Pioneer AVIC Z120BT Operation Manual

Pioneer AVIC Z120BT Operation Manual

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Operation Manual
FLASH MEMORY MULTIMEDIA AV NAVIGATION
RECEIVER
AVIC-Z120BT
AVIC-X920BT
Notice to all users:
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.
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.
Indications of this unit may be different from the actual
value.
Some of the features of this device do not take in to
consideration the type of vehicle it is installed into.
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  • Page 1 For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at (800) 421-1404. Be sure to read Important Information for the User...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 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.
  • Page 3 Contents – Searching for a city name first 34 – Finding the location by specifying the house number 35 – Searching for a name by entering multiple keywords 36 Setting up a route to your home 36 Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 36 –...
  • Page 4 Contents – How to read traffic information on the map 56 – Viewing the traffic flow 57 – Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic congestion 58 – Selecting traffic information to display 59 Browsing local events 59 Browsing news headlines 60 Browsing stock quotes 61 –...
  • Page 5 Contents Reading the screen 83 Using the touch panel keys 84 – Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 84 Using the “Function” menu 85 – Stores the strongest broadcast frequencies 85 – Tunes in strong signals 85 HD Radioä reception Starting procedure 86 Reading the screen 86 Using the touch panel keys 87 –...
  • Page 6 Contents – Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified time 117 Using the “Function” menu 117 Using an iPod (iPod) Starting procedure 118 Reading the screen 118 Using the touch panel keys 120 Starting the video playback 122 Narrowing down a song or video with the list 122 Operating the functions from your iPod 123...
  • Page 7 Contents Using the demonstration guidance 152 Registering your home 152 Correcting the current location 153 Changing the eco-function setting 153 Displaying the “Map Settings” screen 154 Setting the auto-zoom display 154 Setting the detailed city map 155 Setting the barrier graphic for city map 155 Displaying the traffic notification icon 155 Displaying the Bluetooth connection icon 156...
  • Page 8 Contents Available Basic Voice Commands 181 – Basic commands 181 – Voice operation for the iPod 181 – Voice operation for AV source (other than iPod) 182 – Voice commands related to hands-free phoning 183 Tips for Voice Operation 184 Other functions Setting the anti-theft function 185 –...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Manual overview Before using this product, be sure to read Im- portant Information for the User (a separate manual) which contains warnings, cautions, and other important information that you should note. How to use this manual Finding the operation procedure for what you want to do When you have decided what you want to do, you can find the page you need from the Con-...
  • Page 10: Notice Regarding Video Viewing

    In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re- ferred to as iPod. p When you use this navigation system with a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD- IU50V) (sold separately), you can control an iPod compatible with this navigation sys- tem.
  • Page 11: Protecting The Lcd Panel And Screen

    Introduction Protecting the LCD panel and screen p Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the LCD screen when this product is not being used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures. p When using a cellular phone, keep the an- tenna of the cellular phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the...
  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Chapter Basic operation Checking part names and functions This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons. AVIC-Z120BT (with the LCD panel closed) AVIC-Z120BT (with the LCD panel open)
  • Page 13 Basic operation AVIC-X920BT button Press the button to activate voice opera- tions. Press and hold the button to switch the AV source to mute. To cancel the muting, press and hold it again. 2 VOL (+/–) button Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video) source volume.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Lcd Panel Angle

    Chapter Basic operation Adjusting the LCD panel angle p This function is available for AVIC-Z120BT only. WARNING When opening, closing and adjusting the angle of the LCD panel, be careful not to get your fin- gers caught. CAUTION Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This may cause malfunction.
  • Page 15: Ejecting A Disc (For Avic-Z120Bt)

    CAUTION If data loss or corruption occurs on the storage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption. p This system is not compatible with Multi Media Card (MMC).
  • Page 16: Ejecting An Sd Memory Card (For Avic-Z120Bt)

    Chapter Basic operation CAUTION ! Do not press the h button when an SD mem- ory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may da- mage the card. ! Do not press the h button before an SD mem- ory card has been completely removed. Doing so may damage the card.
  • Page 17: Inserting An Sd Memory Card (For Avic-X920Bt)

    Basic operation Pull the SD memory card out straight. Press the h button. The LCD panel closes. p If data related to map data, such as custo- mized POI data, is stored on the SD mem- ory card, the navigation system restarts. p When you eject the SD memory card by touching [Eject SD], the model information that you are using will be automatically...
  • Page 18: Plugging And Unplugging A Usb Storage Device

    ! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption.
  • Page 19: Connecting Your Ipod

    Basic operation ! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption.
  • Page 20: Regular Startup

    Chapter Basic operation Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions. The map screen appears. Regular startup % Start the engine to boot up the system. After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds.
  • Page 21 Chapter Basic operation...
  • Page 22: How To Use The Navigation Menu Screens

    Chapter How to use the navigation menu screens Screen switching overview...
  • Page 23: What You Can Do On Each Menu

    How to use the navigation menu screens What you can do on each menu 1 Top Menu Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions. There are two types of the “Top Menu”...
  • Page 24: Canceling The Shortcut

    Chapter How to use the navigation menu screens Move the icon to the left side of the screen, and then release it. The selected item is added to shortcut. Canceling the shortcut Touch and hold the icon that you want to cancel the shortcut.
  • Page 25: How To Use The Map

    How to use the map 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 screen This example shows an example of a 2D map screen. p Information with an asterisk (*) appears only when the route is set.
  • Page 26: Enlarged Map Of The Intersection

    Chapter How to use the map 8 Street name (or city name) that your vehi- cle is traveling along = For details, refer to Setting the current street name display on page 156. 9 Extension tab for the AV information bar Touching this tab opens the AV information bar and enables you to briefly view the current status on the AV source.
  • Page 27: Display During Freeway Driving

    Pioneer Navigation will only display a navig- able route on the map (only the arrival gui- dance for the destination or a waypoint is available).
  • Page 28: Scrolling The Map To The Position You Want To See

    Chapter How to use the map p The map orientation is fixed at “North up” when the map scale is 25 miles (50 kilo- meters) or more. p The map orientation is fixed at “Heading up” when the 3D map screen is displayed. Display the map screen.
  • Page 29: Switching The View Mode

    How to use the map Displayed when the map is scrolled. Set the route to the place specified with the cursor. : Registration Register information on the location indicated by the cursor to “Favorites”. = For details, refer to Registering a location by scroll mode on page 46.
  • Page 30 Chapter How to use the map p This mode is available when [Camera] is set to “On”. = For details, refer to Setting for rear view camera on page 164. ! Eco Graph: Displays a graph for eco-driving on the left side of the screen and the map on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 31: Eco-Driving Function

    Eco-driving function This navigation system is equipped with an Eco-driving function that can be used to esti- mate whether you are driving in an environ- mentally friendly way. This chapter describes this function. ! The fuel mileage calculated is based on a theoretical value determined from vehicle speed and position information from the navigation system.
  • Page 32: Displaying Eco Drive Level Guidance

    Chapter Eco-driving function : Ordinary Road A comparison of the past average fuel mileage and the average fuel mileage for 90 seconds in the past, while the ve- hicle is driving on an ordinary road. : Freeway A comparison of the past average fuel mileage and the average fuel mileage for 90 seconds in the past, while the ve- hicle is driving on a freeway.
  • Page 33: Searching For And Selecting A Location

    Searching for and selecting a location CAUTION For safety reasons, these route-setting functions are not available while your vehicle is in motion. To enable these functions, you must stop in a safe place and put on the parking brake before setting your route.
  • Page 34: Searching For A Location By Address

