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Pioneer AVIC-900DVD Operation Manual

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  • Page 2: Introduction

    ATTACHED SHALL BE APPLIED TO THE DATA- The Software and related documentation are pro- BASE BY THE NAVTECH Data BY NAVTECH vided to you “AS IS”. PIONEER AND ITS LICEN- RESPECTIVELY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH SOR(S) (for the purpose of provisions 2 and 3,...
  • Page 3 Agreement shall be effective unless tion of incidental or consequential damages, so agreed to in writing by Pioneer. If any provision the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to of this Agreement is declared invalid or unen- you.
  • Page 4 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 3 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE substantial parts of the contents of the Database AGREEMENT CAREFULLY nor reproduce, copy, modify, adapt, translate, dis- BEFORE USING THE NAVTECH DATA- assemble, decompile, reverse engineer any por- BASE tion of the Database.
  • Page 5 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 4 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM ited warranty described above. The limited emergency assistance; construction work; road warranty set forth in this EULA does not affect or or lane closures; vehicle or speed restrictions; prejudice any statutory legal rights that you may road slope or grade;...
  • Page 6 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 5 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM LIMITED RIGHTS LIMITED RIGHTS NOTICE (JUN 1987) ONTRACT These data are submitted with limited rights _______________________________________ under Government Contract No. _____ (and ONTRACTOR ANUFACTURER UPPLIER subcontract ______, if appropriate). These : Navigation Technologies Corporation data may be reproduced and used by the Gov- ONTRACTOR ANUFACTURER...

  • Page 7: Ordnance Survey (Os)

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 6 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM ORDNANCE SURVEY (OS) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Ordnance Survey does not warrant or represent END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR ORD- that any of the Code-Point data is accurate, error- NANCE SURVEY (OS) DATA free or suitable for your purposes.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Setting a Route to Your Introduction 1 Destination 23 Licence Agreement 1 PIONEER AVIC-900DVD, AVIC-800DVD Selecting the country where you want to (CNDV-30) 1 search 23 ORDNANCE SURVEY (OS) 6 Finding Your Destination by Selecting the Type of...
  • Page 9 Information on Avoiding Traffic Jam on Route Appendix 57 Ahead 39 Installing the Program 57 When confirming traffic information Combining and Using Pioneer AV Equipment 59 manually 39 To Ensure Safe Driving 59 Selecting the radio station 40 Characteristics of the Navigation System...

  • Page 10: Important Safety Information

    • This software can be used with the following • Read the manual before operating this Naviga- models: tion System. AVIC-900DVD, AVIC-9DVD , AVIC-9DVD, AVIC- • This Navigation System is intended solely as 800DVD, AVIC-8DVD , AVIC-8DVD an aid to you in the operation of your vehicle. It •...
  • Page 11 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 10 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM About this disc Only use the Pioneer Map disc with Pioneer DVD Navigation Unit. You cannot use other discs. DVD-Videos and CDs can be played on AVIC- 9DVD, AVIC-9DVD , and AVIC-900DVD. When using AVIC-9DVD, refer to the DVD section in the “Operation Manual”...

  • Page 12: How To Read This Manual

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 11 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM How to Read This Manual This manual provides the important information you need to make full use of your new Navigation Sys- tem. The beginning sections outline the Navigation System and describe its basic operation. The later sections describe the details of the navigation functions.

  • Page 13: Terminology

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 12 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Terminology Before moving on, take a few minutes to read the following information about the conventions used in this manual. Familiarity with these conventions will help you greatly as you learn how to use your new equipment.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 13 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Chapter Basic Operation ❒ Flow from Startup to Termina- Be sure to touch the touch keys with a fin- tion ger. Touch keys cannot be operated by a pen or similar object. If you are recording driving information, Caution touch “Business”...

  • Page 15: Basic Navigation

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 14 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Basic Navigation Touch the country codes of the destina- tion country and touch “OK”. The most frequently used function is the Address Modifies the country setting and returns you Search, in which the address is specified and the to the Destination menu.
  • Page 16 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 15 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Searching your destination after The input text is deleted letter by letter from the specifying the name of city or town- end of the text. Continuing to press deletes all of ship the text.
  • Page 17 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 16 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM • Touching the specifies the selected street Touch “OK”. and streets intersecting it, allowing you to set Route calculation starts. When the route cal- an intersection as your destination. This is use- culation is completed, the map of your sur- ful when you don’t know the house number of roundings appears.

  • Page 18: How To Use Menu Screens

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 17 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM How to Use Menu Screens Information menu The basic operation of the navigation is per- formed by using menus. There are two types of menu: the “Main menu” and the “Shortcut menu”. Main menu Used to check the route you set or check the nav- You use this menu for basic operation of your...

