Alpine PMD-B100 User Manual

PMD-B100

Owner’s Manual

Version 1.0

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PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES

■ Important Information

This product is intended to safely 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.

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

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

5) The map database used in the navigation system
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 is not able to route you to your
desired destination. In these cases, use your own
judgment.

6) The map database is designed to provide you with
route suggestions and does not take into 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 own personal judgment if the nav­igation system is unable to provide you with an
alternate route.

7) There may be situations where the navigation sys­tem displays 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.

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

If there is anything in the manual about the operation
of the navigation system which you are uncertain
about, please contact your local Alpine authorized
navigation dealer or Alpine at 1-888-NAV-HELP (1­888-628-4357) before using the navigation system.

Blackbird has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide more reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation, and are more
stringent than "outdoor" requirements.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the inter­ference by one of the following measures:

·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

·Increase the separation between the equipment and

the receiver.

·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-

ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

·Consult an experienced radio/TV technician.

Please Read Carefully Before Using This Product.

FCC Compliance Statement

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WARNINGS

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 alert you to
potential dangers resulting from improper connec­tions and operation. Following are explanations 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.

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.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

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

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric
shock.

USE THIS PRODUCT AS SPECIFIED.

Use for other than its designed application may result
in fire, electric shock or other injury.

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 PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS
IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.

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

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING
FUSES.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may
result in fire.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage
to the product. Return it to your authorized ALPINE
dealer or the nearest ALPINE Service Center for
repairing.

PRECAUTIONS

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between
+45°C (+113°F) and -0°C (+32°F) before turning your
unit on.

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be
of the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder.
If the fuse(s) blows more than once, carefully check
all electrical connections for shorted circuitry. Also
have your vehicle’s voltage regulator checked.

Servicing the Unit

If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the
unit yourself. Return it to your ALPINE dealer or the
nearest ALPINE Service Station for servicing.

Installation Location

Make sure the PMD-B100 will not be exposed to:

• Direct sun and heat • Excessive dust

• High humidity • Excessive vibrations

Characteristics of LCD Panel

• After turning the system off, a slight ghost of the
image will remain temporarily. This is an effect
peculiar to LCD technology and is normal.

• Under cold temperature conditions, the screen
may lose contrast temporarily. After a short warm­up period, it will return to normal.

• The LCD panel is manufactured using an extremely
high precision manufacturing technology. Its effec­tive pixel ratio is over 99.99%. This means that

0.01% of the pixels could be either always ON or
OFF.

Using Headphones

If ACC or the monitor's power source is turned off, a
loud noise may be produced through the headphone
jack. Be sure to remove the headphones from your
ears before you turn the monitor off.

This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious
injury or death.

WARNING

This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.

CAUTION

Points to Observe for Safe Usage

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USER AGREEMENT

In using this Blackbird 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. You should, therefore, make sure that you read and understand the following provi­sions.

The System may not be copied, duplicated or otherwise modified, in whole or in part, without
the express written permission of Alpine, Space Machine and NAVTEQ.
The System may not be transferred or sublicensed to any third party for profit, rent or loan or
licensed for reuse in any manner.
The System may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise disassembled, in whole
or in part.
The System may not be used in a network or by any other manner of simultaneous use in multi­ple systems.
The System is intended solely for personal use (or internal use where the end-user is a busi­ness) by the consumer.
The System is not to be used for commercial purposes.
Neither Alpine, Space Machine nor NAVTEQ guarantees to the customer that the System meet
the specific objectives of the user.
Neither Alpine, Space Machine nor NAVTEQ shall be responsible for any damages caused by
the use of the System to the actual user and to any third party.
The warranty on the System shall not extend to an exchange or refund due to misspelling,
omission of letters, or any other cosmetic discrepancy in layout found in the System.
The right to use the System shall expire either when the user destroys this software, or when
any of the terms for use is violated and Alpine, Space Machine and/or NAVTEQ exercise the
option to revoke the license to use this software.
The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the
original purchaser.

The NAVTEQ Database may include or reflect data of licensors, including Her Majesty The
Queen in right of CANADA. Such data is licensed on an “AS IS” basis. The licensors, including
Her Majesty The Queen, make no guarantees, representations or warranties respecting such
data, either express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, accuracy or fitness for a particular
purpose.
The licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen, shall not be liable in respect of any claim,
demand or action, irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action alleg­ing any loss, injury or damages, direct or indirect, which may result from the use or possession
of the data or the NAVTEQ database. The licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen, shall not
be liable in any way for loss of revenues or contracts, or any other consequential loss of any
kind resulting from any defect in the data or the NAVTEQ database.
End User shall indemnify and save harmless the licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen
and the minister, and their officers, employees and agents from and against any claim, demand
or action, irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action, alleging loss,
costs, expenses, damages or injuries (including injuries resulting in death) arising out of the use
or possession of the data or the NAVTEQ database.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions and Notices

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2

Warnings

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3

User Agreement

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4

Table of Contents

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5

Installation

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6

How to Mount Blackbird

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6
To Remove the Navigation System from
the Cradle

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6
Battery Installation

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7
How to Reset the System

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7

System Features

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8

Basic Operations

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10

To Tu rn On Power

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10

To Tu rn Off

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10

Set a Destination and Go!

