PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 1 Important Information Please Read Carefully Before Using This Product This product is intended to safely provide turn by turn instruction to get you to a desired destination. Please read the following precautions to ensure that you use your navigation system correctly. • • • • • • • • • • This product is not a substitute for your personal judgment.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 2 Warnings Points to Observe for Safe Usage • • Read the manuals for this device and the system components carefully before using your navigation system. They contain instructions on how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. ALPINE cannot be held responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions in these manuals.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 2.2 Caution HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorised ALPINE dealer or the nearest ALPINE Service Centre for repair. KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORISED FRONT PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 3 End User Licence Agreement 1 The contracting parties 1.1 This Agreement has been entered into by and between Nav N Go Kft. (registered seat: 23 Bérc utca, H-1016 Budapest, Hungary; Company reg.no.: 01-09-891838) as Licensor (hereinafter: Licensor) and You as the User (hereinafter: User; the User and the Licensor jointly referred to as: Parties) in subject of the use of the software product specified in this Agreement. 2 Conclusion of the Agreement 2.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.2 The User is entitled to make one backup copy of the Software Product. However, if the Software Product operates after installation without the use of the original media copy, then the original media copy shall be deemed to be a backup copy. In all other cases, the User is only entitled to use the backup copy if the original media copy of the Software Product has been ascertainably and unequivocally rendered unsuitable for its lawful and intended use.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 9 Sanctions 9.1 The Licensor hereby informs the User that, if the Licensor finds its rights under the Copyright Act to be breached, the Licensor may 9.1.1 seek judicial recognition of this breach; 9.1.2 demand that the breach cease and order the person in breach to refrain from continuing such actions; 9.1.3 demand that the person under breach give proper compensation (even by way of publicity at the expense of the person in breach); 9.1.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 4 Copyright note The product and the information contained herein is subject to change without prior notification. This manual may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced or transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording, without the express written consent of Alpine Electronics (Europe) GmbH. © 2009 - Alpine Electronics (Europe) GmbH. © 2009 - NAVTEQ. All rights reserved. Albania: © 2005 NAVTEQ. All rights reserved.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 5 Table of contents 1 Important Information .................................................................................................... 2 2 Warnings........................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Warning .................................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Caution ................................
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 7.1.2 Entering an address or part of an address.......................................................................................32 7.1.2.1 Entering an address ................................................................................................................................ 32 7.1.2.2 Entering an address if house numbering is restarted.............................................................................. 33 7.1.2.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8.4.3 Manage Saved Routes....................................................................................................................60 8.4.4 Manage Track Logs .......................................................................................................................61 8.5 Settings menu.......................................................................................................................... 61 8.5.1 Map Screen settings ..............
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6 Getting started with Alpine Navigation Software Alpine Navigation Software is optimised for in-car use. You can use it easily by tapping the screen buttons and the map with your fingertips. Alpine Navigation Software can plan routes throughout the whole installed map set; you do not need to change maps or switch to a poorly detailed general map to navigate between map segments or countries.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual The Navigation menu: The typical way of using Alpine Navigation Software is to select a destination, and start navigating. You can select your destination in the following ways: • Use the selected location on the map (the Cursor) (page 31). • Enter a full address or a part of an address, for example a street name without a house number or the names of two intersecting streets (page 32). • Enter an address with postal code (page 37).
