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Pioneer AVIC-D2 Operation Manual

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DOUBLE-DIN DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
AVIC-D2
Notice to all users:
This software requires that the navigation system be properly connected to your vehicle's
parking brake. If not properly connected and depending on your vehicle, additional instal-
lation may be required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer
Electronics retailer or call us at (800) 421-1404.

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    This software requires that the navigation system be properly connected to your vehicle’s parking brake. If not properly connected and depending on your vehicle, additional instal- lation may be required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at (800) 421-1404.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: License Agreement

    2. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY The Software and related documentation are pro- vided to you “AS IS”. PIONEER AND ITS LICEN- SOR(S) (for the purpose of provisions 2 and 3, Pioneer and its licensor(s) shall be collectively referred to as “Pioneer”) MAKES AND YOU...
  • Page 4 3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL PIONEER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIM OR LOSS INCURRED BY YOU (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COM- PENSATORY, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST INCOME, LOST SALES OR BUSINESS, EXPENDITURES, INVESTMENTS, OR...

  • Page 5: Pioneer Avic-D2 - For Canada

    2. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY The Software and related documentation are pro- vided to you “AS IS”. PIONEER AND ITS LICEN- SOR(S) (for the purpose of provisions 2 and 3, Pioneer and its licensor(s) shall be collectively referred to as “Pioneer”) MAKES AND YOU...
  • Page 6 3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL PIONEER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIM OR LOSS INCURRED BY YOU (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COM- PENSATORY, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST INCOME, LOST SALES OR BUSINESS, EXPENDITURES, INVESTMENTS, OR...

  • Page 7: Terms And Conditions For The Tele Atlas Data

    Terms and Conditions for the Tele Atlas Data THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT (THE “AGREE- MENT”) BETWEEN YOU, THE END USER, AND TELE ATLAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. (“Tele Atlas”). BY USING YOUR COPY OF THE TELE ATLAS DATA, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
  • Page 8 injury (including injuries resulting in death), demand, action, cost, expense, or claim of any kind or character, including but not limited to attorney's fees, arising out of or in connection with any use or possession by you of the Data. 7.

  • Page 9: About The Data For The Map Database

    this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended, altered, or modified only by Tele Atlas. You may not assign any part of this Agreement without Tele Atlas’ prior written consent. You acknowledge and understand that the Data may be subject to restrictions on exportation and agree to comply with any applicable export laws.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction License Agreement 1 PIONEER AVIC-D2 - for U.S.A. 1 PIONEER AVIC-D2 - for Canada 3 Terms and Conditions for the Tele Atlas Data 5 About the Data for the Map Database 7 Copyright 7 Table of Contents 8...
  • Page 11 Advanced radio operation 76 Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 77 Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 77 Tuning in strong signals 77 Chapter 7 Using the AV Source (Pioneer AV Equipment) Multi-CD Player 79 Listening a CD 79 Pausing CD playback 80...
  • Page 12 Watching the TV tuner 90 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 90 Changing the wide screen mode 91 Advanced TV tuner operation 91 Storing the strongest broadcast stations sequentially 91 DVD Player (S-DVD) 92 Playing a disc 92 Selecting a disc 92 Pausing disc playback 92 Changing the wide screen mode 93 Advanced DVD player operation 93...

  • Page 13: Important Safety Information

    ❒ Using the most current map DVDs will allow for most accurate destination mapping. Upgrade DVDs are available for purchase through your local Pioneer dealer. ❒ Never use headphones while driving. ❒ Do not attempt to install or service your navi- gation system by yourself.

  • Page 14: Notes Before Using The System And Additional Safety Information

    Using the most current DVD Map Discs will allow for most accurate destination mapping. Upgrade DVD Map Discs are available for purchase through your local Pioneer dealer. Product registration Visit us at the following site: 1. Register your product. We will keep the details...
  • Page 15 OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE. About this disc Only use the Pioneer DVD Map Discs with Pio- neer DVD navigation system. You cannot use other discs. CDs and MP3/WMA/WAV discs can be played on AVIC-D2. When using AVIC-D2, refer...

  • Page 16: Features (Characteristics Of This Software)

    ❒ The information content depends on the infor- mation provided by XM NavTraffic Service, including data refresh and availability timing. ❒ Pioneer does not bear responsibility for the accuracy of the information transmitted.
  • Page 17 ❒ Pioneer does not bear responsibility for changes to information services provided by XM, such as cancellation of the services or subscription update. ❒ Traffic information is not taken into account when calculating estimated time of arrival time or travel time for your destination.

