USER MANUAL AvMap GEOSAT 4 ALL AvMap GEOSAT 4 CAMP AvMap GEOSAT 4 TRUCK Ver. 0.
Dear Customer, Congratulations on choosing AvMap Geosat 4 ALL / AvMap Geosat 4 CAMP / AvMap Geosat 4 TRUCK navigator! With Geosat on board you will be able to - receive your GPS position and view it on detailed Tele Atlas mapping - set your destination and be guided by written prompts and voice instructions - plan a complex trip - obtain a list of nearby points of interest - stroke your favourite location as marks on the map - use the display to see movies or pictures …. and much more.
Index Warning Maintenance Battery disposal 6 7 7 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction Box contents Available accessories Hardware features Keyboard Remote Control 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 Installation Fixing the bracket Fitting the optional external GPS antenna Power connection 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Setting the destination Starting Setting the first destination Show on map Drive me Home 13 14 15 15 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.
9. 9.1 9.2 9.3 Trip Information Trip computer Data boxes GPS information 35 35 36 10. Special functions 10.1 Video 10.2 Traffic Information (TMC) 10.3 Safety camera database 10.4 APRS 10.5 Connection to GSM localization devices 37 37 38 38 39 11. 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.
Warning The manufacturer and the distribution chain disclaim any liability deriving from an improper use of the device in a way that may cause accidents or damages to things or persons. Using this navigator implies that the user accepts and follows all these warnings and all the instructions contained on this manual. The driver is held responsible for using Geosat in the correct way (passenger or non passenger mode).
Maintenance • Do not leave the navigator in direct sunlight for extended periods. This could compromise the correct running of your Geosat. If you suspect that the navigator has been over heated because of sunlight exposure, let the temperature of the car cool down, and wait for the device temperature to go down to normal values before switching it on. • Avoid knocking against the display. • Do not use oil based products to clean the LCD surface. • Keep away from water.
1. Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1.1 Box contents Before using the product make sure the box contains the following items: 1. Navigator (5,6” LCD TFT display) 2. Holder with suction cup 3. Car charger 4. USB cable 5. Audio video cable 6. Remote control 7. TMC receiver 8. This manual 1.2 Available accessories 1. Fixed holder 2. Carrying case 3. External GPS antenna 4. Maps updates on DVD 5. AC-DC Adaptor 6. TV Tuner 2 1 3 4 6 5 1.
3 trip computer pages 5 10 2 front view 1 4 side view 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Brightness sensor Power supply plug Audio video input Serial port for external GPS receiver Serial port for TMC receiver Speaker USB port 1.
1.5 Remote control 1. Pull out the tab from the bottom end of the remote control. The remote control is ready to be used. 2. Point the remote control in direction of the Geosat infrared sensor.
2. Installation in the second case the Auto night vision option is also activated. Geosat is ready to be used. All you need to do is install the unit into the vehicle. Volume adjustment with the remote control To adjust volume with the remote control: 1. Press the FIND button for 3 seconds. 2. Adjust the volume with the right arrow and left arrow of the JOYSTICK. Press the FIND button to quickly change the brightness level. Carry out these operations in order: 1. Fix the bracket on the windscreen. 2.
2.2 Fitting the optional external GPS antenna The Geosat is equipped with a built-in GPS antenna and with a port for an optional external antenna. The external antenna can be useful in case of shielded windscreens. The external antenna does not need power. 2.3 Power connection Whilst the Geosat is equipped with a built-in Li-Io rechargeable battery, it is recommended that you power the unit via the car cigarette lighter / 12 V power socket during your journey.
3. Set the destination flashes until the Geosat is fully charged. charged. ATTENTION when the device encounters internal temperatures of higher than 60°, the battery will not recharge and an alarm message will be displayed. This can happen if the navigator is exposed for a long time to direct sunlight in hot weather. In such cases, it is suggested that you switch off the navigator to recharge the battery.
