PMD-B100
Owner’s Manual
Version 1.0
PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
■ Important Information
Please Read Carefully Before Using This Product.
This product is intended to safely provide turn by turn instructions to get you to a
desired destination. Please make certain that all persons using this navigation system
carefully read these precautions and the following instructions fully.
1) This product is not a substitute for your personal judgment. Any route suggestions
made by this navigation system may never supersede any local traffic regulations or
your personal judgment and/or knowledge of safe driving practices. Do not follow
route suggestions if the navigation system instructs you to perform an unsafe or
illegal maneuver, places you in an unsafe situation, or routes you into an area which
you consider unsafe.
2) Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to do so. If prolonged viewing of
the screen is necessary, pull over in a safe and legal manner and location.
3) Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring a prolonged view of the monitor and/or remote control while you are driving. Pull over in a
safe and legal manner and location before attempting to access the system.
4) Do not use the navigation system to route you to emergency services. Not all locations of emergency services such as police and fire stations, hospitals and clinics are
contained in the database. Please use your own judgment and ask for directions in
these situations.
5) The map database used in the navigation system is the most recent map data available at the time of production. Because of changes in streets and neighborhoods,
there may be situations where the navigation system is not able to route you to your
desired destination. In these cases, use your own judgment.
6) The map database is designed to provide you with route suggestions and does not
take into account the relative safety of a suggested route or of factors which may
affect the time required to reach your destination. The system does not reflect road
closures or construction, road characteristics (i.e. type of road surface, slope or
grade, weight or height restrictions, etc.), traffic congestion, weather conditions, or
any other factors which may affect the safety or timing of your driving experience.
Use your own personal judgment if the navigation system is unable to provide you
with an alternate route.
7) There may be situations where the navigation system displays the vehicle's location
erroneously. Use your own driving judgment in this situation, taking into account
current driving conditions. Please be aware that in this situation the navigation system should correct the vehicle's position automatically. However, there may be times
where you may have to correct the position yourself. If this is the case, pull over in a
safe and legal manner and location befor
8) Make certain that the volume level of the navigation system is set to a level which
still allows you to hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.
If there is anything in the manual about the operation of the navigation system which
you are uncertain about, please contact your local Alpine authorized navigation dealer
or Alpine at 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357) before using the navigation system.
e attempting operation.
Points to Observe for Safe Usage
Read this manual carefully before using this system. It
contains instructions on how to use this product in a
safe and effective manner. Alpine cannot be responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the
instructions in this manual.
his manual uses various pictorial displays to show
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you how to use this product safely and to alert you to
potential dangers resulting from improper connections
and operation. Following are explanations of these
pictorial displays. It is important to fully understand
the meanings of these pictorial displays in order to
use this manual and the system properly.
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious
injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention
should only be performed after coming to a complete
stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before
performing these functions. Failure to do so may
result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric
shock.
USE THIS PRODUCT AS SPECIFIED.
Use for other than its designed application may result
in fire, electric shock or other injury.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS
IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to
the product.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING
FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may
result in fire.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage
to the product. Return it to your authorized ALPINE
dealer or the nearest ALPINE Service Center for
repairing.
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.
INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+ and -) as instructed.
Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery may
cause fire or personal injury.
PRECAUTIONS
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between
+60°C (+140°F) and -0°C (+32°F) before turning your
unit on.
Fuse Replacement
When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be
of the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder. If
the fuse(s) blows more than once, carefully check all
electrical connections for shorted circuitry. Also have
your vehicle’s voltage regulator checked.
Maintenance
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit
yourself. Return it to your ALPINE dealer or the nearest ALPINE Service Station for servicing.
Installation Location
Make sure the PMD-B100 will not be exposed to:
• Direct sun and heat • Excessive dust
• High humidity • Excessive vibrations
Characteristics of LCD Panel
• After turning the system off, a slight ghost of the
image will remain temporarily. This is an effect
peculiar to LCD technology and is normal.
• Under cold temperature conditions, the screen may
lose contrast temporarily. After a short warm-up
period, it will return to normal.
• The LCD panel is manufactured using an extremely
high precision manufacturing technology. Its effective pixel ratio is over 99.99%. This means that
0.01% of the pixels could be either always ON or
OFF.
Using Headphones
If ACC or the monitor's power source is turned off, a
loud noise is produced through the headphone jack.
Be sure to remove the headphones from your ears
before you turn the monitor off.
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USER AGREEMENT
In using this Blackbird Portable Navigation System (hereinafter referred to as “System”), which
includes Alpine Electronics, Inc. (“Alpine”) Software and NAVTEQ North America, LLC.
(“NAVTEQ”) Database, you are bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. By breaking
the seal on the System and using your copy of the System, you have demonstrated your agreement to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You should, therefore, make sure that you
read and understand the following provisions.
The System may not be copied, duplicated or otherwise modified, in whole or in part, without
the express written permission of Alpine and NAVTEQ.
