Alpine PMD-B100P User Manual

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PMD-B100P

Owner’s Manual

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 your navigation system cor­rectly.

■ This product is not a substitute for your personal
judgment. Any route suggestions made by the nav
igation system may never supersede any local traf
fic 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, plac
es you in an unsafe situ ation, or routes you into an
area which you consider unsafe.

■ Glance at the monitor screen only when neces-
sary and safe to do so. If prolonged viewing of the
screen is necessary, stop the vehicle 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. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
and location before attempting to access the sys
tem.

■ 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 in
which it is stored is the most recent map data avail
able at the time of production. Because of changes
in streets and neighbourhoods, there may be situa
tions 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 of the
relative safety of a suggested route, or of factors
which may affect the time required to reach your
destination. The database does not reflect road
closures or construction, road characteristics (i.e.
type of road surface, slope or grade, weight or

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height restrictions, etc.), traffic congestion, weather

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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 sys-
tem 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 naviga
tion 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, stop the vehicle in a safe and legal
manner and location before attempting operation.

■ Make certain that the volume level of the monitor

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is set to a level which still allows you to hear out
side traffic and emergency vehicles. Driving while
unable to hear outside sounds could cause an acci
dent.

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

■ If there is anything in the manual which you do not

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understand, or are uncertain about the operation
of the navigation system, please contact an author

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ized Alpine representative before using the naviga
tion system.

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Correct Disposal of This Product

The product purchased by you is provided in accordance with the European directive 2002/96 EC
on WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. A symbol of the crossed out trash can has
therefore been printed on the product. This applies to all member states of the EC and indicates
the fact that the product may not to be disposed in the normal domestic waste. The product must
be disposed in accordance with the local regulations at separate collection points. A disposal in the
normal domestic waste harms the environment. Please contact the responsible authorities of waste
administration or your local dealer, where you purchased the product, for further information.

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WARNINGS

Points to Observe for Safe Usage

● Read the manuals for this device and the sys-
tem 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 responsible for
problems resulting from failure to observe the
instructions in these manuals.

■ Meaning of displays

Warning

Caution

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

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

Warning

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.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

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

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.

USE THIS PRODUCT AS SPECIFIED.

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

● 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 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.

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

Viewing the display 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
MANOEUVRE, OR PLACES YOU IN AN UNSAFE SITUATION OR
AREA.

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

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 authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine
Service Centre for repairing.

DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN
INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.

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

KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT PANEL
OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION.

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

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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 B.V.
(“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 condi
tions of this Agreement. You should, therefore, make sure that you read and understand the following provi
sions.

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 con
sumer.
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.

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NAVTEQ END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE NAVTEQ DATABASE
NOTICE TO THE USER

THIS IS A LICENSE AGREEMENT – AND NOT AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE – BETWEEN YOU AND NAVTEQ B.V. FOR
YOUR COPY OF THE NAVTEQ NAVIGABLE MAP DATABASE, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED COMPUTER SOFTWARE,
MEDIA AND EXPLANATORY PRINTED DOCUMENTATION PUBLISHED BY NAVTEQ (JOINTLY “THE DATABASE”). BY
USING THE DATABASE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN
THE DATABASE, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER ACCOMPANYING ITEMS, TO YOUR SUPPLIER FOR A REFUND.

OWNERSHIP

The Database and the copyrights and intellectual property or neighboring rights therein are owned by
NAVTEQ or its licensors. Ownership of the media on which the Database is contained is retained by NAVTEQ
and/or your supplier until after you have paid in full any amounts due to NAVTEQ and/or your supplier pursu
ant to this Agreement or similar agreement(s) under which goods are provided to you.

LICENSE GRANT

NAVTEQ grants you a non-exclusive license to use the Database for your personal use or, if applicable, for use
in your business’ internal operations. This license does not include the right to grant sub-licenses.

LIMITATIONS ON USE

The Database is restricted for use in the specific system for which it was created. Except to the extent explicitly
permitted by mandatory laws (e.g. national laws based on the European Software Directive (91/250) and the
Database Directive (96/9)), you may not extract or reutilize substantial parts of the contents of the Database
nor reproduce, copy, modify, adapt, translate, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer any portion of the
Database. If you wish to obtain interoperability information as meant in (the national laws based on) the
European Software Directive, you shall grant NAVTEQ reasonable opportunity to provide said information on
reasonable terms, including costs, to be determined by NAVTEQ.

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TRANSFER OF LICENSE

You may not transfer the Database to third parties, except when installed in the system for which it was cre
ated or when you do not retain any copy of the Database, and provided that the transferee agrees to all terms
and conditions of this Agreement and confirms this in writing to NAVTEQ. Multi-disc sets may only be trans
ferred or sold as a complete set as provided by NAVTEQ and not as subset thereof.

LIMITED WARRANTY

NAVTEQ warrants that, subject to the warnings set out below, for a period of 12 months after acquisition of
your copy of the Database, it will perform substantially in accordance with NAVTEQ’s Criteria for Accuracy
and Completeness existing on the date you acquired the Database; these criteria are available from NAVTEQ
at your request. If the Database does not perform in accordance with this limited warranty, NAVTEQ will use
reasonable efforts to repair or replace your non-conforming copy of the Database. If these efforts do not lead
to performance of the Database in accordance with the warranties set out herein, you will have the option to
either receive a reasonable refund of the price you paid for the Database or to rescind this Agreement. This
shall be NAVTEQ’s entire liability and your sole remedy against NAVTEQ. Except as expressly provided in this
section, NAVTEQ does not warrant nor make any representations regarding the use of results of the use of
the Database in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. NAVTEQ does not warrant that the
Database is or will be error free. No oral or written information or advice provided by NAVTEQ, your supplier
or any other person shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of the limited warranty described
above. The limited warranty set forth in this Agreement does not affect or prejudice any statutory legal rights
that you may have under the legal warranty against hidden defects.

