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MCAP_A  31MCAT20

2008
Honda GL1800

NAVIGATION SYSTEM

US_MCAP.book  Page 1  Thursday, March 15, 2007  4:00 PM

Summary of Contents for 2008 Honda GL1800

Page 1: ...2008 Honda GL1800 NAVIGATION SYSTEM US_MCAP book Page 1 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 2: ...ns 41 Center Display Screens 42 Types of Navigation System Screens 42 Map Screens 44 Map Layouts 44 Map Screen 45 Next Turn Pop up 49 Maneuver List 49 Automatic Re routing 50 Map Scale Zoom 50 White Arrow Point Locator 51 Menu Screens 53 Summary of Main Menu Functions 57 Keyboard Screens 59 Operating Keyboards 60 List Screens 62 Point Review Screens 63 Route Calculate Edit Route Screens 66 Route C...

Page 3: ... Route 120 New Route Destination 122 Edit Route 123 Adding a Location as a Via 124 Adding a Road as a Via 126 Re Route 127 Detour 128 Favorite Places 129 Favorite Places 130 Storing Favorite Places 131 Renaming Favorite Places 132 Deleting Favorite Places 133 Go Home 135 Go Home 136 Calculating a Route Home 137 Checking Your Home Location 137 Deleting Your Home Location 138 Technical Consumer Info...

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Page 5: ...uction 6 A Few Words About Safety 8 System Limitations 9 Favorable Reception Areas for GPS Signals 9 Unfavorable Reception Areas for GPS Signals 10 User Agreement 11 US_MCAP book Page 5 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 6: ...them as a destination by using the control panel on the right fairing If a desired destination is not in the system s database you can still enter it and the system should be able to direct you to it in most cases You can also save store locations in the system as Favorite Places The system also retains your last 25 finds as Previous Finds so you can easily return to them and allows you to store a...

Page 7: ...le is in motion Only the Navigation System s left handlebar controls and audio system controls continue to operate while riding Accessory Precautions Installing metallic or metalized accessories near the windscreen can seriously degrade or prevent GPS reception because the GPS antenna is located under the windscreen If you plan to install electronic components such as motorcycle location devices a...

Page 8: ...e Navigation System is designed to provide route information to help you reach your destination However this route guidance may sometimes conflict with road conditions such as street closures road construction and detours Additionally the system itself has certain limitations see page 9 Therefore you must verify the voice guidance and visual route information provided by the system by carefully ob...

Page 9: ... is operated by the U S Department of Defense The system is subject to changes that could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment including your Navigation System For more information see page 149 GPS reception is best in open areas with no trees tall buildings or other tall objects that can interfere with the signal Favorable Reception Areas for GPS Signals US_MCAP book Page 9 Th...

Page 10: ...occurs the message banner at the top of the screen turns yellow and displays Poor Satellite Reception Additionally if you are not using the Orientation setting North Up the diffused signal reflection may cause the orientation to switch inaccurately Unfavorable Reception Areas for GPS Signals Low GPS satellite position less than 10 degrees on the horizon Areas with tall buildings Areas with tall tr...

Page 11: ...ered or otherwise disassembled in whole or in part The CF memory card may not be used in a network or by any other manner of simultaneous use in multiple systems The CF memory card is intended solely for personal use or internal use where the end user is a business by the consumer The CF memory card is not to be used for commercial purposes The Licensors do not guarantee to the customer that the f...

Page 12: ...Navigation Technologies Corporation database Use duplication or disclosure of this CF memory card by or on behalf of the United States government is subject to Restricted Rights as set forth at FAR 52 227 14 19 or DFARS 252 227 7013 as applicable Manufacturers are the Licensors including HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 2 1 1 Minami Aoyama Minato Ku Tokyo 107 8556 JAPAN Garmin Ltd 1200 East 151st Street Olathe ...

Page 13: ...stem Overview 14 Operating Controls 15 Startup 16 Display Screens 18 Map Screen 19 Point Review Screens 23 Route Calculate Edit Route Screens 24 Main Menu 25 Let s Take a Trip 27 Tips 33 US_MCAP book Page 13 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 14: ... the map screens and listen to the voice guidance The right fairing panel controls become disabled Even if no route is entered in the system you will still receive some useful screen and voice guidance information while riding System Functions There are three ways to find designate a location you want to travel to or save as a favorite for future use Find menu see page 97 Route menu see page 119 W...

Page 15: ...ttom zoom out of the button to zoom in or out on a map screen Directional Arrow buttons 1 Press to move the highlight in a menu or list or to move the White Arrow Point Locator feature ENT button Press to execute enter a command ZOOM toggle VOICE GUIDE button 2 Toggle to the left zoom in or right zoom out to change the map scale Push and release to activate the voice guidance feature Push and hold...

Page 16: ...he ignition Press the DISP button under the center display screen or the MAP button on the right fairing panel to enter the Navi system After a few seconds you will see Press the ENT button If you do not the screen will return to the multi information mode after about 30 seconds To return to the Navigation System press the DISP button on the center display or the MAP button on the right fairing pa...

Page 17: ...slow in acquiring a GPS connection you will see Locating Satellites in the message banner across the top of the screen and a red question mark will flash on top of the vehicle position indicator red arrowhead The red arrowhead will identify your last location until the system connects with the satellites To display the Main Menu press the MENU button on the right fairing panel If you are not locat...

Page 18: ... the system database based on the information you enter lists act as a gateway to Point Review Screens Point Review Screens For a given location provides a map a menu for selecting the location as a route destination or stop along the way via or as a favorite as well as route information Route Calculate Screen Used to input preferences and trigger a route calculation Edit Route Screens Displays th...

