Alpine NVE-851A User Manual

SERIAL NUMBER:

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INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:

Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8501, Japan

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Tel.: [phone]

California 90501, U.S.A.

Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada

Yamagata Printing
Co., Ltd.
2-6-34, Takashima,
Nishi-ku, Yokohama,
Kanagawa, Japan

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Kreuzerkamp 7-11

40878 Ratingen, Germany

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul

Naviglio MI, Italy

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

98, Rue De La Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il

B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy,

Charles De Gaulle Cedex, France

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands,

Milton Keynes MK14 5BU, U.K.

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Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain

Tel.: [phone]

Designed by ALPINE Japan

Printed in Japan (Y)

68P30540Y15-O

NVE-N851A

DVD Car Navigation System

HARDWARE MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

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C
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ENTER

DUAL LAYER DVD

HIGH SPEED ROUTE GUIDANCE

COMMUNICATION PORT

PUSH OPEN

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PLAN

MP/RG

N/H

DETOUR

LIST

VOICE

NVE-N851A

CAR NAVIGATION SYSTEM

DEL DEST.

DISP

ON/OFF

PRECAUTIONS

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
this navigation system correctly.

✵

This product is not a substitute for your personal judgment. Any route sugges­tions made by this navigation system may never supersede any local traffic regu­lations or your personal judgment and/or knowledge of safe driving practices. Do
not follow route suggestions if the navigation system instructs you to perform an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, places you in an unsafe situation, or routes you into
an area which you consider unsafe.

✵

Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to do so. If prolonged
viewing of the screen is necessary, pull over in a safe and legal manner and loca­tion.

✵

Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring a
prolonged view of the monitor and/or remote control while you are driving. Pull
over in a safe and legal manner and location before attempting to access the
system.

✵

Do not use the navigation system to route you to emergency services. Not all
locations of emergency service providers such as police and fire stations, hospi­tals, and clinics are contained in the database. Please use your own judgment and
your ability to ask for directions in these situations.

✵

The map database contained within the media (DVD-ROM) in which it is stored
is the most recent map data available at the time of production. Because of
changes in streets and neighborhoods, there may be situations where the naviga­tion system may not be able to route you to your desired destination. In these
cases, use your own personal judgment.

✵

The map database is designed to provide you with route suggestions, it does
not take account the relative safety of a suggested route, or of factors which may
affect the time required to reach your destination. The system does not reflect
road closures or construction, road characteristics (i.e. type of road surface,
slope or grade, weight or height restrictions, etc.), traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or any other factors which may affect the safety or timing of your
driving experience. Use your personal judgment if the navigation system is unable
to provide you with an alternate route.

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✵

There may be situations where the navigation system may display the vehicle’s
location erroneously. Use your own driving judgment in this situation, taking into
account current driving conditions. Please be aware that in this situation, the
navigation system should correct the vehicle’s position automatically; however,
there may be times where you may have to correct the position yourself. If this is
the case, pull over in a safe and legal manner and location before attempting
operation.

✵

Make certain that the volume level of the monitor is set to a level which still
allows you to hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.

✵

Position the monitor so that glancing at the screen can be performed quickly
and easily by the driver. If any adjustments are necessary, pull over in a safe and
legal manner and location.

✵

The monitor used with this system should not be placed in a location which
hinders the driver’s view of any critical elements necessary to operate the vehicle
properly (i.e. the road, mirrors, instruments, vehicle’s surroundings). In addition,
the monitor should not be placed in a location which may obstruct the air bags
should they deploy.

✵

Remember to wear your seat belt at all times when the car is in motion. This
will help you avoid impact with anything in the car’s interior, including the system
itself.

✵

Be sure to reset the system before starting operation whenever the system is
reinstalled on another vehicle. The navigation system measures the distance with
the speedometer pulse. Since the speedometer pulses depend on the vehicle
manufacturer and the tire size, when you buy a new vehicle or replace your tires,
the speedometer pulses are compared with the distance measured with GPS
waves and the distance coefficient is automatically recalibrated.

