pioneer avic f50bt

Operation Manual

NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM

AVIC-F50BTAVIC-F950DABAVIC-F950BTAVIC-F850BTBe sure to read Important Information for the Userfirst!Important Information for the User includes theimportant information that you must understand beforeusing this navigation system.

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your modelproperly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in asafe place for future reference.

Important

The screens shown in the examples may differfrom actual screens, which may be changedwithout notice for performance and functionimprovements.

IntroductionManual overview 9

How to use this manual 9 Conventions used in this manual 9 Terms used in this manual 9

Notice regarding video viewing 10Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 10Notice regarding MP3 file usage 10iPod compatibility 10Map coverage 11Protecting the LCD panel and screen 11Notes on internal memory 11

Before removing the vehiclebattery 11

Data subject to erasure 11

Basic operationChecking part names and functions 12Protecting your product against theft 14

Removing the detachablefaceplate 14

Attaching the detachable faceplate 15Adjusting the LCD panel angle 15Inserting and ejecting a disc 15

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT) 15 Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT) 15 Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,

AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 16 Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,

AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 16Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 16

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F50BT) 16

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F50BT) 16

Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 17

Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 17

Plugging and unplugging a USB storagedevice 18 Plugging in a USB storage device 18 Unplugging a USB storage device 18

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 18 Connecting your iPod 18 Disconnecting your iPod 19

Startup and termination 19On first-time startup 19Regular startup 20

A message about the mapdatabase 20

Demonstration images 20Temporarily clearing the screen (navigation

system in standby mode) 20How to use the navigation menu

screens 22Shortcut Menu 23

Selecting the shortcut 23 Removing a shortcut 23

Using the touch panel 24 Using the common touch panel

keys 24 Operating list screens (e.g. POI

list) 24 Operating the on-screen keyboard 24

Swipe action 25 Swipe action list 26

How to use the mapHow to read the map screen 28

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Enlarged map of the intersection 29 The display while driving on the

motorway 30Types of the road stored in the map

database 30Operating the map screen 30

Scrolling the map to the position youwant to see 30

Viewing information about a specifiedlocation 31

Switching the view mode 32Switching the map orientation 32Displaying one-way street marks 33Displaying POI on the map 33

Displaying preinstalled POIs on themap 33

Registering a scale 34

Searching for and selecting a locationThe basic flow of creating your route 35Searching for a location by address 36

Searching for a street name first 36 Searching for a city name first 37 Finding your destination by specifying

the postcode 38 Searching by selected city history 39

Setting up a route to your home 39Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 39

Searching for a POI directly from thename of the facilities 39

Searching for a nearby POI 40 Searching for POIs around the

destination 40 Searching for POIs around the city 41 Deleting the icons displayed after

searching for a nearby POI 42Selecting destination from stored

locations 42Selecting a location you searched for

recently 42Searching for a location by coordinates 43

After the location is decidedSetting a route to your destination 44

Displaying multiple routes 44

Checking and modifying the currentrouteDisplaying the route overview 45Checking the current itinerary 45Modifying the route calculation

conditions 46 Items that users can operate 46

Editing waypoints 47 Adding a waypoint 47 Deleting a waypoint 47 Sorting waypoints 48

Skipping a waypoint 48Using the demonstration guidance 48

Finishing the demonstrationguidance 49

Cancelling the route guidance 49

Editing the data on the use of navigationfunctionRegistering and editing locations 50

Storing favourite locations 50 Editing registered locations 50 Deleting a favourite location from the

list 50 Deleting the destination history from

the list 51Deleting learned routes 52Deleting track logs 52

Using traffic informationChecking all traffic information 53Checking traffic information on the

route 54How to read traffic information on the

map 54Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

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Checking for traffic jamsautomatically 55

Selecting the preferred RDS-TMC serviceprovider manually 55

Registering and connecting a BluetoothdevicePreparing communication devices 56Registering your Bluetooth devices 56

Searching for nearby Bluetoothdevices 56

Pairing from your Bluetoothdevices 58

Deleting a registered device 59Connecting a registered Bluetooth device

manually 59 Setting for priority connecting 60

Using hands-free phoningDisplaying the phone menu 61Making a phone call 61

Direct dialling 61 Calling a number in the phone

book 62 Dialling from the history 63 Redialling a call 64 Dialling a favourite location 64 Dialling a facilitys phone number 64

Receiving a phone call 65 Answering an incoming call 65

Transferring the phone book 65 Deleting registered contacts 66 Deleting the history information 67

Changing the phone settings 67 Editing the device name 67 Editing the password 68 Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 68 Answering a call automatically 68 Setting the automatic rejection

function 69

Notes for hands-free phoning 69

Basic operations of the AV sourceDisplaying the AV operation screen 71

Selecting a source 71Turning off the AV source 71AV source plate display 71

Using the radioStarting procedure 72Reading the screen 72Using the touch panel keys 73

Storing broadcast frequencies 73 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 74 Using radio text 74

Using advanced functions 75 Tuning in strong frequencies 75 Limiting stations to regional

programming 75 Searching for an RDS station by PTY

information 75 Receiving traffic announcements 75 Using news programme

interruption 76 Tuning into alternative frequencies 76 Interruption icon status 77 Switching the sound quality of the FM

tuner 77Operating by hardware buttons 77

Using the Digital Radio (DAB)Starting procedure 78Reading the screen 78Using the touch panel keys 79

Storing broadcast frequencies 79Selecting a channel from the list 80Listening to a recent broadcast 80Using advanced functions 81

Switching to a channel with goodreceiving sensitivity automatically 81

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Operating by hardware buttons 81

Playing audio CDsStarting procedure 82Reading the screen 82Using the touch panel keys 82Operating by hardware buttons 83

Playing music files on ROMStarting procedure 84Reading the screen 84Using the touch panel keys 85Operating by hardware buttons 85

Playing a DVD-VideoStarting procedure 86Reading the screen 86Using the touch panel keys 86

Resuming playback (Bookmark) 88 Searching for a specific scene and

starting playback from a specifiedtime 88

Direct number search 88 Operating the DVD menu 88 Using the DVD menu by touch panel

keys 89 Frame-by-frame playback 89 Slow motion playback 89 Changing the wide screen mode 89


Playing a DivX videoStarting procedure 91Reading the screen 91Using the touch panel keys 91

Frame-by-frame playback 92 Slow motion playback 92 Starting playback from a specified

time 93 Changing the wide screen mode 93

Playing DivX VOD content 94Operating by hardware buttons 94

DVD-Video or DivX setupDisplaying DVD/DivX Setup menu 95Setting the top-priority languages 95Setting the angle icon display 95Setting the aspect ratio 96Setting the parental lock 96

Setting the code number and level 96Setting the auto play 97Setting the subtitle file for DivX 97Language code chart for DVDs 98

Playing music files (from USB or SD)Starting procedure 99Reading the screen 99Using the touch panel keys (Music) 100Operating by hardware buttons 101

Playing video files (from USB or SD)Starting procedure 102Reading the screen 102Using the touch panel keys (Video) 103

Searching for a specific scene andstarting playback from a specifiedtime 103


Using an iPod (iPod)Starting procedure 105Reading the screen 105Using the touch panel keys 106Changing the wide screen mode 107Operating by hardware buttons 108

Using Aha RadioInformation for compatibility of connected

devices 109Starting procedure 110

For iPhone users 110 For smartphone users 110

Reading the screen 110Using the touch panel keys 111

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Functions coupled with Aha Radio and thenavigation system 112 Viewing POI information with Aha

Radio 112

Using the Bluetooth audio playerStarting procedure 113Reading the screen 113Using the touch panel keys 114Operating by hardware buttons 115

Using AV inputReading the screen 116Using AV1 116Using AV2 116Using the touch panel keys 116Changing the wide screen mode 117

