User's manual AVIC-S1 as on april 2006
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User's manual AVIC-S1 Table of contents 1 2 3 4 User's manual Introduction................................................................ 5 1.1 About this manual............................................................ 6 1.1.1 Arrangement ........................................................ 6 1.1.2 Conventions ......................................................... 6 1.1.3 Symbols in the Manual........................................... 6 1.1.4 Terminology ..................................
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.5.5 4.5.6 4.5.7 4.5.8 4.5.9 5 6 7 8 Managing itineraries ............................................ 56 Calculating the route ........................................... 58 Displaying information regarding the route ............. 59 Simulating a route .............................................. 60 Starting navigation.............................................. 60 Working with the map............................................... 63 5.1 Status displays .................
User's manual AVIC-S1 9 8.8 Speed Limit Warning .....................................................102 8.9 Background .................................................................103 8.10 Autozoom ....................................................................103 8.11 Home Address ..............................................................104 8.12 Phone Menu .................................................................104 8.13 Hardware .........................................
User's manual AVIC-S1 1 Introduction Topics covered in this chapter: 1.1 About this manual page 6 Arrangement Conventions Symbols in the Manual Terminology 1.2 Legal notice page 8 Liability Trademarks 1.3 Support page 8 1.
User's manual AVIC-S1 1.1 1.1.1 About this manual Arrangement Find information quickly If you are looking for specific information or the explanation for a specific term, you can refer to the following sections in the manual: Ù In the list Terminology as of page 7 you'll find an explanation of terms used in this manual. Ù In the Glossary as of page 117 you'll find an explanation of the specialist terms and abbreviations. Ù In the Index as of page 119 you'll find page references. 1.1.
User's manual AVIC-S1 1.1.4 Terminology Terms Used Introduction A specific terminology is used in this manual to designate elements of the product and user actions. Term Use Display The physical display unit of the navigation device. Window A functional software operating unit that occupies the entire display. Tab The navigation software is mainly operated by means of two tabs, the tab DESTINATION and the tab SETTINGS.
User's manual AVIC-S1 1.2 1.2.1 Term Use Select Use the scrolling wheel to select an element so that it has the focus. Press Is used only for buttons and the scrolling wheel. Legal notice Liability Limitation of liability The software and the manual are subject to change without notice. Pioneer may not be liable for the correctness of the information contained in this manual nor for damages resulting from the use of this manual.
User's manual AVIC-S1 1.4 The basic principle of navigation AVIC-S1 The time of complicated and frustrating inquiries on the right way in folded maps is over. From now on AVIC-S1, your navigation system, will guide you, based on satellite information, quickly and safely to your destination. GPS-based navigation The Global Positioning System (GPS) has originally been developed in the 70ies, as a weapon guidance system for the American forces.
User's manual AVIC-S1 2 Using the Navigation System for the First Time Topics covered in this chapter: 2.1 Power supply and charging the battery At home In the car End of charging procedure page 12 page 12 page 12 page 12 2.2 Switching on the navigation system page 13 2.
User's manual AVIC-S1 2.1 Power supply and charging the battery Having unpacked your navigation system the battery will be flat. You must connect the device to an external power source in order to charge the battery. Once you have connected the device to an external power supply, you can use it even if the battery is flat. 2.1.1 At home 1. Connect the smaller end of the 220 V charging cable to the respective jack on the bottom of the navigation device. 2. Insert the other plug in a socket.
User's manual AVIC-S1 2.2 Switching on the navigation system As soon as you have connected the navigation system to the power supply you can start to use it for the first time. 1. Slide the main switch on the back of the device to ON. If the main switch is already switched to ON, then press the On/Off button on the top of the device. The PIONEER start screen appears briefly during start-up. At the first start the following message appears: 2.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Language 1. Switch on the navigation device. The LANGUAGE window opens. 2. Tap on the language in which you would like to operate the system. As soon as you tap on the language a window opens. This window informs you that you must restart the system. 3. Tap on OK. The system switches off and then back on again. Operation continues in the chosen language. Time Zone - 14 - The TIME ZONE window opens.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4. Tap on the time zone that applies to your location. You can scroll through the list with the buttons Up and Down. The display of cities for the respective time zone is meant as an aid for choosing the correct time zone. Summer Time The SUMMER TIME window opens. 5. Specify whether it is currently summer time (Yes) or (No). Time Format The TIME FORMAT window opens. 6.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Distance Unit The DISTANCE UNIT window opens. 7. Specify whether distances should be displayed in kilometres (km) or miles (mi). Introduction The INTRODUCTION window opens. 8. Specify whether you would like to see a brief introduction to operating the navigation software (Yes) or (No). The DESTINATION window opens, after the introduction if applicable.
User's manual AVIC-S1 3 Operating the navigation software Topics covered in this chapter: 3.1 Hardware keys page 18 3.2 Software keyboard page 19 Enter characters with the software keyboard 3.