  • Page 18: Manual Overview

    Chapters 6, 7 and 8 describe how to operate the AV functions. Please read these chapters when you use a disc in the built-in CD drive or operate the Pioneer audio equipment connected to the navigation system.

  • Page 19: Terminology

    Customizing the Audio Source Setting Using the audio source, various settings are available to suit your audio-visual taste. This chapter describes how to change the settings. Appendix Read the appendix to learn more about your navigation system and such information as the availability of after-care.

  • Page 20: Dvd Map Discs For Your Navigation System

    DVD Map Discs for Your Naviga- tion System Configuration of data recorded on discs The map for this navigation system is supplied on two discs: one for the west and the other for the east. Please set the disc to use according to your destination or current location.

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    Press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE button. OPEN/CLOSE button The LCD panel fully opens, and the DVD-ROM loading slot appears. Insert the Pioneer DVD Map Disc to the DVD-ROM loading slot. The LCD panel closes automatically. ❒ Make sure the DVD-ROM loading slot is empty before inserting a DVD Map Disc.

  • Page 22: Basic Navigation

    Interlock for details). Basic flow of operation Park your vehicle in a safe place, and apply the parking brake. Insert the Pioneer DVD Map Disc to the DVD-ROM loading slot. Press the DEST button to display the Main menu. Select the method of searching for your destination.

  • Page 23: How To Set Your Destination

    How to set your destination Press the DEST button to display the main menu. Touch “Address Search”. Selects the method for searching the destina- tion. ➲ Return Home ➞ Page 37 ➲ Go to ➞ Page 37 ➲ POI Search ➞ Page 35 ➲...
  • Page 24 Input the street name. Touch the letter you wish to input. If the next screen is not automatically displayed even though the street name is entered, try touch- ing “OK”. Inputted text. The number of applicable candidates. “City” : Touch if you wish to first specify the destination city or area.
  • Page 25 • Touching the specifies the selected street and streets intersecting it, allowing you to set an intersection as your destination. This is use- ful when you don’t know the house number of your destination or cannot input the house number of the specified street. •...

  • Page 26: How To Listen To A Cd

    How to view Map View screen This section describes only the items that are dis- played on the Map View screen. ➲ Details of the map screen ➞ Page 29 (1) Current location (2) Distance to the destination (3) Estimated time of arrival (or travel time to your destination) How to listen to a CD The built-in CD drive in the navigation system...

  • Page 27: Buttons You Can Use

    ❒ When no touch keys are displayed, touch- ing the screen displays the touch keys. To fast forward or rewind, keep touching  or . You can also perform fast rewind/fast forward by holding the joystick left or right. To hide the touch keys, touch “HIDE”. Information of Audio source being played Distance to the guidance point Current direction of travel...

  • Page 29: Menu And Map Display

    Menu and Map Display This section describes the basic operations, including how to display the main menu and how to use the shortcut menu and the map screen. How to Use Menu Screens The basic operation of the navigation is per- formed by using menus.

  • Page 30: Shortcut Menu

    Settings menu Set the navigation functions so they can be used easily. ➲ Settings menu ➞ Chapter 5 Shortcut menu Shortcuts allow you to perform various tasks, such as route calculation for the location indi- cated by the scroll cursor, or registering a loca- tion in the Address Book, faster than using the Main menu.

  • Page 31: How To Use The Map

    How to Use the Map Most of the information provided by your naviga- tion system can be seen on the map. You need to get to know how the information appears on the map. Switching the current position screen display mode This section describes how to display the current position screen and change the map display mode.

  • Page 32: Rear View

    Vehicle Dynamics Display Indicates the status of your vehicle. ❒ You can change the items indicated on the left and right meters. ❒ In the Vehicle Dynamics Display mode, the speedometer display may show a different speed than your vehicle’s actual speedome- ter, because your unit measures speed in a different way.

  • Page 33: Display Items

    ❒ If the DVD Map Disc does not contain the data for these items, the information is not avail- able. City Map In certain metropolitan city areas, a more detailed “City Map” is available at the 0.05 mi (50m) map scale or lower. (11) ❒...

