Pioneer AVIC F940 BT, AVIC F840 BT, AVIC F40 BT Operation Manual

Operation Manual

NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM

AVIC-F40BT
AVIC-F940BT
AVIC-F840BT

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 instructions so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document 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

– Removing the detachable

faceplate 14

– Attaching the detachable faceplate 14
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 15
Inserting and ejecting a disc 15

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F40BT) 15

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F40BT) 16

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F940BT and

AVIC-F840BT) 16

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F940BT and

AVIC-F840BT) 16

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 16

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F40BT) 17

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F40BT) 17

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F940BT and AVIC-F840BT) 18

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F940BT and AVIC-F840BT) 18

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

– A message about the map

database 22

Demonstration images 22

How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview 24
What you can do on each menu 25
Shortcut Menu 25

– Selecting the shortcut 25
– Removing a shortcut 26

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list) 26
Operating the on-screen keyboard 26

How to use the map
How to read the map screen 27

– Enlarged map of the intersection 28
– Display during motorway driving 29

Types of the road stored in the map

database 29

Operating the map screen 29

– Changing the scale of the map 29
– Switching the map orientation 30
– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 30

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– Viewing information about a specified

location 30

– Using shortcut menus on the map 31

Switching the view mode 32

Eco-friendly driving functions

Checking the eco-friendly driving status 33
Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance 34
Sudden start alert 34

Searching for and selecting a location

The basic flow of creating your route 35
Searching for a location by address 36

– Searching for a street name first 36
– Searching for a city name first 37
– Finding your destination by specifying

the postcode 38

– Searching by selected city history 39
Setting up a route to your home 39
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 40

– Searching for POIs by preset

categories 40

– Searching for a POI directly from the

name of the facilities 40

– Searching for a nearby POI 41

– Searching for POIs around the

destination 41

– Searching for POIs around the city 41
Selecting destination from “Favourites” 42
Searching for POIs by using the data on the

SD memory card 42

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 43

Searching for a location by coordinates 43

After the location is decided
Setting a route to your destination 44

– Displaying multiple routes 44

Checking and modifying the current
route

Displaying the route overview 45

Modifying the route calculation

conditions 45

– Items that users can operate 45
Checking the current itinerary 46
Editing waypoints 47

– Adding a waypoint 47

– Deleting a waypoint 47

– Sorting waypoints 48

Cancelling the route guidance 48

Registering and editing locations
Storing favourite locations 49

– Registering a location by

“Favourites” 49

– Registering a location by scroll

mode 49

Editing registered locations 49

– Editing the favourite location in the

list 49

– Editing your home 50

– Sorting the favourite locations in the

list 50

– Deleting a favourite location from the

list 51

Exporting and importing favourite

locations 51

– Exporting favourite locations 51

– Importing favourite locations 51

Deleting the destination history from the

list 52

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information 53
Checking traffic information on the

route 54

How to read traffic information on the

map 54

Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

jams 55

– Checking for traffic jams

automatically 55

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– Checking traffic information

manually 55
Selecting traffic information to display 56
Selecting preferred RDS-TMC service

provider manually 56

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device

Preparing communication devices 57
Registering your Bluetooth devices 57

– Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 57

– Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 58

– Searching for a specified Bluetooth

device 59

– Deleting a registered device 60

Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 60

– Setting for priority connecting 61

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the phone menu 62
Making a phone call 62

– Direct dialling 62
– Making a call home easily 63
– Calling a number in the phone

book 63

– Dialling from the history 64
– Dialling a favourite location 64
– Dialling a facility’s phone number 64
– Dialling from the map 65

Receiving a phone call 65

– Answering an incoming call 65

Transferring the phone book 66

– Changing the order of names in the

phone book 67

– Deleting registered contacts 67

Changing the phone settings 67

– Editing the device name 67
– Editing the password 68

– Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 68

– Echo cancelling and noise

reduction 68

– Answering a call automatically 68
– Setting the automatic rejection

function 69

– Clearing memory 69
– Updating the Bluetooth wireless

technology software 70

Notes for hands-free phoning 70

Basic operations of the AV source
Displaying the AV operation screen 72

– Selecting a source 72

Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list

screen) 72

– Switching between the AV operation

screen and the list screen 72

– Selecting an item 73
– Returning to the previous display 73

Using the radio (FM)

Starting procedure 74
Reading the screen 74
Using the touch panel keys 75

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 76

– Using radio text 76
Operating by hardware buttons 77
Using advanced functions 77

