Pioneer AVIC F960 DAB, AVIC F60 DAB, AVIC F960 BT Operation Manual

Operation Manual

NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM

AVIC-F60DAB
AVIC-F960DAB
AVIC-F960BT
AVIC-F860BT

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 product.

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 refer ence.

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 10

– How to use this manual 10
– Conventions used in this manual 10
– Terms used in this manual 10

Notes on internal memory 11

– Before removing the vehicle

battery 11

– Data subject to erasure 11
– Resetting the microprocessor 11

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions 12
Protecting your product against theft 13

– Removing the detachable

faceplate 13

– Attaching the detachable faceplate 13
Notes on using the LCD panel 14
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 14
Inserting/ejecting/connecting media 14

– Inserting and ejecting a disc 14

– Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 15

– Connecting and disconnecting an

iPod 16

– Plugging and unplugging a USB

storage device 16
Startup and termination 16
On first-time startup 17
Regular startup 17

– A message about the map

database 17

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Turning off the display 17
How to use the screens 18

– Switching screens using the touch

panel keys 18

– Switching screens using the hardware

buttons 19
Supported AV source 20
Displaying the AV operation screen 20

– Selecting a front source on the AV

source selection screen 20

– Selecting a front source on the source

list 21

– Selecting a rear source 21
Turning off the AV source 21
Changing the display order of source

icons 21

Changing the display order of source

keys 22

Using the touch panel 22

– Using the common touch panel

keys 22

– Operating list screens 22

– Operating the time bar 23

– Operating the on-screen keyboard 23

On first-time startup of the navigation

system 23

How to use the Navigation menu screen
Operating the Navigation menu screen 25

How to use the map

How to read the Map screen 26
Frequently shown route events 26
Seeing the current position on the map 27
Browsing the data field 27
Configuring the driving display 28
Operating the Map screen 29

– Changing the scale of the map 29

– Smart Zoom 29

Contents

– Switching between 2D, 3D, and 2D

North up views 29

– Changing the view angle of the

map 30

– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 30

Searching for and selecting a location

Searching for a location by address 31
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 32

– Searching for POIs using preset

categories 32

– Searching for POIs by categories or

directly from the name of the
facilities 33

– Searching for providers nearby that

offer emergency or roadside assistance
services 34

Selecting a destination from stored

locations 34

Selecting a destination from stored

routes 35

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 36

– History 36
– Smart History 36

Searching for a location using “ Combined

Search” 36
Searching for a location by coordinates 37
Searching for a location by scrolling the

map 38

Checking and modifying the current
route
Modifying the route 39

– Checking route alternatives when

planning the route 39

– Checking route alternatives for an

existing route 39

– Setting a new starting position for the

route 39

– Editing the list of destinations 40
– Cancelling the current route

guidance 40
Building a route using “Route Planner” 41
Checking route information and

preferences 41

– Watching the simulation of the

route 42

Registering and editing locations and
routes

Storing a location in “Saved Location” 43
Storing a route in “Saved Routes” 43
Saving a location as an alert point 43

Using traffic information

Receiving real-time traffic information

(TMC) 45

Checking the traffic incidents on the

map 45

Checking useful information about your
trip
Checking useful information 46

Customising preferences of the
navigation
Customising the navigation settings 47

– Restoring the default settings 48

Information on each option of “Settings” 48

–“Route Preferences” settings 48
–“Sound” settings 49
–“Warnings” settings 50
–“Navigation Map” settings 51
–“Regional” settings 53
–“Display” settings 53
–“Traffic” settings 53
–“Weather” settings 53

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–“Trip Monitor ” settings 53
–“Connected Services” settings 54
–“Usage Reports” settings 54
–“Start Configuration Wizard”

settings 54

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device

Preparing communication devices 55
Registering your Bluetooth devices 55

– Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 55

– Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 56

– Connecting to a Bluetooth device

automatically 57

– Deleting a registered device 57

Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 58
Switching visibility 58
Entering the PIN code for Bluetooth wireless

connection 59
Displaying the Bluetooth device address 59
Clearing the Bluetooth memory 59
Updating Bluetooth software 60
Displaying the Bluetooth software

version 60

Using hands-free phoning
Displaying the phone menu 61

– Touch panel keys 61
– Reading the screen 61

Making a phone call 62

– Direct dialling 62
– Calling a number in the phone

book 62

– Dialling from the history 63
– Using the preset dial lists 64

Receiving a phone call 64

– Answering an incoming call 65

Minimising the dial confirmation screen 65
Changing the phone settings 66

– Answering a call automatically 66
– Switching the ring tone 66
– Inverting names in the phone book 66
– Setting the private mode 66
– Adjusting the other party’s listening