The System may not be transferred or sublicensed to any third party for profit, rent or loan or
licensed for reuse in any manner.
The System may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise disassembled, in whole
or in part.
The System may not be used in a network or by any other manner of simultaneous use in multiple systems.
The System is intended solely for personal use (or internal use where the end-user is a business) by the consumer.
The System is not to be used for commercial purposes.
Neither Alpine nor NAVTEQ guarantees to the customer that the System meet the specific
objectives of the user.
Neither Alpine nor NAVTEQ shall be responsible for any damages caused by the use of the
System to the actual user and to any third party.
The warranty on the System shall not extend to an exchange or refund due to misspelling,
omission of letters, or any other cosmetic discrepancy in layout found in the System.
The right to use the System shall expire either when the user destroys this software, or when
any of the terms for use is violated and Alpine and/or NAVTEQ exercise the option to revoke the
license to use this software.
The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the
original purchaser.
The NAVTEQ Database may include or reflect data of licensors, including Her Majesty The
Queen in right of CANADA. Such data is licensed on an “AS IS” basis. The licensors, including
Her Majesty The Queen, make no guarantees, representations or warranties respecting such
data, either express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, accuracy or fitness for a particular
purpose.
The licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen, shall not be liable in respect of any claim,
demand or action, irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action alleging any loss, injury or damages, direct or indirect, which may result from the use or possession
of the data or the NAVTEQ database. The licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen, shall not
be liable in any way for loss of revenues or contracts, or any other consequential loss of any
kind resulting from any defect in the data or the NAVTEQ database.
End User shall indemnify and save harmless the licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen
and the minister, and their officers, employees and agents from and against any claim, demand
or action, irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action, alleging loss,
costs, expenses, damages or injuries (including injuries resulting in death) arising out of the use
or possession of the data or the NAVTEQ database.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Precautions
Warnings
User Agreement
Table of Contents
Installation
How to Mount Blackbird
How to Listen to Guidance and
Music from Your Car Stereo
System Features
Basic Operations
To Turn On Power
To Turn Off Power
Set a Destination and Go!
Map Function
Set Estimate Time Display
Set the Map Orientation
Repeating the Announcement
Zoom In/Out Map
GPS Status
Battery Status
Setting Destination Directly
from Map Display
Switching Map Display
Destination
Setting a Destination by Address
Confirm Destination Screen
Setting a Destination by Places
Setting a Destination from the
Address Book
Setting a Destination by Recently
Entered Destination
Setting a Destination by Coordinates 18
Setting a Destination by Intersection 19
Find Local Places
Saving a Destination into
the Address Book
Set Waypoint
Home
Finding a Way Home
Finding Alternative Way to Go Home 22
Route
Recalling the Maneuver List
during Guidance
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Finding Alternate Route
Finding Detour
Delete Route
Edit
Editing Home
Editing Address Book
Delete Previously Saved
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Destination
Setup
Customizing Display
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Customizing Guidance
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Setting up the Clock
Switching the Measuring Unit
Setting up System
FM Transmitter Setup
Frequency
Remote Controll
Information
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Simulating Navigation
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Viewing Trip Information
Viewing GPS Status
Viewing System Information
Entertainment
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Listening to Audio
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Loading Music into your Blackbird
How to Upload the New Software
and Map Database
In Case of Difficulty
Battery Installation
In the Box
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Specifications
Index
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Setting the Map Color
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Displaying and Editing
Icons on the Map
Map Orientation
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Trail
Background Color
Brightness
Adjusting Display
Turning Voice On and Off
Changing Navi Mix Volume
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INSTALLATION
10
■ How to Mount Blackbird
■
How to Listen to Guidance and Music from Your Car Stereo
WARNING
Improper installation may make the navigation system fall out from the cradle while driving. Please
make sure all locks and knobs are turned tight.
Do not install the navigation while driving.
Find a spot suitable for the navigation system.
1
Ensure that both the suction cup and windshield
area are clean and free of dirt and grease before
attaching it.
Stick the suction cup mount against the windshield.
Turn the knob to activate the vacuum to lock the
position.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to adjust up/down
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position. Then turn clockwise to set the position.
Turn the knob clockwise to adjust right/left position.
3
Then turn counter clockwise to set the position.
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3
4
5
DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED SO THAT IT
OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER’S VIEW.
Open the antenna before inserting the navigation
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system into the cradle. For best reception sensitivity,
position the antenna 90 degrees to the main unit.
Slide the navigation system into the cradle until you
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hear a click sound.
Plug the cigarette lighter charger into the cigarette
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lighter socket.
CAUTION
Remove the navigation system when you are away
from the vehicle to prevent theft.
■ To Remove the Navigation System from the Cradle
Turning on the Transmitter and Playing Music from Your Radio
You can setup Blackbird to broadcast music and navigation voice guidance directly
to your FM radio.
Plug the cradle into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet.
1
Insert Blackbird into the cradle (See page 6 for details).
