Pioneer AVIC-X850BT, AVIC-X8510BT, AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-Z150BH Operating Manual

Operation Manual

MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION RECEIVER

AVIC-Z150BH AVIC-X950BH AVIC-X850BT AVIC-X8510BT

Notice to all users:

This software requires that the navigation system is properly connected to your vehicle’s parking brake and depending on your vehicle, additional installation may be required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at (800) 421-1404.

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 navigation system.

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 instructio ns, keep this document in a

safe place for future reference.

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

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 9

– How to use this manual 9 – Conventions used in this manual 9 – Terms used in this manual 9

Notice regarding video viewing 10 Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 10 Notice regarding MP3 file usage 10 iPod compatibility 10 Map coverage 11 Protecting the LCD panel and screen 11 Notes on internal memory 11

– Before removing the vehicle

battery 11

– Data subject to erasure 11

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions 12 Protecting your product against theft 14

– Removing the detachable

faceplate 14

– Attaching the detachable faceplate 15 Adjusting the LCD panel angle 15 Inserting and ejecting a disc 15

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-Z150BH) 15

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-Z150BH) 16

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-X950BH,

AVIC-X850BT and AVIC-X8510BT) 16

– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-

X850BT and AVIC-X8510BT) 16

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 16

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

Z150BH) 16

Z150BH) 17

– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

X950BH, AVIC-X850BT and AVICX8510BT) 17

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

X950BH, AVIC-X850BT and AVICX8510BT) 18

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 18

– Connecting your iPod 18 – Disconnecting your iPod 20

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 20

– Plugging in a USB storage device 20 – Unplugging a USB storage device 21

Startup and termination 21 On first-time startup 21 Regular startup 22

– A message about the map

database 22 Demonstration images 22 Temporarily clearing the screen (navigation

system in standby mode) 22

How to use the navigation menu

screens 24

Shortcut Menu 25

– Selecting the shortcut 25 – Removing a shortcut 25

Using the touch panel 26

– Using the common touch panel

keys 26

– Operating list screens (e.g. POI

list) 26

– Operating the on-screen keyboard 26

Swipe action 27

– Swipe action list 27

How to use the map How to read the map screen 31

– Enlarged map of the intersection 32 – The display while driving on the

freeway 33 Types of the road stored in the map

database 33

Contents

Operating the map screen 33

– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 33

– Viewing information about a specified

location 34 Switching the view mode 35 Switching the map orientation 35 Displaying one-way street marks 36 Displaying POI on the map 36

– Displaying preinstalled POIs on the

map 36 Registering a scale 37

Searching for and selecting a location

The basic flow of creating your route 38 Searching for a location by address 39

– Searching for a city name first 39 – Finding the location by specifying the

house number 40

– Searching by selected city history 41 Setting up a route to your home 41 Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 41

– Searching for a POI directly from the

name of the facilities 42

– Searching for a nearby POI 42

– Searching for POIs around the

destination 42

– Searching for POIs around the city 43

– Deleting the icons displayed after

searching for a nearby POI 44

Selecting destination from stored

locations 44

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 44

Searching for a location by coordinates 45

After the location is decided Setting a route to your destination 46

– Displaying multiple routes 46

Checking and modifying the current route

Displaying the route overview 47 Checking the current itinerary 47

Modifying the route calculation

conditions 48

– Items that users can operate 48

Editing waypoints 49

– Adding a waypoint 49 – Deleting a waypoint 49 – Sorting waypoints 50

Skipping a waypoint 50 Using the demonstration guidance 50

– Finishing the demonstration

guidance 51

Canceling the route guidance 51

Editing the data on the use of navigation function Registering and editing locations 52

