Pioneer AVIC-F950BT User Manual

Operation Manual

NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM

AVIC-F50BT AVIC-F950DAB AVIC-F950BT AVIC-F850BT

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.

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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.

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

Important

The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens, which 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 against theft 14

– Removing the detachable

faceplate 14

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

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT) 15

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT) 15

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,

AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 16

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,

AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 16

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 16

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F50BT) 16

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F50BT) 16

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT and AVICF850BT) 17

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT and AVICF850BT) 17

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 18

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

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 18

– Connecting your iPod 18 – Disconnecting your iPod 19

Startup and termination 19 On first-time startup 19 Regular startup 20

– A message about the map

database 20 Demonstration images 20 Temporarily clearing the screen (navigation

system in standby mode) 20

How to use the navigation menu

screens 22

Shortcut Menu 23

– Selecting the shortcut 23 – Removing a shortcut 23

Using the touch panel 24

– Using the common touch panel

keys 24

– Operating list screens (e.g. POI

list) 24

– Operating the on-screen keyboard 24

Swipe action 25

– Swipe action list 26

How to use the map How to read the map screen 28

Contents

– Enlarged map of the intersection 29 – The display while driving on the

motorway 30

Types of the road stored in the map

database 30

Operating the map screen 30

– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 30

– Viewing information about a specified

location 31 Switching the view mode 32 Switching the map orientation 32 Displaying one-way street marks 33 Displaying POI on the map 33

– Displaying preinstalled POIs on the

map 33 Registering a scale 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) 39

– Searching for a POI directly from the

name of the facilities 39

– Searching for a nearby POI 40

– Searching for POIs around the

destination 40

– Searching for POIs around the city 41

– Deleting the icons displayed after

searching for a nearby POI 42

Selecting destination from stored

locations 42

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 42

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 Checking the current itinerary 45 Modifying the route calculation

conditions 46

– Items that users can operate 46

Editing waypoints 47

– Adding a waypoint 47 – Deleting a waypoint 47 – Sorting waypoints 48

Skipping a waypoint 48 Using the demonstration guidance 48

– Finishing the demonstration

guidance 49

Cancelling the route guidance 49

Editing the data on the use of navigation function Registering and editing locations 50

– Storing favourite locations 50 – Editing registered locations 50 – Deleting a favourite location from the

list 50

– Deleting the destination history from

the list 51 Deleting learned routes 52 Deleting track logs 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 54

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– Checking for traffic jams

automatically 55

Selecting the preferred RDS-TMC service

provider manually 55

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device

Preparing communication devices 56 Registering your Bluetooth devices 56

– Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 56

– Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 58

– Deleting a registered device 59

Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 59

– Setting for priority connecting 60

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the phone menu 61 Making a phone call 61

– Direct dialling 61 – Calling a number in the phone

book 62

– Dialling from the history 63 – Redialling a call 64 – Dialling a favourite location 64 – Dialling a facility’s phone number 64

Receiving a phone call 65

– Answering an incoming call 65

Transferring the phone book 65

– Deleting registered contacts 66 – Deleting the history information 67

Changing the phone settings 67

– Editing the device name 67 – Editing the password 68 – Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 68

– Answering a call automatically 68 – Setting the automatic rejection

function 69

Notes for hands-free phoning 69

Basic operations of the AV source Displaying the AV operation screen 71

– Selecting a source 71 Turning off the AV source 71 AV source plate display 71

Using the radio

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

– Storing broadcast frequencies 73

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 74

– Using radio text 74 Using advanced functions 75

– Tuning in strong frequencies 75

– Limiting stations to regional

programming 75

– Searching for an RDS station by PTY

information 75

– Receiving traffic announcements 75

– Using news programme

interruption 76

– Tuning into alternative frequencies 76

– Interruption icon status 77

– Switching the sound quality of the FM

tuner 77

Operating by hardware buttons 77

Using the Digital Radio (DAB)

Starting procedure 78 Reading the screen 78 Using the touch panel keys 79

– Storing broadcast frequencies 79 Selecting a channel from the list 80 Listening to a recent broadcast 80 Using advanced functions 81

– Switching to a channel with good

receiving sensitivity automatically 81

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Operating by hardware buttons 81

Playing audio CDs

Starting procedure 82 Reading the screen 82 Using the touch panel keys 82 Operating by hardware buttons 83