If you did not acquire the Database from NAVTEQ directly, you may have statutory rights against the person
from whom you have acquired the Database in addition to the rights granted by NAVTEQ hereunder accord
ing to the law of your jurisdiction. The above warranty of NAVTEQ shall not affect such statutory rights and
you may assert such rights in addition to the warranty rights granted herein.LIMITATIONS ON USE

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The price of the Database does not include any consideration for assumption of risk of consequential, indirect
or unlimited direct damages which may arise in connection with your use of the Database. Accordingly, in
no event shall NAVTEQ be liable for any consequential or indirect damages, including without limitation, loss
of revenue, data, or use, incurred by you or any third party arising out of your use of the Database, whether
in an action in contract or tort or based on a warranty, even if NAVTEQ has been advised of the possibility of
such damages. In any event NAVTEQ’s liability for direct damages is limited to the price of your copy of the
Database.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT
AFFECT OR PREJUDICE YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS WHERE YOU HAVE ACQUIRED THE DATABASE
OTHERWISE THAN IN THE COURSE OF A BUSINESS.

WARNINGS

The Database may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time, changing circum
stances, sources used and the nature of collecting comprehensive geographic data, any of which may lead to
incorrect results. The Database does not include or reflect information on – inter alia – neighborhood safety;
law enforcement; emergency assistance; construction work; road or lane closures; vehicle or speed restric
tions; road slope or grade; bridge height, weight or other limits; road or traffic conditions; special events; traf
fic congestion; or travel time.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction, in which you reside at the date of acquisi
tion of the Database. Should you at that moment reside outside the European Union or Switzerland, the
law of the jurisdiction within the European Union or Switzerland where you acquired the Database shall
apply. In all other cases, or if the jurisdiction where you acquired the Database cannot be defined, the laws
of the Netherlands shall apply. The courts competent at your place of residence at the time you acquired the
Database shall have jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of, or relating to this Agreement, without preju
dice to NAVTEQ’ right to bring claims at your then current place of residence.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Warnings

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User Agreement

NAVTEQ end user license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table of Contents
Installation

How to Fit Blackbird ...........................................

To Remove the Navigation System from the

Cradle ................................................................8

Battery Installation ...........................................

How to Reset Blackbird ......................................

System Features

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Turn On Power .............................................

To Turn Off .......................................................

Set a Destination and Go! .................................

Setting Estimate Time Display ..........................

Setting the Map Orientation ............................

Traffic Information ...........................................

Map Function

Repeating the Announcement .........................

Zoom In/Out Map .............................................

GPS Status .......................................................

Battery Status .................................................

Setting a Destination Directly from

Map Display .....................................................

Split Arrow/ .....................................................

Arrow Mode .....................................................

Setting a Destination by Address ......................

Destination

Confirm Destination Screen ..............................

Setting a Destination by POI ............................

Setting a Destination from the Address Book ....

Setting a Destination by Recently Entered

Destination ......................................................

Setting a Destination by Postal Code ................

Setting a Destination by Intersection ...............

Setting a Destination in the City Centre ............

Setting a Destination from the Personal POI .....

Setting a Destination by Coordinates ................

Find Local POI ..................................................

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving a Destination into the Address Book ......

Setting Waypoints ...........................................

Finding a Way Home ........................................

One-Touch Go Home .........................................

Home

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Finding Alternate Way to Go Home ...................

Recalling the Manoeuvre List during Guidance .

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Route

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Finding Alternate Route ..................................

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Delete Route ...................................................

Avoid a Street ..................................................

Edit

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Editing Home ...................................................

Editing Address Book .......................................

Deleting Previously Saved Destinations ............

Setup

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Customizing Display .........................................

Setting the Map Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Displaying and Editing Icons on the Map .

Setting the Map Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Background Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trail

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Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customizing Guidance ......................................

Turning Voice On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Navi Mix Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Estimate Time Display . . . . . . . . . .

Setting up the Clock .........................................

Switching the Measuring Unit and

the Keyboard ...................................................

Configuring System Settings ............................

FM Transmitter Setup / Frequency

Remote Control

Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset All Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Traffic Info Settings .......................

Selecting the Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Radio Station

Traffic Reroute

Show Icons

Simulating Navigation .................................... 34

To Start a Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Stop a Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Trip Information .................................

Viewing GPS Status ..........................................

Viewing System Information ............................

Checking the Traffic Condition ..........................

Traffic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting more Information on a

Traffic Incident ................................................

Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Improve Traffic Signal Reception, Please

Follow These Instructions .................................

Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Listening to Audio ........................................... 39

Playing Music on Your Blackbird .......................

How to Listen to Guidance and Music from Your

Car Stereo ........................................................

OTHER USEFUL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to Update the New Software and Map

Database .........................................................

In Case of Difficulty

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IN THE BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessories ......................................................

Optional Accessories ........................................