– Storing favorite locations 52 – Editing registered locations 52 – Deleting a favorite location from the

list 52

– Deleting the destination history from

the list 53 Deleting learned routes 54 Deleting track logs 54

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information 55 Checking traffic information on the

route 56

How to read traffic information on the

map 56

Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

congestion 56

– Checking for traffic congestion

automatically 57 Selecting the preferred RDS-TMC service

provider manually 57

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device

Preparing communication devices 58 Registering your Bluetooth devices 58

– Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 58

Contents

– Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 62

– Deleting a registered device 65

Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 65

– Setting for priority connecting 66

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the phone menu 67 Making a phone call 67

– Direct dialing 67 – Calling a number in the phone

book 68

– Dialing from the history 69 – Redialing a call 69 – Dialing a favorite location 69 – Dialing a facility’s phone number 70

Receiving a phone call 70

– Answering an incoming call 70

Transferring the phone book 71

– Deleting registered contacts 72 – Deleting the history information 72

Changing the phone settings 73

– Editing the device name 73 – Editing the password 73 – Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 74

– Answering a call automatically 74 – Setting the automatic rejection

function 74

Notes for hands-free phoning 75

Basic operations of the AV source Displaying the AV operation screen 76

– Selecting a source 76 Turning off the AV source 76 AV source plate display 77

Using the radio

Starting procedure 78 Reading the screen 78 Using the touch panel keys 78

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 79

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 79

Using advanced functions 80

– Tuning in strong frequencies 80

Operating by hardware buttons 80

HD Radio™ reception

HD Radio stations 81 Starting procedure 81 Reading the screen 81 Using the touch panel keys 82

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 84

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 84

Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 84

Using advanced functions 85

– Tuning in strong frequencies 85 – Switching the seek mode 85 – Switching the reception mode 85

Operating by hardware buttons 85

Playing audio CDs

Starting procedure 86 Reading the screen 86 Using the touch panel keys 87 Operating by hardware buttons 87

Playing music files on ROM

Starting procedure 88 Reading the screen 88 Using the touch panel keys 89 Operating by hardware buttons 89

Playing a DVD-Video

Starting procedure 90 Reading the screen 90 Using the touch panel keys 91

– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 92 – Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified time 92

– Direct number search 93 – Operating the DVD menu 93

Contents

– Using the DVD menu by touch panel

keys 93

– Frame-by-frame playback 93 – Slow motion playback 94 – Changing the wide screen mode 94

Operating by hardware buttons 94

Playing a DivX video

Starting procedure 95 Reading the screen 95 Using the touch panel keys 95

– Frame-by-frame playback 96 – Slow motion playback 97 – Starting playback from a specified

time 97

– Changing the wide screen mode 97

Playing DivX

VOD content 98

Operating by hardware buttons 98

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD/DivX

Setup menu 99 Setting the top-priority languages 99 Setting the angle icon display 99 Setting the aspect ratio 100 Setting the parental lock 100

– Setting the code number and

level 100 Setting the auto play 101 Setting the subtitle file for DivX 101 Language code chart for DVDs 102

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 103 Reading the screen 103 Using the touch panel keys (Music) 104 Operating by hardware buttons 104

Playing video files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 105 Reading the screen 105 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 106

– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified

time 107 Operating by hardware buttons 107

Using an iPod (iPod)

Starting procedure 108 Reading the screen 109 Using the touch panel keys 110 Changing the wide screen mode 111 Operating by hardware buttons 112

Streaming Pandora®and using Aha Radio

Information for compatibility of connected

devices 113

– For AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-

X950BH 113

– For AVIC-X850BT and AVIC-

X8510BT 113

Starting procedure 114

– For iPhone with 30-pin connector

users 114

– For iPhone with Lightning connector

users 114

– For smartphone users 115

Streaming Pandora

116

– Reading the screen 116 – Using the touch panel keys 117 – Operating by hardware buttons 117

Using Aha Radio 118

– Reading the screen 118 – Using the touch panel keys 119 – Functions coupled with Aha Radio and

the navigation system 120

Using the Bluetooth audio player

Starting procedure 121 Reading the screen 121 Using the touch panel keys 122 Operating by hardware buttons 123