Playing music files on ROM

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

Playing a DVD-Video

Starting procedure 86 Reading the screen 86 Using the touch panel keys 86

– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 88 – Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified time 88

– Direct number search 88 – Operating the DVD menu 88 – Using the DVD menu by touch panel

keys 89

– Frame-by-frame playback 89 – Slow motion playback 89 – Changing the wide screen mode 89

Operating by hardware buttons 90

Playing a DivX video

Starting procedure 91 Reading the screen 91 Using the touch panel keys 91

– Frame-by-frame playback 92 – Slow motion playback 92 – Starting playback from a specified

time 93

– Changing the wide screen mode 93 Playing DivX Operating by hardware buttons 94

VOD content 94

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 95 Setting the top-priority languages 95 Setting the angle icon display 95 Setting the aspect ratio 96 Setting the parental lock 96

– Setting the code number and level 96 Setting the auto play 97 Setting the subtitle file for DivX 97 Language code chart for DVDs 98

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 99 Reading the screen 99 Using the touch panel keys (Music) 100 Operating by hardware buttons 101

Playing video files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 102 Reading the screen 102 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 103

– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified time 103

Operating by hardware buttons 104

Using an iPod (iPod)

Starting procedure 105 Reading the screen 105 Using the touch panel keys 106 Changing the wide screen mode 107 Operating by hardware buttons 108

Using Aha Radio

Information for compatibility of connected

devices 109

Starting procedure 110

– For iPhone users 110

– For smartphone users 110

Reading the screen 110 Using the touch panel keys 111

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Functions coupled with Aha Radio and the

navigation system 112

– Viewing POI information with Aha

Radio 112

Using the Bluetooth audio player

Starting procedure 113 Reading the screen 113 Using the touch panel keys 114 Operating by hardware buttons 115

Using AV input

Reading the screen 116 Using AV1 116 Using AV2 116 Using the touch panel keys 116 Changing the wide screen mode 117

Using AppRadio Mode

Information for compatibility of connected

devices 118

Starting procedure 119

– For iPhone users 119 – For smartphone users 120

Using the keyboard 120 Using the sound mix function 121 Other functions 121

– Displaying the image of your

application (iPhone) 121

– Displaying the image of your

application (smartphone) 122

Customising preferences

Displaying the information screen 123 Checking the connections of leads 123 Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 124

– Clearing status 125 Checking the device number 125 Checking the version information 125 Registering your home 125

Displaying the adjustment and correction

screen 126

Switching the muting/attenuation

timing 126 Switching the muting/attenuation level 127 Setting the Volume for Guidance and

Phone 127 Correcting the current location 127 Switching the road on which you are

driving 128 Displaying the screen for navigation function

settings 128

– Setting the speed limit display 128 – Changing the road colour 128 – Setting the scroll-Locked 2D (Normal)

– Displaying the 3D landmarks 129 – Setting the detailed city map 129 – Setting the barrier graphic for the city

map 129

– Setting the map colour change

between day and night 130

– Displaying the track log 130 – Deleting the track log

automatically 130

– Setting the current street name

display 131

– Setting the criteria of route

calculation 131

– Setting the use of toll roads 131 – Setting the use of ferries 131 – Setting the route calculation by

learning route 132

– Setting the route calculation allowing

for time restrictions 132

– Setting the use of motorways 132 – Setting to select your route

automatically using the route alternatives function 132

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– Displaying the distance and estimated

time 133

– Setting the route alternatives function

to avoid traffic jams and closed/blocked roads 133

– Setting the auto-zoom display 133 – Changing the setting of the navigation

interruption screen 133

– Setting the App operation screen

interruption 134

– Changing the virtual speed of the

vehicle 134

– Changing the unit between km and

miles 134

– Displaying the traffic notification

icon 135 Changing the view mode 135 Displaying the screen for system

settings 135

– Selecting the language 135 – Setting the time difference 136 – Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 136

