Panasonic CN-GP50U Important Information Guide

Portable Navigation System

Model: CN-GP50U

Important Information

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 Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty”and

“Customer Services directry”) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.

 Read the “Safety information” presented in this manual before

mounting or connecting this product.

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Portable Navigation System

Model:

CN-GP50U

Important Information

 Please read these inst ructio ns (i ncludi ng “ Limited War ranty”a nd

“Customer Services directry”) caref ully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.

 Read the “Saf ety info rmati on” pres ented in th is manua l b efore

mounting or connecting this product.

Portable Navigation System Système de navigation portable Sistema de navegación portátil

Model/Modèle: CN-GP50U

Installation Instructions

Instructions d'installation

Instrucciones de instalación

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Read the “Safety information” presented in the Important Information before using this product.

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Lire les «Informations relatives à la sécurité» présentées dans le manuel «Informations importantes» avant d'utiliser ce produit.

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Antes de utilizar este producto, lea la “Información de seguridad” incluida en Información importante.

Printed in China Imprimé en Chine Impreso en China

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 http://www.panasonic.ca

© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Tous droits réservés. © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Todos los derechos reservados.

YGFM294452 FX1107-0

Portable Navigation System

Model : CN-GP50U

Quick Reference Guide

Read the “Safety information” presented in the Important Information before using this product.

This manual describes the basic operations. For advanced operations, refer to the instruction manuals on the DVD-ROM.

Table of contents

Names of controls and functions.......................................................................................................................2

Turn on the power..............................................................................................................................................3

Basic map operation..........................................................................................................................................3

Basic menu operation........................................................................................................................................4

Create a route.....................................................................................................................................................5

Picture Viewer....................................................................................................................................................5

Hands-Free.........................................................................................................................................................6

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The instructions consist of the following items. First, read “Safety information” in “Important Information”. Then, read each of the instruction manuals as necessary.

Important Information

Safety information

Notes on use

Limited warranty

Customer service directory

About the data of the map

Troubleshooting

Installation Instructions

Examples of mounting

Components

Mounting the Mounting Bracket

Mounting CN-GP50U

Removing

Quick Reference Guide

Name of controls and function

Turn on the power

Basic map operation

Basic menu operation

Create a route

Picture Viewer

Hands-Free

Restoring

Support Information

Maintenance

What is a navigation system?

Speciﬁcation

Cigarette Lighter Adapter

connection

External unit connection

DVD-ROM

Read manual

• Navigation device

• Picture Viewer/Phone (Hands-Free)

Notes:

Do not duplicate this disc.

You need Acrobat Reader (free) to read the Operating Instructions.

If Acrobat Reader is not installed, please install it.

If the Operating Instructions cannot be read because, for example, the PC

lacks a DVD-ROM drive, please visit (http://panasonic.net), or contact the Panasonic Servicenter.

DVD-ROM contains map and program data for restoring. See page 23 for details on restoring.

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Table of contents

Structure of instructions ................................................................2

Components ..............................................................................3

Safety information .......................................................................4

Notes on use ............................................................................ 11

Limited warranty ....................................................................... 16

Customer service directory ........................................................... 17

About the data of the map ............................................................ 18

Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 20

Restoring ................................................................................ 25

Support Information ................................................................... 25

Maintenance ............................................................................ 26

What is a navigation system?........................................................ 26

Speciﬁcation ............................................................................ 28

See Online manual and ﬂyers in the attachment for instructions regarding this product.

Preparation Important Notice Preparation Operating Instructions (DVD-ROM) How to use the Picture Viewer Operating Instructions (DVD-ROM) How to use the Phone (Hands-Free) Operating Instructions (DVD-ROM)

Items Operating Instructions to be read

Components

No. Parts Parts No. Q’ty

(M3DKYY000003)

CN-GP50U

Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Mounting Bracket

Adapter Plate

Dash Mounting Plate

Cushioning

USB Cable

String Kit (The instruction manual is enclosed.)

(K2QZYYY00001)

(YGFX9996515)

(YGFK061564)

(YGFX9996516)

(YGFS012667)

(K1HY05YY0005)

(YGP9FZ8713)

SD Memory Card (Inserted in the CN-GP50U)

DVD-ROM

;

Important Information

Installation Instructions

Quick Reference Guide

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Important Notice

(YGAR040051)

(YGFM286109)

(YGFM294452 )

(YGFM262898)

(YGFM992019)

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Product Registration Card

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Customer Care Plan

Note:

The number in parentheses is the part number for maintenance and service. Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modiﬁcation without prior notice due to improvements.

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Safety information

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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other components carefully before using the

system. Before connecting to another device, be sure to read the instructions accompanying that device. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in the manuals.

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Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the

precautions given in this manual. Handling of the system in a manner that is, for example, incorrect or exceeds the bounds of common sense is not covered by the warranty. Use the system correctly in accordance with the manuals.

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The manuals uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to

potential dangers resulting from improper connections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to use the manuals and the system properly.

This pictograph alerts you to the presence of important operating instructions.

Warning

Failure to heed the instructions may result in severe injury or death.

This pictograph alerts you to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in injury or property damage.

Caution

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using this unit.

 The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while

driving.

Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead

of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before watching the display or operating the system. In some states and countries, passengers are also prohibited from watching the display.

 Do not operate while walking. Furthermore, do not glance at the display.

