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Summary of Contents for Pioneer Super Tuner IIID AVIC-F900BT
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This software requires that the navigation system is properly connected to your vehicle’s parking brake and depending on your vehicle, additional installation may be required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer Electronics retailer or call us at (800) 421-1404. English...
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man- ual in a safe place for future reference.
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Contents – Subscribing to the MSN Direct Searching for a location by scrolling the map 35 service 47 – Activating the MSN Direct After the location is decided (Map function 47 Confirmation Screen) Browsing gas prices 47 What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Browsing movie times 48 Screen”...
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Contents – Dialing GOOG-411 59 – Slow motion playback 73 Using the “Function” menu 73 Announcing incoming short mails 59 Transferring the phone book 59 Playing a DVD-VR Clearing memory 60 Reading the screen 75 Setting the phone 60 Using the touch panel keys 75 –...
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Contents – Storing and recalling broadcast Using the touch panel keys (Music) 88 – Selecting a track from the list 89 frequencies 104 – Browsing embedded text Switching the display 104 Using the “Function” menu 104 information 89 Using the “Function” menu 89 –...
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Contents – Storing and recalling broadcast – Setting the POI appearance 130 – Creating new categories 131 stations 116 – Using “My Mix” function 116 – Editing your customized POI 132 – Using the direct traffic announcement – Recording your travel history 132 –...
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Contents Operating Your Navigation System with Handling and care of the disc 168 – Built-in drive and care 168 Voice – Ambient conditions for playing a To Ensure Safe Driving 146 disc 168 Basics of Voice Operation 146 – Flow of voice operation 146 Playable discs 169 –...
Chapter Introduction Manual overview Terminology Before moving on, take a few minutes to read Before using this product, be sure to read “Im- the following information about the conven- portant Information for the user” (a separate tions used in this manual. Familiarity with manual) which contains warnings, cautions, these conventions will help you greatly as you and other important information that you...
Chapter Introduction “Video image” 3D map screen “Video image” in this manual indicates the moving images of DVD-Video, DivX, iPod, and any equipment that is connected to this sys- tem with an RCA cable, such as general-pur- pose AV equipment. “External storage device (USB, SD)”...
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When you use this navigation system with rights as protected by the Copyright Law. a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD- — Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing IU230V) (sold separately), you can control...
DVD drive (DVD-V, DVD-VR, DivX) and for clear viewing is recommended. AV input (AV1, AV2) can be displayed on the rear display. — This function is available for AVIC-F900BT Notes for internal memory and AVIC-F90BT. Before removing the vehicle...
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Chapter Introduction The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this product for the first time after installation. ! If the product fails to operate properly. ! If there appear to be problems with the op- eration of the system.
Chapter Basic operation Checking part names and functions Press and hold to display the “Screen Cali- This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features bration” screen. using the buttons. = For details concerning operations, refer to Adjusting the response positions of the 1 Disc loading slot touch panels (touch panel calibration) on...
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- “AV1” input (RCA) on the backside. rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts a SD card slot no liability for damages, costs or expenses = For more detailed information, refer to In- arising from data loss or corruption.
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption.
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- termination rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts Start the engine to boot up the system. no liability for damages, costs or expenses After a short pause, the navigation splash arising from data loss or corruption.
Chapter Basic operation Touch the language that you want to % Start the engine to boot up the system. use for the voice guidance. After a short pause, the navigation splash screen comes on for a few seconds. p The screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.
Chapter Basic operation How to use the navigation menu screens The “Top Menu” appears when you boot up the navigation system for the first time. Screen switching overview...
Chapter Basic operation What you can do on each menu 1 Top Menu Touch [System Settings] and then touch Press MENU button to display the “Top [Back Camera]. Menu”. Touch [On] next to “Camera” to acti- This is the starting menu to access the desired vate the camera setting.
Chapter Basic operation How to use the map Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to be- come familiar with how the information appears on the map. How to read the map screen This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.
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Chapter Basic operation = For details, refer to Map Settings on This key will be displayed while you activate the dummy run (“Fly over” or “Demo page 125. p The estimated time of arrival is an ideal Mode”). Touching the key to cancel the dummy run.
Chapter Basic operation p This information is based on the map data- Changing the scale of the map base. Thus, the information may be differ- Press MAP button to display the navi- ent from what actual condition exists. Use gation map screen. it as just a directional reference for your driving.
Chapter Basic operation Touch anywhere on the map briefly to Touch to switch the 2D map mode. show the tilt controls and rotation angle. Touch the map briefly. Briefly touching the position on the map that you want to see positions the cursor there. Controls for tilt and rotation angle Touch the controls to adjust the tilt and rotation angle.
Chapter Basic operation The operations of a list Displays the characters that are entered. If there is no text in the box, an informative screen (e.g. city list) guide with text appears. 2 Screen title This description will provide you with a refer- ence for the next operation.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Address]. CAUTION For safety reasons, these route-setting functions are not available while your vehicle is in motion. To enable these functions, you must stop in a safe place and put on the parking brake before setting your route.
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Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch the key next to “State:” and Touch the desired city name. touch the desired state, province, or terri- tory on the list. ! When a city is already set, touching [City Center] allows you to select the representa- The screen returns to the previous screen.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location 11 Touch on of the options at the bottom Touch [Around Cursor]. of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select the next operation. Drag the map to move the cursor to the desired position and touch [OK]. Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] se- quentially enables you to set your selected po- sition as your destination and calculate the...
