Pioneer AVIC-F90BT manual

Operation Manual FLASH MEMORY MUL TIMEDIA A V NA VIGA TION RECEIVER A VIC-F90BT Notice to all users: Be sure to read “ Impor tant Information for the user ” first! “ Impor tant Inf or mation f or the user ” includes the impor tant inf or mation that you must understand before using this navigation system. This software requires that the nav[...]

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

Searching for a location by scrolling the map 35 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[...]

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

Using the touch panel keys (Music) 88 – Selecting a track from the list 89 – Browsing embedded text information 89 Using the “ F unction ” menu 89 Playing the movie file (USB, SD) Starting procedures 91 Reading the screen 91 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 91 – Searching for a desired scene and starting playback from a specified time 9[...]

– Storing and recalling broadcast stations 116 – Using “ My Mix ” function 116 – Using the direct traffic announcement function 116 – Using the “ Instant Replay ” function 117 Using the “ F unction ” menu 117 – Setting the memorized songs 118 – Using the Game Alert function 118 – Displaying Game Information 119 Using the A[...]

Operating Y our Navigation System with V oice T o Ensure Safe Driving 146 Basics of V oice Operation 146 – Flow of voice operation 146 – Starting voice operation 147 Operating iP od by voice 147 Calling the entr y on “ Contacts ” 147 Available Basic V oice Commands 148 – Basic commands 148 – V oice operation for the iPod 148 – V oice [...]

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[...]

“ Video image ” “ Video image ” in this manual indicates the moving images of DVD-Video , DivX, iPod, and any equipment that is connected to this sys- tem with an RCA cable, such as general-pur- pose AV equipment. “ External storage device (USB, SD) ” The SD memor y card, SDHC memory card, USB memor y device and USB portable audio playe[...]

! Built-in CD drive (AVIC-F700BT and A VIC -F7010BT) CD (commercial-release audio CD), CD-R/- RW (CD-DA, Data<MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX, WA V>) ! External storage device (USB, SD) F ollowing file types is playable on the exter- nal storage device (USB, SD). MP3, WMA, AAC, WA V , MPEG -4 , AVI — Notice regarding video viewing Remember that use of [...]

—“ Video image ” that is output from the built- in DVD drive ( DVD-V , DVD-VR , DivX ) and AV input ( AV1 , AV 2 ) can be displayed on the rear display . — This function is available for AVIC -F900BT and AVIC -F90BT . Rear view camera ready Y ou can display what is behind the vehicle if connected to a rear view camera (e.g. ND- BC2) (sold s[...]

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this product for the first time after installation. ! If the product fails to operate properly. ! If there appear to be problems with the op- eration of the system. ! When changing the combination of the equipment. ! When adding/removing additional pro- ducts that con[...]

Checking part names and functions This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons. 1 Disc loading slot Insert a disc to play. = F or details concerning operations, refer to Inserting/ejecting a disc on the next page. 2 LCD screen 3 EJECT button 4 RESET button = F or details concerning operations, [...]

Keep moving upward or downward ; Changes the map scale continuously. p This operation is available only while the map screen is displayed. Moving MUL TI-CONTROL to the lef t or right ; Allows you to change the frequency one step at a time; operates track search con- trols. Keep moving MUL TI-CONTROL to the left or right ; Allows you to per form man[...]

Inserting an SD memory card % Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot. Insert it with the contact sur face facing to the left and press the card until it clicks and com- pletely locks. p There is no compatibility for Multi Media Card (MMC). p Compatibility with all SD memory card is not guaranteed. p Optimum performance of this unit may not [...]

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. P ioneer accepts no liability for damages, co[...]

3 T ouch the language that you want to use for the voice guidance. The navigation system will now restart. 4 Read the disclaimer carefully , checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions. The “ T op Menu ” appears. Regular startup CAUTION The rear view camera function is not available for safety reasons until the navi[...]

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 2 5 7 8 6 1 3 4 Basic operation En 18 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. p [ MSN Direct ] is available for[...]

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. 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h 1 p Information with the mark (*) appears only when the route is[...]

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 129. = 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,[...]

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 regarding the route highlighted in purple p A route highlighted in purple on the map indicates that your route includes a road not matching your preference on th[...]

2 T ouch to switch the 2D map mode. 3 T ouch the map briefly . Briefly touching the position on the map that you want to see positions the cursor there. Cursor P ositioning the cursor to the desired location results in a brief informational over view about the location being displayed at the bottom of screen, with street name and other informa- tio[...]