2
Turn on your radio. Find an FM frequency from the following that is broadcasting
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nothing but static: 87.7 MHz, 87.9 MHz, 88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, 88.7
MHz, 88.9 MHz, 106.7MHz, 106.9 MHz, 107.1 MHz, 107.3 MHz, 107.5 MHz,
107.7 MHz, 107.9 MHz (do this with Blackbird off at first).
4
Turn on Blackbird.
On Blackbird, go to Main Menu
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The default broadcast frequency is 87.7 MHz.
Turn the transmitter button ON in System Setup screen.
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Set Blackbird to that frequency and play music files on Blackbird.
7
(Touch Main Menu
provides 14 frequencies to choose from. You may have to try a few frequencies
before you find one that works best in your vehicle.
Entertainment, or simply press Music button) Blackbird
➔
Setup➔System
➔
Turning Off the Transmitter
1
Turn off your radio first to avoid the static noise.
On Blackbird, go to Main Menu
2
Turn the transmitter button OFF in System Setup screen.
3
Setup➔System.
➔
Press and hold the eject button on the cradle.
1
Grasp the navigation system behind the antenna
2
and remove by sliding up and out of the cradle.
Note to California consumers:
Code 26708 prohibits the placement of any object
on windows. Refer to your authorized Alpine dealer
for other installation options.
California Vehicle
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SYSTEM FEATURES
Blackbird Portable Navigation System
Power Button
Battery Charging
Status Indicator
SD Card Slot
Headphone Jack
Cradle Connector
Cradle with Cigarette
Lighter Charger
Cradle Eject
Lockout Screw
AMPS/NEC
Mounting Holes
Amplified
External Speaker
Volume
Control
Remote Sensor
and Ambient
Light Sensor
Map Zoom In
Main Menu
Music
Destination
Map Zoom
Out
Map: For Map
Function, See
Page 12
External GPS
Antenna Connector
Mini USB
Connector
GPS Antenna
Speaker
Battery Slot
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Alpine Blackbird Portable
Navigation System. We hope you enjoy using this exciting product and trust that it
will make your driving experience more comfortable, stress-free, and entertaining.
The Blackbird Portable Navigation System provides an easy-to-use user interface,
clear, easy-to-understand spoken driving instructions, and award winning design all
in a portable product. Blackbird is built upon Alpine's history of navigation success in
North America. Please read this manual carefully. If you have any further questions
about Blackbird’s operation, feel free to call Alpine at 1-888-NAV-HELP (628-4357)
for technical assistance.
Main Menu
Set and save
Destinations.
Page 14
➔
Get back home from
anywhere.
Page 22
➔
View Navigation
Demonstration and
system information.
Page 28
➔
Traffic feature allows
you to receive Real
Time Traffic (coming
soon).
Play music.
Page 30
➔
Modify or choose
alternate routes to a
destination.
Page 23
Edit Home and
Address Book.
Page 24
➔
Customize the
navigation system.
Page 26
➔
➔
Battery Charging Status Indicator
This illuminates when the system is being charged or requires charging.
External GPS
Antenna Connector
(SMA-type connector)
Windshield
Mount Slot
•
Optional External GPS
Antenna Accessory
Available
(Model # PMD-ANT1)
GREEN Battery is fully charged.
AMBER Battery is charging.
RED Battery needs charging.
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BASIC OPERATION
To Turn On Power
Power Button
1
Press and hold Power
Button for 2 seconds.
Opening screen appears.
2
3
Read carefully. Touch
I Accept to display
map.
Set a Destination and Go!
1
Touch Main Menu
Select Destination
from Main Menu,or
press Destination button.
4
Scroll the list.
Select desired place list.
(In this example, ATMS is
selected.)
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The following example briefly describes how to use the navigation feature.
2
Select desired method.
(In this example, Places is
selected.)
5
Select the search method.
(In this example, Sort By
Name
is selected.)
3
Select a search method.
(In this example, By Place
is selected.)
Type
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Type name of a place.
If more than one place with the
same name exist, sort method
screen appears.
4
Current location is
indicated on the map.
To Turn Off
Press and hold Power Button
for 2 seconds.
7
Select Sort By Distance
or Within a City.
For Map Function, see page 12.
8
Select OK to Proceed to
set the destination.
To Go Home, see page 22.
9
Map is displayed.
Follow the navigation.
To Find other routes, see page 23.
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MAP FUNCTION
Next Maneuver Arrow
Distance to
next maneuver
Estimated Time Enroute
(ETE) / Estimated Time
of Arrival (ETA)
Direction to
Destination
Distance to
Destination
Map
Orientation
Voice Prompt
Repeat Button
Set Estimate Time Display
Click Icon to Switch between
Estimate Time and Arrival Time.
Note: The time estimates are based
on the average speed. The estimate
time will vary depending on vehicle
speed. The arrow always points
toward the destination.
Set the Map Orientation
Click icon to Switch between North
up and Heading Up views.
In north up view, north is always at
the top of the display. This makes
it easy to determine your current
North Up
Heading
Up
heading with respect to the map.