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a location by address The most frequently used function is “Ad- dress”, in which the address is specified and the destination is searched. You can select the method of searching for a location by address.
  • Page 35: Finding The Location By Specifying The House Number

    Searching for and selecting a location 10 Enter the house number and then touch [OK]. The “House Number Selection” screen ap- pears. 11 Touch the desired house number range. The searched location appears on the map screen. = For the subsequent operations, refer to Set- ting a route to your destination on page 41.
  • Page 36: Searching For A Name By Entering Multiple Keywords

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a name by entering multiple keywords You can search for a name (such as a city name or a street name) by entering multiple keywords. p The maximum character number that can be input is 18, and you can enter keywords up to 3.
  • Page 37: Searching For A Poi Directly From The Name Of The Facilities

    Searching for and selecting a location Touch the desired category. Preset categories The “POI List” screen appears. Touch the POI you want. The searched location appears on the map screen. = For the subsequent operations, refer to Set- ting a route to your destination on page 41. Searching for a POI directly from the name of the facilities Display the “Destination Menu”...
  • Page 38: Searching For Pois Around The Destination

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for POIs around the destination p This function is available when the route is set. Display the “Destination Menu” screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 22. Touch [POI].
  • Page 39: Selecting Destination From "Favorites

    Searching for and selecting a location Selecting destination from “Favorites” Storing locations you visit frequently saves time and effort. Selecting an item from the list provides an easy way to specify the position. p This function is not available if no locations have been registered in “Favorites”.
  • Page 40: Searching For A Location By Coordinates

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch the entry you want. The searched location appears on the map screen. = For the subsequent operations, refer to Set- ting a route to your destination on the next page. Searching for a location by coordinates Entering a latitude and longitude pinpoints the location.
  • Page 41: After The Location Is Decided

    After the location is decided Setting a route to your destination Search for a location. = For details, refer to Chapter 6. After searching for the destination, the Loca- tion confirmation screen appears. Touch [OK]. Location confirmation screen The destination is set, and then route calcula- tion starts.
  • Page 42: Checking And Modifying The Current

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route Displaying the “Route Overview” screen Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. Touch [Destination]. The “Destination Menu” screen appears. Touch [Route Overview]. 1 Options = For details, refer to Modifying the route calculation conditions on this page.
  • Page 43: Checking The Current Itinerary

    Checking and modifying the current route Avoid Toll Road This setting controls whether toll roads (in- cluding toll areas) should be taken into ac- count. Off*: Calculates a route that may include toll roads (including toll areas). Calculates a route that avoids toll roads (in- cluding toll areas).
  • Page 44: Editing Waypoints

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route Editing waypoints You can edit waypoints (locations you want to visit on the way to your destination) and recal- culate the route so that it passes through these locations. Adding a waypoint Up to 5 waypoints can be set, and waypoints and final destination can be sorted automati- cally or manually.
  • Page 45: Sorting Waypoints

    Checking and modifying the current route Sorting waypoints You can sort waypoints and recalculate the route. p You cannot sort waypoints that you have al- ready passed. Display the “Route Overview” screen. = For details, refer to Displaying the “Route Overview”...
  • Page 46: Registering And Editing Locations

    Chapter Registering and editing locations Storing a location in “Favorites” Storing your favorite locations as “Favorites” provides you with the opportunity to save the time and effort of re-entering this information. Stored items can be made available on “Fa- vorites” later. Registering a location by “Favorites”...
  • Page 47: Editing Your Home

    Registering and editing locations Touch the item that you want to change the setting. p Up to 17 characters can be input for the name. # Touch [Name]. You can enter the desired name. # Touch [Phone#]. You can edit the registered phone number. To dial the number, touch [Call].
  • Page 48: Deleting The Entry From The "Favorites" List

    Chapter Registering and editing locations Sorts the items in the list in order by dis- tance from the vehicle position. Sorts the items in the list alphabetically. Sorts the items in the list in order of the re- cently used items. Deleting the entry from the “Favorites”...
  • Page 49: Importing The "Favorites" Items

    Registering and editing locations Touch [OK]. The “Favorites” screen appears. Importing the “Favorites” items You can import the locations that you have edi- ted on the utility program AVIC FEEDS which is available separately to “Favorites”. p When a location that is already registered in “Favorites”...
  • Page 50: Browsing Information On Msn Direct

    Microsoft group of compa- nies. Notice about MSN Direct Pioneer is not responsible for the accuracy of the MSN Direct content. The MSN Direct con- tent may not be current or available at times, and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 51: Subscribing To The Msn Direct Service

    Within two days of completing the subscription, execute Activating the MSN Direct function. Access the following URL and read the description. http://www.msndirect.com/pioneer Be sure to check the coverage area and other availabilities of MSN Direct on the web page. Go to the page for activation and enter your product key.
  • Page 52: Browsing Movie Times

    Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct ! Dist. (default): Sorts the items in the list in order by dis- tance from the vehicle position. ! Name: Sorts the items in the list alphabetically. ! Price: Sorts the items in the list by price. # Touch [Refresh].
  • Page 53: Searching For A Movie Title By Selecting A Theater

    Browsing information on MSN Direct Touch [All Movie Titles]. The movie titles now showing are displayed. # Touch [Refresh]. The information is updated. p [Refresh] appears when the new informa- tion is received. Touch the desired movie title. The theaters that are currently showing the se- lected movie are displayed.
  • Page 54: Browsing Weather Information

    Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Enables you to call the position if a telephone number is available. (Pairing with cellular phone featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is re- quired.) Browsing weather information Local weather information can be displayed on a list. Switching the screen allows you to see worldwide weather conditions.
  • Page 55: Using Traffic Information

    Browsing information on MSN Direct MSN Direct icon The following MSN Direct icons appear in the map screen. ! Gas Prices : Indicates gas stations whose gas prices exceed average prices of all gas stations that are received. : Indicates gas stations whose gas prices equal or go below average prices of all gas stations that are received.
  • Page 56: Checking Traffic Information On The Route

    Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Select an incident you want to view in detail. The details of the selected incident are dis- played. p Touching an incident you want to see allows you to view the detailed information of the incident.
  • Page 57: Viewing The Traffic Flow

    Browsing information on MSN Direct Traffic event icon with yellow line: Stop-and-go traffic with red line: Stopped traffic with black line: Closed/blocked roads etc.: Accidents, constructions, etc. p For meanings of other icons, check them the “Traffic Type Settings” screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Select- ing traffic information to display on page 59.
  • Page 58: Setting An Alternative Route To Avoid Traffic Congestion

    Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct ! Green: average speed in this area is faster than 45 mph (72 km/h) (An icon without a line will be displayed) Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic congestion The navigation system checks at regular inter- vals whether or not there is the traffic informa- tion on your route.
  • Page 59: Selecting Traffic Information To Display

    Browsing information on MSN Direct Touch [Diversion] to search for an alter- native route. After touching [Diversion], the route is recal- culated taking all traffic congestion on your current route into account. p [Diversion] will be available only when the system can find traffic congestion.
  • Page 60: Browsing News Headlines

    Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Display the “Destination Menu” screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 22. Touch [MSN Direct]. The “MSN Direct” screen appears. Touch [Local Events]. The “Local Event Date” screen appears. Touch the date on which you want to check the events.
  • Page 61: Browsing Stock Quotes

