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Pioneer F900BT - AVIC - Navigation System User Manual

Pioneer F900BT - AVIC - Navigation System
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Operation Manual
FLASH MEMORY MULTIMEDIA AV NAVIGATION
RECEIVER
AVIC-F900BT
AVIC-F700BT
AVIC-F7010BT
Notice to all users:
Be sure to read Important Information for the user first!
Important Information for the user includes the
important information that you must understand before
using this navigation system.
This software requires that the navigation system is
properly connected to your vehicles parking brake and
depending on your vehicle, additional installation may
be required. For more information, please contact your
Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at
(800) 421-1404.
English

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Pioneer F900BT - AVIC - Navigation System Specifications

General IconGeneral
Built-in BluetoothYes
NavigationYes
Preloaded MapsYes
TouchscreenYes
USB InputYes
SD Card SlotYes
RDS TunerYes
Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, AAC
iPod CompatibilityYes
Steering Wheel ControlYes
Weight2.4 kg
Resolution480 x 272 pixels
Video FormatsDivX
Dimensions178 x 100 mm
Screen Size5.8 inches

Summary

Chapter 01 Introduction

Manual overview

Provides an overview of the manual and explains how to read it, including terminology and definitions.

How to read this manual

Explains how to find operation procedures from contents or menu names, and how to use the glossary.

Terminology

Defines conventions used in the manual for buttons, menu items, and screen titles.

About the definition of terminology

Explains the terms 'Front Display' and 'Rear Display' as used in the manual.

Chapter 02 Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

Identifies the names of parts and main features of the navigation system using buttons.

Inserting/ejecting a disc

Details on how to insert and eject discs, including precautions for the drive.

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card

Instructions for inserting and ejecting SD memory cards, with important cautions.

Inserting an SD memory card

Step-by-step guide for inserting an SD memory card into the slot.

Ejecting an SD memory card

Steps to eject an SD memory card from the slot.

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device

Instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB storage devices, with safety cautions.

Connecting and disconnecting iPod

Guidance on connecting and disconnecting an iPod using a USB interface cable.

Flow from startup to termination

Describes the basic process of starting and turning off the navigation system.

On first-time startup

Instructions for initial setup, including language selection and disclaimer.

Regular startup

Details on how to start the navigation system after initial setup.

How to use the navigation menu screens

Explains how to navigate through the system's menu screens.

Screen switching overview

Provides a visual overview of how to switch between different screens and menus.

What you can do on each menu

Details the functions accessible from each main menu screen.

Displaying the rear camera image

Instructions on how to display the rear camera image on the navigation screen.

How to use the map

Introduces how to view and use the map screen for navigation.

How to read the map screen

Explains the different elements and information displayed on the 2D map screen.

Meaning of guidance flags

Explains the meaning of different colored flags used on the map for guidance.

When you drive on a multi-lane road

Describes how the system indicates the recommended lane on multi-lane roads.

Switching the map between 2D and 3D

Details how to switch between 2D and 3D map view modes.

Changing the scale of the map

Instructions on how to zoom in and out of the map using the MULTI-CONTROL.

Scrolling the map to the position you want to see

Explains how to pan or scroll the map to view different areas.

Changing the tilt and rotation angle of the map

How to adjust the tilt and rotation of the 3D map view.

The basic flow of creating your route

Outlines the fundamental steps involved in setting up a route to a destination.

The operations of a list screen (e.g. city list)

Explains how to interact with list screens, including navigation and selection.

The operation of the on-screen keyboard

Details the functionality and usage of the on-screen keyboard for input.

Chapter 03 Searching for and selecting a location

Searching for a location by address

Guides users on how to search for destinations using a street address.

Searching for the vicinity Points of Interest (POI)

Explains how to search for points of interest near the current location or cursor.

Searching for POIs around the cursor

Detailed steps for finding POIs by moving the cursor on the map.

