Cobra Electronics 3000, 2000 User Manual
O P E R A T I N G INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MOBILE NAV I G A TION SYSTEMS:
N o t h i n g comes close to a Cobra
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E n g l i s h
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-101-P
Our thanks to yo u , About GPS nav i g a t i o n and About the Cobra NAV ONE system
Our thanks to you
Thank you for purchasing a Cobra NAV ONE
mobile navigation system. Properly used and
maintained, this Cobra NAV ONE product
will provide many years of reliable service.
About GPS navigation
The Global Positioning System consists of
land-based control stations and a constellation
of satellites circling the earth that send continuous,
coded radio signals containing time and position
information. GPS receivers, such as the one
built into the NAV ONE, use those signals to
determine their position on the earth (latitude
and longitude).
For more information on the Global Positioning
System, see Appendix C. However, the NAV ONE’s
built-in features and uncomplicated interface allows
navigating without much concern for GPS details.
About the Cobra
NAV ONE system
The NAV ONE unit is a specialized, portable navigation
system for use in vehicles. It provides turn-by-turn
route guidance by combining: a Global Positioning
System (GPS) receiver to detect position; a detailed
map of the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii and
major metropolitan areas in Canada (see note); a
unique microcomputer that stores and processes
map and route information; a gyro to detect heading
independently of the GPS signal (NAV ONE 3000 only),
all in a remarkably compact and stylish package.
The NAV ONE can help navigate from point A to point
B using a single destination mode or from point A to
points B, C, D, etc., in turn using trip planner mode.
The NAV ONE 2000 detects heading information only
from GPS data about a moving vehicle’s direction of
travel. The most recent heading will be retained when
the GPS signal is lost or the vehicle is stopped.
The Cobra-developed microcomputer built into
NAV ONE uses GPS information to locate its position
on the map contained in its memory. As the unit
moves with a vehicle, the computer is able to track
its changing position and heading relative to the
map and provides comprehensive information
about present location, heading and trip.
The gyro is a non-magnetic turn-rate sensor that
provides directional information during brief losses
of GPS signal (as would happen when passing through
a tunnel) and maintains the correct heading information
at the bottom of the LCD of the NAV ONE 3000.
This NAV ONE is not for hiking, marine navigation
or other non-vehicular applications. Other fine Cobra
products are available for those uses. Please visit
our website www.cobra.com to see our complete
product line.
NOTE
NAV ONE 3000 makes the entire map with street
level details and database available. NAV ONE 2000
includes one available region with street level detail
and database as well as Route USA, a nationwide
major road network. Additional regions can be
purchased as accessories. (See the separate NAV
ONE 2000 Regional Maps booklet.) In addition to
the detailed regional map(s), Route USA provides
information on those roads needed to navigate
among the 500 most populous cities in the
United States.
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NOTE
Cobra recommends reading at least the
Important safety information and all of
Part II — Getting Started in this manual
before using the unit.
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P a rt I — Intro d u c t i o n
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®1
Part I — Introduction
Our thanks to you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
About GPS navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
About the Cobra NAV ONE system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
System logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Features to make travel easier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FCC compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Included in this package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Part II — Getting Started Do not skip this information
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System functions and their icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting operating preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Text and list entries (list and spell modes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Part III — Operating the System
Destination selection and programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Address/intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Previous destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Point of interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Trip planner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Route selection limits (select route criteria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Route calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Useful tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Map as reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Navigation using map screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Navigation using planned route screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Navigation using guide screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Trip data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Off route events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Trail mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Part IV — Helpful Information
Appendices
A – Function button icons and option choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
B – Point of interest categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
C – GPS system characteristics and operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
D – NAV ONE system specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Maintenance and service
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Customer assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Non-English manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trademark acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
User license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Accessories and order form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
C o n t e n t s
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Features to make travel easier, FCC compliance and Important safety info r m a t i o n
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F e a t u r e s t o
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make travel easier
Select destinations in
any convenient way:
Address
Intersection
Point of interest
Previous destination
Address book location
Trip planner
Trip data provides details:
Two odometers
Current speed
Maximum speed
Moving average speed
Average speed
Drive time
Stopped time
Total trip time
E TA — Estimated time to arrival
Compass heading
Clock
F C C
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c o m p l i a n c e
Built-in gyro
Allows the NAV ONE 3000 to maintain heading
information during losses of GPS signal.
On-screen and voice directions
For turn-by-turn navigation from origin to destination.
Cobra NAV ONE exclusive iA.S.A.P.
GPS receiver technology gives the quickest acquisition
time of any portable GPS receiver for rapid position
updates as well as the strongest GPS signal in urban,
canyon and dense foliage terrains.
Self-contained with built-in map. No need to juggle
memory cards or constantly download computer data.
The NAV ONE 3000 includes all available details of the
contiguous 48 United States, Hawaii and major metropolitan
areas in Canada for navigation throughout the area.
The NAV ONE 2000 includes Route USA, a nationwide
major road network, and details of one region free with
purchase. Additional regions are available as accessories.
