Page 2 - PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES; Important Information; Please Read Carefully Before Using This Product.
2 PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES ■ Important Information This product is intended to safely provide turn by turninstructions to get you to a desired destination. Pleasemake certain that all persons using this navigationsystem carefully read these precautions and the fol-lowing instructions fully. 1) This p...
Page 3 - WARNINGS; Points to Observe for Safe Usage
3 WARNINGS Read this manual carefully before using this system.It contains instructions on how to use this product ina safe and effective manner. Alpine cannot beresponsible for problems resulting from failure toobserve the instructions in this manual. This manual uses various pictorial displays to ...
Page 4 - USER AGREEMENT
4 USER AGREEMENT In using this Blackbird Portable Navigation System (hereinafter referred to as “System”), whichincludes Alpine Electronics, Inc. (“Alpine”) Specifications, Space Machine, Inc. ("SpaceMachine") Software and NAVTEQ North America, LLC. (“NAVTEQ”) Database, you are boundby the t...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 User Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . ....
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; How to Mount Blackbird; To Remove the Navigation System from the Cradle; WARNING
6 INSTALLATION ■ How to Mount Blackbird 2 3 5 4 Find a spot suitable for the navigation system.Ensure that both the suction cup and windshieldarea are clean and free of dirt and grease beforeattaching it.Stick the suction cup mount against the windshield.Turn the knob to activate the vacuum to lock ...
Page 8 - SYSTEM FEATURES; Battery Charging Status Indicator
8 SYSTEM FEATURES Current PositionButton Function,See Page 12 Mini USB Connector External GPSAntenna Connector Destination VolumeControl Map Zoom In Music Main Menu Button Map Zoom Out Power Button Headphone Jack Battery Charging Status Indicator Remote Sensorand AmbientLight Sensor SD/MMC Card Slot...
Page 10 - Opening screen appears.; I Accept; To Turn Off; Touch; Main Menu; Select; Destination; BASIC OPERATION; Set a Destination and Go!
Press and hold PowerButton for 2 seconds. Opening screen appears. Read carefully. Touch I Accept to dis- play map. The last-known currentlocation is indicated onthe map. To Turn Off Press and hold PowerButton for 2 seconds. To Turn On Power Power Button Select the place withcorrect address. 7 For Ma...
Page 12 - MAP FUNCTION; Setting the Map Orientation; Repeating the Announcement
12 MAP FUNCTION Click this icon to switch betweenEstimated Time Remaining andEstimated Time of Arrival. Note: The time estimates are based on the average speed. Theestimate time will vary dependingon vehicle speed. The arrow alwayspoints toward the destination. Click icon to switch between Northup a...
Page 13 - Touch anywhere on map screen.; Set as Destination; OK to Proceed; Setting a Destination Directly from Map Display; Switching Map Display; Route Mode
Touch anywhere on map screen. The current location arrow changes to CrosshairCursor on the screen. Move the cursor to the new desiredstreet. Note: Use Map Scale Bar to zoom out the map if the destination is far from the current location. Touch . Select Set as Destination . Touch OK to Proceed on the...
Page 14 - DESTINATION; Setting a Destination by Address; Finding a Destination by Street Name First; Change Method; Confirm Destination Screen
14 DESTINATION ■ Setting a Destination by Address Finding a Destination by Street Name First OK to Proceed Set the destination and display a map. Change Method Find an alternative way. (Refer to page 22.) Go to Main Menu . ➔ Destination ➔ Address 1 ■ Confirm Destination Screen Select Input Street Na...
Page 15 - Option; Finding a Destination by City Name First; Input City Name; Enter the street number.; Change State; Change; Selecting Letters; Map
15 Option Find Local Places ➔ P20 Set as Waypoint ➔ P21 Add to Address Book ➔ P20 Finding a Destination by City Name First Select Input City Name . Type the first few characters of the city name and press OK . If there are unique matches, the system will automati-cally display a short list of city n...
