Garmin GVN 53

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.

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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
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):	no
Multimode (switches modes to drive, hike, bike or boat):	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

What's in the Box

GVN 53
Preloaded City Navigator® NT
GPS antenna
RF remote control
Wire harness
Speaker talk box
Installation hardware
Installation guide
Owner’s manual