– Changing to the splash screen stored

on the SD memory card 136

– Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel

calibration) 137

– Setting the illumination colour 137 – Reversing the climate control status

display 138

– Displaying the icon for setting the rear

display output 139 Displaying the screen for AV system

settings 139

– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 139 – Setting video input 2 (AV2) 140 – Changing the screen size of SD/USB

video 140

– Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 140

– Displaying your DivX VOD

deregistration code 140

– Switching Auto PI seek 141 – Setting the FM tuning step 141

Displaying the screen for AV sound

settings 141

– Using balance adjustment 142 – Adjusting loudness 142 – Using the equaliser 142 – Adjusting source levels 144 – Using the high pass filter 145 – Using the subwoofer output 145 – Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 145 – Using sonic centre control 145

Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically

(Auto EQ) 146

– Before operating the Auto EQ

function 146

– Performing Auto EQ 147

Displaying the screen for app settings 148

– Selecting the device connection

method 148

– Setting the keyboard language with

application for iPhone 149 Setting the rear output 149 Adjusting the picture 150 Selecting the video for rear display 151 Replicating the settings 151 Using the rear view camera functions 152

– Setting for rear view camera 152 – Setting guidelines on the rear view

image 153 Setting the safe mode 154

Displaying the operation status of vehicle equipment

Displaying obstacle detection

information 155

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Displaying the operating status of the climate

control panel 155

Other functions Setting the anti-theft function 157

– Setting the password 157 – Entering the password 157 – Deleting the password 157 – Forgotten password 157

Restoring the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 158

– Restoring the default setting 158 – Restoring the navigation system to the

initial state 158

– Setting items to be deleted 159

Appendix

Troubleshooting 161 Messages for navigation functions 166 Messages for AV functions 167 Messages for Bluetooth functions 169 Positioning technology 170

– Positioning by GPS 170 – Positioning by dead reckoning 170 – How do GPS and dead reckoning work

together? 170

Handling large errors 171

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 171

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 172

Route setting information 174

– Route search specifications 174

Handling and care of discs 174

– Built-in drive and care 175 – Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 175

Playable discs 175

– DVD-Video and CD 175 – AVCHD recorded discs 176 – Playing DualDisc 176

– Dolby Digital 176

Detailed information for playable media 176

– Compatibility 176 – Media compatibility chart 179

Bluetooth 183 SD and SDHC logo 183 WMA/WMV 183 DivX 183 AAC 184 Android™ 184 Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 184

– iPod and iPhone 184 – iTunes 185

Using app-based connected content 185

– Aha Radio 185 HDMI 185 MHL 185 Using the LCD screen correctly 186

– Handling the LCD screen 186

– Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 186

– Maintaining the LCD screen 186

– LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 186

Display information 187

– Destination menu 187

– Phone menu 187

– Information menu 187

– Edit/Settings menu 188

– Edit menu 188

– Navi settings menu 188

– AV Settings menu 189

– Setting according to source

menu 190

– App settings menu 190

– System Settings menu 190

– Bluetooth Settings menu 191

Glossary 192 Specifications 195

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Introduction

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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 those for AVIC-F50BT. The screens may vary according to the models.

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 screen, you will find the necessary page from the Display information at the end of the manual.

Glossary

Use the glossary to find the meanings of terms.

Conventions used in this manual

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

scribed in ALL CAPITALS, 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” screen or “Phone” screen

! Touch panel keys that are available on the

screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]: e.g.) [Destination], [AV Source].

! 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

How to use the navigation menu screens

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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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”.

“iPod”

In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be referred to as “iPod”.

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 product only conveys 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. revenuegenerating) 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. Made for

! iPod touch (5th generation): iOS 6.0.1 ! iPod touch (4th generation): iOS 6.0.1 ! iPod touch (3rd generation): iOS 5.1.1 ! iPod touch (2nd generation): iOS 4.2.1 ! iPod touch (1st generation): iOS 3.1.3 ! iPod classic 160GB (2009): Ver. 2.0.4 ! iPod classic 160GB (2008): Ver. 2.0.1 ! iPod classic 80GB: Ver. 1.1.2 ! iPod nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.2 ! 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 5: iOS 6.0.1 ! iPhone 4S: iOS 6.0.1 ! iPhone 4: iOS 6.0.1 ! iPhone 3GS: iOS 6.0.1 ! iPhone 3G: iOS 4.2.1 ! iPhone: iOS 3.1.3

p When you use this navigation system with

a USB interface cable for iPod (sold separately) that is appropriate for this product, 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.

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

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 expose the LCD screen to direct

sunlight when this product is not used. This may 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 only with your finger and do so gently.

= For details, refer to Setting items to be

deleted on page 159.