Be sure to stop in a safe location before using. Failure to do so may cause an accident or

injury.

 Follow actual trafﬁc regulations while driving.

Even while following route guidance, always obey road signs and abide all trafﬁc laws. Failure

to do so could cause an accident or injury.

 Use the proper power supply.

This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system.

Never operate this product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system. If it is used in the wrong type of car, it may cause a ﬁre or an accident.

 Protect the slot.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.

 Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the unit yourself. If the product

needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

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Warning

Observe the following warnings when using this unit.

 Do not use the unit when it is out of order.

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign objects in it,

is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer or authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

 Do not use the unit as a substitute for the navigation equipment of a boat, ship

or aircraft, or a map for mountain climbing.

Measurement errors may occur because there are few landmarks at sea, in the air, or on

a mountain, and the battery may run out of power, resulting in an accident or you ﬁnding yourself in distress.

Furthermore, if the unit is used at sea, salt may cause an electric leakage, resulting in a ﬁre

or electric shock.

 Refer fuse replacement to qualiﬁed service personnel.

When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced with the fuse prescribed

for this unit by a qualiﬁed service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, ﬁre, and damage of the product.

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Keep away from medical devices.

This unit and mobile phones can interfere with the functioning of medical devices such as

hearing aids or pacemakers.

 Keep the SD Memory Cards out of the reach of children.

There is a risk that it could be swallowed accidentally. If the card is swallowed, seek medical

attention immediately.

Observe the following warnings when handling Cigarette Lighter Adapter and AC Charger.

 Do not touch the plug if you hear or see thunder.

A thunderbolt may cause an electric shock.

 Do not use the AC Charger (option) in such a way that it will exceed the ratings

of the outlet or wiring accessories, or be out of the 100 to 240 V AC range.

Exceeding the ratings by, for example, overloading the power outlet may cause the

generation of heat resulting in a ﬁre. This AC Charger (option) operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V. But  In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC Charger (option) must be connected to a 120 V AC power

supply only.

 When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adapter to

suit the AC outlet conﬁguration.

 When connecting a separately purchased AC charger (option) to a power supply outside of

the U.S.A., use an attachment adapter that is shaped to ﬁt the power supply outlet.

 Do not remove the power plug with a wet hand.

Doing so may cause an electric shock.

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Safety information (continued)

Warning

Observe the following warnings when handling Cigarette Lighter Adapter and AC Charger.

 Securely insert the power plug all the way up to its base.

Failure to insert it all the way may cause an electric shock, or the generation of heat resulting

in a ﬁre.

 Do not use a damaged plug or loose outlet.

 Routinely remove dust from the plug of the AC Charger (option).

The accumulation of dust or other dirt on the plug may cause an insulation failure due to

humidity or the like, resulting in a ﬁre or electric shock.

 Remove the power plug and wipe it with a dry cloth.

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Do not use a cigarette lighter power supply for multiple devices.

If multiple devices are connected to the socket of the cigarette lighter power supply or an

accessory power supply, the rating of the vehicle may be exceeded, resulting in, for example, a ﬁre or malfunction, or a fuse of the vehicle blowing.

 Do not damage the Cigarette Lighter Adapter (included) or AC Charger (option).

Do not damage or modify the cord, place it near hot tools, bend, twist, or pull it forcefully,

place heavy objects on it, or bundle it tightly. Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in ﬁre, short circuit, or electric shock.

 Use only speciﬁed Cigarette Lighter Adapter (included) or AC Charger (option).

Using an AC Charger (option) other than one speciﬁed may result in a ﬁre.

Observe the following warnings when handling the internal lithium battery.

This unit contains an internal Lithium Ion battery that cannot be replaced by the user.

 Ask your dealer or authorized Panasonic service centre to replace the battery.  Dispose of the battery according to the local regulation.

It may cause heat, ﬁre and explosion. Please pay attention to the following when handling this product.

 Please recharge the product using the speciﬁed device and method.  Do not expose to heat or ﬁre.  Do not use, recharge or place this product where it will be exposed to high

temperatures, such as direct sunlight or ﬁre.

 Do not disassemble or alter this product.

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Warning

Observe the following warnings when installing the product.

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Never use safety-related components of the vehicle for installation, wiring,

and other such functions.

Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake, suspension, steering wheel,

pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or ﬁxing the unit or accessories of this product.

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Installing the product on the airbag cover or in a location where it interferes

with airbag operation is prohibited.

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Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other items before

installing the product.

If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire the product, ﬁrst check

where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located.

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Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of

vision.

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Never have the Cigarette Lighter Adapter branched to supply other equipment

with power.

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Make sure the wires do not interfere with driving or getting in and out of the

vehicle.

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Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.

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To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock or annoying interference, use only the

included components.

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This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative ground auto battery system only.

Do not attempt to use it with any other system.

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Do not install the unit in a location which obstructs driving, visibility or which is

prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.

If the unit is installed in a location which obstructs forward visibility or operation of the

airbag or other safety equipment or which interferes with operation of the car, it may cause

an accident.

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Never use bolts or nuts from the car’s safety devices for installation. If bolts or nuts from

the steering wheel, brakes or other safety devices are used for installation of the unit, it

may cause an accident.