Using AppRadio ModeInformation for compatibility of connected

devices 118Starting procedure 119

For iPhone users 119 For smartphone users 120

Using the keyboard 120Using the sound mix function 121Other functions 121

Displaying the image of yourapplication (iPhone) 121

Displaying the image of yourapplication (smartphone) 122

Customising preferencesDisplaying the information screen 123Checking the connections of leads 123Checking sensor learning status and driving

status 124 Clearing status 125

Checking the device number 125Checking the version information 125Registering your home 125

Displaying the adjustment and correctionscreen 126

Switching the muting/attenuationtiming 126

Switching the muting/attenuation level 127Setting the Volume for Guidance and

Phone 127Correcting the current location 127Switching the road on which you are

driving 128Displaying the screen for navigation function

settings 128 Setting the speed limit display 128 Changing the road colour 128 Setting the scroll-Locked 2D (Normal)

View 129 Displaying the 3D landmarks 129 Setting the detailed city map 129 Setting the barrier graphic for the city

map 129 Setting the map colour change

between day and night 130 Displaying the track log 130 Deleting the track log

automatically 130 Setting the current street name

display 131 Setting the criteria of route

calculation 131 Setting the use of toll roads 131 Setting the use of ferries 131 Setting the route calculation by

learning route 132 Setting the route calculation allowing

for time restrictions 132 Setting the use of motorways 132 Setting to select your route

automatically using the routealternatives function 132

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Displaying the distance and estimatedtime 133

Setting the route alternatives functionto avoid traffic jams and closed/blockedroads 133

Setting the auto-zoom display 133 Changing the setting of the navigation

interruption screen 133 Setting the App operation screen

interruption 134 Changing the virtual speed of the

vehicle 134 Changing the unit between km and

miles 134 Displaying the traffic notification

icon 135Changing the view mode 135Displaying the screen for system

settings 135 Selecting the language 135 Setting the time difference 136 Changing the preinstalled splash

screen 136 Changing to the splash screen stored

on the SD memory card 136 Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panelcalibration) 137

Setting the illumination colour 137 Reversing the climate control status

display 138 Displaying the icon for setting the rear

display output 139Displaying the screen for AV system

settings 139 Setting video input 1 (AV1) 139 Setting video input 2 (AV2) 140 Changing the screen size of SD/USB

video 140

Displaying your DivX VOD registrationcode 140

Displaying your DivX VODderegistration code 140

Switching Auto PI seek 141 Setting the FM tuning step 141

Displaying the screen for AV soundsettings 141 Using balance adjustment 142 Adjusting loudness 142 Using the equaliser 142 Adjusting source levels 144 Using the high pass filter 145 Using the subwoofer output 145 Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 145 Using sonic centre control 145

Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically(Auto EQ) 146 Before operating the Auto EQ

function 146 Performing Auto EQ 147

Displaying the screen for app settings 148 Selecting the device connection

method 148 Setting the keyboard language with

application for iPhone 149Setting the rear output 149Adjusting the picture 150Selecting the video for rear display 151Replicating the settings 151Using the rear view camera functions 152

Setting for rear view camera 152 Setting guidelines on the rear view

image 153Setting the safe mode 154

Displaying the operation status ofvehicle equipmentDisplaying obstacle detection

information 155

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Displaying the operating status of the climatecontrol panel 155

Other functionsSetting the anti-theft function 157

Setting the password 157 Entering the password 157 Deleting the password 157 Forgotten password 157

Restoring the navigation system to thedefault or factory settings 158 Restoring the default setting 158 Restoring the navigation system to the

initial state 158 Setting items to be deleted 159

AppendixTroubleshooting 161Messages for navigation functions 166Messages for AV functions 167Messages for Bluetooth functions 169Positioning technology 170

Positioning by GPS 170 Positioning by dead reckoning 170 How do GPS and dead reckoning work

together? 170Handling large errors 171

When positioning by GPS isimpossible 171

Conditions likely to cause noticeablepositioning errors 172

Route setting information 174 Route search specifications 174

Handling and care of discs 174 Built-in drive and care 175 Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 175Playable discs 175

DVD-Video and CD 175 AVCHD recorded discs 176 Playing DualDisc 176

Dolby Digital 176Detailed information for playable media 176

Compatibility 176 Media compatibility chart 179

Bluetooth 183SD and SDHC logo 183WMA/WMV 183DivX 183AAC 184Android 184Detailed information regarding connected

iPod devices 184 iPod and iPhone 184 iTunes 185

Using app-based connected content 185 Aha Radio 185

HDMI 185MHL 185Using the LCD screen correctly 186

Handling the LCD screen 186 Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 186 Maintaining the LCD screen 186 LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 186Display information 187

Destination menu 187 Phone menu 187 Information menu 187 Edit/Settings menu 188 Edit menu 188 Navi settings menu 188 AV Settings menu 189 Setting according to source

menu 190 App settings menu 190 System Settings menu 190 Bluetooth Settings menu 191

Glossary 192Specifications 195

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Manual overview

Before using this product, be sure to read Im-portant Information for the User (a separatemanual) which contains warnings, cautions,and other important information that youshould note.

The screen examples shown in this manualare those for AVIC-F50BT. The screens mayvary according to the models.

How to use this manualFinding the operation procedure forwhat you want to doWhen you have decided what you want to do,you can find the page you need from the Con-tents.

Finding the operation procedure fromamenu nameIf you want to check the meaning of an itemdisplayed on screen, you will find the neces-sary page from the Display information at theend of the manual.

GlossaryUse the glossary to find the meanings ofterms.

Conventions used in this manualBefore moving on, take a few minutes to readthe following information about the conven-tions used in this manual. Familiarity withthese conventions will help you greatly as youlearn how to use your new equipment.! Buttons on your navigation system are de-

scribed in ALL CAPITALS, BOLD letter-ing:e.g.)HOME button,MODE button.

! Menu items, screen titles, and functionalcomponents are described in bold withdouble quotation marks :

e.g.)Destination screen or Phone screen

! Touch panel keys that are available on thescreen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:e.g.)[Destination], [AV Source].

! Extra information, alternatives and othernotes are presented in the following for-mat:e.g.)p If the home location has not been stored

yet, set the location first.! Functions of other keys on the same screen

are indicated with # at the beginning of thedescription:e.g.)# If you touch [OK], the entry is deleted.

! References are indicated like this:e.g.)= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menu screenson page 22.

Terms used in this manualFront display and Rear displayIn this manual, the screen that is attached tothe body of this navigation unit will be referredto as the Front display. Any additional screenthat is commercially available and can be con-nected to this navigation unit will be referredto as the Rear display.

Video imageVideo image in this manual indicates mov-ing images of DVD-Video, DivX, iPod, and anyequipment that is connected to this systemwith an RCA cable, such as general-purposeAV equipment.

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External storage device (USB, SD)The SD memory card, SDHC memory card,microSD card, microSDHC card and USBmemory device are collectively referred to asthe external storage device (USB, SD). If it in-dicates the USB memory only, it is referred toas the USB storage device.

SDmemory cardThe SD memory card, SDHC memory card,microSD card and microSDHC card are col-lectively referred to as the SD memory card.

iPodIn this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-ferred to as iPod.

Notice regarding videoviewingRemember that use of this system for com-mercial or public viewing purposes may con-stitute an infringement on the authors rightsas protected by the Copyright Law.

Notice regarding DVD-Video viewingThis item incorporates copy protection tech-nology that is protected by U.S. patents andother intellectual property rights of RoviCorporation. Reverse engineering and disas-sembly are prohibited.

