PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
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. Similar to GVN 52, GVN 53 takes it up a notch with simultaneous output of RGB and composite video¹ and features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved reception.

Navigate with Your Entertainment System

GVN 53 turns your vehicle's audio/video system into a powerful street navigator. Look up and route directly to specific addresses or points of interest — such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, retail shops or ATMs — while viewing your exact location on detailed street maps. It even announces the name of exits and streets through your car's speakers so you never have to take your eyes off the road. 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.

Technical Specification

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