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual In Cradle mode you can also access the FM transmitter of the Blackbird. Select a suitable frequency in Settings, and tune your car stereo to the same frequency. You can hear the voice prompts of Alpine Navigation Software as well as the music played with the multimedia application of your Blackbird through your car speakers.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.2 Hardware buttons You can use Alpine Navigation Software mostly by tapping the touch screen. The device has only a few hardware buttons. You can turn Blackbird on or off at any time with the button on the top of the device. When Blackbird is switched off, Alpine Navigation Software does not calculate your GPS position and it does not update the route or the driving instructions.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button 10 Action Screen button equivalent charging, green: fully charged) Reset button n/a 6.3 Buttons and other controls on the screen When you are using Alpine Navigation Software, you usually tap buttons on the touch screen. You only need to confirm selections or changes in Alpine Navigation Software if the application needs to restart, it needs to perform a major reconfiguration, or you are about to lose some of your data or settings.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.3.1 Using keyboards You only need to enter letters or numbers in Alpine Navigation Software when you cannot avoid it. You can type with your fingertips on the full-screen keyboards and you can switch between various keyboard layouts, for example ABC, QWERTY, or numerical. Task Details Switching to another keyboard layout, for example from an English Tap , and select from the list of available keyboard QWERTY keyboard to a Greek types.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual This button is context sensitive. It has multiple functions as described below: Context Function The application displays any other screen than the Map screen. Tap The Map screen is open but the start of the active route is not the current Tap GPS position. route. to open the Map screen. to jump to the starting point of the recommended The map is moved or rotated, it does not follow the current GPS position Tap to move the map back to the current GPS position.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Action Moving the map with drag&drop Button(s) No buttons Description You can move the map into any direction: tap and hold the map, and move your finger to the direction in which you want to move the map. If GPS position is available and you have moved the map, the button appears. Tap this button to return to the GPS position. Zooming in and out Changes how much of the map is displayed on the screen.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.4.2 Lane information and Signposts When navigating on multilane roads, it is important to take the appropriate lane in order to follow the recommended route. If lane information is available in the map data, Alpine Navigation Software displays the lanes and their directions using small arrows at the bottom of the map. Arrows in yellow represent the lanes you need to take. Where there is additional information available, signposts substitute arrows.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual The following information can be seen in the three data fields shown on the map screen. Tap this area to open the Trip Information screen where you can select which values to be shown in these three fields. When there is no active route, these fields show the following information: current speed, compass and the current time of day.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.4.4 Using the Cursor (the selected map location) First, place the Cursor at the desired map location with one of the following options: • Use the Destination menu to select a location. The map returns with the selected point (the Cursor) in the middle, and the Cursor menu appears with the available options. • Tap the screen and tap again to place the Cursor at the desired location. Now tap to open the Cursor menu.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.5 Alpine Navigation Software concepts 6.5.1 Auto Zoom Auto Zoom provides much more than just a usual automatic zoom feature: • While following a route calculated by Alpine Navigation Software: when approaching a turn, it will zoom in and raise the view angle to let you easily recognise your manoeuvre at the next junction. If the next turn is at a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to be flat so you can see the road in front of you.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.5.2.3 Selected location (Cursor) If you select a location in the Destination menu, or you tap the map when the map control buttons are visible, the Cursor appears at the selected point on the map. Alpine Navigation Software displays the Cursor with a large circle ( background of a 3D map view.
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PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.5.6 Turn List (Itinerary) The Itinerary is the list of the route events, it equals the driving instructions. To display the Turn List, tap the following buttons: , , . You have the following options on the Itinerary screen: Button Any of the list items Description Opens the map with the selected manoeuvre in the middle. Changes the detail level of the Itinerary.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.5.7 Track Logs Alpine Navigation Software can log the track that you drive (page 42). A Track Log is a recording of how your GPS position changed and it is independent of the route Alpine Navigation Software calculated. Track Logs can be recorded, renamed, replayed, shown on the map, exported to a memory card in GPX format, and deleted. See page 61.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Saving POIs To save a POI, place the Cursor ( , ) at the desired location, then tap the following buttons: , . Managing POIs You can select which POI groups to show and which ones to hide on the map, and from which zoom levels POI icons are visible. At the same place you can manage your saved POIs. A saved POI can be renamed, moved to a different POI group, its icon can be changed, or a phone number and additional information can be added to it.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 6.5.10.1 Camera types There are different types of Road Safety Cameras. Icon Type Fixed Mobile Built-in Section control Description Some speed cameras stand by the roadside, looking in one direction, measuring one or both directions of the traffic. They measure your current speed. For these speed cameras you can specify the controlled traffic direction and the speed limit.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Icon Description The camera checks speed in the opposite driving direction. The camera checks speed in both directions on the road. The camera can check speed in any direction. 