Page 16 - Finding a Destination by Place Name; Go to; Setting a Destination by Places
You can select from approximately 6 Million Point-of-Interest (POI) locations storedinside your Blackbird Portable Navigation System. These destinations are sorted byPlace Name or by Place Type and are listed in order of distance from your currentlocation. Finding a Destination by Place Name Go to M...
Page 17 - By Place Type; Select a desired POI Category.; Finding a Destination by Place Type; Select the place
Select By Place Type . Select a desired POI Category. There are 37 POI categories to choose fromincluding ATMS, Banks, Gas Stations, GroceryStores, Hotels, Parking Lots, Restaurants andmore. Select Search Method. 4 3 2 17 Finding a Destination by Place Type Sort by Distance Sort by Name Within a Cit...
Page 18 - to set the; The list of recent destinations appears.; Setting a Destination by Recently Entered Destination
Go to Main Menu . ➔ Destination ➔ Coordinate Enter the Latitude of your destination.Touch OK . Enter the Longitude of your destination. Touch OK . Confirmation screen appears. Touch OK to Proceed to set the destination and start guidance. 4 3 2 1 Go to Main Menu . ➔ Destination ➔ Recent The list of ...
Page 19 - Finding a Destination by Street Name; Setting a Destination by Intersection; Finding a Destination by City Name
Go to Main Menu . ➔ Destination ➔ Intersection 1 Finding a Destination by Street Name Select Input Street Name . Type in the street name. Touch OK . The list of applicable street names appears. Select the desired street. Input the second street name. If there is only one street crossing with the fir...
Page 20 - Saving a Destination into the Address Book; OPTIONS; Find Local Places; Select a destination using any method.; How to Find Local Places Directly from the Map
■ Saving a Destination into the Address Book 20 OPTIONS ■ Find Local Places T ouch anywhere on map screen. The current location arrow changes to cross hair cursor on the screen. Touch . Select Find Local Places . Select the desired category. Select the desired place. Touch OK to Proceed on the confi...
Page 21 - Setting Waypoints; How to Set a Waypoint from the Destination Menu; How to Set a Waypoint from the Address Book
21 ■ Setting Waypoints T ouch anywhere on map screen. The current location arrow changes to cross hair cursor on the screen. Move the cursor to the desired waypoint. Touch . Select Set as waypoint and select Re-calculate . When the route search is complete, the current location is displayed. The map...
Page 22 - HOME; Finding a Way Home
Go to Main Menu . ➔ Home Touch OK to Proceed on the confirmation screen. Follow the map and go home. 3 2 1 22 HOME ■ Finding a Way Home ■ Finding Alternate Way to Go Home Go to Main Menu ➔ Home ➔ Change Method · Quickest Way · Shortest Route · Maximize Freeway · Minimize Freeway· With/Without Ferry ...
Page 23 - ROUTE; Recalling the Maneuver List during Guidance
23 ROUTE ■ Recalling the Maneuver List during Guidance Go to Main Menu . ➔ Route Touch Maneuver List . List of upcoming streets and turns appears on the screen. To preview a specific point, select a street name/maneuver on the list. To go back to Route List, Go to Main Menu ➔ Route 3 2 1 ■ Finding A...
Page 24 - EDIT; Editing Home; Edit Home; “Edit Home Point” screen; Name; to change the
24 EDIT ■ Editing Home Go to Main Menu . ➔ Edit Touch Edit Home . “Edit Home Point” screen appears.See below for details. 3 2 1 Locations and Home addresses saved in the Address Book can be edited for quickrecall. Also information including phone numbers and icons can be modified. Name Touch Name to...
Page 25 - Editing Address Book; Tel
25 Go to Main Menu . ➔ Edit Touch Edit Address Book The list of addresses appears. Select the destination youneed to modify. “Edit Address Item” screen appears. See below fordetails. Note: Select DELETE ALL to delete all addresses saved in the address book. 4 3 2 1 ■ Editing Address Book ■ Deleting ...