Notice regarding MP3 fileusageSupply of this product only conveys a licencefor private, non-commercial use and does notconvey a licence nor imply any right to usethis product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,

satellite, cable and/or any other media), broad-casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic con-tent distribution systems, such as pay-audio oraudio-on-demand applications. An indepen-dent licence for such use is required. For de-tails, please visithttp://www.mp3licensing.com.

iPod compatibilityThis product supports only the following iPodmodels and iPod software versions. Othersmay not work correctly.Made for! iPod touch (5th generation): iOS 6.0.1! iPod touch (4th generation): iOS 6.0.1! iPod touch (3rd generation): iOS 5.1.1! iPod touch (2nd generation): iOS 4.2.1! iPod touch (1st generation): iOS 3.1.3! iPod classic 160GB (2009): Ver. 2.0.4! iPod classic 160GB (2008): Ver. 2.0.1! iPod classic 80GB: Ver. 1.1.2! iPod nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.2! iPod nano (5th generation): Ver. 1.0.2! iPod nano (4th generation): Ver. 1.0.4! iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver. 1.1.3! iPhone 5: iOS 6.0.1! iPhone 4S: iOS 6.0.1! iPhone 4: iOS 6.0.1! iPhone 3GS: iOS 6.0.1! iPhone 3G: iOS 4.2.1! iPhone: iOS 3.1.3p When you use this navigation system with

a USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa-rately) that is appropriate for this product,you can control an iPod compatible withthis navigation system.

p Operation methods may vary depending onthe iPod models and the software versionof iPod.

p Depending on the software version of theiPod, it may not be compatible with thisequipment.

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For details about iPod compatibility withthis navigation system, refer to the informa-tion on our website.

Map coverageFor details about the map coverage of this na-vigation system, refer to the information onour website.

Protecting the LCD paneland screenp Do not expose the LCD screen to direct

sunlight when this product is not used.This may result in LCD screen malfunctiondue to the resulting high temperatures.

p When using a mobile phone, keep the aer-ial of the mobile phone away from the LCDscreen to prevent disruption of the video inthe form of spots, coloured stripes, etc.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, besure to touch the touch panel keys onlywith your finger and do so gently.

Notes on internal memoryBefore removing the vehiclebatteryIf the battery is disconnected or discharged,the memory will be erased and must be repro-grammed.p Some data remains. Be sure to read Setting

items to be deleted first.= For details, refer to Setting items to be

deleted on page 159.

Data subject to erasureThe information is erased by disconnectingthe yellow lead from the battery (or removingthe battery itself).p Some data remains. Be sure to read Setting

items to be deleted first.

= For details, refer to Setting items to bedeleted on page 159.

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Checking part names and functionsThis chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons.

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2 VOL (+/) buttonPress to adjust the AV (Audio and Video)source volume.

3 MODE button! Press to switch the screen to the AV op-

eration screen or the AppRadio Modescreen.= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menuscreens on page 22.

! Press to switch between the AppRadioMode screen and the AV operationscreen.= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menuscreens on page 22.

! Press and hold to display the PictureAdjustment screen.= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-

ture on page 150.! Press and hold to display the touch

panel calibration screen while the Pic-ture Adjustment screen is displayed.= For details, refer to Adjusting the re-

sponse positions of the touch panel(touch panel calibration) on page 137.

4 HOME button! Press the HOME button to display the

Top Menu screen while the mapscreen, the AV operation screen, or theapplication menu screen is displayed.

! Press to switch the application operationscreen to the application menu screen.

= For details of the operations, refer toHow to use the navigation menu screenson page 22.

5 MAP button! Press to display the current location

when the navigation screen (showingother than the current location) is dis-played.When the current location is displayed,the screen changes to the registeredmap scale. When the AV source screenis displayed, it switches to the current lo-cation screen.= For details, refer to Registering a scale

on page 34.! Press and hold to temporarily clear the

screen regardless of whether it is the AVsource, the current location screen orthe AppRadio Mode screen.

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= For details, refer to Temporarily clear-ing the screen (navigation system instandby mode) on page 20.

6 TRK button! Press to perform manual seek tuning,

fast forward, reverse and track searchcontrols.

! Press to perform the back and menufunction of the Android device when youuse the AppRadio Mode with anAndroid device.

7 h button

8 Disc-loading slotInsert a disc to play.= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

a disc on page 15.

9 SD card slot= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting

an SD memory card on page 16.

a Detachable faceplate

b buttonPress to remove the detachable faceplatefrom the navigation system.= For details, refer to Removing the detach-

able faceplate on page 14.

Protecting your productagainst theftp This function is available on AVIC-

F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT, and AVIC-F850BT.The detachable faceplate can be detachedfrom the navigation system to discouragetheft, as described below.

CAUTION! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to ex-

cessive shock or disassemble it.! Never grip the buttons tightly or use force

when removing or attaching.! Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of

small children to prevent them from placing itin their mouths.

! After removing the detachable faceplate, keepit in a safe place so it is not scratched or da-maged.

! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to di-rect sunlight and high temperatures.

! When removing or attaching the detachablefaceplate, do so after turning off the ignitionswitch (ACC OFF).

Removing the detachablefaceplatep The navigation system cannot be operated

while the detachable faceplate is removedfrom the navigation system.

1 Press the button.

When you release your finger, the bottom ofthe detachable faceplate separates slightlyfrom the navigation system.

2 Gently grip the bottom of the detach-able faceplate and slowly pull it outward.

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Attaching the detachable faceplate1 Slide the detachable faceplate all theway into the navigation system.Make sure the detachable faceplate is se-curely connected to the mounting hooks ofthe navigation system.

2 Push the lower part of the detachablefaceplate until you hear a click.If you fail to successfully attach the detach-able faceplate to the navigation system, tryagain but be careful not to force it as thepanel could be damaged.

Adjusting the LCD panel anglep This function is only available on AVIC-

F50BT.

WARNINGKeep hands and fingers clear of the unit whenopening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Beespecially cautious of childrens hands and fin-gers.

CAUTIONDo not open or close the LCD panel by force. Thismay cause a malfunction.

1 Press theh button.The Monitor Setup screen appears.

2 Touch or to adjust theangle.

3 Touch .p The adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be

memorised and the LCD panel will automa-tically return to that angle the next time theLCD panel is opened or closed.

Inserting and ejecting a discInserting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT)

WARNING! Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when

opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel.Be especially cautious of childrens handsand fingers.

! Do not use with the LCD panel left open. If theLCD panel is left open, it may result in injuryin the event of an accident.

CAUTION! Do not open or close the LCD panel by force.

This may cause a malfunction.! Do not operate this navigation system until

the LCD panel has completely opened orclosed. If this navigation system is operatedwhile the LCD panel is opening or closing, theLCD panel may stop at that angle for safety.

! Do not place a glass or can on the open LCDpanel. Doing so may break this navigation sys-tem.

! Do not insert anything other than a disc intothe disc-loading slot.

1 Press theh button.The Monitor Setup screen appears.

2 Touch [Open].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc-loadingslot appears.

3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT)1 Press theh button.The Monitor Setup screen appears.

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2 Touch [Disc Eject].

The LCD panel opens, and the disc is ejected.

3 Remove the disc, and press theh but-ton.The LCD panel closes.

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,AVIC-F950BTand AVIC-F850BT)

CAUTIONDo not insert anything other than a disc into thedisc-loading slot.

% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,AVIC-F950BTand AVIC-F850BT)% Press theh button.The disc is ejected.

Inserting and ejecting anSDmemory card

CAUTION! Ejecting an SD memory card during data

transfer can damage the SD memory card. Besure to eject the SD memory card by the pro-cedure described in this manual.

! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-rage device for any reason, it is usually notpossible to recover the data. Pioneer acceptsno liability for damages, costs or expensesarising from data loss or corruption.

