Pioneer AVIC-S1 Operating Manual
User's manual
AVIC-S1
as of may 2006
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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................5
1.1 About this manual............................................................ 6
1.1.1 Arrangement........................................................ 6
1.1.2 Conventions.........................................................6
1.1.3 Symbols in the Manual........................................... 6
1.1.4 Terminology......................................................... 7
1.2 Legal notice .................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Liability ............................................................... 8
1.2.2 Trademarks..........................................................8
1.3 Support.......................................................................... 9
1.4 The basic principle of navigation ...................................... 10
2 Using the AVIC-S1 for the First Time ........................11
2.1 Power supply and charging the battery ............................. 12
2.1.1 At home ............................................................ 12
2.1.2 In the car .......................................................... 12
2.1.3 End of recharging................................................ 12
2.2 Switching on the AVIC-S1............................................... 13
2.3 Basic settings................................................................ 13
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3 Operating the navigation software............................19
3.1 Hardware keys .............................................................. 20
3.2 Software keyboard......................................................... 21
3.2.1 Enter characters with the touch screen keyboard..... 21
3.3 Command buttons ......................................................... 23
4 Navigation ................................................................25
4.1 General information on navigation.................................... 26
4.2 Starting AVIC-S1........................................................... 27
4.3 Entering a destination .................................................... 28
4.3.1 Opening the DESTINATION window........................... 28
4.3.2 Specifying destination state (province)................... 29
4.3.3 Entering a destination address.............................. 30
4.3.4 Specifying points of interest ................................. 37
4.3.5 Destination history.............................................. 44
4.3.6 Address book ..................................................... 45
4.3.7 Navigating home................................................. 46
4.3.8 Selecting destinations on the map......................... 47
4.4 Administering destinations .............................................. 49
4.4.1 Opening the ADDRESS BOOK ................................... 49
4.4.2 Saving............................................................... 50
4.4.3 Editing .............................................................. 51
4.4.4 Deleting............................................................. 54
4.5 Itinerary (with waypoints)............................................... 55
4.5.1 Opening the ITINERARY window............................... 55
4.5.2 Indicating waypoints ........................................... 56
4.5.3 Scrolling through the list of waypoints.................... 57
4.5.4 Editing the list of waypoints.................................. 57
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5 Working with the map...............................................65
6 Useful functions for navigation .................................77
4.5.5 Managing itineraries............................................ 58
4.5.6 Calculating the route ........................................... 60
4.5.7 Displaying information regarding the route ............. 61
4.5.8 Simulating a route .............................................. 62
4.5.9 Starting navigation.............................................. 62
5.1 Status displays.............................................................. 66
5.2 Zoom........................................................................... 68
5.3 Map views .................................................................... 69
5.3.1 Standard map view ............................................. 69
5.3.2 Search for destination view .................................. 71
5.3.3 View destination - map view................................. 72
5.4 Showing the map during navigation.................................. 73
6.1 Waypoints .................................................................... 78
6.2 Skip next waypoint ........................................................ 78
6.3 Blocking a route section.................................................. 79
6.4 Change route preferences............................................... 81
6.5 Simulation.................................................................... 82
7 Configuring AVIC-S1 .................................................83
7.1 Opening the SETTINGS window.......................................... 84
7.2 Orientation ................................................................... 85
7.3 Map Type ..................................................................... 85
7.4 Day / Night Display........................................................ 85
7.5 Route Preferences.......................................................... 86
7.6 Overlay POI .................................................................. 87
7.7 Displayed Information .................................................... 89
7.7.1 Current Time...................................................... 89
7.7.2 Current Street Name ........................................... 90
