3-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 1 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Owner’s Manual NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM 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.
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13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 5 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 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. Precaution .........................
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 6 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Contents Selecting destination from stored locations ........................................... Selecting a location you searched for recently .................................................. * Smart History .......................................... * History ..................................................... Searching for a location by coordinates ........ Searching for a location by scrolling the map .......................................
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 7 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Contents Using an iPod (iPod) ................................. 84 Starting procedure ......................................... Reading the screen ....................................... Using the touch panel keys ........................... Operating by hardware buttons ..................... 84 84 85 86 Using the Bluetooth audio player ............ 87 Starting procedure ......................................... Reading the screen ...............
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 8 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Precaution Precaution 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 9 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Licence agreement PIONEER AVIC-F550BT Lic ence agreement THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, AS THE END USER, AND PIONEER CORP. (JAPAN) (“PIONEER”). PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLED ON THE PIONEER PRODUCTS. BY USING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLED ON THE PIONEER PRODUCTS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 10 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Licence agreement THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE AGGREGATE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION, AND OTHER TORTS.
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-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 13 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM About the database About the data for the map database About the databas e • Modifications related to roads, streets/ highways, terrain, construction and other things before/during the development period may not be reflected in this database. Inevitably, those modifications after that period are not reflected in this database. • Regardless of existing and newly-built things, the data may be different from the actual condition.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 14 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Important safety information Important s afety information WARNING • Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself. Installation or servicing of this product by persons without training and experience in electronic equipment and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the risk of electric shock, injury or other hazards. • Do not allow this product to come into contact with liquids.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 15 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Important safety information • To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the vehicle is stopped and/ or the handbrake is applied. • The data encoded in the built-in memory is the intellectual property of the provider, and the provider is responsible for such content. • Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 16 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Additional safety information Handbrake interlock Additional safety information Certain functions (such as certain touch panel key operations) offered by this navigation system could be dangerous and/or unlawful if used while driving. To prevent such functions from being used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an interlock system that senses when the handbrake is set and when the vehicle is moving.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 17 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Additional safety information Handling the SD card slot The microSD card and microSDHC card are collectively referred to as the “microSD card”. ! CAUTION • Keep the microSD card out of the reach of small children to prevent them from accidentally swallowing it. • To prevent data loss and damage to the storage device, never remove it from this navigation system while data is being transferred. • Never insert or eject a microSD card while driving.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 18 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Notes before using the system In case of trouble Notes before using the sys tem Should the navigation system fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. Visit our website Visit us at the following site: http://www.pioneer.eu • Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 19 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Introduction Manual overview Introduction 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 “Contents”. 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 necessary page from the “Display information” at the end of the manual.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 20 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Introduction 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 21 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Introduction ➲ For details, refer to “Returning the AV function to the default or factory settings” on page 108.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 22 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operation Checking part names and functions Basic operation This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons. 햲 HOME button • Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. • Press and hold to turn the power off. 햳 MODE button • Press to switch between the map screen and the AV operation screen.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 23 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operation Inserting and ejecting a disc ❒ This unit may not achieve optimum performance with some microSD cards. Inserting a disc Ejecting a microSD card ! CAUTION 1. Press the middle of the microSD card gently until it clicks. Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. * Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot. 2. Pull the microSD card out straight. Ejecting a disc * Press EJECT button.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 24 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operation ❒ This navigation system may not achieve optimum performance with some USB storage devices. ❒ Connection via a USB hub is not possible. Plugging in a USB storage device 1. Check that no USB storage device is connected. 2. Connect your iPod. USB interface cable 1. Pull out the plug from the USB port of the USB interface cable for iPod. 2. Plug a USB storage device into the USB interface cable.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 25 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operation 3. Tap [Destination] on the “Top Menu” screen. After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds. 4. Select the language that you want to use on the screen, then touch [Done]. ❒ Later you can change it in “Regional” settings. ➲ For details, refer to “Customising the regional settings” on page 96. The navigation system will restart and the “End User Licence Agreement” screen is displayed.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 26 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operation Regular startup * Start the engine to boot up the 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 27 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operation Screen switching overview 햲 Top Menu This is the starting menu to access the desired screens and operate the various functions. 햳 Phone Menu You can access the screen that is related to hands-free phoning. 햴 AV operation 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 28 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operation Operating screens of the AV function (e.g. iPod list screen) Operating the on-screen keyboard 햲 The previous screen returns. 햲 Text box Closes the screen. 햳 Keyboard 햳 Displays the characters that are entered. 햴 Touch the keys to enter 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 29 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operation 햸 Touch to correct 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 30 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM How to use the navigation menu screens Navigation screen How to use the navigation menu sc reens 햲 Map screen Touch [Show Map] on the “Navigation Menu” screen. 햳 Quick menu Registering your favourite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the quick menu screen. The master volume slider at the bottom of the screen adjusts the sound volume of the device.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 31 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM How to use the navigation menu screens 햸 Traffic summary screen You can check the summary of traffic events on the set route. Monitoring the GPS reception quality In the top right corner, the GPS reception quality icon shows the current accuracy of the position information.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 32 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM How to use the map Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to become familiar with how information appears on the map. How to use the map How to read the map screen ❒ Information with an asterisk (*) appears only when the route is set. ❒ Depending on the conditions and settings, some items may not be displayed.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 33 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM How to use the map 햹 Data field Icon Touching this field displays route information during navigation. By default, only one data field is displayed. Touch this field to see all data fields. ➲ For details, refer to “Browsing the data field” on page 34. Description Keep left. Continue straight in the intersection. 햺 Current route* The route currently set is highlighted in colour on the map.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 34 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM How to use the map ❒ The arrow mark appears in blue by default. You can change this icon. ➲ For details of the POI icons, refer to “Customising the map screen settings” on page 94. When there is no GPS position, the arrow mark is transparent. It shows your last known position. The more green dots you see in a satellite symbol in the top left corner, the closer you are to get the valid GPS position.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 35 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM How to use the map 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 36 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM How to use the map ➲ For details, refer to “Setting a route using the “My Route” menu” on page 48. ❒ If you want to display other types of POIs for the exits, you can change the icons in “Visual Guidance Settings”. ➲ For details, refer to “Setting the visual guidance” on page 94.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 37 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM How to use the map 1. Display the map screen. ➲ For details of the operations, refer to “Screen switching overview” on page 27. 2. Touch anywhere on the map during navigation. The map stops following the current position and control keys appear. 3. Touch / to tilt up/down or / to rotate left/right. ❒ Touching the key once modifies the view in large steps and touching and holding the key modifies it continuously and smoothly. 4.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 38 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location ! CAUTION Searc hing for and selecting a location For safety reasons, these route-setting functions are not available while your vehicle is in motion. To enable these functions, you must stop in a safe place and put on the handbrake before setting your route. ❒ Some information regarding traffic regulations depends on the time when the route calculation is performed.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 39 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a location by entering the midpoint of a street You can also navigate to the midpoint of a street if the house number is not available. ➲ 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. 1. Touch [Menu] on the map screen. The “Navigation Menu” screen appears.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 40 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location Searching for Points of Interest (POI) Information of various facilities (Points Of Interest – POI), such as petrol stations, car parks or restaurants, is available. You can search for a POI by using the “Quick Search” feature, or by selecting the category (or entering the POI name). ❒ To open the numeric keypad, touch . 