Alpine BLACKBIRD User Manual

■ How to Mount Blackbird

Find a spot suitable for the navigation system. Ensure that both the suction cup and windshield area are clean and free of dirt and grease before attaching it. Stick the suction cup mount against the windshield. Turn the knob to activate the vacuum to lock the position.

Turn the knob counterclockwise to adjust up/down position. Then turn clockwise to set the position.

Turn the knob clockwise to adjust right/left position. Then turn counter clockwise to set the position.

DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED SO THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER’S VIEW.

Open the antenna before inserting the navigation system into the cradle. For best reception sensitivity, position the antenna 90 degrees to the main unit.

Slide the navigation system into the cradle until you hear a click sound.

Plug the cigarette lighter charger into the cigarette lighter socket.

Press and hold the eject button on the cradle.

Grasp the navigation system behind the antenna and remove by sliding up and out of the cradle.

■ To Remove the Navigation System from the Cradle

PMD-B100

Mini USB Connector

External GPS Antenna Connector

Cradle Connector

Destination

Volume Control

Map Zoom In

Main Menu Music

Map Zoom Out

Power Button– Press and hold for 2 seconds to power on the unit.

Headphone Jack

Battery Charging Status Indicator

Remote Sensor and Ambient Light Sensor

SD/MMC Card Slot

Current Vehicle Position Icon

Quick Reference Guide

■ Installing the Battery

Cradle with Cigarette

Lighter Charger

AC Adapter

USB Cable

Carrying Case

Wiping Cloth

Quick Reference

Guide

1200mAh Battery

Owner’s Manual

Note to California consumers:

California Vehicle Code 26708 prohibits the placement of any object on windows. Refer to your authorized Alpine dealer for other installation options.

Improper installation may make the navigation system fall out from the cradle while driving. Please make sure all locks and knobs are turned tight.

Do not install the navigation while driving.

WARNING

Remove the navigation system when you are away from the vehicle to prevent theft.

CAUTION

■ In the Box

Place Blackbird face down on a flat surface.

Press the battery door and pull away from the main unit body.

Attach the battery to the battery door will be a click sound-heard.

Insert and slide the battery assembly back into the main unit until a click sound is heard.

Always turn off power to the system before installing or removing the battery. Failure to do so will result in damage to your system.

WARNING

Before using Blackbird, install the included rechargeable battery. It is recommended that the battery be charged using the supplied AC adapter for 8 hours before using the system.

Note: Avoid removing this battery from the main unit. If the battery needs to be replaced, dispose of it in accordance with local hazardous material requirements.

Select Destination from

Main Menu .

Or press Destination button.

Select desired method.

(Places and By Places Type is selected.)

Scroll the list. Select desired place type.

(In this example, AMUSE-

MENT PARKS is selected.)

Select the search method.

(In this example, Sort by

Name is selected.)

Start typing in the first few letters of the name of the place. After a while a match may appear. Select it.

Select OK to Proceed to set the destination.

Map is displayed. Follow the navigation.

■ Go to a Destination

■ Map Functions

The following example briefly describes how to input a distination in the Blackbird Portable Navigation System.

Below is an overview of different buttons and icons on the map display. For more detailed information about this screen, please see the owner’s manual.

Go to Main Menu➔Entertainment. Select a folder by using Folder Search. Select a song by using Back or Forward. Touch Play.

■ Main Menu

Traffic

The traffic button is a feature

coming soon that will allow

you to take advantage of the

built-in traffic information

receiver. Optional subscrip-

tion service required.

Entertainment

Select and play MP3 music stored on your SD or MMC card.

Destination

Set and save destinations

using any of six different

input methods.

Home

Easily get back to a pre-

determined home location

from anywhere you’re

located.

Setup

Allows you to customize various characteristics of your navigation system’s look and feel.

From the Map or any screen, touch the Main Menu to access the following menus:

Information

Contains system information

as well as a navigation

demonstration function.

Edit

Edit Home destination, Address Book, and Previous Destinations.

Route

Allows you to view manuever lists, re-route or take a detour route, changing routing methods, or stop turnby-turn guidance.

■ Play Music

Play/

Pause

Folder Number

File Number

Playing Time

Displays Song Titles and Artist Names

Distance to

next maneuver

Next Street

Name

Next Maneuver

Arrow

Map

Orientation

Distance to Destination

Battery Status Indicator GPS Status bar

Current Street Name

Map Scale Bar

Back Forward Folder

Folder Down

Folder

Voice Prompt Repeat Button – Repeats the last voice prompt command. Return Key – Cancels back one screen.

Current Vehicle Position – press this icon to return to the map from any screen. Also switches between MAP and ARROW screens.

Main Menu – press this icon to access the main menu