AMN101 Installation and Operation Manual AMN101 Mobile Navigation
AMN101 CONTENTS 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. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Information ......................................................
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AMN101 INTRODUCTION About GPS and GNSS We hope that you enjoy using your new Advent AMN101 navigation system. This manual is designed to help you get the most out of your system. This navigation system leads you straight to your destination. You can navigate and plan your route with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, plan your trip to suit your personal preferences and interests, and find and save (bookmark) interesting destinations before you begin your trip.
AMN101 SAFETY INFORMATION When the Advent AMN101 is first turned on, the following message appears: • You must agree to the above notice before operating the AMN101. The following safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself or others: • • • • • • The driver should operate the device only when the vehicle is stopped. Only a vehicle passenger should operate the device while the vehicle is moving. When driving, the need to view the display is minimal.
AMN101 INSTALLATION Antenna Placement The AMN101 can be used with an Advent navigation-ready DVD unit (AMM10, AMM12). Since the AMN101 uses GPS technology for navigation, proper antenna placement is crucial for optimal performance of the GPS receiver. When using GPS antennas, the antenna plane should be parallel to the geographic horizon. There should be nothing between the antenna and the sky to ensure a direct line-of-sight between the antenna and available satellites.
AMN101 Connections 1. GPS Antenna AMN101 Mobile Navigation 2. 3. N E W 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). If using a AMM10, secure the cable to the radio using a 11mm (.4in) screw. The AMM12 has a cable to cable connection and does not require an anchor screw.
AMN101 GETTING STARTED The initial GPS location lock is best established when your vehicle is parked. If the device is in motion, the signal can take longer to initially connect. Once the initial coordinates are established, the software will follow you as you move and navigate. NOTE: It may take up to 5 minutes to establish the first connection.
AMN101 MAIN FEATURES Main Menu In Tracking mode, the map follows your actual position (GPS position), displaying information about your geographic position, your speed, etc. The GPS position is indicated by a green arrow. 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.
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. With the compass icon (in the bottom left hand corner) you may adjust the orientation. • If you want to return to the tracking mode, press the button. Navigation Screen The navigation screen displays your route (in blue) and your surroundings.
AMN101 CHOOSING AND FINDING LOCATIONS This section describes the different ways of finding and choosing locations. You can search for an Address, search POI (Point of Interest) directories and city guides, select a recent destination or choose from your Address Book, or select a location on the Map. • After entering the second character, only letters that can be used to spell an existing destination will be available for selection of the third character, the fourth character, and so on.
AMN101 a. b. c. 7. 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.” appears on the screen. You will automatically return to the “Find Address” screen. Press the MENU button to view the following screen: 2. Select an area for the POI search.
AMN101 4. • 5. Choosing a Location on the Map Select a sub-category from the POI Search list. A list of POIs will be shown. From the “Main Menu”, press View Map. The “Map - Tracking” window will be displayed, indicating your last location: 2. Press any part of the map area to enter browsing mode and navigate the map. During browsing, the map screen borders will turn orange. Use the +/– buttons to zoom in/out. Point the cursor at any location on the map to view location information in a pop-up box.
AMN101 2. From the “Drive to...” menu, select Recents. A list of recent locations will appear on the screen: 3. 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. Continue navigation as instructed in the previous sections. 4. 5. NOTE: The “Recents” list stores the last 15 addresses or destinations.
AMN101 NAVIGATING Browsing the Map During Navigation 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). You can browse the map while navigating without interrupting the current route – you will still be guided through voice commands. To begin navigation, select a location using the Drive to... feature (see “Choosing and Finding Locations” on page 8).
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. 1. 2. 6. Once you have chosen your route, press the MENU button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. The following options are available: To begin navigation, select a location using the Drive to... feature (see “Choosing and Finding Locations” on page 8).
AMN101 MANAGING YOUR ADDRESS BOOK The Address Book allows you to save your home and work locations, as well as other frequent destinations for easy recall. After entering an address or searching for a POI, you can choose the Save option to bookmark your selection, eliminating the need to perform repeated searches. set the initial default address for work or home, press Home or Work and then choose one of the following options: To access your Address Book, select Drive to...
AMN101 Favorites NOTE: All user information such as settings, bookmarks and recently visited locations are stored on the SD memory card and not on the device. To access your list of favorites, press the Favorites button. The “Favorites” screen appears: Trips To access your list of saved trips, press the Trips button. The “Trips” 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.
AMN101 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. • Press Set Time to select the appropriate time zone from the “Time zone” menu (use the up/down arrows and scroll bar to view the entire list).
AMN101 • Route Settings To select which and how many icons are displayed on the map, press Display POI. Select Route Settings to modify the following options • • 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. • To apply your settings, press the OK button. Repeatedly press the Day/Night/Automatic button to toggle between day and night modes.
AMN101 Traffic Avoidance Technology (Smart Routing) Volume Traffic Avoidance Technology (Smart Routing) uses a massive quantity of data that has been compiled over many years to provide a 'rolling average' database of the speeds that traffic actually moves on any given road within the continental USA. From the “Settings” menu, select Volume to modify the volume of voice commands. When you enter the settings screen of the software, you are asked to select routing options.
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AMN101 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 1: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action I can’t find an address Address spelled incorrectly Please make sure you have correctly spelled your entry. If you do not know how an address is spelled, simply enter the parts of the address about which you are certain - e.g. "Brook" for Brooklyn in New York. Then browse the results list and look for the address. Also make sure that the city in which you are looking for an address is correct.
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