6.5.11 Speed limit warning Maps sometimes contain information about the speed limits of the road segments. This information may not be available for your region (ask your local dealer) or may not be fully correct for all roads on the map.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 7 Navigating with Alpine Navigation Software You can set up your route in Alpine Navigation Software in several ways: • if you need a simple route (a route with only one destination, without any intermediate waypoints), you can select the destination and start navigating to it right away • you can plan a multi-point route • you can also plan a route independently of your current GPS position or even without GPS reception 7.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual automatically with the same point. Now you can use it as a route point. 7.1.2 Entering an address or part of an address If you know at least a part of the address, it is the quickest way to select the destination of the route.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 4. Enter the street name: 1. Start entering the street name on the keyboard. 2. Get to the list of results: 3. 5. 6. • After entering a couple of characters, the names that match the string appear in a list. • Tap to open the list of results before it appears automatically. Select the street from the list. Enter the house number: 1. Enter the house number on the keyboard. 2. Tap to finish entering the address.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 3. 5. • After entering a couple of characters, the names that match the string appear in a list. • Tap to open the list of results before it appears automatically. Select the street from the list. Enter the house number: 1. Enter the house number on the keyboard. 2. Tap to finish entering the address. 6. A list appears with the matching addresses. Tap the desired one. 7. The map appears with the selected point in the middle.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual • 3. 5. Tap to open the list of results before it appears automatically. . Instead of selecting one of the streets, tap Enter the house number: 1. Enter the house number on the keyboard. 2. Tap to finish entering the address. 6. A list appears with the matching addresses. Tap the desired one. 7. The map appears with the selected point in the middle. Tap then automatically calculated, and you can start navigating. . The route is 7.1.2.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 5. Tap the button. • If only a few intersecting streets exist, their list appears immediately. • In case of a longer street, a keyboard screen appears. Start entering the name of the intersecting street on the keyboard. As you type, if the matching streets can be shown on one screen, their list appears automatically. 6. Tap the desired intersecting street in the list. 7. The map appears with the selected point in the middle.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 7.1.2.6 Entering an address with a postal code All of the above address searching possibilities can be performed with entering the postal code instead of the settlement name. Find below an example with a full address: , , . 1. Tap the following buttons: 2. By default, Alpine Navigation Software proposes the country/state and settlement where you are. If needed, tap the button with the name of the country/state, and select a different one from the list. 3.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual • You can search for both the type and the name of a road. If the same word appears in several names, for example in the name of streets, roads and avenues, you can obtain the result faster if you enter the first letter of the street type: For example, enter PI A to obtain Pine Avenue and skip all Pine Streets and Pickwick Roads. • You can also search in postal codes. This is useful when a street name is common and it is used in several districts of a city. 7.1.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual • 3. 4. : The POI will be searched for not around a given point, but by the size of the detour it adds to the active route. This can be useful if you search for a later stopover that causes only a minimal detour, for example upcoming petrol stations or restaurants. You can narrow the search with the following: • Select the POI group (e.g. Accommodation), and after that, if needed, select the POI subgroup (e.g. Hotel or Motel).
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 7.1.7 Selecting the destination by entering its coordinates 1. Tap the following buttons: , , . 2. [optional] Tap 3. Tap the latitude or longitude value to change the coordinates. 4. Enter the coordinate values in WGS84 format on the keyboard: the latitude (N or S) and the longitude (E or W). 5. Tap 6. The map appears with the selected point in the middle. Tap then automatically calculated, and you can start navigating.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Every time a new point is added, the route is recalculated automatically, and you can start navigating right away. 7.3 Editing the route Tap the following buttons: , , . The list of route points appear with the start point at the top of the list and the final destination at the bottom. If several waypoints exist, you might need to scroll between pages. Tap one of the route points in the list.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 7.6 Deleting the next waypoint from the route The easiest way to delete the upcoming route point (the next waypoint) is to open the Route Information screen by tapping the Turn Preview field ( ) on the Map screen, and then tapping . Alternatively, you can do it through the , Navigation menu: , , . 7.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual You return to the map and you can continue driving. 4. Repeat the above steps, then tap later to stop the recording. Alpine Navigation Software labels the Track Log with a time stamp. Simulating a Track Log on the map 1. Tap the following buttons: , , . 2. Locate the desired Track Log, and then tap the 3. The map returns, and the Track Log simulation (a life-like replay) begins. 4. You can stop the replay any time by tapping the button next to it.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 7.10 Loading a saved route 1. Tap the following buttons: 2. Tap the route you wish to navigate. 3. In the very likely case when the start position of the saved route is different from the current GPS position, you need to confirm whether you want to stop navigating from the current GPS position to use the start point of the loaded route. 4. 44 , , , . • If you choose this option, automatic off-route recalculation will be disabled.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8 Reference Guide On the following pages you will find the description of the different menu screens of Alpine Navigation Software. The Navigation menu: Alpine Navigation Software starts with the Navigation menu. From there you can access the following screens: Button Description The Map screen.