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch your desired POI. Searching for a nearby POI Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [POI]. Touch [Around Current GPS Location]. The list of POI categories appears. = For the subsequent operations, refer to Searching for POIs around the cursor on the previous page.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Using “Saved Criteria” Touch the search method that you want to put it into memory. Memorizing your selection sequence You can store the selected search method and one of the categories as the shortcut to recall it later.
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Chapter Searching for and selecting a location ! Touching [Save Criteria] without selecting Touch the desired POI. a category allows you to store only your se- lected search method including all cate- gories. ! If there aren’t anymore detailed categories, a blank list appears.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Delete] on the right of the item Touch the folder that includes the de- that you want to delete. sired item on the list. Touch one of the items on the list. Searching for POIs by using the data on external storage devices (USB, SD)
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a location by Touch to delete the current value and enter the desired coordinate. coordinates Entering a latitude and longitude pinpoints the location. Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [Route Function]. ! Touching [N/S] or [E/W] changes the hemi- sphere.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] se- Touch on of the options at the bottom of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select quentially enables you to set your selected po- sition as your destination and calculate the the next operation.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Clear All]. Selecting the item on the list provides an easy way to specify the position. A message will appear asking you to confirm p “Favorites” can store up to 30 locations. the deletion.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch the desired entry. Touch on of the options at the bottom of the “Map Confirmation Screen” to select the next operation. When the route is not set, the saved route is recalled and the guidance will start im- Touching [Route...] and [Go Here Now] se- mediately.
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) What you can do with the “Map Confirmation Screen” Under most conditions after searching for a location, the “Map Confirmation Screen” appears to let you select the next operation. The options shown below are available on this screen: Route...
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) Touch [Go Here Now]. = For more details concerning the operation, refer to Replacing the location as the new When the route is not set, route calculation final destination on this page. starts immediately.
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) Touch [Route...] on the “Map Confirma- tion Screen”. Touch [Starting Point]. p When the cursor overlaps with a starting point already set, It changes to [Remove Start]. All waypoints already set are deleted.
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) Search for a location or position the Touch [Add POI]. cursor on the desired area by scrolling the The list of POI categories appears. map and displaying the “Map Confirmation Touch the desired category to which Screen”.
Chapter After the location is decided (Map Confirmation Screen) Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, Storing the location in and then touch [Favorites]. “Favorites” Touch [Clear All]. Storing your favorite locations as “Favorites” A message will appear asking you to confirm provides you with the opportunity to save the the deletion.
Chapter Checking the current route Checking the current route conditions The “Route Information” screen provides you with various detailed information about the current route. This is an example showing a route with two waypoints. p This function is available only when the route is set and your vehicle position is on the route.
Chapter Checking the current route Touch [Dest.] to switch to the screen for Checking the entire route first waypoint. overview on the map You can check the entire outline of the current route. Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [Route Function]. Touch [Route info].
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Chapter Checking the current route Alternative options: ! Detailed Instructions All turning points, passed streets and other information is shown. ! Instructions All turning points (where voice guidance is given) are shown. ! Road List Displays the turning points with the most simplified condition (the duplicate route names are merged into one.).
Chapter Editing waypoints and the destination Editing waypoints You can edit waypoints (locations you want to visit on the way to your destination) and recal- culate the route so that is passes through these locations. Adding a waypoint Search for a location. Touching [Optimize] sorts the waypoints auto- = For more details, refer to the descriptions matically so that the route will compromise...
Chapter Editing waypoints and the destination Touch [Save Route]. Enter the desired name and then touch [Done] to complete the entry. The previous screen appears. Deleting the entry in “Saved Routes” Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [Saved Routes]. Touch [Delete] on the right of the item that you want to delete.
The informa- (Refer to Checking your product key on this tion will be updated periodically. page.) — This function is available for AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT. 2 Make an online subscription to MSN Direct service using your PC.
Utilize the infor- description. mation for your reference. http://www.msndirect.com/pioneer It may take up to 24 hours for all the data to be- Be sure to check the coverage area and come available under the following conditions: other availabilities of MSN Direct on the ! When you use MSN Direct for the first time.
Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Sorts the items in the list in order by dis- This informations does not necessarily corre- tance from the vehicle position. spond to actual information. Utilize the infor- ! [Name]: mation for your reference. Sorts the items in the list alphabetically.
Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Touch the desired tab to change the Searching for a movie title by sort order. selecting a theater Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [MSN Direct]. Touch [Movie Times]. The nearby theaters are displayed. Touch the desired tab to change the sort order.
Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Browsing weather Touch [Worldwide]. Worldwide weather conditions are displayed. information The area name, distance and direction from Local weather information can be displayed current position are displayed on the list. The on a list. Switching the screen allows you to list is sorted alphabetically by the area name.
Chapter Browsing information on MSN Direct Setting the traffic information Preferred functions related to traffic informa- tion can be set. Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [MSN Direct]. Touch [Traffic] and then touch [Set- tings]. The “Traffic Settings” screen appears. 1 Event-related icon 2 Street or location and direction 3 Distance to the location and event...
