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Page 1: ...Q C Quick Start Guide START Guide de demarrage rapide FR G ID Gufa de inicio rapido ES ...

Page 2: ...USE 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...

Page 3: ... Getting Started 4 Installation I Connection 8 Navigation 16 Basic Settings 27 Bluetooth Hands free Calling NV U94T only 28 Audio I Video Playback NV U94T only 32 Photo Playback 33 Questions I Problems 34 Extra Items 35 3 ...

Page 4: ...4 Getting Started Checking the box contents Make sure you have received all items Main unit ...

Page 5: ...J fI I 10 i J J J r 0 l I l l 1 l e I J 0 I l I Jr r t f t 1 II I J l 0 1 0 1 J l l i c J T llf i Il r1 1 I L J I _ 1 r t Ij l I v i L Cradle Car battery adapter TMC antenna NV U94T only USB cable Quick Start Guide this manual Important Information End User License Agreement Warranty Card 5 ...

Page 6: ...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 ID 8 Bluetooth indicator V U94T only 1 CHG battery charge indicator Red charging Green fully charged Off adapter disconnected ...

Page 7: ... RESET button 1 DC IN SV jack Connects to the optional AC adapter XA AC13 12J r USB jack OPEN RELEASE button H r MJ I Z I j rm H Nameplate 1 Built in GPS antenna 1 Speaker I11J Memory Stick access indicator lli PRO Ouo Memory Stick Duo slot N 0 headphones jack 7 ...

Page 8: ...e installation location on the dashboard Choose a clean smooth surface with an unobstructed view of the sky 3 Press firmly then turn the lever counterclockwise to lock into the position 8 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 ...

Page 9: ...To install on the windshield Rotate the suction cup before attaching Any other procedure is the same as for installing on the dashboard 9 ...

Page 10: ...10 Connecting the power Connect the cradle to the cigarette lighter socket with the supplied car battery adapter ...

Page 11: ...ttaching the unit to the cradle 1 Press OPEN RELEASE to open the built in GPS antenna 2 Insert the unit firmly into the cradle until it clicks into place 3 Adjust the monitor angle for optimal viewing 11 ...

Page 12: ...Installing the TMC antenna 1 Plug the cord to the cradle 2 Attach the suction cups to the inside of the car s windshield To expel air inside the suction cups press the center 0 and periphery e firmly 12 ...

Page 13: ... the procedure below to activate the TMC service 1 Purchase the TMC activation code at http www navigation com sony For details follow the instructions at the above website 2 Activate the service on the unit Touch MENU m Traffic Information Settings Activate TMC Service Activate Enter the purchased activation code 13 ...

Page 14: ...Detaching the unit 1 Press and hold OPEN RELEASE to release the unit 2 Close the built in GPS antenna 14 ...

Page 15: ... below to avoid damaging the surface of the suction cup 1 Turn the lever clockwise to unlock the cradle 2 Use the tab to detach the cradle from surface 3 Attach the protection cover Note After each use detach the cradle from the dashboard or windshield 1S ...

Page 16: ...e 5 Touch VOICE POS 6 Wait until the current position calculation completes via GPS signals The icon will turn red to indicate sufficient GPS signal strength 16 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 dis...

Page 17: ...e Touch to start the route guidance to your home o Touch to show the current position on the map o Touch to show the place search menu o Touch to show the navigation menu G Touch to show the application menu e Touch to show the stored recent destinations search menu CD Touch to show the setting menu Touch to return to the previous display 17 ...

Page 18: ...er Touch Next after entering the house number To change the state touch State before touching Next VOICE pos Navigate 1 2 3 4 12 34 PM Take Me Home My Places 5 3 Set the street name Enter the name touch Search then select from the list Backspace 18 aCB Q W E R T Y U o p aCE OCEAN WAY BLVD ...

Page 19: ...NTE F G H J K L SAN DIEGO B N M 5 Touch GO Address Confirmation 1234 ABCDEFG ST SAN BERNARDINO CA Options 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 19 ...

Page 20: ... PM tl Enter Add ress Navigate VOICE POS MENU Touch MENU then Find a Place 1 2 Touch Points of Interest Find a Place Points of Interest ection Gas Station Food Drink o Find City QUick Link Settings Find a Place Change City Nearby Search Category 8 By Name 3 Touch By Name 20 ...

Page 21: ...Touch the desired POI in the list 6 Touch IIGO NATIONAL PAR To search by POI category Select Find a Place Points of Interest Category the desired category the desired POI Go Tip You can find local airports by entering their 3 letter abbreviations e g LAX for Los Angeles International Airport 21 ...

Page 22: ...tance ETA Estimated Time of Arrival to destination e Next turn instruction e Distance to next turn o Current direction speed o Current position GPS status indication o North indicator current time G Next instruction 22 ...

Page 23: ...Dual view Approaching a freeway junction o 3D junction image e Lane guide correct lane in yellow e Magnified view of an intersection o Distance bar Approaching a street intersection 23 ...

Page 24: ...uch to toggle the map orientation heading up north up e Touch to show the traffic messages NV U9 T only Checks the delay time minutes and shows messages on the current route Shows messages not on the current route o Touch to show the call in progress display NV LJ94I onlY dunng a nands ree all 24 ...