Large points-of-interest database
Allows destination selection without specific addresses.
Portable system
Can be moved from vehicle to vehicle or used
to program trip plans at home or office using a
120V optional Cobra indoor adapter.
Large, backlit color LCD
With day, night and auto modes for easy viewing.
Connector for optional external antenna
Allows use in heavily shielded vehicles and those
with metallic coated or integrally heated windshields.
Infrared port
For cordless address data transfer to the
NAV ONE 3000 from compatible PDA's.
Simple, intuitive controls
For quick and easy operation.
USB 2.0 port
To allow software and map updates via PC downloads.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.
These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation
and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference
and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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P a rt I — Intro d u c t i o n
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®3
WARNINGS
DO NOT think this NAV ONE is a substitute for personal judgment. The route suggestions should never supersede
any local traffic regulation or personal judgment and/or knowledge of safe driving practices. Before making any
maneuvers suggested by the NAV ONE system (for example, a U-turn or a left turn), verify that the maneuver
can be legally and safely completed. Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest an unsafe or illegal maneuver,
would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation or would route the vehicle into an area that could be unsafe.
DO NOT program this NAV ONE while driving. Only a passenger should operate controls or program the unit while
the vehicle is in motion. The driver should not program the system unless the vehicle is parked in a safe location.
ONLY glance at the screen when necessary and safe to do so. Listen to the computer voice guidance. If prolonged
viewing is necessary, pull off the road to a safe location.
DO NOT use this NAV ONE system to locate emergency services (such as police, fire stations, hospitals and
clinics). The database may not include all emergency service providers. Use best judgment and ask for directions
in these situations.
DO NOT position the unit in a location that obstructs the driver’s view of the road, instruments or controls to operate
the vehicle.
DO NOT drive the vehicle unless the unit is securely attached to the windshield with the supplied bracket and
suction cup or is fastened by other reliable means to keep it from becoming a projectile hazard inside the vehicle
in the event of a violent maneuver or collision.
DO NOT mount the unit over airbag panels or within airbag expansion spaces. The force of an expanding airbag
can thrust objects in its path toward the driver or passengers with injurious result.
DO position the unit so the screen can be viewed with just a quick glance.
DO set the volume at a level that will allow the hearing of outside traffic and emergency services.
Warning symbols
. . . . . .
and statements
Please pay special attention to
the WARNING symbols and
statements in this manual.
WARNING
Statements identify
conditions that could
result in personal
injury or loss of life.
I m p o rt a n t
. . . . . . . . .
safety
i n f o r m a t i o n
B e f ore installing and using the Cobra NAV ONE system, please read these general precautions
and wa r n i n g s . Also read all of Pa r t II — Getting Start e d in this manual to learn the basics of
installing and operating the system. It is strongly recommended to read this entire manual
to be familiar with the system’s fe a t u r e s , and know how to operate it.
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Important safety information and Included in this package
4
CAUTIONS
The user is responsible for operating this product wisely. This NAV ONE system is intended for use only as a navigational
aid and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of other information. Be aware of conditions around the vehicle
and compare them to the information provided by the NAV ONE system.
The Global Positioning System is provided and operated by the U.S. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy
and maintenance. The system is subject to changes, which could affect the accuracy and performance of this NAV ONE system.
This NAV ONE is not waterproof. Do not allow liquids to splash on it nor expose it to rain during operation or
transfer from vehicle to vehicle.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit as this may lead to damage. If a problem occurs, stop using the system immediately and
contact a Cobra dealer. Changes or modifications to the unit may void its compliance with FCC rules and make it illegal to use.
The NAV ONE system’s map database provides information on suggested routes without regard to factors that may affect
the user’s driving experience or the time required to arrive at the desired destination. For example, the system does not
reflect road detours, closures or construction, some road characteristics (e.g., road surface, slope or grade, weight or
height restrictions, etc.), temporary traffic congestion, weather conditions and similar factors. Use personal judgment or
the NAV ONE system’s detour mode to develop an alternate route if necessary.
The gyro in the SKY NAV 3000 will operate properly only if the unit is in a vertical position. This means that the unit
should not be tilted front-to-back or side-to-side. With the unit in the vertical position, it can be rotated in the horizontal
plane to any convenient viewing angle.
Do not remove the unit from the windshield or quick release bracket while the unit is turned on. The NAV ONE
contains a hard drive, which spins at high speed while the unit is turned on. Handling the unit while the drive
is spinning could damage it. When the unit is off, the hard drive is parked in a more secure condition.
Dismount the unit when parked. This will not only minimize the chance of theft but will also reduce the
unit’s exposure to heat and strong sunlight which can shorten the life of the internal components.
Do read the Important safety information section under Part I and all of the sections under Part II —
Getting Started of this manual before using this NAV ONE system.
Caution symbols
. . . . . .
and statements
Please pay special attention to
the CAUTION symbols and
statements in this manual.
CAUTION
Statements identify
conditions that could
cause damage to the
system or other
equipment.
