Audiovox NVX225 Navigation User Manual
User Manual
GPS navigation software for Audiovox NVX225
English
Owners manual :128-8001
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Thank you for choosing the NVX225 Navigator as your door-to-door in-car navigator.
The memory card version is very easy to use. Read the Quick Start Guide first and
start using The NVX225 Navigator right away. This document is the detailed
description of the software. Although The NVX225 Navigator can easily be
discovered by experience, it is still recommended that you read through this manual
to clearly understand the exact function of each button and icon.
NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits
drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their
windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Audiovox dashboard
mounting options should be used. Audiovox does not take any responsibility
for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding
this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005,
Section 169.71)
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Table of contents
1 Warnings and safety information ...................................................8
2 General information .......................................................................10
3 Operating The NVX225 Navigator (Controls)...............................12
3.1 Hardware buttons..................................................................................... 12
3.2 Screen buttons and controls................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Direct selectors ................................................................................... 15
3.2.2 List selectors ....................................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Sliders ................................................................................................. 15
3.2.4 Switches.............................................................................................. 16
3.2.5 Special switches.................................................................................. 16
3.2.6 Switches in the Quick menu................................................................ 17
3.2.7 Virtual keyboards ................................................................................ 17
3.2.7.1 ABC-type keyboards .................................................................... 17
3.2.7.2 QWERTY-type keyboards............................................................ 18
3.2.7.3 The numeric keyboard ................................................................. 18
4 Discovering the program through the screens ........................... 20
4.1 Main menu ................................................................................................ 20
4.2 About screen ............................................................................................ 21
4.3 GPS Data screen ...................................................................................... 21
4.3.1 GPS data displayed ............................................................................ 21
4.3.2 GPS connection indicator.................................................................... 22
4.3.3 GPS data quality indicator................................................................... 22
4.3.4 Time synchronization .......................................................................... 23
4.4 The map .................................................................................................... 24
4.4.1 2D and 3D map views ......................................................................... 24
4.4.2 Zoom levels......................................................................................... 24
4.4.3 Daylight and night color schemes ....................................................... 25
4.4.4 Streets and roads................................................................................ 26
4.4.5 Other objects....................................................................................... 27
4.4.6 Current position and Lock-on-Road .................................................... 27
4.4.7 Selected map point, also known as the Cursor ................................... 28
4.4.8 Marked map points (Pin) ..................................................................... 28
4.4.9 Visible POIs (Points of Interest) .......................................................... 28
4.4.10 Elements of the Active Route.............................................................. 29
4.4.10.1 The start point, via points and the destination.............................. 29
4.4.10.2 Animated turn guidance ............................................................... 29
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4.4.10.3 The active leg of the route............................................................ 30
4.4.10.4 Inactive legs of the route .............................................................. 30
4.4.10.5 Roads in the route excluded by your preferences........................ 30
4.5 Screens with map..................................................................................... 30
4.5.1 Turn preview (No. 1) ........................................................................... 32
4.5.2 Zoom in and out (No. 2 & 3)................................................................ 32
4.5.3 Tilt up and down (No. 4 & 5) ............................................................... 33
4.5.4 Lock to GPS position and heading (No. 6) .......................................... 33
4.5.5 Cursor (No. 7) ..................................................................................... 34
4.5.6 Map scale (No. 8)................................................................................ 34
4.5.7 Menu (No. 9) ....................................................................................... 35
4.5.8 Map orientation and Overview (No. 10)............................................... 35
4.5.9 GPS position quality (No. 11) .............................................................. 36
4.5.10 Battery status (No. 12) ........................................................................ 36
4.5.11 Sound muting (No. 13) ........................................................................ 37
4.5.12 Track Log recording/playback indicator (No. 14)................................. 37
4.5.13 Cursor menu (No. 15) ......................................................................... 37
4.5.14 Current street (No. 16) ........................................................................ 39
4.5.15 Travel and Route data (No. 17)........................................................... 39
4.5.16 Distance to next turn (No. 18) ............................................................. 40
