Pioneer AVIC-F860BT User Manual (English)

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  Michael JonesAug 15, 2025
  If your Pioneer Car Navigation system won't play CDs or DVDs, there might be several reasons: * The disc may be inserted upside down; ensure the label faces upward. * The disc could be dirty; try cleaning it. * The disc might be cracked or damaged; use a normal, round disc. * The files on the disc may be in an irregular format; check the file format. * The disc format may not be supported; replace the disc. * The loaded disc is a type this product cannot play; check what type of disc it is.
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  cynthia12Aug 18, 2025
  If your Pioneer Car Navigation system screen displays a caution message, it could be due to: * The handbrake lead not being correctly connected or applied; ensure it's properly connected and the handbrake is engaged. * The handbrake interlock being activated; park your vehicle safely and apply the handbrake.
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  If the picture on your Pioneer Car Navigation system pauses and the product becomes inoperable, it may be due to the inability to read data during disc playback. Try stopping playback and then restarting it.
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  Xavier JonesAug 25, 2025
  If your Pioneer Car Navigation system isn't producing any sound, it's likely due to incorrectly connected cables. Double-check all cable connections to ensure they are properly connected.
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  Jonathan HarveyAug 28, 2025
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  jasonwillisAug 31, 2025
  If a parental lock message appears and DVD playback is disabled on your Pioneer Car Navigation system, the parental lock is likely enabled. You can either turn the parental lock off or change the level.
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  Justin PittsSep 3, 2025
  If icon 9 is displayed on your Pioneer Car Navigation system and operation is impossible, it means the current operation is not compatible with the video configuration. This operation is not possible because the DVD playing does not feature that angle, audio system, subtitle language, etc.
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  Sherry AndersonSep 7, 2025
  If you're unable to cancel the parental lock for DVD playback on your Pioneer Car Navigation system, it's likely because the code number you're entering is incorrect. Ensure you input the correct code number.
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Pioneer AVIC-F860BT Specifications

General

Auto	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Live service	-
Languages support	Multi
Map coverage	Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Norway, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe
Number of countries covered	45
Display diagonal	6.1 \
Compatible memory cards	MicroSDHC
Audio formats supported	AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Video formats supported	DIVX, H.264, MKV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Form factor	Fixed
Product color	Black
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
Supported radio bands	AM, FM
Cables included	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	- g

Summary

Chapter 01 Introduction

Manual Overview and Usage Conventions

Covers manual structure, how to use it, conventions, and terminology.

Internal Memory and Reset Procedures

Explains internal memory notes, data erasure, and microprocessor reset.

Chapter 02 Basic Operation

Hardware Identification and Faceplate Security

Details device parts, theft protection, faceplate removal/attachment.

LCD Panel and Media Handling

Covers LCD panel usage, angle adjustment, and media insertion/ejection.

Device Connectivity and System Startup

Explains iPod/USB connection and system startup procedures.

Initial Setup and Display Control

Covers first-time setup, regular startup, and display off function.

Screen Navigation and AV Source Management

Details screen navigation via touch panel, hardware buttons, and AV source control.

Chapter 03 How to use the Navigation menu screen

Navigation Menu Screen Operations

Explains how to operate the navigation menu screen and its various functions.

Chapter 04 How to use the map

Map Screen Layout and Information Display

Describes map screen elements, route events, and position indicators.

Driving Display and Map View Customization

Covers configuring driving display, lane info, signposts, map scale, and view modes.

Map View Angle and Scrolling Techniques

Explains how to change map view angle and scroll map for position.

Chapter 05 Searching for and selecting a location

Location Search Methods (Address, POI, Coordinates)

Details searching by address, POIs, nearby services, and coordinates.

Stored Locations, Routes, and Recent Searches

Covers selecting destinations from stored locations, routes, and recent history.

Combined Search and Map Scrolling for Location

Explains combined search and using map scrolling to find locations.

Chapter 06 Checking and modifying the current route

Route Modification and Planning Tools

Covers modifying routes, checking alternatives, setting start points, and editing destinations.

