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Pioneer AVIC-F700BT In-Dash Navigation Audio/Video Receiver with CD Playback and Advanced Voice Controls | 
 enlarge | Brand: Pioneer
Category: CE
List Price: $699.99
Buy New: $447.57
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Media: Electronics
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Memorabilia: No
Display Size: 5.8
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.9
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 9.6 x 9
MPN: AVIC-F700BT
Model: AVIC-F700BT
UPC: 012562890159
EAN: 0012562890159
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Conversational Voice Recognition for Ipod and Bluetooth Control | | • | Built-in Bluetooth technology | | • | A/V direct control for iPod | | • | USB direct control for portable media players | | • | 5.8-Inch Wide Touch Panel Display with WVGA High Resolutions |
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Product Description
The Pioneer AVIC-F700BT car stereo combines a multitude of functional entertainment capabilities with advanced navigation features that fit and expand the lifestyle of today's driver. The highly sophisticated in-dash navigation systems enable users to link and control their personal devices through optional accessories. Apple iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, MSN Direct, HD radio, XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio, single CD, DVD video playback and compressed audio and video playback through USB and SD memory devices are among the numerous capabilities. Additionally, the unit offers an advanced conversational voice recognition system for hands-free dialing of compatible Bluetooth enabled cell phones and control of an entire music collection on an iPod player.
It also includes a USB interface for quick connection to iPod music players, portable media players and USB memory device. For extra convenience, SD memory filled with additional Points of Interest information or compressed audio and video, slides directly into the SD card slot located in front of each unit. When any external device is plugged in, the systems will instantly recognize the source allowing users access and control through the touch panel display and/or voice control (iPod only). Pioneer also added a mini-jack A/V input on the face of each unit for immediate connection to other portable devices, such as camcorders and video players.
The system utilizes flash memory to obtain quicker mapping information and allow an ?always on? navigation state. The comprehensive map database from Tele Atlas covers the entire United States, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii enabling users to route to millions of destinations. The database includes more than 12-million points of interest (POI), for destinations such as gas stations, ATMs, hotels and restaurants which can be easily searched either near a current location, or close to a specified destination.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Amazing once you install the firmware upgrade August 15, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Pioneer has acknowledged that the first release of this system had issues ... freezing up, parking break warning for no reason, lack of proper brightness, etc. But they issued an upgrade in July of 2008. THIS UPDATE FIXES EVERYTHING.
I have this unit, I used it before the update (lots of problems -- all clearly explained in multiple posts all over the internet). But I downloaded the firmware, installed it, and now it works AWESOME. I truly have to give it to Pioneer for acknowledging their error and spending time to listen to owners and fix it.
I love this unit. I hook up my Iphone 3G and watch podcasts, listen to music, and everything. I have SM radio for it and I use the GPS all the time. I use the bluetooth with my iphone and the call clarity is fantastic.
I'm serious when I say this is a great value and much better than the D3 unit it replaced, but you have to install the firmware. Do that and I'll love it.
 Shows Promise, but Too Slow and Too Many Bugs July 1, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
This unit seems to do it all, but once you have it installed, you will find out that it does have severe problems.
The BAD:
1) The bluetooth hands-free system does not work well. You can hear fine through the car speakers, but on the other end of the line, your voice is barely comprehensible. This is a huge problem for me, because bluetooth was a major factor in choosing this unit.
2) The system is SLOW. It takes about 2 minutes to fully boot up before you can access any on-screen controls. Music starts up after a few seconds and the volume nob works while the system is booting up. A 2-minute boot up likely makes a rear view camera useless (though I haven't tried one yet).
Also, there is noticeable interface freezes, where the interface will either not recognize a press, or be delayed several seconds.
3) I have had issues with my phone. The AVIC will not initiate outgoing calls, but this may be related to my phone (Samsung T519).
4) The screen washes out in sunlight. You might have to shield the screen with your hand in order to read the map.
5) The map does not rotate with your car direction in 2D mode. In 3D mode, it is often slow to draw and it leaves translucent boxes on screen where the nav directions will appear, even when you are not navigating. Neither is that big of a deal to me.
6)GPS Nav voice gives too much guidance. This is minor, but annoying. It basically gives you preparation messages too often (something like 1 mile ahead of time, .5 mile ahead of time, 1000 feet ahead of time, and when you are at your turn). It also tells you to "prepare to enter the highway in 400 feet" when you are on an on-ramp or have already entered the highway. Where else could you go?