  • Page 34: Changing The Scale Of The Map

    ➲ Moving the map to the location you want to see ➞ Page 32 (14) Distance to an intersection* Displayed on the enlarged intersection map. The green bar gets shorter as your vehicle approaches an intersection. (15) Next direction of travel* When you approach an intersection, it appears green.
  • Page 35 ❒ When the scale is 0.25 mi (200 m) or lower, the road appears light blue in the vicinity of the scroll cursor. (2) Direction line The direction towards the scroll cursor is indi- cated with a straight line. (3) Distance from the current location Shows the distance in a straight line between the location indicated by the scroll cursor and your current location.

  • Page 37: Setting A Route To Your Destination

    Setting a Route to Your Destination • For safety reasons, these route-setting functions are not available while your vehicle is in motion. To enable these func- tions, you must stop in a safe place and put on the parking brake before setting your route.

  • Page 38: Finding A Poi In Your Surroundings

    “City” : Touch to specify the destination city or area. ❒ If less than six POIs in a subcategory are registered, the screen for inputting the POI name is not displayed. Please proceed to Step 7. Touch POI for your destination. ❒...

  • Page 39: Setting An Entrance Or Exit Of A Freeway As Your Destination

    ❒ The distance indicated in the search result is the distance from the scroll cursor to the facility. ❒ The bottom icon is for shortcuts to your favorite categories. Touching the shortcuts icon displays a list of the facilities in a cate- gory.

  • Page 40: Selecting Destination From The Destination History And Address Book

    Selecting Destination from the Destination History and Address Book Any place that has been searched before is stored in the “Destination History”. Places that you have registered manually, such as your home, are stored in the “Address Book”. Simply select the place you want to go to from the list and a route to that place will be calculated.

  • Page 41: Checking The Set Route By Text

    Touch the point to start scrolling. You can select the following items: (1) Starting Point (2) Way Point (If this is set) (3) Destination ❒ If you have selected “Way Point”, a list of the way points on the route is displayed. Touch the place you want to start scrolling from and proceed to step 4.

  • Page 42: Checking The Set Route From The Shortcut Menu

    Touch the map screen. The Shortcut menu appears. Touch The Route/Detour menu appears. Touch “Route Profile” or “Route Scroll”. ➲ “Route Profile” ➞ Page 39 (Step 3) ➲ “Route Scroll” ➞ Page 38 (Step 3 and 4) Touch “Back”. You can return to the previous display. Recalculating the Route to Your Destination You can set the length of the area, avoid just a...

  • Page 43: Editing Way Points To The Current Route

    Editing Way Points to the Cur- rent Route You can select way points (locations you want to visit on the way to your destination) and you can recalculate the route to pass through these loca- tions. Editing a way point Up to 5 way points can be selected, and selected points can be sorted automatically or manually.

  • Page 44: Setting Areas To Avoid

    Setting Areas to Avoid If you register Areas to Avoid, such as crowded intersections or congested areas, routes can be calculated that avoid those areas. Areas to Avoid can be set from the Route Options menu. ❒ An area not stored on the disc cannot be set as an Area to Avoid.

  • Page 45: Displaying Certain Poi On The Map

    Displaying Certain POI on the Selected POI in a certain category can be shown on the map, and you can check the location on the display. Touch “Info/Traffic” in the Main menu, then touch “Overlay POI”. The list of POI categories appears. Touch the category you want to display.

  • Page 46: Deleting A Poi Shortcut

    ❒ You can register a POI shortcut by touching “Overlay POI” under “Info/Traffic” in the main menu, or by touching the icons such as on the map . The registering steps are the same as described above. Deleting a POI shortcut Touch “Destination”...

  • Page 47: Perform The Route Calculation Of The Several Route Options, And Select One

    Recalculate Automatically searches the route to the destina- tion again. ❒ “Recalculate” is displayed only when the route is set. Number of Routes This setting controls whether the system should calculate only one route, or several routes. Only one route judged as being optimum by your navigation system is calculated.
  • Page 48 Displaying impracticability of fulfilling the conditions by icon. • Pass through Area to Avoid. • Use toll road against the setting “Avoid Toll Road” is “On”. • Use Ferry against the setting “Avoid Ferry” is “On”. (2) Distance to your destination (3) Travel time to your destination ❒...

  • Page 49: Editing The Navigation Utilities

    Editing the Navigation Utilities • For safety reasons, these 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 (see page 12 Interlock for details).

  • Page 50: Registering A Previous Location In The Address Book

    Registering a previous location in the Address Book Once a destination or way point is searched, it is automatically retained and stored in the Desti- nation History. If a search is canceled while still in progress, only the places where the map was displayed and scrolled through or places where the short-cut menu was displayed are retained and stored.

