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NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM
AVIC-F77DAB
AVIC-F70DAB
AVIC-F970DAB
AVIC-F970BT
AVIC-F9770DAB
AVIC-F9770BT
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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Manual overview
Provides an overview of the manual's structure and content, including how to find information.
How to use this manual
Explains how to find operational procedures and navigate the manual effectively.
Conventions used in this manual
Details typographical conventions and symbols used throughout the manual for clarity.
Notes on internal memory
Discusses implications of battery removal, data erasure, and microprocessor resetting.
Resetting the microprocessor
Explains when and how to reset the product's microprocessor to factory settings.
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions
Identifies and explains the function of buttons and main parts of the unit.
Protecting your product against theft
Details how to remove and attach the detachable faceplate to prevent theft.
Inserting/ejecting/connecting media
Describes procedures for inserting/ejecting discs, SD cards, and connecting iPods/USB devices.
Startup and termination
Covers the initial system startup and how to properly turn the system off.
How to use the screens
Illustrates how to navigate the system using touch panel keys and hardware buttons.
Supported AV source
Lists all compatible audio and video sources that can be played through the unit.
Displaying the AV operation screen
Shows how to access and navigate the main AV operation screen and select sources.
Using the touch panel
General guide on interacting with the touch-sensitive screen and its elements.
On first-time startup of the navigation system
Guides through the initial setup process for the navigation system, including language.
How to use the map
How to read the Map screen
Explains the various elements and information displayed on the map screen.
Operating the Map screen
Covers map interaction, including changing scale, zoom, and view perspectives.
Understanding the route guidance
Explains how the system provides guidance through voice, text, and signs during navigation.
Browsing the data field
Explains the information displayed in the data fields on the map screen during navigation.
Searching for a destination
Searching for a location by address
Guides users on how to find destinations by entering street addresses.
Searching for Points of Interest (POI)
Explains how to search for points of interest using preset categories or facility names.
Selecting a destination from stored locations
Guides on selecting destinations from previously saved locations like Home or Work.
Searching for a location using “Combined Search”
Explains how to perform a quick search using combined name and search area criteria.
Checking and modifying the current route
Building a route using “Route Planner”
Explains how to plan and edit routes by adding multiple destinations and waypoints.
Adding waypoints
Guides on how to add intermediate destinations (waypoints) to an existing route.
Checking route alternatives
Explains how to view and compare different route options before selecting one.
Cancelling the current route guidance
Explains how to cancel an active route guidance and return to the map screen.
Registering and editing locations and routes
Storing a location in “Saved Location”
Guides on saving important locations like Home or Work for easy recall.
Storing a route in “Saved Routes”
Guides on saving frequently used routes for quick access and retrieval.
Saving a location as an alert point
Describes how to save specific map locations as alert points for warnings.
Receiving real-time traffic information (TMC)
Viewing the traffic list
Explains how to view traffic incidents and locations in a list format.
Checking the traffic incidents on the map
Shows how to display traffic incident information directly on the map.
Turning the traffic information on or off
Guides on enabling or disabling the TMC feature for traffic information.
Customising preferences of the navigation
Customising the navigation settings
Provides an overview of various navigation settings that can be configured.
Restoring the default settings
Resets system settings and recorded content to factory defaults.
“Route Preferences” settings
Configures vehicle type, road preferences, and route planning methods for accurate routing.
“Warnings” settings
Configures speed limit warnings, alert points, and road sign warnings.
“Traffic” settings
Enables/disables TMC receiver and configures traffic information display.
AVICSYNC
Displays connection method for AVICSYNC functionality and app details.
Online Services
Enables or disables various connected online services like traffic and weather.
Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device
Registering your Bluetooth devices
Explains the process of registering Bluetooth devices for the first time.
Deleting a registered device
Explains how to remove previously registered Bluetooth devices from the system.
Entering the PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection
Explains how to enter the PIN code for Bluetooth connection verification.
Using hands-free phoning
Displaying the phone menu
Guides on how to access the phone menu for hands-free calls.
Making a phone call
Details methods for making phone calls, including direct dialling and using the phone book.