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PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Symbol Name Action Cursor (selected map location) Lane information n/a Signpost information Orange line n/a n/a Active route n/a Map scale (2D map only) n/a Speed limit n/a 8.1.1 Icons on the map There are several status icons on the map. Most of them also function as a button. The information they provide is as follows: • GPS position quality • Battery status • Track log recording status • TMC reception and processing status 8.1.1.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual GPS reception quality shows the current accuracy of the position information. Icon Description Alpine Navigation Software has no connection to the GPS receiver: GPS navigation is not possible. Devices with a built-in GPS receiver are permanently connected. On such devices, the icon does not appear in normal circumstances. Alpine Navigation Software is connected to the GPS receiver, but the signal is too weak and the receiver cannot determine the GPS position.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Icon Description Leave ferry. Approaching the next waypoint. Approaching the destination. 8.1.2 Objects on the map 8.1.2.1 Streets and roads Alpine Navigation Software shows the streets in a way that is similar to how the paper road maps show them. Their width and colours correspond to their importance: you can easily tell a motorway from a small street. Tip! If you prefer not to see street names during navigation, turn them off (page 62). 8.1.2.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8.1.2.3 Elements of the active route Alpine Navigation Software shows the route in the following way: Symbol Name Current GPS position Description Your current position displayed on the map. • In pedestrian mode it is the exact GPS position. • If a vehicle is selected for route calculation and roads are near, the symbol is put on the nearest road.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Symbol Name Streets and roads that are excluded from the navigation Description beginning. You can choose whether you want to use or avoid certain road types (page 64). However, when Alpine Navigation Software cannot avoid such roads, the route will include them and it will show them in a colour that is different from the route colour. 8.1.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button Description This button is similar to the button, but a new screen opens, and the route is calculated with all the possible route calculation methods (Fast, Short, Economical and Easy). Observe the results, and choose one of the routes to navigate. The Cursor is added to the active route as an intermediate route point, a point to be reached before the destination.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Name Time Left Distance Left Method Description Function destination of the route based on information available for the remaining segments of the route. The calculation cannot take into account traffic jams and other possible delays. Shows the time needed to reach the final n/a destination of the route based on information available for the remaining segments of the route. The calculation cannot take into account traffic jams and other possible delays.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual If you want to change the content of the three data fields on the Map screen, tap . You have the following data and functions on this screen: Name Description Shows whether the route data fields show information about the final destination (checkered flag) or about the next waypoint (yellow flag) .
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8.1.6 TMC Events screen This function is not available in Handheld mode. You can access the list of TMC events, and select or ignore specific radio stations in the list of Traffic events. Tap the Traffic button on the Map screen. The colour of the Traffic button show the Traffic status: Colour Description There are no new (unread) Traffic events in the list. There are new Traffic events but they are not concerning your recommended route.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8.1.7 GPS Data screen Tap the status field Icon to open the GPS Data screen and to see the status of GPS reception. Colour Green Name GPS position quality indicator Yellow Grey Red Description Alpine Navigation Software has a connection to the GPS receiver and GPS position information is available in 3D: Alpine Navigation Software can calculate both your horizontal and vertical GPS position.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Icon Colour Name Coordinates n/a Status bar for the satellites n/a Description Your current GPS position in WGS84 format. Dark bars are for the yellow and lit bars are for the green satellites. The more satellites your GPS tracks (the green ones), the better is your calculated position. 8.2 Destination menu Select the destination of your route. Tap the following buttons: Button , Description .