The operations of a list screen (e.g. city list) 1 2 45 3 1 Screen title This description will provide you with a refer - ence for the next operation. 2 Current page/total pages 3 : Returns the previous screen. 4 : T ouching or on the scroll bar scrolls through the list and allows you to view the re- maining items. 5 Listed items : T ouching an ite[...]

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. ( “ A VIC 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 [...]

What you can do with the “ Map Confirma tion Scr een ” Under most conditions after searching for a location, the “ Map Confirmation 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 save[...]

= 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 descriptions from page 25 to page 35. 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[...]

If you have an active subscription to MSN Di- rect ser vice, you can check and browse var- ious information on your navigation system, such as gas prices, movie times, weather con- ditions and traffic information. The informa- tion will be updated periodically . — This function is available for AVIC -F900BT and AVIC -F90BT . Notice about MSN Dire[...]

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 read 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 e[...]

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 . Fo[...]

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 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 once. If [ Auto Answer Preference ] is set to [ Off ], answer the call manually. Answering is avail- able if any screen is disp[...]

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 ?[...]

= For more details about “ Set Home ” , refer to Setting your home position on page 134. Dialing GOOG-411 Y ou can dial GOOG-411, the free phone ser vice with one touch. 1 T ouch [GOOG-411] on the “ Phone Menu ” . = For details, refer to Displaying the Phone Menu on page 52. Dialing GOOG-411 starts. 2 Y ou can now use the GOOG-411 phone ser[...]

4 Check that the following screen is dis- played, and operate your cellular phone to transfer the phone book entries. T ransfer starts. It may take time depending on how many entries will be transferred. p Y ou can send the phone book entries re- peatedly before touching [ OK ]. If your cellu- lar phone supports one-by-one transfer only , send all [...]

2 Adjust volume to touch the sliders of [Phone Ringtone] and [Phone V oice]. [ Phone Ringtone ]: This setting controls the incoming ring tone volume. [ Phone V oice ]: This setting controls the incoming voice vo- lume. p Phone volume varies depending on the in- coming caller's phone, volume setting and other conditions. = For details concernin[...]

p If the [ Refuse All Calls ] is set to [ On ], re- jected incoming calls will not be stored in the missed call list. Echo canceling and noise reduction When you are operating hands-free phoning in the vehicle, you may hear an undesired echo. This function reduces the undesired echo and noise while you are doing hands-free phoning, and maintains a [...]

! If private mode is selected on the cellular phone, hands-free phoning may not be per- formed. Registration and connection ! Cellular phone operations var y depending on the type of cellular phone. Refer to the instruction manual that came with your cel- lular phone for detailed instructions. ! Depending on the mobile phone, transfer- ring phone b[...]

Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology software Downloading the files of updating will be avail- able in the future. Y ou will be able to download the latest update from appropriate website by using your PC. p Before you download the files and install the update, read through the instructions on the website. F or the procedure before you displa[...]

Y ou can play a normal music CD using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes these operations. 1 Insert the disc you want to play into disc-loading slot. Playback starts from the first track of the CD. 2 T ouch [DISC] on the “ AV Source ” menu to display the “ CD ” screen. = For details concerning operations, re[...]

Selecting a track from the list The list lets you see the list of track titles, file names or folder names on a disc and select one of them to play . 1 T ouch [List]. 2 T o return to the previous screen, touch [Detail]. p T ouching or switches the selection to the next or previous page in the list. p The “–” mark is displayed if there is no c[...]

Y ou can play an disc that contains com- pressed audio files using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes these operations. p AVIC -F900BT and AVIC -F90BT cannot play WA V files. p In the following description, the MP3, WMA, AAC, WA V files are collectively re- ferred to as “ Compressed audio file ” . 1 Insert the d[...]

= F or details, refer to Recalling equalizer cur ves on page 140. 3 Displaying the “ Function ” menu = F or details, refer to Using the “ Function ” menu on the next page. 4 Select the previous or next folder p T ouching these keys enables you to se- lect the previous or next folder and play- back the first track on the folder . Y ou cannot[...]

p If you do not operate functions within about 30 seconds, the display automatically re- turns to the ordinary display. Using the “ Function ” menu 1 T ouch [DISC] on the “ AV Source ” menu to display the “ ROM ” screen. = For details concerning operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 18. 2 T ouch [Func]. 12 3 1 Repeatin[...]

Y ou can play a DVD-V ideo using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section de- scribes operations for playing a DVD-V ideo. p AVIC -F700BT and AVIC -F7010BT cannot play DVDs. Reading the screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Audio track indicator Shows the audio track number and audio lan- [...]