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P a rt I — Intro d u c t i o n
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®5
Included in
. . . . . . . .
this package
All of the following items should be in the package with the NAV ONE system.
NAV ONE system unit 12 volt fused power cordMounting bracket with quick
release and suction cup
NAV ONE 2000
Regional Maps booklet
(only included with the
NAV ONE 2000 model)
Quick reference card This operating instructions
manual for Mobile Navigation
Systems
IN THIS MANUAL
The unit shown is
not necessarily the
one purchased. Images
shown in this manual
are for illustration
purposes only.
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How to use this manual and System overview
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How to use
. . . . . . . .
this manual
This manual contains
four principal parts with
information about the
NAV ONE:
The introduction
Getting started
Including system overview,
installation, options and
how-to information.
Operating the system
Including destination
selection and programming,
route guidance, off route
events and trail mode
s e c t i o n s .
Helpful information
Including appendices,
maintenance and service,
user license and warranty,
index, accessories and
order form.
The NAV ONE system is designed to be intuitive in its operation. Therefore, much of the
information in this manual can be read on an “as needed” basis — to learn how to perform
a new function, to check on details of a function or to refresh one’s knowledge of a function.
However, it is important to read the Important safety information and all of Part II — Getting
Started before first using the system. Without that information, the user may be placed
in a dangerous situation or may damage the unit before having any practical use from it.
Naturally, reading this manual from cover to cover will enable the user to learn as much as
possible about this NAV ONE system.
Introduction
This material introduces the NAV ONE system as well
as its controls, features and safety information. Cobra
believes the entire introduction will be of interest and
helpful. But, it is essential to read the Important safety
information section to provide for personal safety and
to prevent damage to the unit through unfamiliarity
with its operation.
Getting Started
This entire part also contains essential information.
These sections provide instructions on unit installation,
start-up and setting preferences. By setting preferences,
the user can customize some of the ways information
is presented.
Two sections are especially important — the System functions
and their icons section as well as the Text and list entries section.
They describe actions the user will need to know how to perform
whenever operating the system. All of the system operation
sections presuppose knowledge of these actions and this
information is not repeated in those sections.
Operating the System
System operation represents the bulk of this manual.
All of the operating processes are outlined in the following
System overview section. They are all described in Part III —
Operating the System.
Helpful Information
Supplemental information about the NAV ONE, its system,
navigation, maintenance, troubleshooting, product service,
warranty and available accessories follows the functional
parts of this manual.
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P a rt II — Getting Start e d
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®7
System overv i e w
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Select destination,
. . . . .
route selection
limits and
calculation
Navigate to
. . . . . . . . . . .
destination
Read this section in connection with the System logic section on page A2.
Once the route calculation is complete, the NAV ONE system is ready to provide guidance to the destination.
This can be wholly visual on the LCD or visual and voice with the voice providing specific instructions all
along the route. The guidance routines include:
These are described in the Route guidance sections.
Each trip begins with a destination in mind and the NAV ONE system provides a variety of ways to choose
the next destination. Users can specify:
A specific street address or an intersection of two streets
by spelling out the information or choosing from lists.
A point of interest, such as a park, restaurant or shopping
mall, from extensive lists built into the system.
Any of the last nine destinations entered in the system.
Any of up to 100 locations that can be saved in the address
book. These locations can be entered directly or, on the NAV
ONE 3000, by beaming to the infrared port from a PDA.
Multiple destinations in sequence that are saved as a named trip.
Users can save up to five trips with up to ten destinations per trip.
After selecting a destination, the NAV ONE system lets the user set parameters as to how it is to develop the route between
the current location and the desired destination. Users can choose the shortest distance or the shortest time and can specify
whether or not to avoid freeways and toll roads. After the route parameters are set, the NAV ONE system will calculate a route.
These choices and processes are described further in the Destination selection and programming sections.
Map screen with
the route highlighted
in light green on
the LCD.
Planned Route with
a step-by-step list of
each maneuver.
Guide screen that
provides a view of
each maneuver.
Trip Data that includes
mileage, speed, time,
estimated time to arrival,
location and heading.
Arrival
announcement
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System overview and System functions and their icons
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Off route events
. . . . . . .
Trip data
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trail mode
. . . . . . . . . . . .
If the driver misses a turn or otherwise deviates from the route developed by the NAV ONE
system, the system will prompt the driver to return to the route or will recalculate the route
from the current location. Similarly, if the driver encounters a road closure, traffic jam or
other obstacle along the calculated route, the NAV ONE system can be used to detour around
it. The vehicle can even be stopped along the way and the NAV ONE turned off. When it is
turned back on, the system will calculate a route to the original destination from that point.
These are described in the Off route events section.
At any time during navigation, the user can observe a screen showing data for the trip,
such as elapsed time and distance.
The Trip data section provides full details.
Trail mode acts like dropping bread crumbs. It allows the user to find the way back from a
destination or to repeat an off road trip. In this mode, the NAV ONE system tracks the vehicle’s
actual movement from the starting point. Along the way, users can enter and name waypoints or
landmarks, then name and save the trail with all its data. The system can store up to 30 trails
with up to 50 user-named waypoints per trail.