Searching for a nearby POI

How to search for points of interest near the current GPS location.

Searching for POIs along the current route

Method to find POIs located along an active route.

Searching for POIs around the destination

Procedure to find POIs situated near the set destination.

Using “Saved Criteria”

How to memorize and recall search criteria for POI searches.

Searching for POIs by using the memorized sequence

Steps to perform a POI search using previously saved criteria.

Deleting the memorized POI shortcuts

Guide to removing saved search criteria or shortcuts.

Searching for POIs by using the data on external storage devices (USB, SD)

How to search for POIs using data stored on USB or SD devices.

Searching for a location by coordinates

Instructions on how to find a location by entering latitude and longitude coordinates.

Selecting a location you searched for recently

How to select a previously searched location from the History list.

Deleting an entry in “History”

Steps to delete individual or all entries from the History list.

Selecting a location stored in “Favorites”

How to select a saved favorite location for quick routing.

Deleting an entry in “Favorites”

Instructions for deleting entries from the Favorites list.

Searching for a location by scrolling the map

How to specify a location by manually scrolling and navigating the map.

Chapter 04 After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen)

What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Screen”

Explains the various options available on the Map Confirmation Screen after selecting a location.

Save as...

Details on how to place a map pin or save a location for future reference.

Setting the location as a new destination

How to set the selected location as the new destination and calculate a route.

Setting the location as a waypoint

How to add the selected location as an intermediate stop on a route.

Replacing the location as the new final destination

How to change the final destination of a route to the selected location.

Setting the location as the start point

How to set the selected location as the starting point of a new route.

Viewing the information of a specified location

How to view detailed information about a selected location on the map.

Placing a map pin on the location

Instructions on how to place map pins as markers for easy identification.

Removing a map pin

Steps to remove previously placed map pins from the map.

Registering the location as a customized POI

How to add new points of interest (POIs) not found in the database.

Storing the location in “Favorites”

How to save frequently visited locations into the Favorites list for quick access.

Deleting an entry in “Favorites”

Instructions for deleting entries from the Favorites list.

Chapter 05 Checking the current route

Checking the current route conditions

How to view detailed information about the currently set route, including distance and time.

Playing simulated travel at high speed

How to simulate route navigation at high speed without voice guidance.

Checking the entire route overview on the map

How to display a full overview of the current route on the map screen.

Checking the current itinerary

How to check the detailed route information, including turning directions and street names.

Chapter 06 Editing waypoints and the destination

Editing waypoints

How to edit waypoints to recalculate the route through specific locations.

Sorting waypoints

How to sort waypoints to optimize the route and recalculate it.

Deleting a waypoint

How to remove waypoints from a route and recalculate.

Storing the current route

How to save the current route for later recall and use.

Deleting the entry in “Saved Routes”

Instructions for deleting saved routes from the system.

Deleting the current route

How to cancel the current route guidance and delete the active route.

Chapter 07 Browsing information on MSN Direct

Notice about MSN Direct™

Disclaimers and important information regarding the MSN Direct service.

Activating the service

Steps required to activate the MSN Direct service, including checking the product key.

Subscribing to the MSN Direct service

Instructions on how to subscribe to the MSN Direct service online.

Activating the MSN Direct function

Steps to activate the MSN Direct service on the navigation system.

Browsing gas prices

How to view a list of gas prices for nearby gas stations.

Browsing movie times

How to find nearby theaters and see movie showtimes.

Searching for a theater by selecting a movie title

Method to find theaters showing a specific movie title.

Searching for a movie title by selecting a theater

How to find movie titles showing at a selected theater.

Browsing weather information

How to view local and worldwide weather information.

Checking the local weather information

Steps to check detailed local weather information.

Checking worldwide weather conditions

How to view weather conditions for various locations globally.

Using traffic information

Overview of how traffic information is displayed and used for route calculation.

How to read traffic information on the map

Explains the meaning of traffic event icons and lines displayed on the map.