5. Touch [Street] and enter the street name on the keyboard.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 41 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location 3. Touch the POI you want. A full screen map appears with the selected point in the middle. The name and address of the place is displayed at the top of the screen. ➲ For subsequent operations, refer to “Setting a route to your destination” on page 47. ❒ To see the details of the selected place, touch . Touching [Back] returns to the map screen.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 42 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location • Around Destination: Searches for a place around the destination of the current route. (The result list will be ordered 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 43 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a POI directly from the name of the facilities You can search for POIs by their names. 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 Places]. 3. Touch [Custom Search]. 4. Select the area around which the POIs should be searched for. 5.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 44 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location ➲ For subsequent operations, refer to “Setting a route to your destination” on page 47. Selecting a location by using “Find on Map” Searching for a nearby POI 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. You can search for POIs in your surroundings. 1. Display the map screen.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 45 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location Selecting destination from stored locations Storing locations you visit frequently saves time and effort. Selecting an item from the list provides an easy way to specify the position. ❒ This function is not available if no locations have been registered in “Favourites”. ➲ For details, refer to “Storing a location in “Favourites”” on page 58. 1. Touch [Menu] on the map screen.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 46 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Searching for and selecting a location 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 coordinates Entering a latitude and longitude pinpoints the location. 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 47 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM After the location is decided Setting a route to your destination After the location is decided You can set a route to your destination by using either a searched location or the “My Route” menu. Setting a route using a searched location 1. Search for a location. ➲ For details, refer to “Searching for and selecting a location” on page 38. The map screen appears with the selected point in the middle. 2. Touch [Go] to confirm the destination.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 48 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM After the location is decided If you cannot find a good alternative, touch [More Results] and scroll down for routes with different routing methods. ❒ When the “Create Route” option is not displayed, touch [More] to open a list with more options. 6. Select one of the alternatives and touch [Back]. 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 49 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM After the location is decided 7. Touch [Go!]. Your navigation system starts the route guidance.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 50 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Checking and modifying the current route Displaying the route overview 햶 The symbol of the vehicle type used in 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. 햷 Route planning method (e.g. Fast) Check ing and modifying the current route 2. Touch [My Route] on the “Navigation Menu” screen. 3. Touch [Overview].
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 51 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Checking and modifying the current route 3. Touch [Route Settings]. 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. 4. Touch [Vehicle], then touch the vehicle type you use. 1. Touch [Menu] on the map screen. The “Navigation Menu” screen appears.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 52 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Checking and modifying the current route • Engine Type: Select the engine and fuel type of your vehicle. This helps in estimating the CO2 emission. • Fuel Price: Enter the average fuel price for travel cost calculation. The currency can be set in “Regional” settings. • Max. Speed: Set the maximum speed you travel with the vehicle. • Use Extended Settings: Check this box to enable more settings for the following parameters.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 53 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Checking and modifying the current route Changing road types used To recalculate the current route with different road type preferences, follow the steps below. ❒ To let the route fit your needs, you can also set which road types are to be considered for or to be excluded from the route if possible. Excluding a road type is a preference. It does not necessarily mean total prohibition.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 54 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Checking and modifying the current route • New Route: Touch this key to plan a new route to the newly selected location. The previous destination and waypoint(s) are deleted. • Waypoint: Touch this key to add the newly selected location as a waypoint to your route. The other destinations of the route remain intact. ❒ The new waypoint is placed among destinations to keep the route optimal.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 55 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Checking and modifying the current route The map screen returns with a transparent arrow mark (showing that there is no GPS reception). If the current route already existed, it is now recalculated starting from the selected location. • : Touch this key to modify the start point of the route. • More: Touch this key to reorder the list. You can do it manually or you can let this system optimise the route for you.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 56 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Checking and modifying the current route 2. Touch [My Route] on the “Navigation Menu” screen. 3. Touch [More]. 5. Touch any of the alternatives to see it on the map. 4. Scroll down the list and touch [Simulate Navigation]. If you cannot find a good alternative, touch [More Results] and scroll down for routes with different routing methods. 6. Select one of the alternatives and touch [Back]. The map screen returns.