In heading-up view, the current
direction is always pointing to the
top of the display.
Easy to see the direction of the
next turn on the map.
Next Street Name
Current Street Name
Repeating the Announcement
Zoom In/Out Map
GPS Status
Battery Status
GPS Status bar
Battery Status
Indicator
Map Scale Bar
Current Position Icon and
Map / Split / Arrow Button
Click icon to repeat the guide
announcement.
Click icon to display scroll bar.
Touch ▲▼ or blue bar to zoom the
map in or out.
The scroll bar disappears automatically after 2 seconds. Minimum scale
is 1/16th mile and Maximum is 350
miles.
Click icon to view GPS receiving
condition information from satellite.
Shows status of the battery.
(Lightning bolt) indicates that the battery is currently being charged.
(3 bars) indicates that the battery has
more than 60% charge.
(2 bars) indicates that the battery has
more than 40% charge.
(1 bar) indicates that the battery has
about 10% charge remaining.
■ Setting Destination Directly from Map Display
1
Touch anywhere on map screen.
The current location arrow changes to Crosshair
Cursor on the screen.
Move the cursor to the new desired street.
2
Use Map Scale Bar to zoom out the map if
Note:
the destination is far from the current location.
3
Touch .
Select Set as Destination.
4
Touch OK to Proceed on the confirma-
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tion screen.
To use other functions on the confirmation
Note:
screen, see page 14 for details.
Switching Map Display
Click icon to switch to Map Mode, Split Arrow/Map Mode and Full
Arrow Mode.
Map Mode
Shows a full-screen
map of the area while
providing turn-by-turn
guidance prompts.
Split Arrow/Map Mode
Displays a large arrow and
larger next-street-name font
along side a map screen
while providing turn-by-turn
guidance prompts.
To cancel, touch
Previous Screen
Full Arrow Mode
Displays three-successive
arrow maneuvers all the
way to your destination
while providing turn-byturn guidance prompts.
icon.
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DESTINATION
■ Setting a Destination by Address
1
Go to Main Menu .
Destination
➔
Finding a Destination from Street Name
2
Select Input Street Name.
Type the street name.
3
Touch OK.
The list of applicable street names appears.
Note: For the details of selecting letters, see page 15.
4
Select the desired street name from the list.
Type the street number and touch OK.
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6
Select the desired city.
If there are multiple matches, the system will list cities
containing the street name and address number that
you keyed in.
7
Confirmation screen appears.
See below for details.
Address
➔
Change State
If you want to choose a different
state from the one shown on the
screen, touch
to other state.
Change to switch
Selecting Letters
Selected
characters
are displayed.
Deleting one letter
Adding one space
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Going to number screen
Finding a Destination by City Name
2
Select Input City Name.
Type the city name and touch OK.
3
The list of applicable city names appears. Select the
desired city.
4
Type the first characters of the street name.
Touch OK.
The list of applicable street names appears. Select the
desired street.
5
Enter the street number.
If you don’t know the street number, select OK. “Input
2nd Street Name” appears. Type 2nd street name.
6
Confirmation screen appears.
See below for details.
■ Confirm Destination Screen
OK to Proceed
Set the destination and display a map.
Change Method
Find an alternative way.
(Refer to page 22.)
Option
Find Local Places➔P20
Set as Waypoint
Add to Address Book
➔
P20
➔
P21
Map
Check the destination on the map.
Touch to go back to the
confirmation screen.
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DESTINATION
■ Setting a Destination by Places
You can select from approximately 2 Million Point-of-Interest locations stored inside
your Blackbird Portable Navigation System. These destinations are sorted by Place
Name or by Place Type and are listed in order of distance to your current location.
1
Go to Main Menu .
Destination
➔
Places
➔
Finding a Destination by Place Name
2
Select By Place Name.
Type the desired place name.
3
Touch OK.
A place list with place names appears.
Note:
Touch a place name to view address and telephone
number (information may or may not be available).
4
Select the place with correct address.
For emergency locations such as Police Stations,
Hospitals, etc., please verify availability before proceeding to such locations.
Confirmation screen appears.
5
Touch OK to Proceed to set a destination and
display map.
Finding a Destination by Place Type
2
Select By Place Type.
Select a desired POI Category.
3
Place type has 50 categories including ATMS,
Banks, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Hotels,
Parking Lots, Restaurants and more.
4
Select Search Method.
Sort by Distance
5
The list of place names appears in
order of distance from the current
vehicle position.
Select the place.
6
OK to Proceed
➔
Sort by Name
5
Follow 3 to 5 in “Finding a Destination by Place Name” on Page 16.
■ Setting a Destination from the Address Book
1
Go to Main Menu .
Destination
➔
Address Book
➔
2
Select the desired destination.
Confirmation screen appears.
3
Touch OK to Proceed to set your destination and start
receiving turn-by-turn navigation instructions.
To save an address in the address book, see page 21.
Within a City
Type the city name.
5
The list of Places appears in order of
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the distance from the selected city.
