Pioneer AVIC-Z1 User manual

Hardware Manual
HDD MULTIMEDIA AV NAVIGATION SERVER
AVIC-Z1

Table of Contents
Manual Overview 1
How to use this manual 1
Terminology 1
About the definition of terminology 1
Precautions
Important Safety Information 2
Additional Safety Information 3
To avoid battery exhaustion 3
To ensure safe driving 3
Chapter 1
Notes Before Using the System
After-sales service for Pioneer products 5
Product Registration 5
Features 5
About the SAT RADIO READY Logo 6
About the XM NAVTRAFFIC Logo 7
Dolby Digital sounds 7
About DTS sounds 7
Notes for Hard disk drive 7
Recording equipment and copyright 7
About writing data to the hard disk drive at low
temperature 7
When recording please pay attention to these
points; 8
About the data saved or recorded by the
customer 8
Notes for LCD Screen 8
To protect the LCD screen 8
For viewing LCD comfortably 8
Notes for Internal Memory 8
Before removing the vehicle battery 8
Resetting the Microprocessor 8
Chapter 2
How to Use the Navigation System
and Names of the Parts
Checking Part Names and Functions 11
About the Power Supply of the Navigation
System 12
How to turn the power on or off 12
How to turn off the screen temporarily 12
When Using the Navigation System for the First
Time 13
Selecting a Source by the AV button 13
Adjusting the Volume 13
Turning the Source Off 14
Inserting/Ejecting a Disc 14
Inserting a disc 14
Ejecting a disc 15
Adjusting the LCD Panel Angle 15
Appendix
Troubleshooting 17
Handling and Care of the Disc 17
Playable discs 17
DVD-Video disc region numbers 17
What the Marks on DVDs Indicate 17
Condition Memory 17
DVD drive and care 18
DVD discs and other DVD media types 18
About playing Dual Disc 18
CD-R/CD-RW discs 18
MP3 files 19
Ambient conditions for playing disc 20
About Gracenote® 20
End-User License Agreement 20
Other Precautions 21
Using the LCD panel Correctly 21
Handling the LCD panel 21
About liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 22
Keeping the LCD screen in good condition 22
About small fluorescent tube 22
Glossary 23
Specifications 23

1
Manual Overview
This manual mainly describes information related
to the hardware, such as the names of parts for
the navigation system or precautions for use.
Please read this manual and all other enclosed
manuals before using your navigation system.
The following issues are described in each chap-
ter:
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 unit are indicated
by ALL CAPITAL, BOLD lettering:
e.g.)
MAP button, MENU button.
• Items in the different menus or touch keys
available on the screen are described in paren-
thesis [ ] and bold:
e.g.)
[Destination], [Settings].
• Extra information, alternative uses and other
notes are presented as follows:
e.g.)
❒When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
• The references are indicated as follows:
e.g.)
➲For suitable discs ➞Page 17
About the definition of terminol-
ogy
“Front Display” and “Rear Display”
In this manual, the screen that is attached to the
body of the navigation unit will be referred to as
the “Front Display”. Any additional optional
screen that is purchased for use in conjunction
with the navigation unit will be referred to as the
“Rear Display”.
Video image
“Video image” in this manual indicates the mov-
ing image from DVD-Video in the built-in DVD
drive or from the equipment that is connected to
the navigation system with AV-BUS or RCA cable,
such as a TV tuner or general-purpose AV equip-
ment.
Precautions
This chapter describes precautions for the
safety use of the navigation system.
Please read all descriptions in this section
before using your navigation system.
Notes Before Using the System
This section contains information needed before
using the navigation system. Please read all
descriptions in this section before using your nav-
igation system.
How to Use the Navigation System
and Names of the Parts
This chapter describes important issues to know
your 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 this
navigation system.

