Pioneer AVIC-F20BT User manual

Operation Manual
NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM
AVIC-F20BT
AVIC-F920BT
AVIC-F9210BT
AVIC-F9220BT
Be sure to read Important Information for the User
first!
Important Information for the User includes the
important information that you must understand before
using this navigation system.
English

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.
Important
The screens shown in the examples may differ
from actual screens.
Actual screens may be changed without notice
for performance and function improvements.
Introduction
Manual overview 8
–How to use this manual 8
–Conventions used in this manual 8
–Terms used in this manual 8
Notice regarding video viewing 9
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 9
Notice regarding MP3 file usage 9
iPod compatibility 9
Map coverage 9
Protecting the LCD panel and screen 10
Notes on internal memory 10
–Before removing the vehicle
battery 10
–Data subject to erasure 10
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions 11
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 13
Inserting and ejecting a disc 13
–Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT) 13
–Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT) 14
–Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-
F9210BT and AVIC-F9220BT) 14
–Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-
F9210BT and AVIC-F9220BT) 14
Inserting and ejecting an SD memory
card 15
–Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F20BT) 15
–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F20BT) 16
–Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT and AVIC-
F9220BT) 16
–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT and AVIC-
F9220BT) 17
Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
device 17
–Plugging in a USB storage device 18
–Unplugging a USB storage device 18
Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 18
–Connecting your iPod 18
–Disconnecting your iPod 18
Flow from startup to termination 19
On first-time startup 19
Regular startup 19
How to use the navigation menu screens
Screen switching overview 20
What you can do on each menu 21
Shortcut Menu 21
–Selecting the shortcut 21
–Cancelling the shortcut 22
Operating list screens (e.g. POI list) 22
Operating the on-screen keyboard 22
How to use the map
How to read the map screen 23
–Enlarged map of the intersection 24
–Display during motorway driving 25
Roads without turn-by-turn instructions 25
Operating the map screen 25
–Changing the scale of the map 25
–Switching the map orientation 25
–Scrolling the map to the position you
want to see 26
–Setting the “Quick Access”menu 26
Switching the view mode 27
Eco-driving function
Displaying “Eco Graph”29
Displaying Eco Drive Level guidance 30
Sudden start alert 30
Searching for and selecting a location
The basic flow of creating your route 31
Searching for a location by address 32
–Searching for a street name first 32
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–Searching for a city name first 33
–Finding your destination by specifying
the postcode 33
–Searching for a name by entering
multiple keywords 34
Setting up a route to your home 35
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 35
–Searching for POIs by preset
categories 35
–Searching for a POI directly from the
name of the facilities 35
–Searching for a nearby POI 36
–Searching for POIs around the
destination 36
–Searching for POIs around the city 37
Selecting destination from “Favourites”37
Searching for POIs by using the data on the
SD memory card 38
Selecting a location you searched for
recently 38
Searching for a location by coordinates 38
After the location is decided
Setting a route to your destination 40
–Display multiple routes 40
Checking and modifying the current
route
Displaying the “Route Overview”screen 41
Modifying the route calculation
conditions 41
–Items that users can operate 41
Checking the current itinerary 42
Editing waypoints 43
–Adding a waypoint 43
–Deleting a waypoint 43
–Sorting waypoints 44
Cancelling the route guidance 44
Registering and editing locations
Storing a location in “Favourites”45
–Registering a location by
“Favourites”45
–Registering a location by scroll
mode 45
Editing registered locations 45
–Editing the entry in the “Favourites”
list 45
–Editing your home 46
–Sorting the entry in the “Favourites”
list 46
–Deleting the entry from the “Favourites”
list 47
Exporting and importing “Favourites”
items 47
–Exporting “Favourites”items 47
–Importing the “Favourites”items 48
Deleting the entry from the “History”list 48
Using traffic information
Checking all traffic information 49
Checking traffic information on the
route 50
How to read traffic information on the
map 50
Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic
jams 50
–Checking for traffic jams
automatically 51
–Checking traffic information
manually 51
Selecting traffic information to display 52
Selecting preferred RDS-TMC service
