Pioneer AVIC-F250 manual

Owner ’ s Manual HIDE-A W A Y NA VIGA TION SYSTEM FOR TR UCK S/CAMPER V ANS A VIC-F130 HIDE-A W A Y NA VIGA TION SYSTEM A VIC-F250 For details on software updates, visit www.na viextras.com. English <127075014473>1[...]

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Thank you for buying this P ioneer product. Please read through these ins tructions so you will know how to operate your model properly . After you have finished read ing the instr uctions, keep this document in a safe place for future refer ence. Important ! The screens shown in the examples may differ from actual screens. Actual screens may be ch[...]

– Searching for POIs using preset categories 32 Searching for POIs by categories 33 Searching for a POI directly from the name of the facilities 34 Searching for a nearby POI 35 Selecting a location by using “ Find on Map ” 36 Selecting destination from “ F avourites ” 36 Selecting a location you searched for recently 37 – Smart Histor [...]

Installation Important safeguards 65 P recautions before connecting the system 65 Before installing this product 66 T o prevent damage 66 P recautions before installation 67 Connecting the system 68 Installing with the hook and loop fastener 69 Appendix P ositioning technology 70 – P ositioning by GPS 70 Handling large errors 70 – When position[...]

Certain countr y and government laws may pro- hibit or restrict the placement and use of this system in your vehicle. Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use, installation and operation of your naviga- tion system. If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a se- parate[...]

Licence agreement PIONEER A VIC-F130, A VIC-F250 THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, AS THE END USER, AND PIONEER CORP . (JAP AN) ( “ PIONEER ” ). PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y BEFORE USING THE SOF TWARE INST ALLED ON THE PIONEER PRODUCTS. BY USING THE SOFT- WARE INSTALLED ON THE PIONEER PRO- DUCTS, YOU AG[...]

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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT <127075014473>9 Engb 9 Chapter 02 Introduction Introduction[...]

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About the data for the map database ! Modifications related to roads, streets/high- ways, terrain, construction and other things before/during the development period may not be reflected in this database. Inevitably , those modifications af ter that period are not reflected in this database. ! Regardless of existing and newly-built things, the data[...]

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 applicable at the time when the route was calculated is consid- ered. One-way streets and street closures may not be taken into consideration. For example, if a[...]

! Please remember to wear your seat belt at all times while operating your vehicle. If you are in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt is not properly fastened. ! Never use headphones while driving. Fuel cost management These calculations are based only on the infor- mation that you provide and not on any dat[...]

! Ejecting an SD memory card during data transfer can damage the SD memor y card. Be sure to eject the SD memor y card by the pro- cedure described in this manual. ! 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-[...]

Checking part names and functions 3 4 2 1 1 SD card slot p An SD memor y card is used only to up- grade the software of this product. p F or details of software upgrades, refer to the information on our website. 2 Video output selector switch The switch is used to change the resolution of video output to the AV receiver . ! When the switch is set t[...]

Resetting the micropr ocessor CAUTION Please refer to the related section before clearing. 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 chang[...]

On first-time startup When you use the navigation system for the first time, an initial setup process starts auto - matically . Follow the steps below . 1 Start the engine to boot up the system. 2 Wait approximately 10 seconds, and then press the MODE button of the A V re- ceiver . After a short pause, the navigation splash screen appears. 3 Set th[...]

9 If needed, modify the default route planning options, then touch [Next]. p Later you can change them in “ Route Set- tings ” . = F or details, refer to Modifying the r oute cal- culation conditions on page 42. p Y ou can restart the configuration wizard later from the “ Settings ” menu. = F or details, refer to Starting the configuration [...]

Screen switch ing overview Navigation screen Press the MODE button of the AV receiver . AV receiver screen (e.g. A VH- P4300DVD) <127075014473>19 Engb 19 Chapter 04 How to use the navigation menu screens How to use the navigation menu screens[...]

What you can do on each menu 1 Map screen T ouch [ Show Map ] on the “ Navigation Menu ” screen. 2 Quick menu Registering your favourite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the re- gistered menu screen by a simple touch on the quick menu screen. The master volume slider at the bottom of the screen adjusts the sound volume of t[...]

p When entering a text, the first character appears in upper case while the rest of the text is in lower case. T ouch to enter an upper case letter or touch twice to turn on Caps Lock. T ouch again and lower case letters return. 3 Back The previous screen returns. T ouching and holding [ Back ] returns to the map screen. 4 More T ouching [ More ] s[...]

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 1 7 8 2 3 4 6 9 5 a b p Information with an asterisk (*) appears only when the route is set. p Depending on the conditions and settings, some items may not be displayed[...]