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Precautions
Important Safety Information
Before using your navigation system, be sure to
read and fully understand the following safety
information:
For Canadian model
• Do not attempt to install or service your
navigation system by yourself. Installation
or servicing 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.
• If liquid or foreign matter should get inside
this navigation system, turn off the power
immediately and consult your dealer or the
nearest authorized PIONEER Service Sta-
tion. Do not use the navigation system in
this condition because doing so may result
in a fire, electric shock, or other failure.
• If you notice smoke, a strange noise or
smell from the navigation system, or any
other abnormal signs on the LCD screen,
turn off the power immediately and con-
sult your dealer or the nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station. Using this navi-
gation system in this condition may result
in permanent damage to the system.
• Do not disassemble or modify this naviga-
tion system, as there are high-voltage
components inside which may cause an
electric shock. Be sure to consult your
dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER
Service Station for internal inspection,
adjustments or repairs.
• 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.
❒Read the entire manual before operating this
navigation system.
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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❒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 without
using the hands-free features of this naviga-
tion system.
❒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 set 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 hard disk drive 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.
❒Never use headphones while driving.
Additional Safety Information
To avoid battery exhaustion
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this
navigation system. Using the navigation system
without running the engine can result in battery
drainage.
• Do not use with vehicles that do not fea-
ture an ACC position.
To ensure safe driving
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
(Parking brake interlock). If you attempt to use
these functions during driving, they may be inop-
erable. If so, stop in a safe place, apply the park-
ing brake, then operate.

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• 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.
• 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, no part of the naviga-
tion system should be in a location where
it is a visible distraction 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 “Video
image” features should not be used.
The navigation system detects whether your vehi-
cle’s parking brake is engaged or not, and pre-
vents you from watching “Video image” on the
“Front Display” while driving. When you attempt
to watch then DVD or TV, the warning
ATTENTION! Viewing of front seat video
source while driving is strictly prohibited.
will appear on the “Front Display”.
To watch “Video image” 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 MONITOR OUTPUT
• NEVER install the “Rear Display” in a loca-
tion that enables the driver to watch
“Video image” while driving.
This navigation system’s REAR MONITOR
OUTPUT is for connection of a display to enable
passengers in the rear seats to watch “Video
image”.
➲Setting the source for rear source ➞Opera-
tion Manual
❒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”.
About rear view camera
With an optional rear view camera (sold sepa-
rately) you are able to use the navigation system
as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or while back-
ing 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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Chapter 1 Notes Before Using the System
Chapter 1
Notes Before Using the System
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.
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.
Features
Touch panel key operation
It is possible to operate the product by using
touch panel keys.
Built-in navigation system
The map data required for the navigation function
is stored in the hard disk drive.
Music Library
You can record music to hard disk drive from CD
and playback them on the music library. You can
also organize and edit favorite tracks, etc.
Four times speed for CD recording
For a typical CD, one CD can be recorded in
approximately 15 minutes. It is also possible to
listen to the song being recorded while recording.
Automatic title retrieval function using
Gracenote®Music Recognition Service
(for encoding only)
When music is recorded on the music library
from CD, information such as the recording artist
and track name, etc. are retrieved from the
Gracenote Database and displayed (when availa-
ble). Please read “About Gracenote®” before
using this navigation system.
Music recognition technology and related data
are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technol-
ogy and related content delivery. For more infor-
mation visit www.gracenote.com.
➲“About Gracenote®” ➞Page 20
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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Chapter 1Notes Before Using the System
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 navigation system for
commercial or public viewing purposes may con-
stitute an infringement on the author’s rights pro-
tected by the Copyright Law.
➲For details on playable discs ➞Page 17
Multi-aspect
You can switch between wide screen, letter box
and panscan display.
Multi-audio, Multi-subtitle, and
Multiangle
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
authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorised by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer-
ing or disassembly is prohibited.
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
➲For details on playable discs ➞Page 17
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.
NTSC compatibility
This navigation system is NTSC system compati-
ble. When connecting other components to the
navigation system, be sure components are com-
patible 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, you can control an iPod with
Dock connector.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Rear entertainment
The DVD-video signals from the built-in DVD drive
or the video and audio signals from the AV INPUT
source can be output to the “Rear Display” inde-
pendently from the source selected with this nav-
igation system (“Front Display”).
Bluetooth®technology compatibility
When you use this navigation system with a Pio-
neer Bluetooth unit, a mobile phone features
Bluetooth technology can be connected wire-
lessly.
— The mobile phone used must be compatible
for the profile of the Bluetooth unit.
— When using Bluetooth wireless technology,
this navigation system may not be able to
operate all of the functions on the mobile
phone.
➲About hands-free phoning ➞Operation
Manual
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 4
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 system. Please inquire