= F or details, refer to Using the “ Function ” menu on page 73. 3 Display the DVD menu Y ou can display the menu by touching [ Menu ] or [ TOP M. ] while a disc is playing. T ouching either of these keys again lets you start play- back from the location selected from the menu. For details, refer to the instructions pro- vided with the disc. 4 [...]

Resuming playback (Bookmark) The Bookmark function lets you resume play- back from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. T ouching [ B.Mark ]: Y ou can bookmark a point for ever y five discs. If you tr y to memorize a point for the same disc, the oldest bookmark will be overwritten by the newest one. p T o clear the bookmark on a disc,[...]

2 T ouch [TOP M.] or [Menu] to display touch panel keys to operate the DVD menu. 3 T ouch the desired menu item. Using DVD menu by touch panel keys If items on the DVD menu appears at the bot- tom of the screen, the touch panel keys may overlay them. In such case, select a item using those touch panel keys. 1 T ouch [ a ], [ b ], [ c ]o r[ d ] to s[...]

p If you per form chapter (title) search, fast forward/rewind or slow motion playback, the repeat play range changes to [ Disc ]. 2 Selecting audio output When playing DVDs recorded with LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output. T ouch [ L/R Select ] repeatedly until the de- sired audio output appears in the display. Each touch of [ Repeat ] cha[...]

Y ou can play a DVD-VR (DVD Video Recording F ormat) using the built-in drive of the naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for DVD-VR . p AVIC -F700BT and AVIC -F7010BT cannot play DVD-VR . Reading the screen 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Audio track indicator Shows the audio track number c[...]

p Moving MUL TI-CONTROL lef t or right enables you to per form the equivalent operations. 6 Playback and Pause T ouching [ f ] switches between “ playback ” and “ pause ” . 7 Switch the display T ouching [ Disp ] changes the information as follows: Disc information display — Repeat range dis- play 8 Displaying the map screen 9 Display the[...]

! 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 cancel the input numbers, touch [ Clear ]. Switching the playback mode Y ou h[...]

p Reversing slow motion playback is not pos- sible. Using the “ Function ” menu 1 T ouch [DISC] on the “ AV Source ” menu to display the “ DVD-VR ” screen. = For details concerning operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 18. 2 T ouch the screen to display the touch panel keys. 3 T ouch [Func]. Function menu 12 3 1 Repeat[...]

Y ou can play a DivX using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes that operations. p AVIC -F700BT and AVIC -F7010BT cannot play DivX files. Reading the screen 9 1 3 4 5 6 8 2 7 1 Source icon Shows which source has been selected. 2 Audio track indicator Shows the audio track number currently se- lected. 3 Folder number i[...]

T ouching [ f ] switches between “ playback ” and “ pause ” . 6 Switch the information T ouching [ Disp ] changes the indication on the information plate as follows: Disc information display — Current folder dis- play — File name display 7 Displaying the map screen 8 Switching the playing part When playing a disc containing a mixture of[...]

1 T ouch [Search] and then touch [Folder] (folder), [File] (file), [Time] (time). 2 T ouch the keys to input the desired number or time and then touch [Enter]. 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 secon[...]

Configure the DVD-V ideo/DVD - VR/DivX player . Displaying DVD Setup menu 1 Play the disc that contains DVD-Video, DVD-VR or DivX. 2 T ouch [DISC] on the “ AV Source ” menu to display the normal playback screen. = For details concerning operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 18. 3 T ouch [Func]. The “ Function ” menu appear[...]

Setting the angle icon display Y ou can set the angle icon to display in scenes where the angle can be switched. 1 T ouch [DVD Setup] on the “ Function ” menu. = For details, refer to Displaying DVD Setup menu on the previous page. 2 T ouch [Multi Angle]. T ouching [ Multi Angle ] switches between [ On ] and [ Off ]. Setting the aspect ratio Th[...]

! Level 1 — Only playback of discs for chil- dren is possible p If you want to change the parental level al- ready set, enter the registered code number and then select the parental level. p W e recommend that you keep a record of your code number in case you forget it. p The parental lock level is recorded on the disc. Y ou can confirm it by loo[...]

Setting the subtitle file for DivX ® Y ou can select whether to display DivX exter- nal subtitles or not. p If no DivX external subtitle files exist, the original DivX subtitles are displayed even when [ Custom ] is selected. 1 T ouch [DVD Setup] on the “ Function ” menu. = For details, refer to Displaying DVD Setup menu on page 82. 2 T ouch [[...]

