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Car Navigation System OWNER’S MANUAL OPTIMA Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Table of contents General information 6-10 Safety notes Types of Playable Discs Handling discs NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS Disposal of your old appliance Name of each component 11-13 Control Panel Steering wheel remote control Basic operation 14-15 Start-up screen Turning the unit on/ Turning the unit off Inserting a disc/ Ejecting a disc Adjusting the volume Displaying the GPS time...
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Table of contents Bluetooth wireless technology 19-26 Understanding Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting the unit and a device 19-20 Viewing the connected device Disconnecting/Connecting the bluetooth phone Deleting a connected phone Changing the passkey Making a call by entering phone number Transfer a call Switching the microphone on/off Answering calls...
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Table of contents CD/MP3/WMA/USB/iPod operation 27-32 Playing an audio CD and MP3/ WMA/ USB/ iPod files 27-29 Skipping to the next track/file Skipping to the previous track/file Returnning to the beginning of the current track/file Search Intro scanning Repeat function RANDOM function Playing files by classifying into folder/ Album/ Artist Browsing through folders/files using (the) "List"...
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Table of contents Auxiliary device operation Using an AUX source Adjusting the video screen Getting started with navigation What is GPS? About satellite signals Acquiring satellite signals Initial navigation screen Troubleshooting 5 5 5...
General information safety notes Always operate the vehicle in a safe When driving your vehicle, be sure to CAUTiOn manner Do not become distracted by keep the volume of the unit low enough RisK OF ElECTRiC shOCK the vehicle while driving, and always be to allow you to hear sounds coming DO nOT OPEn fully aware of all driving conditions Do...
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General information • The navigation system does not • Do not rely exclusively on the navi- WARning: • Don't use a cellular phone when you take the relative safety of the sug- gation system when attempting to gested routes into consideration locate an emergency service (hospital, are driving You must stop at a safe- Road blocks, building sites, height or...
General information Types of Playable Discs CAUTiOn : CAUTiOn : • Do not keep the navigation system This unit plays CD-R or CD-RW con- running with the engine stopped taining audio titles, MP3 or WMA files Doing so may discharge the vehicle • Depending on the conditions of the battery When you use the navigation recording equipment or the CD-R/...
General information handling discs nOTEs On COPYRighTs • C lean the disc before playback It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, • A defective or soiled disc Wipe the disc from show, broadcast via cable, play in public, inserted into the unit can the center outward or rent copyrighted material without cause sound to drop during with a cleaning cloth...
General information Disposal of your old appliance iPod and iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc , registered in the U S and other countries 1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin “Made for iPod” means that an elec- symbol is attached to a product, it tronic accessory has been designed to means the product is covered by the connect specifically to iPod and has...
Name of each component Control Panel 7. Volume knob Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume • Press to: - Automatic tuning: RADiO - Track up/down: iPod • Press and hold to: - Search (FF/REW): iPod 9. PhOnE ( Press to operate Bluetooth Hands- Free function 1.
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Name of each component 13. MAP 17. MEDiA 11. sETUP ( Press to display the map Press to select a source: CD/USB/ • Press to access system settings iPod/BT/AUX (Page 16) 14. nAV 18. RADiO Press to enter destination menu Various methods for entering a des- Press to select FM/AM band tination are available 19.
Name of each component steering wheel remote control 3. ∧/∨ • Press to: Press the select a source Press to operate Bluetooth Hands- - Automatic tuning: RADiO FM → AM → CD → USB(or iPod) → Free function - Track up/down: iPod BT →...
Basic operation start-up screen If you turn the unit off/on below volume Turning the unit off level 1, the volume level is changed to 1 The unit starts after ignition switch is in Press on the control panel when the If you turn the unit off/on above volume ACC or ON position system is on...
Basic operation Rear view camera selecting a source on the selecting a source on the The rear view mode is displayed on the control panel screen unit when the gearshift is moved to Press MEDIA repeatedly to select a Select the source icon as shown in REVERsE (R) position source the figure...
