Becker Traffic Assist Z 107 Operating Instructions Manual

Becker Traffic Assist Z 107 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Unit antenna cigarette lighter Deleting characters Connecting up external Battery Inserting spaces > S antenna USB connection cable The Becker key Memory card Unit bracket Content Manager > N Accessories Inserting memory card Installing the Content Manager Mains power supply unit Ejecting memory card >...
  • Page 3: Index

    INDEX >>> Navigation mode Selecting a destination from the map The map display Coordinate entry What is navigation? Calling up the map display > D Route planning Structure of the map display Selecting navigation Creating a new route > GB Map display without route guidance Fast access mode Editing a route...
  • Page 4 Automotive > PL to battery legislation (BattV) Systems GmbH . All technical informa- Removing the battery tion, drawings etc. are subject to copyright > CZ law. > H © Copyright 2009, HARMAN/BECKER Automotive Systems GmbH > SK All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION >>> Safety information > D Safety information > GB • The unit may only be operated if the traffic situation allows for this and if you are absolutely certain that you yourself, your fellow passengers or other road users will not be put at risk, encumbered or disturbed by this. >...
  • Page 6 Dispose of defective units and the rechargeable battery according to the applicable legal requirements. > P • No warranty is granted in the case of improper use. These safety instructions also apply to genuine BECKER original > NL accessories.
  • Page 7: Gb The Traffic Assist

    THE TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> Navigation Unpacking the Traffic Assist The Traffic Assist Thanks to GPS = Global Positioning Sys- > D The Traffic Assist is a powerful PND tem, you no longer need to spend hours Note: (Personal Navigation Device) for use in >...
  • Page 8: Complaints Procedure

    The Traffic Assist consists of the basic have any complaints. The unit can also be unit Traffic Assist and the accessories in- > GB sent directly to Harman/Becker in its orig- cluded in the delivery. inal packaging. > F You will find photos of the individual parts under: >...
  • Page 9: Traffic Assist - Basic Unit

    THE TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> Traffic Assist - basic unit Cable for power supply from USB connection cable cigarette lighter The basic unit consists of the complete With the USB connection cable provided, > D This cable allows the unit to be connected electronic unit: it is possible to connect the Traffic Assist >...
  • Page 10: External Gps Antenna

    >>> THE TRAFFIC ASSIST Accessories Information about Headset Standard headphones with a 3.5 mm con- > D documentation Mains power supply unit nector or suitable adapter (not included) can > GB This power supply allows connection of be connected when using Traffic Assist. the Traffic Assist to a mains outlet.
  • Page 11: Registration

    You can register your product using our software service, we will then inform you > GB of any new updates and other news. > F You can register online on the Becker homepage www.mybecker.com. > I The “Software update” menu item is lo- > E cated under “SERVICE/SUPPORT“.
  • Page 12: Unit Bracket

    >>> OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N Scope of supply > FIN Overview Traffic Assist 1 Traffic Assist - PND (Personal Navigation Device) >...
  • Page 13: Touch Screen

    2 Touch screen key (external antenna not included in the scope of supply) > GR Press = activates the corresponding key command 3 Becker button ( > PL Press = Back function in most applications > CZ Press and hold = switches Traffic Assist on and off >...
  • Page 14 >>> OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N > FIN Left side of unit Top of unit > TR 1 SD card slot 4 Reset button 2 3.5 mm socket for headphones (headphones not included in >...
  • Page 15 GENERAL OPERATION >>> Maintenance and care Your mobile navigation system was de- • Do not store your mobile navigation General operation signed and manufactured with great care system in cold environments. During > D The unit is maintenance-free. and should be treated with equal care. You operation, when the unit warms up to For proper care, a commercially available >...
  • Page 16: Display Quality Declaration

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Battery quality declaration Display quality declaration Power supply > D The capacity of the rechargeable battery in In some cases, for technical reasons, a few Note: your mobile navigation system decreases discoloured dots (pixels) may be visible on >...
  • Page 17: Using The Battery