    Browsing information on MSN Direct Touch [News]. Touch the desired news headline. Further details about the news are displayed. # Touch [Refresh]. The information is updated. p [Refresh] appears when the new informa- tion is received. Touch to scroll the list. Browsing stock quotes Recent stock quotes are displayed in a list.
  • Page 62: Deleting Registered Stocks

    Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct 2 Latest Price Displays the most recent stock prices. p If there is no data, “– – – – –” is displayed. 3 Change since last closing price Displays change from the day before. p If there is no data, “–...
  • Page 63: Registering And Connecting A Bluetooth

    Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device If your devices feature Bluetooth this navigation system can be connected to your devices wirelessly. This section describes how to set up a Bluetooth connection. For details about the connectivity with the de- vices featuring Bluetooth wireless technology, refer to the information on our website.
  • Page 64: Pairing From Your Bluetooth Devices

    Chapter Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device Wait until your Bluetooth device ap- pears in the list. p If you cannot find the Bluetooth device that you want to connect, check that the device is waiting for the Bluetooth wireless tech- nology connection.
  • Page 65: Searching For A Specified Bluetooth Device

    Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device Register the navigation system on your Bluetooth device. If your device asks you to enter a password, enter the PIN code (password) of the naviga- tion system. When the device is successfully registered, the connection settings are made from the de- vice.
  • Page 66: Deleting A Registered Device

    Chapter Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device Touch the Bluetooth device name you want to register. # Touch [Search Again]. The system searches for devices featuring Blue- tooth technology that are waiting for the connec- tion and displays them in the list if a device is found.
  • Page 67: Setting For Priority Connecting

    Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device ! You want to reconnect a disconnected Bluetooth device. ! Connection cannot be established automa- tically for some reason. If you start connection manually, carry out the following procedure. You can also connect the Bluetooth device by having the navigation sys- tem detect it automatically.
  • Page 68: Using Hands-Free Phoning

    Chapter Using hands-free phoning CAUTION For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving. If your cellular phone features Bluetooth tech- nology, this navigation system can be con- nected to your cellular phone wirelessly. Using this hands-free function, you can operate the navigation system to make or receive phone calls.
  • Page 69: Making A Call Home Easily

    Using hands-free phoning Making a call home easily You can call home without taking the time to enter the phone number if the phone number has been registered. Display the “Phone Menu” screen. = For details, refer to Displaying the Phone Menu on the previous page.
  • Page 70: Dialing Goog-411

    Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch an entry on the list. Dialing starts. p To cancel the call after the system starts dialing, touch # Touch [Detail]. The “Detailed Information” screen appears. You can check the details of the party before mak- ing a phone call.
  • Page 71: Dialing From The Map

    Using hands-free phoning Dialing from the map You can make a call by selecting the icon of a registered location or a POI icon from the map screen. p You cannot make a call to locations or POIs that have no phone number data. Scroll the map, and place the cursor on an icon on the map.
  • Page 72: Transferring The Phone Book

    Chapter Using hands-free phoning Transferring the phone book You can transfer the phone book entries from your cellular phone to the phone book of navi- gation system. p Depending on the cellular phone, Phone Book may be called Contacts, Business card or something else.
  • Page 73: Deleting Registered Contacts

    Editing the device name You can change the device name to be dis- played on your cellular phone. (Default is “PIONEER NAVI”.) Display the “Settings Menu” screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 22.
  • Page 74: Echo Canceling And Noise Reduction

    Chapter Using hands-free phoning Display the “Settings Menu” screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 22. Touch [Bluetooth Settings]. The “Bluetooth Settings” screen appears. Touch [Bluetooth On/Off]. Touching [Bluetooth On/Off] switches be- tween “On” and “Off”. Echo canceling and noise reduction When you are operating hands-free phoning in the vehicle, you may hear an undesirable...
  • Page 75: Clearing Memory

    Using hands-free phoning Clearing memory You can clear the memory of each item that corresponds to the connected cellular phone: phone book, dialed/received/missed call his- tory list and preset dials. Display the “Settings Menu” screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 22.
  • Page 76 Chapter Using hands-free phoning ! The line-of-sight distance between this na- vigation system and your cellular phone must be 10 meters or less when sending and receiving voice and data via Bluetooth technology. However, the actual transmis- sion distance may be shorter than the esti- mated distance, depending on the usage environment.
  • Page 77: Basic Operations Of The Av Source

    Basic operations of the AV source This chapter describes the basic operations of the AV source. You can play or use the following sources with the navigation system. ! TUNER (FM, AM) ! CD ! ROM (in MP3, AAC, WMA) ! DVD-Video ! DivX ! USB...
  • Page 78: Selecting An Item

    Chapter Basic operations of the AV source Touch the key on the right edge of the screen. The AV operation screen returns. Selecting an item Scroll by dragging items up or down, and display the item you want to select. p Flicking a list item enables you to quickly scroll through the list.
  • Page 79: Using The Radio (Fm)

    Using the radio (FM) You can listen to the radio by using the naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for radio (FM). Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the AV operation screen on page 77. Tap [FM] on the left edge of the screen to display the “FM”...
  • Page 80: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Chapter Using the radio (FM) Using the touch panel keys 1 Performs manual tuning To tune manually, touch [o] or [p] briefly. The frequencies move up or down one step at a time. Performs seek tuning To perform seek tuning, touch and hold [o] or [p] for about one second and release.
  • Page 81: Using The "Function" Menu

    Using the radio (FM) Select a frequency that you want to store in memory. Display the preset channel list. = For details, refer to Switches between the AV operation screen and the preset list display on the previous page. Keep touching a preset tuning key [P1] to [P6].
  • Page 82 Chapter Using the radio (FM) on the “FM” screen. Touch Touch [Local]. Touch [On] to turn local seek tuning on. To turn local seek tuning off, touch [Off]. Touch [cPrev] or [Nextd] to set the sen- sitivity. There are four levels of sensitivity for FM. Level: 1 —...
  • Page 83: Using The Radio (Am)

    Using the radio (AM) You can listen to the radio using this naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for radio (AM). Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the AV operation screen on page 77. Tap [AM] on the left edge of the screen to display the “AM”...
  • Page 84: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Chapter Using the radio (AM) Using the touch panel keys 1 Performs manual tuning To tune manually, touch [o] or [p] briefly. The frequencies move up or down one step at a time. Performs seek tuning To perform seek tuning, touch and hold [o] or [p] for about one second and release.
  • Page 85: Using The "Function" Menu

    Using the radio (AM) Display the preset channel list. = For details, refer to Switches between the AV operation screen and the preset list display on the previous page. Keep touching a preset tuning key [P1] to [P6]. Preset list display Preset tuning keys = For details of the list operations, refer to Op- erating list screens (e.g.
  • Page 86: Reading The Screen

    Chapter HD Radioä reception You can listen to the radio by using the naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for HD Radio reception. p You have to connect an HD Radio tuner (e. g. GEX-P20HD) (sold separately) to enable reception of HD Radio broadcasts on this navigation system.
  • Page 87: Hd Radioä Reception

    HD Radioä reception Using the touch panel keys 1 Performs manual tuning To tune manually, touch [o] or [p] briefly. The frequencies move up or down one step at a time. Performs seek tuning To perform seek tuning, touch and hold [o] or [p] for about one second and release.
  • Page 88: Switching The Display

    Chapter HD Radioä reception Select a frequency that you want to store in memory. Display the preset channel list. = For details, refer to Switches between the AV operation screen and the preset list display on the previous page. Keep touching a preset tuning key [Pre- set 1] to [Preset 6].
  • Page 89: Switching The Seek Mode

