Summary of Contents for Pioneer F90BT - AVIC - Navigation System
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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. English...
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.
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Contents – Subscribing to the MSN Direct Searching for a location by scrolling the map 35 service 47 – Activating the MSN Direct After the location is decided (Map function 47 Confirmation Screen) Browsing gas prices 47 What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Browsing movie times 48 Screen”...
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Contents – Dialing GOOG-411 59 – Slow motion playback 73 Using the “Function” menu 73 Announcing incoming short mails 59 Transferring the phone book 59 Playing a DVD-VR Clearing memory 60 Reading the screen 75 Setting the phone 61 Using the touch panel keys 75 –...
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Contents – Storing and recalling broadcast Using the touch panel keys (Music) 88 – Selecting a track from the list 89 frequencies 104 – Browsing embedded text Switching the display 104 Using the “Function” menu 104 information 89 Using the “Function” menu 89 –...
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Contents – Storing and recalling broadcast – Setting the POI appearance 131 – Creating new categories 131 stations 116 – Using “My Mix” function 116 – Editing your customized POI 132 – Using the direct traffic announcement – Recording your travel history 133 –...
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Contents Operating Your Navigation System with Handling and care of the disc 170 – Built-in drive and care 170 Voice – Ambient conditions for playing a To Ensure Safe Driving 147 disc 170 Basics of Voice Operation 147 – Flow of voice operation 147 Playable discs 171 –...
Chapter Introduction Manual overview Terminology Before moving on, take a few minutes to read Before using this product, be sure to read “Im- the following information about the conven- portant Information for the user” (a separate tions used in this manual. Familiarity with manual) which contains warnings, cautions, these conventions will help you greatly as you and other important information that you...
Chapter Introduction “Video image” 3D map screen “Video image” in this manual indicates the moving images of DVD-Video, DivX, iPod, and any equipment that is connected to this sys- tem with an RCA cable, such as general-pur- pose AV equipment. “External storage device (USB, SD)”...
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When you use this navigation system with rights as protected by the Copyright Law. a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD- — Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing IU230V) (sold separately), you can control...
Chapter Introduction — “Video image” that is output from the built- first time, the adjustment of the black density in DVD drive (DVD-V, DVD-VR, DivX) and for clear viewing is recommended. AV input (AV1, AV2) can be displayed on the rear display. —...
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Chapter Introduction The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this product for the first time after installation. ! If the product fails to operate properly. ! If there appear to be problems with the op- eration of the system.
Chapter Basic operation Checking part names and functions Press and hold to display the “Screen Cali- This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features bration” screen. using the buttons. = For details concerning operations, refer to Adjusting the response positions of the 1 Disc loading slot touch panels (touch panel calibration) on...
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- “AV1” input (RCA) on the backside. rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts a SD card slot no liability for damages, costs or expenses = For more detailed information, refer to In- arising from data loss or corruption.
! 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.
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- termination rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts Start the engine to boot up the system. no liability for damages, costs or expenses After a short pause, the navigation splash arising from data loss or corruption.
Chapter Basic operation Touch the language that you want to % Start the engine to boot up the system. use for the voice guidance. After a short pause, the navigation splash screen comes on for a few seconds. p The screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.
Chapter Basic operation How to use the navigation menu screens The “Top Menu” appears when you boot up the navigation system for the first time. Screen switching overview...
Chapter Basic operation What you can do on each menu 1 Top Menu Touch [System Settings] and then touch Press MENU button to display the “Top [Back Camera]. Menu”. Touch [On] next to “Camera” to acti- This is the starting menu to access the desired vate the camera setting.
Chapter Basic operation 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 the information appears on the map. How to read the map screen This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.
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Chapter Basic operation = For details, refer to Map Settings on This key will be displayed while you activate the dummy run (“Fly over” or “Demo page 125. p The estimated time of arrival is an ideal Mode”). Touching the key to cancel the dummy run.
Chapter Basic operation p This information is based on the map data- Changing the scale of the map base. Thus, the information may be differ- Press MAP button to display the navi- ent from what actual condition exists. Use gation map screen. it as just a directional reference for your driving.
Chapter Basic operation Touch anywhere on the map briefly to Touch to switch the 2D map mode. show the tilt controls and rotation angle. Touch the map briefly. Briefly touching the position on the map that you want to see positions the cursor there. Controls for tilt and rotation angle Touch the controls to adjust the tilt and rotation angle.
Chapter Basic operation The operations of a list Displays the characters that are entered. If there is no text in the box, an informative screen (e.g. city list) guide with text appears. 2 Screen title This description will provide you with a refer- ence for the next operation.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Address]. 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.
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Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch the key next to “State:” and Touch the desired city name. touch the desired state, province, or terri- tory on the list. ! When a city is already set, touching [City Center] allows you to select the representa- The screen returns to the previous screen.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location 11 Touch on of the options at the bottom Touch [Around Cursor]. of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select the next operation. Drag the map to move the cursor to the desired position and touch [OK]. Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] se- quentially enables you to set your selected po- sition as your destination and calculate the...
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch your desired POI. Searching for a nearby POI Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [POI]. Touch [Around Current GPS Location]. The list of POI categories appears. = For the subsequent operations, refer to Searching for POIs around the cursor on the previous page.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Using “Saved Criteria” Touch the search method that you want to put it into memory. Memorizing your selection sequence You can store the selected search method and one of the categories as the shortcut to recall it later.