! Do not insert anything other than SD memorycards.

p This system is not compatible with theMulti Media Card (MMC).

p Compatibility with all SD memory cards isnot guaranteed.

p This unit may not achieve optimum perfor-mance with some SD memory cards.

Inserting an SDmemory card(for AVIC-F50BT)

CAUTION! Do not press theh button when an SD mem-

ory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may da-mage the card.

! Do not press theh button before an SD mem-ory card has been completely removed. Doingso may damage the card.

1 Press and hold theh button.The LCD panel opens fully.

2 Insert an SD memory card into the SDcard slot.Insert it with the label surface face-up andpress the card until it clicks and completelylocks.

3 Press theh button.The LCD panel closes.

Ejecting an SDmemory card(for AVIC-F50BT)1 Press and hold theh button.The LCD panel opens fully.

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2 Press the middle of the SD memorycard gently until it clicks.

3 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

4 Press theh button.The LCD panel closes.

Inserting an SDmemory card(for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-F950BTand AVIC-F850BT)% Insert an SD memory card into the SDcard slot.Insert the SD memory card with the terminalcontacts face-down, and press the card until itclicks and locks completely.

Ejecting an SDmemory card(for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-F950BTand AVIC-F850BT)1 Press the middle of the SD memorycard gently until it clicks.

2 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

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Plugging and unplugging aUSB storage device

CAUTION! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this naviga-tion system while data is being transferred.

! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility withall USB mass storage devices and assumesno responsibility for any loss of data on mediaplayers, iPhone, smartphone, or other deviceswhile using this product.

p This navigation system may not achieve op-timum performance with some USB sto-rage devices.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.p A USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa-

rately) is required for connection.

Plugging in a USB storage device1 Pull out the plug from the USB port ofthe USB interface cable for iPod.

2 Plug a USB storage device into the USBinterface cable for iPod.

USB interface cable for iPod

USB storage device

Unplugging a USB storage device% Pull out the USB storage device afterchecking that no data is being accessed.

Connecting anddisconnecting an iPod

CAUTION! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this naviga-tion system while data is being transferred.

! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility withall USB mass storage devices and assumesno responsibility for any loss of data on mediaplayers, iPhone, smartphone, or other deviceswhile using this product.

Connecting your iPodUsing the USB interface cable for iPod en-ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga-tion system.p A USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa-

rately) is required for connection.p For details about iPod compatibility with

this navigation system, refer to the informa-tion on our website.

p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

1 Check that no USB storage device isconnected.

2 Connect your iPod.

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Disconnecting your iPod% Pull out the USB interface cable for iPodafter checking that no data is being ac-cessed.

Startup and termination1 Start the engine to boot up the system.After a short pause, the splash screen comeson for a few seconds.p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

sure to touch the touch panel keys onlywith your finger and do so gently.

2 Turn off the vehicle engine to termi-nate the system.The navigation system is also turned off.

On first-time startupWhen you use the navigation system for thefirst time, select the language that you want touse.

1 Start the engine to boot up the system.After a short pause, the splash screen comeson for a few seconds.

2 Touch the language that you want touse on screen.

3 Touch the language that you want touse for the voice guidance.

The navigation system will now restart.

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4 Read the terms carefully, checking thedetails, and then touch [OK] if you agree tothe conditions.

The map screen appears.

Regular startup% Start the engine to boot up the system.After a short pause, the splash screen comeson for a few seconds.p The screen shown will differ depending on

the previous conditions.p If the anti-theft function is activated, you

must enter your password.p The terms appear if the previous condition

was the navigation screen.Read the terms carefully, checking the de-tails, and then touch [OK] if you agree tothe conditions.After you touch [OK], the screen that wasdisplayed just before turning off the ignitionswitch (ACC OFF) is displayed.

Amessage about the mapdatabaseAfter you start using this navigation system, amessage related to map data may be dis-played.p This message is displayed the first time you

turn on the navigation system each month.p Touch the message to close it or it will dis-

appear automatically after eight sec-onds.

Demonstration imagesIf you do not operate this navigation systemfor five minutes, demonstration images aredisplayed.p The demonstration images will not be dis-

played if you drive after mounting this navi-gation system.

Temporarily clearing thescreen (navigation systemin standby mode)You can temporarily clear the screen at nightor when the screen is too bright.

% Press and hold the MAP button.The screen is cleared temporarily.p If you touch the screen when the navigation

system is in standby mode, it reverts to theoriginal screen.Also, if you press theMAP button, thestandby mode is cancelled and the currentlocation screen is displayed. If you presstheMODE button, the standby mode iscancelled and the AV source screen is dis-played.

p When the navigation system is in standbymode, the navigation guidance does notoutput the voice guidance. The audio soundis output.

p The standby mode is not cancelled by turn-ing ignition switch on or off.

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How to use the navigation menu screens

1 Top MenuThis is the starting menu to access the desiredscreens and operate various functions. Youcan also check or cancel your set route fromthis menu.p If you press the HOME button, the

screen of either Top Menu or ShortcutMenu which was being displayed lasttime is displayed.

p [Apps] is only available when an iPhoneor a smartphone is connected to this na-vigation system.

2 Shortcut Menup If you press the HOME button, the

screen of either Top Menu or Shortcut

Menu which was being displayed lasttime is displayed.

3 AVoperation screenThis is the screen that normally appears whenyou play the AV source.

4 Map screenYou can use this screen to check the currentvehicle position information and route to thedestination.

5 Edit/Settings screenYou can access the screen to customise set-tings.

6 AppRadio Mode screen

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In this manual, the application menu screenand the application operation screen are col-lectively referred to as the AppRadio Modescreen.

7 Application menu screenThis navigation system can switch to the ap-plication menu, which you can display and op-erate the application for the iPhone orsmartphone on the screen.

8 Application operation screenYou can control the iPhone or smartphone ap-plications directly on the navigation screen.

9 Information screenYou can access the screen for handling var-ious information such as the system informa-tion of the device.

a Editing route screenYou can edit the conditions for calculating thecurrent route.

b Destination screenYou can search for your destination on thismenu.

c Phone screenYou can access the screen that is related tohands-free phoning.

Shortcut MenuRegistering your favourite menu items inshortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the re-gistered menu screen by a simple touch onthe Shortcut Menu screen.

Selecting the shortcutp Up to 10 menu items can be registered in

shortcuts.

1 Display the Shortcut Menu screen.= For details of the operations, refer to How to

use the navigation menu screens on page22.

2 Touch .

The Shortcut selection screen appears.

3 Touch the tab or touch or to dis-play the icon that you want to set to short-cut.

Tabs

4 Touch and hold the icon that you wantto add to shortcut.

5 Move the icon to the upper side of thescreen, and then release it.The selected item is added to shortcut.

Removing a shortcut1 Touch and hold the icon of the shortcutyou want to remove.

2 Move the icon to the lower side of thescreen, and then release it.

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Using the touch panelYou can operate the product by touching themarks and items (touch panel keys) displayedon the screen directly with your fingers.

Using the common touch panelkeys

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The previous screen returns.2

The screen is closed.

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list)

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Touching or on the scroll bar scrollsthrough the list and allows you to view the re-maining items.

2 Screen title3 Listed items

Touching an item on the list allows you to nar-row down the options and proceed to the nextoperation.

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If not all the characters can be displayed with-in the displayed area, touching the key to the

right of the item allows you to see the remain-ing characters.

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You can switch between capital and lowercase letters.

3 ABCYou can enter letters and numbers.

4 SpaceYou can leave spaces.A space equivalent to the number of touchesis inserted.

5 OthersYou can enter other characters of alphabet.p Even if you use any of A, , , ,

the displayed result is the same.6 Sym.

You can enter text with marks such as &,+, or numbers.