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 57 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Checking and modifying the current route • : Increases the speed of the simulation to four, eight or 16 times faster. Touching the key again returns to the normal speed. Touch [Back]. The simulation stops. Navigating in off-road mode You can switch your navigation to off-road mode. The off-road mode navigates between destinations in a straight line regardless of the road network and traffic regulations.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 58 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Registering and editing locations Storing a location in “Favourites” Registering and editing locations Storing your favourite locations as “Favourites” provides you with the opportunity to save the time and effort of reentering this information. “Favourites” can include your home location, favourite places, destinations you have already registered and any location on the map. 1. Select a destination.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 59 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Registering and editing locations • Direction of Alert: Set the direction from which you expect the alert. • Speed Limit: Set the speed limit for this alert point (if applicable). • Direction of Alert: Modify the direction from which you expect the alert. • Speed Limit: Modify the speed limit for this alert point (if applicable). 10.Touch [Save]. The location is saved as a new alert point.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 60 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using traffic information Checking historical traffic information Using traffic information When this feature is enabled on the “Traffic” settings menu, the navigation system can take the traffic information into account when planning a route. For settings, follow the steps below. ➲ For details of the operations, refer to “Screen switching overview” on page 27. 2. Touch [More...]. 3. Touch [Settings], then [Traffic]. 4.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 61 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using traffic information icon shows the status of the traffic receiver when there are no traffic incidents on your route, otherwise it shows the type of the next traffic incident on your route. 1. Touch . 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.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 62 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device If your devices feature Bluetooth® technology, this navigation system can be connected to your devices wirelessly. This section describes how to set up a Bluetooth connection. Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device For details about the connectivity with the devices featuring Bluetooth wireless technology, refer to the information on our website.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 63 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device A confirmation message appears. When you disconnect a Bluetooth device that is connected, tap [Disconnect]. 5. Tap [OK]. Connection starts. When the device is successfully connected, the device name appears on the “Phone Menu” screen. ❒ If connection fails, check whether your device is waiting for a connection and then retry.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 64 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device The “Pairing Code” screen appears. 5. Enter the new pairing code. ❒ To cancel the input numbers one by one, tap [C]. 6. Tap . The pairing code is changed. Checking the device information You can check the information of this product displayed on the Bluetooth connection device before registering to this product.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 65 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using hands-free phoning ! CAUTION Using hands-free phoning For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving. If your mobile phone features Bluetooth technology, this navigation system can be connected to your mobile phone wirelessly. Using this hands-free function, you can operate the navigation system to make or receive phone calls.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 66 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using hands-free phoning 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. The phone number that was input is displayed. ❒ To cancel the input numbers one by one, tap [C]. 4. Tap to make a call.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 67 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using hands-free phoning 5. Tap to end the call. Receiving a phone call You can perform hands-free answering by using the navigation system. Answering an incoming call The system informs you that it is receiving a call by displaying a message and producing a ring sound. ❒ You can set the system to automatically answer incoming calls. If not set to automatically answer incoming calls, you will have to answer the calls manually.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 68 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using hands-free phoning 3. Check that the following screen is displayed, and operate your mobile phone to transfer the phone book entries. case, disconnect your phone, perform pairing again from your phone to the navigation system, and then perform the phone book transfer. Making and receiving calls 4. Tap [OK]. The transferred data is imported to the navigation system.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 69 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using hands-free phoning • Depending on the mobile phone, this navigation system may not display the phone book correctly. (Some characters may 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 70 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operations of the AV source This chapter describes the basic operations of the AV source. You can play or use the following sources with your Pioneer navigation system. • TUNER (FM, MW/LW) • CD • ROM (in MP3, WMA) • USB The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 71 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Basic operations of the AV source ➲ For 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 72 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using the radio You can listen to the radio using the navigation system. This section describes operations for radio. Using the radio The functions related to RDS (Radio Data System) are only available in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals. Even if the navigation system is receiving an RDS station, not all the functions related to RDS will be available. 햸 NEWS indicator Shows the status of news programmes.