This is described in the Trail mode section.
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Nothing comes close to a Cobra®9
S y s t e m
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functions
and their icons
The NAV ONE system software automatically determines
which functions will be needed during each process and
shows appropriate icons for those functions on the right
of the LCD — just to the left of the function buttons.
A listing of all functions available on the system along with
their icons and definitions is included in Appendix A.
Pressing the function button next to an active icon will activate that function and
the system will proceed to the menu or screen associated with that function.
For example, the Main
menu has icons for the
functions: map, trail,
here and options.
To move from the Main
menu to the Map screen,
press the MAP function
button as shown at right.
Some function choices
that are displayed together
must be either/or, such as
spell and list. In those cases,
the unavailable function
icon will be gray rather
than at full contrast
as shown at right.
NOTE
Pressing the icon on the LCD will not
invoke the function. Be sure to press
only the function button.
Main Menu
Unavailable Function Icon
Map Screen
Press and release
the MAP function
button to view the
Map screen.
P a rt II — Getting Start e d
Icon Function
Button
When in list
mode, the LIST
function is not
available. The
SPELL function
is available to
toggle from list
to spell mode.
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Installation
10
I n s t a l l a t i o n
. . . . . . . .
The NAV ONE requires very little installation beyond the
need to put it at a convenient location and to secure it in
place. The only connection required is between the unit’s
power socket and the vehicle’s 12 volt power socket.
When locating and securing the NAV ONE in the vehicle, keep in mind the
warnings and cautions on pages 2 – 3 to allow using the NAV ONE safely
while driving the vehicle:
Put the unit where it is visible at a glance
and the voice instructions can be heard.
Do not put the unit where it will obstruct the
driver’s view of the road or interfere with use
of vehicle instruments and controls.
Do not put the unit over airbag panels
or within airbag expansion spaces.
Attach the unit to the vehicle so that it does
not become a projectile hazard in a collision.
Position the unit vertically to allow the gyro in
the NAV ONE 3000 to operate properly.
Two important considerations
in positioning the unit are:
A. Its ability to “see” the sky. Signals from the GPS
constellation of satellites are weak and cannot
penetrate the solid portions of the vehicle’s structure. The top of the
unit contains the GPS antenna and needs maximum exposure to the
sky through the windshield. This will allow the unit to receive signals
from as many satellites as possible in various vehicle headings.
Put the unit where it is visible at a glance.
Let the NAV ONE “see” the sky.
Alternative mounting
recommended for highpitched windshields.
Do not let
the mount
block the
view of
the sky.
CAUTION
Some vehicles have windshields with metallic coatings
or integral heating systems
that will block the satellite
signals even though the unit
“sees” the sky through the
glass. In those vehicles, it
will be necessary to mount
the accessory external
antenna outside the vehicle
and connect it to the unit.
See the Accessories and
order form section on page
102 for ordering information.
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P a rt II — Getting Start e d
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®11
B. The gyro in the NAV ONE 3000 will operate properly only if the unit is
in a near-vertical position. This means that the unit should not be tilted
front-to-back or side-to-side. With the unit in the vertical position,
it can be rotated in the horizontal plane to any convenient viewing angle.
To secure and connect the NAV ONE:
1. Select a suitable location where the unit can be mounted vertically
and clean the mounting area.
2. Separate the suction cup and mounting bracket assembly from the unit.
3. FIRMLY press the suction cup against the windshield by applying pressure
to the central PRESS button. Be sure the button is pressed all the way in
to make sure ALL the air is out of the suction cup.
4. While maintaining FIRM pressure on the button, pull the lock lever up or
down over the button.
5. Test suction cup adhesion by pulling on the bracket. THE ASSEMBLY
SHOULD NOT WIGGLE. If it does, unlock the lever and repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. Attach the unit to the mounting bracket by means of the quick release feature.
7. Plug the power cord into the unit and the vehicle’s 12 volt power socket.
The unit should be as close
to vertical as possible and
not tilted front-to-back or
side-to-side.
View From the Top
WARNING
If the unit is not securely
attached to the vehicle, it
can become a projectile
hazard to the vehicle’s
occupants during a violent
maneuver or a collision.
The unit can cause serious
i n j u ry under the influence
of forces resulting from such
accelerations or decelerations.
Secure and
. . . . . . . . . . .
connect the
NAV ONE
A t t a c h the mounting bracket to the windshield.
A t t a c h the unit to the mounting brack e t .
WA R N I N G
All air must
be removed.
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Installation
12
Alternative securement of the NAV ONE:
If it is not practical to mount the unit to the windshield with the supplied suction cup
and bracket, the user can develop an alternative mounting using the 1⁄4-20 threaded
socket — compatible with most camera mounting equipment — in the bottom of
the unit. The supplied bracket may be removed or left attached when an alternative
mounting arrangement is employed. Additional mounting bracket options, that may
be more suited to your vehicle, are available at www.cobra.com.