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Attach the wires correctly. If the wiring is not correctly performed, it may cause a ﬁre or

an accident. In particular, be sure to run and secure the lead wire so that it does not get

tangled with a screw or the moving portion of a seat rail.

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Keep screws and other small components away from small children.

There is a risk that they could swallow small components. Seek immediate medical attention

if that happens.

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Safety information (continued)

Caution

Observe the following cautions when using this unit.

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Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the engine turned off.

Operating the unit for a long period of time with the engine turned off will drain the battery.

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Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

This will raise the interior temperature of the unit, and may lead to smoke, ﬁre, or other

damage to the unit.

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Do not use the product where it will be exposed to water, moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, ﬁre, or other damage

to the product. Make especially sure that the product does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.

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Do not expose to strong impact.

Impact such as dropping or hitting the unit may cause breakdown or a ﬁre.

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Keep the volume at an appropriate level.

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and trafﬁc conditions while driving.

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If an external GPS Antenna (option) is attached to the exterior of the vehicle,

be sure to remove it before using a car wash.

It may fall off, causing an accident or injury. Exposure to water from a high pressure hose or impact from a brush may cause the antenna

to fall resulting in accident or injury.

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Check the temperature when removing the navigation system’s main body and

stand.

Continual use of the product or exposure for extended periods of time to high temperatures,

such as direct sunlight, may cause the main body and stand to become hot and increase the risk of burns.

Observe the following cautions when handling Cigarette Lighter Adapter and AC Charger.

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Do not touch the unit and AC Charger (option) for a long period while they are

being used.

Directly touching hot parts for a long period of time may result in low-temperature burns.



Hold the plug portion when removing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter (included)

and AC Charger (option).

Pulling the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a ﬁre or electric shock.

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Do not use the AC Charger (option) while it is covered by a towel or other

item.

Doing so may cause the AC Charger to generate heat, resulting in a malfunction or ﬁre.

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Caution

Observe the following cautions when installing the product.

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Use the designated parts and tools for installation.

Use the included or designated parts and appropriate tools to install the product. The use

of parts other than those included or designated may result in internal damage to the unit.

Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or ﬁre.

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Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong vibrations or is

unstable.

If the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and this can lead to an

accident or injury.

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Make sure that wiring is completed before installation.

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To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power connector until all

wiring is completed.

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To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock or product damage, do not expose

this product to rain, splashing, dripping or water.

 Be sure to always use the speciﬁed fuse. If a fuse other than the one speciﬁed is

used, it may cause a ﬁre or an accident.  Do not damage the cord by pinching or pulling it. Do not pull or damage the

cord. If the cord is not treated properly, it will short out or be severed and may

cause a ﬁre or an accident.

 Run the cords avoiding the spots where the temperature can be extremely high. 

Route the cables of the External GPS Antenna (option) attached to the outside

of the vehicle to the inside the vehicle correctly, to avoid water seeping in.

If water seeps in the vehicle during rain or car washing, it could cause ﬁre or electric shock.

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Mount the navigation unit and the External GPS Antenna (option) securely, so

that they won’t come off and fall.

Wipe the mounting area clean of dirt, wax etc., then fasten the unit and the External GPS

Antenna securely in place. Check the state of bonding or mounting occasionally.

CAUTION:

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY

FOR INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT.

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Safety information (continued)

The following applies only in the USA.

CAUTION:

NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA:

State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using mounts on their

windshields while operating motor vehicles.

Panasonic does not take any responsibility for any ﬁnes, penalties, or damages that may be

incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.

(See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: CN-GP50U Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device may not cause harmful interference. Any unautholized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs).

NOTICE

This equipment has been tasted 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 (An experienced radio/ TV technician for help).

The following applies only in Canada.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES - 003.

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Notes on use

The technology and software contained

in this system cannot be taken out of the country without permission from the US Government.

Use by government agencies and government-

re lated bod ies is deeme d to involve “corporation rights” requiring use under “DFARS 252.227.7013”.

This Category II radiocommunication device

complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

It is strictly prohibited to reproduce and use

this map in any form without permission from the copyright owner.

The trafﬁc regulation data used in the map

database applies only to passenger cars. Note that regulations for larger vehicles, motorcycles, and other non-standard cars are not included in the database.

The marks of companies displayed by this

product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners.

The use of such marks in this product does

not imply any sponsorship, approval, or endorsement by such companies of this product.

Liquid crystal display

Do not strongly impact the Liquid crystal

display.

Do not operate the Liquid crystal display with

a hard pointed or sharp object, such as a ballpoint pen, or the tip of your ﬁngernail.

Usage temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) When the temperature is very cold or very

hot, the image may not appear clearly or may move slowly. Also, movement of the image may seem to be out of synchronization or the image quality may decline in such en vironm ents. No te that this is not a malfunction or problem.

In order to protect the Liquid crystal display,

keep it out of direct sunlight while the unit is not in use.

Sudden changes in the temperature inside the

car such as those which occur immediately after the car’s air conditioner or heater has been turned on may cause the inside of the Liquid crystal display to cloud over due to water vapor or it may cause condensation (droplets of water) to form and, as a result, the display may not work properly. Do not use the unit with these symptoms but leave the unit for about an hour, and then resume or start to use.

Limitation of liability

If malfunction or damage occurs due to fire

not caused by this product, earthquake, thirdparty action, other accident, error or intent by the customer, misoperation, or use under other improper conditions, resulting repairs will, as a general rule, require payment.

