Page 6 - Caring for discs; Holding discs
4 Caring for discs Holding discs When handling discs, always hold them by their outside or inside edges. Cleaning • Dirt and fingerprints on the disc may affect the quality of disc playback. Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe discs clean. If necessary to remove heavy dirt or fingerprints, moisten the c...
Page 7 - Contents
5 Contents Important safety instructions ................................1 Caring for discs .................................................................... 4 Contents ...................................................................5 Features .....................................................
Page 9 - Features
7 Features • GPS navigation o Supports address destination, waypoints, route suggestions, and Favorites. o Audio prompts to help you keep your eyes on the road while providing helpful navigation cues. o Pre-loaded maps of North America o Keep track of up to 50 routes. o Accurate to within about 11 y...
Page 10 - Package contents
8 • Other special features o High resolution: MPEG-2 decoding format achieves more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution. o Power adapter switch: Automatically adapts to voltage requirements in U.S and other countries. o SD Card and USB Input: designed with SD card and USB ports, can be connected ...
Page 12 - Overview
10 Overview 1 Speakers 2 LCD touch screen 3 Mode button Press to change between DVD, AV In, or GPS mode. 4 BACK button In GPS mode, press to return to the previous menu. 5 Control knob In GPS mode, use to zoom in or zoom out the map and change selections within menus. In the DVD mode, used to select...
Page 13 - Left
11 8 DC 12V input jack Connect to the power adapter or cord. 9 AV OUT jack Connect to an external AV device for audio and video output. 10 AV IN jack Connect to an external AV signal source for audio and video input. 11 Headphone jack Used to connect headphones for private listening. W hen headphone...
Page 14 - Back; Bottom
12 Back 1 PUSH button Press to open the LCD screen. 2 Power indicator 3 POWER switch Slide to turn power on or off. Bottom 1 Rechargeable battery contacts For connecting the rechargeable battery pack. Do not touch the contacts.
Page 15 - Remote control
13 Remote control For best results, aim the remote control directly at the front of the GPS within about 15 feet, within a 60-degree arc, and with no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. Not used in GPS mode. For more information, see “Playing DVDs” on page 52.
Page 18 - Setting up the system; Installing the remote control battery
16 Setting up the system Installing the remote control battery 1. Pull the battery holder out of the remote control in the direction of the arrow. 2. Load a new battery with the (+) side up. 3. Slide the battery holder back into the remote control. Caution • Improper use of the battery may cause ove...
Page 19 - Connecting power; Using the AC power adapter
17 Connecting power Using the AC power adapter The GPS has an AC adapter included for powering the GPS and charging the battery. 1. Connect the AC adapter to the right side of the GPS in the jack marked DC 12V IN. 2. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. The bat...
Page 21 - Attaching the battery
19 • Do not open the battery. • When charging the battery pack, the charge light turns red. When charging is complete, the light turns green. • Detach the battery when it is not in use. • When the battery is weak, the battery low icon appears on the LCD screen. After about five minutes, the GPS auto...
Page 22 - Charging the battery; Detaching the battery
20 Charging the battery The battery must be attached to the GPS to be recharged. 1. Attach the battery to the GPS. 2. Plug the supplied AC power adapter or DC power cord into the GPS’s “DC 12V IN” power jack (on the right side of the GPS). 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a household out...
Page 23 - Installing the system in your car
21 Installing the system in your car Use the windshield mount bracket to mount the GPS in your car. 1. Loosen the nuts on the bracket hinges. 2. Slide the mounting cradle onto the bracket’s rotating head until it’s locked into place. 3. Clean the bracket’s suction cup using the enclosed alcohol prep...
Page 24 - Connecting external audio and video; Connecting to a TV; Audio/Video connections for audio and video output
22 Connecting external audio and video • Always make sure that the GPS, TV, and any other electrical equipment to be connected are turned off and unplugged from the power supply. • Make sure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables. Connecting to a TV Audio/Video conn...
Page 25 - Connecting to an amplifier
23 Connecting to an amplifier 1. See your audio equipment’s documentation for connecting the GPS. 2. Connect your GPS as shown in the diagram below.
Page 26 - Connecting to an external video source
24 Connecting to an external video source You can connect this GPS to an AV signal source such as a video cassette player, video camera, or video game. 1. Connect the audio/video cable to the GPS AV In jack and to the external AV signal source. Make sure that you match the color-coded ports and plug...
Page 27 - Connecting to headphones; Using the FM transmitter
25 Connecting to headphones 1. Connect the headphones to the headphone jack on the right side of the GPS for private listening. When headphones are connected, the speakers automatically turn off. Using the FM transmitter You can transmit your system’s audio over an FM radio frequency, so you can lis...
