the

route 52

How to read traffic information on the

map 52

Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

jams 52

– Checking for traffic jams

automatically 53

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– Checking traffic information

manually 53
Selecting traffic information to display 54
Selecting preferred RDS-TMC service

provider manually 54

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device

Preparing communication devices 55
Registering your Bluetooth devices 55

– Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 55

– Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 56

– Searching for a specified Bluetooth

device 57

– Deleting a registered device 58

Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 58

– Setting for priority connecting 59

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the phone menu 60
Making a phone call 60

– Direct dialling 60
– Making a call home easily 61
– Calling a number in the phone

book 61

– Dialling from the history 62
– Dialling a favourite location 62
– Dialling a facility’s phone number 62
– Dialling from the map 63

Receiving a phone call 63

– Answering an incoming call 63

Transferring the phone book 64

– Deleting registered contacts 65

Changing the phone settings 65

– Editing the device name 65
– Editing the password 65

– Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 66

– Echo cancelling and noise

reduction 66

– Answering a call automatically 66
– Setting the automatic rejection

function 67

– Clearing memory 67
– Updating the Bluetooth wireless

technology software 67

Notes for hands-free phoning 68

Basic operations of the AV source
Displaying the AV operation screen 70

– Selecting a source 70

Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list

screen) 70

– Switching between the AV operation

screen and the list screen 70

– Selecting an item 71
– Returning to the previous display 71

Using the radio (FM)

Starting procedure 72
Reading the screen 72
Using the touch panel keys 73

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 74

– Using radio text 74
Operating by hardware buttons 75
Using advanced functions 75

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 75

– Tuning in strong signals 75

– Limiting stations to regional

programming 76

– Searching for an RDS station by PTY

information 76

– Receiving traffic announcements 76

– Tuning into alternative frequencies 77

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– Using news programme

interruption 77

– Interruption icon status 77
– PTY list 79

Using the radio (AM)

Starting procedure 80
Reading the screen 80
Using the touch panel keys 81

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 81
Operating by hardware buttons 82
Using advanced functions 82

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 82

– Tuning in strong signals 82

Playing audio CDs

Starting procedure 84
Reading the screen 84
Using the touch panel keys 85
Operating by hardware buttons 86
Using advanced functions 86

Playing music files on ROM

Starting procedure 87
Reading the screen 87
Using the touch panel keys 89
Operating by hardware buttons 90
Using advanced functions 90

Playing a DVD-Video

Starting procedure 92
Reading the screen 92
Using the touch panel keys 93

– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 94
– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified

time 95

– Direct number search 95

– Operating the DVD menu 95
– Using DVD menu by touch panel

keys 95

– Frame-by-frame playback 96
– Slow motion playback 96

Operating by hardware buttons 96
Using advanced functions 96

Playing a DivX video

Starting procedure 98
Reading the screen 98
Using the touch panel keys 99

– Frame-by-frame playback 100
– Slow motion playback 100
– Starting playback from a specified

time 101
Operating by hardware buttons 101
Using advanced functions 101

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 102
Setting the top-priority languages 102
Setting the angle icon display 102
Setting the aspect ratio 103
Setting the parental lock 103

– Setting the code number and

level 103
Setting the auto play 104
Setting the subtitle file for DivX 104
Language code chart for DVDs 105

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 106
Reading the screen 106
Using the touch panel keys (Music) 108
Operating by hardware buttons 109
Using advanced functions 109

Playing video files (from USB or SD)
Starting procedure 110

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Reading the screen 110
Using the touch panel keys (Video) 111

– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified

time 112
Operating by hardware buttons 112
Using advanced functions 112

Using an iPod (iPod)

Starting procedure 113
Reading the screen 113
Using the touch panel keys 115
Operating by hardware buttons 117
Starting the video playback 117
Narrowing down a song or video with the

list 117
Operating the functions from your iPod 118
Playing MusicSphere 119

– Starting procedure 119
– Reading the screen 119
– Using the touch panel keys 119

