Pioneer AVIC-F20BT manual

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    Operation Manual NA VIGA TION A V SYSTEM A VIC-F20BT A VIC-F920BT A VIC-F9210BT A VIC-F9220BT Be sure to read Important Information for the User first! Important Information for the User includes the impor tant information that you must understand before using this navigation system. English[...]

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    Thank you for buying this P ioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly . After you have finished reading the instr uctions, keep this man- ual in a safe pla ce for future refer ence. Important The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens. Actual screens ma[...]

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    – Searching for a city name first 33 – Finding your destination by specifying the postcode 33 – Searching for a name by entering multiple keywords 34 Setting up a route to your home 35 Searching for P oints of Interest (POI) 35 – Searching for POIs by preset categories 35 – Searching for a POI directly from the name of the facilities 35 ?[...]

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    Connecting a registered Bluetooth device 56 – Setting for priority connecting 57 Using hands-free phoning Displaying the Phone Menu 58 Making a phone call 58 – Direct dialling 58 – Making a call home easily 59 – Calling a number in the “ Contacts List ” 59 – Dialling from the history 59 – Dialling the entry stored in the “ F avour[...]

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    Playing a DVD-Video Starting procedure 87 Reading the screen 87 Using the touch panel keys 88 – Resuming playback (Bookmark) 89 – Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified time 90 – Direct number search 90 – Operating the DVD menu 90 – Using DVD menu by touch panel keys 90 – F rame-by-frame playback 91 – Sl[...]

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    – Inputting the fuel consumption information for calculating the fuel cost 125 – Calculating the fuel consumption 126 – Exporting the data of fuel cost information 126 Recording your travel history 127 Using the demonstration guidance 127 Registering your home 127 Correcting the current location 128 Changing the eco-function setting 128 Displ[...]

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    – Starting voice operation 153 – How to use the voice operation 154 Available basic voice commands 156 – Basic commands 156 – V oice operation for AV source 156 – V oice commands related to hands-free phoning 157 Tips for V oice Operation 157 Other functions Setting the anti-theft function 158 – Setting the password 158 – Entering the[...]

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    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. 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 y[...]

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    “ SD memory card ” The SD memory card, SDHC memor y card, mi- croSD card and microSDHC card are collec- tively referred to as the “ SD memor y card ” . Notice regar ding 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 C[...]

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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 mobile phone, keep the aer- ial of the mobile phone away from the LCD screen to prevent dis[...]

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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. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A VIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel closed) 9 8 A VIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel open) Engb 11 Chapter 02 Basic operation Basic operation[...]

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    6 8 7 9 2 3 4 5 1 A VIC-F920BT 6 8 9 2 3 1 4 7 5 A VIC-F9210BT , AVIC-F9220BT 1 button ! AVIC -F20BT Press the button to activate voice op- erations. ! AVIC -F920BT , AVIC -F9210BT , AVIC - F9220BT Press the button to hear the next gui- dance. Press and hold the button to switch the AV source to mute. T o cancel the muting, press and hold it again.[...]

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    3 HOME button ! Press the HOME button to display the “ T op Menu ” screen. ! Press to switch between the “ Classic Menu ” and the “ Shortcut Menu ” while the “ T op Menu ” is displayed. = F or details, refer to What you can do on each menu on page 21. ! Press and hold to turn off the screen dis- play . 4 MODE button ! Press to switc[...]

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    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 [...]

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    2 T ouch [Disc Eject]. The disc is ejected. Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card WARNING Ejecting an SD memory card during data transfer can damage the SD memory card. Be sure to eject the SD memory card by following the proce- dure described in this manual. CAUTION If data loss or corruption occurs on the storage device for any reason, it is u[...]

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    Ejecting an SD memory card (for A VIC-F20BT) p This section describes operations for AVIC - F20BT . 1 Press the h button. The “ Monitor Setup ” screen appears. 2 T ouch [Eject SD]. The LCD panel opens. p T ouch [ Ye s ] if the message indicating that the flap opens after the navigation system restarts appears. The navigation system restarts, an[...]

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    Ejecting an SD memory card (for A VIC-F920BT , AVIC-F9210BT and A VIC-F9220BT) p This section describes operations for AVIC - F920BT , AVIC -F9210BT , and AVIC -F9220BT . 1 Press the h button. The touch panel keys for ejecting the media appear . 2 T ouch [Eject SD]. A message prompting you to remove the SD memor y card appears. 3 Press the middle o[...]

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    ! 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. Plugging in a USB storage device % Plug a USB storage device into the USB connector . USB connector USB storage device p Compati[...]

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    Flow from startup to termination 1 Start the engine to boot up the system. After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds. p T o protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the touch panel keys with your finger only and gently touch the screen. 2 T urn off the vehicle engine to termi- nate the system. The navigation syst[...]

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    Screen switching overview 2 5 6 1 1 3 4 Engb 20 Chapter 03 How to use the navigation menu screens[...]

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    What you can do on each menu 1 T op Menu P ress the HOME button to display the “ To p Menu ” screen. This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions. There are two types of the “ T op Menu ” screen. Classic Menu Shortcut Menu p In this manual, Classic Menu will be re- ferred to as “ T op Menu ” [...]

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    Cancelling the shortcut 1 T ouch and hold the icon that you want to cancel the shortcut. 2 Move the icon to the right side of the screen, and then release it. Operating list screens (e.g . POI list) 15 4 2 3 1 Scr een title 2 T ouching or on the scroll bar scrolls through the list and allows you to view the re- maining items. 3 Returns the previous[...]

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    Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. Y ou 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. 1 8 9 a b 2 3 4 c e d f 5 7 6 g h p Information with an asterisk (*) appears only when the route is set. p Depending o[...]

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    = F or details, refer to Setting the current street name display on page 131. 9 Extension tab for the AV information bar T ouching this tab opens the AV information bar and enables you to briefly view the current status on the AV source. T ouching it again re- tracts the bar . a Shortcut to the A V operation screen The AV source currently selected [...]

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    Display during motorway driving In certain locations of the motor way , lane in- formation is available, indicating the recom- mended lane to be in to easily manoeuvre the next guidance. 1 While driving on the motor way , motor way exit numbers and motor way signs may be dis- played when in the vicinity of interchanges and exits. 2 3 1 Lane informa[...]

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    p The map orientation is fixed at “ North up ” when the map scale is 50 kilometres (25 miles) or more. p The map orientation is fixed at “ Heading up ” when the 3D map screen is displayed. 1 Display the map screen. 2 T ouch on the map screen. or appears. 3 T ouch or to switch the vehicle ’ s direction. Each time you touch the key changes [...]

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    Displayed when the map is scrolled. Set the route to the place specified with the cursor . : Registration Register information on the location indicated by the cursor to “ Favourites ” . = F or details, refer to Registering a location by scroll mode on page 45. : Vicinity Search Find POIs (P oints Of Interest) in the vicinity of the cursor . = [...]

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    p This mode is available when [ Camera ]i s set to “ On ” . = F or details, refer to Setting for rear view camera on page 140. ! Eco Graph : Displays a graph for eco-driving on the left side of the screen and the map on the right side of the screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying “ Eco Graph ” on the next page. Engb 28 Chapter 04 How t[...]