    HD Radioä reception Touch [Start] to begin a search. BSM begins to flash. While “BSM” is flashing, the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under the preset tuning keys “Preset 1” to “Preset 6” in order of their signal strength. When this is complete, “BSM”...
  • Page 90: Starting Procedure

    Chapter Playing audio CDs You can play a normal music CD using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes how. Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the AV operation screen on page 77. Insert the disc you want to play into disc-loading slot.
  • Page 91: Playing Audio Cds

    Playing audio CDs Using the touch panel keys 1 Scans tracks of a CD Scan play is performed by touching only one key. = For details of the operation, refer to Scans tracks of a CD on the next page. 2 Plays tracks in random order All of the tracks in the disc can be played at random by touching only one key.
  • Page 92: Using The "Function" Menu

    Chapter Playing audio CDs Using the “Function” menu on the “CD” screen. % Touch The “Function” menu appears. 1 Changes the repeat range Each touch of [Repeat] changes the setting as follows: ! Disc: Repeats the current disc. ! Track: Repeats just the current track. p If you perform track search or fast for- ward or reverse, track repeat playback is automatically canceled.
  • Page 93: Playing Music Files On Rom

    Playing music files on ROM You can play a disc that contains compressed audio files using the built-in drive of the navi- gation system. This section describes these operations. p In the following description, the MP3, WMA, AAC files are collectively referred to as “Compressed audio file”.
  • Page 94 Chapter Playing music files on ROM p “- - - - - - -” is displayed if there is no corre- sponding information. 3 Current time 4 File information ! File number indicator ! File name indicator ! File type indicator Shows the type of audio file.
  • Page 95: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Playing music files on ROM Using the touch panel keys 1 Scans folders and files Scan play is performed by touching only one key. = For details of the operation, refer to Scans folders and files on the next page. 2 Plays files in random order The files in the current repeat play range can be played at random by touching only one key.
  • Page 96: Using The "Function" Menu

    Chapter Playing music files on ROM Touching displays the content of the upper folder (parent folder). If the uppermost folder is listed, cannot be used. 9 Switches the media file type played When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types, you can switch be- tween media file types to play.
  • Page 97: Playing A Dvd-Video

    Playing a DVD-Video You can play a DVD-Video using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section de- scribes operations for playing a DVD-Video. Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the AV operation screen on page 77.
  • Page 98: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Using the touch panel keys Playback screen (page 1) Playback screen (page 2) p With some discs, the icon 9 may be dis- played, meaning that the operation is inva- lid. 1 Resumes playback (Bookmark) = For details, refer to Resuming playback (Bookmark) on the next page.
  • Page 99: Resuming Playback (Bookmark)

    Playing a DVD-Video 8 Switches to the next page of touch panel keys 9 Switches the display Touching [Disp] changes the indication on the information plate as follows: Disc information display — Repeat range and L/R select display a Recalls equalizer curves = For details, refer to Using the equalizer on page 172.
  • Page 100: Searching For A Specific Scene And Starting Playback From A Specified Time

    Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified time You can search for the scene you want by spe- cifying a title or a chapter, and the time. p Chapter search and time search are not available when disc playback has been stopped.
  • Page 101: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Playing a DVD-Video Touch [a], [b], [c] or [d] to select the desired menu item. p If the touch panel keys for DVD menu selec- tion disappear, touching anywhere on the screen, then touching again. Touch [Enter]. Playback starts from the selected menu item. The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.
  • Page 102 Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Each touch of [L/R Select] changes the set- tings as follows: ! L+R: Left and right ! L: Left ! R: Right ! Mix: Mixing left and right p This function is not available when disc playback has been stopped.
  • Page 103: Playing A Divx Video

    Playing a DivX video You can play a DivX disc using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section de- scribes those operations. Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the AV operation screen on page 77.
  • Page 104: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Chapter Playing a DivX video Using the touch panel keys Playback screen (page 1) p With some discs, the icon 9 may be dis- played, meaning that the operation is inva- lid. 1 Selects a file from the list Touching the key displays the list which lets you see the list of file names or folder names on a disc.
  • Page 105: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Playing a DivX video Touching displays the content of the upper folder (parent folder). If the uppermost folder is listed, cannot be used. 2 Stops playback 3 Hides the touch panel keys and informa- tion of the current video Touching [Hide] shows only the current video. To display the touch panel keys and informa- tion of the current video, touch the screen.
  • Page 106: Starting Playback From A Specified Time

    Chapter Playing a DivX video Starting playback from a specified time You can search for a desired scene by specify- ing the time. p Time search are not possible when disc playback has been stopped. Touch [Search]. Touch the keys to input the target num- ber or time and then touch [Enter].
  • Page 107: Dvd-Video Or Divx Setup

    DVD-Video or DivX setup This chapter describes how to configure the DVD-Video/DivX player. Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu Play the disc that contains DVD-Video or DivX. Display the AV operation screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the AV operation screen on page 77. Touch The “Function”...
  • Page 108: Setting The Parental Lock

    Chapter DVD-Video or DivX setup p When using a regular display, select either “Letter Box” or “Panscan”. Selecting “16:9” may result in an unnatural picture. Display the “DVD/DivX® Setup” screen. = For details, refer to Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu on the previous page. Touch [TV Aspect].
  • Page 109: Setting The Auto Play

    DVD-Video or DivX setup Setting the auto play When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted, this unit will cancel the DVD menu automati- cally and start playback from the first chapter of the first title. p This function is available for DVD-Video. p Some DVDs may not operate properly.
  • Page 110: Language Code Chart For Dvds

    Chapter DVD-Video or DivX setup Language code chart for DVDs Two-letter code, Language input code aa, 0101 Afar ab, 0102 Abkhazian af, 0106 Afrikaans am, 0113 Amharic ar, 0118 Arabic as, 0119 Assamese ay, 0125 Aymara az, 0126 Azerbaijani ba, 0201 Bashkir be, 0205 Belarusian...
  • Page 111: Playing Music Files (From Usb Or Sd)

    Playing music files (from USB or SD) You can play the compressed audio files stored in the external storage device (USB, SD). p In the following description, the SD mem- ory card and USB memory device are col- lectively referred to as the “external storage device (USB, SD)”.
  • Page 112 Chapter Playing music files (from USB or SD) Indicator: Meaning Repeats all compressed audio files in the selected ex- ternal storage device (USB, SD). Repeats just the current file. Repeats the current folder. 2 Current file information : Folder name Shows the folder name currently play- ing.
  • Page 113: Using The Touch Panel Keys (Music)

    Playing music files (from USB or SD) Using the touch panel keys (Music) 1 Scans folders and files Scan play is performed by touching only one key. = For details of the operation, refer to Scans folders and files on the next page.
  • Page 114: Using The "Function" Menu

    Chapter Playing music files (from USB or SD) Tapping this key switches between the screen to operate music files and the screen to oper- ate video files. This touch panel key is avail- able only when there are both audio and video files in the external storage device (USB, SD).
  • Page 115: Playing Video Files (From Usb Or Sd)

    Playing video files (from USB or SD) You can play the video files stored in the exter- nal storage device (USB, SD). p In the following description, the SD mem- ory card and USB memory device are col- lectively referred to as the “external storage device (USB, SD)”.
  • Page 116: Using The Touch Panel Keys (Video)