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Chapter Searching for and selecting a location ! Touching [Save Criteria] without selecting Touch the desired POI. a category allows you to store only your se- lected search method including all cate- gories. ! If there aren’t anymore detailed categories, a blank list appears.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Delete] on the right of the item Touch the folder that includes the de- that you want to delete. sired item on the list. Touch one of the items on the list. Searching for POIs by using the data on external storage devices (USB, SD)
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a location by Touch to delete the current value and enter the desired coordinate. coordinates Entering a latitude and longitude pinpoints the location. Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [Route Function]. ! Touching [N/S] or [E/W] changes the hemi- sphere.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] se- Touch on of the options at the bottom of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select quentially enables you to set your selected po- sition as your destination and calculate the the next operation.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Clear All]. Selecting the item on the list provides an easy way to specify the position. A message will appear asking you to confirm p “Favorites” can store up to 30 locations. the deletion.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch the desired entry. Touch on of the options at the bottom of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select the next operation. When the route is not set, the saved route is recalled and the guidance will start im- Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] se- mediately.
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Screen” Under most conditions after searching for a location, the “Map Confirmation Screen” appears to let you select the next operation. The options shown below are available on this screen: Route...
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) Touch [Go Here Now]. = For more details concerning the operation, refer to Replacing the location as the new When the route is not set, route calculation final destination on this page. starts immediately.
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) Touch [Route...] on the “Map Confirma- tion Screen”. Touch [Starting Point]. p When the cursor overlaps with a starting point already set, It changes to [Remove Start]. All waypoints already set are deleted.
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) Search for a location or position the Touch [Add POI]. cursor on the desired area by scrolling the The list of POI categories appears. map and displaying the “Map Confirmation Touch the desired category to which Screen”.
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, Storing the location in and then touch [Favorites]. “Favorites” Touch [Clear All]. Storing your favorite locations as “Favorites” A message will appear asking you to confirm provides you with the opportunity to save the the deletion.
Chapter Checking the current route Checking the current route conditions The “Route Information” screen provides you with various detailed information about the current route. This is an example showing a route with two waypoints. p This function is available only when the route is set and your vehicle position is on the route.
Chapter Checking the current route Touch [Dest.] to switch to the screen for Checking the entire route first waypoint. overview on the map You can check the entire outline of the current route. Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [Route Function]. Touch [Route info].
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Chapter Checking the current route Alternative options: ! Detailed Instructions All turning points, passed streets and other information is shown. ! Instructions All turning points (where voice guidance is given) are shown. ! Road List Displays the turning points with the most simplified condition (the duplicate route names are merged into one.).
Chapter Editing waypoints and the destination Editing waypoints You can edit waypoints (locations you want to visit on the way to your destination) and recal- culate the route so that is passes through these locations. Adding a waypoint Search for a location. Touching [Optimize] sorts the waypoints auto- = For more details, refer to the descriptions matically so that the route will compromise...
Chapter Editing waypoints and the destination Touch [Save Route]. Enter the desired name and then touch [Done] to complete the entry. The previous screen appears. Deleting the entry in “Saved Routes” Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [Saved Routes]. Touch [Delete] on the right of the item that you want to delete.
PC. Notice about MSN Direct™ (Refer to Subscribing to the MSN Direct ser- Pioneer is not responsible for the accuracy of vice on the next page.) the MSN Direct content. The MSN Direct con- 3 Activate the MSN Direct service on this pro- tent may not be current or available at times, and is subject to change without notice.
Utilize the infor- description. mation for your reference. http://www.msndirect.com/pioneer It may take up to 24 hours for all the data to be- Be sure to check the coverage area and come available under the following conditions: other availabilities of MSN Direct on the ! When you use MSN Direct for the first time.
Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Sorts the items in the list in order by dis- This informations does not necessarily corre- tance from the vehicle position. spond to actual information. Utilize the infor- ! [Name]: mation for your reference. Sorts the items in the list alphabetically.
Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Touch the desired tab to change the Searching for a movie title by sort order. selecting a theater Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [MSN Direct]. Touch [Movie Times]. The nearby theaters are displayed. Touch the desired tab to change the sort order.
Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Browsing weather Touch [Worldwide]. Worldwide weather conditions are displayed. information The area name, distance and direction from Local weather information can be displayed current position are displayed on the list. The on a list. Switching the screen allows you to list is sorted alphabetically by the area name.
Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Setting the traffic information Preferred functions related to traffic informa- tion can be set. Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [MSN Direct]. Touch [Traffic] and then touch [Set- tings]. The “Traffic Settings” screen appears. 1 Event-related icon 2 Street or location and direction 3 Distance to the location and event...
The default device name displayed on the cally reconnects the specified cellular cellular phone is “Pioneer Navi”. The PIN phone (except when the connection is sev- code is “1111”. ered due to cellular phone operations).
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Searching for nearby phones A message promptings you to enter a PIN code appears. The system searches for available cellular phones near the navigation system and dis- Enter the PIN code “1111” using the cel- plays them in a list, and registers them for lular phone.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch the model name of the cellular Activate the Bluetooth wireless tech- phone to be connected. nology on your cellular phone. The system searches for cellular phones with For some cellular phones, no specific action is Bluetooth technology that are waiting for the necessary to activate Bluetooth wireless tech- connection and displays them in the list if the...