provider manually 52
Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device
Preparing communication devices 53
Registering your Bluetooth devices 53
–Searching for nearby Bluetooth
devices 53
–Pairing from your Bluetooth
devices 54
–Searching for a specified Bluetooth
device 55
–Deleting a registered device 56
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Connecting a registered Bluetooth
device 56
–Setting for priority connecting 57
Using hands-free phoning
Displaying the Phone Menu 58
Making a phone call 58
–Direct dialling 58
–Making a call home easily 59
–Calling a number in the “Contacts
List”59
–Dialling from the history 59
–Dialling the entry stored in the
“Favourites”list 60
–Dialling a facility’s phone number 60
–Dialling from the map 60
Receiving a phone call 61
–Answering an incoming call 61
Transferring the phone book 61
–Deleting registered contacts 62
Changing the phone settings 63
–Editing the device name 63
–Editing the password 63
–Stopping Bluetooth wave
transmission 63
–Echo cancelling and noise
reduction 63
–Answering a call automatically 64
–Setting the automatic rejection
function 64
–Clearing memory 64
–Updating the Bluetooth wireless
technology software 65
Notes for hands-free phoning 65
Basic operations of the AV source
Displaying the AV operation screen 67
–Selecting a source 67
Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list
screen) 67
–Switching between the AV operation
screen and the list screen 67
–Selecting an item 68
–Returning to the previous display 68
Using the radio (FM)
Starting procedure 69
Reading the screen 69
Using the touch panel keys 70
–Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 71
–Using radio text 71
Using the “Function”menu 72
–Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 72
–Tuning in strong signals 72
–Limiting stations to regional
programming 73
–Searching for an RDS station by PTY
information 73
–Receiving traffic announcements 73
–Tuning into alternative frequencies 74
–Using news programme
interruption 74
–Interruption icon status 75
–PTY list 76
Using the radio (AM)
Starting procedure 77
Reading the screen 77
Using the touch panel keys 78
–Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 78
Using the “Function”menu 79
–Stores the strongest broadcast
frequencies 79
–Tunes in strong signals 79
Playing audio CDs
Starting procedure 80
Reading the screen 80
Using the touch panel keys 81
Using the “Function”menu 82
Playing music files on ROM
Starting procedure 83
Reading the screen 83
Using the touch panel keys 85
Using the “Function”menu 86
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Playing a DVD-Video
Starting procedure 87
Reading the screen 87
Using the touch panel keys 88
–Resuming playback (Bookmark) 89
–Searching for a specific scene and
starting playback from a specified
time 90
–Direct number search 90
–Operating the DVD menu 90
–Using DVD menu by touch panel
keys 90
–Frame-by-frame playback 91
–Slow motion playback 91
Using the “Function”menu 91
Playing a DivX video
Starting procedure 93
Reading the screen 93
Using the touch panel keys 94
–Frame-by-frame playback 95
–Slow motion playback 95
–Starting playback from a specified
time 96
Using the “Function”menu 96
DVD-Video or DivX setup
Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 97
Setting the top-priority languages 97
Setting the angle icon display 97
Setting the aspect ratio 97
Setting the parental lock 98
–Setting the code number and level 98
Setting the auto play 99
Setting the subtitle file for DivX 99
Language code chart for DVDs 100
Playing music files (from USB or SD)
Starting procedure 101
Reading the screen 101
Using the touch panel keys (Music) 103
Using the “Function”menu 104
Playing video files (from USB or SD)
Starting procedure 105
Reading the screen 105
Using the touch panel keys (Video) 106
–Searching for a specific scene and
starting playback from a specified
time 107
Using the “Function”menu 107
Using an iPod (iPod)
Starting procedure 108
Reading the screen 108
Using the touch panel keys 110
Starting the video playback 112
Narrowing down a song or video with the
list 112
Operating the functions from your iPod 113
Playing MusicSphere 114
–Reading the screen 114
–Using the touch panel keys 114
Using the “Function”menu 114
Using the Bluetooth audio player
Starting procedure 116
Reading the screen 116
Using the touch panel keys 118
Using the “Function”menu 118
Using AV input
Reading the screen 120
Using AV1 120
Using AV2 120
Using the touch panel keys 120
Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)
Starting procedure 121
Reading the screen 121
Using the touch panel keys 122
Customising preferences
Displaying the “Navi Settings”screen 123
Checking the connections of leads 123
Checking sensor learning status and driving
status 124
–Clearing status 124
Using the “Fuel cons.”function 125
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–Inputting the fuel consumption
information for calculating the fuel