Page 19: ...I icons will appear when the map scale is either 200 or 500 feet Map Screen Road Number POI Icon Red Flag Via Stop Checkered Flag Destination Detail Display Current Road Next Three Maneuvers Map Scale Accuracy Circle Green Circle Town Blue Outline Route Vehicle Position Track Log Map Orientation Clock Message Banner Highway Road Map Background North Up Heading Up US_MCAP book Page 19 Thursday Marc...

Page 20: ...ts the distance indicated above the scale There are 13 selections from 200 feet to 500 miles Road Number Indicates a road number The shape of the sign varies such as oval shield etc Track Log White dot indicates a track log Vehicle Position The red arrowhead indicates your vehicle location and when moving which direction your motorcycle is facing Checkered Flag Destination Indicates destination of...

Page 21: ...er If riding a route gives route instructions If not riding a route identifies upcoming streets roads Also delivers a message such as Lost Satellite Poor Satellite or Unverified Road Next Three Maneuvers If you are riding a route in the Half Map default mode lists the next three maneuvers Types DAYTIME NIGHTTIME Airport Cream White Black Basic Background Khaki default Yellow Gray Orange Black Body...

Page 22: ...s DAYTIME NIGHTTIME Arterial Roads Collector Roads Major Highway Minor Highway Black Blue Green Interstate Highway Red Red Ramps Garnet Dark Red Deep Blue Residential Roads Green Gray US_MCAP book Page 22 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 23: ...ill feel comfortable with your Navigation System If you want to adjust the designated location press the right arrow button on the right fairing panel The focus highlight shifts to the right map side of the display and the White Arrow Point Locator becomes available on the map Use the four directional arrow buttons to move the white arrow cursor to any point on any map in the system The map will a...

Page 24: ...ate a route to your destination Select Edit Route to bring up the Edit Route Screen The Edit Route Screen lets you add or delete a stop along the way via or to sort rearrange the sequence of the vias and the current destination The screen shows your destination checkered flag preceded by any via location red flag you have selected Route Calculate Edit Route Screens US_MCAP book Page 24 Thursday Ma...

Page 25: ...PS status time date and current location Info System page 93 to identify the software operating your system and the unit ID number and check the maps used in the system Restore Defaults page 94 to return all optional settings to the initial factory settings and delete Home Find page 97 used to find a location by Favorite Place page 99 to select from up to 500 favorite locations saved in the system...

Page 26: ...te Favorite Places page 129 used for easier routing to locations you have previously saved as a favorite Use the Find menu to save a favorite Mark by Vehicle Position page 131 to add your current location to your Favorite Places storage list Mark by Cursor Position page 131 to add a location specified by White Arrow Point Locator to your Favorite Places storage list This option appears only when t...

Page 27: ...ntering instructions and commands The system reacts displaying a map menu keyboard list point review route calculate or edit route screen And at times the system s voice guidance also operates In this manual you will see an image of what you will view on the display screen For your hypothetical trip to Tombstone you utilize the basic functions of the system You find a destination You refine the ro...

Page 28: ...lighted press ENT Using the directional arrow buttons and ENT button begin typing in Tombstone Notice the number of Hits This indicates how many possible cities are in the system beginning with the letters TOM Typing in the B causes the system to automatically jump to a list of possible towns beginning with TOMB Scroll down and highlight Tombstone AZ Press ENT With Route to It highlighted press EN...

Page 29: ... as an Avoid To deselect U Turns scroll over to highlight it and press ENT The light gray field indicates U Turns is no longer selected as an Avoid Scroll down to highlight Calculate and press ENT When the calculation is completed you will see a map and hear voice guidance announce your next maneuver To edit your route to add a stop along the way at your favorite Honda dealer press the MENU button...

Page 30: ...d press ENT Scroll down to highlight by Point of Interest Press ENT Highlight Nearest since you know your dealer is near it is not necessary to select a Category Press ENT NOTE All Honda dealers are listed in the Services Dealer Auto Parts category of the Point of Interest selection US_MCAP book Page 30 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 31: ...recalculate the route to include the via Your route is ready to ride If you want to designate your current location as Home for the return ride press the MENU button With Go Home highlighted press ENT With Setup Info highlighted press ENT Scroll down to highlight Setup System and press ENT US_MCAP book Page 31 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 32: ...To give yourself the best opportunity to fully grasp the Navigation System we suggest you continue to read the entire manual However if you do not intend to we suggest you at least check out the following two sections Operating Controls and Center Display Screens The next five sections cover the five Main Menu selections Finally there is the Technical Consumer Information section US_MCAP book Page...

Page 33: ...nts pre loaded in the database Find by Name vs Find Nearest Use Find Nearest if the location you want is nearby This function brings up a list allowing you to skip the keyboard process used by Find by Name White Arrow Point Locator This feature can be used to find a location on any map and include it in a route For more information see page 51 Use Category Subcategory to Simplify Find by Point of ...

Page 34: ...eck If You Have Designated a Home Location Select Go Home If a Route Calculate Screen appears you have a Home designation in the system To Check What Your Home Location Is Use Main Menu Favorite Places to reach the Favorite Places Edit Favorite screen Home will be listed with your favorites See page 137 Creating a New Home Designation with an Existing Home in the System Do not select Go Home on th...

Page 35: ...Operating Controls Right Fairing Panel Controls 36 Left Handlebar Controls 37 Center Display Controls 38 Audio System Controls 39 US_MCAP book Page 35 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 36: ...y The length of the scale line in the lower left of the map screen represents the distance indicated above the scale line Directional Arrow buttons With a menu or list displayed press the four directional arrow buttons to move the highlight up down left or right With a map displayed press any of the four directional arrow buttons to make a White Arrow Point Locator appear on the screen at the curr...

Page 37: ...from map scales of 200 feet to 500 miles on the map display There are 13 map scale options VOICE GUIDE button Push in and release to activate the voice guidance feature If you are on a route you will hear the next maneuver On the screen the Next Turn Pop up window will appear for about five seconds If you are not on a route you will hear what direction you are riding in Push in and hold for two be...