  • Page 51: Deleting Address Book Or Destination History Information

    (1) Name You can enter the desired name. (2) Name (2nd line) The name of the city appears in this column. (Not editable.) (3) Phone number You can search by registered telephone num- ber. (4) Pictograph The symbol displayed on the map. (5) Sound The selected operating sound is played.

  • Page 52: Changing The Position Of Locations Registered In The Address Book

    Alternative options : Delete This Item : Delete the location selected in Step 2. Delete All Address Book Entries (or Delete All Destinations) : Delete all the Address Book or Destination History data. Select “Yes”. The data you selected is deleted. Alternative option: No : The display shown in Step 3 appears.

  • Page 53: Confirming Traffic Information On The Map

    (1) Street or place (2) Direction (3) Incident (4) Distance to the location (5) The incident numbers currently dis- played and the total number of incidents ❒ The incidents that have already been read will be displayed in white. Unread inci- dents will be in yellow.

  • Page 54: Information On Avoiding Traffic Congestion On Route Ahead

    ❒ Traffic-related icons are not displayed on “City Map”. ➲ “Selecting traffic information to display” ➞ Page 53 If you want to check the traffic information details, move the scroll cursor onto an icon such and touch . This allows you to view place names and other information.

  • Page 55: Traffic Flow Information

    Traffic flow information When the map scale is between 0.02 mi (25 m) – 0.75 mi (1 km), red, yellow, or green blinking lines may appear on either side of a road. These colors indicate the average speed at which traffic is flowing along these streets.

  • Page 56: Using The Xm Tuner To View Stock, Sports, And Other Information

    ❒ The following types of traffic congestion cannot be deselected and are always dis- played: stop and go, stopped traffic, and closed/blocked roads. Touch “Back”. Set use of Traffic flow information set- ting to off Touch “Info/Traffic” in the Main menu, and then touch “Traffic Settings”.

  • Page 57: Displaying Browsable Information

    “Punc” : You can input text with the punctuation such as “!”and “:”. “Oper” : You can input text with the operators such as “+”and “–”. ❒ The method for inputting the text is the same as for inputting street names. ➲...

  • Page 58: Displaying Favorite Browsable Information

    Displaying favorite browsable Information XM special contents can be assigned as a short- cut or “My Favorites” so that it can be accessed without having to search every time an update is needed. The following are the instructions on how to do so: Store the desired item (topic).

  • Page 59: Emergency Info

    Signature’s Nationwide Auto Club, Inc. The first year of Emergency Roadside Assis- tance service is paid for by Pioneer only if your navigation system is registered with Pioneer and you sign up on-line with Signature’s Nationwide Auto Club, Inc.

  • Page 60: Searching For Car Service In An Emergency

    ❒ If information is already registered, that information will appear. Input the number you wish to register, and then touch “OK”. Edit VIN Register your Vehicle’s Identification Number. (You can enter between 1 and 17 digits.) Edit Policy Number Register your insurance policy number. Edit Insurance Phone Register your insurance company’s phone number.

  • Page 61: Changing Background Picture

    Changing Background Picture In the menu operation screen, you can specify a picture for the background. Some pictures are already stored on the Pioneer DVD Map Disc. The following two types of background pictures can be changed: • AV Background : Background for the screen during the operation of audio.

  • Page 62: Setting The Vehicle Dynamics Display

    Setting the Vehicle Dynamics Display You can change the values displayed by the instruments on the left and right of the Vehicle Dynamics Display. Until the sensor’s initial learning is complete, only the voltage and clock are available. Switch to the Vehicle Dynamics Display. ➲...

  • Page 63: Checking The Connections Of Leads And Installation Positions

    (4) Degree of learning Sensor learning situations of distance (Dis- tance), right turn (Right Turn), left turn (Left Turn), and 3D detection (3D Detection) are indicated by the length of bars. ❒ When tires have been changed or chains fit- ted, turning on the Speed Pulse allows the system detects the fact that the tire diameter has changed, and automatically replaces the...

  • Page 64: Correcting The Installation Angle

    (5) Power Voltage The power supply (reference value) provided from the vehicle battery to the navigation sys- tem is shown. If the voltage does not fall within the range of 11 to 15V, check that power cable connection is correct. (6) Illumination When the headlights or small lamps of a vehi- cle are on, “On”...

  • Page 65: Customizing Your Navigation System

    Customizing Your Navigation System • For safety reasons, these 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 (see page 12 Interlock for details).

