Pioneer F500BT manuale d’uso

Operation Manual AD V ANCED MUL TIMEDIA NA VIGA TION SYSTEM A VIC-F500BT Notice to all users: Be sure to read “ Impor tant Information for the user ” first! “ Impor tant Inf or mation for the user ” includes the impor tant inf or mation that you must understand bef ore using this navigation system. This software requires that the navigation[...]

Thank you for buying this P ioneer product. Please read through these operating instruct ions so you will know how to operate your model properly. A fte r you have finished read ing the instructions, keep this man- ual in a safe place for futur e reference. Important The screens shown in the examples may differ from the actual screens. The actual s[...]

After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Scr een) What you can do with the “ Map Confirmation Screen ” 36 Route... 36 Save as... 37 Setting the location as a new destination 37 Setting the location as a waypoint 37 Replacing the location as the new final destination 37 Setting the location as the start point 37 Viewing the information of[...]

– Making a call home easily 58 – Dialing GOOG-411 59 Announcing incoming short mails 59 T ransferring the phone book 59 Clearing memory 60 Setting the phone 61 – Setting the phone volume 61 – Stopping Bluetooth wave transmission 61 – Answering a call automatically 61 – Setting the automatic rejection function 62 – Echo canceling and n[...]

– Setting the rear view camera 92 – Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (touch panel calibration) 93 – Adjusting the screen brightness 94 – Setting the power-saving function 94 – Monitoring the battery status 94 – Checking the version information 95 – T urning off the screen 95 The options on the “ AV Settings ” m[...]

Manual overview Before using this product, be sure to read “ Im- portant Information for the user ” (a separate manual) which contains warnings, cautions, and other important information that you should note. This manual provides important information you need to make full use of your new naviga- tion system. The beginning chapters outline this[...]

“ External storage device (USB, SD) ” The SD memor y card, SDHC memory card, USB memor y device and USB portable audio player are collectively referred to as the “ exter- nal storage device (USB, SD) ” . If it indicates the USB memor y and USB portable audio player only , they are referred to as the “ USB storage device ” . Features T o[...]

Auto file name listing The track name will be automatically listed when this function is available. This system provides easy-to-operate audio functions that allow playback simply by selecting an item from the list. iPod ® compatibility This product supports only the following iP od models and iP od software versions. Others may not be work correc[...]

Notes for internal memory Before detaching the battery pack If the internal batter y is detached or dis- charged, the memor y will be erased and must be reprogrammed. p Some data remains. Read Returning the na- vigation system to the default or factor y set- tings before you operate this function. = F or more detailed information about the items to[...]

Checking part names and functions This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons. 1 MENU button Press MENU button to display the “ To p Menu ” . Press and hold to display the “ Screen Cali- bration ” screen. = F or details concerning operations, refer to Adjusting the response positions o[...]

2 MAP button Press to view the map screen. Press and hold to display the “ Picture Ad- justment ” screen. = F or details concerning operations, refer to Adjusting the screen brightness on page 94. 3 LCD screen 4 Bluetooth connection status indicator Lights up when your phone is paired to the navigation system by Bluetooth wireless technology . [...]

= Be sure to keep this knob to lock position in regular use. Other wise, the navigation system cannot boot up. f USB connector (Mini-USB) Use this port to connect an USB storage de- vice with using the supplied USB cable. Also you can connect an iP od (cable sold separately , CD-IU200VM). = F or details, refer to Plugging and unplug- ging a USB sto[...]

3 Pull out the SD memory card. 4 Close the cover . Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device CAUTION ! T o prevent data loss and damage to the sto- rage device, never remove it from this naviga- tion system while data is being transferred. ! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to r[...]

Connecting and disconnecting iPod CAUTION ! T o prevent data loss and damage to the sto- rage device, never remove it from this naviga- tion system while data is being transferred. ! 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, cos[...]

On first-time startup CAUTION The rear view camera function is not available for safety reasons until the navigation system boots up completely . 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 navigation splash screen comes on for a [...]

How to use the navigation menu screens The “ T op Menu ” appears when you boot up the navigation system for the first time. Screen switching overview Basic operation En 16 Chapter 02[...]

What you can do on each menu 1 T op Menu P ress MENU button to display the “ To p Menu ” . This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions. 2 Destination Menu Y ou can search for your destination on this menu. Y ou can also check or cancel your set route from this menu. 3 Contacts screen Y ou can access[...]

How to use the map Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. Y ou need to be- come familiar with how the information appears on the map. How to read the map screen This example shows an example of a 2D map screen . p Information with the mark (*) appears only when the route is set. p Depending on the conditi[...]

