Pioneer AVIC-Z940BT Owners Manual

Operation Manual

MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION RECEIVER

AVIC-Z140BH AVIC-X940BT

Notice to all users:

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

Be sure to read Important Information for the User first! Important Information for the User includes the important information that you must understand before using this navigation system.

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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. Actual screens may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements.

Introduction

Manual overview 10

How to use this manual 10 Conventions used in this manual 10

Terms used in this manual 10 Notice regarding video viewing 11 Notice regarding DVD Video viewing 11 Notice regarding MP3 file usage 11 iPod compatibility 11 Map coverage 11 Protecting the LCD panel and screen 12 Notes on internal memory 12

Before removing the vehicle

battery 12

Data subject to erasure 12

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions 14 Protecting your product from theft 16

Removing the detachable

faceplate 16

Attaching the detachable faceplate 16 Adjusting the LCD panel angle 17 Inserting and ejecting a disc 17

Inserting a disc (for AVIC Z140BH) 17

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC Z140BH) 18

Inserting a disc (for AVIC X940BT) 18

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC X940BT) 18 Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 18

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC

Z140BH) 19

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC Z140BH) 19 Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC X940BT) 20 Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC X940BT) 20

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 21

Plugging in a USB storage device 22 Unplugging a USB storage device 22

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 22

Connecting your iPod 22

Disconnecting your iPod 22 Startup and termination 23 On first time startup 23 Regular startup 23

A message about the map

database 24 Demonstration images 24

How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview 26 What you can do on each menu 27 Shortcut Menu 27

Selecting the shortcut 27

Removing a shortcut 28 Operating list screens (e.g. POI list) 28 Operating the on screen keyboard 28

How to use the map

How to read the map screen 29

Enlarged map of the intersection 30

Display during freeway driving 31 Types of the road stored in the map

database 31

Operating the map screen 31

Changing the scale of the map 31

Switching the map orientation 32

Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 32

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Viewing information about a specified location 32 Using shortcut menus on the map 33

Switching the view mode 34

Eco-friendly driving functions

Checking the eco friendly driving status 35 Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance 36 Sudden start alert 36

Searching for and selecting a location

The basic flow of creating your route 37 Searching for a location by address 38

Searching for a city name first 38 Finding the location by specifying the house number 39

Searching by selected city history 40 Setting up a route to your home 40 Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 40

Searching for POIs by preset

categories 41

Searching for a POI directly from the

name of the facilities 41

Searching for a nearby POI 41

Searching for POIs around the

destination 42

Searching for POIs around the city 42 Selecting destination from “Favorites” 43 Searching for POIs by using the data on the

SD memory card 43

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 44

Searching for a location by coordinates 44

After the location is decided

Setting a route to your destination 45

Displaying multiple routes 45

Checking and modifying the current route

Displaying the route overview 46 Modifying the route calculation

conditions 46

Items that users can operate 46 Checking the current itinerary 47 Editing waypoints 48

Adding a waypoint 48

Deleting a waypoint 48

Sorting waypoints 49 Canceling the route guidance 49

Registering and editing locations

Storing favorite locations 50

Registering a location by

“Favorites” 50

Registering a location by scroll

mode 50 Editing registered locations 50

Editing the favorite location in the

list 50

Editing your home 51

Sorting the favorite locations in the

list 51

Deleting a favorite location from the

list 52 Exporting and importing favorite

locations 52

Exporting favorite locations 52

Importing favorite locations 52 Deleting the destination history from the

list 53

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information 54 Checking traffic information on the

route 55

How to read traffic information on the

map 55

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Viewing the traffic flow 55 Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

congestion 56

Checking for traffic congestion automatically 57 Checking traffic information

manually 57 Selecting traffic information to display 58 Selecting preferred RDS TMC service

provider manually 58

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device

Preparing communication devices 59 Registering your Bluetooth devices 59

Searching for nearby Bluetooth

devices 59

Pairing from your Bluetooth

devices 60

Searching for a specified Bluetooth

device 61

Deleting a registered device 62 Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 62