  • Page 66: System Options

    ➲ Switching the muting/attenuation ➞ Page 101 • Voice Guidance This setting controls whether the volume of the Audio source is automatically muted during voice guidance. On* : During voice guidance, the volume of the Audio source is muted automatically. Off : Volume of the Audio source stays the same dur- ing voice guidance.

  • Page 67: Map Display Options

    : Registration * Register to the Address Book information on the location indicated by the scroll cursor. ➲ Register to Address Book ➞ Page 48 : Vicinity Search * Find POIs (Points Of Interest) in the vicinity of the scroll cursor. ➲...

  • Page 68: Defined Locations

    Close-up of Junction This setting enables to switch to an enlarged map around the point where your vehicle is approach- ing an intersection, entrance/exit of freeway, or a junction. On* : Display switches to an enlarged map. Off : Does not switch to an enlarged map. Arrow in AV Set whether to display the guidance information with arrows on the Audio Operation screen.

  • Page 69: Restore Factory Settings

    Restore Factory Settings Reset various settings registered to the naviga- tion system and restores to the default or factory settings. To restore, touch “Yes”. ❒ About the item return to the default, please check “Display Information” at the end of this manual.

  • Page 71: Using The Av Source (Built-In Cd Drive And Radio)

    Using the AV Source (Built-in CD Drive and Radio) You can play a CD or MP3/WMA/WAV disc or use the radio with the navigation system. This chapter describes how to use the audio source and the basic operation of the audio source. Basic Operation ➲...
  • Page 72 — When “AUX” (auxiliary input) is set to off. — When “AV INPUT” (video input) is not set to “VIDEO”. ❒ The term “external unit” refers to a Pioneer product (such as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions by the navi- gation system.

  • Page 73: How To Display Each Menu

    How to display each menu Select the desired source. Press the joystick to display MENU. Touch “AUDIO”, “FUNCTION” or “SETUP” to enter the menu you want to operate. Each menu is displayed. The items that cannot be operated according to the sources or conditions are indicated in gray.

  • Page 74: Operating The Built-In Cd Drive

    Operating the Built-in CD Drive You can play a CD or MP3/WMA/WAV disc using the built-in CD drive of the navigation system. This section describes common operations for these media. ❒ Also see at “Handling and Care of the Disc” in the Hardware Manual for more cautions about handling each media.

  • Page 75: Touch Key Operation

    Touch key operation Touch the source icon and then touch “CD” to select the built-in CD drive. When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. If no disc is loaded in navigation system, you can- not select “CD”...

  • Page 76: Operation Using The Function Menu

    ever, if folder 001 (ROOT) contains no files, play- back commences with next folder. ❒ If the current folder is the ROOT folder, “UP” is not displayed. (6) Searching for a desired track You can use the search function to specify a track to search for.
  • Page 77 MP3/WMA/WAV : • DISC — Repeat all tracks • TRACK — Repeat just the current track • FOLDER — Repeat the folder currently play- ❒ If you select another folder during repeat play, the repeat play range changes to DISC. ❒...

  • Page 78: Radio

    Radio Listening to the radio (7) (6) These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. ➲ More advanced radio operation ➞ Page 76 (1) Source icon Shows which source has been selected. (2) Band indicator Shows which band the radio is tuned to AM or (3) Preset number indicator Shows what preset has been selected.

  • Page 79: Storing And Recalling Broadcast Frequencies

    Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P1 (PRESET 1) — P6 (PRESET 6) you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall with the touch of a key. Preset tuning keys (P1 — P6) When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory keep touching a preset tuning key P1 —...

  • Page 81: Using The Av Source (Pioneer Av Equipment)

    Pioneer audio equipment is connected. When reading this chapter, please also refer to the operation manual of the AV equipment con- nected to the navigation system. ❒ AVIC-D2 does not support 50-disc multi-CD players. Multi-CD Player Listening a CD You can use the navigation system to control a multi-CD player, which is sold separately.

  • Page 82: Pausing Cd Playback

    Pausing CD playback Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback. Touch “PAUSE”. Play of the current track pauses. Advanced multi-CD player oper- ation (1) Function display Shows the function names. ➲ How to display the FUNCTION menu ➞ Page 71 Repeating play There are three repeat play ranges for the multi- CD player: M-CD (multi-CD player repeat),...

  • Page 83: Selecting Tracks From The Track List

    Touch COMP repeatedly to switch between the following settings: OFF — COMP 1 — COMP 2 — OFF — DBE 1— DBE 2 Selecting tracks from the track list Track list lets you select a track from the list. When the CD TEXT disc is played, you can see the track titles on a CD TEXT disc and select one of them to play back.

