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 [phone].

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 instructions, keep this document in a safe place for future reference.

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 AVICZ150BH) 16

–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVICZ150BH) 17

–Inserting an SD memory card (for AVICX950BH, AVIC-X850BT and AVICX8510BT) 17

–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVICX950BH, 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

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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

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–	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

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–	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 AVICX950BH 113

–For AVIC-X850BT and AVICX8510BT 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

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–	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 AVICX950BH 133

–For AVIC-X850BT and AVICX8510BT 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) View 145

–	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

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–	Setting the use of ferries		148	–	Setting video input 1 (AV1)				157
– Setting the route calculation by				–	Setting video input 2 (AV2)				157
	learning route 149			–	Changing the screen size of SD/USB
– Setting the route calculation allowing					video	157
	for traffic congestion	149		– Displaying your DivX VOD registration
– Setting the route calculation allowing					code	157
	for time restrictions	149		– Displaying your DivX VOD
–	Setting the use of freeways 149				deregistration code		158
– Setting to select your route				–	Setting the iPod connection				158
	automatically using the auto reroute			Displaying the screen for AV sound
	function 150			settings		158
– Displaying the distance and estimated				–	Using balance adjustment				159
	time 150			–	Adjusting loudness		159
– Setting the auto reroute function to				–	Using the equalizer		159
	avoid traffic congestion		150	–	Adjusting source levels			161
–	Setting the auto-zoom display 151			–	Using the high pass filter			162
– Changing the setting of the navigation				–	Using the subwoofer output				162
	interruption screen	151		–	Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 162
–	Setting the App operation screen			–	Using sonic center control				163

interruption

151

Adjusting the equalizer curve automatically

– Changing the virtual speed of the

(Auto EQ)

163

vehicle

151

– Before operating the Auto EQ

– Changing the unit between km and

function

163

miles

152

–

Performing Auto EQ

164

– Displaying the traffic notification

Displaying the screen for app settings

165

icon

152

– Selecting the device connection

Changing the view mode 152

method

165

Displaying the screen for system

– Setting the keyboard language with

settings

152

application for iPhone

166

–

Selecting the language

153

Setting the rear output

167

–

Setting the time difference 153

Adjusting the picture 167

– Changing the preinstalled splash

Selecting the video for rear display

168

screen

153

Replicating the settings

169

– Changing to the splash screen stored

Using the rear view camera functions

169

on the SD memory card

154

–

Setting for rear view camera

170

– Adjusting the response positions of the

–

Setting guidelines on the rear view

touch panel (touch panel

image

170

calibration)

155

Other functions

–

Setting the illumination color 155

Setting the anti-theft function 172

–

Displaying the icon for setting the rear

–

Setting the password

172

display output 156

–

Entering the password

172

Displaying the screen for AV system

–

Deleting the password

172

settings

156

–

Forgotten password 172

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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® 200

–Aha Radio 201 HDMI 201

MHL 201

Using the LCD screen correctly		201
–	Handling the LCD screen	201
–	Liquid crystal display (LCD)
	screen 201
–	Maintaining the LCD screen 201

–LED (light-emitting diode) backlight 202

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 menu 206

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

Glossary 208

Specifications 211

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Introduction	01

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 Contents.

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 described 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®, iPod, and any equipment that is connected to this system with an RCA cable, such as general-purpose AV equipment.

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01 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”

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.

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,

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

pOperation methods may vary depending on the iPod models and the software version of iPod.

pDepending 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.

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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

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.

pSome 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).

pSome 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

Map coverage

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

Protecting the LCD panel and screen

pDo 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.

pWhen using a cellular phone, keep the antenna of the cellular phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the

video in the form of spots, colored stripes, etc.

pTo 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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02 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)

8

9

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2		operation
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5
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a
b

1LCD screen

2VOL (+/–) button

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

3MODE button

!Press to switch the screen to the AV operation 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 picture on page 167.

!Press and hold to display the touch panel calibration screen while the “Picture Adjustment” screen is displayed.

