Pioneer AVIC-N1 User Manual

Hardware Manual

DVD MULTIMEDIA AV NAVIGATION SERVER

AVIC-N1

ENGLISH

Introduction

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Elec­tronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that
lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel
Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers

40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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Manual Overview

This manual mainly describes hardware-related
information such as the part names of 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

Introduction

This chapter describes precautions for the use of
the Navigation System.

How to Use Navigation Unit and
Names of the Parts

This chapter describes matters that are important
to know before using the Navigation System,
such as the names of each part, inserting/eject­ing discs.

Appendix

This section describes how to handle the Naviga­tion System or discs and the specifications of the
Navigation System.

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 System are
referred to as:
Ex.) POS button, NAVI MENU button.

• Items in various menus or touch keys dis­played on the screen are referred to like this:
Ex.) “ Destination ”, “ Settings ”.

• Extra information, alternative use and other
notes are presented like this:
Ex.)

When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.

• The references are indicated like this:
Ex.)

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Manual Overview 2

How to use this manual 2
Terminology 2

Table of Contents 3
Important Safety Information 4
Notes Before Using the System and Additional

Safety Information 5
Precaution 5

After-sales service for Pioneer products 7
Product registration 7
Update DVD 7
Playable discs 7
DVD video disc region numbers 7
Features (Characteristics of this hardware) 7

To protect the LCD screen 9
For viewing LCD comfortably 9
Condition memory 9
What the marks on DVDs indicate 9

When an operation is prohibited 9

Resetting the microprocessor 9
About the XM READY mark 10

Chapter 1

How to Use Navigation Unit and
Names of the Parts 11

Display unit 11
Turning the unit on and selecting a source 13
Loading a disc 13
Adjusting the volume 14
Turning the source off 14
Using the REAR button 14
Opening and closing the LCD panel 14

Adjusting the LCD panel angle 15
Turning the LCD panel horizontal 15

Changing the wide screen mode 15
Operating the picture adjustment 16

Adjusting the dimmer 16
Using the PGM button 16

Protecting your unit from theft 17

Removing the front panel 17
Attaching the front panel 17

Appendix 19

Troubleshooting 19
Error messages 20
Vehicles that Cannot Obtain Speed Pulse Data 20
Conditions Likely to Cause Noticeable Positioning

Errors 20

Handling and Care of the Disc 20

Navigation map discs 20
DVD drive and care 20
DVD discs 20
CD-R/CD-RW discs 21
MP3 files 21
Ambient conditions for playing disc 22

Using the display correctly 22

Handling the display unit 23
Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 23
Keeping the LCD screen in good condition 23
Small fluorescent tube 23

Glossary 24
Specifications 24

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Important Safety Information

Before using your Navigation System, be sure to
read and fully understand the following safety
information:

Read the entire manual before operating this
Navigation System.

The navigation features of this unit (and rear
view camera option if purchased) is 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 in any way 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 in operating the system or reading the
display, park your vehicle in a safe location
and make 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. Please call 911.

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 this product. Always obey
current traffic restrictions, even if this product
provides contrary advice.

Failure to input correct information about the
local time may result in the product 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. Please refer to
previous page for safe hearing guidelines.

To promote safety, certain functions are disa­bled unless the parking brake is on.

The data encoded in the disc for this product
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,
hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s
ability to safely operate the vehicle.

Do not attempt to install or service your dis­play by yourself. Installation or servicing of the
display 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.

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.

Using the most current map DVDs will allow
for most accurate destination mapping.
Update DVDs are available through your local
Pioneer dealer.

Never use headphones while driving.

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Notes Before Using the System
and Additional Safety Informa­tion

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out with­out appropriate authorization may invalidate
the user’s right to operate the equipment.

For Canadian model

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

Important (Serial Number:)

The serial number of this device is located on the
bottom of this product. For your own security and
convenience, be sure to record this number on
the enclosed warranty card.

Precaution

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUST-

MENT OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA­TION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRU-

MENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT
WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

• LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON­NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PAR­KED STATUS AND MUST BE
CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY
SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Display Definition

• From here on after, the screen that is attached
to the body of the product will be referred to as
the “Front Display”. Any additional optional
screen that is purchased for use in conjunc-

tion with this product will be referred to as the
“Rear Display”.

• Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety information.

• Never set the volume of your Navigation Sys­tem so high that you cannot hear outside traf­fic and emergency vehicles.

• Protect this product from moisture.

• If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the memory will be erased and must be repro­grammed.

• Handling the cord on this product or cords
associated with accessories sold with the
product will expose you to lead, a chemi­cal known to the State of California and
other governmental entities to cause can­cer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

• This product contains mercury. Disposal
of this material may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For dis­posal or recycling information, please con­tact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org.

Parking brake interlock

Certain functions offered by this Navigation Sys­tem could be dangerous if used while driving. To
prevent them being used while in motion, there is
an interlock with your vehicle’s parking brake. If
you attempt to use these functions during driv­ing, they may be inoperable. If so, stop in a safe
place, apply the parking brake, then operate.

To ensure safe driving

• To avoid the risk of accident and the
potential violation of applicable laws, this
unit should never be used while the vehi­cle is being driven except for Navigation
purposes. Also, and Rear Displays should
not be in a location where it is a visible
distraction to the driver.

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• In some countries or states 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 this unit’s DVD or TV
features should not be used.

This unit detects whether your vehicle’s parking
brake is engaged or not, and prevents you from
watching a DVD or TV on the front display while
driving. When you attempt to watch a DVD or TV,
the warning VIDEO VIEWING IS NOT AVAIL-
ABLE WHILE DRIVING will appear on the front
display.
To watch a DVD or TV on the front display, park
your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking
brake.

Color difference of the map display
between day and night

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this
unit. Using this unit without running the engine
can result in battery drainage.

• Do not use with vehicles that do not fea­ture an ACC position.

About Rear View Camera

• With an optional rear view camera, you are
able to use this product as an aid to keep an
eye on trailers, or backing into a tight parking
spot.

• SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR
REVERSED.

• USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR
MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA.
OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE.

Night display

The examples in this manual are illustrated using
the daytime display. When driving at night, the
colors you see may differ from those shown.
To use this function, the Orange/white lead to
this unit must be connected correctly.

➲ Day/Night Display ➞ Operation Manual

When using a display connected to
REAR OUT

This unit’s REAR OUT is for connection of a dis­play to enable passengers in the rear seats to
watch the DVD or TV.

❒ The map screen navigation images output to

the rear display differ from standard NTSC for­mat images. Therefore, their quality will be
inferior to the images that appear on the front
display.

• NEVER install the rear display in a loca­tion that enables the driver to watch the
DVD or TV while driving.

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• The rear view camera function is to use
this product as an aid to keep an eye on
trailers, or backing into a tight parking
spot. Do not use this function 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, and whether the
images are used for checking the rear
when the vehicle is moving forward.

After-sales service for Pioneer
products

Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased the product for its after­sales service (including warranty conditions) or
any other information. In case the necessary
information is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
Please do not ship your product to the compa­nies at the addresses listed below for repair with­out making advance contact.

U.S.A

Pioneer Electronics
(USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA
90801-1760
800 421-1404

For warranty information, please see the Limited
Warranty sheet included with your product.

CANADA

Pioneer Electronics of
Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION
DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario
L3R OP2
[phone]
1-877-283-5901

Product registration

Visit us at the following site:

1. 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.

2. Receive updates on the latest products and
technologies.

3. Download owner’s manuals, order product cat­alogues, research new products, and much
more.

Playable discs

About DVD-video and CD

DVD and CD discs that display the logos shown
below can be played back on this built-in DVD
drive.

DVD video

CD

❒ It is not possible to play back DVD audio

discs. This DVD drive may not be able to play
discs bearing the marks shown above.

About DVD map disc

You can use discs intended for this product. Use
only discs approved by Pioneer.

➲ For details on other discs ➞ Page 20

DVD video disc region numbers

DVD video discs that have incompatible region
numbers cannot be played on this DVD drive. The
region number of the player can be found on the
bottom of this unit.
The illustration below shows the regions and cor­responding region numbers.

Update DVD

• Updated Navigation DVDs are available for
purchase from your local Pioneer dealer that
includes the most current map and point of
interest information. Contact your local Pio­neer dealer for details.

Features (Characteristics of this
hardware)

Touch panel key operation

It is possible to operate this unit by using touch
panel keys.

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