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Operation Manual
ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION SYSTEM
AVIC-F500BT
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 vehicle
's 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.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Important
The screens shown in the examples may differ
from the actual screens.
The actual screens may be changed without
notice for performance and function improve-
ments.
Introduction
Manual overview
6
­ How to read this manual 6
­ Terminology 6
­ About the definition of terminology 6
Features
7
Map coverage
8
Protecting the LCD panel and screen
8
Viewing the LCD comfortably
8
Notes for internal memory
9
­ Before detaching the battery pack 9
­ Resetting the navigation system 9
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions
10
Inserting and ejecting an SD memory
card
12
­ Inserting an SD memory card 12
­ Ejecting an SD memory card 12
Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
device
13
­ Plugging in a USB storage device 13
­ Unplugging a USB storage device 13
Connecting and disconnecting iPod
14
­ Connecting your iPod 14
­ Disconnecting your iPod 14
Flow from startup to termination
14
On first-time startup
15
Regular startup
15
How to use the navigation menu
screens
16
­ Screen switching overview 16
­ What you can do on each menu 17
­ Displaying the rear camera image 17
­ Listening to the combined car stereo
sounds
17
How to use the map
18
­ How to read the map screen 18
­ Switching the map between 2D and
3D
20
­ Changing the scale of the map 20
­ Scrolling the map to the position you
want to see
21
­ Changing the tilt and rotation angle of
the map
21
The basic flow of creating your route
22
The operations of a list screen (e.g. city
list)
22
The operation of the on-screen keyboard
22
Searching for and selecting a location
Searching for a location by address
24
Searching for the vicinity Points of Interest
(POI)
26
­ Searching for POIs around the
cursor
26
­ Searching for a nearby POI 27
­ Searching for POIs along the current
route
27
­ Searching for POIs around the
destination
27
­ Using "Saved Criteria" 28
Searching for POIs by using the data on
external storage devices (USB, SD)
30
Searching for a location by coordinates
31
Selecting a location you searched for
recently
32
­ Deleting an entry in "History" 32
Selecting a location stored in
"Favorites" 32
­ Deleting an entry in "Favorites" 33
Setting up a route to your home
33
Setting a route by recalling a saved route
33
Searching for a location by scrolling the
map
34
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After the location is decided (Map
Confirmation Screen)
What you can do with the
"Map Confirmation
Screen
" 36
Route...
36
Save as...
37
Setting the location as a new destination
37
Setting the location as a waypoint
37
Replacing the location as the new final
destination
37
Setting the location as the start point
37
Viewing the information of a specified
location
38
Placing a map pin on the location
38
­ Removing a map pin 39
Registering the location as a customized
POI
39
Storing the location in
"Favorites" 40
Deleting an entry in
"Favorites" 40
Checking the current route
Checking the current route conditions
41
­ Playing simulated travel at high
speed
42
­ Checking the entire route overview on
the map
42
Checking the current itinerary
42
Editing waypoints and the destination
Editing waypoints
44
­ Adding a waypoint 44
­ Sorting waypoints 44
­ Deleting a waypoint 44
Storing the current route
44
­ Deleting the entry in "Saved
Routes
" 45
Deleting the current route
45
Browsing information on MSN Direct
Activating the service
46
­ Checking your product key 46
­ Subscribing to the MSN Direct
service
47
­ Activating the MSN Direct
function
47
Browsing gas prices
47
Browsing movie times
48
­ Searching for a theater by selecting a
movie title
48
­ Searching for a movie title by selecting
a theater
49
Browsing weather information
50
­ Checking the local weather
information
50
­ Checking worldwide weather
conditions
50
Using traffic information
50
­ Viewing the traffic list 50
­ How to read traffic information on the
map
51
­ Setting the traffic information 51
Using hands-free phoning
Hands-free phoning overview
52
Preparing communication devices
52
Displaying the Phone Menu
52
Registering your cellular phone
52
­ Searching for nearby phones 53
­ Searching for a specified phone 53
­ Pairing from your mobile phone 54
Connecting a registered cellular phone
55
­ Disconnecting a cellular phone 55