  • Page 19: Shortcut Menu

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 18 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Shortcut menu Overlay POI Displays on the map the mark for surrounding Shortcuts allow you to perform various tasks, facilities (POI). such as route calculation for the location indi- ➲ Viewing POI information © Page 22 cated by the cross pointer, or registering a loca- tion in the Address Book, faster than using the Main menu.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Map

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 19 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM How to Use the Map How to view the map of the cur- rent location 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 Caution map.
  • Page 21 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 20 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Mixed Mode Enlarged map of the intersection The map of your surroundings is shown on the When “Close-up of Junction” in the Settings left, and an arrow indicating the direction of menu is “On”, an enlarged map of the junction travel is shown on the right.

  • Page 22: Changing The Scale Of The Map

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 21 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Changing the scale of the map (8) VOICE button Touch to change to voice recognition mode. Touching the “Map scale” key displayed on the ➲ The voice operation of the navigation system upper right of the screen displays the scale ©...
  • Page 23 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 22 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM (2) Distance from the current location Finding a destination on the map Shows the distance in a straight line between the If you search the location you want to visit by location indicated by the cross pointer and your scrolling the map, and touch “Destination”...

  • Page 24: Setting A Route To Your Destination

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 23 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Chapter Setting a Route to Your Destination Finding Your Destination by Caution Selecting the Type of Facility For safety reasons, these functions are not Information about various facilities (Points Of available while your vehicle is in motion. Interest - POI), such as petrol stations, amuse- Stop and apply the handbrake before use.

  • Page 25: Finding A Poi In Your Surroundings

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 24 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM ❒ Touch the subcategory. Searching range is approximately 16km (10miles) square from the current location Enter the name of the POI. or the location indicated by the cross If the list does not automatically appear when pointer.

  • Page 26: Finding Your Destination By Specifying The Post Code

    CRB1881A_02_Eng.fm Page 25 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:39 PM Finding Your Destination by Setting an Entrance or Exit of a Specifying the Post Code Motorway as Your Destination If you know the post code of your destination, you You can set the entrance or exit of a motorway as can use it to find your destination.

  • Page 27: Route Calculation To Your Home Location Or To Your Favourite Location

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 26 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Route Calculation to Your Home Selecting Destination from the Location or to Your Favourite Destination History and Address Location Book If your home location is registered, the route Any place that has been searched before is home can be calculated, by a single touch of the stored in the “Destination History”.

  • Page 28: Modifying The Route Calculation Conditions

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 27 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Modifying the Route Calculation Disp. avoided route Conditions This setting controls whether or not alternative routes may be presented. This might happen in You can change the route calculation conditions case there are traffic jams along the calculated using the Route Options menu.

  • Page 29: Perform The Route Calculation Of The Several Route Options, And Select One

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 28 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Areas to Avoid (2)Distance to your destination (3)Travel time to your destination ➲ About Areas to Avoid © Page 37 ❒ The “Avoid Motorway” setting may not Avoid Ferry be reflected, depending on the distance to This setting controls whether or not ferry cross- the destination.

  • Page 30: Checking The Set Route

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 29 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Checking the Set Route You can select the following items: Map : You can check information about the route The scroll screen is displayed. between your current location and your destina- ➲...

  • Page 31: Checking The Set Route From The Information Menu

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 30 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Checking the set route from the Recalculating the Route to Your Destination Information menu You can recalculate the route to avoid a traffic You can also check the information about the set jam or road works ahead.

  • Page 32: Cancelling The Route Guidance

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 31 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Cancelling the Route Guidance Adding Way Points to the Cur- rent Route If you no longer need to travel to your destination or if you want to change your destination, follow You can select way points (locations you want to the steps below to cancel the route guidance.

  • Page 33: Skipping A Way Point

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 32 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Skipping a way point If the points are set, the next way point along the route can be skipped. Touch the map screen. The Shortcut menu appears. Touch “Chg.Route”. The Route/Detour menu appears. Touch “Skip Way Point”.

  • Page 34: Utilising Various Information

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 33 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Chapter Utilising Various Information Editing Registered Locations Touch “Settings” in the Main menu, then touch “Go to”. The Address Book can store up to 300 regis- When registering your home location, touch tered locations.

  • Page 35: Registering A Previous Location In The Address Book

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 34 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Registering a previous location Editing a location’s information in the Address Book In the Address Book menu, touching the the right-hand side of the place displays the Once a destination or way point is searched, it is Address Book Operate menu.
  • Page 36 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 35 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Alternative options : No : Select to return to the display for entering characters. Repeat : You can reconfirm the pronunciation of the name you entered. 1. Name ❒ When you change the name, a mark is shown The name can be used as a command for on the left side of the location name displayed voice operation.