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    This navigation system is equipped with an Eco-driving function that can be used to esti- mate whether you are driving in an environ- mentally friendly way. This chapter describes this function. p The fuel mileage calculated is based on a theoretical value determined from vehicle speed and position information from the navigation system. The fuel m[...]

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    = F or details, refer to T r oubleshooting on page 162. p The display settings can be changed. = F or details, refer to Changing the eco-func- tion setting on page 128. Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance This navigation system is equipped with the “ Eco Drive Level ” function that estimates how well you have driven in an environmentally friend[...]

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    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 handbrake before set- ting your route. p Some information regarding traffic regula- tions depends on the time when the route calculation is per formed. Thus, the infor-[...]

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    Searching for a location by address The most frequently used function is “ Ad- dress ” , in which the address is specified and the destination is searched. Y ou can select the method of searching for a location by address. ! Searching for a street name first ! Searching for a city name first ! Finding the location by specifying the post- code S[...]

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    9 T ouch the desired city name. # T ouch . The representative location of the city appears on the map screen. 10 Enter the house number and then touch [OK]. The “ House Number Selection ” screen ap- pears. 11 T ouch the desired house number range. The searched location appears on the map screen. = F or the subsequent operations, refer to Set- t[...]

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    1 Display the “ Destination Menu ” screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 20. 2 T ouch [Address]. The “ Address Search ” screen appears. 3 T ouch the key next to “ Country: ” to dis- play the country list. 4 T ouch one of the items on the list to set the country as search area. The screen r[...]

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    Entering three keywords The names including the following words below are displayed as a result: ! The words that completely match with both first and second keywords you entered. ! The word beginning with the third keyword. e.g. Searching “ City of London ” . Entered key- words Search results CITY L “ City of London ” is searchable. OF L C[...]

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    4 T ouch the country key . Country key The “ Country List ” screen appears. If the destination is in another countr y , this changes the countr y setting. p Once the country has been selected, you only have to change countries when your destination is outside of the countr y you se- lected. 5 Enter the POI name and then touch [OK]. The “ POI [...]

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    Searching for POIs around the city Y ou can search for POIs around a specified city . 1 Display the “ Destination Menu ” screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 20. 2 T ouch [POI]. The “ POI Search ” screen appears. 3 T ouch [Around City]. 4 T ouch the country key . Country key The “ Country L[...]

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    Searching for POIs by using the data on the SD memory card Creating a customised POI is possible by using the utility programme navgate FEEDS which is available separately, on your PC. (nav- gate FEEDS will be available on our website.) Storing the customised POI properly and in- serting the SD memor y card enables the sys- tem to use the data for [...]

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    4 T ouch [North] or [South], and then enter the latitude. T o enter N 5°1 ’ 2.5 ” for example, touch [ North ], [0], [5], [0], [1], [0], [2], and [5]. 5 T ouch [OK]. The searched location appears on the map screen. = F or the subsequent operations, refer to Set- ting a route to your destination on the next page. Engb 39 Chapter 06 Searching fo[...]

  • Page 40

    Setting a route to your destination 1 Searching for a location. = F or details, refer to Chapter 6. After searching for the destination, the Loca- tion confirmation screen appears. 2 T ouch [OK]. Location confirmation screen The destination is set, and then route calcula- tion starts. When the route calculation is completed, Route confirmation scre[...]

  • Page 41

    Displaying the “ Route Overview ” screen 1 Press the HOME button to display the “ T op Menu ” screen. 2 T ouch [Destination]. The “ Destination Menu ” screen appears. 3 T ouch [Route Overview]. 2 3 1 1 Options = F or details, refer to Modifying the route calculation conditions on this page. 2 Profile = F or details, refer to Checking th[...]

  • Page 42

    Avoid T oll Road This setting controls whether toll roads (in- cluding toll areas) should be taken into ac- count. Off *: Calculates a route that may include toll roads (including toll areas). On : Calculates a route that avoids toll roads (in- cluding toll areas). p The system may calculate a route that in- cludes toll roads even if “ On ” is [...]

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    Editing waypoi nts Y ou can edit waypoints (locations you want to visit on the way to your destination) and recal- culate the route so that it passes through these locations. Adding a waypoint Up to 5 waypoints can be set, and waypoints and final destination can be sorted automati- cally or manually . 1 Display the “ Route Overview ” screen. = [...]

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    Sorting waypoints Y ou can sort waypoints and recalculate the route. p Y ou cannot sort waypoints that you have al- ready passed. 1 Display the “ Route Overview ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ Route Overview ” screen on page 41. 2 T ouch [Waypoints]. The “ Waypoints List ” screen appears. 3 T ouch [Sort]. The “ Sor[...]

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    Storing a location in “ Favourites ” Storing your favourite locations as “ Favour - ites ” provides you with the opportunity to save the time and effort of re-entering this informa- tion. Stored items can be made available on “ Favourites ” later . Registering a location by “ Favourites ” Favourites can store up to 400 registered lo[...]

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    4 T ouch the item that you want to change the setting. p Up to 17 characters can be input for the name. # T ouch [ Name ]. Y ou can enter the desired name. # T ouch [ Phone# ]. Y ou can edit the registered phone number . T o dial the number , touch [ Call ]. The maximum digits you can enter for the phone number is 15 . # T ouch [ Icon ]. Y ou can c[...]

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    Sorts the items in the list in order by dis- tance from the vehicle position. ! : Sorts the items in the list alphabetically . ! : Sorts the items in the list in order of the re- cently used items. Deleting the entry from the “ Favourites ” list 1 Display the “ Destination Menu ” screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen swi[...]

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    5 T ouch [OK]. The “ Favourites ” screen appears. Importing the “ Favourites ” items Y ou can import the locations that you have edi- ted on the utility programme navgate FEEDS which is available separately to “ Favourites ” . p When a location that is already registered in “ Favourites ” is imported, the location is overwritten. 1 [...]

  • Page 49

    Y ou can check real-time traffic information transmitted by the T raffic Message Channel (TMC) of the FM Radio Data System (RDS) on the screen. Such traffic information is updated periodically . When the navigation system re- ceives updated traffic information, the naviga- tion system will overlay the traffic information on your map and also displa[...]

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    The list will be sorted in the order of closed/ blocked roads, traffic jam, accidents, road works and others. Current order is indicated on the upper right of the screen. # T ouch [ Refresh ]. When new traffic information is received, current information is changed or old information has been removed, the list is updated to reflect the new situatio[...]

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    Checking for traffic jams automatically If there is information about traffic jams on your current route and if an alternativ e route can be found, the navigation system will re- commend a new alternative route automati- cally . In such a case, the following screen will appear . 12 1 Difference in distance and travel time between the existing route[...]

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    F or the subsequent operations, refer to Check- ing for traffic jams automatically . = F or details, refer to Checking for traffic jams automatically on the previous page. # T ouch [ List ]. The “ T raffic on Route ” screen appears. # T ouch . The message disappears, and the map screen re- turns. Selecting traffic information to display There a[...]

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    If your devices feature Bluetooth â technology , this navigation system can be connected to your devices wirelessly . This section describes how to set up a Bluetooth connection. For details about the connectivity with the de- vices featuring Bluetooth wireless technology , refer to the information on our website. Preparing communication devices T[...]

