Pioneer AVIC-F50BT User manual

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Operation Manual
NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM
AVIC-F50BT
AVIC-F950DAB
AVIC-F950BT
AVIC-F850BT
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
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a
safe place for future reference.
Important
The screens shown in the examples may differ
from actual screens, which may be changed
without notice for performance and function
improvements.
Introduction
Manual overview 10
–How to use this manual 10
–Conventions used in this manual 10
–Terms used in this manual 10
Notice regarding video viewing 11
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 11
Notice regarding MP3 file usage 11
iPod compatibility 11
Map coverage 12
Protecting the LCD panel and screen 12
Notes on internal memory 12
–Before removing the vehicle
battery 12
–Data subject to erasure 12
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions 14
Protecting your product against theft 16
–Removing the detachable
faceplate 16
–Attaching the detachable faceplate 17
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 17
Inserting and ejecting a disc 17
–Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT) 17
–Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT) 17
–Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,
AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 18
–Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,
AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 18
Inserting and ejecting an SD memory
card 18
–Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F50BT) 18
–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F50BT) 18
–Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-
F850BT) 19
–Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-
F850BT) 19
Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 20
–Connecting your iPod 20
–Disconnecting your iPod 21
Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
device 21
–Plugging in a USB storage device 21
–Unplugging a USB storage device 22
Startup and termination 22
On first-time startup 22
Regular startup 23
–A message about the map
database 23
Demonstration images 23
Temporarily clearing the screen (navigation
system in standby mode) 23
How to use the navigation menu
screens 24
Shortcut Menu 25
–Selecting the shortcut 25
–Removing a shortcut 25
Using the touch panel 26
–Using the common touch panel
keys 26
–Operating list screens (e.g. POI
list) 26
–Operating the on-screen keyboard 26
Swipe action 27
–Swipe action list 28
How to use the map
How to read the map screen 30
–Enlarged map of the intersection 31
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–The display while driving on the
motorway 32
Types of the road stored in the map
database 32
Operating the map screen 32
–Scrolling the map to the position you
want to see 32
–Viewing information about a specified
location 33
Switching the view mode 34
Switching the map orientation 34
Displaying one-way street marks 35
Displaying POI on the map 35
–Displaying preinstalled POIs on the
map 35
Registering a scale 36
Searching for and selecting a location
The basic flow of creating your route 37
Searching for a location by address 38
–Searching for a street name first 38
–Searching for a city name first 39
–Finding your destination by specifying
the postcode 40
–Searching by selected city history 41
Setting up a route to your home 41
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 41
–Searching for a POI directly from the
name of the facilities 41
–Searching for a nearby POI 42
–Searching for POIs around the
destination 42
–Searching for POIs around the city 43
–Deleting the icons displayed after
searching for a nearby POI 44
Selecting destination from stored
locations 44
Selecting a location you searched for
recently 44
Searching for a location by coordinates 45
After the location is decided
Setting a route to your destination 46
–Displaying multiple routes 46
Checking and modifying the current
route
Displaying the route overview 47
Checking the current itinerary 47
Modifying the route calculation
conditions 48
–Items that users can operate 48
Editing waypoints 49
–Adding a waypoint 49
–Deleting a waypoint 49
–Sorting waypoints 50
Skipping a waypoint 50
Using the demonstration guidance 50
–Finishing the demonstration
guidance 51
Cancelling the route guidance 51
Editing the data on the use of navigation
function
Registering and editing locations 52
–Storing favourite locations 52
–Editing registered locations 52
–Deleting a favourite location from the
list 52
–Deleting the destination history from
the list 53
Deleting learned routes 54
Deleting track logs 54
Using traffic information
Checking all traffic information 55
Checking traffic information on the
route 56
How to read traffic information on the
