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Garmin International is pleased to announce the GVN 53, a black-box GPS navigation system. This high sensitivity GPS solution is designed to be integrated with vehicle audio/video entertainment systems, allowing a factory or aftermarket onboard screen to function much like a StreetPilot car navigation system. Users can look up and route directly to specific addresses or points of interest - such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, retail shops or ATMs - while viewing their exact location on an electronic moving map. A unique spoken text voice prompt capability can be used to identify turns by street name. These turn-by-turn voice cues can be amplified through the car audio system s speakers, with map graphics shown through the vehicle s video display. The unit comes preloaded with detailed street mapping for all of North America1. The GVN 53 is operated with the included RF remote control. The GVN 53 outputs NTSC composite video and will also simultaneously output RGB with the addition of a custom cable harness; this ability will allow customers to choose either video output. Product Features and Specifications: High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception External GPS antenna is included Preloaded maps City Navigator North America NT1 Optional GXM 30 smart antenna provides XM Satellite Radio, XM NavTraffic, and XM weather forecasts and alerts Compatible with the GTM 10 or GTM 12 FM TMC traffic receivers SD card slot is available for loading custom POIs, additional map data, such as Mexico or Europe, installing future City Navigator and unit software updates Output simultaneous RGB and NTSC composite video (requires custom harness for RGB) Advanced video settings allow screen position to be adjusted Serial interface allows the head unit manufacturer to develop touch screen control ability Line level audio output for voice guidance and XM Satellite Radio (connects to entertainment system) Speaker level audio output. Connect to included 8 ohm speaker talk box Includes RF wireless alphanumeric remote control Easy installation hideaway under car seat using the included mounting hardware User-selectable languages for voice and text Announces streets by name to help keep your eyes on the road (text to speech) Arrange destinations to minimize trip distance a real timesaver for realtors, sales force, and errand-runners Import custom points of interest (POI) from industry-standard CSV files Proximity alert feature warns of upcoming custom POI such as safety cameras and school zones View the map in either a three dimensional perspective or top-down, track-up or north-up view Unit dimensions: 1.06 H x 4.75 W x 4.63 L Weight: 6 ounces Current consumption: 0.12 A typical at 13 V (Max 1.0 A at 13 V) Operating Voltage: 9.5 V to 25 V. The new GVN 53 is a replacement to the existing GVN 52. With this announcement the GVN 52 is discontinued. Limited supplies still exist. GVN 53 preloaded with City Navigator North America NT maps, wire harness, GPS antenna, speaker talk box, RF remote control, Installation hardware, Installation guide, Owner s manual.