Setting for priority connecting 63

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the phone menu 64 Making a phone call 64

Direct dialing 64

Making a call home easily 65

Calling a number in the phone

book 65

Dialing from the history 66

Dialing a favorite location 66

Dialing a facility’s phone number 66

Dialing from the map 67 Receiving a phone call 67

Answering an incoming call 67 Transferring the phone book 68

Changing the order of names in the phone book 69 Deleting registered contacts 69

Changing the phone settings 69

Editing the device name 69 Editing the password 70 Stopping Bluetooth wave transmission 70 Echo canceling and noise reduction 70 Answering a call automatically 70 Setting the automatic rejection function 71 Clearing memory 71 Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology software 72

Notes for hands free phoning 72

Basic operations of the AV source

Displaying the AV operation screen 74

Selecting a source 74

Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list

screen) 74

Switching between the AV operation screen and the list screen 74 Selecting an item 75 Returning to the previous display 75

Using the radio (FM)

Starting procedure 76 Reading the screen 76 Using the touch panel keys 77

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 77 Operating by hardware buttons 78 Using advanced functions 78

Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 78

Tuning in strong signals 78

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Using the radio (AM)

Starting procedure 80 Reading the screen 80 Using the touch panel keys 81

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 81 Operating by hardware buttons 82 Using advanced functions 82

Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 82

Tuning in strong signals 82

HD Radio™ reception

HD Radio broadcasting 84 Starting procedure 84 Reading the screen 85 Using the touch panel keys 86

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 87 Operating by hardware buttons 87 Switching the display 87

Scrolling the detailed information 88 Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes

Tagging) 88

Using advanced functions 88

Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 89

Switching the seek mode 89

Tuning in strong signals 89

Switching the reception mode 89

Playing audio CDs

Starting procedure 91 Reading the screen 91 Using the touch panel keys 92 Operating by hardware buttons 93 Using advanced functions 93

Playing music files on ROM

Starting procedure 94

Reading the screen 94 Using the touch panel keys 96 Operating by hardware buttons 97 Using advanced functions 97

Playing a DVD-Video

Starting procedure 99 Reading the screen 99 Using the touch panel keys 100

Resuming playback (Bookmark) 101 Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified time 102 Direct number search 102 Operating the DVD menu 102 Using DVD menu by touch panel keys 102 Frame by frame playback 103

Slow motion playback 103 Operating by hardware buttons 103 Using advanced functions 103

Playing a DivX video

Starting procedure 105 Reading the screen 105 Using the touch panel keys 106

Frame by frame playback 107

Slow motion playback 107

Starting playback from a specified

time 108 Operating by hardware buttons 108 Using advanced functions 108

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 109 Setting the top priority languages 109 Setting the angle icon display 109 Setting the aspect ratio 110 Setting the parental lock 110

Contents

Setting the code number and

level 110 Setting the auto play 111 Setting the subtitle file for DivX 111 Language code chart for DVDs 112

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 113 Reading the screen 113 Using the touch panel keys (Music) 115 Operating by hardware buttons 116 Using advanced functions 116

Playing video files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure 117 Reading the screen 117 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 118

Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specified

time 119 Operating by hardware buttons 119 Using advanced functions 119

Using an iPod (iPod)

Starting procedure 120 Reading the screen 120 Using the touch panel keys 122 Operating by hardware buttons 124 Starting the video playback 124 Narrowing down a song or video with the

list 124

Operating an application for iPhone from the

navigation system 126

Starting procedure 126

Using the touch panel keys 126

Using the keyboard 127

When using an application not

compatible with Advanced App

Mode 128 Operating the functions from your iPod 128

Starting procedure 128 Using the touch panel keys 128

Playing MusicSphere 129

Starting procedure 129 Reading the screen 129 Using the touch panel keys 129

Using advanced functions 129

Using smartphone applications

Information for the smartphone

compatibility 131

Starting procedure 131

For Android device and BlackBerry device users 132 For iPhone users 132

Using Pandora® internet radio 133

Reading the screen 133 Using the touch panel keys 134 Operating by hardware buttons 135