map 56
Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic
jams 56
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–Checking for traffic jams
automatically 57
Selecting the preferred RDS-TMC service
provider manually 57
Registering and connecting a Bluetooth
device
Preparing communication devices 58
Registering your Bluetooth devices 58
–Searching for nearby Bluetooth
devices 58
–Pairing from your Bluetooth
devices 62
–Deleting a registered device 65
Connecting a registered Bluetooth device
manually 65
–Setting for priority connecting 66
Using hands-free phoning
Displaying the phone menu 67
Making a phone call 67
–Direct dialling 67
–Calling a number in the phone
book 68
–Dialling from the history 69
–Redialling a call 69
–Dialling a favourite location 69
–Dialling a facility’s phone number 70
Receiving a phone call 70
–Answering an incoming call 70
Transferring the phone book 71
–Deleting registered contacts 72
–Deleting the history information 72
Changing the phone settings 73
–Editing the device name 73
–Editing the password 73
–Stopping Bluetooth wave
transmission 74
–Answering a call automatically 74
–Setting the automatic rejection
function 74
Notes for hands-free phoning 75
Basic operations of the AV source
Displaying the AV operation screen 76
–Selecting a source 76
Turning off the AV source 76
AV source plate display 76
Using the radio
Starting procedure 77
Reading the screen 77
Using the touch panel keys 78
–Storing broadcast frequencies 78
–Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 79
–Using radio text 79
Using advanced functions 80
–Tuning in strong frequencies 80
–Limiting stations to regional
programming 80
–Searching for an RDS station by PTY
information 80
–Receiving traffic announcements 80
–Using news programme
interruption 81
–Tuning into alternative frequencies 81
–Interruption icon status 82
–Switching the sound quality of the FM
tuner 82
Operating by hardware buttons 82
Using the Digital Radio (DAB)
Starting procedure 83
Reading the screen 83
Using the touch panel keys 84
–Storing broadcast frequencies 84
Selecting a channel from the list 85
Listening to a recent broadcast 85
Using advanced functions 86
–Switching to a channel with good
receiving sensitivity automatically 86
Operating by hardware buttons 86
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Playing audio CDs
Starting procedure 87
Reading the screen 87
Using the touch panel keys 87
Operating by hardware buttons 88
Playing music files on ROM
Starting procedure 89
Reading the screen 89
Using the touch panel keys 90
Operating by hardware buttons 90
Playing a DVD-Video
Starting procedure 91
Reading the screen 91
Using the touch panel keys 91
–Resuming playback (Bookmark) 93
–Searching for a specific scene and
starting playback from a specified
time 93
–Direct number search 93
–Operating the DVD menu 93
–Using the DVD menu by touch panel
keys 94
–Frame-by-frame playback 94
–Slow motion playback 94
–Changing the wide screen mode 94
Operating by hardware buttons 95
Playing a DivX video
Starting procedure 96
Reading the screen 96
Using the touch panel keys 96
–Frame-by-frame playback 97
–Slow motion playback 97
–Starting playback from a specified
time 98
–Changing the wide screen mode 98
Playing DivX®VOD content 99
Operating by hardware buttons 99
DVD-Video or DivX setup
Displaying DVD/DivX®Setup menu 100
Setting the top-priority languages 100
Setting the angle icon display 100
Setting the aspect ratio 101
Setting the parental lock 101
–Setting the code number and
level 101
Setting the auto play 102
Setting the subtitle file for DivX 102
Language code chart for DVDs 103
Playing music files (from USB or SD)
Starting procedure 104
Reading the screen 104
Using the touch panel keys (Music) 105
Operating by hardware buttons 106
Playing video files (from USB or SD)
Starting procedure 107
Reading the screen 107
Using the touch panel keys (Video) 108
–Searching for a specific scene and
starting playback from a specified
time 108
Operating by hardware buttons 109
Using an iPod (iPod)
Starting procedure 110
Reading the screen 110
Using the touch panel keys 112
Changing the wide screen mode 113
Operating by hardware buttons 113
Using Aha Radio
Information for compatibility of connected
devices 114
Starting procedure 115
–For iPhone with 30-pin connector
users 115
–For iPhone with Lightning connector
users 115
–For smartphone users 115
Reading the screen 116
Using the touch panel keys 116
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Functions coupled with Aha Radio and the
navigation system 118
–Viewing POI information with Aha
Radio 118
Using the Bluetooth audio player
Starting procedure 119
Reading the screen 119
Using the touch panel keys 120
Operating by hardware buttons 121
Using AV input
Reading the screen 122
Using AV1 122
Using AV2 122
Using the touch panel keys 122