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 73 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using the radio ➲ For details of the operations, refer to “Using news programme interruption” on page 74. 햸 Sets the TA function ➲ For details of the operation, refer to “Receiving traffic announcements” on page 74. 햹 Sets the Local function ➲ For details of the operation, refer to “Tuning in strong frequencies” on page 74.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 74 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using the radio Using news programme interruption You can select to enable or disable the News function. If the navigation system receives a news programme broadcasted by a PTY code news station while the News function is enabled, the system will switch to the received programme. * Tap [News]. Each tap of [News] turns it on or off.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 75 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using the radio • On: Activates the Auto PI seek function. Operating by hardware buttons Interruption icon status When the information interruption setting is enabled, the interruption icon is displayed. The interruption icon display may change depending on the programme reception status. ➲ For details of the operation, refer to “Receiving traffic announcements” on page 74.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 76 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Playing audio CDs You can play a normal music CD using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes how. Playing audio CDs Setting a repeat play range Indicator Repeats the current disc. Starting procedure 1. Display the AV operation screen. ➲ For details of the operations, refer to “Displaying the AV operation screen” on page 70. 2. Insert the disc you want to play into the disc-loading slot.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 77 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Playing audio CDs The repeat play range can be changed by only tapping a single key. ➲ For details, refer to “Playback condition indicator” on page 76. 햶 Plays tracks in random order All tracks in the disc can be played at random by only tapping a single key. ➲ For details, refer to “Playback condition indicator” on page 76. 햷 Skips forward or backward Tapping [9] skips to the start of the next track.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 78 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Playing files on ROM You can play a disc that contains compressed audio files, video files and JPEG picture files using on this navigation system. This section describes these operations. Playing files on ROM Video Starting procedure 1. Display the AV operation screen. ➲ For details of the operations, refer to “Displaying the AV operation screen” on page 70. 2. Insert the disc you want to play into the disc-loading slot.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 79 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Playing files on ROM Setting a repeat play range Indicator Photo Meaning Repeats all files. Repeats just the current file. Repeats the current folder. Playing files in random order Indicator Meaning Does not play files in random order. Plays files in random order. 햸 Play time indicator Shows the elapsed playing time within the current title.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 80 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Playing files on ROM • Music: Switches to the audio file mode. • Video: Switches to the video file mode. • Photo: Switches to the JPEG picture file slideshow mode. 햸 Skips forward or backward Tapping [9] skips to the start of the next file. Tapping [7] once skips to the start of the current file. Tapping it again will skip to the previous file. 햹 Playback and Pause Tapping [;] switches between playback and pause.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 81 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Playing files on USB storage device You can play a USB storage device that contains compressed audio files, video files and JPEG picture files using on this navigation system. This section describes these operations. ❒ When you play files stored on a USB storage device, a USB interface cable for iPod (sold separately) is required for connection. Playing files on USB storage device Video Starting procedure 1. Display the AV operation screen.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 82 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Playing files on USB storage device 햶 Current time Video 햷 Playback condition indicator Indicates the current playback condition. Setting a repeat play range Indicator Meaning Repeats all files. Repeats just the current file. Photo Repeats the current folder. Playing files in random order Indicator Meaning Does not play files in random order. Plays files in random order.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 83 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Playing files on USB storage device ➲ For details, refer to “Playback condition indicator” on page 82. 햷 Switches the media file type played When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types, you can switch between following media file types to play. • Music: Switches to the audio file mode. • Video: Switches to the video file mode. • Photo: Switches to the JPEG picture file slideshow mode.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 84 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using an iPod (iPod) Using the USB interface cable for iPod enables you to connect your iPod to the navigation system. ❒ A USB interface cable for iPod (sold separately) is required for connection. Using an iPod ( iPod) Video Starting procedure 1. Display the AV operation screen. ➲ For details of the operations, refer to “Displaying the AV operation screen” on page 70. 2. Connect your iPod. The source changes and then playback will start.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 85 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using an iPod (iPod) Indicator Meaning Video Repeats just the current song or video. Setting the shuffle play Indicator Meaning Cancels the shuffle play. Plays back songs or videos in random order within the selected list. 햲 Displays the AV source list Selects an album randomly, and then plays back all the songs in that album in order.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 86 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using an iPod (iPod) 햷 Skips forward or backward Tapping [9] skips to the start of the next song. Tapping [7] once skips to the start of the current song. Tapping it again will skip to the previous song. Fast reverse or forward Touch and hold [7] or [9] to perform fast reverse or forward. 햸 Playback and Pause Tapping [;] switches between playback and pause.