User's manual AVIC-S1 3.1 Hardware keys Hardware Keys The following hardware keys are located on the front of the device. You use these to quickly access the most important functions: Left Key Position in map Opens the map in the standard view and displays your current position. Toggles between 2D and 3D view when your current position is being displayed (i.e. when GPS-signals are being received). Centre Scrolling wheel Your device has a little wheel that can be turned up and down and also pressed.
User's manual AVIC-S1 3.2 Software keyboard Overview 3.2.1 If text entries are necessary, a software key appears in the lower area of the screen. Enter characters with the software keyboard You may carry out all entries with your finger on the character keyboard. But you may enter capital letters only. You need not enter small letters or special characters when entering a destination's town or street name. AVIC-S1 replaces these characters automatically. When you are looking for, e.g.
User's manual AVIC-S1 If a street name or name of a point of interest consists of several words, you can type in the start of each of these words. For example, to search for "Charles Haller Street" you can enter "CHA…" or also "HAL…". However, in the case of city names that consist of several words, you can enter only the first letters of the first word . Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll through a list. When the searched location or street name appears on the list, just tap on it to select it.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Special characters Tap the icon to enter a special character. The special characters keyboard appears. Tap the icon to return to the character entry mode. You need not enter special characters when entering a destination's city or street name but they may be helpful for entering names for saved destinations and itineraries. 3.3 Command buttons Command buttons Most of the AVIC-S1 screens have the following buttons: Back To a map: displays the map in as standard view.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4 Navigation Topics covered in this chapter: 4.1 General information on navigation page 24 4.2 Starting AVIC-S1 page 24 4.3 Entering a destination page 25 Opening the DESTINATION window Specifying destination country Entering a destination address Specifying points of interest Entering a destination address Specifying points of interest Destination history Address book Navigating home Selecting destinations on the map 4.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.1 General information on navigation Use of AVIC-S1 is executed at your our risk. Caution: Before you use this navigation system, please make sure that you have thoroughly read and understood the "Important Information for the User" which is to be found on the Software DVD. Arriving at your destination When you have reached your destination the system pronounces the message "You have reached your destination!" The map is no more presented in navigation mode.
User's manual AVIC-S1 DESTINATION window In the DESTINATION window you may enter a destination, process routes or view the map. Note: When you turn your device on it shows the screen which was displayed when it was turned off. 4.3 Entering a destination Basis of navigation This section describes the various possibilities of entering, selecting and managing a destination in AVIC-S1. The view of the map during navigation is described in chapter "Starting navigation" On page 60.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.3.1 Opening the DESTINATION window Opening the DESTINATION window Specifying a destination or planning a route always starts in the DESTINATION window. You can open the DESTINATION window as follows: If you can see the map: 1. Press the MENU key to the right at the bottom of the display. If a different window is opened: 1. Press the MAP key. The map opens. 2. Press the MENU key. The DESTINATION window now opens.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.3.2 Specifying destination country It is possible to search for cities and some points of interest only within a specific country. The country is displayed on the Country button in the lower right-hand corner of the display. 1. If the city or point of interest is situated in a different country to the one that is shown, then tap on the Country button. The COUNTRY window opens. 2. Use the Up and Down buttons (or the scrolling wheel) to scroll through the list of countries. 3.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.3.3 Entering a destination address Various processes are defined for entering addresses.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The keyboard appears with the Street entry field. 5. Enter the destination street. Note: The last 8 streets from the destination city that you have entered as destination street are listed chronologically. If you want to enter one of these cities, just tap on its entry. 6. As soon as the destination street appears in the list above the keyboard, tap on it. The keyboard appears with the House number entry field. 7. Enter the house number.
User's manual AVIC-S1 City centre (only city name) 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (refer to page 26) 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the To the right button. 3. Tap on the City centre button. The keyboard appears with the City entry field. Note: If the Country button in the right lower corner of the display does not show the country in which your destination is located, then tap on it. Specify the country. 4. Enter the destination city.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Post code (post code, street, house number) 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (Refer to page 26) 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the To the right button. 3. Tap on the Postal Code Search button. The keyboard appears with the Post code entry field. Note: If the Country button in the right lower corner of the display does not show the country in which your destination is located, then tap on it. Specify the country. (refer to Specifying destination country , page 27) 4.
User's manual AVIC-S1 6. Enter the destination street. Note: The last 8 streets from the destination city that you have entered as destination street are listed chronologically. If you want to enter one of these cities, just tap on its entry. 7. As soon as the destination street appears in the list above the keyboard, tap on it. The keyboard appears with the House number entry field. 8. Enter the house number. As soon as the house number appears in the list above the keyboard, tap on it.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Intersection (city, street, intersecting road) 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (Refer to page 26) 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the To the right button. 3. Tap on the Crossing button. The keyboard appears with the City entry field. Note: If the Country button in the right lower corner of the display does not show the country in which your destination is located, then tap on it. Specify the country. (refer to Specifying destination country , page 27) 4.