Page 38: ...airbag system TRIP button While in the Navi mode press this button to bring up a split screen lower portion display of the odometer and last selected tripmeter A or B This display lasts about five seconds While the screen is still visible press the button again to toggle between the A and B tripmeters To reset the tripmeter push and hold the button with the display in the TRIP A or TRIP B mode DIM...

Page 39: ...choices When the Navigation System is on you may press the VOLUME button to adjust the Navigation voice volume relative to the audio volume either quieter or louder Rotate the knob to adjust See your Owner s Manual for more information on the audio system MODE knob button Turn the knob to highlight your selection Press the knob button to control various audio modes Consecutive pushes cycle through...

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Page 41: ...euver List 49 Automatic Re routing 50 Map Scale Zoom 50 White Arrow Point Locator 51 Menu Screens 53 Summary of Main Menu Functions 57 Keyboard Screens 59 Operating Keyboards 60 List Screens 62 Point Review Screens 63 Route Calculate Edit Route Screens 66 Route Calculate Screen 66 Edit Route Screens 67 US_MCAP book Page 41 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 42: ...page 63 Route Calculate Edit Route Screens see page 66 Scroll Bar A scroll bar is visible on the right side of some menus and lists when the items exceed the six lines available on a screen display To advance through the list use the down directional arrow button to move to the item you want NOTE Throughout this manual you will see some menu screens with more than six items example the Find menu w...

Page 43: ...age to another To scroll forward one page at a time in a long list press the right arrow The first press moves the highlight to the bottom item on the screen page Each successive press advances the screen list one page with the bottom selection of the previous page now at the top of the next page To scroll back one page at a time in a long list press the left arrow The first press moves the highli...

Page 44: ...ect Layout on page 73 Full Map NOTE When no route is entered the initial display is Full Map See Map Screen on page 45 for a complete explanation of features and symbols on the map screens Map Layouts Wide Map Half Map default Message Banner Detail Display Message Banner Current Road Detail Display Next Three Maneuvers US_MCAP book Page 44 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 45: ...icons will appear when the map scale is either 200 or 500 feet Map Screen Road Number POI Icon Red Flag Via Stop Checkered Flag Destination Detail Display Current Road Next Three Maneuvers Map Scale Accuracy Circle Green Circle Town Blue Outline Route Vehicle Position Track Log Map Orientation Clock Message Banner Highway Road Map Background North Up Heading Up US_MCAP book Page 45 Thursday March ...

Page 46: ... the distance indicated above the scale There are 13 selections from 200 feet to 500 miles Road Number Indicates a road number The shape of the sign varies such as oval shield etc Track Log White dot indicates a track log Vehicle Position The red arrowhead indicates your vehicle location and when moving which direction your motorcycle is facing Checkered Flag Destination Indicates destination of y...

Page 47: ... If riding a route gives route instructions If not riding a route identifies upcoming streets roads Also delivers a message such as Lost Satellite Poor Satellite or Unverified Road Next Three Maneuvers If you are riding a route in the Half Map default mode lists the next three maneuvers Types DAYTIME NIGHTTIME Airport Cream White Black Basic Background Khaki Default Yellow Gray Orange Black Body o...

Page 48: ...DAYTIME NIGHTTIME Arterial Roads Collector Roads Major Highway Minor Highway Black Blue Green Interstate Highway Red Red Ramps Garnet Dark Red Deep Blue Residential Roads Green Gray US_MCAP book Page 48 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 49: ...ing a turn The initial display shows a single blue bar on the bottom with nine green bars above it As you approach the turn the lowest green bar turns blue in increments until all ten bars are blue as you reach the turn If you have a route entered press and hold the VOICE GUIDE button for access to a list of every maneuver in your current route shown on the left side of the screen While you are ri...

Page 50: ... how to get you back on the route You will receive a voice and screen alert The alert is activated at about 110 yards 100 meters if you are riding the route and at about 220 yards 200 meters if you have not started the route but begin riding in a direction inconsistent with your route such as heading south in a parking lot to turn north onto a road Pressing the Zoom In Out button lets you change t...

Page 51: ...e zoomed but only between 200 feet and 1 mile The Next Turn Popup cannot be zoomed In addition to using the Find and Route menus to create a route you may use a third option a White Arrow Point Locator that you can move around any main map screen in the system to a new location You may use this feature to select a destination a via or a Favorite Place or to designate a Home location see Set Home U...

Page 52: ...ens see page 63 5 With Route to It highlighted press ENT to bring up a Route Calculate Screen NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 6 With Calculate highlighted on the Route Calculate Screen press ENT The screen will display a routing map to your new destination Your old route will automatically be deleted from the system Tip Instead of pressing ENT in step 4 you m...

Page 53: ... to highlight the desired function and then push ENT The Setup Info function lets you set the system and screen displays and opening closing ceremony three menus and provides system information two menus The sixth option Restore Defaults lets you reset the three Setup categories to the original factory defaults Find offers seven different ways to find or select a desired location If there are no F...

Page 54: ...een NOTE Detour will not appear on the menu if you go off route or lose satellite reception Favorite Places allows you to enter your current location indicated by the red arrowhead on the map screen as a favorite place for future routing use Under the Edit Favorite heading it lists Home if designated and any Favorite Places already entered in the system NOTE If the white arrow cursor is displayed ...

Page 55: ...any location such as where you are staying while out of town If you have not entered a Home selection in the system the screen will read Enter Home in Setup System Page 2 If you have a Home selection in the system the display will be a Route Calculate Screen which lets you route to your home position US_MCAP book Page 55 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 56: ...tem 2 S c r e e n INFORMATION ROUTE S E T U P SETUP FIND GO HO M E F A V O R I T E P L A C E S MAIN MENU Ceremony GPS S y s t e m Restore Defaults Favorite Place P r e v i o u s F i n d P o in t o f In te r e s t Address In te r s e c ti o n C i t y Exit New Route Edit Route Re Route Detour VehiclePosition Cursor Position System 136 73 85 91 93 93 94 99 102 103 107 110 113 114 122 123 127 128 130 ...