4.5.17 Next street / Next settlement (No. 19) ................................................. 40
4.5.18 Approaching next turn (No. 20) ........................................................... 40
4.6 Route Information screen........................................................................ 41
4.6.1 Route data displayed (for destination and via points).......................... 41
4.6.1.1 Route line..................................................................................... 41
4.6.1.2 Distance Left ................................................................................ 42
4.6.1.3 Method ......................................................................................... 42
4.6.1.4 Time Left ...................................................................................... 42
4.6.1.5 Estimated Arrival.......................................................................... 42
4.6.1.6 Destination / Via point .................................................................. 43
4.6.2 Warning icons ..................................................................................... 43
4.6.3 Fit to screen ........................................................................................ 44
4.6.4 Parameters.......................................................................................... 44
4.7 Menu.......................................................................................................... 44
4.7.1 Find tab ............................................................................................... 45
4.7.2 Quick tab............................................................................................. 45
4.7.2.1 3D Map ........................................................................................ 45
4.7.2.2 Zoom & Tilt................................................................................... 46
4.7.2.3 Night Mode................................................................................... 46
4.7.2.4 Manage POI (Points of Interest)................................................... 46
4.7.2.5 Popup Info.................................................................................... 49
4.7.2.6 Manage Track Logs ..................................................................... 50
4.7.3 Route tab ............................................................................................ 52
4.7.3.1 Recalculate .................................................................................. 52
4.7.3.2 Delete........................................................................................... 54
4.7.3.3 Itinerary........................................................................................ 54
4.7.3.4 Fly Over ....................................................................................... 56
4.7.3.5 Edit............................................................................................... 56
4.7.3.6 Info............................................................................................... 57
4.7.4 Main button ......................................................................................... 58
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5 Settings ........................................................................................... 60
5.1 General settings ....................................................................................... 60
5.1.1 Safety Mode........................................................................................ 60
5.1.2 Set Favorite Destinations .................................................................... 61
5.1.3 Automatic Night Colors ....................................................................... 61
5.1.4 Warn When Speeding ......................................................................... 61
5.1.4.1 Speeding tolerance ...................................................................... 62
5.1.4.2 Alternative speed limit.................................................................. 62
5.1.4.3 Alternative speeding tolerance..................................................... 62
5.1.5 Off-route Recalculation ....................................................................... 63
5.1.5.1 Automatic ..................................................................................... 63
5.1.5.2 Ask First ....................................................................................... 63
5.1.5.3 Disabled ....................................................................................... 64
5.2 Map settings ............................................................................................. 64
5.2.1 Daylight / Night color profile ................................................................ 64
5.2.2 Cockpit / Map mode map details ......................................................... 64
5.2.3 Alternative Road Names ..................................................................... 65
5.2.4 Show Street Labels ............................................................................. 65
5.2.5 Textured Polygons .............................................................................. 65
5.3 Sound settings ......................................................................................... 65
5.3.1 Master sound volume/switch............................................................... 66
5.3.2 Voice guidance volume/switch ............................................................ 66
5.3.3 Key sound volume/switch.................................................................... 66
5.3.4 Dynamic Volume ................................................................................. 66
5.3.5 Attention Tone..................................................................................... 67
5.4 Route parameter settings ........................................................................ 67
5.4.1 Method ................................................................................................ 67
5.4.2 Route .................................................................................................. 68
5.4.2.1 Shortest........................................................................................ 68
5.4.2.2 Fastest ......................................................................................... 68
5.4.2.3 Economical .................................................................................. 68
5.4.3 Vehicle ................................................................................................ 68
5.4.4 Road types to include/exclude ............................................................ 68
5.4.4.1 Unpaved Roads ........................................................................... 69
5.4.4.2 Motorways.................................................................................... 69