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Connecting a registered When a connection is successfully estab- lished, a connection complete message ap- cellular phone pears, the screen returns to the “Phone The navigation system automatically connects Settings” menu by touching [OK]. p If another cellular phone is already con- the cellular phone selected as the target of connection.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Receiving a phone call You can perform hands-free answering by using the navigation system. Answering an incoming call The system informs you that it is receiving a call by displaying a message and producing a ring sound once. If [Auto Answer Preference] is set to [Off], Touch to end the call.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch [Dialed Numbers] on the “Phone Direct dialing Menu”. Touch [Dial Pad] on the “Phone Menu”. = For details, refer to Displaying the Phone = For details, refer to Displaying the Phone Menu on page 52. Menu on page 52.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning If you touch an entry on the list, dialing Touching [Others] displays the page including starts. entries that are not assigned to any of the p If you touch [Detail], you can check the de- other tabs. tails of the party before making a phone Touch the desired entry on the list to call.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning p If you have not registered your home num- Announcing incoming ber, a message appears. Touch [Yes] to short mails start registration. = For more details about “Set Home”, While the cellular phone and the navigation system are connected, the following notice is refer to Setting your home position on displayed when you get a new SMS message.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning p Depending on the cellular phone that is p The transferred data can not be edited on connected to this navigation system via the navigation system. Bluetooth technology, this navigation sys- When the completion message ap- tem may not be able to display the phone pears, check the message and touch [OK].
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch [OK]. Stopping Bluetooth wave Data on the selected item is cleared from this transmission navigation system’s memory. You can stop transmission of electric waves by p If you do not want to clear memory that you turning off the Bluetooth function.
When you are operating hands-free phoning played on your cellular phone. (Default is in the vehicle, you may hear an undesired [Pioneer Navi].) echo. This function reduces the undesired Touch [Phone Settings] on the “Phone echo and noise while you are doing hands-free phoning, and maintains a certain sound qual- Menu”.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch to delete the current name, tion system. In such case, disconnect your and enter the new name by using the key- phone, perform pairing again from your board. phone to the navigation system, and then perform the phone book transfer.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning About phone book transfers ! If there are more than 400 phone book en- tries on your mobile phone, all entries may not be able to be downloaded completely. ! With some cellular phones, it may not be possible to transfer all items in the phone book at one time.
Chapter Playing the audio CD Using the touch panel keys You can play a normal music CD using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This Touch panel keys section describes these operations. Insert the disc you want to play into disc-loading slot.
Chapter Playing the audio CD ! Track — Repeats just the current track Selecting a track from the list p If you perform track search or fast for- The list lets you see the list of track titles, file ward/rewind, repeat play is automati- names or folder names on a disc and select cally canceled.
Chapter Playing music files on ROM You can play an disc that contains com- : Random pressed audio files using the built-in drive of : Scan the navigation system. This section describes 5 File type indicator these operations. Shows the type of audio file currently playing. p AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT cannot play 6 Play time indicator WAV files.
Chapter Playing music files on ROM Selecting a track from the list = For details, refer to Recalling equalizer curves on page 139. The list lets you see the list of track titles or 3 Displaying the “Function” menu folder names on a disc. If you touch a folder = For details, refer to Using the on the list, you can view its contents.
Chapter Playing music files on ROM p If you do not operate functions within about Touching [Random] switches between [On] 30 seconds, the display automatically re- and [Off]. When using ROM, the tracks in turns to the ordinary display. the current repeat play range are randomly played.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Using the touch panel keys You can play a DVD-Video using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section de- Playback screen (page1) scribes operations for playing a DVD-Video. p AVIC-F700BT and AVIC-F7010BT cannot play DVDs. Reading the screen 1 2 3 Playback screen (page2)
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video = For details, refer to Using the Touching [m] or [n] to perform fast re- “Function” menu on page 73. verse or forward. 3 Display the DVD menu If you keep touching [m] or [n] for five seconds, fast reverse/fast forward continues You can display the menu by touching [Menu] even if you release either of these keys.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Resuming playback (Bookmark) Touch the keys to input the desired number or time and then touch [Enter]. The Bookmark function lets you resume play- back from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. Touching [B.Mark]: You can bookmark a point for every five discs.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Touch [TOP M.] or [Menu] to display Keep touching [r] until is displayed touch panel keys to operate the DVD during playback. menu. The icon is displayed, forward slow motion playback begins. Touch the desired menu item. p To return to normal playback, touch [f].
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Chapter Playing a DVD-Video p If you perform chapter (title) search, fast forward/rewind or slow motion playback, the repeat play range changes to [Disc]. 2 Selecting audio output When playing DVDs recorded with LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output. Touch [L/R Select] repeatedly until the de- sired audio output appears in the display.
Chapter Playing a DVD-VR Using the touch panel keys You can play a DVD-VR (DVD Video Recording Format) using the built-in drive of the naviga- Playback screen (page1) tion system. This section describes operations for DVD-VR. p AVIC-F700BT and AVIC-F7010BT cannot play DVD-VR.