=For details, refer to Adjusting the response positions of the touch panel (touch panel calibration) on page 155.

4HOME 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.

5MAP 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 clearing the screen (navigation system in standby mode) on page 22.

6TRK 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.

7h button

8Disc-loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

=For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting a disc on page 15.

9SD card slot

=For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card on page 16.

aDetachable faceplate

b button

Press to remove the detachable faceplate from the navigation system.

=For details, refer to Removing the detachable 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.

CAUTION

!Do not expose the detachable faceplate to excessive 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 direct 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

pThe navigation system cannot be operated while the detachable faceplate is removed from the navigation system.

1 Press the button.

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

1Slide 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.

2Push 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

pThis function is only available on AVICZ150BH.

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	or	operationBasic
			to adjust the
angle.
3	Touch	.

pThe adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be memorized and the LCD panel will automa-

tically return to that angle the next time the LCD panel is opened or closed.

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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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].

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-X850BT and AVIC-X8510BT)

CAUTION

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

% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

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 storage 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.

pThis system is not compatible with the Multi Media Card (MMC).

pCompatibility with all SD memory cards is not guaranteed.

pThis unit may not achieve optimum performance with some SD memory cards.

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-Z150BH)

CAUTION

!Do not press the h button when an SD memory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may damage the card.

!Do not press the h button before an SD memory 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)

1Press and hold the h button.

The LCD panel opens fully.

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

3 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

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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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 storage 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.

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.

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. 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.

1Check that no USB storage device is connected.

2Connect your iPod.

=For details of the operations, refer to the Installation Manual.

! For iPod with 30-pin connector users

operation Basic

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

Disconnecting your iPod

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

HDMI/USB interface		Lightning to USB
cable for iPod /							cable
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

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device

CAUTION

!To prevent data loss and damage to the storage 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.

pThis navigation system may not achieve optimum performance with some USB sto-

rage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

pA 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.

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

VGA/USB interface

cable for iPod /

cable

iPhone

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

USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone

Startup and termination

1Start 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.

2Turn off the vehicle engine to termi-

nate the system.

The navigation system is also turned off.

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USB storage device

Unplugging a USB storage device

% Pull out the USB storage device after checking that no data is being accessed.

On first-time startup

When you use the navigation system for the first time, select the language that you want to use.

1Start the engine to boot up the system.

After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds.

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

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.

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.

pTouch the message to close it or it will dis-

appear automatically after eight seconds.

The map screen appears.

Demonstration images

If you do not operate this navigation system for five minutes, demonstration images are displayed.

p The demonstration images will not be displayed if you drive after mounting this navigation system.

Regular startup

% Start the engine to boot up the system.

After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds.

pThe screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.

pIf the anti-theft function is activated, you must enter your password.

pThe 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.

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.

pIf 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 dis-

played.

p When the navigation system is in standby mode, the navigation guidance does not output the voice guidance. The audio sound is output.

pThe standby mode is not canceled by turning ignition switch on or off.

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How to use the navigation menu screens

1Top 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.

2Shortcut 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.

3AV operation screen

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

4Map screen

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

5Edit/Settings screen

You can access the screen to customize settings.

6AppRadio 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”.

7Application 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.

8Application operation screen

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

9Information screen

You can access the screen for handling various information such as the system informa-

tion of the device.

aEditing route screen

You can edit the conditions for calculating the current route.

bDestination screen

You can search for your destination on this menu.

cPhone 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.

Selecting the shortcut

pUp to 10 menu items can be registered in shortcuts.

1Display the Shortcut Menu screen.

=For details of the operations, refer to How to use the navigation menu screens on page 24.

2 Touch .

The Shortcut selection screen appears.	operation Basic

3 Touch the tab or touch or to display the icon that you want to set to shortcut.

Tabs

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

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

The selected item is added to shortcut.