5.4.4.3 Ferries.......................................................................................... 69
5.4.4.4 U-turns ......................................................................................... 69
5.4.4.5 Permit needed.............................................................................. 70
5.4.4.6 Toll Roads.................................................................................... 70
5.5 Language & Units..................................................................................... 70
5.5.1 Program language............................................................................... 70
5.5.2 Voice language ................................................................................... 70
5.5.3 Units.................................................................................................... 71
5.5.4 Set Date & Time Format ..................................................................... 71
5.6 Advanced settings ................................................................................... 71
5.6.1 Display options.................................................................................... 71
5.6.1.1 2D in Map mode (and north-up orientation) ................................. 72
5.6.1.2 3D in Cockpit mode (and track-up orientation)............................. 72
5.6.1.3 Zoom in after find ......................................................................... 72
5.6.1.4 Coordinate display format ............................................................ 73
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5.6.1.5 Cockpit layout .............................................................................. 73
5.6.2 Backlight settings ................................................................................ 73
5.6.2.1 Power management..................................................................... 73
5.6.2.2 Brightness .................................................................................... 74
5.6.3 Smart Zoom ........................................................................................ 74
5.6.3.1 Smart Zoom settings.................................................................... 74
5.6.3.2 Enable Overview mode................................................................ 74
5.6.3.3 Restore Lock-to-Position and Smart Zoom .................................. 75
5.6.4 Route options ...................................................................................... 76
5.6.4.1 Off-route sensitivity and Recalculation delay ............................... 76
5.6.4.2 U-turn penalty .............................................................................. 77
5.6.4.3 Cross-border planning.................................................................. 77
5.6.4.4 Keep position on road (Lock-on-Road) ........................................ 77
5.6.5 User data management....................................................................... 78
5.6.5.1 Backup Data ................................................................................ 78
5.6.5.2 Restore Data................................................................................ 78
5.6.5.3 Remove Pins................................................................................ 79
5.6.5.4 Clear Data.................................................................................... 79
5.6.5.5 Reset Advanced Settings............................................................. 79
6Find.................................................................................................. 80
6.1 Find & GO (Main menu)
.............................................................. 80
6.2 Selection by tapping the map.................................................................. 80
6.3 Using the Find menu................................................................................ 81
6.3.1 Find an Address, Street, Intersection or City....................................... 81
6.3.1.1 Selecting the city, state and country to search in ......................... 82
6.3.1.2 Selecting a street or the centre of the settlement......................... 85
6.3.1.3 Selecting a house number or the midpoint of the street............... 86
6.3.1.4 How to select an intersection instead of a house number............ 87
6.3.2 Find in History ..................................................................................... 87
6.3.3 Find Coordinates................................................................................. 88
6.3.4 Find a POI........................................................................................... 89
6.3.5 Find one of the Favorites (Home/Work) .............................................. 91
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1 Warnings and safety information
The NVX225 Navigator is a navigation system that helps you find your way to your
selected destination. It will determine your exact location with the help of an attached
GPS device. The position information obtained from the GPS receiver will not be
transmitted anywhere, so others will not be able to track you.
If you are the driver of the vehicle, we recommend that you operate The NVX225
Navigator before beginning your journey. The driver’s attention should be on the
road. Plan your route before departure and pull over if you need to change route
parameters. The NVX225 Navigator has a built-in (optional) Safety Mode that will
prevent you from using the screen functions if your car is in motion. Unless a
passenger will be the only one to operate The NVX225 Navigator, we strongly
encourage you to turn on the Safety Mode.
It is also important that you look at the display only if it is absolutely safe to do so.
You should always observe traffic signs and road geometry before you obey any
instruction from The NVX225 Navigator. If you need to deviate from the
recommended direction, The NVX225 Navigator will suggest a modified route
according to the new situation.
Never place the NVX225 where it can obstruct the view of the driver, is within the
deployment zone of airbags, or where it can cause injuries in case of an accident.
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2 General information
To Enter a Destination address Skip to Page 76 of this Owners
manual for detailed instruction
The NVX225 Navigator is a navigation system optimized for in-car use. It provides
door-to-door navigation for both single and multi-point routes using adaptable route
parameters. The NVX225 Navigator is capable of planning routes throughout the
whole map region installed on the memory card. Unlike some other products, The
NVX225 Navigator does not require that you change maps or switch to a poorly
detailed general map to navigate between map segments or countries. You always
have complete freedom to go wherever you wish. Just insert the memory card and
go.
