RoyalTek RN5 (NS-4102) / RN5 (NS-4102F) / RN5 (NS-4102B) Portable Navigation Device Reference Manual 1
Legal Notices Copyright RoyalTek RN5 Portable Navigation Device User’s Guide Original issue: September 2008. RoyalTek and the RoyalTek logo are registered trademarks of RoyalTek Inc. Other products or system names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Further, the © or TM symbols are not used in the text. Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Warnings and Notices For your safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. GPS satellite signals cannot typically pass through solid materials (except glass). GPS location information is not typically available inside buildings, tunnels, or underground parking lots. A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is needed to calculate your GPS position. Signal reception can be affected by weather events or overhead obstacles (e.g. dense foliage and tall buildings).
FCC COMPLIANCE * 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Contents Chapter 1 Features and Specifications.....................................................................7 1.1. RoyalTek RN5 PND features .........................................................7 1.2. RN5 Specifications.........................................................................7 Chapter 2 Getting Started .........................................................................................9 2.1. Hardware Overview....................................................................
5.3. 5.4. Mobile phone connection .............................................................37 Call Out (Hands – free Calling) ....................................................39 5.5. Contacts (Import phonebooks) .....................................................40 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance........................................................42 6.1. General troubleshooting...............................................................42 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.1.
Chapter 1 Features and Specifications 1.1. RoyalTek RN5 PND features The RoyalTek RN5 Portable Navigation Device is a powerful multifunction GPS/multimedia navigation and entertainment device. • Compact size and lightweight • Integrated GPS receiver for GPS navigation • High-resolution color LCD • 4.3” wide touch screen with 480 x 272 x 16 bits • Multimedia functionality with high performance processor 1.2.
Category Item Battery General 930mAh, Li-ion Battery Power On (charged by Car Charger) Recharge Time About 4 hours charge from empty to full. Power OFF (charged by USB or Car Charger) About 4 hours charge from empty to full. Audio Earphone Yes (option) Speaker 1.0W mono speaker Hardware Button\Slot Micro SD Supports Micro SD Battery switch On/ Off USB USB solution USB 2.
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes the hardware interface of the RoyalTek RN5 and its peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system operations are also discussed. NOTE: Although the RN5 rechargeable Li-Polymer battery comes approximately 30% charged, before using, it is best to connect the AC adapter (Optional Accessory) or USB cable by PC connect and plug to power socket and fully charge the battery.
Car charger USB cable (Option Accessory) Earphone (Option Accessory) AC adaptor (Option Accessory) Dashboard (Option Accessory) Portable Navigation Device Application Software DVD. Portable Navigation Device Quick Start Guide. statement.
2.1.2 Basical Introduction Figure 1: Front/ Back View Table 2-1: Top and Left/Right side controls NO 1 2 Function Microphone Receives your voice while using hands-free of Bluetooth function. Charge status Indicated the battery charging status.
3 4 Micro SD Battery Switch Off: Charging down Accepts Micro SD storage cards, allows you to use audio, image files stored in it for using internal applications. On/ Off the mini-USB connector of the main device can be used to charge 5 Mini-USB port power or upload files from computers. 6 Power Button Standby mode by pressing the button for sleep/wake. 7 I/O port of Car I/O port while connecting with car holders. Holder 8 Earphone Standard stereo headphone jack.
2.1.3 How to Use Car holder Figure 2: Car holder side views Table 2-2: Car holder No Function 1 USB The mini-USB connector of car cradle can be used to charge power Port/Docking only. connector Warning: The mini-USB connector is only for charging, not for files(data) transition. 2.2. How to Use mounting bracket. The RN5 comes with a car mount kit and a car charger to help install your device in your vehicle.
c. Adjust the angles of the arm to your proper viewing position. Figure 2-3-1 4. Mounting the device holder with your RN5. a. Fit RN5 down in the device holder first, and then lock it using the plugs on the bottom of the device holder. (See Figure2-3-2) b. Firmly lock the RN5 with device holder on the car mount which has been mounted to your windscreen.
Figure 2-3-3 5. Charging your RN5 device. a. Plug the car charger to the 12 V outlet of your car and then connect the charger cable to the Mini USB port of the RN5 car holder；Please make sure the battery switch status in “ON” mode. (See Figure 2-3-4) b. now You can let your RN5 have the continuous power by the car charger. Figure 2-3-4 NOTE：Your car may be required to switch the vehicle ignition into the accessories position to power the cigarette lighter.