volume 67

Using the voice recognition function (for

iPhone) 67

Notes for hands-free phoning 67

iPod / iPhone or smartphone setup
operation

The basic flow of iPod / iPhone or

smartphone setup 69
Setting the device connection method 69
iPod compatibility 69
Android™ device compatibility 70
MirrorLink device compatibility 70
Information on the connections and

functions for each device 71

Using the radio

Using the touch panel keys 74
Reading the screen 74
Starting procedure 75
Selecting a band 75
Manual tuning 75
Seek tuning 75
Selecting a preset channel from the preset

channel list 76
Storing broadcast frequencies 76
Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 76
Tuning into strong frequencies 76
Receiving traffic announcements 77
Using news programme interruption 78
Tuning into alternative frequencies 79

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Limiting stations to regional

programming 79

Switching Auto PI seek 80

– Activating the Auto PI seek for preset

stations 80

Switching the sound quality of the FM

tuner 81

Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 81

Operating with the hardware buttons 81

Using the Digital Radio (DAB)

Using the touch panel keys 82
Reading the screen 83
Starting procedure 83
Selecting a band 84
Selecting a channel from the list 84
Listening to a recent broadcast 84
Manual tuning 84
Seek tuning 85
Selecting a preset channel from the preset

channel list 85
Storing broadcast frequencies 85
Switching to a channel with good receiving

sensitivity automatically 85
Operating with the hardware buttons 86

Playing a disc

Using the touch panel keys (for audio) 87
Using the touch panel keys (for video) 87
Reading the screen (for audio) 89
Reading the screen (for video) 89
Starting procedure 89
Selecting files from the file name list 90
Playing tracks in random order 90
Setting a repeat play range 90
Switching the media file type 91
Searching for the part you want to play 91
Operating the DVD menu 91
Switching the subtitle language 92

Switching the audio language 92
Frame-by-frame playback 92
Slow motion playback 92
Returning to a specified scene 92
Resuming playback (Bookmark) 93
Operating the DVD menu using touch panel

keys 93
Switching the multi-angle DVD display 93
Selecting the audio output 93
Operating with the hardware buttons 94

Playing compressed audio files

Using the touch panel keys 95
Reading the screen 96
Starting procedure (for Disc) 97
Starting procedure (for USB/SD) 97
Switching the browse mode 97
Selecting files from the file name list 98
Selecting a file from the list related to the

song currently playing (link search) 98
Playing files in random order 98
Setting a repeat play range 98
Switching the media file type 99
Operating with the hardware buttons 99

Playing compressed video files

Using the touch panel keys 100
Reading the screen 101
Starting procedure (for Disc) 101
Starting procedure (for USB/SD) 101
Selecting files from the file name list 101
Setting a repeat play range 102
Frame-by-frame playback 102
Slow motion playback 102
Switching the media file type 102
Operating with the hardware buttons 102

Playing compressed still image files

Using the touch panel keys 103
Reading the screen 103

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Starting procedure 103
Selecting files from the file name list 104
Playing files in random order 104
Setting a repeat play range 104
Switching the media file type 104
Setting the slideshow interval 105
Operating with the hardware buttons 105

Using an iPod

Using the touch panel keys (for audio) 106
Using the touch panel keys (for video) 106
Reading the screen (for audio) 107
Reading the screen (for video) 107
Starting procedure 108
Setting the shuffle play 108
Setting a repeat play range 108
Selecting song or video sources from the

playlist screen 109

Using this product’s iPod function from your

iPod 109

Changing the speed of audiobook

playback 110

Displaying lists related to the song currently

playing (link search) 110
Operating with the hardware buttons 110
Playing back music from a music app other

than iPod music, as the iPod source 110

– Using the touch panel keys 110
– Reading the screen 111

Using your iPhone or smartphone
applications
Using AppRadio Mode 112

– Using the touch panel keys (App

control side bar) 112

– Starting procedure 113
– Using the keyboard 114
– Adjusting the image size (For

smartphone users) 115

– Displaying the image of your

application (iPhone with 30-pin
connector) 115

– Displaying the image of your

application (iPhone with Lightning
connector) 116

– Displaying the image of your

application (smartphone) 116

Using MirrorLink 117

– Using the touch panel keys (App

control side bar) 117

– Starting procedure 118

Using the audio mix function 118

Using Aha Radio

Using the touch panel keys 120
Reading the screen 121
Starting procedure 121

– For iPhone with a 30-pin connector

users 121

– For iPhone with a Lightning connector

users 122

– For smartphone users 122

Operating with the hardware buttons 123

Using a Bluetooth audio player

Using the touch panel keys 124
Reading the screen 125
Starting procedure 125
Selecting files from the file name list 126
Playing files in random order 126
Setting a repeat play range 126
Operating with the hardware buttons 126

