Nextar ME User Manual

Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Accessories
System Connections
Power Supply Preparation
General Setup
Playing Music
Photo Viewer
Use of the Mount Accessories
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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Important Safety
Instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OF MOISTURE.
POWER SUPPLY:
Connect the supplied adaptor to the USB port of the unit. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and reinsert it. If the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet.
NOTE:
Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have been made.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to service manual for servicing instructions. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Important Safety
Instructions
NOTES
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a damp cloth.
7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
To prevent the GPS from being damaged, be sure to keep the GPS out of direct sunlight or heat.
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Important Safety
Instructions

Warning

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The unit is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving. Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. The batteries (or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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Important Safety
Instructions
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, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for 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 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
3. Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.
The images in this manual are only for reference and they may be different from the actual ones.
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Accessories List

ITEM NAME QTY
Accessories
Instruction Manual 2
AC Adaptor 1
Car Adaptor 1
Mounting Bracket 1
USB Cable 1
Magnetic Cradle 1
Dashboard Mount Disk 1
Stylus 1
Pouch 1

NOTE

Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.
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1. POWER Button
Press power button to turn on the unit or exist standby or power off mode.
2. Card Slot
Insert the SD card into the slot.
3. RESET Hole
Press the reset button with a metal pin to reset the system.
4. LCD Screen
5. Charge Indicator
When charging the battery, it is red. When the battery is fully charged, it turns green.
6. Earphone Jack
Used to connect earphones for private listening. When the earphones are connected to this jack, the speaker will be turned off automatically.
7. USB Port
Connect to the supplied adaptor to charge the unit.
8. Magnet
Used to secure the unit onto the magnetic cradle firmly.
View of Main Unit
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Always ensure that the unit and any other external device connected to the unit
System
Connections
are switched off and unplugged from the power supply before you attempt to connect the unit to any external device.

Connecting to PC

The unit is designed with a USB port which allows you to connect the unit to a PC for map updating or charging. See the figure below for details:
System requirements:
-Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP
(Driver required for Windows 98SE)
-DVD Rom Drive (for map upgrade purposes)
-Intel Pentium II 233 MHz
-64 MB RAM
-50 MB available hard drive space
-Available serial port and/or USB Port
-256-color display adaptor and monitor
(16 bit color required)
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System
Connections

Inserting SD Card

The unit is designed with SD Card Slot which allows you to insert a SD card into the unit as shown below:
To remove the card, gently press the card in with your fingernail. The card unlocks and protrudes slightly. You can now remove the card.