Setting the traffic information

How to configure traffic information settings, including route recalculation and sorting.

Chapter 08 Using hands-free phoning

Hands-free phoning overview

Introduction to using the hands-free phone function via Bluetooth.

Preparing communication devices

Notes on using cellular phones with Bluetooth wireless technology.

Displaying the Phone Menu

How to access and navigate the Phone Menu screen.

Registering your cellular phone

Methods for registering a cellular phone with the navigation system.

Searching for nearby phones

Steps to search for and register nearby cellular phones via Bluetooth.

Searching for a specified phone

Method to connect to a specific phone if it is not found in the nearby search.

Pairing from your mobile phone

Instructions on how to initiate pairing from the mobile phone itself.

Connecting a registered cellular phone

How to manually connect a previously registered cellular phone.

Disconnecting a cellular phone

Steps to disconnect a currently connected cellular phone.

Deleting a registered phone

How to remove a registered phone from the system.

Receiving a phone call

How to answer or reject incoming calls using the hands-free system.

Answering an incoming call

Detailed steps for manually answering an incoming call.

Rejecting an incoming call

How to reject an incoming call.

Making a phone call

Overview of different methods to make phone calls.

Direct dialing

How to make a phone call by directly entering a number using the dial pad.

Dialing from the history

How to make calls using the history of dialed, received, or missed calls.

Making a phone call using the dialed number history

How to redial numbers from the history of outgoing calls.

Making a phone call using the received call history

How to call back numbers from the history of incoming calls.

Making a phone call using missed call history

How to call back numbers from the list of missed calls.

Calling a number in the “Contacts” screen

How to make calls by selecting entries from the phone's contact list.

Dialing a phone number on the “Map Confirmation Screen”

How to make a call to a location directly from the map screen if a phone number is available.

Making a call home easily

Quickly calling home by using a pre-registered home number.

Dialing GOOG-411

How to use the GOOG-411 free phone service with a one-touch dial.

Announcing incoming short mails

How the system notifies of incoming SMS messages, including audible alerts.

Transferring the phone book

How to transfer phone book entries from a cellular phone to the navigation system.

Clearing memory

How to clear phone book, call history, and preset dial data.

Setting the phone volume

How to adjust the ringtone and voice volume for hands-free calls.

Stopping Bluetooth wave transmission

How to turn off the Bluetooth function to stop wireless transmission.

Answering a call automatically

How to set the system to automatically answer incoming calls.

Setting the automatic rejection function

How to configure the system to automatically reject all incoming calls.

Echo canceling and noise reduction

How to reduce echo and improve sound quality during hands-free calls.

Setting the automatic connection

How to enable automatic connection to a registered phone when it comes into range.

Editing the device name

How to change the Bluetooth device name displayed on the cellular phone.

Notes for hands-free phoning

General notes and precautions for using the hands-free phoning feature.

Chapter 09 Playing the audio CD

Using the touch panel keys

Details on how to control CD playback using the on-screen touch panel keys.

Reading the screen

Explains the elements displayed on the screen during audio CD playback.

Selecting a track from the list

How to view and select tracks from a list on the disc.

Using the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for CD playback options.

Chapter 10 Playing music files on ROM

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements for playing music files from ROM.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on controlling music file playback using on-screen touch panel keys.

Selecting a track from the list

How to view and select tracks or folders from a list on the disc.

Browsing embedded text information

How to display and view text information embedded in audio files.

Using the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for music file playback options.

Chapter 11 Playing a DVD-Video

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during DVD-Video playback.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on controlling DVD-Video playback using on-screen touch panel keys.

Display the DVD menu

How to display and navigate the DVD menu.

Skip forward or backward

How to skip between chapters or titles during playback.

Frame-by-frame playback (or slow-motion playback)

How to perform frame-by-frame or slow-motion playback.

Resuming playback (Bookmark)

How to bookmark a scene to resume playback later.