  • Page 37: Deleting Address Book Or Destination History Information

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 36 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Deleting Address Book or Changing the Position of Loca- Destination History Information tions Registered in the Address Book Items registered in the Address Book or Destination History can be deleted. Several You can select a location registered in the entries of data can be deleted at once.

  • Page 38: Setting Areas To Avoid

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 37 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Setting Areas to Avoid Scroll the map, adjust the position of the red frame, and touch “OK”. If you register Areas to Avoid, such as crowded intersections or congested areas, routes can be calculated that avoid those areas.

  • Page 39: Using Traffic Information

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 38 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM ❒ Using Traffic Information The characters of the event you have already checked the detailed text informa- You can check traffic information transmitted by tion will change their colour. the FM radio service through the Radio Data Sys- Manipulate the items by the following tem (RDS) on the display.

  • Page 40: Information On Avoiding Traffic Jam On Route Ahead

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 39 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Information on Avoiding Traffic When confirming traffic informa- Jam on Route Ahead tion manually If you turn the “Disp. avoided route” setting in Pressing the GUIDE button on the remote con- the Route Options on, when there is a traffic jam trol for at least 3 seconds or touching the on the route you have been given (at least 1 km...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Radio Station

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 40 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Selecting the radio station Selecting from pre-registered radio sta- tions The RDS-Tuner of this unit automatically tunes to You can pre-select up to five radio stations (Pre- the radio station to receive available traffic infor- set Station).

  • Page 42: Using A Pc Card

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 41 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Using a PC Card Storing the data of registered locations in the PC card You can store the following information on a PC Card: You can select any entry registered in the •...

  • Page 43: Loading Registered Locations Data From A Pc Card

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 42 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Loading registered locations Deleting PC card data data from a PC card You can delete data for a specified location or a whole group. Address Book data stored on a PC card can be Touch “Information”...

  • Page 44: Recording The Driving Information

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 43 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Recording the Driving Informa- Touch the “Driving Log History” and select “On(Business)”. tion You can store a journey you actually travelled (known as the “Driving Log History”) on the PC card. Then you can use a PC to check when you made that journey, and where it was from and to.

  • Page 45: Changing Background Picture

    • AV Background : Background for the screen ❒ When selecting images already stored on during the operation of audio, or during play- the Pioneer DVD map disc, you cannot back. select the layout method for those images. • Navigation Background : Background of navigation menu screen.

  • Page 46: Checking The Navigation Status

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 45 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM ❒ Checking the Navigation Status If a map disc is not set to the Navigation Sys- tem, the background picture function is not The navigation status, including the driving sta- available. tus of a vehicle, positioning status by satellite, ❒...

  • Page 47: Checking The Connections Of Leads And Installation Positions

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 46 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM 5. Power Voltage The power supply (reference value) pro- To clear values... vided from the vehicle battery to this unit is If you want to delete the learned results stored in shown.

  • Page 48: Customising Your Navigation System

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 47 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Chapter Customising Your Navigation System Modifying the Default Settings Items Users can Change You can tailor default settings such as navigation This section describes the details of the setting functions and information display for ease of use. for each item.
  • Page 49 Record driving history on PC card. This can be set when your Navigation System is On(Private)* : combined with the Pioneer Head Unit with a mut- Driving history is recorded as private data. ing function. This setting controls whether the...
  • Page 50 Setting whether or not to switch to navigation tion by arrow on the Audio Operation screen of screen automatically when the navigation guid- the Pioneer AV Head Unit. ance voice is played while displaying a screen ❒ Can be used only when the AVH-P7500DVD or other than navigation.
  • Page 51 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 50 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Voice Recog.Help This setting controls the list of available voice commands displayed during voice operation. On* : The list of commands is shown. Off : The list of commands is not shown. Time Adjusts the systems clock.

  • Page 52: Operating Your Navigation System With Voice

    Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Basics of Voice Operation Operating by only voice when the Navigation System is Your Pioneer Navigation System comes with the latest in voice recognition technology. You can started use voice commands to operate many of its func- Turning on “Auto Voice Recognition”...

  • Page 53: Available Voice Commands Related To Audio

    CRB1881A_05_Eng.fm Page 52 Friday, April 25, 2003 4:52 PM Specifying your destination For NAVI source New Destination, Address Book, Return Home, CD Track 1-20, Repeat Play, Random Play <Registered name>, Restaurants, Shopping, ❒ Some commands may be cancelled accord- Hotel, Petrol Station ing to the condition of audio unit being com- bined.

  • Page 54: An Example Of Voice Operation

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 53 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM An example of voice operation Say “New Destination”. A message to prompt the next operation is In this example, you want to search for the near- given. est city hall. When presented with a list of search options, you say the number to the left of the option you want to select.
  • Page 55 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 54 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM To spell out characters and symbols To finish the entry by spelling and to When entering city names, names of POIs, or make the Navigation System display post codes, speak one character at a time. For a list of options example, if you want to enter “A”, say “Alpha”.