cost 125
–Calculating the fuel consumption 126
–Exporting the data of fuel cost
information 126
Recording your travel history 127
Using the demonstration guidance 127
Registering your home 127
Correcting the current location 128
Changing the eco-function setting 128
Displaying the “Map Settings”screen 129
Setting the auto-zoom display 129
Setting the detailed city map 130
Setting the barrier graphic for city map 130
Setting the speed limit display 130
Displaying the traffic notification icon 130
Displaying the Bluetooth connection
icon 131
Setting the current street name display 131
Setting the “Favourites”icon display 131
Displaying the 3D landmarks 131
Displaying manoeuvres 132
Displaying the fuel consumption
information 132
Displaying POI on the map 132
–Displaying preinstalled POIs on the
map 133
–Displaying the customised POIs 133
Changing “View Mode”134
Setting the map colour change between day
and night 134
Changing the road colour 134
Changing the setting of navigation
interruption screen 135
Selecting the “Quick Access”menu 135
Displaying the “System Settings”
screen 136
–Customising the regional settings 136
–Setting the Volume for Guidance and
Phone 138
–Changing the preinstalled splash
screen 139
–Changing to the splash screen stored
in the SD memory card 139
–Setting for rear view camera 140
–Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panel (touch panel
calibration) 141
–Setting the illumination colour 141
–Checking the version information 142
Selecting the video for “Rear display”142
Adjusting the picture 143
Displaying the “AV System Settings”
screen 144
–Setting video input 1 (AV1) 144
–Setting video input 2 (AV2) 144
–Changing the wide screen mode 145
–Setting the rear output 145
–Switching the muting/attenuation
timing 146
–Switching the muting/attenuation
level 146
–Switching Auto PI seek 146
–Setting the FM tuning step 147
–Displaying your DivX VOD registration
code 147
Displaying the “AV Sound Settings”
screen 147
–Using balance adjustment 148
–Using the equaliser 148
–Adjusting loudness 150
–Using subwoofer output 150
–Using the high pass filter 150
–Adjusting source levels 151
–Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 151
–Setting the simulated sound
stage 151
Replicating the settings 152
Setting the safe mode 152
Turning off the screen 152
Operating Your Navigation System with
Voice
To ensure safe driving 153
Basics of Voice Operation 153
–Flow of voice operation 153
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–Starting voice operation 153
–How to use the voice operation 154
Available basic voice commands 156
–Basic commands 156
–Voice operation for AV source 156
–Voice commands related to hands-free
phoning 157
Tips for Voice Operation 157
Other functions
Setting the anti-theft function 158
–Setting the password 158
–Entering the password 158
–Deleting the password 158
–Forgotten password 158
Returning the navigation system to the
default or factory settings 159
–Setting items to be deleted 160
–Restore Factory Settings 161
–Displaying the “Select Items to Reset”
screen 161
Appendix
Troubleshooting 162
Messages and how to react to them 167
Messages for audio functions 169
Positioning technology 171
–Positioning by GPS 171
–Positioning by dead reckoning 171
–How do GPS and dead reckoning work
together? 171
Handling large errors 172
–When positioning by GPS is
impossible 172
–Conditions likely to cause noticeable
positioning errors 173
Route setting information 175
–Route search specifications 175
Handling and care of discs 175
–Built-in drive and care 176
–Ambient conditions for playing a
disc 176
Playable discs 176
–DVD-Video and CD 176
–AVCHD recorded discs 176
–Playing DualDisc 177
–Dolby Digital 177
–DTS sound 177
Detailed information for playable media 177
–Compatibility 177
–Media compatibility chart 180
Bluetooth 184
SD and SDHC logo 184
WMA/WMV 184
DivX 185
AAC 185
Detailed information regarding connectable
iPods 185
–iPod 185
–iPhone 186
–iTunes 186
Using the LCD screen correctly 186
–Handling the LCD screen 186
–Liquid crystal display (LCD)
screen 186
–Maintaining the LCD screen 186
–LED (light-emitting diode)
backlight 186
Display information 188
–Destination Menu 188
–Phone Menu 188
–Settings Menu 189
Glossary 193
Specifications 196
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Manual overview
Before using this product, be sure to read Im-
portant Information for the User (a separate
manual) which contains warnings, cautions,
and other important information that you
should note.
How to use this manual
Finding the operation procedure for
what you want to do
When you have decided what you want to do,
you can find the page you need from the Con-
tents.
Finding the operation procedure from
a menu name
If you want to check the meaning of an item
displayed on the screen, you will find the ne-
cessary page from the Display information at
the end of the manual.
Glossary
Use the glossary to find the meanings of
terms.
