Pioneer F900BT - AVIC - Navigation System - How to use the navigation menu screens; Screen switching overview

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How to use the navigation menu screens

The “Top Menu” appears when you boot up the navigation system for the first time.

Screen switching overview

Basic operation

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Table of Contents2
Introduction8
Manual Overview8
- How to Read this Manual8
- Terminology8
- About the Definition of Terminology8
Features9
Map Coverage11
Protecting the LCD Panel and Screen11
Viewing the LCD Comfortably11
Notes for Internal Memory11
- Before Removing the Vehicle Battery11
- About the Data Being Deleted11
- Resetting the Microprocessor11
Basic Operation13
Checking Part Names and Functions13
Inserting/Ejecting a Disc14
- Inserting a Disc14
- Ejecting a Disc14
Inserting and Ejecting an SD Memory Card14
- Inserting an SD Memory Card15
- Ejecting an SD Memory Card15
Plugging and Unplugging a USB Storage Device15
- Plugging in a USB Storage Device15
- Unplugging a USB Storage Device15
Connecting and Disconnecting Ipod16
- Connecting Your Ipod16
- Disconnecting Your Ipod16
Flow from Startup to Termination16
On First-Time Startup16
Regular Startup17
How to Use the Navigation Menu Screens18
- Screen Switching Overview18
- What You Can Do on each Menu19
- Displaying the Rear Camera Image19
How to Use the Map20
- How to Read the Map Screen20
- Switching the Map between 2D and 3D22
- Changing the Scale of the Map22
- Scrolling the Map to the Position You Want to See22
- Changing the Tilt and Rotation Angle of the Map23
The Basic Flow of Creating Your Route23
The Operations of a List Screen (E.g. City List)24
The Operation of the On-Screen Keyboard24
Searching for and Selecting a Location25
Searching for a Location by Address25
Searching for the Vicinity Points of Interest (POI)27
- Searching for Pois Around the Cursor27
- Searching for a Nearby POI28
- Searching for Pois Along the Current Route28
- Searching for Pois Around the Destination28
- Using "Saved Criteria29
Searching for Pois by Using the Data on External Storage Devices (USB, SD)31
Searching for a Location by Coordinates32
Deleting an Entry in "History33
Selecting a Location Stored in "Favorites33
Selecting a Location You Searched for Recently33
Deleting an Entry in "Favorites34
Setting up a Route to Your Home34
Setting a Route by Recalling a Saved Route34
Searching for a Location by Scrolling the Map35
After the Location Is Decided (Map Confirmation Screen) What You Can Do with the "Map Confirmation Screen36
Route36
Save as37
Setting the Location as a New Destination37
Setting the Location as a Waypoint37
- Replacing the Location as the New Final Destination37
Setting the Location as the Start Point37
Viewing the Information of a Specified Location38
Placing a Map Pin on the Location38
- Removing a Map Pin39
Registering the Location as a Customized POI39
Storing the Location in "Favorites40
Deleting an Entry in "Favorites40
Checking the Current Route41
Checking the Current Route Conditions41
- Playing Simulated Travel at High Speed42
- Checking the Entire Route Overview on the Map42
Checking the Current Itinerary42
Editing Waypoints and the Destination44
Editing Waypoints44
- Adding a Waypoint44
- Sorting Waypoints44
- Deleting a Waypoint44
Storing the Current Route44
Deleting the Entry in "Saved Routes45
Deleting the Current Route45
Browsing Information on MSN Direct46
Activating the Service46
- Checking Your Product Key46
- Subscribing to the MSN Direct Service47
- Activating the MSN Direct Function47
Browsing Gas Prices47
Browsing Movie Times48
- Searching for a Theater by Selecting a Movie Title48
- Searching for a Movie Title by Selecting a Theater49
Browsing Weather Information50
- Checking the Local Weather Information50
- Checking Worldwide Weather Conditions50
Using Traffic Information50
- Viewing the Traffic List50
- How to Read Traffic Information on the Map51
- Setting the Traffic Information51
Using Hands-Free Phoning52
Hands-Free Phoning Overview52
Preparing Communication Devices52
Displaying the Phone Menu52
Registering Your Cellular Phone52
- Searching for Nearby Phones53
- Searching for a Specified Phone53