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    5 Wait until your Bluetooth device ap- pears in the list. p If you cannot find the Bluetooth device that you want to connect, check that the device is waiting for the Bluetooth wireless tech- nology connection. 6 T ouch the Bluetooth device name you want to register . # T ouch [ Search Again ]. The system searches for devices featuring Blue- tooth [...]

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    6 Register the navigation system on your Bluetooth device. If your device asks you to enter a password, enter the PIN code (password) of the naviga- tion system. When the device is successfully registered, the connection settings are made from the de- vice. p If registration fails, repeat the procedure from the beginning. Searching for a specified [...]

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    8 T ouch the Bluetooth device name you want to register . # T ouch [ Search Again ]. The system searches for devices featuring Blue- tooth technology that are waiting for the connec- tion and displays them in the list if a device is found. 9 Enter the PIN code (the default PIN code is “ 1111 ” ) using the Bluetooth device. Enter the PIN code wh[...]

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    ! Y ou want to reconnect a disconnected Bluetooth device. ! Connection cannot be established automa- tically for some reason. If you start connection manually , carr y out the following procedure. Y ou can also connect the Bluetooth device by having the navigation sys- tem detect it automatically. 1 Activate the Bluetooth wireless tech- nology on y[...]

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    CAUTION For your safety , avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving. If your mobile phone features Bluetooth tech- nology , this navigation system can be con- nected to your mobile phone wirelessly . Using this hands-free function, you can operate the navigation system to make or receive phone calls. Y ou can also transfer the ph[...]

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    3 T ouch an entry on the list. Dialling starts. p T o cancel the call after the system starts dialling, touch . # T ouch [ Detail ]. The “ Detailed Information ” screen appears. Y ou can check the details of the party before mak- ing a phone call. 4 T ouch to end the call. Dialling the entry stored in the “ Favourites ” list Y ou can make a[...]

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    Receiving a phone call Y ou can per form 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. If “ Auto Answer Preference ” is set to “ Off ” , answer the call manually . Answering is avail- able if any scree n i[...]

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    p If you connect the mobile phone featuring auto-synchronisation function, phone book transfer or synchronisation will be automa- tically per formed. p A maximum of 1 000 entries can be trans- ferred per mobile phone. If the entries ex- ceed 1 000, the extra entries will not be transferred. If more than one number is re- gistered for one person, su[...]

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    Changing the phone settings Editing the device name Y ou can change the device name to be dis- played on your mobile phone. (Default is “ PIONEER NAVI ” .) 1 Display the “ Settings Menu ” screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 20. 2 T ouch [Bluetooth Settings]. The “ Bluetooth Settings ” sc[...]

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    Answering a call automatically The navigation system automatically answers incoming calls to the mobile phone, so you can answer a call while driving without taking your hands off the steering wheel. 1 Display the “ Settings Menu ” screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 20. 2 T ouch [Bluetooth Sett[...]

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    It clears all the data that correspond to the con- nected mobile phone. 4 T ouch [Y es]. Data on the selected item is cleared from this navigation system ’ s memor y . p If you do not want to clear the memor y that you have selected, touch [ No ]. Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology software Update files will be available for download in t[...]

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    ! The registered name appears if the phone number of the received call is already regis- tered in the phone book. When one phone number is registered under different names, the name that comes first in the phone book is displayed. ! If the phone number of the received call is not registered in the phone book, the phone number of the received call a[...]

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    This chapter describes the basic operations of the AV source. Y ou can play or use the following sources with the navigation system. ! TUNER (FM, MW/L W) ! CD ! ROM (in MP3, AAC, WMA) ! DVD-V ideo ! DivX ! USB ! SD The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliar y device. ! iP od ! Bluetooth Audio ! AV input 1 (AV1) ! AV [...]

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    Selecting an item 1 Scroll by dragging items up or down, and display the item you want to select. p Flicking a list item enables you to quickly scroll through the list. T o stop scrolling, gently touch the list. 2 T ap the item. p The item currently selected is highlighted. Returning to the previous display % T ouch to return to the previous screen[...]

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    Y ou can listen to the radio by using the naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for radio (FM). The functions related to RDS (Radio Data Sys- tem) are available only in areas with FM sta- tions broadcasting RDS signals. Even if the navigation system is receiving an RDS station, not all the functions related with RDS will be availab[...]

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    Using the touch panel keys 8 7 6 1 3 4 5 2 1 P erforms manual tuning T o tune manually, touch [ o ]o r[ p ] briefly . The frequencies move up or down one step at a time. Perform s seek tuning T o per form seek tuning, touch and hold [ o ] or [ p ] for about one second and release. The tuner will scan frequencies until a broad- cast strong enough fo[...]

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    Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies With a tap of any of the preset tuning keys ( “ P1 ” to “ P6 ” ), you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall (also with the tap of a key). 1 Select a frequency that you want to store in memory . 2 Display the preset channel list. = F or details, refer to Switches between[...]

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    2 T ouch and hold any of the keys [1] to [6] to store the displayed radio text. The selected radio text is stored in memor y . The next time you press the same keys in the radio text display , the stored text is recalled from memor y. p If the radio text data is already stored under all keys, the new text will overwrite the exist- ing one. Using th[...]

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    Limiting stations to regional programming When AF is used to automaticall y retune fre- quencies, the regional function limits the se- lection to stations broadcasting regional programmes. 1 T ouch on the “ FM ” screen. 2 T ouch [Regional]. Each touch of [ Regional ] turns it on or off . p Regional programming and regional net- works are organi[...]

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    T uning into alternative frequencies If you are listening to a broadcast and the re- ception becomes weak or there are other pro- blems, the navigation system will automatically search for a different station in the same network that is broadcasting a stron- ger signal. 1 T ouch on the “ FM ” screen. 2 T ouch [AF]. Each touch of [ AF ] turns it[...]

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    Interruption icon status The indication of the status icon changes ac- cording to the situation as shown below. TRFC indicator Indicator Meaning Information interruption is acti- vated, but you will not receive data since there is none. Information interruption is acti- vated, and currently receiving data. (No displ ay) Information interruption is [...]

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    PTY list General Specific T ype of programme NEWS&INF News News Affairs Current affairs Info General informatio n and advice Sport Sports Weather W eather reports/mete orological information Finance Stock market reports, commerce, tradin g, etc. Popular Pop Mus P opular music Rock Mus Contemporar y modern music Easy Mus Easy listening music Oth[...]

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    Y ou can listen to the radio using this naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for radio (MW/L W). Starting procedure 1 Display the A V operation screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the A V operation screen on page 67. 2 T ap [AM] on the left edge of the screen to display the “ AM ” screen. 3 Use the [...]

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    Using the touch panel keys 5 1 3 4 2 1 P erforms manual tuning T o tune manually, touch [ o ]o r[ p ] briefly . The frequencies move up or down one step at a time. Perform s seek tuning T o per form seek tuning, touch and hold [ o ] or [ p ] for about one second and release. The tuner will scan frequencies until a broad- cast strong enough for good[...]

  • Page 79

    2 Display the preset channel list. = F or details, refer to Switches between the AV operation screen and the preset list display on the previous page. 3 Keep touching a preset tuning key [P1] to [P6]. Preset list display Preset tuning keys = F or details of the list operations, refer to Op- erating list screens (e.g. iP od list screen) on page 67. [...]

  • Page 80

    Y ou can play a normal music CD using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes how . Starting procedure 1 Display the A V operation screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the A V operation screen on page 67. 2 Insert the disc you want to play into disc-loading slot. Playback starts from the first [...]