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 77

– Tuning in strong signals 77

– Limiting stations to regional

programming 78

– Searching for an RDS station by PTY

information 78

– Receiving traffic announcements 78

– Tuning into alternative frequencies 79

– Using news programme

interruption 79

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– Interruption icon status 79
– PTY list 81

Using the radio (AM)

Starting procedure 82
Reading the screen 82
Using the touch panel keys 83

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 83
Operating by hardware buttons 84
Using advanced functions 84

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 84

– Tuning in strong signals 84

Playing audio CDs

Starting procedure 86
Reading the screen 86
Using the touch panel keys 87
Operating by hardware buttons 88
Using advanced functions 88

Playing music files on ROM

Starting procedure 89
Reading the screen 89
Using the touch panel keys 91
Operating by hardware buttons 92
Using advanced functions 92

Playing a DVD-Video

Starting procedure 94
Reading the screen 94
Using the touch panel keys 95

– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 96
– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified

time 97

– Direct number search 97
– Operating the DVD menu 97
– Using DVD menu by touch panel

keys 97

– Frame-by-frame playback 98
– Slow motion playback 98

Operating by hardware buttons 98
Using advanced functions 98

Playing a DivX video

Starting procedure 100
Reading the screen 100
Using the touch panel keys 101

– Frame-by-frame playback 102
– Slow motion playback 102
– Starting playback from a specified

time 103
Operating by hardware buttons 103
Using advanced functions 103

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 104
Setting the top-priority languages 104
Setting the angle icon display 104
Setting the aspect ratio 105
Setting the parental lock 105

– Setting the code number and

level 105
Setting the auto play 106
Setting the subtitle file for DivX 106
Language code chart for DVDs 107

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 108
Reading the screen 108
Using the touch panel keys (Music) 110
Operating by hardware buttons 111
Using advanced functions 111

Playing video files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 112
Reading the screen 112
Using the touch panel keys (Video) 113

– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified

time 114
Operating by hardware buttons 114
Using advanced functions 114

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Using an iPod (iPod)

Starting procedure 115
Reading the screen 115
Using the touch panel keys 117
Operating by hardware buttons 119
Starting the video playback 119
Narrowing down a song or video with the

list 119

Operating an application for iPhone from the

navigation system 120

– Starting procedure 121
– Using the touch panel keys 121
– Using the keyboard 122
– When using an application not

compatible with Advanced App
Mode 122

Operating the functions from your iPod 123

– Starting procedure 123
– Using the touch panel keys 123

Playing MusicSphere 124

– Starting procedure 124
– Reading the screen 124
– Using the touch panel keys 124

Using advanced functions 124

Using Aha Radio
Starting procedure 126

– For Android device users 126
– For iPhone users 127

Reading the screen 128
Using the touch panel keys 129
Functions coupled with Aha Radio and the

navigation system 130

– Displaying POIs obtained with Aha

Radio 130

Using the Bluetooth audio player

Starting procedure 131
Reading the screen 131
Using the touch panel keys 133
Operating by hardware buttons 133
Using advanced functions 134

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Using AV input

Reading the screen 135
Using AV1 135
Using AV2 135
Using the touch panel keys 135

Customising preferences

Displaying the screen for navigation

settings 136
Checking the connections of leads 136
Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 137

– Clearing status 137

Using the fuel consumption function 138

– Inputting the fuel consumption

information for calculating the fuel
cost 138

– Calculating the fuel consumption 138
– Exporting the data of fuel cost

information 139
Recording your travel history 140
Using the demonstration guidance 140
Registering your home 141
Correcting the current location 141
Changing the eco-function setting 141

– Clearing the fuel consumption

information 142
Displaying the screen for map settings 142
Setting the auto-zoom display 143
Setting the detailed city map 143
Setting the barrier graphic for city map 143
Setting the speed limit display 144
Displaying the traffic notification icon 144
Displaying the Bluetooth connection

icon 144
Setting the current street name display 144
Setting the display of icons of favourite

locations 145
Displaying the 3D landmarks 145
Displaying manoeuvres 146
Displaying the fuel consumption

information 146

Contents

Displaying POI on the map 146

– Displaying preinstalled POIs on the

map 146

– Displaying the customised POIs 147
Changing the view mode 148
Setting the map colour change between day

and night 148
Changing the road colour 148
Changing the setting of navigation

interruption screen 148
Selecting the “Quick Access” menu 149
Displaying the screen for system

settings 149

– Customising the regional settings 150
– Setting the Volume for Guidance and

Phone 152

– Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 153

– Changing to the splash screen stored

in the SD memory card 153

– Setting for rear view camera 154
– Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel
calibration) 155