Specifications

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Austria : © Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen
France : source: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto® IGN France
Germany : Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zuständigen

Great Britain : © Based upon Crown Copyright material.
Greece : Copyright Geomatics Ltd.
Italy : La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche

Norway : Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority
Portugal : Source: IgeoE – Portugal
Spain : Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG
Sweden : Based upon electronic data © National Land Survey Sweden
Switzerland : Topografische Grundlage: © Bundesamt für Landestopographie

Behörden entnommen

cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione
Toscana

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INSTALLATION

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■ How to Fit Blackbird

WARNING

Incorrect installation may cause the navigation system
to fall out of the cradle while driving. Please make sure
all locks and knobs are turned tight.

Do not install the navigation while driving.

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Find a suitable spot for the navigation system.
Ensure that both the suction cup and windscreen area

are clean and free of dirt and grease before attaching it.

Stick the suction cup mount against the windscreen.

Turn the knob to activate the vacuum to lock the posi
tion.

Turn the knob counter-clockwise to adjust up/down

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position. Then turn clockwise to set the position.

Turn the knob clockwise to adjust right/left position.

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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

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system into the cradle. For best reception, position the
antenna 90 degrees to the main unit.

Slide the navigation system into the cradle until you

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hear a “click”.

Plug the cigarette lighter charger into the cigarette

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lighter socket.

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CAUTION

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

■ To Remove the Navigation System from the Cradle

Press and hold the eject button on the cradle.

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Take hold of the navigation system behind the antenna

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and remove by sliding up and out of the cradle.

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■ Battery Installation

■ How to Reset Blackbird

WARNING

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

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Place Blackbird face down on a flat surface.

Press the battery door and pull away from the main

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unit body.

A “click” will be heard as the battery is attached to the

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battery door.

Insert and slide the battery assembly back into the

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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.

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.

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SYSTEM FEATURES

Blackbird Portable Navigation System

Power Button

Battery Charging Status Indicator

SD/MMC Card Slot

Headphone Jack

Volume
Control

Remote Sensor
and Ambient
Light Sensor

Map Zoom Out

Main Menu Button

Music

Destination

Map Zoom In

Current Position
Button Function,
See Page 14

External GPS
Antenna Connector

Mini USB Connector

Cradle Connector

Battery Charging Status Indicator

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.

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GPS Antenna

Battery Slot

Speaker

Main Menu

Set and save
Destinations.

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Get back home from
anywhere.

Page 26

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View Navigation
Demonstration and
system information.

Page 34

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Traffic feature allows
you to receive real­time traffic informa
tion.

Page 36

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Cradle with Cigarette Lighter Charger

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

Play music.

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Modify or choose
alternate routes to a
destination.

Page 27

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Edit Home and
Address Book.

Page 28

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Customize the nav
igation system.

Page 31

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Cradle Eject Lockout Screw

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Optional
Mounting Holes
(x 4)

Amplified External
Speaker

External GPS Antenna

Connector

Windshield Mount Slot

User Registration

Please register your Blackbird on our web site, www.alpine-europe.com. You can receive
information about a software update, new Alpine products, etc. from us.

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BASIC OPERATION

To Turn On Power

Power Button

1

Press and hold Power
Button for 2 seconds.

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Opening screen appears.

3

Select a language and
read the caution carefully.
Touch

I Agree to display

map.

Set a Destination and Go!

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Touch Main Menu.

Select Destination from Main

Menu, or press Destination but

ton.

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Scroll the list.

Select desired place list.

(In this example, ATTRACTIONS

is selected.)

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

To Turn Off

Press and hold Power Button
for 2 seconds.

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Select the place with cor-

rect address.

For Map Function, see page 14.

The following example briefly describes how to input a destination.

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Select desired method.

(In this example, POI is select-

ed.)

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Select the search method.

(In this example, By POI Name is

selected.)

Select a search method.

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(In this example, By POI

Category is selected.)

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Type name of a place.

If more than one place with the

same name exist, sort method
screen appears.

Select OK to Proceed to set

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the destination.

To Go Home, see page 26.

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Map is displayed. Follow

the navigation.

To Find other routes, see page 27.

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MAP FUNCTION

Next Manoeuvre

Arrow

Distance to next

manoeuvre

Estimated Time
Remaining (ETR) /
Estimated Time of

Arrival (ETA)

Direction to

Destination
Distance to

Destination

Traffic Information

Map Orientation

Display Mode

Button

Setting Estimate Time Display

Click this icon to switch between
Estimated Time Remaining and
Estimated Time of Arrival.

Note: The time estimates are based on
the average speed. The estimate time
will vary depending on vehicle speed.
The arrow always points toward the
destination.

Setting the Map Orientation

Click icon to switch between North
Up, Heading Up, and 3D views..

Traffic Information

Click icon to see traffic information.
Icon colour changes to blue (good),
yellow, or red (bad) according to the
traffic condition on route.

Next Street Name

Current Street

Name

Repeating the Announcement

Click icon to repeat the guide
announcement.

Zoom In/Out Map

Click icon to display scroll bar.

Touch
map in or out.
The scroll bar disappears automatically
after 2 seconds.

GPS Status

Click icon to view GPS receiving condi­tion information from satellite.

Battery Status

Shows status of the battery.
(Lightning bolt) being charged.
(3 bars) more than 60% charge.
(2 bars) more than 40% charge.
(1 bar) about 10% charge remaining.