This key will be displayed while you activate the dummy run ( “ Fly over ” or “ Demo Mode ” ). T ouching the key to cancel the dummy run. = F or details, refer to Demo Mode on page 86. = F or details, refer to Playing simulated tra- vel at high speed on page 42. 9 Album artwork on iPod If you connect your iP od to this navigation sys- tem, [...]

When you drive on a multi-lane road Appears where multi-lane roads exist when you are driving on your route. The highlighted lane indicates the recommended lane. p This information is based on the map data- base. Thus, the information may be differ- ent from what actual condition exists. Use it as just a directional reference for your driving. Note[...]

p Zooming out will reduce the size of the icon and further zooming out will hide it. How- ever , the pin-shaped icon is not resized and keeps displayed. p F urther zooming out hides the lines of traf- fic information. Scrolling the map to the position you want to see 1 Press MAP button to display the navi- gation map screen. 2 T ouch to switch the [...]

The basic flow of creating your route 1 P ark your vehicle in a safe place, and apply the parking brake. j 2 Display the “ Destination Menu ” . j 3 Select the method of searching for your destination. j 4 Enter the information for the destination and narrow down candidates to one. j 5 T ouch [ Go Here Now ] on the “ Map Confir- mation Screen [...]

7 Caps lock control Switches the keyboard between lowercase let- ters and uppercase letters. Each touch of [ aA ] changes the settings as follows: — enables you to capitalize the first letter of a word. — enables you to enter letters in lower-case. (When a space is entered, it switches automatically .) — enables you to enter letters with capi[...]

CAUTION For safety reasons, these route-setting functions are not available while your vehicle is in motion. T o enable these functions, you must stop in a safe place and put on the parking brake before setting your route. p Some information regarding traffic regula- tions depends on the time when the route calculation is per formed. Thus, the info[...]

5 T ouch the key next to “ State: ” and touch the desired state, province, or terri- tory on the list. The screen returns to the previous screen. 6 T ouch the key next to “ City: ” to enter the city name. 7 Enter the city name or Zip code. ! When the options are narrowed down to six or less, those are automatically listed. ! If you want to [...]

11 T ouch on of the options at the bottom of the “ Map Confirmation Screen ” to select the next operation. T ouching [ Route... ] and [ Go Here Now ] se- quentially enables you to set your selected po - sition as your destination and calculate the route up that point. = For details concerning other operations on the “ Map Confirmation Screen [...]

5 T ouch your desired POI. ! T ouching [ Name ] tab sorts the options in the list in alphabetical order . ! T ouching [ Distance ] tab sorts the options in the list in order by distance. p Icons are helpful for quickly telling the cate- gory of facilities with the same name. 6 T ouch on of the options at the bottom of the “ Map Confirmation Scree[...]

Using “ Saved Criteria ” Memorizing your selection sequence Y ou can store the selected search method and one of the categories as the shortcut to recall it later . It allows you to search for a POI in the same way as you did before. Y ou can also de- lete the shortcuts. 1 T ouch [Destination] on the “ T op Menu ” , and then touch [POI]. 2 [...]

! T ouching [ Save Criteria ] without selecting a category allows you to store only your se- lected search method including all cate- gories. ! If there aren ’ t anymore detailed categories, a blank list appears. In such case, touching [ Save Criteria ] allows you to store it as the currently selected categor y . T o know the states of the curren[...]

3 T ouch [Delete] on the right of the item that you want to delete. Searching for POIs by using the data on external storage devices (USB, SD) Creating a customized POI is possible by using the utility programme “ AVIC FEEDS ” which is available separately , on your PC. ( “ AVIC FEEDS ” will be available on our web- site.) Storing the custo[...]

Searching for a location by coordinates Entering a latitude and longitude pinpoints the location. 1 T ouch [Destination] on the “ T op Menu ” , and then touch [Route Function]. 2 T ouch [Coordinate]. 3 T ouch either the latitude key or the longitude key , whichever you want to enter . The values on the latitude key or longitude key shows the co[...]

T ouching [ Route... ] and [ Go Here Now ] se- quentially enables you to set your selected po - sition as your destination and calculate the route up that point. = For details concerning other operations on the “ Map Confirmation Screen ” , refer to What you can do with the “ Map Confirmation Screen ” on page 36. Selecting a location you se[...]

Selecting the item on the list provides an easy way to specify the positio n. p “ Favorites ” can store up to 30 locations. 1 T ouch [Destination] on the “ T op Menu ” , and then touch [Favorites]. 2 T ouch the desired entry . 3 T ouch on of the options at the bottom of the “ Map Confirmation Screen ” to select the next operation. T ouc[...]

2 T ouch the desired entry . When the route is not set, the saved route is recalled and the guidance will start im- mediately . Searching for a location by scrolling the map Specifying a location af ter scrolling the map enables you to set the position as an operable target in the “ Map Confirmation Screen ” . 1 Press MAP button to display the [...]