Using advanced functions 119

Using the Bluetooth audio player

Starting procedure 121
Reading the screen 121
Using the touch panel keys 123
Operating by hardware buttons 123
Using advanced functions 124

Using AV input

Reading the screen 125
Using AV1 125
Using AV2 125
Using the touch panel keys 125

Customising preferences

Displaying the screen for navigation

settings 126
Checking the connections of leads 126

Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 127

– Clearing status 127

Using the fuel consumption function 128

– Inputting the fuel consumption

information for calculating the fuel
cost 128

– Calculating the fuel consumption 128
– Exporting the data of fuel cost

information 129
Recording your travel history 130
Using the demonstration guidance 130
Registering your home 130
Correcting the current location 131
Changing the eco-function setting 131
Displaying the screen for map settings 132
Setting the auto-zoom display 132
Setting the detailed city map 132
Setting the barrier graphic for city map 133
Setting the speed limit display 133
Displaying the traffic notification icon 134
Displaying the Bluetooth connection

icon 134
Setting the current street name display 134
Setting the display of icons of favourite

locations 134
Displaying the 3D landmarks 135
Displaying manoeuvres 135
Displaying the fuel consumption

information 135
Displaying POI on the map 136

– Displaying preinstalled POIs on the

map 136

– Displaying the customised POIs 137
Changing the view mode 137
Setting the map colour change between day

and night 137

Changing the road colour 138

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Changing the setting of navigation

interruption screen 138
Selecting the “Quick Access” menu 138
Displaying the screen for system

settings 139

– Customising the regional settings 139
– Setting the Volume for Guidance and

Phone 142

– Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 142

– Changing to the splash screen stored

in the SD memory card 143

– Setting for rear view camera 143
– Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel
calibration) 144

– Setting the illumination colour 144
– Checking the version information 145
– Reversing the climate control status

display 145
Selecting the video for rear display 146
Adjusting the picture 146
Displaying the screen for AV system

settings 147

– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 148
– Setting video input 2 (AV2) 148
– Changing the wide screen mode 148
– Setting the rear output 149
– Switching the muting/attenuation

timing 149

– Switching the muting/attenuation

level 150

– Switching Auto PI seek 150
– Setting the FM tuning step 150
– Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 151

– Displaying your DivX VOD

deregistration code 151

Displaying the screen for AV sound

settings 151

– Using balance adjustment 152
– Using the equaliser 152
– Adjusting the equaliser curve

automatically (Auto EQ) 154

– Using sonic centre control 156
– Adjusting loudness 157
– Using subwoofer output 157
– Using the high pass filter 157
– Adjusting source levels 158
– Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 158

Replicating the settings 158
Setting the safe mode 158
Turning off the screen 159

Displaying the operation status of
vehicle equipment

Displaying obstacle detection

information 160

Displaying the operating status of the climate

control panel 160

Operating your navigation system with
voice

To ensure safe driving 162
Basics of the voice operation 162

– Flow of the voice operation 162
– Starting the voice operation 162
– How to use the voice operation 163

Available basic voice commands 165

– Basic commands 165
– Voice operation for AV source 165
– Voice commands related to hands-free

phoning 166

Tips for the voice operation 166

Other functions
Setting the anti-theft function 167

– Setting the password 167

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– Entering the password 167
– Deleting the password 167
– Forgotten password 167

Returning the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 168

– Restoring the default setting 168
– Returning the navigation system to the

initial state 168

– Setting items to be deleted 169

Appendix

Troubleshooting 171
Messages and how to react to them 176
Messages for audio functions 178
Positioning technology 180

– Positioning by GPS 180
– Positioning by dead reckoning 180
– How do GPS and dead reckoning work

together? 180

Handling large errors 181

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 181

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 182

Route setting information 184

– Route search specifications 184

Handling and care of discs 184

– Built-in drive and care 185
– Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 185

Playable discs 185

– DVD-Video and CD 185
– AVCHD recorded discs 186
– Playing DualDisc 186
– Dolby Digital 186