­ Deleting a registered phone 55
Receiving a phone call
56
­ Answering an incoming call 56
­ Rejecting an incoming call 56
Making a phone call
56
­ Direct dialing 57
­ Dialing from the history 57
­ Calling a number in the "Contacts"
screen
58
­ Dialing a phone number on the "Map
Confirmation Screen
" 58
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­ Making a call home easily 58
­ Dialing GOOG-411 59
Announcing incoming short mails
59
Transferring the phone book
59
Clearing memory
60
Setting the phone
61
­ Setting the phone volume 61
­ Stopping Bluetooth wave
transmission
61
­ Answering a call automatically 61
­ Setting the automatic rejection
function
62
­ Echo canceling and noise
reduction
62
­ Setting the automatic connection 62
­ Editing the device name 62
Notes for hands-free phoning
63
Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology
software
64
Playing the music file (USB, SD)
Starting procedures
65
Reading the screen
65
Using the touch panel keys (Music)
66
­ Selecting a track from the list 67
­ Browsing embedded text
information
67
Using the
"Function" menu 67
Playing the movie file (USB, SD)
Starting procedures
69
Reading the screen
69
Using the touch panel keys (Video)
70
­ Searching for a desired scene and
starting playback from a specified
time
70
Using the
"Function" menu 71
Using the iPod® (iPod)
Starting procedures
72
Reading the screen
72
Using the touch panel keys (Music)
73
­ Browsing for a song 73
Starting the video playback
74
Using the touch panel keys (Video)
75
­ Browsing for a video 76
Using the
"Function" menu 76
Using the AV input
Starting procedures (AV)
78
Using the touch panel keys
78
Customizing preferences
The options in the
"Navi Settings" menu 79
­ Basic operations in the "Navi Settings"
menu
79
­ GPS & Time Settings 79
­ Time Settings 80
­ 3D Settings 81
­ Map Settings 81
­ Displayed Info 82
­ Smart Zoom 82
­ Overview Mode 83
­ Manage POI 83
­ Manage Track Logs 83
­ Route 83
­ Warnings 85
­ Regional Settings 85
­ Restore Factory Settings 85
­ Set Home 86
­ Demo Mode 86
­ Sound settings 86
­ About 86
­ Setting the POI appearance 87
­ Creating new categories 87
­ Editing your customized POI 88
­ Recording your travel history 89
­ Setting your home position 90
The options on the
"System Settings"
menu
91
­ Displaying the "System Settings"
menu
91
­ Selecting the language 91
­ Changing the splash screen 92
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­ Setting the rear view camera 92
­ Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panels (touch panel
calibration)
93
­ Adjusting the screen brightness 94
­ Setting the power-saving function 94
­ Monitoring the battery status 94
­ Checking the version information 95
­ Turning off the screen 95
The options on the
"AV Settings" menu 95
­ Displaying the "AV Settings" menu 95
­ Setting video input (AV) 95
­ Switching the sound muting/
attenuation
96
­ Changing the wide screen mode 96
­ Setting the audio output 96
­ Acquiring/Cataloging iPod music
information
97
Operating Your Navigation System with
Voice
To Ensure Safe Driving
98
Basics of Voice Operation
98
­ Flow of voice operation 98
­ Starting voice operation 99
Operating iPod by voice
99
Calling the entry on
"Contacts" 99
Available Basic Voice Commands
100
­ Basic commands 100
­ Voice operation for the iPod 100
­ Voice operation for AV source (other
than iPod)
101
­ Voice commands related to hands-free
phoning
102
Tips for Voice Operation
103
Other functions
Returning the navigation system to the
default or factory settings
104
­ Setting items to be deleted 105
Appendix
Troubleshooting
106
Messages and how to react to them
109
Messages for Audio Functions
110
Positioning technology
111
­ Positioning by GPS 111
­ Map matching 111
Handling large errors
111
­ When positioning by GPS is
impossible
112
­ Conditions likely to cause noticeable
positioning errors
112
Route setting information
114
­ Route search specifications 114
Detailed information for playable media
115
­ Compatibility 115
­ Media compatibility chart 117
About Bluetooth
120
About SD and SDHC logo
120
About WMA
120
About AAC
120
Detailed information regarding connectable
iPods
120
Using the LCD screen correctly
121
­ Handling the LCD screen 121
­ Liquid crystal display (LCD)
screen
121
­ Maintaining the LCD screen 121
­ LED (light-emitting diode)
backlight
121
Display information
122
­ Destination Menu 122
­ Phone Menu 122
­ Settings Menu 123
­ Shortcut menu 125
Glossary
126
Specifications
128
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