  • Page 84: Using Cd Text Functions

    Touch “CLEAR” to erase a selected track from your ITS playlist. The currently playing selection is erased from your ITS playlist and playback of the next track from your ITS playlist begins. If there are no tracks from your playlist in the current range, ITS EMPTY is displayed and normal play resumes.

  • Page 85: Switching The Xm Channel Select Mode

    (6) XM channel category Shows the category of broadcast channel. (7) Detail information or preset list display Shows the detail information of the broadcast channel currently being received or the preset list. (8) Category icon Shows the category icon for the selected chan- nel.

  • Page 86: Selecting A Channel In The Channel Category

    The number you have touched will flash in the XM preset number indicator and then remain lit. The selected station has been stored in memory. The next time you touch the same preset tun- ing key P1 — P6 the station is recalled from memory.

  • Page 87: Using The Direct Traffic Announcement Function

    Memorizing the song title and the artist name of a song The song title and artist name of the song you are listening to can be memorized. Press and hold the MEMO button for two seconds or more. The song title and artist name of the song you are listening to are memorized, and a confir- mation message appears.

  • Page 88: Advanced Xm Tuner Operation

    Advanced XM tuner operation (1) Function display Shows the function names. ➲ How to display the FUNCTION menu ➞ Page 71 Setting the notification of the memo- rized tracks Display the song title list memorized for the MyMix Function (MyMix list). You can change the setting of the notification when the track is broad- cast again.

  • Page 89: Switching The Xm Display

    Touch the source icon and then touch “XM” to select the XM. Touch “BAND” to select a XM band. Touch “BAND” repeatedly until the desired XM band is displayed: XM1, XM2 or XM3. To perform tuning, touch The channels move up or down step by step. Channels that cannot currently be selected are skipped, and the next channel is selected.

  • Page 90: Sirius Tuner

    SIRIUS Tuner Listening to the SIRIUS You can use the navigation system to control a SIRIUS satellite digital tuner, which is sold sepa- rately. For details concerning operation, refer to the SIR- IUS tuner’s operation manuals. This section pro- vides information on SIRIUS operations with navigation system which differs from that described in the SIRIUS tuner’s operation man- ual.

  • Page 91: Advanced Sirius Tuner Operation

    Advanced SIRIUS tuner opera- tion (1) Function display Shows the function names. ➲ How to display the FUNCTION menu ➞ Page 71 Switching the channel select mode You can switch if you select a channel with a channel number or by selecting a channel within a selected category.

  • Page 92: Watching The Tv Tuner

    TV Tuner • For safety reasons, visual images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view visual images, you must stop in a safe place and put on the parking brake before setting your route (see page 12 Interlock for details).

  • Page 93: Changing The Wide Screen Mode

    ❒ You can also use the joystick up or down to recall stations assigned to preset tuning keys P1 — P12. Changing the wide screen mode ➲ How to change the wide screen mode ➞ Page 104 Advanced TV tuner operation (1) Function display Shows the function names.

  • Page 94: Dvd Player (S-Dvd)

    DVD Player (S-DVD) • For safety reasons, visual images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view visual images, you must stop in a safe place and put on the parking brake before setting your route (see page 12 Interlock for details).

  • Page 95: Advanced Dvd Player Operation

    Changing the wide screen mode ➲ How to change the wide screen mode ➞ Page 104 Advanced DVD player operation (1) Function display Shows the function names. ➲ How to display the FUNCTION menu ➞ Page 71 Repeating play ❒ During PBC playback of Video CDs, this func- tion cannot be used.

  • Page 96: External Unit

    External Unit Operating the external unit The term “external unit” refers to a Pioneer prod- uct (such as one available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables con- trol of basic functions by the navigation system. Two external units can be controlled by the navi- gation system.

  • Page 97: Switching The Automatic And Manual Function

    Touch “SEND”. The operation command is transmitted to the external unit. Switching the automatic and manual function You can turn automatic and manual function on or off. You can switch between AUTO and MANUAL functions of the external unit connected. Initially, this function is set to AUTO.

  • Page 99: Audio Adjustments

    Customizing the Audio Source Setting Various settings are available with the audio source according to your audiovisual requests. This chapter describes the methods of changing the various settings and how to set of the LCD panel. Audio Adjustments Introduction to audio adjust- ments (1) Audio display Shows the audio function names.