Page 26 - Setup; Setup screen appears.; SETUP; Customizing Display; Setting the Map Color; Map Orientation
26 Go to Main Menu . Select Setup . Setup screen appears. 3 2 1 SETUP ■ Customizing Display Setting the Map Color Day - a bright tone screenNight - a dark tone screenAuto - switches automatically between Day and Night modes Displaying and Editing Iconson the Map POI Icons, the Home Icon and Iconsuse...
Page 28 - INFORMATION; Simulating Navigation; To Start a Demonstration; Viewing Trip Information
28 INFORMATION ■ Simulating Navigation Go to Main Menu . Select Information . Select Start Demo . Demonstration starts. 4 3 2 1 You can watch a demonstration of the navigation system’s voice and screen guidance. To Start a Demonstration To Stop a Demonstration Go to Main Menu . Select Information . ...
Page 29 - Viewing GPS Status
29 Go to Main Menu . ➔ Information Select GPS Status . 2 1 You can view the dynamic location informationreceived from satellite such as signal strength,compass (direction information), latitude/longitude,approximate altitude, and speed. This featureallows you to view GPS satellite signal information...
Page 30 - Folder Search; ENTERTAINMENT; Listening to Audio; REPEAT
30 ■ Playing Music on Your Blackbird You can play MP3 or WMA musicfiles* from your SD or MMC card.Your music can be arranged in sub-folders for easy retrieval whenusing your Blackbird device. *Blackbird only currently supports MP3 and WMA files without DRM. Insert an SD or MMC card con- taining fold...
Page 31 - UPDATING THE SYSTEM; How to Update the New Software and Map Database; Turning on the Transmitter and Playing Music from Your Radio; Turning Off the Transmitter
31 UPDATING THE SYSTEM ■ How to Update the New Software and Map Database Using your home PC, Blackbird can be updated with the latest mappingand Point of Interest information. Please refer to instructions includedwith the update software on how to upgrade your Blackbird system. ■ How to Listen to Gu...
Page 32 - IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you encounter a problem, please review the items in the following checklist.This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise makesure the rest of your system is properly connected, batteries are completelycharged and contact your authorized Alpine dealer or Alpine d...
Page 33 - IN THE BOX; Optional Accessories
33 IN THE BOX ■ Optional Accessories ■ Accessories Cradle with CigaretteLighter Charger AC Adapter USB Cable Carrying Case Wiping Cloth Quick Reference Guide 1200mAh Battery • Dummy SD Card (Inside Main Unit)• Registration Card Owner’s Manual The following accessories are available from your authori...
Page 34 - SPECIFICATIONS; BLACKBIRD SPECIFICATIONS
34 SPECIFICATIONS BLACKBIRD SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Size 6.1” x 2.9” x 1.2” (145mm x 74mm x 29mm) Main Unit Weight 8 oz (227 g) CPU Centrality Atlas II ARM9 CPU GPS Embedded 16 channel GPS, Built-In Main Unit Antenna with Optional External Antenna Connection Storage Media Built-In 1” HDD with Pre-L...
Page 35 - INDEX
35 INDEX A Accessories B Background ColorBasic OperationsBattery InstallationBattery StatusBrightness C Changing Navi Mix VolumeConfiguring System SettingsConfirm Destination Screen Customizing DisplayCustomizing Guidance D Deleting Previously Saved Destination Delete RouteDestination Setting a Dest...
Page 36 - LIMITED WARRANTY
● PRODUCTS COVERED: This Warranty covers Car Audio, Navigation Products andRelated Accessories ("the product"). Products purchased in theCanada are covered only in the Canada. Products purchased inthe U.S.A. are covered only in the U.S.A. ● LENGTH OF WARRANTY: This Warranty is in effect for ...