Changing the wide screen mode 123
Using AppRadio Mode
Information for compatibility of connected
devices 124
Starting procedure 125
–For iPhone with 30-pin connector
users 125
–For iPhone with Lightning connector
users 126
–For smartphone users 126
Using the keyboard 128
Using the sound mix function 128
Other functions 129
–Displaying the image of your
application (iPhone with 30-pin
connector) 129
–Displaying the image of your
application (iPhone with Lightning
connector) 129
–Displaying the image of your
application (smartphone) 129
Customising preferences
Displaying the information screen 131
Checking the connections of leads 131
Checking sensor learning status and driving
status 132
–Clearing status 133
Checking the device number 133
Checking the version information 133
Registering your home 133
Displaying the adjustment and correction
screen 134
Switching the muting/attenuation
timing 134
Switching the muting/attenuation level 135
Setting the Volume for Guidance and
Phone 135
Correcting the current location 135
Switching the road on which you are
driving 136
Displaying the screen for navigation function
settings 136
–Setting the speed limit display 136
–Changing the road colour 136
–Setting the scroll-Locked 2D (Normal)
View 137
–Displaying the 3D landmarks 137
–Setting the detailed city map 137
–Setting the barrier graphic for the city
map 138
–Setting the map colour change
between day and night 138
–Displaying the track log 138
–Deleting the track log
automatically 139
–Setting the current street name
display 139
–Setting the criteria of route
calculation 139
–Setting the use of toll roads 139
–Setting the use of ferries 140
–Setting the route calculation by
learning route 140
–Setting the route calculation allowing
for time restrictions 140
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–Setting the use of motorways 140
–Setting to select your route
automatically using the route
alternatives function 141
–Displaying the distance and estimated
time 141
–Setting the route alternatives function
to avoid traffic jams and closed/blocked
roads 141
–Setting the auto-zoom display 142
–Changing the setting of the navigation
interruption screen 142
–Setting the App operation screen
interruption 142
–Changing the virtual speed of the
vehicle 142
–Changing the unit between km and
miles 143
–Displaying the traffic notification
icon 143
Changing the view mode 143
Displaying the screen for system
settings 143
–Selecting the language 144
–Setting the time difference 144
–Changing the preinstalled splash
screen 144
–Changing to the splash screen stored
on the SD memory card 145
–Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panel (touch panel
calibration) 145
–Setting the illumination colour 146
–Reversing the climate control status
display 147
–Displaying the icon for setting the rear
display output 147
Displaying the screen for AV system
settings 147
–Setting video input 1 (AV1) 148
–Setting video input 2 (AV2) 148
–Changing the screen size of SD/USB
video 148
–Displaying your DivX VOD registration
code 149
–Displaying your DivX VOD
deregistration code 149
–Setting the iPod connection 149
–Switching Auto PI seek 149
–Setting the FM tuning step 150
Displaying the screen for AV sound
settings 150
–Using balance adjustment 150
–Adjusting loudness 151
–Using the equaliser 151
–Adjusting source levels 153
–Using the high pass filter 153
–Using the subwoofer output 154
–Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 154
–Using sonic centre control 154
Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically
(Auto EQ) 154
–Before operating the Auto EQ
function 155
–Performing Auto EQ 155
Displaying the screen for app settings 157
–Selecting the device connection
method 157
–Setting the keyboard language with
application for iPhone 158
Setting the rear output 158
Adjusting the picture 159
Selecting the video for rear display 160
Replicating the settings 160
Using the rear view camera functions 161
–Setting for rear view camera 161
–Setting guidelines on the rear view
image 162
Setting the safe mode 163
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Displaying the operation status of
vehicle equipment
Displaying obstacle detection
information 164
Displaying the operating status of the climate
control panel 164
Other functions
Setting the anti-theft function 166
–Setting the password 166
–Entering the password 166
–Deleting the password 166
–Forgotten password 166
Restoring the navigation system to the
default or factory settings 167
–Restoring the default setting 167
–Restoring the navigation system to the
initial state 167
–Setting items to be deleted 168
Appendix
Troubleshooting 170
Messages for navigation functions 175
Messages for AV functions 176
Messages for Bluetooth functions 178
Positioning technology 179
–Positioning by GPS 179
–Positioning by dead reckoning 179
