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NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM

Owner’s Manual

English

AVIC-F550BT

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Summary of Contents for MZ360500EX

Page 1: ...ner s Manual English AVIC F550BT Visit www pioneer co uk or www pioneer eu to register your product For details on navigation software updates visit www naviextras com 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 1 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 2: ...2 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EU Representative s Manufacturer 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 2 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

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Page 5: ...disconnecting an iPod 24 Connecting your iPod 24 Disconnecting your iPod 24 Startup and termination 24 On first time startup 24 Regular startup 26 Screen switching overview 27 Operating screens of the AV function e g iPod list screen 28 Operating list screens of the navigation function e g route settings screen 28 Operating the on screen keyboard 28 How to use the navigation menu screens 30 Monito...

Page 6: ...g Bluetooth wave transmission 63 Setting auto connect 63 Answering a call automatically 63 Editing the password for pairing 63 Checking the device information 64 Checking the Bluetooth wireless technology software 64 Using hands free phoning 65 Displaying the phone menu 65 Reading the screen 65 Using the touch panel keys 65 Making a phone call 65 Direct dialling 65 Calling a number in the phone bo...

Page 7: ...cking the software version 104 Other functions 105 Adjusting the picture 105 Setting the brightness quickly 105 Adjusting the video picture 105 Using the rear view camera functions 105 Setting for rear view camera 105 Setting guidelines on the rear view image 106 Setting the time 107 Restoring the navigation system to the default or factory settings 108 Returning the navigation function to the def...

Page 8: ...negative effects on the environment and human health Certain country and government laws may prohibit or restrict the placement and use of this system in your vehicle Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use installation and operation of your navigation system If you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collecti...

Page 9: ...ther proprietary ownership rights in the Software The Software is copyrighted and may not be copied even if modified or merged with other products You shall not alter or remove any copyright notice or proprietary legend contained in or on the Software You may transfer all of your licence rights in the Software the related documentation and a copy of this Licence Agreement to another party provided...

Page 10: ...l be exported outside the country or district the Country governed by the government having jurisdiction over you the Government except as authorised and as permitted by the laws and regulations of the Government If the Software has been rightfully obtained by you outside of the Country you agree that you will not re export the Software nor any other technical data received from Pioneer nor the di...

Page 11: ...11 Licence agreement END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 11 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 12: ...12 Licence agreement 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 12 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 13: ...oduce and use any part or the whole of this map in any form without permission from the copyright owner If the local traffic regulations or conditions deviate from this data follow the local traffic regulations such as signs indications etc and conditions such as construction weather etc The traffic regulation data used in the map database applies only to standard sized passenger vehicles Note tha...

Page 14: ... traffic regulations so you cannot drive along the set route When driving please follow the actual traffic signs Also the system may not know some traffic regulations 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 your navigation system and rear view ...

Page 15: ...mber to wear your seat belt at all times while operating your vehicle If you are in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt is not properly fastened Never use headphones while driving Fuel cost management These calculations are based only on the information that you provide and not on any data from the vehicle The fuel mileage displayed is only a reference value...

Page 16: ...st be obeyed When applying the handbrake in order to view video image or to enable other functions offered by the navigation system park your vehicle in a safe place and keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the handbrake if the vehicle is parked on a hill or otherwise might move when releasing the handbrake If you attempt to watch video image while driving the warning For safety watch...

Page 17: ...m this navigation system while data is being transferred Never insert or eject a microSD card while driving Handling the USB connector CAUTION To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device never remove it from this navigation 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 ...

Page 18: ... offer the latest information about PIONEER CORPORATION on our website About this product This navigation system does not work correctly in areas other than Europe The RDS Radio Data System function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals The RDS TMC service can also be used in the area where there is a station that broadcasts the RDS TMC signal The Pioneer CarStereo Pass ...

Page 19: ...e following format e g If 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 Screen switching overview on page 27 Terms used in this manual Front display and Rear displa...

Page 20: ...this navigation system Operation methods may vary depending on the iPod models and the software version of iPod Depending 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 information on our website Map coverage For details about the map coverage of this navigation system refer to the infor...

Page 21: ...21 Introduction For details refer to Returning the AV function to the default or factory settings on page 108 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 21 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 22: ...screen 햴 VOL button Press to adjust the AV Audio and Video source volume 햵 Reset button For details refer to Returning the AV function to the default or factory settings on page 108 햶 Disc loading slot Insert a disc to play For details refer to Inserting and ejecting a disc on page 23 햷 LCD screen 햸 SD card slot and microSD card A microSD card containing map data is inserted at the factory Do not ...