  • Page 100: Using The Equalizer

    Using the equalizer The equalizer lets you adjust the equalization to match vehicle interior acoustic characteristics as desired. Recalling equalizer curves There are six stored equalizer curves which you can easily switch. Here is a list of the equalizer curves: Equalizer curve POWERFUL POWERFUL is a curve in which low-pitched and...

  • Page 101: Compensating For Equalizer Curves (Eq-Ex)

    Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-EX) The EQ-EX function smoothes the effects of each equalizer curve. Touch “EQ-EX” in the AUDIO menu. Touching “EQ-EX” switches between “ON” and “OFF”. Adjusting loudness Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-sound ranges at low volume. Touch “LOUDNESS”...

  • Page 102: Adjusting Source Levels

    Adjusting source levels SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources. • Settings are based on the FM tuner volume level, which remains unchanged. Compare the FM tuner volume level with the level of the source you wish to adjust.

  • Page 103: Switching The Muting/Attenuation

    SUB W, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly to a subwoofer without using an auxiliary amp. Initially, navigation system is set for rear full- range speaker connection (REAR SP FULL). When rear output is connected to full range speakers (when REAR SP FULL is selected), you can connect the RCA subwoofer output to a subwoofer.

  • Page 104: Changing The Voice Output Of The Navigation Guidance

    Changing the voice output of the navigation guidance When there is a navigation guidance, you can mix the guidance voice/beep sound from the nav- igation system with the audio sound from this system. You can select the speaker output for the navigation guidance.

  • Page 105: Switching The Dimmer Setting

    • Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise screen image may appear reversed.

  • Page 106: Operating The Picture Adjustment

    Changing the Wide Screen Mode • For safety reasons, these 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 (see page 12 Interlock for details).

  • Page 107: Adjusting The Dimmer

    ❒ When the “DIMMER” is set to “AUTO”, the adjustments of BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST are stored separately for light ambient (daytime) and dark ambient (nighttime). A sun or moon played to the left of BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST, respectively, as the ambient light sensor determines brightness or darkness.

  • Page 109: Installing The Program

    Park your vehicle in a safe place. Leave the engine on, and make sure that the parking brake is applied. Insert the Pioneer DVD Map Disc into the DVD-ROM loading slot of the navigation system. When the upgraded program has been found, installation of the program starts immediately.
  • Page 110 When the installation is complete, the open- ing display appears. Press the MAP button to change the navi- gation screen. Some time is needed until navigation is ready. Check the details of the cautionary mes- sage and touch “OK”. To set the time difference, touch “+” or “–”.

  • Page 111: Positioning Technology

    Positioning Technology The navigation system accurately measures your current location by combining the positioning by GPS and by Dead Reckoning. Positioning by GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses a net- work of satellites orbiting the Earth. Each of the satellites, which orbit at a height of 68 900 000 feet (21 000 km), continually broadcasts radio sig- nals giving time and position information.

  • Page 112: Handling Large Errors

    ❒ If you use chains on your wheels for winter driving or put on the spare wheel, errors may suddenly increase because of difference in wheel diameter. The system detects the fact that the tire diameter has changed, and auto- matically replaces the value for calculating distance.

  • Page 113: Vehicles That Cannot Obtain Speed Pulse Data

    • If a car phone or cellular phone is used near the GPS antenna, GPS reception may be lost temporarily. • Do not cover the GPS antenna with spray paint or car wax, because this may block the recep- tion of GPS signals. Snow buildup can also degrade the signals, so keep the antenna clear.
  • Page 114 • If there is a loop or similar road configuration. • If you take a ferry. • If you are driving on a long, straight road or a gently curving road. • If you are on a steep mountain road with many height changes.

  • Page 115: About The Data Being Deleted

    • If you join the road after driving around a large parking lot. • When you pass around a traffic circle. • When starting driving immediately after start- ing the engine. • If you insert the disc and turn your navigation system on while driving.

  • Page 116: Other Function Limitations

    • If the vehicle deviates from the set route in an unrecorded area, the Auto Reroute function will not work. • Even if “Close-up of Junction” is “On”, the display will not switch to an enlarged map of the intersection. •...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    While this list is not comprehensive, it should answer your most common problems. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, con- tact your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer service facility. Problems in the screen Symptom Power doesn’t turn on.
  • Page 118 Symptom The map continually reorients itself. Tracking marks are not displayed. The daylight display is used even when the vehicle lights are on. The display is very dim. No sounds are heard. The volume level will not rise. Adjusting the volume of navigation guidance and beep is not possible.
  • Page 119 Symptom The navigation does not boot up or CD playback is not possible. No picture. Audio skipping. Rear display picture disappears. Nothing is displayed and the touch panel keys cannot use. Cause The disc is not inserted into the appropriate slot. The disc is inserted upside down.