Searching for a desired scene and starting playback from a specified time

How to search for a specific scene by title, chapter, or time.

Using DVD menu by touch panel keys

How to operate the DVD menu using the on-screen touch panel keys.

Frame-by-frame playback

How to move playback forward one frame at a time.

Slow motion playback

How to slow down the playback speed.

Selecting audio output

How to switch the audio output for DVDs with LPCM audio.

Chapter 12 Playing a DVD-VR

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during DVD-VR playback.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on controlling DVD-VR playback using on-screen touch panel keys.

Searching for a desired scene and starting playback from a specified time

How to search for a specific scene by title, chapter, or time.

Switching the playback mode

How to switch between Original and Playlist playback modes for DVD-VR discs.

Using the short-time skip function

How to skip specified intervals during video playback, useful for commercials.

Playing by selecting from the title list

How to select and play a desired title directly from the list.

Frame-by-frame playback

How to move playback forward one frame at a time.

Slow motion playback

How to slow down the playback speed.

Using the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for DVD-VR playback options.

Chapter 13 Playing a DivX

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during DivX file playback.

Using the touch panel keys

Details on controlling DivX playback using on-screen touch panel keys.

Frame-by-frame playback

How to move playback forward one frame at a time.

Slow motion playback

How to slow down the playback speed.

Searching for a desired scene and starting playback from a specified time

How to search for a specific scene by folder, file, or time.

Using the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for DivX playback options.

Chapter 14 DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup

Displaying DVD Setup menu

How to access and navigate the DVD setup menu for various playback configurations.

Setting the top-priority languages

How to set preferred languages for subtitles, audio, and menus.

Setting assist subtitles on or off

How to enable or disable assist subtitles for the hearing impaired.

Setting the angle icon display

How to enable the display of angle icons for scenes with multiple camera angles.

Setting the aspect ratio

How to adjust the display aspect ratio for different screen types.

Setting the parental lock

How to set parental lock levels and code numbers to restrict content.

Setting the code number and level

Steps to register a code number and set the parental lock level.

Displaying your DivX® VOD registration code

How to generate a DivX VOD registration code for content providers.

Setting “Auto Play”

How to set the unit to automatically start playback from the first chapter of a DVD menu.

Setting the subtitle file for DivX®

How to select whether to display external DivX subtitle files.

Chapter 15 Playing the music file (USB, SD)

Starting procedures

Instructions for inserting storage devices and starting music file playback.

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements for playing music files from USB/SD.

Using the touch panel keys (Music)

How to control music file playback using on-screen touch panel keys.

Selecting a track from the list

How to view and select tracks or folders from a list on a storage device.

Browsing embedded text information

How to display and view text information embedded in audio files.

Using the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for music file playback options.

Chapter 16 Playing the movie file (USB, SD)

Starting procedures

Instructions for inserting storage devices and starting movie file playback.

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during movie file playback.

Using the touch panel keys (Video)

How to control movie file playback using on-screen touch panel keys.

Searching for a desired scene and starting playback from a specified time

How to search for a specific scene by folder, file, or time.

Using the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for movie file playback options.

Chapter 17 Using the iPod® (iPod)

Starting procedures

Instructions for connecting an iPod and starting playback.

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown when using an iPod.

Using the touch panel keys (Music)

How to control music playback from an iPod using touch panel keys.

Browsing for a song

How to search for and play songs from an iPod using category lists.

Searching for applicable items by alphabet

How to search for items on an iPod using alphabetical filtering.

Starting the video playback

How to play video files from an iPod if video capabilities are connected.

Using the touch panel keys (Video)

How to control video playback from an iPod using touch panel keys.

Browsing for a video

How to search for and play video files from an iPod.

Narrowing down a video with the list

How to refine video search results using category lists.

Searching for applicable items by alphabet

How to search for items on an iPod using alphabetical filtering.