Driving mode The driver should NOT consult the navigator while driving. For this reason, when Driver mode is chosen, the map view is automatically deactivated. The only accessible pages are the trip computer and the list of driving instructions. For further details, read par. 5.2. Passenger mode This mode allows access to all the navigation functions. Powering down To power down the Geosat press and hold the POWER button for 4 seconds.
Street and House Number (or Postcode and House Number) and repeat the procedure described for the Country field. 7. Once all the fields are filled, select Go and press the ENT button. The Geosat will calculate the route from the current GPS position to the selected destination. country is saved for subsequent searches. 6. Using the JOYSTICK, select the fields City, 3.3 Show on map The Show on Map button is useful for viewing the inserted address on the map. 1. Select Show on Map and press the ENT button.
4. Planning a route After having set a Mark as Home (read par. 7.5) it is possible to set one’s own Home as destination with a quick command: 1. Press the MENU button. The Navigation menu will now open. 2. From Navigation from My Position select Drive me Home and press the ENT button to confirm. 4.1 Planning a route from A to B You can plan a route setting both the departure and the destination.
5. Advanced planning instructions: 1. Press the MENU button. The Navigation menu will now open. 2. Select Delete route. 3. Press the ENT button to confirm. 4.3 Reversing a route To reverse the last route planned, follow these instructions: 1. Press the MENU button. The Navigation menu will now open. 2. Select Reverse route. 3. Press the ENT button to confirm. 4.4 Simulation After having planned a route as described in par. 3.4 it is possible to simulate the navigation. 1. Press the MENU button three times.
the MENU button. From Route planning, select Advanced and press the ENT button. 4. The Advanced route-planning menu will now open. From Via point select Set as via point. How to remove a Via point: 1. Place the cursor on the first Via point you want to remove then press the MENU button. The Navigation menu will now open. From Route planning, select Advanced. 2. The Advanced route-planning menu will open.
5.2 Blocking roads When calculating a route, the Geosat allows you to avoid some roads or parts of roads. A road can be blocked even if there is no route set. Set blocked road on cursor and press the ENT button to confirm. The Geosat will calculate the route. The blocked road will be shown on the map with two red and white icons linked by a red line. How to block a road: 1. Place the cursor on the road to be blocked. 2. Press the MENU button. The Navigation menu will now open. 3.
It is also possible to activate/deactivate the walkways following the procedure described in par. 10.5. 5.4 Navigating Off road With Geosat it is possible to plan a route off road. 1. Press the MENU button three times. 2. The System Set up menu will now open. Move the JOYSTICK to the right and select the Routing folder and press the ENT button to confirm. 3. Select Off Road from Route preferences. 4. It is now possible to select the departure point off-road.
6. Using the map view the list of all the streets along the route and it is possible to detour the trip to avoid an undesired street. 1. Press the MENU button to open the Navigation menu. 2. Select Detour route to open the list of the streets along the route and confirm by pressing ENT 3. Select the list pressing ENT. 4. Select with the cursor the street to avoid and press ENT to confirm. 5. Press ESC to exit from the list. Select Detour and press ENT to confirm.
time to the next maneuver.
• Trip Computer Pressing again the PAGE button, the unit will display pictures or films coming from the Video PAL, NTSC input (only when an external device is connected to the audio video input). 6.3 Driver mode When the Driver mode is chosen, these pages are available: • Trip computer • List of instructions • Full display instructions • Graphic of speed 6.4 2D and 3D views With the Geosat you can view the map in 2D or 3D.
7. Managing Marks in the same menu or from the system setup. For further details read par. 11.14. 6.6 Points of Interest (POI) The database of the points of interests is very useful when you are in an unfamiliar place. This information is preloaded in the Geosat, together with the cartographic data.
the desired address. 3. Press the centre of the JOYSTICK. The Function menu will now open. Select Add Mark on cursor and press the ENT button to confirm. 7.2 Mark folders To browse the Marks folders press the MENU button twice, select Marks list and press the ENT button to confirm. The Mark folder list shows the Business, Personal, Incoming and Trip 1 folders. When a new Mark is created on the map, it is automatically saved in the Personal folder. It can subsequently be moved to other folders.