The default device name displayed on the cally reconnects the specified cellular cellular phone is “Pioneer Navi”. The PIN phone (except when the connection is sev- code is “1111”. ered due to cellular phone operations).
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Searching for nearby phones A message promptings you to enter a PIN code appears. The system searches for available cellular phones near the navigation system and dis- Enter the PIN code “1111” using the cel- plays them in a list, and registers them for lular phone.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch the model name of the cellular Activate the Bluetooth wireless tech- phone to be connected. nology on your cellular phone. The system searches for cellular phones with For some cellular phones, no specific action is Bluetooth technology that are waiting for the necessary to activate Bluetooth wireless tech- connection and displays them in the list if the...
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Connecting a registered When a connection is successfully estab- lished, a connection complete message ap- cellular phone pears, the screen returns to the “Phone The navigation system automatically connects Settings” menu by touching [OK]. p If another cellular phone is already con- the cellular phone selected as the target of connection.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Receiving a phone call You can perform hands-free answering by using the navigation system. Answering an incoming call The system informs you that it is receiving a call by displaying a message and producing a ring sound once. If [Auto Answer Preference] is set to [Off], Touch to end the call.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch [Dialed Numbers] on the “Phone Direct dialing Menu”. Touch [Dial Pad] on the “Phone Menu”. = For details, refer to Displaying the Phone = For details, refer to Displaying the Phone Menu on page 52. Menu on page 52.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning If you touch an entry on the list, dialing Touching [Others] displays the page including starts. entries that are not assigned to any of the p If you touch [Detail], you can check the de- other tabs. tails of the party before making a phone Touch the desired entry on the list to call.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning = For more details about “Set Home”, Transferring the phone book refer to Setting your home position on You can transfer the numbers in a registered page 134. user phone’s address book into the phone book. p With some cellular phones, it may not be Dialing GOOG-411 possible to transfer the entire phone book...
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Check that the following screen is dis- Touch [Clear Memory]. played, and operate your cellular phone to transfer the phone book entries. On this screen, you can select the following items: Transfer starts. It may take time depending on Contacts: how many entries will be transferred.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch [Phone Settings] on the “Phone Adjust volume to touch the sliders of [Phone Ringtone] and [Phone Voice]. Menu”. = For details, refer to Displaying the Phone Menu on page 52. Touch any key next to [Auto Answer Preference] (such as [Off], [After 3 seconds] keys).
You can change the device name to be dis- the missed call list. played on your cellular phone. (Default is [Pioneer Navi].) Echo canceling and noise reduction Touch [Phone Settings] on the “Phone When you are operating hands-free phoning Menu”.
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Chapter Using hands-free phoning ! If private mode is selected on the cellular ! You cannot make a call to the entry of an phone, hands-free phoning may not be per- unknown user (no phone number) in the re- formed. ceived call history.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology software Downloading the files of updating will be avail- able in the future. You will be able to download the latest update from appropriate website by using your PC. p Before you download the files and install the update, read through the instructions on the website.
Chapter Playing the audio CD Using the touch panel keys You can play a normal music CD using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This Touch panel keys section describes these operations. Insert the disc you want to play into disc-loading slot.
Chapter Playing the audio CD ! Track — Repeats just the current track Selecting a track from the list p If you perform track search or fast for- The list lets you see the list of track titles, file ward/rewind, repeat play is automati- names or folder names on a disc and select cally canceled.
This section describes 5 File type indicator these operations. Shows the type of audio file currently playing. p AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT cannot play 6 Play time indicator WAV files. Shows the elapsed playing time of the current p In the following description, the MP3, track.
Chapter Playing music files on ROM Selecting a track from the list = For details, refer to Recalling equalizer curves on page 140. The list lets you see the list of track titles or 3 Displaying the “Function” menu folder names on a disc. If you touch a folder = For details, refer to Using the on the list, you can view its contents.
Chapter Playing music files on ROM p If you do not operate functions within about Touching [Random] switches between [On] 30 seconds, the display automatically re- and [Off]. When using ROM, the tracks in turns to the ordinary display. the current repeat play range are randomly played.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Using the touch panel keys You can play a DVD-Video using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section de- Playback screen (page1) scribes operations for playing a DVD-Video. p AVIC-F700BT and AVIC-F7010BT cannot play DVDs. Reading the screen 1 2 3 Playback screen (page2)
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video = For details, refer to Using the Touching [m] or [n] to perform fast re- “Function” menu on page 73. verse or forward. 3 Display the DVD menu If you keep touching [m] or [n] for five seconds, fast reverse/fast forward continues You can display the menu by touching [Menu] even if you release either of these keys.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Resuming playback (Bookmark) Touch the keys to input the desired number or time and then touch [Enter]. The Bookmark function lets you resume play- back from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. Touching [B.Mark]: You can bookmark a point for every five discs.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Touch [TOP M.] or [Menu] to display Keep touching [r] until is displayed touch panel keys to operate the DVD during playback. menu. The icon is displayed, forward slow motion playback begins. Touch the desired menu item. p To return to normal playback, touch [f].
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Chapter Playing a DVD-Video p If you perform chapter (title) search, fast forward/rewind or slow motion playback, the repeat play range changes to [Disc]. 2 Selecting audio output When playing DVDs recorded with LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output. Touch [L/R Select] repeatedly until the de- sired audio output appears in the display.
