New Pioneer Add On Navigation

Pioneer is pleased to announce the new addition to our NavGate range, the AVIC-F220, which provides a flexible navigation solution for all of Pioneer’s new 2010 line up of in-car AV receivers.
This exciting new add-on navigation product is an ultra flexible navigation solution that is compatible with all Pioneer’s 2010 in-car AV receiver models. It can be placed anywhere in your car, facing any direction, making it a convenient and subtle way to incorporate navigation into your vehicle. Because the AVIC-F220 is compatible with all of Pioneer’s new 2010 AV receivers, including the single din AVH-5200DVD and AVH-5200BT, it provides a complete navigation solution.

The AVIC-F220 offers full turn-by-turn route guidance and 2.3 million Points of Interest (POI’s) with the ability to create custom POI’s utilising the NavGate FEEDS PC software.
NavGate Feeds is a downloadable application which allows the user to customise their units by adding their own Points of Interest, create driving, eco and fuel reports – particularly useful if you need to keep track of your carbon footprint or expense account.
NavGate Feeds utilises Google Maps to find or add addresses and unique points of interest.
Alternatively, if you have an Excel spreadsheet with the details and GPS coordinates of particular points of interest, NavGate Feeds can convert the data into a format suitable for your NavGate system. NavGate Feeds will copy a file to your SD card or USB device, which can then be used directly in your NavGate system.
New for 2010 is the inclusion of Pioneer Apps. These new Apps allow for applications such as Clocks and Photo View. Applications can unlock functionality in the AVIC-F220. Once downloaded and transferred to the unit via SD card, these applications can be used as alternative screensavers to the map view. They give access to different clock views and allow slideshows of personal photos complete with transition effects. Additionally, users can still add POI’s via SD card.
With its Traffic Message Channel (TMC) receiver, the AVIC-F220 system warns the user of impending traffic jams, construction works, and other traffic emergencies on their route. The AVIC-F220’s compact design allows for versatile installation in small areas and can easily be detached from its in-vehicle base for planning ahead using NavGate Feeds.
Pioneer highly recommends an AVH AV receiver in combination with the add-on AVIC-F220 for consumers who have not yet invested in a navigation system. Pioneer’s 2010 AVH AV receivers offer full-featured CD/DVD playback, USB connection for iPod/iPhone control and -for selected models- the convenience of built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling.
The Pioneer AVIC-F220 will be available in April 2010.
Further information
Please visit http://www.pioneer.co.uk”> NOTE:  Do not use your Pioneer system if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules. In some states certain operations of devices while driving may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed.
Bluetooth functionality requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. Certain Bluetooth features may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers. See more details about compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones on the Pioneer Europe website.
Not every USB device is compatible with a Pioneer headunit containing an USB port. Pioneer headunits containing a USB port are compatible with USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) devices only, and are not compatible with DRM (Digital Rights Management) contents and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) connection devices. For size and other limitations, please see Owner’s Manual. Unauthorized copying of music or other files is strictly prohibited. Optional USB extension cable is available for use with front USB ports.
Functionality available via NavGate-Feeds varies by AVIC model.
PC systems requirements for NavGate-FEEDS software includes:
OS – Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional (Service Pack 2 or later), Microsoft Windows Vista, Only supported by 32 bit version. (Not compatible with Mac)
CPU – Pentium III 500MHz or higher (Recommended: Pentium III 1.0GHz or higher)
Memory -256MB or more (Recommended: 512MB or more)
Hard Disk – 100MB or more of available hard disk space
Display – Display capability of 1024 x 768 resolution, 16-bit color (65,536 colors) or higher
Other – Internet Explorer 6.0 or later preinstalled, USB/SD Card-accessible interface, Google Maps-capable internet environment
Single Din – ISO 7736 standard size for a car audio head unit – 180mm by 50mm panel size
Double Din – 180mm by 100mm panel size for a car audio head unit.
BLUETOOTH is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.