Chapter
23
Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2)
The term “external unit” refers to future
Pioneer devices that are not currently planned
for, or to devices that allow control of basic
functions although they are not fully controlled by the navigation system. Two external
units can be controlled by this navigation system. When two external units are connected,
the navigation system allocates them as external unit 1 or external unit 2.
For details of the connection method, refer to
“Installation Manual”.
For details concerning operation, refer to the
external unit’s operation manual. This section
provides information on external unit operations with the navigation system that differ
from those described in the external unit’s operation manual.
p Operation varies depending on the external
unit connected. (In some cases, the external unit may not respond.)
Reading the screen
p Operation varies depending on the external unit connected. (In some cases,
some functions may not be used until
you touch and hold the key.)
Operating by hardware
buttons
Pressing BAND/ESC button
You can send a band command to the external
unit.
p Operation varies depending on the external
unit connected. (In some cases, the external unit may not respond.)
Pressing MULTI-CONTROL up, down, left
or right
You can operate the external unit.
p Operation varies depending on the external
unit connected. (In some cases, some functions may not be used until you touch and
hold the key.)
Pressing the center of MULTI-CONTROL
The function select screen appears.
Switching between automatic
and manual function
1
Display the “Function Menu” screen.
= For details, refer to Screen switching overview on page 70.
1 Source icon
Shows which source has been selected.
2 External unit indicator
Displays the information that is sent by connected external units.
3 Auto/Manual mode indicator
Shows the current mode.
4 Touch panel keys
The external unit can be operated by transmitting the operating comma