Searching for and selecting a location En 35 Chapter 03 Searching for and selecting a location[...]

What you can do with the “ Map Confirmation Screen ” Under most conditions after searching for a location, the “ Map Confirm ation Screen ” appears to let you select the next operation. The options shown below are available on this screen: Map Shows a full-screen 2D map centered on the cursor position. Save as... Places a map pin, and saves[...]

= F or more details concerning the operation, refer to Replacing the location as the new final destination on this page. Starting Point Sets the location as a starting point. = F or more details concerning the operation, refer to Setting the location as the start point on this page. Save as... Add Pin Puts a map pin at the cursor position as a mark[...]

1 T ouch [Route...] on the “ Map Confirma- tion Screen ” . 2 T ouch [Starting Point]. p When the cursor overlaps with a starting point already set, It changes to [ Remove Start ]. All waypoints already set are deleted. Viewing the information of a specified location Locating the cursor to your desired position enables you to view detailed infor[...]

1 Search for a location or position the cursor on the desired area by scrolling the map and displaying the “ Map Confirmation Screen ” . 2 T ouch [Save as...] on the “ Map Confir- mation Screen ” . 3 T ouch [Add Pin]. The pin-shaped icon is placed on the map and the screen returns to the map screen. p The color of pin-shaped icon is assigne[...]

Storing the location in “ Favorites ” Storing your favorite locations as “ Favorites ” provides you with the opportunity to save the time and effort of re-entering this information. Stored items can be made available on “ Fa- vorites ” later . = F or more details concerning the operation, refer to Selecting a location stor ed in “ Fa-[...]

Checking the current route conditions The “ Route Information ” screen provides you with various detailed information about the current route. This is an example showing a route with two waypoints. p This function is available only when the route is set and your vehicle position is on the route. p Y ou can also display the “ Route Informa- ti[...]

3 T ouch [Dest.] to switch to the screen for first waypoint. The “ Route Information (to via) ” screen ap- pears. 4 T ouch [Via] to switch to the second waypoint screen. The “ Route Information (to via) ” screen for next waypoint appears. 5 T ouch [Via] to return to the screen for whole route. The “ Route Information ” screen appears. p[...]

Alternative options: ! Detailed Instructions All turning points, passed streets and other information is shown. ! Instructions All turning points (where voice guidance is given) are shown. ! Road List Displays the turning points with the most simplified condition (the duplicate route names are merged into one.). p When a long distance route is calc[...]

Editing waypoints Y ou can edit waypoints (locations you want to visit on the way to your destination) and recal- culate the route so that is passes through these locations. Adding a waypoint 1 Search for a location. = For more details, refer to the description s from page 24 to page 34. 2 T ouch [Route...] on the “ Map Confirma- tion Screen ” [...]

2 T ouch [Save Route]. 3 Enter the desired name and then touch [Done] to complete the entry . The previous screen appears. Deleting the entry in “ Saved Routes ” 1 T ouch [Destination] on the “ T op Menu ” , and then touch [Saved Routes]. 2 T ouch [Delete] on the right of the item that you want to delete. p Because deleted data cannot be re[...]

MSN Direct tuner is embedded in the cradle. Therefore, this function is available only when the navigation system is attached on the cra- dle. If the MSN Direct information has not been up- dated for a length of time, unplug the system cable from the cradle and plung it again. If you have an active subscription to MSN Di- rect ser vice, you can che[...]

Subscribing to the MSN Direct service Within two days of completing the subscription, execute Activating the MSN Direct function . 1 Access the following URL and re ad the description. http://www .msndirect.com/pioneer 2 Be sure to check the coverage area and other availabilities of MSN Direct on the web page. 3 Move to the page for activation and [...]

Sorts the items in the list in order by dis- tance from the vehicle position. ! [ Name ]: Sorts the items in the list alphabetically . ! [ Price ]: Sorts the items in the list by price. 4 T ouch on the item that you want to view in detail. 1 The names of gas stations and their loca- tions 2 Gas prices The information in ( ) shows how current the in[...]

5 T ouch the desired tab to change the sort order . Available options; ! [ Distance ] (default): Sorts the items in the list in order by dis- tance from the vehicle position. ! [ Name ]: Sorts the items in the list alphabetically . 6 T ouch on the item that you want to view in detail. 12 1 The names of theaters and their locations 2 Distance from t[...]

Browsing weather information Local weather information can be displayed on a list. Switching the screen allows you to see worldwide weather conditions. This informations does not necessarily corre- spond to actual information. Utilize the infor- mation for your reference. Checking the local weather information 1 T ouch [Destination] on the “ T op[...]

1 2 3 1 Event-related icon 2 Street or location and direction 3 Distance to the location and event T ouching the desired item allows you to check its position on the map. How to read traffic information on the map The traffic event information displayed on the map is as follows. p F urther zooming out hides the lines and icons of traffic informatio[...]