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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 159.

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.

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Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

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

AVIC-F50BT (with the LCD panel closed)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

AVIC-F50BT (with the LCD panel open)

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1 LCD screen 2 VOL (+/–) button

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

3 MODE button

! Press to switch the screen to the AV op-

eration screen or the AppRadio Mode screen. = For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menu screens on page 22.

! Press to switch between the AppRadio

Mode screen and the AV operation

screen. = For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menu screens on page 22.

! Press and hold to display the “Picture

Adjustment” screen.

= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-

ture on page 150.

! Press and hold to display the touch

panel calibration screen while the “Pic- ture Adjustment” screen is displayed.

= For details, refer to Adjusting the re-

sponse positions of the touch panel (touch panel calibration) on page 137.

4 HOME button

! Press the HOME button to display the

“Top Menu” screen while the map screen, the AV operation screen, or the application menu screen is displayed.

! Press to switch the application operation

screen to the application menu screen.

= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menu screens

on page 22.

5 MAP button

! Press to display the current location

when the navigation screen (showing other than the current location) is displayed. When the current location is displayed, the screen changes to the registered map scale. When the AV source screen is displayed, it switches to the current location screen. = For details, refer to Registering a scale

on page 34.

! Press and hold to temporarily clear the

screen regardless of whether it is the AV source, the current location screen or the AppRadio Mode screen.

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= For details, refer to Temporarily clear-

ing the screen (navigation system in standby mode) on page 20.

6 TRK button

! Press to perform manual seek tuning,

fast forward, reverse and track search controls.

! Press to perform the back and menu

function of the Android device when you use the AppRadio Mode with an Android device.

7 h button 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 Detachable faceplate

button

Press to remove the detachable faceplate from the navigation system.

= For details, refer to Removing the detach-

able faceplate on page 14.

Protecting your product against theft

p This function is available on AVIC-

F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT, and AVIC-F850BT. The detachable faceplate can be detached from the navigation system to discourage theft, as described below.

! After removing the detachable faceplate, keep

it in a safe place so it is not scratched or damaged.

! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to di-

rect sunlight and high temperatures.

! When removing or attaching the detachable

faceplate, do so after turning off the ignition switch (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 the

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.

button.

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 placing it

in their mouths.

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Detachable faceplate

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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.

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 only available on AVIC-

F50BT.

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 a malfunction.

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

2 Touch angle.

or to adjust the

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT)

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 the

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 a malfunction.

! Do not operate this navigation system until

the LCD panel has completely opened or closed. 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 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].

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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.

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

3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT)

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

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2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc is ejected.

3 Remove the disc, and press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-F950BTand AVIC-F850BT)

CAUTION

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

% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-F950BTand AVIC-F850BT)

% Press the h button.

The disc is ejected.

p This system is not compatible with the

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-F50BT)

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 and hold the h button.

The LCD panel opens fully.

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

Insert it with the label surface face-up and press the card until it clicks and completely locks.

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 pro-

cedure 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.

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3 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F50BT)

1 Press and hold the h button.

The LCD panel opens fully.

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

3 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

4 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F950DAB, AVICF950BT and AVIC-F850BT)

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

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

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F950DAB, AVICF950BT and AVIC-F850BT)

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

2 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

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Basic operation

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device

CAUTION

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this naviga-

tion 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, iPhone, smartphone, or other devices

while using this product.

p This navigation system may not achieve op-

timum performance with some USB sto-

rage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible. p A USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa-

rately) is required for connection.

Plugging in a USB storage device

1 Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB interface cable for iPod.

2 Plug a USB storage device into the USB interface cable for iPod.

USB interface cable for iPod

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod

CAUTION

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

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

! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with

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

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 (sold sepa-

rately) 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.

1 Check that no USB storage device is connected.

2 Connect your iPod.

USB storage device

Unplugging a USB storage device

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

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Disconnecting your iPod

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

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 only with your finger and do so gently.

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 screen.

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

The navigation system will now restart.

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4 Read the terms carefully, checking the 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 If the anti-theft function is activated, you

must enter your password.

p The terms appear if the previous condition

was the navigation screen. Read the terms carefully, checking the details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions. After you touch [OK], the screen that was displayed just before turning off the ignition switch (ACC OFF) is displayed.