– Setting the illumination colour 155
– Checking the version information 156
– Reversing the climate control status

display 156
Selecting the video for rear display 156
Adjusting the picture 157
Displaying the screen for AV system

settings 158

– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 158
– Setting video input 2 (AV2) 159
– Changing the wide screen mode 159
– Setting the rear output 160
– Switching the preout setting 160
– Switching the muting/attenuation

timing 160

– Switching the muting/attenuation

level 161

– Switching Auto PI seek 161
– Setting the FM tuning step 161
– Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 162

– Displaying your DivX VOD

deregistration code 162

– Selecting the smartphone connection

method 162

Displaying the screen for AV sound

settings 162

– Using balance adjustment 163
– Using the equaliser 163
– Adjusting the equaliser curve

automatically (Auto EQ) 165

– Using sonic centre control 168
– Adjusting loudness 168
– Using subwoofer output 168
– Using the high pass filter 168
– Adjusting source levels 169
– Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 169

Replicating the settings 169
Setting the safe mode 170
Turning off the screen 170

Displaying the operation status of
vehicle equipment

Displaying obstacle detection

information 171

Displaying the operating status of the climate

control panel 171

Operating your navigation system with
voice

To ensure safe driving 173
Basics of the voice operation 173

– Flow of the voice operation 173
– Starting the voice operation 173
– How to use the voice operation 174

Available basic voice commands 175

– Basic commands 175
– Voice operation for AV source 175

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– Voice commands related to hands-free

phoning 176

Tips for the voice operation 176

Other functions
Setting the anti-theft function 177

– Setting the password 177
– Entering the password 177
– Deleting the password 177
– Forgotten password 177

Returning the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 178

– Restoring the default setting 178
– Returning the navigation system to the

initial state 178

– Setting items to be deleted 179

Appendix

Troubleshooting 181
Messages for navigation functions 186
Messages for audio functions 188
Positioning technology 190

– Positioning by GPS 190
– Positioning by dead reckoning 190
– How do GPS and dead reckoning work

together? 190

Handling large errors 191

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 191

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 192

Route setting information 194

– Route search specifications 194

Handling and care of discs 194

– Built-in drive and care 195
– Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 195

Playable discs 195

– DVD-Video and CD 195
– AVCHD recorded discs 196
– Playing DualDisc 196
– Dolby Digital 196

Detailed information for playable media 196

– Compatibility 196
– Media compatibility chart 199

Bluetooth 203
SD and SDHC logo 203
WMA/WMV 204
DivX 204
AAC 204
Android™ 204
Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 204

– iPod and iPhone 204
– iTunes 205

Using app-based connected content 205

– Aha Radio 205

Using the LCD screen correctly 206

– Handling the LCD screen 206
– Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 206

– Maintaining the LCD screen 206
– LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 206

Display information 207

– Destination Menu 207
– Phone Menu 207
– Settings Menu 208
– Navi Settings menu 208
– System Settings menu 209
– Map Settings menu 209
– Bluetooth Settings menu 210
– AV System Settings menu 210
– AV Sound Settings menu 211

Glossary 212
Specifications 215

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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-F40BT. 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 24.

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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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 (4th generation): iOS 5.0
! iPod touch (3rd generation): iOS 5.0
! iPod touch (2nd generation): iOS 4.2.1
! iPod touch (1st generation): iOS 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 nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.1
! iPod nano (5th generation): Ver. 1.0.2
! iPod nano (4th generation): Ver. 1.0.4
! iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver. 1.1.3
! iPhone 4S: iOS 5.0
! iPhone 4: iOS 5.0
! iPhone 3GS: iOS 5.0
! iPhone 3G: iOS 4.2.1
! iPhone: iOS 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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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 179.

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 179.

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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.

AVIC-F40BT (with the LCD panel closed)

7654321

AVIC-F40BT (with the LCD panel open)

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5

b

c

1 button

! Press the

button to activate voice op-

erations.

= For details, refer to Chapter 29.

! 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 25.

! 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 157.

5 TRK button

Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.

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 page 15.

9 SD card slot

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

an SD memory card on page 16.

a Multi-control (Volume knob/

/MUTE)

! Rotate to adjust the AV (Audio and

Video) source volume.

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! 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 Detachable faceplate

c

button

Press to remove the detachable faceplate
from the navigation system.