User's manual AVIC-S1 6. Enter the destination street. Note: The last 8 streets from the destination city that you have entered as destination street are listed chronologically. If you want to enter one of these cities, just tap on its entry. 7. As soon as the destination street appears in the list above the keyboard, tap on it. The keyboard appears with the Intersection entry field for the intersecting street. 8. Enter the intersecting street.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.3.4 Specifying points of interest Points of Interest Points of interest, also known as POI are included in the navigation system's database. It concerns addresses or points on the map that are categorised in accordance with specific criteria. Included as points of interest are airports and harbours, restaurants, hotels, petrol stations, public facilities, doctors, hospitals, shopping centres and others. Points of interest can be displayed using a symbol on the map.
User's manual AVIC-S1 5. Tap on the category from which you wish to find a point of interest. The SUBCATEGORY window opens. The category that you have just chosen is specified at the top. 6. Use the Up and Down buttons or the scrolling wheel to scroll through the list of subcategories. 7. Tap on the subcategory in which you want to find a point of interest. If you do not wish to specify a subcategory, tap on All categories (topmost entry). The POINTS OF INTEREST NEARBY window opens.
User's manual AVIC-S1 No point of interest found? If no point of interest with the specified category is found in the vicinity of your location, a dialogue window appears showing a message accordingly. 1a Tap on Wider Area, in order to search within a greater radius. - OR 1b Tap on OK, in order to return to the SUBCATEGORY window. Search within a greater radius If the list of points of interest found is very short, you can proceed as follows: 1. Tap on the Wider Area button.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Point of interest in a specific city 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (Refer to page 26) 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the POI Search button. 3. Tap on the In a City button. The keyboard appears with the City input field. Note: If the Country button in the right lower corner of the display does not show the country in which your destination is located, then tap on it. Specify the country. (refer to Specifying destination country , page 27) 4.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The SUBCATEGORY window opens. The category that you have chosen is specified at the top. 8. Use the Up and Down buttons (or the scrolling wheel) to scroll through the list of subcategories. 9. Tap on the subcategory in which you'd like to find a point of interest. If you do not want to specify a subcategory, tap on All categories (topmost entry). The POINTS OF INTEREST IN A CITY window opens. The subcategory that you have just chosen is specified at the top.
User's manual AVIC-S1 No Point of Interest found? If no point of interest with the specified categories is found in the specified city, then a dialogue window appears showing a message accordingly. 1. Tap on OK in order to return to the SUBCATEGORY window. Point of interest of supra-regional significance 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (Refer to page 26) 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the POI Search button. 3. Tap on the Nationwide button. The CATEGORY window opens.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The POINTS OF INTEREST NATIONWIDE window opens. The category that you have chosen is specified at the top. The keyboard appears with the entry field for the chosen category. 6. Enter the name of the point of interest either in whole or in part. All the destinations of the specified category, the names of which begin with the characters entered or include the characters entered are listed above the keyboard. 7.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.3.5 Overview Destination history AVIC-S1 saves destinations that you have navigated to before in the list DESTINATION HISTORY. You can quickly select these destinations without having to repeat the information that has already been entered once before. 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (Refer to page 26) 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the Destination History button. The DESTINATION HISTORY window opens. 3.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.3.6 Address book Overview Destinations to which you need to drive to time and again can be stored in the ADDRESS BOOK. You can quickly select them without entering the address again. For details on how to save and edit a destination, refer to chapter "Administering destinations", page 47. 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (Refer to page 26) 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the Address Book button. The ADDRESS BOOK opens. 3.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.3.7 Navigating home Overview In AVIC-S1 you can save one address as a home address. Navigation to the home address can be started by pressing just one button. Refer to chapter " " on page home address. for information on entering your 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (Refer to page 26) 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the Return home button. The route is calculated. When the calculation is concluded, the map is shown.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.3.8 Selecting destinations on the map With this function you can select a destination directly on the map. There are two possibilities of starting a destination search on the map: Ù Via the standard map view Ù Via the Select on map button The standard map view option is usually the quickest one. Via the standard map view 1. If the standard map view isn't yet opened, then press the MAP key beneath the display. The map opens. 1a Tap on any point in the map.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The map opens in SEARCH FOR DESTINATION mode. The clearest characteristic of this mode is the address field in the lower third of the display. Your current location is marked by a red triangle. Above the triangle you can see a crosshair. 2. Change the map section that is being displayed in such a way that the point to which you want to navigate is visible on the map. You will find information about working with the map in chapter "" on page. 3. Tap briefly on the destination point.
User's manual AVIC-S1 You have the following possibilities: Start navigating to the point under the crosshair. Look for a point of interest in the vicinity of the crosshair. Proceed as described in chapter "Point of interest in the vicinity", page 35, as of section 4. If you have specified a destination for the address book, instead of the Navigate button, the OK button appears. Tap on it in order to accept the point under the crosshair in the address book.