Page 57: ...ate and current location Info System page 93 to identify the software operating your system and the unit ID number and check the maps used in the system Restore Defaults page 94 to return all optional settings to the initial factory settings and delete Home Find page 97 used to find a location by Favorite Place page 99 to select from up to 500 favorite locations saved in the system by Previous Fin...

Page 58: ...e Favorite Places page 129 used for easier routing to locations you have previously saved as a favorite Use the Find menu to save a favorite Mark by Vehicle Position page 131 to add your current location to your Favorite Places storage list Mark by Cursor Position page 131 to add a location specified by White Arrow Point Locator to your Favorite Places storage list This option appears only when th...

Page 59: ...st one possible match in the system Typing just one letter will make it appear Gray Letters in the Entry Field The system often guesses what you intend to type and displays its guess with gray letters in the entry field Refer to the above screen illustration If the system guesses correctly highlight List and press ENT to view a list including the guess OK Button This button appears when you are en...

Page 60: ...controls Operating Keyboards Left Arrow Button To move the cursor in the entry field one space to the left The directional arrow buttons do not create a space between words If the cursor is full left pressing the left arrow moves the cursor to the far right of the keyboard Right Arrow Button To move the cursor in the entry field one space to the right If the cursor is full right pressing the right...

Page 61: ...highlight it and press ENT to enter the complete name Hits The Hits feature anticipates what you are trying to enter When there are possible matches in the system the number of possibles appears in the Hits field When the possible matches reach five or less the screen will jump to a list To move the highlight in the entry field to the right Use this feature to enter the guess gray word To move the...

Page 62: ...ears highlight a location on a list and press ENT Find by Name Find Nearest Previous Find Favorite Places Find by Street Select Address Nearest Exits Select Exit Road The Point Review Screen then appears and allows you to create or edit a route The screen below is the Find by Name list US_MCAP book Page 62 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 63: ...The menu items may differ NOTE The address may not appear if the system cannot locate the position In that case No Address or blank is shown on the display Distance from Vehicle Location Direction from Vehicle Location Point Identification Map Orientation White Arrow Cursor Map Scale Menu Address Message Banner There are various kinds of Point Review Screens and the menu items shown may differ dep...

Page 64: ...ocator If the location is already saved as a Favorite Place When New Route is set from the Route menu When adding a stop via from the Edit Route Screen When storing a Home location When storing a Favorite Place from the Favorite Places option US_MCAP book Page 64 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 65: ...vorite Done To return to the list of locations Set Destination To create a route to your selected destination Set as Via To add the location as a stop via on an existing route Save as HOME To save the location as Home This option appears only if a location is not saved as Home Adjusting the Location If the designated location shown on the Point Review Screen is not what you desired you may adjust ...

Page 66: ... vias before reaching your destination Route Preference To change a current selection blue field shown on the screen highlight the other choice and press ENT The field turns blue indicating its selection as the Route Preference NOTE The system may calculate a route that includes a ferry passage The Route Preference does not allow you to choose whether or not to include a ferry passage Avoid To sel...

Page 67: ...ulate Calculate With Calculate highlighted press ENT A map screen will appear and the message banner will show Calculating plus a percentage indicating the progress of the calculation Upon completion of the calculation you will see your route map With Edit Route highlighted on the Route Calculate Screen press ENT The Edit Route Screen shows the destination of your route indicated by the checkered ...

Page 68: ...r route Example using the by Point of Interest option brings up the following screen Highlight Nearest and press ENT With your choice highlighted press ENT With Set as Via highlighted press ENT The Edit Route Screen now shows your destination checkered flag preceded by any via stops red flag en route and offers four editing options US_MCAP book Page 68 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 69: ...rrange the order of the locations on the Edit Route list To sort highlight and select Sort then highlight the item to be repositioned Press ENT Use the up and down directional arrows to move the item up or down the list This option appears after selecting Add Done To bring up the map screen with the new edited route Highlight Done and press ENT A map screen will appear and the message banner will ...

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Page 71: ...up Screen 2 80 Setup Screen 2 80 Setup System 1 85 Setup System 1 85 Setup System 2 87 Setup System 2 87 Setup Ceremony 91 Info Screens 93 Info GPS 93 Info System 93 Restore Defaults 94 Factory Default Settings 95 US_MCAP book Page 71 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 72: ...nd press ENT The screen will return to the Setup Info menu Or just press BACK The following items are available from the Setup Info menu Setup Screen To select how your screen will appear including color intensity and map orientation pop ups and other features Setup System To select time elements and designate a home base for routing Setup Ceremony To select the standard or special opening ceremon...

Page 73: ... and press ENT The Select Layout screen appears There are three map options The Full Map fills the screen with no detail shown The Half Map appears on half of the screen with two detail choices you select from four available options as well as the next three route maneuvers The Wide Map appears on three quarters of the screen with three detail choices you select from four available options NOTE Fo...

Page 74: ...hlight the Detail box you want to change example Dist to Next and press ENT Use the directional arrow buttons to highlight your new detail choice example Time till Next and press ENT The field turns blue and your selection appears in the highlighted Detail box To change the other default repeat the process Press BACK to return to the Select Layout screen Press BACK again to return to Setup Screen ...

Page 75: ...ed To change a setting highlight the Detail field you want to change example Dist to Next and press ENT Use a directional arrow button to highlight your new detail choice example Time till Next and press ENT The field turns blue and your new choice appears in the top Detail box Press BACK or select Done to return to the Select Layout screen Press BACK again to return to Setup Screen 1 US_MCAP book...