–How do GPS and dead reckoning work
together? 179
Handling large errors 180
–When positioning by GPS is
impossible 180
–Conditions likely to cause noticeable
positioning errors 181
Route setting information 183
–Route search specifications 183
Handling and care of discs 183
–Built-in drive and care 184
–Ambient conditions for playing a
disc 184
Playable discs 184
–DVD-Video and CD 184
–AVCHD recorded discs 185
–Playing DualDisc 185
–Dolby Digital 185
Detailed information for playable media 185
–Compatibility 185
–Media compatibility chart 188
Bluetooth 192
SD and SDHC logo 192
WMA/WMV 192
DivX 192
AAC 193
Android™193
Detailed information regarding connected
iPod devices 193
–iPod and iPhone 193
–Lightning 194
–App Store 194
–iOS 194
–iTunes 194
Using app-based connected content 194
–Aha Radio 194
HDMI 194
MHL 195
Using the LCD screen correctly 195
–Handling the LCD screen 195
–Liquid crystal display (LCD)
screen 195
–Maintaining the LCD screen 195
–LED (light-emitting diode)
backlight 195
Display information 196
–Destination menu 196
–Phone menu 196
–Information menu 196
–Edit/Settings menu 197
–Edit Data menu 197
–Navi settings menu 197
–AV Settings menu 198
–Setting according to source
menu 199
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–App settings menu 199
–System Settings menu 199
–Bluetooth Settings menu 200
Glossary 201
Specifications 204
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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.
The screen examples shown in this manual
are those for AVIC-F50BT. The screens may
vary according to the models.
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 screen, you will find the neces-
sary 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 CAPITALS,BOLD letter-
ing:
e.g.)
HOME button, MODE button.
!Menu items, screen titles, and functional
components are described in bold with
double quotation marks “”:
e.g.)
“Destination”screen or “Phone”screen
!Touch panel keys that are available on the
screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:
e.g.)
[Destination], [AV Source].
!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.
!Functions of other keys on the same screen
are indicated with #at the beginning of the
description:
e.g.)
#If you touch [OK], the entry is deleted.
!References are indicated like this:
e.g.)
=For details of the operations, refer to
How to use the navigation menu screens
on page 24.
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 screen
that is commercially available and can be con-
nected to 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.
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“External storage device (USB, SD)”
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
microSD card, microSDHC card and USB
memory device are collectively referred to as
the “external storage device (USB, SD)”. If it in-
dicates the USB memory only, it is referred to
as the “USB storage device”.
“SD memory card”
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
microSD card and microSDHC card are col-
lectively referred to as the “SD memory card”.
“iPod”
In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-
ferred to as “iPod”.
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 item incorporates copy protection tech-
nology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights of Rovi
Corporation. Reverse engineering and disas-
sembly are prohibited.
Notice regarding MP3 file
usage
Supply of this product only conveys 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. revenue-
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media), broad-
casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
or other networks or in other electronic con-
tent distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An indepen-
dent licence for such use is required. For de-
tails, 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.
Made for
!iPod touch (5th generation): iOS 6.0.1
!iPod touch (4th generation): iOS 6.0.1
!iPod touch (3rd generation): iOS 5.1.1
!iPod touch (2nd generation): iOS 4.2.1
!iPod touch (1st generation): iOS 3.1.3
!iPod classic 160GB (2009): Ver. 2.0.4
!iPod classic 160GB (2008): Ver. 2.0.1
!iPod classic 80GB: Ver. 1.1.2
!iPod nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.2
!iPod nano (5th generation): Ver. 1.0.2
!iPod nano (4th generation): Ver. 1.0.4
!iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver. 1.1.3
!iPhone 5: iOS 6.0.1
!iPhone 4S: iOS 6.0.1
!iPhone 4: iOS 6.0.1
!iPhone 3GS: iOS 6.0.1
!iPhone 3G: iOS 4.2.1
!iPhone: iOS 3.1.3
pYou can connect and control an iPod com-
patible with this navigation system by
using separately sold connector cables.
pOperation methods may vary depending on
the iPod models and the software version
of iPod.
pDepending on the software version of the
iPod, it may not be compatible with this
equipment.
