GARMIN Gvn 53

Suggested Maps and Software:

City Navigator NT on micro SD card with adapter Detailed street maps for your Garmin device, compressed to fit on our latest devices. Search for addresses and millions of points of interests — restaurants, fuel, shopping and attractions — and get turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Maps are conveniently recorded on a micro SD card for the easy computer-free installation. Compatible with the most GPS units with an SD card slot.

nuMaps Updates nüMaps Lifetime is a 1-time purchase that lets you download the most up-to-date map information on streets, highways and points of interest as soon as new content is available — for the lifetime of your Garmin device. Also available 1-time updates to replace your device’s maps with the most recent map information available at the time of purchase

Contents of the package

Features

Customize your ride with GVN 53, a remote GPS sensor that integrates with your vehicle’s audio/video entertainment system so you can hear turn-by-turn directions through your vehicle's stereo and view detailed street maps on your integrated video display. GVN 53 takes it up a notch with simultaneous output of RGB and composite video (requires custom harness for RGB) and features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved reception. GVN 53 announces the name of exits and streets through your car's speakers. Map graphics are shown on your system's integrated video display. GVN 53 comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT map data, and its card slot makes it easy to plug in additional map detail from optional MapSource mapping products.

Xm Traffic, Weather and Radio
With an optional XM antenna and a subscription to XM services, you can check the weather, move ahead of traffic and listen to XM radio when you travel with GVN 53. As an alternative, GVN 53 can receive optional TMC traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with a compatible traffic receiver.

Operating
GVN 53 installs out-of-sight and is easy to use. Hide the GVN 53 under a car seat using the included mounting hardware, and operate it easily with the included wireless remote control. Use the remote to navigate the menu on your video display and make selections to find it and go.

Professional installation is recommended.

Display quality will vary depending on the screen being used.

Specifications

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  4.7"W x 1.18"H x .4.6"D (12 x 3.0 x 11.7 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  not applicable 
Display resolution, WxH:  not applicable 
Display type:  not applicable 
Weight:  6.5 ounces (185.9 g) 
Battery:  not applicable 
Battery life:  not applicable 
Waterproof:  no 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
RoHS version available:  yes 

Maps & Memory:
Basemap:  yes 
Preloaded maps:  yes 
Ability to add maps:  yes 
Built-in memory:  internal solid state 
Accepts data cards:  SD card (not included) 
Waypoints/favorites/locations:  2000 
Routes:  50 

Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):  yes (audio output and speaker talk box) 
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."):  yes 
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands):  no 
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation):  no 
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D):  no 
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):  yes 
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):  yes 
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):  yes 
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):  yes 
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling):  no 
MSN® Direct compatible:  no 
FM traffic compatible:  yes 
XM® Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible:  yes 
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads):  no 
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):  no 
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount):  no 
ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) :  no 
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):  no 
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):  yes 
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device):  no 
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device):  no 
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):  no 
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator:  no 
Picture viewer:  no 
MP3 player:  no 
Audio book player:  no 
FM transmitter:  no 
Headphone jack/audio line-out:  yes 
Remote control:  yes 
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):  no 
Touchscreen:  no 
Dead reckoning:  no 
Motorcycle-friendly:  no 
Geocaching-friendly:  no 
Marine-friendly:  no 
Additional:  Output simultaneous RGB and NTSC composite video (requires custom harness for RGB).