Hardware Manual ENGLISH DVD MULTIMEDIA AV NAVIGATION SERVER AVIC-N1
Introduction Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Manual Overview This manual mainly describes hardware-related information such as the part names of the Navigation System or precautions for use. Please read this manual and all other enclosed manuals before using your Navigation System. The following issues are described in each chapter: How to use this manual Introduction This chapter describes precautions for the use of the Navigation System.
Table of Contents Introduction 1 Appendix 19 Manual Overview 2 How to use this manual 2 Terminology 2 Table of Contents 3 Important Safety Information 4 Notes Before Using the System and Additional Safety Information 5 Precaution 5 After-sales service for Pioneer products 7 Product registration 7 Update DVD 7 Playable discs 7 DVD video disc region numbers 7 Features (Characteristics of this hardware) 7 To protect the LCD screen 9 For viewing LCD comfortably 9 Condition memory 9 What the marks on DVDs indi
Important Safety Information Before using your Navigation System, be sure to read and fully understand the following safety information: ❒ The data encoded in the disc for this product 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. ❒ Read the entire manual before operating this Navigation System.
Notes Before Using the System and Additional Safety Information Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment. For Canadian model tion with this product will be referred to as the “Rear Display”. • Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information. • Never set the volume of your Navigation System so high that you cannot hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.
• In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed and this unit’s DVD or TV features should not be used. This unit detects whether your vehicle’s parking brake is engaged or not, and prevents you from watching a DVD or TV on the front display while driving.
After-sales service for Pioneer products Playable discs About DVD-video and CD Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its aftersales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below: Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without making advance contact. U.S.
Built-in Navigation system You can use DVD map discs that are compatible with Pioneer navigation systems. Memory navigation The navigation system can memorise a certain amount of information up to the set destination. The navigation system continues to operate even when you remove the map disc, allowing you to play a CD or DVD while using the navigation. (If the destination is particularly distant, you may need to set the map disc again.
To protect the LCD screen ❒ Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the display when this unit is not being used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures. ❒ When using a portable phone, keep the antenna of the portable phone away from the display to prevent disruption of the video by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc. ❒ Never touch the screen with anything besides your finger when operating the Touch Panel functions.
• When the display and the Hide-away units are re-connected. 1 Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2 Press RESET button with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. RESET button ❒ If you have connected other equipment (for example, a TV tuner) to this by cable, be sure to reset that equipment too.
Chapter 1 How to Use Navigation Unit and Names of the Parts Chapter 1 Display unit How to Use Navigation Unit and Names of the Parts (1) DISP button Press to select different displays. (2) PGM button Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (3) Sub display Current time or the information of the audio source currently playing is displayed when the LCD panel is closed. (4) Ambient light sensor Senses ambient light.
How to Use Navigation Unit and Names of the Parts Chapter 1 (6) OPEN/CLOSE button Press to open or close the LCD panel. (7) NAVI/AV button Use to switch between Navigation map displays and audio operation displays. (8) POS button Press to view the map or return to guidance. Also, when the map is scrolling, pressing this button returns you to the display of the map of your surroundings. Use to switch the view mode of the navigation when the map of your surroundings is displayed.
Turning the unit on and selecting a source Turn the ignition switch (ACC) ON. The product’s power supply comes on. 2 Press SRC button to select a source.
How to Use Navigation Unit and Names of the Parts Chapter 1 ❒ If the DVD drive does not operate properly, an error message such as ERROR-11 may be displayed. ➲ Error messages ➞ Operation Manual Adjusting the volume • Use VOLUME to adjust the audio sound level. With this product, rotate VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume. Please refer to save volume level instructions on page 1 of this manual. ❒ To adjust the navigation volume, go to the navigation menu.
Important: • If you can hear the LCD panel knocking against your vehicle’s console or dashboard, press ANGLE (–) button to move the LCD panel a little forward. • When adjusting the LCD panel angle, be sure to press ANGLE (+/–) button. Forcibly adjusting the LCD panel by hand may damage it. • Press WIDE button to select the desired setting.