Hands-free phoning overview CAUTION For your safety , avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving. If your cellular phone features Bluetooth ® technology , this navigation system can be con- nected to your cellular phone wirelessly . Using this hands-free function, you can operate the navigation system to make or receive phone cal[...]

Searching for nearby phones The system searches for available cellular phones near the navigation system and dis- plays them in a list, and registers them for connection. 1 Activate the Bluetooth wireless tech- nology on your cellular phone. F or some cellular phones, no specific action is necessar y to activate Bluetooth wireless tech- nology . F [...]

5 T ouch the model name of the cellular phone to be connected. The system searches for cellular phones with Bluetooth technology that are waiting for the connection and displays them in the list if the device has found. p If you cannot find the desired model name on the list, touch [ Other phones ] to search the cellular phones available nearby . 6[...]

Connecting a registered cellular phone The navigation system automatically connects the cellular phone selected as the target of connection. However , connect the cellular phone manually in the following cases: ! T wo or more cellular phones are registered, and you want to manually select the cellu- lar phone to be used. ! Y ou want to reconnect a [...]

Receiving a phone call Y ou can perform hands-free answering by using the navigation system. Answering an incoming call The system informs you that it is receiving a call by displaying a message and producing a ring sound once. If [ Auto Answer Preference ] is set to [ Off ], answer the call manually. Answering is avail- able if any screen is displ[...]

Direct dialing 1 T ouch [Dial Pad] on the “ Phone Menu ” . = For details, refer to Displaying the Phone Menu on page 52. The direct dial screen appears. 2 T ouch the number keys to enter the phone number . The phone number that was input is dis- played. Input number : The input number is deleted letter-by-letter from the end of the number . Con[...]

2 If you touch an entry on the list, dialing starts. p If you touch [ Detail ], you can check the de- tails of the party before making a phone call. p T o cancel the call after the system starts dialing, touch . 3 T ouch to end the call. Calling a number in the “ Contacts ” screen After finding the entr y you want to call in the “ Contacts ?[...]

p If you have not registered your home num- ber , a message appears. T ouch [ Ye s ]t o start registration. = For more details about “ Set Home ” , refer to Setting your home position on page 90. Dialing GOOG-411 CAUTION Local and/or long distance charges for making a phone call may apply . Y ou can dial GOOG -411 to dial the free busi- ness li[...]

p Depending on the cellular phone that is connected to this navigation system via Bluetooth technology , this navigation sys- tem may not be able to display the phone book correctly . (Some characters may be garbled.) p If the phone book in the cellular phone con- tains image data, the phone book may not be correctly transferred. 1 Connect the cell[...]

3 T ouch [OK]. Data on the selected item is cleared from this navigation system ’ s memor y . p If you do not want to clear memor y that you have selected, touch [ Cancel ]. Setting the phone Setting the phone volume The volume level related with the hands-free phoning can be adjusted. 1 T ouch [Phone Volume] on the “ Phone Menu ” . = For det[...]

[ After 3 seconds ]: Answers after three sec- onds [ After 6 seconds ]: Answers after six seconds [ After 10 seconds ]: Answers after ten sec- onds Setting the automatic rejection function If this function is on, the navigation system automatically rejects all incoming calls. 1 T ouch [Phone Settings] on the “ Phone Menu ” . = For details, refe[...]

3 T ouch to delete the current name, and enter the new name by using the key- board. 4 T ouch [Done]. The name is changed. p Up to 30 characters can be entered for a de- vice name. Notes for hands-free phoning General notes ! Connection to all cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is not guar- anteed. ! The line-of-sight distance [...]

About phone book transfers ! If there are more than 400 phone book en- tries on your mobile phone, all entries may not be able to be downloaded completely . ! With some cellular phones, it may not be possible to transfer all items in the phone book at one time. In this case, transfer items one by one from your cellular phone. ! Depending on the cel[...]

Y ou can play the compressed audio files stored in the external storage device (USB, SD). p In the following description, the SD mem- or y card, USB memory device and USB portable audio player are collectively re- ferred to as the “ external storage device (USB, SD) ” . If it indicates the USB memory device and USB portable audio player only , [...]

The marks shown below appears and indi- cates the current playback condition. : Repeat play : Random play : Scan play Indicator Implication Media Repeat All audio files in the current external storage device (USB, SD) are played repeat- edly . This is default condi- tion. Folder Repeat Current folder is played re- peatedly. T rack Repeat Current fi[...]