After installation is complete and the vehicle is in an open area, turn on the unit.
The GPS signal strength indicator at the lower left corner of the LCD should show
four green bars to confirm the antenna is “seeing” the sky properly. If the bars are
fewer than four and are either yellow or red, the unit may need to be repositioned.
See page 65 in the Route guidance section for more information on the GPS
signal strength indicator.
When the GPS Navigation System is new (or has been idle for more than seven days
or has moved more than 500 miles while off), it can take up to five minutes for the
system to lock onto the GPS satellites. After such a start-up, the system should be
left turned on for at least 20 minutes to download GPS satellite data. Having updated
satellite data will allow much faster satellite acquisition and lock — typically less
than a minute — when the unit is turned on again.
A l t e r n a t i v e
. . . . . . . . . . .
securement
Check for
. . . . . . . . . . . .
GPS signal
S t a r t-up time
. . . . . . . . .
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The NAV ONE should temporarily be removed when parking the vehicle to
prevent theft or heat damage. It may also be removed to transfer the entire
unit to a different vehicle or to use it at home or in the office to program a
trip plan using the optional Cobra indoor adapter.
To temporarily remove the NAV ONE from a vehicle:
1. Unplug the power cord from the vehicle’s 12 volt power socket.
2. Pull the QUICK RELEASE lever on the back of the unit and remove the
unit to store it in a protected location or to use indoors. The suction cup
portion of the bracket can be left attached to the windshield for quick
reinstallation of the unit.
To transfer the NAV ONE to a different vehicle:
1. Unplug the power cord from the vehicle’s 12 volt power socket.
2. Rotate the lock lever off the PRESS button, then pull the tab
to release the suction cup.
3. Move the unit to the other vehicle and install it as described on page 10.
To use the NAV ONE at home or in the office to program a trip plan:
1. Connect the unit to an electrical outlet using an optional Cobra indoor
adapter developed especially for use with the NAV ONE. See the
Accessories and order form section on page 102 for information
on ordering a Cobra adapter.
2. Turn the unit on and program the desired trip as described in
the Trip planner section.
Transferring the
NAV ONE
Using the GPS
unit at home or
in the office
R e m o ving the
. . . . . . . . .
NAV ONE
Temporary removal
The suction cup portion of the bracket can
be left attached to the windshield for quick
reinstallation.
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A B C D
S t a rting the unit
Once the NAV ONE is installed, learning how to use the system can begin.
While working through the routines in this manual and trying them out on
the NAV ONE, keep in mind that a wrong button press will not break anything.
The user can always press the BACK function to return to a prior step or can
escape to the Main menu E by pressing MENU — regardless of where
the user is in the system software.
The NAV ONE 3000 model includes details of the entire area — no regional unlocking is required.
The NAV ONE 2000 model includes Route USA, which provides map information needed for intercity navigation
among the 500 most populous cities in the total coverage area. This model also includes details of one region free
with the purchase of the unit. If access to more than one region is desired, see the Accessories and order form
section near the back cover of that booklet for ordering information. Before the NAV ONE 2000 can be used as
described in the following portions of this manual, the included free region must be selected and unlocked.
See the separate NAV ONE 2000 Regional Maps booklet for instructions on choosing and unlocking a region.
N AV ONE 3000
. . .
N AV ONE 2000
. . .
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Turning
. . . . . . . . . . .
the system
on and off
Turn the system on
. . . .
When connected to a p o w e r s o u r ce, the system needs to be turned on to operate and can remain
on for as long as it is in use. After a period of inactivity, the system will either enter sleep mode
(see below) or turn itself off using SmartPower (see page 21) to avoid draining the vehicle battery.
When the system is off:
1. Press and hold the POWER button on the left side of the unit until the function buttons
are illuminated.
The system will turn on and the Cobra screen A will appear on the LCD. The Cobra screen
will be visible briefly, then change to the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY screen B. This safety
reminder appears following each start-up and must be acknowledged before proceeding.
When the system is on:
1. Press the POWER button on the left side of the unit.
The system will retain information to be recalled when it is turned on again.
The Display Saver screen C conserves power and the life of the LCD whenever the system is in sleep
mode. Sleep mode is activated automatically if the user takes no action at the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY
screen B for ten seconds after it appears. This occurs only at the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY screen B
and is different from a SmartPower shutdown. (See page 21 for information on SmartPower.)
Turn the system off
. . . .
NOTE
If the unit is plugged
into a socket controlled
by the ignition switch,
turning off the ignition
will also turn off the
system. When restarting,
the POWER button needs
to be pressed to turn
the system on again.
NOTE
Sleep mode functions
when SmartPower is
turned on or off.
Display saver
. . . . .
and sleep mode
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While the Display Saver screen C is shown:
1. Press any button to return to the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY screen B.
If the LCD is hard to read, its brightness and contrast can be adjusted
to suit ambient conditions.
1. Press the LCD Brightness Control and LCD Contrast Control + and – buttons
on the right side of the unit until the best viewing condition is achieved.
