AVIC-F500BT ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION SYSTEM Hardware User Manual
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Table of Contents Notice .................................................................................................. ii 1 Getting Started ............................................................................. 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Understanding Hardware Features ................................................... 3 Front Components ............................................................................. 3 Back Components ....................................................
Notice Before using this product, read “Important Information for the User” (a separate manual) which contains warnings, cautions, and other important information that you have to follow. This manual provides only the hardware information. For information on the GPS navigation software and other software operations, see the “Software Operation Manual.
1 Getting Started 1.1 Understanding Hardware Features Front Components Ref Component Description Menu Button Press to open the Main Menu. Map Button Press to open the Map Menu. Scroll Wheel Rotate to adjust the volume. Control Button Map zoom in and zoom out by pressing up and down. Audio track up and down by pressing left and right. Activate the Bluetooth function by pressing the center. 3 Microphone For Bluetooth hands-free calling.
Glows in blue when connected to a Bluetooth device. Touch Screen Displays the output of your device. Touch the screen with your fingertip to select menu commands or enter information. Back Components Ref Component Description Cradle Connector Connects to the cradle. (The cradle supplied with your device depends on the country/region you are in.) Reset Button Restarts your device (soft reset).
Right-Side Components Ref Component SD slot Description Accepts an SD (Secure Digital) card for data and future software updates. Left-Side Components Ref Component Description Headphone Connector Connects to stereo headphones. Microphone Connector Connects to an external microphone (under rubber dust cover). Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter.
Ref Component Description Mini-USB Connector Connects to the mini-USB cable for iPod or the convertible cable for USB device (under rubber dust cover). AV IN Connector Connects to AV jack for iPod or an external video source (under rubber dust cover). 1.2 Installing the Battery 1. Make sure that the device is not turned on or connected to the AC power. 2. Slide the battery lock to the unlock ( ) position ( ). 3.
1.3 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery Please fully charge your device before using it the first time. 1. Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on your device ( ). 2. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC adapter ( ) and the other end to a wall outlet ( ). Do not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully charged. It may take several hours to fully charge.
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Using the Device Cradle NOTE: Depending upon the specific model available in your country/region, the device cradle supplied with your device may not look exactly the same as the picture shown. If the windshield of your vehicle is tinted with a reflective coating, an external antenna (optional) may be needed to route the antenna to the top of the car through a window. Don’t leave the device in the place where it gets direct rays of the sun.
Connecting the Car Charger The car charger supplies power to your device when you are using the device in a vehicle. CAUTION: To protect your device against sudden surges in current, connect the car charger only after the vehicle engine has started. 1. Connect one end of the car charger directly to the power connector on your device. If you are using the ND-G500 (supplied with AVIC-F500BT), you need to connect to the black cradle cable. (See the “Connections” section for details.) 2.
1.5 Turning Your Device On and Off Press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn on and off your device. When you press the power button to turn off the unit, your device actually enters into a suspend state and the system stops operating. Once you turn on the system again, it resumes from the same screen you left off at. 1.6 Navigating on the Screen To navigate and select objects on the screen, simply use your finger and touch the screen.
1.7 Using a SD Card NOTE: Please ensure that no foreign objects enter the card slot. Your device features a SD slot where you can insert an optional storage card. To use a storage card, insert it into the card slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the device. To remove a card, first make sure that no application is accessing the card, and then slightly push the top edge of the card to release it and then pull it out of the slot.
2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter gives you solutions to some problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on how to care for your device. NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact Pioneer Customer Service for assistance. 2.1 Resetting Your System Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. Use a pointed object (avoiding sharp objects) to press the reset button on your device. This is called a “soft reset.
Hard Reset If your device still does not respond after a soft reset, you can use the following steps to perform a “hard reset.” 1. Disconnect all the cables, including the AC adapter, from your device. 2. Slide the battery lock to the unlock ( ) position and remove the battery cover. Lift the battery upward to release it from its compartment. 3. Wait for a few seconds. Reconnect the AC power and replace the battery back to its compartment. (See section 1.2 on installing the battery.) 4.
2.2 Troubleshooting Power Problems Power does not turn on when using battery power The remaining battery power may be too low to run your device. Connect the AC adapter to your device and then to AC power. Then, turn on your device. Screen Problems Screen is off If the screen does not respond even after you press the power button, try the following steps in this order until the problem is solved: Connect the AC adapter to your device and to external AC power. Reset your system. (See Section 2.
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2.3 Maintaining Your Device Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your device. Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device. Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