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Using the battery Connection for the cigarette lighter The internal power supply is via the inte- > D grated rechargeable battery. The recharge- Note: > GB able battery is maintenance-free and does If the cigarette lighter has recently been not require any particular care.
  • Page 18: Connection To The Mains Outlet

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Connection to the mains outlet TMC antenna GPS-antenna > D The supplied TMC antenna is integrated !Danger! Unit antenna into the cable for power supply. > GB Ensure that you do not have wet hands The TMC antenna runs in parallel with The GPS antenna is integrated into the >...
  • Page 19: Connecting Up External

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Connecting up external Memory card Inserting memory card antenna > Remove the memory card from its > D Your Traffic Assist has a slot for a Micro To enable reception under adverse recep- packaging without touching or soiling SD memory card.
  • Page 20: Fitting The Unit Bracket

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Unit bracket Fitting the unit bracket > D Note: The Traffic Assist can be attached directly to the windscreen with the unit holder. > GB Fasten the unit holder such that your field of vision is not impaired when the Note: >...
  • Page 21: On The Windscreen

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Moving the unit holder Switching the Traffic Assist On the windscreen The unit holder can be attached directly > Unscrew the fastening screw until > D on/off to the windscreen using the suction mech- the carrier plate can be moved with- >...
  • Page 22: Switching Off

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION > Press the When the Traffic Assist is started for the button to switch Complete off Note: first time, the language selection is dis- Traffic Assist off completely. > D Use of the Traffic Assist is only permitted played automatically.
  • Page 23: Basic Information About The

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Basic information about the Operation Basic information about the When you touch a button on the touch- > D touch screen menus screen, the button in question is briefly > GB The Traffic Assist is fitted with a touch shown outlined in red to confirm the se- During operations, you are assisted by screen.
  • Page 24: Entries Made With The Entry Menu

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Entries made with the entry A satellite symbol on the left-hand side of Entering characters menu button indicates Characters are entered by pressing the > D Select destination whether there is currently any GPS recep- Some applications require entries to be keys in the central area.
  • Page 25: Accepting Proposals

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Accepting proposals Scrolling through the lists The selection list appears. During entry, the Traffic Assist makes If you have already entered some of the > D proposals in the uppermost line. letters of the selection you want, you can >...
  • Page 26: Other Character Sets

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Other character sets Entering numbers Different character sets can be selected for Switch to the numbers keyboard in order > D the keyboard of the Traffic Assist. to enter figures. > GB > Press the button. The numbers keyboard is displayed. >...
  • Page 27: Switching Between Upper And

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> The Becker key Switching between upper and lower Deleting characters case To delete the last character, use the back The key is integrated in the bottom > D During free text entry, it is possible to key.
  • Page 28: Content Manager

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Content Manager Installing the Content Manager > Click on to start the copying Install procedure. Click on to see the > D You can install the Content Manager on Details The Content Manager is a PC-based ap- details during copying.
  • Page 29: Starting The Content Manager

    Note: We recommend that you always create • Click on to accept the new software When you connect the Becker Traffic As- > TR the backup. Otherwise you will not be version. The new version is downloaded sist to the PC for the first time, the PC in-...
  • Page 30: Faults

    > P You can also try to find a solution to your problem in the FAQ in the Support area > NL on the Becker homepage (www.mybeck- er.com). > DK Note: > S Never attempt to open the unit yourself.
  • Page 31: Navigation Mode

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> What is navigation? Signals from at least three satellites are re- Navigation mode !Safety instructions quired to determine your position; your > D The term "navigation" (lat. navigare = to • Road traffic regulations always take height above sea level can be calculated if travel by sea) is generally understood to priority.
  • Page 32: Selecting Navigation

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting navigation Fast access mode The destination list The destination list displays, line by line, > D Navigation mode is called up from the In fast access mode, the most recent desti- all destinations available for fast dialling. main menu.
  • Page 33: Icons Used