Page 28 - Changing system settings
26 Changing system settings 1. Press the SETUP button on the GPS. The screen will display a menu, as shown below: 2. In the menu, tap one of the six submenus: o Tap to adjust the volume. o Tap to adjust brightness. o Tap to adjust the contrast. o Tap to set the touch screen sound on or off. o Tap to...
Page 29 - Navigating with GPS; Getting ready for GPS navigation
27 Navigating with GPS Your GPS system is a convenient way to navigate to a location, determine your current location, and plan a travel route. Getting ready for GPS navigation 1. Connect the system to power. 2. Rotate the built-in GPS antenna (on the underside of the system) out until it’s horizont...
Page 30 - Understanding the map; Getting help
28 Understanding the map Icon Meaning Indicates Car mode. It shows your current location or your last known GPS location (when there is no valid GPS information at the current time) while in Navigation Mode. The icon becomes elongated at higher speeds and wider at lower speeds. or Indicates Pedestri...
Page 31 - Using the Main Menu
29 Using the Main Menu 1. Tap Menu on the map to enter the main menu. The main map menu opens. 2. Tap Go To Address to enter an address and create a route to an address. 3. Tap My Favorites, Recent Locations, or Gas, Food, Lodging, etc. to select a destination from a list. 4. Tap Cancel Route to can...
Page 32 - Using the front knob control; Navigating to an address
30 Using the front knob control The knob on the front of your GPS can perform several functions, depending on the active GPS mode. GPS mode Knob function Map Zoom the map in (rotate clockwise) and out (rotate counter-clockwise). Menu Scroll through lists and menus. Navigation Mode – Provides voice i...
Page 34 - Setting search order for entering addresses
32 Setting search order for entering addresses 1. To change the order in which address information is entered, tap the Search By button after you have entered a state. The Search By screen opens. 2. Tap City-Street to search for an address by entering in the sequence of city, street, then the number...
Page 36 - Driving demo; Navigating to location on the map
34 Driving demo 1. Instead of tapping Go at the end of your address entry, tap the Demo button to run a demonstration of navigating the currently selected route in the map view. When nearing each turn, a visual notice and a voice prompt will inform you about the direction change. 2. Press Menu to st...
Page 37 - Navigating to a point of interest
35 4. If you need to reset the point of origin, tap the map screen to open the dialog, then select Set As Origin. All new route calculations will use this as the starting point, but only if you do not have a GPS signal (typically only indoors). In Navigation Mode, your current GPS location is always...
Page 39 - Navigating to a recent location
37 Navigating to a recent location The Recent Locations list allows you to select an existing destination from a list of previously traveled or entered addresses or POIs. The software automatically stores the last few destinations in memory. As each new route is added to the top of the list, the old...
Page 40 - Using Favorites; Saving a Favorite
38 Using Favorites Saving a Favorite When selecting a Destination which you may use regularly, you can save it to your personalized Favorites list. Method one: 1. On the map, tap any point in the map screen. A context menu appears. 2. Tap Add To My Favorites. The Favorites editing menu opens. 3. In ...
Page 42 - Navigating to a Favorite
40 Navigating to a Favorite You can select a destination from your list of stored Favorites. A Favorite is an address or destination previously stored by you for quick and easy retrieval. You can also save, edit, or delete destinations from this folder. To navigate to a Favorite: 1. In the main menu...
Page 43 - Map options; D and 3D modes
41 Map options You can customize your map view with several route and map options. 1. In the main menu, tap Map Options. The map options menu opens. The Map Options menu provides choices for display mode, avoiding roads, displaying your driving directions, a route overview, playing and recording a r...
Page 45 - Turn by turn
43 3. Tap Next to list all the roads in a highlighted group. 4. To specify restrictions for a particular road, highlight it and tap Allow or Avoid. 5. To preview a highlighted road on the map screen, tap Actions and select Show on the map. In the Actions menu, you can also add a new road or edit an ...
Page 46 - Settings; Changing map and route settings
44 Settings You can easily change the default settings of maps, views, and route parameters to suit your personal preferences. 1. From the map, tap Menu, Map Options, then tap Settings. The Settings menu opens. 2. Tap More for additional settings options. Changing map and route settings The Map/Rout...
Page 47 - Setting your home location
45 Route Select Faster or Shorter for your desired route. For driving, the Faster setting usually selects the best route and optimizes the use of highways while minimizing unnecessary turns. The Shorter setting allows you to reach your destination in the shortest distance, using as many turns as req...