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Using the System
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.
About the XM NAVTRAFFIC
Logo
Required $12.95 basic monthly XM radio sub-
scription and XM NavTraffic service subscriptions
sold separately. XM NavTraffic only available in
select markets. Other fees and taxes, including a
one-time activation fee, may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees and programming
subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Cus-
tomer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM
radio service only available in the 48 contiguous
United States.
© 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
NAVTEQ Traffic- is a trademark of NAVTEQ North
America, LLC.-2006. NAVTEQ North America,
LLC.
Dolby Digital sounds
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.
About DTS sounds
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.
❒“DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes for Hard disk drive
Recording equipment and copy-
right
Recording equipment should be used only for
lawful copying and you are advised to check care-
fully what is lawful copying in the country in
which you are making a copy. Copying of copy-
right material such as films or music is unlawful
unless permitted by a legal exception or con-
sented to by the right owners.
About writing data to the hard
disk drive at low temperature
Writing to the hard disk drive such as recording
music to the music library may be disabled when
the navigation system detects abnormally low
temperatures inside the vehicle. Functionality will
become available once the temperature inside
the vehicle returns to normal.

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Chapter 1Notes Before Using the System
When recording please pay
attention to these points;
• Pioneer does not compensate for the contents
that could not be recorded or any loss of
recorded data due to a malfunction or failure of
the navigation system.
• The data recorded on the navigation system is
not allowed to be used without a permission
from its right holder under copyright law
except for personal entertainment.
• Make sure to check the recording operation
before recording and check the recorded con-
tents after recording.
• Recording is not guaranteed for all CDs.
About the data saved or
recorded by the customer
• The data saved or recorded onto this naviga-
tion system by the customer cannot be
extracted from the navigation system, and
those service cannot be accepted.
• The data saved or recorded onto this naviga-
tion system by the customer cannot be guaran-
teed during repair or service. Lost data that
was saved or recorded by the customer is not
guaranteed.
• Due to copyrights, the music data recorded
into the Music Library cannot be backed up
during repair or service.
Notes for LCD Screen
To protect the LCD screen
❒Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the LCD
screen when this navigation system is not
being used. Extended exposure to direct sun-
light can result in LCD screen malfunction
due to the resulting high temperatures.
❒When using a cellular phone, keep the
antenna of the cellular phone away from the
display to prevent disruption of the video with
disturbances such as spots or colored stripes.
❒Never touch the LCD screen with anything
besides your finger when operating the Touch
Panel functions. The LCD screen can scratch
easily. (The stylus is supplied for special cali-
brations. Do not use the stylus for normal
operation.)
➲For details about handing the LCD panel ➞
Page 21
For viewing LCD comfortably
Due to its construction, the viewing angle of the
LCD screen is limited. The viewing angle can be
increased, however, by using [Brightness] to
adjust the black density of the video. When using
for the first time, adjust the black density in
accordance with the viewing angle to adjust for
clear viewing. [Dimmer] can also be used to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen itself to
suit your personal preference.
Notes for Internal Memory
Before removing the vehicle bat-
tery
If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the
memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
➲For details, refer to “Returning the Navigation
System to the Default or Factory Settings” in
the the Operation Manual.
Resetting the Microprocessor
• Pressing the RESET button mainly clears
the settings for the AV source without
clearing all the items of navigation func-
tions. Please see section “Returning the
Navigation System to the Default or Fac-
tory Settings” of the Operation Manual
before clearing.
Pressing the RESET button lets you reset the
microprocessor to its initial settings without
changing the condition memory.
➲Condition Memory ➞Page 17
The microprocessor must be resetted under the
following conditions:
• Prior to using this navigation system for the
first time after installation.
• If the product fails to operate properly.
• If there appear to be problems with the opera-
tion of the system.