Introduction Manual Overview Terminology Before moving on, take a few minutes to read the This manual mainly describes hardware-related following information about the conventions used information such as the part names of the navi- in this manual. Familiarity with these conventions gation system or precautions for use.
Safety Information 4 Ambient conditions for playing disc 20 Precaution 4 Using the Display Correctly 21 After-sales service for Pioneer products 6 Handling the display unit 21 Product registration 6 Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 21 Upgrade DVD Map Disc 6...
❒ Never allow others to use the system unless Upgrade DVD Map Discs are available for pur- they have read and understood the operating chase through your local Pioneer dealer. instructions. ❒ Never use headphones while driving. ❒ Never use this navigation system to route to hospitals, police stations, or similar facilities in an emergency.
Notes Before Using the System and Additional Safety Informa- tion • Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals Information to User listed on proposition 65 known to the State Alteration or modifications carried out with- of California and other governmental enti- out appropriate authorization may invalidate...
To ensure safe driving To avoid battery exhaustion Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using this product without running the engine can result in battery drainage. • To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this product should never be used while the vehicle is being driven except for naviga-...
After-sales service for Pioneer • Upgrade DVD Map Discs are available for pur- products chase from your local Pioneer dealer. These Please contact the dealer or distributor from includes the most current map and point of where you purchased the product for its after- interest information.
DVD-Video disc region numbers MP3 file playback It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded on DVD-Video discs that have incompatible region CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 numbers cannot be played on this DVD drive. The standard recordings). region number of the player can be found on the •...
The SAT RADIO READY logo printed below the ater Systems, Inc. CD loading slot indicates that the Satellite Radio Tuner for Pioneer (i. e., XM tuner and Sirius satel- lite tuner which are sold separately) can be con- trolled by this navigation sysetem. Please inquire with your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer ❒...
About the XM NAVTRAFFIC For Viewing LCD Comfortably Logo Due to its construction, the view angle of the LCD screen is limited. The viewing angle (vertical and horizontal) can be increased, however, by using BRIGHTNESS to adjust the black density of the video.
If the marks other than listed are found on DVD Turn the ignition switch OFF. disc labels and packages, please ask for the DVD Press the RESET button with a pen tip or disc supplier for their meaning. other pointed instrument. When an operation is prohibited When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, sometimes it may not be...
Chapter 1 How to Use Navigation System and Names of the Parts Display unit This section gives information about the names of the parts and main features using the buttons. ➲ For more detail operation, functional limitations, please refer to the Operation Manual. l k j i h f e d Built-in DVD drive:...
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Sub display TRFC button Current time or the information of the audio When the XM tuner is connected*: source currently playing is displayed when the Preset button for XM Instant Traffic & Weather LCD panel is closed. audio service. Select XM audio source, and find appropriate Instant Traffic &...
XM Satellite Radio service. — When the “AV” (video input) is not set to “VIDEO” (refer to Operation Manual). ❒ External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such Turning the Navigation System as one available in the future) that, although...
Loading a Disc Turning the Source Off • Insert a disc into the disc loading slot. • Press the SRC button and hold until the Format reading will start. source turns off. For DVD-Video, CD ❒ This product can be switched off by turn- ❒...
• The automatic close/open function will operate the display as follows. — When the ignition switch is turned OFF while the LCD panel is open, the LCD panel will close after six seconds. — When the ignition switch is turned ON again (or turned to ACC), the LCD panel will open automatically.
Removing the front panel Press the DETACH button to remove the front panel. Gently grip the right side of the front panel and slowly pull it outward. Take care not to drop the front panel and pro- tect it from contact with water or other fluids to prevent permanent damage.
Appendix Troubleshooting ➲ About troubleshooting other than description below ➞ Appendix of the Operation Manual Symptom Cause Action (See) No picture. The parking brake cord is not connected. Connect a parking brake cord, and apply the parking brake. The parking brake is not applied. Connect a parking brake cord, and apply the parking brake.
• It is not possible to play back DVD-ROM discs ings compatible with level 1 and level 2 of other than Pioneer DVD map disc or DVD-RAM ISO9660 and with the Romeo and Joliet file sys- discs. tem can be played back.
• The sound quality of MP3 files generally Notes: • This product assigns folder numbers. The user becomes better with an increased bit rate. This can not assign folder numbers. product can play recordings with bit rates from • If you are using a folder that does not contain 8 kbps to 320 kbps, but in order to be able to an MP3 file, the folder itself will display but you enjoy sound of a certain quality, we recom-...
Be sure to consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER • If the LCD panel is near the vent of an air con- Service Station for internal inspection, ditioner when it is opened, make sure that air from the air conditioner is not blowing on it.
— When the fluorescent tube reaches the end of its useful life, the LCD screen will be dark and the image will no longer be projected. If this happens, consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Sta- tion.
Specifications Audio Continuous power output is 22 W per channel minimum into 4 ohms, both channels driven 50 to 15 000 Hz with General no more than 5% THD. Rated power source .... 14.4 V DC Maximum power output ..50 W ✕ 4 (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable) 50 W ✕...
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Frequency response .... 5 Hz to 44 000 Hz (with DVD, at sampling frequency 96 kHz) Signal-to-noise ratio .... 97 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A net- work) (CD: 96 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network)) Dynamic range ....95 dB (1 kHz) (CD: 94 dB (1 kHz)) Distortion......
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TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL:55-9178-4270 Published by Pioneer Corporation.
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