7 OKConfirms the entry and allows you to proceedto the next step.

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Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.9

Deletes the input text one letter at a time, be-ginning at the end of the text. Continuing totouch the key deletes all of the text.

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aAllows you to move the cursor to the right orleft for a number of characters equivalent tothe number of touches.

b Text boxDisplays the characters that are entered. Ifthere is no text in the box, an informativeguide with text appears.

Swipe actionYou can operate some navigation and audiofunctions by sliding your fingers vertically andhorizontally while touching the screen.

1 Touch and hold the swipe responsearea.p The swipe response area varies depending

on the displayed screen.

Example: CD

Swipe response area

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Operation guide

The operation guide appears.

2 While touching the screen, slide yourfinger toward the function you want toexecute and release.

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The selected function is zoomed in and thefunction operates.

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Operationscreen

Action

Guidance dis-play

Displays the turning directionat the next guide point andthe distance, and gives avoice announcement.

Cancels the display of the in-tersection guide map.

Hides the street list.

Displays the next guidancepoint.

The route al-ternativesfunction tak-ing into ac-count trafficjams andclosed/blocked roads

Selects an alternative route.

Selects the current route.

App viewmap

Displays the turning directionat the next guide point andthe distance, and gives avoice announcement.

The sound mix function is dis-abled.

The sound mix function is en-abled.

(*1)Displays the AppRadioMode screen.

(*1) Displays this screen after releasing your finger fromthe circle.

! The intersection guidance display and theinterchange guidance display

Swipe response area

The other guidance displays

Swipe response area

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! The route alternatives function taking intoaccount traffic jams and closed/blockedroads

Swipe response area

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Operationscreen

Action

Radio (FM,MW/LW)

Skips to the previous presetchannel.

Skips to the next preset chan-nel.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Digital Radio(DAB) (*1)

Skips to the previous presetchannel.

Skips to the next preset chan-nel.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Disc (CD, CD-R, CD-RW)/BluetoothAudio

Skips to the previous track.

Skips to the next track.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Disc (DVD-Video)

Skips to the previous chapter.

Skips to the next chapter.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Disc (DivXvideo files)/SD/USB

Skips to the previous file.

Skips to the next file.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

iPod

Skips to the previous chapteror song.

Skips to the next chapter orsong.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

Operationscreen

Action

Aha Radio

Skips to the previous content.

Skips to the next content.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

(*1) A source only available on AVIC-F950DAB.

Hands-free phoning

Operationscreen

Action

Receiving aphone call

Allows you to talk on thephone.

Ends the call.

! Receiving a phone call

Swipe response area

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Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to be-come familiar with how information appears on the map.

How to read the map screenThis example shows an example of a 2D map screen.

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p Information with an asterisk (*) appearsonly when the route is set.

p Depending on the conditions and settings,some items may not be displayed.

1 Current time2 Scale display touch panel key

Touching [+] or [] changes the map scale.You can change the map scale between 10metres and 2 000 kilometres (10 yards and1 000 miles).p The _ mark shown below indicates the

scale distance (2D display only).3 Map control

The View screen that can set the view modeand the map orientation appears.= For details of the operation, refer to

Switching the view mode on page 32.= For details, refer to Switching the map or-

ientation on page 32.4 Current position

Indicates the current location of your vehicle.The apex of the triangular mark indicates yourorientation and the display moves automati-cally as you drive.p The apex of the triangular mark is the

actual current position of the vehicle.5 Information bar

Each touch of this key changes the display in-formation as follows.! The information of where your vehicle is

travelling alongp When Street Name is selected on

Current location info. of NaviSettings, the street name or cityname is displayed. Also, Coordi-nates is selected, latitude and longi-tude are displayed.= For details, refer to Setting the cur-

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p When there is no data of current po-sition, no information is displayed.

! The AV source currently selectedp Depending on the source currently

chosen, an image is displayed.6 Phone key

Displays the Phone screen.= For details, refer to Displaying the phone

menu on page 61.7 Direction line*

The direction towards your destination (nextwaypoint, or the position of a cursor) is indi-cated with a straight line.

8 Current route*The route currently set is highlighted in colouron the map. If a waypoint is set on the route,the route after the next waypoint is high-lighted in another colour.

9 Next direction of travel*As you get closer to the guidance point, thecolour of the item changes to green.

a Distance to the guidance point*Shows the distance to the next guidancepoint.

b Second manoeuvre arrow*Shows the turning direction after the next gui-dance point and the distance to it.

c Number and name of the street to be used(or next guidance point)*Displays the number and name of the upcom-ing street. If you touch , the street name isscrolled and hidden letters appear.

d Estimated time of arrival at your destina-tion or waypoint*The estimated time of arrival is an ideal valuecalculated based on the value set forMinorOrdinary Road,Major Ordinary Road orMotorway, and the actual driving speed. Theestimated time of arrival is only a referencevalue, and does not guarantee arrival at thattime.= For details, refer to Changing the virtual

speed of the vehicle on page 134.e Distance to the destination (or distance to

waypoint)*

Meaning of guidance flags

Icon Meaning

DestinationThe chequered flag indicates your desti-nation.

WaypointThe red flags indicate your waypoints.

Guidance pointThe next guidance point (next turningpoint, etc.) is shown by an orange flag.

Enlarged map of the intersectionWhen Close Up View in the Guide screenis On, an enlarged map of the intersectionappears.

= For details, refer to Setting the auto-zoomdisplay on page 133.

p When the enlarged map of roundabout ap-pears, the exit numbers are displayed oneach exit. The voice guidance is announcedfrom the entrance to the exit.

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The display while driving onthe motorwayIn certain locations of the motorway, lane in-formation is available. The map indicates therecommended lane to be in to easily man-oeuvre the next guidance.

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While driving on the motorway, motorway exitnumbers and motorway signs may be dis-played in the vicinity of interchanges andexits.

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1 Lane information! Green lane:

Guided laneGreen lane with a white arrow:Recommended lane

! Grey lane:Non guided lane

p On the toll roads, the lanes are in blueinstead of green.

2 Motorway exit informationDisplays the motorway exit.

3 Motorway signsThese show the road number and give direc-tional information.

4 Distance to the next guidance pointThese show the distance to the next guidancepoint.

p If the data for these items is not containedin the built-in memory, the information is

not available even if there are signs on theactual road.

Types of the road stored inthe map databaseRoads included in the route guidanceTurn-by-turn routable roads contain full attri-bute data and can be used for full route gui-dance. Pioneer navigation will display fullroute guidance, including turn-by-turn voicedirections and arrow icons.

Roads without turn-by-turninstructionsRoutable roads (the route displayed and high-lighted in pink) have only basic data and canonly be used to plot a navigable route. Pioneernavigation will display full route guidance, in-cluding turn-by-turn voice directions andarrow icons. Please review and obey all localtraffic rules along the highlighted route foryour safety.No turn-by-turn directions will be displayed onthese roads.

Non-routable roads (light grey-colourroads)Map display is possible, but cannot be usedfor route calculation. Please review and obeyall local traffic rules along this route. (For yoursafety.)

Operating the map screenScrolling the map to theposition you want to see1 Display the map screen.= For details of the operations, refer to How to


2 Touch and hold the map in the desireddirection to see.The map moves centred around the positionyou have touched.

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1 Cursor2 Distance from the current position3 Registration

You can register the location indicated bythe current cursor position as Favourites.= For details, refer to Registering and edit-

ing locations on page 50.4 Vicinity

You can search for the POIs near the cursorposition by selecting a category.= For details, refer to Searching for a nearby

POI on page 40.5 Go here

You can search for a route to a destinationindicated by the cursor position.= For details, refer to Setting a route to

your destination on page 44.

3 To slightly adjust the position, touch[Adju.] first, then the direction arrow(eight directions) in which you want tomake slight adjustments.