Page 48 - Setting navigation prompts
46 2. To define your home location, you can enter an address or the nearest POI. For example, you can enter your home address here for quick navigation. When you select To Nearest POI Category, you can, for example, locate the closest gast station each time you tap the Home icon on the right side of...
Page 49 - Selecting a map
47 Setting language, voice, and appearance 1. In the Settings menu, tap Look & Feel. The Look & Feel menu opens. 2. Change settings for language text and voice guidance to select between English, Spanish, and French for on-screen text and voice guidance. Note: The Skins option is reserved fo...
Page 50 - Setting travel modes; Multistop Planner
48 Setting travel modes 1. Tap More in the Settings menu, the screen will display as below: 2. In the menu, tap Pedestrian Mode or Vehicle Mode. In Pedestrian Mode, the navigation radius is restricted to 6 miles (10 kilometers) and some functions are not available, such as Turn by Turn, Avoid Roads,...
Page 52 - Favorites alerts; Setting Alerts for a Favorites group
50 7. When you’re done adding stops, tap Show or Next to see the Multistop plan overview in the map. No route is calculated yet. Note: In this procedure, the icon represents the highlighted stop in the plan list, not a destination. 8. Tap Go to navigate from the origin to the stop with this multisto...
Page 53 - Finding your software version; Updating maps
51 Note: The 1st Alert distance must be greater than the 2nd Alert distance. 4. To display the map position of items in the Auto Alerts category, tap Show Symbol on Map. To hide the map position, tap Hide Symbol on Map. 5. Tap Done to save your settings. Finding your software version 1. In the main ...
Page 54 - Playing DVDs; Playing a DVD
52 Playing DVDs Read the following instructions carefully before using the GPS with DVD player for the first time. For information on caring for your DVDs, see “Caring for discs” on page 4. WARNING: Do not play poor-quality discs to avoid damaging the lens. Playing a DVD Note: The player will not pl...
Page 57 - To set up your DVD system:
55 To set up your DVD system: 1. While the player is in DVD mode, press the SETUP button on the remote control. The SYSTEM SETUP menu opens. 2. Press or (direction buttons) to select a submenu that you want to set up, then press to enter that submenu. 3. Press or to highlight an item in the submenu,...
Page 58 - Digital Setup; Language Setup
56 Digital Setup 1. While the player is in DVD mode, press the SETUP button on the remote control to open the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then press to open the DIGITAL SETUP menu. 2. Press or (direction buttons) to select a submenu that you want to set up, then press to enter that submenu. DYNAMIC RANGE Use...
Page 59 - Playing audio CDs; Playing CDs
57 Playing audio CDs When a CD disc is loaded, the player will play it automatically by the default sequence of the disc. You can use , , or number buttons to select a certain track to play. For information on caring for your CDs, see “Caring for discs” on page 4. Playing CDs 1. Connect the player t...
Page 61 - Viewing a photo CD; Viewing photos on a CD
59 Viewing a photo CD For information on caring for your CDs, see “Caring for discs” on page 4. Viewing photos on a CD 1. Load the photo CD in the disc tray. The player searches for photos automatically, and the screen displays the root (lowest) folder with several subfolders. 2. Press the and butto...
Page 63 - Troubleshooting; If you think something may be wrong with the system:
61 Troubleshooting STOP! If you have any problems with this GPS, do not return to the retailer. Follow the troubleshooting steps below, or call 1-866-289-5168 for fast, friendly service. If you think something may be wrong with the system: • Immediately turn off the power. • Disconnect the power, re...
Page 65 - Specifications
63 Specifications TFT screen size 7 inches diagonal Laser wavelength 780/650 nm Video system NTSC Frequency response 20 Hz~20 kHz ±2.5 dB Audio signal-to-noise rate ≥ 85 dB Audio distortion+noise ≤ 70 dB (1 kHz) Channel separation ≥ 70 dB (1 kHz) Dynamic range ≥ 80 dB (1 kHz) Audio out Analog Audio ...
Page 66 - Compatible disc formats
64 Compatible disc formats DISC LOGO DIAMETER PLAYBACK TIME/ PLAYABLE SIDES 1 3 3 m i n ( S S - S L ) 2 4 2 m i n ( S S - D L ) 2 6 6 m i n ( D S - S L ) 12 cm 4 8 4 m i n ( D S - D L ) 41 min (SS-SL) 75 min (SS-DL) 82 min (DS-SL) DVD 8 cm 150 min (DS-DL) 12 cm 74 min CD 8 cm 20 min JPEG 12 cm Desig...
Page 67 - Glossary
65 Glossary Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio. ETA Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimate time to complete the journey, excluding any detours, s...
Page 69 - Copyright
67 Copyright This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwis...
