Pioneer AVIC-N3 User manual

DVD MULTIMEDIA AV NAVIGATION SERVER
AVIC-N3
Hardware Manual

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Introduction
Manual Overview
This manual mainly describes hardware-related
information such as the part names of the navi-
gation system or precautions for use. Please read
this manual and all other enclosed manuals
before using your navigation system. The follow-
ing issues are described in each chapter:
How to use this manual
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.
• Buttons on your navigation system are
described in ALL CAPITAL, BOLD lettering:
e.g.)
POS button, NAVI MENU button.
• Items in the different menus or touch keys
available on the screen are described in quota-
tions (“ ”) and bold:
e.g.)
“Destination”, “Settings”.
• Extra information, alternative use and other
notes are presented like this:
e.g.)
❒When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
• The references are indicated like this:
e.g.)
➲For suitable discs ➞Page 6
Display Definition
• From here on after, the screen that is attached
to the body of the product will be referred to as
the “Front Display”. Any additional optional
screen that is purchased for use in conjunc-
tion with this product will be referred to as the
“Rear Display”.
Introduction
This chapter describes precautions for the use of
the navigation system.
How to Use Navigation System
and Names of the Parts
This chapter describes matters that are important
to know before using the navigation system, such
as the names of each part, and how to insert or
eject discs.
Appendix
This section describes how to handle the naviga-
tion system or discs and the specifications of the
navigation system.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Manual Overview 1
How to use this manual 1
Terminology 1
Table of Contents 2
Important Safety Information 3
Notes Before Using the System and Additional
Safety Information 4
Precaution 4
After-sales service for Pioneer products 6
Product registration 6
Upgrade DVD Map Disc 6
Playable discs 6
DVD-Video disc region numbers 7
Features (Characteristics of this hardware) 7
About the SAT RADIO READY Logo 8
About the XM NAVTRAFFIC Logo 9
To Protect the LCD Screen 9
For Viewing LCD Comfortably 9
Condition Memory 9
What the Marks on DVDs Indicate 9
When an operation is prohibited 10
Resetting the Microprocessor 10
Chapter 1
How to Use Navigation System and
Names of the Parts
Display unit 11
Turning the Navigation System On and Selecting
a Source 13
Loading a Disc 14
Adjusting the Volume 14
Turning the Source Off 14
Using the REAR/GUIDE Button 14
Opening and Closing the LCD Panel 14
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 15
Turning the LCD panel horizontal 15
Protecting Your Product from Theft 15
Removing the front panel 16
Attaching the front panel 16
Appendix
Troubleshooting 17
Handling and Care of the Disc 18
DVD Map Discs 18
DVD drive and care 18
DVD discs and other DVD media types 18
CD-R/CD-RW discs 19
MP3 files 19
Ambient conditions for playing disc 20
Using the Display Correctly 21
Handling the display unit 21
Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 21
Keeping the LCD screen in good condition 22
Small fluorescent tube 22
Glossary 22
Specifications 23

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Important Safety Information
Before using your navigation system, be sure to
read and fully understand the following safety
information:
❒Read the entire manual before operating this
navigation system.
❒The navigation features of this product (and
rear view camera option if purchased) is
intended solely as an aid to you in the opera-
tion of your vehicle. It is not a substitute for
your attentiveness, judgment, and care when
driving.
❒Do not operate this navigation system (or the
rear view camera option if purchased) if doing
so in any way will divert your attention from
the safe operation of your vehicle. Always
observe safe driving rules and follow all exist-
ing traffic regulations. If you experience diffi-
culty in operating the system or reading the
display, park your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before making
the necessary adjustments.
❒Never allow others to use the system unless
they have read and understood the operating
instructions.
❒Never use this navigation system to route to
hospitals, police stations, or similar facilities
in an emergency. Please call 911.
❒Route and guidance information displayed by
this equipment is for reference purposes only.
It may not accurately reflect the latest permis-
sible routes, road conditions, one way streets,
road closures, or traffic restrictions.
❒Traffic restrictions and advisories currently in
force should always take precedence over
guidance given by the navigation system.
Always obey current traffic restrictions, even if
the navigation system provides contrary
advice.
❒Failure to input correct information about the
local time may result in the navigation system
providing improper routing and guidance
instructions.
❒Never set the volume of your navigation sys-
tem so high that you cannot hear outside traf-
fic and emergency vehicles.
❒To promote safety, certain functions are dis-
abled unless the vehicle is stopped and/or the
parking brake is applied.
❒The data encoded in the disc is the intellectual
property of the provider, and the provider is
responsible for such content.
❒Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety information.
❒Pay close attention to all warnings in this
manual and follow the instructions carefully.
❒Do not install the display where it may (i)
obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the per-
formance of any of the vehicle’s operating sys-
tems or safety features, including air bags,
hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s
ability to safely operate the vehicle.
❒Please remember to wear your seat belt at all
times while operating your vehicle. If you are
ever in an accident, your injuries can be con-
siderably more severe if your seat belt is not
properly buckled.
❒Using the most current DVD Map Discs will
allow for most accurate destination mapping.
Upgrade DVD Map Discs are available for pur-
chase through your local Pioneer dealer.
❒Never use headphones while driving.
❒Do not attempt to install or service your navi-
gation system by yourself. Installation or ser-
vicing of the navigation system by persons
without training and experience in electronic
equipment and automotive accessories may
be dangerous and could expose you to the risk
of electric shock or other hazards.