Page 25: ...sition display o Touch to show additional map options E g Save This Location IIIQuit Navigation etc G Touch to show the turn by turn list Only during route guidance e Touch to zoom in out the map Touch CD Touch to adjust the voice guidance volume Touch To turn off the sound touch Touch to hide the map tool bar 2S ...

Page 26: ... croll ma Drag the screen To move the desired point to the center of the screen Touch the point To pan the map Touch and hold the center of the crosshair until the beep sounds then drag it in the desired direction To exit the map scrolling mode Touch VOICE paS the current position reappears 12 40Pi l Options Crosshair ...

Page 27: ...u includes the following categories Route Planning Future route planning by adding interim destinations Address Book Saved locations edit IIGeneral Menu settings and device information Map Map display settings Route Profile Route calculation settings Guide Route guidance voice and zoom settings Bluetooth NV U94T only General Bluetooth setups Phone NV U94T only Bluetooth hands free setups 27 ...

Page 28: ...ouch MENU 3 Touch then Bluetooth 4 Touch Bluetooth Signal to set to ON The Bluetooth indicator lights up in blue 5 Touch Add Devices then 0K 6 In the list touch the cellphone to register 7 Enter the same passkey on this unit and the cellphone The passkey is a 4 or more digit number e g 1234 which is either selected by yourself or determined by the cellphone For details see also the manual of the c...

Page 29: ...connects to the last connected cellphone To connect manually follow the procedure below 1 Touch MENU 2 Touch then Phone 3 Touch Select Phone 4 In the list touch the cellphone to connect then 0K The unit is connected to the cellphone Note The Bluetooth signal must be active both on this unit and the cellphone in order to connect 29 ...

Page 30: ...e the unit is connected to the cellphone you can make receive a hands free call Making a call 1 Touch MENU 2 Touch m then IIPhone 3 Touch IIMake a Call then IINumeric Input 4 Enter the phone number 5 Touch r To end the call Touch D 000 000 000 o ...

Page 31: ...Receiving a call The following display indicates an incoming call along with the ring tone Touch r to answer Incomming Call To reject the call Touch To end the caII Touch 31 ...

Page 32: ... played Use the tool bar to control playback Files stored in MUSIC folder on 1st level of Memory Stick Duo MP4 files are played Use the tool bar to control playback Files stored in VIDEO If folder on 1st level of If Memory Stick Duo For details on compatible file type and how to transfer files to the IIMemory Stick Duo see IIlnstruction Manual PDF Downloadable at http esupport sony com 32 ...

Page 33: ...ack touch MENU m Photo Photo playback display a DSCOOOOO 05 12 200818 26PM OFF JPEG files shot by a Sony digital still camera are played Use the tool bar to control playback For details on compatible file type see Instruction Manual PDF Downloadable at http esupport sony com 33 ...

Page 34: ...em persists T 2 Reset the unit by pressing RESET Note Stored data destinations such as in the following items will not be erased Address Book Recent Destinations Phone Book NV U94T only If the problem still persists T 3 Please contact U S A Call 1 800 222 7669 URL http www sony com nav u support Canada Call 1 877 899 7669 URL http www sony ca nav u 34 ...

Page 35: ... application software For firmware upgrades and data management 1 Go to http esupport sony com 2 Enter your model number e g NV U94T then clickIIContinue 3 Download the desired item To download the manual select IIDocumentation IIlnstruction Manual To download the software select IIDrivers nav u tool For details follow the instructions at the website 3S ...

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Page 38: ...specifications and troubleshooting instructions Instruction Manual PDF this manual Contains descriptions of all functions Notes on this manual This manual contains instructions for the NV U94T U84 and U74T NV U94T is the model used for illustration and screenshot purposes Available functions differ depending on the model The following chart shows the main differences between models U94T U84 U74T P...

Page 39: ...ion display 23 Map operations 24 Indications on the map 24 Map scrolling mode 27 Using the map tools 28 Route planning 30 Creating a new itinerary 30 Option menu for route planning 33 Adding an interim destination to the current route 34 Skipping to the next destination 34 Blocking the route 34 Route confirmation 35 Viewing the tum by tum list 35 Viewing the entire route 36 Viewing a map of the vi...

Page 40: ...e phone book 47 Using preset numbers 48 Other ways to make calls 48 Receiving calls 49 Operations during a call 50 Showing the map 50 Transferring the current call to a cellphone 50 Entering numbers 51 Ending a call 51 Call data management 52 Recent calls 52 Phone book 52 Audio Playback NV U94T only 54 Transferring audio files 54 Listening to audio 55 Audio playback controls 55 Selecting an audio ...

Page 41: ...istening to video sound through your car audio system 64 Video settings 65 Photo Playback 66 Viewing photos 66 Photo playback controls 67 Photo settings 68 Settings 69 Route planning settings 69 Address book settings 70 General settings 71 Map settings 73 Route profile settings 74 Guidance settings 75 Bluetooth settings NV U94T U74T only 76 Phone settings NV U94T U74T only 77 continue to next page...

