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AMN101
Installation and Operation Manual
AMN101
Mobile Navigation
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AMN101 CONTENTS Thank you for choosing an Advent product. We hope you will find the instructions in this owner’s manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to look through it, you’ll learn how to use all the features of your new Advent AMN101 navigation system for maximum enjoyment. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Information .......................................
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AMN101 INTRODUCTION We hope that you enjoy using your new Advent AMN101 navigation system. This manual is About GPS and GNSS designed to help you get the most out of your system. This navigation system leads you The AMN101 is a vehicle GPS (Global Positioning Satellite)-based navigation device which straight to your destination. You can navigate and plan your route with an easy-to-use and utilizes digital map data to guide you from your selected location A to location B, using location intu
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AMN101 SAFETY INFORMATION When the Advent AMN101 is first turned on, the following message appears: • Laws in some states prohibit wearing stereo headphones or may prohibit use or placement of a navigation device while operating a motor vehicle. Please contact your state's Department of Motor Vehicles for information. You must agree to the above notice before operating the AMN101. The following safety rules must be followed to prevent accidents that can result in injury or death to yourself
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AMN101 INSTALLATION The AMN101 can be used with an Advent navigation-ready DVD unit (AMM10, AMM12). Antenna Placement Since the AMN101 uses GPS technology for navigation, proper antenna placement is crucial Warnings for optimal performance of the GPS receiver. When using GPS antennas, the antenna plane should be parallel to the geographic horizon. There should be nothing between the antenna • Do not install components in areas which are susceptible to rain, moisture, direct sunlight, and the
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AMN101 Connections 1. Insert one end of the Smartbus cable into the “DATA BUS” slot on the side of the AMN101 and secure it with a 11mm (.4in) screw (provided). Connect the other end of the cable to the AMN101 input on the back of your Advent navigation-ready head unit (AMM10, AMM12). If using a AMM10, secure the cable to the radio using a 11mm (.4in) AMN101 screw. The AMM12 has a cable to cable connection and does not require an anchor screw. Mobile Navigation GPS Antenna 2. Attach the GPS
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AMN101 GETTING STARTED The initial GPS location lock is best established when your vehicle is parked. If the device is in motion, the signal can take longer to initially connect. Once the initial coordinates are established, the software will follow you as you move and navigate. NOTE: It may take up to 5 minutes to establish the first connection. Subsequent connections will be faster (30 seconds to 1 minute), but if you have not used the unit for several days or are very far away from the la
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AMN101 MAIN FEATURES In Tracking mode, the map follows your actual position (GPS position), displaying information Main Menu about your geographic position, your speed, etc. The GPS position is indicated by a green The main menu is your central point of access to all functions of your AMN101. It allows you to arrow. set your destination, manage your favorites and control all settings of your device. GPS Signal Strength Speed Zoom Out Time Geographic Information Zoom In The “Main Menu” consist
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AMN101 NOTE: Pressing an icon on the map opens an overlay window with information about the selected item. • To zoom in or out, press the + or – icons. After pressing one of the icons, the zoom slider will appear, enabling smooth zooming. • With the compass icon (in the bottom left hand corner) you may adjust the orientation. • If you want to return to the tracking mode, press the button. Navigation Screen The navigation screen displays your route (in blue) and your surroundings. A green arr
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AMN101 CHOOSING AND FINDING LOCATIONS This section describes the different ways of finding and choosing locations. You can search for • After entering the second character, only letters that can be used to spell an existing an Address, search POI (Point of Interest) directories and city guides, select a recent destination will be available for selection of the third character, the fourth character, destination or choose from your Address Book, or select a location on the Map. and so on. NOTE:
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AMN101 a. Press the “No.” data field to access the “Enter...” screen. 2. Select an area for the POI search. Although the text in the white “Where?” box shows b. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the street Number. your current location, you must press the Where? button to set your current location for c. Press the OK button to enter the street Number. If the Number you entered is not an the POI search or enter a new location. existing street Number, “House number not found. Street will be use
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AMN101 4. Select a sub-category from the POI Search list. A list of POIs will be shown. Choosing a Location on the Map 1. From the “Main Menu”, press View Map. The “Map - Tracking” window will be displayed, indicating your last location: • Use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to see all of the choices. • To return to the previous category, press the button. 2. Press any part of the map area to enter browsing mode and navigate the map. During 5. Press a POI to select it and displ
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AMN101 2. From the “Drive to...” menu, select Recents. A list of recent locations will appear on the 5. Continue navigation as instructed in the previous sections. screen: 3. Press to select a recent destination from the “Recents” list. (Use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to see all of the choices.) A screen with navigation options appears. 4. Continue navigation as instructed in the previous sections. NOTE: The “Recents” list stores the last 15 addresses or destinations. After
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AMN101 NAVIGATING The powerful navigation capabilities of your AMN101 will guide you along the shortest or Browsing the Map During Navigation quickest route from A to B – with voice commands and in 3D (optional). You can browse the map while navigating without interrupting the current route – you will still To begin navigation, select a location using the Drive to... feature (see “Choosing and Finding be guided through voice commands. Locations” on page 8). • To browse during navigation, s
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AMN101 PLANNING A ROUTE This section describes the route planning feature. This feature allows you to plan your route in 6. Once you have chosen your route, press the MENU button in the bottom right-hand advance, choosing multiple stopovers along your journey. corner of the screen. The following options are available: 1. To begin navigation, select a location using the Drive to... feature (see “Choosing and Finding Locations” on page 8). 2. Select Waypoint to view the “Destination List”, wher
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AMN101 MANAGING YOUR ADDRESS BOOK The Address Book allows you to save your home and work locations, as well as other frequent set the initial default address for work or home, press Home or Work and then choose one of destinations for easy recall. After entering an address or searching for a POI, you can choose the following options: the Save option to bookmark your selection, eliminating the need to perform repeated searches. To access your Address Book, select Drive to... from the “Main Menu
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AMN101 Favorites NOTE: All user information such as settings, bookmarks and recently visited locations To access your list of favorites, press the Favorites button. The “Favorites” screen appears: are stored on the SD memory card and not on the device. Trips To access your list of saved trips, press the Trips button. The “Trips” screen appears: NOTE: Use the scroll bar and arrows on the right side of the screen to move up and down the list and view all entries. Select an item and then press
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AMN101 SETTINGS MENU When using the AMN101 for the first time, it is recommended that you customize the system • Press Set Time to select the appropriate time zone from the “Time zone” menu (use the parameter settings. For example, regarding navigation, you can choose to avoid or allow toll up/down arrows and scroll bar to view the entire list). Press the OK button to confirm and roads or ferries or enable S.M.A.R.T. routing. You can also edit display settings, including 2D or return to the “G
