Harmon Kardon RB4 GPS navigation system
Published on October 22nd, 2006 in gps navigation, harman kardon
If you think Harmon Kardon only makes expensive audio equipment you’re wrong. They also make GPS navigation systems. Meet RB4. A CD / radio / GPS navigation system packed into a small body that can fit into your car’s audio slot. This 3-in-1 device has a full featured navigation which can give you visual and voice prompt commands before the next turn. The good thing about RB4 is that it allows you to download the maps onto its memory so that the CD slot is yours to use while navigating. The included CD’s contain the maps to the US and Canada. The screen measures 4.9″ diagonally giving you plenty of space to show everything you need, even distance to destination, and estimated time of arrival. RB4 also supports Sirius satellite radio module as well as Chrysler UCONNECT hands free module and select Chrysler DVD/CD changers.
Full specs after the jump…
Navigation
- Easy and Safe - Internal navigation system provides Turn-by-turn voice prompts allows user to keep his or her eyes on the road.
- Downloadable Memory - Allows user to simultaneously listen to audio CD’s or radio while receiving navigation instructions. Does not require an external CD changer.
- Cross Continent Navigation - Entire trip, whether traveling in your local neighborhood or traveling cross-country, can all be downloaded into navigation memory before you start your journey. User can review entire route on the display, listing all roads and highways with distances traveled before driving.
- Automatic Re-Routing - change course or miss your turn, the navigation system will instantly and automatically recalculate a new optimized route to arrive at your original destination.
- Route Optimization - Choose between shortest, quickest and fastest routes with or without highways and toll-ways.
- Smart Speller - efficient spelling technique that displays only viable letters for possible word spelling.
- Points-Of-Interest (POI’s) - Select between several categories to find hotels, restaurants, ATM’s, gas stations, and many more.
- Destination Memory Storage - save your favorite destinations in memory for easy and quick recall.
- Info-Key - Displays remaining distance, arrival time, destination and vehicle position.
- Upgradeability - Intelligent hardware allows easy upgrade of navigation and operating system software via CD-ROM
- Software design efficiency - Innovative navigation software compilation allows all content to be stored on two CD-ROMs facilitating easier operation.
Compact Disc Player
- Internal CD Drive
- Direct Track Access - A specific track can be accessed by selecting the track number.
- CD/DVD Changer Control - Supports select external CD/DVD changers from Chrysler.
AM/FM Tuner
- AM / FM RBDS Tuner - Provides optimum tuner performance.
- Station Search - Stations can be searched in ascending or descending numerical order.
- PTY - (when RDBS is available) Stations can be selected by type (News, Sports, Rock) as well as display supported station messages
- Auto-Store - Presets can be stored at the touch of a button.
- Station Memory - 12 AM, 10 FM and 12 satellite radio stations.
- Supports external Sirius satellite radio receiver module
Additional Features
- GPS clock and compass display
- Seek & Scan station search
- Graphic balance and fader control
- Graphic bass & treble controls
- Day & Night display colors
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December 20th, 2006 at 2:07 pm
I bought a Harmon Kardon RB4 GPSfrom an US’s seller, and I want to use it in Europe, in Spain, in a Chrisler Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have installed it and it runs till I put the Navigation CD. Now is locked and ask me for a code that I have not, the seller tells me that it needs no code. I ask for any help, thanks.
June 3rd, 2007 at 10:40 am
Hi,
Love your RB4 nav system, but I can’t find a solution alowing me to adapt my ipod. Have you developed a sofware upgrade allowing for an ipod adapter?
Your responce is welcome
Thanks you,
Doug Huffine
doug.huffine@cummins.com
October 18th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Is there a way I can get updated RB4 GPS Cd’s. I have a bad set 05064142AA and the dealer says they are not under warranty. Any help would be great!!
Daniel
October 19th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
can anyone tell me if a 2004 dodge navagation system (harmon becker RB40 will accept the address–Harwood st., Elyria, Ohio or Ohio st., Elyria, Ohio.–The info I have says that the entire U.S. is mapped–also I have the 2004 disks
December 5th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Daniel,
wondering if you ever found updated CD’s and where? I need a replacement set as I have misplaced one of them. Thanks
December 17th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Also looking for the 05064142AA CD’s.
December 31st, 2007 at 12:36 pm
1. Where can I get software updates for Navigation RB4 05064 142AA?
2. Is the equipment IPOD compatible?
I purchased in 2005 (Dodge Power Wagon), local dealer has no ideal how to obtain software updates and or advise on IPOD compatibility.
January 1st, 2008 at 12:23 pm
software #05091501ae my east cd scratched don’t use the west. would love to
know how to replace this , dealer wants $400
rb4
dodge ram
lost
January 2nd, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Does anyone know where to get the latest software upgrade for the RB4?
January 5th, 2008 at 6:03 am
If someone would like to email me @ mrmajix@yahoo.com I can help with the 05064 142AA update. I would also like to know if anyone using the latest firmware was able to get artist and song info to appear using sirius? I was told this firmware corrected that but it has not.
January 11th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I can get you the update AA discs if you are in need. However, it looks like the AA DOES NOT update and make available song and artist for sirius, contray to what has been written. I will try to follow this up with more information.
russandjenn@sbcglobal.net
January 14th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Has anyone found support for this product other that an internet forum? It has me disgusted that Dodge Dealers are clueless on the RB4, Harmon Becker refers customers to Dodge and Navteq (the software maker) does not support the software.
January 16th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
There is NOTHING out there as far as support beyond what you find online. Its funny how Navteq, the map software supplier doesnt even list OLD versions of the software being available.
February 11th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Just to let you know that Hunt Automotive Electronics re-mans the Chrysler (Harman/Becker) RB4 radios.Our number is 800-624-2726 . As far as the latest version of software goes ,that would be 05064142AA/2070
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:45 am
Does hunt Automotive Electrionics have a web page? I have a unit that is acting funny. the buttons when pushed, do not preform the function listed next to them. I was hoping to send it in someware for repair.
February 27th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
is there anyone who has burned a disk image of this software P/N 05064142AA? if so could you email me at paranoid1123@comcast.net?
March 17th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Anyone know who supprts the RB4? My local Dodge dealer does not seem to know how to solve a problem I am having? Does that manufacturer offer support?
gtdmb@yahoo.com
April 2nd, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Guys, if you are going to spend money on navigation and thought the rb4 was a dream, keep saving and get a nice one. The features of a map are way better than this unit. i bought one, then bought a cd changer for my jeep, everything works well, but when i would buy discs for it, they never updated the area i lived in, so basically a waste of 350 bucks. if you are looking for new cds, go on ebay and look up the user mr.cd1, he seems to have everything for the units. he’s an ass though, so dont ask questions if you expect a reply.
October 10th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Just to let all of you know. Hunt Automotie Electronics located in Warren,Michigan is the only authorized repair center for the Chrysler RB4 radio in the country.
The AA version is the latest and greatest version of the RB4 software.