Press the ENT button to open the Marks options menu. From this menu, it is possible to Edit a Mark, Remove a Mark, Remove all marks or Search a Mark by name in the list of created points. The Marks options menu includes also a Communication submenu: • Send Marks • Receive Marks 7.4 Editing a Mark Once a Mark has been created you can modify the icon, the name and the description. 1. Point the cursor on the Mark and press 26 the centre of the JOYSTICK. The Function menu will now open. 2.
and press the ENT button to confirm. 3. Choose among three options: OFF (no mark is displayed), Icon (the marks are displayed with an icon), Icon/label (the marks are displayed with an icon and name). 4. Confirm the chosen option by pressing the ENT button, press ESC to exit from the System set up Menu. field. 5. To choose an icon select the field Icon with the JOYSTICK and press the ENT button to confirm. Select the desired icon and press the ENT button again. 6.
par. 7.4. 2. Select Set as HOME and press the ENT button to confirm. The Mark icon will be changed into the HOME icon. You can then set home as your destination with this quick command: 1. Press the MENU button. The Navigation menu will open. 2. From Navigation from my GPS position select Drive me HOME and press the ENT button to confirm. 7.6 Mark alarm Geosat can alert you with a visible message and a beep when you are in proximity of one or more Marks associated with the danger icon.
prepared for saving the data. The space already used on the Hard Disc is shown in the lower part of the display. 2. Press the MENU button. The File menu will open. 3. Select Save and press the ENT button to confirm. 4. The Save to disc window will open. The Name field is outlined with a dotted line, Press the ENT button to open the virtual keyboard. 5. Insert the name for the file using the JOYSTICK to select the letters. After each letter, press the ENT button.
8. Advanced search options 8.1 Duplicate place/road names When inserting an address you will inevitably find roads or towns with the same name. The Geosat will display a list of all roads or towns with the same name. Select the required road/town and confirm by pressing the ENT button. the virtual keyboard. Select the letters with the JOYSTICK. To make this operation easier the auto-filling function is activated. 8.
• The current GPS position • The position of the cursor on the map If you can see both the GPS position and the cursor on the map, the search will be performed near the cursor. To search near the current GPS position, you must exit from the cursor mode by pressing the ESC button. The cursor will be removed from the display. The Find menu will show the search criteria in use. press the ENT button to confirm.
will open. This window displays a list of the points of interest near to the cursor or to the current GPS position. Select the required POI. To set the chosen POI as destination: 1. Press the MENU button. The Find menu will open. 2. From Navigation from my GPS position select Set as destination and calculate and press the ENT button to confirm. 5. Select the desired subcategory and press the ENT button to confirm. 6.
6. The Find menu for the chosen subcategory will open. Open the virtual keyboard by pressing the ENT button and insert the name of the town/city in which the POI falls. 7. Select Name with the cursor. When you have entered the name, select ENT on the virtual keyboard and confirm by pressing the ENT button. The Geosat will search for the POI in the named town/city. Once the desired Mark has been chosen it can be set as destination. 1. Press once the MENU button. 2. The Find menu will open.
8.10 Recently found In Recently found, you can find the list of the last found addresses, Marks and POI. 1. Press the FIND button. The Find menu will open. 2. Select Recently found and press the ENT button to confirm. 3. To quickly set a route to a recent destination, select it with the cursor and press the MENU button. The Find menu will open. press the ENT button to confirm. In the Find menu select Clear List, to delete all the data included in recently found. 4.
9. Trip information 9.1 Trip computer To view the trip computer page, press the PAGE button. The trip computer includes the following information (calculated by the Geosat): 1. Ensure that the right-hand column is displayed on the screen. If it is not, press PAGE until it is displayed. 2. Press the MENU button twice. Select Setup data boxes and press the ENT button to confirm.
Time: Time: Count down timer Elapsed timer Navig: Navig: Navig: Navig: Navig: Navig: Current speed GPS status Altitude Fix Lat/Lon Coordinates of current position Cursor Lat/Lon Coordinates of the cursor Course The direction of the route Distance to turn Distance to the next turn Bearing to turn The direction of the turn vs.