Main Menu
Button

GPS Status bar
Battery Status
Indicator

Map Scale Bar

Current
Position /
Voice Prompt
Repeat Button

▲▼ or blue bar to zoom the

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■ Setting a Destination Directly from Map Display

1

Touch anywhere on map screen.

The crosshair cursor appears.

2

Move the cursor to the new desired street.

Note: Use Map Scale Bar to zoom out the map if the

destination is far from the current location.

3

Touch Select.

Select Set as Destination.

4

Touch OK to Proceed on the confirma-

5

tion screen.

Note: To use other functions on the confirmation screen,
see page 16 for details.

Switching Map Display

Touch the to switch among Map, Split, and Arrow modes.

Map Mode

Shows a full-screen map
of the area while provid­ing turn-by-turn guid­ance prompts.

To cancel,

touch Previous Screen

icon.

Split Arrow/

Map Mode

Displays a large
arrow and larger
next-street-name
font along side a
map screen while
providing turn­by-turn guidance
prompts.

Arrow Mode

Displays three­successive arrow
manoeuvres all the
way to your desti­nation while pro­viding turn-by-turn
guidance prompts.

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DESTINATION

■ Setting a Destination by Address

Go to Main Menu.

1

Destination ➔ Address

➔

Finding a Destination by Street Name First

Select

2

Type the first characters of the street name.

3

If there are unique matches, the system will automatically

display a short list of street names. Touch
The list of applicable street names appears.

Select the desired street name from the list.

4

5

Type the address number and touch OK.

6

Select the desired city.

If there are multiple matches, the system will list cities

containing the street name and address number that you
keyed in.

Confirmation screen appears.

7

See below for details.

Input Street Name.

OK.

■ Confirm Destination Screen

OK to Proceed

Set the destination and display a map.

Change Method

Find an alternative way.
(Refer to page 26.)

16

Change Country

If you want to choose a different
country from the one shown on the
screen, touch
different country.

Change to switch to a

Selecting Letters

Selected
characters are
displayed.

Deleting one letter
Adding one space
Going to number screen

Finding a Destination by City Name First

Select Input City Name.

2

3

Type the first few characters of the city name
and press

If there are unique matches, the system will automatically

display a short list of city names. Select the desired city.

4

Type the first characters of the street name.
Touch OK.

The list of applicable street names appears. Select the

desired street.

5

Enter the address number.

OK.

6

Confirmation screen appears.

See below for details.

Option

Find Local POI
Set as Waypoint
Add to Address Book

P24

➔

➔ P25

➔ P24

Map

Check the destination on the map.
Touch
mation screen

to go back to the confir

.

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DESTINATION

■ Setting a Destination by POI

You can select from over 1 Million Point-of-Interest (POI) locations stored inside your
Blackbird Portable Navigation System. These destinations are sorted by POI Name or by POI
Category and are listed in order of distance from your current location.

1

Go to Main Menu

Finding a Destination by POI Name

A list of place names appears.

Destination

➔

POI

➔

2

Select By POI Name.

3

Type the desired POI name. Touch

OK.

Note:

Select the POI with correct address.

4

For emergency locations such as Police Stations, Hospitals,

5

Confirmation screen appears. Touch OK to

Use the arrows to the right of the list to move the yel­low highlight. This will show detailed address information and
phone number (if available) for each entry in the POI data
base.

etc., please verify availability before proceeding to such
locations.

Proceed

to set the destination and start guid-

-

ance.

■ Setting a Destination from the Address Book

1

Go to Main Menu

2

3

Touch OK to Proceed to set your destination and start guid-

To save an address in the address book, see page 24.

Destination

➔

Address Book

➔

Select the desired destination.

Confirmation screen appears.

ance.

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Finding a Destination by POI Category

2

Select By POI Category.

3

Select a desired POI Category.

4

Select Search Method.

Near Here

5

The list of POI names appears in order of distance

from the current vehicle position.

6

Select the POI ➔ OK to Proceed

By POI Name

Follow 3 to 5 in “Finding a Destination by POI Name” on Page 18.

5

Within a City

5

Type the city name and select a city.

The list of POI appears in order of the distance

6

from the selected city. Select the desired POI.

Select the place ➔ OK to Proceed

7

Near Destination

5

The list of POI names appears in order of distance from the destination.

6

Select the place ➔ OK to Proceed

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DESTINATION

■ Setting a Destination by Recently Entered Destination

1

Go to Main Menu

Select the destination.

Touch

Note: To use other functions on the confirmation screen, see page 16 for details.

■ Setting a Destination by Postal Code

The list of postal codes appears. Select the desired code.

Destination

➔

Last Dest

➔

The list of recent destinations appears.

2

Confirmation screen appears.

3

OK to Proceed to set the destination and start guidance.

1

Go to Main Menu.

Destination

➔

Postal Code

➔

Type the desired postal code and touch OK.

2

Type the first characters of the street name.Touch OK.

3

The list of applicable street names appears. Select the desired street.

4

Enter the address number.

Touch

Note: 3 to 4 are not necessary in UK.

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OK to Proceed on the confirmation screen.

■ Setting a Destination by Intersection■ Setting a Destination by Recently Entered Destination

1

Go to Main Menu.

Finding a Destination by Street Name

Touch OK.

The list of applicable street names appears.
Select the desired street.

If there is only one street crossing with the first street,

Touch

Note: To use other functions on the confirmation screen, see
the bottom of page 16 for details.

Destination

➔

Intersection

➔

2

Select Input Street Name.

3

Type in the street name.