User's manual AVIC-S1 display. The ADDRESS BOOK is now open. 4.4.2 Saving 1. Open the ADDRESS BOOK. (Refer to page 47) 2. Tap on the Add button. 3. Enter a destination (refer to chapter "Entering a destination", page 25). As soon as you have entered a destination, the SET NAME window appears. 4. Specify a name for the new entry. 5. Tap on the OK button.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The ADDRESS BOOK window opens. 4.4.3 Overview Editing Address book entries can be renamed and assigned to a different group. You can also assign the entry to a different address. Opening the EDITING window 1. Open the ADDRESS BOOK. (refer to page 47) 2. Use the Up and Down buttons (or the scrolling wheel), in order to scroll through the list.
User's manual AVIC-S1 3. Tap on the Editing button alongside the entry that you wish to edit. The EDITING window opens. Renaming 1. Open the EDITING window for the entry you wish to rename (refer to page 49). 2. Tap on the Name button. The SET NAME window opens. 3. Tap repeatedly on the Delete character button in order to delete the old name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Tap on the OK button. The EDITING window opens again. Close the EDITING window and return to the ADDRESS BOOK.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Assigning a group Overview The entries of more extensive address books can be assigned to groups. These groups are labelled with icons. The address book can be sorted alphabetically or even according to groups. The SELECT ICON window opens. 1. Tap on the icon of the group to which you wish to assign the entry. If you do not wish to assign the entry to a group, then tap on the No Icon button. 2. Tap on the OK button. The EDITING window opens again.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.4.4 Deleting 1. Open the EDITING window for the entry you wish to delete (refer to page 49). 2. Tap on the Delete Record button. The CONFIRMATION window appears. 3. Tap on Yes, in order to delete the destination. The entry is deleted from the address book.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.5 Itinerary (with waypoints) Itinerary planning 4.5.1 You may plan itineraries without receiving GPS signals, e.g. comfortably at home. Planned itineraries may be stored. Thus you may plan as many itineraries as you want, e.g. for holidays. Opening the ITINERARY window Opening the ITINERARY window To plan and edit a route you always start in the ROUTE PLANNING window. You can open the ROUTE PLANNING window as follows: 1. Open the DESTINATION window. (refer to page 26) 2.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.5.2 Indicating waypoints This is how you plan your route… 1. Open the ITINERARY window. (refer to page 53). 2. Tap on the Add button in order to specify the first waypoint. The ITINERARY window opens. 3. Enter the first waypoint (refer to chapter "Entering a destination", page 25) The ITINERARY window opens again. The specified destination is listed as waypoint 1. 4. Repeat the steps 2 and 3 for any extra waypoints that should be added to the route.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.5.3 Scrolling through the list of waypoints You can view a maximum of 3 waypoints on the display. If the list includes more waypoints, to the left alongside the list the two buttons Up and Down will be activated, and you can use these to scroll. Up Tap on this button to view the 3 previous waypoints. Down Tap on this button to view the three following waypoints. The end of the list may display just one or two waypoints. 4.5.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Change the order Move waypoint to top Tap this button to navigate to the selected waypoint earlier (example: waypoint 3 becomes waypoint 2). Move waypoint to bottom Tap this button to navigate to the respective waypoint later (example: waypoint 2 becomes waypoint 3). Deleting waypoints Delete waypoint Tap this button to delete the selected waypoint from the list. Close menu Close menu 4.5.5 Overview Tap on this button to close the menu without changing the list of waypoints.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Save route 1. Open the ITINERARY window. (refer to page 53). 2. Tap on the Save button in order to save a new route. The ENTER ITINERARY NAME window opens. 3. Enter a name for the route. 4. Tap on OK. Note: Only the waypoints will be saved. When you download a saved route, it will have to be recalculated. Load route 1. Open the ITINERARY window. (refer to page 53). 2. Tap on the Load button in order to download a saved route that you wish to either edit or navigate to.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.5.6 Calculating the route A planned routed can also be calculated without GPS reception so that you can get an overview of the route. In doing so, the first specified waypoint is assumed as the starting point of the route. Note: During navigation the current standing point is the starting point. The first stage is then the drive to the first specified waypoint. 1. Tap on the Done button in order to calculate the entire route as well as the foreseeable duration of journey.
User's manual AVIC-S1 You have the following options: Launch the navigation to the first waypoint. (refer to chapter "Starting navigation" , page 60) Open the ROUTE DETAILS window in order to see detailed information regarding the route. (refer to chapter "Displaying information regarding the route", page 59 ) Simulate a navigation. (refer to chapter "Simulating a route", page 60) Return to the ITINERARY window. 4.5.
User's manual AVIC-S1 4.5.8 Simulating a route Simulation You can also simulate a navigation. Note: You do not need GPS reception in order to simulate a route. Only routes of max. 100 km in length can be simulated. Condition Ù You have planned or downloaded a route as described in "Indicating waypoints" on page 54 and "Load route" on page 57. Ù The route is calculated as described in "Calculating the route" on page 58 and is shown on the map. 1. Tap on the Simulation button.
