Thank you for choosing an Advent product. We hope you will find the instructions in this owner’s manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to look through it, you’ll learn how to use all the features of your new Advent AMN101 navigation system for maximum enjoyment.
SIRF III Antenna with magnetic mount • Left and right mounting brackets • Four rubber feet (to affix to the bottom of the AMN101 in the recessed area near each corner) • SmartBus cable (used to connect the AMN101 to the Advent navigation-ready radio) •...
It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws. • The AMN101 is designed to assist you in the process of reaching your destination. It is not a substitute for attentiveness and good judgement. It is your responsibility to disregard any unsafe, hazardous, or illegal route suggestions.
AMN101 Placement The AMN101 should be installed under the back or front seat. It can also be installed in the trunk, if necessary. Do not install the AMN101 where it will come in contact with water or direct sunlight.
Insert one end of the Smartbus cable into the “DATA BUS” slot on the side of the AMN101 and secure it with a 11mm (.4in) screw (provided). Connect the other end of the cable to the AMN101 input on the back of your Advent navigation-ready head unit (AMM10, AMM12).
While navigating, other sources may be selected and listened to such as AM-FM Tuner, CD, etc. To select a source, press the SRC button on your Advent head unit and then select a source from the Front Source Menu. Navigation voice prompts will be heard automatically, although the navigation map cannot be seen.
MAIN FEATURES Main Menu The main menu is your central point of access to all functions of your AMN101. It allows you to set your destination, manage your favorites and control all settings of your device. The “Main Menu” consists of the following options: •...
AMN101 NOTE: Pressing an icon on the map opens an overlay window with information about the selected item. • To zoom in or out, press the + or – icons. After pressing one of the icons, the zoom slider will appear, enabling smooth zooming.
Address Book, or select a location on the Map. NOTE: If a route is in progress when you exit the AMN101 system, the unit will prompt “Do you want to resume the last route?” when you resume operation.
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AMN101 Press the “No.” data field to access the “Enter...” screen. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the street Number. Press the OK button to enter the street Number. If the Number you entered is not an existing street Number, “House number not found. Street will be used for destination.”...
Point the cursor at any location on the map to view location information in a pop-up box. Press the MENU button to view navigation options for the selected destination. Navigating to a Recent Location From the “Main Menu”, select Drive to... AMN101...
AMN101 From the “Drive to...” menu, select Recents. A list of recent locations will appear on the screen: Press to select a recent destination from the “Recents” list. (Use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to see all of the choices.) A screen with navigation options appears.
NAVIGATING The powerful navigation capabilities of your AMN101 will guide you along the shortest or quickest route from A to B – with voice commands and in 3D (optional). To begin navigation, select a location using the Drive to... feature (see “Choosing and Finding Locations”...
AMN101 PLANNING A ROUTE This section describes the route planning feature. This feature allows you to plan your route in advance, choosing multiple stopovers along your journey. To begin navigation, select a location using the Drive to... feature (see “Choosing and Finding Locations”...
• To erase both Home and Work locations, select Delete all. To modify or navigate to/from an address once it is saved, select the home or work address and then press the MENU button to select from available options. AMN101...
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AMN101 Favorites To access your list of favorites, press the Favorites button. The “Favorites” screen appears: NOTE: Use the scroll bar and arrows on the right side of the screen to move up and down the list and view all entries.
SETTINGS MENU When using the AMN101 for the first time, it is recommended that you customize the system parameter settings. For example, regarding navigation, you can choose to avoid or allow toll roads or ferries or enable S.M.A.R.T. routing. You can also edit display settings, including 2D or 3D mode, day or night mode, map complexity, etc.
AMN101 • To select which and how many icons are displayed on the map, press Display POI. • Check the boxes of any category you want to have displayed on the map. Uncheck those that should be hidden. Note that this will NOT affect any searches that you perform.
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From the “Settings” menu, select Volume to modify the volume of voice commands. • Press the + button to increase the volume. • Press the – button to decrease the volume. • Press the Mute button to silence or resume the voice command volume. AMN101...
Turn the unit off and back on. If this does not help, reset the unit by using a small metal object to press the RESET button located on the side of the AMN101 unit between the ANTENNA connection and the SD card slot .
Limited Warranty CD or Multimedia Radios/Headunits/Navigation Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“the Company”) is committed to quality and customer service, and are pleased to offer you this Warranty. Please read it thoroughly and contact the Company at 1-800- 323-4815 with any questions. Who is covered? The Company extends this warranty to the original retail purchaser of products purchased through an authorized Audiovox retailer in the U.S.A., Puerto Rico or...
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