  • Page 56: Tips For Voice Operation

    Reduce the volume setting on your car audio system ➲ If your Pioneer Head Unit has a Mute lead, the sound volume of the Head Unit is auto- matically reduced during voice operation © Page 48 ❒...
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  • Page 58: Appendix

    CRB1881A_06_Eng.fm Page 57 Friday, April 25, 2003 4:55 PM Appendix Installing the Program Caution The program is installed to the main unit of the Once the installation of the program starts, Navigation System using the disc sold separately. do not stop the engine of your vehicle and This is not necessary if your dealer already per- switch off the Navigation System until the formed the installation.
  • Page 59 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 58 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM If necessary, set to summer time. Summer time is off by default. Touch “Summer Time” to change the time if you are in the daylight saving period. This turns the display below Summer Time “On”. Check the details of the cautionary mes- sage and touch “OK”.

  • Page 60: Combining And Using Pioneer Av Equipment

    ❒ If you want to operate the Navigation System being played or you can use the Pioneer AV Head while the enlarged intersection map is dis- Unit’s Audio Operation screen to confirm route played, press the NAVI/AV button on the dis- guidance information.

  • Page 61: Touch Panel Operation When Using Navi Source

    Touch Panel Operation When the display you are combining. Using NAVI Source When the system is combined with the Pioneer AV Head Unit (AVH-P7500DVD or AVH- P6500DVD), if you use the built-in DVD player to play a DVD-Video or CD when using the NAVI...

  • Page 62: Vehicles That Cannot Obtain Speed Pulse Data

    ND-PG1 speed pulse authorised Pioneer service facility. generator (sold separately) be used. You cannot position your vehicle on the Conditions Likely to Cause map or the positioning error is large.
  • Page 63 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 62 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Solutions: The daylight display is used even when the vehicle lights are on. (1) Check the GPS signal reception (© Page 46) and the position of the GPS aerial if neces- Possible causes: sary, or continue driving until reception (1) “Daytime”...

  • Page 64: Messages And How To React To Them

    (3) “Irregular speed pulse signal is detected. Please turn system power off and check the installation. After checking, please re-boot the system and press “OK”.” When: If the Navigation unit does not receive the vehicle speed pulse. What to do: Consult your Pioneer dealer.
  • Page 65 What to do: tion of G sensor correctly. Enter a word that can be pronounced. (7) “Gyro Sensor is not working properly. Please consult your dealer or Pioneer (13)“An error has occurred. Please note the following error code and switch service center.”...

  • Page 66: Route Setting Information

    CRB1881A_06_Eng.fm Page 65 Friday, April 25, 2003 4:32 PM (14)“DVD Player is overheating. Discon- Route Setting Information tinue until temperature drops.” Route search specifications When: The DVD-ROM drive has overheated. Your Navigation System sets a route to your desti- What to do: nation by applying certain built-in rules to the Cut the power off, and wait for a while before map data.

  • Page 67: Route Highlighting

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 66 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Condition 2 :whether to use motorway or not • In some cases, a route may begin on the oppo- site side of a railway or river from your actual Avoid Motorway : current location.

  • Page 68: Tracking

    ® © 2002 SCANSOFT, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED information in some areas. • Pioneer does not bear responsibility for the accuracy of the information transmitted. • Pioneer does not bear responsibility for changes to information services provided by broadcasting stations or by related companies, such as cancellation of the services or chang- ing to pay-services.

  • Page 69: Glossary

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 68 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Glossary Point of Interest (POI) Point Of Interest; any of a range of locations stored in This glossary explains some of the terms used in the data, such as railway stations, shops, restaurants, the manual.

  • Page 70: Display Information

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 69 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Display Information Main Menu Route Options Destination Auto Reroute P. 27 Address Search P. 14 Avoid Motorway P. 27 Return Home P. 26, 33 Disp. avoided route P. 27 Go to P.
  • Page 71 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 70 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Settings Return Home P. 33 Go to P. 33 Average Speed P. 47 Modify Current Location P. 47 Hardware Volume P. 48 Demo Mode P. 48 Day/Night Display P. 48 Map Display Current Time P.

  • Page 72: Shortcut Menu

    CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 71 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM Shortcut Menu Shortcut menu Destination P. 22 Reroute P. 30 Chg.Route Cancel Route P. 31 Registration P. 33 Route Profile P. 29 Area Search P. 18 Overlay POI P. 24 Route Scroll P.
  • Page 73 CRB1881A_ENGLISH.book Page 72 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:54 AM...

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