T ouching [ f ] switches between playback and pause. 7 Displaying the map screen Selecting a track from the list The list lets you see the list of track titles or folder names on a external storage device (USB, SD). If you touch a folder on the list, you can view its contents. If you touch a track on the list, you can play the selected track. 1 T o[...]

p If you turn [ Random ]t o “ On ” while the repeat play range is set to “ T rack ” , the repeat play range changes to “ Folder ” automatically . 3 Scan folders and tracks Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track. Scan play is per formed in the current repeat play range. T ouching [ Scan ] switches between “ On ” a[...]

Y ou can play the video files stored in the exter- nal storage device (USB, SD). p In the following description, the SD mem- or y card, USB memory device and USB portable audio player are collectively re- ferred to as the “ external storage device (USB, SD) ” . If it indicates the USB memory device and USB portable audio player only , they are [...]

Using the touch panel keys ( Video ) 6 5 2 1 4 7 3 a 9 8 1 Recalls equalizer curves Select one from the 11 equalizer curves. p This function is also effective for beep sounds. 2 Displaying the “ Function ” menu = F or details, refer to Using the “ Function ” menu on the next page. 3 Switch the operation screen T ouching the key switches bet[...]

For folders, files ! T o select 3, touch [ 3 ] and [ Enter ] in order . ! T o select 10, touch [ 1 ] and [ 0 ] and [ Enter ]i n order . For time (time search) ! T o select 5 minutes 03 seconds, touch [ 5 ], [ 0 ], [ 3 ] and [ Enter ] in order . ! T o select 71 minutes 00 seconds, touch [ 7 ], [ 1 ], [ 0 ], [ 0 ] and [ Enter ] in order . p T o clear[...]

Using the USB inter face cable for iPod en- ables you to connect your iP od to the naviga- tion system. p F or connection, USB interface cable for iP od (CD -IU200VM) (sold separately) is re- quired. p iP od is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis- tered in the U.S. and other countries. Starting procedures 1 T ouch [AV Input] on the “ A V Settings ?[...]

p If the characters recorded on the iP od are not compatible with this navigation system, those characters may turn into garbled characters. Using the touch panel keys ( Music )          1 Album artwork T ouch the key to enlarge the album artwork. If you touch again, the artwork returns to a nor - mal size. 2 Category tab[...]

2 T ouching or switches the selection to the next or previous page in the list. 3 T ouch the item that you want to refine. Refine the item until the track title is displayed on the list. p T ouching [ All ] on the list include s all op- tions in the current list. For example, if you touch [ All ] after touching [ Artists ], you can proceed to next [...]

3 T ouch your desired item on the list to narrow down them until the video list ap- pears. = For details concerning operations, refer to Browsing for a video on the next page. 4 On the video list, touch the video you want to play . 5 T ouch the screen to display to touch panel keys. = For details concerning operations, refer to Using the touch pane[...]

Browsing for a video T ouching the item on list allows you to search for a video and play it in your iPod. Narrowing down a video with the list 1 T ouch your desired category . 2 T ouching or switches the selection to the next or previous page in the list. 3 T ouch the item that you want to refine. Refine the item until the track title is displayed[...]

! Off — Does not shuffle. ! Songs — Play back songs in random order within the selected list ! Albums — Select an album randomly , and then play back all songs in that album in order 3 Setting the audiobook play speed While listening to an audiobook on iP od, playback speed can be changed. Each touch of [ Audio Book ] changes the settings as [...]

Y ou can display “ video image ” output by the equipment connected to “ AV Input ” . p Use the CD-RM10 (sold separately) to con- nect the external video component. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. T o view video images, you must stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Start[...]

The options in the “ Navi Settings ” menu Basic operations in the “ Navi Settings ” menu Preferences related to the navigation functions can be set. A method for changing the volume setting for the navigation guidance and beep is described here, along with an operational example. 1 Press MENU button to display the “ To p Menu ” , and th[...]

4 5 12 3 1 P ositions of the GPS constellation being re- ceived by the navigation system Color Signal com- munication Used in posi- tioning Green Y es Y es Gray Y es No Red No No 2 Shows the current comprehensive accu- racy , altitude and speed. 3 Shows each satellite ’ s signal strength. 4 Shows the connection status or reception condition of GP[...]

! “ Time ” Enables you to adjust the time difference by one hour . T ouch a or b to adjust it. p “ Time Zone ” and “ Time ” are activated only when [ Off ] is selected. 3D Settings The 3D map screen settings can be custo- mized. 1 T ouch [Visual] on the “ Navi Settings ” menu. The “ Visual Settings ” screen appears. 2 T ouch [3D[...]

! “ Show Street Labels ” Shows or hides the street names and city names. ! “ T extured Polygons ” Y ou can select whether to draws or refrain from drawing the map more graphically . ! “ Full Screen Cockpit ” Shows-hides the “ Multi-Info window ” and “ Second manoeuvre arrow ” . Displayed Info Allows you to select what options yo[...]