Select the desired place.
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OK to Proceed on the
Touch
confirmation screen.
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DESTINATION
Go to Main Menu .
1
Destination
➔
Recent
➔
2
The list of recent destinations appears. Select the destination.
Confirmation screen appears.
3
Touch OK to Proceed to set a destination and display map.
Note:
To use other functions on the confirmation screen, see page 14 for details.
■ Setting a Destination by Coordinates
1
Go to Main Menu .
■ Setting a Destination by Intersection■ Setting a Destination by Recently Entered Destination
Go to Main Menu .
1
Destination
➔
Intersection
➔
Finding a Destination by Street Name
Select Input Street Name.
2
Type in the street name.
3
Touch OK.
The list of applicable street names appears.
Select the desired street.
4
Input the second street name.
If there is only one street crossing with the first street,
the name of the street automatically appears.
Confirmation screen appears.
5
Touch OK to Proceed.
To use other functions on the confirmation
Note:
screen, see pages 14 to 15 for details.
Destination
➔
Coordinate
➔
2
Enter the Latitude of your destination.
Touch OK.
Enter the Longitude of your destination.
3
Touch OK.
4
Confirmation screen appears.
Touch OK to Proceed to set a
destination and display map.
Finding a Destination by City Name
If you know the city name of the intersection you are searching,
select Input City Name. The choice of the street is narrowed down
automatically. This saves time to enter the street information.
Select Input City Name.
2
Type the city name.
3
Input the first street name.
4
Input the second street name.
5
Touch OK to Proceed on the confirmation screen.
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OPTIONS
■ Find Local Places
The navigation system can display Points of Interest (POI) around the cursor position,
when you scroll the map. Local places have 50 categories including ATMS, Banks,
Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Hotels, Parking Lots, Restaurants and more.
How to Find Local Places Directly from Map.
1
Touch anywhere on map screen.
The current location arrow changes to Crosshair
Cursor on the screen.
2
Touch .
3
Select Find Local Places.
Select the desired category.
4
Select the desired place.
Touch OK to Proceed on the confirmation
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screen.
To use other functions on the confirmation screen,
Note:
see page 14 for details.
How to Find Local Places from Destination Menu.
You can also find local places from Destination Menu.
1
Set a destination first from Destination .
2
On the confirmation screen, touch Option.
3
Follow steps 3 to 5 above.
■ Set Waypoint
You can set up to 10 waypoints between your current location and your current destination. The final destination must be set before entering waypoints.
How to Set Waypoint Directly from Map
Touch anywhere on map screen.
1
The current location arrow changes to Cross hair
Cursor on the screen.
2
Move the cursor to the desired waypoint.
Touch .
3
4
Select Set as waypoint.
5
When the route search is complete, the current location is displayed. The map navigates
you to the first waypoint.
How to Set Waypoint from Destination Menu
You can also find local places from Destination Menu.
Enter a destination by using the method on pages
1
14 through 19 from Destination Menu.
2
On the confirmation screen, select Option.
Select Set as Waypoint.
3
How to Set Waypoint from Address Book
Enter a Destination by using methods on page 14 to 19.
1
■ Saving a Destination into the Address Book
Any destination can be saved into the Address Book.
1
Select a destination using any method.
From the confirmation screen, select Option.
2
20
3
Touch
Save in Address Book.
➔
On the confirmation screen, touch Option.
2
Touch Re-Calculate to recalculate a route which includes your
3
Set as Waypoint
➔
waypoint.
“Input Name” screen appears.
4
Type the desired name and touch OK.
Note:
System returns to the Main Menu screen.
5
Note:
page 16, “Setting a destination from the address book”.
For the details of selecting letters, see page 15.
To display the saved destination on the map, see
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HOME
ROUTE
■ Finding a Way Home
You can get home from anywhere once the home address is set from Edit Menu.
1
Go to Main Menu .
Home
➔
2
Touch OK to Proceed
on the confirmation screen.
3
Follow the map and go home.
To edit the
Home Address,
See Page 24.
■ Finding Alternate Way to Go Home
Go to Main Menu .➔Home
· Quickest Way
· Shortest Route
· Maximize Freeway
· Minimize Freeway
· With/Without Ferry
· With/Without Toll Road
Change Method
➔
■ Recalling the Maneuver List during Guidance
You can view a list of street names and upcoming turns and streets.
1
Go to Main Menu .
Route
➔
2
Touch Maneuver List.
List of upcoming streets and
3
turns appears on the screen.
To preview a specific point,
select a street name/maneuver
on the list.
To go back to Route List,
Go to Main Menu .
Route
➔
■ Finding Alternate Route
Touch Main Menu .
Route
➔
Change Method
➔
You can choose Quickest Route, Shortest
Route, Maximize Freeway, Minimize Freeway
with/without Ferry and/or Toll Road.
■ Finding Detour
Touch Main Menu .
Route
➔
Detour
➔
The system automatically
calculates and displays detour.
■ Delete Route
Go to Main Menu .