Using an HDMI source

Using the touch panel keys 127
Reading the screen 127
Starting procedure 127

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Using an AUX source

Using the touch panel keys 128
Reading the screen 128
Starting procedure 128
Setting the video signal 129
Switching the operation screen 129

Using AV input

Using the touch panel keys 130
Reading the screen 130
Starting procedure (for AV source) 130
Starting procedure (for camera) 131
Setting the video signal 131

Using MIXTRAX

MIXTRAX operation 133
Touch panel keys 133
Selecting an item to play songs 133
Selecting songs not to be played 134
Specifying the playback portion 134
Setting the flash pattern 134

System settings

Navigation info window 135
Setting automatic switching to the navigation

screen 135
Setting the FM tuning step 135
Setting the Digital Radio aerial power

supply 136
Activating the Bluetooth audio source 137
Setting the ever scroll 137
Setting AV input 137
Setting the rear view camera 138

– Setting rear view camera

activation 138

– Setting the polarity of the rear view

camera 138

Setting the camera for Camera View

mode 139

Displaying the parking assist

guidelines 140

Setting guidelines on the rear view

image 140
Setting the safe mode 141
Turning off the demo screen 142
Selecting the system language 142
Reversing the climate control status

display 142
Setting the keyboard language with the

application for iPhone 143
Setting the beep sound 143
Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel calibration) 143
Adjusting the picture 144
Displaying the firmware version 145
Updating firmware 145
Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 146
Clearing the status 147
Checking the connections of leads 147

Audio adjustments

Using fader/balance adjustment 149
Using balance adjustment 149
Switching sound muting/attenuation 150
Adjusting source levels 150
Adjusting the filter 152

– Adjusting the front and rear speaker

output 152

– Using the subwoofer output 152
Selecting the listening position 153
Adjusting the speaker output levels

finely 153
Adjusting the time alignment 154
Using the automatic sound leveliser 156
Using the equaliser 156

– Recalling equaliser curves 156
– Customising the equaliser curves 157
– Using the auto-adjusted equaliser 157

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Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically

(Auto EQ) 157

– Before operating the Auto EQ

function 158

– Performing Auto EQ 158

Theme menu
Selecting the background display 161

– Changing to the background display

image stored on the external device
(USB/SD) 161

Setting the illumination colour 162

– Selecting the colour from the preset

colours 162

– Creating a user-defined colour 162
Selecting the theme colour 163
Selecting the clock image 163
Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 164

– Changing to the splash screen stored

on the external device (USB/SD) 164

Replicating the settings 165

– Exporting “Theme” settings 165

– Importing “Theme” settings 165

Setting up the video player
Setting the top-priority languages 167

– Setting the subtitle language 167

– Setting the audio language 167

– Setting the menu language 168

Setting the angle icon display 168
Setting the aspect ratio 169
Setting parental lock 169

– Setting the code number and

level 169

Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 170

Displaying your DivX VOD deregistration

code 171

Automatic playback of DVDs 171

Setting the video signal for the rear view

camera 171
Setting the video output format 172
Language code chart for DVDs 173

Favourite menu

Selecting a shortcut 174
Removing a shortcut 174

Displaying the operation status of
vehicle equipment

Displaying obstacle detection

information 175
Displaying the operating status of the climate

control panel 175

Common operations

Setting the time and date 177
Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 177
Setting the “Sound Retriever” function 178
Changing the wide screen mode 178

Other functions

Selecting the video for the rear display 180
Setting the anti-theft function 180

– Setting the password 180
– Entering the password 181
– Deleting the password 181
– Forgotten password 182

Restoring this product to the default

settings 182

– Restoring the default settings 182

Appendix

Troubleshooting 183
Error messages 185
Positioning technology 190

– Positioning by GPS 190
– Positioning by dead reckoning 190

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– 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
SDHC and microSDHC 203
WMA/WMV 203
DivX 203
AAC 204
Android™ 204
MirrorLink 204
Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 204

– iPod and iPhone 204
– Lightning 205
– App Store 205
– iOS 205
– iTunes 205

Using app-based connected content 205

– Aha Radio 205
HDMI 205
MHL 206

IVONA Text-to-Speech 206
Notice regarding video viewing 206
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 206
Notice regarding MP3 file usage 206
Map coverage 206
Using the LCD screen correctly 206

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

screen 207

– Maintaining the LCD screen 207
– LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 207

Display information 208

– Phone menu 208
– System menu 208
– Theme menu 209
– Audio menu 210
– Video Setup menu 210
– Bluetooth menu 211

Specifications 212

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Chapter

01

Introduction

Manual overview

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

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

The screen examples shown in this manual
are those for AVIC-F60DAB. 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 this manual.