The GOOD:
1) GPS reception is good and routing seems fine.
2) The screen has high resolution and is clear. Washes out in sunlight, though.
3) The music quality is good.
4) When entering an address, it will automatically filter the possible street names as you type. When it has the list down to a few choices, it will present the options to select.
5) SD card slot supports SDHC.
6) Plays XVID videos at certain bitrates.
Things I didn't try: iPod support, Satellite Radio, Rear View Camera.
 a BIG let down... July 3, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I was a previous AVIC-N2 owner. I liked the system so much, I decided to upgrade to the "latest and greatest". Unfortunately I didn't read reviews or forums, only the Pioneer website which showed some awesome videos. However, most of the videos are inaccurate!
There are many, many issues that you can read up on by visiting forums. But here is a quick list of my pros/cons:
Cons (Have to be first!)
Start-up time takes minutes before sound or usability, navigation isn't as accurate when it comes to north/south direction (lack of compass?), music on SD card doesn't always get through an entire track before it tracks forward, navigation guy talks WAY too much, Bluetooth address book doesn't show all contacts, video playback is always choppy unless you lower the quality (DVD's are fine). Runs special version of Windows (CE?), that might explain a lot right there! No remote? Does NOT come with an instruction manual!!!
Pro
Nice high-res screen, navigation database built-in, HOPEFULLY updatable with better firmware, SD playback makes iPod control seem unnecessary for those who only listen to music in the car, 3D navigation seems to be growing on me. Buyer beware!
My daughter love this unit July 6, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this unit for my daughter's Honda Civic, and WOW she just loves it. I had it installed to work with the existing steering wheel functions and added the IPod adapter which is installed in the glove box. She just plug it in and used voice commands to access her music and podcasts (this uses the same software as the Ford/MS sync systems). As far as the bluetooth, I was amazed how quite it is when I called her I had to ask where she was because it was so quite and clear. The vice commands work real well and the sound is very good for a car audio system. This unit does not have the DVD the ft700 has the cd player. I guess I do not understand why someone needs a dvd player in the front seat angeled toward the driver.Anyway this does everything I need to make sure my daughter is watching the road and not messing with the, music,the phone or directions.
Update Pioneer Just released a free firmware update 7/21/08
http://pioneer-usa.rsys1.net/servlet/cc6?igjQSRBCQTVojOYRxJhuJHklQgLlVaVR
Re: Free Firmware Update for AVIC-F90BT, AVIC-F900BT & AVIC-F700BT
This firmware update applies only to models sold in the U.S.
Pioneer has become aware that users of the AVIC-F90BT, AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F700BT may experience issues with one or more of the following: navigation voice guidance sound quality and reading of guidance information; brightness of display screen; Bluetooth sound quality and hands-free calling; parking brake warning; cataloguing time for voice recognition of iPod content; song order within an album for iPod content; playing of MP3 music files for USB content; volume control for USB and SD content; and, Spanish and French mode operation with an iPod and with navigation voice guidance.
The free firmware update is intended to address these issues and improve the overall performance of the AVIC-F Series systems. In addition, a separate CD-ROM containing a revised operation manual will be provided as part of the update process. The firmware update, however, does not address reported concerns regarding the length of boot up times. As is the case with other computers, the length of time to boot up an AVIC-F Series system is largely due to the numerous demands (navigation, entertainment, information, connectivity, compatibility, etc.) placed upon it.
10/29/08 ---New free firmware update
This firmware update (version 2.0) contains important performance improvements relating to, among other things:
Boot-up time
Bluetooth connectivity (including certain Blackberry models)
iPod Touch (v2.0) compatibility
Touch screen response
Display brightness
SD and USB media playback.
Please visit our website for more information on how to obtain this NEW free update, which can be accessed at the following link:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/avicfseriesupdate2
New update solves a TON of problems October 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pioneer released version "2.0" of the firmware tonight and it addresses:
- Showing blank backgrounds on the map's upper left and right of the screen
- iPod connection dropping out
- better BlueTooth connectivity
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- MUCH fast startup time (like 40% increase)
This update turns this unit from a "would not recommend" to a "would totally recommend"
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