Available options; ! “ Zoom-in limit: ” Allows you to set the limit for zoom-in beha- vior . ! “ Zoom-out limit: ” Allows you to set the limit for zoom-out be- havior . ! “ Restore Smart Zoom ” Allows you to set whether “ Smart Zoom ” is to be reactivated after changing the map scale, tilt, or rotation. Also, enables you to set how [...]

Available options; ! “ Method: ” Determines which condition takes priority for route calculation. [ Fast ]: Calculates a route with the shortest travel time to your destination as a priority . [ Short ]: Calculates a route with the shortest dis- tance to your destination as a priority. [ Easy ]: Calculates a route to your destination with the f[...]

[ Off ]: Calculates the route taking into account the roads and areas where permission is needed for entr y . W arnings The settings related to warning operations can be customized. % T ouch [Warnings] on the “ Navi Set- tings ” menu. The “ W arning settings ” screen appears. Available options; ! “ W arn When Speeding ” Establishes whet[...]

Set Home = F or more details concerning the operation, refer to Setting your home position on page 90. Demo Mode This is a demonstration function for retail stores. After a route is set, touching this key to start the simulation of the route guidance. 1 T ouch [Demo Mode] on the “ Navi Set- tings ” menu. 2 The demonstration guidance will begin.[...]

Setting the POI appearance Y ou can display or hide the POI (points of inter- est) icons on the map. T o avoid the screen be- coming crowded with POI icons, all the icons have been made invisible as a default setting. Y ou can set the conditions for each categor y here and also create new categories. p If the custom POI is found on an external stor[...]

p If the custom POI is found on an external storage device (USB, SD), the navigation system will show a POI list which includes them. 1 T ouch [Visual] on the “ Navi Settings ” menu. The “ Visual Settings ” screen appears. 2 T ouch [Manage POI]. 3 T ouch the desired category . If there are more detailed categories within the selected catego[...]

The category that the item currently se- lected belongs to can be changed. T ouch- ing the key shows the options available. T ouch one of them to set the desired cate- gory. ! “ POI Name: ” T ouching the key displays the screen for en- tering a new POI name. Enter the name and then touch [ Done ] to complete the entry. ! “ Icon: ” T ouching[...]

4 T ouch the desired key to operate it. Available options; ! [ Rename ]: T ouching this key displays the screen for en- tering a new name for the track log. Enter the name and then touch [ Done ] to com- plete the entry. ! [ Delete ]: T ouching this key deletes the track log. ! [ Export ]: T ouching this key exports the track log cur- rently select[...]

2 T ouch the key next to “ Address: ” . 3 Perform one of the search methods and locate the cursor on your desired position. 4 T ouch [OK]. 5 T ouch the key next to “ Phone # ” . 6 Enter your home phone number , then touch [Done]. The options on the “ System Settings ” menu Displaying the “ System Settings ” menu 1 Press MENU button [...]

2 T ouch the key next to “ Voice lan- guage: ” . The language list is displayed. 3 T ouch the desired language. After the language is selected, the screen re- turns to the previous screen. 4 T ouch the key next to “ Program lan- guage: ” . 5 T ouch the desired language. If you change [ Program language: ], a mes- sage prompting you to reboo[...]

Camera for “ RearView ” [ RearView ] can be displayed the full-screen rear camera image any time without relation to the shift lever position after touching [ Rear - View ] on the “ AV Source ” menu. [ RearView ] is useful if you want to monitor an attached trailer , etc. CAUTION P ioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror [...]

5 T ouch [OK]. Adjusting the screen brightness “ Brightness ” modifies the black level of the screen. 1 T ouch [Picture Adjustment] on the “ Sys- tem Settings ” menu. = For details, refer to Displaying the “ System Settings ” menu on page 91. 2 T ouch [+] or [-] to adjust the brightness. Each time you touch [ + ]o r[ - ] increases or de[...]

1 T ouch [Battery Status] on the “ System Settings ” menu. = For details, refer to Displaying the “ System Settings ” menu on page 91. 2 T ouch [On] or [Off] to activate or deacti- vate “ Battery Power Indication ” . Setting the low battery caution Y ou can select whether to display or refrain from displaying a warning message when bat-[...]

Each touch of [ A V Input ] changes the settings as follows: ! Off — No video component is connected ! iPod — iP od connected with the USB Inter- face cable for iP od (CD-IU200VM) ! Video — External video component p Use the CD-RM10 (sold separately) to con- nect the external video component. Switching the sound muting/ attenuation Y ou can s[...]

! Built-in — Outputs the sound from the built-in speaker only . ! Preout — Outputs the sound from the audio output terminal only . p This product ’ s audio output terminal is the mini-plug at the cradle ’ s cable end. p When the navigation system is combined with ND-G500 (sold separately), select “ Pre- out ” . p When the headphone is c[...]