Language code chart for DVDs Language (code), input code Language (code), input code Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Guarani (gn), 0714 P ashto, Pushto (ps), 1619 English (en), 0514 Gujarati (gu), 0721 Quechua (qu), 1721 F rench (fr), 0618 Hausa (ha), 0801 Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Spanish (es), 0519 Hindi (hi), 0809 Kirundi (rn), 1[...]

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 memor y 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 Curre nt f[...]

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 ouch [List]. 2 T ouch the folder that you want to view. T ouching or switches the [...]

Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track. Scan play is performed in the current repeat play range. T ouching [ Scan ] switches between “ On ” and “ Off ” . When you find the desired track touch [ Scan ] to turn scan play off . p After all tracks or folders scanning are finished, normal playback will begin again. p If you t[...]

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 memor y device and USB portable audio player only, they are [...]

T ouching the key switches between the screen to operate music files and the screen to oper- ate movie files. This touch panel key is avail- able only when there are both audio and video file in the external storage device (USB, SD). 4 Select the previous or next folder T ouching [ c ]o r[ d ] play the first playable file on the previous or next fo[...]

3 T ouch [Func]. p If the touch panel keys are not shown, touching anywhere to display them. 1 1 Repeating play Each touch of [ Repeat ] changes the set- tings as follows: ! Media — Repeat all video files in the se- lected external storage device (USB, SD) ! File — Repeat just the current file ! Folder — Repeat the current folder p If you ski[...]

Using the USB inter face cable for iP od en- ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga- tion system. p F or connection, USB inter face cable for iP od (CD -IU230V) (sold separately) is re- quired. p USB inter face cable for iP od is supplied with AVIC -F90BT . p iP od is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis- tered in the U.S. and other countries. St[...]

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 ) 4 3 5 7 8 9 a 1 6 2 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 tabs Shows the list[...]

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 includes all op- tions in the current list. For example, if you touch [ All ] after touching [ Artists ], you can proceed to next s[...]

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 this 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 panel ke[...]

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 on the list. p T ouching [ All ] on the list includes all op- tions in the current list. For example, if y[...]

There are two repeat play types for the play- back. Each touch of [ Repeat ] changes the set- tings as follows: ! One — Repeats just the current track ! All — Repeats all tracks in the selected list 2 Setting the shuffle play for music This function shuffles songs or albums and plays them in random order . Each touch of [ Shuffle ] changes the [...]

Y ou can listen to the radio by using the naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for radio (FM). % T ouch [FM] on the “ A V Source ” menu to display the “ FM ” screen. = For details concerning operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 18. Reading the screen 7 4 3 2 1 6 5 1 Source icon Shows which source has bee[...]

Switching between the detailed information display and the preset list display Y ou can switch the left side of the basic screen according to your preference. % T ouch [Preset] (or [Detail]). Each touch of [ Preset ] (or [ Detail ]) changes the detailed information display or preset list display . Storing and recalling br oadcast frequencies With a[...]

2 T ouch [Start] to start “ BSM ” . BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing, the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under the preset tuning keys [ P1 ]t o [ P6 ] in order of their signal strength. When this is complete, BSM stops flashing. p T o cancel the storage process, touch [ Stop ]. p Storing broadcast frequencies with [...]

Y ou can listen to the radio by using the naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for HD Radio ™ . p F or details concerning operation, refer to the HD Radio tuner ’ s operation manual. % T ouch [Digital Radio] on the “ AV Source ” menu to display the “ Digital Radio ” screen. = For details concerning operations, refer to[...]

Switching between the detailed information display and the preset list display Y ou can switch the left side of the basic screen according to your preference. % T ouch [List] (or [Detail]). Each touch of [ List ] (or [ Detail ]) changes the detailed information display or preset list dis- play . Storing and recalling br oadcast frequencies With a t[...]

2 Switching the seek mode = For details, refer to this page. 3 T uning in strong signals = For details, refer to this page. 4 Switching the reception mode = For details, refer to this page. Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies “ BSM ” (best stations memor y) lets you auto- matically store the six strongest broadcast fre- quencies under t[...]

Y ou can listen to the radio by using this navi- gation system. This section describes opera- tions for radio (AM). % T ouch [AM] on the “ AV Source ” menu to display the “ AM ” screen. = For details concerning operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 18. Reading the screen 5 4 12 3 1 Source icon Shows which source has been s[...]

Storing and recalling br oadcast frequencies With a touch of any of the preset tuning keys ([ P1 ]t o[ P6 ]), you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall (also with the touch of a key). Preset tuning keys 1 When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory , keep touching a preset tuning key [P1] to [P6] until the[...]

