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Glossary – Pioneer DVD Navigation Unit AVIC-80DVD User Manual

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Glossary

This glossary explains some of the terms used in the manual.

3D Hybrid sensor

The built-in sensor which enables the system to estimate your car’s position. A learning function
increases its accuracy and two sets of learning data can be stored in memory.

Address Book

A list of previously searched destinations, way points and locations registered manually.

Current location

The present location of your car; your current location is shown on the map by a red triangle mark.

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 Settings menu.

Destination

A location you choose as the end point of your journey.

DVD-ROM

A disc used to store data.

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 pur-
poses.

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, generally intersections. The next way point along your
route is indicated on the map by the yellow flag icon.

Home location

Your registered home location.

Joystick

The main control on the Remote Control; it is used extensively to make selections from menus and to
scroll the map display.

Menu

A list of options shown on the display; choices are selected using the joystick.

PC card

Card-type peripheral equipment mainly used for personal computers. The Navigation System can use a
memory card to store data.

Point of Interest (POI)

Point Of Interest; any of a range of locations stored in the data, such as railway stations, shops, restau-
rants, and amusement parks.

Remote Control

The remote control unit for the system.

Route setting

The process of determining the ideal route to a specific location; route setting is done automatically by
the system when you specify a destination.