3 Operating the picture adjustment Adjusting the dimmer 1 How to Use Navigation Unit and Names of the Parts Chapter 1 ❒ The navigation map and the rear view camera picture is always FULL. 2 16 Press WIDE button and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.
• Press PGM button to select the desired channel select setting when selecting XM as the source. Press PGM button repeatedly to switch between the following channel select settings: CH NUMBER (channel number select setting) — CATEGORY (channel category select setting) The front panel can be detached from the display unit to discourage theft, as described below. Important: • Never use force or grip the display and the buttons tightly when removing or attaching.
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Appendix Troubleshooting ➲ About troubleshooting other than description below ➞ Appendix of the Operation Manual Symptom There’s no picture. Cause The parking brake cord is not connected. The parking brake is not applied. The picture stops (pauses) and the unit cannot be operated. The picture is stretched, the aspect is incorrect. Rear display picture disappears. Nothing is displayed and the touch panel keys cannot use. LCD Panel knocking against your vehicle’s console or dashboard.
Error messages ➲ About error messages ➞ Appendix of the Operation Manual Appendix Vehicles that Cannot Obtain Speed Pulse Data The speed pulse data comes from the speed sensing circuit. The location of this speed sensing circuit depends on your vehicle model. In some cases, it is impossible to make a connection to it, and in such a case we recommend that the ND-PG1 speed pulse generator (sold separately) be used. • Be sure to connect the speed pulse lead. If not, vehicle location error will increase.
CD-R/CD-RW discs • When CD-R/CD-RW discs are used, playback is possible only for discs which have been finalized. • It may not be possible to playback CD-R/CDRW discs recorded on a music CD recorder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc. on the lens of this unit. • Playback of discs recorded on a personal computer may not be possible depending on the application settings and the environment. Please record with the correct format.
• The sound quality of MP3 files generally becomes better with increasing bit rate. This unit can play recordings with bit rates from 8 kbps to 320 kbps, but in order to be able to enjoy a certain sound quality, it is recommended to use only discs recorded with a bit rate of at least 128 kbps. Appendix Important: • When naming an MP3 file, add the corresponding filename extension (.mp3). • This unit plays back files with the filename extension (.mp3) as MP3 files.
Handling the display unit • Be careful of fingers, long hair, and loose articles of clothing which could possibly get caught between the LCD panel and the main body and cause serious injury. • • • • Keeping the LCD screen in good condition • When removing dust from the LCD screen or cleaning the LCD screen, first turn the system power off, then wipe with the supplied cloth. • When wiping the LCD screen, take care not to scratch the surface. Do not use harsh or abrasive chemical cleaners.
Specifications ➲ Glossary ➞ Appendix of the Operation Manual General Rated power source ............ 14.4 V DC (10.8 - 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ............... Negative type Max. current consumption ................................... 10.0 A Display unit: Dimensions (W ✕ H ✕ D): DIN Chassis ................. 178 ✕ 50 ✕ 160 mm (7 ✕ 2 ✕ 6-1/4 in.) Nose...................... 188 ✕ 58 ✕ 34 mm (7-3/8 ✕ 2-1/4 ✕ 1-3/8 in.) D Chassis ................. 178 ✕ 50 ✕ 165 mm (7 ✕ 2 ✕ 6-1/2 in.) Nose..........
Frequency response.............5 – 44,000 Hz (with DVD, at sampling frequency 96 kHz) Signal-to-noise ratio .............97 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network) (CD: 96 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network)) Dynamic range .....................95 dB (1 kHz) (CD: 94 dB (1 kHz)) Distortion ..............................0.008 % (1 kHz) Output level: Video..............................1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω (±0.2 V) Audio .............................1.0 V (1 kHz, 0 dB) Number of channels ............2 (stereo) MP3 decoding format ..........
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