Page 23: ...ion Do not insert anything other than microSD card This system is not compatible with the Multi Media Card MMC Compatibility with all microSD cards is not guaranteed This unit may not achieve optimum performance with some microSD cards Ejecting a microSD card 1 Press the middle of the microSD card gently until it clicks 2 Pull the microSD card out straight Inserting a microSD card Insert a microSD...

Page 24: ... interface cable for iPod sold separately is required for connection For details about iPod compatibility with this navigation system refer to the information on our website Connection via a USB hub is not possible 1 Check that no USB storage device is connected 2 Connect your iPod USB interface cable Disconnecting your iPod Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod after checking that no data is ...

Page 25: ...can change it in Sound and Warnings settings For details refer to Setting the volume and the guidance voice for navigation system on page 91 8 If needed modify the time format and unit settings then touch Next Later you can change it in Regional settings For details refer to Customising the regional settings on page 96 9 If needed modify the default route planning options then touch Next Later you...

Page 26: ...e system After a short pause the splash screen comes on for a few seconds The screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions If the anti theft function is activated you must enter your password 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 26 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 27: ...peration screen This is the screen that normally appears when you play the AV source 햵 Settings You can access the screen to customise following settings Bluetooth settings Audio settings System settings 햶 Navigation screen You can use various functions such as the route guidance and related settings For details refer to How to use the navigation menu screens on page 30 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page ...

Page 28: ...nter the characters To enter a space touch at the bottom centre of the screen When entering text the first character appears in upper case while the rest of the text is in lower case Touch to enter an upper case letter or touch twice to turn on Caps Lock Touch again and lower case letters return 햴 Back The previous screen returns Touching and holding Back returns to the map screen 햵 More Touching ...

Page 29: ...ct your entry on the keyboard Touching and holding deletes several characters or the entire input string 햹 Touch to finalise the keyboard entry accept the suggested search result 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 29 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 30: ...er to Customising the quick menu on page 92 햴 Navigation Menu screen Touch Menu on the map screen to display the Navigation Menu screen This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions 햵 Find menu You can search for your destination on this menu Other features include useful functions to support your navigation 햶 My Route menu You can display your route inf...

Page 31: ...onitoring the GPS reception quality In the top right corner the GPS reception quality icon shows the current accuracy of the position information Indicator Meaning GPS navigation possible Insufficient GPS navigation GPS navigation not possible No connection to GPS receiver 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 31 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 32: ...con shows the type of the second next manoeuvre if it is near the first one For details refer to Frequently shown route events on page 33 햴 Distance to the next guidance point manoeuvre Shows the distance to the next manoeuvre 햵 Second manoeuvre arrow Shows the turning direction after the next guidance point and the distance to it 햶 Current position Indicates the current location of your vehicle T...

Page 33: ...es the quick menu to appear For details refer to Quick menu on page 30 Frequently shown route events Seeing the current position on the map 1 Display the Navigation Menu screen For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overview on page 27 2 Touch Show Map on the Navigation Menu screen The map screen appears showing the current position a blue arrow by default recommended route an ora...

Page 34: ...ow mark current position touch it to open the Where Am I screen Touch in the top right corner of the screen to open the quick menu screen then touch Where Am I The screen provides the following information Latitude and longitude coordinate of the current position in WGS84 format Altitude elevation information coming from the GPS receiver often inaccurate House number on the left House number on th...

Page 35: ... be in to easily manoeuvre the next guidance Lane information While driving on the motorway motorway exit numbers and motorway signs may be displayed in the vicinity of interchanges and exits If you are approaching a complex intersection and the needed information exists the map is replaced with a 3D view of the junction Signposts Junction view If the data for these items is not contained in the m...

Page 36: ...cognise your manoeuvre at the next junction It the next turn is at a distance it will zoom out and lower the view angle to be flat so you can see the road in front of you When the route is not set Smart Zoom will zoom in if you drive slowly and zoom out when you drive at high speed Switching the map orientation You can switch how the map shows your vehicle s direction between Heading up and North ...

Page 37: ...osition you want to see 1 Display the map screen For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overview on page 27 2 Touch and drag the map in the desired direction to scroll Positioning the cursor to the desired location results in a brief information overview about the location being displayed at the top of the screen with street name and other information for this location being shown...

Page 38: ...d and the location is searched Depending on the search results some steps may be skipped 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen appears For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overview on page 27 2 Touch Find then Find Address 3 Touch Country enter the first few letters of the country on the keyboard and then select one country from the list of results By default...