    Chapter Playing video files (from USB or SD) Using the touch panel keys (Video) 1 Stops playback 2 Selects a file from the list You can select and play the title you want from the list. = For details, refer to Operating list screens (e.g.
  • Page 117: Searching For A Specific Scene And Starting Playback From A Specified Time

    Playing video files (from USB or SD) Tapping this key switches between the screen to operate music files and the screen to oper- ate video files. This touch panel key is avail- able only when there are both audio and video files in the external storage device (USB, SD).
  • Page 118: Reading The Screen

    Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Using 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 (CD-IU50V) (sold separately) is required for connection. Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen.
  • Page 119 Using an iPod (iPod) Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters when the file with chapters played. ! Play time Shows the elapsed playing time within the current song (episode). p “- - - - - - -” is displayed if there is no corre- sponding information.
  • Page 120: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Using the touch panel keys Music Video 1 Sets the shuffle play for music The shuffle play setting can be changed by touching only one key. = For details, refer to Sets the shuffle play for music on page 124. 2 Sets a repeat play range The repeat play range can be changed by touching only one key.
  • Page 121: Using An Ipod (Ipod)

    Using an iPod (iPod) 4 Selects a song to play Scrolling the keys up or down displays songs, and tapping a song starts playback. Tapping the lower key during shuffle playback skips to the next song. Tapping the upper key once skip to the start of the current song.
  • Page 122: Starting The Video Playback

    Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Starting the video playback This navigation system can play video if an iPod with video capabilities is connected. Touch [iPod] on the left edge of the screen to display the touch panel key to switch to a video source. Tap [Music].
  • Page 123: Operating The Functions From Your Ipod

    Using an iPod (iPod) — “AN”, “An”, or “an” — “THE”, “The”, or “the” Scroll by dragging items up or down, and display the item you want to select. Refine the item until the song title (episode) is displayed on the list. p Tapping [All] on the list includes all options in the current list.
  • Page 124: Playing Musicsphere

    Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Playing MusicSphere You can play playlists created with the PC ap- plication (MusicSphere) using an exciting gra- phic interface. p PC application (MusicSphere) will be avail- able on our website. Reading the screen 1 Playlist name indicator Shows the name of the playlist currently se- lected.
  • Page 125 Using an iPod (iPod) 3 Sets the audiobook play speed While listening to an audiobook on iPod, playback speed can be changed. Each touch of [Audio Book] changes the setting as follows: ! Normal: Playback in normal speed ! Faster: Playback faster than normal speed ! Slower: Playback slower than normal speed...
  • Page 126: Using Pandora

    Internet. ! Pandora’s service is currently only available in the U.S. ! Ability of the Pioneer navigation system to ac- cess the Pandora service is subject to change without notice and could be affected by any of the following: compatibility issues with future firmware versions of iPhones;...
  • Page 127: Reading The Screen

    ® Using Pandora Reading the screen 1 Current song information ! Station name indicator Shows the Pandora station name the tuner is currently tuned in. : Artist name Shows the artist name currently playing. : Album title Shows the title of the album for the cur- rent song.
  • Page 128: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Chapter Using Pandora Using the touch panel keys 1 Selects a Pandora station from the list Touching the key displays the list of your Pan- dora stations to select one of them to play. = For details, refer to Operating list screens (e.g.
  • Page 129: Using The Bluetooth Audio Player

    Using the Bluetooth audio player You can control the Bluetooth audio player featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. p Before using the Bluetooth audio player, you need to register and connect the device to this navigation system. = For details, refer to Registering your Blue- tooth devices on page 63.
  • Page 130 Chapter Using the Bluetooth audio player Indicator: Meaning Does not repeat. Repeats just the current file. Repeats all audio files in the Bluetooth audio player. 2 Current file information If the connected Bluetooth audio player fea- tures AVRCP 1.3, the following file information will be displayed.
  • Page 131: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Using the Bluetooth audio player Using the touch panel keys 1 Plays files in random order All of the files within the repeat play range can be played at random by touching only one key. p This function is available only when the connected Bluetooth audio player fea- tures AVRCP 1.3.
  • Page 132 Chapter Using the Bluetooth audio player Each touch of [Repeat] changes the setting as follows: ! All Repeat: Repeats all audio files in the Bluetooth audio player. ! Track Repeat: Repeats just the current file. ! Off: Does not repeat. p If you skip the file forward or backward when the repeat play range in “Track Re- peat”, the repeat play range changes to...
  • Page 133: Using The Xm Tuner

    Using the XM tuner You can use the navigation system to control an XM satellite digital tuner, which is sold se- parately. For details concerning operation, refer to the XM tuner’s operation manuals. This section provides information on XM operations with the navigation system which differs from that described in the XM tuner’s operation man- ual.
  • Page 134 Chapter Using the XM tuner Shows the artist (performer) name cur- rently playing (when available). : Song title (program name) Shows the title of the current song (pro- gram). p “- - - - - - -” is displayed if there is no corre- sponding information.
  • Page 135: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Using the XM tuner Using the touch panel keys All CH Mode Category Mode 1 Performs manual tuning The channels move up or down one at a time. p If you keep touching [o] or [p] you can skip the broadcasting channels. 2 Switches between the AV operation screen and the preset list display You can switch the screen display according...
  • Page 136: Selecting An Xm Channel Directly

    Chapter Using the XM tuner = For details, refer to Memorizing the song on the next page. 4 Recalls channels from the preset Once you have stored broadcast channels, you can easily recall preset channels from memory with a tap of a key. = For details, refer to Storing and recalling broadcast stations on this page.
  • Page 137: Selecting A Channel From The List

    Using the XM tuner Select the channel that you want to store in memory. Display the preset channel list. = For details, refer to Switches between the AV operation screen and the preset list display on page 135. Keep touching a preset tuning key [P1] to [P6].
  • Page 138: Using The "Function" Menu

    Chapter Using the XM tuner p The memorized title may not be displayed correctly depending on the conditions. p You can customize the setting for the mem- orized songs later. = For more details concerning the opera- tion, refer to Setting the memorized songs on this page.
  • Page 139: Using The Sirius Tuner

    When you use the SiriusConnect universal tuner (sold separately) with this navigation system, Pioneer SIRIUS BUS INTERFACE is required. For details concerning operation, refer to the owner’s manual of Pioneer SIR- IUS BUS INTERFACE and SiriusConnect universal tuner. Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen.
  • Page 140: Using The Touch Panel Keys

    Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Using the touch panel keys All CH Mode Category Mode 1 Switches the SIRIUS Instant replay mode = For details, refer to Using the “Instant Replay” function on page 142. 2 Performs manual tuning The channels move up or down one at a time. p If you keep touching [o] or [p] you can skip the broadcasting channels.
  • Page 141: Selecting A Sirius Channel Directly

    Using the SIRIUS tuner = For details, refer to Memorizing the song on the next page. 5 Recalls channels from the preset Tap to recall the preset channel. = For details, refer to Storing and recalling broadcast stations on this page. 6 Switches the SIRIUS display Each touch of [Disp] changes the display in- formation.
  • Page 142: Using "My Mix" Function

    Pioneer SIRIUS BUS INTERFACE (if Pioneer SIRIUS BUS IN- TERFACE capable for this function). As soon as you tune to a channel, Pioneer SIRIUS BUS INTERFACE automatically begins storing the broadcast. It can store approximately up to 44...
  • Page 143: Using The "Function" Menu