Page 42: ...tware 80 Guidance voice data management 81 Map data management 82 Address book data management 83 Editing the address book data on your computer 83 Editing the address book data on the unit 83 Transferring address book data from your computer to the unit 84 Transferring address book data from the unit to your computer 84 Firmware upgrade 85 6 ...

Page 43: ...urn on the unit except during route guidance in which case the map appears Navigate IO 12 34 PM I Enter Address Take Me Home i Find a Place ClJ My Places I EI W t t LL o Touch to show the main menu e To check the Bluetooth status battery status and current time e Touch to show the current position on the map o Touch to show the navigation menu e Touch to show the application menu e Touch to show t...

Page 44: ... the selection proceed to the next step Done or OK About the battery status indication The battery status can be checked by the indicator in the main menu Indicator Adapter connected Fully charged Not fully charged Low battery Battery is empty Charge battery immediately 8 ...

Page 45: ...ation to your home page 17 start navigation to a destination stored in Favorites page 22 change map scale to the Preset Scale page 73 a circumflex Favorite l an L shape Favorite 2 a mirror reversed L Q a clockwise circle o a counterclockwise circle For Bluetooth function NV U94T U74T only In the map display except in map scrolling mode draw the command stroke as below To call your home page 48 Mak...

Page 46: ...the next folder For photo playback Make a dot a horizontal line right to left a horizontal line left to right a vertical line downwards t a vertical line upwards In the photo playback display draw the command stroke as below For details on photo playback see page 66 To start the slideshow only when playback controls are shown skip to the previous file skip to the next file skip to the previous fol...

Page 47: ...al characters symbols when necessary The following types of keyboards are selectable QWERTY 123 QWERTY layout with number keys QWERTY Large QWERTY layout without number keys ABC Alphabetical layout without number keys QWERTY refers to the top row of letters reading from the left of a traditional typewriter style keyboard For details on how to change the setting see page 72 QWERTY layout with numbe...

Page 48: ...sired number key 1 A6N to switch to the special character keyboard then the desired character and ABC to switch back to switch to the symbol keyboard then the desired symbol key and ABC to switch back Space Backspace Caps Next Search Done I When another keyboard type is selected touch 123 to switch to the numeric keyboard 2 The candidate list automatically appears when candidates are narrowed down...

Page 49: ...or POSITION plus calculates the current position instead Signals are sufficient for navigation Note Acquisition of GPS signal may take up to 10 minutes especially for the first time Make sure that you are in an open space for faster acquisition Tip If GPS signal reception is poor after turning on the unit the information bar appears at the top of the display You can also check the GPS status by th...

Page 50: ...GPS status information Detailed GPS status information such as the latitude longitude etc can be viewed to check if the current position is properly calculated 1 In the menu display touch 1IiI General then GPS Status 14 ...

Page 51: ... search When GPS detects that the current position is not in the default state the state selection display automatically appears allowing you to set the desired state Full address search Follow the procedure below if you know the house number street name and the city name of the destination 1 In the menu display touch then Enter Address If the state selection display appears select the new current...

Page 52: ...lect Skip without entering the house number The search method options appear 3 Select Representative Point of the Street The street name input display appears 4 Enter the street name The list of street candidates appears 5 Select the desired street in the list If more than one city or address candidate exists the setting display s appears In this case set the city or select the address The address...

Page 53: ...rch allows you to set facilities such as restaurants hotels gas stations etc as the destination The system searches for pals near the current position To search for the POls in another city You can specify the city before selecting the POI search method In this case the system searches for pals in the city center 1 In the menu display touch then Find a Place The search method selection display app...

Page 54: ...OI candidates appears in order of distance from the current position S Select the desired POI The POI confirmation display appears Address Confirmation POI Name 1234 ABCOEFG ST SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 0 000 000 סס OO Options Map 6 Select Ga Route guidance starts Tip If there are too many POI candidates in the list after step 4 above you can narrow down by selecting category ies Select Category to sho...

Page 55: ...hen enter the POI name Intersection search The intersection can be set as a destination if available for the selected street 1 In the menu display touch 0 then Find a Place The search method selection display appears 2 Select Find Intersection The street name input display appears 3 Enter the street name The list of street candidates appears 4 Select the desired street in the list If more than one...

Page 56: ...g Enter Address in step 1above and skipping the house number input For details see Street search on page 16 Quick Link search Quick Link allows for quick access to the preset POI name category Frequently used POI categories e g Gas Station are preset in Quick Links as default which can be changed if desired 1 In the menu display touch 0 then Find a Place The search method selection display appears...

Page 57: ...ory and name Select category ies By Name then enter the name The system stores previous destinations allowing you to select one quickly from the list For details on how to delete the history see page 40 1 In the menu display touch then My Places The search method selection display appears 2 Select Recent Destinations The list of searched destinations appears in reverse chronological order 3 Select...

Page 58: ...ppears 4 Select the desired entry in the list The addresslPOI confirmation display appears 5 Select Go Route guidance starts Favorites search You can select a destination that is saved in the Favorites For details on how to manage Favorites see page 41 1 In the menu display touch then My Places The search method selection display appears 2 Select Favorite 1 Favorite 2 Favorite 3 or Favorite 4 Rout...

