User manual PIONEER CT-F900

[. . . ] Actual screens may be changed without notice for performance and function improvements. Introduction Manual overview 8 ­ How to use this manual 8 ­ Conventions used in this manual 8 ­ Terms used in this manual 8 Notice regarding video viewing 9 Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 9 Notice regarding MP3 file usage 9 iPod compatibility 9 Map coverage 9 Protecting the LCD panel and screen 10 Notes on internal memory 10 ­ Before removing the vehicle battery 10 ­ Data subject to erasure 10 Basic operation Checking part names and functions 11 ­ Protecting your product from theft 12 Inserting and ejecting a disc 13 ­ Inserting a disc 13 ­ Ejecting a disc 13 Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card 13 ­ Inserting an SD memory card 13 ­ Ejecting an SD memory card 13 Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device 14 ­ Plugging in a USB storage device 15 ­ Unplugging a USB storage device 15 Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 15 ­ Connecting your iPod 15 2 Engb Contents Setting up a route to your home 33 Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 33 ­ Searching for POIs by preset categories 33 ­ Searching for a POI directly from the name of the facilities 33 ­ Searching for a nearby POI 34 ­ Searching for POIs around the destination 34 ­ Searching for POIs around the city 34 Selecting destination from "Favourites" 35 Searching for POIs by using the data on the SD memory card 35 Selecting a location you searched for recently 36 Searching for a location by coordinates 36 After the location is decided Setting a route to your destination 37 ­ Displaying multiple routes 37 Checking and modifying the current route Displaying the route overview 38 Modifying the route calculation conditions 38 ­ Items that users can operate 38 Checking the current itinerary 39 Editing waypoints 40 ­ Adding a waypoint 40 ­ Deleting a waypoint 40 ­ Sorting waypoints 41 Cancelling the route guidance 41 Registering and editing locations Storing favourite locations 42 ­ Registering a location by "Favourites" 42 ­ Registering a location by scroll mode 42 Editing registered locations 42 ­ Editing the favourite location in the list 42 ­ Editing your home 43 ­ Sorting the favourite locations in the list 43 ­ Deleting a favourite location from the list 44 Exporting and importing favourite locations 44 ­ Exporting favourite locations 44 ­ Importing favourite locations 44 Deleting the destination history from the list 45 Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device Preparing communication devices 46 Registering your Bluetooth devices 46 ­ Searching for nearby Bluetooth devices 46 ­ Pairing from your Bluetooth devices 47 ­ Searching for a specified Bluetooth device 48 ­ Deleting a registered device 49 Connecting a registered Bluetooth device manually 49 ­ Setting for priority connecting 50 Using hands-free phoning Displaying the phone menu 51 Making a phone call 51 ­ Direct dialling 51 ­ Making a call home easily 52 ­ Calling a number in the phone book 52 ­ Dialling from the history 53 ­ Dialling a favourite location 53 ­ Dialling a facility's phone number 53 ­ Dialling from the map 54 Receiving a phone call 54 Engb 3 Contents ­ Answering an incoming call 54 Transferring the phone book 55 ­ Deleting registered contacts 56 Changing the phone settings 56 ­ Editing the device name 56 ­ Editing the password 56 ­ Stopping Bluetooth wave transmission 57 ­ Echo cancelling and noise reduction 57 ­ Answering a call automatically 57 ­ Setting the automatic rejection function 58 ­ Clearing memory 58 ­ Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology software 58 Notes for hands-free phoning 59 Basic operations of the AV source Displaying the AV operation screen 61 ­ Selecting a source 61 Operating list screens (e. g. iPod list screen) 61 ­ Switching between the AV operation screen and the list screen 61 ­ Selecting an item 62 ­ Returning to the previous display 62 Using the radio (FM) Starting procedure 63 Reading the screen 63 Using the touch panel keys 64 ­ Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 65 ­ Using radio text 65 Operating by hardware buttons 66 Using advanced functions 66 ­ Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 66 ­ Tuning in strong signals 66 ­ Limiting stations to regional programming 67 ­ Searching for an RDS station by PTY information 67 ­ Receiving traffic announcements 67 ­ Tuning into alternative frequencies 68 ­ Using news programme interruption 68 ­ Interruption icon status 68 ­ PTY list 70 Using the radio (AM) Starting procedure 71 Reading the screen 71 Using the touch panel keys 72 ­ Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies 72 Operating by hardware buttons 73 Using advanced functions 73 ­ Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 73 ­ Tuning in strong signals 73 Playing audio CDs Starting procedure 75 Reading the screen 75 Using the touch panel keys 76 Operating by hardware buttons 77 Using advanced functions 77 Playing music files on ROM Starting procedure 78 