Setup general operations of sETUP Bluetooth system This menu describes connection This menu describes system settings menu schemes of Bluetooth The navigation system allows configura- tion on the following menus: Bluetooth, System, Traffic, Navigation, Audio, Display Turn the unit on language 2 Press on the control panel...
Setup Clock Factory settings Audio This allows you to set the time format and Allows you to set all of the settings There are four kinds of screen menus the summer time back to default • Time Format: C hange the time format - All: resets all the settings back to the sDVC (speed Dependent Volume Control) between the “12h”...
Setup sounds(Default : Center) Display Map Mode This menu describes the display set- Map colours combination can be tings changed to improve visibility at day and night - Auto: map is displayed by autolight or illumination signal Illumination Illumination Autolight Off Balance/ Bass/Middle/ Map: Day...
Bluetooth wireless technology 4 Select the desired Bluetooth phone Understanding Bluetooth Connecting the unit and a from the "Bluetooth devices" screen wireless technology device Bluetooth wireless technology establish- To use the Bluetooth feature, make sure es a wireless link between two devices the Bluetooth on your phone is turned supported with Bluetooth on Refer to your phone’s user guide...
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Bluetooth wireless technology ttings 5 Input the passkey (presented by unit, To connect using the unit settings (2) connect using the device se default: 0000) to your phone To use the Bluetooth feature, make sure When your phone is successfully Press on the control panel the Bluetooth on your phone is turned...
Bluetooth wireless technology Viewing the connected device Disconnecting the bluetooth Connecting the bluetooth Touch [View Bluetooth Device List] phone phone on the “Bluetooth” Screen Press [ ] > Select [Bluetooth] Press [ ] > Select [Bluetooth] 2 Touch [View Bluetooth device list] 2 Touch [View Bluetooth Device List] on the “Bluetooth”...
Bluetooth wireless technology 3 To finish the call, select [Hang up] Deleting a connected phone Changing the passkey If you no longer need to use a phone, Press [ ] > Select [Bluetooth] > you can delete it from [Bluetooth devic- [Change passkey] es] List Press [...
Bluetooth wireless technology Answering calls 3 To finish the call, select [Hang up] Using your Phone Book When you receive a call, your phone You can use the phone book entries rings and the “Incoming Call” win- stored on the memory of phone support- searching for phone book entries dow is displayed on the unit ing PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
Bluetooth wireless technology 3 Select the contact you want to call Using your Calling list You can use the calling list stored on the memory of phone supporting PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) After connecting your unit and bluetooth phone via Bluetooth wireless technology, Missed Calls the numbers in your phone’s [Outgoing calls], [Missed calls], and [Incoming...
Bluetooth wireless technology Making a call with speed dial 3 Select one of the categories Calling a number in the speed dial (For example: Phone book) list numbers Press onthe control panel, then You can assign up to 12 speed dial select [Speed dial] numbers from phone book or calling lists...
Bluetooth wireless technology Activating the audio stream- skipping the tracks Touch to select the previous/ ing mode next track Connect the unit and your phone before activating the audio streaming mode Fast Forward/Rewind (Pages 19- 20) Select and hold the to rewind Select and hold to fast forward...
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/iPod operation Playing an audio CD and ✽note iPod • You can play 12-cm audio CDs on your You can play an iPod device on the unit MP3/ WMA/ UsB/ iPod files CD player We strongly recommend by connecting the iPod to the USB port Disc only playing 12-cm CDs Please do not by using the appropriate cable...
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/iPod operation function skipping to the next track/file intro scanning Repeat Disc - Audio CD Touch to select the next track/file The current selected tracks/files is Disc - MP3/WMA played repeatedly The first 10 seconds of each tracks/files skipping to the previous track/file are played 1 Touch [Option] during playback Disc - Audio CD...
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/iPod operation RAnDOM function Disc - MP3/WMA Disc - MP3/WMA • [REPEAT Off]: P lays repeatedly all • [RANDOM Off]: C ancels RANDOM files within the disc play back All tracks/files are played randomly or USB • [RANDOM Folder]: T he unit plays • [REPEAT Track]: P lays repeatedly randomly within 1 Touch [Option] during playback the current file current folder • [REPEAT Folder]: P lays repeatedly...