User's manual AVIC-S1 1. Tap on the Navigate button. The route is calculated to the first waypoint. A window informs you of the progress of the calculation. The map is shown. Your current position is shown by a red triangle. The route is highlighted in green. As soon as you arrive at the first waypoint, the message "You have reached your destination" is issued. The system then automatically calculates the route to the next waypoint and you can continue your journey without interruption.
User's manual AVIC-S1 No GPS Reception? If there is no GPS signal, the following message appears: You have the following options: Ù You wait until navigation commences. This happens automatically as soon as the GPS reception is sufficient to do so. Ù Tap on Cancel. The window opened most recently appears again. Repeat the last input later on in order to start navigating again. Ù Tap on OK. The route is then calculated. The last position known to the system is assumed as a starting point.
User's manual AVIC-S1 5 Working with the map Topics covered in this chapter: 5.1 Status displays page 64 5.2 Zoom page 66 5.3 Map views page 67 Standard map view Search for destination view View destination - map view 5.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Overview The map can be displayed in different views. Each of these views represents differing functions, but you can zoom and view the status in all of the views. AVIC-S1 offers you the possibility to establish in great detail which information, points of interest and status displays you would like to show on the map. For more information refer to chapter "Displayed Information" as of page 97. 5.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Energy The Energy symbol is placed at the right margin of the map window. The different symbols have the following significance: Symbol Significance The device is connected to an external power supply. The battery is charged. The LED on the device shines green. The device is connected to an external power supply. The battery is being charged. The LED on the device shines yellow. The device is being supplied by its internal battery. The charge state of the battery is sufficient.
User's manual AVIC-S1 5.2 Zoom Zoom level, Scale The map can be shown in variousl zoom levels in all views. After starting navigation the autozoom mode is active: the zoom level changes automatically depending on the current speed. The zoom level bar is displayed as soon as you tap on one of the buttons Zoom out or Zoom in. The scale is shown to the left alongside the Zoom in button on the lower edge of the display. A short distance piece shows the reference distance on the display.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Note: Autozoom mode is no longer activated once you change the zoom level manually. 5.3 Map views Overview The map can be shown in three different views: Ù In the Standard map view Ù In the Search for destination view Ù In the View destination view Each of these views makes available different functions that are explained in the following. 5.3.1 Standard map view The STANDARD map view opens when you start navigating. It also opens when you press the MAP key.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Alignment of the map Red point shows up (north): the map is therefore aligned so that north is always at the top. Tap on the button to align the map in accordance with the driving direction. The northerly view corresponds to the map alignment on printed maps, but is impractical for navigation purposes. Red point is not pointing upwards: the map is aligned so that the driving direction is always at the top. Tap on the button to align the map to the north.
User's manual AVIC-S1 5.3.2 Search for destination view In the SEARCH FOR DESTINATION view you can select a destination directly on the map or gain an overview of a specific area. For further information on how to select a destination on the map, refer to chapter "Selecting destinations on the map", page 45. The following properties are typical for this view: Ù An address field is shown in the lower third of the display. Ù Your current location is shown by a red triangle.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Opening map view SEARCH FOR DESTINATION You can open the SEARCH FOR DESTINATION map view by Ù Tapping in the map if in STANDARD map view. (refer to "Standard map view" on page 67) Ù Tapping on the Select from map button in the DESTINATION window. (refer to "Selecting destinations on the map", page 45) You have the following possibilities: Start navigating to the point under the crosshair. Look for a point of interest in the vicinity of the crosshair.
User's manual AVIC-S1 5.3.3 View destination - map view Open VIEW DESTINATION view If, in a list, you press on the Show on map button to the right alongside a list entry, the map will open in the VIEW DESTINATION map view. You can view cities, streets, house numbers, points of interest and recent destinations on the map. The following properties are typical for this view: Ù The map is aligned north. Ù A destination is shown centred on the map.
User's manual AVIC-S1 5.4 Showing the map during navigation During navigation the map opens in the STANDARD view. For the parameters Map type, Autozoom and Orientation you apply the settings that you have specified. For more information, refer to chapter "Configuring AVIC-S1" on page 91. Navigation aids Whilst navigating you will be shown different information that will be of use for the journey.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Area Information 3 In the case of driving manoeuvres that are to be carried out quickly in succession, the small arrow field shows the next but one driving manoeuvre. 4 When you are approaching the location where the next manoeuvre is to be carried out, a bar is shown beneath the arrow field. The closer you come to the crossroads, the less of the bar is shown. You should turn when you can no longer see the bar.
User's manual AVIC-S1 For detailed information regarding the settings mentioned above, refer to chapter "Displayed Information" on page 97. Caution: The display of speed limits and the warnings should you exceed the speed limit depend on the settings that you have made in the settings windows DISPLAYED INFORMATION and SPEED LIMIT WARNING. Caution: The information in the map material can be incorrect on account of sudden changes (construction sites etc.