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 this product are described 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.)
“System” screen or “Audio” screen

! Touch panel keys that are available on the

screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:
e.g.)

[Disc], [AV Source 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

How to use the screens on page 18.

! Model icons shown in this manual indicate

that the description is intended for the
models indicated by the icons.
If the following icons are shown, the de­scription is applied only to the models
shown.
e.g.)

F960DAB F960BT F860BT

Terms used in this manual

“Front display” and “Rear display”

In this manual, the screen that is attached to
the body of this product will be referred to as
the “Front display”. Any additional screen that
is commercially available and can be con­nected to this product 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

Chapter

01

“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”.

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 of the settings and recorded con-

tents will not be reset.

Data subject to erasure

The information is erased by disconnecting
the yellow lead from the battery (or removing
the battery itself).
p Some of the settings and recorded con-

tents will not be reset.

The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
! Prior to using this product for the first time

after installation.

! If this product fails to operate properly.
! If there appears to be problems with the op-

eration of the system.

! If your vehicle position is shown on the

map with a significant positioning error.

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2 Press the RESET button with a pen tip
or other pointed implement.

Settings and recorded contents are reset to
the factory settings.

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Resetting the microprocessor

CAUTION

Pressing the RESET button resets settings and re­corded contents to the factory settings.
p Do not perform this operation when a device

is connected to this product.

p Some of the settings and recorded contents

will not be reset.

1 RESET button

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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.

F60DAB

1 2 345 6 7 8

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F960DAB F960BT F860BT

a8
7
2

3
4
5
6
c
d

1 LCD screen

2 VOL (+/–) button

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

3 MAP button

! Press to display the Map screen.

= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the screens on page 18.

b

1

4 HOME button

! Press to display the Top menu screen.

= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the screens on page 18.

! Press and hold the HOME button to acti-

vate the voice recognition function.

= For details, refer to Using the voice re-

cognition function (for iPhone) on

page 67.

5 MODE button

! Press to switch between the Application

screen and the AV operation screen.
p If the display cannot switch from the

AV operation screen to the Applica­tion screen when the MODE button is
pressed, the display will turn off.

= For details of the operations, refer to

a

How to use the screens on page 18.

! Press and hold to turn the display off.

b

= For details, refer to Turning off the dis-

play on page 17.

6 TRK button

! Press to perform manual seek tuning,

fast for ward, reverse and track search
controls.

7 h button

8 RESET button

= For details of the operations, refer to Re-

setting the microprocessor on page 11.

9 Auto EQ microphone input jack

Use to connect a microphone for acoustical
measurement (sold separately).

a Disc-loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

a disc on page 14.

b SD card slot

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

an SD memory card on page 15.

c Detachable faceplate

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02

d button

Press to remove the detachable faceplate
from this product.

= For details, refer to Removing the detach-

able faceplate on page 13.

Protecting your product
against theft

F960DAB F960BT F860BT

The detachable faceplate can be detached
from this product 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 the detachable
faceplate.

! Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of

small children to prevent them from placing it
in their mouths.

! 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 This product cannot be operated while the

detachable faceplate is removed from this
product.

1 Press the

When you release your finger, the bottom of
the detachable faceplate separates slightly
from this product.

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

1

1 Detachable faceplate

button.

Attaching the detachable faceplate

1 Slide the detachable faceplate all the
way into this product.

Make sure the detachable faceplate is se­curely connected to the mounting hooks of
this product.

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

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

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Chapter

02

Basic operation

Notes on using the LCD panel

F60DAB

WARNING

! Keep hands and fingers clear of this product

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 product until the LCD

panel has completely opened or closed. If this
product 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 product.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

F60DAB

1 Press the h button.

The following screen appears.

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.

Inserting/ejecting/
connecting media

CAUTION

! Do not insert anything other than a disc into

the disc-loading slot.

! Do not insert anything other than SD memory

cards into the SD card slot.

! 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.

! 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.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc

F60DAB

1 Press the h button.

The following screen appears.

2 Touch the following keys to adjust the
angle of the LCD panel.

Laying the panel down.