✵

Do not use a portable telephone or transceiver near the system. Using them
may cause noise or operating error to the system, or prevent for the portable
telephone or transceiver from proper communications. Use them away from the
system.

✵

Please make certain that any other person who intends on using this naviga­tion system reads these precautions and the following instructions carefully.

✵

If there is anything in the manual which you do not understand or are uncertain
about the operation of the navigation system, please contact your local Alpine
authorized navigation dealer or 1-888-NAV-HELP before using the navigation
system.

✵

Should the system become necessary for service or repair, make sure the DVD­ROM is removed from the main unit. Place the DVD-ROM in its case and ship it
along with the main unit.

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Precautions

Points to Observe for Safe Usage

a Read this manual carefully before using this navigation 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.

a This manual uses various pictorial displays to show you how to use this prod-

uct safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper con­nections and operation. Following are the meanings of these pictorial dis­plays. It is important to fully understand the meanings of these pictorial
displays in order to use this manual and the system properly.

aMeaning of displays

This symbol will precede important instructions.

Warning

Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or
death.

Caution

This indicates supplementary explanation of operation of this

Tips

system.

This symbol precedes important instructions. Failure
to heed them can result in injury or property damages.

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Warning

DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHILE DRIVING

Operating the product may distract the driver from looking ahead of the
vehicle and cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location
before operating the product.

MINIMIZE MONITOR VIEWING WHILE DRIVING

Viewing the monitor may distract the driver from looking ahead of the
vehicle and cause an accident.

DO NOT FOLLOW ROUTE SUGGESTIONS IF THE NAVIGATION
SYSTEM INSTRUCTS YOU TO PERFORM AN UNSAFE OR
ILLEGAL MANEUVER, OR PLACES YOU IN UNSAFE SITUATION
OR AREA

This product is not a substitute for your personal judgement. Any route
suggestions by this system should never supersede any local traffic
regulations or your personal judgement or knowledge of safe driving
practice.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a
physician immediately.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER

Attempts to disassemble or alter may lead to accident, fire or electric
shock.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES

Replace fuses only with fuses of the same ampere rating. Failure to do
so may result in a fire and/or damage to the vehicle.

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Precautions

Caution

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS

Other uses may result in electric shock or injury.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS

Failure to do so may cause injury or damages to the product. Return it to
your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for
repairing.

DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN CD/DVD­ROM INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS

Doing so may result in injury or damage to the product.

DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. INSERT
WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY

Do not mix new batteries with old batteries and do not replace with other than
specified batteries. When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity
(+ and –) as instructed.
Battery rupture or chemical leakage can cause an injury or equipment malfunction.

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Table of
Contents

Precautions

Preface
Before Using This

System

Operation
Reference

Precautions ................................................................................ 2

Points to Observe for Safe Usage ........................................... 4

Warning/Caution ........................................................................ 5

Navigation systems ................................................................... 8

Remote control (RUE-4119)

Names of Parts....................................................................... 10

Replacing the batteries ......................................................... 11

Remote Control Holder Installation ..................................... 11

Main unit

Inserting the DVD-ROM ......................................................... 12

Removing the DVD-ROM....................................................... 12

Turning the System On ............................................................13

In case of difficulty .................................................................. 14

Error messages........................................................................ 15

Specifications .......................................................................... 16

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Preface

Navigation systems

This navigation system uses three different sensing devices to determine the present location
and to track the progress of the vehicle. These three sensors are: a GPS (Global Positioning
System) sensor which uses satellites to determine the current position of the vehicle, a
gyroscope which determines which direction the vehicle turns, and speedometer pulses which
determine how far the vehicle has traveled. Because this system incorporates a gyroscope
and a speed sensor, the system will be able to display the vehicle's position and track the
vehicle's progress even in areas where the GPS signal may be blocked.
All map data is contained on a removable DVD-ROM. This system integrates this unique map
database with the sensors to automatically plot out a route when a destination is entered.
While driving, the navigation system guides you along the route with pictorial displays and
verbal prompts.

