Document Outline

• Contents
• Precaution
• Licence agreement
  • PIONEER AVIC-F550BT
  • END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
• About the database
  • About the data for the map database
• Important safety information
  • Fuel cost management
  • Traffic information
  • Speed limit indication
• Additional safety information
  • Handbrake interlock
  • When using a display connected to VIDEO OUT
  • To avoid battery exhaustion
  • Rear view camera
  • Handling the SD card slot
  • Handling the USB connector
• Notes before using the system
  • In case of trouble
  • Visit our website
  • About this product
• Introduction
  • Manual overview
    • How to use this manual
    • Conventions used in this manual
    • Terms used in this manual
  • Notice regarding video viewing
  • Notice regarding MP3 file usage
  • iPod compatibility
  • Map coverage
  • Protecting the LCD panel and screen
  • Notes on internal memory
    • Before removing the vehicle battery
    • Data subject to erasure
• Basic operation
  • Checking part names and functions
  • Inserting and ejecting a disc
    • Inserting a disc
    • Ejecting a disc
  • Inserting and ejecting a microSD card
    • Ejecting a microSD card
    • Inserting a microSD card
  • Plugging and unplugging a USB storage device
    • Plugging in a USB storage device
    • Unplugging a USB storage device
  • Connecting and disconnecting an iPod
    • Connecting your iPod
    • Disconnecting your iPod
  • Startup and termination
  • On first-time startup
  • Regular startup
  • Screen switching overview
  • Operating screens of the AV function (e.g. iPod list screen)
  • Operating list screens of the navigation function (e.g. route settings screen)
  • Operating the on-screen keyboard
• How to use the navigation menu screens
  • Monitoring the GPS reception quality
• How to use the map
  • How to read the map screen
  • Frequently shown route events
  • Seeing the current position on the map
    • Checking the detailed information about the current position
  • Browsing the data field
  • Display during motorway driving
  • Operating the map screen
    • Changing the scale of the map
    • Smart Zoom
    • Switching the map orientation
    • Changing the view angle of the map
    • Switching the map between 2D and 3D
    • Scrolling the map to the position you want to see
    • Viewing information about a specified location
• Searching for and selecting a location
  • Searching for a location by address
  • Searching for a location by entering the midpoint of a street
  • Searching for a location by entering the city/town centre
  • Finding the location by specifying the postcode
  • Searching for Points of Interest (POI)
    • Searching for POIs using “Quick Search”
    • Searching for POIs using preset categories
  • Searching for POIs by categories
  • Searching for a POI directly from the name of the facilities
  • Searching for a nearby POI
  • Selecting a location by using “Find on Map”
  • Selecting destination from stored locations
  • Selecting a location you searched for recently
    • Smart History
    • History
  • Searching for a location by coordinates
  • Searching for a location by scrolling the map
• After the location is decided
  • Setting a route to your destination
    • Setting a route using a searched location
    • Checking route alternatives when planning the route
    • Setting a route using the “My Route” menu
• Checking and modifying the current route
  • Displaying the route overview
  • Checking route parameters and accessing route related functions
  • Modifying the route calculation conditions
    • Changing the vehicle used
    • Setting the vehicle parameters
    • Setting the route calculation
    • Changing road types used
  • Modifying the route
    • Selecting a new destination when a route is already set
    • Setting a new starting position for the route
  • Editing the list of destinations
  • Cancelling the current route guidance
  • Checking route alternatives for the current route
  • Watching the simulation of the route
  • Navigating in off-road mode
• Registering and editing locations
  • Storing a location in “Favourites”
  • Saving a location as an alert point
  • Editing an alert point
• Using traffic information
  • Checking historical traffic information
  • Receiving real-time traffic information (TMC)
    • Checking the traffic incidents on the map
• Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device
  • Preparing communication devices
  • Registering and connecting your Bluetooth devices
    • Connecting a registered Bluetooth device manually
    • Deleting a registered device
    • Stopping Bluetooth wave transmission
    • Setting auto connect
    • Answering a call automatically
    • Editing the password for pairing
    • Checking the device information
    • Checking the Bluetooth wireless technology software