For details about iPod compatibility with
this navigation system, refer to the informa-
tion on our website.
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This manual applies to the following iPod
models.
iPod with 30-pin connector
!iPod touch 4th generation
!iPod touch 3rd generation
!iPod touch 2nd generation
!iPod touch 1st generation
!iPod classic 160GB
!iPod classic 80GB
!iPod nano 6th generation
!iPod nano 5th generation
!iPod nano 4th generation
!iPod nano 3rd generation
!iPhone 4S
!iPhone 4
!iPhone 3GS
!iPhone 3G
!iPhone
iPod with Lightning connector
!iPod touch 5th generation
!iPhone 5
Map coverage
For details about the map coverage of this na-
vigation system, refer to the information on
our website.
Protecting the LCD panel
and screen
pDo not expose the LCD screen to direct
sunlight when this product is not used.
This may 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 only
with your finger and do so gently.
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 Setting
items to be deleted first.
=For details, refer to Setting items to be
deleted on page 168.
Data subject to erasure
The information is erased by disconnecting
the yellow lead from the battery (or removing
the battery itself).
pSome data remains. Be sure to read Setting
items to be deleted first.
=For details, refer to Setting items to be
deleted on page 168.
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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.
AVIC-F50BT (with the LCD panel closed)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
AVIC-F50BT (with the LCD panel open)
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1LCD screen
2VOL (+/–) button
Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video)
source volume.
3MODE button
!Press to switch the screen to the AV op-
eration screen or the AppRadio Mode
screen.
=For details of the operations, refer to
How to use the navigation menu
screens on page 24.
!Press to switch between the AppRadio
Mode screen and the AV operation
screen.
=For details of the operations, refer to
How to use the navigation menu
screens on page 24.
!Press and hold to display the “Picture
Adjustment”screen.
=For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-
ture on page 159.
!Press and hold to display the touch
panel calibration screen while the “Pic-
ture Adjustment”screen is displayed.
=For details, refer to Adjusting the re-
sponse positions of the touch panel
(touch panel calibration) on page 145.
4HOME button
!Press the HOME button to display the
“Top Menu”screen while the map
screen, the AV operation screen, or the
application menu screen is displayed.
!Press to switch the application operation
screen to the application menu screen.
=For details of the operations, refer to
How to use the navigation menu screens
on page 24.
5MAP button
!Press to display the current location
when the navigation screen (showing
other than the current location) is dis-
played.
When the current location is displayed,
the screen changes to the registered
map scale. When the AV source screen
is displayed, it switches to the current lo-
cation screen.
=For details, refer to Registering a scale
on page 36.
!Press and hold to temporarily clear the
screen regardless of whether it is the AV
source, the current location screen or
the AppRadio Mode screen.
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=For details, refer to Temporarily clear-
ing the screen (navigation system in
standby mode) on page 23.
6TRK button
!Press to perform manual seek tuning,
fast forward, reverse and track search
controls.
!Press to perform the back and menu
function of the Android device when you
use the AppRadio Mode with an
Android device.
7hbutton
8Disc-loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
=For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting
a disc on page 17.
9SD card slot
=For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting
an SD memory card on page 18.
aDetachable faceplate
bbutton
Press to remove the detachable faceplate
from the navigation system.
=For details, refer to Removing the detach-
able faceplate on page 16.
Protecting your product
against theft
pThis function is available on AVIC-
F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT, and AVIC-F850BT.
The detachable faceplate can be detached
from the navigation system to discourage
theft, as described below.
CAUTION
!Do not expose the detachable faceplate to ex-
cessive shock or disassemble it.
!Never grip the buttons tightly or use force
when removing or attaching.
!Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of
small children to prevent them from placing it
in their mouths.
!After removing the detachable faceplate, keep
it in a safe place so it is not scratched or da-
maged.
!Do not expose the detachable faceplate to di-
rect sunlight and high temperatures.
!When removing or attaching the detachable
faceplate, do so after turning off the ignition
switch (ACC OFF).