Conventions used in this manual
Before moving on, take a few minutes to read
the following information about the conven-
tions used in this manual. Familiarity with
these conventions will help you greatly as you
learn how to use your new equipment.
!Buttons on your navigation system are de-
scribed in ALL CAPITAL,BOLD lettering:
e.g.)
MENU button, MAP button.
!Items in different menus, screen titles, and
functional components are described in
bold with double quotation marks “”:
e.g.)
“Destination Menu”screen or “AV
Source”screen
!Touch panel keys that are available on the
screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:
e.g.)
[Destination], [Settings].
!Extra information, alternatives and other
notes are presented in the following for-
mat:
e.g.)
pIf the home location has not been stored
yet, set the location first.
!Descriptions of separate operations to be
performed on the same screen are indi-
cated with #at the beginning of the de-
scription:
e.g.)
#Touch [OK].
!References are indicated like this:
e.g.)
=For details, refer to How to use the navi-
gation menu screens on page 20.
Terms used in this manual
“Front Display”and “Rear Display”
In this manual, the screen that is attached to
the body of this navigation unit will be referred
to as the “Front Display”. Any additional op-
tional screen that is purchased for use in con-
junction with this navigation unit will be
referred to as the “Rear Display”.
“Video image”
“Video image”in this manual indicates mov-
ing images of DVD-Video, DivX®, iPod, and any
equipment that is connected to this system
with an RCA cable, such as general-purpose
AV equipment.
“External storage device (USB, SD)”
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, mi-
croSD card, microSDHC card and USB mem-
ory device are collectively referred to as the
“external storage device (USB, SD)”. If it indi-
cates the USB memory only, it is referred to as
the “USB storage device”.
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“SD memory card”
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, mi-
croSD card and microSDHC card are collec-
tively referred to as the “SD memory card”.
Notice regarding video
viewing
Remember that use of this system for com-
mercial or public viewing purposes may con-
stitute an infringement on the author’s rights
as protected by the Copyright Law.
Notice regarding DVD-
Video viewing
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorised by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Notice regarding MP3 file
usage
Supply of this navigation system conveys only
a licence for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a licence nor imply any right
to use this product in any commercial (i.e. rev-
enue-generating), real time broadcasting (ter-
restrial, satellite, cable and/or any other
media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems, such
as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applica-
tions. An independent licence for such use is
required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
iPod compatibility
This product supports only the following iPod
models and iPod software versions. Others
may not work correctly.
!iPod nano first generation: Ver. 1.3.1
!iPod nano second generation: Ver. 1.1.3
!iPod nano third generation: Ver. 1.1.3
!iPod nano fourth generation: Ver. 1.0.3
!iPod nano fifth generation: Ver. 1.0.1
!iPod fifth generation: Ver. 1.3
!iPod classic: Ver. 2.0.2
!iPod touch first generation: Ver. 3.1.1
!iPod touch second generation: Ver. 3.1.1
!iPhone: Ver. 3.1.2
!iPhone 3G: Ver. 3.1.2
!iPhone 3GS: Ver. 3.1.2
pIn this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
ferred to as iPod.
pWhen you use this navigation system with
a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD-
IU50V) (sold separately), you can control an
iPod compatible with this navigation sys-
tem.
pTo obtain maximum performance, we re-
commend that you use the latest software
for the iPod.
pOperation methods may vary depending on
the iPod models and the software version
of iPod.
pFor details about iPod compatibility with
this navigation system, refer to the informa-
tion on our website.
piPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
piPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Map coverage
For details about the map coverage of this na-
vigation system, refer to the information on
our website.
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Introduction
Introduction

Protecting the LCD panel
and screen
pDo not allow direct sunlight to fall on the
LCD screen when this product is not being
used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight
can result in LCD screen malfunction due
to the resulting high temperatures.
pWhen using a mobile phone, keep the aer-
ial of the mobile phone away from the LCD
screen to prevent disruption of the video in
the form of spots, coloured stripes, etc.
pTo protect the LCD screen from damage, be
sure to touch the touch panel keys with
your finger only and gently touch the
screen.
Notes on internal memory
Before removing the vehicle
battery
If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
pSome data remains. Be sure to read Return-
ing the navigation system to the default or
factory settings first.
=For detailed information about the items
which would be erased, refer to Return-
ing the navigation system to the default
or factory settings on page 159.
