REC NAVIGATION Specifications & Features:
REC Navigation Radio has a Large, 5.8", full color display (TFT LCD) technology for easy viewing in daylight or darkness with a full map display and visual and turn-by-turn voice guidance. Included is the one DVD ROM map data disc which covers all of the mapped 48 U.S. States and parts of Canada. This radio also includes a 6-disc CD|MP3 player (can be used in navigation mode) and 12 AM/FM preset channels and 12 SIRIUS Satellite Radio presets. (Because this radio has a larger faceplate than the radio it would be replacing, you would have to order it elsewhere to complete the installation of this radio. The bezel is NOT included.) This unit also works with rear seat factory VES systems. (If you are replacing a head unit that was previously connected to a factory installed stock VES.)
SIRIUS SATELLITE
Sirius radio offers first traffic & weather report which provides the most frequent and in depth reports for the most congested cities across the country-over 20 major metro areas. This radio has free activation, digital quality sound, over 120 channels of digital programming coast to coast, 65 commercial free channels of music and over 50 channels of news, sports and entertainment. (Sirius satellite receiver kit, antenna kit and monthly satellite radio service subscription are NOT included in this auction.)
U-CONNECT
U-Connect allows you to dial their wireless phone using simple voice commands and includes exclusive voice-activated, hands free, in-vehicle communications system. U-Connect utilizes a small control pad, microphone and speaker which encourages safe vehicle operation and doesn't compromise driver control and even mutes the radio before receiving or sending a call. U-Connect also stores up to 32 names in the system's phone book. (U-connect requires a bluetooth hands-free profile wireless phone and an installation kit which is not included)
MyGIG Navigation Specifications and features:
GPS Navigation:
- (Models RER and REU only)
- Hard drive (HDD) based navigation (data pre-loaded)
- Flip-down motorized display
- Full map & TBT display
- Point-of-interest listing
- Real time traffic updates via Sirius
- Turn-by-turn route guidance Voice activated destination input
- 2D & 3D Bird's eye view of road
LCD Display:
- 6.5 TFT display (400 x 240 pixels)
- Touchscreen LCD
- Flip down Motorized Display
- Enhanced graphics
Data File Transfer|Storage:
- 2007 RER models: 20 GB HDD for Nav, Photo, Music (7 GB available for storage)
- 2008-up RER models: 30 GB HDD for Nav, Photo, Music (17 GB available for storage)
- 2007-up REN models: 20 GB HDD for Nav, Photo, Music (7 GB available for storage)
- USB 2.0 port interface JPEG photo viewer
- Customizable screen background using your own photos
- Music file transfer CD|DVD to HDD
Integrated Music Juke Box:
- Supports Gracenote Music file management system
- Ability to Rip and store music to HDD via CD or USB
Integrated Radio Receivers:
- 12 AM|12 FM station presets
- 12 satellite radio presets (when equipped)
- Bass, treble, balance, fade control and mid-range
- Bi-directional radio seek CD changer controls
- Dual base band satellite radio receiver (Sirius)
- Dual FM tuner Electronically tuned Optimized AM tuner
- World tuner support
Audio|Video Entertainment System:
- Supports three simultaneous audio output sources
- Supports two simultaneous video output sources
- Displays video output on radio headunit display
- Capability to play and control DVD audio|video from headunit or external DVD player (Note:Certain state laws mandate that the Front Seat Video feature, on vehicles so equipped, be disengaged. See information below.)
- Recorder for AM, FM, SIRIUS, DVD Drive, auxiliary input, and microphone
Single Compact Disc player:
- Track seek and scan, forward and reverse
- Display for elapsed time, track and disc disc selection MP3|WMA capability CDs containing MP3|WMA-encoded files can be played
- Shock-resistant vibration-dampened mounting
- Ignition-off disc ejection capability
Integrated Voice Dialogue System (SDS):
- Command and control of Audio, navigation and Phone functions Large vocabulary
- Pop-up dialog display Adaptive voice learning capability
- Automatic phonetic transcription (G2P)
- Seamless Voice Tree
- Supports English, French, Spanish for U.S.
Other:
- UConnect™ communications system, integrated (model RER only)
- Bluetooth connectivity (model RER only)
Dealer instructions for front seat video enable|disable
- Connect the StarSCAN ™.
- From the Home Screen, enter, ECU View.
- Select Radio.
- Select Misc. Functions.
- Select Enable|Disable Front Seat Video.
- Select Enable or Disable as desired.
- Select finish to exit.
Gracenote ™ database:
The Gracenote ™ database will recognize 100,000 CDs, but it cannot recognize newly released CDs that came out after the database was installed. Future software updates will add to the database. The first update to the Gracenote database is due in late March 2008.
In-motion restrictions:
For safety reasons, certain features such as video playback, parts of the address book, and the keyboard to enter information are locked out when the vehicle is in motion. Drivers can use the voice recognition feature, however.
Traffic Message Channel:
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is provided by SIRIUS ™; owners must have a valid subscription for it to work. For more information see Wikpedia's Traffic Message Channel page.
MyGIG is not compatible with the following Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles:
- All 2006 and prior models
- All 2007 models except Wrangler, Nitro, Sebring and Avenger
- The following 2008 models:
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Dodge Caliber
- Dodge Ram
- Dodge Viper
- Jeep Compass
- Jeep Patriot
- The following 2009 models:
- Chrysler PTCruiser
- Dodge Viper
- Dodge Ram 2500, 3500
MyGIG Troubleshooting:
- For safety, some features (video playback, some parts of the address book, and the keyboard to enter information) are locked out when the vehicle is in motion. Drivers can use the voice recognition feature, however.