Route Simulation and Information Review

Explains how to watch route simulations and check route information.

Chapter 07 Registering and editing locations and routes

Saving Locations, Routes, and Alert Points

Details saving favourite locations, routes, and setting alert points.

Chapter 08 Using traffic information

Real-time Traffic Information and Incident Checking

Explains receiving TMC traffic reports and checking incidents on the map.

Chapter 09 Checking useful information about your trip

Accessing Useful Information Categories

Provides access to parking, traffic, weather, location info, help nearby, country info, trip monitor, GPS.

Chapter 10 Customising preferences of the navigation

Navigation Settings Configuration Overview

Covers route preferences, sound, warnings, map display, regional, and traffic settings.

Route Planning, Off-road, and Toll Options

Details route planning methods, off-road navigation, motorways, tolls, ferries, and car shuttle trains.

Sound, Voice Guidance, and Warning Settings

Explains sound settings, voice guidance, alert beeps, and warning configurations.

Map Display and Data Field Customization

Covers map display settings like viewpoint, colour, landmarks, buildings, and data fields.

Chapter 11 Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device

Bluetooth Device Preparation and Pairing

Covers preparing devices, searching, and pairing Bluetooth devices.

Automatic and Manual Bluetooth Connection

Explains automatic connection setup, visibility, and manual connection procedures.

Managing Registered Bluetooth Devices

Details deleting registered devices and clearing Bluetooth memory.

Bluetooth Software Update and Version Check

Covers updating Bluetooth software and checking the version information.

Chapter 12 Using hands-free phoning

Phone Menu, Touch Panel, and Screen Reading

Explains accessing the phone menu, using touch panel keys, and reading the screen.

Making and Receiving Calls

Details direct dialing, calling from the phone book, and handling incoming calls.

Phone Book Search and Call History Dialing

Covers alphabet search in phone book and dialing from call history.

Preset Dial Lists and Phone Settings

Explains using preset dial lists, registering numbers, and changing phone settings.

Voice Recognition and Hands-free Phoning Notes

Covers iPhone voice recognition and general notes for hands-free phoning.

Chapter 13 iPod / iPhone or smartphone setup operation

Device Connection Methods and Compatibility

Covers connection methods, iPod/iPhone/smartphone setup, and device compatibility.

iPod/iPhone/Smartphone Connection Details

Provides connection and function details for iPod/iPhone (30-pin, Lightning) and Android/MirrorLink.

Chapter 14 Using the radio

Radio Operation with Touch Panel Keys and Screen Layout

Explains using touch panel keys, reading the radio screen, and basic operations.

Radio Tuning and Preset Management

Covers band selection, manual tuning, seek tuning, preset channels, and BSM storage.

Traffic Announcements and News Interruption

Details traffic announcement standby and news program interruption features.

Alternative Frequency, Regional Programming, and Auto PI Seek

Explains tuning into alternative frequencies, regional programming, and auto PI seek.

FM Tuner Sound Quality and iPod Tagging

Covers switching FM tuner sound quality and storing song info to iPod.

Chapter 15 Using the Digital Radio (DAB)

DAB Radio Overview and Touch Panel Controls

Introduces DAB radio features and details touch panel key operations.

DAB Screen Display and Starting Procedures

Explains reading the DAB screen and the starting procedures.

DAB Channel Selection and Tuning Methods

Covers band selection, channel search, listening to recent broadcasts, and manual tuning.

DAB Tuning Settings and Automatic Channel Switching

Details seek tuning, preset channel recall, and automatic channel switching.

DAB Settings and Hardware Controls

Covers DAB settings and operating the unit with hardware buttons.

Chapter 16 Playing a disc

Disc Playback with Touch Panel Controls (Audio/Video)

Details using touch panel keys for audio and video playback from discs.

Disc Playback Features and Controls

Covers playback point, media type, random/repeat play, search, DVD menu, and playback modes.