Using the SiriusXM tuner Introducing SiriusXM tuner operations 124

– To subscribe to the SiriusXM Satellite

Radio service 124 Starting procedure 124 Reading the screen 124 Using the touch panel keys 125

Contents

– Storing broadcast channels 127 – Selecting a SiriusXM channel

directly 127

– Selecting a channel from the list 127 – Using the “Replay™” function 127 – Using the Tune Scan™ 128

Using advanced functions 128

– Setting the Tune Start™ 128 – Setting the parental lock 128 – Using the Content Alerts function

(such as Song Alerts, Artist Alerts and Game Alerts) 129

Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 130

Operating by hardware buttons 130

Using AV input

Reading the screen 131 Using AV1 131 Using AV2 131 Using the touch panel keys 131 Changing the wide screen mode 132

Using AppRadio Mode

Information for compatibility of connected

devices 133

– For AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-

X950BH 133

– For AVIC-X850BT and AVIC-

X8510BT 134

Starting procedure 134

– For iPhone with 30-pin connector

users 134

– For iPhone with Lightning connector

users 135

– For smartphone users 135 Using the keyboard 137 Using the sound mix function 137 Other functions 138

– Displaying the image of your

application (iPhone with 30-pin connector) 138

– Displaying the image of your

application (iPhone with Lightning connector) 138

– Displaying the image of your

application (smartphone) 139

Customizing preferences

Displaying the information screen 140 Checking the connections of leads 140 Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 141

– Clearing status 142 Checking the device number 142 Checking the version information 142 Registering your home 142 Displaying the adjustment and correction

screen 143

Switching the muting/attenuation

timing 143 Switching the muting/attenuation level 144 Setting the Volume for Guidance and

Phone 144 Correcting the current location 144 Switching the road on which you are

driving 145 Displaying the screen for navigation function

settings 145

– Changing the road color 145 – Setting the scroll-Locked 2D (Normal)

– Displaying the 3D landmarks 146 – Setting the detailed city map 146 – Setting the barrier graphic for the city

map 146

– Setting the map color change between

day and night 147

– Displaying the track log 147 – Deleting the track log

automatically 147

– Setting the current street name

display 148

– Setting the criteria of route

calculation 148

– Setting the use of toll roads 148

Contents

– Setting the use of ferries 148 – Setting the route calculation by

learning route 149

– Setting the route calculation allowing

for traffic congestion 149

– Setting the route calculation allowing

for time restrictions 149

– Setting the use of freeways 149 – Setting to select your route

automatically using the auto reroute function 150

– Displaying the distance and estimated

time 150

– Setting the auto reroute function to

avoid traffic congestion 150

– Setting the auto-zoom display 151 – Changing the setting of the navigation

interruption screen 151

– Setting the App operation screen

interruption 151

– Changing the virtual speed of the

vehicle 151

– Changing the unit between km and

miles 152

– Displaying the traffic notification

icon 152 Changing the view mode 152 Displaying the screen for system

settings 152

– Selecting the language 153 – Setting the time difference 153 – Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 153

– Changing to the splash screen stored

on the SD memory card 154

– Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel

calibration) 155

– Setting the illumination color 155 – Displaying the icon for setting the rear

display output 156 Displaying the screen for AV system

settings 156

– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 157 – Setting video input 2 (AV2) 157 – Changing the screen size of SD/USB

video 157

– Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 157

– Displaying your DivX VOD

deregistration code 158

– Setting the iPod connection 158

Displaying the screen for AV sound

settings 158

– Using balance adjustment 159 – Adjusting loudness 159 – Using the equalizer 159 – Adjusting source levels 161 – Using the high pass filter 162 – Using the subwoofer output 162 – Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 162 – Using sonic center control 163