- Pairing from Your Mobile Phone54
Connecting a Registered Cellular Phone55
- Disconnecting a Cellular Phone55
- Deleting a Registered Phone55
Receiving a Phone Call56
- Answering an Incoming Call56
- Rejecting an Incoming Call56
Making a Phone Call56
- Direct Dialing57
- Dialing from the History57
  - Calling a Number in the "Contacts" Screen58
  - Dialing a Phone Number on the "Map Confirmation Screen58
- Making a Call Home Easily58
- Dialing GOOG-41159
Announcing Incoming Short Mails59
Transferring the Phone Book59
Clearing Memory60
Setting the Phone60
- Setting the Phone Volume60
- Stopping Bluetooth Wave Transmission61
- Answering a Call Automatically61
- Setting the Automatic Rejection Function61
- Echo Canceling and Noise Reduction62
- Setting the Automatic Connection62
- Editing the Device Name62
Notes for Hands-Free Phoning62
Updating the Bluetooth Wireless Technology Software64
Playing the Audio CD65
Reading the Screen65
Using the Touch Panel Keys65
Using the "Function" Menu66
Selecting a Track from the List66
Playing Music Files on ROM67
Reading the Screen67
Using the Touch Panel Keys67
- Selecting a Track from the List68
- Browsing Embedded Text Information68
- Using the "Function" Menu69
Using the Touch Panel Keys70
Playing a DVD-Video71
- Resuming Playback (Bookmark)72
- Searching for a Desired Scene and72
  - Time72
- Direct Number Search72
- Operating the DVD Menu72
- Frame-By-Frame Playback73
- Slow Motion Playback73
- Using the "Function" Menu73
Playing a DVD-VR75
Reading the Screen75
Using the Touch Panel Keys75
- Searching for a Desired Scene and Starting Playback from a Specified Time76
- Switching the Playback Mode77
- Using the Short-Time Skip Function77
- Playing by Selecting from the Title List77
- Frame-By-Frame Playback77
- Slow Motion Playback77
- Using the "Function" Menu78
Playing a DIVX79
Reading the Screen79
Using the Touch Panel Keys79
- Frame-By-Frame Playback80
- Slow Motion Playback80
- Searching for a Desired Scene and Starting Playback from a Specified Time80
- Using the "Function" Menu81
DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DIVX Setup82
Displaying DVD Setup Menu82
Setting the Top-Priority Languages82
Setting Assist Subtitles on or off82
Setting the Angle Icon Display83
Setting the Aspect Ratio83
Setting the Parental Lock83
- Setting the Code Number and Level83
Setting "Auto Play84
Displaying Your DIVX® VOD Registration Code84
Setting the Subtitle File for DIVX85
Language Code Chart for Dvds86
Playing the Music File (USB, SD)87
Starting Procedures87
Reading the Screen87
Using the Touch Panel Keys (Music)88
- Selecting a Track from the List89
- Browsing Embedded Text Information89
- Using the "Function" Menu89
Playing the Movie File (USB, SD)91
Starting Procedures91
Reading the Screen91
Using the Touch Panel Keys (Video)91
- Searching for a Desired Scene and Starting Playback from a Specified Time92
- Using the "Function" Menu92
Using the Ipod® (Ipod)94
Starting Procedures94
Reading the Screen94
Using the Touch Panel Keys (Music)95
- Browsing for a Song95
Starting the Video Playback96
Using the Touch Panel Keys (Video)97
- Browsing for a Video97
- Using the "Function" Menu98
Using the Touch Panel Keys100
- Storing and Recalling Broadcast101
- Using the "Function" Menu101
- Storing the Strongest Broadcast101
- Tuning in Strong Signals102
Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio)103
Using the Touch Panel Keys103
- Switching between the Detailed Information Display and the Preset List Display104
- Storing and Recalling Broadcast Frequencies104
Using the "Function" Menu104
- Storing the Strongest Broadcast Frequencies105
- Switching the Seek Mode105
- Tuning in Strong Signals105
- Switching the Reception Mode105
- Storing the Strongest Broadcast105
Switching the Display104
Information Display and the Preset List Display106
Using the Touch Panel Keys106
Using the "Function" Menu107
- Tuning in Strong Signals107
Using the XM Tuner109
Using the Touch Panel Keys109
- Selecting an XM Channel Directly110
- Displaying the Radio ID110
- Storing and Recalling Broadcast111
  - Stations111
- Selecting a Channel from the List111
- Using "My MIX" Function111
- Using the Direct Traffic Announcement Function112
- Using the "Function" Menu112