7.7.3 Compass ........................................................... 90
7.7.4 Current Speed.................................................... 90
7.7.5 Destination Info.................................................. 91
7.7.6 Waypoint Info..................................................... 91
7.7.7 Displayed Time................................................... 91
7.7.8 Street names on map (2D)................................... 92
7.7.9 GPS / current position ......................................... 92
7.7.10 Battery Status.................................................... 92
7.8 Background .................................................................. 93
7.9 Autozoom..................................................................... 93
7.10 Home Address............................................................... 94
7.11 Phone Menu.................................................................. 94
7.12 Hardware ..................................................................... 95
7.12.1 Demo Mode........................................................ 95
7.12.2 Click sound ........................................................ 96
7.12.3 Brightness ......................................................... 96
7.12.4 Battery Status.................................................... 97
7.12.5 GPS Status ........................................................ 97
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7.13 Regional Settings........................................................... 98
7.13.1 Language........................................................... 99
7.13.2 Time Zone ......................................................... 99
7.13.3 Time Format .....................................................100
7.13.4 Distance ...........................................................100
7.14 Product Information ......................................................100
7.15 Restore Factory Settings................................................100
8 Appendix.................................................................101
8.1 Appendix A: Restoring the Software and Map....................102
8.1.1 Restoring the software........................................102
8.1.2 Restoring the map..............................................103
9 Glossary..................................................................105
10 Index ......................................................................107
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1 Introduction
Topics covered in this chapter:
1.1 About this manual page 6
Arrangement
Conventions
Symbols in the Manual
Terminology
1.2 Legal notice page 8
Liability
Trademarks
1.3 Support page 9
1.4 The basic principle of navigation page 10
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1.1 About this manual
1.1.1 Arrangement
Find information
quickly
If you are looking for specific information or the explanation for a
specific term, you can refer to the following sections in the
manual:
Ù In the list
terms used in this manual.
Ù In the
specialist terms and abbreviations.
Ù In the
Terminology on page 7 you'll find an explanation of
Glossary on page 105 you'll find an explanation of the
Index on page 107 you'll find page references.
1.1.2 Conventions
Conventions For better legibility and clarification the followi ng styles are used
in this manual:
Style Use
bold
bold italic Registered names and trademarks.
Buttons, icons, names of entry fields, and
elements of the software’s user interface.
Also used for highlighting warnings and
notices.
SMALL CAPITALS Window and dialog box titles.
1.1.3 Symbols in the Manual
Symbols The following symbols refer to specific content of text:
Symbol Use
Information and tips that facilitate working
with AVIC-S1
More detailed information and explanations
Warnings
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1.1.4 Terminology
Terms Used Specific terminology is used in this manual to designate elemen ts
of the product and user actions.
Term Use
Display The physical display of the navigation device.
Window
A functional software operating unit that
occupies the entire display.
Tab
The navigation software is mainly operated
by means of two tabs, the D
and the S
ETTINGS tab.
ESTINATION tab
Tap the appropriate tab in order to open the
respective window.
Dialogue window
A dialog window is a popup message, which
includes questions or information text, and
usually has a OK or Cancel button that need
to be pressed to continue operation.
Button
Elements of the user interface that can be
touched to trigger a software action. Buttons
can be labelled and /or provided with a
graphic.
Symbol
Small graphics on the user interface. These
represent information. An example of this is
the symbol for GPS reception.
No operation associated with a symbol.
Input field A field in which data can be input.
Input fields are generally labelled with text
situated either above the input field or at the
start of the input field.
Highlight
Item which is currently selected from a list of
options. You can change your selection by
using the scroll wheel.
Scrolling wheel
The scrolling wheel is located under the
display, in the center. You can move Up and
Down using the scrolling wheel, and also
select an entry by pressing down on the
scrolling wheel.
Hard Key Brings up MENU and MAP window.
Activate
Touch the screen on check box to activate
certain entries.
Select
Use the scrolling wheel to highlight entry of
choice.
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1.2 Legal notice
1.2.1 Liability
Limitation of liability The software and the manual are subject to change without
notice. Pioneer may not be liable for the correctness of the
information contained in this manual nor for damages resulting
from the use of this manual.
To improve the quality of our products and our services, we
appreciate all suggestions for improvement and all error notices.
