Important Safety Information ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual explains how to install this navigation system in your vehicle. Operation of this navigation system is explained in the separate operation manual or hardware manual for the navigation system. Before operating this navigation system, be sure to read them. PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Do not attempt to install or service your navigation system by yourself.
Contents Important Safety Information....1 Installation ..........18 ABOUT THIS MANUAL........1 To guard against electromagnetic PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE interference ..........19 INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING Before installing ..........19 YOUR NAVIGATION Installing this navigation system ...... 20 SYSTEM AND RETAIN THEM Installation notes FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ....
Connecting the System Pioneer does not recommend that you install your navigation system yourself. We recommend that only authorised Pioneer service personnel, who have special training and experience in mobile electronics, set up and install this navigation system. NEVER SERVICE THIS NAVIGATION SYSTEM YOURSELF. Installing or ser-...
• Do not route wires where they will be exposed to high temperatures. If the insulation heats up, wires may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit or malfunction and permanent damage to the navigation system. • Do not cut the GPS aerial cable to shorten it or use an extension to make it longer.
Connecting the System To prevent damage • When disconnecting a connector, pull the connector itself. Do not pull the lead, as you may pull it out of the connector. • This navigation system cannot be installed in a vehicle that does not have an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch.
Connecting the System Connecting the system GPS aerial Black A V -BUS cable (supplied with TV tuner) Hide-away TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P5700TVP) (sold separately) Blue Black IP-BUS cable (supplied with TV tuner) Light grey Not used. EXTENSION port Blue Not used. Not used.
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Multi-CD player (sold separately) IP-BUS cable (supplied with iPod adapter) Blue Black iPod with Dock Connector • To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this navigation system should iPod adapter never be used while the vehicle is being driven except for navigation (e.g.
Connecting the System Connecting the power cord (1) Note: Note: When a subwoofer (*9) is connected to this naviga- Depending on the kind of vehicle, the tion system instead of a rear speaker, change the function of *3 and *5 may be different. rear output setting in the Initial Setting.
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The navigation unit RCA connector 1 16 cm (*8) Power cord Yellow/black (MUTE) If you use equipment with a mute function, connect that equipment to the Audio Mute lead. If not, keep the Audio Mute lead free of any connections. Note: Audio source will be set to mute or attenuate, while the following sounds will not be muted or attenuated.
The position of the speed detection circuit and the position of the Close the cover. parking brake switch vary depending on the vehicle model. For details, consult your authorised Pioneer dealer or an installation professional. Light green Used to detect the ON/OFF status of the handbrake. This lead must be connected to the power supply side of the handbrake switch.
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Yellow/black (GUIDE ON) When combining this navigation system with Violet/white (REVERSEGEAR SIGNAL INPUT) the other Pioneer audio unit for the vehicle, if This is connected so that the navigation system can the vehicle stereo has yellow/black leads, con- detect whether the vehicle is moving forwards or nect them to those leads.
Connecting the System When connecting to separately sold power amp Subwoofer output or non-fading output (SUBWOOFER OUTPUT or NON-FADING OUTPUT) 23 cm RCA connector 1 Rear output (REAR OUTPUT) 15 cm Front output (FRONT OUTPUT) The navigation unit 15 cm 15 cm Blue/white To system control terminal of the power amp...
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Perform these connections when using the optional amplifier. Power amp (sold separately) RCA cables (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) Power amp (sold separately) System remote control Left Right Front speaker Front speaker ≠ ≠ Rear speaker Rear speaker ≠ ≠...
Connecting the System When connecting a rear view camera When this product is used with a rear view camera, it is possible to automatically switch from the video to rear view image when the gear shift is moved to REVERSE (R). Rear view mode also allows you to check what is behind you while driving.
(For details, refer to the operation manual.) When connecting the external unit featuring video source The navigation unit Blue IP-BUS cable (sold separately) To IP-BUS output 20 cm Pioneer external unit Black (sold separately) To video output cable Yellow RCA connector 1...
Connecting the system When connecting the rear display The navigation unit RCA connector 2 23 cm 15 cm Yellow (REAR MONITOR OUTPUT) Red, white (REAR MONITOR OUTPUT) To audio inputs Rear display with RCA input jacks RCA cables To video input (sold separately) When using a rear display connected to rear video output NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch the...
Installation Pioneer does not recommend that you install or service your navigation system yourself. Installing or servicing the navigation system may expose you to risk of electric shock or other hazards. Refer all installation and servicing of your navigation system to authorised Pioneer service personnel.
Installation • Install this navigation system between the driver’s seat and front passenger seat so that it will not be hit by the driver or passenger if the vehicle stops quickly. • Never install this navigation system in front of or next to the place in the dash, door, or pillar from which one of your vehicle’s airbags would deploy.
Installing this navigation system Installation notes • Do not install this navigation system in places where it may become subject to high tem- peratures or humidity, such as: * Places close to a heater, vent or air conditioner. * Places exposed to direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard. * Places that may be splashed by rain, for example close to the door.
Installation Parts supplied The navigation unit Frame Binding screw Flush surface screw (5 × 6 mm) (5 × 6 mm) (8 pcs.) (8 pcs.)
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Installation using the screw holes on the side of the navigation unit 1. Fastening the navigation unit to the factory radio-mounting bracket. Position the navigation unit so that its screw holes are aligned with the screw holes of the bracket, and tighten the screws at 3 or 4 locations on each side. Use either the binding screws (5 ×...
Installation Installing the GPS aerial • Do not cut the GPS aerial lead to shorten it or use an extension to make it longer. Altering the aerial cable could result in a short circuit or malfunction and permanent damage to the navigation system. Installation notes •...
Parts supplied GPS aerial Metal sheet Clamp (5 pcs.) Waterproof pad When installing the aerial inside the vehicle (on the rear shelf) Affix the metal sheet on as level a surface as possible where the GPS aerial faces the win- dow.
Installation When installing the aerial outside the vehicle (on the body) Put the GPS aerial in a position as level as possible, such as on the roof or boot lid. (The GPS aerial is fastened with a magnet.) GPS aerial When routing the lead in from the top of the door Clamps...
Installing the microphone • Install the microphone in a place where its direction and distance from the driver make it easiest to pick up the driver’s voice. • Make sure to connect the microphone to the navigation system after the system is turned off.
Installation Installation on the steering column 1. Install the microphone in the microphone clip. Microphone Fit the microphone cord in the groove. Microphone clip 2. Mount the microphone clip on the steering column. Double-sided tape Clamps Use clamps to secure the lead where necessary inside the vehicle.
After Installing this Navigation System 1. Reconnecting the battery. First, double-check that all connections are correct and that this navigation system is installed correctly. Reassemble all vehicle components that you previously removed. Then reconnect the negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the battery. 2.
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