Panasonic shall not be liable for any incidental

losses resulting from the use of this product, or from inability to use this product (loss of business profits, change or loss of memory contents, etc.).

The warranty certificate for this product is

invalidated in the event that it is installed in a commercial vehicle (bus, truck, taxi, commercial car, etc.).

When disposing of this unit or transferring it

to a third party, the customer is responsible for the handling and management (deletion, etc.) of personal information stored in the unit (such as addresses and telephone numbers of Address Book) for privacy protection.

Panas oni c sha ll no t be li abl e for s uch

information.

No compensat ion wil l be provided for

alteration or loss of map data or basic programs in the unit, caused by improper operation of the unit by yourself or a third party, or by the effects of static electricity or electrical noise.

No compensat ion wil l be provided for

content in case of alteration or loss of information stored in the unit (such as Address Book) caused by improper operation of the unit by yourself or a third party, the effects of static electricity or electrical noise, or breakdowns or repairs.

The use r is ad vis ed to m ake a note of

important information (such as Address Book) in case of accidental loss.

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Notes on use

(continued)

Notes on power supply

Charging Procedure

The unit contains a lithium ion battery. You can use the following procedures to charge the battery.

Charging takes approximately 6 hours when

the main power is off. {When charging the battery from empty to full in room temperature [10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)]}

 Charging with the Cigarette Lighter Adapter

(included)

 Charging with the AC Charger (CY-ZAC50U, option)

 Charge indicator

Notes:

You can also turn on the power of the unit and

charge the battery during use.

If you charge the battery during use, the

charging time becomes longer than usual.

The battery is also charged while the unit is connected to a PC with the USB cable. ( takes approximately 7.5 hours when the main power is off.)

Yo u can no t cha rg e the batt er y whe n the

temperature is extremely high or low. (The

charge indicator goes out.) Be sure to charge the battery at room temperature.

The charge indicator on the

side of the unit is lit during charging. (It goes out when charging is complete.)

Charging

Notes on Lithium Ion Battery

The battery is not sufﬁciently charged when you

purchase the unit. Be sure to charge the battery prior to using the unit for the ﬁrst time.

Once the battery is charged, you can use the

unit continuously for approximately 4 hours.

There is no need to fully discharge the battery

before charging. You can charge the battery before it is discharged.

Recharging will not commence if internal

temperat ure of the battery is outside of allowable temperature range.

[10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)]

The life of the battery can be assumed to be

over when usage time becomes extremely short despite the battery being charged correctly. (Estimated number of charges: Approximately 300 times)

In such a case, consult the dealer.

If you will not use the unit for a long period of

time, be sure to fully charge the battery at least once every two weeks. Over discharge of the battery can affect the charging performance.

The following applies only in the USA and Canada. A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for informat ion on how to recycle this battery.

Notes on Cigarette Lighter Adapter

For a vehicle in which the power supply of the cigarette lighter is not turned off when ACC of the vehicle is set to the OFF position, disconnect the cigarette lighter adapter when not using the unit.

Failure to do so may cause the battery to go ﬂat.

Notes on AC Charger

The unit consumes approximately 0.25 W of

power while turned off.

If you will not use the unit for a long period

of time, we recommend removing the power plug from the outlet in order to save power.

Be careful that no metal objects enter inside

the AC plug adapter. Otherwise, a short may result in a malfunction.

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Notes on SD Memory CardHandling the unit

Do not drop the unit or hit it against anything while carrying it. Furthermore, be careful not to subject the unit to strong pressure.

Do not sit down while the unit is in your pants

pocket, and do not force the unit into a bag that is already full.

Be careful even when the unit is in a bag,

because if you drop the bag or hit it against something it will subject the unit to a strong impact.

A stron g impact cou ld break the liq uid

crystal display or the exterior, resulting in a malfunction.

Turn off the main power of the unit while carrying it.

Otherwise, the battery may run out of power,

because the unit still uses a small amount of power while in standby.

When using insecticide or volatile substances nearby, be careful not to expose the unit to them.

If you expose the unit to insecticide or volatile

substances, the exterior may degrade or the paint may peel.

Do not let the unit make contact with rubber

or plastic products for a long time. It may affect the exterior of the unit and degrade it.

The unit supports SD Memory Cards of up to 2 GB. Cards of 4 GB or above (SDHC memory card) cannot be used, because the standard is different.

Observe the following cautions in order to prevent damage to data or an SD Memory Card, or a malfunction of the unit. (Panasonic assumes no responsibility whatsoever for damage resulting from loss of data.)

Do not turn off the power of the unit while

writing data to an SD Memory Card.

Do not touch the contacts on the back of an

SD Memory Card with a hand or metal object, or allow them to get dirty.

Do not remove the label affixed to an SD

Memory Card.

Do not afﬁx a sticker or label on top of another

one.

Do not subject an SD Memory Card to a

strong impact, or bend, drop, expose it to water, etc.

Notes:

An SD Memory Card may become hot after it

is used for a long period of time, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

A card has a limited life. Operations such as writing and deleting may become no longer possible after the card is used over a long period.

An SD Memory Card may not work properly if

it is defective.

The re commended product numb er may

change without notice.

When an SD Memory Card is not working

pr ope rly , rem ove a nd re-in ser t the SD Memory Card.