    Using the SIRIUS tuner p During “Instant Replay” mode, each touch of [Disp] changes the display information as follows; Time position — Channel number — Chan- nel name — Channel category — Artist name/feature — Song/program title — Composer p You cannot replay the broadcast prior to the beginning of stored data.
  • Page 144: Using The Game Alert Function

    Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Using the Game Alert function Selecting teams for Game Alert This navigation system can alert you when games involving your favorite sports teams are about to start. To use this function you need to store the teams you want to follow in advance. Touch [Game Alert].
  • Page 145: Using Av Input

    Using AV input You can display the video image output by the equipment connected to the navigation sys- tem. For details of the connection method, refer to Installation Manual. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, you must stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake.
  • Page 146: Reading The Screen

    Chapter Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) The term “external unit” refers to future Pioneer devices that are not currently planned for, or to devices that allow control of basic functions although they are not fully con- trolled by the navigation system. Two external units can be controlled by this navigation sys- tem.
  • Page 147: Using The External Unit (Ext1, Ext2)

    Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) Using the touch panel keys 1 Sends a [1] key to [6] key command The external unit can be operated by transmit- ting the operating commands set to “1” key through “6” key. p Operation varies depending on the ex- ternal unit connected.
  • Page 148: Customizing Preferences

    Chapter Customizing preferences Displaying the “Navi Settings” screen Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. Touch [Settings]. The “Settings Menu” screen appears. p This can also be operated using the “Short- cut Menu” screen. Touch [Navi Settings]. The “Navi Settings”...
  • Page 149: Checking Sensor Learning Status And Driving Status

    Customizing preferences When the gear lever is shifted to “R”, the signal switches to “High” or “Low”. (One of these is displayed depending on the vehicle.) Checking sensor learning status and driving status p The navigation system can automatically use its sensor memory based on the outer dimensions of the tires.
  • Page 150: Using The "Gas Mileage" Function

    Chapter Customizing preferences Touch [All]. Clears all learning statuses. p Touch [All] for the following cases: ! After changing the installation position of the navigation system ! After changing the installation angle of the navigation system ! After moving the navigation system to another vehicle # Touch [Distance].
  • Page 151: Calculating The Fuel Consumption

    Customizing preferences Calculating the fuel consumption When you enter the fueling information to the navigation system, and export the data to SD memory cards, you can check the fuel con- sumption information by using the utility pro- gram AVIC FEEDS, which is available separately, on your PC.
  • Page 152: Recording Your Travel History

    Chapter Customizing preferences Touch [Export]. After a message confirming whether to export the data appeared, exporting the data to the SD memory card starts. The “Gas Mileage Setting” screen appears when it is done. Recording your travel history Activating the track logger enables you to re- cord your driving history (called “track log”...
  • Page 153: Correcting The Current Location

    Customizing preferences Touch [Home]. The “Select Search method” screen appears. # Touch [Phone#]. When you have already registered your home, you can edit your home number. Search for a location. = For details, refer to Chapter 6. After searching for a point, the map of the se- lected position is displayed.
  • Page 154: Displaying The "Map Settings" Screen

    Chapter Customizing preferences Displaying the “Map Settings” screen Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. Touch [Settings]. The “Settings Menu” screen appears. Touch [Map Settings]. The “Map Settings” screen appears. Touch the item that you want to change the setting.
  • Page 155: Setting The Detailed City Map

    Customizing preferences Setting the detailed city map You can select whether to display the city map when in certain metropolitan city areas. p The detailed city map and this setting are available for AVIC-Z120BT only. p The city map is displayed when the map scale is 0.05 mile (50 meters) or less.
  • Page 156: Displaying The Bluetooth Connection Icon

    Chapter Customizing preferences Displaying the Bluetooth connection icon Selects whether to display or hide the icon for current status of the phone connection via Bluetooth wireless technology. Display the “Map Settings” screen. = For details, refer to Displaying the “Map Settings”...
  • Page 157: Displaying Maneuvers

    Customizing preferences Displaying maneuvers Selects whether to display or hide maneuvers on the map. Maneuvers Display the “Map Settings” screen. = For details, refer to Displaying the “Map Settings” screen on page 154. Touch [Displayed Info]. The “Displayed Information” screen appears. Touch [Show Maneuver].
  • Page 158: Displaying The Customized Pois

    Chapter Customizing preferences Touch [Display] to change the setting to “On”. p If you do not want to display the POI icon on the map, touch [Display] to turn it “Off”. (Even if “Display” is turned “Off”, the POI selection setting is retained.) Touch [POI].
  • Page 159: Changing "View Mode

    Customizing preferences Touch [Display] to change the setting to “On”. p If you do not want to display the POI icon on the map, touch [Display] to turn it “Off”. (Even if “Display” is turned “Off”, the POI selection setting is retained.) Touch [Custom POI].
  • Page 160: Changing The Setting Of Navigation Interruption Screen

    Chapter Customizing preferences Changing the setting of navigation interruption screen Set whether to automatically switch to the na- vigation screen from the audio screen when your vehicle approaches a guidance point such as an intersection while displaying a screen other than navigation. Display the “Map Settings”...
  • Page 161: Displaying The "System Settings" Screen

    Customizing preferences = For details, refer to Setting the “Favor- ites” icon display on page 156. To finish the setting, touch [OK]. Displaying the “System Settings” screen Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. Touch [Settings]. The “Settings Menu” screen appears. p This can also be operated using the “Short- cut Menu”...
  • Page 162 Chapter Customizing preferences Setting the time difference Adjusts the system’s clock. Set the time differ- ence (+, –) from the time originally set in your navigation system. Display the “System Settings” screen. = For details, refer to Displaying the “System Settings”...
  • Page 163: Setting The Volume For Guidance And Phone

    Customizing preferences Touch [+] or [–] to set the speed. p The estimated time of arrival is not necessa- rily estimated based on this speed value. Touch [OK]. The settings are completed. Setting the Volume for Guidance and Phone The sound volume for the navigation can be set.
  • Page 164: Changing To The Splash Screen Stored In The Sd Memory Card

    = For details, refer to Setting for rear view camera on this page. CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed.
  • Page 165: Adjusting The Response Positions Of The Touch Panel (Touch Panel Calibration)

    Customizing preferences p Immediately verify whether the display changes to a rear view camera image when the shift lever is moved to REVERSE (R) from another position. p When the screen changes to full-screen rear view camera image during normal driving, switch to the opposite setting in “Polarity”.
  • Page 166: Checking The Version Information

    Chapter Customizing preferences = For details, refer to Creating a user-de- fined color and storing it to memory on this page. ! Scan: Shifts between the eight default col- ors in sequence gradually. ! Eco: The colors change in the order of white, red, amber, yellow, green, and blue as the number of points in the “Eco Score”...
  • Page 167: Adjusting The Picture

    Customizing preferences — When selecting “Rear View” in the map display, nothing is displayed. — All sounds cannot be output for “Rear display”. — When playing back video files on the ex- ternal storage device (USB, SD), the video image is not output. p When “DISC”...
  • Page 168: Displaying The "Av System Settings" Screen

    Chapter Customizing preferences — AV2(Video) and EXT1(Video), EXT2 (Video) — Rear view camera image — Map screen p The picture adjustment may not be avail- able with some rear view cameras. p Because of the LCD screen characteristics, you may not be able to adjust the screen at low temperatures.
  • Page 169: Changing The Wide Screen Mode