2 T ouch [ c Prev] or [Next d ] to set the sen- sitivity . There are two levels of sensitivity for AM. Level: 1 — 2 p The level “ 2 ” setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive weaker stations. Using the radio ( AM ) En 108 Chapter 20[...]

Y ou can use the navigation system to control an XM satellite digital tuner , which is sold se- parately . F or details concerning operation, refer to the XM tuner ’ s operation manuals. This section provides information on XM operations with the navigation system which differs from that described in the XM tuner ’ s operation man- ual. Followi[...]

ALL CH MODE a 9 8 23 1 4 5 6 7 b CA TEGORY MODE 1 23 c 5 6 7 b a 9 8 1 Memorize the current song = For details, refer to Memorizing the song on the next page. 2 Recalls equalizer curves = For details, refer to Recalling equalizer cur ves on page 140. 3 Displaying the “ Function ” menu = For details, refer to Using the “ Function ” menu on p[...]

1 T ouch [Direct]. 2 Input [000] and then touch [Enter]. If you select another channel, display of the Radio ID is canceled. Storing and recalling br oadcast stations With a you touch of any of the preset tuning keys ([ P1 ]t o[ P6 ]), you can easily store up to six broadcast channels for later recall (also with the touch of a key). 1 Select the ch[...]

% T ouch [Memo]. The song title and artist name of current song you are listening to are memorized, and a con- firmation message appears. p The song title and artist name of up to 12 songs can be memorized. T rying to save more than 12 songs will result in older ones being overwritten. p Y ou cannot memorize the song title or the artist name when ?[...]

Setting the memorized songs Selecting the songs to alert The list of song titles memorized for the MyMix F unction (MyMix list) is displayed. Y ou can change the notification setting when the song is broadcast again. Y ou can enable or disable notification for each song. 1 T ouch [Memo]. 2 T ouch the song title that you want to exclude from the not[...]

Y ou can use the navigation system to control a Pioneer Sirius satellite digital tuner , which is sold separately . F or details concerning operation, refer to the SIRIUS tuner ’ s operation manuals. This sec- tion provides information on SIRIUS opera- tions with navigation system which differs from that described in the SIRIUS tuner ’ s op- er[...]

Category Mode 3 4 1 2 d 6 7 8 c b a 9 1 Memorize the current song = For details, refer to Memorizing the song on the next page. 2 Switch the SIRIUS Instant replay mode = For details, refer to Using the “ Instant Replay ” function on page 117. 3 Recalls equalizer curves = For details, refer to Recalling equalizer cur ves on page 140. 4 Displayin[...]

1 T ouch [Direct]. 2 Input [000] and then touch [Enter]. If you select another channel, display of the Radio ID is canceled. Storing and recalling br oadcast stations With a touch of any of the preset tuning keys [ P1 ]t o [ P6 ], you can easily store up to six broadcast stations for later recall (also with the touch of a key). 1 Select the channel[...]

Memorizing an traffic channel 1 T une in to a traffic channel. 2 T ouch and hold [TRAFFIC] for two sec- onds or more. The traffic channel will be memorized. p Even if you use this with the XM satellite radio tuner , only one station can be memor- ized. The station memorized afterward will overwrite the existing one. p The channels 000 can not be me[...]

Setting the memorized songs Selecting the songs to alert Display the song title list memorized for the MyMix F unction (MyMix list). Y ou can change the setting of the notification when the song is broadcast again. Y ou can enable or disable no- tification for each song. 1 T ouch [Memo]. 2 T ouch [ c Prev] or [Next d ] to select the desired song. 3[...]

5 T ouch [Alert On]. Changing the alert setting Y ou can enable or disable the alert for selected items. This function is useful when to want to turn the alert off temporarily without changing the setting of each selected team. 1 T ouch [Game Alert]. 2 T ouch [Alert On] or [Alert Off]. p T ouch to toggle the selection. When a game involving one of [...]

Y ou can display “ video image ” output by AV 1 Input or A V2 Input to the screen of the navi- gation system. 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 p[...]

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 external units are connected, the navigation system al[...]

The external unit can be operated by trans- mitting the operating commands set to 1 key — 6 key . p Operation varies depending on the exter- nal unit connected. (In some cases, some functions may not be used until you touch and hold the key .) 7 Operate the external unit by using F1 — F4 The external unit can be operated by trans- mitting the o[...]

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 [3[...]

Y ou can select whether to draws or refrain from drawing the terrain with a realistic landscape on the map, such as a green space, water place, undulating sur face. ! “ 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 graphical[...]

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[...]

Available options; ! “ W ar n When Speeding ” Establishes whether or not to enable the ex- cessive speed warnings for when you ex- ceed the speed limit. CAUTION The speed limit is based on the map data- base. The speed limit in the database may not match the actual speed limit of the cur- rent road. This is not a definite value. Be sure to driv[...]