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Using fast access mode Icons used Displaying or editing a destination The following icons are used in the desti- Any destination stored in fast access mode > D Start with existing destination nation list: can be displayed and edited. The destinations available in fast access >...
  • Page 34: Home Address

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE The destination input menu Home address Option Meaning When you press the button you > D Home The destination is pro- Protect entry If fast destination selection is not required will be asked to enter an address if no tected against automatic or the planned destination is not yet in- >...
  • Page 35: Configuration Of The Destination Input Menu

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Configuration of the destination Entering the address Enter geo-coordinates input menu The geographic coordinates for a destina- button in the destina- > D Enter address tion can be entered and route guidance tion input menu opens the menu for en- Enter address >...
  • Page 36: Selecting A Country

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting a country Selecting an address and starting route You can select a country from those avail- guidance > D able using the button for the country of You can enter the exact destination ad- > GB destination.
  • Page 37 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a town Using the town list Note: The destination can be entered by either Once a few letters of the desired town > D If two words need to be entered you must using the name or ZIP code. have been entered you can display a list of separate them with the character >...
  • Page 38 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting the street Using the street list Selecting the Intersection In the Street menu field the street and Once a few letters of the desired street After entering the destination town and > D house number can be entered separately have been entered you can display a list of street, you can enter a junction so as to >...
  • Page 39 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a house number Displaying the route Storing a destination After entering the destination town and Once the address has been entered, the ad- In the address input menu, the but- > D Save street, you can enter a house number so as dress input menu allows the route to the ton opens a menu where a name can be >...
  • Page 40: Points Of Interest

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Points of interest If the route guidance is already running Note: you will be asked whether the new desti- > D Points of interest (POI) are included in If there is no GPS signal when the route nation should replace the old destination the map and can be displayed there.
  • Page 41: Point Of Interest In The Vicinity

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Note: > D You can also press the but- All categories ton. An input menu will then open and > GB you can enter the name of a point of in- > F terest directly and confirm it. For some categories, e.g.
  • Page 42: Point Of Interest Near To An Address

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Point of interest near to an address The points of interest categories available Point of interest near to destination > Press for the entered town are displayed. > Press the button. > D POI near location POI nearby >...
  • Page 43: Entering A Point Of Interest Directly

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a destination from the Entering a point of interest directly > Press the button. > D POI search by name You can select a destination straight from > GB the map. > Press in fast access Enter destination >...
  • Page 44: Coordinate Entry

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Coordinate entry You can also search for points of interest in the vicinity of your chosen point using > D You can also enter your destination using button. POI nearby geographic coordinates. > GB However, you can also store your chosen >...
  • Page 45: Route Planning

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> > Then enter the desired values using the Route planning buttons The route planning menu allows you to > D You can enter coordinates in three differ- create and select individual routes. To do > GB ent ways. this, enter the individual destination The following formats can be used: points for the desired route.
  • Page 46 >>> NAVIGATION MODE By pressing you can now add a You can call up the route options using Add stage stage to the route. button. > D Options After pressing you can give You can optimise the order of the destina- Rename route >...
  • Page 47: Creating A New Route

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> > Press Creating a new route to enter further inter- The edit menu will be displayed. The fol- Add stage > In the route menu, press mediate destinations described lowing options are available: > D Create new above.
  • Page 48: Optimising A Route

