I don't have the software to upgrade my Alpine NVE-P1 navgation drive. Can it be purchased or downloaded online?

try conneection with computer, some gps's require foreign road to be downloaded. if doesnt work than other gps's are only programmed to north american roads and will have to purshase an australian based gps

Reset
If malfunction occurs, disconnect the unit from the Power
Vehicle Harness cable for thirty seconds, then reconnect.

I talked to Alpine today, and they said if I run the NVEM300 to the ixa407 with the audio processor like the pxah700, I have to buy a KCE900e and run it in between them, or else I will not get the voice guide.

Alpine only pays for certain mapping.
This unit will not have the same mapping that say a Garmin would have.

Not a solution, just commiseration - I've had the exact same problem with mine (apparently alpine is aware of the issue) and I've had about *15* different NVE-P1's in my dash to date so far AND i've had them replace the entire head unit as well. Still no dice. :-(

I don't know if this is related, but my Sirius cuts in and out like crazy too - sounds like a loose connection somewhere.

Suffice to say I will *never* be buying Alpine again!

You can get smart map software update for Alpine NVE-N852, you can even get it from eBay. Here is a list of update DVD's here on eBay.

There is no indication in the user's manual that the voice can be changed. Only the volume of the voice and whether you get a voice annoucement or not, but you can't chage the voice itself.

Alpine does not have any updates to this 4-5 year old map at this time per Alpine tech support. It is the same out of date mapping as the BT200 - when available, it may be supplied for free... or at a charge from there website - support. Also, having problems with your iPhone 3G syncing your address book. Alpine is having me send in my NVE-P1 and they are replacing the hardware inside so that it will now sync. Also, iPod Touch, and iPhones need at least version 3.0 in order to display video to the W505 unit.

pac tr7 module will bypass the video lock. the lock comes on if you have the aux on while in drive. shuts off the screen so you cant watch movies and drive. go to amazon or google PAC-tr7 module. costs between 15-30 bucks depending on where you buy it. Very simple hook up, just follow the wire chart.

My ipods fuction fine with my Alpine CDA-9885 ... have you tried pressing the display button on the Alpine? The KCE-422i cable takes quite a beating ... You might check the cables.