CRB1887A_English.book Page 1 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Introduction How To Read This Manual Terminology This manual mainly describes hardware-related information such as the part names of the Navigation System or precautions for use. Please read this manual before using your Navigation System. The following issues are described in each chapter: Before moving on, take a few minutes to read the following information about the conventions used in this manual.
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CRB1887A_English.book Page 3 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Important Safety Information Before using your Navigation System, be sure to read and fully understand the following safety information: • Read the manual before operating this Navigation System. • This Navigation System is intended solely as an aid to you in the operation of your vehicle. It is not a substitute for your attentiveness, judgement, and care when driving.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 4 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Handbrake interlock Certain functions offered by this Navigation System could be dangerous if used while driving. To prevent them being used while in motion, there is an interlock with your vehicle’s handbrake. If you attempt to use these functions during driving, it may be inoperable. If so, stop in a safe place, apply the handbrake, then operate.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 5 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Chapter 1 How to Use Remote Control and Names of Parts Some navigation operations can be performed with the Steering Remote Control provided. In the case of the AVIC-900DVD, the supplied DVD remote control can be used to watch DVD videos and listen to CDs. Slide out the battery holder on the back of the DVD remote control and insert the battery with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper directions.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 6 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM How to Use Remote Control and Names of Parts Chapter 1 • In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery. Getting to Know the Components and What They Do Before using this unit, get to know the name of each component and how it is used. ❒ When using with the Pioneer AV Head Unit, set to Setting A. If you wish to operate another Pioneer Head Unit, set to Setting B.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 7 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Microphone Chapter 1 i Navigation mode (navigation operation) Main unit ➲ The main way of operating the built-in DVD player is by the DVD remote control supplied. ➞ Chapter 2 How to Use Remote Control and Names of Parts (8) +/– button The Pioneer Head Unit’s sound volume can be adjusted. (1) Microphone After pressing the VOICE button to start voice operation, this microphone hears your commands.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 8 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM How to Use Remote Control and Names of Parts Chapter 1 Setting and removing the disc Insert the disc in the Disc loading slot with the label-side up. To remove the disc, press the Disc eject button on the right-hand side of the Disc loading slot. ❒ Do not try to use discs other than a disc designed for this system. Please use only the disc specified by Pioneer.
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CRB1887A_English.book Page 10 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM DVD video disc region numbers Using Built-in DVD Player (AVIC-900DVD only) Chapter 2 DVD video discs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this player. The region number of the player can be found on the bottom of this unit. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 11 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM How to Listen to a CD with Built-in DVD Player (AVIC900DVD only) How to use the DVD Remote Control q In case of AVIC-800DVD, you cannot play CDs with the Navigation System. This product allows you to select the track or repeat range, and turn random or scan playback On/Off. POWER RTN S.TITLE DISP BSSM/ ch call ANGLE y r DVD TV BAND e RGB MENU i t V.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 12 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM (9) CLEAR button This is used when canceling numbers entered such as track numbers. Specifying a track (Direct search) (10) Numeric keypad Used to input track numbers. You can specify a track by using the numeric keypad. Basic method of listening to CD 1 Move the Joystick to the left or right to select the track number. The track number is highlighted. 2 Select the number of the track you want to listen to on the numeric keypad.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 13 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM w Repeat play You can listen to the music you are currently playing repeatedly. e Random play You can listen to the CD you are currently playing in a different track order. r Scan play You can listen to the first 10 seconds of each track. How to use the DVD Remote Control q o !1 POWER i MENU TOP ❒ During scan play, if the track you want to !0 AUDIO RTN listen to is played, move the Joystick down to turn it “Off”.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 14 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM (8) MENU button When the DVD is played, the route menu stored on the DVD is shown. When the DVD is stopped, the default setting screen appears. (9) TOP.M button The main menu stored on the DVD is displayed. Using Built-in DVD Player (AVIC-900DVD only) Chapter 2 (10) AUDIO button This button is used to select the sound track. (11) RTN button Use this button to move back to a previous screen in a default setting screen. (12) S.