Kenwood DNX691HD GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Customizing the Settings
You can customize the settings of your GPS navigation system.
Customizing the Navigation System
1 Select Settings.
2 Select a setting category.
3 Select the setting to change it.
Changing the Map Settings
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle.
Vehicle—select Change to change the icon used to
display your position on the map. Select the icon you
want to use, and select Save.
Driving Map View—select a map perspective.
Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail shown on the
map. More detail may cause the map to redraw slower.
Map theme—changes the color of the map data.
Map Buttons—Sets which icons are included on the
map. Up to three icons can be included on the map.
Map Layers—Sets the data that appears on the map.
Dashboards—Sets the map dashboard layout.
myMaps—Sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling Maps
1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
2 Select a map.
Changing the Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation.
Calculation Mode—sets route preference.
Avoidances—sets road features to avoid on a route.
Custom Avoidances—allows you to avoid specific roads
or areas.
Advanced Detours—sets the length of a detour.
Safe Mode—disables all functions that require
significant operator attention and could become a
distraction while driving.
GPS Simulator—stops the device from receiving a GPS
signal, and saves battery power.
Adjusting the Display Settings
Select Settings > Display.
Color Mode—select Day for a light background, Night
for a dark background, or Auto to automatically switch
between the two.
Route Preferences
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation
Mode.
The route calculation is based on road speeds and
vehicle acceleration data for a given route.
Faster Time—calculates routes that are faster to drive
but can be longer in distance.
Shorter Distance—calculates routes that are shorter in
distance but can take more time to drive.
Less Fuel—calculates routes that could use less fuel
than other routes.