Returning the panel to the upright
position.

3 Touch the following key.

Returns to the previous screen.

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2 Touch the following key.

Opens the LCD panel.

3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc

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1 Press the h button.

The following screen appears.

2 Touch the following key.

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

F960DAB F960BT F860BT

% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

Ejecting a disc

F960DAB F960BT F860BT

% Press the h button.

The disc is ejected.

Inserting and ejecting an SD
memory card

p This system is not compatible with the

Multi Media Card (MMC).

p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is

not guaranteed.

p This product may not achieve optimum per-

formance with some SD memory cards.

2 Touch the following key.

Opens the LCD panel.

3 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.

4 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

Ejecting an SD memory card

F60DAB

1 Press the h button.

The following screen appears.

2 Touch the following key.

Opens the LCD panel.

Basic operation

Inserting an SD memory card

F60DAB

1 Press the h button.

The following screen appears.

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

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

5 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

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Chapter

02

Basic operation

Inserting an SD memory card

F960DAB F960BT F860BT

% 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

F960DAB F960BT F860BT

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

2 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

Connecting and disconnecting
an iPod

Connecting your iPod

= For details of the connections, refer to the

Installation Manual.

Disconnecting your iPod

% Pull out the cables after confirming
that no data is being acces sed.

Plugging in a USB storage device

1 Pull out the plug from the USB port of
the USB cable.

2 Plug a USB storage device into the USB
cable.

1

1 USB cable
2 USB storage device

Unplugging a USB storage device

% Pull out the USB storage device 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.

2 Turn off the vehicle engine to termi­nate the system.

This product is also turned off.

Plugging and unplugging a USB
storage device

p This product may not achieve optimum per-

formance with some USB storage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.
p A USB cable is required for connection.

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On first-time startup

When you use this product 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.
The “Select Program Language” screen ap­pears.

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

3 Touch the following key.

Displays the “Smartphone Setup”
screen.

4 Touch the item you want to set.

= For details, refer to Information on the con-

nections and functions for each device on

page 71.

5 Touch the following key.

F60DAB

F960DAB

Displays the “DAB ANTENA
POWER SETTING” screen.

Proceeds to the next step.

F960BT
F860BT

Displays the Top menu screen.

6 Touch the setting item according the
DAB aerial to be used.

! Yes (default):

Supplies power to a Digital Radio aerial. Se­lect when using the optional Digital Radio
aerial (AN-DAB1) (sold separately) with this
product.

! No:

Does not supply power. Select when using
a passive aerial with no booster.

7 Touch [OK].

The Top menu screen appears.

# If you touch , the display returns to the pre-
vious screen.

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 screen displayed

last 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 product, a message
related to map data may be displayed.
p This message is displayed the first time you

turn on this product each month.

Turning off the display

You can turn off the display at night or when
the screen is too bright.

% Press and hold the MODE button.

The display turns off.

p If you touch the screen when the display is

off, it reverts to the original screen.

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1 Top menu screen

This is the starting menu to access the de­sired screens and operate the various func­tions.
p If you press the HOME button, the Top

menu screen is displayed.

2 Time and date setting screen

You can set the time and date settings.

3 Setting menu screen

You can customise the system and audio
settings, etc.

4 Phone menu screen

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

5 AV source selection screen

You can select the AV source.

6 Favourite source icons

You can display the icons of frequently used
sources by dragging the icons to the display
area.
= For details of the operation, refer to

Changing the display order of source
icons on page 21.

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7 AV operation screen

You can customise the settings for each
source.

8 Navigation menu screen

You can specify way points and a destina­tion.

9 Map screen

! You can use this screen to check the cur-

rent vehicle position information and
route to the destination.

! You can customise navigation settings.
p If you press the MAP button, the Map

screen is displayed.

a Application operation screen

You can control the iPhone or smartphone
applications directly on this product.
p If applications are not available, the Ap-

plication operation screen will not be dis­played.

b Application menu screen

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

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p If application menus are not available,

the Application menu screen will not be
displayed.

Supported AV source

You can play or use the following sources with
this product.

! Digital Radio (DAB) (*1)
! Radio (FM, MW/LW)
! CD
! ROM (compressed audio files)
! DVD-Video
! USB
! SD

The following sources can be played back or
used by connecting an auxiliary device.

! iPod
! Aha Radio
! Bluetooth audio
! AV input (AV)
! AUX
! HDMI (*2)

p (*1) Available for AVIC-F60DAB and AVIC-

F960DAB only.

p (*2) Available for AVIC-F60DAB, AVIC-

F960DAB and AVIC-F960BT only.

