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Alpine PMD-B100 - Blackbird Owner's Manual

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261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd
9/13/06
3:15 PM
Page 1
Owner's Manual
Version 1.2
PMD-B100T

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  • Page 1 261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 3:15 PM Page 1 Owner’s Manual Version 1.2 PMD-B100T...

  • Page 2: Precautions And Notices

    If there is anything in the manual about the operation of the navigation system which you are uncertain about, please contact your local Alpine authorized navigation dealer or Alpine at 1-888-NAV-HELP (1- 888-628-4357) before using the navigation system.

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Servicing the Unit If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your ALPINE dealer or the nearest ALPINE Service Station for servicing. Installation Location Make sure the PMD-B100 will not be exposed to: •...

  • Page 4: User Agreement

    The right to use the System shall expire either when the user destroys this software, or when any of the terms for use is violated and Alpine, Space Machine and/or NAVTEQ exercise the option to revoke the license to use this software.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions and Notices ..... . 2 Warnings ........3 User Agreement .

  • Page 6: Installation

    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. California Vehicle...

  • Page 7: Battery Installation

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Battery Installation How to Reset Blackbird In the event the system requires a reset, pull over in a safe and legal manner before doing so. Insert a paper clip or similar object into the reset hole (located under the GPS antenna in the upper left hand corner of the recessed area) and depress the reset button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 8: System Features

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 SYSTEM FEATURES Blackbird Portable Navigation System Power Button SD/MMC Card Slot Battery Charging Status Indicator Battery Charging Status Indicator This illuminates when the system is being charged or requires charging. The bat- tery will typically charge to full from empty in about three hours. GREEN Battery is fully charged.

  • Page 9: Cradle With Cigarette Lighter Charger

    The Blackbird Portable Navigation System provides an easy-to-use user interface, clear, easy-to-understand spoken driving instructions, and award winning design all in a portable product. Blackbird is built upon Alpine's history of navigation success in North America. Please read this manual carefully. If you have any further questions about Blackbird’s operation, feel free to call Alpine at 1-888-NAV-HELP (628-4357)

  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 BASIC OPERATION To Turn On Power Power Button Press and hold Power Button for 2 seconds. Opening screen appears. Read carefully. Touch I Accept play map. The last-known current location is indicated on the map. To Turn Off Press and hold Power Button for 2 seconds.
  • Page 11 261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 The following example briefly describes how to input a destination. Select desired method. Places (In this example, selected.) Select the search method. Sort By (In this example, Name is selected.) Select OK to Proceed set the destination. To Go Home, see page 22.

  • Page 12: Map Function

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 MAP FUNCTION Next Maneuver Arrow Distance to next maneuver Estimated Time Remaining (ETR) / Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) Direction to Destination Distance to Destination Orientation Voice Prompt Repeat Button Setting Estimate Time Display Click this icon to switch between Estimated Time Remaining and Estimated Time of Arrival.

  • Page 13: Setting A Destination Directly From Map Display

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Setting a Destination Directly from Map Display Touch anywhere on map screen. The current location arrow changes to Crosshair Cursor on the screen. Move the cursor to the new desired street. Note: Use Map Scale Bar to zoom out the map if the destination is far from the current location.

  • Page 14: Destination

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 DESTINATION Setting a Destination by Address Go to Main Menu Destination Finding a Destination by Street Name First Select Input Street Type the first characters of the street name. If there are unique matches, the system will automati- cally display a short list of street names.
  • Page 15 261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Change State If you want to choose a different state from the one shown on the Change screen, touch to a different state. Finding a Destination by City Name First Select Input City Type the first few characters of the city name and press OK.

  • Page 16: Setting A Destination By Places

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 DESTINATION Setting a Destination by Places You can select from approximately 6 Million Point-of-Interest (POI) locations stored inside your Blackbird Portable Navigation System. These destinations are sorted by Place Name or by Place Type and are listed in order of distance from your current location.
  • Page 17 261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Finding a Destination by Place Type Select By Place Select a desired POI Category. There are 37 POI categories to choose from including ATMS, Banks, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Hotels, Parking Lots, Restaurants and more. Select Search Method. Sort by Distance The list of place names appears in order of distance from the current vehicle posi-...

  • Page 18: Setting A Destination By Recently Entered Destination

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 DESTINATION Setting a Destination by Recently Entered Destination Go to Main Menu Destination Recent The list of recent destinations appears. Select the destination. Confirmation screen appears. Touch OK to Proceed Note: To use other functions on the confirmation screen, see page 14 for details. Setting a Destination by Coordinates Go to Main Menu...

  • Page 19: Setting A Destination By Intersection

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Setting a Destination by Intersection Go to Main Menu Destination Intersection Finding a Destination by Street Name Select Input Street Type in the street name. Touch OK. The list of applicable street names appears. Select the desired street. Input the second street name.

  • Page 20: Options

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 OPTIONS Find Local Places The navigation system can display Points of Interest (POI) around the cursor position, when you scroll the map. As with POI categories, with the local places search you can chose from 37 categories including ATMS, Banks, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Hotels, Parking Lots, Restaurants and more.

  • Page 21: Setting Waypoints

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Setting Waypoints You can set up to 10 waypoints between your current location and your destination. The final destination must be set before entering any waypoints. How to Set a Waypoint Directly from Map ouch anywhere on map screen. The current location arrow changes to cross hair cursor on the screen.