Data subject to erasure
The information is erased by disconnecting
the yellow lead from the battery (or removing
the battery itself). However, some items re-
main.
pSome data remains. Be sure to read Return-
ing the navigation system to the default or
factory settings first.
=For detailed information about the items
which would be erased, refer to Return-
ing the navigation system to the default
or factory settings on page 159.
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Checking part names and functions
This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons.
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Basic operation

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AVIC-F9210BT, AVIC-F9220BT
1button
!AVIC-F20BT
Press the button to activate voice op-
erations.
!AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, AVIC-
F9220BT
Press the button to hear the next gui-
dance.
Press and hold the button to switch the
AV source to mute.
To cancel the muting, press and hold it
again.
2VOL (+/–) button
Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video)
source volume.
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3HOME button
!Press the HOME button to display the
“Top Menu”screen.
!Press to switch between the “Classic
Menu”and the “Shortcut Menu”while
the “Top Menu”is displayed.
=For details, refer to What you can do
on each menu on page 21.
!Press and hold to turn off the screen dis-
play.
4MODE button
!Press to switch between the map screen
and the AV operation screen.
!Press to display the map screen while
the navigation function screen is dis-
played.
!Press and hold to display the “Picture
Adjustment”screen.
=For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-
ture on page 143.
5TRK button
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and track search controls.
=For details, refer to the descriptions from
Chapter 14 to Chapter 26.
6hbutton
7LCD screen
8Disc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
=For details of the operation, refer to In-
serting and ejecting a disc on this page.
9SD card slot
=For more detailed information, refer to In-
serting and ejecting an SD memory card
on page 15.
Adjusting the LCD panel angle
pThis function is available for AVIC-F20BT
only.
WARNING
When opening, closing and adjusting the angle
of the LCD panel, be careful not to get your fin-
gers caught.
CAUTION
Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This
may cause malfunction.
1 Press the hbutton.
The “Monitor Setup”screen appears.
2 Touch or to adjust the angle.
3 Touch .
pThe adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be
memorised and the LCD panel will automa-
tically return to that angle the next time the
LCD panel is opened or closed.
Inserting and ejecting a disc
Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT)
pThis section describes operations for AVIC-
F20BT.
WARNING
!When opening, closing and adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel, be careful not to get
your fingers caught.
!Do not use with the LCD panel left open. If
LCD panel is left open, it may result in injury
in the event of an accident.
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Basic operation

CAUTION
!Do not open or close the LCD panel by force.
This may cause malfunction.
!Do not operate this navigation system until
the LCD panel completely opens or closes. If
this navigation system is operated while the
LCD panel is opening or closing, the LCD
panel may stop at that angle for safety.
!Do not place a glass or a can on the open
LCD panel. Doing so may break this naviga-
tion system.
!Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc loading slot.
1 Press the hbutton.
The “Monitor Setup”screen appears.
2 Touch [Open].
The LCD panel opens, and the disc loading
slot appears.
3 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.
Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F20BT)
pThis section describes operations for AVIC-
F20BT.
1 Press the hbutton.
The “Monitor Setup”screen appears.
2 Touch [Disc Eject].
The LCD panel opens, and the disc is ejected.
3 Remove the disc, and press the hbut-
ton.
The LCD panel closes.
Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F920BT,
AVIC-F9210BT and AVIC-F9220BT)
pThis section describes operations for AVIC-
F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.
%Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
pDo not insert anything other than a disc
into the disc loading slot.
Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F920BT,
AVIC-F9210BT and AVIC-F9220BT)
pThis section describes operations for AVIC-
F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.
1 Press the hbutton.
The touch panel keys for ejecting the media
appear.
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2 Touch [Disc Eject].
The disc is ejected.
Inserting and ejecting an
SD memory card
WARNING
Ejecting an SD memory card during data transfer
can damage the SD memory card. Be sure to
eject the SD memory card by following the proce-
dure described in this manual.
CAUTION
If data loss or corruption occurs on the storage
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.
pThis system is not compatible with Multi
Media Card (MMC).
pCompatibility with all SD memory cards is
not guaranteed.
pThis unit may not achieve optimum perfor-
mance with some SD memory cards.
Inserting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F20BT)
pThis section describes operations for AVIC-
F20BT.
CAUTION
!Do not press the hbutton when an SD mem-
ory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may da-
mage the card.
!Do not press the hbutton before an SD mem-
ory card has been completely removed. Doing
so may damage the card.
1 Press the hbutton.
The “Monitor Setup”screen appears.