Using Aha Radio 135

Reading the screen 135 Using the touch panel keys 136 Functions coupled with Aha Radio and the navigation system 137

Using the Bluetooth audio player

Starting procedure 138 Reading the screen 138 Using the touch panel keys 140 Operating by hardware buttons 140 Using advanced functions 141

Using the XM tuner

Starting procedure 142 Reading the screen 142 Using the touch panel keys 144

Selecting an XM channel directly 145 Displaying the Radio ID 145 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 146

Contents

Selecting a channel from the list 146

Using “MyMix” function 146 Operating by hardware buttons 147 Using advanced functions 147

Setting the memorized songs 147

Using the SIRIUS tuner

Starting procedure 148 Reading the screen 148 Using the touch panel keys 149

Selecting a SIRIUS channel

directly 150

Display the Radio ID 150

Storing and recalling broadcast

stations 150

Using the song alert function 151

Using the “Instant Replay”

function 151 Operating by hardware buttons 152 Using advanced functions 152

Setting the memorized songs 152

Using the Game Alert function 152

Displaying Game Information 153

Using AV input

Reading the screen 154 Using AV1 154 Using AV2 154 Using the touch panel keys 154

Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)

Starting procedure 155 Reading the screen 155 Using the touch panel keys 156

Customizing preferences

Displaying the screen for navigation

settings 157

Checking the connections of leads 157

Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 158

Clearing status 158

Using the fuel consumption function 159

Inputting the fuel consumption information for calculating the fuel cost 159 Calculating the fuel consumption 159 Exporting the data of fuel cost

information 160 Recording your travel history 161 Using the demonstration guidance 161 Registering your home 162 Correcting the current location 162 Changing the eco function setting 162

Clearing the fuel consumption

information 163 Displaying the screen for map settings 163 Setting the auto zoom display 164 Setting the detailed city map 164 Setting the barrier graphic for city map 164 Displaying the traffic notification icon 165 Displaying the Bluetooth connection

icon 165 Setting the current street name display 165 Setting the display of icons of favorite

locations 166 Displaying the 3D landmarks 166 Displaying maneuvers 166 Displaying the fuel consumption

information 167 Displaying POI on the map 167

Displaying preinstalled POIs on the map 167

Displaying the customized POIs 168 Changing the view mode 168 Setting the map color change between day

and night 168

Changing the road color 169

Contents

Changing the setting of navigation

interruption screen 169 Selecting the “Quick Access” menu 169 Displaying the screen for system

settings 170

Customizing the regional settings 170 Setting the Volume for Guidance and Phone 172 Changing the preinstalled splash screen 173 Changing to the splash screen stored in the SD memory card 173 Setting for rear view camera 174 Adjusting the response positions of the touch panel (touch panel calibration) 174 Setting the illumination color 175

Checking the version information 175 Selecting the video for rear display 176 Adjusting the picture 176 Displaying the screen for AV system

settings 177

Setting video input 1 (AV1) 177

Setting video input 2 (AV2) 178

Changing the wide screen mode 178

Setting the rear output 179

Switching the muting/attenuation

timing 179

Switching the muting/attenuation

level 179

Acquiring/Cataloging iPod music

information 180

Displaying your DivX VOD registration

code 181

Displaying your DivX VOD

deregistration code 181

Selecting the smartphone connection

method 181

Displaying the screen for AV sound

settings 181

Using balance adjustment 182 Using the equalizer 182 Adjusting the equalizer curve automatically (Auto EQ) 184 Using sonic center control 186 Adjusting loudness 186 Using subwoofer output 187 Using the high pass filter 187 Adjusting source levels 187

Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 188 Replicating the settings 188 Turning off the screen 188

Operating your navigation system with voice

To Ensure Safe Driving 189 Basics of the voice operation 189

Flow of the voice operation 189

Starting the voice operation 189

How to use the voice operation 190 Available basic voice commands 191

Basic commands 191

Voice operation for the iPod 191

Voice operation for AV source (other

than iPod) 192

Voice commands related to hands free

phoning 193 Tips for the voice operation 194

Other functions

Setting the anti theft function 195

Setting the password 195

Entering the password 195

Deleting the password 195

Forgotten password 195 Returning the navigation system to the

default or factory settings 196

Restoring the default setting 196

Contents

Returning the navigation system to the initial state 196 Setting items to be deleted 197

Appendix

Troubleshooting 199 Messages for navigation functions 204 Messages for audio functions 206 Positioning technology 208

Positioning by GPS 208 Positioning by dead reckoning 208 How do GPS and dead reckoning work together? 208

Handling large errors 209

When positioning by GPS is impossible 209 Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors 210

Route setting information 212

Route search specifications 212

Handling and care of discs 212

Built in drive and care 213 Ambient conditions for playing a disc 213

Playable discs 213

DVD Video and CD 213 AVCHD recorded discs 214 Playing DualDisc 214 Dolby Digital 214

Detailed information for playable media 214

Compatibility 214

Media compatibility chart 217 Bluetooth 221 About the SAT RADIO READY Logo 221 HD Radio™ Technology 221 SD and SDHC logo 222 WMA/WMV 222 DivX 222 AAC 222 Android™ 222

BlackBerry® 223 Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 223

iPod and iPhone 223 iTunes 223

Using app based connected content 223

Pandora® internet 224 Aha Radio 224

Using the LCD screen correctly 224

Handling the LCD screen 224 Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 224 Maintaining the LCD screen 224 LED (light emitting diode) backlight 225

Display information 226

Destination Menu 226 Phone Menu 226 Settings Menu 227 Navi Settings menu 227 System Settings menu 228 Map Settings menu 228 Bluetooth Settings menu 229 AV System Settings menu 229

AV Sound Settings menu 230 Glossary 231 Specifications 234

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Introduction

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 the ones for AVIC Z140BH. If you use a dif ferent model, the screens that appear may dif fer from the examples in the manual.

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 the screen, you will find the ne cessary page from the Display information at the end of the manual.

Glossary

Use the glossary to find the meanings of terms.

“Destination Menu” screen or “AV Source” screen

! Touch panel keys that are available on the

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

! Extra information, alternatives and other

notes are presented in the following for mat: 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

Screen switching over view on page 26.

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 con nected to this navigation unit will be referred to as the “Rear display”.

Conventions used in this manual

Before moving on, take a few minutes to read the following information about the conven tions 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 CAPITAL, 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.)

“Video image”

“Video image” in this manual indicates mov ing images of DVD Video, DivX equipment that is connected to this system with an RCA cable, such as general purpose AV equipment.

, iPod, and any

“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 in dicates the USB memory only, it is referred to as the “USB storage device”.

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“SD memory card”

The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, microSD card and microSDHC card are col lectively referred to as the “SD memory card”.

Notice regarding video viewing

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

Notice regarding DVDVideo viewing

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

Notice regarding MP3 file usage

Supply of this navigation system conveys only 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. rev enue generating), real time broadcasting (ter restrial, 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 applica tions. 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.