Each touch of the direction arrow moves themap little by little.The direction arrows disappear by touching[Adju.] again.p Pressing theMAP button returns the map

to the current position.

Viewing information about aspecified locationFor the locations you have searched using thedestination menu, you can display the detailedinformation as long as the information relatedto the location is stored in the system.

1 Search for a location using the Desti-nation screen.= For details, refer to Chapter 4.

2 Touch .

The Details screen appears.

3 Touch the item that you want to checkthe detailed information.The information for the specified location ap-pears.

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Displays the map screen.2 Go here

Searches for the route to the displayed loca-tion.p If the route is already set, the displayed

location can be modified to the destina-tion or a waypoint.

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3Enables you to call the position if a tele-phone number is available. (Pairing withmobile phone featuring Bluetooth wirelesstechnology is required.)

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The previous facility or the next facility ap-pears when searching for a POI.

Switching the viewmodeVarious types of screen displays can be se-lected for navigation guidance.

1 Display the map screen.= For details of the operations, refer to How to


2 Touch on the map screen.

The View screen appears.

3 Touch the type that you want to set.You can select the following types:! 2D View (default):

Displays a normal map (2D map).

! 3D View:Displays a map with an aerial view (3Dmap).

! App view:Displays the screen of an application forthe iPhone or smartphone on the right side

of the screen and the map on the left sideof the screen.If you touch the map, the map is scrolledon the whole screen. And if you touch thescreen of an application for the iPhone orsmartphone, the AppRadio Mode screenappears.= For details, refer to Scrolling the map to

the position you want to see on page 30.= For details, refer to Swipe action on page

25.

! Rear View:Displays the rear view image on the rightside of the screen and the map on the leftside of the screen.

p This mode is available when the rearview camera setting is set to On.

= For details, refer to Setting for rear viewcamera on page 152.

Switching the map orientationYou can switch how the map shows your vehi-cles direction between Heading up andNorth up.! Heading up:

The map display always shows the vehiclesdirection as proceeding toward the top ofthe screen.

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When Heading up is selected, is dis-played.

! North up:The map display always has north at thetop of the screen.When North up is selected, is dis-played.

p The red arrow indicates north.p The map orientation is fixed at North up

when the map scale is 50 kilometres (25miles) or more.

p The map orientation is fixed at Headingup when the 3D map screen is displayed.

p The map orientation is fixed at North up,when the current position is displayed re-gardless of whether the 2D map screen isdisplayed or the 3D map is displayed.

1 Display the View screen.= For details of the operation, refer to Switch-

ing the view mode on page 32.

2 Touch [Map orientation] to switch thevehicles direction.Each time you touch the key the settingchanges.

Displaying one-way streetmarksYou can display one-way street marks.p You can turn on or off the one-way street

display on the 100metres (0.1 mile) scale.



2 Touch [One-way disp. on 100m scale].Each touch of the key turns on or off the one-way street display on the 100metres (0.1 mile)scale.

Displaying POI on the mapDisplays icons for the surrounding facilities(POI) on the map.p POI icons are not displayed when the map

scale is 1 kilometre (0.75 mile) or more.

p Up to 200 items or 100 preinstalled POIsare displayed on the map.

Displaying preinstalled POIs onthe mapp You can select up to 200 items from the

subcategories or detailed categories.



2 Touch [Overlay POI].

3 Touch [Hide], and then touch [View].

p If you do not want to display the POI iconon the map, touch [Hide]. (Even if Hide isselected, the POI selection setting is re-tained.)

# If you touch , the pop-up menu is disap-peared.

4 Touch the main category you want.

A list of subcategories under the selectedmain category appears.p If you touch the item, the indicator on the

right of the list turns on and show that theitem is selected. If you touch the sameitem, the indicator turns off and the selec-tion is cancelled.

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5 Touch the subcategory to display.

The indicator of the selected POI lights up andyou can continue to select the POI.p The indicator also lights up when several

POI are selected. Touching the facility againturns off the indicator and deselects thePOI.

p To select another POI, touch to returnto the Step 2 screen and repeat Step 2 and3.

6 Touch .The screen returns to the map screen and thelogo of the selected POI appears.

Registering a scaleYou can register a scale for each map accord-ing to the display method. You can see themap in the registered scale by pressing theMAP button even if you switch the view mode.

1 Adjust the map scale to the scale youwant to register.



3 Touch [Save scale].A confirmation message appears.

4 Touch [Yes].The registration is complete.

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CAUTIONFor safety reasons, these route-setting functionsare not available while your vehicle is in motion.To enable these functions, you must stop in asafe place and put on the handbrake before set-ting your route.

p Some information regarding traffic regula-tions depends on the time when the routecalculation is performed. Thus, the infor-mation may not correspond with a certaintraffic regulation when your vehicle actuallypasses through the location in question.Also, the information on the traffic regula-tions provided applies for a passenger vehi-cle, and not for a truck or other deliveryvehicles. Always follow the actual trafficregulations when driving.

The basic flow of creatingyour route

1 Park your vehicle in a safe place and applythe handbrake.

j2 Display the Destination screen.= For details of the operations, refer to

How to use the navigation menu screenson page 22.

j3 Select the method of searching for your

destination.

j4 Enter the information about your destina-

tion to calculate the route.

j5 Confirm the location on the map.= For details, refer to Setting a route to


j6 The navigation system calculates the route

to your destination, and then shows theroute on the map.

j7 Check and decide the route.= For details, refer to Setting a route to


j8 Your navigation system sets the route to

your destination, and a map of your sur-roundings appears.

j9 Release the handbrake, and drive in accor-

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Searching for a location byaddressThe most frequently used function is Ad-dress, in which the address is specified andthe destination is searched.You can select the method of searching for alocation by address.! Searching for a street name first! Searching for a city name first! Finding the location by specifying the post-

code

Searching for a street name firstp Depending on the search results, some

steps may be skipped.p When you enter characters, the system will

automatically search the database for allpossible options. Only the characters youenter are active.

p If the search candidates number reaches20 or less, the screen automaticallychanges to the search result screen.

1 Display the Destination screen.= For details of the operations, refer to How to


2 Touch [Address].

3 Touch [Country].

4 Touch one of the items on the list to setthe country as a search area.

The screen returns to the previous screen.

5 Touch [Street].

6 Enter the street name and then touch[OK].

The Select a street screen appears.

7 Touch the street you want.

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8 Enter the city name and then touch[OK].

The Select City screen appears.

9 Touch the desired city name.# If you touch , the geographic centre of thecity appears on the map screen.

10 Enter the house number and thentouch [OK].

The House number selection screen ap-pears.# If you touch [OK] without entering the housenumber, a representative location on the street inthe selected city appears.

11 Touch the desired house number range.The searched location appears on the mapscreen.= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting

a route to your destination on page 44.

Searching for a city name firstp Depending on the search results, some

steps may be skipped.p When you enter characters, the system will

automatically search the database for allpossible options. Only the characters youenter are active.

p If the search candidates number reaches20 or less, the screen automaticallychanges to the search result screen.



2 Touch [Address].The Address Search screen appears.

3 Touch [City].# If you touch [History], the City History Listscreen appears, enabling you to search by pre-viously selected city history.= For details, refer to Searching by selected

city history on page 39.

4 Enter the city name and then touch[OK].

The Select City screen appears.


6 Enter the street name and then touch[OK].

The Select a street screen appears.

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7 Touch the street you want.

8 Enter the house number and thentouch [OK].

The House number selection screen ap-pears.# If you touch [OK] without entering the housenumber, a representative location on the street inthe selected city appears.



Finding your destination byspecifying the postcodeIf you know the postcode of your destination,you can use it to find your destination.p Depending on the search results, some

steps may be skipped.




