Pioneer AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-Z150BH, AVIC-X850BT Owner's 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, k eep 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

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– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

Z150BH) 16

– Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-

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

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 18

– Plugging in a USB storage device 18
– Unplugging a USB storage device 18

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 18

– Connecting your iPod 19
– Disconnecting your iPod 19

Startup and termination 19
On first-time startup 19
Regular startup 20

– A message about the map

database 20
Demonstration images 20
Temporarily clearing the screen (navigation

system in standby mode) 20

How to use the navigation menu

screens 22

Shortcut Menu 23

– Selecting the shortcut 23
– Removing a shortcut 23

Using the touch panel 24

– Using the common touch panel

keys 24

– Operating list screens (e.g. POI

list) 24

– Operating the on-screen keyboard 24

Swipe action 25

– Swipe action list 25

How to use the map
How to read the map screen 29

– Enlarged map of the intersection 30

Contents

– The display while driving on the

freeway 31

Types of the road stored in the map

database 31

Operating the map screen 31

– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 31

– Viewing information about a specified

location 32
Switching the view mode 33
Switching the map orientation 33
Displaying one-way street marks 34
Displaying POI on the map 34

– Displaying preinstalled POIs on the

map 34
Registering a scale 35

Searching for and selecting a location

The basic flow of creating your route 36
Searching for a location by address 37

– Searching for a city name first 37
– Finding the location by specifying the

house number 38

– Searching by selected city history 39
Setting up a route to your home 39
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 39

– Searching for a POI directly from the

name of the facilities 40

– Searching for a nearby POI 40

– Searching for POIs around the

destination 40

– Searching for POIs around the city 41

– Deleting the icons displayed after

searching for a nearby POI 42

Selecting destination from stored

locations 42

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 42

Searching for a location by coordinates 43

After the location is decided
Setting a route to your destination 44

– Displaying multiple routes 44

Checking and modifying the current
route

Displaying the route overview 45
Checking the current itinerary 45
Modifying the route calculation

conditions 46

– Items that users can operate 46

Editing waypoints 47

– Adding a waypoint 47
– Deleting a waypoint 47
– Sorting waypoints 48

Skipping a waypoint 48
Using the demonstration guidance 48

– Finishing the demonstration

guidance 49

Canceling the route guidance 49

Editing the data on the use of navigation
function
Registering and editing locations 50

– Storing favorite locations 50
– Editing registered locations 50
– Deleting a favorite location from the

list 50

– Deleting the destination history from

the list 51
Deleting learned routes 52
Deleting track logs 52

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information 53
Checking traffic information on the

route 54

How to read traffic information on the

map 54

Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

congestion 54

– Checking for traffic congestion

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Selecting the preferred RDS-TMC service

provider manually 55

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device

Preparing communication devices 56
Registering your Bluetooth devices 56

– Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 56

– Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 58

– Deleting a registered device 59

Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 59

– Setting for priority connecting 60

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the phone menu 61
Making a phone call 61

– Direct dialing 61
– Calling a number in the phone

book 62

– Dialing from the history 63
– Redialing a call 64
– Dialing a favorite location 64
– Dialing a facility’s phone number 64

Receiving a phone call 65

– Answering an incoming call 65

Transferring the phone book 65

– Deleting registered contacts 66
– Deleting the history information 67

Changing the phone settings 67

– Editing the device name 67
– Editing the password 68
– Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 68

– Answering a call automatically 68
– Setting the automatic rejection

function 69

Notes for hands-free phoning 69

Basic operations of the AV source
Displaying the AV operation screen 71

– Selecting a source 71
Turning off the AV source 71
AV source plate display 72

Using the radio

Starting procedure 73
Reading the screen 73
Using the touch panel keys 73

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 74

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 74

Using advanced functions 75

– Tuning in strong frequencies 75
Operating by hardware buttons 75

HD Radio™ reception

HD Radio stations 76
Starting procedure 76
Reading the screen 76
Using the touch panel keys 77

– Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 79

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 79

Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 79

Using advanced functions 80

– Tuning in strong frequencies 80

– Switching the seek mode 80

– Switching the reception mode 80

Operating by hardware buttons 80

Playing audio CDs

Starting procedure 81
Reading the screen 81
Using the touch panel keys 82
Operating by hardware buttons 82