At the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY screen B, the user will have two choices:
Select a language for the system to use.
Acknowledge the safety reminder, then start or resume a navigation process.
At the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY screen B:
1. Press the LANGUAGE function button to proceed to the Languages menu D.
2. Scrollorto the desired language and press ENTER.
The language will be selected and the system will return to the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY screen B.
Adjust d i s p l a y
. . . . .
v i s i b i l i t y
PLEASE DRIVE
. . .
S A F E LY scre e n
c h o i c e s
Select a language
. . . . .
English, French and
Spanish are available.
Exit sleep mode
. . . . . . .
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Acknowledging the safety reminder enables the system to proceed to the navigation functions
for which it was purchased. The menu that will appear after this screen depends upon what
was in progress when the system was last turned off — whether:
The most recent trip was completed — no navigation was in progress.
A trip was interrupted before reaching the destination — navigation was in progress.
At the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY screen B:
1. Press ENTER to proceed to the Main menu E.
This menu is the starting point, the entry to all of the capabilities, features and functions
of the NAV ONE system. Users can start a new navigation process by choosing one of the
five listed options for selecting a destination or can use the four functions represented
by the icons at the right of the LCD.
Acknowledge the
. . . . . .
safety reminder
The gateway to navigation.
No navigation
. . . . .
was in pro g re s s
Starts a new process.
NOTE
This Main menu E
will also be displayed when
MENU is pressed at any
time that no navigation
is in progress.
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The following sections of the manual describe how to use each of the five destination
selection options on the Main menu E:
Address/intersection — see page 32.
Address book — see page 46.
Point of interest — see page 38.
Trip planner — see page 52.
Previous destination — see page 36.
The following functions are immediately available from the Main menu E:
Map function:
Displays the current location on a map — see Map screen as reference resource on page 70.
Trail function:
Records a trail traveled on or off the road — see Trail mode section which starts at page 82.
Here function:
Displays the current location in words and figures — see Here function on page 68.
Option function:
Lets the user set operating preferences — see Setting operating preferences section
which starts at page 20.
Destination
. . . . . . . . . . .
selection options
Available functions
. . . .
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E
Main menu
F
See note on this page
G H I
See page 60
At the PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY screen B:
1. Press ENTER to proceed to the Continue route
guidance menu G.
This menu provides the option to either:
Continue navigating the suspended route.
Discontinue navigating the suspended route.
At the Continue route guidance menu G:
1. Scrollorto [Continue] and press ENTER.
2. At the Select Route Criteria I menu, either accept the previous settings
or change them to suit and press ENTER or the GO function button.
3. At the Map screen H, continue the prior navigation
from the point of interruption.
At the Continue route guidance menu G:
1. Scrollorto [Discontinue] and press ENTER.
2. At the Main menu E, start a new process of destination selection or
function use as described at No navigation was in progress on page 19.
N a v i g a t i o n
. . . . . . . .
was in progress
Continue the route
or start over.
Continue on the
. . . . . . .
suspended route
D i s c o n t i nue on the
. . . .
suspended ro u t e
NOTE
Pressing MENU at any time that navigation is
in progress brings up the Main menu F.
This is the same as the Main menu E
except that the trail function is replaced
by the voice function. At this Main
menu F, users can:
Force a voice prompt using the VOICE
function button — see Navigation voice
prompt on page 69.
Return to navigating the current route
using the MAP function button — see
Navigation at map screen on page 71.
Discontinue the current navigation and
start a new one by choosing one of the
five select destination methods — see
Destination selection options on page 18.
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A
Main menu
B
See note A
C D E
Setting operating pre f e r e n c e s
The NAV ONE system allows users to choose from several settings in the
software that control how the LCD appears and how information is presented.
At the Main menu A:
1. Press the OPTION function button to proceed to the Option Menu B where there are five choices:
Preferences Languages Vehicle Position
System Information Map Regions — applies to NAV ONE 2000 only
The preferences that the user can change are:
Volume — sets the volume level from softest at 1 to loudest at 8 (0 is off – no sound).
Zoom level — limits the map to the immediate vicinity at 1 and shows the widest area at 5.
Map view — allows either current heading or north to be always at the top of the map.
Auto reroute — when on, causes the system to automatically recalculate the route to the
desired destination if the driver strays from the route originally developed.
Color scheme — allows the user to default the system to either day or night mode or to allow
the system to automatically switch between day or night mode in response to the light sensor.
Enter the
. . . . . . . . . .
options menu
NOTE
Cobra recommends that the
system be used for a while
with the default settings;
then users may return to this
section to make changes.
(See Appendix A for the
complete list of defaults
and choices.)
Setting operating preferences
Preference
. . . . . . .
choices
NOTE A
The [Map Regions] line
will only appear on the
NAV ONE 2000.
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Units — provides a choice of English or metric values.
SmartPower — when SmartPower is off, the system operates until it is turned off with the POWER button.
When SmartPower is on, it shuts down the system in response to a combination of all three conditions:
No vehicle motion or satellite lock for 10 minutes No button presses for 10 minutes
Engine not running as indicated by supply voltage.