10. Special functions 10.1 Video function The audio/video input (PAL NTSC) allows you to connect DVD players, laptops, cameras etc., to the Geosat display. 1. Turn on the device and connect the audio video cable to the plug on the back of the navigator. 2. Connect the RCA video cable to the yellow pin, and one of the two audio cables to the white pin (mono). 3. Press the PAGE button until the video mode is displayed. 10.2 TMC Geosat software is ready to process traffic information in real-time.
weather conditions d. In the time to go, the software will compute the delay due to traffic event The software will allow the driver to choose whether to modify the route to avoid the traffic event. To view the status of the TMC receiver 1. Press the MENU button twice. 2. Select Traffic info and confirm by pressing the ENT button. The Traffic info window will open and display all the data related to the TMC receiver. 10.
11. Setting preferences are displayed on the map and it is possible to view the full list of received marks: 1. Press twice the MENU button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select with the cursor Mark List and confirm by pressing ENT to access to the list of Mark folders. 3. Select the Incoming folder and confirm by pressing ENT o view the list of the Marks received via radio.
To exit from a menu press the ESC button. If, after modification, you wish to return to the former settings, you can restore the default settings: 1. Press the MENU button twice, select System setup and press the ENT button to confirm. 2. In the General folder, select Factory defaults. 11.2 General Regional settings It sets the continent in which the Geosat will be used.
Auto info It activates or deactivates the automatic info that is displayed when the cursor is placed on any point of the map. The info box shows the name of the street and of the objects found near the cursor.
yellow on the background so that the cartographic details along the route are visible. • Foreground: the route is highlighted in green covering the cartographic details under it. when safety cameras POIs are uploaded on the navigator (read par 10.3). Only for Geosat 4 CAMP version are available for France, Italy, Germany and UK about 20,000 Points of Interest dedicated to Recreational Vehicles (Campers and Caravans): RV campgrounds, RV parking, camping and RV services. 11.
detailed tracks select a higher value • Auto • 1 sec • 5 sec • 30 sec • 20 m • 100 m • 500 m Clear Track Permanently clears the saved track track. Track display Check this box to view the track of the route that has been followed. Track recording Check this box to record the track of the route that has been followed. Track recording step This sets the time interval or distance between successive points stored in the track.
The Alarm radius determines the distance at which the alarm is activated. To modify the radius, select the field to be modified and move the JOYSTICK either up or down, then confirm by pressing the ENT button. Elapsed timer: press start to start the timer. 11.9 Units Speed Sets the unit for speed: • Kts: knot (1 kts = 1.85 km/h) • Mph: miles per hour (1 mph = 1.6 km/h) • Km/h: kilometres per hour 11.8 Date & Time Time format: 24h or 12h. Date format: Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/ Year.
Not all the languages that are available for text messages are available for voice prompts. To have all the available languages it is suggested that you update the software periodically. You can always obtain the latest software version, free of charge by visiting www.avmap.it. 11.
the serial port (marked TMC): NMEA 4800: the external serial programmed to communicate with rate of 4800 bps. NMEA 9600: the external serial programmed to communicate with rate of 9600 bps. port is a baud 11.14 Brightness port is a baud 11.
12. Updating the Software and the Map night vision option is also activated. Select the desired option and confirm by pressing ENT. The Auto night vision works thanks to the brightness sensor positioned on the back of the navigator. The brightness of the display is varies according to the environment brightness, and when there is no light, the colour palette is automatically changed to favour an optimal and safer view. 11.15 Volume 1. Press the SPEAK button and hold for at least 3 seconds. 2.
How to install the drivers on your PC: If this is the first time that you have updated the software, you first need to register your product on the URL www.avmap.it under the Support section. Select Product registration and fill out all the required fields. After completing the form, you will receive an email with your login and password details.
13. Troubleshooting The map updates available for Geosat are provided on DVD. To install Geosend, the software that allows you to program Hard Disc with the updated cartography. 1. Start your PC. 2. Insert the map update DVD in the DVD driver. Do not connect Geosat to the PC. 3. Launch the Geosend setup and follow the instructions. Once the setup has been completed, restart the PC. 4. Connect Geosat to the PC via the USB cable. During this operation the Geosat must be turned off.