Playing music files on ROM
Starting procedure 83

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Reading the screen 83
Using the touch panel keys 84
Operating by hardware buttons 84

Playing a DVD-Video

Starting procedure 85
Reading the screen 85
Using the touch panel keys 86

– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 87
– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified
time 87

– Direct number search 88
– Operating the DVD menu 88
– Using the DVD menu by touch panel

keys 88

– Frame-by-frame playback 88
– Slow motion playback 89
– Changing the wide screen mode 89

Operating by hardware buttons 89

Playing a DivX video

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

– Frame-by-frame playback 91
– Slow motion playback 92
– Starting playback from a specified

time 92

– Changing the wide screen mode 92

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Playing DivX

VOD content 93

Operating by hardware buttons 93

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 94
Setting the top-priority languages 94
Setting the angle icon display 94
Setting the aspect ratio 95
Setting the parental lock 95

– Setting the code number and level 95
Setting the auto play 96
Setting the subtitle file for DivX 96

Language code chart for DVDs 97

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 98
Reading the screen 98
Using the touch panel keys (Music) 99
Operating by hardware buttons 99

Playing video files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 100
Reading the screen 100
Using the touch panel keys (Video) 101

– Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified
time 101

Operating by hardware buttons 102

Using an iPod (iPod)

Starting procedure 103
Reading the screen 103
Using the touch panel keys 104
Changing the wide screen mode 105
Operating by hardware buttons 106

Streaming Pandora®and using Aha
Radio

Information for compatibility of connected

devices 107

Starting procedure 107

– For iPhone users 107
– For smartphone users 108

Streaming Pandora

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109

– Reading the screen 109
– Using the touch panel keys 110
– Operating by hardware buttons 110

Using Aha Radio 111

– Reading the screen 111
– Using the touch panel keys 112
– Functions coupled with Aha Radio and

the navigation system 113

Using the Bluetooth audio player
Starting procedure 114

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Reading the screen 114
Using the touch panel keys 115
Operating by hardware buttons 116

Using the SiriusXM tuner
Introducing SiriusXM tuner operations 117

– To subscribe to the SiriusXM Satellite

Radio service 117
Starting procedure 117
Reading the screen 117
Using the touch panel keys 118

– Storing broadcast channels 120
– Selecting a SiriusXM channel

directly 120

– Selecting a channel from the list 120
– Using the “Replay™” function 120
– Using the Tune Scan™ 121

Using advanced functions 121

– Setting the Tune Start™ 121
– Setting the parental lock 121
– Using the Content Alerts function

(such as Song Alerts, Artist Alerts and

Game Alerts) 122
Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 123

Operating by hardware buttons 124

Using AV input

Reading the screen 125
Using AV1 125
Using AV2 125
Using the touch panel keys 125
Changing the wide screen mode 126

Using AppRadio Mode

Information for compatibility of connected

devices 128

Starting procedure 128

– For iPhone users 128
– For smartphone users 129

Using the keyboard 130
Using the sound mix function 130

Other functions 131

– Displaying the image of your

application (iPhone) 131

– Displaying the image of your

application (smartphone) 131

Customizing preferences

Displaying the information screen 132
Checking the connections of leads 132
Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 133

– Clearing status 134
Checking the device number 134
Checking the version information 134
Registering your home 134
Displaying the adjustment and correction

screen 135

Switching the muting/attenuation

timing 135
Switching the muting/attenuation level 136
Setting the Volume for Guidance and

Phone 136
Correcting the current location 136
Switching the road on which you are

driving 137
Displaying the screen for navigation function

settings 137

– Changing the road color 137
– Setting the scroll-Locked 2D (Normal)

View 137

– Displaying the 3D landmarks 138
– Setting the detailed city map 138
– Setting the barrier graphic for the city

map 138

– Setting the map color change between

day and night 139

– Displaying the track log 139
– Deleting the track log

automatically 139

– Setting the current street name

display 140

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– Setting the criteria of route

calculation 140

– Setting the use of toll roads 140
– Setting the use of ferries 140
– Setting the route calculation by

learning route 141

– Setting the route calculation allowing

for traffic congestion 141

– Setting the route calculation allowing

for time restrictions 141

– Setting the use of freeways 141
– Setting to select your route

automatically using the auto reroute
function 142

– Displaying the distance and estimated

time 142

– Setting the auto reroute function to

avoid traffic congestion 142

– Setting the auto-zoom display 143
– Changing the setting of the navigation

interruption screen 143

– Setting the App operation screen

interruption 143

– Changing the virtual speed of the

vehicle 143

– Changing the unit between km and

miles 144

– Displaying the traffic notification

icon 144
Changing the view mode 144
Displaying the screen for system

settings 144

– Selecting the language 145
– Setting the time difference 145
– Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 145