Input the second street name.

4

the name of the street automatically appears.

5

Confirmation screen appears.

OK to Proceed.

Finding a Destination by City Name

If you know the city name of the intersection you are searching,
select Input City Name. The choice of the street is narrowed down automatically. This saves
time in entering the street information.

2

Select Input City Name.

3

Type the city name, then select the city from the list.

Input the first street name.

4

5

Input the second street name.

Touch

6

OK to Proceed on the confirmation screen.

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DESTINATION

■ Setting a Destination in the City Centre

1

Go to Main Menu.

If there are unique matches, the system will automati-

Destination

➔

City Centre

➔

Select Input City Name.

2

Type the first characters of the city name and

3

press OK.

cally display a short list of city names. Select the desired
city.

Touch OK to Proceed on the confirmation

4

screen.

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■ Setting a Destination by Coordinates

1

Go to Main Menu.

Touch

Touch OK.

Touch

Destination

➔

Coordinate

➔

Enter the Latitude of your destination.

2

OK.

Enter the Longitude of your destination.

3

4

Confirmation screen appears.

OK to Proceed to set the destination

and start guidance.

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OPTIONS

■ Find Local POI

The navigation system can display Points of Interest (POI) around the cursor position, when
you scroll the map.

How to Find Local POI Directly from the Map

1

Touch anywhere on map screen.

The crosshair cursor appears.

2

Touch Select.

Select

3

Find Local POI.

Select the desired category.

4

Select the desired POI.

5

Touch

Note: To use other functions on the confirmation screen, see page 16 for details.

OK to Proceed on the confirmation screen.

How to Find Local POI from the Destination Menu

You can also find local POI from the Destination Menu.

1

Set a destination first from Destination.

2

On the confirmation screen, touch

Follow steps 3 to 5 above in “How to Find Local POI Directly from the

3

Option.

Map”.

■ Saving a Destination into the Address Book

Any destination can be saved into the Address Book.

1

Select a destination using any method.

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2

From the confirmation screen, select

3

Touch

Save in Address Book.

Option.

■ Setting Waypoints

You can set up to 10 waypoints between your current location and your destination. The final
destination must be set before entering any waypoints.

How to Set a Waypoint Directly from Map

1

Touch anywhere on map screen.

The crosshair cursor appears.

2

Move the cursor to the desired waypoint.

Touch

3

Select

4

Select.

Set as Waypoint and select

Re-calculate.

When the route search is complete, the current

5

location is displayed. The system navigates you
to the first waypoint.

How to Set a Waypoint from the Destination Menu

You can also set a waypoint from Destination Menu.

1

Enter a destination by using the method on pages 16 through 23 from

Destination Menu.

On the confirmation screen, select Option.

2

3

Select

4

“Input Name” screen appears.

Type the desired name and touch

Note: For the details of selecting letters, see page 17.

Set as Waypoint and select Re-calculate.

OK.

5

System returns to the Main Menu screen.

Note: see also page 18, “Setting a Destination from the

Address Book”.

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HOME

■ Finding a Way Home

You can get home from anywhere once the home address is set from Edit Menu.

Go to Main Menu.

1

Note: To edit the Home Address, see page 28.

■ Finding Alternate Way to Go Home

Home

➔

2

Touch OK to Proceed on the confirmation screen.

Follow the map to go home.

3

Go to Main Menu

· Quickest Route

· Shortest Route

· Maximise/Minimise Motorway

· With/Without Toll Road

· With/Without Ferry

· With/Without Car Train

· With/Without Congestion
Charge Zone

➔

Home

Change Method

➔

■ One-Touch Go Home

For an even easier way to immediately get guidance instructions to your home, you can press
and hold the flag
confirmation screen and guide you to your home location.

on the circle key for 2 seconds. This will instantly display the destination

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ROUTE

■ Recalling the Manoeuvre List during Guidance

You can view a list of street names and upcoming turns and streets.

Go to Main Menu.

1

To preview a specific point, select
a street name/manoeuvre on the list.

To go back to Route List,
Go to Main Menu.

➔

Route

➔

Touch Manoeuvre List.

2

List of upcoming streets and

3

turns appears on the screen.

Route

■ Finding Alternate Route

Touch Main Menu.

Route

➔

Change Method

➔

You can choose and re-calculate a different route
based on Quickest Route, Shortest Route, maxim
ise/minimise Motorway, with/without Toll Road,
etc.

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■ Delete Route

Go to Main Menu ➔ Route

Delete Destination ➔ Yes

➔

Note: After deleting the destination, you can not select
Route Menu until the next destination is set. To set up
the destination, see Destination Menu on Page 16.

■ Avoid a Street

Touch Main Menu.

Route

➔

Avoid

➔

You can avoid the current street,
another street on the calculated
route, or a traffic incident.

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EDIT

Locations and addresses saved in the Address Book can be edited for quick recall. Also infor­mation including phone numbers and icons can be modified.

■ Editing Home

1

Go to Main Menu.

➔

Edit

2

3

See below for details.

Name Touch Name to change the

display name of the stored
location.

Touch

Edit Home.

“Edit Home” screen appears.

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Note: For the details of selecting letters, see page

17.

Input Name Screen

■ Editing Address Book

1

Go to Main Menu.

Edit

➔

2

Touch

The list of addresses appears.

3

Edit Address Book

■ Deleting Previously Saved
Destinations

1

Go to Main Menu.

2

Touch

Select the destination you need

to modify.