  • Page 81

    Using the touch panel keys 9 8 7 12 3 5 6 4 1 Scans tracks of a CD Scan play is per formed by touching only one key . = F or details of the operation, refer to Scans tracks of a CD on the next page. 2 Plays tracks in random order All of the tracks in the disc can be played at random by touching only one key . = F or details of the operation, refer [...]

  • Page 82

    Using the “ Function ” menu % T ouch on the “ CD ” screen. The “ Function ” menu appears. 1 2 3 4 1 Changes the repeat range Each touch of [ Repeat ] changes the setting as follows: ! Disc : Repeats the current disc. ! T rack : Repeats just the current track. p If you per form track search or fast for- ward or reverse, track repeat play[...]

  • Page 83

    Y ou can play a disc that contains compressed audio files using the built-in drive of the navi- gation system. This section describes these operations. p In the following description, the MP3, WMA, AAC files are collectively referred to as “ Compressed audio file ” . Starting procedure 1 Display the A V operation screen. = F or details of the o[...]

  • Page 84

    p “ ------- ” is displayed if there is no corre- sponding information. 3 NEWS indicator Shows the status of news programmes. 4 TRFC indicator Shows the status of traffic announcements. 5 Cur rent time 6 File information ! File number indicator ! File name indicator ! File type indicator Shows the type of audio file. 7 Sour ce icon Shows which s[...]

  • Page 85

    Using the touch panel keys 9 8 7 12 3 5 6 4 1 Scans folders and files Scan play is per formed by touching only one key . = F or details of the operation, refer to Scans folders and files on the next page. 2 Plays files in random order The files in the current repeat play range can be played at random by touching only one key . p If the disc contain[...]

  • Page 86

    T ouching displays the content of the upper folder (parent folder). If the uppermost folder is listed, cannot be used. 9 Switches the media file type played When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types, you can switch be- tween media file types to play . T ap the key repeatedly to switch between the following media file type[...]

  • Page 87

    Y ou can play a DVD - Video using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section de- scribes operations for playing a DVD-V ideo. Starting procedure 1 Display the A V operation screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the A V operation screen on page 67. 2 Insert the disc you want to play into disc-loading slot. Th[...]

  • Page 88

    Using the touch panel keys Playback screen (page 1) 4 2 3 1 5 6 7 8 9 a b Playback screen (page 2) Playback screen (page 3) c d e f g h i j p With some discs, the icon 9 may be dis- played, meaning that the operation is inva- lid. 1 Res umes playback (Bookmark) = F or details, refer to Resuming playback (Bookmark) on the next page. 2 Displays the D[...]

  • Page 89

    8 Switches to the next page of touch panel keys 9 Switches the display T ouching [ Disp ] changes the indication on the information plate as follows: Disc information display — Repeat range and L/R select display a Reca lls equaliser curves = F or details, refer to Using the equaliser on page 148. b Displays the “ Function ” menu = F or detai[...]

  • Page 90

    Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified time Y ou can search for the scene you want by spe- cifying a title or a chapter , and the time. p Chapter search and time search are not available when disc playback has been stopped. 1 T ouch [Search] and then touch [Title] (title), [Chapter] (chapter), [Time] (time). 2 T ouch [...]

  • Page 91

    1 T ouch [ a ], [ b ], [ c ]o r[ d ] to select the desired menu item. p If the touch panel keys for DVD menu selec- tion disappear , touching anywhere on the screen, then touching displays them again. 2 T ouch [Enter]. Playback starts from the selected menu item. The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc. # T ouch [ Position ]. Each[...]

  • Page 92

    Each touch of [ L/R Select ] changes the set- tings as follows: ! L+R : Left and right ! L : Left ! R : Right ! Mix : Mixing left and right p This function is not available when disc playback has been stopped. 3 DVD setup adjustments = F or details, refer to Displaying DVD/ DivX® Setup menu on page 97. Engb 92 Chapter 18 Playing a DVD-Video[...]

  • Page 93

    Y ou can play a DivX disc using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section de- scribes those operations. Starting procedure 1 Display the A V operation screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the A V operation screen on page 67. 2 Insert the disc you want to play into disc-loading slot. The source changes and [...]

  • Page 94

    Using the touch panel keys Playback screen (page 1) a 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 Playback screen (page 2) b c d e f p With some discs, the icon 9 may be dis- played, meaning that the operation is inva- lid. 1 Selects a file from the list T ouching the key displays the list which lets you see the list of file names or folder names on a disc. p A dash ( – )[...]

  • Page 95

    T ouching displays the content of the upper folder (parent folder). If the uppermost folder is listed, cannot be used. 2 Stops playback 3 Hides the touch panel keys and informa- tion of the current video T ouching [ Hide ] shows only the current video. T o display the touch panel keys and informa- tion of the current video, touch the screen. 4 Skip[...]

  • Page 96

    Starting playback from a specified time Y ou can search for a desired scene by specify- ing the time. p Time search are not possible when disc playback has been stop ped. 1 T ouch [Search]. 2 T ouch the keys to input the target num- ber or time and then touch [Enter]. ! T o select 5 minutes 3 seconds, touch [ 5 ], [ min ], [ 3 ], [ sec ] and [ Ente[...]

  • Page 97

    This chapter describes how to configure the DVD-V ideo/DivX player . Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 1 Play the disc that contains DVD-Video or DivX. 2 Display the A V operation screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the A V operation screen on page 67. 3 T ouch . The “ Function ” menu appears. 4 T ouch [DVD/DivX® Set[...]

  • Page 98

    p When using a regular display, select either “ Letter Box ” or “ Panscan ” . Selecting “ 16:9 ” may result in an unnatural picture. 1 Display the “ DVD/DivX® Setup ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu on the previous page. 2 T ouch [TV Aspect]. Each touch of [ TV Aspect ] changes the setting as follo[...]

  • Page 99

    Setting the auto play When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted, this unit will cancel the DVD menu automati- cally and start playback from the first chapter of the first title. p This function is available for DVD-Video . p Some DVDs may not operate properly . If this function is not fully operable, turn this function off and start playback. 1 Dis[...]

  • Page 100

    Language code chart for DVDs T wo -letter code, input code Language T wo -letter code, input code Language T wo -letter code, input code Language aa, 0101 Afar ia, 0901 Interlingua rn, 1814 Rundi ab, 0102 Abkhazian ie, 0905 Interlingue ro, 1815 Romanian af , 0106 Afrikaans ik, 0911 Inupiaq ru, 1821 Russian am, 0113 Amharic in, 0914 Indonesian rw, 1[...]

  • Page 101

    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 and USB memor y device are col- lectively referred to as the “ external storage device (USB, SD) ” . If it indicates the USB memor y device only , it is referred to as the “ USB storage device ” . S[...]

  • Page 102

    Indicator: Meaning Repeats all compressed audio files in the selected ex- ternal storage device (USB, SD). Repeats just the current file. Repeats the current folder . 2 Cur rent file information ! : Folder name Shows the folder name currently play- ing. ! : Artist name Shows the artist name currently playing (when available). ! : Album title Shows [...]