Page 76: ...e are three options The default is Auto Selecting Auto The display is North Up until you come within the distance you select for an automatic switch to the Heading Up display You may select 1 2 or 5 miles The default is 2 miles To change the default highlight the distance field under the Auto field and press ENT With your distance selection highlighted press ENT US_MCAP book Page 76 Thursday March...

Page 77: ... Done to return to Setup Screen 1 Your selection will appear in the Orientation field Selecting Heading Up This option rotates the map so that the direction you are heading always points toward the top of the screen An N arrow in the upper left of the screen indicates where north is To select Heading Up highlight its field and press ENT The blue field indicates selection Press BACK or select Done ...

Page 78: ...g at night The Auto option automatically switches between the day and night modes based on the time of day and GPS sunrise sunset data This is the default setting The Off option turns the entire Navigation System off You will see a darkened version of the multi information display Tip To activate the Navi System press either the DISP or MAP button Press DISP again for the multi information display...

Page 79: ...turns blue Press BACK or select Done to return to Setup Screen 1 Your new choices will appear in the Color Mode field NOTE The Night mode or the Auto mode after sunset provides a black background as shown below For more information about the night screen see page 47 US_MCAP book Page 79 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 80: ...oom out past the 10 mile map scale The Home icon appears if you have designated a Home location for all map scales except 500 miles Turning on POI Icons on the Map If you want to show POI icons on the map highlight On and press ENT The Category menu appears All items are selected by default If you highlight All Points of Interest and press ENT all items are deselected Highlight your desired catego...

Page 81: ...d you cannot add any locations to the database or control when the icons appear To get more information for a POI that interests you stop your motorcycle and press any directional arrow on the right fairing panel to bring up the White Arrow Point Locator Move the locator to the POI icon The POI s name will appear To bring up a Point Review Screen for the location press ENT US_MCAP book Page 81 Thu...

Page 82: ...top Entertainment Movie Other Live Theater Bar Nightclub Casino Golf Ski Centers Resorts Bowling Ice Skating Swimming Pool Sports Fitness Public Airport Attractions Amusement Theme Park Other Museum Hall Auditorium Library Landmark School College Park Garden Zoo Aquarium Arena Track Winery Places of Worship Shopping Grocery Shopping Center Other Department General Merchandise Apparel Pharmacy Conv...

Page 83: ...ognizes that you are somewhere within the area indicated by the circle To turn this option on highlight On and press ENT The On field turns blue Next Turn Pop up The default is On The screen will alert you to an upcoming turn on your route with a pop up and voice guidance that the turn is approaching The trigger for the alert depends on the speed category of the road you are riding but the alert w...

Page 84: ... number of breadcrumbs the first created will disappear as the latest breadcrumb appears To turn this option on highlight On and press ENT The On field turns blue To clear the breadcrumbs from your map screen highlight Clear and press ENT If you choose Clear with Track Log on new breadcrumbs will appear as you continue regardless of whether or not you have a route in the system When you complete y...

Page 85: ...s Auto The system will automatically adjust for time changes in the spring and fall The Yes option voids the automatic time change for daylight savings time The No option keeps the time standard To select either option highlight the field and press ENT The field turns blue Time Zone The default is Eastern To change the selection highlight the Time Zone field and press ENT Highlight your time zone ...

Page 86: ...nute To make your entry highlight the first field to be changed and press ENT To make a change use the left or right arrow button Then press ENT The highlight moves to the next field Repeat the process When you are finished press BACK or highlight Done and press ENT The Time Zone screen returns US_MCAP book Page 86 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 87: ...is disconnected for a long time To initialize the GPS function highlight OK and press ENT The GPS Initialize screen displays your longitude and latitude Location field as well as the time Time field With OK highlighted press ENT The screen will double check your decision to reset With Yes highlighted press ENT The GPS Initialize screen reappears with the Location coordinates area blank until the s...

Page 88: ...n as Home Vehicle Position To designate your current position as Home Cursor Position To designate a cursor position as Home This option appears only if the white arrow cursor is shown on the map when the MENU button is pressed Set Home Using Find Menu If you want to designate a location from the Find menu highlight Find Menu and press ENT The Edit Home Location menu appears The Edit Home Location...

Page 89: ...me highlighted press ENT The display returns to Setup System 2 screen Set Home Using Cursor Position You may also designate a Home selection by using the White Arrow Point Locator follow steps 1 to 3 on page 51 on a map screen After positioning the white arrow point locator on the map screen press the MENU button On the Main Menu highlight Setup Info and press the ENT button The Setup Info menu ap...

Page 90: ...isplayed when the MENU button is pressed the Cursor Position option does not appear on the screen With Save as HOME highlighted press ENT The display returns to Setup System 2 screen NOTE Your new Home designation will be listed in Favorite Places US_MCAP book Page 90 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 91: ...he Standard field turns blue To return to the Setup Info menu press BACK or highlight Done and press ENT Selecting Special Ceremony The opening ceremony includes the Goldwing logo screen followed by a screen that reads Hello followed by the text you enter The closing ceremony will be See You followed by the text you enter To choose the customized ceremony highlight the Special box and press ENT Th...

Page 92: ...The next time you start the Navigation System you will see a two screen sequence the Goldwing logo followed by a second screen that says Hello with the text you entered And when you exit the system you will see a screen that says See you followed by the text you entered Selecting Off No Ceremony If you do not want an opening ceremony highlight Off and press ENT The field will turn blue To return t...

Page 93: ...Press BACK to return to the Setup Info menu The Info System option identifies the software operating your Navigation System and provides the software ID number In addition the version of map software loaded in the system appears at the bottom of the screen On the Setup Info menu highlight Info System and press ENT The following screen appears After checking the information press BACK or highlight ...