User's manual AVIC-S1 6 Useful functions for navigation Topics covered in this chapter: 6.1 Waypoints page 76 6.2 Skip next waypoint page 76 6.3 Blocking a route section page 77 6.4 Change route preferences page 79 6.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Survey 6.1 The following functions are available during navigation or after calculating a planned route: Waypoints Waypoints during navigation During navigation you can enter a new waypoint at any time. The route is then recalculated so that the next destination will be this waypoint. After reaching the waypoint the remaining points will be driven to. This is how you enter a waypoint... Condition: The map is displayed in STANDARD map view. 1. Press the MENU key.
User's manual AVIC-S1 6.3 Blocking a route section Blocking a route section manually You may block a route section manually in order to evade it. Manual blocking forces a recalculation of the route. Presume that you are driving on a freeway and a radio message announces a traffic jam 4 miles ahead of your current position. With the "Block route sections" function you may instruct the navigation system to evade the announced traffic jam. A manual blocking is only valid for the current navigation process.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The route is recalculated. The Set Blocked Road button is now replaced by the Unblock button. 6. Press the MAP key to reopen the map. The blocked section of road is shown in violet. The new calculated route is shown in green.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Cancel block 1. Press the MENU key. The DESTINATION window opens. 2. In the DESTINATION window, tap on the To the right button. 3. Tap once again on the To the right button. 4. Tap on the Unblock button. The block is then cancelled and AVIC-S1 continues to drive the originally calculated route. 6.4 Change route preferences Overview During navigation you can change the route preferences, perhaps because you now no longer wish to use the motorway.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The ROUTE PREFERENCES window opens. 4. Carry out the desired changes to the routing options. Detailed information regarding establishing the routing options can be found in chapter "Configuring AVIC-S1" on page 91. 5. Tap on the Recalculate button. The route is then recalculated. Navigation then continues whilst taking into account the new route preferences. 6.5 Simulation Overview Once you have planned and calculated a route you can start a simulated navigation.
User's manual AVIC-S1 7 Traffic Messages Topics covered in this chapter: 7.1 Opening the TRAFFIC window page 82 7.2 Search for traffic station page 83 7.3 TMC categories page 85 7.4 List all traffic reports page 86 7.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Overview TMC If your navigation device is being used with optional TMC kit (ND-TMC1), the system can access current traffic reports and can, if necessary, dynamically change the route in order, for example, to avoid a traffic jam. If you are using AVIC-S1 without the TMC kit, then please read the next chapter. TMC operating mode The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is based on a news system.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The TRAFFIC window opens. 7.2 Search for traffic station Overview AVIC-S1 can automatically set the transmitter with the strongest reception. You can however also search for a specific transmitter. Search for transmitter 1. Open the TRAFFIC window. (refer to page 82) 2. In the TRAFFIC window, tap on the Traffic Station button. The TRAFFIC STATION window opens. The current traffic station and its frequency is shown.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Note: With the automatic transmitter search, the AVIC-S1 is constantly searching in the background for the transmitter with the strongest signal. This ensures that you always have a perfect TMC reception. If the transmitter with the strongest reception is the local transmitter, then it can of course be that the TMC reports can only be sent for a restricted area. In this case you should manually select an alternative transmitter.
User's manual AVIC-S1 7.3 TMC categories Overview Traffic reports that are sent via TMC are always assigned certain categories. Not all categories concern jams or obstacles that can cause jams. You can set from which categories you wish to have reports. Setting TMC categories 1. Open the TRAFFIC window. (refer to page 82) 2. In the TRAFFIC window, tap on the Traffic Settings button. The TRAFFIC SETTINGS window opens. The TMC report categories are listed.
User's manual AVIC-S1 7.4 List all traffic reports Overview AVIC-S1 can list all the received traffic reports. You can of course exclude individual categories from the listing. (Refer to chapter "TMC categories", page 85) List of reports 1. Open the TRAFFIC window. (refer to page 82) 2. In the TRAFFIC window, tap on the All Traffic button. The ALL TRAFFIC window opens. The traffic reports for the chosen categories are listed. You can scroll through the list using the Up and Down buttons.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Details You may wish to see individual reports in more detail. 1. Tap on the entry for the report you are interested in. The DETAILS window opens. 2. Tap on the To the left or To the right button in order to scroll through the reports. 3. Tap on the Back button to close the DETAILS window and return to the ALL TRAFFIC window. End Traffic Messages In the ALL TRAFFIC window, tap on the Back button in order to return to the TRAFFIC window.