1.2.2 Trademarks
Registered
trademarks
Ù Windows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of the
All brands and trademarks mentioned in this document are
possibly registered by third party and subject to the current
legislation and to the rights of their respective owners without
reservation. All mentioned names of products, societies, or
brands may be registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Every right that is not explicitly accorded is reserved.
The absence of an explicit labeling of registered trademarks does
not allow the conclusion that this brand was not subject to the
rights of third party.
Microsoft Corporation.
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1.3 Support
Failure to Operate
Should this Navigation System fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized Pioneer service facility.
To locate your nearest authorized Pioneer service facility, please visit the Pioneer
Electronics website
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com for USA or
Ù
Ù
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca for Canada,
or call the Pioneer customer service telephone numbers listed below.
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for aftersales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the
necessary information is not available, please contact Pioneer as specified below:
(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
1-800-421-1404
Canada Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1-877-283-5901
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1.4 The basic principle of navigation
AVIC-S1 The stylish, small, and slim AVIC-S1 offers smart navigation
features like address and points of interest search. In addition,
built-in Bluetooth(TM) technology lets you wirelessly synchronize
your compatible cell phone to the AVIC-S1 for handsfree calling.
Pioneer's AVIC-S1 makes getting there simple.
GPS-based
navigation
The Global Positioning System (GPS) was originally developed in
the 1970's, as a weapon guidance system for the Government of
the United States of America.
GPS is based on 24 satellites, which are in orbit round the earth
and are permanently emitting signals. The GPS receiver receives
these signals and calculates, based on the runtime of the signals,
their distance from the respective satellites. This information
allows for GPS devices to calculate your current geographic
location.
The signals of at least four satellites are needed to determine the
longitude and the latitude. GPS accuracy is estimated to be within
3 yards.
Navigation with GPS The imbedded maps contain the geographic coordinates of the
points of interest, streets and cities in the database. Thus the
navigation system can calculate a route from a given start point
to a given destination point.
When your navigation system receives the signals of at least four
satellites, it can determine your current position on the map.
This will start as your starting point for navigating.
Current position calculation occurs about once a second, so your
current location moves along the map right away, as you move
also.
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2 Using the AVIC-S1 for the
First Time
Topics covered in this chapter:
2.1 Power supply and charging the battery page 12
At home page 12
In the car page 12
End of recharging page 12
2.2 Switching on the AVIC-S1 page 13
2.3 Basic settings page 13
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2.1 Power supply and charging the battery
The unit is shipped with the battery uncharged. You must connect
the device to an external power source (through the supplied 12V
or AC adapter) and recharge the battery.
Once the device is connected to an external power source, it can
be used, even if the battery is not recharged.
2.1.1 At home
1. Connect the mini USB end of the AC adapter to the mini USB
opening on the bottom of the navigation device.
2. Insert the adapter into an outlet.
The diode indicating the charging status of the battery is to
the left of the screen and lights up orange while recharging.
2.1.2 In the car
1. Install the suction mount.
2. Place the AVIC-S1 in the cradle.
The diode indicating the charging status of the battery is to
the left of the screen and lights up orange while recharging.
2.1.3 End of recharging
As soon as the diode lights up green, the battery is completely
recharged.
Caution: Recharge the unit fully when using it for the first time.
Not doing so could cause permanent damage to the rechargeable
battery.
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2.2 Switching on the AVIC-S1
As soon as you have connected the navigation system to a power
supply, you can start to use the unit.
1. Slide the main switch on the back of the device to ON.
If the main switch is already switched to ON, then press the
On/Off button on the top of the device.
The PIONEER start screen appears briefly during start-up.
At the first start the following message appears:
2. Read the message, and touch OK if you agree with the
written warning.
2.3 Basic settings
Basic Settings When you start AVIC-S1 for the first time, you will be asked
Ù to specify the language in which you would like to operate the
unit,
Ù for the time zone of your current location, for calculating
accurate estimated time of arrival.