4

“Edit Address Item” screen

appears. See below for details.

Note: Select DELETE ALL to delete all
addresses saved in the address book.

3

Select destination you need to

4

Touch

Note: Select DELETE ALL to delete all
recently entered destinations.

Tel Touch Tel to change the telephone

number of the stored location.

Map Touch Map to preview the location

on the map.

To go back to Edit Menu,

Main Menu ➔ Edit

Edit

➔

Delete Previous

Destination

.

delete.

YES to delete the des-

tination on the confirmation
screen.

Edit Telephone Screen

Delete Touch Delete to delete the stored

location.

Icon Touch Icon to change the icon of the

stored location on the map.

Delete Screen

Change Icon Screen

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SETUP

You can customize Display, Guidance, Clock, Measuring Unit and FM frequency settings
from the Setup Menu.

Go to Main Menu.

1

Select

2

Setup screen appears.

3

Setup.

■ Customizing Display

Setting the Map Colour

Day - a bright tone screen
Night - a dark tone screen
Auto - switches automatically between

Displaying and Editing Icons on the
Map

POI Icons, the Home Icon and Icons used in
the Address Book can be turned on and off
from the Display Setup Menu. You can also
change these icons.

Day and Night modes

Background Colour

You can choose between gray or blue
backgrounds for all menu screens.

Trail

The Trail feature allows you to turn on and
off trail dots that appear wherever the
vehicle icon traverses. This is especially
helpful for off-road enthusiasts.

Setting the Map Style

You can choose between 2 map styles.

Brightness

The brightness of the screen can be
adjusted.

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SETUP

■ Customizing Guidance

Turning Voice On and Off

This allows you to turn ON or OFF guidance voice
prompts.

Changing Navi Mix Volume

This allows you to vary the volume of the voice
prompts with respect to the music.

Setting Estimate Time Display

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) or Estimated Time Remaining (ETR) can be set here.
also change between ETA and ETR directly in the map screen. See page 14.

■ Setting up the Clock

You can set the Time Zone and Daylight saving set­ting to fit your region.

■ Switching the Measuring Unit and the
Keyboard

You can

You can choose the unit of measure.

■ Configuring System Settings

FM Transmitter Setup / Frequency

Only for the US model.

Remote Control

This feature allows you to turn ON the ability for the system
to receive remote control signals. Turning OFF the remote
control extends battery life while the system detached
from the cradle or AC adapter.

Beep

The key touch tone (beep) can be turned OFF/ON.

Reset All Settings

This will reset all the set values to the factory defaults.

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■ Configuring Traffic Info Settings

Note: The service may not be available in some countries or due to insufficient FM
radio reception.

Selecting the Country

Auto - the system automatically selects the coun-

try which you are in.

Manual - you can manually select a particular coun

try, especially when you have a problem
with reception near the country border.

Selecting the Radio Station

Auto - the system automatically tunes to the sta-

tion with a good reception.

Manual - you can manually select a particular station.

It will take some minutes to search all the
radio stations.

Traffic Reroute

Auto - the system automatically calculates a new

route, if there is a traffic incident on the cur
rent route.

Manual - the system asks you if you would like to

avoid the traffic incident on the current
route.

Off - the system does not take traffic incidents

into consideration.

-

-

Show Icons

You can show/hide traffic incident icons on the map.

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INFORMATION

■ Simulating Navigation

You can watch a demonstration of the navigation system’s voice and screen guidance.
Note: Please set a destination before starting a demonstration.

To Start a Demonstration

1

Go to Main Menu.

Select

2

Select

3

Demonstration starts.

4

Information.

Start Demo.

To Stop a Demonstration

1

Go to Main Menu.

2

Select

Select

3

The demonstration will end.

4

Information.

Stop Demo.

■ Viewing Trip Information

The odometer displays the route distance and time
travelled.

1

Go to Main Menu.

Information

➔

2

Select

Here, you can see different types of information pertaining to your current trip.
Driving Average: Average speed since Trip Info was reset.
Overall Average: Average speed since start of trip.
Maximum Speed: Maximum speed reached on this trip.
Driving Time: Time vehicle has been moving since the trip was reset.
Idle Time: Time vehicle has been stopped (not moving) since the trip was reset.
Total Time: Total elapsed time on the trip which is always the driving time plus idle time.

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Trip Information.

■ Viewing GPS Status

You can view the dynamic location information
received from satellite such as signal strength, compass
(direction information), latitude/longitude, approximate
altitude, and speed. This feature allows you to view GPS
satellite signal information. An explanation of the mes
sages is shown below.

1

Go to Main Menu.

The following messages are displayed while the GPS receiver is tracking satellites:

“Locating GPS Satellites”: Blackbird search
es the sky looking for GPS satellites.

“Acquiring GPS Signal”:

positioning information transmitted from
1 to 3 tracked satellites while searching for
more satellites (minimum 4 needed).

“Fixing GPS Position”:

continuous signals from 4 or more tracked
satellites (for 30 seconds) in order to accu
rately fix your position.

➔

2

Select

Information

GPS Status.

-

Blackbird acquires

Blackbird requires

-

-

“Poor GPS Signal, Lost Position Fix”: You
may have entered an area where consist
ently poor GPS signal (lasting 30 seconds
or more) makes it impossible to maintain a
position fix.

“No Line of Sight, Lost GPS Tracking”:

You are in an area where line of sight to GPS
satellites has been blocked.

