Features

Overview: The OEM (Original Entertainment Media) SNAV-1 Hide-Away Navigation Unit is designed to connect to select Original Entertainment Media headunits that are navigation-ready. The SNAV-1 Add-on navigation module features maps of US and Canada with over 11.4 million points of interest on an inserted 2GB SD.

Preloaded Maps: The SNAV-1 external navigation module comes supplied with preloaded maps of US and Canada on a 2GB SD-card which is already inserted into the unit's chassis. The preloaded maps contain 11.4 million points of interest. The map database used by this unit was created using high-resolution aerial and land based data collection.

NavMate Navigation Software: The SNAV-1's NavMate Navigation software provides turn-by-turn visual and voice route guidance while traveling to your destination through a connected compatible OEM headunit. The software quickly calculates step-by-step directions to any destination available on the included navigation map.

GPS (Global Positioning System): The unit's NavMate software used Global Positioning System (GPS satellites, and a digital roadway map database to calculate and display travel directions on your connected Original Entertainment Media headunit.

GPS Antenna: The system's GPS antenna receives signals from a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the earth and uses the strongest of signals to determine  your position to within meters. The SNAV-1's external GPS antenna features a magnetic base which allows it to adhere to the exterior of your vehicle. The GPS antenna is equipped with a 16' cable to route from the SNAV-1 to the exterior of your vehicle.

Vehicle Positioning: The NavMate software's computer considers vehicle speed and heading changes, together with longitude and latitude information to accurately determine vehicle heading and position on a digital map. Signals from GPS satellites are used to determine the vehicle locations. Three (good) or four (best) satellites must be received to accurately determine your location. The GPS reception status in indicated by the GPS symbol on the unit's on-screen map which will display on your connected OEM nav-ready headunit.

USB/SD-Card Reader: The SNAV-1 Hide-Away Navigation Unit comes with a USB/SD-Card reader which allows you to update map data on the supplied 2GB SD-card through new DVD-ROM map discs (sold separately) as they become available. Your PC must meet the following system requirements to use the included USB/SD-card reader to download information from an optional DVD-ROM map update disc.

• OS: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 10.0 and Linux 0S2.4 or higher
• Free Space: Memory over 16MB
• Connection: USB Port
• Drive: DVD-ROM drive

Map Display: The SNAV-1's Map Display shows roads, road names, and cartographic features like lakes and rivers. You can adjust the map scale, map orientation, map view, status information display, and the distance units to your own preferences.

• Map Orientation: set the unit's map orientation to 3D or 2D view
• Map Scale: you can zoom in and out of the map to show a smaller or larger area
• Distance Units: the device's distant units may be set to Miles, Kilometer/meters, or Miles/yards

Navigation Preferences: Navigation Preferences allow you to set the simulation mode on, and set the route calculation and guidance options of the unit.

• Simulation: the navigation software can "drive" the selected route even through the vehicle is not moving; this can be used to preview a route
• Shortest Time/Distance: determines if the navigation software emphasizes finding the fastest or the shortest route
• Avoid Freeway: determines if the navigation software avoids or uses freeways in the route calculation
• Toll Roads: determines if the navigation software uses toll roads in the calculated route

Multi-Language Guidance: The SNAV-1 offers text and voice guidance in various languages including English, Spanish, French, and German.

Destination Search: The OEM SNAV-1 provides many ways to select your destination.

• Address or Intersection: allows you to enter in an address or two streets that intersect as a destination
• Previous Destination: previous destinations entered into the SNAV-1 are automatically saved into memory so you return to those destinations at a later date
• Point Of Interest: allows you to select a public place of interest such a gasoline station, hotel, restaurant or bank as a destination; Points Of Interests may be searched by Category, Post Code, City, Phone Number or Name.
• Favorites:  there are three ways to set your destination under Favorites
  • Address Book: convenient place to store frequently visited destinations
  • Trail Book: you can route to trails you have created
  • Latitude/Longitude: you can route to a destination by directly inputting latitude and longitude values
• Home Address: convenient way to route to your saved home address directly
• Office Address: convenient way to route to your saved work address directly
• Browse Map: you may select a destination by touch the screen of your connected OEM Nav-ready headunit

List Mode: This mode keeps track of the last five most recently destination selections so you can quickly access them.

Spell Mode: This mode offers an on-screen keyboard to type in your address.

Planned Route: This feature allows you to view the entire route list turn by turn.

Current Location Screen: The Current Location Screen provides information about your current location on the unit's map screen.

Intersection Zoom: Just before a turn point on  your route, the unit's guidance display will show a close-up of the roads around the turn-point on  your connected OEM Nav-ready headunit.

Off-Route Interruptions: If you leave the current route, the SNAV-1 will automatically recalculate the route for you. If you leave the calculated route to make a stop, the SNAV-1 remembers your destination and after your restart, the navigation software will ask if you want to continue your route.

Detour: You can set the SNAV-1 to make a detour off of your current route. You can set the unit to avoid the current road, avoid the next road, avoid a specific road, or an exact distance from your current location.

Arrival Screen: Your destination is shown on the Map Display screen with a circle. A voice message announces that your are approaching your destination.

Connections: The OEM external navigation module features the following connections.

• SD-Card Slot: accepts the supplied preloaded mapping SD-card
• GPS Antenna: SMB connector used to connect the supplied GPS antenna
• System Connector: proprietary multi-pin connector used to connect the SNAV-1 to a compatible Original Entertainment Media headunit using the supplied 10' DIN-cable
• DC In: 4-pin Molex plug used to connect the supplied power/ground harness which features a 12V constant lead, 12V accessory lead, and ground wire

Mounting: The OEM SNAV-1 Hide-Away Navigation Unit comes supplied with two metal mounting brackets and mounting screws to secure the navigation module to a flat surface of your vehicle. The unit can be mounted up to a 30-degree angle. The mounting brackets add approximately 1.5" to the width of the unit.