Displaying the AV
operation screen

1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.

2 Touch the AV operation key.

The AV operation screen appears.

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1 Displays the source list.

= For details, refer to Selecting a front

source on the source list on page 21.

2 Displays the Time and date setting

screen.

= For details, refer to Setting the time and

date on page 177.

3 Displays the Setting menu screen.
4 Recalls equaliser curves.

= For details, refer to Using the equaliser

on page 156.

5 Displays the Phone menu screen.

= For details, refer to Displaying the phone

menu on page 61.

6 Shows the navigation information.

The distance to the next guidance point, the
name of the street on which the next gui­dance point is located, the name of the
street that the vehicle is currently travelling
on, the estimated time of arrival, and warn­ing icons, etc. are displayed.

p This is not displayed for some sources.
p This is not displayed when “Navigation

info window” is set to “Off”.

= For details, refer to Navigation info win-

dow on page 135.

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AV source selection screen

1

1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.

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2 Touch the following key.

Displays the AV source selection
screen.

3 Touch the source icon you want to se­lect.

The AV operation screen of the selected
source appears.

Selecting a front source on the
source list

1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.

2 Touch the AV operation key.

1 AV operation key

The AV operation screen appears.

3 Touch the following key.

Displays the source list.

= For details of the operations, refer to Select-

ing the video for the rear display on page

180.

Turning off the AV source

Turn off the AV source to stop playing or re­ceiving the AV source.

1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.

2 Touch the following key.

Displays the AV source selection
screen.

3 Touch [OFF].

The AV source is turned off.

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Changing the display order
of source icons

You can change the display order of source
icons on the AV source selection screen.

1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.

2 Touch the following key.

Displays the AV source selection
screen.

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4 Touch the source key you want to se­lect.

The AV operation screen of the selected
source appears.

Selecting a rear source

You can select a source output to the rear dis­play.

3 Touch and hold a source icon, and drag
the icon to the desired position.

p If the source icon is moved, the order of the

source list is also changed.

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Changing the display order
of source keys

You can change the display order of source
keys on the source list.

1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.

2 Touch the AV operation key.

1 AV operation key

The AV operation screen appears.

3 Touch the following key.

Displays the source list.

4 Touch the following key.

Using the touch panel

You can operate this product by touching the
marks and items (touch panel keys) displayed
on the screen directly with your fingers.
p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

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

Using the common touch panel
keys

1

1 Returns to the previous screen.
2 Closes the screen.

Operating list screens

1 2

1

2

The source keys can be moved.

5 Drag the source key to the desired posi­tion.

6 Touch the following key.

Returns to the previous screen.

p If the source key is moved, the source icons

displayed on the Top menu screen and the
AV source screen are also moved.

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1 Touching an item on the list allows you to nar-

row down the options and proceed to the next
operation.

2 Appears when all characters are not displayed

on the display area.
If you touch the key, the rest of the characters
are scrolled for display.

3 Appears when items cannot be displayed on a

single page only.
Drag the scrubber bar to view any hidden
items.
Also, you can drag the list to view any hidden
items.

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Operating the time bar

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1 You can change the playback point by drag-

ging the key.

p Playback time corresponding to the po-

sition of the key is displayed while drag­ging the key.

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1 Displays the characters that are entered. If

there is no text in the box, an informative
guide with text appears.

2 Allows you to move the cursor to the right or

left for a number of characters equivalent to
the number of touches.

3 Touching the keys enters the characters in the

text box.

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

ginning at the end of the text. Continuing to
touch the key deletes all of the text.

5 Confirms the entry and allows you to proceed

to the next step.

6 You can leave spaces.

A space equivalent to the number of touches
is inserted.

7 Switches between alphabet and numbers/

symbols.

8 You can switch between capital and lower

case letters.

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On first-time startup of the
navigation system

When you use the navigation function for the
first time, an initial setup process starts auto­matically. Follow the steps below.

1 Press the HOME button to display the
Top menu screen.

2 Touch the following key.

Initiates the initial startup of the
navigation system.

p The first time that the MAP button is

pressed, the navigation system begins its
initial startup.

After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
The “Language” screen appears.

3 Select the language that you want to
use on the screen, then touch [Select].

p Later you can change it in “Regional” set-

tings.

= For details, refer to Customising the na-

vigation settings on page 47.

The “End User Licence Agreement” screen
appears.

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

The “Usage Reports” screen appears.