-

“Temporary Poor GPS Coverage”:

Thunderstorms, dense foliage or surrounding
tall buildings may cause temporary loss of
position fix (acceptable if under 30 seconds).

■ Viewing System Information

You can check software application, database ver­sion, and other information in this screen. Make a
note of this information and refer to it whenever
you communicate with Alpine Customer Support
or your Alpine authorized dealer.

1

Go to Main Menu.

➔

2

Select

Information

System Information.

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TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Traffic incident
on the calculated
route, which is

Traffic inci-

dent not on

the calcu

lated route

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■ Checking the Traffic Condition

Note: The service may not be available in some countries or due to insufficient FM radio
reception.

1

Go to Main Menu.

Traffic Info, or touch the TMC icon on

➔

the map.

also trigger
ing reroute
(Stationary traffic,
Traffic congestion,
Closed road, etc.)

Traffic incident
on the calculated
route, which is not
triggering reroute
(Roadwork, Closed
lane, etc.)

-

2

Traffic event list appears.

By Distance/By Name

The list can be sorted by distances from your current
position or by names of streets.

On Route

You can choose to see only the traffic events on the
current route or all the traffic events by touching this
button.

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■ Getting more Information on a Traffic Incident

You can get more information on a particular traffic
incident by touching the item in the traffic event list.

Note: The amount of information depends on the data
broadcasted by the service provider.

Map

The location of the traffic incident will be displayed on
the map.

Detail

The detail of the traffic incident will be displayed if
there is any information.

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TRAFFIC INFORMATION

■

To Improve Traffic Signal Reception, Please Follow These

If you need any further assistance, contact your authorized Alpine dealer or Alpine
Customer Support.

Instructions

Method 1

1

Separate the RDS traffic antenna

from the power cable.
Peel away about 13 cm / 5 inches

Cut here

2

Leave the RDS traffic antenna

hanging free (picture below)

(If this does not improve traffic recep-

tion, please proceed to Method 2.)

Method 2

1

Separate the RDS traffic antenna

from the full length of the power
cable leaving this connected only

.

to the cradle.

Cut here

2

.

Move the RDS traffic antenna on

windshield using suction cups
(pictured below)

.

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*example installation only

ENTERTAINMENT

■ Listening to Audio

Folder

Number

Displays
Song Titles
and Artist
Names

File

Number

Back

M.I.X. to shuffle songs.

Touch

M.I.X. again to cancel the shuffle.

Touch

Touch REPEAT to repeat songs.

REPEAT again to cancel the repeat.

Touch

Play/

Pause

Forward

Playing
Time

Folder

Up

Folder

Down

Folder

Search

■ Playing Music on Your Blackbird

You can play MP3 or WMA music
files* from your SD or MMC card. Your
music can be arranged in sub-fold
ers for easy retrieval when using your
Blackbird device.

*Blackbird only supports MP3 and WMA files

without DRM.

1

Insert an SD or MMC card contain
ing folders with music files in the
SD/MMC slot. The system will scan
for music.

-

-

Touch

2

Folder Search to search

the memory card.

Select a folder, then select a song

3

to play. The music will start play
ing the song you selected.

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OTHER USEFUL FEATURES

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

(Only for the US Model)

Turning on the Transmitter and Playing Music from Your Radio

You can setup Blackbird to broadcast music and navigation voice guidance directly to your
FM radio.

Plug the cradle into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet.

1

Insert Blackbird into the cradle (See page 8 for details).

2

Turn on your radio. Find an FM frequency from the following that is broadcasting noth

3

ing but static: 88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, 88.7 MHz, 88.9 MHz, 106.7MHz, 106.9
MHz, 107.1 MHz, 107.3 MHz, 107.5 MHz, 107.7 MHz, 107.9 MHz (do this with Blackbird
off at first).

Turn on Blackbird.

4

On Blackbird, go to

5

The default broadcast frequency is 88.1 MHz.

Turn the transmitter button ON in System Setup screen.

6

Set Blackbird to that frequency and play music files on Blackbird.

7

(Touch

Main Menu ➔ Entertainment, or simply press Music button) Blackbird

provides 12 frequencies to choose from. You may have to try a few frequencies before
you find one that works best in your vehicle.

Main Menu ➔ Setup ➔ System.

-

Turning Off the Transmitter

1

Turn off or turn down the volume of your radio first to avoid the static noise.

2

On Blackbird, go to

3

Turn the transmitter button OFF in System Setup screen.

Main Menu ➔ Setup ➔ System.

■ How to Update the New Software and Map Database

Using your home PC, Blackbird can be updated with the latest mapping and
Point of Interest information. Please refer to instructions included with the
update software on how to upgrade your Blackbird system.

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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 authorized Alpine dealer or Alpine Customer Support.

The vehicle’s position
is erroneous.

No operation

· Moisture condensation

· Ambient temperature
over 45°C (113°F) below 45°C (113°F) by driving with the windows

· Blown fuse

Reset the unit and drive the vehicle in an area of
good GPS reception to allow the unit to recalibrate
itself.

Move to a location where strong GPS reception is
possible.

Allow enough time for the condensation to evapo-

➔

rate (about 1 hour).
Lower the temperature in the vehicle to

➔

open or air conditioner on.

Replace with a fuse of the prescribed rating (2A

➔

glass-type fuse located in the head of the cigarette
lighter adapter).

