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AppendixNAVI/AV
Glossary
This glossary explains some of the terms used in
this manual.
3D Hybrid sensor
The built-in sensor which enables the system to estimate
your vehicle’s position. A learning function increases its
accuracy and its learning data can be stored in memory.
AAC
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an
audio compression technology standard used with
MPEG 2 and MPEG 4.
Address Book
A list of locations registered manually.
Aspect ratio
This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular
display has an aspect ratio of 4:3. Wide screen displays
have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture
for exceptional presence and atmosphere.
Bit rate
This expresses data volume per second, or bps units
(bits per second). The higher the rate, the more informa-
tion is available to reproduce the sound. Using the same
encoding method (such as MP3), the higher the rate, the
better the sound.
Chapter
DVD titles are divided into chapters which are numbered
in the same way as the chapters of a book. With DVD-
Video discs featuring chapters, you can quickly find a
desired scene with chapter search.
Current location
The present location of your vehicle; your current loca-
tion is shown on the map by a red triangle.
Default setting
A factory setting which applies when you first switch on
the system; you can change default settings to suit your
own needs in the Route Options menu or the Settings
menu.
Destination
A location you choose as the end point of your journey.
DivX
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc.
DivX media files contain highly compressed video with
high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file
size. DivX files can also include advanced media fea-
tures like menus, subtitles, and alternate audio tracks.
Many DivX media files are available for download online,
and you can create your own using your personal con-
tent and easy-to-use tools from DivX.com.
DivX Certified
DivX Certified products are officially tested by the crea-
tors of DivX and guaranteed to play all versions of DivX
video, including DivX 6.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital provides multi-channel audio from up to
5.1 independent channels. This is the same as the Dolby
Digital surround sound system used in theaters.
DRM
This technology preserves the copyrights for digital data
by limiting the number of copies that can be made for
audio and video files.
DVD Map Discs
The DVD-ROM disc contain Pioneer navigation software.
Map data is also recorded on the discs.
Favorite location
A frequently visited location (such as your workplace or
a relative’s home) that you can register to allow easy
routing.
GPS
Global Positioning System. A network of satellites that
provides navigation signals for a variety of purposes.
Guidance mode
The mode in which guidance is given as you drive to your
destination; the system automatically switches to this
mode as soon as a route has been set.
Guidance point
These are important landmarks along your route, gener-
ally intersections. The next guidance point along your
route is indicated on the map by the yellow flag icon.
Home location
Your registered home location.
ID3 tag
This is a method of embedding track-related information
in a MP3 file. This embedded information can include
the track title, the artist’s name, the album title, the
music genre, the year of production, comments and
other data. The contents can be freely edited using soft-
ware with ID3 Tag editing functions. Although the tags
are restricted to the number of characters, the informa-
tion can be viewed when the track is played back.