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 five minutes, demonstration images are displayed. p The demonstration images will not be dis-

played if you drive after mounting this navigation system.

Temporarily clearing the screen (navigation system in standby mode)

You can temporarily clear the screen at night or when the screen is too bright.

% Press and hold the MAP button.

The screen is cleared temporarily.

p If you touch the screen when the navigation

system is in standby mode, it reverts to the original screen. Also, if you press the MAP button, the standby mode is cancelled and the current location screen is displayed. If you press the MODE button, the standby mode is cancelled and the AV source screen is displayed.

p When the navigation system is in standby

mode, the navigation guidance does not output the voice guidance. The audio sound is output.

p The standby mode is not cancelled by turn-

ing ignition switch on or off.

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How to use the navigation menu screens

1 Top Menu

This is the starting menu to access the desired

screens and operate various functions. You

can also check or cancel your set route from

this menu.

p If you press the HOME button, the

screen of either “Top Menu” or Shortcut Menu which was being displayed last time is displayed.

p [Apps] is only available when an iPhone

or a smartphone is connected to this navigation system.

2 Shortcut Menu

p If you press the HOME button, the

screen of either “Top Menu” or Shortcut

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Menu which was being displayed last time is displayed.

3 AV operation screen

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

4 Map screen

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

5 Edit/Settings screen

You can access the screen to customise settings.

6 AppRadio Mode screen

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In this manual, the application menu screen and the application operation screen are collectively referred to as the “AppRadio Mode screen”.

7 Application menu screen

This navigation system can switch to the application menu, which you can display and operate the application for the iPhone or smartphone on the screen.

8 Application operation screen

You can control the iPhone or smartphone applications directly on the navigation screen.

9 Information screen

You can access the screen for handling various information such as the system information of the device.

a Editing route screen

You can edit the conditions for calculating the current route.

b Destination screen

You can search for your destination on this menu.

c Phone screen

You can access the screen that is related to hands-free phoning.

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.

2 Touch .

The Shortcut selection screen appears.

3 Touch the tab or touch

or to display the icon that you want to set to shortcut.

Tabs

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

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

The selected item is added to shortcut.

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Selecting the shortcut

p Up to 10 menu items can be registered in

shortcuts.

1 Display the Shortcut Menu screen.

= For details of the operations, refer to How to

use the navigation menu screens on page

22.

Removing a shortcut

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

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

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Using the touch panel

You can operate the product by touching the marks and items (touch panel keys) displayed on the screen directly with your fingers.

Using the common touch panel keys

1 2

The previous screen returns.

The screen is closed.

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)

23 4

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

2 Screen title 3 Listed items

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

If not all the characters can be displayed within the displayed area, touching the key to the

right of the item allows you to see the remaining characters.

Operating the on-screen keyboard

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1 Keyboard

Touching the keys enters the characters in the text box.

You can switch between capital and lower case letters.

3 ABC

You can enter letters and numbers.

4 Space

You can leave spaces. A space equivalent to the number of touches is inserted.

5 Others

You can enter other characters of alphabet.

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

the displayed result is the same.

6 Sym.

You can enter text with marks such as “&”, “+”, or numbers.

7 OK

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

Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.

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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Allows you to move the cursor to the right or left for a number of characters equivalent to the number of touches.

b Text box

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

Swipe action

You can operate some navigation and audio functions by sliding your fingers vertically and horizontally while touching the screen.

1 Touch and hold the swipe response area.

p The swipe response area varies depending

on the displayed screen.

Example: CD

2 While touching the screen, slide your finger toward the function you want to execute and release.

The selected function is zoomed in and the function operates.

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Operation guide

The operation guide appears.

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Navigation

Operation screen

Guidance display

The route alternatives function taking into account traffic jams and closed/ blocked roads

App view

map

(*1) Displays this screen after releasing your finger from the circle.

! The intersection guidance display and the

interchange guidance display

Action

Displays the turning direction at the next guide point and the distance, and gives a voice announcement.

Cancels the display of the intersection guide map.

Hides the street list.

Displays the next guidance point.

Selects an alternative route.

Selects the current route.

Displays the turning direction at the next guide point and the distance, and gives a voice announcement.

The sound mix function is disabled.

The sound mix function is enabled.

Displays the “AppRadio

(*1)

Mode” screen.