- The voice recognition system is designed to work with the windows up, the HVAC fan on Off or Low, and the user speaking in a normal tone. It will not work as well if the windows are down, the fan is on high, or if the driver speaks in low tones. If the voice recognition system has trouble understanding a user, he|she can train it using a short procedure. See the navigation Owner's Manual.
- MyGIG radios designed for a high-speed electrical bus will not work on a vehicle with a low-speed bus, and vice versa. (Nothing will be damaged, but the system will not work.)
- The use of a StarSCAN to retrieve and change additional radio settings may be required. For example, if a vehicle's backup camera does not display, the radio may not know that the vehicle has a camera. Conversely, if the radio thinks there's a backup camera when there isn't, the screen may display static when the vehicle is put into reverse.
- Emergency eject of stuck discs - Homemade CD-Rs or DVD-Rs that were poorly formatted may confuse the system, causing the disc to become jammed. On radios with software version 9.041 or later, you can force the disc to eject using a combination of keys. First make sure the display is open. Then, for an RER radio, hold the NAV button while pressing SEEK UP and SEEK DOWN at the same time. For an REN radio, hold the AUDIO button while pressing SEEK UP and SEEK DOWN at the same time. If discs frequently jam, using high quality media and better burning software to create the discs may solve the problem.
- If the navigation system shows the wrong current location, use the Nav menu and make sure that the radio is receiving at least four satellites. Then drive the vehicle on main roads (which are more likely to be in the database) until the current location is correctly shown. This usually takes no more than 30 seconds, but it can require as long as 20 minutes. Once the current location is accurate, the problem should not reoccur unless the vehicle is transported while not operating (on a ferry, railroad car, transport truck, etc.). If it does reoccur, repeat the procedure.
- Owners who plug an external device such as an MP3 player into the AUX jack should remember that both volume controls, on the radio and on the device itself, will affect the sound level.
- If Radio presets do not seem to save on radio, please confirm that the following process is being performed: When listening to the selected station in AM|FM modes
- Press and hold the desired preset soft key on the right side of the display.
- Keep holding the preset until the preset goes through a color change of green, then yellow.
Once the selected preset turns yellow, the current station|frequency will be saved.
Note: Mopar IPOD kits - Satellite radio station presets are lost when switching from the IPOD mode to satellite radio mode.
Error messages:
"Module Failure" message displays when trying to use satellite mode. Usually caused by an electrical short in the SDAR antenna, not the radio. This appears to be most common on Durango and Aspen. The SDAR antenna cable is usually the source of the problem. Check behind Driver's A-Pillar trim for possible pinched antenna cable and or loose and or bent pin at the back of the radio. "Module failure" message does not indicate the need to replace the radio.
"Navigation is being activated" message may appear momentarily when the radio is first turned on and in the navigation mode. This is normal while GPS satellites are being located. If message does not go away after driving on main roads for a few minutes, push the Menu button on the radio and select "System Set Up", and then "System Info". Check for "Tag Not Found" or "Not applicable" messages described below.
"Tag Not Found" mesage displayed on navigation information page. Critical error, radio must be replaced due to internal HDD failure.
"Not applicaple|NA msg" message displayed in Gracenote area. Critical error, radio must be replaced (non-navigation REN models).
"EMERGENCY UPDATE|ERROR(256): failed to flash update ifs" message when there is an error when updating software. Disconnect battery negative terminal (or radio power) for one hour or longer. Restore power, disc should read properly and complete update.
For safety, some features (video playback, some parts of the address book, and the keyboard to enter information) are locked out when the vehicle is in motion. Drivers can use the voice recognition feature, however.
The voice recognition system is designed to work with the windows up, the HVAC fan on Off or Low, and the user speaking in a normal tone. It will not work as well if the windows are down, the fan is on high, or if the driver speaks in low tones. If the voice recognition system has trouble understanding a user, he|she can train it using a short procedure. See the navigation Owner's Manual.
MyGIG radios designed for a high-speed electrical bus will not work on a vehicle with a low-speed bus, and vice versa. (Nothing will be damaged, but the system will not work.)
The use of a StarSCAN to retrieve and change additional radio settings may be required. For example, if a vehicle's backup camera does not display, the radio may not know that the vehicle has a camera. Conversely, if the radio thinks there's a backup camera when there isn't, the screen may display static when the vehicle is put into reverse.
Emergency eject of stuck discs - Homemade CD-Rs or DVD-Rs that were poorly formatted may confuse the system, causing the disc to become jammed. On radios with software version 9.041 or later, you can force the disc to eject using a combination of keys. First make sure the display is open. Then, for an RER radio, hold the NAV button while pressing SEEK UP and SEEK DOWN at the same time. For an REN radio, hold the AUDIO button while pressing SEEK UP and SEEK DOWN at the same time. If discs frequently jam, using high quality media and better burning software to create the discs may solve the problem.
If the navigation system shows the wrong current location, use the Nav menu and make sure that the radio is receiving at least four satellites. Then drive the vehicle on main roads (which are more likely to be in the database) until the current location is correctly shown. This usually takes no more than 30 seconds, but it can require as long as 20 minutes. Once the current location is accurate, the problem should not reoccur unless the vehicle is transported while not operating (on a ferry, railroad car, transport truck, etc.). If it does reoccur, repeat the procedure.
Owners who plug an external device such as an MP3 player into the AUX jack should remember that both volume controls, on the radio and on the device itself, will affect the sound level.
If Radio presets do not seem to save on radio, please confirm that the following process is being performed:
When listening to the selected station in AM|FM modes:
- Press and hold the desired preset soft key on the right side of the display.
- Keep holding the preset until the preset goes through a color change of green, then yellow.
Once the selected preset turns yellow, the current station|frequency will be saved.