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 15 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM ❒ Depending on the disc, only fast-forward Caution during play q r DISP BSSM/ ch call ANGLE ❒ Each press of the E button advances the in Slow playback mode. V.SEL e w memorized. When you play the disc next time, play will be resumed from there. ❒ Depending on discs or some sections you are playing, the prohibition symbol may appear and you may not be able to stop playing.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 16 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Operation of menu Specifying a title or a chapter You can call up the main menu or route menu stored in the DVD. In the menu, you can select titles and chapters, or set the sound track or subtitles, etc. You can specify a title or a chapter by using the numeric keypad.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 17 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM 2 While the sound track selection palette is shown, press the AUDIO button. As you press the AUDIO button, sound track type is switched over. ❒ If a DVD does not have several sound track ❒ ❒ ❒ keys for about eight seconds, the subtitle selection palette disappears. To select subtitles, press the S.TITLE button again.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 18 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM 2 While the angle selection mark is shown, press the ANGLE button. As you press the ANGLE button, the angle is switched over. Title 01 Chap 006 Time 022:43 : Disc :L+R ❒ If a DVD does not have several angles filmed in one scene, you cannot switch angles. Using Built-in DVD Player (AVIC-900DVD only) Chapter 2 ❒ You cannot change the angle while playing in slow motion.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 19 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Changing sound track, subtitle, or angle (Information screen 1) Changing repeat range, or audio output L+R (Information screen 2) 1 1 Move the joystick to the left or right to select the item you want. Sound track Title 01 Chap 003 1 Eng Dolby D 5.1ch Subtitle Angle Title 01 1 Move the joystick up or down to change the setting. As you move the joystick up or down, the setting changes.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 20 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM 5 Adjusting Settings Chapter 2 You can change the DVD’s default settings, including sound track, subtitle, menu language, or setting of viewing restrictions. Normally, the DVD is played with the contents set in the default setting screen. Basic Operation of the default setting screen 1 Press the 7 button while playing. The disc stops playing. 2 Press the MENU button for one second.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 21 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM LANGUAGE SELECT The subtitles are displayed with the language set here. If you change the subtitle (language) while playing, the language selected previously will be displayed. ❒ If the selected language is not stored on the Setting the audio language The audio is played in the language you set. If you change the audio (language) while playing, the language selected previously will be played. Setting the menu language MENU LANG.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 22 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Setting viewing restriction You may restrict the viewing of any scenes or DVDs you do not want your children to watch. The restriction might apply to adult material or violence. The viewing restrictions can be set to different levels. Using Built-in DVD Player (AVIC-900DVD only) Chapter 2 PARENTAL LEVEL Description LEVEL8 All DVDs can be played (default setting).
CRB1887A_English.book Page 23 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Setting the display of the angle selection mark While playing a section where the angle can be changed, the angle selection mark appears. You can also turn the display of the angle selection mark ON or OFF. ANGLE Chapter 2 This setting turns ON/OFF the display of angle selection mark. ON* : Angle selection mark is displayed. OFF : Angle selection mark is not displayed.
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CRB1887A_English.book Page 25 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM TV Tuner/Display Operation When using this product with a separately sold TV or display, you can use the supplied remote control to perform some TV or display operations. To operate the TV or display, set the remote control Operation mode switch to “TV”. POWER MENU TOP AUDIO RTN S.TITLE DISP u i RGB MENU V.SEL Chapter 2 Functions that be operated differ depending on the TV or display. Refer to the following chart before operating.
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CRB1887A_English.book Page 27 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Appendix DVD discs Some basic precautions are necessary when handling your discs. • With some DVD video discs, it may not be possible to use certain functions. • It may not be possible to playback some DVD video discs. • When DVD-R/DVD-RW discs are used, playback is possible only for discs which have been finalized.
CRB1887A_English.book Page 28 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:29 PM Ambient conditions for playing disc Specifications • At extremely high temperatures, a temperature cutout protects the Navigation System by switching it off automatically. • Despite our careful design of the product, as a result of mechanical wear, ambient conditions for use, or handling of the disc, small scratches that do not affect actual operation may appear on the disc surface. This is not a sign of the malfunction of the unit.