3 Touch the key next to Country to dis-play the country list.

4 Touch one of the items on the list to setthe country as a search area.The screen returns to the previous screen.

5 Touch [Postcode].The Enter Postcode screen appears.

6 Input the postcode.

A list of cities with the specified postcode isshown (except for the following cases).British postcode:The searched location appears on the mapscreen.Netherlands postcode:If you input a partial postcode (4 digits) or acomplete postcode (6 digits), and touch [OK],a list of cities is shown.

7 Touch the city or area where your desti-nation is located.# If you touch , the geographic centre of thecity appears on the map screen.

8 Enter the street name and then touch[OK].The Select a street screen appears.p If there is no house number, the searched

location appears on the map screen.

9 Touch the street you want.The Enter House Number screen appears.p If the selected street has only one matching

location, the searched location appears onthe map screen.

10 Enter the house number and thentouch [OK].The House number selection screen ap-pears.# If you touch [OK] without entering the housenumber, a representative location on the street inthe selected city appears.

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Searching by selected city historyYou can search cities from the history that youhave searched by entering the name with thekeyboard and selected by Address.p The history can store up to 100 cities.p The cities are listed in order of the most re-

cent search.




3 Touch [History].The City History List screen appears.


5 Enter the street name and then touch[OK].The Select a street screen appears.

6 Touch the street you want.The Enter House Number screen appears.p If the selected street has only one matching

location, the searched location appears onthe map screen.

7 Enter the house number and thentouch [OK].The House number selection screen ap-pears.# If you touch [OK] without entering the housenumber, a representative location on the street inthe selected city appears.



Setting up a route to yourhomeIf your home location is stored, the route toyour home can be calculated by touching asingle key.



2 Touch [Home].p If you have not registered your home loca-

tion, a message appears. Touch [Yes] tostart registration.= For details, refer to Registering your

home on page 125.

Searching for Points ofInterest (POI)Information about various facilities (Points OfInterest POI), such as petrol stations, carparks or restaurants, is available. You cansearch for a POI by selecting the category (orentering the POI Name).

Searching for a POI directlyfrom the name of the facilitiesp If the search candidates number reaches

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2 Touch [Spell Name].The Spell name screen appears.

3 Touch [Name].# If you change the country to search, touch[Country] and display the Country List screento configure.p Once the country has been selected, you

only have to change countries when yourdestination is outside the country you se-lected.

4 Enter the POI name and then touch[OK].The POI List screen appears.

5 Touch the POI you want.The searched location appears on the mapscreen.# If you touch [Sort], the order of POI can besorted.p The current order is indicated on the upper

right of the screen.! By distance:

Sorts the items in the list in order by dis-tance from the vehicle position.

! By coincidence:Sorts the items in the list in order by degreeof consistency with the entered text.

! By name:Sorts the items in the list alphabetically,and the list display can be switched byswitching the alphabet tabs.

= For subsequent operations, refer to Settinga route to your destination on page 44.

Searching for a nearby POIYou can search for POIs in your surroundings.p Up to 50 POIs within a 160-kilometre (100-

mile) radius of the vehicle position arelisted in order by distance.



2 Touch [Near Me].POIs are divided into several categories.p The Category history screen appears if

you have searched for POIs before.p The history can be stored up to 10 genres.

You can delete the stored histories collec-tively.

p If you want to delete the histories, touch[Delete All].

p If you want to search for a genre other thandisplayed, touch [Other]. The POI list is dis-played.

3 Touch the category you want.The POI List screen appears.p If there are more detailed categories within

the selected category, repeat this step asfrequently as necessary.

4 Touch the POI you want.The searched location appears on the mapscreen.= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting


Searching for POIs around thedestinationp This function is available when the route is

set.



2 Touch [Near dest.].POIs are divided into several categories.p The Category history screen appears if

you have searched for POIs before.p The history can be stored up to 10 genres.

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Searching for POIs around the cityYou can search for POIs around a specifiedcity.p If the search candidates number reaches

20 or less, the screen automaticallychanges to the search result screen.



2 Touch [Around City].The Around City screen appears.

3 Touch [Country].The Country List screen appears.

4 Touch one of the items on the list to setthe country as a search area.The screen returns to the previous screen.

5 Touch [City].# If you touch [History], the City History Listscreen appears, enabling you to search by pre-viously selected city history.= For details, refer to Searching by selected

city history on page 39.

6 Enter the city name and then touch[OK].The Select City screen appears.

7 Touch the desired city name.POIs are divided into several categories.

p The Category history screen appears ifyou have searched for POIs before.

p The history can be stored up to 10 genres.You can delete the stored histories collec-tively.



# If you touch , the geographic centre of thecity appears on the map screen.





How to read the POI List screenThe following information is displayed on thePOI List screen.

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1 Facility name2 Facility address3 Distance from the position that the search

startsp If you touch , detailed information of the

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Deleting the icons displayedafter searching for a nearby POIAfter searching for a nearby POI, the icons ofnearby facilities appear on the map. The fol-lowing operation shows how to delete theicons.



2 Touch [Del. search results].All displayed icons are deleted.

Selecting destination fromstored locationsStoring locations you visit frequently savestime and effort.Selecting an item from the list provides aneasy way to specify the position.p This function is not available if no locations

have been registered in Private.= For details, refer to Storing favourite loca-

tions on page 50.



2 Touch [Private].A list of registered locations appears.

3 Touch the entry you want.The searched location appears on the mapscreen.= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting

a route to your destination on page 44.You can switch the list display between Fa-vourites and History by touching the tabs.

# If you touch [Sort], you can sort the entry byfollowing order.! By Date (default):

Sorts the list in chronological order of regis-tration or call up.

! By distance:Sorts the list in order by distance from thevehicle position.

! By name:Sorts the list alphabetically.

Selecting a location yousearched for recentlyThe places that you set as destinations or way-points previously are automatically stored inHistory.p If no location is stored in Destination His-

tory, you cannot select [History]. (If youperform a route calculation, you can select[History].)

p History can store up to 100 locations. Ifthe entries reach the maximum, any furtherentry will overwrite the oldest one.



2 Touch [Private].

3 Touch [History].A list of locations where you have selected ap-pears.

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4 Touch the entry you want.

The searched location appears on the mapscreen.= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting


Searching for a location bycoordinatesEntering a latitude and longitude pinpointsthe location.



2 Touch [Coordinates].

3 Touch [East] or [West], and then enterthe longitude.

To enter W 5012.5 for example, touch[West], [0], [5], [0], [0], [1], [0], [2], and [5].

4 Touch [North] or [South], and thenenter the latitude.To enter N 512.5 for example, touch [North],[0], [5], [0], [1], [0], [2], and [5].

5 Touch [OK].The searched location appears on the mapscreen.= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting


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Setting a route to yourdestination1 Search for a location.= For details, refer to Chapter 4.

After searching for the destination, the Loca-tion confirmation screen appears.

2 Touch [Go here].

Location confirmation screen

The destination is set, and then the route cal-culation starts.When the route calculation is completed, theRoute confirmation screen appears.p If you press theMAP button during route

calculation, the calculation is cancelledand the map screen appears.

p If the route is already set, the screen for ask-ing whether the searched location becomesthe destination or a waypoint appears. Ifyou touch [Destination], the current desti-nation is deleted and the route to a newdestination is searched.If you touch [Waypoint], the route for stop-ping by the searched location on the way tothe same destination is searched.