Chapter Playing a DVD-VR Using the touch panel keys You can play a DVD-VR (DVD Video Recording Format) using the built-in drive of the naviga- Playback screen (page1) tion system. This section describes operations for DVD-VR. p AVIC-F700BT and AVIC-F7010BT cannot play DVD-VR.
Chapter Playing a DVD-VR p Moving MULTI-CONTROL left or right even if you release either of these keys. To re- enables you to perform the equivalent sume playback at a desired point, touch operations. [f], [m] or [n]. 6 Playback and Pause i Specify the chapter you want to play back Touching [f] switches between “playback”...
Chapter Playing a DVD-VR Touch the title to play from the list. ! To select 10, touch [1] and [0] and [Enter] in order. For time (time search) ! To select 5 minutes 03 seconds, touch [5], [0], [3] and [Enter] in order. ! To select 71 minutes 00 seconds, touch [7], [1], [0], [0] and [Enter] in order.
Chapter Playing a DVD-VR p Reversing slow motion playback is not pos- 3 DVD setup adjustments sible. = For details, refer to Configure the DVD- Video/DVD-VR/DivX player. on page 82. Using the “Function” menu Touch [DISC] on the “AV Source” menu to display the “DVD-VR”...
Chapter Playing a DivX Using the touch panel keys You can play a DivX using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes Playback screen (page1) that operations. p AVIC-F700BT and AVIC-F7010BT cannot play DivX files. Reading the screen 8 9 a b Playback screen (page2) 1 Source icon...
Chapter Playing a DivX Touching [f] switches between “playback” g Specify the chapter you want to play back and “pause”. or the time to start playback by entering a 6 Switch the information number = For details, refer to Searching for a de- Touching [Disp] changes the indication on the sired scene and starting playback from a information plate as follows:...
Chapter Playing a DivX Touch [Search] and then touch [Folder] Touch [Func]. (folder), [File] (file), [Time] (time). Function menu Touch the keys to input the desired 1 Repeating play number or time and then touch [Enter]. Each touch of [Repeat] changes the set- tings as follows: ! File —...
Chapter DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup Touch [DVD Setup] on the “Function” Configure the DVD-Video/DVD-VR/DivX player. menu. = For details, refer to Displaying DVD Setup Displaying DVD Setup menu menu on this page. Touch [Language]. Play the disc that contains DVD-Video, DVD-VR or DivX.
Chapter DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup p Some discs do not enable changing of the Setting the angle icon display TV aspect. For details, refer to the disc’s in- You can set the angle icon to display in structions. scenes where the angle can be switched. Touch [DVD Setup] on the “Function”...
Chapter DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup ! Level 1 — Only playback of discs for chil- cally and start playback from the first chapter dren is possible of the first title. p If you want to change the parental level al- p This function is available for DVD-Video.
Chapter DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX setup Setting the subtitle file for ® DivX You can select whether to display DivX exter- nal subtitles or not. p If no DivX external subtitle files exist, the original DivX subtitles are displayed even when [Custom] is selected. Touch [DVD Setup] on the “Function”...
Chapter Playing the music file (USB, SD) Reading the screen You can play the compressed audio files stored in the external storage device (USB, SD). p In the following description, the SD mem- ory card, USB memory device and USB portable audio player are collectively re- ferred to as the “external storage device (USB, SD)”.
Chapter Playing the music file (USB, SD) Using the touch panel keys The marks shown below appears and indi- cates the current playback condition. (Music) : Repeat play : Random play : Scan play Indicator Implication All audio files in the current external storage device Media Repeat (USB, SD) are played repeat-...
Chapter Playing the music file (USB, SD) p If the characters recorded on the com- Selecting a track from the list pressed audio file are not compatible with The list lets you see the list of track titles or this navigation system, those characters folder names on a external storage device may turn into garbled characters.
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Chapter Playing the music file (USB, SD) Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track. Scan play is performed in the current repeat play range. Touching [Scan] switches between “On” and “Off”. When you find the desired track touch [Scan] to turn scan play off.
Chapter Playing the movie file (USB, SD) p Optimum performance of this unit may not You can play the video files stored in the exter- nal storage device (USB, SD). be obtained depending on the connected p In the following description, the SD mem- external storage device.
Chapter Playing the movie file (USB, SD) Touch [Search] and then touch [Folder], Touching the key switches between the screen to operate music files and the screen to oper- [File] or [Time]. ate movie files. This touch panel key is avail- able only when there are both audio and video file in the external storage device (USB, SD).
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Chapter Playing the movie file (USB, SD) Touch [Func]. p If the touch panel keys are not shown, touching anywhere to display them. 1 Repeating play Each touch of [Repeat] changes the set- tings as follows: ! Media — Repeat all video files in the se- lected external storage device (USB, SD) ! File —...
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) Using the USB interface cable for iPod en- Video ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga- tion system. p For connection, USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU230V) (sold separately) is re- quired. p USB interface cable for iPod is supplied with AVIC-F90BT.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) p If the characters recorded on the iPod are Touching the key displays the top category be- not compatible with this navigation system, fore you use the category tabs. If you select those characters may turn into garbled the song using the category tabs to play, characters.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) Search control Touching switches the selection Touch your desired category tab to dis- to the next or previous page in the list. play the list. Touch the item that you want to refine. Touch the item that you want to refine. Refine the item until the track title is displayed on the list.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) Touch your desired item on the list to If you select the video from the list to play narrow down them until the video list ap- after touching Top Menu, touching the key pears. displays the previous list.
Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) Narrowing down a video with the list Touch your desired category. Search control Touch your desired category. Touch the item that you want to refine. Touching switches the selection to the next or previous page in the list. Touch [c] or [d] to select the character.
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Chapter ® Using the iPod (iPod) There are two repeat play types for the play- back. Each touch of [Repeat] changes the set- tings as follows: ! One — Repeats just the current track ! All — Repeats all tracks in the selected list 2 Setting the shuffle play for music This function shuffles songs or albums and...
Chapter Using the radio (FM) Using the touch panel keys You can listen to the radio by using the naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for radio (FM). % Touch [FM] on the “AV Source” menu to display the “FM” screen. = For details concerning operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 18.
Chapter Using the radio (FM) p Up to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three Switching between the FM bands, and 6 AM stations can be stored detailed information display in memory. and the preset list display The next time you touch the same pre- You can switch the left side of the basic screen set tuning key [P1] to [P6], the radio station according to your preference.
Chapter Using the radio (FM) Touch [Start] to start “BSM”. BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing, the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under the preset tuning keys [P1] to [P6] in order of their signal strength. When this is complete, BSM stops flashing.
Chapter Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio) a Detailed information You can listen to the radio by using the naviga- = For details, refer to Switching the display tion system. This section describes operations on the next page. for HD Radio™. p For details concerning operation, refer to the HD Radio tuner’s operation manual.
Chapter Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio) Switching between the The next time you touch the same pre- set tuning key [P1] to [P6], the radio station detailed information display frequencies are recalled from memory. and the preset list display p You can also use [c] and [d] to recall radio You can switch the left side of the basic screen stations assigned to preset tuning keys [P1]...
Chapter Using the HD Radio (Digital Radio) 2 Switching the seek mode Tuning in strong signals = For details, refer to this page. Local seek tuning allows you to tune in only 3 Tuning in strong signals those radio stations with sufficiently strong = For details, refer to this page.
Chapter Using the radio (AM) You can listen to the radio by using this navi- = For details, refer to Using the “Function” menu on the next page. gation system. This section describes opera- 3 Select a preset channel tions for radio (AM). c or d can be used to switch presets.
Chapter Using the radio (AM) Storing and recalling broadcast Touch [Func]. frequencies With a touch of any of the preset tuning keys ([P1] to [P6]), you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall (also with the touch of a key). 1 Storing the strongest broadcast fre- quencies = For details, refer to this page.
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Chapter Using the radio (AM) Touch [cPrev] or [Nextd] to set the sen- sitivity. There are two levels of sensitivity for AM. Level: 1 — 2 p The level “2” setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive weaker stations.
Chapter Using the XM tuner About the logo for channel name You can use the navigation system to control an XM satellite digital tuner, which is sold se- Only the logo data that is contained in the na- parately. vigation system can be displayed for each For details concerning operation, refer to the channel.
Chapter Using the XM tuner 8 Preset key for receiving the traffic ALL CH MODE audio service = For details, refer to Using the direct traffic announcement function on page 112. 9 Switching the XM channel select mode You can switch the mode between the two methods for selecting and listing the chan- nel.
Chapter Using the XM tuner Touch [Direct]. Each touch of [List] changes the screen as fol- lows: Input [000] and then touch [Enter]. Detail information display or Preset list If you select another channel, display of the display — CH name list (Channel name) — Radio ID is canceled.
Chapter Using the XM tuner Memorizing an “Instant Traffic & % Touch [Memo]. The song title and artist name of current song Weather” channel you are listening to are memorized, and a con- Tune into “Instant Traffic & Weather” firmation message appears. channel.
Chapter Using the XM tuner Setting the memorized songs Selecting the songs to alert The list of song titles memorized for the MyMix Function (MyMix list) is displayed. You can change the notification setting when the song is broadcast again. You can enable or disable notification for each song.
6 SIRIUS station name logo required. For details concerning operation, p The message “ON THE AIR” disappears refer to the owner’s manual of Pioneer SIR- if the navigation system cannot receive IUS BUS INTERFACE and SiriusConnect SIRIUS tuner reception for some reason.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner a Switch the SIRIUS channel select Category Mode mode You can switch the mode between the two methods for selecting and listing the chan- nel. All Ch Mode: You can select a channel from all channels when you operate this function.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Touch [Direct]. Memorizing the song The song title and artist name of the song you Input [000] and then touch [Enter]. are listening to can be memorized. If you select another channel, display of the Radio ID is canceled.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Memorizing an traffic channel [p] and hold Fast-forwards. Tune in to a traffic channel. Touching [f] switches between playback and pause. Touch and hold [TRAFFIC] for two sec- onds or more. p During “Instant Replay” mode, each touch The traffic channel will be memorized.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Setting the memorized songs Touch [Delete] when the song you want to delete is displayed. Selecting the songs to alert A message will appear asking you to confirm Display the song title list memorized for the the deletion.
Chapter Using the SIRIUS tuner Touch [Alert On]. Touch [Prev] or [Next] to view the game score information which is registered. p The game score will be updated automati- cally. p Touch [Tune To] to switch to the channel that broadcasts the displayed game. p If you have not made any team selections, “Not Set”...