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 87 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using the Bluetooth audio player You can control the Bluetooth audio player. ❒ Before using the Bluetooth audio player, you must register and connect the device to this navigation system. ➲ For details, refer to “Registering and connecting your Bluetooth devices” on page 62. ❒ Operations may vary depending on the Bluetooth audio player.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 88 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using the Bluetooth audio player – You connect a Bluetooth audio player compatible with AVRCP 1.3, and operate the player to start playing. – You select another file when playback is paused. Using the touch panel keys 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 if the connected Bluetooth audio player features AVRCP 1.3.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 89 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using the Bluetooth audio player 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 90 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Using AV input You can display the video image output by the device connected to the navigation system. For details of the connection method, refer to the Installation Manual. Using AV input ! CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, you must stop in a safe place and apply the handbrake.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 91 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the navigation Displaying the screen for navigation settings Customis ing preferences of the navigation 1. Display the “Navigation Menu” screen. ➲ For details, refer to “How to use the navigation menu screens” on page 30. • 2. Touch [More...]. 3. Touch [Settings]. 4. Touch the setting item.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 92 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the navigation – Audio and Visual: you receive a verbal warning when you exceed the speed limit with the given percentage. – Visual: the current speed limit is shown on the map when you exceed it. If you prefer to see the speed limit sign on the map all the time (normally it is shown only if your speed exceeds it), you can set it here.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 93 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the navigation • Itinerary: Displays the list of manoeuvres (the itinerary). • Vehicle Profile: Displays the parameters of the selected vehicle profile. • Save Route: With this function you can save the active route for later use. • Load Route: With this function you can replace the active route with a previously saved route. • History: Displays the destinations history list.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 94 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the navigation Customising the map screen settings You can fine-tune the appearance of the map screen. Adjust the map view to your needs, choose suitable colour themes from the list for both daytime and night use, change the blue arrow to a 3D car model, show or hide 3D buildings, turn track logging on or off, and manage your place visibility settings (which places to show on the map). 1. Display the settings screen.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 95 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the navigation • Data Fields: The data fields in the corner of the map screen can be customised. Touch this key and select the values you want to see. The values can be different when you navigate a route from when you are just cruising without a given destination. You can select general trip data like your current speed or the altitude, or route data related to your final destination or the next waypoint on your route.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 96 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the navigation Customising the display settings 1. Display the settings screen. ➲ For details of the operations, refer to “Displaying the screen for navigation settings” on page 91. 2. Touch [Display]. 3. Touch the setting item. • Menu Animations: When animation is turned on, keys on menus and keyboard screens appear in an animated way. Screen transitions are also animated.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 97 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the navigation ➲ For details of the operations, refer to “Displaying the screen for navigation settings” on page 91. 2. Touch [Start Configuration Wizard]. 3. Select the language that you want to use for voice guidance messages, then touch [Next]. ❒ Later you 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. 4.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 98 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the navigation • Help: Run the Demo to watch sample route simulations 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 99 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the AV function Displaying the screen for audio settings Customis ing preferences of the AV func tion 1. Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. 2. Tap [Settings]. 3. Tap . The “Audio” screen appears. “Fader: +24” to “Fader: –24” is displayed as the front/rear speaker balance moves from the front to rear. Set “Fader:” to “0” when using a dual speaker system. 4.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 100 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the AV function curves by switching alternatively between “Flat” and a set equaliser curve. 1. Display the “Audio” screen. ➲ For details, refer to “Displaying the screen for audio settings” on page 99. 2. Tap [Equaliser]. 3. Tap or preset. to select the equaliser HPF: 10kHz – 12.5kHz – 15kHz – 17.5kHz ❒ If you tap [Reset], the setting values of equaliser curve is returned to the default settings.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 101 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the AV function Touching area “+12” to “–12” is displayed as the level is increased or decreased. Setting the rear output The navigation system’s rear output can be used for a full-range speaker or subwoofer connection. If you switch “RCA Preout” to “Sub.W”, you can connect a rear speaker lead directly to a subwoofer without using an auxiliary amp.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 102 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the AV function Assigning functions to the steering wheel The steering wheel control settings allow you to assign functions to the steering wheel control of the vehicle. 1. Display the “System” screen. ➲ For details, refer to “Displaying the screen for system settings” on page 101. 2. Tap [SWC]. 3. Tap the key you want to assign functions to. 4. Tap or assign. to select the function to 5. Tap [Pair].