Page 39: ...For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overview on page 27 2 Touch Find then Find Address 3 If necessary modify the country For details of the operations refer to Searching for a location by address on page 38 4 Touch Town and enter the name of the city town on the keyboard 5 Touch Select Town The map screen appears with the selected point in the middle The centre of the displayed...

Page 40: ...available You can search for a POI by using the Quick Search feature or by selecting the category or entering the POI name Searching for POIs using Quick Search You can quickly find a favourite place by its name The search is always carried out along the recommended route if it exists or around your current position if no destination is set 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen...

Page 41: ...Route Accommodation At My Destination When the route is set accommodation is searched around the destination of the route When the route is not set they are searched around the current position When the current position is not available either no GPS signal they are searched around the last known position 3 Touch the POI you want The searched location appears on the map screen For subsequent opera...

Page 42: ...st All Places The screen appears showing all places around the selected location or along the route 6 Select one of the sub place categories e g Hotel or Motel or touch List All Places in Accommodation The screen appears showing all places in the selected main category around the selected location or along the route Sometimes the list of brands in the selected place subcategory appears 7 Select on...

Page 43: ...rdered by the distance from the destination Along Route Searches along the current route and not around a given point This is useful when you search for a later stopover that results in a minimal detour only such as searching for upcoming petrol stations or restaurants The result list will be ordered by the length of the necessary detour If you have selected In a Town select the city town to searc...

Page 44: ... Station Around Here Petrol stations 4 Touch the desired quick search key 5 Touch the POI you want The searched location appears on the map screen For subsequent operations refer to Setting a route to your destination on page 47 Selecting a location by using Find on Map 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen appears For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overvie...

Page 45: ...tion Selecting a location you searched for recently The places that you set as destinations or waypoints previously are automatically stored in History Smart History Two of the most recently set destinations are shown in the History field for easier access 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen appears For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overview on page 27 2...

Page 46: ...ouch More then UTM 5 When finished touch Done The searched location appears on the map screen For subsequent operations refer to Setting a route to your destination on page 47 Searching for a location by scrolling the map Specifying a location after scrolling the map enables you to set the position as destination waypoint 1 Display the map screen For details of the operations refer to Screen switc...

Page 47: ...estination when a route is already set on page 53 3 Touch Go Your navigation system starts the route guidance Touch More to modify route parameters Checking route alternatives when planning the route You can select from different route alternatives or change the route planning method after you have selected a new destination 1 Search for a location For details refer to Searching for and selecting ...

Page 48: ...option is not displayed touch More to open a list with more options 5 Select the destination you want to set You can select the destination of the route the same way as described in the previous sections For details refer to Selecting a location you searched for recently on page 45 When the new destination is selected the list returns To add more destinations touch where you want to insert the new...

Page 49: ...49 After the location is decided 7 Touch Go Your navigation system starts the route guidance 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 49 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 50: ...ic events on your route The following options are available For details refer to Registering and editing locations on page 58 Edit Route Touch this key to add or remove destinations or change their sequence You can also set a route start point other than your current location This can be useful to plan and save a future map Overview Touch this key to display the entire route on the map Avoidances ...

Page 51: ...llowed Private roads resident only roads and walkways are excluded from routes This system calculates the route optimised for the new vehicle type The orange line now shows the new recommended route Setting the vehicle parameters You can edit the parameters of the vehicle profile 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen appears For details of the operations refer to Screen switchi...

Page 52: ... Select the type of vehicle you are driving the road types used in route planning and the route planning method 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen appears For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overview on page 27 2 Touch More then Settings 3 Touch Route Settings 4 Touch the setting item Navigation Mode On road navigation creates a turn by turn itinerary usi...

Page 53: ... a longer period of time This option can be enabled or disabled separately from toll roads Per use Toll Set whether to include toll roads where there is a per use charge The navigation system includes toll roads by default Ferries Set whether to include ferries The navigation system includes ferries by default Carpool HOV Sets whether to include the carpool or HOV lanes The navigation system exclu...

Page 54: ...r the route For normal navigation all routes are planned from the current position In order to check future routes simulate them or see their length in time and distance you can turn off the GPS receiver Then you can set the starting point of the route to a different location than the current GPS position 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen appears For details of the operatio...

Page 55: ...u can let this system optimise the route for you Cancelling the current route guidance If you no longer need to travel to your destination follow the steps below to cancel the route guidance You can cancel it from either the Navigation Menu screen or the map screen 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen appears For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overview on ...