Adjusting the equalizer curve automatically

(Auto EQ) 163

– Before operating the Auto EQ

function 163

– Performing Auto EQ 164

Displaying the screen for app settings 165

– Selecting the device connection

method 165

– Setting the keyboard language with

application for iPhone 166 Setting the rear output 167 Adjusting the picture 167 Selecting the video for rear display 168 Replicating the settings 169 Using the rear view camera functions 169

– Setting for rear view camera 170 – Setting guidelines on the rear view

image 170

Other functions Setting the anti-theft function 172

– Setting the password 172 – Entering the password 172 – Deleting the password 172 – Forgotten password 172

Contents

Restoring the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 173

– Restoring the default setting 173 – Restoring the navigation system to the

initial state 173

– Setting items to be deleted 174

Appendix

Troubleshooting 176 Messages for navigation functions 181 Messages for AV functions 182 Messages for Bluetooth functions 184 Positioning technology 185

– Positioning by GPS 185 – Positioning by dead reckoning 185 – How do GPS and dead reckoning work

together? 185

Handling large errors 186

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 186

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 187

Route setting information 189

– Route search specifications 189

Handling and care of discs 189

– Built-in drive and care 190 – Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 190

Playable discs 190

– DVD-Video and CD 190 – AVCHD recorded discs 191 – Playing DualDisc 191 – Dolby Digital 191

Detailed information for playable media 191

– Compatibility 191 – Media compatibility chart 194

Bluetooth 198 SiriusXM Radio READY Logo 198 HD Radio™ Technology 198 SD and SDHC logo 198 WMA/WMV 199 DivX 199 AAC 199 Android™ 199

Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 199

– iPod and iPhone 199 – Lightning 200 – App Store 200 – iOS 200 – iTunes 200

Using app-based connected content 200

– Pandora – Aha Radio 201

HDMI 201 MHL 201 Using the LCD screen correctly 201

– Handling the LCD screen 201 – Liquid crystal display (LCD)

– Maintaining the LCD screen 201 – LED (light-emitting diode)

Display information 203

– Destination menu 203 – Phone menu 203 – Information menu 203 – Edit/Settings menu 204 – Data Edit menu 204 – Navi Settings menu 204 – AV Settings menu 205 – Setting according to source

– App Settings menu 206 – System Settings menu 206 – Bluetooth Settings menu 207

Glossary 208 Specifications 211

200

screen 201

backlight 202

menu 206

Introduction

Chapter

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-Z150BH. 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 the manual.

Glossary

Use the glossary to find the meanings of terms.

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 your navigation system are de-

scribed 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.) “Destination” screen or “Phone” screen

! Touch panel keys that are available on the

screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]: e.g.) [Destination], [AV Source].

! 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 navigation menu screens

on page 24.

Terms used in this manual

“Front display” and “Rear display”

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

Introduction

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Introduction

“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”.

Notice regarding video viewing

Remember that use of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the author’s rights as protected by the Copyright Law.

Notice regarding DVDVideo viewing

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

Notice regarding MP3 file usage

Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegenerating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,

satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/ or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

iPod compatibility

This product supports only the following iPod models and iPod software versions. Others may not work correctly. Made for

! iPod touch (5th generation): iOS 6.0.1 ! iPod touch (4th generation): iOS 6.0.1 ! iPod touch (3rd generation): iOS 5.1.1 ! iPod touch (2nd generation): iOS 4.2.1 ! iPod touch (1st generation): iOS 3.1.3 ! iPod classic 160GB (2009): Ver. 2.0.4 ! iPod classic 160GB (2008): Ver. 2.0.1 ! iPod classic 80GB: Ver. 1.1.2 ! iPod nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.2 ! iPod nano (5th generation): Ver. 1.0.2 ! iPod nano (4th generation): Ver. 1.0.4 ! iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver. 1.1.3 ! iPhone 5: iOS 6.0.1 ! iPhone 4S: iOS 6.0.1 ! iPhone 4: iOS 6.0.1 ! iPhone 3GS: iOS 6.0.1 ! iPhone 3G: iOS 4.2.1 ! iPhone: iOS 3.1.3

p You can connect and control an iPod com-

patible with this navigation system by using separately sold connector cables.

p Operation methods may vary depending on

the iPod models and the software version of iPod.

p Depending on the software version of the

iPod, it may not be compatible with this equipment. For details about iPod compatibility with this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.

