Operation Manual
ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION SYSTEM
AVIC-F500BT
Notice to all users:
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.
This software requires that the navigation system is
properly connected to your vehicle
's parking brake and
depending on your vehicle, additional installation may
be required. For more information, please contact your
Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at
(800) 421-1404.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Important
The screens shown in the examples may differ
from the actual screens.
The actual screens may be changed without
notice for performance and function improve-
ments.
Introduction
Manual overview
6
How to read this manual 6
Terminology 6
About the definition of terminology 6
Features
7
Map coverage
8
Protecting the LCD panel and screen
8
Viewing the LCD comfortably
8
Notes for internal memory
9
Before detaching the battery pack 9
Resetting the navigation system 9
Basic operation
Checking part names and functions
10
Inserting and ejecting an SD memory
card
12
Inserting an SD memory card 12
Ejecting an SD memory card 12
Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
device
13
Plugging in a USB storage device 13
Unplugging a USB storage device 13
Connecting and disconnecting iPod
14
Connecting your iPod 14
Disconnecting your iPod 14
Flow from startup to termination
14
On first-time startup
15
Regular startup
15
How to use the navigation menu
screens
16
Screen switching overview 16
What you can do on each menu 17
Displaying the rear camera image 17
Listening to the combined car stereo
sounds
17
How to use the map
18
How to read the map screen 18
Switching the map between 2D and
3D
20
Changing the scale of the map 20
Scrolling the map to the position you
want to see
21
Changing the tilt and rotation angle of
the map
21
The basic flow of creating your route
22
The operations of a list screen (e.g. city
list)
22
The operation of the on-screen keyboard
22
Searching for and selecting a location
Searching for a location by address
24
Searching for the vicinity Points of Interest
(POI)
26
Searching for POIs around the
cursor
26
Searching for a nearby POI 27
Searching for POIs along the current
route
27
Searching for POIs around the
destination
27
Using "Saved Criteria" 28
Searching for POIs by using the data on
external storage devices (USB, SD)
30
Searching for a location by coordinates
31
Selecting a location you searched for
recently
32
Deleting an entry in "History" 32
Selecting a location stored in
"Favorites" 32
Deleting an entry in "Favorites" 33
Setting up a route to your home
33
Setting a route by recalling a saved route
33
Searching for a location by scrolling the
map
34
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After the location is decided (Map
Confirmation Screen)
What you can do with the
"Map Confirmation
Screen
" 36
Route...
36
Save as...
37
Setting the location as a new destination
37
Setting the location as a waypoint
37
Replacing the location as the new final
destination
37
Setting the location as the start point
37
Viewing the information of a specified
location
38
Placing a map pin on the location
38
Removing a map pin 39
Registering the location as a customized
POI
39
Storing the location in
"Favorites" 40
Deleting an entry in
"Favorites" 40
Checking the current route
Checking the current route conditions
41
Playing simulated travel at high
speed
42
Checking the entire route overview on
the map
42
Checking the current itinerary
42
Editing waypoints and the destination
Editing waypoints
44
Adding a waypoint 44
Sorting waypoints 44
Deleting a waypoint 44
Storing the current route
44
Deleting the entry in "Saved
Routes
" 45
Deleting the current route
45
Browsing information on MSN Direct
Activating the service
46
Checking your product key 46
Subscribing to the MSN Direct
service
47
Activating the MSN Direct
function
47
Browsing gas prices
47
Browsing movie times
48
Searching for a theater by selecting a
movie title
48
Searching for a movie title by selecting
a theater
49
Browsing weather information
50
Checking the local weather
information
50
Checking worldwide weather
conditions
50
Using traffic information
50
Viewing the traffic list 50
How to read traffic information on the
map
51
Setting the traffic information 51
Using hands-free phoning
Hands-free phoning overview
52
Preparing communication devices
52
Displaying the Phone Menu
52
Registering your cellular phone
52
Searching for nearby phones 53
Searching for a specified phone 53