Route confirmation screen

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1 Route calculation condition2 Distance to the destination3 Travel time to your destination

# If you touch [Profile], the Route Profilescreen appears.= For details, refer to Checking the current itin-

erary on page 45.# If you touch [Waypoints], the WaypointsList screen appears.= For details, refer to Editing waypoints on

page 47.# When there are multiple routes following asearch, [Oth. route] appears.If you touch [Oth. route], you can select a routewith conditions that may differ from those of thecurrently selected route.= For details, refer to Displaying multiple

routes on page 44.When there is only one route, [Route map] ap-pears.If you touch [Route map], the entire route is dis-played on one screen.p On the route map screen, you can scroll the

map or change its scale.= For details, refer to Scrolling the map to

the position you want to see on page 30.= For details, refer to How to read the map

screen on page 28.# If you touch , a message confirmingwhether to cancel the calculated route appears.If you touch [Yes], the calculated route is can-celled and the map screen appears.

3 Touch [OK].The displayed route is set as your selectedroute, and route guidance starts.

Displaying multiple routesYou can select a desired route from multipleroute options.p If you set waypoints, you cannot display

multiple routes.

1 Touch [Oth. route] on the Route confir-mation screen.Multiple route options appear.

2 Touch to .Another route is displayed.

3 Touch [OK].The displayed route is set as your selectedroute, and route guidance starts.

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Displaying the route overviewp The route overview is only active when the

route is set.

1 Display the editing route screen.= For details of the operations, refer to How to


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1 ProfileYou can confirm the set route.= For details, refer to Checking the current

itinerary on page 45.2 Options

You can add a waypoint along the route andset the route which passes through it. Youcan also change search criteria.= For details, refer toModifying the route

calculation conditions on page 46.= For details, refer to Editing waypoints on

page 47.3 skip waypoint

If you no longer need to stop by the regis-tered waypoint, you can search a routeagain by supposing that you have alreadypassed the waypoint.= For details, refer to Skipping a waypoint

on page 48.4 Demo ON

You can confirm the route from the demon-stration of the driving of the route from thestarting point and final destination.= For details, refer to Using the demonstra-

tion guidance on page 48.

Demo OFFWhile the demonstration guidance is run-ning, [Demo OFF] appears. Touching thekey finishes the demonstration guidance.

5 Cancel RouteYou can delete the current route.= For details, refer to Cancelling the route

guidance on page 49.

2 Touch the item that you want to re-fine.

Checking the current itineraryYou can check the route details.



2 Touch [Profile].The Route Profile screen appears.

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1 Current position2 Guidance point3

The screen is closed.p When you display the Route Profile

screen by touching [Profile] on theRoute confirmation screen, [OK] ap-pears.Touching this key starts the route gui-dance on the displayed route.

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Checking and modifying the current route

Modifying the routecalculation conditionsYou can modify the conditions for route calcu-lation and recalculate the current route.



2 Touch [Options], and then touch [RouteOptions].

The Route Options screen appears.# If you touch , the pop-up menu is disap-peared.

3 Touch the desired items to change theroute calculation conditions and thentouch [OK].

The route is recalculated, and the Route con-firmation screen appears.

Items that users can operateSettings marked with an asterisk (*) are de-fault or factory settings.

Route ConditionThis setting controls how the route should becalculated by taking into account the time, dis-tance or main road.

Determines which condition takes priority forroute calculation.

Fast*:Calculates a route with the shortest travel timeto your destination as a priority.

Short:Calculates a route with the shortest distanceto your destination as a priority.

Main Road:Calculates a route that passes major arterialroads as a priority.

Toll roadThis setting controls whether toll roads (in-cluding toll areas) should be taken into ac-count.

Use*:Calculates a route that may include toll roads(including toll areas).

Avoid:Calculates a route that avoids toll roads (in-cluding toll areas).p The system may calculate a route that in-

cludes toll roads even if Avoid is se-lected.

FerryThis setting controls whether ferry crossingsshould be taken into account.

Use*:Calculates a route that may include ferries.

Avoid:Calculates a route that avoids ferries.p The system may calculate a route that in-

cludes ferries even if Avoid is selected.

MotorwayThis setting controls whether motorways maybe included in the route calculation.

Use*:Calculates a route that may include motor-ways.

Avoid:Calculates a route that avoids motorways.p The system may calculate a route that in-

cludes motorways even if Avoid isselected.

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Editing waypointsYou can edit waypoints (locations you want tovisit on the way to your destination) and recal-culate the route so that it passes throughthese locations.

Adding a waypointp Up to five waypoints can be set.



2 Touch [Options], and then touch [Way-points].

The Waypoints List screen appears.# If you touch , the pop-up menu is disap-peared.

3 Touch [Add].

The Add screen appears.

4 Search for a location.

= For details, refer to Chapter 4.

5 Touch [OK] on the Waypoints Listscreen.

6 Touch [OK].

The route is recalculated, and the Route con-firmation screen appears.p If you set waypoints, you cannot display

multiple routes.

Deleting a waypointYou can delete waypoints from the route andthen recalculate the route. (You can deletesuccessive waypoints.)



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2 Touch [Options], and then touch [Way-points].The Waypoints List screen appears.

3 Touch [Delete].The Delete screen appears.

4 Select the waypoint that you want todelete.A tick mark appears next to the selected way-point.

5 Touch [Delete].A message confirming whether to delete thewaypoint appears.

6 Touch [Yes].The selected waypoint will be deleted from thelist.

7 Touch [OK] on the Waypoints Listscreen.The route is recalculated, and the Route con-firmation screen appears.

8 Touch [OK].A map of the current position appears.

Sorting waypointsYou can sort waypoints and recalculate theroute.p You cannot sort waypoints that you have al-

ready passed.



2 Touch [Options], and then touch [Way-points].The Waypoints List screen appears.

3 Touch [Sort], and then touch [Manual].You can specify the order of waypoints to sort.# If you touch [Automatic], the waypoints aresorted in the order of the nearest one from thecurrent location.

4 Touch the waypoint or destination.

Put them in the desired order.

5 Touch [OK].The Waypoints List screen appears.

6 Touch [OK] on the Waypoints Listscreen.The route is recalculated, and the Route con-firmation screen appears.

7 Touch [OK].A map of the current position appears.

Skipping a waypoint1 Display the editing route screen.= For details of the operations, refer to How to


2 Touch [skip waypoint].The next waypoint is considered to have al-ready been passed through, and a route issearched.

Using the demonstrationguidanceYou can confirm the route by making the navi-gation system run to the destination from thepoint of departure on screen.p The demonstration is repeated, but finishes

in the following cases:! When starting actual driving! When searching a route! When deleting route! When is touched [Demo OFF].

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2 Touch [Demo ON].

3 Display the map screen.The demonstration guidance will begin.= For details of the operations, refer to How to


Finishing the demonstrationguidance1 Display the editing route screen.= For details of the operations, refer to How to


2 Touch [Demo OFF].The demonstration guidance is finished.p You can also finish the demonstration gui-

dance by touching and then touch-ing [Yes] while the demonstration guidanceis running.

Cancelling the route guidanceIf you no longer need to travel to your destina-tion, follow the steps below to cancel the routeguidance.



2 Touch [Cancel Route].A message confirming the cancellation of thecurrent route appears.

3 Touch [Yes].The current route is deleted, and a map ofyour surroundings reappears.p You can also cancel the route by touching

on the Top Menu screen.

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Registering and editinglocationsStoring favourite locationsStoring your favourite locations as Favour-ites lets you save the time and effort of re-en-tering this information. Stored items can bemade available on Favourites later.Favourites can store up to 400 locations.Home location is counted as one of the itemsin Favourites.

1 Search for a location.= For details about the search methods, refer

to Chapter 4.

2 When the map of the location youwant to register is displayed, touch [Regis-tration].The location is registered, the location nameinput screen appears.= For details, refer to Editing registered loca-

tions on page 50.

3 Touch [OK].The registration is complete.

Editing registered locations1 Display the Edit/Settings screen.= For details of the operations, refer to How to

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