Introduction

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This manual applies to the following iPod models.

iPod with 30-pin connector

! iPod touch 4th generation ! iPod touch 3rd generation ! iPod touch 2nd generation ! iPod touch 1st generation ! iPod classic 160GB ! iPod classic 80GB ! iPod nano 6th generation ! iPod nano 5th generation ! iPod nano 4th generation ! iPod nano 3rd generation ! iPhone 4S ! iPhone 4 ! iPhone 3GS ! iPhone 3G ! iPhone

iPod with Lightning connector

! iPod touch 5th generation ! iPhone 5

Map coverage

For details about the map coverage of this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.

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 data remains. Be sure to read Setting

items to be deleted first. = For details, refer to Setting items to be

deleted on page 174.

Data subject to erasure

The information is erased by disconnecting the yellow lead from the battery (or removing the battery itself).

p Some data remains. Be sure to read Setting

items to be deleted first. = For details, refer to Setting items to be

deleted on page 174.

Introduction

Protecting the LCD panel and screen

p Do not expose the LCD screen to direct

sunlight when this product is not used. This may result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures.

p When using a cellular phone, keep the an-

tenna of the cellular phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the video in the form of spots, colored stripes, etc.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

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

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Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons.

AVIC-Z150BH (with the LCD panel closed)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

AVIC-Z150BH (with the LCD panel open)

Basic operation

AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-X850BT, and AVIC-X8510BT

7 8

3 4

Chapter

Basic operation

1 LCD screen

2 VOL (+/–) button

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

3 MODE button

! Press to switch the screen to the AV op-

eration screen or the AppRadio Mode screen. = For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menu screens on page 24.

! Press to switch between the AppRadio

Mode screen and the AV operation

screen. = For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menu screens on page 24.

! Press and hold to display the “Picture

Adjustment” screen.

= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-

ture on page 167.

! Press and hold to display the touch

panel calibration screen while the “Pic- ture Adjustment” screen is displayed.

= For details, refer to Adjusting the re-

sponse positions of the touch panel (touch panel calibration) on page 155.

4 HOME button

! Press the HOME button to display the

“Top Menu” screen while the map screen, the AV operation screen, or the application menu screen is displayed.

! Press to switch the application operation

screen to the application menu screen.

= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menu screens

on page 24.

5 MAP button

! Press to display the current location

when the navigation screen (showing other than the current location) is displayed. When the current location is displayed, the screen changes to the registered map scale. When the AV source screen is displayed, it switches to the current location screen. = For details, refer to Registering a scale

on page 37.

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! Press and hold to temporarily clear the

screen regardless of whether it is the AV source, the current location screen or the AppRadio Mode screen.

= For details, refer to Temporarily clear-

ing the screen (navigation system in standby mode) on page 22.

6 TRK button

! Press to perform manual seek tuning,

fast forward, reverse and track search controls.

! Press to perform the back and menu

function of the Android device when you use the AppRadio Mode with an Android device.

7 h button

8 Disc-loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

a disc on page 15.

9 SD card slot

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

an SD memory card on page 16.

a Detachable faceplate

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.

! 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 The navigation system cannot be operated

while the detachable faceplate is removed from the navigation system.

1 Press the

button.

button

Press to remove the detachable faceplate from the navigation system.

= For details, refer to Removing the detach-

able faceplate on page 14.

Protecting your product against theft

p This function is available on AVIC-X950BH,

AVIC-X850BT, and AVIC-X8510BT. The detachable faceplate can be detached from the navigation system to discourage theft, as described below.