Page 56: ...below 1 Touch Menu on the map screen The Navigation Menu screen appears For details of the operations refer to Screen switching overview on page 27 2 Touch My Route on the Navigation Menu screen 3 Touch More 4 Scroll down the list and touch Simulate Navigation The simulation starts from the starting point of the route and using a realistic speed it leads you through the whole recommended route Dur...

Page 57: ...line regardless of the road network and traffic regulations CAUTION Do not follow the route suggestions if they suggest an illegal route or would put you in an unsafe situation This feature is not a replacement for attentiveness or proper preparation Navigate in off road mode at your own risk as weather trail route conditions and other factors may affect your safety while navigating 1 Touch More t...

Page 58: ...nload more from our website or save any map location as an alert point a speed camera or a railway crossing for example This feature can warn you when you approach one of these points The following alert types are available Audio and Visual A sound beeps or announces the type of the alert Visual The type of the alert point its distance and the related speed limit appear on the map For details refe...

Page 59: ...railway crossing for example 1 Scroll the map and select the alert point to edit The cursor appears around the alert point 2 Touch More 3 Scroll down the list and touch Edit Alert Point 4 Modify the necessary parameters Type of Alert Modify the type of alert point Direction of Alert Modify the direction from which you expect the alert Speed Limit Modify the speed limit for this alert point if appl...

Page 60: ...ations refer to Screen switching overview on page 27 2 Touch More 3 Touch Settings then Traffic 4 Touch Traffic Receiver and enable the receiver When traffic information that may affect your route is received this system will warn you that it is recalculating the route and navigation will continue with a new route that is optimal considering the most up to date traffic conditions To fine tune this...

Page 61: ...ouch 2 Touch Event List The list of traffic incidents appears 3 Touch any of the list items to see its details and to display the affected road segment on the map If there are traffic incidents on the recommended route that this system has not bypassed the icon will open the list of significant traffic incidents to let you quickly check them 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 61 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 P...

Page 62: ...ruction manual of your device Before registration make sure that the Bluetooth of setting item is set to On Up to three Bluetooth devices can be paired with this product Use the Bluetooth setting in the Bluetooth device to pair this product with your Bluetooth device After completing pairing Bluetooth connection starts The device name is AVIC F550BT The default password PIN code is 0000 Connecting...

Page 63: ... display the Top Menu screen 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap 4 Tap Bluetooth 5 Tap the item you want to set On default Turns on the Bluetooth function Off Turns off the Bluetooth function Setting auto connect The navigation system automatically connects Bluetooth devices You can set the auto connect function to Off if you do not want to reconnect the devices 1 Press the HOME button to display the Top Menu sc...

Page 64: ...HOME button to display the Top Menu screen 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap 4 Tap Device Information The device information is displayed Checking the Bluetooth wireless technology software You can check the current version of the Bluetooth wireless technology software Before you download the files and install the update read through the instructions on the website Do not use the microSD card supplied with thi...

Page 65: ...ap Phone The Phone Menu screen appears Reading the screen 햲 Name of the connected mobile phone 햳 Number of the Bluetooth connection device 햴 Reception status of the mobile phone 햵 Battery status of the mobile phone Using the touch panel keys 햲 Performs the transferring phonebook For details refer to Transferring the phone book on page 67 햳 Displays the dial pad screen For details refer to Direct d...

Page 66: ...arts dialling tap 5 Tap to end the call Selecting a number using alphabet search If a lot of numbers are registered in phone book you can search for a phone number using alphabet search mode 1 Display the Phone Menu screen For details refer to Displaying the phone menu on page 65 2 Tap The Mobile Phone Book screen appears 3 Tap to display the alphabet search screen 4 Tap the first letter of the en...

Page 67: ...ransfer the phone book entries from your mobile phone to the phone book of the navigation system Depending on the mobile phone the phone book may be called Contacts Business Card or something else With some mobile phones it may not be possible to transfer the entire phone book collectively In this case transfer addresses one at a time from your phone book using your mobile phone If you connect a m...

Page 68: ...ransfer Making and receiving calls You may hear a noise in the following situations When you answer the phone using the button on the phone When the person on the other end of line hangs up the phone If the person on the other end of the phone call cannot hear the conversation due to an echo decrease the volume level for hands free phoning This may reduce the echo With some mobile phones even if y...

Page 69: ...y be garbled or first and last names may be reversed If the phone book in the mobile phone contains image data the phone book may not be transferred correctly Image data cannot be transferred from the mobile phone Depending on the mobile phone phone book transfer may not be available 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 69 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 70: ...e appears To return to the original source with the AV source list displayed select the source Operating list screens e g iPod list screen The following example describes how to switch between the AV operation screen and the artist list screen of iPod Displays the list screen 1 Display the AV operation screen For details of the operations refer to Displaying the AV operation screen on page 70 2 Ta...

