QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GPS Navigation System NVE-M300 GUIDE DE REFERENCE RAPIDE GufA DE REFERENCIA RAPIDA For details on all functions, refer to the Owner's Manual stored in the supplied CD-ROM. (As it is data CD, the CD cannot be used for playing back music and images on the player.) If required, an ALPINE dealer will readily provide you with a print out of the Owner's Manual contained in the CD-ROM.
Contents Important 3 ~~~1'lI1'l<=i ~ <=:~~~I<=>1'J ~ Specifications 5 System Features 6 l\I[
!n:lR.Q.Oant Information This product is designed to assist you while you drive your vehicle. It should not be used as a substitute for your personal judgment. Road conditions and regulations take precedence over information contained on the map display; observe actual traffic restrictions and circumstances while driving. For safety, users should stop vehicle before operating the system Installation Note Certain state and local regulations may prohibit the placement of any object on windows or the dash.
~WARNING This symbol means important instructions.Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHiClE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
Specifications Power Requirements: Box Unit Size (WxHxD): Box Unit Weight: Operating Temp: Installation Angle: CPU: GPS: Internal Storage: USB Interface: 14.4V DC (lO-16V allowable) 85mm x 25mm x 110mm 265g (9.3 oz) -10°C to 50°C (14 of to 122 OF) Roll: ±1Odegrees Pitch: ±30degrees Yaw: ±10degrees SiRF Titan 12 channel (32 channel acquisition) receiver Built-in flash memory with Preloaded Maps of US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands 2.
System Features CD Power Connector ® USB Connector ® Access Indicator The Access Indicator blinks while updating. The Access Indicator lights up when a USB mini cable is connected. 6-EN . @ RGB OUT Connector ® EXT. IN Connector Currently not used. ® GPS ANT.
Main Menu -~@ CD Info Button ® Press this to check information such as: • GPS receiver status • Speed and trip information Go to Button Press this to start entering a destination. ® Home Button Press this to go to a saved home location. @ Settings Button Press this to change system settings. @MapButton Press this to go to the map.
Input a Destination Go to Main Menu ~ G)-- Go to -® -@ CD Type in a new address. ® Select from recent destinations. @) Select from saved destinations. @ More options . (setting destination using coordinates or by intersection).
Go to Main Menu -7 Go to -7 Address @-- --@ (j)1-- - ......@ ® Search by entering street name. ® Search by entering city name. (j) Select from recent streets. ® Select from recent cities.
Find a Place Go to Main Menu ---7 Go to G)-- Go to Main Menu ---7 Go to ---7 Places -~@ @-- lO-EN -~®
CD Search from a list of places (restaurants, ATMs, gas stations, etc.). ® Search near current location. @) Search near destination. @ Search a place from city center. @) Search along current route. Point of Interest {POll Keyword Search Don't know the full POI name? Instead, type in what you know or need and find relevant results. This search method returns POI names containing - not necessarily beginning with - the search term.
M.u> without Guidance !!----{3 5 ) - - ". ... - I Gramercy PI, Torrance, CA ... -'<.- / } ~ CD Operation buttons are displayed on the connected Touch panel-compatible monitor or AV Head Unit. ® Goes back to Main Menu screen. @) Zooms Map View in. @ Zooms Map View out. ® Changes map view (20, 3D).
MaP with Guidance @---= ® Press to repeat voice guidance. o Press to view Route Menu. @ Change navigation mode to arrow only mode.
I Updating Software and Map Data Access software aDd/or Mal2..Y.Pdates / Software and/or map updates can be accessed by connecting the NVE-M300 s to a PC. Download Update File and Tool to your PC from the Alpine web site. For details and the procedure for updating the software and map datal visit http://www.alpine-usa.
Personalize your System Change the Background Colors There are 4 menu colors to choose from. Select"Display"from the Settings menu to change your color scheme. However, depending on the head unit (iXA-W404, etc.), the menu color may be synchronized with the color setting of that unit. There are 12 map colors (8 separate map colors, 4 day/night combo colors) to choose from. Select "Map" from the Setting menu to change your color scheme.
IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided below and keep it as a permanent record.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Sh inagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-5496-8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.s.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
NVE-M300 GPS Navigation System OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION
PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT This product is intended to provide turn by turn instructions to get you to a desired destination. Please make certain that all persons using this navigation system carefully read these precautions and the following instructions fully. • This product is not a substitute for your personal judgment.
USER AGREEMENT In using this NVE-M300 GPS Portable Navigation System (hereinafter referred to as "System"), which includes Alpine Electronics, Inc. ("Alpine") Specifications, Space Machine, Inc. ("Space Machine") Software and NAVTEQ North America, LLC. ("NAVTEQ") Database, you are bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. By breaking the seal on the System and using your copy of the System, you have demonstrated your agreement to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
WARNINGS Points to Observe for Safe Usage • Read this manual carefully before using this system. It contains instructions on how to use this product in a safe and effective manner. Alpine cannot be responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions in this manual. • This manual uses various pictorial displays to show you how to use this product safely and to alen you to potential dangers resulting from improper connections and operation.
Contents Destination Options PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 USER AGREEMENT 2 WARNINGS Points to Observe for Safe Usage 3 WARNING 3 CAUTION 3 PRECAUTIONS 3 Getting Started Accessories List 6 System Features 6 Turning the System On 6 Main Menu 7 Map Functions 8 From the Map Display Setting a Destination 9 Finding Local Places 9 Setting Waypoints 9 Input a Destination 16 Finding Alternative Routes to the Destination 16 Setting a Destination as Home 16 Saving
Regional Settings Language Units Clock Time Zone 24 24 24 24 24 Information Information Menu 25 Viewing Dashboard 25 Viewing GPS Status 26 Viewing System Information 26 Updating Software and Map Data Access software and/or Map updates 26 Reference In Case of Difficulty Specifications 27 27 5-EN
Turning the System On Getting Started Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Alpine NVE-M300 GPS Navigation System. We hope you enjoy using this exciting product and trust that it will make your driving experience more comfortable, stress-free, and entertaining. The NVE-M300 GPS 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.
Main Menu CD @ Settings Button Press this to change system settings. See pages 21-24. Info Button Press this to check information such as: • GPS receiver status • Speed and trip information See pages 25-26. ® Map Button Press this to go to the map. See page 8. ® Go to Button Press this to start entering a destination. See pages 10-15. @ Home Button Press this to go to a saved home location. See page 20.
@ Current Position Map Functions CV Change Route View to Arrow Only Mode Switching Map Display Touch this button to switch between Map and Arrow modes. • You can only switch map display during guidance mode. Arrow Mode Displays three successive arrow maneuvers all the way to your destination while providing turn-by-turn guidance prompts. Map Mode Shows a full-screen map of the area while providing turn-by-turn guidance prompts.
4 Select the desired category and the desired place. Touch anywhere on map screen. 5 Touch [Go!] on the Confirm Destination SCreen. The vehicle arrow changes to a crosshair cursor. • To use destination options on the Confirm Destination Screen. see pages 16-18for details. See Find Local Places on pages 12-13 for finding places though Places menu. From the Map Display Setting a Destination 1 2 Setting Waypoinls 1 Touch anywhere on map screen. 2 The vehicle arrow changes to a crosshair cursor.
® Places Button Select places, See pages 12-13. Input a Destination Go to Menu Go to Main Menu ~ Go to @ Returns to the previous screen. @ Page List Down ® Map Button Press this to go to the map. See page 8. (J) Address Book Button Select from saved destinations. See page 13. @ Intersection Button Set destination by intersection. See pages 14-15.
5 Set a Destination by Address If there are multiple matches, the system lists cities containing the street name and address number that you keyed in. There are several ways to set a destination. You can set a destination directly from the map (page 9) or select Go to from the main menu. Go to Main Menu 4 Go to 4 6 Address 7 1 Select by Street. 2 Type the street name and touch [OK]. Type the desired city. The Confirm Destination Screen appears. Touch [Gol] to calculate the route.