A stylus to use The NVX225 Navigator is located on the Lower Right Rear of the unit.
All screen buttons and controls are designed so that you can operate them with your
fingertips, or Stylus.
When using The NVX225 Navigator, you do not need to ‘double tap’ or ‘tap & hold’
the touch screen as these functions cannot be used reliably in a moving vehicle. A
single tap triggers most of the screen controls. The only exceptions are ‘drag & drop’
for moving the map, or scaling it in Map mode (4.5.6).
Most of the screens have a Return ( ) button in the top left corner. This
arrow returns to the previous screen or directly to one of the map screens.
Settings screens also have a Help ( ) button in the top right corner. This will
show a detailed description of the current settings screen.
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3 Operating The NVX225 Navigator (Controls)
The NVX225 Navigator is designed for easy operation. All controls are operable by
fingertips, or Stylus. Wherever possible, pushbuttons and lists are provided to make
accessing functions or changing settings as easy as possible.
3.1 Hardware buttons
Hardware buttons are mostly used on map screens to zoom, tilt and rotate the map,
or to open other screens. In addition you can use the direction buttons and Enter on
list screens to make your selection.
Front View
o (1) Touch Screen - Display the local map. Tap the screen with the stylus
to select menu commands or enter information.
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Back View
Top / Bottom View
o (4) MENU Button - Press it to return to the Main Menu at any time.
o (5) Power Button - Press and hold Power button for about two seconds to
Wake up the unit.
o (2) Loudspeaker - Playback language statements and warnings.
o (3) Stylus - Take the Stylus out of its compartment in order to use it, and
replace it after use. The Stulys is for operating the touch screen.
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Left / Right View
o (6) SD/MMC slot (Service Only) - Accepts an optional SD (Secure Digital) or
MMC (Multi Media Card) Card for removable storage.
o (7) Headphone Interface (3.5mm) - Connects to a pair of stereo headphones.
o (8) Reset Button - Press it to reset the unit.
o (9) USB Interface - Interface for connecting to a PC by means of the ActiveSync
(USB) Cable (for data updating).
o (10) External Aerial Interface - Interface for an external aerial antenna.
o (11) Volume (+ / - ) - Switch Volume+/- to adjust the volume level.
o (12) Battery On/Off Switch - Switch it to ON/OFF position to turn the power
On/Off. Switch OFF for long term storage to conserve battery
o (13) DC Adaptor Port - Connection to external power supply Vehical or AC
adapter.
RESET
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ON
OFF
BATTERY
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3.2 Screen buttons and controls
The primary input channel of The NVX225 Navigator is the touch screen. If you read
on, you will realize that most parts of the screen are not only used to display
information but also to initiate functions by tapping. Below you will find a list of the
most frequently used controls in the program.
3.2.1 Direct selectors
Some of the settings can be chosen from a short list of possible values. If the values
can be described graphically, all values are available on the screen, with the
currently selected one in a different color.
Tap one of the icons to change the value.
3.2.2 List selectors
When the values in the list need to be named, only the current value is shown
(sometimes together with a short description) in a horizontal stripe with arrows at
both ends.
The arrows are buttons. Tap to move left in the list or tap to move right. You
need not confirm your selection. As soon as you leave the screen, the selected value
becomes effective.
3.2.3 Sliders
When a feature has several different unnamed (numeric) values, The NVX225
Navigator will show sliders that look like analogue potentiometers to set the desired
value.
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If the value limits are not displayed at the ends of the slider, the leftmost position
means the minimum value, while the rightmost position represents the maximum
value.
This control can be operated in two ways. Either drag the handle to move the slider
to its new position, or tap the slider where you want the handle to appear (the thumb
jumps there immediately). As with the list selectors, there is no need to confirm your
selection. As soon as you leave the screen, the selected value becomes effective.
3.2.4 Switches
When a function can only have two values (mainly Enabled and Disabled), a switch is
used. Unlike with list selectors, the horizontal line contains the name of the function
and not the actual status. There is a lamp on the left to show whether the function is
active or not.