T o Ensur e Safe Driving Some functions of the navigation system sup- ports voice operation. p The navigation function is not available using voice operation. CAUTION For your safety , avoid viewing the screen in the voice operation as much as possible while driving. If you use voice operation, select [ English ]i n [ Program language: ]o f “ Lan[...]

Starting voice operation % Press MUL TI-CONTROL on map screen or the A V operation screen. The voice operation screen appears. If you lose your way ... Y ou can listen to the brief operating instruc- tion by touching . T o cancel voice operation Y ou can cancel the voice operation feature at any time by saying “ Cancel ” . Af ter you cancel voi[...]

A vailable Basic V oice Commands The navigation system can also recognize the words in the following list. Basic commands V oice comman ds and operations Back d Returns the previous scree n. Cancel d Cancels the voice operation. Help d Outputs the brief operating instruction by voice. V oice operation for the iPod F or <Artist name>, <Albu[...]

Show playlists d Displays the playlist together with sub-screen to contin ue the voice operation. d T ouch the de- sired item on the list or say the desired voice commands. Show the playlist <Playlist name> d Displays the song list of the selected playlist together with sub-screen to con- tinue the voice operation. d T ouch the desired item o[...]

V oice commands related to hands-free phoning p Y ou can make a phone call by voice dialing if the cellular phone featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is being paired with the navigation system. p F or <entr y ’ s name> shown on the follow- ing chart, say the name of the entr y stored in “ Contacts ” . p F or <phone number> sho[...]

Tips for V oice Operation F or your voice commands to be correctly re- cognized and interpreted, ensure that condi- tions are suitable for recognition. Close the vehicle windows Please note that wind through the vehicle win- dow or miscellaneous noise from outside the vehicle can inter fere with voice operation . Keep a proper distance from the mic[...]

Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings Y ou can return settings or recorded content to the default or factor y settings. There are three methods to clear user data, and the situations and the cleared content are different for each method. F or information regarding the content that is cleared by each method, see the list[...]

Setting items to be deleted The items to be deleted var y depending on the reset method. The items listed in the following table return to the default or factor y settings. p Almost all items not listed below will be re- tained. However , some items to be returned to the default value are not listed if the set- ting value can be easily recovered by[...]

T roubleshooting If you have problems operating your navigation system, refer to this section. The most common problems are listed below , along with likely causes and solutions. While this list is not comprehen- sive, it should answer your most common problems. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest [...]

The map color does not switch automatically between daytime and nighttime. [ Night mode ] is set to [ Day ]. Check [ Night mode ] setting and make sure [ Automatic ] is selected. (Page 81) The screen is too bright. An improper value has been set on “ Brightness ” . Check the settings. The display is very dim. [ Night ] is selected in “ Night [...]

No sounds are produced. The volume level will not rise. Cables are not connected correctly. Connect the cables correctly . The system is performing still, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback with video. There is no sound during still, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback with video. The system is paused or per forming, fast reverse or for wa[...]

Messages and how to react to them The following messages may be displayed by your navigation system. There are occasions when you may see error messages other than those shown here. In such a case, follow the instructions given on the display. Messages for navigation functions Message When What to do (See) There is no "Pictures" folder . [...]

Messages for Audio Functions When problems occur with AV source playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center . SD/USB/iPod Message Cause Action (See) Non-playable tracks[...]

Positioning technology Positioning by GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses a network of satellites orbiting the Earth. Each of the satellites, which orbit at a height of 21 000 km, continually broadcasts radio sig- nals giving time and position information. This ensures that signals from at least three can be picked up from any open area on[...]

When positioning by GPS is impossible ! If signals cannot be received from more than two GPS satellites, GPS positioning does not take place. ! In some driving conditions, signals from GPS satellites may not reach your vehicle. In this case, it is impossible for the system to use GPS positioning. In tunnels or en- closed parking garages Under eleva[...]

! If the road has connected hairpin bends. ! If there is a loop or similar road configura- tion. ! If you take a ferr y . ! If you are driving on a long, straight road or a gently cur ving road. ! If you are on a steep mountain road with many height changes. ! If you enter or exit a multi-storey parking lot or similar structure using a spiral ramp.[...]

! If you drive ver y slowly , or in a start-and- stop manner , as in a traffic congestion. ! If you join the road after driving around a large parking lot. ! When you pass around a traffic circle. ! When starting driving immediately after starting the engine. Route setting information Route search specifications Y our navigation system sets a route[...]

! The number of traffic circle exits displayed on the screen may differ from the actual number of roads. Route highlighting ! Once set, the route is highlighted in bright color on the map. ! The immediate vicinity of your starting point and destination may not be high- lighted, and neither will areas with particu- larly complex road layouts. Conseq[...]