GPS (Global Positioning System)

This system receives signals from 3 or more
GPS satellites (operated by the United States
Department of Defence). They orbit at an
altitude of 13,100 miles(21,000 kilometers) and
determine the vehicle’s position through
principles of triangulation.

There may be a delay before the
actual vehicle's position is
displayed

Determination of the present vehicle's
position starts when the ignition key is
turned to the ACC or ON positions and
ends when the key is turned OFF. When
the key is first turned to the ACC or ON
positions, there is a slight delay of ap­proximately one to two minutes before the
present vehicle's position can be dis­played.

Gyroscope

The gyroscope is a sensor that accurately
measures the angle by which the direction of
a vehicle or other moving body changes.
Gyroscopes are used in inertial navigation
systems for airliners and ships. In this navi-

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Error from the actual position of the
vehicle

When GPS signals can be received from four or
more satellites, three dimensional positioning
(the latitude, longitude, and altitude) of the
vehicle can be determined. In this case, the
error from the actual position of the vehicle is in
the range of 100 to 655 feet (30 to 200 meters).
When GPS signals can only be received from
three satellites, only two dimensional position­ing (latitude and longitude) can be determined,
resulting in a slightly increased error. When
GPS signals can only be received from less
than three satellites, positioning of the vehicle
through GPS is not possible. In addition to the
inherent errors from GPS, the error rate can
also be increased if the United States Depart­ment of Defense deliberately changes the
accuracy rate.

gation system, the gyroscope is used to­gether with the speed sensor, making it
possible to display the present position of the
vehicle even in locations where GPS signals
may be blocked.

Locations where GPS signals are received easily

GPS signals are received best in areas
where there are no tall buildings, trees,
or other tall objects that can obstruct the
signals.

Locations where GPS signals cannot be received

GPS signals cannot be received in areas listed below. However, the gyroscope and
speed sensor will continue to provide data to track the vehicle’s progress along the route
without interruption.

In tunnels and indoor
parking lots

On the bottom level of
double-decker express­ways

Locations surrounded
by tall buildings

When a GPS satellite is low on the horizon (angle
below 10°), obstructions sometimes make normal
reception impossible

Locations surrounded
by tall trees

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Before Using This System

Remote control (RUE-4119)

Names of the Parts

Remote Control
transmitter

This section transmits the remote
control signals. Aim the remote
control toward the display monitor
for operation.

Joystick

Selects items from menus and
moves the map in eight directions.

ENTER button

Selects a highlighted item when
the button is pressed.
Press this button until a click
sound is produced to execute your
selection.

MENU button

Displays the main menu screen.

VOICE button

Press this button for voice
guidance. (Real time voice
guidance)

LIST button

Displays list of the streets currently
set for the route. To return to the
guidance mode, press the MP/RG
button.

DETOUR button

Pressing this button in the
guidance mode activates the
automatic detour mode. The
system automatically recalculates
the detouring route.

DISP ON/OFF
buttons

Turns the pictorial
display on or off.

Numeric Keypad

• Use these buttons to enter phone
numbers, address numbers or street
names containing numbers (i.e.,
42nd St.).

• Please refer to the NVD-A101
OWNER´S MANUAL (included with
DVD-ROM) for software operating
instructions.

ENTER

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C

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U

N/H

DETOUR

MP/RG

PLAN

DEL DEST.

VOICE

LIST

DISP

ON/OFF

(When the
flip cover is
open)

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DEL

3

6

9

OK

0

DEL button

Deletes the character
previously input.

Transmitter indicator

Lights up to show that a remote
control function is being utilized.