Page 94: ...e 95 On the Setup Info menu highlight Restore Defaults and press ENT The following screen appears The screen will ask you to confirm your request With Yes highlighted press ENT to restore default settings NOTE Executing the Restore Defaults option deletes the Home location stored in the system US_MCAP book Page 94 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 95: ...or for daylight map display screen mode Khaki Auto POI Point of Interest Icon If the map scale is 200 or 500 feet point of interest icons appear on the map screen Off Accuracy Circle Displays GPS accuracy range Off Next Turn Pop up Alerts of upcoming turn on route with screen pop up and voice guidance On Track Log Creates log of your journey by spreading breadcrumbs every 275 yards 250 meters depe...

Page 96: ...ary 12 hour Daylight Savings Automatically adjusts for standard daylight savings time changes Auto Time Zone Allows you to change time zone Eastern FEATURE DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Opening Ending Ceremony Three options including no ceremony Standard FEATURE DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Detour Five options from 1 2 to 15 miles 1 2 mile US_MCAP book Page 96 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 97: ... of Interest 103 Category Subcategory 103 Point of Interest Categories Subcategories 104 Find by Name 105 Find Nearest 106 Find by Address 107 Find by Intersection 110 Find by City 113 Find by Exit 114 Exit Categories 114 Nearest Exits 114 Select Exit Road 115 US_MCAP book Page 97 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 98: ...ce To select from up to 500 favorite locations you have saved in the system by Previous Find To select from your previous 25 finds by Point of Interest POI To select from points of interest loaded in the OEM database You may not add to the database by Address To route to a known address by Intersection To find a location when you do not know the street address but do know the intersection by City ...

Page 99: ... Name option allows you to select your favorite place by name With Find by Name highlighted press ENT Type in the name of the desired favorite NOTE For more information about the keyboard screen see page 59 Depending upon the favorites you have in the system you will either get a list to choose from or the system will take you directly to a Point Review Screen NOTE For more information about the P...

Page 100: ...ination and starts the voice and route guidance The Find Nearest option allows you to select the closest favorite place With Find Nearest highlighted press ENT The screen will display the name of the nearest favorites you have entered in the system Highlight your choice and press ENT A Point Review Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Point Review Screen see page 63 Find Nearest US_M...

Page 101: ...lculate Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance US_MCAP book Page 101 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 102: ...creen To do that highlight the choice and press ENT The field will turn blue and the screen will show the list for the category you selected To select from the All list highlight your choice and press ENT A Point Review Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Point Review Screen see page 63 With Route to It highlighted press ENT A Route Calculate Screen appears NOTE For more information...

Page 103: ...you may refine your search to a specific category and then to a sub category of that selection To do that highlight the Category field and press ENT Highlight the Category you want example Services and press ENT To narrow your search highlight the Subcategory field and press ENT There are 16 sub categories for Services Scroll down the menu Highlight your sub category choice and press ENT The scree...

Page 104: ... Other Entertainment All Live Theater Bar Nightclub Movie Theater Casino Golf Course Skiing Center Resort Bowling Center Sports Fitness Center Other Attractions All Amusement Theme Park Museum Historical Library Landmark School Park Garden Arena Track Hall Auditorium Winery Other Shopping All Department Grocery General Merchandise Shopping Center Pharmacy Chemist Convenience Other Emergency Govern...

Page 105: ... press ENT A Point Review Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Point Review Screen see page 63 With Route to It highlighted press ENT A Route Calculate Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance Find by Name US_MCAP...

Page 106: ...d press ENT A Point Review Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Point Review Screen see page 63 With Route to It highlighted press ENT A Route Calculate Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance Find Nearest US_MCA...

Page 107: ...ou may enter a partial address number and street for your system search Entering the city will narrow your search With the Number field highlighted press ENT Type in the number When you are done highlight OK and press ENT NOTE For more information about the keyboard screen see page 59 The Find Address screen returns with the Number entered and the Street field highlighted Press ENT Type in the Str...

Page 108: ... the state A list of states will appear Highlight the state you want and press ENT After you finish entering your choices highlight Find and press ENT The following screen appears NOTE If the system database does not find the address you are looking for the pop up says None Found Press OK or BACK to return to the Find Address screen If you find the address you want highlight it and press ENT A Poi...

Page 109: ...ate Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance US_MCAP book Page 109 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 110: ... two Street names With the First Street field highlighted press ENT Use the keyboard to type the name NOTE For more information about the keyboard screen see page 59 Once several letters have been entered the keyboard may guess at your entry and shift to a Find by Street list With your selection highlighted press ENT The Find Intersection screen returns with First Street filled in and Second Stree...

Page 111: ...d press ENT Highlight the state you want and press ENT After you finish entering your choices highlight Find and press ENT The following screen appears NOTE If the system database does not find the intersection you are looking for the pop up says None Found Press OK or BACK to return to the Find Intersection screen If you find the intersection you want highlight it and press ENT A Point Review Scr...

Page 112: ...culate Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance US_MCAP book Page 112 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 113: ... menu highlight by City and press ENT The following screen appears To find a city by its name select Find by Name and see page 105 To find a closest city to your current position select Find Nearest and see page 106 US_MCAP book Page 113 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 114: ...here are four exit categories To narrow your search highlight the Category field Press ENT Highlight your selection and press ENT The screen offers the Nearest Exists and Select Exit Road options With Nearest Exits highlighted press ENT Highlight your choice and press ENT A Point Review Screen appears Exit Categories Nearest Exits US_MCAP book Page 114 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 115: ... For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance With Select Exit Road highlighted press ENT Type in the number of the exit road For example 70 for Interstate 70 NOTE For more information about the keyboard screen see page 59 Select Exit Road US_MCAP boo...

Page 116: ... press ENT NOTE If the system database does not find the match the pop up says None Found Press OK or BACK to return to the Find Exits screen With your choice highlighted press ENT A Point Review Screen appears The Point Review Screen shows the exit on its map and offers menu routing choices NOTE For more information about the Point Review Screen see page 63 US_MCAP book Page 116 Thursday March 15...