! iPod touch (4th generation): iOS 5.0 ! iPod touch (3rd generation): iOS 5.0 ! iPod touch (2nd generation): iOS 4.2.1 ! iPod touch (1st generation): iOS 3.1.3 ! iPod classic 120GB: Ver. 2.0.1 ! iPod classic 160GB (2009): Ver. 2.0.4 ! iPod classic 80GB: Ver. 1.1.2 ! iPod classic 160GB (2007): Ver. 1.1.2 ! iPod nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.1 ! 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 4S: iOS 5.0 ! iPhone 4: iOS 5.0 ! iPhone 3GS: iOS 5.0 ! iPhone 3G: iOS 4.2.1 ! iPhone: iOS 3.1.3

p In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re

ferred to as iPod.

p When you use this navigation system with

a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD IU51V) (sold separately), you can control an iPod compatible with this navigation sys tem.

p Operation methods may vary depending on

the iPod models and the software version of iPod.

p Depending on the software version of the

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

Map coverage

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

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Protecting the LCD panel and screen

p Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the

LCD screen when this product is not being used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can 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 with your finger only and gently touch the screen.

Notes on internal memory

Before removing the vehicle battery

If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the memory will be erased and must be repro grammed.

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 197.

Data subject to erasure

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

p Some data remains. Be sure to read Setting

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

deleted on page 197.

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Checking part names and functions

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

AVIC-Z140BH (with the LCD panel closed)

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AVIC-Z140BH (with the LCD panel open)

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1 button

! Press the

button to activate voice op

erations.

= For details, refer to Chapter 32.

! Press and hold the

button to switch the AV source to mute. To cancel the muting, press and hold it again.

2 VOL (+/–) button

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

3 HOME button

! Press the HOME button to display the

“Top Menu” screen.

! Press to switch between the Classic

Menu and the Shortcut Menu while the “Top Menu” is displayed.

= For details, refer to What you can do

on each menu on page 27.

! Press and hold to turn off the screen dis

play.

4 MODE button

! Press to switch between the map screen

and the AV operation screen.

! Press to display the map screen while

the navigation function screen is dis played.

! Press and hold to display the “Picture

Adjustment” screen.

= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic

ture on page 176.

5 TRK button

Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls.

6 h button

7 LCD screen

8 Disc-loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

a disc on page 17.

9 SD card slot

= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

an SD memory card on page 18.

a Multi-control (Volume knob/

/MUTE)

! Rotate to adjust the AV (Audio and

Video) source volume.

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! Press the center of Multi control to hear

the route guidance.

! Press and hold the center of Multi con

trol to mute the AV (Audio and Video) source. To cancel the muting, press and hold it again.

b Detachable faceplate

button

Press to remove the detachable faceplate from the navigation system.

= For details, refer to Removing the detach

able faceplate on this page.

Protecting your product from theft

p This function is available for AVIC X940BT

only. The detachable faceplate can be detached from the navigation system to discourage theft, as described below.

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 putting it

in their mouths. ! After removing the detachable faceplate, keep

it in a safe place so it is not scratched or da

maged. ! Keep the detachable faceplate out of direct

sunlight and high temperatures. ! When removing or attaching the detachable

faceplate, do so after turning the ignition

switch off (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 and hold the it down.

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

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

Detachable faceplate

button, and slide

Attaching the detachable faceplate

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

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

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

If you fail to successfully attach the detach able 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 available for AVIC Z140BH

only.

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 fin gers.

CAUTION

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

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

2 Touch

or to adjust the angle.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-Z140BH)

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

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 malfunction.

! Do not operate this navigation system until

the LCD panel completely opens or closes. 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 a can on the open

LCD panel. Doing so may break this naviga tion system.

! Do not insert anything other than a disc into

the disc loading slot.

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

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3 Touch .

p The 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.

2 Touch [Open].

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

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3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-Z140BH)

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

2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc is ejected.

% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-X940BT)

1 Press the h button.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media appear.

2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The disc is ejected.

3 Remove the disc, and press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-X940BT)

CAUTION

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

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 pro cedure 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.

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p This system is not compatible with 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.

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-Z140BH)

CAUTION

! Do not press the h button when an SD mem

ory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may da mage 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 the h button. The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch [SD Insert].