  • Page 103

    Using the touch panel keys ( Music ) 9 8 7 2 5 6 4 13 1 Scans folders and files Scan play is per formed by touching only one key . = F or details of the operation, refer to Scans folders and files on the next page. 2 Plays files in random order The files in the current repeat play range can be played at random by touching only one key . = F or deta[...]

  • Page 104

    T apping this key switches between the screen to operate music files and the screen to oper- ate video files. This touch panel key is avail- able only when there are both audio and video files in the external storage device (USB, SD). Using the “ Function ” menu % T ouch on the “ USB ” or “ SD ” screen. The “ Function ” menu appears[...]

  • Page 105

    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 and USB memor y device are col- lectively referred to as the “ external storage device (USB, SD) ” . If it indicates the USB memor y device only , it is referred to as the “ USB storage device ” . Starting p[...]

  • Page 106

    Using the touch panel keys ( Video ) 9 76 8 1 2 3 54 1 Stops playback 2 Selects a file from the list Y ou can select and play the title you want from the list. = F or details, refer to Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list screen) on page 67. The contents of the folder in which the cur- rently playing file is located are displayed. T ouching displ[...]

  • Page 107

    T apping this key switches between the screen to operate music files and the screen to oper- ate video files. This touch panel key is avail- able only when there are both audio and video files in the external storage device (USB, SD). Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified time Y ou can search for a desired scene by s[...]

  • Page 108

    Using the USB inter face cable for iPod en- ables you to connect your iP od to the naviga- tion system. p A USB inter face cable for iPod (CD-IU50V) (sold separately) is required for connection. Starting procedure 1 Display the A V operation screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the A V operation screen on page 67. 2 Conne[...]

  • Page 109

    Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters when the file with chapters played. ! Play time Shows the elapsed playing time within the current song (episode). p “ ------- ” is displayed if there is no corre- sponding information. 3 Cur rent video information ! : Chapter number Shows the current chapter number when the video wit[...]

  • Page 110

    Using the touch panel keys Music d b c a 9 2 7 8 4 1 3 6 5 Video d 7 8 e g 9f 1 Sets the shuffle play for music The shuffle play setting can be changed by touching only one key . = F or details, refer to Sets the shuffle play for music on page 114. 2 Sets a repeat play range The repeat play range can be changed by touching only one key . = F or det[...]

  • Page 111

    4 Selects a song to play Scrolling the keys up or down displays songs, and tapping a song starts playback. T apping the lower key during shuffle playback skips to the next song. T apping the upper key once skip to the start of the current song. T ap- ping it again will skip to the previous song. When the song with chapters played, chapter can be sk[...]

  • Page 112

    Starting the video playback This navigation system can play video if an iP od with video capabilities is connected. 1 T ouch [iPod] on the left edge of the screen to display the touch panel key to switch to a video source. 2 T ap [Music]. A list of videos by categor y appears. 3 T ap one of the categories in that con- tains the video you want to pl[...]

  • Page 113

    —“ AN ” , “ An ” ,o r “ an ” —“ THE ” , “ The ” ,o r “ the ” 4 Scroll by dragging items up or down, and display the item you want to select. Refine the item until the song title (episode) is displayed on the list. p T apping [ All ] on the list includes all options in the current list. For example, if you tap [ All ] aft[...]

  • Page 114

    Playing MusicSph ere Y ou can play playlists created with the PC ap- plication ( MusicSphere ) using an exciting gra- phic inter face. p PC application ( MusicSphere ) will be avail- able on our website. Reading the screen 5 4 1 2 1 3 1 Playlist name indicator Shows the name of the playlist currently se- lected. 2 Cur rent time 3 Category name Show[...]

  • Page 115

    While listening to an audiobook on iP od, playback speed can be changed. Each touch of [ Audio Book ] changes the setting as follows: ! Normal : Playback in normal speed ! Faster : Playback faster than normal speed ! Slower : Playback slower than normal speed 4 Plays video in wide screen mode If the video is compatible with wide screen format, set [...]

  • Page 116

    Y ou can control the Bluetooth audio player featuring Bluetooth wireless technology . p Before using the Bluetooth audio player , you need to register and connect the device to this navigation system. = F or details, refer to Registering your Blue- tooth devices on page 53. p Depending on the Bluetooth audio player connected to this navigation syst[...]

  • Page 117

    2 Cur rent file information If the connected Bluetooth audio player fea- tures AVRCP 1.3, the following file information will be displayed. ! : Artist name Shows the artist name currently playing (when available). ! : Album title Shows the title of the album for the cur- rent file (when available). ! : T rack title Shows the title of the track curr[...]

  • Page 118

    Using the touch panel keys 12 54 6 3 1 Plays files in random order All of the files within the repeat play range can be played at random by touching only one key . p This function is available only when the connected Bluetooth audio player fea- tures AVRCP 1.3. = F or details, refer to Plays files in ran- dom order on the next page. 2 Sets a repeat[...]

  • Page 119

    ! All : Repeats all audio files in the Blue- tooth audio player . ! T rack : Repeats just the current file. ! Off : Does not repeat. p If you skip the file for ward or backward when the repeat play range in “ T rack ” , the repeat play range changes to “ All ” . 2 Plays files in random order Random play lets you playback files in ran- dom o[...]

  • Page 120

    Y ou can display the video image output by the equipment connected to the navigation sys- tem. For details of the connection method, refer to Installation Manual. 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 handbrake. Reading the screen[...]

  • Page 121

    p This function is available for AVIC -F20BT only . The term “ external unit ” refers to future Pioneer devices that are not currently planned for , or to devices that allow control of basic functions although they are not fully con- trolled by the navigation system. T wo external units can be controlled by this navigation sys- tem. When two ex[...]

  • Page 122

    Using the touch panel keys 64 3 2 1 5 1 Sends a 1 key to 6 key command The external unit can be operated by transmit- ting the operating commands set to 1 key through 6 key . p Operation varies depending on the ex- ternal unit connected. (In some cases, some functions may not be used until you touch and hold the key .) 2 Sends a command [ a ] , [ b[...]

  • Page 123

    Displaying the “ Navi Settings ” screen 1 Press the HOME button to display the “ T op Menu ” screen. 2 T ouch [Settings]. The “ Settings Menu ” screen appears. p This can also be operated using the “ Short- cut Menu ” screen. 3 T ouch [Navi Settings]. The “ Navi Settings ” menu appears. 4 T ouch the item that you want to change [...]

  • Page 124

    When the gear lever is shifted to “ R ” , the signal switches to “ High ” or “ Low ” . (One of these is displayed depending on the vehicle.) Checking sensor lear ning status an d driving status p The navigation system can automatically use its sensor memor y based on the outer dimensions of the tyres. 1 Display the “ Navi Settings ”[...]

  • Page 125

    4 T ouch [All]. Clears all learning statuses. p T ouch [ All ] for the following cases: ! After changing the installation position of the navigation system ! After changing the installation angle of the navigation system ! After moving the navigation system to another vehicle # T ouch [ Distance ]. Clears the learned results stored in [ Distance ].[...]

  • Page 126

    Calculating the fuel consump tion When you enter the fuelling information to the navigation system, and export the data to SD memor y cards, you can check the fuel con- sumption information by using the utility pro- gramme navgate FEEDS , which is available separately , on your PC. p Up to 24 sets of data can be stored. Y ou can also export the dat[...]