When the lamp is dark ( ), the function is not selected. When it is lit ( ), the
function is enabled. The whole strip works as a button. Tap anywhere to toggle
between the enabled and disabled status.
3.2.5 Special switches
Some switches behave differently. Instead of being dark when not selected, the light
turns red and the lamp becomes crossed out ( ) to emphasize the prohibition of
use. Furthermore the switches used for the road types (to be included or avoided
when planning a route) in the Route Parameters screen (5.4.4) cannot be changed
for some vehicle types. When such a vehicle is selected, not only the lamp but also
the whole line becomes inactive and dark.
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Use these buttons the same way as you would other switches. Tap them anywhere
to toggle between the enabled and disabled states.
3.2.6 Switches in the Quick menu
The switches of the Quick menu (4.7.2) behave as normal switches but they look
different in order to fit in with the other menu buttons.
Tap the button to toggle between the enabled and disabled states.
3.2.7 Virtual keyboards
The NVX225 Navigator is designed in a way that you only need to enter letters or
numbers when it is inevitable. In these cases a full screen keyboard pops up that can
easily be operated with your fingertips. You can choose between a separate ABC
and numeric keypad, or a set of QWERTY-type keyboards that contain both letters
and numbers. The NVX225 Navigator will remember your last choice and offer it the
next time you need to enter data.
The alphabetic keyboards in The NVX225 Navigator do not contain special
characters, because you do not need to enter accents when searching for a
destination. Type only the base letters (the letter most similar to the accented one)
and The NVX225 Navigator will search for all their combinations in the database (e.g.
for the street ‘Néfrue’ you only need to type ‘Nefrue’, and the rest is done by the
program).
When you type in POI or track log names, The NVX225 Navigator will automatically
turn all initials into capitals to create names that look pleasant.
3.2.7.1 ABC-type keyboards
These keyboards contain only letters (Latin, Hebraic, Greek or Cyrillic). If you wish to
enter numbers, you need to tap the Keys ( ) button to switch to the numeric
keyboard.
Use Backspace ( ) to delete the last letter you have entered if you have made a
mistake, tap Space ( ) to enter more words, and hit Done ( ) to finish entering
the text.
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This type of keyboard has large, finger-friendly buttons.
If you are used to computer keyboards, you may consider trying one of the
QWERTY-type keypads.
3.2.7.2 QWERTY-type keyboards
QWERTY-type keyboards have both letters and numbers on them. Their layout is the
same as of the standard QWERTY and AZERTY (French) keyboards. To switch to
your desired QWERTY-type keyboard, press the Keys button repeatedly until the
appropriate keyboard appears.
Due to the high number of buttons to be displayed in one line, in portrait and square
modes these keyboards have narrow buttons. Still, with some practice they can be
easily fingertip operated.
The special keys described in the previous section are also available here.
3.2.7.3 The numeric keyboard
The numeric keyboard only contains numbers, on huge buttons. The special keys
you find on the other keyboards (except Space) are available here as well.
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Although QWERTY-type keyboards also contain number keys, when entering a
house number, the program offers the more convenient numeric keypad.
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4 Discovering the program through the screens
The best way to discover The NVX225 Navigator is to explore each screen in detail,
and to find out how to move from one to another. Read this chapter for a guided tour.
The NVX225 Navigator starts by displaying the Main menu. This is the root of the
screen hierarchy, but you only need to return here in a few cases. Many of the
screens are also accessible from each other to reduce the number of actions needed
to initiate a function or change a setting.
4.1 Main menu
The Main menu is the first screen of The NVX225 Navigator. Most parts of the
program are directly accessible from here by using the buttons described below.
No. Content
1 Audiovox logo
2 Battery Status indicator
3 Button to open Cockpit screen
4 Button to open Find menu
5 Button to open Settings
6 Button that displays GPS Status and
Opens GPS Data screen
8 Current position
9 Current date and time
10 Button to open Map screen
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11 Button to open About screen
* Depends on program settings
** Same as removing the SD card
4.2 About screen
Tap About on the Main menu screen to open this screen. The About screen is not
used in no
It is here to inform you about the map licenses you have, the creators of The NVX225
Navigator and the legal aspects of using the program.