5 Touch [Yes].

The software collects usage information and
GPS logs that may be used for improving the
application and the quality and coverage of
maps.

p Later you can turn them on or off individu-

ally in the “Usage Reports” menu.

= For details, refer to Customising the na-

vigation settings on page 47.

The configuration wizard starts.

6 Touch [Next].
The “Voice Language” screen appears.

7 Select the language that you want to
use for voice guidance messages, then
touch [Next].

The “Route Preferences” screen appears.

9 If needed, modify the default route
planning options, then touch [Next].

p Later you can change it in “Route Prefer-

ences” settings.

= For details, refer to Customising the na-

vigation settings on page 47.

10 Touch [Activate], then [Next].

A message saying that the connected online
features are activated appears if you activate
these services right away.

p You will need to install the AVICSYNC App

on your iPhone or smartphone first in order
to be able to use online services, which re­quire a subscription. The service coverage
for each online service may vary depending
on the content provider providing the ser­vice.

= For details, refer to “Connected Services”

settings on page 54.

11 Select the connected services you want
to use, then touch [Next].

The initial setup is now complete. The Map
screen appears and you can start using the
navigation system.

p Later you can change it in “Regional” set-

tings.

= For details, refer to Customising the na-

vigation settings on page 47.

8 If needed, modify the unit settings,
then touch [Next].

p Later you can change it in “Regional” set-

tings.

= For details, refer to Customising the na-

vigation settings on page 47.

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Operating the Navigation
menu screen

1 Press the MAP button.

The Map screen appears.

2 Touch the following key.

Displays the navigation menu on
the Map screen.

The following screen appears.

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You can see the following keys when you are
navigating without a planned route.

1 Returns to the Map screen.
2 Searches for your destination by entering

an address, its coordinate, or selecting a
place of interest, etc.
= For details, refer to Chapter 5.

3 Builds your route using the list of destina-

tions.

= For details, refer to Building a route

using “Route Planner” on page 41.

4 Displays useful information to support your

driving.
= For details, refer to Chapter 9.

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5 Configures the programme settings.

= For details, refer to Chapter 10.

6 Sees notifications that contain important in-

formation for the users.

7 Displays the “Driver Profiles” screen where

you can create new profiles or edit the exist­ing profiles.
If more drivers are using this product, they
can create their own profiles with their own
settings. If you select a new profile, this pro­duct restarts so that the new settings can
take effect.

8 Mutes the sound of the navigation system

(the voice guidance, or beep sounds, for ex­ample).

9 Switches among 2D, 3D, or 2D North up

view modes.

a Displays the location where you saved as a

favourite.

= For details, refer to Selecting a destina-

tion from stored locations on page 34.

b Displays the information of your navigation

system (the version information, or li­cences, for example).

p When you are navigating a planned route,

the following route-related keys are avail­able.

Displays route alter­natives, parts of the
route to avoid, or spe­cific roads in your
planned route to
avoid.

Displays the route in
its full length on the
map, and displays
route parameters and
route alternatives.

Adds a waypoint.

Removes a waypoint.

Deletes your route.

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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

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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.

p The AV information is displayed in the bot-

tom of the Map screen.

p You can decide whether you want to see

the speed limit sign on the map all the
time. If you exceed the speed limit, the sign
colour is changed.

= For details, refer to “Warnings” settings on

page 50.

1 Shows the number and name of the street to

be used (or next guidance point).*

2 Shows the next guidance point (manoeuvre).*

Both the type of the event (turn, roundabout,
exiting motorway, etc.) and its distance from
the current position are displayed. A smaller
icon shows the type of the second next man­oeuvre if it is near the next manoeuvre.

= For details, refer to Frequently shown

route events on page 26.

3 Shows the distance to the next guidance point

(manoeuvre).*

4 Shows the second manoeuvre arrow.*
5 Indicates the current location of your vehicle.

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

6 Displays the data field.

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Touching this field displays route information
during navigation.

= For details, refer to Browsing the data

field on page 27.

7 Shows the name of the street (or city) that

your vehicle is travelling on (or in).

8 Indicates the current route.*

The route currently set is highlighted in colour
on the map.

9 Displays the Navigation menu screen.

Indicates the progress to the final destination.*

a

Frequently shown route
events

Icon Meaning

Turn left.

Turn right.

Turn back.

Bear right.

Turn sharp left.

Keep left.

Continue straight in the intersec­tion.

Go left on the roundabout, 3rd exit
(next manoeuvre).

Enter roundabout (second next
manoeuvre).

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Icon Meaning

Enter motorway.

Exit motorway.

Board ferry.

Leave ferry.