3 Set a Destination by Place You can select from approximately 6 million place locations stored inside your NVE-M300 GPS Navigation System. 4 Use the arrow to the right of the list to scroll up and down the list. Select the desired place. For emergency locations such as Police Stations, Hospitals, etc., please verify availability before proceeding to such locations. Go to Main Menu ~ Go to ~ Places 5 The Confirm Destination Screen appears. Touch [Gol] to calculate a route. By Type 1 Select by Type.
Set a Destination from the Address Book 1 Select Along Route. Go to Main Menu 2 Select the desired place type button. Touch [OK]. 1 • Highlighted button means it is selected. You can select multiple place types. Touch the button again to turn the selection on or off. 2 3 ~ Go to ~ Address Book Select the desired destination. The Confirm Destination Screen appears. Touch [Gol] to calculate the route. A list of places appears Select the desired place.
Set a Destination by Coordinates Go to Main Menu ~ Go to ~ Coordinates 1 Enter the Latitude of your destination. Touch [OK]. 2 Enter the Longitude of your destination. Touch [OK]. 3 Set a Destination by Intersection Go to Main Menu ~ Go to ~ Intersection 1 Select by Street. 2 Type in the first street name. Touch [OK]. The Confirm Destination Screen appears. Touch [Got] to calculate the route. • To use destination options on the Confirm Destination Screen. see pages 16-18for details.
If you know the city name of the intersection you are searching, select by City. The choice of the street is narrowed down automatically. This saves time in entering the street information. 1 Select by City. 2 Type the city name, then select the city from the list. 3 Input the first street name. 4 Input the second street name. 5 The Confirm Destination Screen appears. Touch [Gol] to calculate the route. • Last 4 Street and Last 4 Cities takes you to a list of the last 4 entries.
Destination Options The Destination Options Menu allows you to find places nearby, find alternative routes to get to your destination, set a destination as your home, save a destination in the address book, and create waypoints. Finding Alternative Routes to the Destination 1 Touch [Change Method]. 2 Select a method below. To get to the Destination Options Menu, enter your desired destination by using the method on pages 10-15 in order to get to the Confirm Destination Screen. Select Options.
Saving a Destination into the Address Book 1 'l I \ by QUIckest Route Find Nearby Places .) ~~.::::;~ 3 4 Save to ;·cldres;; Boo~. iii Change Set as 1.~eth()d VVaYPolilt " Set 3S I lomE Map 3 4 Select an icon. If there is no desired icon, touch [No Icon]. See page 9. 1 Touch [Set as Waypoint]. The Waypoint List appears. 2 Touch [Options]. Waypoint options screen appears. 3 Touch [Optimize Route].
4 Use the Up and Down buttons to move the waypoint. I .. >····~·>·_ .. o ·_-->;·; OK 5 I
ROUTE Viewing Turn List During Guidance You can view a list of street names and upcoming turns and streets. Main Menu ~ Info ~ Route or • You can select and re-calculate an altemate route based on Quickest Route or Shortest Route and select Avoid Freeway. Toll Road. TIme Restricted Road or Ferry. directly from the Map 1 Touch [View Turn List]. Finding a Detour By Distance 1 2 On Route screen, touch [Detour]. Choose detour from 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 miles or 5 miles.
Editing Waypoints To edit waypoints, see page 18. Canceling Route From Route screen, touch [Cancel Route]. • After canceling the route. you cannot select Route Menu until the next destination has been set. To set next the destination. see Go to Menu on page /0. Home You can go Home from anywhere once the Home Address is set. See page 16 to set a destination as Home. Going Home Go to Main Menu ~ Home 1 Touch [Go!] to calculate the route. • To find an alternate Route to go Home. see page /9.
® Settings Navigation Button For navigation settings, see page 23. Settings Menu Go to Main Menu ...... !ii @ Returns to the previous screen. CD ® ® Page List Down ® Map Button Press this to go to the map. See page 8. ® Audio Button For audio settings, see page 23. ® Regional Button For Regional settings, see page 24. ® Restore Defaults Button This allows you to delete all stored information and default back to the original factory settings.