Detailed information for playable media 186

– Compatibility 186
– Media compatibility chart 189

Bluetooth 193
SD and SDHC logo 193

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WMA/WMV 194
DivX 194
AAC 194
Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 194

– iPod and iPhone 195
– iTunes 195

Using the LCD screen correctly 195

– Handling the LCD screen 195
– Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 195

– Maintaining the LCD screen 195
– LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 196

Display information 197

– Destination Menu 197
– Phone Menu 197
– Settings Menu 198
– Navi Settings menu 198
– System Settings menu 199
– Map Settings menu 199
– Bluetooth Settings menu 200
– AV System Settings menu 200
– AV Sound Settings menu 201

Glossary 202
Specifications 205

Introduction

Chapter

01

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.

The screen examples shown in this manual
are the ones for AVIC-F30BT. If you use a differ­ent model, the screens that appear may differ
from the examples in the manual.

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 manua l

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.)
HOME button, MODE button.

! Menu items, 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.

! Functions of other keys on the same screen

are indicated with # at the beginning of the
description:
e.g.)

# If you touch [OK], the entry is deleted.

! References are indicated like this:

e.g.)
= For details of the operations, refer to

Screen switching overview on page 22.

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 screen
that is commercially available and can be con­nected to 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.

®

, iPod, and any

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Chapter

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Introduction

“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”.

“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 item incorporates copy protection tech­nology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights of Rovi
Corporation. Reverse engineering and disas­sembly are 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 touch fourth generation: Ver. 4.1
! iPod touch third generation: Ver. 4.1
! iPod touch second generation: Ver. 4.1
! iPod touch first generation: Ver. 3.1.3
! iPod classic 120GB: Ver. 2.0.1
! iPod classic 160GB (2009): Ver. 2.0.4
! iPod classic 80GB: Ver. 1.1.2
! iPod classic 160GB (2007): Ver. 1.1.2
! iPod with video: Ver. 1.3
! iPod nano sixth generation: Ver. 1.0
! iPod nano fifth generation: Ver. 1.0.2
! iPod nano fourth generation: Ver. 1.0.4
! iPod nano third generation: Ver. 1.1.3
! iPod nano second generation: Ver. 1.1.3
! iPod nano first generation: Ver. 1.3.1
! iPhone 4: Ver. 4.1
! iPhone 3GS: Ver. 4.1
! iPhone 3G: Ver. 4.1
! iPhone: Ver. 3.1.3

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 (CD­IU51V) (sold separately), you can control an
iPod compatible with this navigation sys­tem.

p Operation methods may vary depending on

the iPod model s and the software version
of iPod.

p Depending on the software version of the

iPod, it may not be compatible with this
equipment.
For details about iPod compatibility with
this navigation system, refer to the informa­tion on our website.

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Introduction

Chapter

01

Map coverage

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

Protecting the LCD panel
and screen

p Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the

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

p When using a mobile phone, keep the aer-

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

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

sure to touch the touch panel keys 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 Setting

items to be deleted first.
= For details, refer to Setting items to be

deleted on page 169.

Introduction

Data subject to erasure

The information is erased by disconnecting
the yellow lead from the battery (or removing
the battery itself).

p Some data remains. Be sure to read Setting

items to be deleted first.
= For details, refer to Setting items to be

deleted on page 169.

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Chapter

02

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

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

7654321

AVIC-F30BT (with the LCD panel closed)

AVIC-F30BT (with the LCD panel open)

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AVIC-F9310BT

1 button

AVIC-F30BT

! Press the

button to activate voice op-

erations.

= For details, refer to Chapter 28.

! Press and hold the

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

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AVIC-F9310BT

! Press the

button to hear the route

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.

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 23.

! 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 146.

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 25.

6 h button

7 LCD screen

8 Disc-loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

a disc on the next page.

9 SD card slot

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

an SD memory card on page 17.

a Multi-control (Volume knob/

/MUTE)

! Rotate to adjust the AV (Audio and

Video) source volume.

! Press the centre of Multi-control to hear

the route guidance.