When you release your finger, the bottom of the detachable faceplate separates slightly from the navigation system.

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

Detachable faceplate

Attaching the detachable faceplate

1 Slide the detachable faceplate all the way into the navigation system.

Make sure the detachable faceplate is securely connected to the mounting hooks of the navigation system.

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

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

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

p This function is only available on AVIC-

Z150BH.

WARNING

Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.

CAUTION

Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This may cause a malfunction.

1 Press the h button. The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch angle.

3 Touch .

p The adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be

memorized and the LCD panel will automatically return to that angle the next time the LCD panel is opened or closed.

or to adjust the

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-Z150BH)

WARNING

! Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit 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 navigation system until

the LCD panel has completely opened or closed. If this navigation system 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 navigation system.

! Do not insert anything other than a disc into

the disc-loading slot.

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Basic operation

1 Press the h button. The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Open].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc-loading slot appears.

3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-Z150BH)

1 Press the h button. The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [Disc Eject].

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-X850BT and AVIC-X8510BT)

% Press the h button.

The disc is ejected.

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card

CAUTION

! 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.

! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-

rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption.

! Do not insert anything other than SD memory

cards.

p This system is not compatible with the

Multi Media Card (MMC).

p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is

not guaranteed.

p This unit may not achieve optimum perfor-

mance with some SD memory cards.

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 (for AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-X850BTand AVIC-X8510BT)

CAUTION

Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot.

% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-Z150BH)

CAUTION

! 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.

1 Press and hold the h button.

The LCD panel opens fully.

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2 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.

3 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-Z150BH)

1 Press and hold the h button.

The LCD panel opens fully.

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

3 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

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4 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-X850BT and AVIC-X8510BT)

% 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.

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Connecting your iPod

For iPod with 30-pin connector users

Using a USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone (CD-IU201N) (sold separately), you can connect your iPod to the navigation system. p For details about iPod compatibility with

this navigation system, refer to the information on our website.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-X850BT and AVIC-X8510BT)

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

CAUTION

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this naviga-

tion system while data is being transferred. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with

all USB mass storage devices and assumes

no responsibility for any loss of data on media

players, iPhone, smartphone, or other devices

while using this product.

For iPod with Lightning connector users who use a USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

You can connect your iPod with this navigation system by using a USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone (CD-IU201N) (sold separately) and a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (Apple Inc. products) (sold separately). However, functions related to iPod video files are not available.

For iPod with Lightning connector users who use an HDMI/USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone (for AVICZ150BH and AVIC-X950BH)

To play music and/or video files on your iPod with this navigation system, connect the following cables, and launch CarMediaPlayer while in AppRadio Mode. ! HDMI/USB interface cable for iPod /

iPhone (CD-IH202) (sold separately)

! Lightning Digital AV Adapter (Apple Inc.

products) (sold separately)

! Lightning to USB cable (supplied with

iPhone with Lightning connector)

= For details of AppRadio Mode, refer to

Chapter 26.

= Refer to the CarMediaPlayer manual for

more information.

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For iPod with Lightning connector users who use a VGA/USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone (for AVICX850BT and AVIC-X8510BT)

To play music and/or video files on your iPod with this navigation system, connect the following cables, and launch CarMediaPlayer while in AppRadio Mode. ! VGA/USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

(CD-IV202NAVI) (sold separately)

! Lightning to VGA Adapter (Apple Inc. pro-

ducts) (sold separately)

! Lightning to USB cable (supplied with

iPhone with Lightning connector)

= For details of AppRadio Mode, refer to

Chapter 26.

= Refer to the CarMediaPlayer manual for

more information.

1 Check that no USB storage device is connected.

2 Connect your iPod.

= For details of the operations, refer to the In-

stallation Manual.