Route
➔
Delete Route➔Yes
➔
Note: After deleting Route, you can not select Route
Menu until the next destination is set. To set up the
destination, see Destination Menu on Page 14.
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EDIT
Locations and Home address saved in Address Book can be edited for quick recall.
Also information including phone numbers and icons can be modified.
■ Editing Home
Go to Main Menu .
1
Edit
➔
2
Touch Edit Home.
3
“
Edit Home Point” screen
appears.
See below for details.
■ Editing Address Book
1
Go to Main Menu .
Edit
➔
2
Touch Edit Address Book
The list of addresses appears.
3
■ Deleting Previously Saved
Destination
Go to Main Menu .
1
➔
Touch Delete Previous
2
Destination.
Select destination you need
to modify.
4
“Edit Address Item” screen
appears. See below for
details.
Note: Select DELETE ALL to
delete all addresses saved in the
address book.
Select destination you need
3
to delete.
Touch YES to delete the des-
4
tination on the confirmation
screen.
Note: Select DELETE ALL to delete
all recently entered destinations.
Te l Touch Te l to change the telephone
number of the stored location.
Edit
Name Touch Name to change the
display name of the stored
location.
For the details of selecting letters, see
Note:
page 15.
Input Name Screen
Map Touch Map to preview the change
you made on the map.
To go back to Edit Menu,
Main Menu
➔
Edit
Delete Touch Delete to delete the stored
location.
Icon Touch Icon to change the icon of
the stored location on the map.
Edit Telephone Screen
Delete Screen
Change Icon Screen
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SETUP
You can customize Display, Guidance, Clock, Measuring Unit and FM frequency from
Setup Menu.
■ Customizing Guidance
1
Go to Main Menu .
2
Select Setup .
3
Setup screen appears.
■ Customizing Display
Go to Main Menu .
Setup
➔
Display
➔
Setting the Map Color
Day - a bright tone screen
Night - a dark tone screen
Auto - switches automatically between
Day and Night modes
Displaying and Editing Icons
on the Map
POI Icons, the Home Icon and Icons
used in the Address book can be turned
on and off from the Display Setup Menu.
You can also change these icons.
Map Orientation
North Up or Heading Up map views
can be set here. You can also change
between North Up and Heading Up
views directly in the map screen. See
page 12.
Background Color
You can choose between gray or blue
backgrounds for all menu screens.
Trail
The Trail feature allows you to turn on
and off trail dots that appear wherever
the vehicle icon traverses. This is
especially helpful for off-road enthusiasts.
Brightness
The brightness of the screen can be
adjusted.
Adjusting Display
This feature is used when the system
is connected to an Alpine Multimedia
Station or stand-alone monitor and
allows you to adjust the position of the
picture on the display.
Turning Voice On and Off
This allows you to turn ON or OFF guidance voice
prompts.
Changing Navi Mix Volume
This allows you to vary the volume of the voice
prompts with respect to the music.
Setting Estimate Time Display
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) or Estimated Time Remaining (ETR) can be set here.
You can also change between ETA and ETR directly in the map screen. See page 12.
■ Setting up the Clock
You can set the Time Zone and Daylight saving
to fit your region.
■ Switching the Measuring Unit
You can choose the unit of measure between Miles
and Kilometers.
■ Setting up System
FM Transmitter Setup
When set to ON, the FM Transmitter broadcasts music
and voice prompts (if set to ON) to an available frequency on your FM car radio.
Frequency
Allows you to change the frequency to find the best available station for broadcasting audio to your FM radio.
Remote Control
This feature allows you to turn ON the ability for the system to receive remote control
signals (optional RUE-4140 remote control available separately). Turning OFF the
remote control extends battery life.
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INFORMATION
■ Simulating Navigation
You can watch a demonstration of the navigation system’s voice and screen guidance.
To Start a Demonstration
1
Go to Main Menu .
2
Select Information .
3
Select Start Demo.
4
Demonstration starts.
To Stop a Demonstration
1
Go to Main Menu .
Select Information .
2
3
Select Stop Demo.
4
The demonstration will end.
■ Viewing Trip Information
The odometer displays the route distance and
time traveled.
■ Viewing GPS Status
You can view the dynamic location information
received from satellite such as signal strength,
compass (direction information), latitude/longitude,
approximate altitude, and speed. This feature
allows you to view GPS satellite signal information.
An explanation of the messages is shown below.
1
Go to Main Menu .
Information
➔
2
Select GPS Status.
The following messages are displayed while the GPS receiver is tracking satellites:
“Locating GPS Satellites”:
searches the sky looking for GPS satellites.
“Acquiring GPS Signal”:
acquires positioning information transmitted
from 1 to 3 tracked satellites while searching for more satellites (minimum 4 needed).
“Fixing GPS Position”:
requires continuous signals from 4 or more
tracked satellites (for 30 seconds) in order
to accurately fix your position.
“Updating GPS Position in Real Time”:
Precise GPS position (latitude and longitude) with date and time is now updated
every second through 4 or more active
satellites.