  • Page 127

    4 T ouch [Export]. After a message confirming whether to export the data appeared, exporting the data to the SD memor y card starts. The “ Fuel Mileage Setting ” screen appears when it is done. Recording your travel history Activating the track logger enables you to re- cord your driving history (called “ track log ” below). Y ou can review[...]

  • Page 128

    3 T ouch [Home]. The “ Select Search method ” screen appears. # T ouch [ Phone# ]. When you have already registered your home, you can edit your home number . 4 Search for a location. = F or details, refer to Searching for and select- ing a location on page 31. After searching for a point, the map of the se- lected position is displayed. 5 T ou[...]

  • Page 129

    Displaying the “ Map Settings ” screen 1 Press the HOME button to display the “ T op Menu ” screen. 2 T ouch [Settings]. The “ Settings Menu ” screen appears. 3 T ouch [Map Settings]. The “ Map Settings ” screen appears. 4 T ouch the item that you want to change the setting. # T ouch . Returns the previous screen. Setting the auto-z[...]

  • Page 130

    Setting the detailed city map Y ou can select whether to display the city map when in certain metropolitan city areas. p The city map is displayed when the map scale is 50 metres (0.05 mile) or less. p The detailed city map and this setting are available for AVIC -F20BT only. 1 Display the “ Map Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displ[...]

  • Page 131

    2 T ouch [Displayed Info]. The “ Displayed Information ” screen appears. 3 T ouch [Show T raffic Incident]. Each time you touch the key changes that set- ting. ! View (default): Displays the icons on the map. ! Hide : Hides the icons on the map. Displaying the Bluetooth connection icon Selects whether to display or hide the icon for current sta[...]

  • Page 132

    1 Display the “ Map Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ Map Settings ” screen on page 129. 2 T ouch [Displayed Info]. The “ Displayed Information ” screen appears. 3 T ouch [3D Land Mark]. Each time you touch the key changes that set- ting. ! On (default): Displays the 3D landmark on the map. ! Off : Hides the 3[...]

  • Page 133

    Displaying preinstalled POIs on the map p Y ou can select up to 10 items from the sub- categories or detailed categories. 1 Display the “ Map Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ Map Settings ” screen on page 129. 2 T ouch [Overlay POI]. The “ Overlay POI ” screen appears. 3 T ouch [Display] to change the setting[...]

  • Page 134

    1 Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot. = F or details of the operation, refer to Insert- ing and ejecting an SD memor y card on page 15. 2 Display the “ Map Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ Map Settings ” screen on page 129. 3 T ouch [Overlay POI]. The “ Overlay POI ” screen appears. 4 T ouch [Disp[...]

  • Page 135

    Changing the setting of navigation interruption screen Set whether to automatically switch to the na- vigation screen from the audio screen when your vehicle approaches a guidance point such as an intersection while displaying a screen other than navigation. 1 Display the “ Map Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ Map [...]

  • Page 136

    Displaying the “ System Settings ” screen 1 Press the HOME button to display the “ T op Menu ” screen. 2 T ouch [Settings]. The “ Settings Menu ” screen appears. p This can also be operated using the “ Short- cut Menu ” screen. 3 T ouch [System Settings]. The “ System Settings ” screen appears. 4 T ouch the item that you want to[...]

  • Page 137

    Installing additional files for voice guidance (TTS files) T TS file is used to read out the street name in the route guidance by navigation system. If the latest T TS file is available, you can replace the current T TS file with the latest one. p F or AVIC -F20BT , the T TS file will be used on the guidance voice of voice recognition. 1 Use your P[...]

  • Page 138

    6 T ouch [Time format]. Each time you touch the key changes that set- ting. ! 24H (default): Changes the display to 24-hour format. ! 12H : Changes the display to 12-hour format with am/pm. Changing the unit between km and miles This setting controls the unit of distance and speed displayed on your navigation system. 1 Display the “ System Settin[...]

  • Page 139

    This setting controls the guidance volume of navigation. p When set to , guidance is output. When set to , no guidance is output. ! Phone Ringtone This setting controls the incoming ring tone volume. ! Phone V oice This setting controls the incoming voice vo- lume. p “ Phone Ringtone ” and “ Phone V oice ” ad- justments are related to the m[...]

  • Page 140

    3 Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot. = F or details of the operation, refer to Insert- ing and ejecting an SD memor y card on page 15. 4 Display the “ System Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ System Settings ” screen on page 136. 5 T ouch [Splash Screen]. The “ Select Splash Screen ” screen appear[...]

  • Page 141

    Adjusting the response positions of the touch panel (touch panel calibration) If you feel that the touch panel keys on the screen deviate from the actual positions that respond to your touch, adjust the response po - sitions of the touch panel screen. p Do not use a sharp pointed tool such as a ballpoint pen or a mechanical pen, which could damage [...]

  • Page 142

    4 T ouch [+] or [ – ] to adjust the values for Red, Green and Blue to create a favourite colour . W atch the illumination of hardware keys while adjusting the colour . Each time you touch [ + ]o r[ – ] increases or de- creases the value of the selected item. +31 to +00 is displayed as the value is increased or decreased. p An entr y cannot be s[...]

  • Page 143

    Adjusting the picture CAUTION For safety reasons, you cannot use some of these navigation functions while your vehicle is in mo- tion. T o enable these functions, you must stop in a safe place and apply the handbrake. Refer to Important Information for the user (a separate manual). Y ou can adjust the picture for each source and rear view camera. 1[...]

  • Page 144

    Displaying the “ A V System Settings ” screen 1 Press the HOME button to display the “ T op Menu ” screen. 2 T ouch [Settings]. The “ Settings Menu ” screen appears. 3 T ouch [AV Settings]. The “ AV System Settings ” menu appears. 4 T ouch the item that you want to change the setting. AVIC -F20BT AVIC -F920BT , AVIC -F9210BT , AVIC [...]

  • Page 145

    2 T ouch [AV2 Input]. Each touch of [ A V2 Input ] changes the set- ting as follows: ! Off : No video component is connected. ! EXT : P ioneer external unit connected with the RCA video cable (for AVIC-F20BT) ! Video : External video component Changing the wide screen mod e 1 Display the “ AV System Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to D[...]

  • Page 146

    Switching the muting/ attenuation timing Y ou can mute the AV source volume or attenu- ate the output signal. This setting is invalid for the mute signal that has been received from the MUTE lead connected to the navigation unit. (Even if this setting is “ Off ” , the naviga- tion system will mute or attenuate the audio source volume when the s[...]

  • Page 147

    1 Display the “ AV System Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ A V Sys- tem Settings ” screen on page 144. 2 T ouch [Auto PI]. T ouching [ Auto PI ] switches between “ On ” and “ Off ” . Setting the FM tuning step Normally the FM tuning step employed by seek tuning is 50 kHz. When AF or TA is on, the tuning s[...]

  • Page 148

    4 T ouch the item that you want to change the setting. # T ouch . Returns the previous screen. Using balance adjustment Y ou can select a fader/balance setting that provides an ideal listening environment in all occupied seats. 1 Display the “ AV Sound Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ AV Sound Settings ” screen o[...]

  • Page 149

    2 T ouch [EQ]. 3 T ouch the equaliser you want. Adjusting the preset equaliser curve effect Y ou can adjust the effect of the preset equali- ser cur ves. The following equaliser cur ves can be ad- justed: ! SuperBass ! Powerful ! Natural ! V ocal 1 Display the “ AV Sound Settings ” screen. = F or details, refer to Displaying the “ AV Sound Se[...]