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Notes Before Using the System
and Additional Safety Informa-
tion
For Canadian model
Important (Serial Number:)
The serial number of this device is located on the
bottom of this product. For your own security and
convenience, be sure to record this number on
the enclosed warranty card.
Precaution
• THE LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER
CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT
PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CON-
NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE
OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF
THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE
LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DAMAGE.
• Protect this product from moisture.
• If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
• Handling the cord on this product or cords
associated with accessories sold with the
product may expose you to chemicals
listed on proposition 65 known to the State
of California and other governmental enti-
ties to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
• This product contains mercury. Disposal
of this material may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For dis-
posal or recycling information, please con-
tact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org.
• Do not allow this product to come into
contact with liquids. Electrical shock could
result. Also, damage to the product,
smoke, and overheating could result from
contact with liquids.
Parking brake interlock
Certain functions offered by this navigation sys-
tem could be dangerous if used while driving. To
prevent them being used while in motion, there is
an interlock with your vehicle’s parking brake. If
you attempt to use these functions during driv-
ing, they may be inoperable. If so, stop in a safe
place, apply the parking brake, then operate.
See “Parking brake interlock” in the Opera-
tion Manual for more information.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out with-
out appropriate authorization may invalidate
the user’s right to operate the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUST-
MENT OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA-
TION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRU-
MENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT
WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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To ensure safe driving
• To avoid the risk of accident and the
potential violation of applicable laws, this
product should never be used while the
vehicle is being driven except for naviga-
tion purposes. Also, Rear Displays should
not be in a location where it is a visible dis-
traction to the driver.
• In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even
by persons other than the driver may be
illegal. Where such regulations apply, they
must be obeyed and the product’s visual
image features should not be used.
• “Visual image” in this manual indicates the
moving image from the equipments which are
connected to this product with AV-BUS or RCA
cable, such as DVD player and TV tuner.
This product detects whether your vehicle’s park-
ing brake is engaged or not, and prevents you
from watching visual images on the front display
while driving. When you attempt to watch visual
images, the warning Viewing of front seat
video source while driving is strictly prohib-
ited. will appear on the front display.
To watch visual images on the front display, park
your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking
brake.
See “Parking brake interlock” in the Opera-
tion Manual for more information.
When using a display connected to
REAR OUT
This procuct’s REAR OUT is for connection of a
display to enable passengers in the rear seats to
watch visual imeges.
❒The map screen navigation images output to
the rear display differs from standard NTSC
format images. Therefore, the quality will be
inferior to the images that appear on the front
display.
• NEVER install the rear display in a loca-
tion that enables the driver to watch visual
images while driving.
To avoid battery exhaustion
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this
product. Using this product without running the
engine can result in battery drainage.
• Do not use with vehicles that do not fea-
ture an ACC position.
About rear view camera
• With an optional rear view camera (sold sepa-
rately) you are able to use the navigation sys-
tem as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or
while backing up.
• SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR
REVERSED.
• USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR
MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA.
OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE.
• The rear view camera function is to be
used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or
while backing up. Do not use for entertain-
ment purposes.
• Please note that the edges of the rear view
camera images may differ slightly accord-
ing to whether full screen images are dis-
played when backing up, and whether the
images are used for checking the rear
when the vehicle is moving forward.