2 The demonstration guidance will begin. p If you want to per form the simulati on at fas- ter speed, touch [ Fly over ] on the “ Route Information ” screen . = For more details concerning the operation, refer to Playing simulated travel at high speed on page 42. Sound settings All settings here are effective only for the navi- gation guidance [...]

3 T ouch the desired category that you want to display . If there are more detailed categories within the selected categor y , repeat this step as many times as necessar y . If there aren ’ t anymore detailed categories, a blank list appears. In this case, you can only create the new category by touching [ New Group ]. 4 T ouch [Edit] on the righ[...]

If there aren ’ t anymore detailed categories, a blank list appears. In this case, touching [ New Group ] allows you to create a new cate- gor y . 4 T ouch [New Group] at the screen where you want to create a new category . 5 Enter the category name and touch [Done] to complete the entry . Editing your customized POI If you have already stored th[...]

Activating track logger temporarily One-time activation is useful if you want to create a log only for that trip. 1 T ouch [Visual] on the “ Navi Settings ” menu. The “ Visual Settings ” screen appears. 2 T ouch [Manage T rack Logs]. A list of track logs already recorded appears. A blank list appears if you have not recorded it yet. 3 T ouc[...]

4 T ouch the desired key to operate it. Available options; ! “ Update interval: ” Sets how often the system updates the log. ! “ Current autosave track size: ” Sets a size limit on automatic logging. This setting will be effective only when “ Enable Auto-saving ” is “ On ” . ! “ Enable Auto-saving ” Sets whether the automatic lo[...]

Selecting the language Y ou can set the languages used on the pro - gram and voice guidance. Each language can be set separately . p If you use voice operation, select [ English ] in [ Program language: ]o f “ Language ” .I f you select other languages, voice operation will not be available. = F or details, refer to Basics of Voice Oper- ation [...]

1 Create a folder named “ Pictures ” on the top-most directory of the exter nal storage device (USB, SD) and store the picture files in this folder . 2 Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot or plug the USB storage device to the USB connector . 3 T ouch [Splash Screen] on the “ System Settings ” menu. = For details, refer to Displa[...]

Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (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 Make sure to use the supplied stylus for ad- justment and gently touch the screen. If you press[...]

Selecting the color from the preset colors 1 T ouch [Illumi Color] on the “ System Set- tings ” menu. = For details, refer to Displaying the “ System Settings ” menu on page 134. 2 T ouch desired color . Current color balance Available options; ! Colored keys — Selects the desired preset color ! Memory 1 / Memory 2 / Memory 3 — Col- ors[...]

The “ A V Sound ” menu options Displaying the “ A V Sound ” menu 1 Press MENU button to display the “ To p Menu ” , and then touch [Settings]. 2 T ouch [A V Sound]. The “ A V Sound ” menu appears. p When AV source is “ Off ” , you cannot per- form adjustments. p When selecting the FM tuner as the AV source, you cannot select [ S[...]

Recalling equalizer curves There are seven stored equalizer cur ves that you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list of the equalizer cur ves: Equalizer curve S.Bass S.Bass is a cur ve in which only low-pitched sound is boosted. Powerful Powerful is a curve in which low-pitched and high- pitched sounds are boosted. Natural Natural is a curve [...]

! Q : Y ou can select the details of the cur ve char- acteristics. (The following figure shows the characteristic image.) 1 T ouch [EQ] on the “ AV Sound ” menu. = For details, refer to Displaying the “ AV Sound ” menu on page 139. 2 T ouch the one of keys to select a curve that you want to use as the basis of custo- mizing. 3 T ouch [Custo[...]

5 T ouch [+] or [ – ] next to “ Frequency ” to select cut-off frequency . Each time you touch [ + ]o r[ – ], cut-off frequen- cies are selected in the following order: 50 Hz — 63 Hz — 80 Hz — 100 Hz — 125 Hz Only frequencies lower than those in the se- lected range are output from the subwoofer . Using the high pass filter When you [...]

p Only when selecting the AV source with video, you can adjust [ Wide Mode ]. p Only when the AV source is “ Off ” , the fol- lowing items can be adjusted; [ MUTE Input/GUIDE ] and [ Rear SP ] Setting video input 1 ( AV 1 ) Y ou can switch this setting according to the connected component. p This setting is effective for RCA inputs (AUDIO INPUT[...]