Page 117: ...te Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance US_MCAP book Page 117 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

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Page 119: ...Route Route 120 New Route Destination 122 Edit Route 123 Adding a Location as a Via 124 Adding a Road as a Via 126 Re Route 127 Detour 128 US_MCAP book Page 119 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 120: ...Route to create a route to a destination Anytime you have a route entered in the system you will see the following screen NOTE Detour will not appear on the menu if you go off route or do not have satellite reception If the system calculates a route but does not have satellite reception the voice guidance will not operate until the satellites are acquired US_MCAP book Page 120 Thursday March 15 20...

Page 121: ...lso use Stop if you reach the vicinity of your destination example large parking lot but the route does not terminate To return to your route go to the Main Menu select Route and then Resume Resume To resume your current route after stopping it This function does not appear on the Route menu until after you use the Stop function Delete Route To terminate your current route Before executing the del...

Page 122: ...n menu See page 51 See Find on page 97 for information about designating a location A Point Review Screen will appear NOTE For more information about the Point Review Screen see page 63 With Set Destination highlighted press ENT A Route Calculate Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the rout...

Page 123: ...ight Edit Route and press ENT The Edit Route screen appears identifying the destination of your current route If you have already entered more than one destination into the system the Delete and Sort options appear NOTE Selecting Edit Route in the Route menu initiates the same process as selecting Edit Route on the Route Calculate screen US_MCAP book Page 123 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 124: ... includes switching a current via with the current destination To sort highlight the item to be repositioned Press ENT Use the up and down directional arrows to move the item up or down the list This option appears after selecting Add Done To calculate the new edited route and bring up a map screen On the Edit Route screen highlight Add and press ENT The following screen appears The Add menu offer...

Page 125: ... will become your first stop on your route NOTE When you enter two or more via stops add them in the reverse order of your travel plan enter the final via before your destination first Otherwise use the Sort option to change the order of via stops Highlight Done and press ENT if you completed adding or removing a location from the current route and rearranging the order of the locations The system...

Page 126: ...or where you want to start your ride on the road and repeat the process to add it as a via It may be necessary to create additional points along the road to make sure the system does not route you off the selected road to calculate what it considers a more direct route 5 With Route to It highlighted press ENT A Route Calculate Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Scre...

Page 127: ...te menu highlight Re Route and press ENT A Route Calculate Screen appears NOTE For more information about the Route Calculate Screen see page 66 After entering your preferences highlight Calculate and press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance US_MCAP book Page 127 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 128: ... blue field Highlight the distance you want to detour and press ENT NOTE To cancel your entry highlight Cancel The original route display returns With Calculate highlighted press ENT The system calculates the route to the destination and starts the voice and route guidance US_MCAP book Page 128 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 129: ...Favorite Places Favorite Places 130 Storing Favorite Places 131 Renaming Favorite Places 132 Deleting Favorite Places 133 US_MCAP book Page 129 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 130: ...ite list even if you have not saved any Favorite Places Mark by Vehicle Position To add your current location to your favorites list Mark by Cursor Position To add the location selected with the White Arrow Point Locator to your favorite list This option appears only if the white arrow cursor is shown on the map when the MENU button is pressed Edit Favorite To review a list of all saved favorites ...

Page 131: ...press ENT to return to the Favorite Places screen Mark by Cursor Position Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 51 to move a cursor to the location you want to save Press the MENU button to access the Main Menu then highlight Favorite Places and press ENT On the Favorite Places screen highlight Mark by Cursor Position and press ENT A Point Review Screen then appears NOTE For more information about the Point...

Page 132: ... about the Point Review Screen see page 63 With Rename highlighted press ENT Type in the name you selected for the new favorite place NOTE For more information about the keyboard screen see page 59 With OK highlighted press ENT With Done highlighted press ENT The screen returns to the Favorite Places screen Renaming Favorite Places US_MCAP book Page 132 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 133: ... Point Review Screen see page 63 With Delete highlighted press ENT The screen asks you to confirm your selection Highlight Yes and press ENT The display returns to the Favorite Places screen with your selection deleted To delete all Favorite Places from the list highlight Delete All Press ENT to execute the deletion Deleting Favorite Places US_MCAP book Page 133 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

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Page 135: ...Go Home Go Home 136 Calculating a Route Home 137 Checking Your Home Location 137 Deleting Your Home Location 138 US_MCAP book Page 135 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 136: ...ve previously entered a Home location a Route Calculate Screen appears If there is no Home in the system you will be directed to Setup System screen 2 For storing a Home location see Set Home Using on page 88 NOTE Once you save a Home location the map screen will display a Home icon for all map scales except 500 miles US_MCAP book Page 136 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 137: ...ated as Home go to the Main Menu and with Favorite Places highlighted press ENT Home will appear in the Edit Favorite list To see the Point Review Screen for your Home selection highlight HOME and press ENT NOTE If you want to change your Home location you may do so with the Find menu by Vehicle Position or by Cursor Position using the White Arrow Point Locator option See page 88 Calculating a Rou...

Page 138: ...tore Defaults see page 94 option and return the system to initial default settings However you will lose any setup choices you made that vary from the factory defaults Deleting Your Home Location US_MCAP book Page 138 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 139: ...chnical Consumer Information Glossary 140 System Messages 142 Troubleshooting 144 System Limitations 149 Database Limitations 151 Customer Support 152 US_MCAP book Page 139 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 140: ...creen air vent Electronic items operating in this general location can interfere with the GPS signal Icon Symbol representing a Point of Interest POI that appears on a map scale of 200 or 500 feet screen if the POI Icon option is selected Initialization This refers to the time needed to reacquire the GPS satellite signals whenever the power has been disconnected Map Matching Refers to the matching...