Page 59: ...ion in the current route The system navigates you to this point before the current destination I Appears depending on your selection Edit Item appears when you select My Places Address Book In other cases Save This Location appears 2 Available only during route guidance Fine adjusting the destination point You can jump from the addresslPOI confirmation display to the map scrolling mode and fine ad...

Page 60: ... on the map When no route guidance is in progress o Current direction page 73 CD Current speed page 73 e Current position GPS status indication page 13 G North indicator current time Current street name continue to next page 24 ...

Page 61: ...te guidance Straight ahead driving o Distance ETA Estimated Time of Arrival to destination e Distance to next turn CD Next instruction Approaching an intersection o Next turn instruction continue to next page 25 ...

Page 62: ...Magnified view of an intersection page 75 o Bar indication of the distance to next tum Approaching an intersection even c1oser Current position You can set to hide the magnified view of an intersection page 75 continue to next page t 26 ...

Page 63: ...e point or open the map options More Turns Jprlor Operations in map scrolling mode To scroll a map move the desired point to the center of the screen pan the map exit the map scrolling mode drag the screen touch the point touch and hold the center of the crosshair until the beep sounds then drag it in the desired direction touch VOICE POS The current position reappears continue to next page 27 ...

Page 64: ... call in progress display page 50 1 2 e During route guidance To repeat the last voice guidance In other cases To return to the current position display oTo show more map options 8 To show the turn by turn list page 35 3 G To zoom in out the map Touch o To adjust the voice guidance volume Touch To turn off the sound touch To hide the map tool bar I NV U94T U74T only 2 Appears only during a call 3 ...

Page 65: ... point Saves the point to the address book Edits the address book entry Exits the current route guidance Reroutes to skip to the next destination Routes a detour for a specified distance from the current position Searches for POls near the selected point 1 Available only for the point selected in map scrolling mode 2 Available only for address book entry icons 3 Available only during route guidanc...

Page 66: ...t Add to add a route point in your itinerary The search method selection display appears 5 Select the desired search method to set the route point Sel ect To set Enter Address Home Find a Place My Places Browse Map Current Position by address search page 15 your home as the route point page 17 by POI search page 17 intersection search page 19 city center search page 20 or Quick Link search page 20...

Page 67: ...final destination Repeat step 4 to 6 to continue adding route points Up to 10 route points can be set 7 Select Calculate Route The route calculation starts After the calculation is complete the route confirmation display appears Route Calculation Result 8 Select one of the following items Go Change Condition Starts the route guidance Changes the route calculation conditions continue to next page 3...

Page 68: ...owing items Item Change Location Delete Change Order Purpose Shows the search method selection display to set the route point again Deletes the selected point from the itinerary Changes the order of route points Select the point to move Done Tip You can open the route planning display and modify your itinerary even after starting route guidance continue to next page 32 ...

Page 69: ...oute starts the route guidance Select the route then one of the following options Edit Shows the route planning display to edit the route point Rename Changes the name of the selected route Delete Deletes the selected route Start Navigation Starts the route guidance Shows changes the current route profile settings Sets the route calculation conditions Shows the route planning display to create a n...

Page 70: ...s Skipping to the next destination If more than one destination point exists during route guidance you can cancel the current destination and reroute to skip to the next destination 1 In the map display select Options More then iJ 2 Select Skip to Next Destination The current destination is canceled and the route guidance to the next destination starts Blocking the route During route guidance you ...

Page 71: ...u can view the turn by turn list 1 In the map display select Options then Turns The turn by turn list appears Turns p 4mi 1 5 N to 1 5 N 1 5 N to 1 5 N Enter the highway to 1 5 N fP 2000ft 2 Select the desired item to show the detailed information continue to next page t 35 ...

Page 72: ...oute Confirmation To change the route calculation conditions 1 Select Change Condition then the desired option Route guidance starts Viewing a map of the vicinity of the destination During route guidance you can view a map of the vicinity of the current destination 1 In the map display select Options then Turns 2 Select Show Destination A map of the vicinity of the current destination appears 36 ...

Page 73: ...c information About the TMC status indication The TMC status can be checked by the traffic icon in the map display Traffic icon Indication No icon Out of service In case of NV U94T the TMC cradle may not be attached Tuning No TMC signal is currently receivable Traffic information available Pending messages not regarding on the current route exist Traffic congestion on route Pending messages regard...

Page 74: ...Distance from the current position eState 0Road name eTraffic message 2 Select the desired message to view detailed information Traffic Message To view the previous next message touch From the map display If any traffic message exists on the current route you can open the message list also from the map display by touching i In this case the messages o ri the current route appear regardless of the ...

Page 75: ... following traffic information settings are configurable In the menu display touch m Traffic Information Settings the desired item the desired option Status Information Checks the name frequency and reception level of the current TMC station Recalculate Route Calculates an alternative route automatically to avoid a new traffic event when detected on the current route ON OFF Indication in the Map S...