Reading the screen 78 Using the touch panel keys 80 Operating by hardware buttons 81 Using advanced functions 81 Playing a DVD-Video Starting procedure 83 Reading the screen 83 Using the touch panel keys 84 ­ Resuming playback (Bookmark) 85 4 Engb Contents ­ Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified time 86 ­ Direct number search 86 ­ Operating the DVD menu 86 ­ Using DVD menu by touch panel keys 86 ­ Frame-by-frame playback 87 ­ Slow motion playback 87 Operating by hardware buttons 87 Using advanced functions 87 Playing a DivX video Starting procedure 89 Reading the screen 89 Using the touch panel keys 90 ­ Frame-by-frame playback 91 ­ Slow motion playback 91 ­ Starting playback from a specified time 92 Operating by hardware buttons 92 Using advanced functions 92 DVD-Video or DivX setup Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 93 Setting the top-priority languages 93 Setting the angle icon display 93 Setting the aspect ratio 94 Setting the parental lock 94 ­ Setting the code number and level 94 Setting the auto play 95 Setting the subtitle file for DivX 95 Language code chart for DVDs 96 Playing music files (from USB or SD) Starting procedure 97 Reading the screen 97 Using the touch panel keys (Music) 99 Operating by hardware buttons 100 Using advanced functions 100 Playing video files (from USB or SD) Starting procedure 101 Reading the screen 101 Using the touch panel keys (Video) 102 ­ Searching for a specific scene and starting playback from a specified time 103 Operating by hardware buttons 103 Using advanced functions 103 Using an iPod (iPod) Starting procedure 104 Reading the screen 104 Using the touch panel keys 106 Operating by hardware buttons 108 Starting the video playback 108 Narrowing down a song or video with the list 108 Operating the functions from your iPod 109 Playing MusicSphere 110 ­ Starting procedure 110 ­ Reading the screen 110 ­ Using the touch panel keys 110 Using advanced functions 110 Using the Bluetooth audio player Starting procedure 112 Reading the screen 112 Using the touch panel keys 114 Operating by hardware buttons 114 Using advanced functions 115 Using AV input Reading the screen 116 Using AV1 116 Using AV2 116 Using the touch panel keys 116 Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) Starting procedure 117 Reading the screen 117 Using the touch panel keys 118 Engb 5 Contents Customising preferences Displaying the screen for navigation settings 119 Checking the connections of leads 119 Checking sensor learning status and driving status 120 ­ Clearing status 120 Using the fuel consumption function 121 ­ Inputting the fuel consumption information for calculating the fuel cost 121 ­ Calculating the fuel consumption 121 ­ Exporting the data of fuel cost information 122 Recording your travel history 123 Using the demonstration guidance 123 Registering your home 123 Correcting the current location 124 Changing the eco-function setting 124 Displaying the screen for map settings 125 Setting the auto-zoom display 125 Setting the speed limit display 126 Displaying the Bluetooth connection icon 126 Setting the current street name display 126 Setting the display of icons of favourite locations 126 Displaying the 3D landmarks 127 Displaying manoeuvres 127 Displaying the fuel consumption information 127 Displaying POI on the map 128 ­ Displaying preinstalled POIs on the map 128 ­ Displaying the customised POIs 129 Changing the view mode 129 Setting the map colour change between day and night 129 Changing the road colour 130 Changing the setting of navigation interruption screen 130 Selecting the "Quick Access" menu 130 Displaying the screen for system settings 131 ­ Customising the regional settings 131 ­ Setting the Volume for Guidance and Phone 134 ­ Changing the preinstalled splash screen 134 ­ Changing to the splash screen stored in the SD memory card 134 ­ Setting for rear view camera 135 ­ Adjusting the response positions of the touch panel (touch panel calibration) 136 ­ Setting the illumination colour 136 ­ Checking the version information 137 Adjusting the picture 137 Displaying the screen for AV system settings 138 ­ Setting video input 1 (AV1) 139 ­ Setting video input 2 (AV2) 139 ­ Changing the wide screen mode 139 ­ Setting the rear output 140 ­ Switching the muting/attenuation timing 140 ­ Switching the muting/attenuation level 141 ­ Switching Auto PI seek 141 ­ Setting the FM tuning step 141 ­ Displaying your DivX VOD registration code 141 ­ Displaying your DivX VOD deregistration code 142 Displaying the screen for AV sound settings 142 ­ Using balance adjustment 142 ­ Using the equaliser 143 6 Engb Contents ­ Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically (Auto EQ) 145 ­ Using sonic centre control 147 ­ Adjusting loudness 147 ­ Using subwoofer output 147 ­ Using the high pass filter 148 ­ Adjusting source levels 148 ­ Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 148 Replicating the settings 148 Setting the safe mode 149 Turning off the screen 149 Other functions Setting the anti-theft function 150 ­ Setting the password 