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10

Map Function

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12

Setting Estimate Time Display

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12

Setting the Map Orientation

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12

Repeating the Announcement

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12

Zoom In/Out Map

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12

GPS Status

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12

Battery Status

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12
Setting a Destination Directly
from Map Display

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13
Switching Map Display

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13

Destination

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14
Setting a Destination by Address

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14
Confirm Destination Screen

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14
Setting a Destination by Places

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16
Setting a Destination from the
Address Book

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16
Setting a Destination by Recently
Entered Destination

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18
Setting a Destination by Coordinates

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18
Setting a Destination by Intersection

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19

Options

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20
Find Local Places

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20
Saving a Destination into
the Address Book

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20
Setting Waypoints

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21

Home

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22
Finding a Way Home

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22
Finding Alternative Way to Go Home

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22
One-Touch Go Home

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22

Route

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23
Recalling the Maneuver List
during Guidance

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23
Finding Alternate Route

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23
Finding Detour

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23
Delete Route

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23

Edit

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24

Editing Home

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24

Editing Address Book

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25
Deleting Previously Saved
Destinations

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25

Setup

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26
Customizing Display

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26

Setting the Map Color

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26

Displaying and Editing
Icons on the Map

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26

Map Orientation

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26

Background Color

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26

Trail

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26

Brightness

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26
Customizing Guidance

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27

Turning Voice On and Off

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27

Changing Navi Mix Volume

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27

Setting Estimate Time Display

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27
Setting up the Clock

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27
Switching the Measuring Unit

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27
Configuring System Settings

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27

FM Transmitter Setup

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27

Frequency

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27

Remote Control

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27

Information

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28
Simulating Navigation

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28
Viewing Trip Information

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28
Viewing GPS Status

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29
Viewing System Information

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29

Entertainment

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30
Listening to Audio

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30
Playing Music on Your Blackbird

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30
How to Listen to Guidance and
Music from Your Car Stereo

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31

Updating the System

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31
How to Update the New Software
and Map Database

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31

In Case of Difficulty

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32

In the Box

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33
Accessories

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33
Optional Accessories

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33

Specifications

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34

Index

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35

Limited Warranty

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36

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INSTALLATION

■ How to Mount Blackbird

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5

4

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.

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.

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.

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

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1

3

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4

5

6

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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■

How to Reset Blackbird

In the event the system requires a reset, pull over in a safe and legal manner before
doing so. Insert a paper clip or similar object into the reset hole (located under the
GPS antenna in the upper left hand corner of the recessed area) and depress the
reset button for at least 1 second. Then, to restart the system, press and hold the
power button for 2 seconds. The system will re-start.

■ Battery Installation

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 until a
click sound-heard.

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

Note: It is recommended that the battery be

charged using the supplied AC adapter for 8 hours
before using the system. Avoid removing this
rechargeable battery. If the battery needs to be
replaced, dispose of it in accordance with local haz­ardous materials requirements.

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3

2

1

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

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SYSTEM FEATURES

Current Position
Button Function,
See Page 12

Mini USB Connector

External GPS
Antenna Connector

Destination

Volume
Control

Map Zoom In

Music

Main Menu Button

Map Zoom Out

Power Button

Headphone Jack

Battery Charging Status Indicator

Remote Sensor
and Ambient
Light Sensor

SD/MMC Card Slot

GPS Antenna

Battery Slot

Speaker

This illuminates when the system is being charged or requires charging. The bat­tery will typically charge to full from empty in about three hours.

GREEN Battery is fully charged. RED Battery needs charging.
AMBER Battery is charging.

Battery Charging Status Indicator

Blackbird Portable Navigation System

Cradle Connector

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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Alpine Blackbird Portable
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 Blackbird Portable 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. Blackbird is built upon Alpine's history of navigation success in
North America. Please read this manual carefully. If you have any further questions
about Blackbird’s operation, feel free to call Alpine at 1-888-NAV-HELP (628-4357)
for technical assistance.

Main Menu

Cradle with Cigarette Lighter Charger

Traffic feature allows
you to receive Real
Time Traffic (coming
soon).

Get back home from
anywhere.

➔

Page 22

Set and save
Destinations.

➔

Page 14

Play music.

➔

Page 30

Modify or choose
alternate routes to a
destination.

➔

Page 23

View Navigation
Demonstration and
system information.

➔

Page 28

Edit Home and
Address Book.

➔

Page 24

Customize the
navigation system.

➔

Page 26

Cradle Eject Lockout Screw

External GPS Antenna

Connector

(SMA-type connector)

AMPS/NEC
Mounting Holes
(x 4)

Windshield Mount Slot

Amplified External
Speaker

•

Optional External GPS Antenna Accessory Available (Model # PMD-ANT1)

Press and hold Power
Button for 2 seconds.

Opening screen appears.

Read carefully.
Touch

I Accept to dis-

play map.

The last-known current
location is indicated on
the map.

To Turn Off

Press and hold Power
Button for 2 seconds.

To Turn On Power

Power Button

Select the place with
correct address.

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For Map Function, see page 12.

Touch Main Menu

.

Select Destination
from Main Menu, or
press Destination button.

1

Scroll the list.
Select desired place list.

(In this example, ATMS is
selected.)

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BASIC OPERATION

Set a Destination and Go!

1

2

3

4

Map is displayed.
Follow the navigation.

9

Select OK to Proceed to
set the destination.

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To Find other routes, see page 23.

To Go Home, see page 22.

Select desired method.

(In this example, Places is

selected.)

2

Select a search method.

(In this example, By Place

Type

is selected.)

3

The following example briefly describes how to input a destination.

Select the search method.

(In this example, Sort By

Name

is selected.)

5

Ty pe name of a place.

If more than one place with the
same name exist, sort method
screen appears.

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