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Navigation settings Optimising a route This will take you to the navigation set- If you have entered several destinations for tings menu. > D The navigation settings contain all the set- a route, you can use the Traffic Assist to tings that are relevant to the navigation >...
  • Page 49: The Travel Info Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Travel info button • The Route options button Info next destination In the Travel info settings window, you Display of the estimated time of arrival, You can edit your driving profile in the > D can set which additional information you distance still to be travelled and time to Route options settings window.
  • Page 50 >>> NAVIGATION MODE > After pressing the button next to Displaying different route types Route Note: select one of the following options. You can use the Traffic Assist to display > D type Please note that, in many cases, the fastest previously described routes.
  • Page 51: The Junction Info Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Junction info button Setting Meaning Option Meaning In the Junction info settings window you > D When this function is en- Signposts Permitted With this option, the can turn on or off the help available for abled, you receive infor- road type in question is >...
  • Page 52: The Tmc Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE The TMC button The Map info button Setting Meaning You can configure settings for the recep- In the Map info settings window, you can > D Press the arrow buttons tion of traffic announcements in the configure settings for additional informa- to activate the automatic >...
  • Page 53: The Speed Info Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Speed info button Setting Meaning The Speed info settings window allows > D If you switch on the en- Info box you to display speed limits parallel to the try, then the speed, a (height, > GB navigation.
  • Page 54: The Voice Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE To select settings always press the field The Voice button next to the setting that you wish to In the Voice settings window you can set > D change. the voice that will make the navigation an- >...
  • Page 55: The Volume Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Volume button The Format button The Time button With the Volume settings window, you In the Format settings window you can You can select the time zone relevant for > D can set the standard volume for voice an- set the measurement units to be used for your location in the Time settings win- >...
  • Page 56: The Reset Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Traffic announcements If the automatic function is switched off, The Reset button you can select the desired time zone by You can reset the navigation settings to > D using TMC pressing the button below their factory settings. Time zone >...
  • Page 57: Displaying Tmc Messages On The Map

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Displaying TMC messages on the Using TMC Note: Once you have connected the TMC an- > D As the traffic announcements are trans- Current TMC messages are displayed on tenna, your Traffic Assist will receive cur- mitted by radio stations, we cannot as- >...
  • Page 58: Reading A Message

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE You can scroll through the list using the If a message lies on your route as shown in Display the relevant road in the map arrow keys on the right-hand the example, by pressing the > Press the button in the message >...
  • Page 59: Taking Announcements Into Consideration When Calculating Routes

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Taking announcements into con- If you wish to calculate a detour around sideration when calculating the traffic problem, press > D Consider routes alternatively message Ignore Your Traffic Assist can take traffic an- > GB message nouncements into consideration when Note: >...
  • Page 60: The Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE The map display The map display will then appear and, if Information box showing compass, vehicle speed and altitude above sea GPS reception is available, will show your > D The map display is used primarily for level current position.
  • Page 61 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Traffic lane recommendation (only On the left of the screen, you can show or Information is also displayed in the bot- appears on some multi-lane roads; hide the information (estimated time of tom left corner in the preview area. >...
  • Page 62 >>> NAVIGATION MODE The symbol below is displayed on the left Divided screen with route guidance Next driving maneuver of the preview area if there is a TMC an- Info box with compass, vehicle speed > D nouncement along your route. and position height above sea level >...
  • Page 63 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Route guidance with arrow display Driving maneuver after the next You can start up route guidance with just Current road or road to which the > D arrows from the route guidance with map next driving maneuver leads >...
  • Page 64: Repeating The Last Announcement

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Using the map display Map zooming The map can be zoomed into in steps via > D Repeating the last announcement the zoom buttons. > GB During route guidance, the system an- nounces important information, e. g. the >...
  • Page 65 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Map display options Moving the map button: Guidance You can move the map to any point. In the map display options, you can > D > To do this, press the map briefly. change the settings for route guidance, the >...
  • Page 66 >>> NAVIGATION MODE • Switch between 2D and 3D map dis- Cancel route guidance You can now enter a destination as a way- play. You can cancel active route guidance. point as described under “The destination > D > Open the options menu for the map input menu”...
  • Page 67 NAVIGATION MODE >>> You can set the route options by pressing To block individual route sections, select button. . The Traffic Assist then calculates a > D Options Block By pressing the button you sensible diversion to avoid the blocked >...
  • Page 68 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Displaying the destination list You can use the buttons in The following options are then available: If a planned route with a number of desti- the bottom line to scroll through the indi- > D • Use to display informa- Show details nations is active, you can display the entire...
  • Page 69: Switching The View

