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AVIC-Z910DAB AVIC-Z710DAB NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM Operation Manual Be sure to read Important Information for the User first! Important Information for the User includes the important information that you must understand before using this product.
Vehicle equipment ■ Disc........44 information...... 62 Storing a location in [Saved Location]....21 Thank you for buying this Pioneer Inserting and ejecting a disc ......... 44 Using the Vehicle Bus adapter....... 62 Storing a route in [Saved Routes]......22 product.
Contents Precaution Notes on internal memory Google™, Google Play, Android ......87 Android Auto............... 87 Detailed information regarding connected iPod • If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the memory will be erased and must be devices ..............87 reprogrammed. Using app-based connected content....
LCD screen Parts and controls VOL (+/ Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen. Press and hold to switch to the camera view mode. NOTE Main unit To activate the camera view mode with this button, set [Back Camera Input] to [On] or [AV Input] to [Camera] (page 63).
Press to cycle through all the available sources. Removing the detachable faceplate Press and hold to turn the source off. TOP MENU Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback. Press the button. Source mode Use to switch the source mode between the front source and the rear source. Gently grip the bottom of the detachable faceplate and slowly pull it outward.
Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings. Basic operation Preparing the remote control Remove the insulation sheet before use. Notes on using the LCD panel Z910DAB How to replace the battery WARNING • Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.
NOTE Switching the speaker mode The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight. To change the speaker mode, you need to restore this product to the default settings. Important Restore the default setting (page 76). • Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight. •...
Using the touch panel Operating the time bar You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your fingers. NOTE To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the screen only with your finger gently. You can change the playback point by dragging the key.
The hidden function keys appear. Top menu screen NOTE This key does not appear for some AV sources. Operating the on-screen keyboard Favourite source icons TIPS • When you connect the external navigation system to this unit, the navigation mode key is displayed at the middle of the right side of the display. •...
Connected device key Navigation Displays connected device. Switches the source or application with connected devices such as AppRadio Mode +, external navigation system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto. TIPS Menu screen view and operations • When a device with a compatible application is connected, the favourite application key appears.
Navigation items How to read the map screen Searches for a destination using various methods (page 14). Builds your route or edits the route currently set (page 18). Displays the traffic screen (page 22). Displays useful information to support your driving (page 24). Configures the navigation-related settings (page 26).
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at a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to be flat so you can see the road in front of you. • When the route is not set: "Smart Zoom" will zoom in if you drive slowly and zoom out when you drive at high speed.
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Touch Enter roundabout (manoeuvre after the next manoeuvre). The map returns to the current position. Motorway entrance or motorway exit. If you press , the map returns to the current position. ▶Control keys on the scrolled map Board ferry or leave ferry. Map screen (scrolled map) Approaching the destination or a waypoint.
• When the route is set: NOTE Distance to final destination, time needed to reach the final destination and estimated Some information regarding traffic regulations depends on the time when the route calculation is arrival time are shown. performed. Thus, the information may not correspond with a certain traffic regulation when your vehicle actually passes through the location in question.
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The searched location appears on the map screen. Searching for a location by address Search a destination in which the address is specified. If you touch , you can sort the results or show the locations of all facilities on the map. Touch [Select as Destination].
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• [Along Route]: Touch [Start Navigation]. Searches along the current route, and not around a point already set. This is useful when searching for a stopover that results in a minimal detour, such as searching for petrol stations or restaurants. The results will be listed in order of the length of You can change the final destination or add waypoints in [Route Planner] (page 18).
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When entering the coordinates in UTM format, touch , then [UTM Coordinates]. Enter the longitude value and touch [GO!]. The searched location appears on the map screen. Touch [Select as Destination]. You can change the display format of the latitude and longitude to any of the following formats: decimal degrees;...
Starting the navigation Starting position (The current vehicle position is set as default and [Current GPS Position] is displayed.) (page 18) Calculates the route and shows the [Route Summary] screen. Once the destination is selected, touch [Select as Destination]. The route summary screen appears and countdown begins. When the countdown Displays the options for the location.
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The system starts route recalculation after [Show Route] is touched, and then the [Route Summary] screen appears. After [Start Navigation] is touched, your navigation system starts the route guidance. NOTE After [Continue Without Route] is touched, the current position map appears. ▶Changing the starting position Press then touch...