4.3 GPS Data screen
Tap the small satellite dish icon in the Main menu to open this screen. The GPS Data
screen is a collection of information received from the GPS device and it also serves
as the entry point to the Time Sync screen.
4.3.1 GPS data displayed
The virtual sky on the left represents the currently visible part of the sky above you,
with your position as the centre. The satellites are shown at their current positions.
The GPS receives data from the green and grey satellites but not from the red ones.
Signals from the grey satellites are only received, while green ones are used by the
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GPS to calculate your current location. On the right you can see the satellite signal
strength bars. Grey bars are for the grey and black bars are for the green satellites.
To identify satellites use their numbers also shown in the virtual sky. The more
satellites your GPS tracks (the green ones), the better your calculated position will
be.
Additional pieces of information on this screen are: current position in
latitude/longitude format, elevation, speed, date, time and calculated accuracy.
Note: Accuracy can be affected by several factors the GPS cannot take into account.
Use this accuracy information only as estimation.
There are two icons on the left to show the status of the GPS connection and the
quality of reception.
4.3.2 GPS connection indicator
In the middle to the left there is a lamp similar to the ones used for switches. This one
has more colors and represents more values:
• - Dark lamp means there is no communication on the selected port,
• - Red lamp means connection to any GPS receiver has not been
established yet, so you need to set it up by using the Detect or Config.
Buttons,
• - A slowly blinking yellow lamp means that there is no connection to the
GPS receiver, but The NVX225 Navigator is trying to connect,
• - A fast blinking green lamp means that there is communication with the
GPS and data is being received.
4.3.3 GPS data quality indicator
In the top left corner there is a satellite dish to show the quality of the GPS position.
Different colors represent different signal quality:
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• - Black with a red cross means there is no connection with the GPS
device,
• - Red means the GPS is connected but no GPS position is available,
• - Yellow means 2D reception. A GPS position has been acquired, The
NVX225 Navigator is ready for navigation, but the GPS is using enough
satellites for calculating the horizontal position only. Elevation data is not
provided, and the position error may be significant.
• - Green means 3D reception. The GPS receiver has enough satellites to
calculate altitude. Position is generally correct (yet it can still be inaccurate due
to different environmental factors). The NVX225 Navigator is ready for
navigation.
4.3.4 Time synchronization
In the top right corner of the screen you have another button that leads to a new
screen where you can synchronize the clock of your PND to the very accurate time
provided by the connected GPS.
Turn on the Auto Correction switch to let The NVX225 Navigator frequently check
and correct the PND time with the GPS time.
Below that button you will see the current values of the GPS and the PND clocks.
You can check here whether any correction is needed. Tap the button to
manually synchronize the time.
Below the PND time you have and controls to manually correct the time with
or without a valid GPS time. It also gives you the chance to correct the time after
synchronization if your PND does not support time zones or daylight saving time.
You can also use these buttons if you prefer to set the PND time from this screen
instead of using the time setup features of the operating system.
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4.4 The map
The most important and most frequently used screens of The NVX225 Navigator are
the two screens with the map (Map screen and Cockpit screen). They are similar in
look and in possible controls but are optimized for different uses. The map they
display is common. The elements of the map are described here. For the controls
and special functions of the two map screens see 4.5.
The current version of The NVX225 Navigator is primarily intended for land
navigation. That is why maps in The NVX225 Navigator look similar to paper
roadmaps (when using daytime colors and 2D map mode). However, The NVX225
Navigator provides much more than regular paper maps can. The look and the
contents can be changed.
4.4.1 2D and 3D map views
Besides the classical top down view of the map (called 2D mode), you have the
possibility to tilt the map to have a perspective view (3D mode) that gives a view
similar to that seen through the windscreen with the possibility to see far ahead.
It is easy to change between 2D and 3D modes. You have two options. You can use
hardware buttons (Error! Reference source not found.) or the semi-transparent
screen icons (4.5.3) to tilt the map seamlessly between 2D and all 3D angles, or you
can use the switch in the Quick menu (4.7.2.1) to quickly switch between the two
modes.
