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MG 2100 MG 2150 Owner’s manual and mounting instruction Owner’s manual and mounting instruction Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Bedienungs- und Einbauanleitung Bedienungs- und Einbauanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing en inbouwhandleiding Gebruiksaanwijzing en inbouwhandleiding Istruzioni d’uso e d’installazione Istruzioni d’uso e d’installazione...
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Connection diagram / schéma de raccordement / Anschlußplan / Aansluitschema / Schema dei collegamenti / Diagrama de conexiones...
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Operation Page 7 System Overview Page 8 Illustrations Page 2 - 4 Installation instructions Page 33 Guarantee and service Page 235 Mode d'emploi page 45 Vue d'ensemble du système page 46 Figures page 2 à 4 Instructions de montage page 71 Garantie et service après-vente page 235 Bedienungsanleitung...
OPERATION Contents System Overview ..................... 8 Notes on the Operating Instructions..............9 Important information for safe use............... 9 Registration ......................9 What can the hands-free unit do? ............... 10 Mobile phones ........................10 Functions ..........................10 Display language......................... 11 Ringing tone / volume ......................
OPERATION Contents Voice dialling ......................27 Voice dial menu ........................27 List - Display / listen to entries ................... 27 Dial from list........................28 Add entry ..........................28 Delete entry ........................28 System Settings ......................29 Volume Control........................29 Maintenance and Care ..................30 Cleaning the remote control and the monitor ..............
Operation of the telephone near the GSM antenna can cause malfunction of medicinal devices such as heart pacemakers or hearing aids. Do not touch the GSM antenna during a call. Registration After purchasing your VDO Dayton hands-free unit, please complete the enclosed reply card and send it to the address shown.
Operation is greatly simplified by a large LCD monitor and the removable remote control. Whereas the model MG 2100 is designed as an independent system, the system extension MG 2150 is used when the navigation system MS 3100/PC 4000 has already been installed.
OPERATION Display language The language for the screen displays and for the system voice messages can be selected in the “Settings” menu; see “System Settings” on Page 29. Possible selections include: • English • German • Dutch • Spanish • French •...
OPERATION 1 The two steps of highlighting a menu entry with the cursor followed by pressing the OK button on the remote control are referred to in the sections below as “selecting” a function / option. Putting into operation There must be a suitable mobile phone in the holder in order to use the hands-free unit. Before inserting a mobile phone, remove the protective cap for the antenna connection on the telephone.
OPERATION Switching off The hands-free unit is automatically switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off (but calls in progress are not interrupted). If there is a mobile phone in the holder, this also switches itself off automatically a short time later.
OPERATION Display Symbols The symbols that appear in the menu have the following meanings: Direct dial / call number selection; jump to the “Dial” menu Call up number pad for sending control codes (DTMF numbers; e.g. for activating an- swer phones) End call Only in conjunction with MS 3100/PC 4000 navigation system: Switch display to nav- igation...
OPERATION Main Menu Pressing the MENU button on the remote control switches from the start screen to the main menu. An arrow in the roller bar on the left side indicates that you can scroll to other options by moving the cursor appropriately. The following options are available: “Navigation”...
OPERATION Calling Telephone numbers to be dialled can be • entered directly • transferred from call registers • selected from the list of phone book entries • called up from the internal phone book memory by voice dialling the respective name (if there are entries) •...
OPERATION To transfer a call number from the call registers: 1. Call up the main menu. 2. Select the “Call register” option in the main menu. The “Call register” menu is shown. 3. Select the relevant register. With the 2 and 8 cursor buttons it is now possible to search for entries. 4.
OPERATION Search for an entry in the list. 3. Select the “List” option in the “Phone book menu”. A list of phone book entries is displayed. Arrows in the roller bar in front indicate that fur- ther entries will become visible by scrolling in the relevant direction. 1 If a call number is displayed on its own, no associated name has been entered.
OPERATION Take call / alternate Take /reject call With an incoming call, the message “New call” appears on the monitor. Additionally, the caller’s number may also be displayed. Accept the call by pressing OK. The call can be rejected by pressing the ALT-R button (Abort) or by selecting the symbol Hold call and establish 2nd connection An existing call can be on hold and a 2nd connection can be established e.g.
OPERATION Switch over (alternate) between 2 calls When the symbol is selected, switchover occurs to the other call (on hold) and the ac- tive call is shown in black. End connection The current / active call is ended by pressing the ALT-R button (Abort) or by selecting the symbol Any call on hold automatically becomes active.
OPERATION Playing back / erasing memos To play back and erase memos: 1. Call up the main menu. 2. Select the “Memo playback” option. 1 If there are no memos, the option cannot be selected. In this case, the menu entry is grey.
OPERATION SMS (Short Message Service) The remote control and the LCD display make it easier to read and write short text mes- sages (SMS; length up to 160 characters). 1 The availability of the Receive / Send function of text messages depends on the net- work operator;...