NOTE：In some condition of charging NS-4102, if room temp. is over 35 degree C, PND might not be charged because of internal heat protection. After a while, internal heat is decreasing, then NS-4102 can be charged again. 6. Starting your RN5 a. Push the battery switch ON.(Default status OFF), and then the main menu screen appears. b. Tap Navigation, you will see the map screen displayed. c. Please read the User’s Guide of Navigation software for the detail setting information.
Chapter 3 Start to Use RN5 After fully charging the RN5 it is ready to be used. You can now turn it on and proceed to system settings configuration. 3.1. Turn on the device 1. Sliding the battery switch to “ON”. (Default status OFF) After turning on the device, main page will display. This is also referred to the Favorite page. 3.2. Configure system settings If you intend to start using your RN5 at once, we recommend that you configure the language and time zone settings first.
. 2. Tap “Language” on the System page. 3. It will display current language in central area. 4. To drag wheel scroll language tags. 5. To set the system time zone, tap “Time Zone” in System Menu.
6. 7. Tap the icon to set up the function of daylight saving s time. a. represent enable the function of daylight savings time. b. represent disable the function of daylight savings time. Drag the Map to adjust the time zone. 3.3. How to Use System settings Other system settings can be used to view and adjust your device current preferences. Navigate from the System Menu. 3.4. Reset GPS Reset:：When user wonder if GPS receiver perform properly or not .
2 Tap the “GPS Reset” icon in the Reset Menu. . 3 Tap the “YES” to reset the GPS. 4 Tap the “Factory Reset” icon in the Reset Menu. 5 Tap the “YES” to do the Factory Reset.
6 Tap the “Calibration” icon in the Reset Menu. 7 Tap on the center of the target. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. 3.5. System Information 1. Tap the Sys Info. icon in the System Menu.
2. You can view the OS version, GPS firmware version and other system information.. 3.6. Volume 1. Tap the Volume icon in the System Menu. 2. Adjust the volume by dragging the wheel. 3. Dragging to left will become mute, and opposite will become larger. 3.7. Backlight 1. Tap the Backlight icon in the System Menu.
2. Adjust the Backlight brightness by dragging triangle icon. 3. Dragging to left will become darker; dragging to right will become lighter. 3.8. Set a favorite application category: In order to provide more organized and friendly application management interface for users organizing their own favorite application category by drag-and-drop, but the maximum number of favorite application shortcut is six. 3.8.1 Add icons to the favorite page 1. Drag the icon to the category bar of favorite category. 2.
3.8.2 Delete icon to the favorite page 1. Drag the icon from Favorite page to category bar and drop it. Confirm dialog will pop up, just tap “YES” to delete. 3.9. Power Supply RN5 has a completive power management system, and enhances its standby time. In addition, it can make end-users more convenient to carry it for entertainment purpose, not only using in cars but also at home, outdoor activities. 3.9.
3.9.2 Discharge While end-users remove out our standard car charger or AC adapter, the main screen would remind you to turn off RN5 or not. 3.9.3 Power outage While battery capacity is lower than 20%, the main screen would remind end-users the following message.
Chapter 4 Entertainment 4.1. RN5 Multimedia Player RN5 is a fully capable multimedia player that can enhance your portable entertainment. In addition to its navigating function, RN5 is also a mobile entertainment tool to let you enjoy digital music, view photos. These functions make RN5 a true multimedia device. To enable access of multimedia files from your PC folders, there are two ways to do: • Copy multimedia files into a micro SD card from your PC, and then insert this micro SD card into RN5.
It is recommended to organize files into subfolders. These folders will make files easier to find and play. 4.2. Music player Enjoy your favorite music on the road. The program features: • Support to MP3 files (MP3, WMA format) • Auto-scan supported files in the device’s Micro SD card • Separate volume control enabling you to adjust the playback sound level while retaining the volume level set for system sounds Each sub directory containing compatible music files is treated as an individual playlist.
Table 4-2-1: MP3 player functions NO Function 1 Return Return to list page 2 Songs List all song by alphabet 3 Album List all albums by alphabet.
2. Tap a song on the music list. ` 3. Tap bottom information bar will switch to song’s progress.
NO Function 1 Play/Pause P/ay/Pause song 2 Forward Forward to next song. 3 Previous Reword to previous song 4 Stop Stop music play. 5 Repeat Repeat play songs. 6 Random Random play songs. 7 Sound bar To adjust the sound. No even: This place will scroll song’s name and total play 8 Bottom info. bar 9 Return time. Tap: Tap this bar. Will switch to song’s progress. Return to list page. 4.3.