Using the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for iPod playback options.

Setting the shuffle play for music

How to shuffle music playback by songs or albums.

Setting the audiobook play speed

How to adjust the playback speed for audiobooks listened to on an iPod.

Playback the video on the wide screen mode

How to set video playback to wide screen mode if the format is compatible.

Chapter 18 Using the radio (FM)

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during FM radio reception.

Using the touch panel keys

How to control FM radio tuning and settings using touch panel keys.

Switching between the detailed information display and the preset list display

How to switch between detailed radio information and the preset channel list.

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

How to store and recall favorite FM radio frequencies using preset tuning keys.

Tuning in strong signals

How to use local seek tuning to find radio stations with strong signals.

Chapter 19 Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio)

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during HD Radio reception.

Using the touch panel keys

How to control HD Radio tuning and settings using touch panel keys.

Switching between the detailed information display and the preset list display

How to switch between detailed HD Radio information and preset channel lists.

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

How to store and recall favorite HD Radio frequencies using preset tuning keys.

Switching the display

How to change the information displayed for HD Radio channels.

Using the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for HD Radio operations.

Switching the seek mode

How to select the method for seeking radio stations (All, HD).

Tuning in strong signals

How to set sensitivity for local seek tuning to find strong signals.

Switching the reception mode

How to switch between Analog and Digital-Analog auto reception modes.

Chapter 20 Using the radio (AM)

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during AM radio reception.

Using the touch panel keys

How to control AM radio tuning and settings using touch panel keys.

Switching between the detailed information display and the preset list display

How to switch between detailed radio information and the preset channel list.

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

How to store and recall favorite AM radio frequencies using preset tuning keys.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

How to automatically store the strongest broadcast frequencies using BSM.

Tuning in strong signals

How to set sensitivity for tuning in AM radio stations with strong signals.

Chapter 21 Using the XM tuner

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during XM tuner operation.

Using the touch panel keys

How to control XM tuner functions using on-screen touch panel keys.

Memorize the current song

How to memorize the current song's title and artist name for 'My Mix'.

Recalls equalizer curves

How to recall stored equalizer curve settings.

Displaying the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for XM tuner operations.

Recalling channels from the preset

How to recall stored XM channels using preset keys.

Perform manual tuning

How to manually tune XM channels up or down one step at a time.

Select an XM band

How to switch between XM bands (XM 1, XM 2, XM 3) for preset selection.

Selecting an XM channel directly

How to select an XM channel by directly entering its number.

Switching the channel display

How to switch the display information for XM channels.

Storing and recalling broadcast stations

How to store and recall favorite XM broadcast stations using preset tuning keys.

Selecting a channel from the list

How to search for and select XM channels from a list display.

Using “My Mix” function

How the My Mix function memorizes song titles and alerts when broadcast.

Memorizing the song

How to memorize song titles and artist names for alerts.

Using the direct traffic announcement function

How to listen to memorized traffic channels using the TRAFFIC function.

Setting the memorized songs

How to manage memorized songs, including selecting songs for alerts.

Deleting the memorized songs

How to delete memorized songs from the list.

Using the Game Alert function

How to set alerts for favorite sports teams' games.

Chapter 22 Using the SIRIUS tuner

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements shown during SIRIUS tuner operation.

Using the touch panel keys

How to control SIRIUS tuner functions using on-screen touch panel keys.

Memorize the current song

How to memorize the current song's title and artist name for My Mix.

Switch the SIRIUS Instant replay mode

How to activate the Instant Replay function for SIRIUS broadcasts.

Recalls equalizer curves

How to recall stored equalizer curve settings.

Displaying the “Function” menu

How to access and use the Function menu for SIRIUS tuner operations.

Recalling channels from the preset

How to recall stored SIRIUS channels using preset keys.

Perform manual tuning

How to manually tune SIRIUS channels up or down one step at a time.