Blackbird
Blackbird
Blackbird
“Temporary Poor GPS Coverage”:
Thunderstorms, dense foliage or surrounding tall buildings may cause temporary loss
of position fix (acceptable if under 30 seconds).
“Poor GPS Signal, Lost Position Fix”:
You may have entered an area where consistently poor GPS signal (lasting 30 seconds or more) makes it impossible to
maintain a position fix.
“No Line of Sight, Lost GPS Tracking”:
You are in an area where line of sight to
GPS satellites has been blocked.
1
Go to Main Menu .
Information .
➔
2
Select Trip Information.
Here, you can see different types of information pertaining to your current trip.
Driving Average: Average speed since Trip Info was reset.
Overall Average: Average speed since start of trip.
Maximum Speed: Maximum speed reached on this trip.
Driving Time: Time vehicle has been moving since the trip was reset.
Idle Time: Time vehicle has been stopped (not moving) since the trip was reset.
Total Time: Total elapsed time on the trip which is always the driving time plus idle time.
■ Viewing System Information
You can check the application version and
database version from the function. Make a
note of this information and refer to it whenever
you communicate with Alpine Tech Support or
your Alpine authorized dealer.
Go to Main Menu .
1
Information
➔
Select System Information.
2
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ENTERTAINMENT
■ Listening to Audio
Folder
Number
File
Number
Rewind Play/
Pause
REPEAT M.I.X.
Forward Folder
Up
Folder
Down
Displays
Song Titles
and Artist
Names
Playing
Time
■ Loading Music into Your Blackbird
You can store up to 1GB of MP3 or WMA files giving you over 16 hours
of music*. Your music can be arranged in sub-folders for easy retrieval
when using your Blackbird device.
*MP3 files recorded at 128kbps. Blackbird only currently supports MP3 and WMA files
without DRM.
1
Plug Blackbird’s AC Adapter into a power outlet. Connect the AC
Adapter to Blackbird’s cradle connector.
2
Connect the USB cable to your PC and then to Blackbird.
Your PC will detect Blackbird as a removable storage device. Find
3
the appropriate drive letter, open it, and copy songs over to the
Blackbird. When you remove the USB cable and access the music
player, the music will be available for you to select.
■ How to Update the New Software and Map Database
Using your home PC, Blackbird can be updated with the latest mapping
and Point of Interest information. Please refer to instructions included
with the update software on how to upgrade your Blackbird system.
Touching the REPEAT button
will either repeat one song or many
songs in a folder.
REPAEAT
REPAEAT
REPAEAT
The song is repeated.
All songs in the folder
are repeated.
Repeat is cancelled.
M.I.X. to shuffle songs.
Touch
M.I.X. again to cancel the shuffle.
Touch
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you encounter a problem, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault.
Otherwise make sure the rest of your system is properly connected, batteries
are completely charged and contact your authorized Alpine dealer or Alpine
directly at 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357).
The vehicle’s position is erroneous.
Drive the vehicle in an area of good GPS reception to allow the unit to recalibrate itself.
Move to a location where strong GPS reception is possible.
IN THE BOX
■ Accessories
No operation
· Moisture condensation
· Ambient temperature
over 122°F (50°C) below 122°F (50°C) by driving with the win-
· Blown fuse
The monitor display is off-center.
Main Menu➔Setup➔Display Adjustment
Go to
Allow enough time for the condensation to
➔
evaporate (about 1 hour).
Lower the temperature in the vehicle to
➔
dows open or air conditioner on.
Replace with a fuse of the prescribed rating
➔
(2A glass-type fuse located in the head of the
cigarette lighter adapter).
■ Battery Installation
WARNING
Always turn off power to the system before
installing or removing the battery. Failure to do
so will result in damage to your system.
Place Blackbird face down on a flat surface.
1
Press the battery door and pull away from
2
the main unit body.
Attach the battery to the battery door will
3
be a click sound-heard.
4
Insert and slide the battery assembly back
into the main unit until a click sound
is heard.
Cradle with Cigarette
Lighter Charger
Wiping Cloth
• Dummy SD Card (Inside Main Unit)
• Registration Card
AC Adapter
1200mAh Battery
USB Cable
Owner’s Manual
Carrying Case
Quick Reference
Guide
■ Optional Accessories
The following accessories are available from your authorized Alpine dealer.
1. PMD-DOK1 – A Docking Station that allows you to connect and experience
Blackbird navigation and music player from your Alpine Multimedia Station or
stand-alone display.
2. PMD-KIT1 – A second car kit comprised of windshield mount, cradle, and
home AC charger.
3. PMD-ANT1 – An external GPS antenna hard-wired to Blackbird used in
instances where you cannot normally receive GPS signals inside the car, due
to metallic window tint, etc.
4. PMD-BAT1 – A 1200 mAh Li-Polymer battery for extra battery power on the go.
5. RUE-4140 – A combination navigation and audio remote control that allows
you to control most of Blackbird’s navigation features wirelessly.