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 103 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the AV function Available options: • Coloured keys: Selects the desired preset colour. • Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3: Selects the registered colour in the memory. ➲ For details, refer to “Creating a userdefined colour and storing it to memory” on page 103. • Adjust: Switches to the colour editing status. • Initialise: Initialises all illumination colour settings to the factory default.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 104 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Customising preferences of the AV function ❒ Tapping [Off] (default) deactivates the antitheft function. 4. Enter the password you want to set. ❒ To cancel the input numbers one by one, tap [C]. 5. Reenter the password to confirm the setting. 6. Tap . 7. To finish the setting, tap or . Entering the password On the password input screen, you must enter the current password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Tap .
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 105 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Other functions Adjusting the picture Other functions You can adjust the picture for each source and rear view camera. Setting the brightness quickly You can adjust the brightness quickly. 1. Press MODE button for about two seconds. The brightness control screen appears. 2. Tap or level.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 106 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Other functions automatically returns to the rear view screen. side of the vehicle, and approximately 50 cm and 2 m from the rear bumper. 3. Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. 2m 50 cm 4. Tap [Rear Camera]. Turns off the rear view camera function. Displaying the parking assist guidelines You can turn the parking assist guideline display on or off while the rear view screen is displayed.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 107 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Other functions Setting the time ❒ The AV function’s time setting does not affect the clock display on the navigation 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 108 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Restoring navigation system to the or factory settings Restoringthe the navigation system todefault the default or factory Returning the navigation function to the default settings Restoring the navigation system to the default or factory settings Delete all saved data and reset all settings to their factory defaults. 1. Display the settings screen.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 109 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Troubleshooting Appendix If you have problems operating your navigation system, refer to this section. The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer service facility. Problems with the navigation screen Symptom Cause Action (Reference) The power does not turn on.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 110 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Symptom Cause Action (Reference) The map colour does not switch automatically between daytime and nighttime. The lighting switch lead is not connected to this product. Check the connection. The screen is too bright. The picture quality adjustment of the display is incorrect. Adjust the picture quality. (Page 105) The display is very dim. The picture quality adjustment of the display is incorrect. Adjust the picture quality.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 111 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Problems with the AV screen Symptom Cause Action (Reference) CD playback is not possible. The disc is inserted upside down. The disc is dirty. Insert the disc with the label upward. Clean the disc. The disc is cracked or otherwise damaged. Insert a normal, round disc. The files on the disc are in an irregular file format. The disc format cannot be played back. The loaded disc is a type this system cannot play.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 112 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Messages for audio functions When problems occur with AV functions, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer service centre. Message Cause Action (Reference) Bad Disc Dirty Clean the disc. Scratched disc The disc is loaded upside down.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 113 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Positioning technology Positioning by GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses a network of satellites orbiting the Earth. Each of the satellites, which orbit at a height of 21 000 km, continually broadcasts radio signals giving time and position information. This ensures that signals from at least three can be picked up from any open area on the earth’s surface.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 114 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix • If you make a slight turn. • If you drive in zigzags. • If there is a parallel road. • If the road has a series of hairpin bends. • If there is another road very nearby, such as in the case of an elevated motorway. • If you take a recently opened road that is not on the map. 114 • If there is a loop or similar road configuration. • If you take a ferry.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 115 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix • If you are driving on a long, straight road or a gently curving road. • If you are on a steep mountain road with many height changes. • If trees or other obstacles block the GPS signals for a considerable period. • If you drive very slowly, or in a start-andstop manner, as in a traffic jam. • If you enter or exit a multi-storey car park or similar structure using a spiral ramp.