Select a SIRIUS band

How to switch between SIRIUS bands (SIRIUS 1, 2, 3) for preset selection.

Switch the SIRIUS channel select mode

How to switch between All Ch Mode and Category Mode for channel selection.

Select a SIRIUS channel directly

How to select a SIRIUS channel by directly entering its number.

Storing and recalling broadcast stations

How to store and recall favorite SIRIUS broadcast stations using preset tuning keys.

Using “My Mix” function

How the My Mix function memorizes song titles and alerts when broadcast.

Memorizing an traffic channel

How to memorize a traffic channel for quick access.

Tuning in to the memorized channel

How to access a memorized traffic channel.

Using the “Instant Replay” function

How to replay stored SIRIUS broadcasts using the Instant Replay function.

Setting the memorized songs

How to manage memorized songs, including selecting songs for alerts.

Deleting the memorized songs

How to delete memorized songs from the list.

Using the Game Alert function

How to set alerts for favorite sports teams' games.

Changing the alert setting

How to enable or disable alerts for selected items or teams.

When a game involving one of your teams is broadcast

What happens when a game involving a favorite team is broadcast.

Displaying Game Information

How to view game information and broadcast channel details.

Chapter 23 Using the AV input

Using the AV1

How to display video image output from AV1 input.

Using the AV2

How to display video image output from AV2 input.

Using the touch panel keys

How to display the touch panel keys for AV input operation.

Chapter 24 Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)

Reading the screen

Explains the display elements for external unit operation.

Using the touch panel keys

How to control external units using on-screen touch panel keys.

Operate the external unit by using F1 — F4

How to operate external units using function keys F1 through F4.

Chapter 25 Customizing preferences

The options in the “Navi Settings” menu

Overview of the customizable settings within the Navi Settings menu.

Basic operations in the “Navi Settings” menu

Explains how to change settings like volume and beep tone within Navi Settings.

GPS & Time Settings

How to check GPS status and manually set time and time zone.

3D Settings

How to customize 3D map display settings like landmarks and terrain detail.

Map Settings

How to customize general map display settings like color and night mode.

Displayed Info

How to select which options are displayed in the Multi-Info window.

Smart Zoom

How to enable and configure automatic map zooming behavior.

Overview Mode

How to enable automatic map zooming out when guidance points are distant.

Manage POI

How to manage points of interest, including setting visibility and creating categories.

Manage Track Logs

How to manage recorded driving history logs.

Route

How to customize route calculation settings like method, highways, and toll roads.

Warnings

How to customize warning settings, such as speeding alerts and tolerance.

Regional Settings

How to set display formats for distance, coordinates, date, and time.

Restore Factory Settings

How to reset system settings to their default or factory configuration.

Set Home

How to register or modify the home location for easy routing.

Demo Mode

How to start a demonstration of route guidance simulation.

Sound settings

How to adjust navigation guidance and beep volumes, including master, voice, keys, and dynamic volume.

About

How to check copyright and map database information.

Setting the POI appearance

How to customize the display and visibility of POI icons on the map.

Creating new categories

How to create custom categories for organizing points of interest.

Editing your customized POI

How to edit properties of custom points of interest, such as name and icon.

Recording your travel history

How to activate the track logger to record driving history and review it later.

Activating track logger temporarily

How to activate the track logger for a single trip only.

Browsing and replaying the track log

How to view and replay recorded track logs, including using the 'Fly over' feature.

Setting the track logger options

How to configure track logger settings like update interval and auto-saving.

Setting your home position

How to register or modify the home location for easy routing.

The options on the “System Settings” menu.

Overview of the customizable settings within the System Settings menu.

Displaying the “System Settings” menu

How to access the System Settings menu.

Selecting the language

How to set the display and voice guidance languages.

Changing the splash screen

How to customize the startup image by importing a picture file.

Setting the rear view camera

How to set up and activate the rear view camera function.

Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (touch panel calibration)

How to calibrate the touch screen for accurate response to touch inputs.