- Setting the Memorized Songs113
Using the Touch Panel Keys114
Using the SIRIUS Tuner115
- Display the Radio ID115
- Storing and Recalling Broadcast116
  - Stations116
  - Using "My MIX" Function116
- Using the Direct Traffic Announcement Function116
  - Using the "Instant Replay" Function117
  - Using the "Function" Menu117
- Setting the Memorized Songs118
- Using the Game Alert Function118
- Displaying Game Information119
Using the AV Input120
Using the AV1120
Using the AV2120
Using the Touch Panel Keys120
Using the External Unit (EXT1, EXT2)121
Reading the Screen121
Using the Touch Panel Keys121
The Options in the "Navi Settings123
- Basic Operations in the "Navi Settings" Menu123
- GPS & Time Settings123
- Time Settings124
- 3D Settings125
- Map Settings125
- Displayed Info126
- Smart Zoom126
- Overview Mode127
- Manage POI127
- Manage Track Logs127
- Route127
- Warnings128
- Regional Settings129
- Restore Factory Settings129
- Set Home129
- Demo Mode129
- Sound Settings130
- About130
Customizing Preferences123
Setting the POI Appearance130
Creating New Categories131
Editing Your Customized POI132
Recording Your Travel History132
Setting Your Home Position134
The Options on the "System Settings" Menu134
- Displaying the "System Settings" Menu134
Selecting the Language135
Changing the Splash Screen135
Setting the Rear View Camera136
Adjusting the Response Positions of the Touch Panels (Touch Panel Calibration)137
Adjusting the Screen Brightness137
Setting the Illumination Color137
Checking the Version Information138
Turning off the Screen138
The "AV Sound" Menu Options139
Displaying the "AV Sound" Menu139
Using Balance Adjustment139
Using the Equalizer139
Adjusting Loudness141
Using Subwoofer Output141
The Options on the "AV Settings" Menu142
- Displaying the "AV Settings" Menu142
Using the High Pass Filter142
Adjusting Source Levels142
Enhancing Bass (Bass Booster)142
Setting Video Input 1 (AV1)143
Setting Video Input 2 (AV2)143
Switching the Auto Antenna Setting143
Changing the Wide Screen Mode143
Switching the Sound Muting/ Attenuation144
Setting the Rear Output144
Acquiring Ipod Music Information144
Operating Your Navigation System with146
To Ensure Safe Driving146
Basics of Voice Operation146
- Flow of Voice Operation146
- Starting Voice Operation147
Calling the Entry on "Contacts147
Operating Ipod by Voice147
Available Basic Voice Commands148
- Basic Commands148
- Voice Operation for the Ipod148
- Voice Operation for AV Source (Other than Ipod)149
- Voice Commands Related to Hands-Free Phoning150
Tips for Voice Operation151
Other Functions152
Setting the Anti-Theft Function152
- Setting the Password152
- Entering the Password152
- Deleting the Password152
- Forgotten Passwords152
Returning the Navigation System to the Default or Factory Settings153
- Setting Items to be Deleted154
Appendix Troubleshooting155
Appendix155
Troubleshooting155
Messages and How to React to Them159
Messages for Audio Functions160
Positioning Technology163
- Positioning by GPS163
- Positioning by "Dead Reckoning163
- How Do GPS and "Dead Reckoning" Work Together163
Handling Large Errors164
- When Positioning by GPS Is Impossible164
- Conditions Likely to Cause Noticeable Positioning Errors165
Route Setting Information166
- Route Search Specifications166
Handling and Care of the Disc168
- Built-In Drive and Care168
- Ambient Conditions for Playing a Disc168
Playable Discs169
- About DVD-Video and CD169
- About AVCHD Recorded Discs169
- About Playing Dualdisc169
- About Dolby Digital169
- About DTS Sound169
Detailed Information for Playable Media169
- Compatibility169
- Media Compatibility Chart172
- DIVX Compatibility174
About Bluetooth176
About the SAT RADIO READY Logo176
About HD Radio176
About SD and SDHC Logo177
About WMA177
About DIVX177
About AAC177
Detailed Information Regarding Connectable Ipods177
Using the LCD Screen Correctly178
- Handling the LCD Screen178
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen178
- Maintaining the LCD Screen178
- Small Fluorescent Tube178
Display Information179
- Destination Menu179
- Phone Menu179
- Settings Menu180
- System Settings Menu181
- Shortcut Menu182
- DVD Setup183
Glossary184
Specifications187

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