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4 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

p If data related to map data, such as custo

mized POI data, is stored on the SD mem ory card, the navigation system restarts.

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-Z140BH)

1 Press the h button.

The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

The LCD panel opens, and the SD card slot ap pears.

3 Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot.

Insert it with the label surface facing to the up side and press the card until it clicks and com pletely locks.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

The LCD panel opens.

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

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4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

5 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

p When you eject the SD memory card by

touching [Eject SD], the model information that you are using will be automatically stored into the SD memory card. The utility program AVIC FEEDS will use this information to recognize the model that you use.

When the data related to map data is stored

p This description is for AVIC Z140BH. If data related to map data, such as custo mized POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, operating procedures are slightly differ ent.

1 Press the h button and then touch [Eject SD].

2 Touch [Yes].

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-X940BT)

% Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot.

Insert the SD memory card with the terminal contacts facing down, and press the card until it clicks and locks completely.

p If data related to map data, such as custo

mized POI data, is stored on the SD mem ory card, the navigation system restarts.

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-X940BT)

1 Press the h button.

The touch panel keys for ejecting the media appear.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

The navigation system restarts, and then the LCD panel opens.

3 Eject the SD memory card.

4 Press the h button.

The LCD panel closes.

A message prompting you to remove the SD memory card appears.

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

4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

The navigation system restarts, and a message prompting you to remove the SD memory card appears.

3 Eject the SD memory card while the message is displayed.

Eject the SD memory card before touching [OK].

4 Touch [OK].

The navigation system restarts.

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device

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When the data related to map data is stored

p This description is for AVIC X940BT. If data related to map data, such as custo mized POI data, is stored on the SD memory card, operating procedures are slightly differ ent.

1 Press the h button and then touch [Eject SD].

2 Touch [Yes].

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, smart phones, or other devices while using this product.

p This navigation system may not achieve op

timum performance with some USB sto rage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

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Basic operation

Plugging in a USB storage device

% Plug a USB storage device into the USB and mini-jack connector.

USB and mini jack connector

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 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, smart phones, or other devices while

using this product.

1 Check that no USB storage device is connected.

2 Connect your iPod.

USB and mini jack con nector

USB interface cable for

iPod

Disconnecting your iPod

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

Connecting your iPod

Using the USB interface cable for iPod en ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga tion system. p A USB interface cable for iPod (CD IU51V)

(sold separately) is required for connection. p For details about iPod compatibility with

this navigation system, refer to the informa

tion on our website. p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

Basic operation

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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 with your finger only and gently touch the screen.

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 the screen.

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

4 Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its 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 When there is no route, the disclaimer ap

pears after the navigation system reboots. Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions.

p If the anti theft function is activated, you

must enter your password. Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions.

Basic operation

The navigation system will now restart.

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Basic operation

A message about the map database

After you start using this navigation system, a message related to map data may be dis played. 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 sec

onds.

Demonstration images

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

played if you drive after mounting this navi

gation system.

Basic operation

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Basic operation

Chapter

How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview

How to use the navigation menu screens

Chapter

What you can do on each menu

1 Top Menu

Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen.

This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions. There are two types of the “Top Menu” screen.

Classic Menu

Shortcut Menu

p In this manual, Classic Menu will be re

ferred to as “Top Menu”.

2 Destination Menu

You can search for your destination on this menu. You can also check or cancel your set route from this menu.

3 Phone Menu

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

4 AV operation screen

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

5 Settings Menu

You can access the screen to customize set tings.

6 Map screen

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

Shortcut Menu

Registering your favorite menu items in short cuts allows you to quickly jump to the regis tered menu screen by a simple touch on the Shortcut Menu screen.

Selecting the shortcut

p Up to 15 menu items can be registered in

shortcuts.

1 Press the HOME button repeatedly to display the Shortcut Menu screen.

p When you use the navigation system for the

first time or no items are set on shortcut, a message will appear. Touch [Yes] to pro ceed to next step.