Adjusting the screen brightness

How to adjust the brightness level of the LCD screen.

Setting the illumination color

How to select and customize the illumination color for the unit's keys.

The “AV Sound” menu options

Overview of the audio settings available in the AV Sound menu.

Displaying the “AV Sound” menu

How to access the AV Sound menu.

Using balance adjustment

How to adjust the fader and balance for ideal sound distribution across seats.

Using the equalizer

How to adjust equalization settings to match vehicle acoustics using a 3-band equalizer.

Adjusting loudness

How to compensate for low-frequency deficiencies at low volumes.

Using subwoofer output

How to turn on/off subwoofer output and adjust its phase, level, and frequency.

Using the high pass filter

How to activate the high pass filter to prevent low sounds from front/rear speakers.

Adjusting source levels

How to adjust volume levels for different AV sources to prevent drastic changes.

Enhancing bass (Bass Booster)

How to enhance bass sounds using the Bass Booster feature.

The options on the “AV Settings” menu

Overview of the settings available in the AV Settings menu.

Displaying the “AV Settings” menu

How to access the AV Settings menu.

Setting video input 1 (AV1)

How to configure the AV1 input setting for connected components.

Setting video input 2 (AV2)

How to configure the AV2 input setting for connected components.

Switching the auto antenna setting

How to set the auto antenna to extend/retract based on radio or ignition status.

Changing the wide screen mode

How to change the screen mode for video playback to Full or Normal.

Switching the sound muting/attenuation

How to select muting or attenuation methods for navigation guidance.

Setting the rear output

How to configure the rear speaker output for full-range or subwoofer connection.

Acquiring iPod music information

How the system acquires iPod information for voice commands.

Setting the subtitle file for DivX®

How to select whether to display external DivX subtitle files.

Chapter 26 Operating Your Navigation System with Voice

To Ensure Safe Driving

Safety precautions related to using the voice operation feature while driving.

Basics of Voice Operation

Introduction to the voice recognition technology and its capabilities.

Flow of voice operation

Basic steps involved in using voice commands to operate the system.

Starting voice operation

How to initiate voice operation by pressing the MULTI-CONTROL.

If you lose your way...

How to get brief operating instructions by voice if lost.

To cancel voice operation

Methods to cancel voice operation at any time.

Operating iPod by voice

How to play music from an iPod using voice commands.

Calling the entry on “Contacts”

How to make a phone call by voice command using contacts.

Available Basic Voice Commands

List of recognized voice commands for basic system operation.

Voice operation for the iPod

Details on using voice commands to control iPod music playback.

Voice operation for AV source (other than iPod)

How to change AV sources using voice commands.

Voice commands related to hands-free phoning

List of voice commands for making phone calls and managing contacts.

Tips for Voice Operation

Advice for ensuring voice commands are recognized correctly.

Chapter 27 Other functions

Setting the anti-theft function

How to set a password to protect the navigation system from unauthorized use.

Entering the password

How to enter the password to unlock the navigation system.

Deleting the password

How to remove the anti-theft password.

Forgotten passwords

Information on what to do if the password is forgotten.

Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings

Methods to reset the system to default settings, including RESET button, restore, and reboot.

Setting items to be deleted

Table detailing which settings are deleted by each reset method.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

List of common problems with the navigation screen and AV screen, with causes and solutions.

Problems with the navigation screen

Troubleshooting common issues related to the navigation screen.

Problems with the phone screen

Troubleshooting common issues related to the phone screen and Bluetooth connection.

Messages and how to react to them

Explanation of navigation function error messages and recommended actions.

Messages for Audio Functions

List of error messages related to AV source playback and their solutions.

SD/USB/iPod

Troubleshooting common issues related to SD, USB, and iPod connectivity and playback.

Other sources

Troubleshooting for issues related to parking brake connection and system updates.