Chapter Playing a DVD-VR p Moving MULTI-CONTROL left or right even if you release either of these keys. To re- enables you to perform the equivalent sume playback at a desired point, touch operations. [f], [m] or [n]. 6 Playback and Pause i Specify the chapter you want to play back Touching [f] switches between “playback”...
Chapter Playing a DVD-VR Touch the title to play from the list. ! To select 10, touch [1] and [0] and [Enter] in order. For time (time search) ! To select 5 minutes 03 seconds, touch [5], [0], [3] and [Enter] in order. ! To select 71 minutes 00 seconds, touch [7], [1], [0], [0] and [Enter] in order.
Chapter Playing a DVD-VR p Reversing slow motion playback is not pos- 3 DVD setup adjustments sible. = For details, refer to Configure the DVD- Video/DVD-VR/DivX player. on page 82. Using the “Function” menu Touch [DISC] on the “AV Source” menu to display the “DVD-VR”...
Chapter Playing a DivX Using the touch panel keys You can play a DivX using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes Playback screen (page1) that operations. p AVIC-F700BT and AVIC-F7010BT cannot play DivX files. Reading the screen 8 9 a b Playback screen (page2) 1 Source icon...
Chapter Playing a DivX Touching [f] switches between “playback” g Specify the chapter you want to play back and “pause”. or the time to start playback by entering a 6 Switch the information number = For details, refer to Searching for a de- Touching [Disp] changes the indication on the sired scene and starting playback from a information plate as follows:...
Chapter Playing a DivX Touch [Search] and then touch [Folder] Touch [Func]. (folder), [File] (file), [Time] (time). Function menu Touch the keys to input the desired 1 Repeating play number or time and then touch [Enter]. Each touch of [Repeat] changes the set- tings as follows: ! File —...
Chapter DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup Touch [DVD Setup] on the “Function” Configure the DVD-Video/DVD-VR/DivX player. menu. = For details, refer to Displaying DVD Setup Displaying DVD Setup menu menu on this page. Touch [Language]. Play the disc that contains DVD-Video, DVD-VR or DivX.
Chapter DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup p Some discs do not enable changing of the Setting the angle icon display TV aspect. For details, refer to the disc’s in- You can set the angle icon to display in structions. scenes where the angle can be switched. Touch [DVD Setup] on the “Function”...
Chapter DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup ! Level 1 — Only playback of discs for chil- cally and start playback from the first chapter dren is possible of the first title. p If you want to change the parental level al- p This function is available for DVD-Video.
Chapter DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup Setting the subtitle file for ® DivX You can select whether to display DivX exter- nal subtitles or not. p If no DivX external subtitle files exist, the original DivX subtitles are displayed even when [Custom] is selected. Touch [DVD Setup] on the “Function”...
Chapter Playing the music file (USB, SD) You can play the compressed audio files = For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting an stored in the external storage device (USB, SD memory card on page 14. p If the external storage device is already set, SD).
Chapter Playing the music file (USB, SD) p The information marked with an asterisk (*) 7 Current file number and total number of files is displayed only when the information has Shows the file number currently played and been encoded on the compressed audio the total number of playable audio files.
Chapter Playing the music file (USB, SD) p Moving MULTI-CONTROL left or right ! Album Title : (album title) enables you to perform the equivalent ! Track Title : (track title) operations. ! Folder Title : (folder title) 6 Playback and Pause ! File Name : (file name) ! Artist Name : (artist name) Touching [f] switches between playback...
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Chapter Playing the music file (USB, SD) Random play lets you playback tracks in random order within the current repeat range. Touching [Random] switches between “On” and “Off”. p If you turn [Random] to “On” while the repeat play range is set to “Track”, the repeat play range changes to “Folder”...
Chapter Playing the movie file (USB, SD) p If the external storage device is already set, You can play the video files stored in the exter- touch [USB] or [SD] on the “AV Source” nal storage device (USB, SD). p In the following description, the SD mem- menu.
Chapter Playing the movie file (USB, SD) 7 Displaying the map screen Using the touch panel keys 8 Specify the chapter you want to play back (Video) or the time to start playback by entering a number = For details, refer to Searching for a de- sired scene and starting playback from a specified time on this page.
Chapter Playing the movie file (USB, SD) ! To select 10, touch [1] and [0] and [Enter] in order. For time (time search) ! To select 5 minutes 03 seconds, touch [5], [0], [3] and [Enter] in order. ! To select 71 minutes 00 seconds, touch [7], [1], [0], [0] and [Enter] in order.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) Using the USB interface cable for iPod en- Video ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga- tion system. p For connection, USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU230V) (sold separately) is re- quired. p USB interface cable for iPod is supplied with AVIC-F90BT.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) p If the characters recorded on the iPod are Touching the key displays the top category be- not compatible with this navigation system, fore you use the category tabs. If you select those characters may turn into garbled the song using the category tabs to play, characters.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) Search control Touching switches the selection Touch your desired category tab to dis- to the next or previous page in the list. play the list. Touch the item that you want to refine. Touch the item that you want to refine. Refine the item until the track title is displayed on the list.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) Touch your desired item on the list to If you select the video from the list to play narrow down them until the video list ap- after touching Top Menu, touching the key pears. displays the previous list.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) Narrowing down a video with the list Touch [c] or [d] to select the character. p “THE” or “The” and space at the beginning Touch your desired category. of the artist name will be ignored and the next character will be taken into account for searching.