150 ­ Entering the password 150 ­ Deleting the password 150 ­ Forgotten password 150 Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings 151 ­ Restoring the default setting 151 ­ Returning the navigation system to the initial state 151 ­ Setting items to be deleted 152 Appendix Troubleshooting 154 Messages and how to react to them 159 Messages for audio functions 161 Positioning technology 163 ­ Positioning by GPS 163 ­ Positioning by dead reckoning 163 ­ How do GPS and dead reckoning work together?163 Handling large errors 164 ­ When positioning by GPS is impossible 164 ­ Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors 165 Route setting information 167 ­ Route search specifications 167 Handling and care of discs 167 ­ Built-in drive and care 168 ­ Ambient conditions for playing a disc 168 Playable discs 168 ­ DVD-Video and CD 168 ­ AVCHD recorded discs 169 ­ Playing DualDisc 169 ­ Dolby Digital 169 Detailed information for playable media 169 ­ Compatibility 169 ­ Media compatibility chart 172 Bluetooth 176 SD and SDHC logo 176 WMA/WMV 176 DivX 177 AAC 177 Detailed information regarding connected iPod devices 177 ­ iPod and iPhone 177 ­ iTunes 178 Using the LCD screen correctly 178 ­ Handling the LCD screen 178 ­ Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 178 ­ Maintaining the LCD screen 178 ­ LED (light-emitting diode) backlight 178 Display information 179 ­ Destination Menu 179 ­ Phone Menu 179 ­ Settings Menu 180 ­ Navi Settings menu 180 ­ System Settings menu 181 ­ Map Settings menu 181 ­ Bluetooth Settings menu 182 ­ AV System Settings menu 182 ­ AV Sound Settings menu 183 Glossary 184 Specifications 187 Engb 7 Chapter 01 Introduction Manual overview Before using this product, be sure to read Important Information for the User (a separate manual) which contains warnings, cautions, and other important information that you should note. 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. [. . . ] When the song, video or podcast with chapter played, you can skip chapter forward or backward. Pressing and holding the TRK button You can perform fast reverse or fast forward. 4 Tap your desired item on the list to narrow down them until the video list appears. = For details, refer to Narrowing down a song or video with the list on this page. 5 On the video list, tap the video you want to play. 6 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys. = For details of the operation, refer to Using the touch panel keys on page 106. Starting the video playback This navigation system can play video if an iPod with video capabilities is connected. 1 Touch [iPod] on the left edge of the screen to display the touch panel key to switch to a video source. 2 Tap [Music]. Narrowing down a song or video with the list Tapping an item on list allows you to search for a song or video and play it in your iPod. 1 Display a list screen. = For details, refer to Displays the genre list on the previous page. = For details, refer to Displays the song list on the previous page. = For details, refer to Displays the album list on the previous page. = For details, refer to Displays the artist list on the previous page. # If you touch , the top category menu screen is displayed. Tap the category of your preference. A list of videos by category appears. 108 Engb Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) 5 On the song (episode) or video list, tap the song (episode) or video you want to play. p After you select the song (episode) or video using this function, touching displays the list previously selected. 22 2 Scroll by dragging tabs up or down to display the character that you want to refine. Operating the functions from your iPod You can control the navigation system via the connected iPod. Albums: Selects an album randomly, and then plays back all songs in that album in order. Sets the audiobook play speed While listening to an audiobook on iPod, playback speed can be changed. Each touch of [Audio Book] changes the setting as follows: !Faster: Playback faster than normal speed !Slower: Playback slower than normal speed Plays video in wide screen mode If the video is compatible with wide screen format, set "Widescreen" to "On" in order to view the video image in the wide screen. Each touch of [Widescreen] changes the setting as follows: !On: Outputs the wide-screen video from an iPod. Off: Outputs the normal-sized video from an iPod. p Display size is changed after you change "Widescreen" setting and select the video to play. p This setting is available only during the video operation. Plays songs related to the currently playing song You can play songs related to the currently playing song, using of the following lists. [. . . ] MPEG-4 AAC (only encoded by iTunes): . m4a DivX decoding format . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Theater Ver. 3. 11, Ver. 4. X, Ver. 5. X, Ver. 6. X : . avi, . divx LW tuner Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 kHz to 281 kHz Usable sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 µV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]