1. Tap “Photo” icon in the Main Menu. 2. List all thumbnails in SD card. 3. Dragging upward or downwards to make photo move to next or previous page. 4. Tap specific thumbnail will enlarge thumbnail. 5.
○ 5 ○ 1 ○ 2 ○ 3 ○ 4 Table 4-3-4-1: Photo Album Viewer NO Function 1 Return Return to thumbnail page 2 Previous page Display previous photo. 3 Auto Play mode Auto play all photos. 4 Next page Display next photo.
4.4. Video Player Video Player is a very unique function in RN5, which can make end-users enjoy your DIY video via this device. The program features: • Support MP4 files (including mp4, mv4, 3gp, m4a and avi formate, but Maximum 500 files) • Auto-scanning of supported files in the device’s Micro SD card • Three viewing modes: Thumbnail, Full Screen, and Slide Show • Album support based on sub-directory contents 4.4.1. Use Video Player 1. Tap “Video” icon in the Main Menu. 2.
4. Tap “Play” to play the file which you choose.
6 Volume up File 7 Manager 8 9 Turn up volume List video files Progress Show playing progress (Tap or drag to control playing bar progress) Return Return to the previous page 4.5. Listen MP3 via Car Audio/Stereo (FM Transmitter) RN5 has a great music-player-supported function that makes you play MP3 files via your car audio/stereo. • Set FM frequency range from 88.2 to 107.8Mhz 4.5.1 Turn on FM Transmitter frequency 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap the Volume icon in the System Menu.
2 Stop Stop FM Transmitter function 3 Frequency Set frequency (Default: 88.2 MHz) 4.5.2 Change FM Transmitter frequency 1. Tap frequency entry 2. Set the frequency number, and tap “Enter” 3. Set the same frequency number to make your car radio receive audio from RN5. Table 4-4-2-1: FM Frequency Setting NO Function Description 1 Delete Delete frequency number 2 Enter Implement this frequency number NOTE：FM Frequency can only set from 88.2 to 107.8Mhz.
Chapter 5 Communications 5.1. RN5 Bluetooth Once your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone is paired with your RN5, you can make hands-free phone calls through your RN5’s integrated micro- phone and speaker. RN5 makes it easy to make and receive phones calls with ease while end-users drive cars. Hands-free calling keeps things safe, letting you keep your eyes on the road, while your RN5 integrates seamlessly with your mobile phone.
2. Tap “Search” to look for Bluetooth on of mobile phones, and 3. Choose one which you want to connect to, and tap “Connection” 4. Choose “HFP” 5. The mobile phone will often require you to enter a password to connect the device.
“0000” on the mobile phone in this case. 6. When the connection completes, the name of the connected phone is displayed on the title bar of the “communications” screen. NOTE：If the connected mobile phone has the Bluetooth auto-accept function, set this function to “NO” (For more detailed information, see your phone’s manual. NOTE：Bluetooth function has distance limitation. While the mobile phone is away, and make Bluetooth function disconnect, NS-4102 would try to re-connect within 10 seconds.
3. Call-out (in a phone call) 4 ○ No. 4 4. Name Description Close a phone call. Receiving a call (1) When the connected mobile phone receives a call, the caller’s phone number and two buttons are displayed on the screen. (2) Receive a call, tap ; Quit a call, tap . 5.5. Contacts (Import phonebooks) 1.
2. Tap “Import” to import the contact information from the connected mobile phone.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 6.1. General troubleshooting 6.1.1 If your device does not respond, do a “hard reset.” Do a “hard reset,” Disconnect all cables, including the AC adapter, from your device. Switch “Battery Switch” on the back side of the device form OFF to ON position then tap the power button. 6.1.2 Users can also perform a “system reset.” Do a “system reset,” in the Main menu, tap System, then tap System Info.
6.1.7 No sound coming from the device. Make sure mute is not selected for Volume in system settings. The built-in speaker turns off when the headphone jack is being used. 6.1.8 Cannot see photos. Make sure you are using supported image formats JPG. 6.1.9 Take longer than normal time to get a GPS fix. If the previous GPS fix position was more than 500 km or 12 hours apart from your current position and time, it will also take significantly longer than the standard TTFF time to get a GPS fix.
Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your device. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any warranty. 6.2.1 Storage precautions Do not store your device anywhere it may be exposed to water or in conditions of high humidity. When the device is not in use for an extended period of time, bring it indoors and store it in cool dry area. 6.2.