USB storage device compatibility = F or more details about USB storage device compatibility with this navigation system, refer to Specifications on page 128. Protocol: bulk Subclass: SCSI (06h) ! Y ou cannot connect a USB storage device to this navigation system via a USB hub. ! P artitioned USB memor y is not compatible with this navigation system[...]

Media compatibility chart General Media USB storage device SD memory card File system F A T16/F A T32 Maximum number of folders F A T32: No limit. F A T16: 512 (including files) Maximum number of files F A T32: No limit. F A T16: 512 (including folders) Playable file types MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV , AVI, MPEG-4 MP3 compatibility Media USB storage device [...]

WA V compatibility Media USB storage device SD memory card File extension .wav Format Linear PCM (LPCM), IMA-A DPCM Sampling frequency LPCM: 16 kHz to 48 kHz IMA-ADPCM: 22.05 kHz and 44.1 kHz Quantization bits LPCM: 8 bits and 16 bits IMA-ADPCM: 3 bits and 4 bits Note: The sampling frequency shown in the display may be rounded. AAC compatibility Me[...]

MPEG-4 compatibility Media USB storage device SD memory card File extension .mp4 Compatible video codec MPEG-4 Compatible audio codec AAC Recommended video specifications Image size: VGA (640 x 480) Bit rate: 480 kbps F rame rate: 24 fps Common notes ! The navigation system may not operate cor- rectly depending on the application used to encode WMA[...]

About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio con- nectivity technology that is developed as a cable replacement for mobile phones, hand- held PCs and other devices. Bluetooth oper- ates in 2.4 GHz frequency range and transmits voice and data at speeds up to 1 megabit per second. Bluetooth was launched by a special interest group (SIG) [...]

! Firmly secure the iP od when driving. Do not let the iP od fall onto the floor , where it may be- come jammed under the brake or gas pedal. F or details, refer to the iPod ’ s manuals. Using the LCD screen correctly Handling the LCD screen ! When the LCD screen is subjected to direct sunlight for a long period of time, it will be- come ver y ho[...]

Display information Destination Menu Page [ Address ]2 4 [ POI ] [ Around Current GPS Location ]2 7 [ Around Destination ]2 7 [ Around Cursor ]2 6 [ Along Route ]2 7 [ Saved Criteria ]2 9 [ Register Search Criteria ]2 8 [ Favorites ]3 2 [ History ]3 2 [ USB/SD ]3 0 [ Return Home ]3 3 [ Delete Route ]4 5 [ Saved Routes ]3 3 [ Route Function ] [ Rout[...]

Settings Menu Navi Settings Page [ GPS & Time Settings ]7 9 [ Time Settings ]8 0 [ Visual ] [ 3D Settings ]8 1 [ Map Settings ]8 1 [ Displayed Info ]8 2 [ Smart Zoom ]8 2 [ Overview Mode ]8 3 [ Manage POI ]8 7 [ Manage T rack Logs ]8 9 [ Route ]8 3 [ Method: ]8 4 [ V ehicle: ]8 4 [ U-turn penalty: ]8 4 [ Keep Position On Road ]8 4 [ Warn in ped[...]

System Settings menu Page [ Language ]9 1 [ Splash Screen ]9 2 [ Back Camera ]9 2 [ Screen Calibration ]9 3 [ Picture Adjustment ]9 4 [ Power Management ]9 4 [ Battery Status ]9 4 [ Service Information ]9 5 [ Screen Off ]9 5 A V Settings menu Page [ A V Input ]9 5 [ MUTE Input/GUIDE ]9 6 [ Wide Mode ]9 6 [ Audio Out Selection ]9 6 [ VR Catalog Mode[...]

Shortcut menu Map Confirmation Screen Page [ Map ]3 4 [ Save as... ]3 7 [ Add Pin ]3 8 [ Add POI ]3 9 [ Add Favorite ]4 0 [ Route... ]3 6 [ Go Here Now ]3 7 [ Add Via ]3 7 [ Continue ]3 7 [ Starting Point ]3 7 [ Info ]3 8 Appendix En 125 Appendix Appendix[...]

Glossary AAC AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Aspect ratio This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3. Wide screen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptional presence an[...]

Point of Interest (POI) P oint Of Interest; any of a range of locations stored in the data, such as railway stations, shops, restaurants, and amusement parks. Route setting The process of determining the ideal route to a specific location; route setting is done auto - matically by the system when you specify a destination. Set route The route marke[...]

Specifications General Rated power source ............... 5 V D C Grounding system ................... N e ga tive type Max. current consumption ..................................................... 3 .0 A Dimensions (W × H × D) .. . 184.8 mm × 98.1 mm × 29.7 mm (7-1/4 in. × 3-7/8 in. × 1-1/8 in.) We ig h t ...................................[...]

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