Installation - Alpine Blackbird PMD-B100 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION

■ How to Mount Blackbird
Improper installation may make the navigation sys-
tem fall out from the cradle while driving. Please
make sure all locks and knobs are turned tight.
Do not install the navigation while driving.
1
Find a spot suitable for the navigation system.
Ensure that both the suction cup and windshield
area are clean and free of dirt and grease before
attaching it.
Stick the suction cup mount against the windshield.
Turn the knob to activate the vacuum to lock the
position.
2
Turn the knob counterclockwise to adjust up/down
position. Then turn clockwise to set the position.
3
Turn the knob clockwise to adjust right/left position.
Then turn counter clockwise to set the position.
DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED SO THAT IT
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OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER'S VIEW.
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Open the antenna before inserting the navigation
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system into the cradle. For best reception sensitivity,
position the antenna 90 degrees to the main unit.
5
Slide the navigation system into the cradle until you
hear a click sound.
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6
Plug the cigarette lighter charger into the cigarette
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lighter socket.
Remove the navigation system when you are away
from the vehicle to prevent theft.
■ To Remove the Navigation System from the Cradle
1 Press and hold the eject button on the cradle.
2 Grasp the navigation system behind the antenna
and remove by sliding up and out of the cradle.
Note to California consumers:
Code 26708 prohibits the placement of any object
on windows. Refer to your authorized Alpine dealer
for other installation options.
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WARNING
CAUTION
California Vehicle
■ How to Listen to Guidance and Music from Your Car Stereo
Turning on the Transmitter and Playing Music from Your Radio
You can setup Blackbird to broadcast music and navigation voice guidance directly
to your FM radio.
1
Plug the cradle into your vehicle's cigarette lighter/power outlet.
2 Insert Blackbird into the cradle (See page 6 for details).
3
Turn on your radio. Find an FM frequency from the following that is broadcasting
nothing but static: 87.7 MHz, 87.9 MHz, 88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, 88.7
MHz, 88.9 MHz, 106.7MHz, 106.9 MHz, 107.1 MHz, 107.3 MHz, 107.5 MHz,
107.7 MHz, 107.9 MHz (do this with Blackbird off at first).
4
Turn on Blackbird.
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On Blackbird, go to Main Menu
The default broadcast frequency is 87.7 MHz.
6 Turn the transmitter button ON in System Setup screen.
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Set Blackbird to that frequency and play music files on Blackbird.
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(Touch Main Menu Entertainment, or simply press Music button) Blackbird
provides 14 frequencies to choose from. You may have to try a few frequencies
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before you find one that works best in your vehicle.
Turning Off the Transmitter
1
Turn off your radio first to avoid the static noise.
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2 On Blackbird, go to Main Menu
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Turn the transmitter button OFF in System Setup screen.
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Setup System
88.3
➔
Setup System.
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