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Menu Item Description Displays the shortcuts. [Route Preferences]: [Restore Original Route] Cancels the route with avoidances and restores the Shows the route setting preferences. If you change the preferences, the route is recalculated. previous route. [Itinerary]: Shows all transit points in detail. Touch a transit point to show its position on the map. If you NOTE touch [Avoid] and [Accept] on the map screen, the route is recalculated avoiding the transit The route set by [Alternative Routes] cannot be cancelled.
Storing a location in [Saved Location] Renaming stored locations Press then touch Storing your favourite locations in [Saved Location] allows you to save the time and effort used on re-entering this information. Touch [New Route], and then [Saved Location]. [Saved Location] can include your home location, workplace, and places you have already registered.
Touch [Route Summary], and then touch NOTES • To use this function, activate the warnings beforehand and set the alert types (page 28). Touch [Save Route]. • Alert points are preloaded in your navigation system. Press Enter the name if needed and then touch Scroll the map and select a location.
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Touch [Traffic Map]. Displaying the [Traffic Summary] screen Press then touch Touch [Traffic]. The [Traffic Summary] screen appears. Viewing the traffic list Traffic information is displayed onscreen in a list. This allows you to check how many traffic incidents have occurred, the locations, and the distance from your current position.
You can check the details of the traffic incidents. Touch the relevant event to display the Menu Item Description location on the map. [Trip Monitor] Check the statistical data of your trips (for example, start time, end time, average speed, etc.) (page 24). Turning the traffic information on or off [GPS Information] Displays the GPS information screen with satellite position...
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Menu Item Description To display the trip log on the map, touch [Visible on Map] to tick the check box. Touching allows [Change Colour] Changes the colour by selecting another colour from the you to view the shortcuts and enables you to use the following functions. colour table.
▶Setting the initial odometer value Enter the name, date, and mileage for the reminder. Before you use the fuel consumption feature, enter the initial odometer value from Touch [Done]. which you want to start measuring the mileage. Press then touch To delete an entry, touch to display the shortcut for deletion.
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Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [Vehicle] Set the type of vehicle you will be using on the route. [Route Planning Method] Set to change the route planning method. Route calculation can be optimised for different situations and NOTES vehicle types by changing the planning method. •...
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Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [Ferries] Set to off to avoid prioritising ferries for calculating the [Verbose] Given once relatively far from the next manoeuvre, it is route. repeated as the vehicle approaches the next manoeuvre, and it is repeated again right before the actual manoeuvre. [Car Shuttle Trains]* Set to off to avoid prioritising car shuttle trains for calculating the route.
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NOTE Menu Item Description If you select [Audio and Visual] in the warning type setting, you can change the reception timing of [Outside Towns: ***% Set the percentage of the speed limit warning message in the audio alert. If you select [Only When Speeding], the audio alert is only played when you exceed of the Speed Limit] rural areas.
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Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [Route Progress Bar] Turns on or off the route progress bar to display the current [Offer Parking Around Parking at the destination may not be easy to find in city route as a straight line located on the right side of the map. Destination] areas.
Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [Automatic Time Zone] The time zone setting changes automatically. [Off] No traffic icons or lines indicating the traffic flow are shown. [Manual Time Zone] The present setting value for the time difference and daylight saving time that you set are used. [Colour] Only the lines indicating traffic flow are shown on the map.
USB memory storage to your navigation system by Bluetooth using [SyncTool] on this product. For details, access the following URL and refer to “HOW TO UPDATE?” GUIDE. http://pioneer.naviextras.com Bluetooth connection Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device. Press...
Menu Item Description [Connection] Connect, disconnect, or delete registered Bluetooth device manually. Touch to delete registered device. To connect a registered Bluetooth device manually, touch the name of the device. To disconnect the device, touch the name of the connected device in the list.
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Using the preset dial lists Voice recognition function ▶Registering a phone number You can use the voice recognition function of iPhone or smartphone. You can easily store up to six phone numbers per device as presets. NOTES Press • When an iPhone running iOS 6.1 or higher is used, Siri Eyes Free Mode is available with this product. •...
• The registered name will appear if the phone number is already registered in the Setting the private mode phone book. When the same phone number is registered under different names, only the phone number will be displayed. During a conversation, you can switch to private mode (talk directly on your mobile phone).
