Pioneer AVIC-F20BT - User Manual

Operation Manual
NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM
AVIC-F20BT
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Pioneer AVIC-F20BT Specifications

General

Auto	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Map view options	2D/3D
GPS receiver	L1, C/Acode GPS, SPS
Power requirements	14.4 V DC
Form factor	Plug-in
Product color	Black
Channels quantity	30 channels
Display diagonal	7 \
Display resolution	1440 x 234 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Audio formats supported	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Image formats supported	JPG
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 80 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	170 mm
Width	178 mm
Height	100 mm
Weight	2970 g

Summary

Introduction

Manual overview

Explains how to use the manual and its conventions.

How to use this manual

Guidance on finding operational procedures from contents or menu names.

Conventions used in this manual

Explains formatting and symbols used in the manual for clarity.

Terms used in this manual

Defines key terms like "Front Display", "Video image", and "External storage device".

iPod compatibility

Lists compatible iPod models and software versions for system integration.

Map coverage

Information on the geographical areas covered by the navigation system's maps.

Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

Identifies and explains the various buttons and parts of the navigation system.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

Instructions for adjusting the angle of the LCD panel, specific to certain models.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing discs from the drive.

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card

Procedures for handling SD memory cards, including insertion and ejection.

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device

Safe procedures for connecting and disconnecting USB storage devices.

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod

How to connect and disconnect an iPod for media playback.

Flow from startup to termination

Describes the system's startup and shutdown sequence.

On first-time startup

Initial setup steps for language selection upon first use.

How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview

Illustrates how to navigate between different screens and menus.

What you can do on each menu

Explains the functions available in the Top Menu, Destination, Phone, AV, and Settings menus.

Shortcut Menu

How to register and use favorite menu items for quick access.

Operating the on-screen keyboard

Explains how to use the virtual keyboard for text input.

How to use the map

How to read the map screen

Detailed explanation of map screen elements and indicators.

Operating the map screen

How to change map scale and orientation for better viewing.

Scrolling the map to the position you want to see

Instructions on how to move the map view to a desired location.

Setting the “Quick Access” menu

Customizing the Quick Access menu for faster access to functions.

Switching the view mode

How to switch between 2D, 3D, Street View, and Rear View modes.

Eco-driving function

Displaying “Eco Graph”

Explains how to display and interpret the Eco Graph for driving efficiency.

Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance

Describes the Eco Drive Level feature that provides feedback on environmentally friendly driving.

Searching for and selecting a location

The basic flow of creating your route

Step-by-step overview of the route creation process.

Searching for a location by address

How to find locations using street names, city names, or postcodes.

Searching for Points of Interest (POI)

How to search for various points of interest like gas stations or restaurants.

Selecting destination from “Favourites”

Choosing destinations from a list of frequently visited or saved locations.

Searching for a location by coordinates

Finding a location by entering its latitude and longitude.

After the location is decided

Setting a route to your destination

Steps to set a route after a destination is confirmed and route calculation begins.

Display multiple routes

How to choose from different route options if multiple are calculated.

Checking and modifying the current route

Displaying the “Route Overview” screen

Viewing a summary of the current route and its details.

Modifying the route calculation conditions

Adjusting parameters like avoiding tolls, ferries, or motorways.

Editing waypoints

Adding, deleting, or sorting intermediate points on a route.

Cancelling the route guidance

How to stop and cancel the active route guidance.

Registering and editing locations

Storing a location in “Favourites”

Saving frequently used locations for quick access.

Editing registered locations

Modifying details of saved locations in the Favorites list.

Deleting the entry from the “Favourites” list

Removing saved locations from the Favorites list.

Exporting and importing “Favourites” items

Transferring favorite location data to/from an SD memory card.

Deleting the entry from the “History” list

Removing entries from the search history.

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information

Viewing a list of all received traffic incidents.

Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic jams

System's ability to suggest detours for traffic congestion.

Checking for traffic jams automatically

How the system automatically alerts and reroutes for traffic jams.

Selecting traffic information to display

Customizing which types of traffic information are shown.

Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device

Registering your Bluetooth devices

General process for registering Bluetooth devices with the system.

Searching for nearby Bluetooth devices

How to find and register nearby Bluetooth devices.

Pairing from your Bluetooth devices

Registering the system by initiating connection from a Bluetooth device.

Searching for a specified Bluetooth device

Method to connect a specific Bluetooth device if it's not found automatically.

Deleting a registered device

Removing paired Bluetooth devices from the system's memory.

Using hands-free phoning

Displaying the Phone Menu

How to access the phone menu after connecting a mobile phone.

Making a phone call

Various methods for initiating phone calls using the system.

Receiving a phone call

How to answer or reject incoming calls hands-free.

Transferring the phone book

Copying contact information from a mobile phone to the system.

Deleting registered contacts

Removing contacts from the system's phone book.

Changing the phone settings

Modifying device name, password, and Bluetooth transmission settings.

Echo cancelling and noise reduction

Improving audio quality during hands-free calls by reducing echo and noise.