Note: You may find that 2D mode is more useful in North-up Map mode when looking
for a certain part of the map or an object to select as destination. On the other hand,
3D mode in Track-up Cockpit mode with Smart Zoom makes navigation very
comfortable. The description of these modes will come later in this manual.
Note: Using the Advanced settings, you can force Map mode to always start in 2D
North-up view and/or Cockpit mode to always start in 3D Track-up view (5.6.1). You
can still rotate and tilt the maps in either mode, but the next time you enter this
screen, the preset look will reappear.
4.4.2 Zoom levels
The NVX225 Navigator uses high quality vector maps that let you see the map at
various zoom levels, always with optimized content (the density of the map details
can be independently set for Map and Cockpit screens in Map settings (5.2.2)).
Street names and other text objects are always displayed with the same font size,
never upside down, and you only see as many streets and objects as needed to find
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your way around the map. Zoom in and out to see how the map changes in either the
2D or 3D view.
Changing the scale of the map is very easy. You can drag and stretch the scale
(4.5.6) at the bottom of the Map screen, use hardware buttons (Error! Reference
source not found.) or semi-transparent screen icons (4.5.2) on both Map and
Cockpit screens.
Note: If you need to zoom out briefly to locate your position on the map, use the
Overview mode instead of zooming out and back in. The Overview mode is a 2D
North-up view that can be started by tapping the compass button on the right (see
4.5.8).
Note: The NVX225 Navigator has a special Smart Zoom function for navigation that
automatically rotates, scales and tilts the map in 3D map mode to always give you
the optimal view in your current situation. When approaching a turn, it will zoom in
and raise the view angle to let you easily recognize your maneuver at the next
junction. If the next turn is at a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to
flat in order to let you see the road in front of you.
4.4.3 Daylight and night color schemes
The different color schemes let you adjust The NVX225 Navigator to the brightness
of the environment. Use the daylight and night color schemes accordingly. Daylight
colors are similar to paper roadmaps, while the night color schemes use dark tints for
large objects to keep the average brightness of the screen low, with carefully
selected colors to still keep you informed about all the necessary information on the
screen.
You can change between day and night views manually in the Quick Menu (4.7.2.3)
or let The NVX225 Navigator do it automatically (5.1.3) for you.
Note: The automatic day/night mode is based upon the current date and GPS
position by which The NVX225 Navigator calculates the exact sunrise and sunset
times on the particular day at the particular location. Using that information The
NVX225 Navigator can automatically switch between the color schemes a few
minutes before sunrise, when the sky has already turned bright, and a few minutes
after sunset before it gets dark.
Tip: There are several daytime and night color schemes included with The NVX225
Navigator. To select the one that suits your needs the best, make your selection in
Settings (5.2.1).
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Note: The colors mentioned and screenshots included in this manual refer to the
default daytime and night color schemes. They may not look the same in the
schemes you have chosen.
Tip: If you use The NVX225 Navigator after sunrise or before sunset, look for the sun
in the sky in the map background using a flat 3D view. It is displayed at its actual
position to give you another way to orientate, and also to provide some eye candy.
4.4.4 Streets and roads
The similarity of The NVX225 Navigator to paper roadmaps is also convenient when
it comes to streets, the most important elements of the map concerning navigation.
The NVX225 Navigator uses similar color codes to those you are accustomed to, and
the width of the streets also refers to their importance, so it will not be difficult to tell a
highway from a small street.
Streets and roads have names or numbers for identification. Of course, this
information can be displayed on the map. The NVX225 Navigator uses two different
ways to show street labels. The conventional way is the same as a roadmap – it
displays the name of the street aligned with the street. The alternative is a kind of
virtual signpost stuck into the street itself.
You need not choose between the two modes. The NVX225 Navigator will use the
one best for the current tilt and zoom level. Zoom in to have only a few streets on the
map, and start tilting up and down to see how The NVX225 Navigator switches
between the two modes in an instant.