T ouching this field displays route information during navigation. By default, only one data field is displayed. T ouch this field to see all data fields. = F or details, refer to Browsing the data field on page 25. 9 Cur rent route* The route currently set is highlighted in colour on the map. = F or details of the POI icons, refer to Cus- tomising[...]

2 T ouch [Show Map] on the “ Navigation Menu ” screen. The map screen appears showing the current position (a blue arrow by default), recom- mended route (an orange line) and surround- ing map area. p The arrow mark appears in blue by default. Y ou can change this icon. = F or details of the POI icons, refer to Custo- mising the map screen sett[...]

Browsing the data field The data fields are different when you are navi- gating the current route and when you have no specified destination (the orange line is not displayed). The data field provides the follow- ing information. ! When the route is set: Distance to final destination, time needed to reach the final destination and estimated arrival[...]

An icon showing a petrol station or a restau- rant will appear on the map during you are driving on motor ways. T ouch the icon to open the details of the next few exits or service sta- tions. Motorway exit services p Y ou can add any of them as a waypoint to your route. = F or details, refer to Setting a r oute using the “ My Route ” menu on p[...]

p The map orientation is fixed at “ Heading up ” when the 3D map screen is displayed. 1 Display the map screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch anywhere on the map during na- vigation. The map stops following the current position and control keys appear . 3 T ouch to switch the map orie[...]

Scrolling the map to the position you want to see 1 Display the map screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch and drag the map in the desired direction to scroll. p P ositioning the cursor to the desired loca- tion results in a brief information over view about the location being displayed at[...]

p Some information regarding traffic regula- tions depends on the time when the route calculation is per formed. Thus, the infor- mation may not correspond with a certain traffic regulation when your vehicle actually passes through the location in question. Also, the information on the traffic regula- tions provided will be for a passenger vehi- cl[...]

Searching for a locat ion by entering the midpoint of a street Y ou can also navigate to the midpoint of a street if the house number is not available. 1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch [Find], then [Find Address].[...]

3 If necessary , modify the country . = F or details of the operations, refer to Search- ing for a location by addr ess on page 29. 4 T ouch [T own] and enter the name of the city/town using its postcode. p T o open the numeric keypad, touch . 5 T ouch [Street] and enter the street name on the keyboard. 6 T ouch [House Number] and enter the house n[...]

4 After entering a few letters, touch [Re- sults]. The list of places opens with names contain- ing the entered character sequence. 5 Scroll the list and touch the place you want. A full screen map appears with the selected point in the middle. The name and address of the place is displayed at the top of the screen. = F or the subsequent operations[...]

3 T ouch the POI you want. The searched location appears on the map screen. = F or the subsequent operations, refer to Set- ting a route to your destination on page 39. Searching for POIs by categories Y ou can search for POIs by their categories and subcategories. 1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F o[...]

6 Select one of the sub place categories (e.g. Hotel or Motel) or touch [List All Places in Accommodation]. The screen appears showing all places in the selected main categor y around the selected lo - cation or along the route. Sometimes the list of brands in the selected place subcategor y appears. 7 Select one brand or touch [List All Places in [...]

Searches along the current route, and not around a given point. This is useful when you search for a later stopover that results in a minimal detour only , such as searching for upcoming petrol stations or restaurants. (The result list will be ordered by the length of the necessary detour .) p If you have selected [ In a T own ], select the city/to[...]

The following preset search categories appear , all for searching around the current position (or around the last known position if the cur- rent position is not available). ! Car Repair Around Here : Car repair and roadside assistance ser vices ! Health Around Here : Medical and emergency services ! Police Around Here : P olice stations ! Petrol S[...]

3 T ouch [Favourites]. The list of “ Favourites ” destinations appears. 4 T ouch the entry you want. The searched location appears on the map screen. = F or the subsequent operations, refer to Set- ting a route to your destination on page 39. p T o see more of the list, browse down or touch [ Filter ] to enter a few letters from the name of the[...]

1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch [Find] on the “ Navigation Menu ” screen. 3 T ouch [More], then touch [Coo rdinate]. 4 Enter the latitude and longitude values. p Y ou can enter the latitude and longitude va- [...]

Setting a route to your destination Y ou can set a route to your destination by using either a searched location or the “ My Route ” menu. Setting a route using a searched location 1 Search for a location. = F or details, refer to Searching for and select- ing a location on page 29. The map screen appears with the selected point in the middle. [...]

5 T ouch any of the alternatives to see it on the map. If you cannot find a good alternative, touch [ More Results ] and scroll down for routes with different routing methods. 6 Select one of the alternatives and touch [Back]. The previous screen returns. The navigation system calculates the route. The orange line now shows the new recommended rout[...]

