Component Description
AV and NAVI Control Unit
- The gyro (angular speed sensor) and the DVD-ROM drive are built-in units that control the navigation functions.
- Signals are received from the gyro, the vehicle speed sensor, and the GPS antenna. Vehicle location is determined by combining this data with the data contained in the DVD-ROM map. Locational information is shown on liquid crystal display panel.
DVD-ROM Drive
Maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information can be easily read from the DVD-ROM disc.
Map DVD-ROM
- The map DVD-ROM has maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information.
- To improve DVD-ROM map matching and route determination functions, the DVD-ROM uses an exclusive Nissan format. Therefore, the use of a DVD-ROM provided by other manufacturers cannot be used.
Gyro (Angular Speed Sensor)
- The oscillator gyro sensor is used to detect changes in vehicle steering angle.
- The gyro is built into the navigation (NAVI) control unit.
BIRDVIEW(TM)
The BIRDVIEW(TM) provides a detailed and easily seen display of road conditions covering the vehicle's immediate to distant area.
- MAP DISPLAY
- BIRDVIEW(TM)
Description
- Display area: Trapezoidal representation showing approximate distances (Wn, D, and Wd).
- Ten horizontal grid lines indicate display width while six vertical grid lines indicate display depth and direction.
- Drawing line area shows open space, depth, and immediate front area. Each area is to a scale of approximately 5:6:25.
- Pushing the "ZOOM IN" button during operation displays the scale change and the view point height on the left side of the screen.
The height of the view point increases or decreases when "ZOOM" or "WIDE" is selected with the joystick.
MAP DISPLAY
Function of each icon is as mentioned:
1. Azimuth indication.
2. Position marker.
- The tip of the arrow shows the current position. The shaft of the arrow indicates the direction in which the vehicle is traveling.
3. GPS reception signal (indicates current reception conditions).
4. Distance display (shows the distance in a reduced scale).
FUNCTION OF MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
Display with Pushed "DEST" Switch
- Easy Mode
- Expert Mode
The function of each icon is as described:
Display with Pushed "ROUTE" Switch
- Easy Mode
- Expert Mode
The function of each icon is as described:
Display with Pushed "SETTING" Switch
The function of each icon is as described:
Navigation Setting
How To Perform Navigation Setting
1. Start the engine.
2. Push "SETTING" switch.
3. Select "NAVIGATION".
Application Items:
"VIEW" MODE
1. Select "BIRDVIEW(TM)" or "Plan View" icon.
- To open the map screen display with BIRDVIEW(TM), select "BIRDVIEW(TM)".
- To open the map screen display with Plan View, select "Plan View".
"GPS INFORMATION" MODE
- Latitude, longitude, altitude, astrometric state, and satellite location are displayed as GPS information.
NOTE: Altitude is displayed only in three-dimensional status.
"SAVE CURRENT LOCATION" MODE
- The current vehicle location can be registered in "Address Book".
NOTE: "Address Book" can store 50 items max.
"QUICK STOP CUSTOMER SETTINGS" MODE
- Select a category for the "Quick Stop" menu.
"AUTO RE-ROUTE" MODE
- To activate "AUTO RE-ROOT" mode, select "On".
- To disactivate "AUTO RE-ROOT" mode, select "Off".
"AVOID AREA SETTINGS" MODE
- Areas to avoid can be registered.
"TRACKING" MODE
- To delete the tracking marks on, select "Off".
- To leave the tracking marks on map, select "On".
NOTE: When a trail display is turned OFF, trail data is erased from the memory.
"EDIT ADDRESS BOOK" MODE
- Edit the items registered in Address Book.
"HEADING" MODE
- To display North up, select "North up".
- To display the car heading up, select "Heading up".
"NEARBY DISPLAY ICONS" MODE
- Select an icon to display on the map screen.
"ADJUST CURRENT LOCATION" MODE
1. Select an icon "right" or "left" to calibrate the heading direction. (Arrow marks will rotate corresponding to the calibration key.)
2. Select "Set". Then the vehicle mark will be matched to the arrow mark.
"SET AVERAGE SPEED" MODE
- Set the average vehicle speed to calibrate the estimated journey time for the destination.
- Set three items; "Freeway", "Main Roads", and "Ordinary Roads".
"CLEAR MEMORY" MODE
- To delete all the stored places in "Address Book", "Avoid Area" and "Previous Dest", select "Yes".
GUIDANCE VOLUME
Description
Following guidance volume setting can be changed.
Activation/Deactivation Setting
- The voice prompt can be turned on/off by pressing the "Guidance Volume" button.
Voice Volume Setting
- Volume of the voice can be controlled by bending the joystick to left/right.
Precautions for AV and NAVI Control Unit Replacement
- When replacing the AV and NAVI control unit, eject the map DVD-ROM before disconnecting the battery.
- The AV and NAVI control unit has the following information stored in its memory. Record the memory contents before replacing the control unit, and input them in the new unit as necessary.
Area for indicating station, selection of overlapped stations
Equalizer memory set values
Dimming switching
Display color switching
Current position
Destination, passing point 1 - 5
Registered places, their names, etc.
NOTE: Only removing the battery does not erase the memory.