Page 71: ...or details of the operations refer to Displaying the AV operation screen on page 70 2 Tap on the AV operation screen The AV source list appears 3 Tap OFF The AV source is turned off 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 71 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 72: ...For details refer to Selecting a source on page 70 햳 Selects radio band Shows which band the radio is tuned to FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 LW or MW 햴 Sets the time For details refer to Setting the time on page 107 햵 Searches for an RDS station by PTY information For details refer to Searching for an RDS station by PTY information on page 73 햶 Performs manual tuning To tune manually touch or briefly The frequen...

Page 73: ...n memory Using advanced functions Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies BSM best stations memory lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies under the preset tuning keys 1 to 6 and once stored there you can tune into them with the touch of a key Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace broadcast frequencies you have already saved 1 Tap BSM 2 Tap OK to begin...

Page 74: ...oadcasting regional programmes 1 Display the System screen For details refer to Displaying the screen for system settings on page 101 2 Tap Regional 3 Tap the item you want to set On default Turns the Regional function on Off Turns the Regional function off Tuning into alternative frequencies You can select to enable or disable the AF Alternative frequency function If you are listening to a broadc...

Page 75: ...ndicator NEWS indicator Operating by hardware buttons Pressing the TRK button You can move the preset channels up or down Pressing and holding the TRK button You can perform seek tuning Indicator Meaning Information interruption is activated and data currently being received Information interruption is activated but you will not receive data since there is none No colour Information interruption i...

Page 76: ...aying 햳 Number of the Bluetooth connection device 햴 Reception status of the mobile phone 햵 Current time 햶 Playback condition indicator Indicates the current playback condition Setting a repeat play range Playing tracks in random order 햷 Play time indicator Shows the elapsed playing time within the current track Using the touch panel keys 햲 Displays the AV source list For details refer to Selecting...

Page 77: ...indicator on page 76 햷 Skips forward or backward Tapping 9 skips to the start of the next track Tapping 7 once skips to the start of the current track Tapping it again will skip to the previous track 햸 Playback and Pause Tapping switches between playback and pause Operating by hardware buttons Pressing the TRK button You can skip tracks forward or backward Pressing and holding the TRK button You c...

Page 78: ...he touch panel keys on the screen to control the disc For details concerning operations refer to Using the touch panel keys on page 79 Reading the screen Music Video Photo 햲 Current file information Track title Shows the title of the track currently playing when available If the title of a track is not available the file name appears Artist name Shows the artist name currently playing when availab...

Page 79: ...e upper folder parent folder If the uppermost folder is listed cannot be used 햵 Sets a repeat play range The repeat play range can be changed by only tapping a single key For details refer to Playback condition indicator on page 78 햶 Plays files in random order The files in the current repeat play range can be played at random by tapping only one key If the disc contains a mixture of various media...

Page 80: ...s those of the normal picture 햻 Frame by frame playback or slow motion playback Moving the selection ahead one frame at a time during playback Touch and hold down the key for more than two seconds to slow down playback speed To return to normal playback tap 햽 Stops playback 햾 Changes the screen size Tapping the key displays the screen size setting screen which lets you switch the setting to the fo...

Page 81: ...er playback starts from folder 02 If the USB storage device is already set tap USB on the AV source list For details refer to Selecting a source on page 70 3 Use the touch panel keys on the screen to control the USB storage device Reading the screen Music Video Photo This unit may not achieve optimum performance with some external storage devices You can play back the files on a USB storage device...

Page 82: ...o Operating list screens e g iPod list screen on page 70 The contents of the folder in which the currently playing file is located are displayed Tapping displays the content of the upper folder parent folder If the uppermost folder is listed cannot be used 햵 Sets a repeat play range The repeat play range can be changed by only tapping a single key For details refer to Playback condition indicator ...

Page 83: ...s Normal normal A 4 3 picture is displayed normally giving you no sense of disparity since its proportions are the same as those of the normal picture 햻 Frame by frame playback or slow motion playback Moving the selection ahead one frame at a time during playback Touch and hold down the key for more than two seconds to slow down playback speed To return to normal playback tap 햽 Stops playback 햾 Ch...

Page 84: ...s on page 85 Reading the screen Music Video 햲 Current song episode information Song title episode Shows the title of the current song When a podcast is played the episode is displayed when available Artist name podcast title Shows the artist name currently playing When a podcast is played the podcast title is displayed when available Album title release date Shows the title of the album for the so...