! For iPod with 30-pin connector users

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USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

! For iPod with Lightning connector

users who use a USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

Lightning to 30-pin Adapter

USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

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For iPod with Lightning connector users who use an HDMI/USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone (for AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-X950BH)

Lightning Digital AV Adapter

HDMI/USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

For iPod with Lightning connector users who use a VGA/USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone (for AVIC-X850BTand AVIC-X8510BT)

Lightning to VGA Adapter

Lightning to USB

cable

Disconnecting your iPod

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

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device

CAUTION

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this navigation system while data is being transferred.

! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with

all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data on media players, iPhone, smartphone, or other devices while using this product.

p This navigation system may not achieve op-

timum performance with some USB storage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible. p A USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

(sold separately) is required for connection. iPod with Lightning connector users can also connect a USB storage device to this navigation system by plugging it into the USB port of the other separately sold cable.

VGA/USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

Plugging in a USB storage device

1 Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone.

Lightning to USB

cable

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2 Plug a USB storage device into the USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone.

USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

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.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

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

2 Turn off the vehicle engine to terminate the system.

The navigation system is also turned off.

On first-time startup

When you use the navigation system 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.

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

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3 Touch the language that you want to use for the voice guidance.

The navigation system will now restart.

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

The map screen appears.

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 previous condition

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

turn on the navigation system each month.

p Touch the message to close it or it will dis-

appear automatically after eight seconds.

Demonstration images

If you do not operate this navigation system for five minutes, demonstration images are displayed. p The demonstration images will not be dis-

played if you drive after mounting this navigation system.

Temporarily clearing the screen (navigation system in standby mode)

You can temporarily clear the screen at night or when the screen is too bright.

% Press and hold the MAP button.

The screen is cleared temporarily.

p If you touch the screen when the navigation

system is in standby mode, it reverts to the original screen. Also, if you press the MAP button, the standby mode is canceled and the current location screen is displayed. If you press the MODE button, the standby mode is canceled and the AV source screen is displayed.

p When the navigation system is in standby

mode, the navigation guidance does not output the voice guidance. The audio sound is output.

p The standby mode is not canceled by turn-

ing ignition switch on or off.

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How to use the navigation menu screens

1 Top Menu

This is the starting menu to access the desired

screens and operate various functions. You

can also check or cancel your set route from

this menu.

p If you press the HOME button, the

screen of either “Top Menu” or Shortcut Menu which was being displayed last time is displayed.

p [Apps] is only available when an iPhone

or a smartphone is connected to this navigation system.

2 Shortcut Menu

p If you press the HOME button, the

screen of either “Top Menu” or Shortcut

Menu which was being displayed last time is displayed.

3 AV operation screen

This is the screen that normally appears when you play the AV source.

4 Map screen

You can use this screen to check the current vehicle position information and route to the destination.

5 Edit/Settings screen

You can access the screen to customize settings.

6 AppRadio Mode screen

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In this manual, the application menu screen and the application operation screen are collectively referred to as the “AppRadio Mode screen”.

7 Application menu screen

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

8 Application operation screen

You can control the iPhone or smartphone applications directly on the navigation screen.

9 Information screen

You can access the screen for handling various information such as the system information of the device.

a Editing route screen

You can edit the conditions for calculating the current route.

b Destination screen

You can search for your destination on this menu.

c Phone screen

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

Shortcut Menu

Registering your favorite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the Shortcut Menu screen.

2 Touch .

The Shortcut selection screen appears.

3 Touch the tab or touch

or to display the icon that you want to set to shortcut.

Tabs

4 Touch and hold the icon that you want to add to shortcut.

5 Move the icon to the upper side of the screen, and then release it.

The selected item is added to shortcut.

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Selecting the shortcut

p Up to 10 menu items can be registered in

shortcuts.

1 Display the Shortcut Menu screen.

= For details of the operations, refer to How to

use the navigation menu screens on page

24.