Removing a shortcut

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

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

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Using the touch panel	right of the item allows you to see the remain-
You can operate the product by touching the	ing characters.
marks and items (touch panel keys) displayed	Operating the on-screen keyboard
on the screen directly with your fingers.
	b

Using the common touch panel keys

1	2

1

The previous screen returns.

2

The screen is closed.

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)

2 3 4

1

1

Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls through the list and allows you to view the re-

maining items.

2Screen title

3Listed items

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

4

a 9

1

8

2 3 4 5 6 7

1Keyboard

Touching the keys enters the characters in the text box.

2

You can switch between capital and lower case letters.

3ABC

You can enter letters and numbers.

4Space

You can leave spaces.

A space equivalent to the number of touches is inserted.

5Others

You can enter other characters of alphabet. p Even if you use any of “A”, “Ä”, “Å”, “Æ”,

the displayed result is the same.

6Sym.

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

7OK

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

8

Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.

9

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.

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

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a

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

bText 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.

pThe swipe response area varies depending on the displayed screen.

Example: CD

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

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Swipe response area

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Operation guide

The operation guide appears.

The selected function is zoomed in and the function operates.

Swipe action list

Navigation

Operation

Action

screen

		Displays the turning direction
		at the next guide point and
		the distance, and gives a
		voice announcement.
Guidance dis-
		Cancels the display of the in-
play		tersection guide map.
		Hides the street list.
		Displays the next guidance
		point.
The auto re-		Selects an alternative route.
route function
taking into ac-
count traffic		Selects the current route.
congestion
(*1)
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	Operation	Action
	screen
	The auto re-
	route function
	taking into ac-		Restarts the route guidance of
	count closed/		an alternative route.
	blocked roads
	(*1)
			Displays the turning direction
			at the next guide point and
			the distance, and gives a
			voice announcement.
	App View		The sound mix function is dis-
			abled.
	map
			The sound mix function is en-
			abled.
		(*2)	Displays the “AppRadio
			Mode” screen.

(*1) This function is available on AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-X950BH.

(*2) Displays this screen after releasing your finger from the circle.

!The intersection guidance display and the interchange guidance display

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!The auto reroute function taking into account traffic congestion (for AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-X950BH)

Swipe response area

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Swipe response area

The other guidance displays

Swipe response area

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!The auto reroute function taking into account closed/blocked roads (for AVICZ150BH and AVIC-X950BH)

Swipe response area

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Audio

	Operation	Action
	screen
			Skips to the previous preset
			channel.
	Radio (FM,		Skips to the next preset chan-
			nel.
	AM) (*1)
			Unmutes the sound.
			Mutes the sound.
			Skips to the previous preset
			channel.
	HD Radio		Skips to the next preset chan-
	(HD Radio™		nel.
	tuner) (*2)		Unmutes the sound.
			Mutes the sound.

Operation		Action
screen
				Basic
			Skips to the previous track.
R, CD-RW)/
Disc (CD, CD-			Skips to the next track.
Bluetooth				operation
			Unmutes the sound.
Audio
			Mutes the sound.
			Skips to the previous chapter.
Disc (DVD-			Skips to the next chapter.
Video)			Unmutes the sound.
			Mutes the sound.
			Skips to the previous file.
Disc (DivX			Skips to the next file.
video files)/			Unmutes the sound.
SD/USB
			Mutes the sound.
			Skips to the previous chapter
			or song.
			Skips to the next chapter or
iPod			song.
			Unmutes the sound.
			Mutes the sound.
			Skips to the next track.
Pandora®			Unmutes the sound.
			Mutes the sound.
			Skips to the previous content.
			Skips to the next content.
Aha Radio
			Unmutes the sound.
			Mutes the sound.
			Skips to the previous channel.
SiriusXM™			Skips to the next channel.
tuner			Unmutes the sound.
			Mutes the sound.

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

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

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Hands-free phoning

	Operation	Action
	screen
	Receiving a		Allows you to talk on the
			phone.
	phone call
			Ends the call.

! Receiving a phone call

Swipe response area

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