When you want to use a mini SD card or

micro SD card with the unit, be sure to attach the dedicated adapter (supplied with the mini SD card or micro SD card).

Make sure the adapter is ejected and inserted

together with the card to ensure just the adapter is not left inside the unit.

 List of supported SD Memory Cards

SD Memory Card (Recommended Product)

Capacity Product Number

512MB

RP-SDR512U1A

1GB

RP-SDR01GU1A

1GB

RP-SDV01GU1A

2GB

RP-SDM02GU1A

2GB

RP-SDV02GU1A

(As of November 2007)

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Notes on use

(continued)

Notes on Bluetooth

 Frequency Band Used

The unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band, but other wireless devices may also use the same frequency. Note the following to prevent radio waves interfering with other wireless devices. Microwave ovens and other industrial, scientiﬁc, and medical equipment, in-plant radio stations used for mobile object identification on, for example, the prod uction lines of factories, specified low power radio stations that do not require a license, amateur radio stations, and the like (hereafter abbreviated as “other radio stations”) operate in the same frequency band as this product.

 Usage Limitations

Th e uni t is not guar an te ed to be able to

perform wireless communication with all Bluetooth® compatible devices.

Bluetooth® compatible devices for wireless

communication comply with the standard defined by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and need to receive certification. However, even if a Bluetooth® compatible device complies with the standard, a connection may not be possible, or the operating procedure, display, or operation may differ because of the specifications or settings of the device.

The unit includes support for security functions

compliant with the Bl ue to ot h but security may sometimes be insufficient depending on the operating environment and settings.

Be careful during wireless communication.

Panaso nic as sumes no respons ibility

whatsoever for data generated or information leaked during wireless communication.

standard,

 Inﬂuence from Other Devices

If this device is used near another Bluetooth compatible device or a device that uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band, problems such as the device not working properly and noise generation are likely to occur because of radio wave interference.

The unit may not work properly if there is a

broadcasting station or the like nearby, and the surrounding signal is too strong.

 Application Limitations

To use the unit for listening to music or for a

Hands-Free call, the Bluetooth

compatible de vic e need s to su ppo rt the fo llo win g Bluetooth® version.

 Bluetooth® Standard Ver.1.2

To use the unit for calling with a mobile

phone, the mobile phone needs to support the Hands Free Proﬁle.

To transfer the contacts of a mobile phone

to the navigation system, the mobile phone needs to support the Object Push Proﬁle.

A connection may not be possible, or the

operating procedure, display, or operation may differ because of the specifications or settings of the Bluetooth

Even if the unit and Bluetooth® compatible

compatible device.

device are close to each other, sound may be intermittent or affected by noise because of the state of the signal.

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Notes on Picture ﬁle

Still image data can be saved to an SD Memory Card and then played with the unit. The unit can play JPEG and BMP ﬁles.

 What is JPEG?

An acronym for Joint Photographic Experts Group.It is one of the standards for compressing and expanding color still images. A feature of JPEG is that when it is selected as

the save format of still image data, the data is compressed to a size 1/10 to 1/100 that of the original data but image quality deteriorates very little considering the compression ratio.

 JPEG Files Playable on the Unit  Number of pixels: Up to 10 million pixels

[up to 6 400 pixels x 4 800 pixels (W x H)]  Some JPEG ﬁles that do not comply with the

DCF standard cannot be played.

 Motion JPEG cannot be played.



File, Folder, and Album Number/Size Limitations

 Number of folders in an SD Memory Card: Up

to 300

 Number of albums that can be saved to the

unit: Up to 300

 Number of ﬁles that can be saved to the unit:

Up to 300 per album

 Size: Up to 5 MB per ﬁle

Notes:

 A picture that is larger than the screen is

reduced to ﬁt the screen.

 A picture that is smaller than the screen is

displayed at actual size.

 If the picture of the file set as the opening

picture is larger than the screen, the opening picture is displayed after trimming some of the picture of the ﬁle.

 What is BMP?

In this manual, BMP refers not to a bitmap image in the broad sense of a general raster image, but to DIB (Device Independent Bitmap: Extension BMP), which is one of the file formats for still images. A feature of BMP is that an image with up to approximately 16 million colors is saved without being compressed.

 BMP Files Playable on the Unit  Number of pixels: Up to 10 million pixels

(up to 5 000 pixels on one side)



File, Folder, and Album Number/Size Limitations

 Number of folders in an SD Memory Card: Up

to 300

 Number of albums that can be saved to the

unit: Up to 300

 Number of ﬁles that can be saved to the unit:

Up to 300 per album

 Size: Up to 5 MB per ﬁle

Notes:

 A picture that is larger than the screen is

reduced to ﬁt the screen.

 A picture that is smaller than the screen is

displayed at actual size.

 If the picture of the file set as the opening

picture is larger than the screen, the opening picture is displayed after trimming some of the picture of the ﬁle.

 About Copyrights

The duplication, distribution, or delivery of copyrighted materials, such as still images, for other than personal use without the permission of t he co pyrigh t hol der s is pr ohi bit ed by copyrights laws.

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Limited warranty

U.S.A.