Page 85: ... to operate music files If you tap alphabet characters are displayed Tap the first letter of the title of the video song you are looking for 햵 Sets a repeat play range The repeat play range can be changed by only tapping a single key For details refer to Playback condition indicator on page 84 햶 Sets the shuffle play for music The shuffle play setting can be changed by only tapping a single key Fo...

Page 86: ...al normal A 4 3 picture is displayed normally giving you no sense of disparity since its proportions are the same as those of the normal picture 햺 Skips back or forward to another video Touching 9 skips to the start of the next video Touching 7 once skips to the start of the current video Touching again will skip to the previous video When the video with chapters played chapter can be skipped back...

Page 87: ... Even if you switch to another source while listening to a song on your Bluetooth audio player the song playback continues Depending on the Bluetooth audio player you connected to this navigation system operations on this navigation system to control the player may differ from those explained in this manual When you are talking on a mobile phone connected to this unit via Bluetooth wireless techno...

Page 88: ... be changed by only tapping a single key This function is only available when the connected Bluetooth audio player supports AVRCP 1 3 For details refer to Playback condition indicator on page 88 햵 Plays files in random order All of the files within the repeat play range can be played at random by only tapping a single key This function is only available when the connected Bluetooth audio player su...

Page 89: ...er Operating by hardware buttons Pressing the TRK button You can skip files forward or backward Pressing and holding the TRK button You can perform fast reverse or fast forward 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 89 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 90: ...on the AV source list to display the AUX screen AUX screen appears and video image is displayed on the screen 4 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys Using the touch panel keys 햲 Displays the AV source list For details refer to Selecting a source on page 70 햳 Sets the time For details refer to Setting the time on page 107 햴 Switches between Video and Audio Tapping the key switches betwe...

Page 91: ...le languages and speakers Touch any of these to hear a sample voice prompt Just touch Back when you have selected the new spoken language Different voice profiles are capable of different levels of service Natural Voice These prerecorded sounds can only tell you basic information about turns and distances TTS Voice These computed voices can tell you complex instructions They can tell you the stree...

Page 92: ...lert is only played when you exceed the given speed limit Warning Sign Alerts Maps may contain driver alert information Touch this key to turn on or off these warnings and to set the distance from the hazard to receive the warning at These can be set individually for the different warning types Customising the quick menu You can customise the items of the quick menu 1 Display the settings screen F...

Page 93: ... for example on public holidays it may be better to turn off in order not to take into account normal weekday traffic jams Traffic Receiver You can set to enable or disable the TMC receiver that can receive real time traffic information The following items Detour and Event types are all related to the TMC function and are available only if the receiver is enabled Detour This setting determines how...

Page 94: ...o one of the 3D vehicle models You can select separate icons for different vehicle types selected for route planning Separate icons can be used for car pedestrian and the other vehicles Landmarks Show or suppress 3D landmarks 3D artistic or block representations of prominent or well known objects Buildings Show or suppress 3D city models 3D artistic or block representation of full city building da...

Page 95: ... The blue arrow represents your current position and moves up as you travel Waypoints and traffic events are also displayed on the line Offer Congestion Detour on Highways When you slow down while driving on a motorway there is a chance that you are in a traffic jam so this system offers you a detour using the next exit The message shows you distance of the exit and the difference in distance and ...

Page 96: ...s used to display different values in this system Time Zone By default time zone is taken from the map information and adjusted by your current location Here you can set time zone and summer time manually Setting the Trip Monitor Trip logs contain useful information about your trips Trip logs can be saved manually when you reach your destination or you can turn on the automatic saving here You can...

Page 97: ...nits for temperature speed area or pressure etc Clothing Access travel applications the clothing size converter helps you convert between various different international size units for men s or women s cloth types and shoes Fuel Consumption The Fuel consumption monitor helps you keep track of the consumption of your car even if you do not use navigation for all your journeys Set the initial odomet...

Page 98: ...to see how navigation works The About section provides you with product information Read the software and database end user licence agreement or check the map and other contents of the application You can also access program usage statistics 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 98 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 99: ...ght Touching the touching area allows you to quickly adjust the speaker balance 24 to 24 is displayed as the left right speaker balance moves from left to right Using the equaliser The equaliser lets you adjust equalisation to match the vehicle interior acoustic characteristics as desired Recalling equaliser settings There are eight stored equaliser settings that you can easily recall at any time ...

