Garmin GVN 53

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.

Add 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.

Operate with Ease

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.

Customize Your Video Settings

GVN 53 simultaneously outputs both NTSC composite video and RGB with the addition of a custom harness, so you can choose your video output. Its advanced video settings allow screen position to be adjusted for easy viewing from any angle.

¹requires custom harness for RGB

Professional installation is recommended.

Display quality will vary depending on the screen being used. For best results and to ensure customer satisfaction, Garmin recommends testing GVN 53 with a specific display model before installing.

Package Includes

- GVN 53 preloaded with City Navigator North America NT maps

- GPS antenna

- RF remote control

- Wire harness

- Installation hardware

- Installation guide

- Owner's manual

GVN 52 Features

- High Sensitivity WAAS enabled; 12 parallel channel GPS

- External antenna is included

- Preloaded maps -- City Navigator® North America NT

- Optional GXM 30 smart antenna provides XM Satellite Radio, XM NavTraffic and XM WX Satellite Weather Helps users avoid traffic tie-ups

- 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

- Composite video output for compatible displays and advanced video settings allow screen position to be adjusted (NTSC)

- Line level audio output for voice guidance and XM Satellite Radio. Speaker level audio output. Connect to included 8 ohm speaker talk box.

- Includes RF wireless alphanumeric remote control (Required for unit operation)

- 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 forces, 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

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
Headphone jack/audio line-out:	yes
High-sensitivity receiver:	yes
Waterproof:	no

Maps & Memory
Preloaded street maps:	yes
Includes lifetime map updates:	no
nüMaps Guarantee:	no
3-D terrain view:	no
3-D buildings and landmarks view:	no
Built-in memory:	internal solid state
Accepts data cards:	SD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations:	2000
Routes:	50

Features & Benefits
Drive stress-free. Save time and money.
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
Traffic compatible (routes around traffic with a receiver and subscription):	yes
Lifetime traffic updates (receive free lifetime traffic updates):	no
Lane assist (guides to proper lane for navigation):	no
Junction view (displays junction signs):	no
ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route):	no
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):	yes
Garmin nüLink! services: (receive accurate real-time travel information):	no
XM® compatible for U.S:	yes
Navigate safely and easily.
Bluetooth® wireless technology:	no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe):	no
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):	no
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount):	no
Enhanced pedestrian navigation (guides you as you walk around town):	no
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):	no
Exit services (tells you approaching services on highway):	no
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator:	no
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):	no
Alarm clock:	no
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):	no
Enjoy the drive and customize.
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device):	no
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device):	no
Picture viewer:	no
MP3 player:	no
Audio book player:	no