! Press and hold the centre of Multi-con-

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

b Front panel

c Detach button

Press to remove the front panel from the na­vigation system.

= For details, refer to Removing the front

panel on the next page.

Protecting your product from theft

p This function is available for AVIC-F930BT

only.
The front panel can be detached from the navi­gation system to discourage theft, as de­scribed below.

CAUTION

! Do not expose the front panel to excessive

shock or disassemble it.
! Never grip the buttons tightly or use force

when removing or attaching.
! Keep the front panel out of reach of small chil-

dren to prevent them from putting it in their

mouths.
! After removing the front panel, keep it in a

safe place so it is not scratched or damaged.
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and

high temperatures.
! When removing or attaching the front panel,

do so after turning the ignition switch off

(ACC OFF).

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Chapter

02

Removing the front panel

p The navigation system cannot be operated

while the front panel is removed from the
navigation system.

1 Press and hold the Detach button, and
slide it down.

When you release your finger, the bottom of
the front panel separates slightly from the na­vigation system.

2 Gently grip the bottom of the front
panel and slowly pull it outward.

Front panel

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

p This function is available for AVIC-F30BT

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 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.

Basic operation

Attaching the front panel

1 Slide the front panel all the way into
the navigation system.

Make sure the front panel is securely con­nected to the mounting hooks of the naviga­tion system.

2 Push the lower part of the front panel
until you hear a click.

If you fail to successfully attach the front panel
to the navigation system, try again but be care­ful not to force it as the panel could be
damaged.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F30BT)

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.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F30BT)

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 AVIC­F930BT and AVIC-F9310BT)

% 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.

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p Do not insert anything other than a disc

into the disc-loading slot.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F930BT
and AVIC-F9310BT)

1 Press the h button.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media
appear.

Basic operation

Chapter

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2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The disc is ejected.

Inserting and ejecting an
SD memory card

CAUTION

! Ejecting an SD memory card during data

transfer can damage the SD memory card. Be
sure to eject the SD memory card by the pro­cedure described in this manual.

! 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.

! Do not insert anything other than SD memory

cards.

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-F30BT)

CAUTION

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

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

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

ory card has been completely removed. 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.

Ejecting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F30BT)

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

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2 Touch [Eject SD].

The LCD panel opens.

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

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

5 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

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.

card, operating procedures are slightly differ­ent.

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

2 Touch [Yes].

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

3 Eject the SD memory card.

4 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

Inserting an SD memory card (for
AVIC-F930BT and AVIC-F9310BT)

% 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.

When the data related to map data is
stored

p This description is for AVIC-F30BT.
If data related to map data, such as custo­mised POI data, is stored on the SD memory

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

Basic operation

Chapter

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Ejecting an SD memory card (for
AVIC-F930BT and AVIC-F9310BT)

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.

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

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.

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

Eject the SD memory card before touching
[OK].

Basic operation

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

When the data related to map data is
stored

p This description is for AVIC-F930BT and

AVIC-F9310BT.

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.

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.

Plugging in a USB storage device

% Plug a USB storage device into the USB
and mini-jack connector.

USB and mini-jack connector

USB storage device

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-IU51V)

(sold separately) is required for connection.
p For 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.

1 Check that no USB storage device is
connected.

2 Connect your iPod.

Unplugging a USB storage devic e

% 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 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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USB and mini-jack con­nector

USB interface cable for

iPod

Disconnecting your iPod

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

Basic operation

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Startup and 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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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.

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

You can use this screen to check the current
vehicle position information and route to the
destination.

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.

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

The selected item is added to shortcut.

Removing a shortcut

1 Touch and hold the icon of the shortcut
you want to remove.

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

The previous screen returns.

4 Listed items

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

5 Number of possible choices

p If there are 10 000 or more possible

choices, “****” is displayed.

6

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 remain-

ing characters.

Operating the on-screen
keyboard

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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

The previous screen returns.

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 Even if 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, 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

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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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*

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 135.