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Switching the view You can switch the map display between > D 3D or 2D display, a split screen with 3D > GB or 2D display or the arrow display. > Call up the options menu for the map >...
  • Page 70 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Changing zoom steps and map angle To leave the settings menu without mak- In the 3D display, you can set the angle of You can choose which zoom steps the ing any changes, press the button. inclination of the map display. This set- >...
  • Page 71 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Changing the orientation of the map Displaying current position By pressing the button you Country info (2D) You can display your current position and can display country-specific information > D You can select whether the map should al- store this position.
  • Page 72 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Point of interest on the route The symbols on the right let you see at a Point of interest near destination/on en- During route guidance, you can display glance if the detour for driving to the re- tire route >...
  • Page 73 NAVIGATION MODE >>> TMC on the route Block route Changing route options You can view and edit TMC messages lo- You can block a stretch of road ahead. You can modify the route options (route > D cated on your route. This determines a certain stretch of road selection etc.) during route guidance.
  • Page 74: Settings

    >>> SETTINGS Selecting system settings The system settings menu Operation Settings > D You can select the various settings options You can change various basic settings for Selection options from the system settings menu. all applications on the Traffic Assist. >...
  • Page 75: The Individual Menu Items

    SETTINGS >>> The individual menu items Day/night display You can set the Traffic Assist display to > D Battery day, night or automatic. Your Traffic Assist may be operated using > GB The automatic setting changes automati- an external power supply unit or an inte- cally between day and night display de- >...
  • Page 76: Calibration

    >>> SETTINGS Calibration Brightness Language If the touch screen responds incorrectly You can set the brightness of the display The texts on the touch screen can be dis- > D when buttons are pressed, it needs to be separately for day and night display. played in a variety of languages.
  • Page 77: Automatic On/Off

    SETTINGS >>> Scrolling Automatic on/off Sounds Using the buttons, it is possi- The Traffic Assist can switch automatical- You can switch the Traffic Assist signal > D ble to scroll through the list in the direc- ly to sleep mode when the vehicle ignition tone on and off.
  • Page 78: Factory Settings

    Always > N quote these details in enquiries to the serv- > Press the button. ice provided by Harman/Becker. The Traffic Assist is reset to the factory > FIN button dis- settings. Map version information >...
  • Page 79: S Specialist Words

    SPECIALIST WORDS >>> SD Card Specialist words (Greenwich Mean Time) (Secure Digital) (Traffic Message Channel) > D Central European Time The Secure Digital Card was developed in Traffic announcements transmitted by > GB The standard time at 0 degrees of longi- 2001 by SanDisk on the basis of the older most FM stations via RDS.
  • Page 80: Keywords

    Keywords >>> KEYWORDS Destinations Entering ....35 > D Arrow display ....63 Intended use .
  • Page 81 KEYWORDS >>> Route options ....49 Route planning ....35 Navigation ..... 31 Time format .
  • Page 82: Technical Data

    >>> TECHNICAL DATA • Headphone output: Technical Data • Dimensions: 3.5 mm Stereo Socket > D (W x H x D) in mm 125 x 82,5 x 17,7 • 1 Internal speakers: • Weight: > GB 2 Watt max. 190 grams •...
  • Page 83: Notice

    > S EU Declaration of Conformity > N Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH declares herewith that Traffic Assist conforms > FIN to the basic requirements of the applicable EU guidelines and in particular conforms to the basic requirements and the other relevant regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EU.
  • Page 84: Disposal Of The Unit

    Customer information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices (private households) > GB In accordance with the self-imposed principles of Harman/Becker Automotive Systems Gm- > F bH, the product has been developed and made from high-quality, recyclable materials and components.
  • Page 85: Disposal Of The Battery

    (statutory obligation to take back). If > E you wish to return your batteries to us, please send them, with adequate postage, to the following address: > P Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH > NL - Battery recycling - > DK Becker-Göring-Straße 16 16...
  • Page 86 >>> NOTICE > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N > Completely discharge the battery (leave the unit switched on with no power suppply until it automatically switches off). >...

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