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Touch Bluetooth audio playback screen 2 The AV source screen appears. Touch [Bluetooth Audio]. The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears. Basic operation Bluetooth audio playback screen 1 Sets a repeat play range. Plays files in random order. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forwards or backwards.
Wi-Fi audio Wi-Fi Before using the Wi-Fi audio player, connect the device to this product via Apple CarPlay (page 55) or Android Auto wirelessly (page 57). You can connect your Wi-Fi certfied mobile device to this product via Wi-Fi connection. Press then touch Touch [Wi-Fi Audio].
AV operation key. • HDMI*3 Touch • Wireless Mirroring * AVIC-Z910DAB Touch the source key. When you select [Source OFF], the AV source is turned off. Displaying the AV operation screen Changing the display order of source Press then touch the AV operation key.
Touch Setup for iPod/iPhone or Drag the source key to the desired position. smartphone Adjusting the range of favourite source icons area NOTE When using an iPod/iPhone or a smartphone with this product, configure settings of this This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake. product according to the device to be connected.
Touch [OK]. For improved Digital Radio reception, make sure a Digital Radio aerial with phantom power input (active type) is used. Pioneer recommends using AN-DAB1 (sold separately). Smartphone (Android™ device) Current consumption of Digital Radio aerial should be 100 mA or less.
Basic operation Selects a service component. Touch the following category then select each item. [Station]: Displays all service components. Digital Radio screen [Program Type] (PTY label): Searches from programme type information. [Station Group] (ensemble label): Displays the ensemble list. If you touch [Update Stations], you can update station list information manually. NOTES •...
Menu Item Description Radio [TA OFF] Disables this function. [Service Follow]* Searches for another ensemble that supports [On] [Off] the same service component with better reception. If no alternative service component Starting procedure can be found or reception remains poor, the unit will automatically switch to an identical FM Press then touch...
• By pressing then touch and hold and releasing it, you can also perform seek tuning. Touch [AV Source Settings]. Touch [Radio Settings]. Searching by PTY information The menu items vary according to the source. You can tune into a station using PTY (Programme Type Identification) information. Menu Item Description NOTE...
Menu Item Description Disc [News Interrupt]*2 Interrupt the currently selected source with [On] [Off] news programmes. *1 This setting is available when the source is turned off. *2 This function is available only when you receive the FM band. Inserting and ejecting a disc You can play a normal music CD, Video-CD, or DVD-Video using the built-in drive of this product.
Press Audio source screen 2 Basic operation TIPS • By pressing then touch , you can also skip files/chapters forwards or backwards. • By pressing then touch and hold , you can also perform fast reverse or fast forwards. • If a Video-CD with PBC (playback control) On is being played, appears.
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Performs fast reverse or fast forwards. Video source screen 2 Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Each time you touch , it changes the speed in four steps in the following order: 1/16 -> 1/8 -> 1/4 -> 1/2 Displays the DVD menu.
Compressed files Touch to open the LCD panel. Remove the disc and press SD function is only available for AVIC-Z910DAB. Z710DAB Press Inserting and ejecting media You can play compressed audio, compressed video, or still image files stored in a disc or Inserting an SD memory card an external storage device.
• Connection via a USB hub is not possible. NOTES • A USB cable is required for connection. • For details on inserting SD card see on Inserting an SD memory card (page 47). • For details on plugging USB storage device, see on Plugging a USB storage device (page 47). Basic operation TIPS •...
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Touch Switches the current music information display. Touch the [Tag] tab. Selects a file from the list. Touch the desired category to display the file list. Touch a file on the list to playback. Touch the item. Refine the item until the desired song title or file name is displayed on the list. Touching a folder on the list shows its contents.
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Performs fast reverse or fast forwards. Still image screen Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen.
Audio source iPod Audio source screen 1 Connecting your iPod When connecting an iPod to this product, the settings are automatically configured according to the device to be connected. NOTES • Depending on the generation or version of the iPod, some functions may not be available. •...
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Audio source screen 2 Apple Music Radio screen Switches between playback and pause. Changes the audiobook speed. Normal—Fast—Slow Displays the pop-up menu for Apple Music Radio. • Touch [Play More Like This] to play back songs similar to the current song. NOTE •...
• Press then touch to hide the AppRadio Mode + SideControlBar. • PIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY (NON-PIONEER) APPS AND CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY INACCURACIES OR INCOMPLETE • Press then touch again to display the AppRadio Mode + SideControlBar again.