Page 76: ...item s is deleted Address book You can register the destinations or points on the map to the address book From the navigation menu 1 In the menu display touch then select the desired search method For details on search methods see Route searching on page IS You can select the desired search method except for home search address book search and Favorites search 2 After setting the destination selec...

Page 77: ...uch the map to switch to the map scrolling mode then select the desired point 2 Select Options then More Follow the procedure from step 3 above to add the selected point to the address book Tip Further management of address book is available from the setting menu page 70 Favorites You can register destinations to Favorite I Favorite 2 Favorite 3 and Favorite 4 separately 1 In the menu display touc...

Page 78: ...her automatically from the next time e Connection Connect this unit and the cellphone for hands free calling o Hands free calling You can makelreceive a hands free call About the Bluetooth status indication The Bluetooth status can be checked by the indicator in the main menu Bluetooth indicator Navigate G 12 34 PM I Enter Address Take Me Home Find a Place CrJ My Places I iii iii J Indicator None ...

Page 79: ...umber password etc depending on the eel phone Searching from this unit The procedure to search for a cellphone from this unit is explained below Check that the cellphone is set to allow for searching discoverable beforehand 1 In the menu display touch then Bluetooth 2 Select Add Devices A message asking you to set the cellphone to discoverable appears 3 Select OK After search is complete the list ...

Page 80: ...ered as nav u which can be changed in the Bluetooth setting page 76 1 Start searching for this unit from the cellphone For details see the manual of the cellphone After you perform the required operation on the cellphone the passkey input display appears on this unit 2 Enter the passkey A message appears stating that the pairing is complete 44 ...

Page 81: ... starting be sure to activate the Bluetooth signal both on this unit and the cellphone 1 In the menu display touch _ iii Phone then Select Phone The list of registered cellphones appears 2 Select the cellphone to connect The confirmation display appears 3 Select OK The unit is connected to the selected cellphone The currently connected cellphone is indicated by 0 in the registered cellphone list T...

Page 82: ...ys to make calls page 48 Dialing a phone number 1 In the menu display touch Ii then Phone The calling method selection display appears 2 Select Make a Call then Numeric Input 3 Enter the phone number then selectr The call is made The calling display appears until the other party answers For details on operations during a call see page 50 To cancel calling touch To adjust the volume of the hands fr...

Page 83: ...s during a call see page 50 To cancel calling touch To adjust the volume of the hands free function touch Using the phone book You can make a call using the phone book For details on how to manage the phone book see page 52 1 In the menu display touch JiI then Phone The calling method selection display appears 2 Select Phone Book The list of data in the phone book appears in alphabetical order 3 S...

Page 84: ...t the volume of the hands free function touch With Gesture Command In the map display draw v to call your home Other ways to make calls You can make calls also by the following methods In the menu display touch JlL Phone Make a Call the desired item below Item Points of Interest Voice Oial Available only if the phone number is registered o P rpose Makes a call to the searched POL For details on PO...

Page 85: ... an incoming call along with the ring tone Name and phone number of other party Incomming Call 1 Volume indicator Appears only when stored in the phone book 1 Touch r Hands free talking starts For details on operations during a call see page 50 To reject the call touch To adjust the volume of the hands free function touch 49 ...

Page 86: ...yed on the right side To return to the call in progress display touch I To show the menu display touch MENU Transferring the current call to a cellphone You can transfer the current call to a cellphone if for example you want to leave your car without ending the call 1 Select Use Cellphone in the call in progress display then OK The call is transferred to the cellphone and the map and the route gu...

Page 87: ...d to enter numbers during a call e g to forward the call 1 Select Numeric Input in the call in progress display The number input display appears 2 Enter the required number Ending a call 1 Touch in the call in progress display 51 ...

Page 88: ...a from the cellphone or delete unnecessary data Receiving phone book data from the cellphone The unit can receive up to 500 contacts from the phone book of the cellphone Before starting check that the unit is connected to a cellphone 1 In the menu display touch Iii then Phone 2 Select Receive Phone Book The confirmation display appears 3 Select OK Perform the required operation on the cellphone Fo...

Page 89: ...ook then Delete 3 Select the contact to delete To select all contacts select All To unselect all contacts select Clear 4 Select Done then OK The selected contact s is deleted Tip Deleting phone book data on this unit does not delete data on the eel phone even if you connect the unit to the eel phone the data wil not be synchronized 53 ...

Page 90: ... files You can transfer audio files to a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the unit using Windows Explorer 1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo in the unit 2 Turn on your computer and start Windows 3 Connect the unit to your computer with the USB cable 4 Open My Computer then Removable Disk on your computer S Create a folder with the name MUSIC on the 1st level 6 Drag and drop audio files into the MUSIC folder ...

Page 91: ...a file from the list page 56 e To skip to the beginning of the previous current file G To start pause playback e To skip to the beginning of the next file G To adjust the audio playback volume With Gesture Command In the audio playback display draw one of the command strokes Play pause Skip to the beginning of the previous current file Skip to the beginning of the next file Skip to the previous fo...

Page 92: ... playback display select List The list of folders files appears To move to the upper level touch 2 Select the desired folder file If you select a folder then select the desired file Playback of the selected file starts To switch to the audio playback display from the audio file list select Now Playing 56 ...