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 116 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Route setting information Route search specifications Your navigation system sets a route to your destination by applying certain built-in rules to the map data. This section provides some useful information about how a route is set. ! CAUTION When a route is calculated, the route and voice guidance for the route are automatically set.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 117 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix • • • • • • the warnings of the discs. Depending on the discs, inserting and ejecting may not be possible. Using such discs may result in damage to this equipment. Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs. Store discs in their cases when not in use. Avoid leaving discs in excessively hot environments including under direct sunlight. Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemicals to the surface of the discs.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 118 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix temperatures, or depending on the storage conditions in the vehicle. CD-R/CD-RW discs • Unfinalised discs cannot be played back. • It may not be possible to playback CD-R/ CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD recorder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, scratches or condensation on the lens of the built-in drive.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 119 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Media compatibility chart General Media CD-R/-RW File system ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 2 USB storage device FAT16/FAT32 Maximum number of folders 3 000 3 000 Maximum number of files 6 000 6 000 Playable file types MP3, WMA MP3, WMA, MPEG, MP4 Note • Maximum playback time of audio file stored on an external storage device (USB): 7.5 h (450 minutes) MP3 compatibility Media CD-R/-RW File extension .
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 120 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Bluetooth Common notes • The navigation system may not operate correctly, depending on the application used to encode WMA files. • Depending on the version of Windows Media™ Player used to encode WMA files, album names and other text information may not be correctly displayed. • The navigation system is not compatible with packet write data transfer.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 121 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix AAC AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Several applications can be used to encode AAC files, but file formats and extensions differ depending on the application which is used to encode. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes. • Do not leave the iPod in any location with high temperatures. • Firmly secure the iPod when driving.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 122 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Using the LCD screen correctly Handling the LCD screen • When the LCD screen is subjected to direct sunlight for a long period of time, it will become very hot, resulting in possible damage to the LCD screen. When not using this navigation system, avoid exposing it to direct sunlight as much as possible. • The LCD screen should be used within the temperature ranges shown in “Specifications” on page 126.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 123 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Display information Page More...
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 124 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix Glossary Audio settings menu AAC AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology standard used with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Aspect ratio Page Fader/Balance 99 Equaliser 99 Bass Booster Subwoofer 100 100 Subwoofer Filter 100 RCA Preout 101 System settings menu This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 125 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix artist’s name, the album title, the music genre, the year of production, comments and other data. The contents can be freely edited using software with ID3 tag editing functions. Although the tags are restricted by the number of characters, the information can be viewed when the track is played back. ISO 9660 format This is the international standard for the format logic of DVD/CD-ROM folders and files.
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 126 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix WMA WMA is short for Windows Media™ Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later. Specifications General Rated power source .................................... 14.4 V DC (allowable voltage range: 12.0 V to 14.4 V DC) Earthing system ..................................... Negative type Maximum current consumption ..
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 127 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM Appendix CD player System .......... CD, MP3, WMA, MPEG, MPEG4, MP4 Region number .......................................................... 2 Usable discs ................................... CD-DA, CD-R/RW Signal format: Sampling frequency ....... 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz Number of quantisation bits ............. 16 bit/20 bit/ 24 bit; linear Frequency response .....................
13-MAN-AVICF550-EN.fm Page 128 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:02 PM http://www.pioneer.eu Visit www.pioneer.co.uk (or www.pioneer.eu) to register your product. PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, JAPAN PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium/Belgique TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 Корпорация Пайонир 1-1, Син-Огура, Сайвай-ку, г.