Disc Playback Screen Layouts and File Selection

Explains reading playback screens, modes, and selecting files from lists.

Subtitle, Audio Language, and Playback Settings

Covers switching subtitle/audio language, playback modes, and scene return.

DVD Menu Navigation and Audio Output Selection

Details DVD menu operation, multi-angle display, and audio output selection.

Chapter 17 Playing compressed audio files

Compressed Audio File Playback Overview and Touch Controls

Introduces compressed audio file playback and touch panel controls.

Audio File Playback Screen, Procedures, and Modes

Explains reading playback screens, starting procedures, and browse modes.

Audio File Selection, Random Play, and Repeat Settings

Covers selecting files, random playback, and setting repeat play ranges.

Audio Media Type Switching and Hardware Controls

Details switching audio media file types and using hardware buttons.

Chapter 18 Playing compressed video files

Compressed Video File Playback Overview and Touch Controls

Introduces compressed video file playback and touch panel controls.

Video File Playback Screens, Procedures, and Modes

Explains reading playback screens, starting procedures, and various playback modes.

Video File Selection and Media Type Switching

Covers selecting video files, repeat play range, and switching media file types.

Chapter 19 Playing compressed still image files

Still Image File Playback Overview and Touch Controls

Introduces still image playback and touch panel controls.

Still Image File Selection and Playback Modes

Covers selecting image files, random playback, and repeat play range.

Still Image Slideshow and Hardware Controls

Details slideshow interval settings and hardware button operations.

Chapter 20 Using an iPod

iPod/iPhone Connection and Touch Panel Controls

Covers connecting iPod/iPhone and using touch panel controls for audio/video.

iPod Playback Screen Information and Modes

Explains iPod playback screens, shuffle play, repeat range, and speed adjustment.

iPod Connectivity and Application Control

Details iPod connection procedures and controlling applications via iPod interface.

Selecting iPod Sources and Link Search

Covers selecting song/video sources from playlists and using link search.

iPod Control Modes and Audiobook Playback

Explains iPod control modes, audiobook speed, and hardware controls.

Chapter 21 Using your iPhone or smartphone applications

AppRadio Mode Overview and Touch Panel Controls

Introduces AppRadio mode and its touch panel controls.

AppRadio Mode Setup and Application Control

Details AppRadio mode setup procedures for iPhone/smartphones.

Smartphone Image Adjustment and Keyboard Usage

Covers adjusting smartphone image size and using the on-screen keyboard.

MirrorLink Mode Operation and Audio Mix Functionality

Explains MirrorLink mode and the audio mix function.

Chapter 22 Using Aha Radio

Aha Radio Overview and Touch Panel Controls

Introduces Aha Radio and its touch panel controls.

Aha Radio Screen Display and Connection Procedures

Explains reading the Aha Radio screen and connection procedures.

Aha Radio Operation and Hardware Controls

Details Aha Radio connection for different iPhones and smartphone operation.

Chapter 23 Using a Bluetooth audio player

Bluetooth Audio Player Overview and Touch Controls

Introduces Bluetooth audio player control and touch panel functions.

Bluetooth Audio Playback Screen and Starting Procedures

Explains reading the Bluetooth audio screen and starting playback.

Bluetooth Audio File Selection and Playback Modes

Covers file selection, random playback, repeat range, and hardware controls.

Chapter 24 Using an HDMI source

HDMI Source Overview and Touch Panel Controls

Introduces HDMI source input and its touch panel controls.

HDMI Screen Display and Starting Procedures

Explains reading the HDMI screen and starting the connection.

Chapter 25 Using an AUX source

AUX Source Overview and Touch Panel Controls

Introduces AUX source input and its touch panel controls.

AUX Screen Display, Starting Procedures, and Video Settings

Explains reading the AUX screen, starting procedures, and setting video signals.

Chapter 26 Using AV input

AV Input Overview and Touch Panel Controls

Introduces AV input and its touch panel controls.

AV Input Screen Display and Camera/Video Settings

Explains reading the AV input screen and configuring camera/video settings.