Rotary encoder

This has multiple functions. In map
displays, zoom in or out; in list
displays, scrolls list pages; in
coordinate inputting, moves cursor;
in alphabet inputting, moves
alphabetical characters.

Zoom/Quick Scroll buttons

Changes the map magnification
ratio upward or downward in 9
steps (1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 2,
8, 32 and 128 miles).

CANC. (Cancel) button

Returns the navigation system to
the previous screen. When
scrolling in the Map mode, pressing
this button returns the screen to the
present vehicle location.

MP/RG (Map/Route
Guidance) button

Press to switch between the map
and guide (with arrow) modes.

N/H button

Toggles between Noth Up and
Heading Up orientation.

PLAN button

Can delete the route set by
Today’s Plan function.

DEL DEST. button

Deletes current destination.

OK button

Executes numeral inputtings and
starts searching.

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a If an operation is not accepted,

Tips

the navigation system beeps.

a Adjust the volume with the

control on display monitor etc.

Remote control (RUE-4119)

a Avoid dropping this remote control or placing it in pants pockets. Doing so may cause

damage to the case or buttons, shorten battery life or cause the system to malfunction.

a To clean this device, wipe it with a dry cloth. (If it is extremely dirty, wipe it with a wrung

damp cloth.) Never use benzene, paint thinner or harsh chemicals which can cause

Tips

Use two AA-type batteries.

deterioration of the case or paint.

a Do not expose this remote control to direct sunlight (i.e. on the dashboard) for extended

periods of time.

Replacing the batteries

Open the cover

1

Opening the battery cover.

Push on the cover and slide it as
indicated by the arrows then the
cover will be removed.

Replace the

2

batteries

Replacing the battery.

Remove the old batteries. Insert
new ones matching the (+) and (–)
polarities as shown in the diagram
inside the remote control.

−

+

Remote Control Holder Installation

• If direct sunlight reaches the remote control
mounted on the holder, remove the remote
control from the holder and put it in the
glove compartment.

• If double-sided adhesive tape cannot install
the holder securely, use screws.

Note: Attach the blue protective paper side

of double-sided tape onto the console
box, etc.

+

−

Reinforcing Screws

Blue Protective
Paper

Console Box etc.

Close the cover

3

Closing the cover.

Push the cover in the arrow
direction until a click is heard.

Remote
Control

Remote Control
Holder

Double-Sided
Adhesive Tape
(Before attaching
the tape, remove
dust from the
surface of
attaching place.)

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Before Using This System

Main unit

DVD-ROM compartment
door

Inserting the DVD-ROM

Press the door in gently

1

then slide it downwards.

If a DVD-ROM is already in the main
unit, the DVD-ROM is automatically
ejected part way.

Insert the DVD-ROM with

2

the label side facing up.

When you insert the DVD-ROM into
a certain position, it is automatically
pulled into the navigation system.

a Keep the door closed except when

changing the DVD-ROM.

a Before inserting or removing the DVD-

ROM, always turn the ignition key to

Tips

ACC or ON. You cannot remove or
insert the DVD-ROM with the ignition
key turned OFF.

a Do not insert any DVD Video discs or

map DVD-ROM.

Removing the DVD-ROM

Press the door in gently

1

then slide it downwards.
The DVD-ROM is automati­cally ejected part way.

If the DVD-ROM is not removed, it is
automatically drawn back into the
player after a while.

Caution Never close the door while the

DVD-ROM is being unloaded.
Doing so could scratch the DVD­ROM or damage the player.

12

Do not touch the surface of

Tips

the disc directly with your
fingers.

Close the door.

3

Be sure to close the door to prevent
dust from getting inside.

Tips

a The DVD-ROM is a delicate device. Avoid dropping or scratching

it.

a Keep the DVD-ROM away from dust and moisture.

Operation

Turning the System On

Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON

1

position.
The opening screen appears on the
monitor display.