Ù to specify the desired format for displaying time (12hr/24hr)
and distance (km/mi).
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Language 1. Switch on the navigation device.
The L
ANGUAGE window opens.
2. Touch the language in which you would like to operate the
unit.
3. If your language is not displayed, touch the More/Más/Plus
button to view more languages.
As soon as you select a language a window opens. This
window informs you that you must restart the unit.
4. Touch OK.
The system switches off and then back on again. Operation
continues in the chosen language.
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Time Zone The TIME ZONE window opens.
5. Touch the time zone that applies to your location. You can
scroll through the list with the Up and Down buttons. The
cities displayed in the respective time zone are an aid for
choosing the correct time zone.
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Summer Time The S
5. Specify whether the changeover to summertime or wintertime
should take place automatically.
Time Format The T
UMMER TIME window opens.
IME FORMAT window opens.
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7. Specify whether times should be displayed in 12-hour format
(12hr) or in 24-hour format (24hr).
Distance Unit The D
8. Specify whether distances should be displayed in kilometers
(km) or miles (mi).
Introduction The I
ISTANCE UNIT window opens.
NTRODUCTION window opens.
9. Specify whether you would like to see a brief introduction to
operating the navigation software (Yes) or (No).
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The DESTINATION window opens, after the introduction if
applicable.
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3 Operating the navigation
software
Topics covered in this chapter:
3.1 Hardware keys page 20
3.2 Software keyboard page 21
Enter characters with the touch screen keyboard
3.3 Command buttons page 23
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3.1 Hardware keys
Hardware Keys The following hardware keys are located on the front of the unit.
Use these for quick access to important functions:
Left Key
Centre
Position on map
Opens the map in standard view and displays your current
location.
Toggles between 2D and 3D view when your current position is
being displayed (i.e. when GPS-signals are being received).
Scrolling wheel
Your device has a wheel that can be turned up and down and also
pressed.
Right Key
Switch device on /
off
In a list:
Turn the wheel upwards / downwards and the previous /
following entry in the list is selected.
Press the center of the wheel to choose the selected entry.
In map view:
Turn the wheel upwards to increase the volume of route
guidance.
Turn the wheel downwards to reduce the volume of route
guidance.
Press the center of the wheel to open the A
DDRESS BOOK.
Press briefly when you are on the map screen:
Opens the D
ESTINATION window.
Press briefly when you are on the map screen:
Opens the map at the same point at which it was closed.
Long push:
Brings up the Bluetooth handsfree application.
Briefly press in the telephone application:
Switches back to the navigation software.
The button to switch the device on and off is located on the top
of the device.
Switch on / off button
Long push:
Switches the device on / off.
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3.2 Software keyboard
Overview If text entries are necessary, a touch screen keyboard appears in
the lower area of the screen.
3.2.1 Enter characters with the touch screen keyboard
You can enter all entries with the touch screen keyboard. But you
may enter capital letters only.
You need not enter small letters or special characters when
entering a destination's town or street name. AVIC-S1 replaces
these characters automatically. When you are looking for, e.g., a
Canadian city called "Verchères", simply type "VERCHERES".
Smart keyboard The system has a database and therefore knows which cities or
streets begin with the character combination you have entered.
As soon as you have entered a character, the system deactivates
all characters that do not exist in combination with the ones
already entered.
The city or street names that begin with the previously entered
character combination will be listed above the keyboard.
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If a street name or name of a point of interest consists of several
words, you can type in the start of each of these words. For
example, to search for "John F. Kennedy Ave." you can enter
"JOH…" or also "KEN…".
However, in the case of city names that consist of several words,
you can enter only the first letters of the first word .
Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll through a list.
When the searched location or street name appears on the list,
just touch to select it.
Note: In order to scroll through a list you may also use the
Scrolling Wheel on the device. When the searched location or
street name is highlighted, simply press the Scrolling Wheel to
select it.
Entering a space,
deleting a
character…
Switching between
character and
number entry…
Tap the
Tap the
cursor.