2 Touch [SD Insert].
The LCD panel opens, and the SD card slot ap-
pears.
3 Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.
Insert it with the label surface facing to the up-
side and press the card until it clicks and com-
pletely locks.
4 Press the hbutton.
The LCD panel closes.
pIf data related to map data, such as custo-
mised POI data, is stored on the SD mem-
ory card, the navigation system restarts.
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Basic operation

Ejecting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F20BT)
pThis section describes operations for AVIC-
F20BT.
1 Press the hbutton.
The “Monitor Setup”screen appears.
2 Touch [Eject SD].
The LCD panel opens.
pTouch [Yes] if the message indicating that
the flap opens after the navigation system
restarts appears.
The navigation system restarts, and then the
LCD panel opens.
3 Press the middle of the SD memory
card gently until it clicks.
4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.
5 Press the hbutton.
The LCD panel closes.
pIf data related to map data, such as custo-
mised POI data, is stored on the SD mem-
ory card, the navigation system restarts.
pWhen you eject the SD memory card by
touching [Eject SD], the model information
that you are using will be automatically
stored into the SD memory card.
The utility programme navgate FEEDS will
use this information to recognise the model
that you use.
Inserting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT
and AVIC-F9220BT)
pThis section describes operations for AVIC-
F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.
%Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.
Insert the SD memory card with the terminal
contacts facing down, and press the card until
it clicks and locks completely.
pIf data related to map data, such as custo-
mised POI data, is stored on the SD mem-
ory card, the navigation system restarts.
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Ejecting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT
and AVIC-F9220BT)
pThis section describes operations for AVIC-
F920BT, AVIC-F9210BT, and AVIC-F9220BT.
1 Press the hbutton.
The touch panel keys for ejecting the media
appear.
2 Touch [Eject SD].
A message prompting you to remove the SD
memory card appears.
3 Press the middle of the SD memory
card gently until it clicks.
4 Pull the SD memory card out straight.
When the data related to map data is
stored
If data related to map data, such as custo-
mised POI data, is stored on the SD memory
card, operating procedures are slightly differ-
ent.
1 Press the hbutton and then touch
[Eject SD].
2 Touch [Yes].
The navigation system restarts, and a message
prompting you to remove the SD memory card
appears.
3 Eject the SD memory card while the
message is displayed.
Eject the SD memory card before touching
[OK].
4 Touch [OK].
The navigation system restarts.
Plugging and unplugging a
USB storage device
CAUTION
!To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-
rage device, never remove it from this naviga-
tion system while data is being transferred.
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!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.
Plugging in a USB storage device
%Plug a USB storage device into the USB
connector.
USB connector
USB storage device
pCompatibility with all USB storage devices
is not guaranteed.
This navigation system may not achieve op-
timum performance with some USB sto-
rage devices.
pConnection via a USB hub is not possible.
Unplugging a USB storage device
%Pull out the USB storage device after
checking that no data is being accessed.
Connecting and
disconnecting an iPod
CAUTION
!To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-
rage device, never remove it from this naviga-
tion system while data is being transferred.
!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.
Connecting your iPod
Using the USB interface cable for iPod en-
ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga-
tion system.
pA USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU50V)
(sold separately) is required for connection.
1 Pull out the USB storage device after
checking that no data is being accessed.
USB and mini-jack
connector
USB interface cable
for iPod
pFor details about iPod compatibility with
this navigation system, refer to the informa-
tion on our website.
pConnection via a USB hub is not possible.
2 Connect your iPod.
Disconnecting your iPod
%Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod
after checking that no data is being ac-
cessed.
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Flow from startup to
termination
1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
pTo protect the LCD screen from damage, be
sure to touch the touch panel keys with
your finger only and gently touch the
screen.
2 Turn off the vehicle engine to termi-
nate the system.
The navigation system is also turned off.
On first-time startup
When you use the navigation system for the
first time, select the language that you want to
use.
1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
2 Touch the language that you want to
use on the screen.
3 Touch the language that you want to
use for the voice guidance.
The navigation system will now restart.
4 Read the disclaimer carefully, checking
its details, and then touch [OK] if you
agree to the conditions.
The map screen appears.
Regular startup
%Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.
pThe screen shown will differ depending on
the previous conditions.
pWhen there is no route, the disclaimer ap-
pears after the navigation system reboots.
Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its
details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to
the conditions.
pIf the anti-theft function is activated, you
must enter your password.
Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its
details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to
the conditions.
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