Full — Normal Full (full) A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal di- rection only , enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 TV pic- ture (normal picture) without any omissions. Normal (normal) A 4:3 picture is displayed normally, giving you no sense of disparity since its proportions are the same as that of the normal picture. p Different settings can b[...]

p If you always set the language other than “ English ” on “ Program language: ” , select [ Off ]. p During transfer , iPod operations (such as [ Shuffle ], [ Menu ], or [ Video ]) are not avail- able. p If you select “ Off ” or acquiring the informa- tion from connected iPod has not com- pleted, the part of voice commands related to iP[...]

T o Ensure 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 “ Lang[...]

Starting voice operation % Press MUL TI-CONTROL on map screen or the AV 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 ” . After you cancel voice[...]

A vailable Basic V oice Commands The navigation system can also recognize the words in the following list. Basic commands V oice commands 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>, <Album[...]

Show playlists d Displays the playlist together with sub-screen to continue 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 on[...]

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. Position the microphone carefully F [...]

Setting the anti-theft function Y ou can set a password for the navigation sys- tem. If the back-up lead is cut or RESET button is pressed after the password is set, the navi- gation system prompts for the password at the time of next boot up. Setting the password 1 With the map displayed, press MENU button. 2 T ouch [Settings] on the “ T op Menu[...]

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 vary 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 [...]

Y ou cannot positio n your vehicle on the map without a signific ant positioning error . The navigation system may not be mounted securely in your vehicl e. Check that the navigation system is securel y mounted and, if necessar y , consult the dealer that installed the system. The navigation system is installed with an extreme angle exceeding the i[...]

Nothing is displayed and the touch panel keys cannot be used. The setting for the rear view camera is incorrect. Select the appropriate setting for the rear view camera. The shift lever was placed in [R] when the rear view camera was not connected. Press MAP button, and then press MENU button to return to the “ T op Menu ” and then select the c[...]

The picture is stretched, the as- pect is incorrect. The aspect setting is incorrect for the display. Select the appropriate setting for that image. (P age 143, Page 83) A parental lock message is dis- played and DVD playback is not possible. P arental lock is on. T urn parental lock off or change the level. (P age 83) P arental lock for DVD playba[...]

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 . The messages in “ () ” will appear on the “ Rear dis[...]

Reading error ( ERROR-10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 30, A0 ) Electrical or me chanical T urn the ignition switch OFF and back ON, or switch to a different source, then back to the CD player . Reading error ( ERROR-15 ) The inserted disc does not contain any data. Replace disc. Reading error ( ERROR-23 ) The CD format cannot be played back. Replace disc. Read[...]

Other sources Message Cause Action (See) System detected improper connection of Parking Brake lead. Please check your con- figuration for safety . Please see Operation Manual for more information regarding safe operation. P arking brake lead is incorrectly connected. Confirm once more that their connections are correct. UPDA TING The selected chann[...]

Positioning technology AVIC -F900BT and AVIC -F90BT accurately mea- sures your current location by combining the positioning by GPS and by “ Dead Reckoning ” . AVIC -F700BT and AVIC -F7010BT accurately measures your current location by the GPS po- sitioning. Positioning by GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses a network of satellites orb[...]

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 i[...]

Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors F or various reasons, such as the state of the road you are traveling on and the reception status of the GPS signal, the actual position 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 anoth[...]

! 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 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 tires for one[...]

CAUTION When a route is calculated, the route and voice guidance for the route are automatically set. Also, for day or time traffic regulations, only infor- mation about traffic regulations at the time when the route was calculated is shown. One-way streets and street closures may not be taken into consideration. F or example, if a street is open d[...]

Supplemental information about traffic icon Icon Meanings Stop-and-go traffic Stopped traffic Closed/blocked roads Accidents, constructions, etc. Road works Road narrows, lane closures W arning s, other dangers Bad weather condition P olice ahead Handling and care of the disc Some basic precautions are necessar y when handling your discs. Built-in [...]

Playable discs About DVD-Video and CD DVD and CD discs that display the logos shown below generally can be played on this built-in DVD drive. DVD-Video CD p is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. p It is not possible to play DVD-Audio discs. This DVD drive may not be able to play all discs bearing the marks shown above. About A VC[...]

! Playback of discs may become impossible with direct exposure to sunlight, high tem- peratures, or depending on the storage conditions in the vehicle. DVD-Video discs ! DVD-V ideo discs that have incompatible re- gion numbers cannot be played on this DVD drive. The region number of the player can be found on this product ’ s chassis. DVD-R/DVD-R[...]

! Firmly secure the USB storage device when driving. Do not let the USB storage device fall onto the floor , where it may become jammed under the brake or gas pedal. ! There may be a slight delay when starting playback of audio files encoded with image data. ! Depending on the USB storage devices connected to this navigation system, noise may be ge[...]

