Pioneer AVIC HD3 Hardware Manual
Hardware Manual
HDD AV NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT
AVIC-HD3
Table of Contents
Manual Overview 1
How to use this manual 1
Terminology 1
About the definition of terminology 1
Precautions
Important Safety Information 2
Additional Safety Information 3
To avoid battery exhaustion 3
To ensure safe driving 3
Chapter 1
Notes Before Using the System
In Case of Trouble 5
Visit Our Website 5
About this System 5
Features 5
General 5
Music Library 5
Disc Playback 5
Others 6
About Dolby Digital 7
About DTS sound 7
Notes for the Hard Disk Drive 7
Recording equipment and copyright 7
About writing data to the hard disk drive at low
temperature 7
When recording, pay attention to the following
points: 7
About the data saved or recorded by the
customer 7
Notes for the LCD Screen 8
To protect the LCD screen 8
For comfortable LCD viewing 8
Notes for Internal Memory 8
Before removing the vehicle battery 8
Resetting the microprocessor 8
Adjusting the Volume 11
Turning the Source Off 12
Inserting/Ejecting a Disc 12
Inserting a disc 12
Ejecting a disc 13
Adjusting the LCD Panel Angle 13
Appendix
When the Hard Disk Drive is Disconnected 15
Handling and Care of the Disc 15
Playable Discs 15
DVD-Video disc region numbers 15
What the marks on DVDs indicate 16
Condition memory 16
DVD drive and care 16
Ambient conditions for playing a disc 16
Using the LCD Panel Correctly 16
Handling the LCD panel 16
About the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 17
Keeping the LCD screen in good condition 17
About the small fluorescent tube 17
Specifications 18
Chapter 2
How to Use the Navigation System
and Names of the Parts
Checking Part Names and Functions 9
About the Power Supply of the Navigation
System 10
How to turn the power on or off 10
How to turn off the screen temporarily 10
When Using the Navigation System for the First
Time 11
Selecting a Source with the AV button 11
Manual Overview
This manual describes information related to the
hardware, such as the names of parts for the navigation system or precautions for use. Please
read this manual and all other enclosed manuals
before using your navigation system. The following issues are described in each chapter:
How to use this manual
Precautions
This chapter describes precautions for the
safe use of the navigation system.
Please read all descriptions in this section
before using your navigation system.
Notes Before Using the System
This section contains information needed before
using the navigation system. Please read all
descriptions in this section before using your navigation system.
How to Use the Navigation System
and Names of the Parts
This chapter describes important issues that you
need to know about your navigation system, such
as the names of each part, and how to insert or
eject discs.
Appendix
This section describes how to handle the navigation system or discs, and the specifications of this
navigation system.
➲ Troubleshooting ➞ Appendix of the Operation
Manual
➲ Glossary ➞ Appendix of the Operation Manual
Terminology
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 unit are indicated
by ALL CAPITAL, BOLD lettering:
e.g.)
MAP button, MENU button.
• Items in the different menus or touch keys
available on the screen are described in brackets [ ] and bold:
e.g.)
[Destination], [Settings].
• Extra information, alternative uses and other
notes are presented as follows:
e.g.)
❒ When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
• References are indicated as follows:
e.g.)
➲ For suitable discs ➞ Page 15
About the definition of terminology
“Front Display” and “Rear Display”
In this manual, the screen that is attached to the
body of the navigation unit is referred to as the
“Front Display”. An additional optional screen
that is purchased for use in conjunction with the
navigation unit is referred to as the “Rear Display”.
Video image
“Video image” in this manual indicates the video
that is played a DVD-Video in the built-in DVD
drive or from equipment that is connected to this
navigation system with an AV-BUS or RCA cable,
such as a TV tuner or general-purpose AV equipment.
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Precautions
Important Safety Information
Before using your navigation system, be sure to
read and fully understand the following safety
information:
In certain countries, laws may restrict the
placement and use of navigation systems in
your vehicle.
Please comply with all applicable laws and
regulations in the installation and operation of
your navigation system.
• Do not attempt to install or service your
navigation system by yourself. Installation
or servicing of the navigation system by
persons without training and experience in
electronic equipment and automotive
accessories may be dangerous and could
expose you to the risk of electric shock or
other hazards.
• If liquid or foreign matter should get inside
this navigation system, park your vehicle
to safe place and turn the ignition switch
off (ACC OFF) immediately and consult
your dealer or the nearest authorised PIONEER Service Station. Do not use the navigation system in this condition because
doing so may result in a fire, electric
shock, or other failure.
• If you notice smoke, a strange noise or
smell from the navigation system, or any
other abnormal signs on the LCD screen,
turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorised
PIONEER Service Station. Using this navigation system in this condition may result
in permanent damage to the system.
• Do not disassemble or modify this navigation system, as there are high-voltage
components inside which may cause an
electric shock. Be sure to consult your
dealer or the nearest authorised PIONEER
Service Station for internal inspection,
adjustments or repairs.
• Do not allow this product to come into
contact with liquids. Electrical shock could
result. Also, damage to the product,
smoke, and overheating could result from
contact with liquids.
❒ Read the entire manual before operating this
navigation system.
❒ The navigation features of this navigation sys-
tem (and rear view camera option if purchased) are intended solely as an aid to you in
the operation of your vehicle. It is not a substitute for your attentiveness, judgment and care
when driving.
❒ Do not operate this navigation system (or the
rear view camera option if purchased) if doing
so will divert your attention from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing traffic
regulations. If you experience difficulty operating the system or reading the display, park
your vehicle in a safe location and apply the
handbrake before making the necessary
adjustments.
❒ Never allow others to use the system unless
they have read and understood the operating
instructions.
