Owner’s Manual Version 1.
PRECAUTIONS ■ 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.
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.
INSTALLATION ■ How to Mount Blackbird 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. ■ How to Listen to Guidance and Music from Your Car Stereo 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. Do not install the navigation while driving. 1 Find a spot suitable for the navigation system.
SYSTEM FEATURES Blackbird Portable Navigation System Power Button SD Card Slot Headphone Jack Volume Control Remote Sensor and Ambient Light Sensor Map Zoom In 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.
BASIC OPERATION To Turn On Power Set a Destination and Go! The following example briefly describes how to use the navigation feature. Power Button 1 Press and hold Power Button for 2 seconds. 1 Touch Main Menu . 2 Select desired method. Select Destination from Main Menu, or press Destination button. (In this example, Places is selected.) 3 Select a search method. (In this example, By Place Type is selected.) 2 Opening screen appears. 4 Scroll the list. 3 Read carefully.
MAP FUNCTION Next Maneuver Arrow ■ Setting Destination Directly from Map Display Next Street Name 1 Touch anywhere on map screen. Distance to next maneuver The current location arrow changes to Crosshair Cursor on the screen. Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) / Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) 2 Move the cursor to the new desired street. Note: Use Map Scale Bar to zoom out the map if Direction to Destination the destination is far from the current location.
DESTINATION ■ Setting a Destination by Address 1 Go to Main Menu ➔ Destination . ➔ Address Change State Selecting Letters If you want to choose a different state from the one shown on the screen, touch Change to switch to other state. Selected characters are displayed. Finding a Destination from Street Name 2 Select Input Street Name. 123 Deleting one letter Adding one space Going to number screen 3 Type the street name. Finding a Destination by City Name Touch OK.
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 Finding a Destination by Place Type 2 Select By Place Type. 3 Select a desired POI Category.
DESTINATION ■ Setting a Destination by Recently Entered Destination 1 Go to Main Menu . ➔ Destination ➔ Recent ■ Setting a Destination by Intersection 1 Go to Main Menu . ➔ Destination ➔ Intersection Finding a Destination by Street Name 2 The list of recent destinations appears. Select the destination. 3 Confirmation screen appears. 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. 2 Select Input Street Name.
OPTIONS ■ Find Local Places ■ Set Waypoint 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. 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 Find Local Places Directly from Map.
HOME ROUTE ■ Finding a Way Home ■ Recalling the Maneuver List during Guidance You can get home from anywhere once the home address is set from Edit Menu. You can view a list of street names and upcoming turns and streets. 1 Go to Main Menu . 1 ➔ Home Go to Main Menu . ➔ Route 2 Touch OK to Proceed 2 Touch Maneuver List. on the confirmation screen. 3 List of upcoming streets and 3 Follow the map and go home. turns appears on the screen.
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. 1 Go to Main Menu ■ Editing Home 1 Go to Main Menu . ➔ Edit . ➔ Edit ■ Deleting Previously Saved Destination ■ Editing Address Book 1 Go to Main Menu 2 Touch Edit Address Book 3 The list of addresses appears. Select destination you need to modify. 2 Touch Edit Home. 3 “Edit Home Point” screen appears. See below for details.
SETUP You can customize Display, Guidance, Clock, Measuring Unit and FM frequency from Setup Menu. 1 Go to Main Menu 2 Select Setup ■ Customizing Guidance 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. 3 Setup screen appears. Setting Estimate Time Display Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) or Estimated Time Remaining (ETR) can be set here.
INFORMATION ■ Simulating Navigation ■ Viewing GPS Status You can watch a demonstration of the navigation system’s voice and screen guidance. 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. To Start a Demonstration 1 Go to Main Menu . 2 Select Information .
ENTERTAINMENT ■ Listening to Audio ■ Loading Music into Your Blackbird Displays Song Titles and Artist Names Folder Number 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 File Number Playing Time Plug Blackbird’s AC Adapter into a power outlet.
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). IN THE BOX ■ Accessories The vehicle’s position is erroneous.
SPECIFICATIONS BLACKBIRD SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Size 6.1” x 2.9” x 1.
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. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