Positioning technology

Explanation of how the system measures location using GPS and Dead Reckoning.

Positioning by GPS

Details on how the Global Positioning System is used for location accuracy.

Positioning by “Dead Reckoning”

Explanation of the built-in sensor system for calculating vehicle position.

How do GPS and “Dead Reckoning” work together?

How GPS and Dead Reckoning data are combined for maximum positioning accuracy.

Map matching

Explanation of how map matching corrects vehicle position to the nearest road.

Handling large errors

Factors that can cause positioning errors and how to minimize them.

Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors

Factors like road conditions and GPS signal quality that can affect positioning accuracy.

Route setting information

Information about how the navigation system sets routes based on map data rules.

Supplemental information about directions

Explanation of symbols used for highway, ferry, and other directional information.

Supplemental information about traffic icon

Explanation of icons used to represent traffic conditions like stop-and-go and road closures.

Handling and care of the disc

Basic precautions for handling discs to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Ambient conditions for playing a disc

Information on suitable ambient conditions for disc playback and potential issues.

Playable discs

Information on compatible disc types (DVD-Video, CD) and limitations.

About AVCHD recorded discs

Notes on compatibility with AVCHD format discs.

About playing DualDisc

Information on playing DualDisc media, including potential compatibility issues.

About Dolby Digital

Information about Dolby Digital audio support.

About DTS sound

Information about DTS digital audio output capabilities.

Detailed information for playable media

Comprehensive compatibility notes for playable media.

Compatibility

General notes about disc compatibility and limitations.

Common notes about the external storage device (USB, SD)

General notes about compatibility and usage of external storage devices.

USB storage device compatibility

Specific compatibility information for USB storage devices.

AVI compatibility

Details on compatibility with AVI video file formats.

MPEG-4 compatibility

Details on compatibility with MPEG-4 video file formats.

Common notes

General notes regarding WMA file playback and text information display.

AAC compatibility

Specific compatibility details for AAC audio files.

DivX compatibility

Specific compatibility details for DivX video files.

Media compatibility chart

A comprehensive chart detailing compatibility for various media types across different models.

MP3 compatibility

Specific compatibility details for MP3 files, including bit rate and ID3 tag versions.

WMA compatibility

Specific compatibility details for WMA files, including bit rate and sampling frequency.

WAV compatibility

Specific compatibility details for WAV files, including format and quantization bits.

Glossary

Definitions of technical terms and acronyms used in the manual.

ID3 tag

Explanation of ID3 tags for embedding track information in MP3 files.

ISO9660 format

Explanation of the international standard for DVD/CD-ROM folder and file logic.

JPEG

Definition of Joint Photographic Experts Group.

MP3

Definition of MPEG Audio Layer 3.

MPEG

Definition of Moving Pictures Experts Group.

Multi-angle

Explanation of how multiple camera angles are used in DVDs.

Multi-audio (Multilingual dialog)

Explanation of how multiple audio tracks or languages are available on DVDs.

Multi-session

Definition of multi-session recording method.

Multi-subtitle

Explanation of how multiple subtitle languages are available on DVDs.

Packet write

Method for writing files to CD-R at required times.

Parental lock

Explanation of parental lock feature for DVD-Video discs to restrict content.

Phone book

Explanation of the term 'Phone book' as an address book on a user's phone.

Point of Interest (POI)

Definition of Point of Interest (POI) as locations stored in map data.

Region number

Explanation of region numbers on DVD players and discs.

Route setting

Process of determining the ideal route to a destination.

Set route

The route marked by the system to the destination, highlighted on the map.

Title

Explanation of titles on DVD-Video or DVD-VR discs for searching.

Track log

Explanation of how the system logs the driving course for later review.

VBR

Definition of Variable Bit Rate.

Voice guidance

The giving of directions by navigation voice.

Waypoint

Definition of a waypoint as a location visited before the destination.

WMA

Definition of Windows Media Audio.

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