Page 93: ...ndicator in the main menu Bluetooth indicator Navigate Og 12 34 PM I Enter Address Take Me Home Find a Place to My Places I m liD I None Bluetooth signal is off You need to activate the signal for connection Signal is on with no car audio unit connected The unit is discoverable and ready for a connection Signal is on with a car audio unit connected The unit is ready for streaming Signal is on and ...

Page 94: ...peration also on the car audio unit A message appears stating that the pairing is complete For general information on Bluetooth function see Bluetooth Hands free Calling NV U94T U74T only on page 42 Tip Pairing can also be performed by searching for this unit from the car audio unit For details see the manual of the car audio unit Listening to audio through your car audio system Before starting re...

Page 95: ...red item the desired option Item Play Mode Audio Transfer Rate A2DP Purpose i Repeats the current file all files in the current folder or all files in a Memory Stick Duo Repeat Single Content Repeat Folder Repeat All Selects audio transfer rate for streaming via Bluetooth to prioritize sound quality or stability 59 ...

Page 96: ...inserted in the unit using Windows Explorer 1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo in the unit 2 Turn on your computer and start Windows 3 Connect the unit to your computer with the USB cable 4 Open My Computer then Removable Disk on your computer S Create a folder with the name VIDEO on the 1st level 6 Drag and drop video files into the VIDEO folder Tip You can also create a new folder in the VIDEO folder a...

Page 97: ... player e To select a file from the list page 62 e To go back slightly o To start pause playback e To go forward slightly e To adjust the video playback volume G To hide the playback controls With Gesture Command In the video playback display draw one of the command strokes Play pause only when playback controls are shown Skip to the beginning of the previous current file Skip to the beginning of ...

Page 98: ...playback display select List The list of folders files appears To move to the upper level touch 2 Select the desired folder file If you select a folder then select the desired file Playback of the selected file starts To switch to the video playback display from the video file list select Now Playing 62 ...

Page 99: ...icator in the main menu Bluetooth indicator h NlI IIaVll lli gall llte __riJ 12 34 PM I Enter Address Find a Place Take Me Home co My Places n l 1 w _ _I_m ID_1 None Bluetooth signal is off You need to activate the signal for connection Signal is on with no car audio unit connected The unit is discoverable and ready for a connection Signal is on with a car audio unit connected The unit is ready fo...

Page 100: ...d operation also on the car audio unit A message appears stating that the pairing is complete For general information on Bluetooth function see Bluetooth Hands free Calling NV U94T U74T only on page 42 Tip Pairing can also be performed by searching for this unit from the car audio unit For details see the manual of the car audio unit Listening to video sound through your car audio system Before st...

Page 101: ... Sync A2DP Audio Transfer Rate A2DP Selects the screen size Repeats the current file all files in the current folder or all files in a Memory Stick Duo Repeat Single Content Repeat Folder Repeat All Reduces the delay between video and sound during video sound streaming via Bluetooth Selects audio transfer rate for streaming via Bluetooth to prioritize sound quality or stability 65 ...

Page 102: ...File format JPEG File extension JPG Number of pixels Max 12 mega pixels Viewing photos 1 In the menu display touch W then Photo The list of folders files appears To move to the upper level touch To list files as thumbnails select Thumbnail 2 Select the desired folder file If you select a folder then select the desired file The photo playback display appears with the selected photo file continue to...

Page 103: ... hide the playback controls With Gesture Command In the photo playback display draw one of the command strokes Start the slideshow only when playback controls are shown Skip to the previous file Skip to the next file Skip to the previous folder 1 Skip to the next folder t Option menu for photo playback The following options for photo playback are available Select Options in the tool bar then one o...

Page 104: ...ettings the desired item the desired option Item Purpose Playing Interval Repeat Slideshow Range File Order Sets the slideshow interval Repeats the slideshow Plays slideshow of all photo files in a Memory Stick Duo or the currently selected folder Sorts photo files by shooting date or name 68 ...

Page 105: ...uide page 75 Bluetooth NV U94TIU74T only page 76 Phone NV U94T U74T only page 77 Route planning settings The following route planning settings are configurable In the menu display touch iii Route Planning the desired item the desired option Route Planning page 30 Simulation Opens the route planning display to create an itinerary Simulates the last route 69 ...

Page 106: ...s to move Move To the new group OK Delete Deletes an entry ies Select an entry ies to delete Done OK Edits the group setting New Group Creates a new group Rearrange Group Order Changes the order of groups Select the group Done Edit Group Name Changes the group name Delete Group Deletes the group and all its entries Backs up the address book data on a Memory Stick Duo Restores the address book data...

Page 107: ...isplay brightness automatically or sets the brightness for day time night time use Automatic Day Night The brightness level for day time and night time use can be adjusted manually Touchscreen Calibration Performs the touch screen calibration when the touch function is off the mark Touch the targets in sequence Registers your home address Enter Address Sets from the navigation menu For details on ...