Key click — provides a choice of beep to confirm button press or silent operation.
Set clock is a function. It is available only at the the Preferences menu C (see clock icon).
At the Option menu B:
1. Scrollorto [Preferences] and press ENTER.
2. At the Preferences menu C, scrollorto the option to be changed.
3. Press theorbutton to change the option to the desired value.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for as many options as are to be changed, then press
ENTER or the SET function button.
The changes will be accepted and the system will return to the Main menu A.
NOTE
With SmartPower off and
the unit plugged into a power
socket that does not turn
off with the ignition, NAV ONE
system operation at full power
can drain the vehicle’s battery
if parked for a long time,
such as at an airport lot.
Cobra recommends this
feature be left at the
factory setting of on.
NOTE
If the desired option
cannot be seen:
1. Scrolloruntil it
comes on the screen.
Set preferences
. . . . . . .
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If the system language was not changed to the user’s preference during the start up
sequence, it can be changed at the Languages menu E at any time.
At the Option menu B:
1. Scrollorto [Languages] and press ENTER.
2. At the Languages menu E, scrollorto the desired language and press ENTER.
The language will be selected and the system will return to the Main menu A.
This option allows the user to set current location when using trip planner. A point other than
the present location can be designated as the origin for the system to use in route development.
For instance, if the user is at home and wants to develop a route from the user’s office to a
customer’s location, the user can select this option to tell the system to start from the user’s
office rather than from home, where the user is at the time. After selecting a new current
location, all route instructions will be calculated from it until the user either selects another
current location or drives a vehicle with the system turned on and receiving GPS signals.
After moving a short distance, the system will override the current location the user set
and revert to the location determined by the GPS data.
Select language
. . . . . . .
English, French and
Spanish are available.
Ve h i c l e
. . . . . . . . . . . .
p o s i t i o n
L a n g u a g e
. . . . . . . . .
c h o i c e s
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At the Option menu B:
1. Scrollorto [Vehicle Position] and press ENTER.
2. At the Set Vehicle Position menu F, press ENTER.
3. At the Select Origin menu G, scrollorto one of the four methods of selecting the current
location and press ENTER.
4. At the menu corresponding to the method chosen, proceed with the programming sequence for that choice
as described in each of the corresponding route selection sections:
Address/intersection — see page 32.
Previous destination — see page 36.
Point of interest — see page 38.
Address book — see page 46.
Set current
. . . . . . . . . . .
location
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The System Information screen H allows a check of software and database versions
that are installed on the system. Users cannot change this screen.
At the Option menu B:
1. Scrollorto [System Information] and press ENTER.
2. At the System Information screen H, press ENTER after viewing the screen.
The system will return to the Main menu A.
The NAV ONE 2000 requires each map region to be unlocked before the detail is available to be used for
navigation. If additional regions (beyond the first region included when the system is purchased) are
purchased as accessories, they can be unlocked from the Option menu B. Further information is
available on page A1 and page 14 of the Start-up section.
At the Option menu B:
1. Scrollor[Map Regions] and press ENTER.
2. At the Map Regions menu I, see the NAV ONE 2000 Regional Maps booklet
for detailed instructions on further steps needed to unlock the region(s).
Map regions
. . . . . .
NAV ONE 2000 only.
Unlock additional
. . . . . .
region(s)
NAV ONE 2000 only.
V i ew system
. . . . . . . . . .
i n fo r m a t i o n
NOTE
At the Map screen,
the zoom function can
change the map scale
as a help to position the
vehicle icon. (For more
information, see Zoom
function on page 67.)
S y s t e m
. . . . . . . . . . . .
i n f o r m a t i o n
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F G H I
See note
The NAV ONE receives highly accurate time information from the GPS satellites. However, the
satellites operate exclusively on Universal Coordinated Time (also known as Greenwich mean
time or Zulu time). Therefore, the minutes will be accurate, but the hour may not match the
local time zone. It also will not automatically change between standard and daylight saving
times. This can be adjusted using the clock function. The local time can only be adjusted in
whole hours. In those few areas where local time differs from Universal Coordinated Time
by a fraction of an hour, an exact local time cannot be entered.
At the Preferences menu C:
1. Press the CLOCK function button to proceed to the Set Clock menu D.
2. Change to the correct hour for the current local time using theor
buttons and press ENTER or the SET function button.
The hour will be accepted and the system will return to the Preferences menu C.
Set cl o c k t i m e
. . . . . . . .
Time data
. . . . . . . . .
NOTE
This Map Regions I
menu will only appear
on the NAV ONE 2000.
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Text and list entries (list and spell modes)
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A B
Text and list entries (list and spell modes)
When using the NAV ONE system, it is often necessary to
enter information or select it from lists in the NAV ONE database.
Because these methods are so widely invoked, it is important
to become familiar with using the list and spell modes early on.
Data selection and entry is accomplished by using either:
List mode — enables the user to select entries from data lists in the system database.