Chapter Using the AV input You can display “video image” output by AV1 Using the touch panel keys Input or AV2 Input to the screen of the navi- % Touch the screen to display the touch gation system. For details of the connection panel keys.
Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) The term “external unit” refers to future Using the touch panel keys Pioneer devices that are not currently planned % Touch [EXT1] or [EXT2] on the “AV for, or to devices that allow control of basic Source”...
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Chapter Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) The external unit can be operated by trans- mitting the operating commands set to 1 key — 6 key. p Operation varies depending on the exter- nal unit connected. (In some cases, some functions may not be used until you touch and hold the key.) 7 Operate the external unit by using F1 —...
Chapter Customizing preferences The options in the “Navi Use the tool assigned to the desired op- tion to change the settings. Settings” menu Basic operations in the “Navi Settings” menu Preferences related to the navigation functions can be set. A method for changing the volume setting for the navigation guidance and beep is described here, along with an operational example.
Chapter Customizing preferences Time Settings The “Time Settings” screen provides you to set the time manually. Touch [GPS & Time Settings] on the “Navi Settings” menu. The “GPS Status” screen appears. Touch [Time Settings]. The “Time Settings” screen appears. 1 Positions of the GPS constellation being re- ceived by the navigation system Signal com- Used in posi-...
Chapter Customizing preferences ! “Time” Map Settings Enables you to adjust the time difference by The general settings related with a map screen one hour. Touch a or b to adjust it. can be customized. p “Time Zone” and “Time” are activated Touch [Visual] on the “Navi Settings”...
Chapter Customizing preferences Touch the key on the right of “Top You can select whether to draws or refrain from drawing the terrain with a realistic field:” to display the options. landscape on the map, such as a green space, water place, undulating surface. ! “Show Street Labels”...
Chapter Customizing preferences Available options; Available options; ! “Zoom-in limit:” ! “Route event distance for Overview Allows you to set the limit for zoom-in beha- mode:” vior. Allows you to set a distance to activate ! “Zoom-out limit:” “Overview Mode”. The map starts zoom- Allows you to set the limit for zoom-out be- ing out when the distance to the next gui- havior.
Chapter Customizing preferences Calculates a route without avoidance of fer- ries. [Off]: Calculates a route with avoidance of ferries to the extent possible. ! “U-turns” [On]: Calculates a route without avoidance of U- turns. [Off]: Available options; Calculates a route with avoidance of U- ! “Method:”...
Chapter Customizing preferences ! “Distance Units” Controls the unit of distance and speed shown. ! “Coordinate display format” Controls the format of latitude and longi- tude shown. ! “Date format” Controls the format of date shown. ! “Date delimiter” Controls the delimiter format for the date Available options;...
Chapter Customizing preferences “Minimum speed:” The demonstration guidance will begin. Enables the navigation system to automati- p If you want to perform the simulation at fas- cally start turning the volume up as the cur- ter speed, touch [Fly over] on the “Route rent speed reaches the value set here.
Chapter Customizing preferences Touch the desired category that you Also applies this visibility to all sub-cate- want to display. gories belonging to this category. [Off]: Does not apply this visibility to all sub-cate- gories belonging to this category. ! “Icon:” Touching the key shows the options avail- able.
Chapter Customizing preferences If there aren’t anymore detailed categories, a If there are more detailed categories within the blank list appears. In this case, touching selected category, repeat this step until the de- [New Group] allows you to create a new cate- sired POI appears.
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Chapter Customizing preferences Activating track logger temporarily Touch the desired track log on the list. More details about the track log appears. One-time activation is useful if you want to create a log only for that trip. Touch the desired key to operate it. Touch [Visual] on the “Navi Settings”...
Chapter Customizing preferences Touch the key next to “Address:”. Touch the desired key to operate it. Available options; Perform one of the search methods and ! “Update interval:” locate the cursor on your desired position. Sets how often the system updates the log. ! “Current autosave track size:”...
Chapter Customizing preferences Touch the key next to “Voice lan- guage:”. The language list is displayed. Touch the desired language. After the language is selected, the screen re- turns to the previous screen. Touch the key next to “Program lan- guage:”.
Insert the SD memory card into the SD CAUTION card slot or plug the USB storage device to Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which the USB connector. outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the Touch [Splash Screen] on the “System screen image may appear reversed.
Chapter Customizing preferences Adjusting the response Touch anywhere on the screen. The adjusted position data will be saved. positions of the touch panels p Do not turn off the engine while saving the (touch panel calibration) adjusted position data. If you feel that the touch panel keys on the Touch [OK].
Chapter Customizing preferences Selecting the color from the preset Each time you touch [+] or [–] increases or de- creases the value of selected item. +31 to +00 colors is displayed as the value is increased or de- Touch [Illumi Color] on the “System Set- creased.
Chapter Customizing preferences The “AV Sound” menu options Touch [a] or [b] to adjust front/rear speaker balance. Displaying the “AV Sound” menu Each time you touch [a] or [b], the front/rear speaker balance moves towards the front or Press MENU button to display the “Top the rear.
