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Harman Kardon GPS-500 User Manual

Portable touchscreen navigation system and a/v media player
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Portable Touchscreen Navigation System and A/V Media Player

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ™ Portable Touchscreen Navigation System and A/V Media Player User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Do not store the GPS-500 for long periods in ambient temperatures outside of the following range: 32° F (0° C) to 77° F (25° C). The GPS-500 will not charge the battery at temperatures above 122° F (50° C). GPS-500...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    We know you’re eager to start using your GPS-500, so we’ve included a Quick-Start Guide that will help you use its basic features right away. This User Manual contains detailed information about all of the GPS-500’s features and functions. To get the most out of your GPS-500, please read it thoroughly. Unpacking Your GPS-500 box should contain these items: •...

  • Page 4: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features RONT Touchscreen Speaker Mounting Slot ON/OFF SD Card Antenna Button Slot OTTOM Reset Button Mounting Slot IGHT Volume/ Brightness Control Lock Switch Headphone Jack Mini USB Connector/ Charger Port GPS-500 ™...

  • Page 5: Left Side

    SD C Accepts an SD memory card (not included). The SD card is required to store audio and video media to be played on your GPS-500. Bottom: Lets you reset the unit if it becomes unresponsive or won’t...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Before you begin using your GPS-500, you will need to charge its battery for a minimum of 6 hours. 1. Plug the included wall charger into a wall outlet. 2. Use the included USB cable to connect the GPS-500’s Mini USB Connector/Charger port to the wall charger.

  • Page 7: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup When you turn your GPS-500 on for the first time, the Setup Wizard will appear. The Wizard will guide you through the GPS-500’s initial setup steps: 1. Touch the button for the screen language you want to use (English, French or Spanish).

  • Page 8: Navigation

    The GPS-500 also lets you store your home address so you can quickly enter it as your destination from wherever you happen to be. NTERING A...
  • Page 9 (See Navigating To Your Destination, on page 13.) GPS-500’ HOOSING A LACE FROM THE S DATABASE The GPS-500 has a built-in point-of-interest database with millions of entries in many different categories: • S Gas stations, car dealers and rentals, post offices, banks and ATMs ERVICES • T...
  • Page 10 Destination, on page 13.) ELECTING A ENTER NTERSECTION OR OSTAL The GPS-500 can guide you to a city center, to the intersection of two streets or to a specific postal code. AVIGATING TO A ENTER 1. Touch the C button...
  • Page 11 5. Touch the G button to begin navigation. The map screen will appear. Once you start driving, the GPS-500 will guide you to the intersection you selected. (See Navigating to Your Destination, on page 13.) AVIGATING TO A OSTAL 1. Touch...
  • Page 12 Once you start driv- ing the GPS-500 will guide you to your destination. (See Navigating to Your Destination, on page 13.) NOTE: If you have not yet set your home address, the GPS-500 will have you do so. AVIGATING TO ECENTLY...

  • Page 13: Navigating To Your Destination

    NOTE: If you are playing music on the GPS-500’s Music Player (see page 20), the M screen will also display the title of the currently playing song.
  • Page 14 (See illustrations, below, left.) 2D Map View Moving the Map Position 2D (North-Oriented) Map View Zoom In (Closest View) Zoom Out (Farthest View) 3D Map View GPS-500 ™...

  • Page 15: Navigation Options

    NOTE: Voice guidance continues when the GPS-500’s screen is in the Turn-By-Turn view. Recalculates your route, avoiding the next ETOUR UTTON turn. Use this to avoid construction sites, traffic jams, etc.

  • Page 16: Changing Navigation Settings

    Your Current Global Position (in Latitude and Longitude) NOTE: Your GPS-500 will lose contact with the GPS satellites whenever you turn its power off. After turning the power back on, you will need to go outside to receive the GPS signal again before the navigation functions will operate.

  • Page 17: The Source Screen

    These files must be loaded onto an SD media card (not included). SD memory cards are available that can hold up to 4GB of audio/video media. Compatible A/V File Types In order to play on your GPS-500, audio and video files must be in one of the following formats: ID3 T V2.1 –...
  • Page 18 RANSFER ILES TO THE 1. Insert an SD card into the GPS-500’s SD card slot (see page 4). 2. Make sure the USB cable is disconnected from the GPS-500. 3. Set the GPS-500’s USB mode to MTP (see page 17).
  • Page 19 ILES TO THE IN THE TORAGE 1. Insert an SD card into the GPS-500’s SD card slot (see page 4). 2. Make sure the USB cable is disconnected from the GPS-500. 3. Set the GPS-500’s USB mode to USB M (see page 17).

  • Page 20: Listening To Music

    SD card. Touch the button for the artist you want, then touch the button for the song you want to hear. The GPS-500 will play the song, then play through the rest of the songs by that artist.

  • Page 21: Watching Videos

    Touching the S button plays all the songs currently displayed in HUFFLE random order. LAYING CREEN The GPS-500 will display the screen (right) LAYING while songs are playing. This screen shows the elapsed time of the song, and provides buttons for skipping to the next or previous song, and for pausing the song.

  • Page 22: Changing Settings

    Language The L button lets you set the GPS-500’s screen and voice-guidance ANGUAGE languages to English, French or Spanish. Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer lets you adjust the relative volume levels of the music and the navigation voice guidance.

  • Page 23: Installation And Use In A Vehicle

    GPS-500 is being powered through its charger port. Lets you switch the GPS-500 between the MTP and USB Mass Storage modes. See Loading Media on Your SD Card, on page 17, for details. Installation and Use in a Vehicle Do not install this device in any manner that impairs the safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Page 24 5. Push the mounting bracket lever towards the base to lock the bracket to the dashboard. 4. Attach Bracket to Mounting Base 5. Push Lever Towards Base to Lock 2. Peel Covering From Mounting Base Adhesive 3. Attach Mounting Base to Dashboard 1. Clean Mounting Location on Dashboard GPS-500 ™...
  • Page 25 12V power outlet and into the GPS-500’s mini USB connector. This will charge your GPS-500’s battery while you drive. 2. Use the GPS-500’s built-in speaker or connect its headphone jack to your vehicle’s audio system (connecting cable not supplied). Car Audio...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Solution Check the L switch (see Controls and Features, on pages 4 – 5); GPS-500 does not turn on at all charge the battery for 6 hours (see Before You Begin, on page 6) Make sure GPS-500 has a clear, GPS-500 does not have a good unobstructed “view”...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Dimensions (HxWxD): 3" x 4 " x " (75mm x 118mm x 20mm) Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Guide + Play and Atlas are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

  • Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer Group International 2, route de Tours 72500 Château du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the product described in this manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 60950-1:2001+A11 EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 Klaus Lebherz...

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