= For details, refer to Removing the detach-

able faceplate on this page.

Protecting your product
from theft

p This function is available for AVIC-F940BT

and AVIC-F840BT.
The detachable faceplate can be detached
from the navigation system to discourage
theft, as described below.

CAUTION

! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to ex-

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

when removing or attaching.
! Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of

small children to prevent them from putting it

in their mouths.
! After removing the detachable faceplate, keep

it in a safe place so it is not scratched or da-

maged.
! Keep the detachable faceplate out of direct

sunlight and high temperatures.
! When removing or attaching the detachable

faceplate, do so after turning the ignition

switch off (ACC OFF).

Removing the detachable
faceplate

p The navigation system cannot be operated

while the detachable faceplate is removed
from the navigation system.

1 Press and hold the
it down.

When you release your finger, the bottom of
the detachable faceplate separates slightly
from the navigation system.

2 Gently grip the bottom of the detach­able faceplate and slowly pull it outward.

Detachable faceplate

button, and slide

Attaching the detachable faceplate

1 Slide the detachable faceplate all the
way into the navigation system.

Make sure the detachable faceplate is se­curely connected to the mounting hooks of
the navigation system.

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2 Push the lower part of the detachable
faceplate until you hear a click.

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

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

p This function is available for AVIC-F40BT

only.

WARNING

Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be
especially cautious of children’s hands and fin­gers.

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

or to adjust the angle.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F40BT)

WARNING

! Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when

opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel.
Be especially cautious of children’s hands
and fingers.

! 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.

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.

Basic operation

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.

2 Touch [Open].

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

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3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F40BT)

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

2 Touch [Disc Eject].

% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F940BT
and AVIC-F840BT)

1 Press the h button.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media
appear.

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 AVIC­F940BT and AVIC-F840BT)

CAUTION

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

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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.

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-F40BT)

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.

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

2 Touch [SD Insert].

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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-F40BT)

1 Press the h button.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

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.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

The LCD panel opens.

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

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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.

When the data related to map data is
stored

p This description is for AVIC-F40BT.
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].

Inserting an SD memory card (for
AVIC-F940BT and AVIC-F840BT)

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

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

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

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

Ejecting an SD memory card (for
AVIC-F940BT and AVIC-F840BT)

1 Press the h button.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media
appear.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

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.

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

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

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

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].

4 Touch [OK].

The navigation system restarts.

Plugging and unplugging a
USB storage device

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When the data related to map data is
stored

p This description is for AVIC-F940BT and

AVIC-F840BT.
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].

CAUTION

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

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

! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with

all USB mass storage devices and assumes
no responsibility for any loss of data on media
players, smart phones, or other devices while
using this product.

p This navigation system may not achieve op-

timum performance with some USB sto­rage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

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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

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.

! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with

all USB mass storage devices and assumes
no responsibility for any loss of data on media
players, smart phones, or other devices while
using this product.

1 Check that no USB storage device is
connected.

2 Connect your iPod.

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.

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 informa­tion on our website.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

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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.

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The navigation system will now restart.

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A message about the map
database

After you start using this navigation system, a
message related to map data may be dis­played.
p This message is displayed the first time you

turn on the navigation system each month.

p Touch the message to close it or it will dis-

appear automatically after eight sec­onds.

Demonstration images

If you do not operate this navigation system
for two minutes, demonstration images are
displayed.
p The demonstration images will not be dis-

played if you drive after mounting this navi­gation system.

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How to use the navigation menu screens

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How to use the navigation menu screens

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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 set-

tings.

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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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 remain­ing 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, be­ginning at the end of the text. Continuing to
touch the key 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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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 146.

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 146.

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 146.

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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 144.

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 Depending on the source currently cho-

sen, an image is displayed.

b Quick Access icon

Displays the “Quick Access” menu.

= For details, refer to Using shortcut

menus on the map on page 31.

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 30.

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 ar-

rival 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 143.

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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.

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.

= For details of the operations, refer to Screen

switching overview on page 24.

2 Touch on the map screen.

and with the map scale appear.

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 gui­dance. Pioneer navigation will display full

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.

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# 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.

= For details of the operations, refer to Screen

switching overview on page 24.

2 Touch on the map screen.

or appears.

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.

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

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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-

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.

2 Touch

.

Scrolling the map to the
position you want to see

1 Display the map screen.

= For details of the operations, refer to Screen

switching overview on page 24.

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The “Information List” screen appears.