User's manual AVIC-S1 7.5 List traffic reports for the current route Overview If you are currently navigating, the AVIC-S1 can list the reports that affect the sections on your current route. You can of course exclude individual report categories from the list. (refer to chapter "TMC categories", page 85) List of reports 1. Open the TRAFFIC window. (refer to page 82) 2. In the TRAFFIC window, tap on the Traffic On Route button. The TRAFFIC ON ROUTE window opens.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Updating The list is not updated while it is being shown. Otherwise, each time a new report is received it would restructure itself. Tap on this button to update the list of reports. Details You may wish to see individual reports in more detail. 1. Tap on the entry for the report you are interested in. The DETAILS window opens. 2. Tap on the To the left or To the right button in order to scroll through the reports. 3.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8 Configuring AVIC-S1 Topics covered in this chapter: 8.1 Opening the SETTINGS window page 92 8.2 Orientation page 93 8.3 Map Type page 93 8.4 Day / Night Display page 93 8.5 Route Preferences page 94 8.6 Overlay POI page 95 8.7 Displayed Information page 97 Current time Current Street Name Compass Speed Limit Current Speed Destination Info Waypoint Info Displayed Time Street names on map (2D) GPS Status Battery Status TMC Status 8.8 Speed Limit Warning page 102 8.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.1 Opening the SETTINGS window Opening the SETTINGS window Avic-S1 offers a number of setting possibilities with which you can adapt the software to your individual requirements. To display and change the current settings you always start at the SETTINGS window. You can open the SETTINGS window as follows: If you can see the map: 1. Press the MENU key on the lower right of the display. The DESTINATION tab opens. 2. Tap on the Settings tab. If a different window is opened: 1.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.2 Orientation Orientation Use this setting to establish whether the map should be orientated so that north is always at the top (set to north) or in such a way that the driving direction is always at the top (driving direction). The current setting is displayed on the button. Touch the button to change the setting. 8.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.5 Route Preferences Route Preferences In the ROUTE PREFERENCES window you can specify your driving profile and establish the type of route that should be calculated as standard. The setting carried out here effects the calculation of the probably driving time. 1. Tap on the Route Preferences button. The ROUTE PREFERENCES window opens. Speed profile The current setting is displayed on the button. 1. Tap on the button in order to open the SPEED PROFILE. 2.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Motorways, ferries, toll roads Recalculate The current setting is displayed on the respective button. 4. Tap on the buttons Motorways, Ferries and Toll roads in succession and establish whether these should be integrated or avoided in the route calculation. Option Meaning Permitted With this option the respective road type will be incorporated in the calculation of the route. Avoid With this option, the respective road type will be avoided if possible.
User's manual AVIC-S1 The current setting is shown in the box to the right alongside the respective point of interest: Ù : This category will be shown on the map. Ù : This category will not be shown on the map. Ù : This category includes subcategories of which one or more will not be shown on the map. Show all categories Tap on the All button in order to show all the points of interest on the map. Show no categories Tap on the None button in order to show no points of interest on the map.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.7 Displayed Information Displayed Information In DISPLAYED INFORMATION you can establish which information will be displayed on the map. The majority of this information is only relevant for the navigation and is only available in the map view whilst navigating. Refer also to chapter "Showing the map during navigation" on page 72. 1. Tap on Displayed Information. The DISPLAYED INFORMATION window opens.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.7.2 Current Street Name Current street name With this setting you can establish whether the name of the street on which you are currently driving should be displayed. The current setting is shown on the button. Tap on the button to change the setting. 8.7.3 Compass Setting Meaning Show The road name of the road on which you are currently located is shown. Hide The road name of the road on which you are currently located is not shown.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.7.4 Speed Limit Speed Limit With this setting you establish whether or when any speed restrictions should be shown on the map. Irrespective of whether you are driving in a country with km/h or mph as a unit of speed, the speed limit will always be shown in the unit you have specified for the AVIC-S1. (Refer to "Distance", page) The current setting is shown on the button. Tap on the button in order to change the setting. Setting Meaning Always Speed restrictions will be shown.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.7.7 Waypoint Info Waypoint Info This information is only visible if you are navigating a route that has at least 2 waypoints. With this setting you establish whether the distance left until you reach the next waypoint and, depending on setting, the probable arrival time or the remaining driving time should be shown. (Refer to "Displayed Time", page 100) The current setting is shown on the button. Tap on the button in order to to change the setting. 8.7.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.7.10 GPS Status GPS Status With this setting you establish whether the GPS symbol should be shown on the map. The GPS symbol offers information regarding whether the received signal is sufficient and strong enough for navigating or positioning. For more information on the GPS symbol, refer to the chapter "Status displays" on page 64. The current setting is shown on the button. Tap on the button to change the setting. Setting Meaning Show The GPS symbol will be shown.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.7.12 TMC Status TMC Status This setting is only available if you use the AVIC-S1 in connection with the optionally available TMC kit ND-TMC1. If you are using the device with the TMC kit, the system uses the current traffic reports and, if necessary, can dynamically change the route, e.g. in order to avoid a jam. With this setting you can establish whether the TMC symbol should be shown on the map.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Warning in built-up areas The amount by which you exceed the speed limit in built-up areas before the warning is sounded can be changed using the two "-" and "+"buttons. Ù Tap on the "+" button to increase the value. Ù Tap on the "-" button to reduce the value or set it to never. Warning outside built-up areas The amount by which you exceed the speed limit outside of builtup areas before the warning is sounded can be changed using the two "-" and "+" buttons.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Setting Meaning Standard Standard autozoom High High autozoom Low Low autozoom 8.11 Home Address Home Address In the HOME ADDRESS settings window you can specify your home address and therefore you can also quickly navigate from any location to your home. 1. Tap on the Home address button. The HOME ADDRESS window opens. 2. Tap on the Change button and enter your home address.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.13 Hardware Hardware In the HARDWARE settings window you can carry out some hardware-specific settings and view detailed information regarding the current GPS and battery status. 1. Tap on the Hardware button. The HARDWARE window opens. You can carry out the following settings in the HARDWARE window: 8.13.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.13.2 Click sound Click sound With this setting you can establish whether there should be a click sound when tapping on the touch screen or not. The current setting is shown on the button. Tap on the button to change the setting. Setting Meaning On Click sound is switched on. Off Click sound is switched off. 8.13.3 Brightness Brightness In the BRIGHTNESS settings window you can establish the brightness for the daylight and night time display. 1. Tap on the Brightness button.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.13.4 Battery Status Battery Status The BATTERY STATUS window includes information regarding the current charge status of the battery. 1. Tap on the Battery Status button. The BATTERY STATUS window opens. The battery symbol shows the current charge status. The meaning of the symbol is displayed as text beneath it. The battery symbol is the same one that is shown in the map when its display is set, refer to Battery Status, page 101).