2 Touch [Shortcut].

The Shortcut selection screen appears.

3 Touch the tab on the right edge or scroll the bar to display the icon that you want to set to shortcut.

Scroll bar

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

How to use the navigation menu screens

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How to use the navigation menu screens

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

The selected item is added to shortcut.

Removing a shortcut

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

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

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)

1 Screen title 2

Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls

through the list and allows you to view the re

maining items.

The previous screen returns.

4 Listed items

Touching an item on the list allows you to nar

row down the options and proceed to the next

operation.

5 Number of possible choices

p If there are 10 000 or more possible

choices, “****” is displayed.

If all of the characters cannot be displayed within the displayed area, touching the key to the right of the item allows you to see remain ing characters.

Operating the on-screen keyboard

1 2

5 76

1 Screen title

The screen title appears.

2 Text box

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

3 Keyboard

Touch the keys to enter the characters.

The previous screen returns.

5 Keys

Switches the on screen keyboard layout.

6 Sym., Others, 0-9

You can enter other characters of alphabet. You can also enter text with marks such as [&] or [+] or numbers. Touch to toggle the selection.

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

the displayed result is the same.

7 OK

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

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

How to use the map

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

How to read the map screen

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

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How to use the map

5 6

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 Name of the street to be used (or next gui-

dance point)*

2 Next direction of travel*

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

p Touching this item enables you to hear

the next guidance again.

p You can select between display and

non display.

= For details, refer to Displaying man

euvers on page 166.

3 Distance to the guidance point*

Shows the distance to the next guidance point.

p Touching this item enables you to hear

the next guidance again.

4 Second maneuver arrow*

9 a

Shows the turning direction after next gui dance point and the distance to there.

= For details, refer to Displaying maneu

vers on page 166.

5 Map control

Touching changing the map scale and the map orienta tion.

6 Current position

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

displays touch panel keys for

p The apex of the triangular mark is the

proper current position of the vehicle.

7 Eco-Meter

Displays a graph comparing the past average fuel mileage and the average fuel mileage since the navigation system was last started.

= For details, refer to Displaying the fuel

consumption information on page 167.

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How to use the map

8 Street name (or city name) that your vehi-

cle is traveling along

= For details, refer to Setting the current

street name display on page 165.

9 Extension tab for the AV information bar

Touching this tab opens the AV information

bar and enables you to briefly view the current

status on the AV source. Touching it again re

tracts the bar.

a Shortcut to the AV operation screen

The AV source currently selected is shown.

Touching the indicator displays the AV opera

tion screen of the current source directly.

p Depending on the source currently cho

sen, an image is displayed.

b Quick Access icon

Displays the “Quick Access” menu.

= For details, refer to Using shortcut

menus on the map on page 33.

c Map orientation indicator

! When “North up” is selected, is dis

played.

! When “Heading up” is selected,

is displayed. p The red arrow indicates north.

= For details, refer to Switching the map or

ientation on page 32.

d 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 high lighted in another color.

e Direction line*

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

f Multi-Info window

Each touch of Multi Info window changes the display information as follows.

! Distance to the destination (or dis-

tance to waypoint)*

! Estimated time of arrival at your des-

tination or waypoint*

The estimated time of arrival is an ideal value calculated based on the value set for “ Average Speed” and the actual driving speed. The estimated time of ar

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

! Travel time to your destination or

waypoint*

g Current time

Meaning of guidance flags

Destination

The checkered flag indicates your destination.

Waypoint

The blue flags indicate your way points.

Guidance point

The next guidance point (next turn ing point, etc.) is shown by a yel low flag.

Enlarged map of the intersection

When “Close Up View” in the “ Map Settings” screen is “On”, an enlarged map of the inter section appears.

= For details, refer to Setting the auto z oom

display on page 164.

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