    Touch [AV2 Input]. Each touch of [AV2 Input] changes the set- ting as follows: ! Off: No video component is connected. ! EXT: Pioneer external unit connected with the RCA video cable ! Video: External video component Changing the wide screen mode Display the “AV System Settings”...
  • Page 170: Switching The Muting/Attenuation Timing

    Chapter Customizing preferences Switching the muting/ attenuation timing You can mute the AV source volume or attenu- ate the output signal. This setting is invalid for the mute signal that has been received from the MUTE lead connected to the navigation unit.
  • Page 171: Displaying Your Divx Vod Registration Code

    Customizing preferences p This function is available when “Change Control Mode” is set to “Navi”. p If you do not use iPod, this setting is un- necessary. p During transfer, the following iPod opera- tions are not available. — Setting the shuffle play for music —...
  • Page 172: Using Balance Adjustment

    Chapter Customizing preferences Touch [Settings]. The “Settings Menu” screen appears. Touch [AV Sound]. The “AV Sound Settings” screen appears. p You cannot make adjustments in the follow- ing situations: — AV source is “Off”. — During muting/attenuation p You cannot select “SLA” when the FM tuner is selected as the AV source.
  • Page 173 Customizing preferences Recalling equalizer curves There are seven stored equalizer curves that you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list of the equalizer curves: Equalizer curve SuperBass is a curve in which only low-pitched sound is boosted. Powerful is a curve in which low-pitched and high- pitched sounds are boosted.
  • Page 174: Adjusting Loudness

    Chapter Customizing preferences — AV1 and AV2 — SD and USB ! The different source volume level can be set between iPod and USB. ! When “Flat” is selected, no supplement or correction is made to the sound. This is useful to check the effect of the equalizer curves by switching alternatively between “Flat”...
  • Page 175: Using The High Pass Filter

    Customizing preferences Using the high pass filter When you do not want low sounds from the subwoofer output frequency range to play from the front or rear speakers, activate HPF (high pass filter). Only frequencies higher than those in the selected range are output from the front or rear speakers.
  • Page 176: Replicating The Settings

    Chapter Customizing preferences = For details, refer to Using the high pass filter on the previous page. Adjusting a position effect You can select a listener position that you want to make as the center of sound effects. Display the “AV Sound Settings” screen.
  • Page 177: Turning Off The Screen

    Customizing preferences Turning off the screen By turning off the backlight of the LCD screen, you can turn off the screen display without turning off the voice guidance. Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. Touch [Settings]. The “Settings Menu”...
  • Page 178: Operating Your Navigation System With

    Basics of Voice Operation Your Pioneer navigation system uses the latest in voice recognition technology. You can use voice commands to operate many of its func- tions. This chapter describes where you can use voice commands, and also what com- mands the system accepts.
  • Page 179: How To Use The Voice Operation

    Operating Your Navigation System with Voice 1 Voice help menu: Displays a list of commands for voice oper- ation. 2 Voice operation condition indicator: When is indicated, the navigation sys- tem can recognize your voice commands. You can listen to the brief operating in- struction.
  • Page 180: Operating Your Navigation System With Voice

    AV source. Press the button to activate voice operations. Say “Play the album Pioneer” to play- back the album name “Pioneer”. If the command is recognized properly, play- back starts from the first song of “Pioneer”.
  • Page 181: Available Basic Voice Commands

    Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Available Basic Voice Commands The navigation system can also recognize the words in the following list. p Terms written in italics are voice commands. Basic commands Voice commands and operations Back d The previous screen returns. Cancel d Cancels the voice operation.
  • Page 182: Voice Operation For Av Source (Other Than Ipod)

    Chapter Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Voice commands and operations Browse playlists d Displays the playlist together with sub-screen to continue the voice operation. d Say the desired voice commands. Browse the playlist <Playlist name> d Displays the song list of the selected playlist together with sub-screen to continue the voice operation.
  • Page 183: Voice Commands Related To Hands-Free Phoning

    Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Voice commands related to hands-free phoning p You can make a phone call by voice dialing if the cellular phone featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is being paired with the navigation system. p For <entry’s name> shown on the following chart, say the name of the entry stored in “Contacts”. p For <phone number>...
  • Page 184: Tips For Voice Operation

    Chapter Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Tips for Voice Operation For your voice commands to be correctly re- cognized and interpreted, ensure that condi- tions are suitable for recognition. Close the vehicle windows Please note that wind through the vehicle win- dow or miscellaneous noise from outside the vehicle can interfere with voice operation.
  • Page 185: Other Functions

    Area3. Touch [Clear password]. The password setting screen appears. Enter the current password. Touch [OK]. Touch [Yes]. The message for deletion appears and then the current password is deleted. Forgotten password Contact the nearest authorized Pioneer Ser- vice Station. Chapter...
  • Page 186: Returning The Navigation System To The Default Or Factory Settings

    Chapter Other functions Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings You can return settings or recorded content to the default or factory settings. There are some methods to clear user data, and the situations and the cleared content are different for each method.
  • Page 187: Setting Items To Be Deleted

    Other functions Setting items to be deleted The items to be deleted vary depending on the reset method. The items listed in the following table re- turn to the default or factory settings. Almost all items not listed below will be retained. However, some of the items to be returned to their default values are not listed if the setting value can be easily recovered by user, such as the last map scale, the last status of AV operation screen, etc.
  • Page 188: Restore Factory Settings

    Chapter Other functions Navigation functions Phone Menu All settings (*1) Other functions Anti-theft password (*1) All stored data of 5 users is deleted. AV functions Volume Wide Mode, Mute, VR Cata- log Menu AV Settings Other settings AV Sound All settings CD, ROM, DVD-V, DivX, FM, AM, All settings (*2)
  • Page 189: Appendix

    If you have problems operating your navigation system, refer to this section. The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer service facility. Problems with the navigation screen...
  • Page 190 Appendix Appendix Symptom You cannot position your vehicle on the map without a significant positioning error. “Eco Graph” is not available. The map color does not switch automatically between daytime and nighttime. The screen is too bright. The display is very dim. No sounds of AV source are pro- duced.
  • Page 191 Appendix Symptom Cause There’s no picture. The parking brake cord is not con- nected. The parking brake is not applied. The backlight of the LCD panel is turned off. Rear display picture disappears. The source disc being listened to in the navigation system has been ejected.
  • Page 192 Appendix Appendix Symptom No video output from connected equipment. No video output from connected iPod. The audio or video skips. No sounds are produced. The volume level will not rise. The icon 9 is displayed, and op- eration is not possible. The picture stops (pauses) and the navigation system cannot be operated.
  • Page 193 Appendix Problems with the phone screen Symptom Cause Dialing is not possible because Your phone is out of range for ser- the touch panel keys for dialing vice. are inactive. The connection between the cellular phone and the navigation system cannot be established now.
  • Page 194: Messages And How To React To Them

    Action (Reference) Confirm once more that their connections are correct. ! Change the destination. ! Consult the Pioneer Local dealer if this mes- sage persists. Set a destination closer to the starting point. Set a destination farther from the starting point.
  • Page 195 Appendix Message Cause Connection failed. The cellular phone’s Bluetooth wire- less technology is turned off. The cellular phone is paired (con- nected) with another device. Rejection has been received from the cellular phone. The target cellular phone cannot be found. Could not find any available No available phone exists in the sur- phone.
  • Page 196: Messages For Audio Functions

    If the error persists, record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer service center. The messages in “( )” will appear on the “Rear display”.
  • Page 197 Appendix Message Cause Cannot play back all tracks All the files on the inserted external storage device are secured by DRM. All of the files cannot be played by this unit. USB flash drive was discon- The USB connector or USB cable is nected for device protection.
  • Page 198: Positioning Technology