14. Warranty and Support press the ENT button to confirm. 4. You will then see a message “Are you sure?” press the ENT key to confirm. ‘Ram Cleared’ will be displayed. 5. When the Ram is cleared, you can turn off the unit with the PAGE button. 13.2 Reset The Reset operation can be carried out if the software is blocked and it is not possible to switch off the navigator in any other way.
Defect he/she must send the product to the Support Centre, together with the tax document and the warranty. The Purchaser’s rights under this warranty, are forfeited in the following cases: • If the Support Centre identifies previous unauthorised repair attempts have been made, and/or that unofficial replacement components have been used.
Salterns Lane Fareham PO16 0QS United Kingdom The Purchaser can check which is the national competent Supporting Centre for each country on the web site www.avmap.it. For repairs carried out under guarantee or Product replacement, the validity of the warranty continues to have effect from the date on the tax document. The Product control and the Conformity Defect Check are exclusive competence of the Supporting Centre. 14.
applicable export laws and regulations of the United States / the European Community. 6a. (Applicable for US data Only) Include the following: U.S. GOVERNMENT RIGHTS. If End User is an agency, department, or other entity of the United States Government, or funded in whole or in part by the United States government, then use, duplication, reproduction, release, modification, disclosure or transfer of this commercial product and accompanying documentation, is restricted in accordance with FAR 12.
national products of the Norwegian Mapping Authority). 9. (Applicable for POI’s of the USA only). If Licensee licenses POI’s of the USA to an End User, it is required that Licensee includes the following warranty disclaimer: “THE PREMIUM POI’S ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IN NO EVENT WILL TELE ATLAS’S THIRD PARTY SUPPLIER(S) OF THE PREMIUM POI’S BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY WITH REGARD TO THE PREMIUM POI’S.” 10. If Licensee wishes to license the U.S.
LIST OF COPYRIGHTS Europe: Austria: Denmark: France: Great Britain: TMC codes UK: Italy: Northern Ireland: Norway: Switzerland: Netherlands: “Data Source © <2006> Tele Atlas N.V.” “© BEV, GZ 1368/2003.” “© DAV” Michelin data © Michelin 2006 This product includes data by Ordnance Survey with authorization of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office controller. © Crown copyright and database right 2006. All rights reserved. License number 100026920 The RDS-TMC info version (6G) 3.4, 4.5 e 4.
Appendix A Technical specifications 5,6” LCD TFT display Brightness 450 nit Contrast 250:1 Resolution 320 x 240 px Number of colours 65536 Manual or automatic brightness control Built-in Sirf III GPS receiver 20 channels Built-in rechargeable Li-Io battery 4GB HDD Processor Arm9 200 MHz RAM 64 MB Backlit keyboard Built-in speaker Power supply 10/35 V Maximum consumption 7 W Operating temperatures 0 – 50 °C Storage temperatures -25 – 60 °C Dimensions 156 x 110 x 38.
Appendix B POI index Car services Car repair Car dealer Gas station Parking Garage Rent-a-car facility Rent-a-car parking Bovag garage Vehicle equipment provider Athorized car repair Transport Airline access Airport Bovag garage Bridge and tunnel Entry point Highway exit Ferry terminal Lighthouse Main railway station Main railway station CLF (car loading facility) Military airport Minor railway station Minor railway station CLF (car loading facility) Park/ride facility Motorways parking area Parking garag
Lodging Camping site Hotel/Motel Medical services Dentists Doctors Pharmacy Veterinarians Natural attractions Beach Land use Mountain pass Mountain peak Nature reserve Rocks Terrain Services Bank Car repair ATM Convention centre Elective district Factory ground Free port 58 Industrial activity Post office University School WC Worship Shopping Car dealer Shop Shopping center Vehicle equipment provider Sport facilities Golf course Car race track Horse track Ice skating track Ice skating rink Skating rink Sp
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