– Changing to the splash screen stored

on the SD memory card 146

– Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel

calibration) 147

– Setting the illumination color 147
– Displaying the icon for setting the rear

display output 148

Displaying the screen for AV system

settings 148

– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 149
– Setting video input 2 (AV2) 149
– Changing the screen size of SD/USB

video 149

– Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 149

– Displaying your DivX VOD

deregistration code 150

Displaying the screen for AV sound

settings 150

– Using balance adjustment 150
– Adjusting loudness 151
– Using the equalizer 151
– Adjusting source levels 153
– Using the high pass filter 153
– Using the subwoofer output 154
– Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 154
– Using sonic center control 154

Adjusting the equalizer curve automatically

(Auto EQ) 154

– Before operating the Auto EQ

function 155

– Performing Auto EQ 155

Displaying the screen for app settings 157

– Selecting the device connection

method 157

– Setting the keyboard language with

application for iPhone 157
Setting the rear output 158
Adjusting the picture 158
Selecting the video for rear display 159
Replicating the settings 160
Using the rear view camera functions 160

– Setting for rear view camera 161
– Setting guidelines on the rear view

image 161

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Other functions
Setting the anti-theft function 163

– Setting the password 163
– Entering the password 163
– Deleting the password 163
– Forgotten password 163

Restoring the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 164

– Restoring the default setting 164
– Restoring the navigation system to the

initial state 164

– Setting items to be deleted 165

Appendix

Troubleshooting 167
Messages for navigation functions 172
Messages for AV functions 173
Messages for Bluetooth functions 175
Positioning technology 176

– Positioning by GPS 176
– Positioning by dead reckoning 176
– How do GPS and dead reckoning work

together? 176

Handling large errors 177

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 177

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 178

Route setting information 180

– Route search specifications 180

Handling and care of discs 180

– Built-in drive and care 181
– Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 181

Playable discs 181

– DVD-Video and CD 181
– AVCHD recorded discs 182
– Playing DualDisc 182
– Dolby Digital 182

Detailed information for playable media 182

– Compatibility 182
– Media compatibility chart 185

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Bluetooth 189
SiriusXM Radio READY Logo 189
HD Radio™ Technology 189
SD and SDHC logo 189
WMA/WMV 190
DivX 190
AAC 190
Android™ 190
Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 190

– iPod and iPhone 190
– iTunes 191

Using app-based connected content 191

– Pandora
– Aha Radio 191

HDMI 191
MHL 192
Using the LCD screen correctly 192

– Handling the LCD screen 192
– Liquid crystal display (LCD)

– Maintaining the LCD screen 192
– LED (light-emitting diode)

Display information 193

– Destination menu 193
– Phone menu 193
– Information menu 193
– Edit/Settings menu 194
– Edit menu 194
– Navi Settings menu 194
– AV Settings menu 195
– Setting according to source

– App Settings menu 196
– System Settings menu 196
– Bluetooth Settings menu 197

Glossary 198
Specifications 201

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screen 192

backlight 192

menu 196

Introduction

Chapter

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 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 22.

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.

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, iPod, and any

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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 When you use this navigation system with

a USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa­rately) that is appropriate for this product,
you can control an iPod compatible with
this navigation system.

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.

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Introduction

Chapter

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For details about iPod compatibility with
this navigation system, refer to the informa­tion on our website.

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

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.

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 165.

Introduction

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 165.

Data subject to erasure

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

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Chapter

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.

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Chapter

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Basic operation

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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 22.

! 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 22.

! Press and hold to display the “Picture

Adjustment” screen.

= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-

ture on page 158.

! 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 147.

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 22.

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 35.

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Basic operation

! 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 20.

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

b

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.