Press Using the audio mix function Touch You can output the audio mixing AV source and an application for iPhone or Touch [AppRadio Mode]. smartphone when AppRadio Mode + is used. Touch desired icon in the tab. NOTES • Depending on the application or AV source, this function may not be available. The AppRadio app is launched.
Apple CarPlay in the Bluetooth setting menu of the device (page 32). • PIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY (NON-PIONEER) APPS Turn on the Wi-Fi function on the device. AND CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY INACCURACIES OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.
• Android Auto allows access to applications other than those listed that are subject to limitations while driving. • PIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY (NON-PIONEER) APPS AND CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY INACCURACIES OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.
Touch a desired device on the screen. Touch [Smartphone-related Settings]. The unit configures the connection then start the application. Touch [Driving Position]. [Left] You can use voice recognition function by pressing once Android Auto is activated. Select for a left-hand drive vehicle. NOTES [Right] •...
NOTE HDMI Android Auto will launch automatically only when an Android Auto compatible device is correctly connected to this product. Press CAUTION Touch then For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video Touch [Smartphone-related Settings].
Basic operation AUX screen You can display the video image output by the device connected to video input. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the handbrake. NOTES •...
Basic operation AV input AV source screen You can display the video image output by the device connected or the camera to video input. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the handbrake.
Basic operation Wireless Mirroring Wireless Mirroring screen (Example) (This function is available only for Android device.) Wireless Mirroring is a wireless display designed to mirror your mobile device on this product screen via Wi-Fi connection. Starting procedure Wireless Mirroring operations and procedures vary depending on the connected mobile device.
Vehicle equipment A/C Control screen information Using the Vehicle Bus adapter By connecting the optional Vehicle Bus adapter, you can display the operation status of the vehicle’s parking sensor function and climate control panel on the screen. Important • For information on installing the Vehicle Bus adapter, see the operating manual of the Vehicle Bus Displaying obstacle detection information adapter.
Select [On] to automatically launch Android Auto when an Press launch]* Android device is connected to the unit. [On] [Off] Touch * AVIC-Z910DAB Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 63) [Input/Output Settings] Theme settings (page 68) Audio settings (page 69)
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Touch [Default] to reset the settings. CAUTION CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed. • When adjusting the guidelines, be sure to park the vehicle in a •...
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NOTE [Wi-Fi Settings] This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the handbrake. Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [Wi-Fi Settings] (page 37) [All Settings] Almost all settings or recorded content returns to the default.
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Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [Touch Panel Calibration] Touch two corners of the screen along the arrows then [Dimmer Duration] Adjust the time that the dimmer is turned on or off by touch the centres of the two [+] marks at the same dragging the cursors or touching time twice.
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* With some pictures, you cannot adjust [Hue] and [Colour]. Menu Item Description NOTES [Firmware Update] CAUTION • When you touch [Rear View] or [2nd Camera], the mode changes to the selected camera mode. By touching [Source], [NAV], or [Apps], you can return to the selected mode. •...
Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [Connection Status] Check that the leads are properly connected between this [Background] Select the wall paper from the preset items in this product product and vehicle. [Home] [AV] or original pictures via the external device such as USB storage device and SD memory card.
[Splash Screen] Menu Item Description [Select All] [Splash Screen] Select the splash screen from the preinstalled image in this Touch [Export]. product or external devices such as USB storage devices and SD memory cards. ▶Importing Theme settings Preset Images Selects the desired preset splash screen image. Set the external storage device (page 47).
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Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [ATT] The volume becomes 20 dB lower than the current volume. [Listening Position]*1 Select a listening position that you want to make as the [Off] [Front Left] [Front centre of sound effects. [Mute] The volume becomes 0. Right] [Front] [All] [Off] The volume does not change.
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Menu Item Description CAUTION [Rear Speaker Output] Select the rear speaker output. • Thoroughly check the conditions before performing Auto EQ as the speakers may be damaged if this [Rear] [Subwoofer] is performed under the following conditions: NOTES – When the speakers are incorrectly connected. (For example, when a rear speaker is connected as a •...
Stop the vehicle in a quiet place, close all doors, windows, and sun roof, and then When Auto EQ is completed, a message is displayed. turn the engine off. NOTE If the engine is left running, engine noise may prevent correct Auto EQ. The measurement time varies depending on the type of vehicle.