  • Page 150

    5 T ouch the frequency that you want to adjust the level. 6 T ouch [ a ]o r[ b ] to adjust the level of the equaliser band. Each time you touch [ a ]o r[ b ], the level of the equaliser band increases or decreases. Adjusting loudness Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-sound ranges at low volume. 1 Display the “ AV Sound Se[...]

  • Page 151

    Adjusting source levels SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent ra- dical changes in volume when switching be- tween sources. p Settings are based on the FM tuner volume level, which remains unchanged. 1 Compare the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source you wish to ad- just. 2 Display th[...]

  • Page 152

    4 T ouch desired position. Replicating the settings Y ou can import settings you have made on the utility programme navgate FEEDS which is available separately to the navigation system. 1 Use navgate FEEDS to replicate the set- tings and store them on an SD memory card. 2 Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot. = F or details of the operati[...]

  • Page 153

    p This function is available for AVIC -F20BT only . T o ensure safe driving CAUTION For your safety , avoid viewing the screen in the voice operation as much as possible while driv- ing. V oice operation is available when “ Voice Lan- guage ” is set to one of the following lan- guages: ! UK English/UK English :T TS ! Español/Español :T TS ! D[...]

  • Page 154

    1 2 3 4 1 V oice help menu: Displays a list of commands for voice op- eration. 2 V oice operation condition indicator: When is indicated, the navigation sys- tem can recognise your voice commands. 3 : T ouch to listen to the brief operating in- struction. 4 : T ouch to cancel voice operation. Y ou can cancel the voice operation feature at any time [...]

  • Page 155

    Search for POI in vicinity In this example, you want to search for a POI and set it as your destination. p Say the number that you want to select. When you select the entr y next to “ 1 ” , say “ Number 1 ” . p If there are multiple items that correspond to the name you gave, the list screen ap- pears. In this case, touch the item you want [...]

  • Page 156

    A vailable basic voice commands The navigat ion system can also recognise the words in the following list. p T erms written in italics are voice comma nds. Basic commands V oice commands and operations Back d The previous screen returns. Cancel d Cancels the voice operation. Help d Outputs the brief operating instruction by voice. Next page , P rev[...]

  • Page 157

    V oice commands related to hands-free phoning p Y ou can make a phone call by voice dialling if the mobile phone featurin g Bluetooth wireless tech nology is being paired with the navigation system. p For <entr y ’ s name> shown on the following chart, say the name of the entry stored in “ Contacts ” . p For <phone number> shown o[...]

  • Page 158

    Setting the anti-theft function Y ou can set a password for the navigation sys- tem. If the back-up lead is cut af ter the pass- word is set, the navigation system prompts for the password at the time of next boot up. Setting the password 1 Press the HOME button to display the “ T op Menu ” screen. 2 T ouch [Settings]. The “ Settings Menu ”[...]

  • Page 159

    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 some methods to clear user data, and the situations and the cleared content are different for each method. For information regarding the content that is cleared by each method, see the list p[...]

  • Page 160

    Setting items to be deleted The items to be deleted var y depending on the reset method. The items listed in the following table re- turn to the default or factor y settings. p Almost all items not listed below will be retained. However , some of the items to be returned to their default values are not listed if the setting value can be easily reco[...]

  • Page 161

    Navigation functions Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4 Phone Menu All settin gs (*1) — 111 Other functions Anti-th eft password ——— — (*1) All stored data of 5 users is deleted. AV functions Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4 V olume 1 ——— AV Settings — 111 Other settin gs 1 ——— AV Sound All settings 1 ——— CD , ROM [...]

  • Page 162

    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. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer ser vice facility. Problems with the navigation screen Symptom Ca[...]

  • Page 163

    Symptom Cause Action (Reference) Y ou cannot positio n your vehicle on the map witho ut a significant positioning error . Something covers the GPS aerial. Do not cover the GPS aerial with spra y paint or vehicle wax, because this may block the re- ception of GPS signa ls. Snow buildup can also degrade the signals. Signals from the vehicle ’ s spe[...]

  • Page 164

    Symptom Cause Action (Reference) There ’ s no picture. The handbrake cord is not con- nected. Connect the handbrake cord, and apply the handbrake. The handbrake is not applied. Connect the handbrake cord, and apply the handbrake. The backlight of the LCD panel is turned off. T urn on the backlight. (Page 152) Rear display picture disappears. The [...]

  • Page 165

    Symptom Cause Action (Reference) No video output from connected equipment. No video output from connected iP od. “ A V1 Input ” or “ AV2 Input ” setting is incorr ect. Correct the settings. (P age 120) The connection of the USB interface cable for iP od is incorrect. Connect both the USB plug and the RCA cable side. (If only one of these co[...]

  • Page 166

    Problems with the phone screen Symptom Cause Action (Reference) Dialling is not possibl e because the touch panel keys for dialling are inactive. Y our phone is out of range for ser- vice. Retry after re-ent ering the range for service. The connection between the mobile phone and the navigation system cannot be established now . Perform the connect[...]

  • Page 167

    Messages and how to react to them The following messages may be displayed by your navigation system. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. 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 [...]

  • Page 168

    Message Cause Action (Reference) Connection failed. The mobile phone ’ s Bluetooth wire- less technology is turned off. Activate the target phone ’ s Bluetooth wire- less technology. The mobile phone is paired (con- nected) with another device. Cancel the pairing (connection) and retry. Rejection has been receive d from the mobile phone. Operat[...]

  • Page 169

    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, record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer ser vice centre. The messages in “ () ” wi[...]

  • Page 170

    Message Cause Action (Reference) Cannot play back all tracks All the files on the inserted external storage dev ice are secured by DRM. Store playable files. All of the files cannot be played by this unit. Replace it with the playable file. (P ag e 180, P age 196) USB flash drive was discon- nected for device protection. Do not connect this USB fla[...]

  • Page 171

    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[...]

  • Page 172

    Map matching As mentioned, the positioning systems used by this navigation system are susceptible to certain errors. Their calculations may, on occa- sion, place you in a location on the map where no road exists. In this situation, the processing system understands that vehicles travel only on roads, and can correct your positio n by ad- justing it[...]

  • Page 173

    Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors F or various reasons, such as the state of the road you are travelling on and the reception status of the GPS signal, the actual positio n of your vehicle may differ from the position dis- played on the map screen. ! If you make a shallow turn. ! If there is a parallel road. ! If there is ano[...]

  • Page 174

    ! If you are on a steep mountain road with many height changes. ! If you enter or exit a multi-storey car park or similar structure using a spiral ramp. ! If your vehicle is turned on a turntable or si- milar structure. ! If your vehicle ’ s wheels spin, such as on a gravel road or in snow . ! If you put on chains, or change your tyres for ones w[...]

  • Page 175

    Route setting information Route search specifications Y our navigation system sets a route to your destination by applying certain built-in rules to the map data. This section provides some use- ful information about how a route is set. CAUTION When a route is calculated, the route and voice guidance for the route are automatically set. Also, for d[...]

  • Page 176

    Built-in drive and care ! Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. ! Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may da- mage the built-in drive. ! Do not touch the recorded sur face of the discs. ! Store discs in their cases when not in use. ! Avoid leaving discs in excessively hot envir- on[...]