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button Description Reference You can modify the routing method used to calculate the recommended route. Scroll to the next page of menu points. You can load a previously saved route for navigation. page 44 You can save the active route for later use. page 43 Erase the active route with all its route points (start point, page 42 waypoints and destination). If you later decide that you need the same route, you will have to rebuild it from scratch.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8.4.1 Manage Favourites You can manage the list of your Favourites. Tap the following buttons: , , . Button Button with the name of the Favourite Description Opens the selected Favourite for editing. Deletes the selected item in the list of Favourites. Clears the list of Favourites. Moves between pages for additional list items. , 8.4.2 Manage POIs You can manage your POIs, and set POI visibility for both your POIs and the ones that came with the product.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual When a POI group is open for editing: Button Description Items in the POI group will not be shown on the map. , The distance buttons set the zoom level from which the items in the POI group will be shown on the map. , ... Subgroups under the edited POI group will inherit the visibility settings of the POI group. Button with the icon of the POI Tap this button to select a new icon for the POI group. group Tap this button to rename the POI group.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8.4.4 Manage Track Logs You can record Track Logs, then play them back, display them on the map, and view their details. , Tap the following buttons: , Button . Description Starts recording the track that you drive. Stops the ongoing Track Log recording. Button with the name of the Shows the details of the selected Track Log. track log Starts a simulated playback of the selected Track Log on the map. Moves between pages for additional list items.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button Description Reference You can fine-tune the appearance and content of the Map page 62 screen. You can adjust the sounds of Alpine Navigation Software. page 63 These settings determine how routes will be calculated. page 64 These settings allow you to customise the application for page 66 your local language, measurement units, time and date settings and formats, as well as to choose the voice guidance profile you prefer.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button Description are as follows: Colour Profiles • Landmarks: Landmarks are 3D artistic or block representations of prominent or well-known objects. 3D landmarks are only available in selected cities and countries. • Elevated Roads: Complex intersections and vertically isolated roads (such as overpasses or underground tunnels) are displayed in 3D. • 3D Auto Zoom: Turn on or off the Auto Zoom feature in 3D map view mode.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button Description clearly hear the voice guidance and other sounds. Using Dynamic Volume you can instruct Alpine Navigation Software to increase the volume when your speed exceeds a certain minimum, and reach its highest volume at the given maximum speed. The slider adjusts the volume of the Music Player compared to the navigation sounds. This setting is not available in Docking mode. Use the controls of the Alpine Mobile Media Station. Navi Mix Volume 8.5.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Vehicle types: • Car • Taxi • Bus • Emergency vehicles • Bicycle • Pedestrian Road Types Used for Route Planning: Type Motorways Unpaved roads Per-use Toll Period Charge Permit needed Description You might need to avoid motorways when you are driving a slow car or you are towing another vehicle. Alpine Navigation Software excludes unpaved roads by default: unpaved roads can be in a bad condition and usually you cannot reach the speed limit on them.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Option Economical Easy Description Combines the benefits of Fast and Short: Alpine Navigation Software calculates as if it were calculating the Fast route, but it takes other roads as well to save fuel. Results in a route with fewer turns. With this option, you can make Alpine Navigation Software to take, for example, the motorway instead of series of smaller roads or streets. 8.5.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button Description apply a time zone offset to obtain the desired time. Compare GPS and device The current time of the GPS receiver and the device clock are times displayed. Please note that the GPS clock is only available with GPS reception. This allows you to check whether any correction is needed. 8.5.5 Display settings You can fine-tune device related settings in this menu. Tap the following buttons: , , .