Chapter 27 Using MIXTRAX

MIXTRAX Operation and Touch Panel Controls

Introduces MIXTRAX technology and its touch panel controls.

MIXTRAX Song Selection and Playback Options

Covers selecting items, songs, and specifying playback portions.

MIXTRAX Flash Pattern Settings

Details the settings for the MIXTRAX flash pattern.

Chapter 28 System settings

Navigation and Tuning Settings

Covers navigation info window, auto switching, and FM tuning step.

Digital Radio Aerial Power and Bluetooth Audio

Details DAB aerial power supply and activating Bluetooth audio source.

Ever Scroll, AV Input, and Camera Settings

Covers ever scroll, AV input configuration, and camera settings.

Rear View Camera Activation and Guidelines

Explains rear view camera activation, polarity, and parking assist guidelines.

Camera View Mode and Parking Assist Calibration

Covers setting camera view mode and adjusting parking assist guidelines.

Safe Mode, System Language, and Picture Adjustment

Details safe mode, system language, climate reverse, beep tone, and picture adjustments.

Touch Panel Calibration and Firmware Management

Covers touch panel calibration, firmware information, update, and sensor status.

Chapter 29 Audio adjustments

Fader/Balance and Speaker Output Adjustments

Covers adjusting fader/balance and front/rear/subwoofer speaker output levels.

Sound Muting, Source Levels, and Equalizer

Details sound muting, source level adjustment, and equalizer settings.

Time Alignment and Automatic Sound Levelizer

Explains time alignment for speaker timing and automatic sound levelizer (ASL).

Equalizer Curve Customization and Auto EQ

Covers customizing equalizer curves and performing automatic equalizer (Auto EQ).

Chapter 30 Theme menu

Background Display Customization

Covers selecting preset background displays and importing custom images.

Illumination, Theme, and Clock Settings

Details setting illumination colour, theme colour, and clock images.

Splash Screen Customization and Settings Export/Import

Covers changing splash screens and exporting/importing theme settings.

Chapter 31 Setting up the video player

Language Settings for Subtitles, Audio, and Menus

Covers assigning top-priority languages for subtitle, audio, and menu display.

Aspect Ratio, Parental Lock, and DivX VOD

Details setting aspect ratio, parental lock, and DivX VOD registration.

DVD Auto Play and Rear View Camera Video Settings

Covers DVD auto playback and setting video signal for rear view cameras.

Video Output Format and Signal Settings

Explains switching video output format and setting video signal parameters.

Chapter 32 Favourite menu

Managing Favourite Menu Shortcuts

Covers registering and removing favourite menu items for quick access.

Chapter 33 Displaying the operation status of vehicle equipment

Vehicle Equipment Status Display via Bus Adapter

Enables display of parking sensor status and climate control panel via Vehicle Bus adapter.

Chapter 34 Common operations

Time, Date, and iPod iTunes Tagging Settings

Covers setting time/date formats and storing song info to iPod via iTunes Tagging.

Tag Forwarding, Sound Retriever, and Wide Screen Modes

Details tag forwarding, Sound Retriever function, and wide screen mode adjustments.

Chapter 35 Other functions

Rear Display Video Selection and Anti-Theft Function

Covers selecting video for rear display and setting the anti-theft password.

Password Management and Default Settings Restoration

Explains password entry, deletion, and restoring product to default settings.

Appendix

Troubleshooting Common AV Screen Issues

Provides solutions for common problems related to AV screen display and playback.

Troubleshooting Playback, iPod, and Phone Issues

Addresses issues with playback, iPod operation, phone connectivity, and application screens.

Troubleshooting Storage Devices and Error Messages

Covers troubleshooting errors for discs, USB/SD devices, iPod, and system error messages.

Positioning Technology and Map Matching

Explains GPS positioning, dead reckoning, and map matching for accurate location.

Disc and Media Compatibility Information

Details compatibility of various media types including discs, USB, SD, WMA, WAV, AAC, DivX, and video files.

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