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Powerful — CD, ROM, DVD-V, DVD-VR, DivX (for Powerful is a curve in which low-pitched and high- AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT) pitched sounds are boosted. — CD, ROM (for AVIC-F700BT and AVIC- Natural F7010BT) Natural is a curve in which low-pitched and high- —...
Chapter Customizing preferences ! Q: Adjusting loudness You can select the details of the curve char- Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the acteristics. (The following figure shows the low- and high-sound ranges at low volume. characteristic image.) Touch [Loudness] on the “AV Sound” menu.
Chapter Customizing preferences Touch [+] or [–] next to “Frequency” to ! CD, ROM, DivX (for AVIC-F900BT and AVIC- select cut-off frequency. F90BT) ! CD, ROM (for AVIC-F700BT and AVIC- Each time you touch [+] or [–], cut-off frequen- cies are selected in the following order: F7010BT) 50 Hz —...
[Radio] and [Power]. ! Video — External video component p Regardless of whether [Radio] or [Power] ! EXT — Pioneer external unit connected is selected, turning off the ignition switch with the RCA video cable will cause the antenna to automatically re- tract or turn off.
Chapter Customizing preferences Full — Normal ! MUTE — Muting ! ATT — Attenuation Full (full) ! Normal — Volume does not change A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal di- p Operation returns to normal when the cor- rection only, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 TV pic- ture (normal picture) without any omissions.
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Chapter Customizing preferences p If you always set the language other than “English” on “Program language:”, select [Off]. p During transfer, iPod operations (such as [Shuffle], [Menu], or [Video]) are not avail- able. p If you select “Off”or acquiring the informa- tion from connected iPod has not com- pleted, the part of voice commands related to iPod operation cannot be used.
Operating Your Navigation System with Voice To Ensure Safe Driving Basics of Voice Operation Some functions of the navigation system sup- Your Pioneer navigation system uses the latest ports voice operation. in voice recognition technology. You can use p The navigation function is not available voice commands to operate many of its func- using voice operation.
Say “Play the album Pioneer” to play- back the album name “Pioneer”. If the command is recognized properly, play- back starts from the first song of “Pioneer”. Calling the entry on “Contacts” A method for dialing the entry named “Nancy”...
Chapter Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Available Basic Voice Commands The navigation system can also recognize the words in the following list. Basic commands Voice commands and operations Back d Returns the previous screen. Cancel d Cancels the voice operation. Help d Outputs the brief operating instruction by voice.
Chapter Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Show playlists d Displays the playlist together with sub-screen to continue the voice operation. d Touch the de- sired item on the list or say the desired voice commands. Show the playlist <Playlist name> d Displays the song list of the selected playlist together with sub-screen to con- tinue the voice operation.
Chapter Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Voice commands related to hands-free phoning p You can make a phone call by voice dialing if the cellular phone featuring Bluetooth wireless technology is being paired with the navigation system. p For <entry’s name> shown on the follow- ing chart, say the name of the entry stored in “Contacts”.
Chapter Operating Your Navigation System with Voice Tips for Voice Operation For your voice commands to be correctly re- cognized and interpreted, ensure that condi- tions are suitable for recognition. Close the vehicle windows Please note that wind through the vehicle win- dow or miscellaneous noise from outside the vehicle can interfere with voice operation.
Touch [Done]. the current password is deleted. Reenter the password to confirm the setting. Forgotten passwords Contact the nearest authorized Pioneer Ser- Touch [Done]. vice Station. Password-protecting is completed. p If you want to change the password cur- rently set, enter the current password and...
Chapter Other functions Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings You can return settings or recorded content to the default or factory settings. There are three methods to clear user data, and the situations and the cleared content are different for each method.
— Minimum speed:)” — — [Language] System Settings — — — Other settings (*) This function is available for AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT. Audio functions Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 — — — [Wide Mode], [VR Catalog Mode] AV Settings —...
While this list is not comprehen- sive, it should answer your most common problems. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer service facility. Problems with the navigation screen...
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Before ejecting the disc, switch the source. pears. (This information is in- the navigation system has been This problem may occur when certain con- tended for AVIC-F900BT and ejected. nection methods are used. AVIC-F90BT.) There is a problem with the “Rear Check the “Rear display”...
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Appendix Appendix The setting for the rear view camera Select the appropriate setting for the rear is incorrect. view camera. Nothing is displayed and the touch panel keys cannot be Press MAP button, and then press MENU The shift lever was placed in [R] used.
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Appendix Appendix The aspect setting is incorrect for Select the appropriate setting for that image. the display. (Page 143, Page 83) The picture is stretched, the as- pect is incorrect. A parental lock message is dis- Parental lock is on. Turn parental lock off or change the level.
Appendix Appendix Messages and how to react to them The following messages may be displayed by your navigation system. There are occasions when you may see error messages other than those shown here. In such a case, follow the instructions given on the display. Messages for navigation functions Message When...
When problems occur with AV source playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer Service Center. The messages in “( )” will appear on the “Rear display”.
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Appendix Appendix Electrical or mechanical Turn the ignition switch OFF and back ON, or switch to a different source, then back to the Reading error CD player. (ERROR-10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 30, Reading error The inserted disc does not contain Replace disc.
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Appendix Appendix Other sources Message Cause Action (See) System detected improper Parking brake lead is incorrectly Confirm once more that their connections are connection of Parking Brake connected. correct. lead. Please check your con- figuration for safety. Please see Operation Manual for more information regarding safe operation.