6 T ouch [Go] to confirm the destination. After a short summary of the route para- meters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. p If you have already set the route to the desti- nation, [ Next ] will appears. T ouch [ Next ] and select the way to modify the current route. = F or details, refer to Selectin[...]

Displaying the route overview 1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch [My Route] on the “ Navigation Menu ” screen. 3 T ouch [Overview]. The current route is displayed in its full length on the map together with addi[...]

1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch [More...], then [Settings]. 3 T ouch [Route Settings]. 4 T ouch [V ehicle], then touch the vehicle type you use. Y ou can select from the following vehicle types: p Items marked wi[...]

5 T ouch next to the vehicle profile that you want to modify . 6 Scroll the list and touch any of the lines to change the parameters. p Items marked with an asterisk (*) do not ap- pear when the vehicle type is set to “ De- fault Lorry ” . ! Name : T ouch this key to rename the profile. ! Fuel Consumption Urban *: Enter the average consumption [...]

Setting the route calculation These settings determine how routes will be calculated. Select the type of vehicle you are driving, the road types used in route planning, and the route planning method. 1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view o[...]

4 T ouch any of the listed road types. If needed, scroll the list for all road types. The following options can be set for route calcula- tion: p Items marked with an asterisk (*) do not ap- pear when the vehicle type is set to “ De- fault Lorry ” . ! Motorways : Set whether to avoid motor ways when you are driving a slow car or you are towing [...]

5 When finished, touch and hold [Back]. The map screen returns. Setting driving time alerts p This function is available for AVIC -F130 only . Y ou can set countdown timers to alert you when you need a break or a sleep. This feature can be set for one driver or two alternative dri- vers. 1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ?[...]

Modifying the route When navigation is already started, there are several ways to modify the current route. The following sections describe some of those op- tions. Selecting a new destination when already having a route If you alrea dy have a recommended route and you select a new destination, the navigation system will ask you whether to start a [...]

5 T ouch [Set Start Point]. 6 Select the start point of the route the same way as you select a destination. 7 T ouch [Set Start]. 8 Select [Go] when the new start point is set. The map screen returns with a transparent arrow mark (showing that there is no GPS re- ception). If the current route already existed, it is now recalculated starting from t[...]

1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch [My Route] on the “ Navigation Menu ” screen. 3 T ouch [Cancel Route]. The current route is deleted with all its waypoints. Checking route alternatives for the current route T [...]

3 T ouch [More]. 4 Scroll down the list and touch [Simulate Navigation]. The simulation starts from the starting point of the route, and using a realistic speed, it leads you through the whole recommended route. p During simulation, you can use the follow- ing control keys (they disappear after a few seconds but you can open them again by touching [...]

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. “ Favourites ” can include your home lo- cation, favourite places, destinations you have already registered and any location on the map. 1 Select a de[...]

9 Set the necessary parameters. ! T ype of Alert : Set the type of alert point. ! Direction of Alert : Set the direction from which you expect the alert. ! Speed Limit : Set the speed limit for this alert point (if ap- plicable). 10 T ouch [Save]. The location is saved as a new alert point. p The warning for road safety cameras (like speed cameras)[...]

! If you want to use the T raffic information function in Russia, access www .naviextras.com beforehand and acti- vate the ser vice. ! The ser vice activation is subject to fees. Checking historical traffic information When this feature is enabled on the “ T raffic ” settings menu, the navigation system can take the traffic information into acc[...]

p When the traffic data is available, a 2D map is displayed with road segments coloured by the severity of traffic incidents. T ouch the event type icon at the road segment and then touch to get information about the traffic incident. p TMC is not a global ser vice. It may not be available in your countr y or region. Ask your local dealer for cover[...]

Displaying the settings screen 1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch [More...]. 3 T ouch [Settings]. 4 T ouch the setting item. Setting the volume and the guidance voice for navigation system Y ou can adjust the sound [...]

The maximum speed set in the vehicle pro - file is also used for this warning. This sys- tem alerts you if you exceed the preset value even if the legal speed limit is higher . This setting lets you decide whether you wish to receive visible and/or audible warn- ings. Adjust the slider to set the relative speed above which the application initiates[...]

! Avoid : T ouching this key lets you bypass parts of the recommended route. ! Cancel Route : Cancels the route and stops navigation. The key is replaced with the next one if way- points are given. ! Remove Next Waypoint : Skips the next waypoint from the route. ! T rip Monitor : Displays the “ T rip Monitor ” where you can manage your trip log[...]