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button Description the software show your exact position. By turning off this feature you also turn off the GPS position error filtering. The position shown on the map will be subject to all position errors and position fluctuations. Off-route Recalculation This switch tells Alpine Navigation Software whether to automatically recalculate the route when you deviate from it.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Button Description speed limit appear on the Map screen while you are approaching one of these cameras. This button is not displayed when GPS position is not available or if you are in certain countries where Road Safety Camera warning is prohibited. Even if the button is available, you are responsible for checking whether it is legal to use this feature at your location.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8.5.10 Track Log settings You can set up automatic Track log saving, and fine-tune related settings. Tap the following buttons: , , , , Button . Description Update Interval This determines how often track points will be saved. Position information is normally received once a second from the GPS. If you do not need such a detailed log, you can increase this number to save track log space.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 8.5.12 Bluetooth settings You can connect the Blackbird to your mobile phone as a hands-free device to make phone calls. Tap the following buttons: , , , , . 8.5.13 FM Transmitter settings - available in Cradle mode In Cradle mode you can also access the FM transmitter of the Blackbird. Select a suitable frequency, and tune your car stereo to the same position.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 9. Phone Once you have connected your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to Blackbird (see chapter 9.2.1 Pairing your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone), it is possible to access the phonebook and call history information and place and receive calls via Blackbird. 9.1 Access of Phone Menu from the Navigation Menu From the “Navigation Menu”, select “Phone” to access the “Bluetooth” Menu or press the inner ring of the navigation wheel hard key. 9.2 Bluetooth 9.2.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual To delete the complete phonebook touch “Delete All”. All entries will be deleted after selecting “Yes” in the confirmation dialog. To download the phonebook again from your mobile phone, touch the button “Download P.Book”. During phonebook download the button will be greyed out. Note: It may take a few minutes to transfer all data from your mobile phone to Blackbird. Using Received, Missed or Dialed Calls from Call History Touch “Call History” to access the call lists.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 9.3.2 Auto Connect When “Auto Connect” is switched on Blackbird tries to reconnect to the last connected mobile phone automatically during bootup. 9.3.3 Auto Answer When “Auto Answer” is activated, Blackbird will accept automatically incoming calls after six seconds. Otherwise the user has to accept calls manually. 9.3.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 9.3.8 Phonebook Source Press this button to select the source of downloading phonebook entries from your mobile phone. Options are from the SIM card [SIM] – from the memory of the mobile phone [Phone] – and from both media [SIM,Phone]. 9.3.9 Visible Active, Blackbird is visible for other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Inactive, Blackbird is hidden and cannot be found by other Bluetoothenabled devices in searching process. 9.3.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 10 Glossary 2D/3D GPS reception The GPS receiver uses satellite signals to calculate its (your) position and needs at least four signals to give a three-dimensional position, including elevation. Because the satellites are moving and because objects can block the signals, your GPS device might not receive four signals.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual Route A series of destinations to be reached one after the other. A simple route contains one start point and only one destination. Multi-point routes contain one or more waypoints (intermediate destinations). The last route point is the final destination and the route is cut into different legs (from one destination to the next). Scheme Alpine Navigation Software comes with different colour schemes for the map for daytime or night use.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 11 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, batteries are completely charged and contact your authorised ALPINE dealer. Unable to play Music from SD card Not all SD cards are compatible with Blackbird.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 12 In the Box Accessories • Cradle with Cigarette Lighter Charger • AC Adapter • USB Cable • Carrying Case • Quick Reference Guide • Dummy SD Card (Inside Main Unit) • Power Plugs for Europe and the UK • Cradle Mounting Plate • External GPS Antenna • External Microphone Optional Accessories The following accessories are available from your authorised ALPINE dealer.
PMD-B200P Version 2.0 Owner’s Manual 13 Specifications Main Unit Size 145mm x 74mm x 29mm (6.1" x 2.9" x 1.2") Main Unit Weight 227 g (8 oz) CPU SiRF Atlas III GPS Embedded 16 channel GPS, Built-In Main Unit Antenna with Optional External Antenna Connection Storage Media Built-In flash memory with Pre-Loaded Maps of Western and Eastern Europe Card Slot Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC) for playback of music (Ogg/Vorbis *.ogg) and pictures (*.bmp / *.
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