Insert your DVD-ROM. For instructions

2

on inserting the DVD-ROM, see page 12.
After completing the above steps,

3

please refer to the DVD-ROM user's
guide to learn more about your
navigation system software.

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Reference

Reference

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 or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.

Symptom

No operation/
No display

The present
vehicle position
cannot be
measured
correctly.

Vehicle position
is displayed
incorrectly on
the screen

Screen not
displayed

Cause

Blown fuse
Ambient temperature over

122°F (50°C)

Moisture condensation

The vehicle position
changed after the ignition
was switched off.

•Movement on a ferry boat

•Rotation of a parking lot
turntable

•Movement by tow truck

Poor satellite configuration
Measurement is 2

dimensional
The navigation monitor is

turned off.

Solution

Replace with a fuse of the same rating.
Lower the temperature in the vehicle

below 122°F (50°C) by driving with the
windows open or air conditioner on.

Allow enough time for condensation to
evaporate (about 1 hour, depending on
ambient temperature and humidity).

Drive the vehicle in an area of good GPS
reception to allow the unit to recalibrate
itself.

Move to a location where GPS satellite
reception is easy.

Press the ON button on the remote
control.

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"CANNOT READ
DISC" is
displayed for a
certain operation.

Unstable
operation

The disc is dirty.
The pickup lens is dirty.

The remote control batteries
are wearing out.

Clean the disc.
Have the pickup lens cleaned

periodically.
Replace the remote control batteries.

Error messages

Various messages are displayed on the screen during operation. In addition to the messages
telling you the current status or providing guidance for the next maneuver, the following error
messages may appear. If one of these error messages is displayed, carefully follow the in­structions in the solution column.

Message

Please insert DVD­ROM/map data disk.

DVD-ROM unreadable.
Please check DVD­ROM.

DVD-ROM being
checked.

Menu inoperable while
driving. Please bring
vehicle to stop at safe
place and pull parking
brake befor using this
function.

Cause

•The disc has been removed.

•There was no disc in the
system when the power was
switched on.

•A disc that the system cannot
read has been loaded.

•The disc is dirty or upside
down.

•The disc cannot be read
because of condensation.

•A disc was just inserted

•Vibration or the like made it
impossible to read the disc.

•The MENU button was
pressed while the vehicle was
running.

•A menu selection operation
was carried out while the
vehicle was running.

Solution

Insert the disc (sold
separately).

Insert the map disc.
Take out the disc, check if it

was upside down, clean it if
necessary, then re-insert it.
Take out the disc, allow
enough time for condensation
to evaporate (about 1 hour),
then re-insert the disc.

When the disc check is
complete, the following screen
is displayed automatically.

Move the vehicle to a safe
location, stop, and engage the
parking brake, then carry out
this operation.

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Reference

Specifications

Power requirement

Operating temperature (main
unit)

Antenna type
Reception frequency
Reception sensitivity
Reception method

Current consumption

External dimensions (W × H × D)

Weight

14.4 VDC (11 – 16 V allowable)
negative ground

14°F to 122°F (–10°C to +50°C)

Micro-strip planar antenna

1575.42 ± 1 MHz
–130 dB max.
Parallel 8 channels
Typical: 1.0 A
Maximum: 1.3 A
Navigation unit

Antenna

Remote control

Navigation unit

3

7— × 2 × 7—"

4

(196 × 50 × 191.5 mm)

5

9

1— × — × 2"

8

16

(42 × 14 × 51 mm)

3

1— × 1— × 5—"

4

(45 × 45 × 135 mm)
3 lbs. 12 oz

(1.7 kg)

9

16

31

4

4

Accessories

Installation parts
Antenna
Remote control
Batteries (AA)
Power connector
Display connector

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Product

Antenna

Remote control

Q'ty

1 set
1 set
1 set

2
1
1

4.6 oz
(0.13 kg)

2.5 oz
(0.070 kg)

Product

Hardware Manual, card

Q'ty

1 set

Note

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Reference

Note

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Note

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