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Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) ! Albums — Select an album randomly, and then play back all songs in that album in order 3 Setting the audiobook play speed While listening to an audiobook on iPod, playback speed can be changed. Each touch of [Audio Book] changes the settings as follows: ! Normal —...
Chapter Using the radio (FM) Using the touch panel keys You can listen to the radio by using the naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for radio (FM). % Touch [FM] on the “AV Source” menu to display the “FM” screen. = For details concerning operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 18.
Chapter Using the radio (FM) p Up to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three Switching between the FM bands, and 6 AM stations can be stored detailed information display in memory. and the preset list display The next time you touch the same pre- You can switch the left side of the basic screen set tuning key [P1] to [P6], the radio station according to your preference.
Chapter Using the radio (FM) Touch [Start] to start “BSM”. BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing, the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under the preset tuning keys [P1] to [P6] in order of their signal strength. When this is complete, BSM stops flashing.
Chapter Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio) a Detailed information You can listen to the radio by using the naviga- = For details, refer to Switching the display tion system. This section describes operations on the next page. for HD Radio™. p For details concerning operation, refer to the HD Radio tuner’s operation manual.
Chapter Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio) Switching between the The next time you touch the same pre- set tuning key [P1] to [P6], the radio station detailed information display frequencies are recalled from memory. and the preset list display p You can also use [c] and [d] to recall radio You can switch the left side of the basic screen stations assigned to preset tuning keys [P1]...
Chapter Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio) 2 Switching the seek mode Tuning in strong signals = For details, refer to this page. Local seek tuning allows you to tune in only 3 Tuning in strong signals those radio stations with sufficiently strong = For details, refer to this page.
Chapter Using the radio (AM) You can listen to the radio by using this navi- = For details, refer to Using the “Function” menu on the next page. gation system. This section describes opera- 3 Select a preset channel tions for radio (AM). c or d can be used to switch presets.
Chapter Using the radio (AM) Storing and recalling broadcast Touch [Func]. frequencies With a touch of any of the preset tuning keys ([P1] to [P6]), you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall (also with the touch of a key). 1 Storing the strongest broadcast fre- quencies = For details, refer to this page.
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Chapter Using the radio (AM) Touch [cPrev] or [Nextd] to set the sen- sitivity. There are two levels of sensitivity for AM. Level: 1 — 2 p The level “2” setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive weaker stations.
Chapter Using the XM tuner About the logo for channel name You can use the navigation system to control an XM satellite digital tuner, which is sold se- Only the logo data that is contained in the na- parately. vigation system can be displayed for each For details concerning operation, refer to the channel.
Chapter Using the XM tuner 8 Preset key for receiving the traffic ALL CH MODE audio service = For details, refer to Using the direct traffic announcement function on page 112. 9 Switching the XM channel select mode You can switch the mode between the two methods for selecting and listing the chan- nel.
Chapter Using the XM tuner Touch [Direct]. Each touch of [List] changes the screen as fol- lows: Input [000] and then touch [Enter]. Detail information display or Preset list If you select another channel, display of the display — CH name list (Channel name) — Radio ID is canceled.
Chapter Using the XM tuner Memorizing an “Instant Traffic & % Touch [Memo]. The song title and artist name of current song Weather” channel you are listening to are memorized, and a con- Tune into “Instant Traffic & Weather” firmation message appears. channel.
Chapter Using the XM tuner Setting the memorized songs Selecting the songs to alert The list of song titles memorized for the MyMix Function (MyMix list) is displayed. You can change the notification setting when the song is broadcast again. You can enable or disable notification for each song.
6 SIRIUS station name logo required. For details concerning operation, p The message “ON THE AIR” disappears refer to the owner’s manual of Pioneer SIR- if the navigation system cannot receive IUS BUS INTERFACE and SiriusConnect SIRIUS tuner reception for some reason.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner a Switch the SIRIUS channel select Category Mode mode You can switch the mode between the two methods for selecting and listing the chan- nel. All Ch Mode: You can select a channel from all channels when you operate this function.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Touch [Direct]. Memorizing the song The song title and artist name of the song you Input [000] and then touch [Enter]. are listening to can be memorized. If you select another channel, display of the Radio ID is canceled.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Memorizing an traffic channel [p] and hold Fast-forwards. Tune in to a traffic channel. Touching [f] switches between playback and pause. Touch and hold [TRAFFIC] for two sec- onds or more. p During “Instant Replay” mode, each touch The traffic channel will be memorized.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Setting the memorized songs Touch [Delete] when the song you want to delete is displayed. Selecting the songs to alert A message will appear asking you to confirm Display the song title list memorized for the the deletion.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Touch [Alert On]. Touch [Prev] or [Next] to view the game score information which is registered. p The game score will be updated automati- cally. p Touch [Tune To] to switch to the channel that broadcasts the displayed game. p If you have not made any team selections, “Not Set”...
Chapter Using the AV input You can display “video image” output by AV1 Using the touch panel keys Input or AV2 Input to the screen of the navi- % Touch the screen to display the touch gation system. For details of the connection panel keys.
Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) The term “external unit” refers to future Using the touch panel keys Pioneer devices that are not currently planned % Touch [EXT1] or [EXT2] on the “AV for, or to devices that allow control of basic Source”...
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Chapter Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) The external unit can be operated by trans- mitting the operating commands set to 1 key — 6 key. p Operation varies depending on the exter- nal unit connected. (In some cases, some functions may not be used until you touch and hold the key.) 7 Operate the external unit by using F1 —...
Chapter Customizing preferences The options in the “Navi Use the tool assigned to the desired op- tion to change the settings. Settings” menu Basic operations in the “Navi Settings” menu Preferences related to the navigation functions can be set. A method for changing the volume setting for the navigation guidance and beep is described here, along with an operational example.
Chapter Customizing preferences Time Settings The “Time Settings” screen provides you to set the time manually. Touch [GPS & Time Settings] on the “Navi Settings” menu. The “GPS Status” screen appears. Touch [Time Settings]. The “Time Settings” screen appears. 1 Positions of the GPS constellation being re- ceived by the navigation system Signal com- Used in posi-...
Chapter Customizing preferences ! “Time” Touch [Visual] on the “Navi Settings” Enables you to adjust the time difference by menu. The “Visual Settings” screen appears. one hour. Touch a or b to adjust it. p “Time Zone” and “Time” are activated Touch [Map Settings].
Chapter Customizing preferences ! “Show Street Labels” Touch the key on the right of “Top Shows or hides the street names and city field:” to display the options. names. ! “Textured Polygons” You can select whether to draws or refrain from drawing the map more graphically.
Chapter Customizing preferences Available options; Available options; ! “Zoom-in limit:” ! “Route event distance for Overview Allows you to set the limit for zoom-in beha- mode:” vior. Allows you to set a distance to activate ! “Zoom-out limit:” “Overview Mode”. The map starts zoom- Allows you to set the limit for zoom-out be- ing out when the distance to the next gui- havior.
Chapter Customizing preferences Calculates a route without avoidance of fer- ries. [Off]: Calculates a route with avoidance of ferries to the extent possible. ! “U-turns” [On]: Calculates a route without avoidance of U- turns. [Off]: Available options; Calculates a route with avoidance of U- ! “Method:”...
Chapter Customizing preferences ! “Distance Units” Controls the unit of distance and speed shown. ! “Coordinate display format” Controls the format of latitude and longi- tude shown. ! “Date format” Controls the format of date shown. ! “Date delimiter” Controls the delimiter format for the date Available options;...
Chapter Customizing preferences “Minimum speed:” The demonstration guidance will begin. Enables the navigation system to automati- p If you want to perform the simulation at fas- cally start turning the volume up as the cur- ter speed, touch [Fly over] on the “Route rent speed reaches the value set here.
Chapter Customizing preferences Setting the POI appearance Touch the desired key to customize it. You can display or hide the POI (points of inter- est) icons on the map. To avoid the screen be- coming crowded with POI icons, all the icons have been made invisible as a default setting.
Chapter Customizing preferences p If the custom POI is found on an external p If the custom POI is found on an external storage device (USB, SD), the navigation storage device (USB, SD), the navigation system will show a POI list which includes system will show a POI list which includes them.
Chapter Customizing preferences The key then changes to [Stop Recording]. Touching the key displays the screen for en- tering a new POI name. Enter the name Touching [Stop Recording] allows you to de- and then touch [Done] to complete the activate the track logger.
Chapter Customizing preferences ! “Create NMEA Log” ! [Export all track logs]: Touching this key exports all track logs cur- Creates the log files in the SD memory card. When this setting is “On”, the system rently stored to the external storage device (USB or SD) at once.
Chapter Customizing preferences The options on the “System Touch the key next to “Voice lan- guage:”. Settings” menu Displaying the “System Settings” menu Press MENU button to display the “Top Menu”, and then touch [Settings]. Touch [System Settings]. The “System Settings” menu appears. The language list is displayed.
(USB, SD) and store the picture files in this folder. CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which Insert the SD memory card into the SD outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the card slot or plug the USB storage device to screen image may appear reversed.
Chapter Customizing preferences p Make sure to use the supplied stylus for ad- Touch [OK]. justment and gently touch the screen. If you press the touch panel forcefully, the touch panel may be damaged. Do not use a sharp pointed tool such as a ballpoint pen or a mechanical pen.
Chapter Customizing preferences Touch desired color. Current color balance p An entry cannot be stored with all of the va- lues set to “+00”. Touch [Memory 1], [Memory 2] or Available options; ! Colored keys — Selects the desired preset [Memory 3] to store the illumination color.
Chapter Customizing preferences Setting “Front:” and “Rear:” to “0” is proper if two speaker system being used. When the rear output setting is [Rear SP Sub W], you cannot adjust front/rear speaker balance. = Refer to Setting the rear output on page 145. Touch [c] or [d] to adjust left/right speaker balance.
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Chapter Customizing preferences — EXT1 and EXT2 Vocal ! The different source volume level can be Vocal is a curve in which the midrange, which is the set between iPod and USB. human vocal range, is boosted. ! When [Flat] is selected, no supplement or Flat correction is made to the sound.