Removing a shortcut

1 Touch and hold the icon of the shortcut you want to remove.

2 Move the icon to the lower side of the screen, and then release it.

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Using the touch panel

You can operate the product by touching the marks and items (touch panel keys) displayed on the screen directly with your fingers.

Using the common touch panel keys

1 2

The previous screen returns.

The screen is closed.

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)

23 4

Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls through the list and allows you to view the remaining items.

2 Screen title 3 Listed items

Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and proceed to the next operation.

If not all the characters can be displayed within the displayed area, touching the key to the

right of the item allows you to see the remaining characters.

Operating the on-screen keyboard

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1 Keyboard

Touching the keys enters the characters in the text box.

You can switch between capital and lower case letters.

3 ABC

You can enter letters and numbers.

4 Space

You can leave spaces. A space equivalent to the number of touches is inserted.

5 Others

You can enter other characters of alphabet.

p Even if you use any of “ A”, “Ä”, “Å”, “Æ”,

the displayed result is the same.

6 Sym.

You can enter text with marks such as “&”, “+”, or numbers.

7 OK

Confirms the entry and allows you to proceed to the next step.

Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.

Deletes the input text one letter at a time, beginning at the end of the text. Continuing to touch the key deletes all of the text.

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Allows you to move the cursor to the right or left for a number of characters equivalent to the number of touches.

b Text box

Displays the characters that are entered. If there is no text in the box, an informative guide with text appears.

Swipe action

You can operate some navigation and audio functions by sliding your fingers vertically and horizontally while touching the screen.

1 Touch and hold the swipe response area.

p The swipe response area varies depending

on the displayed screen.

Example: CD

Swipe response area

Operation guide

The operation guide appears.

2 While touching the screen, slide your finger toward the function you want to execute and release.

The selected function is zoomed in and the function operates.

Swipe action list

Navigation

Operation screen

Guidance display

The auto reroute function taking into account traffic congestion (*1)

Action

Displays the turning direction at the next guide point and the distance, and gives a voice announcement.

Cancels the display of the intersection guide map.

Hides the street list.

Displays the next guidance point.

Selects an alternative route.

Selects the current route.

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Operation screen

The auto reroute function taking into account closed/ blocked roads (*1)

App View

map

(*1) This function is available on AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-X950BH. (*2) Displays this screen after releasing your finger from the circle.

Action

Restarts the route guidance of an alternative route.

Displays the turning direction at the next guide point and the distance, and gives a voice announcement.

The sound mix function is disabled.

The sound mix function is enabled.

Displays the “AppRadio

(*2)

Mode” screen.

! The intersection guidance display and the

interchange guidance display

! The auto reroute function taking into ac-

count traffic congestion (for AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-X950BH)

Swipe response area

The other guidance displays

Swipe response area

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! The auto reroute function taking into ac-

count closed/blocked roads (for AVICZ150BH and AVIC-X950BH)

Swipe response area

Audio

Operation screen

Radio (FM, AM) (*1)

HD Radio (HD Radio tuner) (*2)

Action

Skips to the previous preset channel.

Skips to the next preset channel.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous preset channel.

™

Skips to the next preset channel.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Operation screen

Disc (CD, CDR, CD-RW)/ Bluetooth Audio

Disc (DVDVideo)

Disc (DivX video files)/ SD/USB

iPod

Pandora

Aha Radio

SiriusXM tuner

(*1) A source available on AVIC-X850BT and AVICX8510BT. (*2) A source available on AVIC-Z150BH and AVICX950BH.

Action

Skips to the previous track.

Skips to the next track.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous chapter.

Skips to the next chapter.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous file.

Skips to the next file.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous chapter or song.

Skips to the next chapter or song.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the next track.

™

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous content.

Skips to the next content.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous channel.

Skips to the next channel.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

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Hands-free phoning

Operation screen

Receiving a phone call

! Receiving a phone call

Action

Allows you to talk on the phone.

Ends the call.

Swipe response area

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