GPS and by “Dead Reckoning”. If you use AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT with AVIC-F700BT and AVIC-F7010BT accurately connecting the speed pulse, the system will measures your current location by the GPS po- become more accurate than no connection of sitioning.
Appendix Appendix Map matching When positioning by GPS is As mentioned, the positioning systems used impossible by this navigation system are susceptible to ! If signals cannot be received from more certain errors. Their calculations may, on occa- than two GPS satellites, GPS positioning sion, place you in a location on the map where does not take place.
Appendix Appendix Conditions likely to cause ! If you drive in zigzags. noticeable positioning errors For various reasons, such as the state of the road you are traveling on and the reception status of the GPS signal, the actual position of your vehicle may differ from the position dis- played on the map screen.
Appendix Appendix ! If you are on a steep mountain road with ! If trees or other obstacles block the GPS many height changes. signals for a considerable period. ! If you drive very slowly, or in a start-and- ! If you enter or exit a multi-storey parking lot stop manner, as in a traffic congestion.
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Appendix Appendix ! When there is a traffic congestion ahead, if CAUTION driving through the traffic congestion is When a route is calculated, the route and voice better than taking the detour, a detour guidance for the route are automatically set. route may not be suggested.
Appendix Appendix Supplemental information about ! Avoid leaving discs in excessively hot envir- onments including under direct sunlight. traffic icon ! Do not attach labels, write on or apply che- Icon Meanings micals to the surface of the discs. ! To clean a disc, wipe the disc with a soft Stop-and-go traffic cloth outward from the center.
! Please refer to the manufacturer for more detailed information about DualDiscs. About Dolby Digital AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT will down-mix Dolby Digital signals internally and the sound will be output by the stereo. (Equipped with optical output for future extension.) p Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Appendix Appendix ! Playback of discs may become impossible ! Playback of discs recorded on a personal with direct exposure to sunlight, high tem- computer may not be possible depending peratures, or depending on the storage on the recording device, writing software, conditions in the vehicle.
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Appendix Appendix ® ! Firmly secure the USB storage device when ! Plays all versions of DivX video (including ® ® driving. Do not let the USB storage device DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX fall onto the floor, where it may become media files.
Appendix Appendix Media compatibility chart General DVD-R/-RW/- CD-R/-RW CD-R/-RW USB storage SD memory R DL Media AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT, device card AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F7010BT AVIC-F90BT (All models) (All models) AVIC-F90BT ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 2, File system ISO9660 level 2,...
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Linear PCM Format (LPCM), MS Linear PCM (LPCM), IMA-ADPCM ADPCM LPCM: 16 kHz to AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT can- 48 kHz LPCM: 16 kHz to 48 kHz not play WAV files on the built-in Sampling frequency MS ADPCM: IMA-ADPCM: 22.05 kHz and DVD drive.
Appendix Appendix AAC compatibility DVD-R/-RW/- CD-R/-RW CD-R/-RW USB storage SD memory R DL Media AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT, device card AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F7010BT AVIC-F90BT (All models) (All models) AVIC-F90BT File extension .m4a Bit rate 16 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR) 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR)
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Appendix Appendix AVI compatibility DVD-R/-RW/- CD-R/-RW CD-R/-RW USB storage SD memory R DL Media AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT, device card AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F7010BT AVIC-F90BT (All models) (All models) AVIC-F90BT File extension .avi Compatible video MPEG-4 codec Compatible audio AVI files cannot be played on the built-in drive.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 The SAT RADIO READY logo indicates that the Satellite Radio Tuner for Pioneer (i. e., XM Notes tuner and Sirius satellite tuner which are sold separately) can be controlled by this naviga- ! This product assigns folder numbers.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CAUTION Microsoft Corporation in the United States ! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost and/or other countries. on the iPod even if that data is lost while using the navigation system.
Do not use the stylus your dealer or the nearest authorized for normal operation.) Pioneer service station. Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen ! If the LCD screen is near the vent of an air conditioner, make sure that air from the air conditioner is not blowing on it.
Appendix Appendix Glossary DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly com- AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and pressed video with high visual quality that refers to an audio compression technology maintains a relatively small file size.
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Appendix Appendix ID3 tag File names can have up to 128 characters. This is a method of embedding track-related JPEG information in a MP3 file. This embedded in- This stands for Joint Photographic Experts formation can include the track title, the ar- Group, and is an international still image com- tist’s name, the album title, the music genre, pression standard.
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Appendix Appendix Packet write contains three separate movies, they are di- This is a general term for a method of writing vided into title 1, title 2 and title 3. This lets you on CD-R, etc. at the time required for a file, enjoy the convenience of title search and just as is done with files on floppy or hard other functions.
Preout output level (max): 157 mm AVIC-F90BT ....... 4.0 V (7 in. × 3-7/8 in. × 6-1/8 in.) AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F7010BT Nose ........170 mm × 96 mm × 8 mm ........... 2.2 V (6-3/4 in. × 3-3/4 in. ×...
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File system ........FAT16, FAT32 Gain ........0 dB to +12 dB USB class ........Mass storage class Decoding format ...... MP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE/ DVD drive (AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT) MPEG4 System .......... DVD-Video, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX system Usable discs ......DVD-Video, CD, MP3, WMA,...
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