Connecting to Earphones

Connect the earphones to the bottom of the unit for private listening.
When earphone is connected, the speakers will automatically turn off. Note: Excessively loud volume could damage your hearing. So turn down the volume before you connect the earphones, and then raise the volume to comfortable level.
The SD card and earphones are not supplied.
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Power Supply
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Using the AC Adaptor
The unit is supplied with an AC adaptor for powering and charging its battery.
1. Connect AC adaptor to the USB port, as shown on the right.
2. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
Note:
Turn unit's power off before unplugging.
When using the adaptor, the LCD screen will be brighter than with the
rechargeable battery.
Using the Car Adaptor
The unit is supplied with a Car Adaptor for powering while in a vehicle.
Connect the Car Adaptor Power Plug to the unit’s USB port and plug the other end to the vehicle’s 5V accessory/ cigarette socket, as shown on the right figure.
Attention
Place the unit in a proper position for viewing.
Disconnect the unit from the Car Adaptor when starting the vehicle.
Your portable GPS unit comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. Please see details in the following segment.
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Power Supply
p
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Working conditions and precautions for the rechargeable battery
Battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between
32
°-100°F.
Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product to avoid overheating. Don’t
put
the product on a bed, sofa or anything that may block ventilation to the product.
When the battery is weak, an indication menu will appear on the LCD screen and
after a little while, the unit will power OFF automatically.
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery must be charged by using the supplied Adaptor.
Power On/Off
Press and hold the Power button for a while to turn on the equipment. You should enter the main menu when the device is turned on. Press and hold the Power button for a while again to turn the unit or screen off. You should have two options – Standby and Power Off. Tap “Standby” to turn off the screen (Press and hold the Power button for while to wake up the screen). Tap “Power Off” to turn off the power.
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General Setup
System Main Menu
In the main menu, there are four items for selecting. Touch the corresponding item to enter.
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
to enter the Navigator.
to enter the MP3 Player.
to enter the Photo Viewer.
to enter the Setup menu.
Setup Menu
In the main menu, tap to enter the Setup menu, the screen will display as below:
In the Setup menu, tap
to return to the main menu.
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Language
Tap in the Setup menu to enter Language setting menu for language selecting, as shown below:
Tap the Then tap
Date & Time
Tap in the Setup menu to enter Date & Time setting menu for changing to the current time zone, date and time, as shown below:
, buttons to select language.
to confirm or tap to cancel.
General Setup
Tap the Tap the Tap the Then tap
buttons to select the proper Time Zone.
buttons of Date group to change the corresponding date. buttons of Time group to change the corresponding time.
to confirm or tap to cancel.
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General Setup
Brightness
Tap in the Setup menu to enter Backlight setting menu for backlight adjusting, as shown below:
Tap After setting, tap
, to darken or increase the brightness of the display.
to confirm or tap to cancel.
Volume
Tap in the Setup menu to enter Volume settings menu for volume adjusting, as shown below:
Tap the to decrease the volume. Tap the
Then tap
to increase the volume.
to confirm or tap to cancel.
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General Setup
Align Screen
Tap in the Setup menu to align the screen, as shown below.
Tap the center of the cross with your finger. When the cross moves to another position, tap and hold the center of the new target. Repeat each time to complete the calibration process. When tapping the screen on the final step, the new settings will be stored and you are returned to the Display menu.
Power
Tap in the Setup menu to enter Power menu, as shown below:
The Power menu displays the unit’s battery status. The values are between 0% and 100%, where 0% means the battery power has run out completely, and 100% represents a full battery power. When the battery is being charged, the Battery Status will be “Charging”.
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Playing Music
The unit is designed with SD card slot and supports MP3 and WMA format files playback. You can insert the SD card with MP3 or WMA files in the unit for music enjoyment. Note: Do not store MP3 or WWA format files in the Flash storage, for the flash storage is used to store map data, any attempt to open the Flash storage may result in the map data missing and lost.
Warning: For your own safety, do not use the earphones when driving.
Take the following steps to play: Loading MP3 format files:
1. Insert the SD card with MP3 files.
2. Turn on the unit.
A note regarding the music playing function:
The unit has the ability to play your favorite music files. This is accomplished by using the unit’s SD card slot, located on the right side.
Music files should previously reside on the user's SD card.
Music files can be imported to the user's SD card on a PC, using a variety of
programs such as Windows Media Player.
This process should be performed independent of the navigation unit. Do not attempt to use the unit to read and burn music files from an external source.
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Playing Music
Playing Music
Tap in the system main menu to enter the Music Player, as shown below:
Tap
When you open the play list, the system will look for audio files on its SD memory card and create a play list automatically.
If the play list consists of more than one screen, tap the up arrow for the previous page and the down arrow for the next page.
button to enter the music play list menu, as shown below:
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Playing Music
Tap the play list or not.
Tap randomly.
Tap
/ toggle buttons to determine whether the player will repeat the songs in
/ toggle buttons to determine whether or not to play the songs in the list
to return to Music Player and tap to play the music, as shown below.
Tap / toggle button to pause or resume the playback. Tap Tap
Tap the progress bar Tap
to go back to the previous song; tap to skip to the next song.
, to decrease or increase the volume of the speaker.
to select the desired playback starting point.
in the top right corner to exit.
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Photo Viewer
The unit is designed with SD card slot. You can insert the SD card with JPEG files. It supports JPEG format files playback. Note: Do not store JPEG format files in the Flash storage, for the flash storage is used to store map data, any attempt to open the Flash storage may result in the map data missing and lost. It lags when reading high-resolution JPEG files in SD Card. We suggest low-resolution (within 640*480) pictures playback.
Playing Photos
Tap in the system main menu to enter the Photo Viewer, as shown below:
In the menu, tap to enter the folder menu, as shown below:
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In the folder menu, double tap the memory card icon, and the photos stored in the memory card will be listed on the screen.
In the photo list, double tap a photo to play it on the LCD screen. You can also tap a photo to select it and then tap Tap Tap to enter the Setting menu for setting the Slide Show, as shown below.
to return to the previous menu.
to play it.
Photo Viewer
You can set the slide show on or off to determine whether or not play photos in slide mode.
When the slide show is on, you can set the interval between two photos during slide show.
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Photo Viewer
When playing photos, the Photo Viewer has following playback features:
to go back to the previous photo; tap to switch to the next photo.
Tap
to rotate the photo.
Tap Tap
, to zoom the photo in or out.
Tap
to play the photo in full-screen mode; double tap the screen again to return to
Photo Viewer.
to return to the photo list.
Tap
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Use of the Mount
When using the unit in vehicle, you can use the supplied mount accessories (mount bracket, magnetic cradle and dashboard mount disk) to mount the unit in the vehicle. Take the following steps to operate:
1. See Fig. 1. Following the arrow, slide the mount cradle onto the mount bracket to fix it.
2. See Fig. 2. Fix the unit on the magnetic cradle.
3. See Fig. 3. Lift the suction cup lever and then press the suction cup to the
Accessories
windshield. Following the arrow ①, press down the suction cup lever. Then rotate the knob to adjust the unit to proper position. To mount to dashboard, use the included adhesive disk. Choose a clean, dry spot on your dashboard, peel off protection liner from the back of the disk, and then attach the disk to your dashboard.
Warning:
When you mount the device in your vehicle, ensure it has a clear line of sight to the sky. The device must not be mounted so that it impairs the driver’s view of the road. Please take extra precaution to ensure the airbags are not obstructed by the device.
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Troubleshooting
Take these steps described in the tables below to solve simple problems before contacting customer service.
If you suspect something wrong with this unit, immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power connector from the unit. Never try to repair the unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so.
PROBLEM
There is no sound
There is no picture.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The volume may be turned down.
The brightness may be turned down.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Turn up the volume.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD.
Other possibilities:
Static or other external interference may cause the unit to function abnormally. In order to recover normal status, please unplug the power supply cord and then plug it into the outlet again to reset the unit. If the problems still exist, please cut off the power supply and consult your service center or a qualified technician.
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Specifications
TFT screen size 3.5 inches
Frequency Response
Audio Signal-to-noise Rate
Audio distortion or noise
Channel Separation
Dynamic Range
Power
Power Consumption < 8W
Dimensions 90mmX75mmX17mm (L*W*D)
Weight 125g
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz; DC 5V
20Hz20kHz
65dB
≤-20dB (1kHz)
70dB (1kHz)
80dB (1kHz)
DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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© 2008 Nextar (Hong Kong) Limited. Nextar is a trademark and service mark of Nextar (Hong Kong) Limited. All other brand names, trademarks and service marks are property of their owners.
Nextar may find it necessary to modify, amend or otherwise change or update this manual.
We may reserve the right to do this at any time, without any prior notice.
All specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
www.nextar.com Or write us at: Nextar Inc. 1661 Fairplex Dr. La Verne, CA91750 USA
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