Removing the detachable
faceplate
pThe navigation system cannot be operated
while the detachable faceplate is removed
from the navigation system.
1 Press the button.
When you release your finger, the bottom of
the detachable faceplate separates slightly
from the navigation system.
2 Gently grip the bottom of the detach-
able faceplate and slowly pull it outward.
Detachable faceplate
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Attaching the detachable faceplate
1 Slide the detachable faceplate all the
way into the navigation system.
Make sure the detachable faceplate is se-
curely connected to the mounting hooks of
the navigation system.
2 Push the lower part of the detachable
faceplate until you hear a click.
If you fail to successfully attach the detach-
able faceplate to the navigation system, try
again but be careful not to force it as the
panel could be damaged.
Adjusting the LCD panel angle
pThis function is only available on AVIC-
F50BT.
WARNING
Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be
especially cautious of children’s hands and fin-
gers.
CAUTION
Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This
may cause a 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-F50BT)
WARNING
!Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel.
Be especially cautious of children’s hands
and fingers.
!Do not use with the LCD panel left open. If the
LCD panel is left open, it may result in injury
in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
!Do not open or close the LCD panel by force.
This may cause a malfunction.
!Do not operate this navigation system until
the LCD panel has completely opened or
closed. 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 can on the open LCD
panel. Doing so may break this navigation sys-
tem.
!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-F50BT)
1 Press the hbutton.
The “Monitor Setup”screen appears.
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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-F950DAB,
AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT)
CAUTION
Do not insert anything other than a disc into the
disc-loading slot.
%Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.
Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,
AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT)
%Press the hbutton.
The disc is ejected.
Inserting and ejecting an
SD memory card
CAUTION
!Ejecting an SD memory card during data
transfer can damage the SD memory card. Be
sure to eject the SD memory card by the pro-
cedure described in this manual.
!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.
!Do not insert anything other than SD memory
cards.
pThis system is not compatible with the
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-F50BT)
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 and hold the hbutton.
The LCD panel opens fully.
2 Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.
Insert it with the label surface face-up and
press the card until it clicks and completely
locks.
3 Press the hbutton.
The LCD panel closes.
Ejecting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F50BT)
1 Press and hold the hbutton.
The LCD panel opens fully.
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2 Press the middle of the SD memory
card gently until it clicks.
3 Pull the SD memory card out straight.
4 Press the hbutton.
The LCD panel closes.
Inserting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-
F950BT and AVIC-F850BT)
%Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.
Insert the SD memory card with the terminal
contacts face-down, and press the card until it
clicks and locks completely.
Ejecting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-
F950BT and AVIC-F850BT)
1 Press the middle of the SD memory
card gently until it clicks.
2 Pull the SD memory card out straight.
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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.
!Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with
all USB mass storage devices and assumes
no responsibility for any loss of data on media
players, iPhone, smartphone, or other devices
while using this product.
Connecting your iPod
For iPod with 30-pin connector users
Using a USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone
(CD-IU201N) (sold separately), you can con-
nect your iPod to the navigation system.
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.
For iPod with Lightning connector
users who use a USB interface cable for
iPod / iPhone
You can connect your iPod with this navigation
system by using a USB interface cable for
iPod / iPhone (CD-IU201N) (sold separately)
and a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (Apple Inc.
products) (sold separately).
However, functions related to iPod video files
are not available.
For iPod with Lightning connector
users who use an HDMI/USB interface
cable for iPod / iPhone
To play music and/or video files on your iPod
with this navigation system, connect the fol-
lowing cables, and launch CarMediaPlayer
while in AppRadio Mode.
!HDMI/USB interface cable for iPod /
iPhone (CD-IH202) (sold separately)
!Lightning Digital AV Adapter (Apple Inc.
products) (sold separately)
!Lightning to USB cable (supplied with
iPhone with Lightning connector)
=For details of AppRadio Mode, refer to
Chapter 25.
=Refer to the CarMediaPlayer manual for
more information.
1 Check that no USB storage device is
connected.
2 Connect your iPod.
=For details of the operations, refer to the In-
stallation Manual.
!For iPod with 30-pin connector users
USB interface cable for iPod / iPhone
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