The other guidance displays

Swipe response area

! The route alternatives function taking into

account traffic jams and closed/blocked roads

Swipe response area

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Audio

Operation screen

Radio (FM, MW/LW)

Digital Radio (DAB) (*1)

Disc (CD, CDR, CD-RW)/ Bluetooth Audio

Disc (DVDVideo)

Disc (DivX video files)/ SD/USB

iPod

Action

Skips to the previous preset channel.

Skips to the next preset channel.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous preset channel.

Skips to the next preset channel.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous track.

Skips to the next track.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous chapter.

Skips to the next chapter.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous file.

Skips to the next file.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous chapter or song.

Skips to the next chapter or song.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Operation screen

Aha Radio

(*1) A source only available on AVIC-F950DAB.

Action

Skips to the previous content.

Skips to the next content.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Hands-free phoning

Operation screen

Receiving a phone call

Action

Allows you to talk on the phone.

Ends the call.

! Receiving a phone call

Swipe response area

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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.

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 Current time 2 Scale display touch panel key

Touching [+] or [–] changes the map scale. You can change the map scale between 10 metres and 2 000 kilometres (10 yards and 1 000 miles).

p The “_” mark shown below indicates the

scale distance (2D display only).

3 Map control

The “View” screen that can set the view mode and the map orientation appears.

= For details of the operation, refer to

Switching the view mode on page 32.

= For details, refer to Switching the map or-

ientation on page 32.

4 Current position

b a

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

p The apex of the triangular mark is the

actual current position of the vehicle.

5 Information bar

Each touch of this key changes the display information as follows.

! The information of where your vehicle is

travelling along

p When “Street Name” is selected on

“Current location info.” of “Navi

Settings”, the street name or city name is displayed. Also, “Coordi- nates” is selected, latitude and longi- tude are displayed.

= For details, refer to Setting the cur-

rent street name display on page

131.

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p When there is no data of current po-

sition, no information is displayed.

! The AV source currently selected

p Depending on the source currently

chosen, an image is displayed.

6 Phone key

Displays the “Phone” screen.

= For details, refer to Displaying the phone

menu on page 61.

7 Direction line*

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

8 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.

9 Next direction of travel*

As you get closer to the guidance point, the colour of the item changes to green.

a Distance to the guidance point*

Shows the distance to the next guidance point.

b Second manoeuvre arrow*

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

c Number and name of the street to be used

(or next guidance point)*

Displays the number and name of the upcoming street. If you touch scrolled and hidden letters appear.

d Estimated time of arrival at your destina-

tion or waypoint*

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

Ordinary Road, Major Ordinary Road or Motorway, and the actual driving speed. The

estimated time of arrival is only a reference value, and does not guarantee arrival at that time.

, the street name is

= For details, refer to Changing the virtual

speed of the vehicle on page 134.

e Distance to the destination (or distance to

waypoint)*

Meaning of guidance flags

Icon Meaning

Destination

The chequered flag indicates your destination.

Waypoint

The red flags indicate your waypoints.

Guidance point

The next guidance point (next turning point, etc.) is shown by an orange flag.

Enlarged map of the intersection

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

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

display on page 133.

p When the enlarged map of roundabout ap-

pears, the exit numbers are displayed on each exit. The voice guidance is announced from the entrance to the exit.

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The display while driving on the motorway

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.

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

! Green lane:

Guided lane Green lane with a white arrow: Recommended lane

! Grey lane:

Non guided lane

p On the toll roads, the lanes are in blue

instead of green.

2 Motorway exit information

Displays the motorway exit.

3 Motorway signs

These show the road number and give directional information.

4 Distance to the next guidance point

These show the distance to the next guidance point.

p If the data for these items is not contained

in the built-in memory, the information is

not available even if there are signs on the actual road.

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 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 pink) have only basic data and can only be used to plot a navigable route. Pioneer navigation will display full route guidance, including turn-by-turn voice directions and arrow icons. 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 (light grey-colour roads)

Map display is possible, but cannot be used for route calculation. Please review and obey all local traffic rules along this route. (For your safety.)

Operating the map screen

Scrolling the map to the position you want to see

1 Display the map screen.

= For details of the operations, refer to How to

use the navigation menu screens on page

22.

2 Touch and hold the map in the desired direction to see.

The map moves centred around the position you have touched.

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