Note: The automatic switching is on even when using Smart Zoom. At first you may
find it odd, but later you will discover how it adjusts the displayed information to the
current view of the map. It is important, as the driver must be able to read the map at
a glance.
Tip: If you do not want to be bothered by street names during navigation, turn them
off on the Map Settings screen (5.2.4).
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Tip: Major roads usually have alternative names (numbering) besides the primary
name. You can choose whether to display these alternative names or not. You can
set this in Map settings (5.2.3).
4.4.5 Other objects
To help orientate you, the map also contains objects that have no other navigating
function than to help you recognize your location on the map. These are surfacewaters, large buildings, forests, etc.
Tip: These objects are normally displayed using textured polygons that look natural
to the eye. Should you have a slow PND, you may wish to switch the textured display
off (5.2.5) to free some of the resources of your PND by replacing textures with plain
colored surfaces.
4.4.6 Current position and Lock-on-Road
When your GPS position is available, a blue arrow (yellow when using night colors)
shows your location on the map. The direction of the arrow represents your heading.
The arrow is sized and vertically rotated with the zoom and tilt levels to always look
realistic.
The NVX225 Navigator has a built-in Lock-on-Road feature that always puts the
position arrow on the road, on the axis of the street in case of one-way streets, or on
the side of the road where you drive (e.g. on the right in Germany and on the left in
the U.K.) on two-way roads.
The location received from the GPS receiver is shown as a blue dot on the map. This
can help you locate your position if the GPS accuracy is poor, and the Lock-on-Road
system puts you on the wrong street. It is also the location saved in the track log
(4.7.2.6).
Note: the Lock-on-Road feature can be turned off in advanced settings (5.6.4.4) for
pedestrian use. When switched off, the arrow is displayed where the blue dot would
be with active Lock-on-Road.
When the GPS position is lost, the arrow turns grey and jumps to the last known
position, disabling Lock-on-Road (the last position before losing the reception is
usually inaccurate, and there is a chance that Lock-on-Road may choose the wrong
street).
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4.4.7 Selected map point, also known as the Cursor
If you tap the map somewhere or select a specific item in Find, it will become the
selected point on the map, marked with a small red dot and permanently radiating
red circles to make it conspicuous at all zoom levels, even when it is in the
background of a 3D map view. You can use this point as starting point, via point, or
destination of your route, you can search for a POI near to it, mark it with a drawingpin, or save it as a POI. The cursor, when visible, is also the reference point for map
scaling.
Note: When your GPS position is available, and Lock-to-Position is active, the cursor
is always the current GPS position. When you select another point by tapping the
map, or using Find, the new Cursor is shown on the display, Lock-to-Position
becomes disabled, and the Lock button appears on the screen. Now the Cursor is
the newly selected point. As soon as you tap the Lock button, or after the given
timeout The NVX225 Navigator restores Lock-to-Position (5.6.3.3), and the Cursor
jumps back to the current GPS position.
4.4.8 Marked map points (Pin)
The Cursor can be marked with a pin. Pins are shown as being stuck in the map. A
pin is visible at all zoom levels and remains in its position until you unpin it, or delete
all pins in advanced settings (5.6.5.3).
The NVX225 Navigator automatically selects the color of the pin. Different colors help
you identify a pin in the History list (6.3.2) later. There they are shown together with
their address and GPS coordinates.
Tip: A quick way to tell the coordinates of a location you found on the map is to pin it,
and then look for the coordinates in the History list (6.3.2). This way you also save
the coordinates with the pin for later reference. If you do not need the coordinates
later, just select the point and start Find Coordinates (6.3.3).
4.4.9 Visible POIs (Points of Interest)
The NVX225 Navigator comes with thousands of built-in POIs, and you can create
your own POI database as well. Having all of them displayed on the map would make
the map too crowded. To avoid this, The NVX225 Navigator lets you select which
POIs to show and which ones to hide (4.7.2.4) using their categories and
subcategories.
Icons on the map represent pOIs. For a built-in POI it is the icon of the subcategory
of the actual POI. For points you create, it is the icon you had chosen when you
created the POI (it can be changed later).
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