Tap the
Tap the
icon to enter a space between two words.
icon to delete the character to the left of the
icon to enter numbers, e.g. for a Zip code search.
icon to return to character entry mode.
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Special characters
Tap the
The special characters keyboard appears.
icon to enter a special character.
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Tap the
You need not enter special characters when entering a
destination's city or street name but they may be helpful for
entering names for saved destinations and itineraries.
icon to return to character entry mode.
3.3 Command buttons
Command buttons Most of the AVIC-S1 screens have the following buttons:
Back
To a map: displays the map in standard view.
To a different window: opens the last window you were at.
To the left / right
Move into other menu options.
Show on map
In a list: touch this button to the right of entry to show location
on the map.
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4 Navigation
Topics covered in this chapter:
4.1 General information on navigation page 26
4.2 Starting AVIC-S1 page 27
4.3 Entering a destination page 28
Opening the DESTINATION window
Specifying destination state (province
Entering a destination address
Specifying points of interest
Destination history
Address book
Navigating home
Selecting destinations on the map
4.4 Administering destinations page 49
Saving
Opening the ADDRESS BOOK
Saving
Editing
Opening the ADRESS Book RECORD window
Deleting
4.5 Itinerary (with waypoints) page 55
Opening the ITINERARY window
Indicating waypoints
Scrolling through the list of waypoints
Editing the list of
Managing itineraries
Calculating the route
Displaying information regarding the route
Simulating a route
Starting navigation
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4.1 General information on navigation
Use of AVIC-S1 is executed at your our risk.
Caution: Before you use this navigation system, please make
sure that you have thoroughly read and understood the
"Important Information for the User" which is to be found on the
Software DVD.
Caution: The availability of navigation data depends on the
ability of the antenna to receive a GPS satellite signal.
A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is needed to determine
current GPS position. The signal may be unavailable if obstructed
by such things as overhead roofs, tall buildings, tunnels, bridges,
and in some cases bad weather. Depending upon where you are,
it may take a short time for the Navigation System to reestablish your position after a GPS satellite signal is re-acquired.
Caution: Other wireless devices in the vehicle may interfere with
the reception of GPS satellite signals, and cause the reception to
be unstable.
Caution: In order to prevent theft and/or sun/heat damage,
remove this Navigation System from its mount when it is not
being used.
Caution: The windshield on some vehicles contains a special
metallic coating that could block GPS satellite signals from this
Navigation System. In such cases, it may be necessary to use an
external antenna outside the vehicle.
Arriving at your
destination
When you have reached your destination the system pronounces
the message "You have reached your destination".
The map is no longer presented in navigation mode. A small
green arrow indicates your current position.
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4.2 Starting AVIC-S1
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How to start the
AVIC-S1
1. Switch on your device.
A window with the following message appears:
2. Read the message, and touch OK if you agree to the written
warning.
The D
ESTINATION window
D
In the D
process routes or view the map.
ESTINATION window opens.
ESTINATION window you may enter a destination,
Note: Unless you turn off the main power on the back of the
unit, you will return to the last screen you were on before turning
off the power button at the top of the unit.
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4.3 Entering a destination
Basis of navigation This section describes the various ways of entering, selectin g and
managing a destination on the AVIC-S1.
Map views during navigation are described in chapter "
views" On page
69.
Note: The settings that are specified in the settings window
ROUTE PREFERENCES are taken into consideration when calculating
the route for the entered destination.
For further information, please refer to chapter "
AVIC-S1" on page
83.
4.3.1 Opening the DESTINATION window
Opening the
ESTINATION window
D
If you can see the map:
Specifying a destination or planning a route always starts in the
DESTINATION window.
You can open the D
ESTINATION window as follows:
1. Press the MENU key to the right at the bottom of the display.
If a different window is opened:
1. Press the MAP key.
The map opens.
Map
Configuring
2. Press the MENU key.
The D
ESTINATION window now opens.
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