• Using hands-free phoning
  • Displaying the phone menu
    • Reading the screen
    • Using the touch panel keys
  • Making a phone call
    • Direct dialling
    • Calling a number in the phone book
    • Dialling from the history
  • Receiving a phone call
    • Answering an incoming call
  • Setting the private mode
  • Transferring the phone book
  • Notes for hands-free phoning
• Basic operations of the AV source
  • Displaying the AV operation screen
    • Selecting a source
  • Operating list screens (e.g. iPod list screen)
    • Displays the list screen
    • Selecting an item
    • Turning off the AV source
• Using the radio
  • Starting procedure
  • Reading the screen
  • Using the touch panel keys
    • Storing broadcast frequencies
  • Using advanced functions
    • Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies
    • Searching for an RDS station by PTY information
    • Using news programme interruption
    • Receiving traffic announcements
    • Tuning in strong frequencies
    • Limiting stations to regional programming
    • Tuning into alternative frequencies
    • Setting the FM tuning step
    • Switching Auto PI seek
    • Interruption icon status
  • Operating by hardware buttons
• Playing audio CDs
  • Starting procedure
  • Reading the screen
  • Using the touch panel keys
  • Operating by hardware buttons
• Playing files on ROM
  • Starting procedure
  • Reading the screen
  • Using the touch panel keys
  • Operating by hardware buttons
• Playing files on USB storage device
  • Starting procedure
  • Reading the screen
  • Using the touch panel keys
  • Operating by hardware buttons
• Using an iPod (iPod)
  • Starting procedure
  • Reading the screen
  • Using the touch panel keys
  • Operating by hardware buttons
• Using the Bluetooth audio player
  • Starting procedure
  • Reading the screen
  • Using the touch panel keys
  • Operating by hardware buttons
• Using AV input
  • Reading the screen
  • Using AUX
  • Using the touch panel keys
• Customising preferences of the navigation
  • Displaying the screen for navigation settings
  • Setting the volume and the guidance voice for navigation system
  • Customising the quick menu
  • Setting the traffic information
  • Setting the user profiles
  • Customising the map screen settings
  • Setting the visual guidance
  • Customising the display settings
  • Customising the regional settings
  • Setting the Trip Monitor
  • Starting the configuration wizard
  • More menu
• Customising preferences of the AV function
  • Displaying the screen for audio settings
    • Using balance adjustment
    • Using the equaliser
    • Enhancing bass (Bass Booster)
    • Using the subwoofer output
    • Setting the rear output
  • Displaying the screen for system settings
    • Selecting the language
    • Adjusting the response positions of the touch panel (touch panel calibration)
    • Assigning functions to the steering wheel
    • Setting the video input signal
    • Setting the beep sound
    • Switching the mute timing
    • Setting the illumination colour
    • Changing the screen visual
    • Setting the anti-theft function
    • Checking the software version
• Other functions
  • Adjusting the picture
    • Setting the brightness quickly
    • Adjusting the video picture
  • Using the rear view camera functions
    • Setting for rear view camera
    • Setting guidelines on the rear view image
  • Setting the time
• Restoring the navigation system to the default or factory settings
  • Returning the navigation function to the default settings
  • Returning the AV function to the default or factory settings
    • Restoring the default setting
    • Returning this product to the initial state
• Appendix
  • Troubleshooting
  • Messages for audio functions
  • Positioning technology
    • Positioning by GPS
  • Handling large errors
    • When positioning by GPS is impossible
    • Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors
  • Route setting information
    • Route search specifications
  • Handling and care of discs
    • Built-in drive and care
    • Ambient conditions for playing a disc
  • Playable discs
    • CD
    • Playing DualDisc
  • Detailed information for playable media
    • Compatibility
    • Media compatibility chart
  • Bluetooth
  • microSD and microSDHC logo
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • JPEG picture files
  • Detailed information regarding connected iPod devices
    • iPod and iPhone
    • iTunes
  • iOS
  • Using the LCD screen correctly
    • Handling the LCD screen
    • Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen
    • Maintaining the LCD screen
    • LED (light-emitting diode) backlight
  • Display information
    • Navigation Menu
    • Bluetooth settings menu
    • Audio settings menu
    • System settings menu
  • Glossary
  • Specifications