  • Page 120: Messages And How To React To Them

    After you have checked, please re-boot the system and press “OK”. Gyro Sensor is not working properly. Please consult your dealer or Pioneer service center. This function is not available now. System detected that the vertical angle of the installation has been changed.
  • Page 121 Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. • Change the destination. • Clean the disc. • Consult the Pioneer Local dealer if this message persists. • Set a destination closer to the start- ing point. • Set one or more way points.
  • Page 122 Message Toll road has not been avoided. The address does not exist. Do you want to continue? There is no applicable data for the selected city. Automatically returning to list. There is no Freeway in this area. This area does not contain any POI’s of the selected type.
  • Page 123 Message No map data available on this scale. Scaling up. This function is not available with the current map disc. CAUTION! System detected improper connec- tion of Parking Brake lead. Please check your configuration for safety. Please see Operation Manual for more information regarding safe operation.

  • Page 124: Understanding Built-In Cd Drive Error Messages

    Understanding Built-in CD Drive Error Messages When you contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center, be sure to record the error mes- sage. Message Cause ERROR-11, 12, 17, 30 Dirty disc ERROR-11, 12, 17, 30 Scratched disc ERROR-10, 11, 12, 15, 17,...

  • Page 125: Route Setting Information

    Also, the system may not know some traffic regulations. • Upgrade DVD Map Discs are available for purchase from your local Pioneer dealer that includes the most current map and point of interest information. Contact your local Pioneer dealer for details.

  • Page 126: Route Highlighting

    • In some cases, guidance may direct you past your destination and then indicate a U-turn to get back to it. • In some cases, a route may begin on the oppo- site side of a railway or river from your actual current location.

  • Page 127: Types Of The Road Stored In The Disc

    Pioneer Navigation will only display a navi- gable route on the map (only the arrival guidance for the destination or a way point is available).

  • Page 128: Route Setting

    Guidance point These are important landmarks along your route, gener- ally intersections. The next guidance point along your route is indicated on the map by the yellow flag icon. Home location Your registered home location. ID3 tag This is a method of embedding track-related information in a MP3 file.

  • Page 129: Display Information

    Display Information *1: If you touch “Restore Factory Settings”, the registered POI Shortcuts return to the default or fac- tory settings. *2: If you touch “Restore Factory Settings”, the setting value return to the default or factory settings. Main menu Destination Address Search Return Home...
  • Page 130 Settings Volume*2 System Options Short-Cut Selection Map Display Options*2 Defined Locations Demo Mode*2 Time Modify Current Location Hardware Info Restore Factory Settings P. 63 Language Selection KM/Mile Setting*2 Installation Angle Setup Average Speed*2 Background Picture Setting P. 66 P. 66, 108 P.

  • Page 131: Shortcut Menu

    Shortcut menu ❒ The shortcuts displayed onscreen can be changed. The shortcuts described here are those that can be selected with the system as default setting. ❒ Items marked with an asterisk (*3) cannot be removed from the shortcut menu. ➲...

  • Page 132: Menu In The Audio Screen

    Menu in the Audio Screen AUDIO menu AUDIO FAD/BAL (BALANCE) EQ MENU EQ-EX LOUDNESS SUB WOOFER (NON FADING) INITIAL menu INITIAL REAR SP TEL/GUIDE GUIDE VOICE AUTO ANTENNA SETUP menu SETUP AV INPUT CAMERA REAR DISP DIMMER P. 97 P. 98 P.

  • Page 133: Function Menu

    FUNCTION menu CD [CD, MP3/WMA/WAV] FUNCTION CD REPEAT RANDOM SCAN COMP SEARCH MODE RADIO FUNCTION RADIO LOCAL XM (GEX-P10XMT, GEX-P920XM) FUNCTION XM MEMO SIRIUS FUNCTION SIRIUS FUNCTION 1 FUNCTION 2 FUNCTION TV BSSM S-DVD (M-DVD) FUNCTION S-DVD, M-DVD REPEAT P. 74 RANDOM SCAN P.
  • Page 134 TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901 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 <KYGHX> <05L00001>...

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