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IN THE BOX

■ Accessories

Cradle with Cigarette
Lighter Charger

Wiping Cloth

AC Adapter

1200mAh Battery

USB Cable

Quick Reference

Guide

Carrying Case

PDF Manual on CD

■ Optional Accessories

The following accessories are available from your authorized Alpine dealer.

PMD-DOK1 – A Docking Station that allows you to connect and experience Blackbird

1.

navigation and music player from your Alpine Multimedia Station or stand-alone dis
play.

2. KAE-500FM – An external RDS-TMC film antenna for PMD-DOK1.

3. PMD-KIT1 – A second car kit comprised of windshield mount, cradle, and home AC

charger.

4. PMD-ANT1 – An external GPS antenna hard-wired to Blackbird used in instances

where you cannot normally receive GPS signals inside the car, due to metallic window
tint, etc.

5. PMD-BAT1 – A 1200 mAh Li-Polymer battery for extra battery power on the go.

6. RUE-4135 – A combination navigation and audio remote control that allows you to

control most of Blackbird’s navigation features wirelessly.

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SPECIFICATIONS

BLACKBIRD SPECIFICATIONS

Main Unit Size 145mm x 74mm x 29mm (6.1" x 2.9" x 1.2")

Main Unit Weight

CPU Centrality Atlas II ARM9 CPU

GPS Embedded 16 channel GPS, Built-In Main Unit Antenna with

Optional External Antenna Connection

Storage Media Built-In 1” HDD with Pre-Loaded Maps of western Europe and over

Card Slot Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC) for playback of MP3

Audio Integrated speaker in main unit, amplified speaker in cradle, stereo

FM Transmitter Built-in cradle, up to 12 selectable frequencies (only for the US

RDS-TMC Tuner Built-in main unit w/antenna in cradle power cable

USB Interface 2.0

Power Requirements
Handheld Mode 5V @ 1A (via 1200 mAh Li-Polymer Battery, approximately 2 hours

Cradle Mode 12 VDC @ 2A (via Cigarette Lighter Adapter)
Fuse AGC/3AG -2Amp

227 g (8 oz)

1 Million Points of Interest

or WMA music files

headphone jack, optional docking station audio output

model)

of continuous use)

Operating Temp 0° to +60° C (32° to 140° F)

Storage Temp

Display
Screen Size 3.6” diagonal
Resolution QVGA 320 x 240 pixels, 16.7M possible colors
Display Type Digital TFT display with anti-glare touch screen
Brightness 200 cd/m

-25° to +70° C (-13° to 158° F)

2

(typical)

Note: Due to continuous product improvement, specifications are subject to change with-

out notice.

43

INDEX

A

Accessories 42

B

Background Colour 31
Basic Operation
Battery Installation
Battery Status
Beep
Brightness

C

Changing Navi Mix Volume
Confirm Destination Screen

D

Destination

Setting a Destination by

Address

Setting a Destination by

Coordinates

Setting a Destination by

Intersection
Setting a Destination by POI
Setting a Destination by

Postal Code
Setting a Destination by Recently

Entered Destination
Setting a Destination from

the Address Book
Setting a Destination in

the City Centre

Displaying and Editing Icons on

the Map

E

Edit

Adding/Editing/Deleting

Your Own POI
Adding/Editing/Deleting

Your Own POI Category
Deleting Previously Saved

Destinations
Editing Address Book
Editing Home

Entertainment

Listening to Audio
Playing Music on Your Blackbird

F

Find Local POI 24
FM Transmitter Setup / Frequency

H

Home 26

Finding Alternate Way to

Go Home

Finding a Way Home

12

One-Touch Go Home

9

How to Fit Blackbird

14

How to Reset Blackbird

32

I

31

Important Information
Index

32

Information

16

Simulating Navigation
Viewing GPS Status

16

Viewing System Information
Viewing Trip Information

16

Installation

23

In Case of Difficulty

M

21

Map Function

18

GPS Status
Repeating the Announcement

20

Setting a Destination Directly

20

18

22

31

28

30

30

29
29
28
39
39
39

32

from Map Display
Setting Estimate Time Display
Setting the Map Orientation
Switching Map Display
Traffic Information
Zoom In/Out Map

N

NAVTEQ end user license

agreement

O

Other useful features 40

How to Listen to Guidance and

Music from Your Car Stereo 40
How to Update the New Software

and Map Database 40

P

Precautions 2

R

Remote Control 32
Reset All Settings
Route

Avoid a Street
Delete Route
Finding Alternate Route
Recalling the Manoeuvre List

during Guidance

S

Saving a Destination into

the Address Book

Selecting the Country

26

Selecting the Radio Station

26

Setting Estimate Time Display

26

Setting the Map Colour

8

Setting the Map Style

9

Setting Waypoints
Setup

2

Configuring System Settings

44

Configuring Traffic Info Settings

34

Customizing Display

34

Customizing Guidance

35

Setting up the Clock

35

Switching the Measuring

34

41

14
14
14

15
14
14
15
14
14

32
27
27
27
27

27

Unit and the Keyboard

8

Show Icons
Specifications
System Features

T

To Remove the Navigation System

from the Cradle

Traffic Information

Checking the Traffic Condition
Getting more Information

on a Traffic Incident
Traffic Reroute
Trail
Turning Voice On and Off

U

User Agreement

4

W

Warnings

24
33
33
32
31
31
25

32
33
31
32
32

32
33
43
10

8
36
36

37
33
31
32

4

3

44

45

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