Chapter Customizing preferences Touch the one of keys to select a curve Using subwoofer output that you want to use as the basis of custo- The navigation system is equipped with a sub- mizing. woofer output mechanism, which can be turned on or off.
Chapter Customizing preferences Touch [HPF] on the “AV Sound” menu. Adjusting source levels = For details, refer to Displaying the “AV SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust Sound” menu on page 138. the volume level of each source to prevent ra- dical changes in volume when switching be- Touch [HPF] to select cut-off frequency.
(CD-IU230V) The “AV Settings” menu appears. ! Video — External video component ! EXT — Pioneer external unit connected with the RCA video cable Setting video input 2 (AV2) You can switch this setting according to the connected component.
Chapter Customizing preferences % Touch [Ant CTRL] on the “AV Settings” Switching the sound muting/ menu. attenuation = For details, refer to Displaying the “AV Set- You can select the muting method when the tings” menu on the previous page. navigation guidance is output.
Chapter Customizing preferences Acquiring/Cataloging iPod Important Notice regarding Volume of Navigation Voice Guidance when Playing music information Audio Files from USB or SD If music files stored on an external storage device If you always set the language other than “Eng- (USB or SD) are played when the system is in lish”...
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Chapter Customizing preferences Important Notice regarding Voice Control for iPods Voice Control for iPods may be limited if cata- loging of iPod content is not completed. Cata- loging of iPod content only occurs when the system is in “AV Source” mode and the “iPod” is the selected and displayed AV source.
Operating Your Navigation System with Voice To Ensure Safe Driving Basics of Voice Operation Some functions of the navigation system sup- Your Pioneer navigation system uses the latest ports voice operation. in voice recognition technology. You can use p The navigation function is not available voice commands to operate many of its func- using voice operation.
MENU button or MAP button. back the album name “Pioneer”. If the command is recognized properly, play- back starts from the first song of “Pioneer”. Calling the entry on “Contacts” A method for dialing the entry named “Nancy” is described here along with an operational ex- ample.
Chapter Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Available Basic Voice Commands The navigation system can also recognize the words in the following list. Basic commands Voice commands and operations Back d Returns the previous screen. Cancel d Cancels the voice operation. Help d Outputs the brief operating instruction by voice.
Chapter Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Show playlists d Displays the playlist together with sub-screen to continue the voice operation. d Touch the de- sired item on the list or say the desired voice commands. Show the playlist <Playlist name> d Displays the song list of the selected playlist together with sub-screen to con- tinue the voice operation.
Chapter 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 follow- ing chart, say the name of the entry stored in “Contacts”.
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.
Touch [Done]. the current password is deleted. Reenter the password to confirm the setting. Forgotten passwords Contact the nearest authorized Pioneer Ser- Touch [Done]. vice Station. Password-protecting is completed. p If you want to change the password cur- rently set, enter the current password and...
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 three methods to clear user data, and the situations and the cleared content are different for each method.
Chapter 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 return to the default or factory settings. p Almost all items not listed below will be re- tained.
While this list is not comprehen- sive, it should answer your most common problems. 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...
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Appendix Appendix The navigation system may not be Check that the navigation system is securely mounted securely in your vehicle. mounted and, if necessary, consult the dealer You cannot position your vehicle that installed the system. on the map without a significant positioning error.
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Appendix Appendix The setting for the rear view camera Select the appropriate setting for the rear is incorrect. view camera. Nothing is displayed and the touch panel keys cannot be Press MAP button, and then press MENU The shift lever was placed in [R] used.
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Appendix Appendix The aspect setting is incorrect for Select the appropriate setting for that image. the display. (Page 144, Page 83) The picture is stretched, the as- pect is incorrect. A parental lock message is dis- Parental lock is on. Turn parental lock off or change the level.
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Appendix Appendix If the screen becomes frozen... Park your vehicle in a safe place, and cut off the engine. Turn the ignition key back to “Acc off”. Then start the engine again, and turn the power to the navigation system back on. If this does not solve the problem, press RESET but- ton on the navigation system.
Appendix Appendix Messages and how to react to them The following messages may be displayed by your navigation system. There are occasions when you may see error messages other than those shown here. In such a case, follow the instructions given on the display. Messages for navigation functions Message When...
When problems occur with AV source playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center. The messages in “( )” will appear on the “Rear display”.
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Appendix Appendix Electrical or mechanical Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON, or switch to a different source, then back to the Reading error CD player. (ERROR-10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 30, Reading error The inserted disc does not contain Replace disc.
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Appendix Appendix • Wait on the iPod basic screen (Music) until Voice operation is restricted be- “iPod VR activation process complete.” ap- cause the navigation system is try- Voice Synching…My voice ing to acquire the information pears. system will be busy until I’m •...
Positioning by GPS vary depending on the vehicle model. For The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses a details, consult your authorized Pioneer network of satellites orbiting the Earth. Each dealer or an installation professional. of the satellites, which orbit at a height of...
Appendix Appendix Map matching When positioning by GPS is As mentioned, the positioning systems used impossible by this navigation system are susceptible to ! If signals cannot be received from more certain errors. Their calculations may, on occa- than two GPS satellites, GPS positioning sion, place you in a location on the map where does not take place.