Customizing Display Go to Main Menu ~ ~ ~ Display This allows you to recalibrate the touch screen for better accuracy. The menu color of the NVE-M300 is synchronized with the color setting on the connected iXA-W404, etc. Customizing Map You can customize map color, vehicle icon, and place icons on the map. • Touch [OK] to complete the setting. Go to Main Menu ~ ~ Map You can choose from 4 different colors (Aqua, Ruby, Emerald and Amber) for all menu screens. Menu Colo.
Customizing Navigation Tool Go to Main Menu ~~~ Navigation This button allows you to view the full route after the destination has been calculated and before the guidance begins. When approaching a maneuver, the map automatically zooms in. This button avoids using roads not verified by the map provider. You can watch a navigation demonstration with the system's voice and screen guidance. • Set a destination before using this function.
Regional Settings Go to Main Menu -') ~ -') Regional You can select a Language from English, French and Spanish. You can set the Units of Measure to read in kilometers or miles. You can set the Clock to 12 or 24 hour style and set Daylight Savings to fit your region. You can set the Time Zone to fit your region.
Information Viewing Dashboard Go to Main Menu -4 Info -4 Dashboard The odometer displays the speed and time traveled. Information Menu Dashhoard 1 1 1>' Go to Main Menu -'> 1 ITlph Info "'l 0 rnpt1 00000 10 'SPi'{,,(j 55 I ',';( ./ mDh ~~
Viewing GPS Status This feature allows you to view GPS satellite signal infonnation. You can view the dynamic location infonnation received from satellite, such as, signal strength, compass (direction infonnation), latitude/longitude, approximate altitude. Updating Software and Map Data An explanation of the messages is shown below. Go to Main Menu ~ Info -7 GPS Access software and/or Map updates Software and/or map updates can be accessed by connecting the NVEM300's to a PC.
Reference In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise make sure the rest of your system is properly connected and completely charged. Contact your authorized Alpine dealer or Alpine directly at 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357). The vehicle's position is erroneous.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-5496-8231 Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. Phone 0870-33 33 763 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
NVE-M300 GPS Navigation System Printed in China Fran~ais English • • Dongguan Li Chien Paper Co.,Ltd. Hou-Bo-Chao Village,Chung-Hou Industrial Area, Qing-Xi, Dongguan, Guang Dong, China 68-10872Z71-A GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Please read this GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS and the OWNER'S MANUAL thoroughly to familiarize yourself with each control and function.
~ CAUTION ~ATTENTION ~ PRUDENCIA This symbol means Important Instructions. Failure to heed them can result In Injury or material property damage. Ce symbole deslgne des Instructions Importantes. Le non-respect de ces Instructions peut entrainer des blessures ou des dommages materiels. Este simbolo Indica que las Instrucclones son Importantes. De no tenerse en cuenta, podria ocaslonarse herldas graves 0 danos materiales. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Installation (NVE-M300 Box Unit) Installation (Boitier NVE-M300) Instalacion (Unidad NVE-M300) Fran~ais English ~l ±30' Precautions lors de I'installation du systeme de navigation Precaucion 81 instalar la unidad de navegaci6n The A symbol on the Navigation unit marks the FRONT of the unit. Please make sure that the FRONT of the Navigation unit faces the front of the vehicle and that the sides of the box are as square to the center line of the vehicle as possible (no more than ±30' off-angle).
Installation (GPS antenna) Installation (Antenne GPS) English Water proof padl Attenuateur etanchel Almohadilla impermeable GPS antennal Antenne GPSI Antena GPS Montez I'antenne sur Ie toit Monte la antena en el tacho Clean dust and oil at the mounting location and mount the antenna. Enlevez la poussiere et la graisse au niveau de I'emplacement de montage et installez I'antenne. Limpie los restos de polvo y aceite del punto de montaje e instale la antena. 1.
Connections Connexions Conexiones Fran~ais English ill Power Supply Connector ill Espanal ill Connecteur d'alimentation Conector de alimentacion @ USB mini Connector @ Mini connecteur USB @ RGB Output Connector @ Connecteur de sortie RGB @ Conector de salida RGB @ EXT.lN Connector @ Connecteur d'entree externe (EXT. IN) @ Conector EXT.lN • En este caso no se utiliza. • Cu rrently not used.
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