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SPECIFICATIONS
10
INDEX
BLACKBIRD SPECIFICATIONS
Main Unit Size 6.1” x 2.9” x 1.2” (145mm x 74mm x 29mm)
Main Unit Weight 8 oz (227 g)
CPU Centrality Atlas II ARM9 CPU
GPS Embedded 16 channel GPS, Built-In Main Unit Antenna with
Optional External Antenna Connection
Storage Media Built-In 1” HDD with Pre-Loaded Maps of US* and CA
Approximately 1GB allocated for MP3/WMA file storage
(*Including Alaska and Hawaii)
Card Slot Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC)
Audio Integrated speaker in main unit, amplified speaker in cradle,
stereo headphone jack, optional docking station audio output
FM Transmitter Built-in cradle, up to 14 selectable frequencies
RDS-TMC Tuner Built-in main unit w/antenna in cradle power cable
USB Interface 2.0
Power Requirements
Handheld Mode 5V @ 1A (via 1200 mAh Li-Polymer Battery, approximately 2
hours of continuous use)
Cradle Mode 12 VDC @ 2A (via Cigarette Lighter Adapter)
Fuse AGC/3AG -2Amp
Operating Temp 32˚ to 140˚ F (0˚ to +60˚C)
Storage Temp -13˚ to 176˚ F (-25˚ to +80˚ C)
Display
Screen Size 3.6” diagonal
Resolution QVGA 320 x 240 pixels, 16.7M possible colors
Display Type Digital TFT display with anti-glare touch screen
Brightness 200 nits (typical)
Note: Due to continuous product improvement, specifications are subject to change
without notice.
A
Accessories
Adjusting Display
B
Background Color
Basic Operations
Battery Installation
Brightness
C
Changing Sound Volume
Confirmation Destination Screen
Customizing Display
Customizing Guidance
D
Delete Previously Saved Destination
Delete Route
Destination
Setting a Destination by Address
Setting a Destination by Places
Setting a Destination by
Address Book
Setting a Destination by
Recently Entered Destination
Setting a Destination by
Coordinates
Setting a Destination by
Intersection
Destination Menu
Displaying and Editing Icons on
the Map
E
Edit
Delete Previously Saved
Destination
Editing Address Book
Editing Home
Editing Address Book
Editing Home
Entertainment
Listening Audio
Download Music to Blackbird
F
Find Local Places
Finding a Way Home
Finding Alternate Route
Finding Alternate Way to Go Home
Finding Detour
Frequency
G
GPS Status
33
Viewing GPS Status
26
H
Home
26
Finding a Way Home
10
Finding Alternate Route
32
Optional Home Menu
26
How to mount Blackbird
How to Turn Power On/Off
27
I
14
Icon
26
In Case of Difficulty
27
Index
Information
Simulating Navigation
25
Viewing GPS Status
23
Viewing System Information
14
Viewing Trip Information
14
Installation
16
M
16
Map
GPS Status
18
Repeating the Announcement
Set Estimate Time Display
18
Set the Map Orientation
Set a Destination Directly
19
from Map Display
14
Switching Map Display
Zoom In/Out Map
26
Map Color
Map Orientation
4
P
Precautions
25
25
R
24
Recalling the Maneuver List
25
during Guidance
24
Remote Control
30
Repeating the Announcement
30
Route
31
Delete Route
Finding Alternate Route
Finding Detour
20
Recall the Maneuver List
22
during Guidance
22
22
23
27
S
Saving a Destination into the
29
Address Book
Set a Destination and Go!
Set Waypoint
Set Estimate Time Display
22
Set the Map Orientation
22
Setting a Destination by Address
22
Setting a Destination by Address
6
Book
10
Setting a Destination by Coordinates
Setting a Destination by Places
Setting a Destination by Recently
24
Entered Destination
32
Setting a Destination by Intersection
35
Setting Destination Directly from
28
Map Display
28
Setting Estimate Time
29
Setting the Map Color
29
Setting up System
28
Setting up the Clock
6
Setup
Customizing Display
Customizing Guidance
Setting up System
12
Setting up the Clock
12
Switching the Measuring Unit
12
Simulating Navigation
12
Specifications
Switching Map Display
13
Switching the Measuring Unit
13
System Features
12
26
T
12, 26
Table of Contents
Trail
Turning Voice On and Off
3
U
User Agreement
23
V
27
Viewing GPS Status
12
Viewing System Information
23
Viewing Trip Information
23
23
W
23
Warnings
23
Z
Zoom In/Out Map
20
10
21
12, 27
12, 26
14
16
18
16
18
19
13
12, 26
26
27
27
26
26
27
27
27
27
28
34
13
27
8
6
26
27
5
29
29
28
2
12
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)
FCC Warning Message:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the users' authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto
Ontario M3J 2M9 Canada
Phone 1-416-736-6211
1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)
© 2005 NAVTEQ. All Rights Reserved.
© 2005 Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The WTR Logo is a trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.
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