Media compatibility chart General Media CD-R/-RW AVIC-F700BT , AVIC-F7010BT CD-R/-RW AVIC-F900BT , AVIC-F90BT DVD-R/-RW/- RD L AVIC-F900BT , AVIC-F90BT USB storage device (All models) SD memory card (All models) 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/F AT32 [...]

WMA compatibility Media CD-R/-RW AVIC-F700BT , AVIC-F7010BT CD-R/-RW AVIC-F900BT , AVIC-F90BT DVD-R/-RW/- RD L AVIC-F900BT , AVIC-F90BT USB storage device (All models) SD memory card (All models) File extension .wma Bit rate 48 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR V er . 9: 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR V er . 7 or 8: 128 kbps [...]

AAC compatibility Media CD-R/-RW AVIC-F700BT , AVIC-F7010BT CD-R/-RW AVIC-F900BT , AVIC-F90BT DVD-R/-RW/- RD L AVIC-F900BT , AVIC-F90BT USB storage device (All models) SD memory card (All models) File extension .m4a Bit rate 16 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) Sampling frequency 11 kHz to 44.1 kHz 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz Notes: ! The navig[...]

A VI compatibility Media CD-R/-RW AVIC-F700BT , AVIC-F7010BT CD-R/-RW AVIC-F900BT , AVIC-F90BT DVD-R/-RW/- RD L AVIC-F900BT , AVIC-F90BT USB storage device (All models) SD memory card (All models) File extension AVI files cannot be played on the buil t-in drive. .avi Compatible video codec MPEG-4 Compatible audio codec ADPCM Recommended video speci[...]

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 can not [...]

About SD and SDHC logo SD Logo is a trademark. SDHC Logo is a trademark. About WMA The Windows Media ™ logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can play back WMA data. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technol- ogy that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Me[...]

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 hot, resulting in possible da- mage to the LCD screen. When not using this navigation system, avoid exposing it to direct sunlight as much as possible. ! The LCD screen should be used within [...]

Display information Destination Menu Page [ Address ]2 5 [ POI ] [ Around Current GPS Location ]2 8 [ Around Destination ]2 8 [ Around Cursor ]2 7 [ Along Route ]2 8 [ Saved Criteria ]3 0 [ Register Search Criteria ]2 9 [ Favorites ]3 3 [ History ]3 3 [ USB/SD ]3 1 [ Return Home ]3 4 [ Delete Route ]4 5 [ Save Route ]3 4 [ Route Function ] [ Route [...]

Settings Menu Navi Settings Page [ GPS & Time Settings ] 123 [ Time Settings ] 124 [ Visual ] [ 3D Settings ] 125 [ Map Settings ] 125 [ Displayed Info ] 126 [ Smart Zoom ] 126 [ Overview Mode ] 127 [ Manage POI ] 130 [ Manage T rack Logs ] 132 [ Route ] 127 [ Method: ] 128 [ U-turn penalty: ] 128 [ Unpaved Roads ] 128 [ Highways ] 128 [ Ferrie[...]

System Settings menu Page [ Language ] 135 [ Splash Screen ] 135 [ Back Camera ] 136 [ Screen Calibration ] 137 [ Picture Adjustment ] 137 [ Illumi Color ] 137 [ Service Information ] 138 [ Screen Off ] 138 A V Settings menu Page [ A V1 Input ] 143 [ A V2 Input ] 143 [ Ant CTRL ] 143 [ Wide Mode ] 143 [ MUTE Input/GUIDE ] 144 [ Rear SP ] 144 [ VR C[...]

A V Sound menu Page [ FAD/BAL ]( [ Balance ]) 139 [ EQ ] 139 [ Loudness ] 141 [ Sub Woofer ] 141 [ HPF ] 142 [ SLA ] 142 [ Bass Booster ] 142 Shortcut menu Map Confirmation Screen Page [ Map ]3 5 [ 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 [...]

DVD Setup Page [ Language ]8 2 [ Assist Subtitle ]8 2 [ Multi Angle ]8 3 [ TV Aspect ]8 3 [ Parental ]8 3 [ DivX VOD ]8 4 [ Auto Play ]8 4 [ Subtitle File ]8 5 Appendix En 183 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[...]

ID3 tag This is a method of embedding track-related information in a 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 T ag editing functions. Although the tags are re[...]

Packet write This is a general term for a method of writing on CD-R, etc. at the time required for a file, just as is done with files on floppy or hard disks. 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 uni[...]

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