Y ou can also set the minimum delay that triggers route recalculation, and you can in- struct the application if you want to confirm every recalculation. ! Event T ypes : T ouch this key to open the list of traffic event types, and select which events to take into account in route calculation. Setting the user profiles If more drivers use this navi[...]

! 3D T errain : Show or suppress the 3D elevation of the surrounding terrain. ! T rack Logs : T urn on or off track log saving, that is, sav- ing the sequence of the locations your jour- neys go through. ! Place Markers : Select which places to show on the map while navigating. T oo many places make the map crowded so it is a good idea too keep as [...]

If you are approaching a motorway exit or a complex intersection and the needed infor- mation exists, the map is replaced with a 3D view of the junction. Y ou can turn this feature on or let the map be displayed for the whole route. ! T unnel View : When entering tunnels, the sur face roads and buildings can be disturbing. This fea- ture shows a ge[...]

Customising the regional settings These settings allow you to customise this sys- tem for your local language, measurement units, time and date settings and formats, as well as to choose the time zone. 1 Display the settings screen. = F or details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the settings screen on page 56. 2 T ouch [Regional]. 3 T ouch[...]

3 Select the language that you want to use for voice guidance messages, then touch [Next]. p Later you can change it in “ Sound and W arnings ” settings. = F or details, refer to Setting the volume and the guidance voice for navigation system on page 56. 4 If needed, modify the time format and unit settings, then touch [Next]. p Later you can c[...]

More menu The “ More... ” menu provides you with various options and additional applications. 1 T ouch [Menu] on the map screen. The “ Navigation Menu ” screen appears. = F or details of the operations, refer to Screen switching over view on page 19. 2 T ouch [More...]. 3 T ouch the desired menu item. ! Settings : Y ou can configure the pro[...]

Important safeguards WARNING Pioneer does not recommend that you install your navigation system yourself. We recom- mend that only authorised Pioneer service personnel, who have special training and ex- perience in mobile electronics, set up and in- stall this product. NEVER SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF . Installing or servi- cing this product and[...]

Before installing this product ! Use this unit with a 12-volt batter y and ne- gative earthing only. Failure to do so may result in a fire or malfunction. ! T o avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the ( – ) batter y cable be- fore installation. T o prevent damage WARNING ! The black lead is earth. Please earth this lead s[...]

Precautions before installation CAUTION ! Never install this product in places where, or in a manner that: ! Could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly . ! May interfere with the driver ’ s opera- tion of the vehicle, such as on the floor in front of the driver ’ s seat, or close to the steering wheel or gearstick. ! Ma[...]

Connecting the system FUSE Secure the RGB cable with the 11 mm (.4 in) screw The navigation unit Where applicable, secure the cable to the AV receiver using an 11 mm (.4 in) screw (supplied). Insert one end of the RGB cable into the “DA T A BUS” slot on the side of this product and secure it with an 11 mm (.4 in) screw (supplied). Connect the o[...]

Installing with the hook and loop fastener 1 Thoroughly wipe off both surfaces be- fore affixing the hook and loop fastener . 2 Peel off the protective sheet and attach the hook and loop fastener . Navigation unit Protective sheet 3 Decide on the installation position. 4 Peel off the other protective sheet and install the navigation unit on the sur[...]

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[...]

! If you make a slight turn. ! If there is a parallel road. ! If there is another road ver y nearby, such as in the case of an elevated motor way . ! If you take a recently opened road that is not on the map. ! If you drive in zigzags. ! If the road has a series of hairpin bends. ! If there is a loop or similar road configura- tion. ! If you take a[...]

! 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 trees or other obstacles block the GPS signals for a considerable period. ! If you drive very slowly , or in a start-and- stop manner , as in a traffic jam. ! If you join the road after dri[...]

! If the destination is too far , there may be in- stances where the route cannot be set. (If you want to set a long-distance route going across several areas, set waypoints along the way .) ! During voice guidance, turns and intersec- tions from the motor way are announced. However , if you pass intersections, turns, and other guidance points in r[...]

Display information Page Find Find Address 29 Find Places 31, 33 Find on Map 36 Favourites 36 History 37 Coordinate 37 My Route Create Route 40 Edit Route 48, 49 Overview 42 Avoidances 42 Cancel Route 49 More... Settings Sound and Warnings 56 Customise Quick Menu 57 Driving Time Management 46, 47 T raffic 54, 58 Route Settings 43, 45 User Profiles [...]

Guidance point These are important landmarks along your route, generally intersections. The next gui- dance point along your route is indicated on the map by the flag icon. Point Of Interest (POI) Any of a range of locations stored in the data, such as railway stations, shops, restaurants, and amusement parks. RDS-TMC A communication system for inf[...]

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