Approaching a waypoint.

Approaching the destination.

Seeing the current position
on the map

The Map screen shows the current position,
recommended route and surrounding map
area.
When there is no GPS position, the arrow
mark is transparent. It shows your last known
position.

When GPS position is available, the arrow
mark is displayed in full colour, now showing
your current position.

How to use the map

Browsing the data field

The data fields are different when you are navi­gating the current route and when you have
no specified destination. The data field pro­vides the following information.
! When the route is set:

Distance to final destination, time needed
to reach the final destination and estimated
arrival time

! When the route is not set:

p You can change the value by touching and

holding any of the fields.

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p The estimated time of arrival is an ideal

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

Configuring the driving
display

When navigating on multilane roads, you will
need to make sure to take the proper lane for
the recommended route.
If there is lane information available in the
map data, the navigation system will display
the lanes and corresponding directions of tra­vel at the bottom of the map using small ar­rows. Highlighted arrows represent the lane
and direction that you need to take for the re­commended route.

Lane information

Junction view

p If the data for these items is not contained

in the map data, the information is not
available even if there are signs on the ac-

tual road.
An icon showing a petrol station or a restau­rant will appear on the map during you are
driving on motorways. Touch the icon to open
the details of the next few exits or service sta­tions.
p You can add any of them as a waypoint to

your route.
p If you want to display other types of POIs

for the exits, you can change the icons in

“Navigation Map”.

= For details, refer to “Navigation Map” set-

tings on page 51.

Signs display at the top of the map. Sign col­ours and design styles are similar to those of
the actual signs in place above or along the in­dicated roads. These signs display select desti­nations and the road number of the road that
the relevant lane leads to.
If you are approaching a complex intersection
and the needed information exists, the map is
replaced with a 3D view of the junction.

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Operating the Map screen

Changing the scale of the map

You can change how much of the map is dis­played on the screen with street names and
other text displayed in the same font size.

1 Press the MAP button.

The Map screen appears.

2 Touch anywhere on the map during na­vigation.

The map stops following the current position
and control keys appear.

3 Touch the following key to change the
map scale.

Zooms in.

Zooms out.

p You can also pinch to zoom in or out.
p Map scaling has a limit in 3D map view

mode. If you zoom out further, the map
switches to 2D view mode.

= For details, refer to Switching between 2D,

3D, and 2D North up views on page 29.

4 Touch the following key.

Returns to the Map screen.

p If you press the MAP button, you can return

to the Map screen.

cognise your manoeuvre at the next junc­tion. It the next turn is at a distance, it will
zoom out and lower the view angle to be
flat so you can see the road in front of you.

! When the route is not set:

“Smart Zoom” will zoom in if you drive
slowly and zoom out when you drive at
high speed.

Switching between 2D, 3D, and
2D North up views

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 “Heading

up” when the 3D map screen is displayed.

1 Press the MAP button.

The Map screen appears.

2 Touch the following key.

Displays the navigation menu on
the Map screen.

3 Touch the following key.

Displays the map in 2D view mode.

Displays the map in 3D view mode.

How to use the map

Smart Zoom

Your navigation system features “Smart Zoom”
that works in two ways:
! When the route is set:

When approaching a turn, it will zoom in
and raise the view angle to let you easily re-

Displays the map in 2D North up
view mode.

Each time you touch the key the setting
changes.

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4 Touch the following key.

Returns to the Map screen.

p If you press the MAP button, you can return

to the Map screen.

Changing the view angle of the
map

You can change the view angle of the map hor­izontally or vertically.
p You can change the vertical view angle of

the map in 3D mode only.

= For details, refer to Switching between 2D,

3D, and 2D North up views on page 29.

1 Press the MAP button.

The Map screen appears.

2 Touch anywhere on the map during na­vigation.

The map stops following the current position
and control keys appear.

3 Touch the following key to change the
view angle of the map.

Tilts up.

Tilts down.

4 Touch the following key.

Returns to the Map screen.

p If you press the MAP button, you can return

to the Map screen.

Scrolling the map to the
position you want to see

1 Press the MAP button.

The Map screen appears.

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

p Positioning the cursor to the desired loca-

tion results in a brief information overview
about the location being displayed at the
top of the screen, with street name and
other information for this location being
shown.

p The scrolling increment depends on your

dragging length.

3 Touch the following key.

Returns to the Map screen.

p If you press the MAP button, you can return

to the Map screen.

Rotates left.

Rotates right.

p Touching the key once modifies the view in

large steps and touching and holding the
key modifies it continuously and smoothly.

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