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HDD AV NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT
AVIC-HD3
Operation Manual


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The screens shown in the examples may differ from the actual screens.
The actual screens may be changed without notice for performance and function
improvements.


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Introduction
Manual Overview
This manual provides important information you need to make full use of your new navigation system.
The beginning sections outline the navigation system and describe its basic operation. The later sec-
tions describe the details of the navigation functions.
Chapters 10 to 14 describe how to operate the AV functions. Please read these chapters when you use
a disc in the built-in DVD drive or operate the Pioneer audio equipment connected to the navigation sys-
tem.
How to use this manual
Be sure to read the following descriptions
Licence Agreement (Page 5 to 9)
This provides a licence agreement of this software. Be sure to read this before using the software.
About the Data for the Map Database (Page 9)
This provides the date when the Map Database was recorded.
Copyright (Page 10)
This provides the copyright of the Map Database.
About Gracenote® (Page 10)
This provides a licence agreement and copyright of the Gracenote® music recognition service. Be sure
to read this before using this navigation system.
Finding the operation procedure from what you want to do
When you have decided what you want to do, you can find the page you need from the "Table of Con-
tents".
Finding the operation procedure from a menu name
If you want to check the meaning of each item displayed on the screen, you will find the necessary page
from the "Display Information" at the end of the manual.
Glossary
See the glossary to find the meaning of a term.
Index
The section at the end of this manual provides an index. See each term to find the main pages where it
is stated.


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Overview for each chapter
Before Using the System
For safety reasons, it is particularly important that you fully understand your naviga-
tion system before using it. Be sure to read this chapter.
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Basic Operation
Please read this section if you want to operate the navigation system immediately.
It will explain the basics of this system.
This section describes the basic operations for navigation.
How to Read the Map Display
This section describes how to read the map screen, and the method of changing map view or
map scale.
Modifying Map Configurations
The behaviour of your navigation system depends on the map display and guidance settings.
If you need to change any of the current settings, read the relevant section of this chapter.
Setting a Route to Your Destination
This section describes various ways to search for a destination, edit the current route condi-
tions and operate the route during route guidance.
Registering and Editing Locations
You can register and edit the points on the map. This chapter describes how to register a
home location, favourite location or other location, and how to edit the entry in "Address
Book".
Using Traffic Information
The system can acquire traffic information and perform navigation using the traffic informa-
tion. This chapter describes ways of viewing traffic icons that are displayed on the map and
operation related traffic information.
Using Hands-free Phoning
When you are using a mobile phone featuring Bluetooth® technology by connecting the
Bluetooth (sold separately) unit to the navigation system, you can operate your mobile phone
hands-free. This chapter describes the operations related to hands-free phoning.
Modifying the General Settings for Navigation Functions
The behaviour of your navigation system depends a number of general settings for naviga-
tion functions. If you need to change any of the initial settings (default settings), read the rel-
evant section of this chapter.
Using the AV Source (Built-in DVD Drive and Radio)
This section describes how to use DVD-Videos, CDs, MP3, discs and the radio.
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Using the AV Source (Music Library)
You can record a music CD to the hard disk drive in the navigation system. This chapter
describes recording music and playing back the recorded music.
Using the AV Source (M-CD, iPod®, TV)
This chapter describes the audio source operations that can be used when Pioneer audio
equipment featuring IP-BUS (Multi-CD player, iPod adapter, TV tuner) is connected.
Using the AV Source (AV, EXT, AUX)
This chapter describes the audio source operations that can be used when connecting AV
equipment with an RCA connector (AV input), future Pioneer devices (external unit), or auxil-
iary equipment (AUX).
Customising the Audio Setting related with Audio Visual
Using the audio source, various audio-visual settings are available to suit your tastes. This
chapter describes how to change the settings.
Operating Your Navigation System with Voice
This section describes navigation operations, such as searching the destination and per-
forming audio operations by voice.
Appendix
Please read the appendix to learn more about your navigation system and information such
as the availability of after-care. Please see "Display Information" at the end of this manual
to check the details for each item on the menu.
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