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATIO N OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

If your produ ct does not work proper ly becaus e of defects in materials and workmanship. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sa les C omp any ( col lec tiv ely r efe rre d to a s “th e warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Categories Parts Labor

Audio Components (except items listed below)

MXE Series Audio Components (except items listed below)

Speakers Defective Car Audio Speakers un de r wa rra nt y mu st b e exchanged at the plac e o f purchase. Contact your Dealer for details.

Accessories (in exchange for defective items)

During the “Labor” warran ty period, there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry in or mail in your product prepaid during the warranty period. If nonrec harge able batter ies are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is exte nded only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in P uerto Rico, call Panason ic S ales Company (787)-750- 4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects

in materials and workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty

One (1) Year One (1) Year

Two (2) Years

One (1) Year Not

Ninety (90) Days

Two (2) Years

Applicable

Not Applicable

ALS O D OES NOT COVER da mages whic h occurr ed during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supp lied by the warr antor, failure s wh ich result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modiﬁcation, commercial use (such as us e in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than the technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized Servicenter s, or damag e that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANT IES E XCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRA NTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRA NTOR IS NO T LIABLE F OR IN CIDENTAL OR CONS EQUENT IAL DAMAGES RESU LTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROD UCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this

excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WA RRA NTIE S, IN CLU DING T HE WAR RAN TY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer’s Record Model No.

Serial No.

Dealer’s No.

Code No.

Dealer’s Address

Date of Purchase

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Customer service directory

CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR

(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted) ACCESSOIRES - NINETY (90) DAYS, (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE ITEMS)

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products p urchased outsi de Canada or to any pr oduc t w hich has be en improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. Thi s w arran ty is exten ded to the ori ginal en d user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR A NY SPECIAL, INDI RECT OR CONS EQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitat ion of incident al or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

U.S.A.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nea rest De aler or Servicent er; pur chas e P arts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases:

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

CANADA

WARRANTY SERVICE

FO R PROD UCT OPER ATI ON ASS ISTAN CE, pl ease contact: Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

Link : “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

1-800-561-5505

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About the data of the map

END-USER TERMS

The data (“Data”) is provided for your personal, interna l us e on ly and not for resale . It is protected by copyright, and is subject to the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you, on the one hand, and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co ., Lt d. Panason ic Automotive Systems Company (“Panasonic”) and its licensors (including their licensors and suppliers) on the other hand.

in form atio n take n with pe rmis sio n from Canadian authorities, including: © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Can ada, © Queen ’s Printer for Ontario, © Canada Post Corporation, GeoBase®.

NAVTEQ holds a non-exclusive license from the United States Postal Service ZIP+4® information.

© United States Postal Service are not established, controlled or approved by the United States Postal Service trademarks and registrations are owned by the USPS: United States Postal Service, USPS, and ZIP+4.

to publish and sell

2007. Prices

. The following

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

n Personal Use Only.

You agr ee to use thi s Data together wit h Panasonic Navigation System for the solely pe rsona l, non-c ommer cial pur poses fo r which you were licensed, and not for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar purposes. Accordingly, but subject to the restrictions set forth in the following paragraphs, you may copy this Data only as necessary for your personal use to (i) view it, and (ii) save it, provided that you do not remove any copyright notices that appear and do not modify the Data in any way. You agree not to otherwise reproduce, copy, modify, decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer any portion of this Data, and may not transfer or distribute it in any form, for any purpose, except to the extent permitted by mandatory laws. Multi-disc sets may only be transferred or sold as a complete set as provided by Panasonic and

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Except where you have been speciﬁcally licensed to do so by Panasonic, and without limiting the preceding paragraph, you may not (a) use this Data with any products, systems, or applications installed or othe rwise conn ect ed to or in communication with vehicles, capable of vehicle navigation, positioning, dispatch, real time route guidance, fleet management or similar applications; or (b) with or in communication with any positioning devices or any mobile or wireless-connected electronic or computer devices, including without limitation cellular phones, palmtop and handheld computers, pagers, and personal digital assistants or PDAs.

n Warning.

The Data may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time, changing circumstances, sources used and the nature of collecting comprehensive geographic data, any of which may lead to incorrect results.

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This Data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Panasonic and its licens ors (and their lice nsors and suppliers) make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by la w or otherwise, including but not limited to, content, quality , accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness, use or results to be obtained from this Data, or that the Data or server will be uninterrupted or error-free.

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Troubleshooting

If you suspect something wrong

Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your

nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualiﬁed personnel. Please refer checking and repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.

Warning

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign objects in

it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer or authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the product yourself. If the product

needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Common

Problem Presumable cause  Suggested solution

CN-GP50U is in standby mode.

 Press [].

The main power of CN-GP50U is off.

 Turn the main power on.

No power to the unit

Nothing is displayed on the monitor. Navigation images are not displayed.

Operating time is extremely short even if the battery is charged.

Sound is not generated.

The Cigarette Lighter Adapter (included) or AC Charger

(option) is not connected properly.

 Check the connection.

Fuse is blown.

 Consul t yo ur dealer or authorized Pana soni c

Servicenter.

The internal battery has run out of power.

 Use CN-GP50U connected to the Cigarette Lighter

Adapter (included) or AC Charger (option).

 When using the unit with the internal battery,

charge the battery.

The life of the battery is over. (Estimated number of

charges: Approximately 300 times)

 Consul t yo ur dealer or authorized Pana soni c

Servicenter.

