Failure to adhere to these instructions may lead to death, serious injury or property damage. Navman disclaims all liability for use of the TM 550 that causes or contributes to death, injury, or property damage or that violates any law. Navman is not responsible for the accuracy of any traffic-related information supplied by other parties and disclaims all liability for any accident, injury or property...
TM 550 | User Manual Contents 1. Introduction ................7 2. Traffic Alert Pack Features ............8 3. Setting up your TM 550 ............9 4. RDS-TMC and Navigation ............. 11 5. The Traffic Event Pop-up Menu ..........13 6. RDS-TMC Preferences ............14 Support Information ..............
TM 550 | User Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TM 550. The TM 550 can be plugged into your iCN 550 to inform you of potential delays on your route. The TM 550 uses RDS-TMC technology to detect potential traffic delays in your area. With the TM 550 your iCN 550 can identify the delays on your current route and help you avoid them.
TM 550 | User Manual 2. Traffic Alert Pack Features TM 550 FM Antenna Component Description Power Connection Connects to the iCN 550’s 12V DC Power Adaptor. Socket for connecting the FM Antenna so your TM 550 can receive RDS-TMC messages. FM Antenna Socket Connects the TM 550 to your iCN 550’s power socket.
TM 550 | User Manual 3. Setting up your TM 550 Step One: Connect the FM Antenna to the TM 550 1. Plug the FM Antenna Jack into the FM Antenna Socket of your TM 550. Step Two: Position the TM 550 in your iCN Cradle Passenger Side �...
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TM 550 | User Manual Step Three: Connect the TM 550 to your iCN 550 1. Plug the USB Cable into the USB Socket of your iCN 550. 2. Plug the Power Jack into the Power Socket of your iCN 550. NOTE: If you disconnect the TM 550 from your iCN 550, the Traffic button will remain enabled.
TM 550 | User Manual 4. RDS-TMC and Navigation Your TM 550 begins working the moment you set it up. When your iCN 550 receives notification of a RDS-TMC Event, the Traffic Event Notification icon will display on the right hand side of the screens used when viewing a route. See page 17 for a description of these icons. As you drive, your iCN 550 will display whether it is receiving RDS-TMC data in the screens used to view your route.
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TM 550 | User Manual There may be more events received by your iCN 550 than can fit on an individual screen. If this is the case, will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen. Tap to scroll forward through the list; tap ESC to scroll back through the list. Tap ESC in the first screen to return to the Traffic Status screen.
TM 550 | User Manual 5. The Traffic Event Pop-up Menu When the TM 550 is connected to your iCN 550, you can use the pop-up menu on the 2D Map screen to access RDS-TMC functions. To display the Traffic Event Pop-up menu, complete the following: 1.
TM 550 | User Manual 6. RDS-TMC Preferences Your TM 550 receives RDS-TMC signals and transmits them to your iCN 550. You can manage the actions that your iCN 550 will take when it receives RDS-TMC messages. Setting your RDS-TMC Preferences 1.
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TM 550 | User Manual TMC Event Actions Using the TMC Event Actions screen, you can set your iCN 550 to take specific types of action when there is an event on your route. There are two types of event that your iCN 550 processes: Traffic Event and Other Event. •...
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TM 550 | User Manual RDS-TMC Station Tuning Using the RDS-TMC Station Tuning screen, you can set the station from which the TM 550 receives event notifications. • Tap the station from which you wish to receive RDS-TMC messages. • Tap Tune to set your TM 550 to receive RDS-TMC messages from that station. The next time you start your iCN 550, it will display messages from the default RDS-TMC station.
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TM 550 | User Manual Icon Message Type Event Description Traffic Any event that will cause a delay on a route. Clearance A Traffic Event that has now been cleared. Forecast An event is expected to occur on a route. Restrictions There is a restricted flow of traffic on a route;...