![]() When you are listening to music and navigating at the same time, the amplifier mutes your factory audio system whenever the F500BT announces text-to-speech instructions then resumes the music as soon as the instruction ends. The general navigational experience is positive. The touch screen is responsive and easy to use, and you can switch between QWERTY and ABC keyboard layouts. The address entry screen is fairly straightforward and comparable to most portable GPS units on the market. These buttons feature a soft white backlight unlike the F900BT you can’t alter their colour. Most of the controls and functions are accessed via the 5.8in touch screen, although there are a number of buttons to the left of the screen, including menu, map, power and a volume dial. The main menu consists of three large icons - destination, contacts and AV source - as well as smaller shortcuts to phone and settings menus. The F500BT is simple to operate thanks to its clean interface. Once installed, the touch-screen unit is detachable and can be used in a second vehicle if you wish - though keep in mind this obviously won’t allow access to all of the system's features. An optional accessory is a reversing camera, which automatically displays a live image from the rear of your vehicle as soon as the car is put into reverse. Expect the mount and installation to set you back between $100 and $200. In addition to the contents in the sales package, you’ll need to purchase a mount that differs depending on your vehicle. The F500BT needs to be professionally installed. As an example of the capabilities provided, the amplifier allows music playing through the car audio system to be muted when voice instructions from the F500BT are being read aloud during turn-by-turn navigation. The amplifier acts as a gateway between the factory audio system and the F500BT effectively it's the brains behind the ability to run both systems simultaneously. Included in the F-500BT sales package is a 4x50 MosFET amplifier than can be installed either behind your dash or under a seat. Instead, the F500BT allows you to install a navigational and entertainment system that works in tandem with your factory stereo while providing a wealth of extra features. For example, the factory audio system on a Mazda 3 takes up an excessive amount of dash space and would be difficult to remove effectively. Although most of these can be removed, many of them will leave a space larger than a standard single or double DIN. It is best suited to vehicles that have standard OEM audio systems. ![]() A navigation and entertainment system designed to work with a standard car audio system, Pioneer’s AVIC-F500BT is an unusual device. ![]()
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