    The position of the speed detection circuit vary depending on the vehicle model. For details, consult your authorized Pioneer dealer or an installation professional. p Some types of vehicles may not output a speed signal while driving at just a few kilo- meters per hour.
  • Page 199: Handling Large Errors

    Appendix Map matching As mentioned, the positioning systems used by this navigation system are susceptible to certain errors. Their calculations may, on occa- sion, place you in a location on the map where no road exists. In this situation, the processing system understands that vehicles travel only on roads, and can correct your position by ad- justing it to a nearby road.
  • Page 200: Conditions Likely To Cause Noticeable Positioning Errors

    Appendix Appendix Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors For various reasons, such as the state of the road you are traveling on and the reception status of the GPS signal, the actual position of your vehicle may differ from the position dis- played on the map screen.
  • Page 201 Appendix ! If you are on a steep mountain road with many height changes. ! If you enter or exit a multi-storey parking lot or similar structure using a spiral ramp. ! If your vehicle is turned on a turntable or si- milar structure.
  • Page 202: Route Setting Information

    Appendix Appendix Route setting information Route search specifications Your navigation system sets a route to your destination by applying certain built-in rules to the map data. This section provides some use- ful information about how a route is set. CAUTION When a route is calculated, the route and voice guidance for the route are automatically set.
  • Page 203: Built-In Drive And Care

    Appendix Built-in drive and care ! Use only conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. ! Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may da- mage the built-in drive. ! Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs.
  • Page 204: Playing Dualdisc

    Appendix Appendix Playing DualDisc ! DualDiscs are two-sided discs that have a recordable CD for audio on one side and a recordable DVD for video on the other. ! Playback of the DVD side is possible with this navigation system. However, since the CD side of DualDiscs is not physically com- patible with the general CD standard, it may not be possible to play the CD side...
  • Page 205 Appendix ! It may not be possible to playback CD-R/ CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD re- corder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, scratches or condensation on the lens of the built-in drive. ! Playback of discs recorded on a personal computer may not be possible, depending on the recording device, writing software,...
  • Page 206 Appendix Appendix ! The navigation system corresponds to a DivX file display of up to 1 590 minutes 43 seconds. Search operations beyond this time limit are prohibited. ! DivX VOD file playback requires supplying the ID code of this navigation system to the DivX VOD provider.
  • Page 207: Media Compatibility Chart

    Appendix Media compatibility chart General Media CD-R/-RW ISO9660 level 1, File system ISO9660 level 2, Romeo and Joliet Maximum number of folders Maximum number of files Playable file types MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX Note: Maximum playback time of audio file stored in the external storage device (USB, SD): 7.5 h (450 minutes) MP3 compatibility Media CD-R/-RW...
  • Page 208 Appendix Appendix WMA compatibility Media CD-R/-RW File extension .wma Bit rate 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz Note: The navigation system is not compatible with the following: ™ Windows Media Audio 9 Professional, Lossless, Voice WAV compatibility Media CD-R/-RW...
  • Page 209 Appendix DivX compatibility Media CD-R/-RW File extension .avi/.divx Home Theater Ver. 3.11/Ver. 4.x/Ver. 5.x/ Profile (DivX version) Ver. 6.x Compatible audio codec MP3, Dolby Digital Bit rate (MP3) 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency 16 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (MP3) for emphasis) Maximum image size...
  • Page 210 Appendix Appendix Video files compatibility (USB, SD) File extension Format Compatible video codec Compatible audio codec Recommended Image size: QVGA video specifica- (320 pixels x 240 tions pixels) Image size: WQVGA (400 pixels x 240 pixels) Maximum bit rate: Image size: VGA (640 pixels x 480 pixels) Maximum file size...
  • Page 211: Bluetooth

    About the SAT RADIO READY Logo The SAT RADIO READY logo indicates that the Satellite Radio Tuner for Pioneer (i. e., XM tuner and Sirius satellite tuner which are sold separately) can be controlled by this naviga- tion system. Please inquire with your dealer or...
  • Page 212: Sd And Sdhc Logo

    Appendix Appendix SD and SDHC logo SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. WMA/WMV ™ Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
  • Page 213: Aac

    7.7. Detailed information regarding connectable iPods CAUTION ! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost from an iPod, even if that data is lost while using the navigation system. ! Do not leave the iPod in direct sunlight for ex- tended amounts of time.
  • Page 214: Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Screen

    ! If the LED backlight reaches the end of its product lifetime, the screen will become dimmer and the image will no longer be visible. In that case, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
  • Page 215: Display Information

    Appendix Display information Destination Menu Address Return Home Gas Station Coffee Hotel Spell Name Near Me Near Destination Around City AVIC FEEDS Favorites History Cancel Route MSN Direct Coordinates Route Overview Phone Menu Page Dial Pad Call Home Contacts Contacts Transfer Received Calls Dialed Calls Missed Calls...
  • Page 216: Settings Menu

    Appendix Appendix Settings Menu Navi Settings System Settings AV Settings AV Sound Map Settings Bluetooth Settings Setting Replicator Navi Settings menu Page Connection Status 3D Calibration Status Gas Mileage Drive Log Settings Demo Mode Set Home Modify Current Location Eco Settings Page...
  • Page 217: System Settings Menu

    Appendix System Settings menu Regional Settings Program Language, Voice Lan- guage Time km / mile Average Speed Volume Splash Screen Back Camera Screen Calibration Illumi Color Service Information Restore Factory Settings Map Settings menu Page Displayed Info Close Up View City Map City Map Barrier Show Traffic Incident...
  • Page 218 Appendix Appendix AV System Settings menu AV1 Input AV2 Input Wide Mode Mute Mute Level Rear SP DivX VOD VR Catalog Menu AV Sound Settings menu Page FAD/BAL (Balance) Loudness Sub Woofer Bass Booster Staging Page...
  • Page 219 Appendix Bluetooth Settings menu Connection Registration Device Name Password Bluetooth On/Off Echo Cancel Auto Answer Preference Refuse All Calls Clear Memory Firmware update Page Appendix...
  • Page 220: Glossary

    Appendix Appendix Glossary AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Aspect ratio This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3. Wide screen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptional presence and atmosphere.
  • Page 221 Appendix ID3 tag This is a method of embedding track-related information in an MP3 file. This embedded in- formation can include the track title, the ar- tist’s name, the album title, the music genre, the year of production, comments and other data.
  • Page 222 Appendix Appendix Parental lock Some DVD-Video discs with violent or adult-or- iented scenes feature parental lock which pre- vents children from viewing such scenes. With this kind of disc, if you set the unit’s parental lock level, playback of scenes inappropriate for children will be disabled, or these scenes will be skipped.
  • Page 223: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Rated power source ... 14.4 V DC (allowable voltage range: 10.8 V to 15.1 V DC) Grounding system ... Negative type Maximum current consumption ... 10.0 A Dimensions (W × H × D): AVIC-Z120BT Chassis ... 178 mm × 100 mm × 165 mm (7 in.
  • Page 224 Appendix Appendix DVD Drive System ... DVD-Video, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX system Usable discs ... DVD-Video, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-R/RW Region number ... 1 Signal format: Sampling frequency ... 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz Number of quantization bits ... 16 bit/20 bit/24 bit; linear Frequency response ...
  • Page 228 TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901 TEL: 905-479-4411 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 先鋒股份有限公司...

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