Basic operations of the AV source

Displaying the AV operation screen

Accessing the screen for controlling audio-visual sources.

Selecting a source

Choosing between different audio-visual sources like Radio, CD, USB, iPod.

Switching between the AV operation screen and the list screen

Navigating between the main AV screen and specific content lists.

Using the radio (FM)

Starting procedure

Steps to begin operating the FM radio.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information displayed on the FM radio screen.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on using the on-screen buttons for radio control and tuning.

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

How to save and retrieve favorite radio stations using preset keys.

Receiving traffic announcements

How to automatically receive traffic announcements (TA).

Searching for an RDS station by PTY information

Finding stations based on program type (PTY) information.

Using the radio (AM)

Starting procedure

Steps to begin operating the AM radio.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information displayed on the AM radio screen.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on using the on-screen buttons for AM radio control and tuning.

Stores the strongest broadcast frequencies

Automatically storing the best signal strength stations using BSM.

Playing audio CDs

Starting procedure

Steps to begin playing audio CDs.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information displayed during CD playback.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on using on-screen buttons for CD playback controls.

Plays tracks in random order

Playing tracks from a CD in a random sequence.

Sets a repeat play range

Configuring repeat playback for the entire disc or individual tracks.

Playing music files on ROM

Starting procedure

Steps to begin playing compressed audio files from discs.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information during playback of music files on ROM.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on using on-screen buttons for music file playback controls.

Selects a file to play

Choosing and playing specific files from a list.

Playing a DVD-Video

Starting procedure

Steps to begin playing DVD-Video discs.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information displayed during DVD-Video playback.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on using on-screen buttons for DVD-Video playback controls.

Resumes playback (Bookmark)

Restoring playback from a saved bookmark point.

Searches for a desired scene and starts playback from a specified time

Finding and playing a specific scene by time or chapter.

Playing a DivX video

Starting procedure

Steps to begin playing DivX video files from discs.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information displayed during DivX video playback.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on using on-screen buttons for DivX video playback controls.

Selects a file from the list

Choosing and playing specific video files from a list.

DVD-Video or DivX setup

Displaying DVD;DivX Setup menu

Accessing the setup menu for DVD and DivX playback.

Setting the top-priority languages

Assigning preferred languages for subtitles, audio, and menus.

Setting the aspect ratio

Adjusting the picture aspect ratio for optimal display.

Setting the parental lock

Setting restrictions to prevent children from viewing inappropriate content.

Playing music files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure

Steps to begin playing music files from USB or SD storage.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information during playback from USB/SD.

Using the touch panel keys (Music)

Details on using on-screen buttons for music file playback controls from USB/SD.

Plays files in random order

Playing files from USB/SD in a random sequence.

Playing video files (from USB or SD)

Starting procedure

Steps to begin playing video files from USB or SD storage.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information during video playback from USB/SD.

Using the touch panel keys (Video)

Details on using on-screen buttons for video file playback controls from USB/SD.

Searches for a desired scene and starts playback from a specified time

Finding and playing a specific scene by time.

Using an iPod (iPod)

Starting procedure

Steps to connect and start using an iPod with the system.

Connect your iPod

How to physically connect an iPod to the navigation system.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information during iPod playback.

Music

Operating controls for music playback from an iPod.

Video

Operating controls for video playback from an iPod.

Sets the shuffle play for music

Configuring music playback to shuffle songs randomly.

Plays a playlist using MusicSphere

Playing playlists created with the MusicSphere application.

Selects a song to play

Choosing and playing specific songs from an iPod.

Narrowing down a song or video with the list

Refining search results by character for songs or videos.

Operating the functions from your iPod

Controlling iPod functions directly from the iPod device.

Using the Bluetooth audio player

Starting procedure

Steps to begin using the Bluetooth audio player.

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information during Bluetooth audio playback.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on using on-screen buttons for Bluetooth audio playback controls.

Plays files in random order

Playing audio files from Bluetooth device in random sequence.

Sets a repeat play range

Configuring repeat playback for audio files from Bluetooth device.

Using AV input

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information on the AV input screen.

Using AV1

Displaying video input from devices connected to AV input 1.

Using AV2

Displaying video input from devices connected to AV input 2.

Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)

Reading the screen

Explanation of indicators and information when using external units.

Starting procedure

Steps to begin operating external units.

Customising preferences

Displaying the “Navi Settings” screen

Accessing the main screen for navigation system settings.

Checking the connections of leads

Verifying proper connection of cables to the navigation system.

Checking sensor learning status and driving status

Viewing vehicle sensor data and driving status.

Clearing status

Deleting learned sensor data like distance or speed pulse.

Using the “Fuel cons.” function

Estimating fuel cost by inputting fuel consumption information.

Recording your travel history

Activating and managing the track logger for driving history.

Registering your home

Saving the home location for easy routing.

Correcting the current location

Adjusting the vehicle's current position and direction on the map.