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Menu Item Description Menu Item Description [Subtitle Language]*1*2 Set a subtitle language preference. When you select [Parental] Set restrictions so that children cannot watch violent or [Others], a language code input screen is shown. Input the adult-oriented scenes. You can set the parental lock level in four-digit code of the desired language then touch steps as desired.
Menu Item Description Favourite menu [DVD Auto Play] Set to display the DVD menu automatically and start [On] [Off] playback from the first chapter of the first title when a DVD disc with a DVD menu is inserted. Registering your favourite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the NOTE registered menu screen by a simple touch on the [Favorites] screen.
[Apple CarPlay] is activated. • Video files on the external storage device are not available as a source for the rear display when Touch the screen display mode key. [Android Auto] is activated in [Smartphone Setup].* * AVIC-Z910DAB Press then touch Touch [Rear].
Touch 1, followed by 2, and then touch 3 (page 76). set, this product prompts for the password at the time of next boot up. Touch [Clear Password]. Important If you forgot your password, contact the nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. Touch [Yes]. Touch [OK]. Setting the password Enter the current password.
– Update the iPod software version. – Stop playback once, then restart. and apply the handbrake. authorised Pioneer service facility. → An error has occurred. → The handbrake interlock is activated. – Reconnect the iPod with the USB The picture is stretched, with an incorrect –...
– Check the aerial connection. If the dealer or your nearest Pioneer service message fails to disappear even after centre. The screen is displayed, but operation...
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– Select a file that can be played. Unplayable Disc Incompatible USB USB1 was disconnected for device → This type of disc cannot be played on → The connected USB storage device is protection. Do not re-insert this USB Audio Format not supported this product.
– Restart the smartphone. be picked up from any open area on the authorised Pioneer dealer or an Bluetooth – Turn the ignition switch to OFF and ground’s surface. installation professional. then to ON. The accuracy of the GPS information •...
With map matching In this case, it is impossible for the system • Do not cover the GPS aerial with spray If there is another road very nearby, to use GPS positioning. paint or car wax, because this may block such as in the case of an elevated the reception of GPS signals.
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If the road has a series of hairpin If you are driving on a long, straight If your vehicle is turned on a turntable If trees or other obstacles block the bends. road or a gently curving road. or similar structure. GPS signals for a considerable period.
When you drive around a roundabout. • The calculated route is one example of Route highlighting • To clean a disc, wipe it with a soft cloth, the route to your destination decided by moving outward from the centre. • Once set, the route is highlighted in the navigation system while taking the •...
• It may not be possible to play some music CD-R/CD-RW discs files from SD or USB because of file • Unfinalised discs cannot be played back. characteristics, file format, recorded • It may not be possible to playback CD-R/ application, playback environment, CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD storage conditions, and so on.
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become jammed under the brake or are associated even if the file names are album names and other text information DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/DVD-RW accelerator. not the same. may not be correctly displayed. CODEC FORMAT MP3, WMA, • There may be a slight delay when starting •...
• Files with high transfer rates may not be Maximum frame rate 30 fps Disc: 5 kbps to SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER played back correctly. The standard 320 kbps (CBR), CORPORATION is under license. Other .mov...
DivX Home Theater video registered in the U.S. and other countries. retain the above copyright notice, this list • Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data playback (including .avi, .divx). When you see of conditions and the following...
For details about the open source licenses service by its provider. Android Auto function is only available for for the functions that this product is • Pioneer is not liable for any issues that AVIC-Z910DAB. Notice regarding video equipped with, please visit may arise from incorrect or flawed app- http://www.oss-pioneer.com/car/...
In that case, please consult your air conditioner is not blowing on it. Heat GPS aerial: kHz/5 kHz/8 kHz/12.5 kHz dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer from the heater may break the LCD Aerial: Gain: ±12 dB Service Station.
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AM tuner Frequency range: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz (9 kHz) Frequency range: 530 kHz to 1 640 kHz (10 kHz) Usable sensitivity: 28 μV (S/N: 20 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio: 62 dB (IEC-A network) DAB tuner Frequency range (Band III): 174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz (5A to 13F) Frequency range (L Band): 1 452.960 MHz to 1 490.624 MHz (LA to...