Pioneer AVIC-HD3-II User Manual
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Hardware Manual
HDD AV NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT
ENGLISH
AVIC-HD3II
Don't forget to register your
product on www.pioneer.co.uk
(or www.pioneer.eu)
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Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
Manufacturer: EU Representative’s:
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Table of Contents
Manual Overview 2
How to use this manual 2
Terminology 2
About the definition of terminology 2
Precautions
Important Safety Information 3
Additional Safety Information 4
To avoid battery exhaustion 4
To ensure safe driving 4
Chapter 1
Notes Before Using the System
In Case of Trouble 7
Visit Our Website 7
About this System 7
Features 7
General 7
Music Library 7
Disc playback 7
Others 8
About Dolby Digital 9
About DTS sound 9
Notes for the Hard Disk Drive 9
Recording equipment and copyright 9
About writing data to the hard disk drive at low
temperature 9
When recording, pay attention to the following
points: 9
About the data saved or recorded by the
customer 9
Notes for the LCD Screen 10
To protect the LCD screen 10
For comfortable LCD viewing 10
Notes for Internal Memory 10
Before removing the vehicle battery 10
Resetting the microprocessor 10
Adjusting the Volume 13
Turning the Source Off 13
Inserting/Ejecting a Disc 14
Inserting a disc 14
Ejecting a disc 15
Adjusting the LCD Panel Angle 15
Appendix
When the Hard Disk Drive is Disconnected 17
Handling and Care of the Disc 17
Playable discs 17
DVD-Video disc region numbers 17
Meaning of marks on DVDs 18
Condition memory 18
DVD drive and care 18
Ambient conditions for playing a disc 18
Using the LCD Panel Correctly 18
Handling the LCD panel 18
About the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 19
Keeping the LCD screen in good condition 19
About the small fluorescent tube 19
Specifications 20
Chapter 2
How to Use the Navigation System
and Names of the Parts
Checking Part Names and Functions 11
About the Power Supply of the Navigation
System 12
How to turn the power on or off 12
How to turn off the screen temporarily 12
When Using the Navigation System for the First
Time 13
Selecting a Source with the AV Button 13
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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 17
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:
• 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 highvoltage 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.
•“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”
This product contains a laser diode of
higher class than 1. To ensure continued
safety, do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the
product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
If you want to dispose this product, do not
mix it with general household waste. There is
a separate collection system for used
electronic products in accordance with
legislation that requires proper treatment,
recovery and recycling.
Private households in the member states of the
EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their
used electronic products free of charge to
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if
you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please
contact your local authorities for the correct
method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed
product undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human
health.
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❒ Read the entire manual before operating this
navigation system.
❒ The navigation features of this navigation
system (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, judgement
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.
❒ 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
system so high that you cannot hear outside
traffic and emergency vehicles.
❒ To promote safety, certain functions are
disabled 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.
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enable passengers in the rear seats to watch
“Video image”.
• 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.
➲ Setting the source to rear source ➞ operation
❒ The map screen navigation images output to
❒ The navigation system automatically switches
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.
manual
the “Rear Display” differ from standard NTSC
format images. Therefore, the quality will be
inferior to the images that appear on the
“Front Display”.
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-W7900).
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.
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 that
• SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR
REVERSED.
• USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR
MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA.
OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE.
• 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.
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