Changing the eco-function setting

Customizing settings for Eco Score, Eco Drive Level, and Rapid Start Warning.

Displaying the “Map Settings” screen

Accessing the screen for map display preferences.

Setting the auto-zoom display

Enabling enlarged map views for intersections and junctions.

Setting the speed limit display

Choosing to show or hide speed limits on the map.

Displaying the Bluetooth connection icon

Showing an icon for the Bluetooth connection status.

Setting the current street name display

Choosing to display or hide the current street name on the map.

Displaying the 3 D landmarks

Showing 3D landmark representations on the map.

Displaying manoeuvres

Showing or hiding maneuver guidance icons on the map.

Displaying the fuel consumption information

Showing the Eco-Meter for fuel consumption on the map.

Displaying POI on the map

Showing icons for nearby points of interest on the map.

Displaying preinstalled POIs on the map

Selecting categories of POIs to display on the map.

Changing “View Mode”

Selecting screen display types for navigation guidance.

Setting the map colour change between day and night

Adjusting map colors for optimal visibility based on lighting conditions.

Changing the road colour

Setting the road color scheme to red or blue.

Selecting the “Quick Access” menu

Customizing the Quick Access menu items displayed on the map screen.

Customising preferences

Displaying the “System Settings” screen

Accessing the main screen for system-wide settings.

Customising the regional settings

Adjusting settings related to region, such as language and units.

Selecting the language

Setting the program and voice guidance language.

Installing additional files for voice guidance (TTS files)

Procedure for installing TTS files for enhanced voice guidance.

Setting the time difference

Adjusting the system clock and time zone offset.

Changing the unit between km and miles

Setting distance and speed units (km/miles).

Setting the Volume for Guidance and Phone

Adjusting volume levels for navigation guidance, voice, and phone calls.

Changing the preinstalled splash screen

Selecting a custom image to display during system startup.

Setting for rear view camera

Configuring settings for an optional rear view camera.

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and dimmer for picture quality.

Displaying the “AV System Settings” screen

Accessing the screen for audio-visual system configuration.

Setting video input 1 (AV1)

Configuring the AV input 1 for video sources like iPod or external components.

Setting video input 2 (AV2)

Configuring the AV input 2 for video sources like external components.

Changing the wide screen mode

Adjusting video aspect ratio for different display modes (Full, Cinema, Zoom, Normal).

Setting the rear output

Configuring rear speaker output for full-range or subwoofer connection.

Switching the muting;attenuation timing

Setting when AV source volume is muted or attenuated.

Switching the muting;attenuation level

Adjusting the level of volume muting or attenuation.

Using the equaliser

Adjusting audio equalization using preset curves or custom settings.

Adjusting source levels

Balancing volume levels across different audio sources.

Enhancing bass (Bass Booster)

Boosting bass sounds to compensate for driving noise.

Setting the simulated sound stage

Selecting simulated acoustic environments like Music Studio or Dynamic Theatre.

Replicating the settings

Importing system settings from an SD memory card.

Setting the safe mode

Limiting available functions for safe driving.

Turning off the screen

Turning off the display backlight without stopping voice guidance.

Operating Your Navigation System with Voice

To ensure safe driving

Safety precautions related to using voice operation while driving.

Basics of Voice Operation

Overview of voice recognition technology and its capabilities.

Flow of voice operation

Step-by-step process for initiating and performing voice commands.

Starting voice operation

How to activate the voice operation feature.

How to use the voice operation

General instructions on interacting with the voice command system.

Searching for a location by address

Using voice commands to search for destinations by address.

Search for POI in vicinity

Using voice commands to find nearby points of interest.

Calling the entry on “Contacts”

Using voice commands to make calls to contacts.

Tips for Voice Operation

Advice for improving voice command recognition and usability.

Other functions

Setting the anti-theft function

Setting a password to protect the navigation system from unauthorized use.

Setting the password

Procedure for setting the anti-theft password.

Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings

Methods to reset the system to its original settings.

Setting items to be deleted

Table detailing which settings are cleared with different reset methods.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems encountered with the navigation system.

Positioning technology

Explanation of how GPS and dead reckoning sensors determine vehicle position.

Map matching

Explanation of how the system corrects position by matching to roads.

Handling large errors

Methods to minimize and manage positioning errors.

Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors

Factors that can lead to inaccuracies in vehicle positioning.

Route setting information

Details on how the navigation system determines routes based on map data and rules.

Handling and care of discs

Precautions for handling discs to ensure proper playback.

Playable discs

Information on compatible disc types like DVD-Video and CD.

USB storage device compatibility

Details on compatibility and usage of USB storage devices.

DivX compatibility

Technical details on DivX file formats, profiles, and codecs.

Video files compatibility (USB, SD)

Specifications for video file formats compatible with USB/SD.

Detailed information regarding connectable iPods

Important notes and cautions for connecting iPod devices.

Using the LCD screen correctly

Guidelines for handling and protecting the LCD screen.

Specifications

Technical details about the system's hardware and performance.