Page 108: ...F enter the password then select OK Changes the password for locking the unit Enter the current password enter the new password then reenter the new password Resets settings to default Views the ID number and status cradle connection etc of the unit Views the detailed GPS status information Views the firmware version Views the information of the currently inserted Memory Stick Duo such as used fre...

Page 109: ...ways North North up Selects the map color schemes for day time use and night time use Switches the map color scheme automatically Presets the map scale level for clockwise and counterclockwise circles of Gesture Command Shows landmark icons on the map The settings can be configured separately for each facility Shows driving trail on the map ON OFF Deletes driving trail Shows the address book entry...

Page 110: ... Driving Route History Calculation Condition Purpose Allows the use of ferries avoids them unless no alternative is available Allow Avoid Allows the use of carpool lanes avoids them unless no alternative is available Allow Avoid Calculates an alternative route when traffic messages are received Use Not Use Uses the driving route history when calculating the route Use Not Use Sets the route calcula...

Page 111: ...el for voice guidance Level 3 Level 2 Level I OFE Activates the audio warning on merge ON OFE Zooms out the map automatically when driving on the highway ON OFE Shows the magnified view of an intersection 0N 0FE Selects the guidance voice type For details on how to import guidance voice data from your computer see Guidance voice data management on page 81 To select the desired item select the item...

Page 112: ...V U94T only Purpose Views the list of registered Bluetooth device s deletes registration To delete the registration select Delete the device s to delete Done OK Pairs the unit and the Bluetooth device Activates the Bluetooth signal ON OFF Views the information of this unit such as the name address or compatible profile edits the name of the unit To edit the name of the unit select Edit then enter ...

Page 113: ...lects the cellphone to connect for a hands free call or phone book transfer Receives the phone book data of the cellphone Presets the ring tone volume Presets edits phone numbers on D I D2 D3 Home New Input Registers the phone number and the name l Edit Changes the phone number and or the name l Copy from Phone Book Registers the phone number copied from the phone book 2 Clear Deletes the registra...

Page 114: ...XP Media Center Edition Media Center Edition 2004 Media Center Edition 2005 Microsoft Windows Vista Home BasiclHome Premium BusinesslUltimate with Service Pack I or later Monitor High color 16 bit color or more 800 x 600 dots or more Other Internet connection for data download and support Notes The following system environments are not supported Non IBM PC type computers such as Macintosh etc Home...

Page 115: ...lation Connecting the unit to your computer 1 Turn on the unit and your computer 2 Connect the unit to your computer with the USB cable Note While using the software or transferring data do not disconnect the USB cable turn off or reset the unit shut down the computer enter computer standby mode or restart the computer Disconnecting After using the software or completing the transfer exit the soft...

Page 116: ...l I e el bill I _ ef CIJ 1 M 0 I 1 IPcrade System 0 I So lencuoce 0 tl o To manage guidance voice data page 81 e To manage the map data page 82 e To manage the address book data page 83 o To upgrade the firmware page 85 e To select the language for software on screen displays o To access to the Sony navigation support site 80 ...

Page 117: ... Browse then specify the data location on your computer 2 Select the drive corresponding to the unitl Memory Stick Duo 3 In the list check the box es of the guidance voice data to transfer then select Tra nsfer starts 4 Select OK The guidance voice data is transferred to the unit Memory Stick Duo For details on how to select the transferred data on the unit see page 75 Note In step 3 above a notif...

Page 118: ...tore map data if necessary Before starting connect the unit to your computer and start the software 1 Select Map Manager If the map data does not appear select Browse then specify the data location 2 In the list select the map to transfer then Transfer starts 3 Select OK The map on the unit is replaced 82 ...

Page 119: ...edit menu Seleet Add Edit add a new group entry edit the selected group entry 4 Select OK after editing is complete 5 Select Save item s to PC The address book data on the computer is updated To delete the group entry In step 3 above select the group entry to delete Delete OK OK Editing the address book data on the unit You can edit the address book data on the unit using the software Before start...

Page 120: ...ddress book data is transferred to the unit Note In step 5 above a notification appears if free space is insufficient on the unit Delete unnecessary address book data from the unit page 83 Transferring address book data from the unit to your computer You can transfer address book data from the unit to your computer using the software Before starting connect the unit to your computer and start the ...

Page 121: ...Firmware upgrade You can upgrade the firmware on the unit using the software For details visit the website below http www sony com nav u support 85 ...

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Page 124: ... troubleshooting instructions To learn more about the features and functions The Instruction Manual PDF that contains descriptions of all functions is available online You can download the manual at http esupport sony com Notes on this manual This manual contains instructions for the NV U94T U84 and U74T Available functions differ depending on the model The following chart shows the main differenc...

Page 125: ... Service Center 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com nav u support Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Sony Model No NV U94T NV U84 NV U74T Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone number 858 942 2230 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...

Page 126: ...h which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessory Car battery adapter Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL S...

Page 127: ... U74T only 9 About Memory Stick 10 What is a Memory Stick 10 Types of Memory Stick Duo that the system can use 10 Note on LCD panel 11 Maintenance 11 Cleaning 11 Fuse replacement 11 Notes on unit disposal 12 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 16 Resetting the unit 16 Checklist 16 5 ...