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Product registration
Visit us at the following site:
1. Register your product. We will keep the details
of your purchase on file to help you refer to this
information in the event of an insurance claim
such as loss or theft.
2. Receive updates on the latest products and
technologies.
3. Download owner’s manuals, order product cat-
alogues, research new products, and much
more.
4. Receive notices of software upgrades and soft-
ware updates.
Upgrade DVD Map Disc
• Upgrade DVD Map Discs are available for pur-
chase from your local Pioneer dealer. These
includes the most current map and point of
interest information. Contact your local Pio-
neer dealer for details.
Playable discs
About DVD-Video and CD
DVD and CD discs that display the logos shown
below generally can be played back on this built-
in DVD drive.
DVD-Video
CD
❒is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
❒It is not possible to play back DVD audio
discs. This DVD drive may not be able to play
all discs bearing the marks shown above.
About DVD Map Disc
You can use discs intended for this navigation
system. Use only discs approved by Pioneer.
➲For details on other discs ➞Page 18
After-sales service for Pioneer
products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased the product for its after-
sales service (including warranty conditions) or
any other information. In case the necessary
information is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
Please do not ship your product to the compa-
nies at the addresses listed below for repair with-
out making advance contact.
For warranty information, please see the Limited
Warranty sheet included with your product.
U.S.A
Pioneer Electronics
(USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA
90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of
Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION
DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario
L3R OP2
1-877-283-5901

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DVD-Video disc region numbers
DVD-Video discs that have incompatible region
numbers cannot be played on this DVD drive. The
region number of the player can be found on the
bottom of this product.
The illustration below shows the regions and cor-
responding region numbers.
Features (Characteristics of this
hardware)
Touch panel key operation
It is possible to operate this product by using
touch panel keys.
Built-in Navigation system
You can use DVD Map Discs that are compatible
with this system.
Memory navigation
This navigation system can memorise a certain
amount of information up to the set destination.
This navigation system continues to operate even
when you remove the map disc, allowing you to
play a CD or DVD while using the navigation. (If
the destination is particularly distant, you may
need to insert the map disc again.)
DVD-Video playback
It is possible to play back DVD-Video, DVD-R
(video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).
Remember that use of this system for commer-
cial or public viewing purposes may constitute an
infringement on the author’s rights protected by
the Copyright Law.
➲“Handling and Care of the Disc” ➞Page 18
➲“Playable discs” ➞Page 6
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
➲“Handling and Care of the Disc” ➞Page 18
➲“Playable discs” ➞Page 6
MP3 file playback
It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded on
CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
• Supply of this navigation system only conveys
a license for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license 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 applications.
An independent license for such use is
required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
➲“Handling and Care of the Disc” ➞Page 18
➲“Playable discs” ➞Page 6
NTSC compatibility
This product is NTSC system compatible. When
connecting other components to the product, be
sure components are compatible with the same
video system or else images will not be correctly
reproduced.
iPod compatibility
When you use this navigation system with a Pio-
neer iPod adapter (CD-IB100), you can control an
iPod.
•iPod
®is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• The iPod adapter supports only an iPod featur-
ing the Dock connector port.
• The iPod adapter does not support software
versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. For
supported versions, consult your nearest Pio-
neer dealer.
• Operations may vary depending on the soft-
ware version of iPod.

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Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility
When using Pioneer multi-channel processors
that are planned to be compatible with this navi-
gation system, please consult your dealer or
nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
❒Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo-
ratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
❒“DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital The-
ater Systems, Inc.
❒Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If
navigation system’s optical digital outputs are
not connected. DTS audio will not be output,
so select an audio setting other than DTS.
Multi-aspect
Switching between wide screen, letter box and
panscan display is possible.
Multi-audio, Multi-subtitle, and Multi-
angle
You can switch between multiple audio systems,
subtitle languages, and multiple viewing angles
of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.
❒This product incorporates copyright protec-
tion technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intel-
lectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer-
ing or disassembly is prohibited.
Rear entertainment
By setting the DVD-Video, etc. in the built-in DVD
drive, you can output images and sounds (or
sound only) from the DVD drive to the rear display
even when the screen of this product is display-
ing navigation and another video source.
➲“Using the REAR/GUIDE Button” ➞Page 14
Rear view camera ready
You can display what is behind the vehicle if con-
nected to a rear view camera (sold separately).
➲“About rear view camera” ➞Page 5
About the SAT RADIO READY
Logo
The SAT RADIO READY logo printed below the
CD loading slot indicates that the Satellite Radio
Tuner for Pioneer (i. e., XM tuner and Sirius satel-
lite tuner which are sold separately) can be con-
trolled by this navigation sysetem. Please inquire
with your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer
service station regarding the satellite radio tuner
that can be connected to this navigation system.
For satellite radio tuner operation, please refer to
the Operation Manuals of the navigation system
and satellite radio tuner.
Note:
The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver
broadcasting technology to provide listeners in
their cars and at home with crystal-clear sound
seamlessly from coast to coast. Satellite radio
will create and package over 100 channels of dig-
ital-quality music, news, sports, talk and chil-
dren’s programming.
“SAT Radio”, the SAT Radio logo and all related
marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio
inc., and XM Satellite Radio Inc.