Turn the volume up.

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Common

Problem Presumable cause  Suggested solution

Noise

So me operations are not executable.

The power of the unit fails unintentionally.

The navigation unit is warm.

There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a

cellular phone near the unit or Cigarette Lighter Adapter (included) or AC Charger (option).

 Keep the electromagnetic-wave generator such as a

cellular phone away from the unit and the wiring of the unit. In case the noise cannot be eliminated due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer or authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Some operations are not executable in particular modes

such as menu mode.



Read the Operating Instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the unit is still out of order, consult your dealer.

The safety device works.

 Consult your dealer or your nearest Panasonic

Servicenter.

It has been running for a long period.

 If the navigation is functioning normally, this is not

a problem.

The un i t doe s n o t wor k properly.

Demonstration.

Display Settings

Problem Presumable cause  Suggested solution

The picture is dark. The picture is whitish.

Red, blue, or green spots appears.

 Turn off and on the main power of the unit.

 Cancel Demonstration. 1 Select [Show Demo] (7 of 9) from the Basic

Settings screen.

2 Select [Never].

Brightness setting is not adjusted properly.

 Readjust the brightness setting.

This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not

a problem.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Car navigation

Problem Presumable cause  Suggested solution

The navigation does not work even when the power of the unit is turned on.

Veh ic le po si ti o n is n o t displayed.

Veh ic le po si ti o n is n o t displayed correctly. GPS mark is not displayed.

Registered points are not stored.

Settings do not change. Searched route was deleted.

The de sire d road is not included in the route.

There is no voice guidance.

The SD Memory Card on which the map is recorded has

not been inserted.

 Insert the SD Memory Card on which the map is

recorded.

The display is not in current position screen.

 Select .

The vehicle location may have been changed while the

power was off. Movement of the vehicle by ferry or car train, rotation by parking lot turntable, towing, etc.

 Drive for a while on a road with good reception.

The GPS signals cannot be received due to obstructions.

 GPS signals will be received when the obstruction

is no longer in the way.

The GPS antenna (option) is mounted in a wrong

position.

 Mount antenna in a position where it can receive

GPS signals easily.

The GPS antenna cable is not connected properly.

 Check the wiring.

There is an error with the magnetic compass.

 Calibrate the magnetic compass.

The power was turned off immediately after a registered

points were stored or a setting was changed.

 Register the points again.  Change the setting again.

Power was turned off immediately after searching for a

route.

 Search for the route again.

A road away from the start location and destination was

speciﬁed.

 Add a destination close to the speciﬁed road.

The volume is set to “0” under Guide Speaker setting.

 Adjust the volume under Guide Speaker.

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Car navigation

Problem Presumable cause  Suggested solution

The route uses toll roads ev en when ordin ary road search is prioritized.

A route is created on roads other than the speciﬁed road.

Even when ordinary road search is prioritized, the route

may employ toll roads due to the current position and the destination.

 This is not a malfunction. When making a route on

ordinary roads, add a destination on the road you want to use.

A route is created if it is not possible to reach the

destination without taking a road other than the one speciﬁed.

Depending on the current position and the destination, a

route may be created on roads other than those intended for use.

 This is not a malfunction. To set a route on the

speciﬁed roads, add a destination on the road you wish to use.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Picture Viewer

Problem Presumable cause  Suggested solution

A picture cannot be played.

Bluetooth Hands-Free

Problem Presumable cause  Suggested solution

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Unable to register, connect, or call.

An attempt was made to play a file of a format that

cannot be played by the unit.

 Conﬁrm the ﬁle format of the picture.

The mobile phone does not support HFP (Hands Free

Proﬁle).

 A mobile phone that does not support HFP cannot

be registered.

 With some models, registration is possible even

if HFP is not supported, but a connection is not possible if HFP is not supported.

The mobile phone is not registered on the unit.

 Connecting and calling with an unregistered mobile

phone is not possible. Register the mobile phone on the unit.

The mobile phone is not connected.

 Calling is not possible if the mobile phone is not

connected to the unit. Connect the mobile phone to the unit.

Product servicing

If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician.

Replacing the Fuse

Use fuses of the same speciﬁed rating (2 A). Using different substitutes or fuses with higher rating, or connecting the product directly without a fuse, could cause ﬁre or damage to this unit.

Consult your dealer or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.

Restoring

If the unit does not work properly, restore the map of the unit.

Operating Environment

OS: Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) Windows XP (Service Pack 2)

DVD-ROM drive

SD Memory Card reader/writer

Items needed for installation/restoration

CN-GP50U (included)

DVD-ROM (included)

SD Memory Card * * Compatible SD Memory Card

Restore Maps

Included SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card with 2 GB memory

Application Restore

SD memory card (256 MB to 2 GB)

Preparation

Connect the SD Memory Card reader/writer to

the PC and insert the SD Memory Card.

If there are ﬁles or folders on the SD memory

card, delete them all.

Application Restore

Operation of PC

Insert the DVD-ROM in a PC.

l The program starts automatically.

Select [Restore maps] from the Main menu.

Select [SD card].

Select the SD memory card onto which you

desire the information to be copied.

Select [OK].

l Information is now being copied onto the

SD memory card.

l Switch the write-protect switch of the SD

Memory Card to “LOCK” so files are not deleted.

Operation of navigation

Turn the main power switch to OFF.