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

Basic operation

Chapter

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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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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 memor y 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.

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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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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.

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 (sold sepa-

rately) is required for connection.

Plugging in a USB storage device

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

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

USB interface cable for iPod

Plugging and unplugging a
USB storage device

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.

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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.

Connecting and
disconnecting an iPod

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.

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Connecting your iPod

Using the USB interface cable for iPod en­ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga­tion system.
p A USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa-

rately) is required for connection.

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.

1 Check that no USB storage device is
connected.

2 Connect your iPod.

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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USB interface cable for iPod

Disconnecting your iPod

% Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod
after checking that no data is being ac­cessed.

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

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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.

Basic operation

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

22.

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

1

The previous screen returns.

2

The screen is closed.

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)

23 4

1

1

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.

4

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.

2

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.

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.

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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.

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

j

Operation guide

The operation guide appears.

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

j

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

j

! The auto reroute function taking into ac-

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

Swipe response area

j

The other guidance displays

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! The auto reroute function taking into ac-

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

Swipe response area

j

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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How to use the map

Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to be­come familiar with how information appears on the map.

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How to read the map screen

This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.

ed

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2

3

4

5

p Information with an asterisk (*) appears

only when the route is set.

p Depending on the conditions and settings,

some items may not be displayed.

1 Current time
2 Scale display touch panel key

Touching [+] or [–] changes the map scale.
You can change the map scale between 10
yards and 1 000 miles (10 meters and 2 000
kilometers).

p The “_” mark shown below indicates the

scale distance (2D display only).

3 Map control

The “View” screen that can set the view mode
and the map orientation appears.

= For details of the operation, refer to

Switching the view mode on page 33.

= For details, refer to Switching the map or-

ientation on page 33.

4 Current position

How to use the map

c

b
a

9

8

7

6

Indicates the current location of your vehicle.
The apex of the triangular mark indicates your
orientation and the display moves automati­cally as you drive.

p The apex of the triangular mark is the

actual current position of the vehicle.

5 Information bar

Each touch of this key changes the display in­formation as follows.

! The information of where your vehicle is

traveling along

p When “Street Name” is selected on

“Current Location Info.” of “Navi

Settings”, the street name or city
name is displayed. Also, “Coordi-
nates” is selected, latitude and longi-
tude are displayed.

= For details, refer to Setting the cur-

rent street name display on page

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p When there is no data of current po -

sition, no information is displayed.

! The AV source currently selected

p Depending on the source currently

chosen, an image is displayed.

6 Phone key

Displays the “Phone” screen.

= For details, refer to Displaying the phone

menu on page 61.

7 Direction line*

The direction towards your destination (next
waypoint, or the position of a cursor) is indi­cated with a straight line.

8 Current route*

The route currently set is highlighted in color
on the map. If a waypoint is set on the route,
the route after the next waypoint is high­lighted in another color.

9 Next direction of travel*

As you get closer to the guidance point, the
color of the item changes to green.

a Distance to the guidance point*

Shows the distance to the next guidance
point.

b Second maneuver arrow*

Shows the turning direction after the next gui­dance point and the distance to it.

c Number and name of the street to be used

(or next guidance point)*

Displays the number and name of the upcom­ing street. If you touch
scrolled and hidden letters appear.

d Estimated time of arrival at your destina-

tion or waypoint*

The estimated time of arrival is an ideal value
calculated based on the value set for Minor

Ordinary Road, Major Ordinary Road or
Freeway, and the actual driving speed. The

estimated time of arrival is only a reference
value, and does not guarantee arrival at that
time.

, the street name is

= For details, refer to Changing the virtual

speed of the vehicle on page 143.

e Distance to the destination (or distance to

waypoint)*

Meaning of guidance flags

Icon Meaning

Destination

The checkered flag indicates your desti­nation.

Waypoint

The red flags indicate your waypoints.

Guidance point

The next guidance point (next turning
point, etc.) is shown by an orange flag.

Enlarged map of the intersection

When “Close Up View” in the “ Guide” screen
is “On”, an enlarged map of the intersection
appears.

= For details, refer to Setting the auto-zoom

display on page 143.

p When the enlarged map of traffic circle ap-

pears, the exit numbers are displayed on
each exit. The voice guidance is announced
from the entrance to the exit.

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