Page 128: ...it or cradle may fall Failure to do so may result in unsafe driving conditions Do not apply excessive force to the unit or cradle as it may fall Comply with local traffic rules laws and regulations Do not continuously watch the unit while driving It is dangerous and may cause a traffic accident If you need to operate the navigation system while driving be sure to stop the car in a safe place befor...

Page 129: ...te or will become unchargeable On the suction cup Small bubbles may exist on the suction cup These bubbles however do not affect the suction cup s performance OnGPS As GPS information is obtained from satellites it may be impossible or difficult to obtain information in locations such as Tunnel or underground Under a highway Between high buildings Between tall trees with dense foliage Note GPS sig...

Page 130: ...ine networks as well as user programmed function which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic device for essential communications such as medical emergencies Remember in order to make or receive calls the hands free and the electronic device connected to the hands free must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular signal str...

Page 131: ...e amount of time spent viewing the screen while driving On Bluetooth communication NV U94T U74T only Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m about 30 ft Maximum communication range may vary depending on obstacles person metal wall etc or electromagnetic environment When using the Bluetooth function install the unit within 60 cm about 20 in from the driver The following ...

Page 132: ...ith a large capacity It has been designed not only for exchanging sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products but also for serving as an insertablel removable external storage medium that can save data Types of Memory Stick Duo that the system can use With the system you can use the following types of Memory Stick DUO 1 Memory Stick Duo Not compatible with MagicGate MagicGate Memor...

Page 133: ...ment strength weakens Be sure to dry the suction cup before reattaching Clean the display window with a commercially available cleaning cloth Note If the suction cup leaves a trace on the windshield wipe with water Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse in the car battery adapter be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse 2 5 A If the fuse blows check the power c...

Page 134: ...CYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our R B R C environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection L I n and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc orgl Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batt...

Page 135: ...utton to turn off the unit 2 Remove the 4 rubber plugs on the rear of the unit then the 4 screws using a screw driver 3 Remove the rear cover Use a sharp object such as a flat head screw driver in the places shown in the illustration to release the catches and open the rear cover 4 Remove the battery 5 Insulate the connector terminal by wrapping with a tape Note Do not damage the battery with a sh...

Page 136: ...rowave oven static electricity reception sensitivity antenna s performance operating system software application etc 2 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth communication between devices Cradle Operating temperature 5 45 C 41 I 13 OF Power requirements DC 5 2 Y from supplied 12 Y 24 V car battery adapter negative ground Connection terminals Unit connector DC IN 5 2V jack TM...

Page 137: ...ofile OPP Object Push Profile I The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices magnetic fields around a microwave oven static electricity reception sensitivity antennas performance operating system software application etc 2 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth communication between devices Built in battery charging time usage time Chargi...

Page 138: ...ed NV U94T1U84 only The CHG indicator turns off during the battery discharge mode The built in battery cannot be charged Turn on the unit then tum off the unit If the car battery adapter is being used disconnect it from the cigarette lighter socket then reconnect Tum on the computer during USB charge Note that the CHG indicator may light up in green in the computer standby mode even though the bui...

Page 139: ...is unit Set Bluetooth Signal to ON While connecting to a Bluetooth device this unit cannot be detected from another device Disconnect the current connection and search for this unit from another device Bluetooth connection is not possible Perform pairing again Check the pairing and connection procedures in the manual of the other device etc and perform the operation again Go to the Sony website to...

Page 140: ...nd bit rate 32 to 320 kbps VBR Copyright protected AAC Advanced Audio Coding files cannot be played back The unit supports only AAC LC files with sampling frequency 8111 025112116 22 05 24 32 44 1148 kHz and bit rate 16 to 320 kbps VBR Depending on the sampling frequency the bit rate may include non standard or non guaranteed bit rates Video playback NV U94T only Video playback is not possible A M...

Page 141: ...n The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners On licenses MP3 MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson MPEG 4 Audio Do Not Copy Notice Licensed Products may not be decompiled reverse engineered or cop...

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Page 144: ...d As the attachment strength of suction cup is high the dashboard may deform Notes on use Choose a safe installation location where it does not interfere with the operation of the airbag system Clean the attachment surface beforehand Choose the attachment location carefully for example by placing the sheet temporarily before finally applying The sheet cannot be removed easily once applied as its a...

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Page 148: ...ony as aseparate repair item Sony shall have no liabil ity whatsoever for loss or damage in transit of items shipped to service facili ties Any parts replaced under this limited warranty will become the property of Sony It is your responsibility to back up any data software or other materi als you may have stored or preserved on your unit It is likely that such data software or other materials wil...

Page 149: ...ent la propriete de Sony Vous l tes responsable de faire une copie de sauvegarde de toutes donnees logiciels ou autres que vous auriez pu stocker ou conserver sur votre unile II estlort probable que des donnees logiciels ou autres seront perdus ou reformates pendantla reparation et Sony n est pas responsable de tels dommages ou pertes Preuve d achat La presente garantie limitee s applique au produ...

Page 150: ...y SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 SOO 222 Sony 7669 LIMITED WARRANTY IMobile Navigation I This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not co...

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