Insert the SD Memory Card.

Turn the main power switch to ON.

l The main power turns on and program

installation starts automatically.

Wait for a few minutes for the program to

install.

It takes about 5 minutes to install the program.

When the program installation is completed, CN-GP50U reboots automatically.

Turn the main power switch to OFF.

Remove the SD Memory Card.

Insert the SD Memory Card that contains

the map.

Turn the main power switch to ON.

l The main power turns on.

Restore Maps

Insert the DVD-ROM in a PC.

l The program starts automatically.

Select [Restore maps] from the Main menu.

Select [SD card].

Select the SD memory card onto which you

desire the information to be copied.

Select [OK].

Select the map to be restored, and then

select [Continue].

l Information is now being copied onto the

SD memory card.

Notes:

Switch the write-protect switch of the SD

Memory Card to “LOCK” so files are not deleted.

Use USB cable to connect this product and

the PC for the restoring of ActiveSync.

In procedure 3, select [ActiveSync], and

follow the instructions on the screen.

USB connection cannot be used to restore

Windows Vista.

Use the SD memory card for this operation.

Support Information

System Update

Data for system update will be uploaded onto the website (http://panasonic.net) as needed.

Note:

If downloading is unavailable, consult with your dealer or authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Map Update

An updated version of the map is scheduled to be sold by DVD-ROM once every year.

Note:

To purchase this product, visit (http://

panasonic.net) or inquire at your dealer or authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

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Maintenance

What is a navigation system?

Caution on cleaning

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A navigation system marks a route to a destination or destinations on a map, guiding the user along the route to the destination.

Vehicle positioning system

GPS (Global Positioning System)

The positioning system uses communications satellites launched by the US Department of Defense. Signals are received from three or more satellites orbiting at 21 000 km altitude, and the principle of triangulation is used to ﬁnd the position. By rece iving GPS sign als, this sys tem can position the vehicle within a margin of error of 30 to 200 m.

Time before the current position is found

When this system is used for the ﬁrst time, or if it has not been used for an extended period, it may take as much as 5 minutes to find the current position. In normal conditions, at a location with good reception, positioning takes around 2 minutes. Starting to move the vehicle immediately after turning on the power causes it to take longer to ﬁnd the position, so the user is advised to remain parked in a location with good reception (with no buildings or trees to block the signals from GPS satellites) until the current position is found.

Notes:

If water drops or similar wet substances

get inside the monitor, it may cause a malfunction.

Since there is the possibility of water drops

getting inside of the unit, do not directly apply cleanser to the surface.

Do not scratch the screen with your nails or

other hard objects. The resulting scratches or marks will obscure the images.

n Locations where GPS signal

reception is difﬁcult

Reception may not be possible in locations such as the following:

In tunnels

Between tall buildings

Under elevated roads

Between trees

n Map matching

This function displays the current posi tion of your vehicle on the map. That position is acquired using GPS, gyro sensors, magnetic sensors, etc.

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Vehicle positioning precision

Route searching

The vehicle mark position may not be displayed correctly due to the driving environment and the GPS satellite status.

Continue driving without taking further action, and the map matching function and GPS satellite data will be used to automatically correct the vehicle mark position.

When a highway and an ordinary road are

close together

When driving through a fork junction with a

narrow angle between roads

When driving on roads in a block grid pattern

After moving on a ferry, car transporter, etc.

When driving on steep mountain roads

When driving on winding roads

When turning right or left after driving on a

straight road for a long period

When driving in a weaving motion on a wide

road

The vehicle mark position may not be displayed correctly in the following additional situations:

Between turning the ignition switch on (after

turning the power on) and receiving GPS signals.

When driving for the first time after installing

this system.

After changing a tire, particularly when driving

on an emergency tire.

When driving on roads that are slippery due

to snow, gravel etc., or when driving with tire chains.

When the vehicle emerges onto a normal

road after driving on a spiral route out of an underground or multi-story parking lot, or when the vehicle was turned on a turntable after stopping the engine (turning the power off).

GPS satellites are under the control of the US

Department of Defense, which may deliberately reduce positioning precision. In such situations, the vehicle mark not reﬂect the actual position of the vehicle.

The following situations do not indicate a malfunction:

Some roads may be impassable, such as

roads closed in winter or temporarily closed for pedestrians.

When searching for a route through narrow

streets, the route may include impassable footpaths or stairs.

Some roads may be impassable, due to the

opening of a new road.

Ro ads may be displayed which are not

actually passable.

The route may not change even when the

search is repeated.

The route may be congested.

If there is no road or only very narrow roads

to the destination, the route may only be displayed to a point some distance from the destination.

Gu idance may lead to an ordina ry roa d

under an elevated road. The reverse can also happen.

A route may be displayed which makes a

U-turn.

Route guidance

The following situations do not indicate a malfunction:

Guidance may not be displayed even though

a turn is required at an intersection. Guidance of the name of the intersection may not be provided.

Guidance for left or right turns may not match

the actual shape of the road.

Voice guidance may be provided when the

vehicle deviated from the guidance route, for exa mple, turn ing bef ore the gui ded intersection.

It may not be possible to display/provide

audio direction guidance on some highways and toll roads.

The Enlarged intersection map may not match

the actual road shape.

The gu idance di stances may be slightly

inaccurate.

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