Page 100: ... is returned to the default settings Enhancing bass Bass Booster You can enhance bass sounds that are often muted by driving noise 1 Display the Audio screen For details refer to Displaying the screen for audio settings on page 99 2 Tap Bass Booster 3 Tap the item you want to set On default Activates the enhance bass sound function Off Deactivates the enhance bass sound function Using the subwoofe...

Page 101: ...ears 4 Tap the item you want to configure Selecting the language You can set the languages used on the programme This setting does not affect the language display of the navigation function 1 Display the System screen For details refer to Displaying the screen for system settings on page 101 2 Tap Language 3 Tap the desired language System language is changed Adjusting the response positions of th...

Page 102: ...an set the beep sound 1 Display the System screen For details refer to Displaying the screen for system settings on page 101 2 Tap Beep 3 Tap the item you want to set On default A beep sounds Off The beep sound is muted Switching the mute timing You can mute the AV source volume 1 Display the System screen For details refer to Displaying the screen for system settings on page 101 2 Tap Mute Tap th...

Page 103: ... while adjusting the colour 햲 Selects the memory to customise 햳 Adjusts the colour Adjusting the colour contrast lets you create more delicate nuances of colour 6 Tap Enter to return to the previous screen If you tap Cancel the storage process is cancelled Changing the screen visual You can change the screen visual 1 Display the System screen For details refer to Displaying the screen for system s...

Page 104: ...ssword 1 Enter the password 2 Tap If you enter the correct password the navigation system will be unlocked Forgotten password Contact the nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station Checking the software version You can check the current software version 1 Display the System screen For details refer to Displaying the screen for system settings on page 101 2 Check the Software Version The current ve...

Page 105: ... may not be available with some rear view cameras Because of the LCD screen characteristics you may be unable to adjust the screen at low temperatures Using the rear view camera functions The following two functions are available The rear view camera feature requires a separately sold rear view camera e g ND BC6 For details consult your dealer Rear view camera The navigation system features a func...

Page 106: ... actual vehicle width and distance The guidelines are straight lines The image quality may deteriorate depending on the usage environment such as at night or in dark surroundings 1 Park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake 2 Using packing tape or similar place markings approximately 25 cm from each side of the vehicle and approximately 50 cm and 2 m from the rear bumper 3 Put the g...

Page 107: ...ation screens 1 Display the AV operation screen For details of the operations refer to Displaying the AV operation screen on page 70 2 Tap the clock on the right upper side of the AV operation screen The time settings screen appears 3 Tap or to set the time 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 107 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 108: ...ess the Reset button The settings and registered content are reset to the default settings except for the following settings and registered contents Last AV source screen Volume All settings on the Audio All settings on the System For details refer to Restoring the default setting on page 108 Method 3 Tap System Reset All the settings and registered content are reset to the default settings For de...

Page 109: ...GPS signal reception and the position of the GPS aerial if necessary or continue driving until reception improves Keep the aerial clean The position of satellites relative to your vehicle is inadequate The quality of signals from the GPS satellites is poor impairing positioning accuracy Continue driving until reception improves Signals from the GPS satellites have been modified to reduce accuracy ...

Page 110: ...dbrake cord and apply the handbrake The backlight of the LCD panel is turned off Turn on the backlight Page 105 Rear display picture disappears The source disc being listened to in the navigation system has been ejected Before ejecting the disc switch the source This problem may occur when certain connection methods are used There is a problem with the rear display for example a faulty wiring conn...

Page 111: ...ounds are produced The volume level will not rise Cables are not connected correctly Connect the cables correctly The system is paused or performing fast reverse or forward during the disc playback For the media other than music CD CD DA there is no sound on fast reverse or forward The picture stops pauses and the navigation system cannot be operated The reading of data is impossible during disc p...

Page 112: ...in This type of disc cannot be played by the navigation system Replace the disc with one the navigation system can play Page 119 Page 126 Unreadable Disc This type of disc cannot be played by the navigation system Replace the disc with one the navigation system can play Page 119 Page 126 No Support File This type of disc cannot be played by the navigation system Replace the disc with one the navig...

Page 113: ...ls cannot be received from more than two GPS satellites In some driving conditions signals from GPS satellites may not reach your vehicle In this case it is impossible for the system to use GPS positioning If a car phone or mobile phone is used near the GPS aerial GPS reception may be lost temporarily Do not cover the GPS aerial with spray paint or car wax because this may block the reception of G...

Page 114: ...arby such as in the case of an elevated motorway If you take a recently opened road that is not on the map If you drive in zigzags If the road has a series of hairpin bends If there is a loop or similar road configuration If you take a ferry 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 114 Monday April 8 2013 3 02 PM ...