  • Page 22: Home

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 HOME Finding a Way Home You can get home from anywhere once the home address is set from Edit Menu. Go to Main Menu Home Touch OK to Proceed on the confirmation screen. Follow the map and go home. Finding Alternate Way to Go Home Go to Main Menu...

  • Page 23: Route

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 ROUTE Recalling the Maneuver List during Guidance You can view a list of street names and upcoming turns and streets. Go to Main Menu Route Touch Maneuver List of upcoming streets and turns appears on the screen. To preview a specific point, select a street name/maneuver on the list.

  • Page 24: Edit

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 EDIT Locations and Home addresses saved in the Address Book can be edited for quick recall. Also information including phone numbers and icons can be modified. Name Touch display name of the stored location. Note: For the details of selecting letters, see page 15.

  • Page 25: Editing Address Book

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Editing Address Book Go to Main Menu Edit Touch Edit Address Book The list of addresses appears. Select the destination you need to modify. “Edit Address Item” screen appears. See below for details. Note: Select DELETE ALL addresses saved in the address book.

  • Page 26: Traffic

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 TRAFFIC Viewing Traffic Incident List If you have an activated subscription to the NAVTEQ traffic service, the Traffic Incident List screen allows you to view traffic information in your current area, or along your current route. Note: Traffic feature is only available when Blackbird is placed in the cradle or the docking station.

  • Page 27: Calculating A Detour

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Calculating a Detour To have the system analyze the traffic data within 30 miles of your current location, touch congestion along your route, it will display a message including both the distance to the congestion and the anticipated delay the conges- tion may cause.

  • Page 28: Setup

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 SETUP You can customize Display, Guidance, Clock, Measuring Unit and FM frequency set- tings from the Setup Menu. Go to Main Menu Select Setup Setup screen appears. Customizing Display Go to Main Menu Setup Display Setting the Map Color Day - a bright tone screen Night - a dark tone screen Auto - switches automatically between...

  • Page 29: Customizing Guidance

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 Customizing Guidance Turning Voice On and Off This allows you to turn ON or OFF guidance voice prompts. Changing Navi Mix Volume This allows you to vary the volume of the voice prompts with respect to the music. Setting Estimate Time Display Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) or Estimated Time Remaining (ETR) can be set here.

  • Page 30: Customizing Traffic Information

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 SETUP Customizing Traffic Information You can choose the way your traffic and navigation information is dis- played using the traffic information setup controls. Go to Main Menu Select Setup Select Traffic The Traffic Setup menu appears and displays the system status and traffic setup options.

  • Page 31: Displaying Traffic Speed And Flow Icons

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 3:16 PM Page 31 Displaying Traffic Speed and Flow Icons You can choose whether or not the system displays traffic speed and flow information as icons on the map screen when the information is received. To the right of Speed Flow, touch Show...

  • Page 32: Information

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 INFORMATION Simulating Navigation You can watch a demonstration of the navigation system’s voice and screen guidance. To Start a Demonstration Go to Main Menu Select Information Select Start Demo. Demonstration starts. To Stop a Demonstration Go to Main Menu Select Information...

  • Page 33: Viewing Gps Status

    Viewing System Information You can check software application, database version, and other information in this screen. Make a note of this information and refer to it whenever you communicate with Alpine Tech Support or your Alpine authorized dealer. Go to Main Menu...

  • Page 34: Entertainment

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 ENTERTAINMENT Listening to Audio Folder Number File Number Back M.I.X. M.I.X. Touch to shuffle songs. M.I.X. Touch again to cancel the shuffle. REPEAT REPEAT Touch to repeat songs. REPEAT Touch again to cancel the repeat. 3:16 PM Page 34 Play/ Forward Folder...

  • Page 35: How To Listen To Guidance And Music From Your Car Stereo

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 UPDATING THE SYSTEM 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. Plug the cradle into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet.

  • Page 36: In Case Of Difficulty

    Otherwise make sure the rest of your system is properly connected, batteries are completely charged and contact your author- ized Alpine dealer or Alpine directly at 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357). The vehicle’s position is erroneous.

  • Page 37: In The Box

    The following accessories are available from your authorized Alpine dealer. PMD-DOK1 A Docking Station that allows you to connect and experience – Blackbird navigation and music player from your Alpine Multimedia Station or stand-alone display. PMD-KIT1 A second car kit comprised of windshield mount, cradle, and –...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Size 6.1” x 2.9” x 1.2” (145mm x 74mm x 29mm) Main Unit Weight 8 oz (227 g) Centrality Atlas II ARM9 CPU Embedded 16 channel GPS, Built-In Main Unit Antenna with Optional External Antenna Connection Storage Media Built-In 1”...

  • Page 39: Index

    261985 PMD-B100_r15.qxd 9/13/06 INDEX Accessories Activating Subscription Background Color Basic Operations Battery Installation Battery Status Brightness Calculating a Detour Changing Navi Mix Volume Configuring System Settings Confirm Destination Screen Customizing Display Customizing Guidance Customizing Traffic Information Deleting Previously Saved Destination Delete Route Destination Setting a Destination by Address...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    9/13/06 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.

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