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/iPod operation Playing files by classifying Browsing through folders/files ✽note • In case of MP3/WMA file, touch the into folder/ Album/ Artist using (the) "list" menu button to move to upper folder Disc - Audio CD • Touch the buttons to select Disc - MP3/WMA You can play files in a USB according to the list you want to view...
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/iPod operation setting audio books play • [Playlists]: P lays the songs in the • [Audiobook Fast]: [Playlists] Plays the audio books with fast speed • [Artists]: P lays the songs in the speed iPod [Artists] • [Audiobook Slow]: Setting the playback speed only affects • [Albums]: P lays the songs in the Plays the audio books with slow audio books purchased from the iTunes [Albums] speed...
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/iPod operation iPod device requirement UsB device requirement MP3/WMA file requirement • C ompatibility with your iPod may vary • T his unit supports only USB Flash Drive • S ampling Frequency / 16 - 48 kHz depending on the type of your iPod and USB External HDD with FAT16 or (MP3) 8 - 44 1 kHz (WMA) • D epending on your iPod’s software ver- FAT32 format...
Radio operation 3 Auto tuning: 4 Touch and hold one of the preset listening to stations Touch on the screen Or buttons Press the “RADIO” button to select press on the control panel The preset station information will be the radio - When a station is received, search- displayed ing stops...
Radio operation scanning broadcast frequen- As (Autostore) cies This is only available for AM reception This function lets you automatically The first 10 seconds of each broadcast store the strong broadcast frequencies frequency are played Select the band to AM Touch [Option] on the screen in AM/FM mode 2 Touch [Option] on the screen...
Auxiliary device operation Using an AUX source Adjusting the video screen ✽note • Some auxiliary devices that do not have (Default : Center) It is possible to use auxiliary equipment the video source may not produce out- with unit For safety reasons, the video screen put to the video screen cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in • In case of some iPod devices, Use the...
Getting started with navigation About satellite signals initial navigation screen What is gPs? The Global Positioning System (GPS) Your unit must acquire satellite signals After the ignition switch is placed in the is a satellite-based navigation system to operate If you are indoors, near ACC or ON position, when you enter made up of a network of 24 satellites tall buildings or trees, or in a parking...
Troubleshooting Cannot identify the current location. There is a difference between the driv- • When driving through the mountain or ing road and the road on the map in where the road is too curvy (gPs not receiving) • When the starting, passing and arriv- the product. GPS cannot be used indoors and must ing locations are too close within 1km be connected to a power source with Even though GPS is usually very accu-...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Correction Power doesn’t turn on The ignition switch is NOT turned ON Turn the ignition switch to ON The unit doesn’t operate The ignition switch is NOT set to ACC Set the ignition switch to ACC The power of unit is turned OFF Turn the unit on by pressing on the control panel...
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LIMITED WARRANTY ORIGINAL NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SUPPLIED BY VEHICLE DEALER Product : Product No. : WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS 1. Vehicle Dealer Shop ("Dealer") warrants to you that the Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under Normal use ("Defects") from the original date of the registration of the motor vehicle ("Warranty Period").
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HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM 3. In order to make a claim of a Defect, you must contact DEALER during the Warranty Period via support@cartronics.net.au to explain the Defect and to obtain an RMA number (Return Materials Authorization) if necessary. You must return the Hardware during the Warranty Period, along with the RMA number provided by DEALER and an explanation of the Defect, to the address provided to you by DEALER.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 9. Neither DEALER nor its suppliers shall be liable to you or to any third party for any damages either direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise (including in each case, but not limited to, damages for the inability to use the equipment or access data, loss of data, loss of business, loss of profits, business interruption or the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Hardware even if DEALER has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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SUPPORT - HOTLINE Cartronics Audio Services Pty Ltd 24/1488 Ferntree Gully Road Knoxfield, Victoria 3180 Australia Tel : +03 9213 8000 Fax : +03 9213 8099 e-mail : support@cartronics.net.au...
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