Page 115: ...p If your vehicle is turned on a turntable or similar structure If trees or other obstacles block the GPS signals for a considerable period If you drive very slowly or in a start and stop manner as in a traffic jam If you join the road after driving around a large car park When you drive around a roundabout When starting driving immediately after starting the engine 13 MAN AVICF550 EN fm Page 115 ...

Page 116: ... may direct you off a motorway and then back on again In some cases the route may require you to travel in the opposite direction to your current heading In such cases you are instructed to turn around so please turn around safely by following the actual traffic rules In some cases a route may begin on the opposite side of a railway or river from your actual current location If this happens drive ...

Page 117: ...off automatically Despite our careful design of the product small scratches that do not affect actual operation may appear on the disc surface as a result of mechanical wear ambient conditions for use or handling of the disc This is not a sign of the malfunction of this product Consider it to be normal wear and tear Playable discs CD CD discs that display the logos shown below generally can be pla...

Page 118: ... properly There may be a slight delay when starting playback of files on a USB storage device with complex folder hierarchies Operations may vary depending on the kind of a USB storage device It may not be possible to play some music files from USB because of file characteristics file format recorded application playback environment storage conditions and so on USB storage device compatibility For...

Page 119: ...ce File extension wma Bit rate 5 kbps to 320 kbps CBR VBR Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz Note The navigation system is not compatible with the following Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Lossless Voice File extension mp4 mpg Format MP4 MPEG Compatible video codec MPEG 4 MPEG 1 MPEG 2 Compatible audio codec MP3 WMA MP3 WMA Recommended video specifications Image size QVGA 320 pixels x 240 pixel...

Page 120: ...ct assigns folder numbers The user cannot assign folder numbers If there is a folder that does not contain any playable file the folder itself will display in the folder list but you cannot check any files in the folder A blank list will appear Also these folders will be skipped without displaying the folder number Bluetooth The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Blue...

Page 121: ...om an iPod even if that data is lost while using the navigation system Please back up your iPod data regularly Do not leave the iPod in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in iPod malfunction due to the resulting high temperature Do not leave the iPod in any location with high temperatures Firmly secure the iPod when driving Do not let the i...

Page 122: ...n possible damage Small black dots or white dots bright dots may appear on the LCD screen These are due to the characteristics of the LCD screen and do not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen will be difficult to see if it is exposed to direct sunlight When using a mobile phone keep the aerial of the mobile phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the video in the form of disturba...

Page 123: ...uick Menu 92 Traffic 60 93 Route Settings 51 52 User Profiles 93 Map Settings 94 Visual Guidance Settings 94 Display 96 Regional 96 Trip Monitor 96 Start Configuration Wizard 96 Reset to Defaults 108 Updates and Extras 97 Unit Converter Clothing Calculator Fuel Consumption Sunrise Sunset Trip Monitor Country Information Help Page Bluetooth 63 Auto Connect 63 Auto Answer 63 Connection List 62 Pairi...

Page 124: ...e compressed audio files and general music CDs Current location The present location of your vehicle your current location is shown on the map by a red triangle mark Destination A location you choose as the end point of your journey GPS Global Positioning System A network of satellites that provides navigation signals for a variety of purposes Guidance point These are important landmarks along you...

Page 125: ...ata from beginning to end is treated as a single unit or session Multi session is a method of recording more than two sessions in one disc Packet write This is a general term for a method of writing individual files to a CD R etc whenever required just as is done with files on floppy or hard disks Phone book An address book on user s phone is collectively referred to as Phone book Depending on the...

Page 126: ...y method TFT Active matrix driving Backlight LED Colour system PAL NTSC compatible Tolerable temperature range Power on 10 C to 60 C Power off 20 C to 80 C Audio Maximum power output 50 W x 4 for subwoofer 70 W x 1 ch 2 Continuous power output 22 W x 4 50 Hz to 15 kHz 5 THD 4 LOAD Both Channels Driven Load impedance 4 4 to 8 allowable Preout output level max 2 2 V Preout impedance 1 k Equaliser 3 ...

Page 127: ...mono S N 30 dB Signal to noise ratio 50 dB IEC A network MW tuner Frequency range 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz 9 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 dBuV S N 20 dB Signal to noise ratio 50 dB IEC A network LW tuner Frequency range 153 kHz to 279 kHz 1 kHz Usable sensitivity 34 dBuV S N 20 dB Signal to noise ratio 45 dB IEC A network Navigation GPS receiver System L1 C Acode GPS SPS Standard Positioning Service Rece...

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