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*

9 a

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

= For details, refer to Displaying man-

oeuvres on page 135.

5 Map control

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 of the vehicle.

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 135.

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

cle is travelling along

= For details, refer to Setting the current

street name display on page 134.

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 Using shortcut

menus on the map on page 29.

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.

= For details, refer to Switching the map or-

ientation on page 28.

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 the position of a cursor) is indi­cated with a straight line.

f Multi-Info window

Each touch of Multi-Info window changes the
display information as follows.

! 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*

g 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 132.

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Display during motorway driving

In certain locations of the motorway, lane in­formation is available. The map indicates 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 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.

dance. Pioneer Navigation will display full
route guidance, including turn-by-turn voice
directions and arrow icons.

Roads without turn-by-turn
instructions

Routable roads (the route displayed and high­lighted in violet) have only basic data and can
only be used to plot a navigable route. Pioneer
Navigation will only display a navigable 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.
No turn-by-turn directions will be displayed on
these roads.

Non routable roads (pink colour road)

Map display is possible, but it cannot be used
for route calculation. Please review and obey
all local traffic rules along this 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.

on the map screen.

How to use the map

Types of the road stored in
the map database

Roads included in the route guidance

Turn by Turn Routable Roads contain full attri­bute data and can be used for full Route Gui-

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3 Touch or to change the map
scale.

p If you do not operate the function for a few

seconds, the touch panel keys for map dis­play control disappear.

# If you touch the direct scale key, the map is
changed 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.

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.

on the map screen.

Scrolling the map to the
position you want to see

1 Display the map screen.

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

1

2

1 Cursor
2 Distance from the current position

Positioning the cursor to the desired location
results displaying in a brief informational over­view about the location at the bottom of
screen, with the street name and other infor­mation for this location. (The information
shown varies depending on the position.)

p The scrolling increment depends on your

dragging length.

# If you touch
rent position.

p Pressing MODE button returns the map to

the current position.

, the map returns to the cur-

3 Touch or to switch the vehicle’s
direction.

Each time you touch the key changes the set­ting.

p If you do not operate the function for a few

seconds, the touch panel keys for map dis­play control disappear.

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Viewing information about a
specified location

An icon appears at registered places (home lo­cation, specific places, Favourites entries)
and places where there is a POI icon or traffic
information icon. Place the scroll cursor over
the icon to view detailed information.

1 Scroll the map and move the scroll cur­sor to the icon you want to view.

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2 Touch .

The “Information List” screen appears.

3 Touch the item that you want to check
the detailed information.

Information for a specified location appears.

The information shown varies according to the
location. (There may be no information for that
location.)

= For details, refer to Setting the display of

icons of favourite locations on page 134.

= For details, refer to Displaying POI on the

map on page 136.

= For details, refer to How to read traffic infor-

mation on the map on page 52.

p Touching [Call] enables you to call the posi-

tion if a telephone number is available.
(Pairing with mobile phone featuring
Bluetooth wireless technology is required.)
= For details, refer to Dialling from the map

on page 63.

Using shortcut menus on the map

“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 138.

p Items marked with an asterisk (*) cannot

be removed from the “Quick Access”
menu.

% When the map is displayed, touch

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 condi tions for route calcu­lation and recalculate the current route.

= For details, refer to Modifying the route cal-

culation conditions on page 43.

: Destination*

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 47.

: Vicinity Search

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

= For details, refer to Searching for a nearby

POI on page 39.

: Overlay POI

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

= For details, refer to Displaying POI on the

map on page 136.

: Volume

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Displays the “Volume Settings” screen.

= For details, refer to Setting the Volume for

Guidance and Phone on page 142.

: Contacts

Displays the “Contacts List” screen.

= For details, refer to Calling a number in the

phone book on page 61.

Close
Hides the “Quick Access” menu.

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 screen for

map settings on page 132.

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).

! 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 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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! 3D View:

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

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p This mode is available when the rear

view camera setting is set to “On”.

= For details, refer to Setting for rear view

camera on page 143.

! 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.