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Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Is there a subscription fee to use the car navigation system or GPS (Global Positioning System)?
  2. Other than the in-dash type currently available, are there any other models/types which can be installed in the car?
  3. What are the key features of carnavi?
  4. Where can I get and install carnavi?
  5. How much would carnavi cost?
  6. Can I be tracked, or can I track my car using carnavi?
  7. What if the road changes? Can the digital map be updated?
  8. Can a reverse camera be fitted?
  9. Will the memory or data be deleted if the car battery is removed?
  10. What is the hard disk drive capacity?
  11. Can the ripping and navigation function work at the same time?
  12. Can I adjust carnavi's screen position?
  13. Can I record or copy DVD or radio broadcast to the hard disk?
  14. Can an external audio amplifier be connected to the car navigation system?
  15. What is the memory stick slot for?
  16. Can I copy mp3/WMA songs stored in a CD or memory stick to the carnavi hard disk?
  17. Can carnavi display the song title for mp3 format files?
  18. What will happen if the power supply to carnavi is interrupted when ripping a CD?
  19. Does the system play WMA files?
  20. Can the voice guidance be connected to the front speaker only?
  21. How many channels can carnavi GPS receive?
  22. What is the built-in gyro and speed sensors for?
  23. What should I do if the memory for stored points/saved route is full?
  24. How many stored points can be saved?
  25. Can my car be fitted with carnavi?

Got more questions? Call our helpline at 1300-88-6284 (Weekdays, 9.00am to 5.00pm)

Is there a subscription fee to use the car navigation system or GPS (Global Positioning System)?
No. There are no subscription or connectivity charges applicable.

Other than the in-dash type currently available, are there any other models/types which can be installed in the car?
An on-dash type will be introduced by Navi & Map in 2008.

What are the key features of carnavi?
Carnavi is Malaysia's first in-dash car navigation system with a hard disk drive (HDD). Click here for more details.

Where can I get and install carnavi?
Carnavi is distributed via our appointed sales dealers. Purchase also includes free installation by our authorized installers. For a list of appointed carnavi sales dealers and installers, click here.

How much would carnavi cost?
The recommended retail price for the current model, HD1 is RM5,999 including installation.

Can I be tracked, or can I track my car using carnavi?
Carnavi is a navigation system that provides directions from your current location to your destination. It does not have any tracking capabilities.

What if the road changes? Can the digital map be updated?
Map updates are published by Navi & Map every 6 to 12 months in a DVD disc. Just insert the DVD into your carnavi and the system will automatically update the map.

Can a reverse camera be fitted?
Yes, click here for details.

Will the memory or data be deleted if the car battery is removed?
No, as data is stored in the hard disk drive.

What is the hard disk drive capacity?
The hard disk has a 30 gigabytes (GB) capacity. 20GB is used to store map data, and 10GB is reserved for music and image storage.

Can the ripping and navigation function work at the same time?
No.

Can I adjust carnavi's screen position?
Yes. Press and hold the 'OPEN' button for 1 second. carnavi has 5 tilt angles to choose from.

Can I record or copy DVD or radio broadcast to the hard disk?
No.

Can an external audio amplifier be connected to the car navigation system?
No.

What is the memory stick slot for?
The memory stick slot can be used to update the CDDB song database, copy images to the hard disk and to update the system application.

Can I copy mp3/WMA songs stored in a CD or memory stick to the carnavi hard disk?
No.

Can carnavi display the song title for mp3 format files?
Yes.

What will happen if the power supply to carnavi is interrupted when ripping a CD?
The recording would stop. Restoring power supply to carnavi will restart the ripping process.

Does the system play WMA files?
Yes.

Can the voice guidance be connected to the front speaker only?
Yes.

How many channels can carnavi GPS receive?
16 Channels.

What is the built-in gyro and speed sensors for?
The speed sensor detects the vehicle’s traveling speed, while the gyro sensor measures the car’s tilt and lateral movements. Together with GPS information, carnavi is able to accurately display the car’s position on the map, even on occasions when GPS signals are not available due to physical obstructions or poor weather conditions.

What should I do if the memory for stored points/saved route is full?
Delete the unused stored point/saved route.

How many stored points can be saved?
You can store up to 100 points.

Can my car be fitted with carnavi?
Check the carnavi compatibility page.

 

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