The system always defaults to list mode and provides the appropriate data list in context
of the operation in progress.
Spell mode — enables the user to spell out information using characters built into the
system. These character lists are shown in illustration 1.
Both methods are usually available and the preferred one can be chosen by use of the
LIST and SPELL function buttons. The benefits of the two modes can be combined by
toggling (switching) between them.
The four cursor keys are the means of maneuver through lists and the spelling process.
A practical example of using the list, spell and combined modes begins on page 30.
C
Scroll feature in spell mode
1
List order and characters available
Scrollorto move through
the endless loop of characters
in both directions.
See the chart below for list order
and characters available.
If the entry is entirely numeric,
such as a zip code, the shorter
numeric list will be presented.
Alphanumeric
0 1 2 3 4 5 86 7 9
A B C D E H
F
G I
J K L M N O R
P
Q S
T U V W X Y &
Z
$ ‘
, - . /
[
]
:
The “blank” character shown in these diagrams
is the space character. When scrollingor
the characters will move in an endless loop.
Numeric
0 1 2 3 4
6 7 8 95
A
9
B
C
NOTE
Non-English
characters,
such as ñ
and ç, will
be available
as needed.
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List mode
. . . . . . . . .
Quick recall of
. . . . . . . .
recent list entries
Theorbuttons scroll through list items one-by-one.
For example, at the Select Street Name menu 2, pressfour times to move
from “Applegate Ave” to “Byron St.” Pressingwould move to streets with
numbered names, such as 5th Avenue, then to those at the end of the alphabet.
Theandbuttons jump the list to the next alphabetic group.
For example, at the Select Street Name menu 2, pressto jump
to “Blackstone Blvd.” Anotherpress jumps to “Cornell Ave” and so on.
Thebutton will jump backward in the alphabet. The five most recent
selections grouped at the beginning of the list acts as a single alphabetic
group in response to theandbuttons.
The first time a list is invoked, it will appear on the screen in alphabetic order,
as at the Select Street Name menu 2. As entries are selected from lists,
the system will recall the five most recent entries selected from each list and
automatically put them at the top of those lists. The rest of each list will follow
the most recent five in alphabetic order, as at Select Street Name menu B.
This makes recent choices handy to reuse.
2
NOTE
When in either list or spell
mode (list mode is illustrated
here), the function icon for the
alternate mode will be active
(dark) and the function icon
for the current mode will
be inactive (gray).
Inactive
Active
Inactive
Active
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Spell mode
. . . . . . . .
Editing entries
. . . . . . . .
Theorbuttons scroll through the alphanumeric and numeric loops.
Thebutton scrolls toward the end of the alphabet — from A to B to C.
Thebutton scrolls toward the beginning of the alphabet — from C to B to A.
In either case, scrolling will “wrap” around the loop, such as from 8 to 9 to 0
to (space) to 1 to 2 when scrollingthe numeric loop.
Theandbuttons move across the menu line where information
is being spelled. After a character is selected in the first position,
thebutton accepts the selection and moves the cursor to the
next position to the right where the next character can be selected
by scrollingoras shown in the progression of Select
Street Name menus D, E, F and G.
Each press of thebutton clears one character and moves one space
to the left, such as to the Select Street Name menu E from Select
Street Name menu F or G. The CLEAR function button clears the entire
entry back to the starting point, such as to the Select Street Name
menu D from the Select Street Name menu G.
NOTE
The first character defaults to the first
available character (usually A) as
shown in the Select Street Name
menu D. When a different letter is
chosen, as in the Select Street
Name menu E, the list (although
inactive in spell mode) shifts to the
corresponding alphabetic section.
In the second and subsequent character
positions, the cursor box defaults to the
first available character using smart
spelling (see page 29). If that is the
space character, to separate words
for instance, press thebutton to
accept the space and move another
position to the right. Otherwise, scroll
orto the character desired
at that position.
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Smart spelling
. . . . . . . .
Long text entries
. . . . . .
As spelling progresses, the system uses Smart Spelling to
show only letters for which a corresponding name exists in
the database. For example, pressingat the Select Street
Name menu F, would show [MAB], skipping the characters
preceding B because [Mable] is the first street in the database
for Lincolnshire that starts with MA in the first two character
positions. Pressingfrom there would show [MAI], since
there are no streets in Lincolnshire that have any of the letters
between B and I in the third character position following MA.
This makes it easier and faster to use spell mode as the system
progresses through an entry. In most cases, it will not be
necessary to spell the entire name; only enough letters
need be entered to identify a unique entry.
When text entries are longer than the space available in
the highlighted bar, they can be viewed by scrollingor.
The initial view will show the beginning of the entry with an
arrowhead indicator as in Address menu 2. Scrolling
will move to the end of the entry as in Address menu 3.
Scrollingwill return to the beginning of the entry.
NOTE
Whether by selection from a list or by spelling, the only
destination choices that can be made are those that exist
in the NAV ONE system database. The Smart Spelling feature
skips all nonexistent entries in addition to increasing the ease
and speed of using spell mode.
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