Calling a number in the phone book
Guides on selecting and calling contacts from the phone book.
Dialling from the history
Describes how to call numbers from the recent call history (dialed, received, missed).
Answering an incoming call
Details how to answer or reject incoming calls, and set automatic answering.
iPod / iPhone or smartphone setup operation
The basic flow of iPod / iPhone or smartphone setup
Outlines the general steps for connecting iPod/iPhone/smartphones.
Setting the device connection method
Details how to select the connection method (USB, Bluetooth) for iPhone/smartphones.
iPod compatibility
Lists compatible iPod models and software versions for proper functionality.
Android™ device compatibility
Discusses compatibility of Android devices and OS versions.
AppRadio Mode Compatibility
Lists compatible iPod/iPhone models for AppRadio Mode.
Using the radio
Using the touch panel keys
Explains the functions of touch panel keys for radio operation.
Selecting a preset channel from the preset channel list
How to recall stored broadcast channels using a preset list.
Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies
Explains how to use BSM to automatically store the strongest frequencies.
Receiving traffic announcements
Configures the system to automatically receive traffic announcements.
Using the Digital Radio (DAB)
Selecting a band
How to switch between DAB bands (DAB1, DAB2, DAB3).
Selecting a channel from the list
Explains how to choose a DAB channel from a list.
Switching to a channel with good receiving sensitivity automatically
Automatically switches to a channel with better reception if the current one is poor.
Playing a disc
Using the touch panel keys (for audio)
Explains touch panel controls for CD/DVD audio playback.
Using the touch panel keys (for video)
Explains touch panel controls for DVD-Video playback.
Selecting files from the file name list
How to select tracks from a list for playback.
Searching for the part you want to play
Allows searching for specific titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc.
Operating the DVD menu
Explains how to navigate and control the DVD menu.
Playing compressed audio files
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for playing audio files from USB/SD.
Selecting files from the file name list
How to select audio files from a list for playback.
Playing files in random order
Randomizes playback of audio files from USB/SD.
Playing compressed video files
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for playing video files from discs.
Selecting files from the file name list
How to select video files from a list for playback.
Slow motion playback
Slows down video playback speed for better analysis.
Playing compressed still image files
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for viewing JPEG images from USB/SD.
Setting the slideshow interval
Configures the interval between images for slideshow viewing.
Using an iPod
Setting the shuffle play
Shuffles songs, albums, or videos for random playback.
Selecting song or video sources from the playlist screen
Selects music or video categories and files from the playlist.
Using this product’s iPod function from your iPod
Controls iPod functions directly from the connected iPod.
Playing music output from the Android Auto-compatible device
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for music playback from Android Auto devices.
Starting procedure
Guides on starting Android Auto playback and controlling it.
Using your iPhone or smartphone applications
Using AppRadio Mode
Explains how to control iPhone/smartphone applications directly from the screen.
Using the keyboard
Explains how to use the on-screen keyboard for iPhone applications.
Using Android Auto
Explains how to control Android Auto applications directly from the screen.
Using MirrorLink mode
Explains how to control applications from a MirrorLink compatible device.
Using the audio mix function
Allows outputting mixed audio from AV source and smartphone applications.
Using Aha Radio
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for Aha Radio.
Starting procedure
Guides on connecting iPhones/smartphones to use Aha Radio.
Using a Bluetooth audio player
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for Bluetooth audio player playback.
Selecting files from the file name list
How to select audio tracks from a list for playback.
Playing files in random order
Randomizes playback of audio files from Bluetooth devices.
Using an HDMI source
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for HDMI video source.
Starting procedure
Guides on initiating playback from an HDMI source.
Using an AUX source
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for AUX video source.
Setting the video signal
Selects the appropriate video signal (PAL, NTSC, etc.) for AUX input.
Using AV input
Using the touch panel keys
Explains touch panel controls for AV input source.
Setting the video signal
Selects the appropriate video signal (PAL, NTSC, etc.) for AV input.
Using MIXTRAX
Touch panel keys
Explains the touch panel controls specific to MIXTRAX functionality.
Selecting an item to play songs
Specifies items to play songs related to them, like MIX patterns or tags.