Appendix Appendix Conditions likely to cause ! If you drive in zigzags. 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.
Appendix Appendix ! If you are on a steep mountain road with ! If trees or other obstacles block the GPS many height changes. signals for a considerable period. ! If you drive very slowly, or in a start-and- ! If you enter or exit a multi-storey parking lot stop manner, as in a traffic congestion.
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Appendix Appendix ! When there is a traffic congestion ahead, if CAUTION driving through the traffic congestion is When a route is calculated, the route and voice better than taking the detour, a detour guidance for the route are automatically set. route may not be suggested.
Appendix Appendix Supplemental information about ! Avoid leaving discs in excessively hot envir- onments including under direct sunlight. traffic icon ! Do not attach labels, write on or apply che- Icon Meanings micals to the surface of the discs. ! To clean a disc, wipe the disc with a soft Stop-and-go traffic cloth outward from the center.
Appendix Appendix Playable discs ! Serious scratches can lead to playback pro- blems on this navigation system. In some About DVD-Video and CD cases, a DualDisc may become stuck in the disc loading slot and will not eject. To DVD and CD discs that display the logos prevent this, we recommend you refrain shown below generally can be played on this from using DualDisc with this navigation...
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Appendix Appendix ! It is not possible to play back DVD-ROM/ the disc, or dirt, scratches or condensation DVD-RAM discs. on the lens of the built-in drive. ! Playback of discs may become impossible ! Playback of discs recorded on a personal with direct exposure to sunlight, high tem- computer may not be possible depending peratures, or depending on the storage...
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Appendix Appendix USB storage device compatibility Unauthorized DivX file may not operate properly. = For more details about USB storage device ! DRM rental files cannot be operated until compatibility with this navigation system, playing back is started. refer to Specifications on page 190. ! The navigation system corresponds to a Protocol: bulk DivX file display of up to 1 590 minutes 43...
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Appendix Appendix ! The subtitles may not be displayed correctly if the displayed characters in the subtitle file include control code. ! For materials that use a high transfer rate, the subtitles and video may not be comple- tely synchronized. ! If multiple subtitles are programmed to dis- play within a very short time frame, such as 0.1 seconds, the subtitles may not be dis-...
Appendix Appendix Media compatibility chart General DVD-R/-RW/- CD-R/-RW CD-R/-RW USB storage SD memory R DL Media AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT, device card AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F7010BT AVIC-F90BT (All models) (All models) AVIC-F90BT ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 2, File system ISO9660 level 2, FAT16/FAT32 Romeo, Joliet Romeo and Joliet...
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Appendix Appendix WMA compatibility DVD-R/-RW/- CD-R/-RW CD-R/-RW USB storage SD memory R DL Media AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT, device card AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F7010BT AVIC-F90BT (All models) (All models) AVIC-F90BT File extension .wma Ver. 9: 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), 48 kbps to Bit rate 320 kbps (CBR), 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR...
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Appendix Appendix AAC compatibility DVD-R/-RW/- CD-R/-RW CD-R/-RW USB storage SD memory R DL Media AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT, device card AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F7010BT AVIC-F90BT (All models) (All models) AVIC-F90BT File extension .m4a Bit rate 16 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) 11 kHz to Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz...
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Appendix Appendix AVI compatibility DVD-R/-RW/- CD-R/-RW CD-R/-RW USB storage SD memory R DL Media AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT, device card AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F7010BT AVIC-F90BT (All models) (All models) AVIC-F90BT File extension .avi Compatible video MPEG-4 codec Compatible audio AVI files cannot be played on the built-in drive. ADPCM codec Image size: VGA (640 x 480)
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 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 separately) can be controlled by this naviga- tion system.
Windows Media Player version 7 or CAUTION later. Windows Media and the Windows logo ! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost are trademarks or registered trademarks of on the iPod even if that data is lost while Microsoft Corporation in the United States using the navigation system.
In this case, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen Service Station. ! If the LCD screen is near the vent of an air conditioner, make sure that air from the air conditioner is not blowing on it.
Appendix Appendix Glossary DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly com- AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and pressed video with high visual quality that refers to an audio compression technology maintains a relatively small file size.
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Appendix Appendix ID3 tag File names can have up to 128 characters. This is a method of embedding track-related JPEG information in a MP3 file. This embedded in- This stands for Joint Photographic Experts formation can include the track title, the ar- Group, and is an international still image com- tist’s name, the album title, the music genre, pression standard.
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Appendix Appendix Packet write contains three separate movies, they are di- This is a general term for a method of writing vided into title 1, title 2 and title 3. This lets you on CD-R, etc. at the time required for a file, enjoy the convenience of title search and just as is done with files on floppy or hard other functions.
Appendix Appendix Power off ......–4 °F to +176 °F Specifications Audio General Maximum power output ..50 W × 4 Rated power source ....14.4 V DC 50 W × 2 ch/4 W + 70 W × (allowable voltage range: 1 ch/2 W (for subwoofer) 10.8 V to 15.1 V DC) Continuous power output ...
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Appendix Appendix Bass boost: File system ........FAT16, FAT32 Gain ........0 dB to +12 dB USB class ........Mass storage class Decoding format ...... MP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE/ DVD drive (AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT) MPEG4 System .......... DVD-Video, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX system Usable discs ......
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