Pairing from your mobile phone 54
Connecting a registered cellular phone
55
Disconnecting a cellular phone 55
Deleting a registered phone 55
Receiving a phone call
56
Answering an incoming call 56
Rejecting an incoming call 56
Making a phone call
56
Direct dialing 57
Dialing from the history 57
Calling a number in the "Contacts"
screen
58
Dialing a phone number on the "Map
Confirmation Screen
" 58
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Making a call home easily 58
Dialing GOOG-411 59
Announcing incoming short mails
59
Transferring the phone book
59
Clearing memory
60
Setting the phone
61
Setting the phone volume 61
Stopping Bluetooth wave
transmission
61
Answering a call automatically 61
Setting the automatic rejection
function
62
Echo canceling and noise
reduction
62
Setting the automatic connection 62
Editing the device name 62
Notes for hands-free phoning
63
Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology
software
64
Playing the music file (USB, SD)
Starting procedures
65
Reading the screen
65
Using the touch panel keys (Music)
66
Selecting a track from the list 67
Browsing embedded text
information
67
Using the
"Function" menu 67
Playing the movie file (USB, SD)
Starting procedures
69
Reading the screen
69
Using the touch panel keys (Video)
70
Searching for a desired scene and
starting playback from a specified
time
70
Using the
"Function" menu 71
Using the iPod® (iPod)
Starting procedures
72
Reading the screen
72
Using the touch panel keys (Music)
73
Browsing for a song 73
Starting the video playback
74
Using the touch panel keys (Video)
75
Browsing for a video 76
Using the
"Function" menu 76
Using the AV input
Starting procedures (AV)
78
Using the touch panel keys
78
Customizing preferences
The options in the
"Navi Settings" menu 79
Basic operations in the "Navi Settings"
menu
79
GPS & Time Settings 79
Time Settings 80
3D Settings 81
Map Settings 81
Displayed Info 82
Smart Zoom 82
Overview Mode 83
Manage POI 83
Manage Track Logs 83
Route 83
Warnings 85
Regional Settings 85
Restore Factory Settings 85
Set Home 86
Demo Mode 86
Sound settings 86
About 86
Setting the POI appearance 87
Creating new categories 87
Editing your customized POI 88
Recording your travel history 89
Setting your home position 90
The options on the
"System Settings"
menu
91
Displaying the "System Settings"
menu
91
Selecting the language 91
Changing the splash screen 92
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Setting the rear view camera 92
Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panels (touch panel
calibration)
93
Adjusting the screen brightness 94
Setting the power-saving function 94
Monitoring the battery status 94
Checking the version information 95
Turning off the screen 95
The options on the
"AV Settings" menu 95
Displaying the "AV Settings" menu 95
Setting video input (AV) 95
Switching the sound muting/
attenuation
96
Changing the wide screen mode 96
Setting the audio output 96
Acquiring/Cataloging iPod music
information
97
Operating Your Navigation System with
Voice
To Ensure Safe Driving
98
Basics of Voice Operation
98
Flow of voice operation 98
Starting voice operation 99
Operating iPod by voice
99
Calling the entry on
"Contacts" 99
Available Basic Voice Commands
100
Basic commands 100
Voice operation for the iPod 100
Voice operation for AV source (other
than iPod)
101
Voice commands related to hands-free
phoning
102
Tips for Voice Operation
103
Other functions
Returning the navigation system to the
default or factory settings
104
Setting items to be deleted 105
Appendix
Troubleshooting
106
Messages and how to react to them
109
Messages for Audio Functions
110
Positioning technology
111
Positioning by GPS 111
Map matching 111
Handling large errors
111
When positioning by GPS is
impossible
112
Conditions likely to cause noticeable
positioning errors
112
Route setting information
114
Route search specifications 114
Detailed information for playable media
115
Compatibility 115
Media compatibility chart 117
About Bluetooth
120
About SD and SDHC logo
120
About WMA
120
About AAC
120
Detailed information regarding connectable
iPods
120
Using the LCD screen correctly
121
Handling the LCD screen 121
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
screen
121
Maintaining the LCD screen 121
LED (light-emitting diode)
backlight
121
Display information
122
Destination Menu 122
Phone Menu 122
Settings Menu 123
Shortcut menu 125
Glossary
126
Specifications
128
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