OPERATION Reading SMS messages 1 New incoming messages are displayed on the monitor. The message is displayed immediately after confirming the question “Read?” with OK. To read saved SMS messages: 1. In the Start display, select the symbol (or the “Messages” option in the main menu).
OPERATION Phone Book Call numbers are saved together with a name (text) on the SIM card of the mobile phone. As with the mobile telephone, • the entries can be viewed • the associated call numbers can be found using the name •...
OPERATION List After selecting the “List” option, the list of names stored in the phone book is displayed. 1 In the Start display, the list of phone book entries can also be called up by pressing the 2 button. The complete phone book entry for the name highlighted with the cursor appears after pressing the OK button.
OPERATION Add entry After selecting the “Add entry” option, a keypad is displayed first so that a name can be entered. 1. Enter name; if an incorrect entry is made, the last characters can be deleted by select- ing the symbol.
OPERATION Voice dialling Call numbers can be selected by saying the relevant name if appropriate entries have first been made in the system. 1 Call numbers and names are saved only in the system, not on the SIM card. The inter- nal memory has a capacity of max.
OPERATION Dial from list After the “Dial from list” option has been selected, the first call number is displayed on the monitor, the associated name is played back. The next entry is called up when the symbol is selected. The current name is repeated by selecting the symbol .
OPERATION System Settings Various system settings can be made in the “Settings” menu. The options have the following meanings: “Display language” Select the language for screen text (the following can be selected: German, English, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian) “Prompt Language” Selects the language for the voice messages /prompts of the system (the following can be selected: German, English, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian)
OPERATION Maintenance and Care Cleaning the remote control and the monitor Do not use cleaning petrol, spirits or other solvents for cleaning. An anti-static cloth is most suitable for cleaning; if necessary, a damp cloth may also be used. Changing batteries for remote control To replace the batteries in the remote control: 1.
The start screen does not appear. If the problem persists, consult your authorised The system does not respond to the VDO Dayton dealer to check the 12 V power supply. remote control. The system no longer responds. Communication between control unit and mobile phone.
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OPERATION If you cannot find a solution to any problem that may occur contact an authorised service agent or call our Customer Helpdesk: 0121 344 5400...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Contents IIMPORTANT INFORMATION ................35 Scope of delivery, Fig. 1 ..................36 Accessories........................... 36 Take safety precautions ..................36 Installing the control unit ..................37 Installing the loudspeaker (ML 5000)..............37 Installing the microphone, Fig. 2................37 Installing the holder for the IR remote control........... 38 Secure the holder to the bracket (Fig.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Only trained specialists may install the system. Observe the automotive industry quality standards. Fire hazard. During drilling, be careful not to damage hidden cable harnesses, the fuel tank and fuel lines. Never drill into supporting or safety-relevant chassis parts. It is essential to observe the following when installing components in the pas- senger compartment: Ensure that the driver has a clear all-round view.
Installation material for control unit Installation material for telephone holder Phone holder (example, different models depending on mobile phone) LCD monitor with base and connecting cable (only MG 2100) Loudspeaker ML 5000 IR remote control with installation material (only MG 2100)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the control unit Before installing: Ensure suitable cable routing and that the required cable length is available. 1. Attach the control unit at a suitable point using the supplied screws. (Suitable loca- tions could be e.g.: at the end of the centre console or behind the glove compart- ment.) Do not install the control unit near vehicle control units.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the holder for the IR remote control Increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Do not install components in the in- flation range of the airbag or in areas where the head or knees may knock against them. Secure the holder to the bracket (Fig.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Alternative installation To extend the installation options, the monitor can also be fitted without the supplied holder: 1. Stick the monitor without the monitor base directly onto the instrument panel (e.g. double-sided adhesive tape). 1 Various other holders for fitting the monitor are available from accessory suppliers. Always observe the safety measures regarding the driver’s field of vision and the airbag inflation range.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Making the electrical connections Lay all cables carefully. See the illustration on Page 4 for the connection diagram. Only connect electrical signals at suitable connecting points in the vehicle. Ensure that the plug attachments engage. 1. Connect the power supply cable of the hands-free unit’s control unit as shown in the table below.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12. With MS 3100/PC 4000 navigation system installed: Insert the C1 plug of the cable for the navigation connection (MA 2000) into the socket C’ on the navigation compu- ter, and insert the 6-pin plug of the cable into the corresponding socket of the con- trol unit for the hands-free unit.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Adapting the system Depending on the monitor installation position, the display must be rotated through 180°. 1. In the ‘Start screen’ press the MENU button. 2. Select the “Settings” option in the “Main menu” that appears. 3. In the following display, select the option “Invert display”. Set the language for the display text and voice messages.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Hotline If you have any questions about the VDO Dayton hands-free unit, a hotline is available in many countries: 0121 344 5400...
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