Polaroid MGX-0560 - Manual

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 ...

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...

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. When headphones...

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.

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 53.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 five submenus: o Tap to adjust brightness. Tap + or - . Use the rotating dial to make adjusts to brightness or contrast . o Tap to adjust the contrast. o T...

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...

28 Understanding the map icons 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 Pe...

29 Moving the Map You can drag the map to see other locations nearby. Simply touch the map firmly and drag your finger while maintaining the touch. You can do this repeatedly to see other areas. You can also combine this with the zoom buttons (+ and _-) on the map, or the zoom knob, to see other loc...

30 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 c...

31 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...

33 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...

35 Navigating to a location on the map You can navigate to any point on the map by tapping its location directly on the map screen. This feature is especially convenient when you want to navigate to a specific point you see on the map, but you don’t have its street address. To navigate to a point on...

37 4. The selected POI category can be shown or hidden in the map by tapping the Show Symbol on Map or Hide Symbol on Map button. 5. Tap Done to save your selection. The item list of the selected POI category in the defined searching area is displayed with detailed addresses and phone numbers. The P...

39 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...

41 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 men...

42 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 ...

44 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 a...

45 Route overview 1. In the main navigation screen, tap Menu , Map Options , then tap Route Overview . The complete route (a blue solid line) is shown in the map screen. This item is only active when you have a navigation route set. Settings You can easily change the default settings of maps, views,...

47 Setting your home location 1. In the Settings menu, tap Set Home Location to enter the Set Home Location screen. 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 Cat...

48 Unreliable GPS Signal Warns that you are in an area of low GPS signal. GPS Not Found Alerts you if the GPS signal has not yet been found or is lost. Drive Carefully Friendly reminder at the start of each journey. Visual Prompts Visual Prompts Determines how the GPS notifies you of upcoming turns ...

51 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 multist...

52 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. Calibrating the Touch Screen If you find t...

53 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 ...

55 SUBT button Press to select a subtitle language or to turn the subtitle off. A DVD can have up to 32 subtitles. Each time you press the SUBT button, the next available subtitle is selected. REP button Press REP to repeat a Chapter, Title, or cancel the repeat sequence. ANGLE button Press ANGLE to...

56 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,...

57 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...

58 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...

60 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...

62 Troubleshooting STOP ! If you have any problems with this GPS, do not return to the retailer. Follow the troubleshooting steps below. If you think something may be wrong with the system: • Immediately turn off the power. • Disconnect the power, remove the battery, and make sure that there is no s...

64 Specifications TFT screen size 5.6 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 Aud...

65 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...

66 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...

68 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...