❒ Never use this navigation system to route to
hospitals, police stations or similar facilities in
an emergency. Stop using any functions relating to the hands-free phone and please call
appropriate emergency number.
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❒ Route and guidance information displayed by
this equipment is for reference purposes only.
It may not accurately reflect the latest permissible routes, road conditions, one way streets,
road closures or traffic restrictions.
❒ Traffic restrictions and advisories currently in
force should always take precedence over
guidance given by the navigation system.
Always obey current traffic restrictions, even if
the navigation system provides contrary
advice.
❒ Failure to set correct information about the
local time may result in the navigation system
providing improper routing and guidance
instructions.
❒ Never set the volume of your navigation sys-
tem so high that you cannot hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.
❒ To promote safety, certain functions are disa-
bled unless the vehicle is stopped and/or the
handbrake is applied.
❒ The data encoded in the hard disk drive is the
intellectual property of the provider, and the
provider is responsible for such content.
❒ Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety information.
❒ Pay close attention to all warnings in this
manual and follow the instructions carefully.
❒ Do not install the display where it may (i)
obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including air bags or
hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s
ability to safely operate the vehicle.
❒ Please remember to wear your seat belt at all
times while operating your vehicle. If you are
ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt is not
properly buckled.
❒ Never use headphones while driving.
Additional Safety Information
To avoid battery exhaustion
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this
navigation system. Using the navigation system
without running the engine can result in battery
drainage.
• Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an ACC position.
To ensure safe driving
Handbrake interlock
Certain functions offered by this navigation system could be dangerous if used while driving. To
prevent the use of these functions while in
motion, there is an interlock with your vehicle’s
handbrake (Handbrake interlock). If you
attempt to use these functions during driving,
they may be inoperable. If so, stop in a safe place,
apply the handbrake, then operate.
• THE LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER
CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT
PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE
OF THE HANDBRAKE SWITCH.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DAMAGE.
• To avoid the risk of accident and the
potential violation of applicable laws, this
product should never be used while the
vehicle is being driven except for navigation purposes. Also, no part of the navigation system should be in a location where
it is a visible distraction to the driver.
• In some countries the viewing of images
on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must
be obeyed and the product’s “Video
image” features should not be used.
The navigation system detects whether your vehicle’s handbrake is engaged and prevents you
from watching “Video image” on the “Front Display” while driving. When you attempt to watch
“Video image”, the warning
ATTENTION! Viewing of front seat video
source while driving is strictly prohibited.
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will appear on the “Front Display”.
To watch “Video image” on the “Front Display”,
park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the
handbrake.
See “Handbrake interlock” in the Operation
Manual for more information.
When using a display connected to
REAR MONITOR OUTPUT
• NEVER install the “Rear Display” in a location that enables the driver to watch
“Video image” while driving.
This navigation system’s REAR MONITOR
OUTPUT is for connection to a display to enable
passengers in the rear seats to watch “Video
image”.
➲ Setting the source to rear source ➞ Operation
Manual
❒ The map screen navigation images output to
the “Rear Display” differ from standard NTSC
format images. Therefore, the quality will be
inferior to the images that appear on the
“Front Display”.
❒ The navigation system automatically switches
between the colour system (NTSC, PAL,
SECAM) for each video and outputs the video
on the “Rear Display”. To correctly output
each type of video on the “Rear Display”, we
recommend using a “Rear Display” with a
function to automatically switch the colour
system (e.g. AVD-W1100V).
• The rear view camera function is to be
used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or
while backing up. Do not use for entertainment purposes.
• Please note that the edges of the rear view
camera images may differ slightly according to whether full screen images are displayed when backing up, and whether the
images are used for checking the rear
when the vehicle is moving forward.
About rear view camera
With an optional rear view camera (sold separately), you can use the navigation system as an
aid to keep an eye on trailers, or while backing
up.
• SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR
REVERSED.
• USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR
MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA.
OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE.
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Notes Before Using the System
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Notes Before Using the System
In Case of Trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorised Pioneer
Service Station.
Visit Our Website
Visit us at the following site:
• Register your product. We will keep the details
of your purchase on file to help you refer to this
information in the event of an insurance claim
such as loss or theft.
About this System
• The functions related with RDS (Radio Data
System) are available only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals. Even if the
navigation system is receiving RDS station, not
all the functions related with RDS are available.
Features
General
Four times speed for CD recording
For a typical CD, one CD can be recorded in
approximately 15 minutes. It is also possible to
listen to the song currently being recorded.
Automatic title retrieval function using
Gracenote
®
Music Recognition Service
(for encoding only)
When music is recorded on the music library
from a CD, information such as the recording artist and track name are retrieved from the
Gracenote Database and displayed (when available). Please read “About Gracenote
Operation Manual before using this navigation
system.
Music recognition technology and related data
are provided by Gracenote
industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com.
➲ “About Gracenote
®
®
” ➞ Operation Manual
®
” in the
. Gracenote is the
Touch panel key operation
It is possible to operate the product by using
touch panel keys.
Built-in navigation system
The map data required for the navigation function
is stored in the hard disk drive.
Music Library
Recording and Playing
You can record music to the hard disk drive from
a CD and play them back on the music library.
You can also perform functions such as organising and editing favourite tracks.
Disc Playback
➲ For details, refer to “Handling and Care of the
Disc” in the end of this manual and “Detail
information for playable media” on the Operation Manual.
DVD-Video playback
It is possible to play back DVD-Video, DVD-R
(video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).
❒ Remember that use of this navigation system
for commercial or public viewing purposes
may constitute an infringement on the
author’s rights protected by the Copyright
Law.
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