Sony NV-U94T - Automotive GPS Receiver User manual

SONY NV-U94T/U84 (US,FR,ES) 4-107-848-11 (1)
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Warning
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE SUPPLIED“IMPORTANT INFORMATION”
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR PERSONAL NAVIGATION
SYSTEM. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS DEVICE MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT,
INJURY OR DEATH.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Following registration enables Sony to send you periodic mailings about
software, firmware updates and other important product information.
To register your product, please visit our website at:
U.S.A.
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration
Thank you.
Note
Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual device.

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GettingStarted ............................................... 4
Installation/Connection .................................... 8
Navigation ...................................................16
BasicSettings ................................................27
Bluetooth® Hands-free Calling (NV-U94T only) ...........28
Audio / Video Playback (NV-U94T only) ...................32
PhotoPlayback ..............................................33
Questions/Problems .......................................34
ExtraItems ...................................................35
Table of contents

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Getting Started
Checking the box contents
Make sure you have received all items.
Main unit

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Cradle USB cable
Car battery adapter Quick Start Guide
(this manual)
Important Information
End-User License Agreement
Warranty Card
TMC antenna
(NV-U94T only)

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Getting Started
Location of controls
/(on/standby) switch
Built-in microphone for hands-
free calling (NV-U94T only)
MENU button
VOICE/POS. button
Shows the current position and
repeats the last voice guidance.
Display window/touch screen
(Bluetooth) indicator
(NV-U94T only)
CHG (battery charge) indicator
Red:charging.
Green:fully charged.
Off:adapter disconnected.

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Getting Started
Location of controls
Cradle connector
GPS ANT (GPS antenna) jack
RESET button
DC IN 5V jack
Connects to the optional AC
adapter XA-AC13.
(USB) jack
OPEN/RELEASE button
Nameplate
Built-in GPS antenna
Speaker
Memory Stick access indicator
(Memory Stick Duo)
slot
(headphones) jack

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Installation / Connection
Attaching the cradle to your car
1Remove the protection cover.
Use the cover to keep the suction
cup clean when not in use.
2Select the installation location on
the dashboard.
Choose a clean, smooth surface with
an unobstructed view of the sky.
3Press firmly, then turn the lever
counterclockwise to lock into the
position.
Note
Clean the surface of the suction cup with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth if it becomes dirty
and attachment strength weakens. Be sure to dry the suction cup before reattaching.

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To install on the windshield
Rotate the suction cup before attaching.
Any other procedure is the same as for installing on the dashboard.

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Installation / Connection
Connecting the power
Connect the cradle to the cigarette
lighter socket with the supplied car
battery adapter.

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Attaching the unit to the cradle
1Press OPEN/RELEASE to open the built-in GPS antenna.
2Insert the unit firmly into the cradle until it clicks into place.
Click
3Adjust the monitor angle for optimal viewing.

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Installation / Connection
Installing the TMC antenna (NV-U94T only)
1Plug the cord to the cradle.
2Attach the suction cups to the inside of the car’s windshield.
To expel air inside the suction cups, press the center and periphery 
firmly.

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Activating the TMC service
After the 90-day free trial, the TMC (Traffic Message Channel) service requires a
fee.
Follow the procedure below to activate the TMC service.
1Purchase the TMC activation code at: http://www.navigation.com/sony
For details, follow the instructions at the above website.
2Activate the service on the unit.
Touch MENU “Traffic Information” “Settings”“Activate TMC Service”
“Activate.”
Enter the purchased activation code.

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Installation / Connection
Detaching the unit
1Press and hold OPEN/RELEASE to release the unit.
2Close the built-in GPS antenna.

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Detaching the cradle
IMPORTANT
Follow the instructions below to avoid damaging the surface of the suction cup.
1Turn the lever clockwise to unlock
the cradle.
2Use the tab to detach the cradle
from surface.
Tab
3Attach the protection cover.
Note
After each use, detach the cradle from the dashboard or windshield.

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Navigation
Turning on the unit
1Park your car in a safe, open place where the unit has a clear view of the
sky.
2Slide /.
3Follow the on-screen instructions of the Startup Configuration Wizard
before the first use.
4Read the warning, then touch“Agree.”
5Touch VOICE/POS.
6Wait until the current position
calculation completes via GPS
signals.
The icon will turn red to indicate
sufficient GPS signal strength.
Current position icon
Gray: Position not fixed (insufficient signals).
Orange: Reception temporarily interrupted.
Red: Position fixed.
Notes
The calculation may take as long as 10 minutes the first time you use the unit.
The default position is displayed on the map until the calculation is complete.

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Main menu
Touch to show the main menu.
Touch to show the address input menu.
Touch to start the route guidance to your home.
Touch to show the current position on the map.
Touch to show the place search menu.
Touch to show the navigation menu.
Touch to show the application menu.
Touch to show the stored/recent destinations search menu.
Touch to show the setting menu.
Touch to return to the previous display.

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Navigation
Searching by address
1Touch MENU, then“Enter
Address.”
2Enter the house number.
Touch“Next” after entering the house
number.
To change the state, touch“State”
before touching “Next.”
3Set the street name.
Enter the name, touch “Search,”then select from the list.


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4Set the city name.
Enter the name, touch “Search,”then select from the list.

5Touch “Go.”
Tips
By entering just the first few letters of a street, city, or state name, its candidate list will be
generated after touching“Search.”
The state can be set by entering its standard 2-letter abbreviation (e.g., NY for New York).

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Navigation
Searching by POI (Points Of Interest) name
1Touch MENU, then“Find a
Place.”
2Touch “Points of Interest.”
3Touch “By Name.”