Page 141: ...n Edit Route Add Re Route Edit Route or Go Home Edit Home Location Go Home menus Point Used to refer to a location point on a map Example Point Review Screen Speed Sensor Provides speed signals to the Navi system for moving the vehicle icon on the map US_MCAP book Page 141 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 142: ...lert to use caution Calculating The Navi is calculating a route Calculation Pending The Navi is waiting to calculate a route Occurs rarely Route Truncated You attempted to create an overly long route The system shortened the route so it would fit the available memory Invalid Operation You tried to operate controls that are shut off while your motorcycle is in motion Speed Sensor Disconnected The N...

Page 143: ...essages Ferry Passage in Route Notifies you that the system has calculated a route that includes a ferry passage Screen Message Explanation Suggested Action US_MCAP book Page 143 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 PM ...

Page 144: ... system controls If the knob is turned fully off you will not hear the voice guidance Also since the Navi voice can be routed through the speakers or the headphones check that you are listening to the sound source you selected PROBLEM EXPLANATION While I ride my screen shows white dots on it What do they mean These are called breadcrumbs They appear if the Track Log option is on The default is off...

Page 145: ...approached Mexico The system does not include border crossing icons for Mexico PROBLEM EXPLANATION I found some errors in the database How do I report them Minor errors are bound to occur in a database this big If you encounter major errors you can report them per the instructions on page 152 I want to buy a new CF memory card How do I purchase one See Map Software Navigation System Software Upgra...

Page 146: ... interim inactive screen An On field appears above the DISP button Press the DISP button again To turn the Navigation System back on with the ignition on press the DISP button or MAP button You will see the screen that follows the Navi opening ceremony Press ENT When I cannot complete a screen entry at a traffic light the route map appears as I start riding but the entry screen returns at the next...

Page 147: ...ou turn the ignition off when you are within 220 yards 200 meters of your destination the system assumes you have reached your destination I attempted to route to a destination that is not on a road but the system did not calculate a route The system will not calculate to a destination that is not within 1 2 miles 2 km of a road in the database I went more than 110 yards 100 meters off my route bu...

Page 148: ...l buildings trees etc How long should it take for my system to become GPS ready if it has not been used for some time In a garage or other area that would interfere with receiving GPS signals turn on the ignition for four minutes Then move your motorcycle outside to a clear area where it should be able to pick up GPS signals If you don t receive any signals go to Setup System screen 2 and select G...

Page 149: ...This is also true for police agencies and hospitals Always check with local information sources if you need law enforcement or hospital services On rare occasions you may find that the system reboots This is indicated by the display returning to the logo screen A reboot can be caused by a number of things including excessive heat or shock It does not necessarily indicate a problem that requires se...

Page 150: ...ust be parked outside away from buildings The motorcycle should be stationary Acquiring the signal takes longer if the motorcycle is moving The average acquiring time is about five minutes but it can take as long as 30 minutes If the system is unable to acquire a signal follow the instructions on the screen Contact your local Honda dealer if a problem still persists US_MCAP book Page 150 Thursday ...

Page 151: ...ion density Neighborhood quality or safety Availability or proximity of law enforcement Construction work zones or hazards Road and lane closures Legal restrictions such as vehicular type weight load height and speed restrictions Road slope or grade Bridge height width weight or other limits Safety or conditions of road traffic or traffic facilities Weather conditions Pavement characteristics or c...

Page 152: ... future as updates become available you may purchase a new CF memory card with map software and Navigation System software installed by going online to the Honda Owner Link website http www ahm ownerlink com or the Honda Rider s Club of America website http www hrca honda com which both link to the website of the software developer Garmin Ltd http www garmin com goldwing You may also order directl...

Page 153: ...ischarge any static electricity by touching a metal area of your motorcycle outside the travel trunk 1 Make sure the ignition switch is OFF 2 Open the travel trunk cover 3 Push the latch 3 on the left side of the Navi box to open the cover 4 To eject the current CF memory card push the eject button 4 located directly above the card 4 Eject button 1 CF memory Card 3 Latch 2 Navi box INSIDE TRAVEL T...

Page 154: ...he Audio screen is on press the DISP button to switch to the entry screen 7 Insert the new CF memory card It automatically starts updating The initial Navigation System screen sunrise beyond the Earth will appear At the bottom part of this screen you will see a text box with the messages loader and updating from card After uploading is completed this text box will disappear US_MCAP book Page 154 T...

Page 155: ...ox disappears the initial Navi screen appears again followed by the entry screen This means the update is completed 9 Close the Navi box cover and push the latch to the right until it clicks Check the cover is securely closed 10 Close the travel trunk cover 11 To check the update was successful go to the Setup Info menu and select Info System Check that the screen identifies the new update 12 Turn...

Page 156: ...ft handlebar 37 right fairing panel 36 customer support 152 D database limitations 151 defaults restore 94 detour 128 E edit route screen 67 errors reporting 152 exit find by 114 F favorite place find by 99 favorite places 129 find by address 107 by city 113 by exit 114 by favorite place 99 by intersection 110 by point of interest 103 by previous find 102 menu 98 full map 44 76 G getting started 1...

Page 157: ... go home 136 info GPS 93 info system 93 main 25 new route destination 122 re route 127 route 119 screens 53 setup ceremony 91 setup info 72 setup screen 73 setup system 85 message banner 44 messages system 142 N new route destination menu 122 next turn pop up 49 O operating controls 35 operating keyboards 60 P point of interest find by 103 point review screens 63 previous find find by 102 R re rou...

Page 158: ...ory default 95 setup ceremony menu 91 setup info menu 72 setup screen menu 73 setup system menu 85 startup 16 stop 121 support customer 152 system limitations 149 messages 142 startup 16 T tips getting started 33 toggle zoom 37 trip let s take a 27 troubleshooting 144 V volume lever 37 W white arrow point locator 51 wide map 44 Z zoom map scale 50 US_MCAP book Page 158 Thursday March 15 2007 4 00 ...

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