User's manual AVIC-S1 Information Meaning GMT Greenwich Mean Time London time without summertime. Lon/Lat Current position. Specifies the East longitudinal and north latitudinal degrees. Satellites Number of receiving satellites. For a navigation, the signals require at least three satellites. HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision Indicates the quality of the positioning.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.14 Regional Settings Regional Settings In the REGIONAL SETTINGS window you can change the basic settings, e.g. language and time zone, that you specified when you first started the navigation system (refer to Basic settings, page 13). 1. Tap on the Regional Settings button. The REGIONAL SETTINGS window opens. In the REGIONAL SETTINGS window you can carry out the following settings: 8.14.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.14.2 Time Zone Time Zone With this setting you can establish valid time zones for your location. This setting is important for the correct calculation of probable arrival times. Tap on the button to open the TIME ZONE window. Time Zone The current setting is shown on the button. 1. Tap on the button to open the TIME ZONE window. 2. Tap on the time zone that applies to your location. Use Up and Down to scroll through the list.
User's manual AVIC-S1 8.14.4 Distance Distance With this setting you establish which units of measurement should be used for the distances. The current setting is shown on the button. Tap on the button to change the setting. Setting Meaning Kilometres Displays the distances in kilometres. Miles Displays the distances in miles. 8.15 Product Information Product Information The name and version of the software is displayed in the PRODUCT INFORMATION settings window.
User's manual AVIC-S1 9 Appendix Topics covered in this chapter: 9.
User's manual AVIC-S1 9.1 Appendix A: Restoring the Software and Map Overview If the software and / or map are damaged, perhaps because the navigation device has been subject to strong electromagnetic radiation, you can reinstall both of them. On the supplied DVD you’ll find an Installer Tool, which guides you through the software and map installation. Note: The files can be copied either via a card reading device or via an ActiveSync connection.
User's manual AVIC-S1 Note: If the Installer Tool does not start automatically, open Windows Explorer. Select the directory for your DVD drive and double-click on the "Setup.exe" file. 9.1.2 Restoring the map Via ActiveSync 1. Connect your navigation device to your PC via ActiveSync. 2. Insert the AVIC-S1 DVD in your DVD ROM drive. The Installer Tool starts automatically. 3. Select your language. 4. Click on Upgrade / Restore Map. 5. Click on MS ActiveSync®. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
User's manual AVIC-S1 10 Glossary GMT GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the mean solar time at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Greenwich near London, England, which by convention is at 0 degrees geographic longitude. Theoretically, noon Greenwich Mean Time is the moment when the Sun crosses the Greenwich meridian (and reaches its highest point in the sky in Greenwich). Up to 1972, GMT was the global time standard.
User's manual AVIC-S1 11 Index 2 2D/3D ........................................... 93 A Activate ........................................... 7 Arrangement of the Manual ................ 6 Autozoom .....................................103 AVIC-S1 start ........................................... 24 Dialogue Window............................... 7 Display ............................................ 7 Displayed Information ...................... 97 Displayed Time ............................. 100 Distance.
User's manual AVIC-S1 M R Manual Arrangement ................................. 6 Conventions................................... 6 Symbols........................................ 6 Map 2D/3D......................................... 93 Autozoom............................... 68, 70 Butons ........................................ 67 Day / Night Display....................... 93 Displayed Information ................... 97 Map............................................ 93 Moving.............................
User's manual AVIC-S1 Distance Unit ............................... 16 Driving profile .............................. 94 GPS Status ......................... 101, 107 Hardware ...................................105 Battery Status..........................107 Brightness ...............................106 Click sound ..............................106 Demo Mode .............................105 GPS Status ..............................107 Radio-mute..............................108 Home Address................
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