Setting the flash pattern
Adjusts the flashing color patterns based on sound and bass levels.
System settings
Navigation info window
Controls the display of navigation information on the AV operation screen.
Setting automatic switching to the navigation screen
Configures automatic switching to the navigation screen at intersections.
Setting the rear view camera
Configures functions related to the rear view camera activation and display.
Setting the reversed image display for the rear view image
Sets whether to display the rear view camera image reversed or normally.
Adjusting the picture
Allows adjustment of picture settings like brightness, contrast, and color for various sources.
Updating firmware
Guides on how to download and install firmware updates.
Checking the connections of leads
Verifies the proper connection of vehicle leads and the product.
Audio adjustments
Using fader/balance adjustment
Adjusts the sound balance between front/rear and left/right speakers.
Adjusting source levels
Adjusts volume levels for different sources to prevent radical changes.
Adjusting the filter
Adjusts frequency bands and crossover points for speaker output.
Selecting the listening position
Selects a listening position for optimal sound effects.
Using the automatic sound leveliser
Automatically adjusts volume based on driving noise levels.
Using the equaliser
Adjusts sound equalization to match vehicle acoustics.
Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically (Auto EQ)
Automatically adjusts equalizer curves based on vehicle acoustics measurement.
Theme menu
Selecting the background display
Selects background images for AV operation and Top menu screens.
Creating a user-defined colour
Creates and customizes illumination colors, storing them for future use.
Selecting the theme colour
Selects theme colors for the navigation menus.
Changing the preinstalled splash screen
Changes the splash screen to other preinstalled images.
Replicating the settings
Exports "Theme" settings to an external storage device for backup or transfer.
Setting up the video player
Setting the top-priority languages
Assigns priority languages for subtitles, audio, and menus on discs.
Setting the aspect ratio
Adjusts the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, Letter Box, Pan Scan) for video playback.
Setting parental lock
Sets parental lock levels to restrict viewing of certain scenes.
Displaying your DivX VOD registration code
Shows the DivX VOD registration code required for content provider registration.
Automatic playback of DVDs
Configures automatic playback of DVDs upon insertion.
Favourite menu
Creating a shortcut
Adds menu items to the Favorites screen for quick access.
Removing a shortcut
Deletes registered items from the Favorites screen.
Displaying the operation status of vehicle equipment
Displaying obstacle detection information
Shows parking sensor status and detected obstacles.
Displaying the operating status of the climate control panel
Displays the vehicle's climate control panel status.
Common operations
Setting the time and date
Changes the date display format and time format (12/24 hour).
Storing song information to an iPod (iTunes Tagging)
Stores song information from broadcasts to an iPod for iTunes purchase.
Changing the wide screen mode
Adjusts screen size for video and JPEG images.
Other functions
Selecting the video for the rear display
Chooses which source to display on the rear screen.
Setting the anti-theft function
Sets a password to protect the product from unauthorized use.
Restoring this product to the default settings
Restores settings to factory defaults via battery removal or system reset.
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Provides solutions for common problems related to the AV screen and video playback.
Error messages
Lists common error messages and their corrective actions.
Positioning technology
Explains how GPS and dead reckoning work together for accurate positioning.
Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors
Lists road and environmental factors causing positioning errors.
Built-in drive and care
Guidelines for proper use and care of the built-in disc drive.
Detailed information for playable media
Covers compatibility details for various media formats and disc types.
Media compatibility chart
Comprehensive chart detailing compatibility for various media types.
DivX compatibility
Details DivX file compatibility, including profiles, codecs, and limitations.
Detailed information regarding connected iPod devices
Cautions and details about connecting iPod devices.
Using app-based connected content
Lists requirements and limitations for accessing app-based connected content.
Using the LCD screen correctly
Guidelines for handling and maintaining the LCD screen to prevent damage.
System menu
Lists page references for system menu settings.
Audio menu
Lists page numbers for various audio adjustment settings.
Video Setup menu
Lists page numbers for video setup options.
Bluetooth menu
Lists page numbers for various Bluetooth menu settings and operations.
Specifications
Provides detailed technical specifications for the device, including general, navigation, and display.
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