  • Page 177

    Playing DualDisc ! DualDiscs are two-sided discs that have a recordable CD for audio on one side and a recordable DVD for video on the other . ! Playback of the DVD side is possible with this navigation system. However , since the CD side of DualDiscs is not physically com- patible with the general CD standard, it may not be possible to play the CD[...]

  • Page 178

    ! It may not be possible to playback CD-R/ CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD re- corder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, scratches or condensation on the lens of the built-in drive. ! Playback of discs recorded on a personal computer may not be possible, depending on the recording devi[...]

  • Page 179

    ! DRM rental files cannot be operated until playing back is started. ! The navigation system corresponds to a DivX file display of up to 1 590 minutes 43 seconds. Search operations beyond this time limit are prohibited. ! DivX VOD file playback requires supplying the ID code of this navigation system to the DivX VOD provider . Regarding the ID code[...]

  • Page 180

    Media compatibility chart General Media CD-R/-RW DVD-R/-RW/-R DL USB storage de- vice SD memor y card File system ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 2, Romeo and Joliet ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 2, Romeo, Joliet and UDF 1.02 FA T16/FA T32 Maximum number of folders 700 300 Maximum number of files 999 3 500 2 500 Playable file types MP3, WMA, AAC, D[...]

  • Page 181

    WMA compatibility Media CD-R/-RW DVD-R/-RW/-R DL USB storage de- vice SD memor y card File extension .wma Bit rate 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz Note: The navigation system is not compatible with the following: Windows Media ™ Audio 9 P rofessional, Lossless, Voice WA V compatibility Media CD-R/-RW DVD-R/-RW/-R [...]

  • Page 182

    DivX compatibility Media CD-R/-RW DVD-R/-RW/-R DL USB storage de- vice SD memor y card File extension .avi/.divx DivX files on the external storage device (USB, SD) cannot be played. Profile (DivX version) Home Theater Ver . 3.11/Ver . 4.x/Ver . 5.x/ V er . 6.x Compatible audio codec MP3, Dolby Digital Bit rate (MP3) 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR S[...]

  • Page 183

    Video files compatibility (USB, SD) File extension .avi .mp4, .m4v .wmv Format MPEG-4 MPEG-4 H.264 WMV Compatible video codec MPEG-4 MPEG-4 H.264 WMV Compatible audio codec Linear PCM (LPCM), IMA- ADPCM MP3 AAC AAC WMA Recommended video spec ifica- tions Image size: QVGA (320 pixels x 240 pixels) Bit rate: 768 kbps F rame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 768[...]

  • Page 184

    Example of a hierarchy The following figure is an example of the tier structure in the disc. The numbers in the fig- ure indicate the order in which folder numbers are assigned and the order to be played back. : Folder :F i l e 1 2 3 4 5 6 L e v e l 1 L e v e l 2 L e v e l 3 L e v e l 4 Notes ! This product assigns folder numbers. The user cannot a[...]

  • Page 185

    Windows Media ™ and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DivX DivX is a compressed digital video format cre- ated by the DivX video codec from DivX, Inc. This unit can play DivX video files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD -R/RW/ROM discs. Keeping the same te[...]

  • Page 186

    iPhone “ Works with iPhone ” means that an electronic accessor y has been designed to connect spe- cifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple per formance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulator y standards. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc[...]

  • Page 187

    ! If the LED backlight reaches the end of its product lifetime, the screen will become dimmer and the image will no longer be visible. In that case, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer Ser vice Station. Engb 187 Appendix Appendix Appendix[...]

  • Page 188

    Display informati on Destination Menu Page Address 32 Return Home 35 POI Petrol Station 35 Open Parkin g Area Cash Dispens er Hotel or Motel Spell Name 35 Near Me 36 Near Destination 36 Around City 37 navgate FEED S 38 Favourites 37, 45 History 38, 48 Cancel Rou te 44 T raffic 49 Coordinates 38 Route Overview 41 Phone Menu Page Dial Pad 58 Call Hom[...]

  • Page 189

    Settings Menu Page Navi Settings 123 System Settings 136 AV Settings 144 AV Sound 147 Map Settings 129 Bluetooth Settings 63 Setting Repl icator 152 Safe Mode 152 Navi Settings menu Page Connection Statu s 123 3D Calibration Status 124 Fuel cons. 125 Drive Lo g Settings 127 Demo Mode 127 Set Home 127 Modify Current Location 128 Eco Setti ngs 128 En[...]

  • Page 190

    System Settings menu Page Regional Settings Program Language , V oice Lan- guage 136 Time 137 km / mile 138 Average Speed 138 V olume 138 Splash Screen 139 Back Camera 140 Screen Calibration 141 Illumi Color 141 Service Information 142 Restore Factory Settings 161 Map Settings menu Page Displayed Info Close Up View 129 City Map 130 City Map Barrier[...]

  • Page 191

    A V System Settings menu Page AV1 Input 144 AV2 Input 144 Wide Mode 145 Mute 146 Mute Level 146 Rear SP 145 DivX VOD 147 Auto PI 146 FM Step 147 A V Sound Settings menu Page FAD/BAL ( Balance ) 148 EQ 148 Loudness 150 Sub Woofer 150 HPF 150 SLA 151 Bass Boo ster 151 Staging 151 Engb 191 Appendix Appendix Appendix[...]

  • Page 192

    Bluetooth Settings menu Page Connection 56 Registration 53 Device Name 63 Password 63 Bluetooth On/Off 63 Echo Cancel 63 Auto Answer Preference 64 Refuse All Calls 64 Clear Memor y 64 Firmware update 65 Engb 192 Appendix Appendix[...]

  • Page 193

    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[...]

  • Page 194

    ID3 tag This is a method of embedding track-related information in an MP3 file. This embedded in- formation can include the track title, the ar- tist ’ s name, the album title, the music genre, the year of production, comments and other data. The contents can be freely edited using software with ID3 tag editing functions. Although the tags are re[...]

  • Page 195

    Parental lock Some DVD - Video discs with violent or adult-or- iented scenes feature parental lock which pre- vents children from viewing such scenes. With this kind of disc, if you set the unit ’ s parental lock level, playback of scenes inappropriate for children will be disabled, or these scenes will be skipped. Phone book An address book on u[...]

  • Page 196

    Specifications General Rated power source ............... 14.4 V DC (allowable voltage range: 12.0 V to 14.4 V DC) Earthing system ....................... Negative type Maximum current consumption ........................................... 10.0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): AVIC -F20BT DIN Chassis ..................... 188 mm × 118 mm × 157 mm Nos[...]

  • Page 197

    AVIC -F9220BT .................. 1 kohm Equaliser (7-B and Graphic Equaliser): F requency .......................... 50 Hz/125 Hz/315 Hz/800 Hz / 2 kHz/5 kHz/12.5 kHz Gain ...................................... ±12 dB Loudness contour: Low ....................................... +3.5 dB (100 Hz), +3 dB (10 kHz) Mid ................................[...]

  • Page 198

    MW tuner F requency ran ge ...................... 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz (9 kHz) Usable sensiti vity ..................... 25 µV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio ............... 62 dB (IEC -A network) L W tuner F requency ran ge ...................... 153 kHz to 281 kHz Usable sensiti vity ..................... 28 µV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise [...]

  • Page 199

    Engb 199[...]